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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
PubIlc saIes.

Friday, December 9.-yaluable Real
Estate by j. A. Washington.
Friday, December 16.-Farm of ]. NJ.
Trussel1, by S. w Washington, Trustee.
The N. & w. R. R. Co. has given the
contract to the Baldwin Locomotive
Works for ten new engines, at a cost of
about 100000.
The very pretty articles in Mr.. Chas.
w. Browns show windows are now bril-
liant1y illuminated by new patent
DelerY gas burner.
The store of Capt. ]. S. Melvin at Dut-
fields was broken into few nights ago,
and the money in the drawer-some ten
or twelve dollars taken.
Lawson Bolts Chapter, Daughters of
the Confederacy, made some contribu-
tons to brighten Thanksgiving Day with
some needy ex-confederates.
Married in Charles Town Wednesday, No
vember 23rd., at the residence of the presid-
ing minister, Rev. ]. a. Wolff, MIR. VIM. P.
zombro to Miss Maggie Prettyman, both of
this county.
Mr.. Graham Wilson has purchased of Mr..
Robert Chew the old Chew homestead, con-
tanning $50 acres at $4,000 per acre. The
farm is one of the most desirable as to loca-
ton and fertility in the county.
The entertainment of the Women's
Auxiliary of Zion Episcopal Church, held
Thanksgiving Day and evening, in the
Parish House, was we'll attended and
literally patronized.
Mr.. o. B. Golladay will this week
move his barber shop to the new room of
Col. Jno. T. Gibson on the Amber lot
on Main street. and will be glad to see
all of his friends there.
The smithfeld, Charles Town and
Harper's Ferry Turnpike Co. are doing
much needed improvement in the cree
ton of bridge over Bakers run, two
miles west of Charles Town.
By change of schedule on the B. & o.
r. r., Train No. ID east now passes here
at 6;47 p. m, and Train No. I south,
formerly S., passing Charles Town at
I:39p. n.y. now passes here at 5:4o p. m.
The property owned by the Charles
Town Construction Company was sold
Friday at public auction TO John A.
Washington for 10000. The property
consists of a number of dwellings,, build
ing lots and several store-rooms.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY sTREE"A
CHARLESTOWN.
Comforts, blankets, lap robes, duck
jackets, cheaper than ever before.
G II .>-r1e

sheeting, cotton, ticking. cottonades,
full lines, and domestics of all kinds, at
reduced prices. S. H. LANDS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

The wife of Rev. Mr.. Robinson, pastor
of the New School Colored BaptistChurch
of this place, was taken suddenly ill in
church last Tuesday night, and died in
buggy before she could be taken home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

The store of Capt. ]. S. Melvin at Dut-
fields was broken into few nights ago,
and the money in the drawer-some ten
or twelve dollars taken
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Mr. Graham Wilson has purchased of Mr..
Robert Chew the old Chew homestead, con-
tanning $50 acres at $4,000 per acre. The
farm is one of the most desirable as to loca-
ton and fertility in the county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

The very pretty articles in Mr.. chas.
w. Browns show windows are now bril-
liant1y illuminated by new patent
Delery gas burner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
c. e. RE1N1NGER.

The Presbyterian church in Shepherds
town has new bell.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Married in Charles Town Wednesday, No
vember 23rd., at the residence of the presid-
ing minister, Rev. ]. n. Wolff, MIR. VIM. P.
zombro to Miss Maggie Prettyman, both of
this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Lawson Bolts Chapter, Daughters of
the Confederacy, made some contribu-
tons to brighten Thanksgiving Day with
some needy -ex-Confederates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

By change of schedule on the B. & o.
r. r., Train No. II east now passes here
at 6:47 p. m, and Train No. south,
formerly IS, passing Charles Town at
1:39P. n.y. now passes here at 5:49 p. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

The N. & w. R. R. Co. has given the
contract to the Baldwin Locomotive
Works for ten new engines, at a cost of
about SIoo.o 600.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

The property owned by the Charles
Town Construction Company was sold
Friday at public auction to John A.
Washington for 10000. The property
consists of number of dwellings,, build
ing lots and several stoEe-rooms.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Friday, December 9.-valuable Real
Estate by ]. A. Washington.
Friday, December I6.-Farm of ]. NJ.
Trussell, by S. w. Washington, Trustee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
CITY ttttigtITIIGS.

