Sherman business establishments in 1884

HUGH PERRY   Flower baskets, Bibles, albums, tablets, blank books,
hammocks, base ball goods, croquet, kites shelf paper, office
supplies, gold pens, etc.

ANDREWS, BINKLEY & CO.  Popular priced Footwear  110 North Travis St.

I. GOLDSMITH & CO.   Fine Dress Goods, Dry Goods, Millinery, Cloaks -
Linz Block 107 North Travis Street

McNAUGHTON's BOOK STORE   120 North Travis

E. S. SMITH's  Brownies - A browney free with every purchase

IKE EXSTEIN & BRO.  North Side Square

LOWE & DeVOEGELEE Druggists

YATES SHOE STORE

SKILLERN, The Druggist

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Sherman Daily Register 

November 1884

Marriage Licenses:  G. E. Hammond and Miss Madie Hooper
                    Henry Whitfield and Miss Fannie King
                    J. A. Hogan and Miss Fannie Lovebette
                    Hugh Boon and Miss Florence Crow
                    Anderson Mullins and Miss Mattie McJunkin
                    J. W. King and Miss Jennie Smith
 

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Tuesday 20 Oct. 1885

17 Oct Marilla Sivills died at her home 15 mile southeast of  Sherman, wife of Maj. John Sivills. 
(no obituary) 
Webb Teel, 5 year old son of William Teel, died at residence four miles west of city, 19 Oct. 
Buried at city cemetery Oct 21, 10 o’clock.
Jules Gunter, who has been quite ill for a number of days is on the improve.
 John Hedrick, late of Las Vegas, N. M., was admitted to the bar in this city yesterday by Judge Maltbie.
Jot Gunter, J. H. Britton and T. G. Brown returned from an extended hunting trip yesterday.
J. P. Harrison, who has been confined to his bed with the denque for several days, was able to be out today. Mrs. Cooper Nott, wife of Auditor Nott of the Texas and Pacific road, left today for Philadelphia.  Mr. Nott will accompany her as far as St. Louis. 
Lum Johnson, U. S. Deputy Marshall, from Gainesville, is in the city today.
M. W. Witt, deputy sheriff at Whitesboro, is here attending court.
M. G. Hildebrand went down to Dallas this evening.
I. M. Standifer and A. E. Wilkinson, of Denison, are attending court today.
Mrs. Thorn, of 401 Throckmorton Street, east Sherman, is quite ill.
Will Dorman, formerly of Sherman, but now of St. Louis, is in the city shaking hands
with all his old friends.
Tom Woods took the east bound train for Bonham this morning.
E. F. Sheets, formerly conductor on the Texas & Pacific road is in the city.
Clarence Wolfington, formerly of Sherman but now of Harold, is in the city
J. P. Russell, of Gainesville, is registered at the Binkley.
 H. W. Brown, formerly clerk in the Colonade Hotel, at Dension, left for Paris today, where he accepts a position as a clerk in the Peterson House.
The BINKLEY HOUSE proprietors are busy arranging beds and cots so as to be
able to accomadate the crowd during the fair.

Wednesday Oct. 21, 1885
Court Records
Geo. Freeman, charged with disposing of mortgaged property, called before
Judge Hinkle.
Sterling Gavot arrested for robbing Creek Indian of $10, who claims Gavot’s name
is Geo. Grayson (Denison.)
Ed Bingham attacked by irate husband (Denison)
George Freeman; Postponed to Friday 9:00 AM

Thursday 22 Oct, 1885

Billie Hamilton, constable of Kentuckytown, is in the city and says his court has been
kept busy for the last month issuing attachments on cotton.
Mat Carrol, a colored man, who lives near the Oil Mills, upset a lamp and burned his 
hands severely in extinguishing the blaze occasioned thereby.  A few bedclothes were
scorched.
Harry Sirpless, 56 years, North Walnut, born Ohio, near Mansfield, in 1829, came to 
Sherman 1873, then to Galena, KS 1881, back to Sherman.  Leaves wife and two sons, oldest being Cash of the Register. Services by G.W. Rogers at residence.
Mollie Langford, wife of Wm. Died at residence of C.H. Brown on W. Mulberry 
Wed. 21.  Husband and two children survive.  Services a Brown residence by 
Rev. J.S. Moore of First Presbyterian Church
J.T. Estes, of prominent family, adjudged insane.
Miss Katie Duvault of Pottsboro and Mre. Emma Amos of Campbell are visiting Miss Plona Maxey at her home in Fairview, north of Sherman.
Tom Clark who has been quite ill for a number of days is improving.
County Attorney Randell, after severe attack of dengue, is able to be out again.
Sammie Moore will remove to his new residence on West Jones sometime this week.
Mrs. Bickle, of Denison, and old friend of family of Mr Sirpless, who came for funeral, returned to her home this evening. 
Mrs. A.T. Kelley and daughter of St. Louis are visiting family Rev. Rob’t Dulen.
Mrs. R.P. Bales is quite ill with dengue fever.
Dr. J.T. Allen of the (BIT? Could this be some part of the Indian Territory) is in the city.  He came down to attend the funeral of Mrs. W.H. Langford.
The Bella Moore Company arrived on the 4o’clock train.
T.E. Shirley, adjusting agent for Houston & Texas Central is registered at Beiler House.
D.J. Miller, with four children, of Alabama is at the Binkley House
Mrs. Chamberlain, sister of late Mrs. Langford, is very sick.
Tom Bradley has rented residence on N. Travis now occupied by G.C. Freeman and will move in one day this week.
Mrs. Mary Donaldson will try to regain possession of property on Gray’s Hill Saturday morning on writ of forcible entry and detainer.  The case will come before Judge Hinkle.
Sherman Fair and Races Monday 26 Oct. – Saturday 31 October
 
 

