20 Feb 1899 Page 1 Funeral of Lee Roan The funeral of H. Lee Roan, whose sudden death was chronicled in Saturday's EXAMINER, took place from his late home in the First Ward at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon; and the long cortege of sorrowful friends who paid this last mark of respect to the departed citizen, was but a small testimonial of the lofty regard in which his memory is held. Deceased was a member of the honored Roan family of this old county, and was born at the old homestead, on Roans Prairie, on February 27, 1868. He was raised and educated there and in the schools of Navasota; since which time he has been actively identified with the commerce of this city and county, having spent his last years in the drug business here, as a member of the firm of H. W. Kilpatrick & Co. In 1893 he married Miss Dellie Chinski of this city, who, with a little son, mourn the loss of a considerate husband and father - whose life boat has been far too early stranded in the gulf of Time. In their severe loss they will have the full sympathy of a large number of steadfast friends, business associates and even passing acquaintances, who had learned to appreciate the sincere, gentlemanly friendship of the one whose remains now lie in the City Cemetery, and whose soul is on high, at peace with man and God. ***************** Page 2 Announcements I would respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of city tax assessor and collector. I thank the citizens of Navasota for their kindness in the past, and hope by my conduct as an officer I will continue to deserve your confidence. J. T. BARRY The EXAMINER is authorized to announce E. D. BLACKSHEAR as a candidate for re-election to the office of CITY SECRETARY, at the April election. ***************** Plantersville Items Plantersville, Feb. 19 - The temperature of the weather stood at zero last Sunday and at seventy today. Early gardens were destroyed and our people are replanting. Considerable sickness in our neighborhood - mostly la grippe. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Dr. Henry Waters and Miss Cherrie Dean, of Montgomery county, which event will take place at three o'clock next Tuesday at her father's residence. Rev. George Cook visited Willis last week, bringing his two young sons home with him. He then moved to Stoneham where he will reside this year. Rev. George Cook preached a most excellent sermon this morning in the Baptist church; subject, "The Sun." He will preach again tonight, his subject being "The Moon." A prayer meeting every Thursday night at the Baptist church. Miss Weathersby, who has charge of the school at Tucker's Prairie, attended divine services in town today, the guest of Mrs. Jeter. Mrs. Williams, of Apolonia, who is visiting her sons at Stoneham, attended church in Plantersville today. The Bailey troupe arrived in town about noon today and are putting up their tents for an exhibition tomorrow. John Bleusch has gone to Waco to live. **************** Page 4 Personal Mention [Navasota] J. M. E. Reid, of Anderson, was here today. Simon Fuqua is quite ill at his home in this city. Miss Marie Ketchum went to Courtney last evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hillsman are visiting in Navasota. Mrs. A. R. Skelton is reported to be a good deal better. H. J. McNair went to Millican this morning on business. Earl Yarborough went to College Station this morning. Tax Assessor D. D. Greer is out again after a long sickness. Henry Lange, of Anderson, was among Navasota's visitors today. Mrs. H. Kernole, of Bryan, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. E. C. Rollo. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Walker spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Lewis, in Millican. Capt. J. Earl Preston left on this evening's Central for Galveston, to attend Federal court. Col. C. W. Stewart was able to be on the street this morning after a severe spell of grippe. A. W. Kennard, who is now holding down a "sit." in the state land office at Austin, spent Sunday in Navasota with his family. Mrs. Nelson and son, Bentley, and Miss Shearn, who have been visiting Col. R. A. Horlock and family, returned to Houston Saturday evening. Capt. J. R. Gililland and wife are here visiting the former's brother, A. L. Gililland. The captain has been in command of Co. H, Third Texas, on the Rio Grande, is now mustered out and on his way home to Decatur. ***************** The remains of Mr. Jim Henderson were received here from Austin on the noon train yesterday and immediately started for the burying ground at Prairie Plains. **************** Hattie Farris, colored, died at her home in Camptown at 2:30 o'clock this morning. ****************** 21 Feb 1899 Page 4 Personal Mention Mrs. Will Horlock is not doing so well today. Dr. Harris was in Houston on business last night. L. L. Chinski left for new [sic] Orleans yesterday evening. Joseph Hillsman returned to his home at Ledbetter yesterday. L. H. Barry and sister, Mrs. A. B. Smith, went to north Grimes this morning. Isidore Goodman returned today from New Orleans. Mrs. Goodman stopped off at Houston. Mrs. Kernole and daughter, of Bryan, who have been visiting Mrs. E. C. Rollo returned home today. Joe Mayfield, Robert Oliphant, Max Ferguson and Hep Francklow were in Navasota today from Roans Prairie. Mrs. L. E. Hill, nee Miss Mattie Patrick, of St. Louis, is in the city visiting Mrs. E. G. Owen and family. Eleanor Colson