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The Turtle Bay Sunday school was entertained at a basket picnic at Turtle Mott grove northwest of the city Thursday.
Palacios Beacon, June 23, 1911 |
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The Turtle Mottites have waked up to the fact that they are a part of the great throbbing world and that it is up to them to put the world wise to their existence. Hence the following tips. We have a flourishing Sunday school which we named the Meadow Glen Sunday school. Our people take great interest in it. Have preaching after Sunday school by Bro. Jewel. We meet at 2:30 every Sunday. The Country Club met with Mrs. Holden last Wednesday, the 21st. In spite of the threatening clouds we had a large attendance and everyone said they had a fine time. Our next meeting will be at Mrs. Franson’s in two weeks from the last one. Miss Jordan, who has not? been ill for some weeks past, is very much better now. We hope she will continue to improve. The people of the neighborhood gathered at Mr. James Norris’, one evening not long since, for a social entertainment. They had a delightful time with games and music. Dainty refreshments were served before the company broke up. Mr. McNees killed an alligator, 9 feet and 9 inches long, in a branch of Turtle Creek on Dr. Wagner’s place, northwest of Palacios. The saurian had been helping himself to Mrs. McNess’ eggs and poultry.
Palacios Beacon, May 30, 1913 |
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Mr. James Norris and family have moved to Palacios. We are sorry to lose them from our neighborhood. We wish them good fortune in their new home. Mr. Woolsey and family have moved on to the Altman place and Mr. Woolsey will take care of Mr. Norris’ crop. Mrs. Carr and daughter, of Seymour, a sister of Mrs. White, are visiting with her for a few days. We hear that Miss Jordan is improving in health rapidly. This will be very welcome news to her host of friends. Mr. Newby, who has bought a place and built on it northwest of the Mott, has just returned from Oklahoma with his family. He is waiting for his good to arrive when he will move to his new home. The Misses Bruner have a new croquet set and a nice ground to play on. The young folks will surely enjoy it. Mr. Jess Clinton’s little boy is very poorly with infantile paralysis but is better at this writing. Mr. G. F. Swinfords had their first mess of roasting ears the 4th of June and their first watermelons June 17. Mr. Scott has resigned his position as section foreman and gone to Alabama to see his sick mother. Mr. J. M. Harrison has built a house on section 32 and has moved there. Judd Hatchell, a boy working for Mr. Jordan, got quite badly burned on his arm and shoulder while working with the gasoline stove Wednesday. [nex paragraph illegible] Mr. Woolsey’s mother, Mrs. Gloss, who has been visiting with Mrs. Woolsey, left for her home at Stockdale Monday morning. The Country Club met with Mrs. Krieger June 18th. They had a fine time. They discussed the temperance question, had several fine selections on the subject read. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Coulter’s in two weeks, subject to be discussed is independence.
Palacios Beacon, June 6, 1913 |
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Mr. Wm. Combs has sold the Lone Star duty outfit to Mr. J. T. Holden. Mr. Holden will continue the business supplying all of Mr. Comb’s customer and “Uncle Billy” and wife will take a long needed rest. The auto-car came out last Friday with the children of the Christian Sunday School. They spent a happy morning in the woods gathering moss. The neighbors gathered at Mr. Holden’s last Thursday night to give Lester Holden a surprise on his 16th birthday. All had a merry time and after serving delicious refreshments they went home wishing Lester many happy returns of the day. There was no preaching after Sunday School last Sunday as Bro. Jewel was sick. Mrs. Brunner has a fine garden. The finest in the neighborhood. Mr. McNees and Mr. Kellogg have started haying. Mr. McNees took his outfit over near Carancahua.
Palacios Beacon, June 13, 1913 |
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Mr. Krieger’s mother and sister came from Indiana Tuesday. His mother will make her home with her son, and his sister is on her way to her home in California. She will visit a short time with her brother. The Country Club met with Mrs. Kellogg Wednesday. There were very few out on account of the rainy weather. The subject “Home,” was not discussed as there were so few there. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Allison’s, August 27. Subject “Home.” The roads have been torn up quite a good deal lately, but we are soon to have some good roads and two good bridges, one across Turtle bayou and its main branch. Now if we had a rural route and the new railroad we would think ourselves “it.” Watch the Turtle grow. Miss Effie Holden has been quite sick but is much better at this writing.
Palacios Beacon, August 22, 1913 |
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Tips are rather scare this week. Although lots of water has gone by us in the two weeks past we are not drowned out yet and things are looking much better since the rains. At last Turtle Mott has a telephone. It is installed at the Bay View dairy at the Jordan ranch. Now the rest of your Turtle Motters go and do likewise. There will be a singing at Mr. Bruner’s next Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28, at 3:30 o’clock. Everyone is cordially invited to come. Mr. Ledbetter has moved into one of Dr. Wagner’s houses to live while operating the engine which runs the grader.
Palacios Beacon, September 26, 1913 |
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The Turtle Mott Club will meet with Mrs. Goodale living on the road going east from Mr. Oaks’ house and on the left hand side of the road. The subject in “Heaven.” Let everyone come and take part in the reading. Dr. Wagner has his new house and barn nearly completed. Mr. Ralston has the frame up for a house on his farm on the Turtle Bay road. Mr. Powers is going to move from the Anderson farm to Mr. Harriman’s farm where Mr. Tips has been farming and Mr. Tips will move to Palacios. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Gillespie, Mesdames Frank and Wilbur Gillespie spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Salisbury. Mr. James Harbison commenced a nine months term of school at Deutschburg last Monday. Success to Mr. Harbison. Mrs. Geo. Hamlin spent Wednesday with Mrs. Coulter. Mrs. Andy Wright has been quite sick, but we are glad to say she is much better. Mr. Parr has fenced off his forty acres and is looking for a renter. We have had the biggest rain this week we have had this year; water everywhere. Mr. Severs visited with the Messrs. Gillespie last Sunday.
Palacios Beacon, October 3, 1913 |
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Mr. Newby has moved his family in to a cottage near Palacios for the winter. There was a surprise on Mr. Bruner last Saturday night in honor of his birthday. There was quite a crowd of young people there and all had a good time. Miss Kate McNees has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Gatlin. The Country Club met with Mrs. Goodale near Palacios Oct. 22, but owing to the inclemency of the weather there were only a few present. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Franklin Danielson, Nov. 5. The Turtle Mott school commenced Monday morning with Miss Vic Belknap of Palacios as teacher. Again has death invaded the ranks of our Country Club and taken from us a dearly loved member, Mrs. Samuel Altman nee Miss Illinois Jordan, the founder of our club. When she went home in June to try to recover her failing health we sincerely hoped she would soon be with us again. Her marriage to Mr. Altman a few weeks ago shattered the hope of her return to Palacios and now in so short a time we have the sad news of her death. She was so well known and so loved throughout the community it is a neighborhood calamity. The relatives have the sincere sympathy of her many friends.
Palacios Beacon, October 31, 1913 |
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Mr. Archie Curtis returned last Friday from his visit to his old home in Illinois. His grandmother?, Mrs. Hickey came with him and also Mr. Swinford’s uncle, Mr. Geo. Swinford. They both expect to spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Swinford. Mrs. C. C. Wildman? is building a cottage east of the big fig orchard. Mr. Austin Bruner is in the neighborhood helping the Kellogg crew make hay. Mr. J. T. Holden and little daughter Alice were both sick for a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Allison and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kellogg spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Kellogg and family. The Meadow Glen Sunday school will reopen next Sunday Nov. 9 at the new school house. Time 2:30 p. m. We have not had Sunday school for several months because we had no house in which to hold it. Let every one come out next Sunday and have a grand reopening. Mr. Law has bought the Shafter place and will move on it soon, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Combs from Illinois arrived Sunday on a visit to Mr. Wm. Combs of this place. They were accompanied by their daughter, Miss Ella Combs. There will be a box supper at the Turtle Mott schoolhouse Saturday night Nov. 15th for the benefit of the school. Let everyone come and have a good time.
