Colorado County, Texas Obituaries

Gusta Booker, 67-year-old Negro preacher of the Church of God In Christ, died at his home Tuesday about 1: p.m. He had been critically ill since suffering a stroke last Nov. 21. and, recently, had had both legs removed in Columbus hospital.

Funeral services had not been announced yesterday. [Place of interment Columbus City Cemetery]

He was born in Colorado county and spent his entire life here. Survivors Include his wife Gussie Evans Booker; 7 daughters, 2 sons, 30 grandchildren and one great-grandchild

Colorado County Citizen, May 17, 1962

Booker, Lucille (Larmer)

Booker

Lucille Booker, 81, of Eagle Lake, passed away Dec. 6, at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, following a sudden illness.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Colorado County born in Eagle Lake on Sept. 28, 1922, to Bert Howard Larmer Sr. and Dora Jane (Martin) Larmer. She attended Eagle Lake schools and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake. She led careers first helping her parents in the family restaurant in Eagle Lake, then operating an independent laundry in Eagle Lake for almost 20 years, served as store manager for Rice Package Store for 18 years and worked for Wilcox Minimax prior to her retirement.

She was preceded in death by parents; sister, Ruth Hamilton; and three brothers, Bert Howard Larmer Jr., Ernest Reagan Larmer and James Carson Smith.

She is survived by her children Jane Katherine Booker of Eagle Lake, James Wallace Booker and wife, Dyana of Columbus; sister, Bertie Fightmaster of Paris, Ky.; two grandchildren, Valerie Graves and husband, Zachariah, Michael Anthony Booker and wife, Kristi, all of Columbus; great grandchildren, Cody Graves, Luke Graves and Katelyn Booker; and sisters-in-law, Alma Larmer of Eagle Lake, Wilma Booker, Washington, Ark., Isabell Smith of Alvin, and Florence Booker, Seminole, Fla.

Funeral services were conducted Dec. 9, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake, with the Rev. John Hunsicker, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Columbus officiating. Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake.

Pallbearers were J. Robert Osborne, James "Jimmy" Smith, Charlie Herchek, Pete Kuchera, James Besch, Zachariah Graves, James "Brunie" Brune Sr. and Lynn Reising.

For those desiring, the family request memorials be made to your local fire department or charity of your choice.

Colorado County Citizen, December 10, 2003
Courtesy of the Citizen

Booker, Manual Reed

Manual R. Booker

Funeral Services were held for Manual Reed Booker March 16, at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Mims officiating. Interment was at Willing Workers Cemetery, Manuel Reed Booker,80, was born August 17,1903 in Colorado County to the late. Willie Booker and Susie Moore Booker.

Mr. Booker was a retired electronic technician, and affiliated with the Methodist Church, he was a resident of San Antonio, Texas, he died March 13, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Olivia C. Anderson in San Antonio.

Survivors are his daughter Olivia C. Anderson, a son Gartha Booker, 2 grandchildren Regina C. Anderson and Odalee 'Redla" Anderson-Payne, of San Antonio, three sisters Lessie Jackson, Lizzie Washington and Willie Irving of Columbus.

Colorado County Citizen, March 22, 1984, page 2

Booker, Porter

CARD OF THANKS

I want to publicly thank Mr. E. P. Via for courtesies extended in the prompt handling of telegraphic dispatches at the death of my brother. [Burial in Columbus City Cemetery]
Augusta Booker

Colorado Citizen, March 5, 1925, page 1

Boone, Claude L.

Final Rites for Rev. C. L. Boone Held Here Tuesday

Funeral services for Rev. Claude L. Boone, retired Baptist minister and resident of Weimar for the past eleven years, were held from the First Baptist Church here Tuesday morning, June 8, with Rev. Goodman of Bay City officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Hubbard Funeral Home, and interment was made in the City Cemetery.

Rev. Boone, who had been in poor health for several years, died suddenly at his home Sunday evening.

Born in Van Zandt County, Texas, on August 3. 1884, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Boone. In November of 1910, he married Miss Pearl Kirkpatrick at Elm Mott, Texas. After attending Baylor University, he served as minister in a number of churches in Central and South Texas. coming here as pastor of the First Baptist Church in 1937. In 1945 he retired because of failing health and with his wife settled on a small farm on the outskirts of Weimar. They continued to be regular and active in their work with the church here, and he preached several times in some of the small nearby community churches where there was no regular pastor assigned. In addition to his church membership, he was a Rotarian and a Mason.

A cousin. Dr. H. Fowler, with whom he joined the Baptist Church and later was ordained as a minister, attended the funeral and made a short talk during the services. Rev. Daniel Hogan, former Baptist pastor here, and Rev. W. E. Brown, present pastor, also were present.

Rev. Boone is survived by his 86-year-old mother, Mrs. Joel Boone, of Shreveport, La., his widow, Mrs. Pearl Boone of Weimar; three daughters, Mrs. James Heffington, Jr., of Houston, Mrs. Wm. E. Hamilton of Dayton, Ohio. and Mrs. Lester Hedstrom of Houston; three sons, J. B, and Carroll Boone of' Dallas and Hal Boone of Fort Worth; three sisters, Mrs. Raymond Moore of Fort Worth, Mrs. Ruth Preslar of Dallas and Mrs. Harold Aber of Shreveport: and two brothers, Troy Boone of Waco and Dan Boone of Shreveport.

Weimar Mercury, June 11, 1948, page 1

Boone, Harold Teen

Harold T. Boone

Harold T. Boone, of Jacksonville, Florida formerly of Garwood, passed away May 27 in Jacksonville.

Late in life he met a beautiful young lady, Patricia Weeks. They were united in Holy Matrimony in 1976.

He later served in the United States Army. They both joined Friendship Baptist Church, where they both sang in the choir. Now they are once again united with their heavenly Father.

Earlier this year, Brother Boone joined Grace Baptist Church of East Springfield Inc., under the watchful eye of Rev. John Jay Devoe, Jr. in Jacksonville.

He was preceded in death by his wife; father, Wesley Boone; and mother, Lula Mae Boone; and brother B. Boone.

Survivors include a sister, Joyce Carson (Fred); two brothers, Howard L. Boone and Robert L. Boone of Eagle Lake; four sons, Christopher S. Boone (Shanjuan) and Clarence R. Weeks of Houston, Patrick L. Weeks of Austin, Timothy A. Davis (Holly) of Jacksonville; two daughters, Yulanda K. Tillman of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Lacricia R. Johnson (Greg) of Jacksonville; host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 9 at noon at White Cloud Baptist Church with the Rev. Obie Rhodes officiating. Burial followed at Community East Cemetery in Eagle Lake. Arrangements were under the direction of the Eagle Lake Funeral Home.

Eagle Lake Headlight, June 10, 2007

Boone, Patricia Ann (Jackson)

Boone

Patricia Ann Boone, 53, of Jacksonville, N.C., passed away Jan. 28, in Summit Hospital in Austin, following an extended illness.