Tho city board OF appraisemcnt win com.
mcneo iis work Monday.
Mrs. W, E, Fitzgerald viii receive at her
home. lfl2 ToSns avenue. this afternoon. be-
tween and oclork.
building permit was issued yesterday 10
w. h. Florence to erect a onorstoFy cottage
corner Of Louisiana aud Iceland streets, TO
cost $500
Tho Ladies Aid society Of tho Central
Christian church Will meet at tho residence
OF Mrs. j II Roberts. 1901 Capitol avenue
at O'Clock this evening, All are urged to
be present,
Several citizens complain of the theft q
plants and flowers from their gardens A
searching inquiry made of suspicious vendors
who offer plant and lowoyS for sale might
lead to the apprehension OF these thieves.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
A GOOD CITIZEN GONE.
DEATH or EX-SENATOR MACMANus
OF Corps CHRISTI.
Ancr mn Hines. Of several weeks n
Respected Resident OF the Const
Hrca'hss His Inst.

In the death o; Hon. Frances r. Mac
manus. which occurred at the ST. Joicph's'
nfirmary in this city yesterday afternoon.
one OF the bcst-known citizens OF South
west Texas peacefully passed away. Born
In Ireland in 1899. he came TO this coun-
try while yot mere youth, aud in Denem
Der, 1891. was married In New Orleans 10
Mas Emily Julia Lavender, m moer OF
one Of the most distinguished French fami
lies OF the Crescent City. Subsequently he
moved to Texas and tot long period OF
years he and his good wife, together with
their interesting family. have made their
home In Corpus Christi where their name
Is a synonym for all that is honorable, sen
crous and praiseworihy. A gallant con-
fcderate soldier, a lawyer, philosophical
citizen and a man no always took a lead
ing part in contributing toward the adj
vancemcnt Of his section. socially and ma
tcrially judge Macmauus made for him
self a record which viii form part Of the
coast history.
In the Twenty first legislature OF Texas
he served as state senator from his dis
,rlct aud brought 20 tne discharge OF nls
every duty that probity OF purpose aud
superior talent wtich were shining char
arierlstlcs Of his whole career. Aggre5-
siyc in the depreciation Of aught thai SOY
ored " The impOiitic or unpatrlotic scOrn
lng dupicity with zeal that disltgdrdcd
consequences. almost among the tore
most go raise his voice ana lend assistance
Cor tho yiudiua,ion 81 right The deceased
via an honored memDlt OF the community
In which he lived, aud ~ character aud
rf.t.ufafkDu lcft Ia fh-Lg ~ no gtTytNr hun a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
WITH THE PASSING THRONG

Colonel Frank Arnold vice president and
Star brewery spent yesterday ia tho city,
and in conversation with "A representative
OF The Post expressed himself freely on
the general business outlook military and
war matters, and the attitude OF the beer
manufacturers towards the new war tax
proposed TO be levied on the toamy bower
age. Meeting him at his hotel. in com.
pany with several other gentlemen tho
colonel remarked that so far as he could
see the prospects in all branches Of trade
were very promlsing "Of course" he
continued, the war goes long way 10.
wards dorangins matters, and 1t can not
be doubted that business Viii be consider
aplN unsettled unil the storm blows over.
l'o" soon mat VIII be it 10 not easy to
guess, but | think the Indications ali 90
to show that II can not be very long
How ara things IN san Antonio
oolonclf' inquired the reporter.
Everything iR as lively as could hr
wished, he answered 1--WE are overflow.
ing with military enthusiasm. and hun
dreds of our boys have already left Tor the
rendezvous az Austin. ready To march to
inc front whenever the order comes 10 20.
- l'''f''H' Nui IVY IL nUhhlailN lively
IRON the fact that the cavalry regimen, Of
rough and ready riders a being organ
l1cd aud mohili2ed there and wc expect
General Wood aud Colonel Rooseyelt in
town next Saturday to take charge Of the
troops There will he about l9O0 mon in
me regiment, and there is quite a do
manu Tor horses and equipment as a ie.
SUIT These preparations coupled with tho
presence Of four companies OF United
.s
make san Antonio almost as animated AZ
II was before tho headquarters Of the Texas
military department were taken away from
us, -
DO you think. after tho war is oyer
mat the headquarters will he returned 10
| your city?" was asked
~ Is to be hoped so, answered Colonel
AVho'n' 1t was the means Of spendinr
hundreds OF thousands OF dollars annually
In Texas which are now spent in outside
| sections, and besides Il gave n nrextivs
TO the state which is now onjoyed exrlu.
| siNely hy Atlanta. | think when the pres
ent trouble Is over. and everything 10.
suines its normal tranquility and standinr
The headquarters will he returned Ia San
| antonio where wo have the finest military
| post in the United States. | also hons
when the proper time comes. that Hons
ton and the balance OF the State will null
with us In recovering what rightfullv he
longs to Texas"
| 500 by the papers that the Bglknan,
ana other OF your soldierh boys Jared pretty
badly at Camp Mabry,--how is thai y,
aneried the chronirler OF facts.
| on, said Mr. Arnold, laughing. The
boys forgot to take ra,ions along with
them In obedience to orders. and as 70.
sui they went hungry fer few hours .,
HOW did they overcome the trouble -
esked the newspaper man.
| simply ey felsgraphing us in san An.
learned Of their plight M, onre Wa
ny AGENT IN Austin to furnish them ali
ttnat they wanted. and I guess the how
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06