Palacios Beacon, November 7, 1913 |
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Mr. Swinford is still sick. Has had the doctor to see him several times. Mr. Holden is getting better at last accounts. Beulah Craft was too sick to attend Sunday School last Sunday. Mrs. Amy Kellogg has been sick for about a week. Is improving at the present writing. Mr. Earl Johnson and family moved this week from Markham to this neighborhood. They will live on Dr. Wagner’s place here. Mr. Garrett White has gone to Galveston. Mr. Geo. Jordan and Mr. Cyril Holden made a trip to Markham this week. Mr. and Mrs. Combs and daughter, who were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Combs returned home last Saturday. Sunday school opened Sunday, Nov. 9 with an attendance of 34. We hope to see more there next Sunday. The Turtle Mott Country Club met with Mrs. Frank Danielson Nov. 5th. There was a good crowd. The ladies discussed many of their favorite recipes and household helps and had a very interesting meeting. The club will meet with Mrs. Elliott Wednesday Nov. 19. Subject for discussion is “Friendship.” Remember the box supper Saturday night, November 15th.
Palacios Beacon, November 14, 1913 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Conner and Mr. Kennedy, of West, Texas, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Merchison. It is possible they may locate here. Mrs. Rodgers, of West Texas, is visiting with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers of this place. Mr. Bruner and family have moved from the Dr. Dunn place to the Phillips’ place near the Tres Palacios. Mrs. Morey of Wisconsin, came Sunday morning rather unexpectedly to visit her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Holden. She was accompanied by her granddaughter. They came from Blessing by auto. They may locate here. Mr. Neil and family and Mr. McGee and family have moved in on the Dr. Dunn place. Mr. Severs has sold his place, We have not learned the names of the new comers. Beulah Craft has been too ill to attend school the past week. She had been under the doctor’s care part of the time. She is very sick at the present writing. Mr. Swinford is about well but Mr. Holden is still quite poorly. Mrs. Frost and son of Kansas are visiting Mrs. Frost’s sister, Mrs. Craft of this place. Mrs. Frost is on her way to California and other places in the West and will go to her daughter’s. The box supper at the Turtle Mott schoolhouse came off last Saturday night. There as a good crowd present. Miss Belknap and her pupils had prepared which was greatly enjoyed by all present. There were plenty of boxes and everyone said “it was fine, let us have another.” Theodore Krieger was quite sick a few days last week. Mr. Ezzelle and family have moved in the new house on Dr. Wagner’s place. The Country Club met with Mrs. Elliott Wednesday the 19th. There was quite a number of ladies out. The next meeting will be with Mrs. A. A. Kellogg and Mrs. Amy Kellogg. Subject for discussion is “Gratitude.” All come and have something to read. Time December 3rd.
Palacios Beacon, November 21, 1913 |
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Beulah Craft is recovering from her spell of sickness. She is doing nicely now and we hope she will soon be able to attend school again. Messrs. Earle Josserand and Conrad Sell? made a business trip to Citrus Monday returning Tuesday. Mr. Wharton Curtis is visiting at his [illegible] Messrs. P. V. Craft and J. E. Kellogg went to Citrus…returning Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. _____ spent Monday night at Mr. _____ on the Tres Palacios river. Mr. Law is building a new residence on the place he bought here. He intends to move in soon. The road workers are here again. Mr. Rodgers returned Sunday from business trip to West Texas.
Palacios Beacon, November 28, 1913 |
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Little Albert Allison is quite sick with a cold at present writing. The Club met with Mrs. Krieger Wednesday. There was a good attendance. It was to be mother’s day and we had all the mothers and grandmothers we could get together. There were seven grandmothers present. The subject was “Mother.” The next meeting will be with Mrs. Holden, March 18. Subject, “Economy.”
Palacios Beacon, March 6, 1914 |
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Mr. Elliott spent a few days at Galveston the first of the week. He reports a fine time; also that he saw a fish that weighed 1000 pounds. The Meadow Glen Sunday School is going to make an effort to get an organ. Let the good work go on. The County Club is about to lose a member, as we hear that Mrs. Scott is soon to move to Victoria. The County Club met Wednesday afternoon (Mch. 18) at the home of Mrs. Holden. The weather being ideal there was a large turnout, about forty members and visitors being present. The subject for the day was “Economy,” and several splendid papers were read. Mrs. A. E. Stevens, of Dakota, read a poem on “The Farmer’s Idle Wife.” Delicious refreshments were served before dispersing. Mrs. Holden had a quilt up for her daughter, Mrs. Effie Kellogg. The ladies quilted but did not quite finish it. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Grover in Palacios. There will be a birthday box to raise money for the Meadow Glen Sunday School. The subject for the meeting is charity.
Palacios Beacon, March 20, 1914 |
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As Friday was the last day of Miss Belknap’s school, the neighbors gathered at the school house with overflowing baskets and had a picnic dinner. The table fairly groaned with its load of good things to eat. The men busied themselves putting up the school yard fence. It is quite an improvement to our school property. Watch the Turtle grow. Mrs. Holden is sick with the lagrippe at the present writing. Mrs. Effie Kellogg is teaching a short session of school at the new school building. Mr. and Mrs. Josserand and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Vanhorn.
Palacios Beacon, March 27, 1914 |
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Paul Craft is delivering milk for the Bay View Dairy. His father has bought Mr. Elliott’s interest in the dairy. Mrs. McGuire, of Palacios, brought her pupils out to Turtle Mott for a picnic last Friday. The weekly prayer meeting which has been organized here met with Mr. and Mrs. Grace last Sunday night. There was a good crowd and an interesting meeting. Mrs. Scott and son left for Victoria Monday morning. Mr. Scott’s work is at Victoria now and they will make their home there for the present. We hate to see them go but our best wishes go with them for success in their new home.
Palacios Beacon, April 10, 1914 |
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Josephine Elliott gave an Easter party to her little school mates Saturday afternoon. They had an Easter Egg hunt and Lloyd Holden got the first prize for finding the most eggs. Altie Josserand got the second prize. Mesdames Kellogg and Allison spent last Friday with Mrs. Swinford and her mother, Mrs. Hickey. Prayer meeting was at Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kellogg’s. Although it was a disagreeable night there was a good crowd out. Next Sunday night it will be at Mr. and Mrs. Griffins. Mr. and Mrs. Grace spent Sunday with Mr. Law’s daughter west of Turtle Bay. Mrs. Johnson has been quite sick for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Otto are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine new boy at their home. Mrs. Otto is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. White. Mrs. Griffin’s daughter from Cash Creek brought her little child to her mother’s last Friday, having accidentally spilled hot water on its neck and shoulders. We have not heard from it since. Mrs. Grace took dinner with Mesdames Kellogg and Allison Saturday. Mr. Law had been on the sick list for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kellogg spent Saturday night and Sunday morning with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Kellogg. The Club met with Mrs. Wilt Danielson Wednesday. There was a good turn out and the subject, “In the Sick Room,’ was well discussed. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Goodale, subject, “Home living.” There will be an ice-cream supper at the school house Saturday night, the 18th; the proceeds to go to purchase an organ for the Sunday School. Let every one come out and have a good time and help us out.
Palacios Beacon, April 17, 1914 |
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Mr. Neal Jr., who is living on Mr. McGee’s place, cut his foot quite badly with a cotton hoe. He is using crutches now. Prayer meeting was at Mr. Griffin’s last Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Allison and Earle Kellogg took dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kellogg. Mrs. Elliott was a Bay City visitor one day last week. Miss Edna Baird spent last week with Mrs. Josserand. The Turtle Mott Tigers met and played the Turtle Bay Ball Club Monday afternoon. The Turtle Bay boys beat with a score of 7 to 5. Mr. and Mrs. Holden took supper with Mr. and Mrs. Grace Sunday. Mrs. Bledsoe came from Victoria about a week ago on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Law.
Palacios Beacon, June 5, 1914 |
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Mr. Geo. Jordan left for Nebraska Friday morning on a short business and pleasure trip. Mrs. Elliott and daughter Josephine are spending a week or ten days with friends in Palacios. Uncle Geo. Swinford, who has been visiting for the past month in Houston, returned Tuesday to the home of his nephew Mr. Geo. Swinford of this place. Mr. and Mrs. McGee and daughter were callers at the Kellogg home Sunday evening. Mrs. Law has her mother, daughter and sister visiting her for the present. Prayer meeting was held at Mr. Holden’s Sunday night. Thursday night of last week the friends and neighbors met and gave Lester Holden a surprise for his 17th birthday. Everyone had a jolly time and returned home in the “wee sma” hours. Mr. Conrad Sell is making preparations to build a new house. Miss Hazel Johnson met with quite a serious accident Sunday night. While walking along with some young people on the way to prayer meeting she got too close to a horse one young man had and in trying to pass by, it kicked, hitting Hazel in the side. She is feeling better at present, but is not able to sit up yet. Mr. Garrett White is at home for the summer from Galveston. Mrs. Hall’s horse did some tall sprinting in town last Saturday. But it was rather hard on the buggy. The country club met with Mrs. Murchison Wednesday. The subject discussed was Hospitality. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Rodger’s. Subject Independence.
