Franklin
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Mount Vernon Woman Have Land Deed From Houston MT.
VERNON—Miss Puss Graham, 91. and Mrs. Nettie Clowers, 89, familiarly known as "Aunt Puss" and "Aunt Nettie," are the two oldest women in Franklin County. They still own the land and deeds granted their father by Sam Houston in 1860, the deed not changing hands for 76 years. These two kind old worsen also claim the honor or rearing Mt. Vernon's Chamber of Commerce president whose mother died in his infancy- "Aunt Nettie" and "Aunt Puss" were born and reared on the same section of land granted by Governor Houston, and lived there until quite recently. They have lived in four counties, as the land was first part of Paschal County, then Red River County, Titus County, and finally Franklin County. Seven children were born to their parents, but two died in infancy. Their father was too old to participate to the Civil War one brother too young, but the elder brother joined the Southern forces. He came out unscathed but died about seven years ago. Close escapes from bears, Wolves, wild hogs, cattle, and hogs were a matter of little moment in the sixties, but marauding parties of Indians were increasingly infrequent. However, stockade had been built in the Flora Bluff Community, which is about four and one-half miles east of Mt. Vernon, The two old women are quite fond of snuff, and both related the fact that snuff was made by putting the tobacco on the mortar and pounding with the pestle. Meal was ground with a hand mill, candles were molded by hand, cobblers were very scarce, and cloth was carded from wool and cotton. However, one bale of cotton was considered a big crop, as the seed had to be separated from the lint by hand. Women seldom came to town over once a year. Neighbors were miles apart, but square dances, and "play parties"' were In vogue. "Aunt Puss" seemed shocked by the antics of girls who rode behind their escorts on the same horse. "Aunt Puss", who has never married,. declared her "pa" to be the handsomest and best man she ever saw. "Aunt Nettle" married at 18 and says she is "glad of it"'. She related the worst scare of her life as being the time Sam Bass, notorious Texas outlaw, came by the country church, which was used as a school and asked her the whereabouts of a certain Negro. telling her that even if I am Sam Bass I don't go about eatin" kids." |
| TWO INJURED IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK NEAR MT. VERNON. Special to The News. Mount Vernon, Texas, Sept. 6.—C. Sepham's automobile collided with Joe B. White's car Sunday and severely injured Mr. White and Miss Minnie Miller. The accident occurred east of here on the Bankhead Highway. In Mr. White's car, in addition to Miss Miller, were his sister. Miss Willie White, and Mrs. Landrum. all teachers of Titus Couney, en route here to attend the Teachers Institute. The injured parties were brought to Crutcher Sanitarium and given medical aid. Both cars were wrecked. Mr. Sepham is a merchant and lives in Mount Pleasant. [September 7, 1921 Dallas Morning News] |
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Vernon [TX] Optic Herald Jan 15, 1909 Mrs. H. C. Armstrong died at the family home southeast of town Wednesday at 3 a.m. after an illness of some ten days of pneumonia. The funeral services were held at her late residence Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Millrolland, pastor of the West Side Christ Church , of which deceased was a devoted member and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. Mrs. Armstrong was 57 years of age and she and her husband have lived for a number of years near Mt. Vernon and have won the respect and love of a large circle of acquaintances. The Record truly regrets the passing away of this good other and extends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives. – – Submitted by Veneta McKinney |
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