She was born and raised in Cisco, baptized at an early age then resided in Eagle Lake for most of her life where she was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She has been a resident of Jacksonville, N.C. for the past 10 years and a member of Sandy Run Missionary Baptist Church in North Carolina. She has been married to Harold Teen Boone for 27 years and led a career as a Nurses Aide until her health began to fail.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Vernelle Jackson; and a daughter, Vernelle Weeks;

She is survived by her husband, Harold T. Boone of Garwood; children, Yolanda K. Tillman of Jacksonville, N.C., Lacricia R. Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla., Timothy A. Davis of Jacksonville, N.C., Clarence R. Weeks Jr. and Patrick L. Weeks of Austin, and Christopher S. Boone, of Jacksonville, N.C.; father, Leon Jackson of Cisco; sisters, Pauline Merriweather of Eastland, Gloria Shaw of Dallas, Glinda Gipson of Columbia, S.C.; brother, Henry Sauls of Cisco; 17 grandchildren; and special friend, Charles Langer of Jacksonville, N.C.

Funeral services were conducted Feb. 1, from White Cloud Baptist Church in Eagle Lake with the Rev. Obie Rhodes officiating. Other local ministers included the Rev. Paul Barrow and the Rev. Thomas Kuykendall. Interment followed in Community Cemetery East in Eagle Lake.

Pallbearers were Robert Boone, Richard Stevenson, Vernon Johnson, Charles Dawson, and Eric Dunmore. Honorary pallbearers were Twaymon Boone, Howard Boone, Timothy Davis, Clarence Weeks, Patrick Weeks, Christopher Boone and Michael Pope.

Colorado County Citizen, February 5, 2003
Courtesy of the Citizen

Boone, Pearl A. (Kirkpatrick)

Final Rites for Mrs. C. L. Boone Held Here Tuesday

Graveside rites for Mrs. C. L. Boone, former Weimar resident and widow of the late Rev. Boone, were held at Weimar’s City Cemetery Tuesday morning, with Rev. W. E. Brown, pastor of the local Baptist Chruch, in charge.

Mrs. Boone, who had been living with one of her daughters in Fort Worth, died Saturday morning, Aug. 19, after a period of illness that followed a recent operation. She was brought here for burial beside her late husband.

The former Miss Pearl Kirkpatrick, she was married to Rev. Boone in November, 1910. They lived in various towns in Central and South Texas before he became the Baptist minister here in 1937. In 1945 Rev. Boone retired in favor of his health, and they settled on a small farm on the outskirts of Weimar. After his death in June, 1948, Mrs. Boone went to live with her children.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. James Hefington, Jr., Mrs. Wm. E. Hamilton, and Mrs. Lester Hedstrom; and three sons, J. B., Carroll and Hal Boone. The latter, a student of the ministry, made a brief talk at the graveside rites Tuesday.

Weimar Mercury, August 25, 1950, page 1

Booth, Elton Duane

In Memoriam

E. D. Booth was born in Provine county, Ill., Oct. 20, 1859. Died Aug. 12, 1912. Was happily married to Miss Elizabeth Margariete Dinsmore . To this union was born two children one lived a very short time. Little Melton, only seven years old and his mother are left alone to mourn the loss of father and husband. Bro. Booth prepared himself for a lawyer and practiced law as long as his health would admit. He left the North and came South for his health. He spent several years in Oklahoma and while there seemed to improve in health for a while. While there he was engaged in the practice of law and was county Judge of Dewey county for two years, when his health failed him to the extent that he could not pursue his vocation; then as an avocation he was an undertaker in Okla. and photographer here in Texas, without complaining he met the problems of life and endured his suffering with such bravery that he left no way open for one to tell him how much sympathy the people had for him, and he died with the satisfaction of knowing that he had taken care of his family until the last. While in health he was a leader in church work was President of the Christian Endeavor and delivered lectures to the young people. Since he has been among us his health has been so poor that it was impossible for us to know his value. We conducted his funeral services in the Methodist church in Weimar where he held his membership [Interment in Weimar Masonic Cemetery]. Sister Booth was no where lacking, did every thing for him that could be done. G. T. Gibbons

Weimar Mercury, August 23, 1912, page 2

Booth, Nora E. (Craven)

Nora E. Booth Funeral Services Held June 17

Nora E. booth, 89, a longtime Weimar resident and civic leader, died Saturday, June 13.

She died at the West Oaks Geriatric Center in Houston due to cancer.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 17, at First United Methodist Church in Weimar with Rev. Judith Sellers officiating. Burial followed at Masonic Cemetery.

Mrs. Booth was born Sept 21, 1908 to Nora and Arthur Craven in Galveston.

She married Milton D. Booth on Jan. 29, 1949 in Houston.

She attended Sam Houston High School in Houston and University of Texas Nursing School. She worked for a number of years as a nurse in Houston for physicians in private practice.

In 1961 she opened the “The Knitting Booth” at her home in Weimar and was a knitting instructor.

Mrs. Booth helped organize the Pink Ladies Hospital Auxiliary in 1975 and served as the group’s coordinator.

She was also a member of the founding committee of the Weimar Literary Guild in 1951, and served as its first president.

Mrs. Booth was an active volunteer in numerous charities and service organizations in Weimar.
She was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Weimar.

Mrs. Booth was honored in 1995 by the Pink Ladies Hospital Auxiliary for 20 years of service to that group.

In addition, she received the Community Builder Award from the Weimar Masonic Lodge in 1996.
She was a resident of this area for 50 years. She also lived in Houston and Galveston.

Mrs. Booth was preceded in death by her husband in 1992.

Survivors include: a sister, Lynette Inglehart and a cousin, Nadine Cone.

Also, Nieces and nephews, Arthur Craven and wife, Janet Craven and children Matt and Gina; Arlene Converse and children Scott, Justin and Brian; Cindi Stewart and husband Doug and children Chrissy and Travis.

Pallbearers included: Scott Converse, Brain Converse, Matt Craven, Travis Stewart, Doug Stewart and William Ward.

Memorials may be made to the Pink Ladies Scholarship Fund at Colorado-Fayette Medical Center.

The Weimar Mercury, June 18, 1998
Transcribed by Jennie Muggli

Boothe, Elmer Judson

Mr. Elmer Judson Boothe, twenty-six years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Boothe, died last Sunday morning of typhoid fever. His father, Mr. Boothe of this city went to Sherman last week when news of his illness was received, but his condition was so much improved, his father returned home thinking his son had passed the danger period of his illness. Soon after his return home another message was received that his condition was very much worse, and there was no hope for his recovery. Mr. Boothe left Saturday evening for Sherman, his son having died before he reached him. The body was brought to Eagle Lake at noon Monday. Funeral services were held at the family residence at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning, interment being made in the Masonic cemetery. The deceased was a young man of exemplary habits and splendid character. He was a contractor and builder, and spent some time in Eagle Lake a short while since, having erected the Boothe home in this city. The HEADLIGHT extends its sincerest sympathy to the family in their hour of deepest sorrow.