Palacios Beacon, June 12, 1914 |
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Mr. Roger’s mother came Monday from Northwest Texas on a visit to her son and family. The prayer meeting at A. A. Kellogg’s Sunday night was well attended and great interest is being shown especially among the young people. Mr. Rogers is making a business and pleasure trip to West Texas. There was a goodbye gathering for Uncle George Swinford and Mrs. Hickey Wednesday night at Mr. Griffins. We will be sorry to lose Mr. Swinford and Mrs. Hickey, both of whom have been making an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Swinford of this place. They are soon to return to their homes in Illinois. The Country Club met with Mrs. Rodgers. The subject discussed was Independence Day and several good selections were read, after which Mr. Josserand’s baby received a shower of many things useful and ornamental for a young lady. The next meeting will be with Mrs. A. A. Kellogg and daughter, Mrs. Allison. Subject, First aid to the injured.
Palacios Beacon, June 26, 1914 |
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Mr. Morton Curtiss went to Placedo Saturday to attend the wedding of one of his friends, returning Tuesday. Uncle Geo. Swinford, who has been spending the winter and spring with his nephew, left Tuesday morning for his home in Ill., accompanied by his nephew, Mr. Geo. Swinford. He will visit his parents and friends in Ill. Mr. McGee took charge of the Carancahua mail route July 1st. Mr. Jordan, Mrs. Elliott and Josephine, and Mr. and Mrs. Craft and children took a pleasure trip to Carancahua River Wednesday. Altie and Freddie Josserand have each spent a week with Mrs. Vanhorn lately. Turtle Mott will celebrate the 4th under its own vine and fig tree. Bring your basket and celebrate with us near the Turtle Mott bridge. Mrs. Holden has been sick for 8 or 10 days. The prayer meeting, which has grown too large to be accommodated in our homes, was held at the schoolhouse. Mr. Griffin is a fine leader and the meeting was very interesting. Our fellow townsmen, E. E. Kellogg has just received his appointment…We heartily congratulate him but surely regret his having to move to town, and shall miss him and his wife very much in the neighborhood.
Palacios Beacon, July 3, 1914 |
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Mrs. Charles Johnson and son, of Palacios, and Mrs. Cress and three children, of Austin, and Miss Helen Pratt, of Palacios, spent Thursday night and Friday with Mrs. Elliott on the Jordan ranch last week. The Meadow Glen S. S. which belongs to the Turtle Mott neighborhood, passed a unanimous vote of thanks to Mr. Phil Campbell for his timely aid in helping us to pay for our organ. By request of S. S. we include this in our Tips. Mrs. Coulter and Mr. Grover, of Palacios, spent Wednesday with Mrs. A. A. Kellogg and her daughter, Mrs. Allison. Mrs. Holden’s health is so much improved that we think she will be able to be out soon. Mr. Law led the prayer meeting at the school-house Sunday, which was well attended and very interesting. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Cash creek spent Wednesday at Mr. A. A. Kelloggs. The little company that picnicked at Turtle Mott the 4th had a fine time. The table fairly groaned with its load of good things to eat and there was plenty of lemonade for all. After dinner we enjoyed a nice program prepared by home talent. There was a social at the Jordan home Wednesday in honor of the combined birthdays of Marie and Paul Craft and Jesse Whyman. There was a good crowd out and all had a fine time. Turtle Bay, we folks of Turtle Mott are looking for a crowd. Glad to hear yours are good. …A. A. Kellogg and her daughter, Mrs. Allison Wednesday. There was a good attendance and a lively discussion on the subject, “First Aid to the Injured.” The next meeting will be with Mrs. Elliott and each one is to read a humorous selection.
Palacios Beacon, July 10, 1914 |
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Mrs. Elliott and daughter Josephine spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Murchison. Mrs. Law’s mother, Mrs. Avery, and her two grandchildren left for Victoria last Saturday after a several weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Law. Mrs. Bledsoe and two children left Wednesday for their home in Victoria after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Law. Archie Curtis is home on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Swinford. He was sick when he came and is not well yet. Mrs. Sell is quite poorly at present. Mr. and Mrs. Riggs, of West Texas, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers and are taking in the encampment. There was an ice cream supper at Mr. Krieger’s Saturday in honor of Theodore’s fifteenth birthday. There was a large crowd and every one had a fine time. A balloon was sent up to end the entertainment.
Palacios Beacon, July 17, 1914 |
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Mrs. Josserand and children spent Tuesday with Mrs. Vanhorn. So many of our people attended the encampment that we have had no Sunday School or prayer meetings for two Sundays. Mrs. Hinkey has been quite poorly for some time past. We hope she will soon be feeling better. Lois Grace spent Saturday night with Beulah Kellogg. Mrs. Grace took supper with Mrs. Holden Friday night. The little girls and boys of the community gave Beulah Kellogg a handkerchief shower in honor of her 15th birthday. After a time spent in playing games and a trip to the mott itself they had cake and lemonade for refreshments. All had an enjoyable afternoon. The country club met with Mrs. Elliott Wednesday. The ladies all read humorous selections. A committee was appointed to decide on the best and booby selections. Mrs. Elliott’s was chosen as the best and Mrs. Merchison’s the booby. As Mrs. Elliott gave the prizes she gave the first to the 2nd best, Mrs. Grace Kellogg. It was decided to omit one meeting and meet in four weeks instead of two. They will meet next with Mrs. Effie Kellogg near town. Subject “Farm life.”
Palacios Beacon, July 24, 1914 |
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Mr. Sells and family are living in their new house now. They are quite cozy there. Mr. Swinford returned Friday from his visit to Illinois. He had a good visit but is glad to get home. Little Alice Holden spent Sunday night and Monday with her sister, Mrs. Effie Kellogg. Messrs. Jordan and Sells have been having their silos filled. The families and Rogers, Craft, Riggs and Clardy took a trip to the gulf Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Murchison, Marion Pratt, and the Rogers children, took dinner and ate ice cream with Mr. Jordan Sunday.
Palacios Beacon, July 31, 1914 |
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Mr. Ed Seely has been having chills for a while. There is something rarely heard of in this climate. Mr. Jim Norris moved his family from the Williamson ranch, where he was working at the big ditch. He will wait for more settled weather to resume work. Mr. McGee has got the Carancahua mail route changed to start from Palacios. This arrangement will be much more convenient for Mr. McGee. Mr. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Murchison and Mrs. Elliott went to Galveston on a pleasure trip Tuesday. Mrs. Swinford left Thursday for San Marcos where she will have an operation performed on her head, Mrs. Swinford’s health has been bad for some time and we hope she will be helped by the operation. The Turtle Mott people had a social last Thursday night at Uncle Billie Comb’s. There was a large crowd and everyone enjoyed themselves. Invitation cards were received by all of Miss Laura Altman’s old friends to her wedding August 19th at 8 p. m. While we could not attend we all join in wishing them all the good things the gods ever confer on young and happy couples. The Country Club will give an ice cream supper for the benefit of the school house Saturday night, Sept. 5. It will be given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Combs. Everybody come. The County Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Effie Kellogg. The subject was ‘Farm Life.’ It was voted the red letter day for the Club as everyone read a selection and all so very interesting. We also cajoled Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg into giving a song with the guitar. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Holden. Subject: “Labor saving devices on the farm.”
Palacios Beacon, August 21, 1914 |
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Mrs. Holden was sick a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Allison spent Saturday night and Sunday will E. E. Kellogg’s. Mr. McGee and family moved Saturday from the Dunn place to the Oaks place near town so that Mr. McGee will be handier to his work. Mr. and Mrs. Bruner and family from the Tres Palacios river visited at A. A. Kellogg’s Sunday. Mrs. Combs entertained her Sunday School class Saturday and took their pictures. Miss Lydda May Bruner and Rena Bell Bruner visited Sunday School last Sunday. Hazel Johnson is staying in Palacios at present. The Club met with Mrs. Law Wednesday. There was a large crowd and many good selections were read, each one selecting her own subject. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Grace. Subject, ‘Child life.’
Palacios Beacon, September 18, 1914 |
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Mrs. Combs was on the sick list for a day or two last week. Mr. Swinford has been nursing a sore hand the past week. Mr. Grace was hauling some posts last week. Guess he is doing some fencing. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kellogg took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Holden Sunday. The Turtle Mottites had a social at Mr. McGee’s at the Oaks place Friday night. There was a large crowd out and all report a fine time.