Can be given why Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab
lets are tho hest and most effectual cure for
every form OF indigestion,
They are IN tablet form, which retains
their good qualities indefinitely, while IL
quid preparations become stale and useless
with age.
They are convenient, can be carried in
the pocket and taken when needed They
are pleasant TO the taste
After each meal dissolve one or two of
them IN tho mouth and, miugling with the
food, they constitute a perfect digestive,
absolutely safe for the most sensitive stom-
aCh
ferment. thus preventing the formation of
from the poisonous products of termcnted
half dgested food.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets make the com
plcxion clear by keeping the blood pure.
They Increase flesh by digesting flesh.
forming foods
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets ia the only
remedy designed especially for the cure OF
stomach troubles and nothing else
one disease, one remedy the successful
physician OF today is the specialist, the
successful medicine is the medicine prepar-
ed especially for one disease
whole package taken al one time would
not burt you, but would simply h. waste
OF good material
Over six thousand men and women In the
state OF Michigan alone have been cured of
indigestion and dyspepsia by the use OF
stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets.
Sold by all druggists at so cents per
package.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06

When and Where the Primaries Viii
BE Held.
FOR WHAT PURPOSE THEY ARE CALLED
The Convention 10 He Held Tuesday
Morning mt Turner Hali--Oniy
Democratic Can Vote.

The democratic primaries TO elect dele
gates TO the county convention to be held
In this city on Tuesday, May 10, Will bc
held throughout the county tomorrow.
In the voting precincts In the city they
Will be held in all the wards at p NJ.
and viii be called to order by the mem
tcrs OF the democratic county executive
committee in their respective precincts.
In the First ward. l.. Sonnen. chairman,
the primary viii be held at Geo. Simmons
store. corner of Houston avenue and Dart
street.
In the Second ward. Spencer Hutchins.
chairman. at 1903 Congress avenue, corner
ci Crawford
In the Third ward. precinct A. embrace
ing all territory north OF Dallas strcet. y
X. Latham chairman, voting place Turner
Hall
In tho Third ward, precinct b. embracing
oil territory south OF Dallas street. r. y
Banner chairman. voting place at No
engine house. corner Crawford and clay
In tho Fourth ward, T J, Baker chair
man. city council chamber
In the FIN ward. Sampson Lylos and
w kayanaugh chairmen, voting place on
Providence street. between Hardy aud Elys.
ian
In the Sixth ward. ! ". Heiscr chair
man, Fred Minister'S store, on Washington
strort. corner OF Henderson
Mono hut white democrats viii BE- per
miitcd 10 vote AT these primarics
The delegates that VIII be- elected at
these primaries viii meet In convention
10 be called at Turner Hall on Tuesday
May TO- at II a ~ to select dnlogatca TO-
I.tt a..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
For County Alinrn..

Judge - Lee schwar der announces as
candidate for county attorney subject 10
the action OF the democratic primaries.
Judge sciiwander is native Houstonian.
He read law under the lamented judge
Gustave Cook and was admitted to the bar
" 1913. ne acted as assistant city attor-
ney under II. +. Ring. and from isso n n,
served as Justice OF the peace for the Firs,
precinct. In 1894 he was elected county nj.
torney, retiring from that office al the az
P.rat'on OF one term TO devote himself to
bis private practice. "
Inc Judge Is natural born politician and
4ls soul tinds no rest out Of the charmed
arc'e He can safely point with satisfac.
sson 20 ms pre,ious record as county at.
office win be faithfully and efficiently Ais.
snarsfa should the people, again honor hin,
WITH their suffrage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06

Those lordly fellows known MS the House
OF Lords Cycle club had royal time las.
evening in the opening OF their new hall
100 Chcnevcrt street They commenced
with very enjoy able smoker" in which
every conceivable species Of pipe from a
genuine corncoh to a real Italian dudheen
were whitfield by the jolly members The
smoke was followed by substantial re-
past, In which tho roportorial stan Of The
Post were appropriately represented.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
IMPORTANT MEETING.

