Ennis Weekly June 22, 1901 Mr. Oscar Perry died at the home of his daughter in Garrett June 13th and the body was brought to Ennis and interred at Myrtle cemetery. He was a brother of Mrs. Gilpin and Mrs. Soape of this city , was a member of Camp Longstreet, Confederate Veterans, members of which attended the funeral.

Some of my ancestors are buried there. I've been to the cemetery a couple of times researching my ancestors (Busby, Baze, Chewning, Mitchell and Spears). Here is a website that lists those buried there. http://www.geocities.com/auburncemetery/auburngraves.htm > Subject: > Auburn Cemtery > From: > [email protected] > Date: > Thu, 10 Aug 2006 23:17:55 -0400 > To: > [email protected] > > To: > [email protected] > > > Does anyone know anything about Auburn Cemetery in Maypearl? I'm wondering if anyone has done research there. Thanks > >Leah >[email protected] > >

Some of us are grasping at straws......so we look at EVERYTHING. I don't know WHICH part of Ellis County that I need. Thanks for your efforts. Betty DuBose Hamilton (Cook, Wooten, Lilly in Ellis County)

Hello, I have been reading the postings here with interest, hoping my "brick wall" link will show up. My maternal grandfather, Robert Iverson Cook was born in 1883 in Ellis County. His father, A. G. (Alford, we think) Cook, died about 1900, apparently before the census was taken, because we can't find him anywhere that year. My grandfather said he was about 7 when his father died, so 1900 as death date sounds feasible -- maybe in the first half of 1900 since most census were taken from June through September or so. A. G. Cook and Ellen Beatrice Wooten probably married about 1882 since "Papa" Cook was born 1883. They were both in Walker County, we think, earlier -- don't remember which census I found it in (records are at home and we are traveling), but I found a single A. G. Cook living with a cousin a few houses from John Shelby Wooten (Ellen's) family. I suspect they did not live in Ellis County long, but I do know that after A. G.'s death, Ellen married George C. Lilly or Lily, but we don't know where. A son, Clifford G. Cook, died at age 16 in 1903 and is buried in a Maypearl Cemetery in Ellis County. "Papa" Cook was taken to visit Clifford's grave (and the Church where Papa was Baptized) some time near 1966 when he died. At the grave, he became very emotional and had a severe asthma attack. It makes me wonder if there were seriously unhappy memories attached to Clifford's death since he died young. I know the children did not have a happy relationship with their step-father. Any newspaper articles, vital records, ANYTHING, concerning those families named will be welcomed. I just haven't been able to trace beyond Alford G. "Fredda" Cook, and even he is quite elusive. Thanks! Betty DuBose Hamilton Brownfield, TX

Rather than send the Creechville, Garrett, etc news through this Ellis County list, I thought I'd ask if anyone is interested in these areas of the county. I didn't want to create messages which people are having to delete ....so wanted to keep things pertinent. Virgiia

I'm posting the licenses that are listed in the newspaper that I'm viewing (misc issues of 1901). Since the 1900 period is one that is not available on-line for marriages, please do post any marriages that you have in your files for this period. You may think everyone who needs to know about a marriage already knows it, but you never know when someone is researching a collateral line, and really needs the information. Another way to do it is to list all the marriages in one family. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tx/ellis/vitals.html This list is always so helpful to people who ask questions... Virginia Crilley

I'm always interested in Alma and hope someone else may help identify these people that are mentioned. The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 16, 1901 Vol XVI No 7 ALMA As the Alma writer has been silent for quite a while and thinking that someone should send the news, I give a few brief items. Health of Alma is excellent now. Everybody is busy getting land in fix for the coming crops. Miss Mattie Wade of Alma is visiting this week. Mr. Burwell Jackson, with his wife, visited his parents in Leland Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hatcher of Ensign, visited relatives at Alma last Sunday. Wonder what pretty lassie living near Alma, is grieving because she didn't stay home last Sunday? Miss Emma Abbott spent Saturday night with Miss Maude Nance. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Young entertained a number of their young friends last Friday night with a pound party. Services at Reynolds Sunday were well attended. On Sunday night, 10th inst, Mr. Kendrix and Mrs. Johnson were married at the groom's home on East Alma Avenue, Rev. Hughes officiating. It seems everybody is trying to get married around Alma; and the question is, who comes next. Henry says he's going to be last. Mr. and Mrs. Whitfill entertained the young folks Monday night with a dance and all report a nice time. Prof Houston of Chatfield called on the Alma ladies Saturday. Wonder if Lewis "got left" Sunday? Somebody said he did. Miss Agnes Lemmon visited the Alma School Tuesday eve. Mr. Hugh Grizzard of Birmingham AL is visiting relative here. Mrs. Bean's daughter of Dallas, visited her Monday. Messrs. Wright and Grizzard were calling on the ladies Tuesday. Feb 19 Leah