Palacios Beacon, September 25, 1914 |
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Mr. Nichols who has been working for Mr. Jordan for some time went home to Palacios quite sick one day last week. Mr. Wigly’s family moved out of the section house last week. A family by the name of Bridges came to take their place. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kellogg, of Palacios spent Saturday night and Sunday at A. A. Kellogg’s. Mr. and Mrs. Merchison spent Sunday at Jordans. Mr. Griffin’s daughter, Mrs. Hogg, spent several days with her parents while her husband was away on business. Dr. D. W. Grant, Mr. Siders and Mrs. McGee were visitors at our Sunday school last Sunday. We now have two lamps at the school house and will have more soon. We need them very much on prayer meetings night. Dr. Wagner is building a new barn on his farm where Mr. Josserand lives. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Neal left Wednesday for Cuero where they will live next year. The Country Club met with Mrs. Grace Wednesday. The subject was Child Life. Nearly every one read a selection and all were good. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Josserand. Subject Economy.
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Miss Lorena Grace spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Lula Neal. A. A. Kellogg let a part of a hayrake fall on his ankle one day last week and has been quite lame in consequence. Mr. Craft drove to Victoria last Tuesday. Hazel Johnson is staying in Palacios at present. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kellogg spent Saturday night at Mr. Holden’s and Sunday at Morey’s. [remainder of page missing]
Palacios Beacon, October 23, 1914 |
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The Turtle Mott school commenced Monday morning with Mrs. Magee as teacher. Mr. Cyril Holden is delivering milk now for the Bay View dairy in place… [remainder of page missing]
Palacios Beacon, October 23, 1914 |
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Mrs. Grace has been suffering with neuralgia and chills during our bad weather. Mr. Jordan and Mr. Murchison were Blessing visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg and Mr. Merchison went to Collegeport Thursday. Mr. Craft and family left for Oklahoma Friday where they will make their home now on their old home place. Mr. Hall has gone on a business trip to Port Lavaca and Mrs. Hall is visiting in Palacios. The Country Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Combs, and Hygiene and Home Culture were discussed. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Krieger, subject Honor.
Palacios Beacon, October 30, 1914 |
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Mr. Kellogg and Mr. Allison left Monday with their car of furniture and stock for Alabama. The Country Club watched the old year out and the new in at the home of Mr. Grace. All had a jolly time with lots of noise and good things to eat. Mr. Percy Ellis and family and Mr. and Mrs. English left Monday for Todd, Tex. Mrs. Kellogg and daughter, Mrs. Allison, left Thursday for their old home in Alabama. Mrs. Kellogg was assistant superintendent of Meadow Glenn Sunday School, teacher of the Bible Class, vice-pres. of our Country Club, correspondent for Turtle Mott to the Beacon. We all will miss her as she was loved by all, always a willing helper and had a smile for everyone. The Country Club will met Jan. 20 at the home of Mrs. Walton, subject, “How to reduce the high cost of living.” Mr. Griffin, sup’t of the Meadow Glenn Sunday School, has moved across Turtle Mott; hope they will be with us at times. Mr. Wilborn left this week for a few days trip to Port Lavaca and Victoria.
Palacios Beacon, January 15, 1915 |
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The family of Mr. Ramey and Mr. Kair spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Swinford. Mrs. Kair is a sister of Mrs. Ramey, here on a visit from Minnesota. Theodore Krieger, Charlie Law and Ellis Johnson went for a three days hunting trip to Wells Point by boat. Ellis’s father joined them next day. Mr. Davis of Colorado, who is spending the winter with his family in Corpus Christi, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Combs. Mr. Shaw who has been sick for some time is able to be up and around again. Mrs. Krieger and Mrs. Combs went out calling Thursday, on Mrs. Milborn, Grace and Swinford. Mrs. Swinford who has been ailing for some time has improved a great deal. Mrs. Jordan, president of the Country Club received a very interesting letter from Mrs. Holden, formerly a member, now residing in Arkansas, to be read to its members. She is very much pleased with her new home. Some of the men of the neighborhood have made some improvements at the school house and Sunday school. Put in a culvert, graded the walks and put in steps. Their work will sure be appreciated. Mrs. Friedgen spent Friday with Mrs. Combs. Mrs. A. A. Walton was elected superintendent last Sunday for the Meadow Glenn Sunday school.
Palacios Beacon, January 22, 1915 |
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The members of the Meadow Glenn Sunday School meet every Saturday night as some of the homes to practice singing. Mrs. Krieger’s mother, who has been sick for a week, is able to be up again. Mr. Ed. Sealy who makes his home with Mr. Grace, is back again after spending the winter in Oklahoma and Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Krieger spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Combs playing forty-two. Refreshments of cake, cocoa, and figs were served. Mrs. Burkett, of Palacios, was out this way Tuesday to bid some friends good-bye. She leaves for Indiana next week. Several of the Law family and Archie Curtis took dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walton.
Palacios Beacon, February 5, 1915 |
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The Meadow Glenn Sunday School elected for the year Mr. A. A. Walton as superintendent, Mr. Harold Baldwin secretary and treasurer. The teachers are Mr. Gorden, Mrs. Combs, Mrs. Bledsoe and Miss Hazle Johnson. The Rev. Mr. Stelzer, of Palacios, and Mr. W. Danielson and family took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Danielson. Mrs. Wilborn will entertain the Country Club Feb. 18th. The subject for the afternoon will be “Valentine, and how can we make the best of life.” Visitors welcome. Several of the neighbors surprised Mrs. Alberta Krieger Friday evening it being her seventy-seventh birthday; cake and cocoa were served. Mr. Wilborn’s two sons came home Sunday from Snyder, Tex. Mr. Archy Curtis left Thursday, on the Sterling for Galveston. The Country Club will give a hard times party, Valentine Eve. Feb. 13th. Ladies to wear worn out clothes and shoes, girls patched gingham or calico dresses. The ladies and girls not to paint or powder, no ribbon or jewelry of any kind, just comb the hair different. Gentlemen old clothes and shoes, boys patched pants, they must not wear collars or ties or watches or jewelry, must not comb their hair. Anyone coming with their Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes on will be fined 5 cts. Two prizes will be given, one for the tackiest dressed lady and one to the gent. This party will be given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilborn. Sandwiches and water will be served. All are expected to draw a valentine with a verse written on it for the valentine box. Mr. Kern from Topeka, Kansas, who is here to spend the winter has purchased 12 acres of the Murdock farm. Mr. Jno. Puff and family from Sebatha Kansas, will live on the place for the coming summer. They are setting out 400 orange trees and almost a thousand fig trees, also other trees. Mr. Kern intends to rebuild soon. Mr. Murdock who is here to spend the winter is also putting out 5 acres in figs. Mr. Walton’s farm joining these, they all intend to make this a beautiful crop planting a row of camphor trees all along the edge next the road.
Palacios Beacon, February 12, 1915 |
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Mr. Grant, from Palacios preached for us Sunday after Sunday school. Prayer meeting was held at the Walton home Sunday evening. The Country Club members are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. Krieger Thursday, April 15th at 2:30. Topic for the afternoon will be “What city were you born and raised in? and give some Interesting talk about the place.” All be present. Mr. and Mrs. George Gordon and daughter spent Sunday In Palacios with Mi. and Mrs. Grover. Mr. and Mrs. Combs took Easter dinner with the Krieger family. Rev. Stelzer took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Danielson.
Palacios Beacon, April 9, 1915 |
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The Country Club will meet at the home of Mrs.
Walton Tuesday June 24th at 2:30. Subject “What is most
The young folks from here spent a jolly evening
at the Greenwood home last Friday. The party was given for Messrs Dow, Bledsoe, Charley Law and Clarence Greenwood left for the harvest fields. Mr. and Mrs. Ramey spent Sunday with the Swinford’s. Mr. Morton Curtis left Tuesday for a few days at Bay City. Mr. Harrison who went to Bay City for several days by auto came back Tuesday evening; he says he struck heavy roads near Markham, caused by the heavy rains in the afternoon, but we got very little of it here.
