The Weimar Mercury from Weimar, Texas • Page 1

WEIMAR, COLORADO COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIOAt MORNING, MAX IS, WM, Personal Mention. J. O. BtKiteSwr came la Friday from feasfcess visit dawn H. Ksekel returned Friday froia a MefL ttisiiKss viKt to Houston.

Misses Mills were briof Tuesday after- "Mai laake ef HamMe was here the flat of Ste far a brief visit to tie Mrs. Lester sea, W. H. tester, faeat Mother's Bay with Houston relatives aad friends. Ibs.

Poi-ire of this section re- tomd Samsdfty from a two weeks' visit tn Sav Aateoio. F- F. AatSeis is ia Fort Worth this west the of Miss Pearl Green of Houston was We mst week for a brief visit to the Mrs. Beery Btrkmamj went dewa to BoKZtea IfcesIaT to spend a few days Witt relatives ani friends. Miss Eessie Bojers Houston came am Saturday aad spent Mother's Day with tetwl ens at home.

Mr. Bnak, wife aad children of SeBateCTore were bete Sunday (Bests ef I- f- Shteek's faimily. a-iOJce WbitfteM ot Yoaiiim spent a few 4an ef tost week with ate coas- ia. BaSrrt VrVjifcin. of this dry.

Mrs. Marsh asd eaUdrea of Xew Bte- HO left Saturday for a visit to' rete- tfrca aBd friends at Sew BraamMs. Bettfe Kohleri ef SobnieBtoarg sttemM service. GlfcHbn Sataipsr iticat at ttis place Sonday sSe i-fcg. r.AKmarc wife and 'sea; Paol CritBB, an Anioate this week dieadlmr Ike Bankers; Uea wiih rvJatrres acd friends IB Saa IJMBBfc Gaeth of Baftas.

after a pleasant with rehtives and friends la Wttt- reteoKd Ms dudes K. fctt Monday ler a tmsi iMs visit ibff Bio ezaadr section. after Sis gtwxli Interests tEWt. wife and habytiaoghter of WaeMu tttte down Bnday and steal tie Say Weimar relatives. WUie Boater was called here trem Cttek Wednesday OK sc- ef the death cf bet tatter, Mr.

Heary HeHer. Sr. 9t A- Bm and daughter, Mrs. Eddie BatHfZ, were called to San Marcos a finr days ago en Kxaraat of- the death near relative. Mrs.

Hnxa Brawdon and baby of irha were visiting the home caned home Saturday. Bev. J. E. matt ef WaeMer passed through Tuesday morcing, en route to Chattancega, Tarn, attend the Sauttam Baptist convention.

Mrs. H. W. Cuirrn and her Km, Hal family of HaBstOB were tere Sunday last for a. short visit to Weimar relatives and friends.

Araoug Awe leaving Mteday to at- traai tte State Banters' cocvenUoa at Antonto were EJ Babel, George Herder, Ir. and Caas. Herder. Mrs. Lester Bett and daughter.

Miss Harsartt ard A. Ktatt and nife of HalfetiviB- spent last SiHfciay with Weimar relatives and friends. UKf. B. K.

jMKOgl of Fort Worth Been speeding several" days with tte beme fcSks ia this dty. Mrs. Al- fotEieriy Miss Eila Boyce McOamick. Baky Wilson, one of our effi- lira at local ex- left Xaesda; to spend a two "HattV vacation with relatives sad ftfeote in comity. M.

C. wife and chil.lreii teft Monday for a visit to his parents fa Alabama, wtfle away they wOl also attend toe Soothcrn Baptist con- veatloB at ChaBanooga, Tenn. They wiB be away about three weeks'. Jars. f.

J. Shaver left a few days ago fer HoBstoD, where sbe win undergo an operaBon. Many frieads hope and yray tbat the operation wffl be a snc- eefit and that thto most excellent lady liar IOSB be restored to good health. Her dsngnter, Mrs. 8.