The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 16, 1901 Vol XVI No 7 Death of D.O. Quinn D.O. Quinn, a pioneer citizen of Ennis, died suddenly Sunday night of heart failure. He had been a prominent character in the city for many years and was ever ready to lend a helping hand for advancement of the city. He was democratic in politics and was a strong believer in the Catholic religion. Deceased leaves a wife and several children to mourn his demise. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery Tuesday evening. 1900 United States Federal Census > Texas > Ellis > Ennis Ward 3 > District 25 N. McKinney Street Quinn, Daniel O. Nov 1834 66 married 19 years Ireland, IR IR 1852 48 PA Land Lord Phoeba A. Nov 1864 36 19 11-8 MO MO MO Annie R. Feb 1884 16 TX IR MO John D. Jun 1886 13 Tyrone O Jun 1888 11 Ernest S. Apr 1891 9 Nellie L. Oct 1892 7 Patrick S Mar 1894 6 Susanna M Jun 1898 1

Sounds like everyone in the community had the measles....if you know more about any of these pass it along. Feel free to send this off to anyone that might be interested. The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 16, 1901 Vol XVI No 7 CREECHVILLE NOTE: four miles east of Ennis We have had the long looked for rain and it came in a propicious time; all the cisterns were dry and everybody doing as they used to -- hauling water, but that has stopped now, and a great many are already squealing "so much rain". But the greatest drawback is the mud. Our little village is seriously afflicted with measles. Mr. Creech's family are down with them; also Mrs. Cryer's and Mr. Whitbeck's family. Mr. Orvill has been very low with pneumonia in connection with the measles and was not expected to live, but he is now some better. Then Mr. Tom Derden's folks have measles as well s Mrs. Juli Derden's family, C.W. Phelph's, Mr. Galegly's, J.P. Darden's, Mrs. Duncan's, Mr. Lipscombs', Mr. Mason's and Mr. Ray's folks are all afflicted with the disease. I don't think there is another community that can furnish a report equal to this for measles. All cases are doing well except Miss Elsie Phelps. She is very sick but is not considered dangerous. Our proficient teacher, Mr. Morgan, is getting along nicely with his school at this place, but the attendance last week was slim on account of the measles. Misses Bertha Kirkpatrick and Carry Hogge made a flying trip to Telico. I wonder if there isn't some other attraction over that way besides the big new schoolhouse for those lasses. Our Sunday school at Village Creek is getting a bad start-off this year on account of sickness. The attendance last Sunday was light. Success to the Local and its many readers. Feb 13 Hannah Mariah