Palacios Beacon, June 18, 1915 |
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The neighborhood gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jordan Wednesday evening in honor of Josephine Elliott’s 12th birthday. All had a fine time until a late hour when lemonade and sandwiches were served. Mr. Estes is building a new barn of his farm. The Illinois school house has been painted. Mr. Morton Curtis got back from Ft. Worth Friday. Brothers Myers preached Sunday afternoon after Sunday school. Revival meetings are being held every evening this week. Dr. Wagner was called to the Johnson home Saturday on account of the illness of Mrs. Ellis Johnson. Messrs. Jasper and Jim Wilborn left Thursday for Port Lavaca to be gone some time.
Palacios Beacon, June 25, 1915 |
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The Country Club gave an ice cream social Saturday evening at the Illinois school for the benefit of the Sunday School. Mr. Geo. Jordan left Monday morning for Illinois on account of the illness of his mother who is very low. Theodore Krieger who has been on the sick list for several weeks is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Combs spent Sunday at the Swinborn home. Mr. Puff and family left here Tuesday for their old home in Sebatha, Kansas. They shipped their furniture last week. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walton Monday and Tuesday. The Farmer’s Mutual Club will meet at the Turtle Bay school house Tuesday night August 17th. Everyone invited. The ladies are especially invited to meet with us.
Palacios Beacon, August 13, 1915 |
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Brother Grant preached at the Illinois Sunday school after Sunday school. No prayer meeting in the evening on account of the rain. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Combs left Saturday for Olney Ill. Charley Law and Theodore Krieger are husking corn for Mr. Lovering this week. A large crowd attended the auction sale at the Combs farm Thursday of last week.
Palacios Beacon, September 3, 1915 |
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Brother Grant preached at the Illinois Sunday school Sunday afternoon. No meeting was held in the evening, as Brother Grant invited all to attend services in Palacios. Mrs. Greenwood will be hostess for the next Country Club meeting Thursday, September at 2:30. Subject “Trials.” Forgot to mention last week that Mr. Geo. Jordan returned from Ill. where he went to visit his mother who was very low, but glad to say she had improved considerably when he left. Mr. Jordan says Texas looks good to him.
Palacios Beacon, September 10, 1915 |
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Mr. Josserand who has been working at the Jordan farm for some time was hurt Thursday of last week and had to go home. Mr. Geo. Jordan shipped his hogs last week. Mr. Sells filled his silo this week. Morton Curtis and Albert Law who left for Todd, Tex., about a month ago, took sick while there and returned home Saturday evening in a very critical condition. Mr. Wagner is attending both. Joe Johnson left again for East Tex. Lorine Grace is staying at the home of Rev. Myers while attending school in Palacios. Mr. Walton was on the sick list for several days. Looks quite natural again to see the little folks coming down the line with their dinner boxes going to school. Mr. and Mrs. Grace took a drive towards Wells Point Tuesday. The young folks are very much interested just now in starting a literary club. We hope they will meet with success.
Palacios Beacon, September 17, 1915 |
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John Carlson left Thursday morning for El Campo and Houston to be gone for some time. Mrs. Grace requests the Country Club to meet with her Thursday, Sept. 30. The subject for the afternoon will be Blessings. Maybell Walton is staying with Mrs. Jas. Perry in Palacios while attending school. Theodore Krieger is working for Mr. Lovering at the present time. Charlie Law has been working at Collegeport for sometime. Mr. Lindbloom spent Sunday evening at the Krieger home. Mr. W. Danielson is helping Mr. Jordan for a few days on his farm.
Palacios Beacon, September 24, 1915 |
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Brother Grant preached at the Illinois school house Sunday. Mrs. Johnson will entertain the Country Club at her home Thursday afternoon, Oct. 14. Subject, “Prayer.” Dr. Wagner was called to the home of Mr. Walton Thursday of last week, for their son Lawrence, who is some better at this writing. Morton Curtis was able to be out but has taken a relapse and is down sick again. Mr. Grace shipped some hogs to Bay City last Friday. Mr. LeCompte has moved his family in Mr. J. Harrison’s home at the fig orchard and Mr. Harrison is living in Palacios at the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Swinford and Mr. W. Danielson and family took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ramey. Charlie Law is working for Mr. Tanner. Ed Sealy has taken the Star route for Mr. McGee for the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Grace had Mr. Bader and family and Jim Wilborn for dinner Sunday. Mr. Bledsoe is visiting with the Laws.
Palacios Beacon, October 8, 1915 |
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Brother Moore preached Sunday after Sunday School. Little Lawrence Walton, who had been sick for several weeks from swallowing a pin, is able to be at school again. Jim Wilborn has left for Snider Texas to work for some time. Hattie May Law took Sunday dinner with Lila Walton. Mr. Selk is digging his sweet potatoes this week. Mrs. Josserand and children visited with the Jordans Saturday. Jasper Wilborn is working for Mr. Grover at present. Mr. Krieger’s mother is able to be around again. Mr. Gustave Schudall, passing through here from Mexico to Blessing where he took the train for Caney, to go to his daughter’s stopped at the home of Mr. Frank Danielson from Saturday until Monday, told of his sad experience. Mr. Schudall with another Swede and two Americans almost four years ago bought 160 acres of land together in Mexico, two miles across the border from El Paso. The night of August 26th a troop of supposed to be bandits, surrounded his home and fired, killing his wife and son. As he tried to get to his barn for a horse to go for help he was struck by a bullet, entering his forehead he lay unconscious until the next day when he was found and taken to the hospital for two months. He says eight bales of cotton disappeared, also five cows, a team of mules, two horses and four hogs. The homes of the other three families were also burned, robbed and all killed except Mr. Carlton, his next neighbor, whose arm was shot off, and who was also taken to the hospital. Mr. Schudall is seventy-three years old and says he will go back as soon as the war is over.
Palacios Beacon, October 15, 1915 |
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The next meeting of the Country Club will be at Mrs. Wilborn’s Thursday, Oct. 28, at 2:30. Education will be the subject for the afternoon. The Illinois Sunday school was visited by three preachers, Cole, Stapleton and Grant, Sunday. Rev. Stapleton gave us a very interesting talk. Prayer meeting was held in the evening, the first in sometime, but will continue regular hereafter. Come and meet with us.
Palacios Beacon, October 22, 1915 |
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The surprise birthday party given on [for] Miss Lorena Grace Friday evening was well attended. The ladies brought pie for refreshments. The Country Club gave a fishing party for their families Saturday at Cash creek. All put in a good time, some fishing, bathing, boating and games. A spread at noon with all kinds of good things to eat was relished by all. Mrs. Lilia Walton is on the sick list. Mrs. Percy Ellis and baby who have been sick are on the way to recovery. Mrs. Goggan spent Tuesday with Mrs. Swinford. Mr. and Mrs. Ramey and daughter are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Estes. Josephine Elliott spent several days with Waltons.
Palacios Beacon, October 29, 1915 |
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The Country Club will meet on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 2:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. F. Danielson, instead of Nov. 25 of this month on account of Thanksgiving falling on that day. The subject for the afternoon will be “Thanksgiving.” The secretary, Mrs. Grace, moving from here leaves Miss Lilia Walton to fill her place. We would be very glad to have visitors spend the afternoon with us. Mr. Grace and family moved Thursday of last week from the Wildman place to their own farm on Turtle Bay. We are sorry to have them leave. Mr. Morton Curtis who came home from Todd some time ago on account of sickness is still up and down with malaria. Mr. Chambelee [Chamblee] and family came down from Wells Point, Van Zandt county and brought a carload of furniture and stock to occupy the Wildman farm. Mr. Law and family are moving on the place known as the old Altman farm on account of pasture for their stock. Mrs. Percy Ellis and baby spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Sanders. Mrs. E. Johnson and Miss Johnson spent last week with relatives at Tivoli. Miss Lilia Walton spent several days at the Bader home. Mr. Ramey came back from Arkansas for the present. The family are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Estes. The doctor was called to the Johnson home Tuesday for Mrs. Willis Johnson, who is better at this writing.
Palacios Beacon, November 19, 1915 |
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The Literary met at the Margerum home Saturday evening with a good attendance. Mr. Gus Krieger was appointed president. The Club being divided in two sides, Miss Emily Margerum having charge of one side and Mrs. Krieger the other, each choosing members in turn on their side. One of the rules voted on is a small fine charged to the one not taking part when their side entertains. Sickness is the only excuse taken. Mr. Sell is digging his sweet potatoes this week. Brother McGee spoke to quite a large audience Sunday after Sunday school. Mr. Ramey left Monday morning for Oklahoma. Miss Lorine Grace spent Saturday and Sunday with the Wilborn’s attending the Literary Saturday evening and Illinois Sunday school. Forgot to mention last week that the stork visited the Jordan home last Wednesday and left a ten pound baby boy. Mrs. Johnson returned home Monday from Tivoli bringing her son Joe with her, he has been up there for some time. Mrs. W. Danielson and daughter Margaret and Mrs. Ramey who is spending a few days with her were on their way to the city Tuesday when her horse became frightened by an auto. Mr. Krieger came to their assistance. No one was hunt. Mrs. Krieger took dinner with Mrs. Elmer Kellogg Wednesday and with her attended the Neighborhood Council at the Hershey home.