Matters Of Much Interest 10 lie Com
sidercd ny the business League.
Members OF the transportation committee
OF tho Houston Business League nre ro-
duested to meet at the league this morn
ing promptly at II O'Clock Matters OF
vital Importance to the business interests
OF Houston are to be acted upon. and each
member of thu committee is requested IL.
DO on hand promptly on time. Followinx
10 the committee on transportation Il.
NJ Johnston. chairman; A. Nj. Levy. vice
chairman: q. A. Mistroi, Frank Roaner.
a. HamIle, Max nieustag. G. w. soheults
and G. S. Penhcid.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
Telephone Company orsauincd.

Bronham Texas May 5.--At a meeting
Of the stockholders of the Brenham and
shelby Telephone company, whose purpose
is to buila and maIntain a telephone limo
from BRENNAN to shelby via Grrcnyine and
Latium, held at the court house Thursday
May ., Mr. W G. Henderson was called 10
the chair aud MI, u II. Eversborg elected
as temporary secretary.
Mr. Henderson WAS elected president to
the ensuing twelve months h. C. Laas of
shelby, vice president, y. c. Giddings. .Ir..
of Brenham. treasurer. Il II, Eyersherg of
Brenham, secretary Drcctors-r A. Low,
ST.. Robert striokert \. u. Miroy Ben
Schmid OF Brennan. and pr r. Il. Witta
o. shelby,
On motion the secretary was instructed
to. call on the shareholders for 80 per cent
OF the subscribed stock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06

Captain $, J, 7 Johnson, the vice prcsi-
dent for Texas Of tho Omaha exposition
In an interview At Fort Worth states that
he has received information tina, the Omaha
exposition will positively open on June 1
captain johnson trtter says that while
all the space assigned to Texas has hecn
takcn by Southwest Texas. he has ARRANGED
for additional space for any other section
III the state that desires to make an cN-
hihit The rate for space viii be 80 cents
per square foot
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06

The revival at Washington street Meth
odist church continues with undated inter
est Mr. Willis took for his subject last
night Peters peliverance from Prison"
and the analogy between Peters deliver
ancc and the sinners dellvorance from the
bondage Of sin was clearly presented Five
pcnitents responded to the appeal and were
converted. Three m, mhers were received
by the pastor The meeting seems to be a
real old fashioned Methodist revival Ser
vices az and 8 D. m. eYerY DIV.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
McAshau Revival.

The revival services in progress at Nc.
Asian Methodist church are making 30 ID
headway. Rev. j.. u, Cochran of Bryan
Texas, Is assisting the pastor. Rev. C. \.
Hooper. The earnest, forceful preaching Is
having good effect and the prospect is on.
courasing. Services each day at H. M
and p. M, except Saturday Church
corner Buffalo and German streets, on he
Franklin avenue car linz.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06

and also as to whether National conven..
ton for the nomination OF presidential
candidates should be held July =. 1898, NAV
rs, 1899. or February %. 1907 The an
swers TO this referendum were 70 have been
sent In not later than the LIST last, but IN
order TO give more ample opportunity ior
fully considering these questions tho tfne
has been extended to June 1.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06