The Ennis Daily News Wed. Feb 12, 1901 Vol IV No 129 Election Tuesday April 2, 1901 City Secretary and Ex-Officio Assessor and Collector Joe Hawkins C.M. Banner A.D. (Lon) Brown City Treasurer John M. Loggins City Marshal Tony Crowell Alderman Ward 3 Dan McCarty Alderman Ward 4 J.w. Neal P.J. Hemphill E.S. Overhiser (re-election) ========= The Daily News attention has been called to the destitute condition of an old Confederate soldier who lives at the corner of Preston and Waco Streets. Charitable institutions should take notice. Mr. J.M. Chapman went to Waxahachie today. Miss Eliza Kefoot is visiting J.W. Craig and family in Waxahachie this week. O.R. Kirkpatrick is moving today to the Mershon property on East Milam Street Leo Foster is moving to the property recently purchased from Mr. L.O. Atwood on east Crockett street today. Mr. Tate McDuffie in attempting to couple a car near Hearne, his hand was caught in between the cars and mashed very badly. Messrs. H.T. Moore and E. K. Atwood are attending the Cattlemen's convention in Ft. Worth Gibson Grocery Co has rented the building recently vacated by J.A. Clarke and brother, and will soon have it stock with groceries. Mr. M.D. Hunter of Kankakee, IL is in the city for a few days prospecting. Mr. Hunter is a breeder of fine stocked and thinks he will locate in Ennis. Mrs. A. Efron and Mrs. J.L. Blumenthal are visiting today in Corsicana. Nita, the little daughter of Mr. W.W. Bradley, is reported quite sick today. For Sale Small farm 47 acres four miles east of Ennis. Apply to J.A. Pace The school girl who took the black mitten at the post office this morning, will please leave same with Miss Robertine Wheless at money order window. Have Cramer photograph your residence. Mr. J.W. Mundell left today to visit in New Mexico. The trumpet corps boys will meet tonight at the Royal Palace to discuss organization. There are now 43 names on the list. This is our off year on electing a mayor, but our neighboring city, Waxahachie, has a contest on, and a great clamor by some for a change. While we have no disposition to meddle in the policies of other towns; we look with pride to the progress that has been made in Waxahachie during the last two years. She is just about to open her cotton mill;' she launched the Chautauqua, besides many other enterprises of great worth to the town. Her business men are all having the best trade in her history. Why this clamor for change! To the Knights of the Maccabees all members of Ennis Tent No 3 are urgently and especially requested to attend the review on next Thursday night as important business and business concerning every member and interest of the Maccabees generally will come before the Tent. T.H. Collier, Commander W.V. Fisk, Rec Keeper NOTE:The Knights of the Maccabees were a fraternal and benevolent "legal reserve society." Families of deceased members received benefits in the form of legal-reserve insurance. All white persons of sound health and good character, from birth to 70 years of age, were eligible for membership.

There is only one issue of this paper on this microfilm... If you recognize any names, let me know. Ennis Commercial Recorder Friday, May 20, 1887 Vol VII No 20 Local Melange Go to Tom King's Dixon & Co for drugs. Dr. T.S. Riggs, Best Dentist Try King & Roorbach's Furniture Polish E.L. Edwards was in Waxahachie yesterday. Eagle Cultivators at Bullard & Browns A minstrel show is on foot for the future. Wm Higginbotham was in Waxachie Thursday. The Ennis Public school closes one week from today. New Goods arriving at Brin's daily call and see them. Wm Higginbotham is the man for agricultural implements. Tom King and T.A. Smith are on the sick list this week. Dr. J.C. Loggins returned from New York last Wednesday morning. Recorder Agency has a considerable list of property to dispose of this week. Lawn 25 yrs for $100 at C.O. Wright's Dry Goods Arkansaw Block. Thatcher & Jones is now prepared to take out teeth without pain by the use of gas. Mrs. Roxie F. Wells, nee Miss Roxie Pearson of Bristol, was in the city Monday. The largest and best stock of whiskeys in the city at Roorbach's on Knox Street Mens Brogan Shoes $100 to $135 at C.O. Wright's Dry Good Store, Arkansaw Block Crumley's Drug Store is the place to buy pure drugs and get prescriptions accurately compounded. Prof. W.B. Black, of Illinois, will formerly open the new Christian Church on June 6, 1887 The highest market price paid for chickens, butter and eggs, bacon and lard by Miller & Turner's. W. Jolesch will save you from $2 to $5 on a suit of clothes. The Editor of the Recorder is under obligations to Mrs. C.C. Bulgier for a mess of vegetables. S.M. Carleton has been awarded the city printing for the year ending on the 15th day of May, 1888. Lost: A bunch of safe keys. Any party finding and returning same to R.W. Turner will be rewarded. A.L. Goodwin has returned and can be found in his office at King & Roorbach's. The heavy rain last Sunday morning was a severe disappointment to the church going citizens of Ennis. Frank Corley, formerly a citizen of this place, but now of Groesbeck has been in the city visiting this week. Mr. J.P. Novell who has been dangerously ill for over a month with pneumonia, we are pleased to say is improving. We are glad to see our old friend, I.A. Allen back again and looking well after a protracted visit to Tom Green County. Mr. T.H. Holt has purchased the lot formerly owned by A.N. Evans on Ennis Avenue and is erecting a brick building 25 x 60 feet on same. J.F. Lemmon, the old reliable painter, is on deck again. He has juts returned from the East, and is prepared to do any and all kinds of house, sign and ornamental painting on short notice. Uncle Joe Rushing came around to the Recorder sanctum this morning. Uncle Joe is one of the old pioneer newspaper men of Texas and started the first newspaper ever run in Ennis, the Ennis Argus, in 1874. I have a good mower for sale or trade, Wood & Walter make, good as new, cost $65 and has cut only four acres of grass last year. I will trade for two good milk cows or a good buggy hourse, am willing to pay difference in money for horse. Apply to E. Karwowski, Ennis Texas Last Saturday afternoon, Dr. Jones of the firm of Thatcher & Jones took the Editor of the Recorder into his dental office and administered a dose of Laughing Gass. Well now its the nices thing you ever saw or felt. Everything seems to be as beautiful as Heave in fact for the time it is a perfect heaven. Jersey Milk regularly supplied with the best of butter in any part of Ennis, from Smith's Jersey Farm. S.J. Garland Lost. On the streets of Ennis, Sunday night, May 8th, 1887, one Gold Ring with large cameo setting and C.B. engraved on the inside. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving same at this office.