P. Dcggett, Is at Aa'faedBfde, AOR. Bsetacaer, Steve Wick and via, Joe Dreltner and brottier, Henry, retained Mmdsy from a brief visit to and friends at Houston aad GalvMfem. TSey made tte trip ia the PreitBer ear, and renorted the roads very with the of about oa toe west ride of Karen iierfc whfeb tney say Is the worst niniteh ef road over whSca t6cy ABtaa KraW of Alton, Kansas, ar- rlrad last Mday for a few weeks' Ttait (6 Bfs fereteer, Stephen KraM, father. Jota KraH, aged -JMfMav Is reportol in very -tad due ta Ms utiraucnl age.

Mr. wTare iHferent from wtet they mMa MB piaatoi, now Mrs. Tfcekla Knsey. Death of a Muddy Beloved. Popular Lady of This ConwHinity.

After an illness cxfendins over a period of several months Mrs. Tbekla Kasey, beloved wife of Mr. Val. Kuscy, passed away last Friday about the noon Mr. lit the family residence Bear this dty.

Tender Bands the body for burial and on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock the remains were laUl to rest in St. Michael's Cemetery, Bev. J. Szymanskl officiating In the presence of a large circle of monrn- Uig relatives and friends. Mrs.

Thekla Kasey was 58 years of age at the time of her death. She was bora te 1883 In Moravia. Austria, and came to this country in 1880. first settliBe; in the AmmunnsvUle commu- aity, afterward moving to the Bois Arc section, and from there to the family home Bear this dty, where she Bred op to the dme of her death. She was married to Mr.

TaL Kusey IB Weimar in 18S3. To this union there were bora seven children, one of the babies dying IB infancy, many years ago. TtK xarvMar children are two daBghters, Mrs. Ed Blaachard and Mm Arnold Kansteiner of the Menu section, near Alleytou. and four sons, Fred Knsey of Houston, Louis.

Raymond and George Knsey of this city. Mrs. Kasey was an exceptionally Mud hearted, good woman. She possessed the frientrsbip of every one who knew her. She had a kindly smile iu.d word of greeting for everyone she aiet and was a welcome attendant at every fatherbjg.

She was devoted wife and mother, a splendid neighbor, and a blend whose demeanor never changed, she waaa lovable, goad woman to every sease of the term, ami Jwr death ie indeed a sad Mow to the community. Onr heartfelt sympathy, goes, out to the Bereaved hnsland and children fa the great sorrow ivisited trpoa them. Baiinrl. at Tae J)ay nroaramme ren- Jered at the Methodist Church last SBBdffy momias; was ene of the most beautiful services ever held in Weimar. The church was crowded with auditors eager' 'to witness the programme and pay tribute to that most glorious and lovable of an beings.

Mother! The exercises took the of prayers, scripture readings, songs, recitations and readings, and an were most efficiently aad capaHj rendered. The song and music service was especially fine iu fact, every number on the- programme was Just simply fine, It would be unfair to individualize. As years go by. It occurs to us that each of these Mother's Day programmes gets better and better. Let that be as it may, there Is no Questioning the fact that no tribute can pay that heloved be- Is aadenerved.

God bless, keep and preserve her always! BOX SCOUTS FLAX GAME WITH WAELDER. A bunch of Boy Scouts went up to Flatouia last Friday afternoon nnder the chapcronage of Scout Master Hester for the ostensible purpose of play- Ing a game of baseball with the Flatonia Boy Scouts, but on arrival there found a bunch of men-size boys from WaeUer awaiting them. -Our born wouldn't back down, but went into the game expecting to be defeated, fts they were ciearly outdassed. They put np the best game possible under the dr- cnmstances, lint went down in defeat under the onslaughts of the Waelder They returned home same afternoon. ENJOVABUt SERVICE AT METHODIST CHl'RCH At the Methodist Chnrch Sunday Bight the congregation was treated to a "sing," as it is called, in which a superbly Drained choir sang many of the old-time songs.

