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Various Old Newspaper Articles


April 11, 1880 Dallas Herald
Suicide of Willie Stedman - April 9, 1880
Willie Stedman, son of Major William Stedman of Marshall, committed suicide at about half-past three o'clock this evening, by shooting himself through the head with a pistol. No cause assigned.


March 2, 1914 Dallas Morning News
Lang - Henderson Wedding In Marshall Texas
Mrs W E Bostic has returned from Marshall, where she attended the wedding of her sister, Miss Annie Lang, to A W Henderson.


March 8, 1913 Dallas Morning News
Marshall, Texas March 7, 1913
A meeting of the directors of the Young Men's Business Club was held. Ed E Talmage was elected a director in place of T C Gardner, who has left the city permantly.


December 18, 1903 Dallas Morning News
Marshall, Texas December 17, 1903
Williams Charged In Burns Shooting In Marshall, Texas
James Burns, a negro, was shot and killed on last Monday night in the west end of this county. The shooting occured on the old Percy Davis place, about 20 miles northwest of this city, and Levi Williams, another negro, was arrested and charged with the homicide.


MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 7, 1860, p. 2, c. 5
The Fourth passed off quietly in this place, without so much as even the explosion of a fire cracker. We attribute this not so much
to a want of patriotism as to the extreme hot weather. Several left town, by the railroad to Jonesville, where there was something of a
jollification. We understand that the day's proceedings were enlivened at the scene of the festival with a shooting affair which happily
terminated without an effusion of blood. R. S. Allen got into a difficulty with a German, and as his friends allege, shot at him in self defence. We know nothing of the particulars. The case has undergone judicial investigation, and Mr. Allen and his brother were bound over in the sum of five hundred dollars each, for their appearance at the next term of the District Court.


[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, February 10, 1865, p. 2, c. 6

Notice.
For the benefit of all concerned the following is published as a list of detailed and exempt men in Harrison county, Texas, under the late law of Congress and orders therewith connected. The restrictions and penalties governing such details and exemptions are to be strictly
enforced, when an attempt to evade or violate the same is discovered. Therefore all persons having the right to purchase from such details are expected to promptly report to this office any such evasion or violation. All details are herein ordered to render monthly reports from 1st Feb. 1865, of all articles manufactured and disposed of, together with prices charged, and all exempts will likewise make similar reports showing the amounts raised, disposed of, and amount on hand, and prices charged, and this report submitted under oath. . . .

Shoemakers,
George Deckard, Charles Deckard, Stephen Terry, S. H. Orne, G. N. Russell, J. H. Harrison, E. T. Graham.

Loommakers,
V. H. Vivion, E. L. Perkins. . .
Feb. 10, 1865.


[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 17, 1860, p. 2, c. 7

Married.

At the residence of the bride's father, on the 7th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Dunlap, Mr. James Turner to Miss Dora Knox, both of this
county. Accompanying the above notice, we received a huge cake, in the shape of a star, emblematic, we presume, of the Lone Star of
Texas, for which the happy pair will accept our kindest regards. We wish them all the happiness that is known to the marriage state, and may the bark ever glide down life's rugged stream as it started, without a jar. Are we not one? are we not join'd by heav'n?
Each interwoven with the other's fate?



[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 19, 1863, p. 2, c. 5

Marshall Collegeate [sic]
Institute.
P. J. Carolan, Principal.

Rates of tuition per session of 5 months, Commencing on the last Monday in March
Primary Class, $20 00
Middle " 25 00
Senior " 30 00
Incidental Expenses, 1 00
Students will be charged from the time of entrance to the end of the session, except in case of protracted illness; or in such
instances of refractory conduct, as, in the judgment of the Principal, may require dismissal, in which case the delinquent will be charged up
to the time of expulsion from school.
Bills due at the end of the session.
March 19, '63.


[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 26, 1863, p. 2, c. 4
Marshall, March 20th, 1863.
We, the undersigned committee, were appointed by the Grand Jury to solicit you to furnish us for publication that portion of your
charge to the Grand Jury relating to the disturbance of public worship. We believe the publication of your charge upon that subject will
have a salutary influence, and hope you will comply with the unanimous request of the Grand Jury.
A. G. Turney,
F. L. Whaley,
Benj. Long,
J. F. Witherspoon,
Committee.
To Hon. C. A. Frazer, Judge 6th Judicial District.