Please, I am seeking the obit of my gggrandfather. Here are the particulars: Robert H. Young, Jr bd. 21 Nov 1843 bp. Somerville, Fayette, TN m. Ann Colville Edmondson md. 1872 mp. Ennis, Ellis,TX dd. 17 Oct 1881 dp. , Ellis, TX buried at Myrtle Cemetery My father, who knew Robert Young's wife, Ann said that Ann told him that Robert was standing on a flatbed wagon fixing a fence or some such task on his property near Chamber Creek, Ellis, TX when the horse became spooked and bolted. Robert fell and received a fatal head/neck injury. His body lay there for quite a while before he was found. I found a "one-liner" mention in the local paper, but did not have time during my short visit to Waxahachie to search for a true obit, if there is one. Sometimes a more extensive obit is printed a few days after the mention in the Vitals' page. Also seeking the obit of Robert's mother, again, a more extensive obit, if there is one: Sarah B Holleman (Holloman, Holliman, Holeman) bd.29 Dec 1806 bp. , , TN m. Robert H Young, Sr. md unknown mp unknown dd. 28 Oct 1886 dp. Ennis, Ellis, TX This person is a mystery; any clues are appreciated. Thanks, Peg

Ennis Weekly Local Thursday, August 6, 1914 Vol XXX No 32 Mr. Lee Roy King and Miss Alta Joyce Thomson happily united in marriage. Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock the doors of the Tabernacle Baptist Church were thrown open to the relatives and many friends of Miss Alta Joyce Thomson and Mr. Lee Roy King, who were united in holy wedlock. Those who came to witness the ceremony were received and conducted to seats by the six chosen ushers. The church chancel was beautifully decorated with palms, ferns and oleanders, which formed a suitable and artistic background for the simple but solemn ceremony. Promptly at 6 o'clock, Mr. Phelps Terry, whose rich, well trained voice is always so highly appreciated, sang the selected son "All for You" accompanied by Mrs. James Baldridge at the organ and Mrs. G. Wallace Henry with violin obligato. At the beginning of the "Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus," sung by Mesdames Ed. O'Leary and W.E. Brittain and Messrs. Fabian and Phelps Terry, the ushers led the way to the altar -- Messrs. J.E. Thomson and Robert Bush in the right. Corrie Cunningham and Clyde Lohr in the center, and Harian Noel and Loren Tilley in the left aisle. Next came Miss Katie King maid of honor to the right and Miss Lois Thomson, bride's maid to the left. Following these, on the right came the bride on the arm of her father, Mr. J.L. Thomson preceded by little Josephine Caldwell as flower girl and on the left came the groom with Mr. Owen Gilpin as best man, preceded by little Mary Elizabeth Stout, flower girl. To carry out the Baraca colors, the groom and male attendants wore navy blue. Carrying out the Philathea colors maids and flower girls were dressed in white and light blue, the maids wearing white lace dresses, blue sashes and airy blue maline hats, and carrying bouquets of white carnations tied with blue maline. The dainty, little bride was appropriately gowned in navy blue crepe dechine with white gloves and hat and carrying large bouquet of bride roses. In sweet and solemn strains, Mrs. Henry, with her velvet touch rendered on her violin "Perfect Day" throughout the ceremony which was performed by Rev. W.E. Brittain, pastor to the bride and groom. At the appointed time and rather unexpectedly by the large audience, little Willie Perl Hedrick and Judson Brooks Matthews, entered the middle door together and proceeded slowly down the middle aisle, bearing in lily cups the rings which were used in the double ring ceremony. At the close of the ceremony the bridal party passed from the church to the beautiful strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march and proceeded to the interurban station. Seven of the bridal party and a number of friends accompanied the bride and groom to Corsicana where they were honored that night with a reception at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. H.P. McGaha and a dinner for the following day at the home of Mrs. P.P. Hedrick, also aunt to the bride. These happy young people were the recipients of many useful and beautiful gifts which testify to the popularity of both the bride and groom, who have been reared in Ennis and have the congratulations and good wishes of many friends. Out of town guests: Mrs. H.P. McGaha and daughter, and Misses Era and Willie Perl Hedrick of Corsicana, Misses Harriett and Mabel Thomson of Durango, Mrs. M.L. Wallace and daughters, Katie and Olive of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Jack Jetton of Calvert