Palacios Beacon, December 17, 1915 |
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The Country Club will meet with Mrs. Dow Thursday afternoon Dec. 30. “New Year” will be the subject. All members are requested to be present at this meeting. Miss Johnson, who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson for the past five months, returned to her home at Browndale, Tuesday morning. Mr. Law is on the sick list. We had another runaway here Sunday morning when four mules hitched to a wagon belonging to the Ward ranch ran away, smashing the wheels and upsetting the wagon with the driver under it, but he was not badly hurt. Miss Lilia Walton is visiting the Graces at Turtle Bay.
Palacios Beacon, December 24, 1915 |
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The Illinois Sunday school had their entrainment Xmas, with a good program given by Mrs. McGee’s school pupils. An Xmas tree loaded with presents, also sacks of candy for all, which is the good work of the Country Club who always as usual sees to that part. Mr. Wilborn, playing the part of Santa, came down the chimney amusing the little folks. A large crowd attended. Mr. John Carlson who is working at Houston came to spend the holidays with is sister and her husband the Danielson’s. The Krieger’s took Xmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Swinford. Mr. C. Johnson and family took Xmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Powers at Turtle Bay. Mrs. Krieger the Turtle Mott correspondent for the Beacon, has Mr. D. L. Stump to thank for his kind remembrance on Xmas, which was very much appreciated and came as a surprise. Mrs. Ramey and daughter Eva are visiting with the Swinfords. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Swilley and three children from New Willard, Texas, came Sunday to visit their daughter, Mrs. Ellis Johnson and also Mr. E. Johnson’s family. They started for their home again Wednesday. Mr. Morton Curtis has been sick for several days, also Mr. Walton. Mr. W. Danielson and family, Mr. J. Carlson and Mr. Lindebloom took Xmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. T. Danielson. The many friends of Mr. W. I. Coombs, a resident here for a number of years, who moved back to Illinois, will be sorry to hear that he is at a hospital undergoing an operation. We all hope for a speedy recovery. Lela and Flody Grace came over to attend the Xmas entertainment. Miss Lila Walton came home from visiting the Grace’s at Turtle Bay Xmas accomplished by Misses Loraine Grace and Olson, Maybell returning with them to spend a few days with Loraine Grace. Mr. Jim Wilborn who has been to Port Lavaca for some time, returned home and has been very sick, but is better at this writing.
Palacios Beacon, December 31, 1915 |
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The Country Club gave a farewell party for the Jordans, Saturday evening, who will soon leave for their new home in Illinois. A large crowd was present and the evening was devoted to forty-two games and songs. Leap year was observed by the girls asking the boys to lunch with them. Dainty refreshments of candy which was made during the evening was relished by all. The club presented their member Mrs. Jordan with a beautiful fruit bowl. The Kriegers entertained a few of their friends with progressive forty-two Wednesday evening of last week. Mrs. Boggan will entertain the County Club Thursday March 9th. Subject, “Good Readings.” Mr. Sell has bought the telephone line of Mr. Jordan and is changing it to his home this week. Miss Gladys Willits? who has been staying with Mrs. Jordan the past two weeks has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dow from Palacios spent Sunday with his folks. Mabel Walton spent Saturday and Sunday with Josephine Elliott. Mrs. Ramey spent several days with the Swinfords. Mr. Kernes Is having a well dug on his farm. Mr. and Mrs. W. Danielson entertained a number of their friends from Palacios last Sunday. Mr. Jordan had Messrs. Carlson and Ramey hauling his hay to Palacios for shipping.
Palacios Beacon, March 3, 1916 |
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The Elite Progressive forty-two met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bader Wednesday of last week, Theodore Krieger being the winner. Dainty refreshments of cake and cocoa were served by the hostess. The Friendship Literary met at the Wilborn home last Saturday evening; Mrs. Krieger’s side entertained. The following program was rendered:
Reading – Oma Wilborn One of Mr. Kernes mules died last week. Mr. Jordan and family visited over Sunday with the Josserands and left for Oklahoma Monday to visit with relatives for several days and from there for their home in Illinois. Mr. Sell is pumping water on his garlic from Jordan’s well. Mrs. Krieger called on Mrs. Johnson at the Park Hotel in Palacios Saturday.
Palacios Beacon, March 10, 1916 |
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The Friendship Literary met at the Margerum home last Saturday evening with a good attendance. The program was given by Miss Margerum’s scholars. After business was dismissed Pro. Snyder gave us some very good hints touching the improving of our society which was very much appreciated. Mrs. Baldwin was a caller at the Walton home Monday. Mr. Walton being on the sick list for several days could not attend Sunday school. The Danielson’s received a letter from Mr. Carlson who left with Mr. Jordan’s car for Ill. that it takes 6 horses to pull a load to his destination and three trips for a ton of hay, on account of the heavy roads and the hills; quite different than down in the city by the sea where there are no hills at all. Mr. Walton is having a well dug on his farm.
Palacios Beacon, March 24, 1916 |
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The Country Club will meet at the home of Mrs. W. Danielson Thursday April 6th. “Good Reading” will be the subject. The Elite progressing forty-two was entertained by Miss Emily Margerum Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Bader being the winner. Fruit consisting of bananas, oranges and apples were served. The Friendship Literary gave a party Saturday evening for its members, quite a few visitors were present. A short program was given, opening with the song, “Love Lifted Me” after which a debate on Woman Sufferage was given, with Miss Rosa Russell and Miss Mable Walton on the affirmative and Mr. Morton Curtis and Mr. Theodore Krieger negative. Mr. Margerum, Mrs. Kaufman and Mrs. Wilborn were appointed judges. All did well for the first, but the Misses Russell and Walton were the winners. The debate was then opened for all, which kept things lively for some time, after which forty-two and other games were enjoyed by all. Pie, cake and cocoa were the refreshments. Mr. McGee preached after Sunday school last Sunday. The friends of Mr. Combs will be glad to hear that he is back home from the hospital and is just able to take a short walk after three months illness. Mrs. J. T. Coker of Bay City and Mrs. Eli Hayden of Wharton visited Mrs. Boggan last week. Mr. and Mrs. Boggan, Barney Coker and Albert Law took Sunday dinner with the Swinfords. A few from here attended the Suffrage lecture at the Auditorium Tuesday evening. Mable Walton visited with the McGee’s Tuesday.
Palacios Beacon, March 31, 1916 |
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The Illinois school closed Thursday of last week, with a picnic at Turtle Mott Friday. All the children had a fine time and were very anxious to hear what the surprise was in store for them. It was a jolly set when it happened to be ice cream and lemonade from Mrs. Magee. Mrs. Krieger will entertain the Country Club Thursday afternoon May 18th. Subject “Good Readings.” Preacher Moore and several other men from Palacios visited Sunday school Sunday afternoon. Miss Lorena Grace from Turtle Bay was a guest of Miss Lila Walton the fore part of the week. Alice Hartsel spent Sunday with Louie Dow. Mr. and Mrs. Krieger took a trip through Deutschburg Tuesday. Mrs. Lathrop left Tuesday for Idaho to join her husband.
