27 Oct 1898 Personal Mention Col. R. A. Horlock returned home last night. Lee Kemple, of Hempstead, is in the city today, in the interest of the Knights of Honor. Miss Carrie Smith, who has been visiting relatives in Galveston, returned home today. J. J. Mistrot and wife, came up today from Galveston to visit Capt. and Mrs. P. A. Smith. Agent Evans is again at his desk this morning in the Santa Fe office, after a spell of illness. Ward Templeman went to Bryan today to take charge of the branch store there during Mr. Sangster's absence. Mrs. J. E. Clarke, who has been visiting relatives at Hempstead, returned today accompanied by Misses Clarke and Hughes. Sergeant Arthur Smith, of Co. C, 2nd Texas, this morning received an honorable discharge from the service and will not have to go to Dallas with his comrades. *************** Resolutions of Respect Whereas, our Heavenly Father has ordained to remove from our midst a good and faithful member. Resolved, That, in the death of Mrs. M. Gabert, the Hebrew Ladies' Aid society lose one of their most sincere workers, the husband's loving wife, the child a devoted mother. Resolved, That it grieves us to the utmost to lose one who so cheerfully assisted us in all deeds of charity; but we resign ourselves to Him who doeth all things well, and find consolation that she now rests in peace with her maker. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the relatives of the deceased. Mrs. C. Chinski, President Mrs. Joe Jacobs, Secretary ****************** 28 Oct 1898 Married Forty Years Ago Our fellow townsman, J. J. Felder and his estimable better-half are today happy over the fact that the kind director of the universe permits them to see the fortieth anniversary of their wedding. She was a Miss Victoria Briggs, and they were married in Union District, South Carolina. ****************** Personal Mention Dr. Littler and wife, of Anderson, were in Navasota this morning. J. D. Quinn came up from Galveston last night to spend a few days. J. J. Lieb, of Longstreet, was here today attending to business matters. R. N. Perry is at home today, sick. D. J. Bookman and Enoch Rigby, of Prairie Plains, were in town today. W. R. Ayers, of Yarborough, is in the city today on business. ******************* Colored Couple Married Steve Williams and Miss Viola Ackerman called on Justice Forrester last night at his home and being the bearers of the necessary legal documents, were gracefully united in the bonds of matrimony by the venerable judge. The couple are prominent colored folks and have many friends. Steve is the popular attache of J. H. Lee's establishment. Eleanor Colson