Family Notes From The Baylor County Banner, Baylor County, Texas - February, March, and April 1919

My father's brother, Buster Bryan, was selling Poland China Sows in the March 20th issue. That reminded me of this unlabeled photo. The house and fence have been seen in other Baylor County family photos. My grandparents, Myrtie Hairston and Redic E. Bryan, might be the couple, but I may never know. Is that pig a Poland China Sow? 

The extracted data in this post was taken from Baylor County Banner issues on a microfilm reel labeled "Baylor County Banner Jan 2, 1919 thru Dec 30, 1920." 

Nearly two decades ago, I published this information on my web pages, which, while still online, can no longer be changed. To protect the content in case it disappears, I’m adding it to this blog.

Today, I fixed some errors and revisited several weekly issues to uncover additional details. Usually, I share information related to births, deaths, and marriages in Baylor County, along with details about my father's Bryan/Hairston connections and other interesting information. 

You can locate the 1919 issues of the Banner on Newspaper Archives by Storied, a subscription site, though many groups offer it free to their members. I take advantage of this resource through my memberships with the Southern California Genealogical Society and the National Genealogical Society.

February 6, 1919

Levelview - Mrs. T. A. Cox and daughter, Mrs. Floyd Thompson visited Mrs. J. B. Langly of  Red Springs last Friday. Mrs. Joe Cox and her mother, Mrs. Roberts of Douglas, Arizona, visited Mr. T. A. Cox’s Sunday. 

Wedding of Mr. H. Olin Studer and Miss Bertha Alice White. 

February  13, 1919 

Mrs. W. T. Moody

Mrs. Cora Alice Moody, nee Dudley was born in Illinois on March 1, 1868. She came to Denton county, Texas, in 1872, moving to Thorp Springs, Hood county in 1875, where she was educated at Add-Ran College. During her school live she united with the Christian church in 1882, living a devoted member of the same until the time of her death.  She came to Baylor county in 1885, and was married to Mr. W. T. Moody in 1884.  To this union six children were born, five of whom survive the mother, viz:  Mrs. Florence Miller, Mrs. Ollie White, and Arthur Moody of Seymour, James Moody of Texline, and Tilman Moody of the Expeditionary Forces in France. Mrs. Moody was a woman of noble character. To the suffering she was always a friend, giving council and comfort.  To her family she was a devoted wife and mother.  To the community she was a cheerful and willing servant.  In her religious life she was unostentatious, humble and devout.  Mrs. Moody died Februray 13, leaving sacred memories and the fruits of a life spent in service as a legacy to her friends and loved ones. Sorrowing friends and bereaved relatives followed her remains to the Christian church, where the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Callin W. Yates, assisted by Rev. O. P. Clark, after which the body was laid to rest in the Seymour cemetery to await the final resurrection, when those of the earth will arise, to know as they are known.

Obituary for Mrs. C. B. Daniel (Beth Word) and also for her sister, Mrs. H. C. Harrison (Ovie Word). Both died from the Spanish Influenza.

 

 

February 20, 1919 

Obituary for Mrs. W. T. Moody 

Obituary for Margaret Louise Smith, four-month-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Smith 

Obituary for Brother I. N. Adams (much information in this obituary) 

Constable J. S. Kirby dies of burns.  

Dr. H. B. White weds Theresa Lindly.

 

February 27, 1919 

Levelview - The singing given by Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cox was enjoyed by a large crowd.

Mrs. Ura Mae Busby is spending time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cox.

 

March 6, 1919 

Oscar Poteet’s summary of his trip overseas during the war.  

Mrs. D. A. Chapman and family of Plainview visited her mother and her brother, Mr. Lewis Cox, Sunday.  

Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cox visited their daughter, Mrs. Vera Mae Busby, Thursday at Holiday.  Bill remaining there for a few days.

Mr. Bill Cox went to Holiday to stay with his sister, Mrs. Roy Cox.

Strayed:  From my residence in Seymour, One black pig weight about 100 pounds, bob-tailed.   W. D. Henson

 

March 20, 1919

Ruth Guthrie and P. S. Connell were married

For Sale:  3 fine Poland China Sows    26-7        Buster Bryan

Willie May Bryan attended a birthday party along with many other girls in an article titled A Happy Occasion.

 

March 27, 1919 

The burial of Reed Morris in France 

Doyle Frazier, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frazier, died.  

Mr. Wiley Yeager who was reported killed in the service in France returned home last Sunday.  His picture came out in  the Star Telegram as one who had given his life for his county.  His many friends are glad indeed to know that he is still alive. 

Levelview - The parties given by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson Monday night and by  Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks Friday night were enjoyed by a large crowd and all had a nice time.  

Charlie Emsoff dies

 

April 3, 1919

Mr. R. E. Bryan is down at the oil fields with his teams.   In fact, a number of our people have been there lately.  Messes L. H. and C. M. Casselberry of Plainview have been among the number.  There is good money in the work, but the kind of weather we have been getting lately is not favorable for work.

The death of Mr. Ben Ford Turner 

Richland - Mr. Riley Henson has been dragging the roads this week.

Mr. C. C. McDonald is dead (father of Mrs. J. Roach).

 

April 10, 1919

DeRay Bryan, my father's sister,
about 1919

Mr. Andy Bowie returned last week from France where he had been for a long
time.  We are glad to have him back in the old USA again.

The party given by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cox Saturday night was enjoyed by a large crowd.  All had a nice time.

DeRay Bryan was elected secretary of the B. Y. P. U.

Obituary for Vira Ethel Tarver wife of C.O. Thornton in CA on Jan. 27, 1919.

Another one to come in last week was Andy Bowie.  He was with the 131 Artillery and received his discharge from Camp Travis.

 

April 17, 1919

The wedding of Mr. John James and Miss Vera Studer (also see April 24)

Buster Williamson dies in NM

The death of little Frankie Jones

Mrs. Cassie Lee is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cox. 

DeRay Bryan participated in the BYPU program.

Mr. I. E. Craddock and Miss Marie Knoerr were married in OK.

A letter from Russell Morris to his parents from France.  He describes visiting Reed’s grave in France

 

April 24, 1919

 Obituary of Robbie Lou Colwell, the third member of his family to die in the past six months

Mr. K. A. Yost and Miss Louise Hons were married in Bomarton

Picture of Mrs. R. R. Kellum

Items in the January 1919 issue can be found by clicking on this link - Family Notes From The Baylor County Banner, Baylor County, Texas - January 1919.

 

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The Baylor County Banner issues from 1919, microfilm images, The Baylor County Banner (Seymour, Texas), 1916. Microfilm titled "Baylor County Banner Jan 2, 1919, thru Dec 30, 1920," accessed from the privately held collection of D.B. Quinn.