Eagle Lake Headlight, August 24, 1912, page 8

Boothe, Sam Frank

Sam Frank Boothe passed away from a heart attack recently at his residence in Eagle Lake.

Funeral service for Boothe was held September 21, at 10 a.m. at Mill-Bauer Chapel with Rev. Mike Barron officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Mill-Bauer Funeral Home. Burial was held at Masonic Cemetery.

Boothe was born May 5, 1907, in Sturgeon, Missouri to Odis Boothe and Cleve Eubanks. He married Laura Dietert on May 14, in Catula, Texas and has resided in Eagle Lake since 1932, then entered the hardware business. He was also part owner of the Universal Supply Co. of Eagle Lake retiring in 1980. He was also a member of Eagle Lake Lodge No. 366 A.F.&A.M., 1927 graduate of Eagle Lake High School and a 1935 graduate of Baylor University.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Boothe of Eagle Lake; sister, Ruth Paul of Austin; brother, Herman W. Boothe of Eagle Lake; niece Julie Paul of Leader; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Rose Holloway of Waelder, Mrs. Elizabeth Boothe of Eagle Lake and a number of cousins.

Pallbearers include H. E. Tate, W. L. Bauer, Joe Lee McCreary, Lloyd Spalinger, Robert Samuel Martin, Charlie Spalinger.

Colorado County Citizen, Thursday, September 30, 1982
Transcription by Dennis Boatright

Boothe, Samuel Odis

S. O. Boothe, 77, Retired Eagle Lake Businessman, Dies

EAGLE LAKE--The funeral of Samuel Odis Boothe, 77, long-time Eagle Lake businessman who died Monday morning after a long illness, was held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the First Baptist church here.

Rev. Ralph Jones of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Billy McDaniels of the Presbyterian church, conducted the services.

Mr. Boothe retired in 1947 as manager of the Eagle Lake Grain co. He was once in the cattle business with his father, George E. Boothe, and was later associated with the First National bank at Eagle Lake as cashier.

Mr. Boothe was born Oct. 24, 1882 in Boone county, Mo. He came to Uvalde in 1910, and moved to Eagle Lake in 1914.

He was a member of the Baptist church and of the Masonic lodge and was a charter member of the Eagle Lake Rotary club.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Maude Anselin Boothe; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert O. Paul of Austin; 2 sons, Herman W. and Sam F. Boothe of Eagle Lake; and a sister, Mrs. A. L. Mitchell of Waco.

Burial was in the Masonic cemetery at Eagle Lake.

Colorado County Citizen, October 29, 1959, page 10

Borden, John Pettit

Not only this community but the entire citizenship of Colorado county were cast in a gloom on hearing of the death of Mr. John P. Borden, which sad event occurred at his residence in Borden last Thursday evening at about 3 oclock. The cause of his death was from erysipelas, caused by a faill some two or three weeks ago. Uncle Johnnie, as he was familiarly known, was a native of New York, born in 1812, and was in his 79th year, came toTexas with his brother, the late lamented Gail Borden, before Texas had gained her independence, and served as a Lieutenant in Mosely Baker’s Co. at the battle of San Jacinto, and was the first commissioner of the general land office and did his whole duty while in office. He married Miss Mary E. Hatch, daughter of Capt. Geo. C. Hatch, who lived at that time near Alleyton, Colorado county. From the union there were six children, four of whom are still living, and are Sidney Borden, Mrs. Delia Duffle, Miss Lizzie and Lee Borden, all of whom are grown--the two first named being married. Mr. Borden was a consistent member of the Methodist church, and did everything in his power to further the cause of Christianity, and died as he had lived with the full armor on. His remains were laid to rest in the family burial ground at Borden [later moved to Weimar Odd Fellows’ cemetery] Friday evening last at 3 o’clock, attended by many of his old friends of former days, among whom was Capt W. G Hunt, who was one of his comrades in arms, in the early days of Texas, Revs. T. B. Graves and H. M. Haynie officiating.

Colorado Citizen, November 19, 1891

Borden, John T.

COLORADO COUNTY.—. . . . The Citizen of the 12th says: "On the 7th instant Mr. John T. Borden, (son of Mr. John P. Borden, formerly Commissioner of the Land Office of Texas,) while driving some beeves near Bordenville, was thrown from his horse with such violence that he died from its effects in a few minutes. singularly, there was no mark upon his person except a slight scratch upon his right arm, and in death he appeared as natural as in life. He was a go-ahead, active young man, such as we can illy afford to lose, and with many friends, and his sudden death is universally lamented." [Interred at Weimar Odd Fellows Cemetery]

The Galveston Daily News, 18 Nov 1873, page 4

Borden, Mary S. (Hatch)

The lamentable news of the death of Mrs. M. S. Borden (widow of Col. John P. borden) at West Station, Hill county, reached here Sunday afternoon, and was received with many expressions of regret by the numerous friends of the family in this section. The body, accompanied by the son and daughter, Mr. L. D. and Miss Lizzie, arrived Monday evening, and was taken to the Odd Fellows cemetery for interment, a large number of sympathizing friends of the family accompanying the remains to their last resting place. Rev. H. M. Haynie performed the burial service. Mrs. Borden was a most estimable lady, a devout christian, and her death is deeply deplored. Our sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved ones in their loss.

Weimar Mercury, October 7, 1893

Borders, Samuel W.

Borders

Samuel w. Borders, age 88, of Ft. Worth, passed away Sunday, March 30 at the Ft. Worth Osteopathic Hospital

Graveside services and interment was held for Mr. Samuel W. Borders Tuesday, April I at the Masonic Cemetery in Eagle Lake with the Rev. George Welch of Christ Episcopal Church of' Eagle Lake officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake.

Mr. Borders was born January 29, 1898 in Tuscaloosa. Alabama. He was a veteran of WW I, having served with the US Army.

Mr. Borders served as a State Auditor for the State of Texas under Gov. W. Lee O'Daniels, also, he served as an auditor for Huntsville State Penitentiary in Huntsville before going to work as an accountant for General Motors Corporation and retiring after 25 years of service with GM He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Birmingham, Alabama, 32nd Degree Mason (Scottish Rite Bodies) and a Shriner.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Gordon Hughs Borders.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Peggy Borders of Ft. Worth; one daughter, Mrs. Nettajo Morter of Soquel, California; four granddaughters, Sandra, Kocjan of New York, Dr. Kathy Border of Germany, Teresa Petersen of Kansas and Victoria Borders of Michigan; two great. grandchildren, Curtis and Audra Petersen both of Kansas.

Colorado County Citizen, April 17, 1986, page 2

Boriack, Erich William

Crash Fatal to Eric Boriack

From all evidence available, there is probably a truck somewhere whose driver is unaware that he was involved in the traffic death of Eric Willie Boriack, 52, former Schulenburg Ford dealer, on Interstate 10 east of Weimar the night of Dec. 11.

