"Rockdale, my hometown, is Texas' heart and significant part of its soul," George Sessions Perry wrote in his book, Texas: A World Unto Itself. Perry wrote with lifelong affection about his hometown, first as a novelist and later as a magazine journalist. He describes the pioneers of Rockdale as typical of restless Southerners who hitched their wagons and moved to Texas after the Civil War. . . . Clay Coppedge . . .
Showing posts with label Stevens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stevens. Show all posts
Monday, October 2, 2017
1913 :: Tidbits from Page Seven
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
Sunday, September 24, 2017
1903 :: Free Parking!
Free wagon yard just back of our store.
ISAACS & LOCKETT
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Mistrots' Free Wagon yard
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
1913 :: New Postmaster Takes Charge at Rockdale
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
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