[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 2, 1863, p. 2, c. 3

County Court, Call Session, April 28.

At a call session of the County Court, for administrative Police, began and held at the court house in the city of Marshall, in and for
Harrison county, commencing on the 28th day of April, A. D., 1863; present and presiding Hon. Geo. Lane, Chief Justice, J. S. Powell, J. Y.
Coller, E. B. Blalock, and John J. Kennedy, County Commissioners, S. R. Perry, Sheriff, and B. F. Friderici, County Clerk.
It is ordered by the Court that T. A. Harris be and is hereby appointed Commissary Agent in and for Harrison County to purchase
provisions and keep them at some proper place and sell them to the families and widows of soldiers, and widows and orphans unable
otherwise to obtain the same, at cost. It is ordered that the sum of two thousand dollars be appropriated for said purposes, and that drafts
be drawn on the Treasurer by the Clerk for said amount in favor of said agent, as he may find it necessary to use the same.
Ordered that said agent shall receive such compensation for his trouble as may be just.
Ordered that said Agent report to the Court at each regular term the amount of provisions purchased, and amount paid for same,
and the amount sold, and to whom, with the prices, and the amount of provisions on hand, specifying articles.
Minutes signed.
George Lane, Chief Justice.
A true copy from the Records in my office.
B. F. Friderici, Cl'k C. C. H. C.



[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, December 14, 1861, p. 3, c. 1

Relief Committee Organized.

The Central Relief Committee, at Marshall, have appointed the following Sub-Committees in the various Beats in Harrison county:
Elysian Fields Ben. Long.
Jonesville J. B. Webster.
Port Caddo C. K. Andrews.
Hickory Grove James Gorman.
Cravers L. P. Alford.
Coppages Wm. Kirkpatrick.
Lagrange Abner Howard.
Miles Joseph Greer.
Blalock's J. M. Moody.
Craig's Eli T. Craig.

We would request the Rev. J. G. Tullis to give us his assistance as he travels through several beats.

Gentlemen, we would kindly ask you to cooperate with us in making inquiry of the wants and necessities of the families of our
soldiers, and others needing relief in your respective Beats. If any are in want, report to some member of the Central Relief Committee in Marshall, and by mutual counsel with any one of you, the wants of the needy may be supplied. We cannot ascertain the condition of all the families of our soldiers, and those needing relief in our county, and we have adopted this method to get the wanted information, and your services, which you will no doubt cheerfully give.
It is our duty to visit the families of our soldiers, whether they need the substantial necessaries for subsistence or not, they may
need that which is almost, if not quite as necessary, our sympathy, and attention, in their loneliness and anxieties. Nor should we neglect any in these times of sore trials.
T. B. Wilson,
A. E. Clemmons,
J. M. Binkley,
W. C. Dunlap,
C. H. Hynson,
Committee.


[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, December 7, 1861, p. 2, c. 1

Volunteer Aid Society.