Highway Patrolman Alton Adcock drew that conclusion after viewing the car Mr. Boriack was driving, finding pieces of the car and broken glass, and tracing its semi-circular path across both the west- and eastbound lanes of Interstate 10.
Saw No Truck

He also has an eyewitness whose statement is both helpful and confusing.

The witness, whose name the officer is keeping confidentinl[sic] at present, said he was in the eastbound lane and that the Boriack car came from the westbound lane and crossed no more than 15 feet in front of him. But he also said that he saw no other westbound vehicle.

The patrolman, from the witness’s statement, set the time of the fatal wreck at 7:40 p.m. Marks on the front of the 1967 Ford, which was declared a total wreck, indicate that it hit something about the height and shape of the steel L-beam most big trailer trucks have.

Injuries Extensive

Mr. Boriack had massive chest injuries. The steering wheel was bent nearly off the column and his knees had shoved far under the dashboard, all indicating a hard crash, and yet there was nothing like a sign or other fixed object in the area. Thus the conclusion that the car had hit the back end of another vehicle.

It is entirely possible, the patrolman said, that a huge trailer truck could take a jolt like this from behind without the truck driver’s being aware of it.

The point of the crash was placed by Mr. Adcock at 6.5 miles east of Weimar, between the Hattermann Lane overpass and the next one a short distance toward Weimar.

The Boriack car, the patrolman said, after hiting[sic] the other vehicle as it was going west, veered across the westbound lane, the median, the eastbound lane, through a one-inch steel cable, and onto a service road, then continued its circular path to leave the road and stop in the ditch it had just crossed, without hitting the cable again.

Mr. Boriack appeared to be dead when the eyewitness reached his car.

Son-In-Law’s Car

The car belonged to Mr. Boriack’s son-in-law, James Edward Dahse of Weimar, who is on military duty at Abilene. Mr. Boriack, whose home was Portersville, Calif., had flown to Abilene, visited with the Dahses, borrowed Mr. Dahse’s car to visit his son Clinton in Houston, and was returning to Abilene.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Waco. He is a native of that area.

He is survived by his wife, the son and daughter, one grandchild, Dawn Dahse, and several brothers and sisters. [Body was later interred in Weimar Masonic Cemetery]

Weimar Mercury, December 19, 1968, pages 1 and 10

Bosier, James

James Bosier, a young negro man who was brought here from San Antonio recently, suffering with consumption, died at the residence of Joe Verse, on Clear Creek, and was buried here last Friday [Place of interment unknown], James Bosier was for a long time coachman for the family of Mrs. Laura Brasher, and by his polite ways, efficient service and genial worth won many friends among the white people. He had been living in San Antonio for several years prior to his death. His death is sincerely regretted.

Weimar Mercury, December 8, 1906

Bosier, Mose

NEGRO HANGED TO TREE AT ALLETON[SIC] BY MOB SATURDAY

Had Admitted Attacking a Young White Girl in Brushy Section

Mose Bosier, a negro, 55, was taken from a sheriff's posse just before noon Saturday by a mob and hanged to a tree in the northeastern part of Alleyton at 1 o'clock. Sheriff John Wegenhoft with a number of deputies had secured the country around that vicinity all of Friday night and Saturday morning in an attempt to locate the negro who was charged with criminally assaulting a white girl, 15 years of age, near Brushy school house in the northern edge of Colorado county late Friday.

Hearing muffled moans in a barn on the premises the mother of the girl entered the barn and seeing the negro attacked him with a hoe, hitting him on the head several times. The negro made his escape toward a nearby woods, where he was later captured. The girl was unconscious when her mother found her and gave battle to the black.

Sheriff Wegenhoft with deputies T. W. Hillmer, Adam Burtschell, J. L. Northrup and J. H. Bolling, left Columbus immediately after being notified of the crime, going to the section where the negro was last seen. The search was continued in a systematic manner throughout Friday night and was still on when word was received that he had been captured near Frelsburg by Deputy Ewald Stein. Stein had been notified by telephone of the presence of a suspected negro in the neighborhood by a woman he had asked for work.

When the officers learned that the negro had been arrested by Stein they went to his assistance at once knowing that mobs were forming in several different parts of the county. It was reported that all leading roads were covered by members of the mob and it was decided that Columbus would be the easiest place to reach where the black could be safely lodged in jail.

The officers were on their way to Columbus with the negro when they were met near Alleyton school by a crowd of men who were bent on lynching the negro as soon as found. Deputy Sheriff Adam Burtschell, who was in the front car, sighted the crowd coming and fired his pistol which was an agreed signal to the officers in the following car which held the negro to make a run into the deep brush in an effort to save the black from the mob. Deputies Northrup and Bolling, who had the negro in charge, ran through the thick brush with negro between them for more than half a mile until they were utterly exhausted.

The mob was not turned from its purpose by this ruse and they easily picked up the trail of the negro which was followed until they came upon ed[sic] deputies.

The mob held the negro two hours and overpowered the already exhaust-[sic] and thoroughly established his identity before he was finally carried on horseback to Alleyton. After a confession a rope was placed around the negro's neck and the horse led from under him. He is said to have confessed to Deputy Stein at the time of his arrest also. It is estimated that 300 men were present at the lynching.

The body was cut down by deputies in the afternoon and an inquest held by County Judge John C. Hoyo. At the conclusion of this inquest he rendered a verdict that the negro came to his eath[sic] by being hanged by a large body of men whose names were unknown to him or to the witnesses examined by him. [Place of interment unknown]

Sheriff Wegehoft and his deputies are to be commended for the efficient manner in which they pursued the search for the negro and for the promptness with which it was started.

Colorado Citizen, May 26, 1922

Bosier, Tom

Popular Colored Citizen Died Sunday

Torn Bosier, one of Weimar's best and most respected colored citizens, died at his home in the northeastern
part of the city Sunday, after an illness of several weeks. The remains were laid to rest in the colored peoples’ burying ground west of the city Monday afternoon.

Many of the old time white people of this section will regret to learn of Torn Bosier's death. As a youth he was a general favorite with the white people. He was courteous, kindly and accommodating, ever ready to do a good turn for his white friends, and they liked him.

The writer knew Torn Bosier from childhood up to time of his death, and if he ever was In any kind of trouble, we never heard of it. He was law-abiding, upright In his habits, honest and sincere and dearly loved his white friends, especially those of the old schooL

In his passing we all drop the tear of sympathy with his bereaved ones.