It was a treat to the large congregation present aU enjoyed same Tery mach. This was followed by a splendid sermon from Brother Hester, local pastor, which sermon has been Tery highly complimented by all who heard same. A considerable storm of wind and rats visited this section late Monday aftpraoob. Xeither did particular harm. Miss AlvSna Mtizny left Wednesday for a few days' visit to friends fe 'oal- veRtna.

H. J. Laas and wife are in Ear, Antonio rate week. tfce State Bsnlem' convention. Her.

Robert Paine and three SOBS of Eagle Lake spent Tvcsday evening very ptmnctly with mmmraug Wei- They np is their bring atattg the i Great Day AV The First Baptist Church First Baptist Church Scene of Bantu- Ing For About Thirty Converts From Glldden. Last Sunday was a great day for the First Baptist Chnrch of this city. Besides the usual services, a Mother's Day service was held at the 11 o'clock hour, which was enjoyable and dated by all. Brother Bidson In the course of his address on the subject took occasion' to say a few words in behalf of dear old "Dad," also. It was generally known that at the night service some thirty or more Glidden people who had united with the chnrch at that point would be present for baptism.

They came and brought with them numerous friends, with the result that, the Weimar crowd being added, the chnrch building was crowded to the doors, with every available seat taken and many still on the outside. Although doubtless pretty well tired out through his three weeks' of service fat the Gltdden meeting, Bro. Eldson seemed at his best, and delivered Following this the baptismal service was administered to about thirty men. women and children, the majority of those baptized being adults. Not all of the candidafcs were baptiued that night, as several were unable to be present The rites of baptism will be administered to them later.

With this service the three weeks' revival held at GIMden by Brother Eldson was tefcugbt to a close. In many respects it was one of the most remarkable religions revivals ever held in this section. Only those who were present at the services can fully appreciate this fact. The attendance was large througb- out the meeting, intense interest was jjjaBttest at aU times, and the large 'nWrber of professions of faith, most Mr coming from mature men and women, proved' the deep feeling that was aroused in that community. It a gvalid and glorious meeting in every respect.

A summary of the results of the meeting to here given There were 87 professions of faith; 06 persons united- with the and there were 35 candidates Sot baptism. As a result of the meeting the Glidden church has been reorganized and now has one of the largest memberships of any chnrch in this section. And they are an enthusiastic bunch, too earnest men, women and children who are willing to do anything in their power to serve their Master's cause. That they will never "go to sleep on the Job" is evident to all who know them. As an evidence of appredatlon of his efforts, the good people of the Glldden community presented Brother Eidson with a purse containing something over $200, wishing him God-speed and an' enjoyable time on his trip to the old family home ill Alabama and attendance upon the Southern Baptist convention at Chattanooga, Tenn.

A Delightful Occasion Barberue And Supper OB Methodist Church Grounds. Members and friends of the Methodist Church were given a treat Tues- on the church lawfr. The- -crowds gathered early and were agreeably surprised to find long tables loaded down with heaping dishes of finely barbecued meats, coffee, pickles, salads, cakes, pies and other things to tempt the appetite. All were invited to "fall to" arid help they did in a most happy and satisfactory manner. The supper was nicely prepared and everyone present did full justice to the feast.

At the conclusion of the meal, the crowd was invited' to enter the church and listen to addresses on the subject "Christian Education" from Bef. Hawk, the presiding elder, and Bev. Rob't Paine of Eagle Lake. Rev. Paine made the first talk and he so thoroughly and convincingly covered the subject that no doubting Thomas could ever question the wisdom of this great movement.

We have heard Bro. Paine make several addresses In the Methodist Chnrch in the past, hot at no lime did be acquit himself so creditably when be gave the talk Tuesday night on the above subject. He put his very life and sonl Into it, and many high compliments were paid him. He was followed by Rev. Hawk in a few mln- ntea talk on toe same subject Bro, Hawk also nude a splendid talk oa "Chiistlan Education," and tls effort also was highly complimented.