Friday 23 Oct, 1885

George Rigsby, formerly in the Pacific Express office here, was in the city today.
Mrs. C. F. Schweer returned from Whitesboro this morning where she has been visiting for some days past.
Tom Richards returned from Gainesville this morning. 
M. H. Andrews came in on the the east bound train this morning from Pecos, where he went to attend the land sale. 
Mrs. Gertie McBride, sister of Cash Sirpless, arrived last night on a visit to the family.  (Ed. note: amusing name)
The Grayson Rifles had a drill at their Hall last night.
The building formerly occupied by H. B. Callers, the grocery man, will be occupied by M. Ripinski after the first.
A. E. Elliot, J. C. Lea, Dr. A. C. Pickens, C. S. Leeper and J. C. 
Haralson of Bells are in town today attending court.
New auctioneer in town, W. T. Wells, is moving into his new residence on East Mulberry where his grain barn formerly stood.
Harry Turner, while hunting a few days ago, got his foot sprained and has been crippled ever since.
B. F. Colbert, of the BLt., is in the city today.
T. D. Powell, father of A. W. Powell, the gentlemanly ticket agent at the Union Depot, is here visiting his son.
A little son of Dr. King fell from a pecan tree a day or two ago and broke both arms.
It is rumored that Rev. Scott Jones is a candidate for matrimony.
Visitors are arriving on every train to be in attendance to the fair.
R. Walsh has got his bar fitted up at the fairground.
Mannon Weisman, a respectable and enterprising planter, who lived 6 mile west of the city, departed this mortal existence yesterday morning of typhoid fever.  Buried today in cemetery near where he lived.

Sat. Oct. 24, 1885

 Mrs. Annie Cooper, South Walnut Street, is very ill with dengue fever.
 T.E. Lewis is very ill at residence, 401 Throckmorton St.
 Tom Clark, quite sick at residence of his father on South Travis, is no better today.
 F.X. Eagon of Gainesville is visiting in this ciry.
 L. Dryfoos took east bound train to Little Rock to be gone several days.
 J.D. Haislip returned from Austin this morning.
 Ben Meyers returned from Gainesville and will go to work at Anchor Saloon Monday morning.
 Jake Spangler returned from the Nation last evening.
 Mrs. P.H. Peters will go over to Denison on the 5:30 train to spend a few days visiting Mrs. Daniels of that city.
 Uncle Jimmy Thurmond is quite ill at the Binkley.
 J.W. Philips and Major Carnes of Gainesville are in the city today shaking hands with friends.
 J.P. Noble of Bonham in city today.
 E.W. Cave, treasurer of Houston & Texas Central road registered at the Binkley.
 J.F. Evans, who has been down with dengue, made his appearance on street today.
 C.W. Lewis has removed his office upstaire over Room he recently occupied.
 J. Treszevant, state agent for Drummond Tobacco Co., here on business.
 Ely & Cook selling goods at reduced rate.
SOCIAL DANCE
A HAPPY EVENING SPENT IN THE SUBURBS

The residence of Ed Bushard, about a mile out of town on the Rock Bluff Ferry Road, was a scene of merriment last evening. Frank Kohler’s orchestra furnished the very best music to be had.  A large number of neighboring young folks were present and also a goodly number from the city.  During the evening refreshments were served in the way of solid and light edibles.  Dancing was kept up until a reasonably late hour, when the young folks parted for the evening and dispersed to their several homes, well pleased with the enjoyment of the event.  The young people, both of the city and country, are indebted to Mr. Bushard and lady for the many hospitalities rendered.

SKATING RINK
C.H. Smith, recently connected with a mammoth rink in Ohio, has leased the Brooks building located on the south west corner of the public square, and will this evening open a skating rink in this city.  He will occupy both floors of the building and assures us everything will be conducted in an orderly and decorous manner.  Mr. Jones of Denison will assist at the opening.  First class music will be furnished.  The admission has been placed at the nominal sum of 10 cents.  Call and exercise yourself.  Grand Carnival and Masquerade Ball Thursday evening, Oct 29th.

Merchants & Planters National Bank
Authorized Capital - $1,000,000; Paid up Capital - $600,000; Surplus - $13,000
Officers: President – C.C. Binkley; Vice President – R.A. Chapman; Cashier – Tom Randolph;
Directors: C.C. binkley, R.A. Chapman, Tom Randolph, C.(Andrew?), J.L. Randolph, Thos. Richards. W.C. Eubank, Many stockholders listed.

The "QT" Binkley Bar & South End, under one management.  Gentlemanly Treatment and Best of Goods – Billiards and Pool – R.Walsh, Proproetor
 
 

Monday 26 Oct., 1885
 

Wm. Standifer, who has been down with dengue for several days, is able to be out again. 
Jesse Whitehurst came over from Denison yesterday and spent the day with friends.
Jim Rudolph of McKinney is in the city.
Prof. Ault, Ft. Worth's favorite cornetist, is in town and will assist Prof. Kohler during the fair.
Mrs. Shackleford returned last Saturday evening from a pleasant visit to friends and relatives.
M. H. Carico, state agent for the Dallas Herald, is in the city in the interest of the Herald.
Cecil Lyons, who came home from Bryan on account of sickness, has recovered and returned again.
Mrs. R. R. Dixon of East Cherry Street, who has been quite ill for several days, is improving.
Bige Rue returned from Bryan Saturday night to attend the bedside of his mother who is quite low.  Little hopes are entertained of her 
recovery.
 Eugene Craycroft of Honey Grove was in the city today on business.
W. O. Rowe took the east bound train for Honey Grove today, where he goes to buy some cotton.
D. C. Johnson, the popular traveling man, spent Sunday in Sherman with his family.
M. A. Elzey went east this morning.

