07 Oct 1898 Anderson Locals [Most of these were too hard to read on my copy] Rev. J. R. Cason and Clay Jones left for Waco yesterday where they go ____ to the Baptish convention. Gary C. Thomas (?), belonging to the hospital corps at Jacksonville, passed through town a few days ago on his way home on a 30-days furlough. He looks bad, having just gotten up from a spell of typhoid fever. Mrs. W. F. M. Beaty, of Retreat, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Emmett L. Scott. About 3 a. m. this morning little Hattie Joe Lange, 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lange, Jr., passed into that everlasting life beyond the shadows of death. The bright little baby had been sick with slow fever and other complications about three weeks and rapidly grew worse the last few days. Sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved parents in the taking away this their first born bud of life. The funeral will take place at the public cemetery this evening at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Hill and sister, Mrs. Davis, sisters of Mrs. Lange, came down from Waco this morning. ************* Personal Mention [Navasota] Sam Levy has returned to Navasota from a long sojourn at Taylor. Mrs. J. C. McIntyre, of Anderson, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. C. E. Henry. John L. Francklow, who has been confined to his bed for some time now, is reported to be no better, and a surgical operation is thought to be necessary. Mrs. Sumpter West continues to grow a little stronger; although she is still quite sick. Albert Keith and son, of Milam county, are visiting Mrs. Ed. Woodward. Rev. Cason and Clay Jones, of Anderson, took the early morning train here for Waco. They attend the Baptist convention. Misses Hattie and Lizzie Fowler, of Anderson, took the train here last night to attend the Baptist State convention at Waco. They were accompanied by J. W. Rodes and daughter, Miss Mary. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Felder are also among the Navasotians in attendance upon the session of the Baptist convention at Waco. Mrs. J. A. McCauley, of College Station, who has been visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. N. C. Lockett, returned home today. Misses Lula and Dona Coulter, of Bryan, who have been visiting Miss Ivy Foster, in this city, returned to their home this morning. J. J. Johnson, M. D., of Atlanta, Tex., is in the city, looking for a suitable place to locate. He is the guest of Dr. O. S. Johnson. Miss Sloam Peacock, of Apalonia, is visiting in the city the guest of Miss Genie Muldrow. E. C. Easley, who has been very sick for the past two or three weeks, was on the streets yesterday. ***************** 10 Oct 1890 Personal Mention [Navasota] Jno. F. Martin went to Yarborough this morning after spending Sunday in this city. Larry Jacobs left this morning, via the Santa Fe to attend the Dallas fair. Dr. W. Ward went to Brenham on a professional trip this morning. John McIntyre, of Roans Prairie, is so ill that nearly all hope for his recovery has been given up. Mrs. M. Gabert is indisposed today. Richard Mittanck, of Bellville, is in the city visiting his brother Gus. Mark Steinhagen is down with fever. Mrs. Beulah Callahan, of Prairie Plains, was here yesterday to see relatives. Mrs. Will Barry returned today from a trip to visit relatives in Houston. R. D. Gordon spent Sunday here with his little daughter, Ruby. Constable Clay Jones, of Anderson, returned last night from the Waco Baptist convention and reports a glorious conclave. W. T. Neblett, of Anderson, was in Navasota Saturday night on his way to Temple and other points on business. Capt. Gordon Boone returned to Navasota Saturday night, having left Mrs. Boone and little girl doing well at Sherman ************* Grand Jewish Wedding The Jewish wedding which occurred at 8:30 o'clock last night at the home of Mrs. M. Levy on La Salle street was an event that will cement its self in the memory of all who were present as well as making a happy epoch in the life of the high contracting parties. The occasion was the earthly union in the bonds of holy wedlock of Miss Cecile Vivian Levy to Mr. I. David Kuperman and the officiating rabbi was Dr. Harry Cohen, of Galveston, who conducted the impressive ceremony in an easy, graceful manner as the couple, to the measured strains of a wedding march, took their station before him in the spacious parlor. The bride is a native of Navasota and is known and esteemed by the people universally for her many traits of noble and inspiring character and true womanhood. While the lucky groom has for quite a while held a good position in the dry goods department of J. M. Shaw's store, is from St. Louis here and stands high among a large circle of staunch friends and acquaintances. After the ceremony sometime was spent in having a jolly time and refresments [sic] of almost every variety were served in pleasing abundance; and then, with best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous life for Mr. and Mrs. Kuperman, the guests departed. The wedding presents were notably numberous, costly and handsome. The newly wed will make their home in the new Levy cottage on Nolan street. Those present from a distance were noted a [sic] follows: Mrs. Ida Schwartz and Miss Stella Schwartz, of Hempstead, Mr. and Mrs. H. Levy, of Jewett, Geo. Colberg of Caldwell, Samuel Levy and wife, Julius Levy and Miss Marwilski of Bryan. Eleanor Colson