The occasion was a most pleasant one to all The projectors of same have Just cause to be proud of Its success. Tea don't borrow rest neighbor's stove on, which to do yam cwktng, for your bwrfttt Henry HeDer, Passes Away One of the Oldest. Most Respected Citizens of This Section Passes Unto His Reward. Citizens of this community, and throughout Colorado county, were inexpressibly saddened Wednesday morning when news of the death- of Mr. Henry Heller, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this section, was received.

Mr. Heller died at the family home a short distance southeast ot town at 7:15, after a long illness. Funeral arrangements were made and the body laid to rest in St Michael's Cemetery at 10 o'clock today, Thursday, Bev, Jos. Szymanski offi- dating In a touching burial service. The funeral was one the most largely attended ever witnessed -In this section, people coming from far and near to pay the hist tribute to their old time friend and companion.

Practically every place of business in Weimar was closed during the funeral service, as a testimonial of the esteem in which decedent was held by the people of our town. Henry Heller. was a son of and Madeline Heller, was born in Fayette countv the 5th day of August, 1847, and was about 74 years old at the time of his death. He moved to this section about the year 1889, and lived near Weimar from that time np to the time of his death. He was married to Josephine Lerch at St Mary's Catholic Church in New Orleans, March 11, 1S73.

He was engaged in farming and stock raising, and by thrift and economy and his good wife, who proceeded htm to the grave a few years ago, amassed a comfortable fortune. Mr. Heller was a man of much energy and np time of the breaking out of the i irld war was one of the most active men, age considered, in this section. He took a vital interest in the outcome of the war, bis sympathies being enlisted entirely In the cause of the allies, and at Its dose as a token of his gratitude he gave one of the biggest free barbecues ever held In Texas, people coming from hundreds of-, miles to attend same. It was the cnowBtBg eveut of Mr.

Heller's life, and no one got more pleasure out of it than he. Soon afterward his health failed, and from that time on he was practically an invalid, beiug unable to leave home. Although ail invalid, his mind was as clear as a bell np to the time of his death, and he- attended to business matters and was consdons al- respects Mr. Heller was a remarkable Mr. Heller is survived by a sister, Robert Baabe of this vidnlty, a brother Plactde Heller, of Columbus, two' sons, Steve and Henry, and three daughters, Madeline, Clementin and Josephine, all married.

One son died a good many years ago. Henry Heller, was a man among men. True as steel to his friends, generous hearted, strong in his convictions of right and wrong, a devoted husband and father, he was a man to attract attention wherever he went. He lived in this community practically all his life, and possessed the friendship and esteem ot all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by a large drcle ol friends, and to his surviving children the blow is especially severe.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to them in their bereavement. School Exhibition Friday Night Beautiful Spectacle at High School Grounds FiWay The exhibition or entertainment given last Friday night by the pupils of Miss Margaret Haygood's room the little fellows In the first grade and kindergarten department under the tutorship of Mrs. Grace Shaver was held out-of-doors on the. grounds of the Weimar High School and wag witnessed by a crowd estimated at between 400 and 600. The grounds were lighted with electric lights, while the exerdses took place within a large square, surrounding which seats were placed the audience.

The exerdses led off with a grand march, in which some seventy pupils COOK part. This was followed by the May-pole drill and various foUc games. The costumes of those taking part In tlw exerdses and the able manner in which they were executed, even down to the smallest tots, brought forth frequent applause. The drills and maneuvers of the children- under the glare of the electric lights presented a spectacle both and beantlfnl. The exhibition was Indeed creditable to teachers ami pupils, and many compliments were bestowed upon all taking part la tame.

