News has been received here of the death at Dallas of E.L. Antony, a former Rockdalian.
Judge Antony spent his young manhood here, where he subsequently married Miss Houghton.
His parents, Dr. and Mrs. Antony, came to Texas when the Judge was a youth, and settled in Cameron and Rockdale, where the Doctor engaged in the practice of his profession.
The son attended college, and has since won many honors.
Last summer he returned to his old stamping grounds, Cameron, but owing to ill health, left for Dallas in the early fall to be treated by specialists.
His mother, the last of her family, and a daughter survive him, and a cousin, Mrs. J.D. Hamilton, of this place. He was very popular here among the older inhabitants.
The State Press says of him:
Dallas, Texas, Jan. 16. -- Edwin Leroy Antony, at one time United States Congressman from the Waco-Corsicana district, died here today at the age of 61 years. . . .
The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex ), Vol 39, No 46, Ed 1 Thursday, January 23, 1913
Fresh lot of local-view post cards at Sherar's Cream Parlor. Mail 'em out and be a booster.
For Sale. Good second hand windmill in fine shape. A bargain. E.M. Arledge.
Lilac. Sept. 29. -- We are sorry to state that the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevens last Saturday morning and carried away their baby. The remains were laid to rest in the Lilac cemetery Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Services were held by Brother G.W. Whatley. We extend sympathy to the bereaved parents. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, October 2, 1913
The Temple Daily Telegram
Temple, Tex.
Vol. 6, No. 160, Ed. 1
Friday, May 23, 1913
Engineer and Fireman Crushed
When S. A. & A. P. Engine Turns Over.
YOAKUM, Tex., May 22. -- The wrecker on the S. A. & A. P. railway left herre [sic] at 1 o'clock for Lexington on the Waco branch where a freight wreck occured [sic] at 11 o'clock this morning.
The engine turned over and Engineer E. D. Waterwall and Fireman Bradley were instantly killed. Waterwall lived at this place and leaves a wife and small children.
Rufe Mundine, the colored porter at the McCawley & Neeley saloon, died suddenly Tuesday morning following a hemmorrhage. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, April 17, 1913
Kennard Scott, of Seiling, Okla., spent the past week in Rockdale with home folks. He shipped out the John Scott photograph paraphernalie Monday, which takes from Rockdale one of the oldest businesses of which the town could boast. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, April 17, 1913
Mortuary. Jim Arthur died at his home here Monday night of pneumonia after having been ill only nine days. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death. Mr. Arthur was about thirty years of age and was well liked by all who knew him. The remains were laid to rest in the new City Cemetery Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the W.O.W. Camp of Rockdale, of which deceased was a member. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, March 06, 1913
County Judge John Watson was over from Cameron Tuesday for the purpose of fixing up the papers for a number of old Confederate soldiers who were applying for pensions under the new law. Final proofs were taken for the following:
- Isaac Long, Milano, Route 3.
- Dr. E.W. Allen, Rockdale.
- Lee Wallace, Minerva.
- N.C. Jones, Rockdale, route 2.
- Mrs. E. Denham, Rockdale, route 2.
- Mrs. Mary Joyner, Rockdale.
- Mrs. E.J. Ashby, Rockdale.
- Benj. F. Arthur, Rockdale, route 6.
- G.H. Davenport, Rockdale, route 3.
Applications and part proofs were taken also for B.V. Arnold and A.L. Pleasant.
There is a deal of seemingly unnecessary red tape to be unwound before these old heroes can avail themselves of the pittance awarded, but Judge Watson is using all due dilligence in the matter, and is entitled to the thanks of the veterans for the interest manifested. According to the red tape each of the applicants is supposed to make a trip to Cameron, taking along their proofs and witnesses, and Mr. Watson's trip over here was quite an accomodation and appreciated by all concerned.
Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, August 28, 1913
George Colgate, agent for the Sap at Sinton, came up Saturday night and spent Sunday "at home" in Rockdale. George says he is "coming back home to stay" some sweet day. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, May 01, 1913
The party who deliberately drove up to my place, loaded a cotton planter on his wagon and drove off with it last Thursday, April 27, will do well to return same at once. I know who the party is, and unless planter is returned immediately will take steps for prosecution. H.D. Brodnax. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, May 01, 1913
This is to notify all people who have had photographs taken by me from the beginning of Rockdale until the present time, that with few exceptions, my negatives will be at my daughter's, Mrs. Valdie Lewis, about four miles southeast of Rockdale. All who want them can get same at following prices: Negatives up to and including cabinet size, 50 cents each, and all larger than cabinet, $1.00 each. Look on the back of photo and get the number and you can get them at above prices. She will have my register with names of parties and the number of negative. So I bid you all a kindly farewell. John Scott. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, April 24, 1913
The body of Pleasant Burke, 36 years old, who was killed Tuesday afternoon during an affray at 628 East Commerce street, was sent to Liberty Hill for burial yesterday. A committee of the Scottish Rite Masons, of which he was a member, composed of A.J. Milheiser, S.P. Palmer, Ben Hovenor and P.D. Mathis, escorted the body to the train. San Antonio Light, March 27, 1913 [Note :: His widow, Cora, was formerly a resident of Rockdale.]
Rockdale, Texas., Aug. 13. -- Rev. F. Huhns, Baptist missionary for the Little River Baptist Association, died in a drug store in this city this morning from poisoning. Justice of the Peace Ed Gunn held the inquest and rendered a verdict of suicide. Dallas Morning News, August 14, 1913
Rockdale, Tex., July 18. -- John Whiteley, a prominent citizen and Farmers' Union official of this county, died here. He had just mounted his horse to return home from a Farmers' Union meeting when he was seized with an attack of apoplexy and fell dead. Dallas Morning News, July 19, 1913
Rockdale, Tex., July 17. -- A boiler at the Vogel lignite mine, three miles east of Rockdale, exploded at noon today, wrecking the plant and injuring four men. No one was in the engine room at the time. W.H. Castleberry was the most seriously injured. He has a broken collar bone, three broken rigs and was otherwise cut and bruised. He will recover. The property damage was heavy. Dallas Morning News, July 18, 1913
Rockdale, Tex., June 19. -- John A. Shapard received his commission as postmaster here Tuesday and is now in charge. Mr. Shapard has been a citizen of this town for thirty years and for the greater part of that time he has occupied positions with the local newspapers. He is a lifelong Democrat. T.D. Wootton is the new assistant postmaster, while Herman Talley and Miss Esther Stevens retain their clerkships. Dallas Morning News, June 20, 1913
Rockdale, Tex., May 29. -- At the Vogel-Lorenz mine, three miles east of Rockdale, Charley Ramon, 10 years old, was shot and instantly killed. Justice of the Peace Ed Gunn held an inquest and rendered a verdict to the effect the deceased met his death from the accidental discharge of a shotgun in the hands of Will Spence, aged 15 years. Dallas Morning News, May 30, 1913
Rockdale, Tex., May 23. -- B. Loewenstein, the owner, has let the contract for a modern plate glass and marble front to be placed in the building occupied by the Rockdale Mercantile Company. The contract price was $4,000. Dallas Morning News, May 24, 1913
Rockdale, Tex., May 22. -- A southbound freight train on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass was wrecked near Lexington, about fifteen miles south of here, this afternoon. Engineer Wardlow [sic, i.e., Waterwall] and his fireman, were both killed. Six cars of cattle were ditched. The wreck was caused by spreading rails, it was said. The engineer and fireman were caught under the engine, which turned over. The engineer was taken out of the wreckage alive, but died from scalds. Dallas Morning News, May 23, 1913
Rockdale, Tex., May 15. -- W.A. Averitt, a prominent citizen of the Gardner community, five miles south of Rockdale, died at his home. Dallas Morning News, May 16, 1913
Rockdale, Tex., May 18. -- Beatrice, 13-year-old daughter of Mrs. Joe Parker, died at the family home here. Dallas Morning News, May 16, 1913
