The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-09-11
Maury COuntians in Texas.


Mr.. DEMONSTRATING now been in
the state of Texas for the past two
months, and finding so many Tonnes
scans, and especially those from Maury
County, thought perhaps few items
from Ellis County would be OF interest
to many of your readers.
Saralvo, the nearest post office to
where L am, is a little place consisting
of a church, two dwellings,, post office
and store, Kept by DR.. Joyce, and Is six
miles west of WaxahachIe. DIR. Joyce
and his amiable little wife (7eee Miss
Kinzer) are from the Concord neighbor-
hood, and have been living here but
few years, consequently they have not
forgotten the old state and expect to pay
it q visit sometime about Christmas.
Mr.. Green Curry and his family, who
left Maury County some ~ years ago,
are all located around this place. his
sons and daughters all married, and
having families of their own make up
quite q settlement; and it is L believe,
an understood fact, that every other
man you meet is a Curry, and you are
at perfect liberty to address them as
such, and in nine cases out of ten you
will not find yourself mistaken. Mr.
Matthew Curry, his brother, has lived
here until recently, but becoming dis
satisfied, he, with his children, went
further west, intending to try their for
tunes on the sandy lands. Only one
son remains (Sam g. to represent the
family, and L think he too will pull up
stakes ere long and follow. Mr.. Henry
Curry, also a SON of Mr.. Matthews, lives
near Concord in Maury; being of a dis
eliminating mind he no doubt realizes
(like your correspondent that Column
Oia and its immediate vicinity is the
''Garden spot' of the earth.
Miss Sallie Curry and Mr.. James Pat
ton were married recently at the resi-
dence of the brides father in the Buena
Vista neighborhOod; their attendants
were Miss Lizzie (slsLer of the groom)
nE a Mr a -
milan. Mr.. Patton was born and
reared near Hampshire, and being a
son of old Maury we know he will make
d true anu loving husband. Miss Curry
is reported to be- lady of domestic habits
and possessed of other virtues that all
go 10 make a model wife, and we con-
graduate Mr.. Patton on securing one
who is so worthy in every respect.
Marriage here is an every day occur
renee, and Cupid sends his arrows in
every direction, regardless of age,
wealth or beauty. L have heard of one
case where the groom was 60 years old
nALrImOnyis an epidemic here l sup
p0sO those that are afflicted with tile
disease have to succuunb, whether they
are suited or not.
Messrs. Ed Thompson and Bias Pat
ton, Two OF HampshITes most BallaLt
young men, who have been III this state
for the past two or three years, firmly
assert that nothing bat supreme pow
or can prevent them from joining oily
mems happy land' next year, il the
cotton crops proveIa success. That's
right boys, but would suggest that you
have your girls in view and get them
under bond while the flood is raging,
for L tear after this deluge subsidies
Cupid's darts will become rusty for
the want OF subject to practice on;
therefore IL is reasonable to suppose
that he may spread his wings and soar
Ig.a lAaxn
Mr.. Jimmie Sanford, who at one time
W as ono of the HERALD'S most gifted
correspondents, Is living here with his
mother III the Long Branch community;
though considered u model young man
I fear he has his weak points, as he is
still in the quick sands of single bless
edneSs and says it is his desire to re-
main so, as marriage is by far too risky
for him to engage III.
have also met up with another old
acquaintance here, Mr.. Hugh McGinty;
and as it is always a matter of pleasure
to note the success of the deserving, 1t
will be particularly gratifying to his
many friends back there to learn that
he is permanently located here, and by
his pleasing address and industry has
now host of friends. He is also well
established in business, and making
money fast. Hugh lived for several
years in Columbia and is a worthy boy,
aud we wish hiuI every success, for We
feel cOuiIdouL that by his pluck and
energy he will make his mark in the
world and eventually climb the ladder
to fortune.
Camp-meetings have been going on
everywhere, and much good has been
done. l attended one at Ovilla Sunday,
and there became acquainted with Cap
tain Carol, an old veteran Of the laLe
war. He is a TennesSean by birthJ and
was Captain in one of the Tennessee
regiments; he spoke of many 1 know,
that were under his command, my
Father among the number, and know
his friends and old comrades Will be
pleased to hear that he is still hale and
hearty, though his head is white with
the frost of many winters.
Mr.. Charley Curry who has been for
the past few months at Raymer, Texas,
we understand is lying very low with
typhoid fever and but little hopes are
entertained for his recovery; his brother
ID. L. Curry left Monday morning for
his bedside.
Cotton picking has opened up in ear
nest here and everybody Is busy.
have been trying to find out the con-
ditiOn of the crops but so far my efforts
have been of no avail, so l have come to
the conclusion that they are no good, or
the farmers would talk more about
them.
1t was with feeling of deepest sorrow
that we read of the death of Capt. IL. ID.
Walker and Mr.. Sam Cook, and we eX-
tend the hand of sympathy to their be-
reaved families; having so recently
passed through the same terrible an
guish, we can fully appreciate their
agony of feelings, and bow our head
and sorrow with them.
Now for fear L will take up too much
space and consequently will he con-
signed to the waste basket, l will close
by saying, that If amy one there has
long lost brother to send me a discrip-
ton and l will find him, for every body
is here and have met up with people L
never thought to see again on earth.
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