Oct. 27, 1885

 J.B. Moore was brought in from the Washita country this morning by Deputy US Marshall Spengler and placed in jail on a charge of having committed an assault with intent to kill one Spencer during June.  There are now 47 inmates in the county jail.
 Awards at the Fair: D.H. Shroud, James Marvel, Howe; R.W. Chanpion, W.W. Scott, Sherman; A.H.Montgomery, Pilot Point; Jno Jennings, G.T. Donne, J.F. Evans, T.H. Parker, J.L. Nothoff, J.L. Biggerstaff, Jot Gunter, Joe Clymer
Entries in running race: Our Friend by Mollie Thomas; Chantilly by Fletch Taylor; Helianthus by Tom Birch.
Division Superintendants: R.M. Smith, N.A. Birge, E.C. Hall
President of Driving Park Association: Sam Lazarus

City Directory:
C.N. Buckler – Mayor
C.H. McFarland & (?) McConville – Aldermen, 1st Ward
L.H. Hunter & C.F. Gribble – Aldermen, 2nd Ward
J.R. Cole & Jake W.Levy – Aldermen 3rd Ward
C.L. Stowe & R.E. Smith – Aldermen, 4th Ward
J.F. Pendleton – Treasurer
J.T. Cunningham – Secretary
Joseph Cobb – City Attorney
John M. Blain – City Marshall

Members of Secret Orders
GAR:  Wicker - Post Commander; Dillingham – Adjutant
Invisible Friends Commandery: J.C. Williams - E.C.; J. Wallace – Recorder
Knights of Honor: J.F. Stevenson – Dictator; J.E. Wallace - Reporter
Knights & Ladies of Honor: S.W. Porter – Protector; W.E Oxford – Secretary
Order of the Iron Hall: D.F. Miler – Chief Justice; J.E. Wallace – Accountant
Merchants Protection Assn,: J.W. Levy – President; J.E. Wallace – Secretary & Treasurer
R.A. Chapter: Lee Totten – HP; W.E Oxford – Secretary
Travis Lodge AF & AM: H.N. Tuck – WM; J.W. Stewart – Secretary
Mystic Lodge, Knights of Pythias: C.F. Gribble – CC; C.R. Benson – K of (P?)S
Grayson Rifles: J.C. Edmonds – Cap’t; F.A. Bryan – 1st Lt.
Knights of Labor: L.W. Button – MW; J.W. Stewart – Secretary
IOOF  No. 45: W.R Dean – NG; John W. Hopson – Secretary
IOOF: Solon Totten – Commander
Ancient Order United workmen: F. Wedman – MW; A Poleman – Recorder
Am. Legion of Honor: C.F. Schweer – Commander; Harry Jones – Secretary
IOOF No 21: W.L, Morton – CP; J.W. Hopson – Secretary
 

A Painful Bruise

Last night an Irishman by the name of Mat Gammon while under the influence of liquor, started to walk to Denison.  He got along all right until he reached the small culvert at the crossing of Throckmorton Street.  He missed his balance, tumbled off into the bed of the ravine, which is about 10 feet  below the bridge ties.  His face was pretty badly skinned but his injuries are not serious.
 

Late yesterday afternoon Frank Nichols, a street car driver, found a purse with a goodly sum of money in it, lying in the seat where it had been dropped by some passenger. The article was taken to the general office of the company and left.  In about a half hour a man came in and described the property, which was, of course, immediately turned over to him.
J.W. Stewart, who is engaged in organizing local assemblers of the Knights of Labor, returned from Savoy yesterday afternoon.  He says he set a flourishing lodge on foot there.
Frank Bryan deserves credit for the manner in which he is doing about ten mens work at the Racing Park.
The new South Sherman public school building is the admiration of the great crowds who pass it to and from the Driving Park.
Capt Lyons new residence will soon be ready for occupancy.
Last night about 8:30 o’clock when fair Luna was still riding behind the screen of clouds, Uncle Mose Daniel, an old colored man who lives on Iron Ore Creek, laid a bundle of coffee and a chicken  down on the Union Depot platform 
and rolled up his sleeves determined to show the crowd of hoodlums who infest the depot, that "he warn’t going to be pestered wid none of dar sass" While Uncle Mose was thus occupied one of the miscreants grabbed the chicken and ran.  His rooster-ship put forth one yell that awakened Uncle Mose and offended dignity was swallowed up in the idea he was about to lose a Sunday dinner.  Then began a race for life.  The old fellow’s feet were far more nimble than his frosty hair would indicate and he took the chicken and chap both in.  The jeering was resumed again, but Uncle Mose didn’t lay articles down anymore.
 Mrs. Mary Mitchell, who has been away from the city visiting, returned home late yesterday afternoon afternoon and found that during her absence someone had entered her residence on W. Jones and robbed a bureau of money left there.  A trunk belonging to her brother Mr. Dick Faults was also robbed.
 Misses Nina Holt and Mollie Skinner of Pilot Point are in the city visiting the family John Dale on S. Travis.
 Doxie Williams, the evangelist, is expected to arrive tomorrow.
Charles Banks, of Honey Grove, who has been visiting relations in the city, returned home yesterday.
Tom Clark, who has been dangerously ill, is now said to be improving quite rapidly.
Chas. Hopson, formerly of this city, but now an employee of H.W. Williams & Co., wholesale druggists of Ft. Worth, is here on a short visit to his parents.
Fred Warren and wife have returned to Sherman and will make this their future home.
Hardy Thomas and wife are here attending the fair.
J.P. Wheat , who has had a severe attack of dengue, is at place of business today.
Dr. Rice (322) Market Street, cures all forms of private, chronic and sexual deseases – Syphilis, Gleet, Gonorrhea, - Private Counselor

Court Records
 Hannah, Platter & Co. vs Harbison & Wilson
 Frank Smith and Martin McKay – Robbery
 Mont Jacobs – Robbery
 Hannah, Platter & Co. vs Harbison & Wilson
 Frank Smith and Martin McKay; charged with robbery last nigh
 Mont Jacobs – robbery commited Sunday night, $1,500 Bond