The Ladies of Harrison County, feeling a deep interest in the welfare of their country in her present troubles, and desiring to contribute something to the relief and comfort of the soldiers, and aid in the glorious cause for which they are struggling, have formed themselves into an association having for its object the comfort of the well and relief of the sick from our county, in the service of the Confederate States of America.
The name of the Association shall be "Ladies Volunteer Relief Association, of Harrison County."
The officers shall be President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.
In order to raise funds to procure such articles as are necessary, each member shall pay into the Treasury the sum of 25 cts.
By request of the Society, the Secretary will immediately write to the Captain of each company, informing them of the object
of the Society, and requesting them to state what articles they need.
The Society will meet every Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock, at the Court House. The Ladies of the country are respectfully
invited to join us in our laudable enterprise.
Any contribution (however small) from either gentlemen or ladies will be thankfully received.
The following committee are appointed to receive contributions:
Mrs. F. C. Van Zandt, }
Mrs. M. Scogins, }
E. Richardson, } Committee.
M. J. Van Zandt, }
C. A. L. Jennings, }
Miss Kittee Johnson }
Mrs. Eugenia Holcomb, President.
Mrs. S. Bludworth, Vice President.
Mrs. M. E. Tally, Treasurer.
Mrs. M. A. Peete, Secretary.
The following is a list of articles which will be useful:
Bandages—1 inch wide, 1 yard long.
" 2 inches wide, 3 yards long
" 2 ½ do do 3 do do
" 3 do do 4 do do
" 3 ½ do do 5 do do
" 4 do do 6 do do
" 2 ½ do do 9 do do
A few flannel bandages, two and a half inches wide and nine yards long, will be needed, and lint, scraped and ravelled.
Ring Pads and Cushions.
Cotton Batting and Cotton Wadding; fine Flax and Sponges.
Red Flannel, in the piece.
Bookbinders' Board, for Splints; pieces 18 inches by 14 inches.
Saddlers' Silk for Ligatures, Skeins waxed and wound on cards.
Sewing Needles, assorted, in cases; Linen, Thread, Tape and Scissors.
Adhesive Plaster, Camel Hair Pencils, Oiled Silk, Oiled Muslin, India Rubber and Gutta Percha Cloths, in the piece.
Wrapping paper.
Cotton Bed Shirts—1 ½ yards long, 2 breadth of unbleached muslin, 1 yard wide, open one-half yard at the bottom, length of Sleeve three quarters yard, length of Arm Hole 12 inches, length of Collar, 20 inches, length of Slit in front, 1 yard, fastened with four tapes.
Loose Cotton Drawers—1 ¼ yards long, with a breadth of 1 yard wide muslin in each leg, with a hem and drawing string round the waist and the bottom of each leg; length from waist to crotch on the back 22 inches, and in the front 18 inches, with 3 buttons and button holes.
Bed Sackings of ticking, 1 yard wide and 2 yards long.
Muslin sheets, 4 feet wide and 8 feet long.
Pillow sacks of muslin, one half yard wide, 1 yard long.
Old linen and cotton cloth, towels, old and new, rough and soft, old sheets, pillow cases, small pillows, old towels, coverlets, old shirts and drawers, old pants, old socks, old handkerchiefs, old jackets, pieces of white domestic, pieces of hickory shirting, country or homemade jeans, for fall clothing, wool or woolen yarn, country or homemade blankets and counterpanes; blackberry and raspberry vinegar, crushed sugar, corn starch, sweet oil, can vegetables, irish and sweet potatoes, peas and beans, arrowroot, sago, tapioca, rices, brandy, whiskey, tobacco, tea, cocos, lemon syrup, plum and current jellies, (small quantities), oatmeal, flaxseed and flaxseed meal, wheat bran, corn meal, juice of beef as stock for beef tea, put up in sealed cans, champagne in small bottles for cases of sudden sinking, china feeders of different sizes for administering nourishment when the head cannot be raised; bent glass tubes for similar use; castille soap for washing wounds, common soap, eye shades of green silk with tapes or elastic.
Dried fruit of any kind, pepper, ground and packed in bottles. Gloves and socks, either cotton or woolen, sage for tea. Home knit
suspenders, or anything else that will benefit either a sick or well soldier.
By order of Committee,
M. A. Peete, Secretary.



[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 14, 1860, p. 2, c. 6

Pictures! Pictures!!

R. S. Allen begs leave to inform the citizens of Marshall and the public generally that he has purchased of Spybey & Allen their picture
gallery and having refitted his rooms, is now ready to take pictures in all kinds of weather. He feels confident of giving satisfaction and
would solicit a liberal share of patronage. All wishing a good picture will do well to call at his rooms over the store of Spybey & Allen.
He has also on hand a large and well assorted stock of Ambrotype Goods, which he will sell low for Cash.
Orders from the country filled with promptness and dispatch. Persons wishing to buy will do well to call before purchasing
elsewhere.
R. S. Allen.
April 14, 1860
[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 19, 1860, p. 2, c. 4

Bread! Bread! Bread!
Henrich & Munz,
Confectioners & Bakers.
Marshall, Texas.