Ennis Weekly Local Thursday, August 6, 1914 Vol XXX No 32 The body of John Robert Hill, the teamster who was killed by lightning during the storm Monday near the Trinity gravel pit, three miles west of the city was sent to Palmer yesterday morning by the Henninger Brewer Undertaking Company. Mr. Hill is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Hill of Ennis, five brothers, James, Charles, Joe, Ben and Ennis Hill; two sisters Miss Mary Hill of Ennis and Mrs. Della Coat of Palmer.

Ennis Weekly Local Thursday, August 6, 1914 Vol XXX No 32 Edward Everett Craig Died Thursday Night Pioneer Merchant of Ennis Gone to His Reward - Was a man above Reproach Ennis is mourning the loss of one of her best citizens and her pioneer merchant. It was a great shock to the entire community when news of the death of E.E. Craig, Sr. was learned last Friday morning. Mr. Craig was at his place of business Thursday morning as usual, but about 9 o'clock began to feel badly and went to a physician for some medicine. He went home just before noon, and throughout the afternoon told his family and friends that he was suffering from a pain about the heart. About 10:30 that night he suddenly passed away, his trouble being given as neuralgia of the heart. His devoted wife and daughter, Mrs. Harry Atwood were at Winslow Ark, for their summer vacation. A message was sent them during the afternoon while he was sick and Mr.s Craig left there that night and arrived on the interurban at 10 a.m. Friday not knowing that her companion had passed away until she arrived in Dallas. Mr. Harry Atwood having met her in that city. Mrs. Atwood and children left Winslow Friday morning and arrived at home Friday night. Edward Everett Craig was born in Colbert County, Ala, formerly called Franklin County on August 2, 1845 and therefore lacked but two days of being 69 years of age at the time of his death. He served in the Confederate army in Newsome's company, Johnson's Alabama brigade and was a true soldier. He came to Texas to Red River county in 1870 and to Ennis in 1873 when he took the agency for the Express Company and soon afterwards in partnership with Billy Park entered the hardware business at the present location, where he did business continuously for forty one years. His partner, Mr. Park was killed, and the late J.W. Dunklerly, father of the Dunkerley family, in Ennis, who then resided in Alabama and who had been a friend of Mr. Craig, volunteered to come to Texas and enter the firm, telling Mr. Craig to invoice the stock and have everything ready as he was willing to take Mr. Craig's word for anything about the business. Mr. Dunkerley joined the firm in 1877 and for thirty years these two men were partners in business and it is said that during all that time there was never a disagreement, hard word or thought one for the other. When Mr. Dunkerley voluntarily retired from the firm the same confidence in Mr. Craig's honesty and integrity was shown for Mr. Dunkerley told Mr. Craig to estimate what his share was worth and take it. Mr. Craig did so and asked Mr. Dunkerley if he thought he had received all that was due him. Mr. Dunkerley expressed himself as being satisfied, his only concern being as to whether Mr. Craig had paid him too much for his share. The firm then became E. E. Craig & Co and has remained so to this day, never a word or suspicion attaching to his business integrity and honesty. Truly he was a man against whom no word of censure or criticism has ever been heard. Mr. Craig is said to have been the oldest hardware dealer, in point of service on the H. and T.C. railroad and most probably in the state. In 1876 Mr. Craig was married to Miss Emma Harlan, a cousin of W.M. McKinney, here, who with two sons, E.E. Craig, Jr. and Randolph M. Craig, two daughters, Mrs. Harry Atwood and Miss Kathryn (Tot) Craig, two brothers, John F. Craig of Ennis and D.C. Craig of Malone, Hill County and one sister, Mrs. Mattie Keton, also of Malone, survive him. In early life Mr. Craig joined the Methodist church and lived a consistent Christian life. He had also long been a loyal and zealous member of the Masonic lodge and chapter here and was also recognized as a model citizen and a friend to the needy. The bereaved family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great grief, many close friends sharing their bereavement with them. Funeral at 5:30 pm Saturday from the family home, 408 W. Belknap street, corner Belknap and North Preston streets at 5:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Umphrey Lee, pastor of the Methodist church of which he was a member. The Masonic lodge then took charge of the remains and convey them to the cemetery where they were laid to rest with Masonic honors. The family has named the following friends as honorary pallbearers: N.L. Worley, P. Freeman, D.W. Burchfield, Mark Latimer, Floyd W. Dunkerley, George Fugate, Jno. P. Mann, Hix McCanless, Jno. S. Telfair and Dr. J.C. Loggins. The active pall bearers were selected from the Masonic fraternity in attendance at the funeral. Craig Funeral Saturday was Largely Attended A very large number of friends assembled at the Craig home on West Belknap Street at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon to pay a last tribute to the memory of E.E. Craig, Sr. who died Thursday night. A short but very impressive funeral service was conducted at the home by Rev. Emphrey Lee of the Methodist church, who paid a beautiful tribute to the life and character of the deceased. A great many beautiful floral wreaths were sent in by loving friends. After the service at the home the remains were taken in charge by the Masonic lodge, of which he was a charter member, and taken to Myrtle cemetery and there tenderly laid to rest with the beautiful and impressive ceremony of that order. The following were the active pallbearers: J.S. Brown, B.H. Brewer, Jno. M. Weekley, Claude Brewer, Claude Dietrich and James M. Baldridge. The follwoing were named by the family as honorary pall bearers: N.L. Worley, P. Freeman, D.W. Burchfield, Mark Latimer, Floyd W. Dunkerley, George Fugate, Jno. P. Mann, Hix McCanless, Jno. S. Telfair and Dr. J.C. Loggins.