We understand the Columbus and Weimar first nine team will play a ot baseball on the Columbus ball this afternoon at In The Days of 1891. (Weimar Mercury, May 23, 1890.) Crop prospects in this section are splendid. Miss Bosa Brasher is visiting relatives in LaGrange. Miss Jessie Card has returned from a visit to Flatonla. Burr Jarmon is taking the scholastic census of this district Miss Cora Brasher left Wednesday afternoon for Chappell Hill.

Joe R. Lowrey killed twelve snakes in his garden a few days ago. Jim Holloway says the climate of Mexico didn't agree with him. Mrs. 8.

Lowrey and Miss Susie are Tlsiting In Harwood. D. W. Jackson left Wednesday for a business trip to Coleman county. Two Halletsville young men will soon open an ice cream parlor in this dty.

Frank W. Lockett has returned from Anstin, where he has been attending a business college. Dr. E. Bouldin is spending a few days with his daughter, Mrs.

D. F. Wade of Corpus Miss Leona Townscnd attended the celebration and visited with relatives in Halletsville this week. R. M.

Carter and Misses Ada Tooke and Annie Grace attended the celebration at Halletsville Monday. Bobert Elam and wife and Master Fletcher Fisher came down from Lu- ting Saturday to spend a few days here. Mrs. Mariano Trevino of the City of Mexico Is here to visit with her mother, Mrs. D.

M. Estes, and sister, Mrs. Lou V. Maigne. Mrs.

Adolf Bichter and daughter, Miss Selma, are visiting la 'Eagle this week. Miss Huldah Bichter is visiting in Shiner, Hatcli York has resigned as constable of this precinct, and F. W. Taylor has been appointed to fill out the im- expired term. Mrs.

Chas. BntnEan" returned to her home In Coluniuos Wednesday, nad was accompanied there by Mrs. Otto Gocth and babies. J. A.

Darby and famQy, Mrs. Harrell, Miss Ollie Harreu, Walter Boberts and son, left Tuesday morning for an overland trip to the coast. Wm. Walker will erect a two-story frame building in place of the one torn down a few days ago. He will use the er story as his corn and cotton planter factory.

No. 19, -east-bonnd passenger train, carried a "mixed cargo" of passengers Tuesday, one car carrying Indian soldiers, another a lot of Chinese, and a third the celebrated Mexican bend en route to Houston. While In Laredo last Friday Jim Holloway happened to quite a mishap. He was seated in front ot a hotel talking to D. K.

Mnrchison, when a dispute arose between two Mexican boys. One threw a rock at the other, and as it missed its target it struck the side of the hotel, rebounded and struck Jim a resounding blow fairly between the eyes, rendering him unconsdous for several minutes. His face is badly bruised as a result of the blow. A soldier train carrying the Fifth U. S.

Infantry Regiment, which passed through Weimar east-bound Thursday was wrecked between Borden and Glldden. One man was killed and four others Injured. The coupling between the engine and baggage car broke, and when they came together again there suit above stated. The engine and baggage ear were badly torn to pieces and the track lorn np tor quite a distance. Columbus correspondent reports that the old jail building In that dty has been ordered sold.

The dty council hns awarded the contract for building the new school house at Columbus to Allert Bedmond of Flatonia on their bid of $11.870. Dr. Harrison was called to Glidden Monday to dress the wounds on the face of J. M. Young's little boy, who was bitten by a savage dog.

A select party gathered at the ice cream parlor of Gco. Gegenworth Tuesday evening to partake of a spread such as only George knows how to prepare. In a difficulty which originated at Pecan Friday afternoon between T. Ratigan and young Lat Fisher, Tom Fisher, brother ot Lat, Interfered as a peacemaker and was shot in the arm by ftatlnan. Ratigan also fired at Geo.

Lewis and Lat Fisher, but missed them. Tom Fisher, with one arm disabled front RatiganV shot seised a shotgun and fired upon Ratigan, placing several Mrdshot In Batlgan's leg. Ratigan was placed uader arrest by Sheriff Zapp of Fayette county Saturday. News of the trouble was brought to this dty by young Harry Holman. Oakland correspondent reports that the 8 months old son ot Chas.

