06 Jan 1899 Page 1 Another New Family Here Gus Mittanck and bride arrived here on yesterday evening's Santa Fe from Kenny, where they were married Wednesday. They went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rowland to remain several days, after which they will take a cottage in the Felder addition, to which they will be cordially welcomed and Gus' friends here wish for himself and wife unbounded happiness in their new relationship. Gone After Offices F. L. Plasters, known throughout the width and breadth of Grimes county as the "Bedias Chief" and close competitor in the last primary for the democratic nomination for representative, took yesterday evening's train for the state capitol to run fo the position of doorkeeper of the house of representatives, which assembles on the 10th. He would certainly be the man for the place, and if any fellow got fancy and wanted to kick a door down to break a quorum he would be more apt to get his back broken. W. R. Francklow from Roans Prairie, was also along. He is a candidate for assistant doorkeeper of the senate chamber, and has strong hopes of being able to put up a strong or winning fight. The gentlemen's friends in Grimes wish them a prosperour trip and are sure they will have a jolly time, if nothing else. **************** Page 4 Personal Mention Mrs. W. W. Sangster is indisposed. Earl, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hoyle, is quite sick. Miss Zudie Holiday of Belton, is in Navasota visiting friends. Jared E. Clarke and family of Navasota, spent New Years day with relatives here - Hempstead News. Mr. Lankford, who has been living near Yarborough, has moved to town with his family. They are occupying, for the present, the Ashford place near the fair grounds. ***************** 07 Jan 1899 Page 3 Hose Company No 1 Election At a meeting held at the truck house last night, the senior Hose company No. 1, choose as officers for the ensuing year: Ward Templeman, foreman E. M. Perry, first assistant Ed. F. Blackshear, second assistant J. H. Freeman, secretary J. M. Shaw, treasurer Ed. Woodward and Ben Romm, delegates to the department Ed. Woodward, delegate to the firemen's state convention to meet in Paris in May; J. M. Shaw, alternate. The election of sponsor was deferred. The company is in spendid condition and interest in its affairs is lively. ************* Page 4 Was Thrown from a Horse Gerald Lott, the young gentleman who presides over the Examiner's First Ward route, met with a severe accident while out rabbit hunting this morning. His horse was going at a gallop when he stepped into a ditch or hole and threw the rider, whose head came in violent contact with a rock. Six stiches over Gerald's left eye attest the force of the descent and for the present mar his smiling countenance. Personal Mention Joe Baylor is sick. Karetta, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gille, is reported ill. Finney McDonald, Esq., of Montgomery, was in Navasota on business today. Mrs. Birdie Wagner and son, who have been visiting Mrs. John W. Schumacher, returned home to Columbus last evening. Jacob Hamberger has been quite sick for some days but is now much better. Miss Rebecca Gibson will arrive here this evening from Dallas to visit Miss Ira Mae Blackshear. Alex McAlpine has gone to Louisville, Ky., to take another course in a medical college. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. West have returned after several days' absence at San Augustine. Mrs. Jno. D. Flewellen has returned home from a visit to Houston. Miss Katherine Pfeuffer, of San Antonio, is in the city on a visit to her grand-mother, Mrs. E. G. Owen. Misses Effie and Ida Horlock went to Dallas this morning to school. Gus Jameson went to Hubbard City this morning to accept a position with his brother-in-law. Ed. Easley went to Sherman this morning to spend a few days visiting. Miss Hattie Chinski left this morning to spend a few days visiting friends at Marlin. Mrs. Emma Talley went to Millican this morning accompanied by her son, Johnnie. Miss Jessie Busby returned today from an extended visit to friends and relatives at Hempstead. Eleanor Colson