Weimar Mercury, June 24, 1932, page 1

Bosl, Janie Vesuvius (Stewart)

Mrs. E. A. Bosl

A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the earthly remains of Mrs. E. A. Bosl from Schulenburg through here to the Alleyton Cemetery Monday, a goodly number of cars falling in the procession here where she was laid to rest. Rev. M. L. Darby of the Methodist Church of this city conducting the service. Some of those attending from a distance were Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Bass of Houston, H. E. LeTulle of Robstown, Mrs. Henry Rugely and son, Louise LeTulle, L. M. LeTulle, Mrs. Victor LeTulle, Mrs. Sallie Williamson and Mrs. Tetts of Bay City, Mrs. Katie Taylor of San Antonio, Mrs. Jessie Aldis of Houston, Mrs. Suvie Stewart of Bay City and Mrs. C. C. Cline of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Bosl of Temple. Mrs. Janie Stewart Bosl was born in Alleyton May 4, 1896. She was married to Mr. Bosl on December 25, 1915 and has lived in Schulenburg for some eight or nine years. She was ill only a short time and underwent an operation at the LaGrange hospital, but human skill was unavailing to stop the approach of the grim reaper and she passed out of this life at the hospital at about eleven o'clock last Saturday night. She is survived by the heartbroken husband, Editor Bosl of the Schulenburg Sticker, two little sons, Ernest Jr., and Stewart, a mother, Mrs. Suvie LeTulle Stewart of Bay City, one sister, Mrs. C. C. Cline of Houston and three brothers, Lamar and Mortimer of Bay City and Lawrence of the Navy now in China.

Colorado County Citizen, May 7, 1925
Contributed by David Hahn

Bostick, Nancy E. (Redd) Lawson

Bostick, Nancy

Nancy E. Lawson Bostick, 100, of Yoakum passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2000.

She was bor non June 5, 1900 in Rock Island to Jefferson Davis and Claria Lavina Martin Redd. She was married to John Robert Lawson and was a housewife and a Protestant.

She is survived by her two daughters, Clarabelle Aver of Nursery and Mary Ellen Conrey of Bellaire; nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one daughter, Joan Wieting.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Cheetam[sic] Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: John W. and Carl O. Wieting, Henry E. Wieting Jr., Charles Lee and James A. Johnson and Jack Garner.

Yoakum Herald-Times, August 23, 2000
Contributed by Regena Williamson

Botard, Adolph William

Ad. W. Botard

Adolph W. Botard, 78, well known Sheridan rancher, died in Laughlin Hospital in Eagle Lake, Monday, June 26th, at 2:00 a.m.
Funeral services are set for

Tuesday, June 27th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sheridan Baptist Church. The body will remain at the Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, when it will be taken to Sheridan. Interment will be in Cheatham Cemetery at Sheridan. Rev. Victor Edge and Rev. Ray Campbell officiating.

The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sheridan. He was born in Lavaca Co., near Sheridan, Nov 22, 1888 and he ranched all his life in that area. As a young man he married Miss Hariett Ellison and they settled near Sheridan and lived there their entire lives together.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. A.W. (Harriett Ellison [sic]) Botard of Sheridan: four sons, Allen W. Botard of Oakhurst, Texas, Oscar L. Botard of Sheridan, Lee Botard of Sheridan, and Roy A. Botard of Houston; four daughters, Mrs. Eva Whitely of Sublime, Mrs. Edna Mae Hamner of Houston and Mrs. Dorothy Janak of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Tracy Brown of Lissie, Mrs. Gussie Evans of Sheridan and Mrs. Lillie Adams of Yoakum; 27 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death

Submitted by Regena Williamson

Botard, Albert Warren

Botard

Albert Warren Botard, 75 of Sheridan, passed away Feb. 26.

He was born in Sheridan, Sept. 19, 1925 to L.B. (Pete) and Daisy (Townsend) Botard. A veteran of World War II, the lifelong resident of Sheridan, was active in the Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department, the Sheridan Ambulance Corp, a director for the Cheetham Cemetery Association, a volunteer for the Sheridan Park and Recreation Center. In 1997 he was named outstanding Older Texan in Colorado County. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sublime, and member and past president of the Sheridan Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife, Earlene Kotrla Botard; children and spouses, Aileen and Monte Peck, Carol and Glen Drozd and Warren and Kathy Botard; six grandchildren, Monte W. and Marshall Peck, Laruen and Garrett Drozd and Stephanie and Brent Botard; and brother and sister, Guy R. Botard and Maudie Broussard.

Funeral services were conducted Feb. 28 at Zion Lutheran Church with Herb Beyer officiating. Interment followed at Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan with full military honors by the Hallettsville Veternas of Foreign Wars, Rev. Al Flathmann, chaplain, Larry Varley and Monte W. Peck.

Pallbearers were: Lavo Brisco, Jean Walker, Wililam Gohlke, Eddie Ray Taylor, Willard Hagendorf and Larry Varley.

Mermoial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Sheridan Lion’s Club of the Alzheimers Foundation.

Colorado County, Citizen, March 7, 2001
Submitted by Regena Williamson

Botard, Daisy Belle (Townsend)

Mrs. Daisy Botard Of Sheridan Dies

Friends in the community learned with regret of the death of Mrs. L. B. (Daisy) Botard at the Eagle Lake Community Hospital at 3:55 p.m. Thursday, August 10th.

Mrs. Botard was a longtime resident of the Sheridan community and was loved by all who came to know her.

Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church in Sheridan at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 12th with the Rev. Victor Edge officiating. Mrs. Gail Bradshaw rendered a favorite hymn, “In the Garden,” with Blaine Hollub playing piano accompaniment.

Interment was in the Cheatham Cemetery Cemetery near Sheridan. Serving as pallbearers were J. L. Vawter, Alfred Botard, Jack Vawter, Lewis A. Botard, Jr., Derwyn Johnson and Charles A. Botard, all grandsons.

Mill – Bauer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Botard was born Daisy Bell Townsend, the daughter of Martha and W. A. Townsend on April 12, 1896 in Poteet, Texas. On August 16, 1914 she was united in marriage in Sheridan, Texas with Lewis B. Botard.

Surviving are her husband, L. B. Botard; six children, Lewis A. Botard, Daisy Blanche Johnson, Fannie Lola Vawter, Guy Roscoe Botard, Albert Warren Botard, and Maudie Marie Johnson, all of Sheridan; also 22 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

“Aunt Daisy” as she was known to friends, was a member of the Baptist Church in Sheridan. She shall be missed by all.

Eagle Lake Headlight, 17 Aug 1972, page 3
Contributed by Matt Cross

Botard, Dollie Ann (Snow)

Botard

Dollie Ann Snow Botard, 66, of Sheridan, passed away Aug. 10, in Crockett following a lengthy She was born in Rosenberg, Aug. 13, 1937 to Clayton Jack Sr. and Annetta Elizabeth (Otto) Snow and led careers as a waitress and a homemaker. She resided in Wallis before moving to Sheridan in 1965 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sheridan.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Annie Louise and Carl Backhus of East Bernard, Penny Marie and Ernest Dodd of Sheridan, Ethel Annetta and Gretta Cantu of Louisiana, Elizabeth May and Lester Waguspack of New Orleans, La., Beverly Ann and Donnie Snow of Gilbertsville, Ky., Patricia Sue and Dean Muthler of Frelsburg and Guyla Marie and Travis Mittelstedt of Crockett; and sons and daughters-in-law, Alfred Wesley and Sally Botard of San Antonio, Jack Thomas and Sandra Shaw of Katy, Clarence Birton and Bonnie Shaw of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Guy Roscoe and Rhonda Botard Jr. of Lake Jackson and John Wesley and Maggie Botard of Sheridan; brothers and sister-in-law, Clayton Jack Snow Jr. of San Antonio and Birton Otto and Dessie Snow of Middlebourn, W.Va.; 34 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Funeral services were conducted August 13, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Goss, pastor of Central Baptist Church of Crockett, officiating. Interment followed at Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan.