We will commence running a Bread Wagon (New Orleans style) on Monday the 28th day of May, and will continue to run regularly
every day. Those wishing to be supplied with Bread, will please call at the Store, or apply to the Driver and procure tickets.
We offer 22 Tickets, 5 cts., loaf, for $1.00. And 11 " 10 cts., loaf, for $1.00.
Our object is to save families from baking Bread in the hot season of the summer and supplying them regularly for less than they
can afford to bake their own Bread.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 19, 1860, p. 2, c. 5

Perfumery.

Lubin's genuine Extracts, Harrison's Extracts, Bell Cologne, German Cologne, together with a large variety of Toilet Soap, just received and for sale by Bradfield & Talley.

MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, December 29, 1860, p. 2, c. 3

Twenty Cashmere Goats
For Sale.

Cashmere buck kids, grade 7 ½-16th. Price 20 dollars.
Persons desirous of purchasing will please call on B. M. Baldwin at his residence. Persons purchasing will be supplied each successive year with a higher grade buck at a moderate price. Call and see the goats.
R. R. Haynes

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, January 29, 1863, p. 2, c. 5

Cotton Cards.

150 Pairs for sale at the drug store of SEARS & WITHERSPOON.
Jan. 22, 1863.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, February 5, 1863, p. 2, c. 5

Tobacco Seed.

Several varieties. The growth of 1862. as seed sent by mail in packages at $1 per package. For sale by James Burke, Dealer in Books, Seeds, &c.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, February 26, 1863, 2, c. 6

Southern Hattery.

The undersigned has put in operation at this place a shop for manufacturing wool hats for the soldiers exclusively. I am now
prepared to work twenty or more hands. I have some good workmen employed, but I am needing more, who are skilled in the business, to whom liberal wages will be paid. A liberal cash price paid for wool delivered here to E. Schwartz. A coarse article of fall shearing preferred.
H. L. Berry.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 19, 1863, p. 2, c. 6

A New Tannery.

The undersigned, having entered into a copartnership with Mr. Duncan, who has been for a considerable time Foreman in one of
the largest Tanneries in the South, will immediately engage in erecting a yard of sufficient size to tan all the hides we can get. I have ladies and gentlemen's shoes and wollen [sic] goods to barter for hides and skins. No thanks to offer for past favors or fair promises to make, further than to pay the highest market price in money, goods or shoes, and to sell leather, when made, for the customary price.
March 5th, '63. H. Ware.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 19, 1863, p. 2, c. 6

Jefferson Tannery!!
One and a half miles from Jefferson, in Harrison county, Texas.

Owing to the great scarcity of hides and leather, we propose tanning all the hides we can get on the halves, to the amount of $1,000. We are fully prepared to turn out as good leather as any other establishment in the South, having material sufficient, with full
complement of hands, and an experience of 30 years, we confidently expect a liberal share of patronage.
D. Lucas Co.
March 5th, 1863.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 6, 1863, p. 2, c. 6

New Goods.

Having recently purchased a small lot of goods at the city of Houston, I will be opening them next week, at Elysian Fields, Harrison
county. I propose to sell at high rates, and will receive in payment for them Confederate money, or middling cotton at $100 per bale,
delivered at Elysian Fields. The goods consist of calico prints, bleached and brown domestics, coats, linen, alpacca, French merino,
Tuckapaw jeans; collored [sic?] sewing silk, common spool thread, shoe thread, pin, and needles. Also 4, 6, 8, and 10 penny nails, and a variety of articles. Come and see.
Edward Smith.
Elysian Fields, June 6, '63.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 27, 1863, p. 2, c. 5

Clothing Manufactory.

I want to employ a large number of hands to make up coats and pantaloons. those who can turn out good work can call on me at
once, as I am prepared to pay a No. 1 price. None but good work will answer, and for such work I am willing to pay a good price.
Any tailor in the country who can do such work, will find that it will pay him to come here and get it. If it suits his convenience he
can take it home. I have on hand a lot of dry goods for sale of acceptable variety. Call at the corner west of the Postoffice, formerly kept by Calloway & Rains, Marshall, Texas.
S. Jacobs.
June 27, 1863.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 4, 1863, p. 2, c. 4

Shoes for Hides.