47 prisoners in Jones Street Boarding House

Oct. 29, 1885

Max Mumsonheimer – capital, probation, fine
Mrs. G.M. Etter is still very ill.
A.E. Bower of Denison is taking in Fair today.
Dan Dugan came up from Bells today on pleasure trip.
Billy Harper of Whitesboro taking in races today.
C.W. Lewis is last registered victom of dengue.
S.E. Elliot, after several attacks of malarial fever, is convalescent.
H.A. Parish of North Walnut is quite sick with dengue.
Major T.G. Brown, well known traveling man, is registered at the Binkley.
J.P. Leslie of Van Alstyne enterprise is in the city taking in the races and Fair.
Tom Clark has sufficiently recovered from recent spell to be on the street again.
Mrs. R.P Bates, after a severe attack of dengue, is able to be up and around again.
George Light came in from Pilot Point today.
James Ford, the gentlemanly representative of Texas Farm & Ranch, Dallas, is a visitor today.
Jule Gunter, dangerously sick for last ten days, improved and able to be on the streets.
Wirt Brown, well known as one of the most genial and affable of hotel men, left this morning for his headquarters at Peterson House, Paris.
Dud McCannis infant son is quite ill.
Dixon Williams, evangelist, arrived in city.
Two new Chinamen and their wives arrived in town.
Joe Linz house is repainted; one of handsomest residences in town.
The Wells Fargo & Co. office being fitted up on N. Travis will be a beauty when completed.
Robert Buchanan and Mrs. Frances Wainwright – marriage license.
R.A. Gibbs is moving household goods stored over drug store to his new residence on E. Mulberry.
Much news of Fair and awards in this issue.

Businesses:
 Sears Saloon – P.E. Kirch, Proprietory
 Farmers & Merchants Saloon – W.H. Buckley; East side of the square
 Bank Saloon – W.E. Herrington, Proprietor; East side of square
Anchor Saloon – O.E. Hawley, Proprietor; Southeast side of square
Williams Tonsorial Parlor; Opposite the QT
Hildebrand & Warrick Groceries; South Travis Street
R.E. Smith – Attorney at law and Notary Public
Geo. R Clayton – Oculist and Aurist; North side of square over Davis Hardware
S.C. Eason – Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon; 2nd door east of Wallace’s Hardware
J.P. Green – Fire Insurance and Real Estate
J.F. Kohler – Tanner and repairer
Hawlowetz & Schlosser – Groceries, Produce, etc.
W.M Dick – Fine boots and shoes; opposite Binkley House
C.O. Riley’s Lunch Stand
Bates & Davis – Shoe Store; North Travis opposite City Bank
Hansen & Bodecker Bakery
Mrs. Julia A. King – Millinery; South Travis
J.T. Watts – Meat Market; North Travis and Cherry
Stith Bros. – Groceries
Albert Ray – Gunsmith
Fitch & Stowe – Groceries; East side of square and Houston St.
Dr. B.B. Pettitt – Homeopathist
C.B. Hendershott– Sash, doors, blinds; Pecan and Walnut
J.M. Vestal – Domestic Sewing Machine; Travis Street
Washington Iron Works – S. Totten, Manager
C.W. Lewis – Real Estate, Land & Loan Agent; @ doors south of Binkley
John P. Hart – Real Estate, Land agent; Office at M.H. & C.M. Andrews, north side of square
H.A. Burnett – Dealer in Coal
The Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assoc – E. Arnoldi, Agent; Office at Sherman Ice Works
E. Epstein – Wholesale Liquors, Cigars, etc.
Hilderbrand & Warrick – Grocers
Sherman Gas Co., - Dealer in McAlester Coal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Oct. 30, 1885

States evidence against young Mrs. Walkup for poisoning of her husband is closed and defense begun.  A case of circumstantial evidence on one side and beautiful tearful woman on other with 10 chances to 1 for acquittal.
 Little boy, Willie Simpson, run over by horse near park; badly bruised.
 Max Zoellner of Wallick’s Bandit King Co. is in city.  Made arrangements with manager Batsell for production of Bandit King in this city.
 Report to Chief of Police Blaine of attempted robbery of Mr. Binton who runs grocery.
 B.F. Colbert of Nation in the city for Fair and races.
W.T. Scott of Denison in town.
Walter Jones has returned from business trip; looks quite bad from attack of dengue fever.
Wes Clemmons is in town from his ranch in (?) County.
Henry Sanderson and Miss (Mae) Morton united in marriage.

Oct. 31, 1885

Ex Shermanite killed – Galveston News of 30th reports accidental killing of Harry Duble.
M. Schneider & Bro. Are putting up an iron awning on west and south sides of business.
Elder Charles Carlton of Bonham to occupy the pulpit at Christian Church tomorrow.
Today is the last day of the Fair.
Pete Klein, butcher, bought 13 head of porkers from W.B. Reagan.
Dudley Mc G(?) yesterday found a check on the 1st National Bank of Denison for $100 made payable to St. Louis Type Foundry and signed by T.J.Crooks& Co.  Bro. Crooks can recover his property by calling at the lunch stand in the Union Depot.
 