Pallbearers were Lewis (Junior) Botard, Dean Muthler, Henry Gene Kucera, Billy Jo High, Johnny Edds and Travis Mittelstedt.

Honorary pallbearers were sons, grandsons and sons-in-law.

For those desiring, the family has requested memorials be made to the Sheridan Memorial Library, P.O. Box 274, Sheridan, TX 77475.

Colorado County Citizen, August 18, 2004
Courtesy of The Citizen

Botard, Harriett (Allison)

Mrs. A.W. Botard

Mrs. A.W. (Harriett) Botard, 70, well known Sheridan resident, died Mon., Jan. 1, 1968 in a Houston hospital.

The body lay in state at the Kubena Funeral Home until 12:30 p.m., Wed., Jan 3, when it was removed to the First Baptist Church at Sheridan for services at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Ray Campbell officiated. Interment was in Cheetham Cemetery.

The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sheridan. She was born in Buffalo, New York, Sept. 5, 1897, and lived for many years in the Sheridan area.

Nee Harriett Ellison[sic], she married A.W. Botard Nov. 11, 1915 in Colorado County. He died June 26, 1967.

Surviving are four sons ---- Allan W. Botard of Oakhurst, Texas, Oscar L. Botard of Sheridan, Lee Botard of Sheridan and Roy A. Botard of Houston: four daughters ------ Mrs. Chas. (Eva) Whitely of Sublime, Mrs. Findley (Edna) Hamner, Mrs. Ruth Kersh and Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) Janak, all of Houston: 27 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Botard was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one brother and one sister besides her husband.

Submitted by Regena Williamson

Botard, Lewis Archie

L. A. Botard Sr.

May 23, 1918 – February 24, 1995

LA. Botard Sr., 76, of Sheridan passed away on Friday, February 24, 1995, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born on May 23, 1918, in Sheridan to Lewis B. and Daisy Townsend Botard.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Colorado County and Sheridan and attended local schools.

Botard entered the service in April of 1942 and served his country honorably for four years in the U.S. Army in WW II. Assigned to the 23rd Chemical Decontamination unit. He was awarded the WW II Victory Medal, American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Phillipine [sic] Liberation Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal.

Following the war, he and Clara Haegelin of Bandera were united in marriage on March 23, 1947. He spent most of his life in farming and ranching, and managed a hunting club for 48 years. He also served as postmaster in Sheridan for 14 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lois Vawter.

Survivors include his wife; sons, Lewis Jr. and Charles, both of Sheridan; sisters, Blanche Johnson and Maudie Townsend, both of Sheridan; brothers, Guy of Shiner and Albert of Sheridan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.

Graveside services and interment were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, from the Cheetam [sic] Cemetery in Sheridan with Rev. Brent Pittman, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sheridan, officiating.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake.

Pallbearers were Bobby Sims, Jack Vawter, Billy Sanders, Mike Beyette, Neil Shaffer, Albert and Lewis Botard Jr.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, 2 Mar 1995, page 4
Contributed by Matt Cross

Botard, Lewis Baptiste

L. B. Botard Of Sheridan Buried Mon.

Funeral services were held from the Sheridan Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30th for Lewis B. Botard, a lifelong resident of the Sheridan area.

Mr. Botard, a prominent rancher and farmer in the Sheridan area, died in the Eagle Lake Community Hospital at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 28th.

The Rev. Bernie Helge, pastor of the Sheridan Baptist Church, officiated at the services. Interment was in the Cheatham Cemetery near Sheridan. Serving as pallbearers were J. L. Vawter, Alfred Botard, Warren Botard, Derwin Johnson, Jack Shaw, Henry Rabel, Lewis Botard and Jack Vawter. Mill-Bauer Funeral Home in Eagle Lake was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Botard was born July 15, 1891 near Sheridan, the son of Louis and Sophie Botard. He was united in marriage with Miss Daisy Bell Townsend on August 16, 1914 and she preceded him in death in August of 1972.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lois Vawter, Mrs. Maudie Townsend, and Mrs. Blanche Johnson, all of Sheridan; also three sons, Albert W., Lewis A. and Guy R. Botard, also all of Sheridan; two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Evans of Columbus and Mrs. Lillian Adams of Yoakum; 24 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Sympathy is extended to the family in the loss of their loved one.

Eagle Lake Headlight, 2 Feb 1978
Contributed by Matt Cross

Botard, Mabel M. (Fuller)

Mabel Botard

January 21, 1922 – December 28, 1990

Mabel “Coochie” Botard, 68, of Sheridan, died at 9:47 a.m., Friday, December 28, 1990.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, December 30, at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville, with the Rev. Royal Jacobs officiating. Burial followed in the Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan.

Visitation began at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 29, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Botard was born January 21, 1922 in Colorado County to Harley and Maude Brisco Fuller. She married O. L. Botard on June 19, 1941 in Columbus.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and two brothers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hallettsville.

Surviving are her husband; a son, Louis Botard of Angleton; three sisters, Estelle Tesch and Voydell Cousins of Sheridan and Ruth Mae Brinkmeyer of Houston; three brothers, I.W. Fuller and Roy Lee Fuller of Sheridan and Howard Fuller of Hallettsville; two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and a step great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were Bill and Phil Dellinger, Randy and Dwayne Dibbem, David Fuller and Mike Brinkmeyer.

Honorary pallbearers were Bill Davidson and Robert Rodriguez.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, 10 Jan 1991, page 6
Contributed by Matt Cross

Botard, Vernon Edward

Sheridan Man, 29, Dies After Third Oil Field InJury

Vernon Botard, 29, of Sheridan, died Friday morning in an Eagle Lake Hospital, about 24 hours after breaking his leg in an oil field accident at Provident City.

His death was believed caused by a head injury he had suffered about two weeks ago, from which it was thought he had recovered. He died while being prepared for an operation on his broken leg.

Some time ago Botard had suffered a broken arm in an oil field accident.

Funeral services were held at Hallettsville and Sheridan Sunday, with burial at Sheridan. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Botard, four brothers and four sisters.

Weimar Mercury, June 6, 1953, page 1

Botard, Yvonne Leath (Briscoe)

Sheridan Column

Our sympathy goes to the family of Mrs. L.E. Botard on the loss of their loved one. Mrs. Botard died at her home in Sheridan 4 a.m., Sept. 25.

Having spend most of her life in Sheridan, she was 50 years old last January.