The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 9, 1901 Vol XVI No 6 J.P. Hemphill, Publisher Advertisements Turk Bros & Webb General merchandiese, Hamilton-Brown Shoe Ennis and Blooming Grove Ennis Hardware Co. Geo Higginbotham and Tom Blakey Bass Bros Prescription Druggists Main Street, Ennis Moore-Jordan Co Winter Clothing --Must Move out-- R.L. Lowrance, D.D.S. Office over Ennis National Bank, Rooms 3 & 4 Dr. J.M. Bond Dentist Office over Turner's grocery store Phone No 35-3 A.C. Joly Finest Carriage Work in town C.B. Lewis Dentist D.A. Carson The old reliable Restaurant man Well equipped lunch stand West Avenue J.D. Burr Lumber Co Craig & Dunkerley Buck's Stoves & Ranges Up-to-date appliances Cotton Seed Mill & Oil Mill J.C. Castellaw Prescription Druggists Knox Street opp P.O. Caldwell Grocery Co Dallas Street "Wanted: your corn, hay, oats, chickens, butter W.Hunt's Undertaker's building North Main Have your suits cleaned, dyed. Make them look like new T.O. Fountain & Co The Main Street Grocers B.F. Sargeant Architect and Contractor Dealer in Paints and Wall paper Knox Street Wm Ellison & Co Groceries & Feed 110 W. Brown W.F. Gilbert West Avenue Second Hand Furniture Hix McCanless Architect & Builder W.H. Brown Attorney-at-law Over Freemans' Store Bernard B. Hemphill Attorney at law Office upstairs in city hall

