21 Oct 1898 Anderson Locals Anderson, Oct 21 - Mr. John Preston has moved into the Sloan hotel. Mr. R. C. Pope and daughter passed through Anderson Wednesday en route home. Quite a number of persons passed through Anderson Friday en route to attend the Baptist association. Among others were Prof. B. C. Bauguss, J. J. Felder and wife, Rev. J. R. Cason. Mrs. J. R. Cason received intelligence Sunday that her mother died last Monday in Louisianna. The letter was miscarried or was delayed someway. Mr. Bean, a blind man, living in the north west part of the county has been here several days seeking help from the county. Emmet Scott and Rufe Womack were both made happy yesterday morning by the arrival of a daughter and son respectively; Mrs. Scott is yet quite sick. The school examining board met today and will be in session two days examining teachers who instruct young ideas to shoot. The board consists of W. L. Campbell, Esq., W. W. Smith and J. M. Codwell, several applicants are before the board but not as many as heretofore. B. B. Throop, representing the Houston Post, has spent the week at home sick but is now able to be up and will be on the road in a few days. The unveiling of the monument of the late John B. Terrell by the Woodmen of the World will take place Sunday evening. Friends and the public are invited. Harry Lange, Jr., returned from San Angelo Thursday night. He reports his brother Wilhelm's examining trial was waived and the bond fixed at $4,000.00 which will be filled out here by his friends and forwarded to the sheriff of Tom Green county. It is thought the circumstances are extenuating which led to the tragedy. Mrs. Alice Scott left for her home in Groesbeck, Limestone county, on today's train. **************** The eleven year old family cat of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Youens suffered this morning for being too particular about her comfort last night. She crawled into the cook stove and was "baked to a turn." Cold weather generally results in a slight diminution of the cat family. ****************** Personal Mention [Navasota] Will Roan is sick at his home on Church street. John Evans, the Santa Fe agent, was quite ill last night, but is reported to be much better this morning. Major Smith returned today from a business trip to Brenham and Hempstead. W. C. Newton returned today from a trip to Houston on business. Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Jno. M. Ackerman went to Roans Prairie this morning. Rev. J. G. Tanner returned from Velasco last night. W. T. Neblett, of Anderson, was among the Navasotians today on business and pleasure. Dr. W. Ward returned last night from an extended visit to Washington county. S. D. Moore, Great Sachem of the Red Men of Texas, returned home to Houston yesterday evening. Misses Corinne Bridges and Carrie Smith went to Galveston yesterday evening. Mrs. J. E. Clarke went to Hempstead yesterday evening to visit friends. Here children will follow this evening. City Secretary Blackshear is still tussling with slow fever. **************** For sale or rent - my home in this city. J. H. Muldrow. ***************** A 10 pound baby boy arrived yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. White and is a welcomed guest with the family. **************** 22 Oct 1898 Personal Mention Lieut. Buffington was in Navasota today from the county capital. Mrs. S. J. Barrow is reported as not doing so well this morning. Miss Mattie Ella Yarborough returned today from a visit to Galveston. Weyman Taliaferro, clerk Co. C, 2nd Texas, left today for Dallas to straighten up that company's business. Chas. W. Carr went to Houston last night on a visit. Miss Mattie Dickson returned today from an extended visit to Harrisburg. J. H. Muldrow has returned from a business trip to Houston. A family of about 18 Polanders are in the city today on their way to settle near Plantersville. The larger portion of the number are youngsters. T. W. Wilson arrived here Wednesday night with a bunch of 100 steers from C. C. Camp's ranch in west Texas. They are now in Mr. Camp's pasture and will be fed for marketing later on. *************** His Business is Personal The reporter is informed that Mr. Will Stone silently speed [sic] away to Florida last evening and will be gone a few days only. Capt. Hatchett is in charge of Mr. Stone's warehouse during his absence. Eleanor Colson