Services were held at the FIrst Baptist Church of Sheridan Firday at 2 p.m. with Rev Wade Graves officiating and Mill-Bauer Funeral Home of Eagle Lake in charge. Interment was in the Cheetham Cemetery, near Sheridan.

She is survived by her husband; 3 daughters, Mrs. James Murphy of Victoria, Beatrice Botard and Leatrice Botard of Houston; 2 sons, Norman Lee Botard of Sheridan and Mack Botard of Austin; her mother, Mrs. Feb Brisco, and her grandmother, Mrs. Laura Selph, both of Sheridan; 7 grandchildren; 2 sisters, and a brother.

Pallbearers were Gilbert H. Holub, A.S. Vawter, Jim Kutzer, Lavo Brisco, Albert Botard, B.J. Burris and Cecil Kane alternate.

Colorado County Citizen, October 2, 1984
Submitted by Regena Williamson

Bottino, Quinto

Quinto Bottino

Funeral services for Quinto Bottino held on Tuesday morning Well Known Citizen, who was born in Italy, died at home North of Eagle Lake, following illness of five months.

After an illness of five months, Quinto, Bottino died at his home five miles north of town at 1 .p.m., Monday. Mr. Bottino was born in Milan, Italy. June 15. 1865. He came to the United States when he was 14, settling in Illinois, moving to the Eagle Lake section from that state in 1905. As a .young man, while living in Illinois, he was married to Miss Mary Vacca, who with six children, survives. The surviving relatives are Mrs. Minnie Besch of Glidden; Mrs. Maggie Schultz, Eagle Lake; Mrs, Maty Enrietta. Kankakee. Illinois: Quinto Bottino. Jr., Eagle Lake; Mrs.. Lena Rabel, Alleytown, and Miss Lillian Bottino. Houston. He also leaves one sister living in Illinois. Four of his children preceded him in death. Mr. Bottino for years was engaged in rice farming. He was a good man and a good citizen, and held the respect and esteem of everyone who knew him. His death is sincerely regretted by a legion of friends. A short funeral service was held at the home at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning, following which the body was taken to the Catholic Church where Requiem High Mass was held. Interment was made in the Lakeside Cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. father Rocco Macchiaverna, Pastor of the Catholic Churches of Eagle Lake and at Mentz. The pallbearers were C. H. Hillboldt, Bryant Skeeters. Frank Kollatschmy. Alvin Glueck, P. J. Forbes and Adolph Raabe. Many friends throughout the community join the Headlight in Extending deepest sympathy to the . . . relatives.

Eagle Lake Headlight; May 6, 1938
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

Bottino, Quinto Joe

Quinto J. Bottino

Funeral services for Quinto Joe Bottino, 79, were held from the Mill-Bauer Chapel Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Art Haddock officiated.

Interment was in the Lakeside Cemetery of Eagle Lake, under the direction of the Mill-Bauer Funeral Home.

Bottino died Saturday, Oct. 24., at the Eagle Lake Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born Jan. 10, 1902 in Kankee, Ill., the, son of Quinto Bottino and Mary Vacca.

He was an Eagle Lake resident and was a retired carpenter at the time of his death.

Bottino was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in El Campo.

He is survived, by two sons, Joe Lee Bottino of Buena Park, Ca. and Douglass Bottino of Aurora, Co.; two sisters, Lena Rabel of Eagle Lake and Lillian Mino of Oceanside, Ca.; two grandchildren. Debbie and Don Bottino, both of California; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers at the funeral were Leezder Kollatschny, Alton Boettcher, Sam Marsalia, Merrill Adamcik, Wade Newton, and V. J. Danelson.

Colorado County Citizen, October 29, 1981, page 2

Boulden, Charles Lewis

Columbus, Texas, June 3.--Mr. C. L. Boulden died at his home yesterday evening of a final stroke of paralysis. He moved from Elkton, Maryland, with his family to Columbus in 1889. He was 65 years of age and a gentleman of pleasant demeanor. His son, Thomas F. Bouldin[sic], is the only member of his family who survives him. He was buried at Odd Fellows’ rest this afternoon, the Rev. R. S. Stuart conducting the ceremonies.

Weimar Mercury, June 9, 1900, page 4

Bouldin, Susan E.

Death of Mrs. Susan E. Bouldin.

On Wednesday, May 8, 1912, at 9:20 p. m., at her home, 544 Boulevard., Houston Heights, Mrs. Susan E. Bouldin, wife of the late Dr. E. S. Bouldin. Deceased was 69 years old and is survived by four daughters: Mrs. A. C. BelI, Miss Maggie and Mabel Bouldin of Houston and Mrs. J. G. Lyon of Ennis: two sons, Shelby Bouldin of Houston and W. C. Bouldin of Oakland, Texas. Funeral Thursday afternoon from the residence. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. A. B. Buchanan officiated. The pallbearers were R. F. Butts, W. Rankin, Frank Creighton, E. R. Treadwell, H. E. Detering and G. R. Todd.--Houston Chronicle.

Mrs. Bouldin with her husband, the late Dr. E. S. Bouldin, lived in this city for many years removing to Houston several years ago, where she has since made her home. She possessed a large circle of friends in Weimar, especially among the older inhabitants, and her death is sincerely deplored. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended the bereaved family.

Weimar Mercury, May 17, 1912, page 1

Bouldin, W. Claughton

W. C. Bouldin Funeral Here This Afternoon

Funeral services for W. C. Bouldin of Luling, about 76, Weimar native and druggist at Oakland many years ago, will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Masonic Cemetery here.

Mr. Bouldin died Wednesday evening in a Luling hospital after a brief illness following a recent heart stroke. He had been in poor health for several years. Born at Weimar, he was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Bouldin. As a young man he married Miss Callie Hutchins of Oakland, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Hutchins of that place, and established a drug store there. About 25 years ago he moved to Luling, where he prospered as a druggist for many years. At the time of his death he still owned a small drug store there, having previously sold his larger store.

He was a member of the Methodist Church and ranked, high in the Masonic Lodge. Pallbearers for the funeral will be appointed by the Masons.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Callie Bouldin of Luling and several sisters.

Weimar Mercury, December 19, 1947, page 1

Bouska, Frank Joseph

F. J. Bouska Dies Suddenly At Garwood

Frank Joseph Bouska, prominent citizen of the Garwood area, died suddenly at about 10 o’clock on Wednesday morning while working in the country near Garwood. Mr. Bouska, apparently in good health, was sawing a piece of wood when he slumped over, and was pronounced dead upon the arrival of medical aid

Born in Czechoslovakia 64 years ago, he came to America at the age of 14. He was married about 1912 to Miss Rosie Kallina of Garwood in which vicinity he has made his home for many years. He was born on a farm and was a farmer and operated a mercantile store in Garwood.

Surviving are his wife and son, Leon of Ganado. Two sisters preceeded[sic] him in death. Other relatives may survive in Europe but Mr. Bouska lost contact with his family there about 20 years ago.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o’clock this (Friday) morning with a short prayer service at his home in Garwood. Requim high mass will be held at 10 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nada with interment in the Nada Catholic Cemetery.