Nov. 2, 1885

 Mrs. Willie Marshall to Whitesboro Sunday afternoon.
 Wallace Rucker came up to see his girl Sunday.
 John Sparger of Bonham spent Saturday in city.
J.R. Griffin, train master of this division of T&P went east yesterday.
Chas. Miller, Choctaw division of Mo. Pacific in city for few days.
Mrs. Burgess, wife of Officer Burgess, still quite ill.
Tom Scott went to Bells Sunday.
Tom Clark able to be up and around again.
Mrs. Lucius Stowe of White Read mill, BIT, in city visiting Mrs. Dickerson.
Gov. Throckmorton returned to McKinney after attending the Fair and races.
John P. Hird and lady have been visiting Esq. Dills; returned to Gainesville.
T.L. Lewis of east Sherman has been ill for several weeks; no better today.
Oscar McCarley, who broke his wrist in alighting from a streetcar Friday, returned home to Collin Co., yesterday.
Frank Kohler is reported as being much improved today.
Miss Emma Umphrees, who has been visiting in the family of A.L.Darnall, has returned home.
Miss Lou Collins, who has been visiting in the city has returned home.
Miss Lula Dejsart who has been the guest of Miss Pet Smith the past week, has returned home.
Miss Cora Whiteside of Van Alstyne left on the south bound train yesterday.
Miss Katie Devault accompanied her sister Mrs. Amos down to Campbell this morning.
Trainmaster Larkin and his wife, nee Miss Annie Crowley, who have been in the city for last day or twi returned home to Bonham this morning.
Mrs. William Wright and little daughter came up form Los Angeles, Tom Green Co. this morning and are visiting Dr. Wright on S. Walnut St.
Charles Parr of the Courier job office went over to Denison on a business trip today.
The Kitty Chatham troupe came in this morning and will appear in "Professor" tonight.
Forest Moore, who has been attending the Fair, returned to Van Alstyne.
Mrs. Al Chandler, who has been in the city, a few days left for McKinney yesterday.
Miss Rosa Felin of Collin Co. is the guest of Mr. W. Bowlby on Branch Street.
Bertrand Richards paid Denison a visit yesterday.
E. (Ernstad?)  went down to Paris on a short jaunt this morning.
Willie Batsell returned to school at Bonham this morning.
Constable Wright took in Bonham on official visit today.
Mrs. John Dickerman is quite ill at her residence on corner of King and Montgomery St’s. 
J.W. Finley went to Bells today to attend to some court matters.
Misses Lee and Baker of Roanook who have been visiting at the Sherman Institute returned home Sunday.
Court records:
 Geo. Gillis, colored, was arraigned for committing a nuisance and held over for trial.
        Henry Tauxe, bartender at the Merchant’s Rest. & Saloon was arrested yesterday by Chief of Police Blain and Officer Melton on a charge of selling liquor to two negro women.  Hr pled guilty this morning and was fined $20 and costs.
Gus Sloane pled guilty to assault and battery and was fined $5 and costs.

Nov. 3, 1885

Jury Docket:
Byers Bros. Vs Mo. Pacific Railway Co.
M.S. Klum vs J.H. Flippen 
C.Wilson vs Knifflen Bros. Et al
Hughey Sweeney vs Mo. Pacific Railway Co.
C. Aultman vs H.C. Devault
Charles Crenshaw et al vs TX & Pacific R R Co.
 
 
 
 

Nov. 5, 1885

C.G. Stacy keeps best assortment of cigars in city.
Just received at E. Epstein Co. a shipment of Kentucky sour mash.
Ladies should not miss seeing the millinery at Moore & Ainsley befoe buying.
Ladies Meeting – A meeting for ladies only was held at Pecan St. Baptist Church this afternoon at 3:00 by Rev. Dison Williams.
No further intelligence has been received for Gordonville in regard to shooting of negro Jackson by Constable Reich.  Quite probable he is dead as wound was almost necessarily fatal.
Wm. Kelly, acting in capacity of constable during absence of Constable Wright at El Paso.
H.E Maley and Parrie C(?) wed at Binkley House by Esquire Hinkley.
Recital – at North Texas Female College, Friday evening 8:00
 Overture – Mozart; Misses Kuykendall
  Vocal solo - Daddy; Miss Etta Cole
  Solo – La Balandine; Miss Carrie Elzie
  Recitation – Entertaining Missionary Agent; Miss Zelma Moore
  Solo – Cows Are in the Corn; Les (?) and Miss Willie Traynham
  Solo; Miss Cora Wilson
  Solo – Katie’s Letter; Miss Ida Elzie
  Duo; Misses Warden and Dills
Solo; Miss Hattie Warden
  Violin Obligato; Miss Willie Traymham and Prof. Frank Kohler
  Recitation; Miss Susie Ikard
  Vocal solo; Miss Julia Dills
Recitation; Miss Julia Moore
Instrument solo; Miss Jonnie Kuykendall
Vocal solo; Miss Etta Cole 
Recitation; Miss Levenia Campbell
Vocal solo; Miss Emma Warden
 
 
 

Mrs. Ed Opel quite ill at residence on South Montgomery.
Mrs E.G. Douglas, wife of sheriff, still quite ill.
Joe Cobb and Policeman Kelly took in Gate City today.
Dave Thorne, who is quite ill st his home on S Crockett is better today.
Jeff Jennings, we are sorry to say, is no better today.
L. Hunter, of the Democrat, after several days illness, is at his post again.
Mrs. Dr. G.M. Ramsey, of Clokey, PA, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Aspinall.
Miss Rubie Fears, daughter of Col. Fears of Denison, is visiting Mrs. P.H. Peters of Gray’s Hill.
Prof. Kohler, who has been quite ill, is improving.
Sad death – The result of a boyish battle with stones near 1st Ward school Monday 2nd.  Little Frankie Bankts pays the price of childish imprudence; died Wed. 4th.  Body at residence of Charles Bankts, W. Jones St.

Nov. 6 1885

T.E. Lewis of east Sherman is not expected to live.
Mrs. J. Pattie, of Van (Alstyne), is visiting Mrs. Robbins in east Sherman.
Mrs. Douglas, wife of our efficient sheriff, is quite ill with no perceptible improvement over yesterday.
Henry Sanderson, a new made benedict, of Gordonville, and formerly a member of Sherman police department returned home this morning.
Mrs Sallie Martin & daughters, Sallie & Pattie, have returned home from Kentucky and Tennessee.  The young ladies have been attending Liberty Female College at Glascow, Kentucky. They will occupy old family home on S Walnut.
Lengthy article regarding funeral of Frankie Bankts conducted by Rev Mr. Hyde of St, John’s Congregational Church. 
Wanted – An office boy – Must be trusty and reliable – Dr. H.C. Morrow
George Lacy case dismissed by Justice Hinkle.
Officer Wright returned from El Paso where he went to carry Wm. Jones, a witness in the case of State of Texas vs. Bret Forest.
J.L. Bradley and Miss Lura Meek wed at residence of R.M. Meek, 106 Crockett St. by Rev. J.M. Binkley.
 Geo. Bingham loses left foot at Tyler while engaged as conductor on the Texas & St. Louis narrow gauge.
 Girl wanted – a white girl to do general housework.  Steady work and good wages to right party.  Apply at residence of Frank Johnson, S. Travis St.
 