were soon made to feel all right Engaged
as they are In such a patriotic and sol
diorly mission. they can have anything they
need from the people OF san Antonio. or
from me-"
Colonel" suggested the reporter, let
mo ask you how you brewers regard The
proposed war tax on BEER
why. we are willing TO submit to II
checrfully." he answered; "and when The
country needs help in that or any other
line II will find the broweries shoulder TO
shoulder in furnishing It."
Colonel Arnold is one Of san Antonio's
most energetic and public spirited citizens.
and speaks hy the card" whenever he says
anything
That exhibit at the Omaha Exposition
viii be big thing for Houston" said one
business man to another On Main stree.
last evening and the alacri,y with wnicn
the fund to msas 1t a success was sub
scribod reflects credit on the city. no
tice that whenever the right kind OF men
take anything in hand in Houston they in
yariably make it go.
What do you think Of the idea Of get.
ting up big Fruit, Flower and Vegetable
Festival here next December asked
gentleman Of friend at the Cotton EN-
change Yesterday. Think Laid the
other why, | know 1t is Just the thing
that should engage our attention, and the
sooner we set to work to get 1t up. and
tho more ntelligcntly and diligently we
labor for It's success, the greater The benefit
that will be derived by South Texas and
the grauder the honor hat viii rebound to
Houston
well. Houston has captured the leader
ship Of one regiment. at any rate, in the
person OF Colonel Waties, said q member
OF tho passing tbrong yesterday while hat
ting with a friend regarding the volunteer
question. "Added to this General DICK
Cooke has been given the lieutenant
oolonelcy OF the Third. and IN bet he Is
| tho handsomest commander in the whole
/ lay ont.
! In Wednesdays Passing Throng' col
umu IL was inadvertently stated that Vic
tort0's gallant military company, the
OConnor Guards. was named IN honor OF
MIR Thomas NJ O'Connor Of that city,
| While the gentleman is emnently entitled
! TO such compliment, or to any compli
ment that public spirit and generosity de-
serve. at the same time " is only Just TO
say that tho honor In question was in
tended for Mr.. Dents NJ O'Connor. who Ia
! equally liberal and equally popular as Il
I loading atcrkmau and citizen
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
Second Wnrd saHcr. Mcr,Inn

There was sayers meeting In the Sec.
ond ward last night, corner Congress and
st. Emanuel. Speeches we're made by Indy.
q. q. hailey, J. i. Drolla. Pat Byrue. I. II
LUBBOCK. Harry Lea, Harry Wilcox. s.
Martin and NJ w. Holland.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
HOUSTON GAS LlGHr co

reduction in price Of gas After March
10 me rate for gas will be 81 so per ,Sne
CUBIC teet for all purposes Has for ral,
eas cooking water heaters and general as.
sortment OF gas appliances. ]. ]. NJ.
keevsr. general manager.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-06
WEATHER AND CROPS.


oats Cotton is doing well.
Ennis. Ellis County. Texas. May 5.--A
heavy rain has been falling here all DAY
and the water supply Is abundant. BON
the city lakes are Overlooking with water
Rice. Navarro County, Texas, May D.
Another heavy rain fell here this morning.
which was not needed. The rain ana haii
Of Monday evening ruined the corn ana
cotton 10 the Oak Grove community ana
this rain will put the farmers several days
further behind In replanting. Chambers
creek is out Of banks now and this rain
will overflow all the bottom lands.
Waxahachie, Ellis County. Texas, MAY
5-~Anpther good rain fell here today. The
amount OF rain so far has been wanted.
but it is thought TOO much rain would
injure the grain in heading
Kosse. Limestone County. Texas, May
5.-Ths vicinity was visited this morn
ing with a fine rain which was beginning
to be needed especially for oats, which
are very fine and are Just heading, crop
prospects were never better III this sec
ton
Corsicana Navarro County Texas. Nav
"a heavy rain commenced falling this
morning about . o'clock and continued all
the day.
Waco, McLennan County, Texas, May
I "A heavy rain fell here this morning
It was badly needed and will save the
crops from suffering for the present.
Milano Milan County, Texas. May
We have Just had a fine rain which was
gladly received BIZ the farmers. All crops
are doing well aud for the most part are
clean. though much Of the cotton planted
before the hard rain had to be replanted
Caldwell, Burlesoa County Texas, May
ga fine rain fell here this morning
II was much needed. as cotton planted
late had not come IN for want Of moist
ure.
Wailisylle, Chambers County. Texas.
May i-Rain is needed in this locality,
though crops are not suffering as yet.
all are IN excellent condition and farmers
are up with their work.
Denton Denton County. Texas. May 4
fine rain fell throughout great part of
Denton county today, with prospects OF
moro tomorrow. Crops of all kinds were
/ badly needing tho moisture and VIII be
greatly benefited
Bastrop Bastrop County, Texas Nav (
| a high southeast wind prevails. while rain
! is very much needed already The farm
| ers are pretty we'll up but would he truly
glad to have seasoning right now
Kinney, Austin County, Texas. May +
| Fine vain here this evening; come in
| tine, brdly needed
Sugarand Fort Bend County Texas.
| May ALL CROPS In this neichhcrhood are
good and growing nicely; good rain would
| be Of great benefit.
WaXahachie Ellis County. Texas. Nav
f.-Rcports continue 10 come In about
| damage wrought by Monday evening
storm. out northwest OF The city hail
stones peltod the growing crops for half
an hour
Ennis, Ellis County Texas May t.