14 Jan 1899 Page 4 Personal Mention J. N. Baylor, Jr., is out again after several days' illness. D. F. McLaughlin, of Fort Worth, is psending a few days with friends in Navasota. Steele Steele and daughter, Miss Pauline, spent the day in Millican today visiting relatives. Miss Birdie Booker, who has been visiting J. B. Lott's family, returned to her home in Brenham this morning. Master Claude Cuthrell returned to his home in Roans Prairie today, after visiting relatives here for a few days. J. D. Harder, express messenger on the G., C. & S. F., is ill today, and Col. Robert Smith is running on the road. Senator Geo. D. Neal returned from Austin last night to spend the Sabbath with his family; the senate having adjourned until Monday. Robt. T. Flewellen, accompanied by his son, Eugene, left this morning for Waco, to make arrangements for the removeal of his family to that city. **************** The funeral of Mrs. Jack occured from the family residence at 10 o'clock this morning, and was attended by a number of citizens, besides many relatives. ***************** County Capital Notes Aderson [sic], Jan. 14 - Tax Collector W. G. Howard's report for December collections show the following to be the net collections: COUNTY TAX County ad valorem .................................$2,836.82 " road and bridge.......................... 1,655.29 " court house and jail................... 1, 104.57 Total .....................................................$5,596.68 About same amount collected of state taxes. H. F. Plasters returned from Austin yesterday, he having failed to get the position of assistant doorkeeper of the house of representatives, but was second best, his successful opponent being Wayne Mitchell, of Madison county. Knox Howard, deputy tax collector, has moved here with his wife and is boarding at the Preston hotel. There is some little railroad talk here among the citizens. Tom Terrell, now of Kaufman county, but for a long time a citizen of our town, is here visiting old friends. A small one horse show came to town yesterday and will show tonight. The s mall boy is in his glory. Col. W. W. Meachum is getting the material on the ground to remodel and re-build his dwelling. A great deal of light sickness is in town, such as colds, coughts and la grippe. Our public school will have public exercises on Feb. 22, in commemoration of George Washington's birthday. *************** 16 Jan 1899 Page 2 Married Sunday Morning At 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning Rev. Isaac Sellers performed a ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hutchins which united for life in the holy ties of matrimony Mr. Lon Ogg, of Plantersville, and Miss Annie Taylor, of this city. The happy couple left yesterday evening for their future home at Plantersville, where they are well known and will be given a hearty reception by their many friends. The bride has been a resident of Navasota only a few months but has drawn to her in friendship all who met her. **************** Page 4 Personal Mention Dr. F. A Young went to Tharp this morning. W. E. Wilson has returned from Wharton. Miss Nora Collins returned yesterday from Hempstead. Prof. S. H. Flake went to Waco yesterday on business. Dean Hearne returned to his home in Bryan yesterday. District Attorney Ed. A. Scott went to Hearne this morning. Dr. LeGrand, of Hempstead, was visiting relatives here yesterday. A. W. Kennard has secured a position in the general land office at Austin. A. S. Blumenthal left this morning for Waco and Ft. Worth on business. Mrs. A. McFarlane left yesterday for a point in North Texas to see relatives. Mrs. Will Horlock, who has been sick for some time, is somewhat improved. Jas. B. Gilliam left yesterday for Waxahachie, to work up a lodge of the American Guild. Miss Marian Foote, of Bryan, spent last night here with her friend, Miss Zenobia Daunis. Brakeman Robinson, of the H. & T. C. spent Sunday in this city with his brother, J. M. Robinson. Mrs. J. J. Mistrot is here from Bryan and will remain with Capt. and Mrs. P. A. Smith for some time. Mrs. Robt. T. Flewellen and daughter, Miss Bettie Bird, left this morning for their future home in Waco. Misses Mamie Hendley and Ethel Harn, of Georgetown, who have been visiting Mrs. Robt. Moore, left this morning for Brenham. Mrs. S. J. Thomas and son left this morning for her home at Comanche, after visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Isaac Sellers, in Navasota. Rev. Weems Wootton was here this morning on a little business and returned to his home in Marlin this morning. He told of the burning of the Arlington hotel there yesterday. ***************** Harriet Gibson, a colored woman, died on the Boone place last night, aged about 36 years. Eleanor Colson