I am prepared to furnish any number of Shoes of any quality, for good hides, and will price them according to the price of the
hides. I shall keep several hundred pair on hand to supply large dealers, or will pay in cash of flour.
J. Marshall.
July 4, 1863.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 30, 1864, p. 2, c. 5

Medical Notice.

After the first day of October next, the following will be my terms of practice:
Planters in the county at old prices to be paid in produce at the same. Mechanics or Tradesmen old prices payable in the products
of their labor at the same rate. Professional and detailed men and all non-producers their bills can be paid in Confederate money as before.
E. P. M. Johnson, M. D.
Sept. 20, 1864.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, December 2, 1864, p. 2, c. 5

For Sale.

A Superior lot of Dry Goods, consisting of calicoes, ginghams, domestics, & c.
I have also coffee, silk handkerchiefs, shoes, shoe thread (a superior article), pins, needles, stockings, hooks and eyes, flax and
spool thread, combs of various kinds, parasols, tobacco, pencils, razor strops, shaving brushes, hair brushes, writing and note paper,
envelopes &c. Quite an assortment. Drop in and see. Cheap, cheap, cheap! Very cheap!
A. Ruffier.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, January 20, 1865, p. 2, c. 4
Mr. T. B. Parks, who had the misfortune to lose his sight, by being shot in the battle of Shiloh, is engaged in making brooms, in the
Van Hook building, up stairs. He makes a very excellent broom, and has a supply on hand. He desires us to request planters to send him in broom corn, which he will either purchase or make up on shares.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, February 3, 1865, p. 2, c. 5

Virginia Tobacco Seed,

Just received. Also domestic, Irish Linen, Muslins, Quinine, Texas Primers, Readers, Spelling Books, white and black Spool cotton, Flax Thread, Sewing Silk, Pant Buttons, coarse and fine Combs, Valentines, to arrive nearly next week.
E. Blood.


[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 12, 1865, p. 2, c. 7

For Sale for Confederate Money,

At Marshall Ordnance Laboratory, 1,500 lbs. of Nitric Acid, Strong and pure, for medical and telegraphic purposes. Buyers must furnish their own vessels. Also a large lot of Red Dye-Stuff.

Chas. O. Curtman,
Surgeon in charge O. L.
April 24, 1865

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 28, 1865, p. 2, c. 6

Painting.

House, Sign, and decorative Painting, Gilding, Glazing, and Paper Hanging, by D. J. Cronin, Marshall, Texas. N.B.—Banners, Fire Screens, Odd Fellow, and Masonic Regalia painted to order.

[MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 1, 1865, p. 2, c. 4

Kelly's Foundry.

I would respectfully inform the citizens of Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana, that I have removed to my new Foundry, four and
a half miles from Jefferson, on the Dangerfield road, and one-half mile from my old stand, and am now in full blast, where I will take pleasure in furnishing my old customers and the public generally, with Plows, Cooking Utensils, Wash Kettles, Gin Gearing, and in fact, everything in the casting line, at a liberal price. Produce of all kinds taken in exchange for work. A liberal price will be paid for old metal. In conclusion, I will say to the public that I have determined, if success attends my efforts, to build up a large business; and in
order that you may be certain to see success attend this enterprise, I ask that you give me a liberal portion of your patronage. It is with you, fellow citizens, to decide whether manufactories shall be built up in our country or not. If you supply yourselves altogether from
importations, the home manufacturer had better turn his means into some other channel and abandon home enterprise. If you favor me with your orders, I will build up a business that will be a credit to the country, and from which you can be supplied with all kinds of Agricultural Implements, both Cast and Steel; also Thrashers and Reapers, Cooking Stoves, and all kinds of Cooking Utensils—in a word, everything in the Foundry line, all of which I pledge myself shall be done in a workmanlike style.
G. A. Kelly,
Aug. 18, '65.
Marshall Republican publish six months and send bill to this office.


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THE DALLAS WEEKLY HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1881

Peter Choyce, a prominent Negro politician, living in the eastern portion of the county, killed another Negro man yesterday and has skipped out. No particulars.

Waskom, Texas
Harrison County

Peter Choyce Captured - April 1886

April 18, 1886
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