Palacios Beacon, May 12, 1916 |
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The Country Club will be entertained by Mrs. Dow, Thursday, afternoon, June 15th. Good reading is the subject. A singing class was organized Sunday at the Illinois Sunday school. Mr. Jim Riley’s family moved in the Moore place. Mr. Grace from Turtle Bay was in our vicinity Tuesday. A very large crowd attended the Friendship Literary Saturday evening. Plenty of cake and lemonade for all. On account of the president, Mrs. Bader, being sick and could not attend Mrs. Krieger filled her place. It being social night only a short program was rendered which was as follows:
Instrumental selection – Ruth Skinner
Palacios Beacon, June 9, 1916 |
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The Friendship Literary met Saturday evening at
the Margerum home and the following officers were elected: One meeting the ladies will give the program and the next the gentlemen. Our next meeting will be Saturday evening Sept. 23d, at the Graham home. Program by the ladies. Mr. Julian from Turtle Bay preached Sunday at the Illinois school house and then Mr. Walton took him to this home to lunch. Mr. John LeCompte moved his family to Palacios so it would be close for the children to attend school. Mrs. Curtis is enjoying a visit with her sister, Miss Maud Montier, from Port Lavaca. Miss Montier will stay for some time. Miss Willits spent Sunday with the Wilborns. Mrs. Magee opened her school at the Illinois school house Monday. Mr. Smith and wife, from Palacios spent Sunday with the James family. Mr. Percy Estes is making hay on the Williamson place. The Kriegers and Charlie Law are among the crew. The Pentecosts had meetings at the Johnson home Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Palacios Beacon, September 15, 1916 |
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The Friendship Literary was well attended Saturday evening. The next meeting will be Saturday evening, October 7th, at Mr. John LeCompte’s house near the edge of town. Program by the gents. Mr. and Mrs. Swinford and Mr. Coole spent Sunday with the Kriegers. Mrs. Walton and son, Kenneth, left for Sabetha Kansas Friday. Her brother was not expected to live, and died before she got there. Mr. and Mrs. Lauderback from Turtle Bay visited at the Curtis home Sunday. Mr. Sell hurt himself quite seriously working in the hay. The doctor had to be called.
Palacios Beacon, September 29, 1916 |
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There was singing at the Illinois school Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Walton and son Kenneth returned from Sabetha, Kansas, Saturday. Mr. Gus Krieger left Saturday for Houston on business. Mrs. McGraw enjoyed a visit with her sisters the Mesdames Martin and Bridge from Burr, last week. Mrs. Morey visited Mrs. Walton Monday and Tuesday. Mr. A. Estes and family from Arkansas are visiting at the Percy Estes home at present. Mrs. Swinford is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Kernes who were gone for the summer returned Friday to occupy their country home. The school was closed Thursday and Friday on account of sickness.
Palacios Beacon, November 3, 1916 |
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Mrs. Krieger entertained the Country Club Thursday of last week. Nine responded to roll call by readings. Subject “Friendship.” Two visitors were present. The afternoon was spent as usual after which refreshments of apple snow and cake were served. The next meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 16th with Mrs. M. Curtis. Subject Housekeeping hints. Married – Mr. Jasper Wilborn and Miss Gladys Willits were quietly married last Sunday evening at the section house by Rev. McCraw. After the ceremony they went direct to their home on the Roger farm formerly occupied by the Atkins family. The Dows enjoyed a visit with their son, Fred, this week. Mr. Gus Krieger returned from Houston Sunday. The seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Huffman, visiting at the Wilborn home at present, was taken to Bay City Wednesday of last week for appendicitis alright and is getting along fine according to last reports. Mr. Buffalo and family from North Texas are moving on the farm occupied by the Chamblees this year. Chamblees are going to move on the Grover farm. Miss Fern Dow is on the sick list. Had a fine rain here Thursday, the first for some time.
Palacios Beacon, November 10, 1916 |
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A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dow and family at their home Wednesday evening of last week, when Mr. Alvin Dow and wife, who had just arrived that afternoon from Houston, together with Mr. Fred Dow who is here for a visit from the border, Mr. Ray Dow and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Haley and Miss Garrett drove out in a hack from Palacios, bringing plenty of oysters with them. A jolly evening was spent; the only regrets were that two older children and their families could not be with them. Mr. Krieger and Mr. Morton Curtis and wife took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Swinford. Mr. Allen James spent Sunday with his folks. Mr. Grace and family from Turtle Bay spent Sunday at the Walton home. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dow spent Sunday with his folks. Mrs. Swinford left Thursday for Oakland, Ill. where she will visit relatives and especially her mother who is in a critical condition. Mrs. Walton was a caller at the Johnson home Saturday and Mrs. Wiley Monday. Mrs. Johnson is still in poor health. Mr. Walton took a load of corn to town Wednesday.
Palacios Beacon, November 17, 1916 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Krieger had for their guest for several days Mr. Frank M. Ziegler from Peoria, Ill. A dinner was given for him Sunday at which Mr. Cool and Mr. Swinford were present. Mr. Ziegler left for home Wednesday. The Friendship Literary will meet again Saturday evening, Dec. 2d at the Margerum home. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Wilborn spent Sunday with home folks. The Dows spent Sunday in Palacios. Mr. Swinford and Mr. and Mrs. Krieger visited at the Kern home Tuesday evening of last week. Part of the evening was spent at 42.
Palacios Beacon, December 1, 1916 |
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The Country Club gave a farewell party for the Kriegers at their home Monday evening. The members and their families and quite a number of their friends spent an enjoyable evening, opening with playing 42, after which the older folks as well as the younger ones played games. Mr. Sell for one, coming with one of his stunts, a cone shaped card, for which a prize was to be given to the one that could light it, soon returning with it pinned to the back of his coat dancing around the room, many matches were used but failed to light, causing much laughter and merriment. About fifty plates were passed with cake, sandwiches, coffee and cocoa. The Club presented their president with a book named “Courage” in which Bible and other verses from leading authors were inserted and also the Club members names and its motto, (By its fruit a tree is known, by our deeds our hearts are shown) which was very much appreciated by her, also a dainty handkerchief to her mother who is a member also. After which all left expressing a very good time, but sorry to lose their member and president; wishing the family much joy and luck in their new locality. Mrs. Krieger gave in her resignation as president at the previous meeting to be filled by their vice president, Mrs. Walton, to succeed the term. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Huffman came home from Bay City after having undergone an operation some time ago. Word has been sent that Mrs. Swinford’s mother, Mrs. Hicks, at Oakland, Ill., has passed away. Mrs. Swinford was called to her bedside several weeks ago. Mrs. Hicks was down here on a visit two years ago and made quite a number of friends while here. The family have the sympathy of the community. Miss Lilia Walton attended the Grace party at Turtle Bay Friday evening. Mr. Theodore Krieger attended the Gillespie party near Turtle Bay Friday evening. Mr. Swinford and Mr. Coole spent Friday evening of last week at the Krieger home.
Palacios Beacon, December 8, 1916 |
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Mrs. C. Johnson and son Joe moved to Tivoli Monday. Joe going to Blessing to meet his mother. Mr. Johnson will leave later. Theodore Krieger left for Houston Sunday where he will enter Massey’s business college. Mr. and Mrs. Krieger spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Danielson. The Country Club will meet with Mrs. Swinford the first Thursday in the New Year. Subject, “New Year.” Mr. and Mrs. Curtis spent Tuesday evening at the Krieger home. Mr. Ralph Hockey has rented the farm formerly occupied by the Buffalo family. The Laws are moving on their own place again.
Palacios Beacon, December 15, 1916 |
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Several from this neighborhood attended Mr. Grace’s sale last Friday. Mr. Willie Law is home for a visit with his parents and others. Mrs. Swinford returned home from Illinois last Saturday. An uncle, Mr. Swinford accompanied her. Miss Lorena Grace spent the week end with Miss Lila Walton. The singing class met last Sunday and reorganized. They will meet the first and third Sunday at three o’clock at the school house. Mr. Laws moved back on their home place last Friday and Saturday. Mr. Shorer, from East Texas, moved on the place where Mr. Law has been living. Mr. Krieger loaded their household goods in a car last Friday and left Saturday morning for their new home near Houston. Mrs. Krieger and mother, Mrs. Krieger stopped over in Bay City to visit with friends there. We wish them success and happiness in their new home.
Palacios Beacon, December 22, 1916 |
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Mr. John Carlson arrived home last Thursday from Mississippi, and the other places where he has spent the summer working and visiting. Mr. Wilbourn’s have moved the past week, over on the Carancahua. Mr. Ward and family from Port Lavaca moving right in. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis left Sunday morning to spend the holidays with her people at Port Lavaca. Mr. and Mrs. Pierson and children are here from Topeka, Kansas, spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kearns. Misses Stella, Georgia and Ruth McGraw and Owen spent Tuesday afternoon with the Waltons. Mr. Walton entertained as Christmas dinner Misses Lorena and Lela Grace, Ronnie and Mintie Powers and Monroe Powers. A Miss Owens, from Bay City, is visiting the McGraw girls. There will be preaching at the Illinois school house next Sunday afternoon. There was a Sunday school organized last Sunday and will meet again the first Sunday of the New year, let everybody attend and help. We need the Sunday school and it needs everyone in the neighborhood. Mr. Conrad Bell met with a terrible loss last Saturday morning when his barn burned to the ground. He had a little insurance, but burning is a big loss. Everything burned, including his hay and garlic.