 

Nov. 7 1885

A Trio of Fires Last Night and This Morning

 Quite a disastrous prairie fire occurred 12 mile west of the city last night about 10 o’clock.  W.D. Mayfield, upon whose land the blaze was first started, had taken the precaution to plow all around the spot in order to clear it of stubble but high wind arose during the evening and drove flames across broken ground into pasture of J.F. Evans.  Flames spread rapidly, soon consuming several ricks of hay amounting to tons.  Buildings including barns and residences were saved 
 About 8 this morning, the residence of Mrs. Eliza Maxey, in Fairview, discovered to be on fire in the roof of kitchen.  Building insured with W.T. Boyd of city. 

Check missing part of this account

 JOHN P. HART – City Real Estate & General Land Agt. Ofc. M.H. & C.M. Andrews, north side of square
 JOHN HEDRICH – Atty at Law, east side of square
 DR. M.S. Hudson – Dentist
 C.W. LEWIS – Real Estate, Land & Loan Agt., 2 doors east of BINKLEY HOUSE
 Apartment for rent from Mrs. Cox, corner King and Walnut
 

Monday Nov 9 1885

 Tom Puckett, negro boy, accidentally shoots self.
 Bartender at Peter Fay’s saloon, arrested for opening saloon before 1 o’clock Monday morning.
 Miss Florence Morris awarded for giving best reason why boys should not smoke.  Presented by Wm. Shelton, PC – ME Church South.
 Mattie McKinney. lady of color, used rough language at King house on S. Travis St. Saturday pm. Arraigned to Justice Hinkles court today.
 Bob Smith, charged with waylaying and robbing Mail Messenger Jackson.
Rev. Dixon Williams, evangelist, accompanied by Rev. Mr. Rogers of Pecan St. Baptist Church, Capt. Tom Richards & Capt. L. F. Ely, went to County Jail yesterday afternoon by request of Jailer Calahan.
Several students of Sherman Female Institute, accompanied by teachers, adjourned to banks of Choctaw this morning to enjoy a day of rustic sport.
Henry Childs, charged with assault and battery, fined $10.00 and cost before Justice Hinkle this morning.
Complaints filed against Dona Douglas and Rachel Franklin today for vagrancy.
Z. P. Dedrick tried in county courthouse this morning on charge of adultery, found guilty and fined $200 and costs.
Mrs. Winnie Hull, same charge, pled guilty through her attorneys, fined $100 and costs.
Jail break in McKinney – Thirteen of fifteen prisoners escape during the night.  Other two escape next morning.  Jailer George Beck and Geo Dalsell, colored man from Dallas, hit in head with sandbag near transfer shed.
J. F. Koler able to be out again today.
James A. Price, book keeper at Walkers, China Hall suffering from combination of dengue and malaria, able to be out today.
Proprietors of the BINKLEY pleased with office stove purchased from ROBERTS, HARDWICKE and TAYLOR, today ordered its mate for dining room.
Jones & Smith, brick and handmade tile - ? W. Sherman, Pilot Point Road.  Leave orders at Jones Store, South Travis Street.
AMERICAN HOUSE – Wm. McCann – Proprietor.  Within 100 feet of Union Depot
SAM’S SALOON – P.E. Kirsch, Proprietor
ANCHOR SALOON – O.E. Hawley, Proprietor
BANK SALOON – W.E. Herrinton, Proprietor
FARMERS & MERCHANTS SALOON – East side of square – W.B. Buckley, Proprietor
HILDERBRAND & WARRICK GROCERIES – South Travis
GEORGE R. CLAYTON, MD – Oculist and Aurist, north side of square over Davis Hardware
S.C. EASON, MD Homeopathic Physician & Surgeon, Lamar Street, 2nd door east of (Wallace’s?) Hardware
J.F. KOHLER – Tuner and Repairer – Leave orders with W. Elliott & Bros.
HAWLOWETZ & SCHLOSSER – Grocery, Produce, Northeast corner North Travis & Mulberry
J.P. GEREN – Fire Insurance Real Estate Agency, Office over City Bank
E.W. HOPE – SHERMAN FINE ART EMPORIUM  - North Travis next door to M&P bank
DR B.B.PETTOTT – Homeopathist
I.M. STANDIFER – Atty at Law, Denison.  Rooms east stairway, Muller Block
ALDRICH & GIBBS – Druggists – Wallpaper & Paint
WASHINGTON IRON WORKS – E. Totten, Mgr.
G.A. SERVISS & CO – Lightning Rods & their fixtures & pumps
FARMERS GIN – West Houston Street near Iron Bridge
WHEAT, GREER & CREAGER – Corner Pecan & Walnut
WHITE ELEPHANT – Bar & Billiard Parlor, Proprietor – Joe Meadows & Co., Denison
Sacrament of baptism conferred upon infant son of Rev. Miller at parsonage of E. Sherman M.E. Church, south, this afternoon by Rev. J.M. Binkley.
W.A. Griffin and Miss Vallie C. Cummins united in marriage Nov. 4 at National Hotel by Rev. Mr. Miller of Willow Street Methodist Church.  Both here recently from Kentucky.
A colored man by the name of Winters, broke his wrist at his place north of the city.
Henry Duncan, colored, was arrested ib charge of aggravated assault on his father.
Geo. Lacy arrested by Officer Blain on charge of obtaining money on false 
pretenses.