McFalt and wife died at the residence of Mrs. father, James Eason, Monday and was buried In the oW Wootoey family (round. Grandma BUI and Mta Marl Hill are speadlnj the week With Mm. V. H.

Janws. Johiuon of GalvMtoo to vWttaa; the taaUy of Captato John HeSevnoD. ffltf Old Time Mementoes. A Friend Sends Us Pictures of the Bine Store and Opera House, Taken Years Ago. We are indebted to our old-time friend.

Conductor Tom Folts of the Southern Pacific, for clippings from a special edition of the Colorado Citiaea gotten out many years ago. One of these shows a large picture of the fa- mons "Blue Store," at Weimar, owned by W. A. Baar ft Co. In front of this store is shown several citizens of Weimar, the faces of whom are still recognizable and familiar to old-time residents of this community.

Another picture shows the Weimar opera house, in front of which is standing a brass band. Below the picture Is the following reading. "Opera House, Weimar, Colorado County, Texas. Was built in 1SS3, by Messrs. Iiisall Holloway, at a cost of about Size 80x00.

Fine stage. Seating capacity about four hundred," Pinned to these clippings is another from the Citizen regarding a Weimar citlien and business man ot that day and time, which reads as follows: "Captain A. Hilt, banker, of Weimar, has his business card in another column of the special. The Citizen has never heard anything against the gentleman except that he comes nnder the charge of being an 'old reb, 1 which, considering that he is a graduate of a military institute, was perhaps an act of rebellion against 'the best government the world ever So many of his neighbors and friends, however, were In the boat, that this fact is overlooked, and he stands very high as a successful business man. A general banking busr iness Is transacted wiui care, and there are many, in Weimar and vicinity who remember and appreciate the accommodation of Tan Hill." Anyone desiring to see these old-time pictures may do so by applying at the Mercury office.

Practical Joke Creates Some Excitement A 'practical joker created some excitement in Weimar Friday when he tacked notices on the doors of the cold drink establishments of Rabel A Kusey, Emil Brnnkenhoefer and A. J. Beck, warning them against selling alcoholic drinks aud siguiug the notices with the mystic letters, K. Naturally the notices created some 'excitement and many were prone to believe the Ku Klux Kuut had really visited our city. But those better informed saw- that the seal ot the order of the Klaa was not imprinted on the notices, aad remarked that it was not official and more than likely was only a joke.

The proprietors of these cold drink establishments were more or less perturbed; of course, but declare they are not. guilty of selling alcoholic drinks and that the sender of the notices or anyone else is nt perfect liberty to visit their places at any time and make investigation as to the truthfulness ot their statement. SEDAN SCHOOL TO CLOSE NEXT FRIDAY From Prof. P. G.

Ranft, teacher ot the Sedan we learn that bis school will close Friday of next week. Prof. Itanft has been re-elected for another term, and will theil have aa. assistant as the number of students has grown to such proportions, that one teacher can not do full justice to the work. We understand that Miss Janak of this vidnity will be assistant teacher in said school.

SCHOOLS TO CLOSE FRIDAY NEXT WEEK The Weimar High School and the Weimar Colored School will bring their present term to a close Friday ot next week, after a very successful session. We have not yet secured toe program of exercises for the closing, but presume same be handed la itt time for this or the next issue of tlw REVIVAL MEETING AT SCHULENBURG IN JIJNB Announcement has been made that a revival meeting will be inaugurated at Schnlenburg the early part of June by Bev. M. C. Bldson, pastor of the First Baptist Chnrch of this city.

Further particulars later. Two of the three donkeys that have been crazing along the highway east of town for several weeks were by a train early Wednesday morning. One was killed outright, and the other so badly injured it waa kilted to pot it out of Its misery. man language at Oakland Snaday evening-. Carls Greet has retimed flora Austin, where he attended law department of the State rfty.

Dr. Stockton has returned ftom two months' trip to banpasu coon..