Palacios Beacon, December 29, 1916 |
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Sunday school at the Illinois school next Sunday at 2 p. m., singing at three. Let everybody attend these services. Mr. Albert Law and wife moved on Mrs. Murry’s place last week. Miss Laura Grace spent the week with Lillian Walton, and ___ Walton spent the week with ___ Grace. Miss Louie Dow spent New Year’s with Miss Alice Barbier. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donaldson entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. Danielson at dinner New Year’s day. The Country Club will meet Thursday, Jan. 11, with Mrs. W. Dow. Let everyone attend. It will be election of officers.
Palacios Beacon, January 5, 1917 |
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Mr. Walton’s strawberries look nice now, they are in full bloom and some berries on. Mr. C. W. Kearns is making preparation to set out five hundred orange trees this spring. Mrs. Walton and Mrs. Dow called on Mesdames Ward and James last Saturday afternoon. Rev. McGraw and family moved on a farm north of the Bay View school house last week. Mrs. Reinhart and Mrs. Ray Dow spent Tuesday with Mrs. C. W. Dow. The house Mr. Wiley’s live in was moved one mile west last week.
Palacios Beacon, January 12, 1917 |
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Rev. Garrett preached at the Illinois school house several nights the past week, but owing to the weather could not fill all the appointments. There was no Sunday school last Sunday. The rain came just in time to keep every one at home. Doyle LeCompte spent Sunday with Ivan Walton. Helen and Margaret Danielson and Lawrence and Lillian Walton are among the sick this week. The Country Club met with Mrs. Kearns on Thursday and spent a pleasant afternoon. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Swinford’s, Feb. 22. The subject for discussion is “Self Control.’
Palacios Beacon, February 16, 1917 |
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A number of this neighborhood have been entertaining the lagrippe the last week. Rev. McGraw will preach at the school house next Sunday right after Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Swinford and uncle George Swinford spent Sunday with Mr. Raynes. Mrs. Reinhart, Mrs. Haley, Mrs. A. C. Dow and Mrs. R. H. Dow spent the day with Mrs. Dow Tuesday quilting. Mr. Reinhart, Alvin and Ray Dow came out for supper and spent the evening.
Palacios Beacon, February 23, 1917 |
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A number of our young people attended the pie supper Saturday evening and all report a fine time. Mr. Sam Ward is helping Mr. Law with his work. Miss Ruth Cotton spent the weekend with Miss Fern Dow. Mr. and Mrs. Swinford and their uncle, George Swinford, took dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Danielson. Mr. William Law went to Elgin, Texas, last week to attend a meeting with a Mr. Edwards and Southerland. Mr. Jim Wilborn spent Saturday night with Mr. Ivan Walton. Miss Lorena Grace visited with Miss Lila Walton Sunday evening. The Country Club spent a jolly afternoon at the home of Mrs. Curtis. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Albert Law, April 5th.
Palacios Beacon, March 30, 1917 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Curtis and Mr. and Mrs. Law went graping; they found them plenty and they are very nice. Mr. Linblum was a Bay City visitor Tuesday. A number of young people spent the afternoon Sunday with Mr. Walton’s family. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are nicely settled in their new home, and we extend a welcome to them and hope they will like it here, and Mrs. Smith’s health will be greatly improved; they came here in the hopes our climate will help her. A number attended the singing at Mr. Walton’s Saturday evening and enjoyed it. Mr. Danielson and family attended the birthday surprise given at the home of Mr. Rayme [Ramey?] in honor of Mr. Estes and Mr. Rayme’s birthday. They report a good time and lots of ice cream. There were about 25 men attended the meeting at the school house Tuesday evening. There were about 38 bushels of peanuts ordered. They spent the evening planning the best way and means to raise more feed and food stuff of different kinds.
Palacios Beacon, May 4, 1917 |
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Mrs. Albert Law has been on the sick list. Quite a number of the people from this neighborhood attended and enjoyed the B. Y. P. U. services last Sunday. Mr. Kearnes and wife are here on a visit with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kearnes. Mrs. Mellinger, and three children, who have been visiting Mr. C. W. Kearnes’ family, returned Wednesday morning for their home in Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Thompson moved to the Dr. Wagner farm, on the Blessing road. Archie Curtis, a former Palacios boy, is employed as carpenter on the barracks under construction at Government grounds at San Antonio. They receive one dollar per hour for eight hours work of Sundays—minimum wages about $41.00 per week. Turtle Bay still continues to be represented in Turtle Mott, three-times-per-week. “The Palacios Beacon” appeals to its readers. Strike out the letter e in Beacon and you have an appeal to the uncultured as well as cultured.
Palacios Beacon, July 13, 1917 |
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Mr. G. H. Swinford spent one day this week with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Law. The Country Club will meet July 28th with Mrs. Dow. Mr. Percy Ellis and family, of Todd, arrived last week to visit Mrs. Ellis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Law. Mrs. Estes has returned from the hospital, where she underwent an operation. She is doing nicely. Mr. M. E. Dow and family, of Houston were guests last week at the Dow home. Miss Fern Dow accompanied them home. Mr. M. A. Walton has been on the sick list. Mrs. Jasper Wilborn was a Bay City visitor the past week.
Palacios Beacon, July 20, 1917 |
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Dr. T. F. Driskill is conducting services every night this week at the Illinois school house. Mrs. Walton’s relatives left Thursday after a pleasant visit of two weeks. Mr. Albert Law went to Elgin last Monday on business. Mr. Sherrer’s parents arrived last Saturday for a brief visit. Peterson Montier of Port Lavaca is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Curtis.
Palacios Beacon, August 17, 1917 |
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Mr. Wise from Blessing has moved on the Boydts place. His father will live with him. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall are back from Michigan on their farm. They said they left the cold and lots of snow. Gilbert Hockey, Monroes and several others went duck hunting over at Wells Point Thanksgiving Day. They got no ducks, but plenty of oysters. G. F. Swinfords entertained to turkey dinner Thanksgiving Day. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ramey and daughter Eva; Mr. and Mrs. Louderbach of Turtle Bay, and Mr. Sanford of Blessing. An auto stopped at the cross roads the other night, and several boys attempted to raid on the orange orchard. The dogs sure did bark so the boys decided there was no place like home. We missed several weeks with our items. Some one asked what was the trouble, and this is the answer.
We can’t tell you of a wedding gay
Palacios Beacon, December 3, 1920 |
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G. F. Swinford is sick this week with lumbago. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Swinford were callers at the Fox home Sunday evening. Eva Ramey was a guest at the Swinford and Danielson homes Monday afternoon. He says it won’t be for two years yet. Now we would not stand for that if we were batching. We don’t mind writing the Turtle Mott items, but we don’t like for Dunbar to get credit for them. There will be a box supper at the Illinois school house Friday night. Everyone invited to come. Girls, bring a box: boys, come and buy one and help us to have a Christmas tree. Friends of Lester Holden, formerly of this community, will be interested to learn that he was married at Bentonville, Ark., on Dec. 3rd, to Miss Laura A. Chambers of that city. They will make their home in San Angelo, Tex. Some women who went to the school house to clean it up Monday, had to climb through a window to get in, as the door was nailed up and a sign “Keep Out” was posted. Guess the parties who did it thought the school house was about the only place that wasn’t posted out here.
Palacios Beacon, December 17, 1920 |
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Mr. Naples moved to Palacios last week. Mr. W. Davidson lost a valuable cow last Sunday. G. T. Swinford is putting out 100 more orange trees this winter. Mr. Noah Bazatte received a telegram Thursday that one of his sisters was dead at Nacogdoches, and he and his wife left for there the same evening; they returned Monday. Mr. Jack Wise of Midfield was foreman on the section during Mr. Bayettes absence.
Palacios Beacon, February 4, 1921 |
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Mrs. Baldree and children visited at G. F. Swinford’s Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Danielson spent Sunday evening with the Swinfords. Mr. Wiseman has moved to the Pierce farm on Cash Creek where he will work for Mr. Pierce. A number of farmers and their wives attended the P. P. A. meeting at Palacios, last Saturday. The hour for Sunday School has been changed at the Illinois School house to ten thirty A. M. Miss Dora Hockey of Palacios visited Sunday with her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hockey. D. M. Curtis, wife and daughter, Lanell, of Bay City, visited last week at the home of Mr. Curtis’ mother, Mrs. G. F. Swinford.
Palacios Beacon, March 11, 1921 |