Tues.Nov. 10, 1885

John H. Preston et al vs Henry Jones
J.F. Cuff vs Wm. King
S.W. Fields vs H & TC Ry Co.
Roberts, Hardicke & Taylor vs E. Smith & Co. et al
City of Sherman vs H & TC Ry Co.
P.P Robertson et al vs H.A. Hughes et al 

Wed. Nov. 11, 1885

J.L. Beach vs Mo. Pacific Ry Co.
Mary Gibson vs City of Sherman
S.G. Knaur vs J.E. Streeper
J.L. Cobb vs H & TC Ry Co.
R.T. Emerson vs Waterman Star & Co. et al
J.R. Wheat vs Isaac Davis

Thurs. Nov. 12 1885

W. H. Brooks vs 

Jan. 1 1893
 

A son born to Mr. & Mrs. Tom Randolph
A son born to Mr. And Mrs. J.C. Blackmon – East Houston Street
 
 
 
 
 

SHERMAN DAILY REGISTER
July 1, 1893

Misses Emma and Etta Pullen left Sat. by way of the Cotton Belt for
Tennessee and Georgia to spend the summer.
Judge Gregg, accompanied by his family, left today for Eureka Springs
to spend several weeks at that well known health resort.
Mrs. I. T. Akers and son, Olan, left yesterday for Eureka Springs on
the 12:25 train to be gone several weeks.
Joe Linz, accompanied by Architect Armstrong, arrived here from
Dallas today and will remain here several days superintending the
placing of the stone work on his handsome building.
 Geo. W. Stewart died at his home on W. Tennessee Street, this city, Saturday Might after on illness of several weeks with typhoid fever,  The funeral too place from the residence at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon and a large number of friends were in attendance.  The deceased had lived here for many years, was an active business man and honest and upright in his dealings.  He leaves a wife and children to mourn his loss.

Businesses:
R.R. Hazlewood & C.H, Smith – Attorneys at law, Office: Murphy building
Rice Maxey & C.L Vowell – Attorneys at law; #5 & 6 Bitting Building North side of square
R.T. Bomar – Gun and Locksmith; 617 East Lamr
Mrs. M.B. Ricketts – Millinery
Shaw, Johnson & Durham – The People’s Cheap Store
J.A.L. Wolfe – Attorney at law; North side of square
J.P. Graham – State, Loan & Fire Insurance
W.R.Gill – Architect, Contractor, builder; 140 North Travis
M. McManus – Merchant Tailor
 
 

Wednesday July 5, 1893

Mr. Saunders and daughter (not named) were badly injured when their
buggy collided with another on West Houston while enroute to Basin
Springs.
Marriage Licenses:
 John Raeberne and Doria Walls; W.L. DeS—ong and Beaulah Thaxtor;
 Frank Haraldson and Cornelia Conley
Death: Mrs. J.R. Joiner, 24 years old, daughter of Col. Murphy, married nearly 4 years.
 
 

Thursday July 6, 1893

Superintendent Wilkins of the county farm, informs the Register that
all patients are doing well and everything is running smoothly. 
There are at present thirty-one patients at the farm.

July 7, 1893

Mr. & Mrs. John B. Blair - July 6 – a boy
County Attorney Maxey threw the case of Geo. Bates of Denison.  Bates was charged with fighting on the 4th of July.
Geo. Washington, a negro, charged with stealing some carpenter tools, is on trial before Judge Hinkle this evening.

July 9, 1893

Dr. and Mrs. H.C. Morrow – a boy – July 7
Mary Ann Carmine vs Wm. C. Carmine, divorce

Wednesday July 12, 1892

Alfred Ghent, a brick layer who lives in this city, was badly injured
by a fall yesterday.
Marriage License:
 G.F. Teague and Maggie Yowell, Marriaage License

Jul 15, 1893

Marriage license:
 Geo. Simpson and Martha Spencer
 R.L. Dicus and Mary Thomas
 
 

July 19, 1893

Marriage License:
 A.B. Ferguson and 

July 21, 1893

 C.W. Taylor and Helen Stark of Denison married

July 24, 1893

 Cully Watson and Cora Patterson married.
 Mrs. Mary Fenet, wife of John D. Fenet. Died at the family residence on North Walnut at 9:30 o’clock this morning after a short illness.  The funeral will take place from the residence tomorrow at 19 o’clock.

July 25, 1893

Mr. W.A. Waldrop and Miss Ida Nunley, both of this city will be wed tonight.
Mr. F.M. Clagborn and Miss Carrie Allen will be married this evening at the Episcopal rectory.
 The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Fenet, services conducted by by Rev. Ivey.
 After a short illness the one year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Lee Bivens died last night.  The funeral took place from the family residence on S. Walnut at 12:30 o’clock.  Interment took place at Farmington.

 List of uncalled for letters at Sherman,TX Post Office during week ending July 22, 1894:

Ladies

(Authuo?), Laura   Baker, Delilah   Bond, Eva 
Churchill, Clark   Couvelier, Rice   Crowders, Mrs. B.K.
Covet, Mrs. Jim   Chastain, Mattie   Fitzgerald, Katie
Hall, Hugh    Heston, Annie   Inglish, Edna
Landrem, Bettie   Logue, Hattie   Layton, Mary
Mears, Bertie   Morgan, Jennie   Mosley, Martha
Martin, Parmelia   McDowell, E.A.   Hall. Susan M.
Sanders, Rebecca (2)  Sidden. Sallie   Squires, Millie
Weads, Nettie

Gents

Austin, R.T.   Bundy, Martin   Boswell, Willie
Bundy, M.A.    Childs, Elmore   Cobb, T.
(Carne?), M.F.   Carrouth, J.R.   Culver, E.S.
(Eskin?), A.G.   Lynch, R.L.    Long, J.W.
Massie & Bone   Mitchell, W.R.   McDonald, John
Owens, Willie   Ordinger, Horace   Embry, B?
Hollingsworth, Bob  Haynes, Harper   Hughes, J.J.
Hall, J.J.    Harris, West   Johnson, Washington
Johnson, C.E.   Penington, Rigs   King, W.C.
Odell, C.E.    Rawlings, C.P.   (Shouding?), H.
Standefer, (?). J.  Shelley, A.W.   (Shannon?), Geo. W.
Underwood, W.B.   Williams, M.   Williams, David
 

 July 26, 1893

J.B.Johnson and Miss Sallie Williams married
D.J. Mitchell Denison, vs Bette Mills, divorce,  Married May 22, 1893 in St. Louis.
Adeline Lloyd vs Seburn Lloyd, divorce
Queenie Whitis vs Issiah Whitis, divorce
 

July 27, 1893

Yesterday evening Thomas J. Horlin of Dallas and Miss Ordenia Bell George of east Sherman married at home of the bride.
Mr. Sam Maxey, whose relapse has been mentioned, is reported to be in
critical condition today.  He is at the residence of his brother, Rice Maxey, on South Crockett Street.

