1901 :: Death of Infant Twins

The two little twin infants of Mr. John Brown died last Monday. Death came to both the little ones in the same hour. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have the sincere sympathy of all in their double bereavement. Rockdale Messenger. (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 17, 1901 Page: 1 of 12 

1908 :: Burial in Hat Prairie graveyard

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Ottie Alford died last Friday and was buried in the Hat Prairie graveyard. The Rockdale Reporter. (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 16, 1908

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

1915 :: Burial at Hat Prairie

Hat Prairie. Feb. 22 -- Wednesday, Feb. 17 [sic], the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Obier was buried at Forest Grove. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, March 04, 1915

1887 :: Drought and Death

Dallas Morning News. September 10, 1887. Rockdale Notes. Rockdale, Tex., Sept. 9. -- Rain is greatly needed here for stock and domestic purposes. Nearly all the cisterns in town are dry and private and public wells are worked to their full capacity.

An infant son of Mr. J.O. Sitman died yesterday of diphtheria and was buried today. Also an infant of Dr. A.C. Spratt was buried to-day.