The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 9, 1901 Vol XVI No 6 Local Briefs Mrs. A.L. Vines of Templeton Springs died Thursday night of consumption. Mr. J.H. Whittington, of the Telico community, has moved to Samford. Mr. Kirkpatrick is also at Stamford prospecting. Mr. O.C. Somers of Marlow, I.T. and Miss Pearl Turner of Ennis, were married here Tuesday evening at the brides' home. Rev. Penrod officiating. Lom Brow has sold his interest and the Royal Palace to his partner, Doug Kendall. Mr. Jesse Herd held the lucky number which drew the wagon at Pace's drawing on Dec 26. He came in last week and got the wagon. Mr. S.T. Earls was in Ennis Tuesday and gave the Local a substantial call. The Methodist revival continues. As a result of the meeting several additions to the church. The First Baptists have postponed their musical entertainment until Feb 15th. W.C. Bryant was granted a new trial in his suit against the Central railroad. The Ennis Chapter U.C.D. held their monthly meeting last Saturday at K. of P. hall. Miss Mamie Brown, a charming lady from Dallas, visited in Ennis last Sunday as the guest of Mrs. R.T. McDuffie The 15 year old son of Antone Nekuza, living on Waxahachie creeek west of Ennis was shot in the right shoulder with a target rifle and badly hurt, but the wound is said to be not dangerous. The Rustler says Palmer is needing a bank mighty bad. The editor might deposit his surplus coin with safety in the Ennis banks. The people of Italy recently presented Rev. Angus Johnson with a new suit of Clothes. He was 92 years old and preaches three sermons some Sundays. Rev. R.T. Phillips addressed the men's meeting at Y.M.C.A. building Sunday evening and it was indeed an appropriate talk. The association now has over 150 members and is moving forward in a satisfactory manner. Mr. S.L. Cook dropped in Saturday and donated a dollar on his subscription to the Local. Mrs. Boerner and daughter, Nellie, of Kansas City who visited last week returned home Monday. C.M. Banner places his announcement in the columns of this issue of the Local for re-election to office of City Secretary and ex-officio Assessor and Collector. The people of Ennis are invited to call and investigate the Ball-Bearing Spring Motor machine. Next to Calhoun's drug store, Knox Street. Mr. T.S. Lane of Palmer was married Tuesday at Farmerville to Miss Mattie Clark of Lone Oak. Tom is well and favorable known here, having been reared in Ennis. Miss Clark is an amiable and attractive young lade, it having been our pleasure to know her for quite a while. The Local extends congratulations to the happy couple. Dr. G.M. Hackler and Miss Hortense Alexander of Waco were married at the home of the bride Thursday evening. Dr. Hackler is one of Ennis leading physicians. W.D. Farris is having his barn rebuilt on his ranch that was destroyed by fire a short time ago.

Smallpox It is generally understood that the smallpox now so prevalent throughout this country is of so mild a form that nobody should dred it, but when a few people with it, public sentiment may change. The News learns from Dr. McCall that Dr. McDonald, a colored physician at Waxahachie died at 4 o'clock Sunday evening with smallpox, and a man named Darmion three miles south of Milford on the Cook place, died with the disease last Friday. He was sick only four days. People should be more careful than theretofore and help control the dangerous pest. The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 9, 1901 Vol XVI No 6

My grandfather, H.J. Ruffin was Trustee on the School Board 1897-1898 (Loli School #44) The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 9, 1901 Vol XVI No 6 LELI Since we have our new building at Leli Completed, we feel more like giving you the news. Pro. Moore is being very successful with his school and our schoolhouse is a better one than most communties have. We have oranized our singing Next Sunday ev at this place, and wish all that are or want to help build up their neighborhood and have a good interest in music, will come and take part with us next Sunday at Oak Grove. There will also be a Sunday school organized and Rev. Champ will fill his regular appointment. {NOTE: Leli was small community west of Alma and Quinlin on branch of Cummings Creek. North of Oak Grove]

The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 9, 1901 Vol XVI No 6 GARRETT Auntie Rife is building an addition to her house. Miss Annie Miller was "at home" to her friends Saturday night. Mr. Chas Davis is in the city. Charlies, why did you blush when that young lady asked you to buy some dishes? Look out for Hanah J. next time. Mr. Ross Campbell nearly sawed off his thumb Monday evening. Little Claude Groves was kicked in head by a horse. A doctor was called who dressed the wound and took several stitches. I want to ask a certain young man if it was heads or hearts going wrong Saturday night. Please answer soon. Mrs. Rose Campbell is on the sick List. Mr. Aldridge made a business trip to Dallas. There is a boy here who is always bragging about a red-headed, freckle faced,cross-eyed girl. Trot her out, or shut up. We are tired waiting to see her. We have had much needed rain. Miss Gladys Gallagher has an attack of the grip. T.H. Campbell started to Mexico Sunday, but he stopped at Ennis. Feb 7 Hanah Jane