July 28, 1893

 Mr. S.M. Jones and Miss W.M. Gentry married yesterday evening by Judge Gregg.
 

Taken from the New York Commercial Advertiser and reprinted in the
Sherman Daily Register   July 1, 1893

A pretty woman said the other day:  " When will women learn that
suggestiveness and not display is the greatest attractiveness they
can have for men?  Why, it is the very kernel of facsination.  An arm
covered with a flowing sleeve that just gives glimpses of it
occasionally is far more beautiful than an arm bared to the shoulder.
 sense of mystery - indefinite if you like.  My dear, it's the stuff
all coquettes are made of.  Take the word of a daughter of Eve for
it".

July 31, 1893

Reuben Richardson and Bertha Phillips, marriage license.

Tuesday Oct 20, 1893

Unclaimed letters:
Huff, Matilda   Lott, Mattie   Williams, Selena 
Burress, C.C.   Brun, Tom    Baker, Thomas
Bassett, T.J.   Bartlett, A.H.   Carroll, M.B.
Cannon, E.A.   Chiles, M.    Domes, Wm.
Guyton, A.F.   Griffin, G.M.   Hill, N.P.E.
Holly, Green   Hammomd, F.D.    Helms, C.P. 
Jordan. J.W.   Johnson, J.B.   Lee, J.H.
Leman, Vernon   Maxell, Z.T.   Mailcoup, Isaic
Matthews, Henry   McKnight, H.   Rose, Charley
Rule, R.H.    Rimare, J.D.   Russell, T.R.
Stone, G.W.
 
 
 
 
 

                      SHERMAN DAILY REGISTER
                    Tuesday, September 2, 1902

Elmer Chaffin, twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Chaffin
residing on Chaffin and Willow.  Services conducted by Rev. Allen
Crabtree of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Elder W. D. Stinson,
Church of Christ.  Interment West Hill Cemetery.

                    Wednesday, September 3, 1902

Joe Ragsdale, formerly of Wolfe City, now of this city, passed away last night.  ( survivors listed)
Marriage record..... Cox - Parker   William A Cox and Miss Georgie
Alice Parker, both of Troy, I. T., by Judge Wood.

Fall from a tree resulted in the death last evening of Tom Bell, son
of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bell.  Services conducted in the home by W. H.
Stinson at four o'clock in the evening.  Interment in West Hill
Cemetery.
Rev. C. M. Govette, Pastor of Willow Street Methodist Church,
yesterday received a telegram from Southern Texas that his father is
dying.
Mr. A. E. Holbert of Tioga and Miss Elizabeth Kelsy of Sherman were
married today at 1:30 o'clock at the residence of H. C. Hughes on
West Lost Street, Rev. C. H. Govette tying the nuptial knot.  Their
future home will be in Tioga.
Nannie Bomar, wife of Tom Ed Bomar, dead.  (long article listing
survivors)
The funeral of Miss Minnie Corbin, age 20,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.
F. Corbin of Rockport, took place at the home with burial in City
Cemetery, Sherman.  (beautiful write-up)
 Near drowning...Fred Barber, Register carrier, happens on dangerous
accident.  (long article)
 Double wedding write up ....R. L. Rudd and Elizabeth Roberts
                            Arthur R. Jeter and Mary E. Morrison
Dr. E. E. Winn learned of death of sister, Mrs. E. A. Morris of
Rogers, Alabama.  (write-up)
Dr. E. F. Mulkey was called to Tom Bean today to conduct the funeral
of Lite Biggerstaff.  Mr Biggerstaff is a pioneer of that section of
the county, having lived there for many years.  He will be buried in
Rose Hill this afternoon.
Ellis - Roddy wedding article.

                       Wednesday, Oct. 1 1902

Mrs. W. J. Leeper of Denison is in the city today.
Mack Higdon of Pottsboro is here today on business.

                        Friday, Oct 3, 1902 

Democratic Nominees:  Tax Collector - W. A. Morrson
                            Constable, Precinct 1 - T.(Tom)L. Tennison

                        Wednesday, Oct. 8,1902

Cards of Thanks (front page)  E. L. Burnett and family
                                    C. C. Fritch and family

N. C. Barfield and Miss Flora Gaston, both of this city, were united
in marriage in the home of the bride's parents in College Park
yesterday evening at 8:30, Rev. W. B. Savage officiating.  The bride
is the daughter of F. M. Gaston of the Diamond Mill Company.  The
groom is well known to Sherman, having been connected with the
Sherman Steam Laundry for quite a time. Etc. (long article)

One marriage license has been issued up to 5 o'clock -- B. F.
McClendon and Miss Mattie Allen.

                        Thursday, Oct. 9, 1902

Front page - 37 marriage licenses, only one of which was copied. 
   Jake Lovelady and Ida Chector

Wedding write-up   Oct. 2, 1902  Kid - Jones 
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Todd, a fine girl at 12:30 today at the
residence, 1004 E. Chaffin Street.
Wedding write-up  Oct. 3, 1902  F. H. Cunningham - Mary Burke

Monday, Oct 13, 1902

Card of Thanks....... Death of Lon Anderson
                      A. J. Anderson and family
                      Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Parkham
Smith - Murphy marriage......Elmer Smith and Rhoda Murphy were united
in marriage by Rev. Allan Crabtree, pastor of St. Paul's
Congregational Church last evening at 7 o'clock in front of St.
Vincent's Sanatorium, this city.

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1902

Henry Cameron dead, age 79, Pilot Grove. 
Bowling - Lane marriage
Mrs. Richard Babbitt dead.  Services Church of Christ.