The entire community joins in expressing regret at the passing of the pioneer settler of Garwood, and the Headlight extends sympathy to his wife and son.

Eagle Lake Headlight, January 17, 1947, page 1
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

Bouska, Rose E. (Kallina)

Mrs. Frank Bouska Succumbs at 73

GARWOOD— Mrs. Frank (Rosie) Bouska, 73, was laid to rest in Nada following funeral services in St. Mary’s church in Nada Oct. 25. A longtime resident of Garwood, she died in a Schulenburg nursing home.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lillie Bouska of El Campo; and 4 brothers, Charles, Frank, Ed and Henry Kallina.

Colorado County Citizen, November 10, 1960, page 3

Boutwell, Zoie Irene

MISS ZOIE BOUTWELL DIED AT NOON LAST SUNDAY OF TYPHOID; FUNERAL MONDAY

Fifteen Year Old Girl Succumbed To Typhoid Fever Sunday; Funeral on Monday Morning.

After an illness of eighteen days, Miss Zoie Irene Boutwell, the fifteen years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Boutwell died at about noon last Sunday at the family home in this city of typhoid fever.

She had been ill for about eighteen days, though was in bed only about two weeks. The funeral was held Monday morning from the Christian church, Rev. J. B. Armstrong conducting the services, interment being made in the Lakeside cemetery.

Friends of the family did everything possible to comfort the little sufferer and a trained nurse from Houston was with her. Her death is indeed a sad one, just in the bloom of young womanhood.

Although the weather was showery and threating[sic] at the hour of the funeral, the funeral was largely attended.

The Headlight joins the people of the town in extending sincerest sympathy to the mother and father and the brothers and sisters.

Eagle Lake Headlight, July 27, 1918, page 1

Bowen, George William

Mr. G. W. Bowen

Mr. George William Bowen passed out of this life at his home near town early Christmas Day following an illness of several weeks.

Funeral was held at the residence Saturday at 2:30, Rev. C. Gresham Marmion of St. John's Episcopal Church of this city officiating. [Interment in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery]

Mr. Bowen was born in Watseka, Ill. Jan 21, 1870. He was married to May Ellen Fowalder at Sterling, Kas. Oct 6, 1898. They moved to Rock Island in January in 1906 and in 1911 moved to this city, where, in 1921, Mrs. Bowen passed out of this life.

In July 1928, Mr. Bowen married Mrs. Angie Lee Webb, who with two sons and three daughters survives him. Children are: Dwight J. Bowen of Chickasha, Okla.; Clarence W. Bowen of Beaumont; Mrs. Jack Leyendecker of this city; Mrs. Loretta Tutt of Romayor and Mrs. Emma Burbridge of Monterey, Mex. There are also one stepdaughter, Mrs. Gregg Nance of this city, six grandchildren and one step grandchild.

The Citizen joins with the many friends of the family in expressions of sympathy to the sorrowing ones.

Colorado County Citizen, December 31, 1936
Transcribed by Dennis Boatright

Bowen, Mary Ellen

Mrs. Mary Bowen, Aged 49, Passes Away at Alleyton.

The life of Mrs. Mary E. Bowen at Alleyton was brought to a sad termination when death ensued at a late hour on Tuesday evening of this week. Services at the home Wednesday afternoon were followed by interment at 3:30 o'clock in the Odd Fellows Rest cemetery of Columbus, Rev. R. S. Garrard of the local Baptist church conducting the rites.

Deceased was 49 years of age, having been born in Ohio on February 25, 1872. When a child her parents removed to Kansas, and in this State she was married in the year 1897 to Mr. G. W. Bowen. Some 15 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Bowen located at Rock Island in this county, but soon afterwards removed to Alleyton, where they had since made their home. Mrs. Bowen was a faithful member of the Columbus Baptist Church, having some years ago been baptized into its fellowship.

Surviving are the husband, three daughters and two sons, one of the latter Dwight J. Bowen, now residing at Altus, Okla. The remaining children make their home in this county. Three brothers all of Kansas and three sisters, two living in that State, and the other in Missouri also survive.

Colorado Citizen, September 2, 1921
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Bowers, Ann F.(Griffith)

WOMAN, AGED 90, DEAD

Columbus, Texas, Oct. 26.--Mrs. A. Bowers, 90, widow of the late Dr. J. H. Bowers, died here Friday night, Oct 23. Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Adkins and Mrs. B. L. Vineyard. [Interment in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery]

Weimar Mercury, October 30, 1925, page 5

Bowers, Harry Rhodes

Post Special: Columbus, July 28.--Hon. W. L. Adkins is in receipt of a telegram from Julius F. Sandmeyer of Hot Springs, Ark., announcing the death there of Dr. Harry R. Bowers yesterday afternoon. Dr. Bowers’ heart had been weak some time and it is supposed that the hot baths there were too severe for his enfeebled condition. Mr. Sandmeyer is en route home with the body. The funeral will be held at 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the family residence at Odd Fellows’ Rest.

Dr. Bowers was 47 years of age, the son of the late Dr. John H. Bowers. His immediate surviving relatives are his mother and his two sisters, Mrs. W. L. Adkins and Mrs. B. L Vineyard. Dr. Bowers received many encomiums for his skill in the practice of his profession.

Weimar Mercury, August 1, 1908, page 1

Bowers, John Henry

It was with extreme sadness the Mercury editor learned late Thursday afternoon of the death of his life-time friend, Doctor John H. Bowers of Columbus, which occurred at the family home after a brief illness, aged 90 years. Dr. Bowers officiated at the birth of the Mercury editor, named him, and ever evinced a lively interest in his welfare. No better physician, friend or neighbor ever existed, and the news of his death will bring sadness to hundreds of homes throughout south Texas. A suitable notice of his death and brief biography will be publish in our next issue. To the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy is extended. [Interment in Odd Fellows Rest]

Weimar Mercury, September 7, 1907, page 5

Bowmer, W.

Oakland Notes

A sad accident happened near this place last Saturday morning, the 8th of the month, by which Mr. W. Bowmer lost his life. The above named person was in the employ of Mr. Henry Carson. He had loaded his wagon that morning with four bales of cotton, and put in charge of Mr. Bowmer, to carry to Weimar. When about one mile and a half from here, he got down and was walking along driving the team, (it being very cold,) when he attempted to mount the saddle mule, (without stopping the team,) it scared and threw him under the front wheel which ran over him, and the hind wheel also. He was badly crushed, and died in about two hours. No person saw the accident, but an inquest was held, and a verdict rendered in accordance with the above facts. The deceased had been in this section of the country for the last two years. He was a very small man, not much over five feet high, dark hair, not much beard, supposed to be between twenty-six and thirty years of age, and I understand had been married. Has two children living somewhere with his sister. Heard he was born in England. He had no effects, so far as can be learned. [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, January 20, 1881, page 3

Boyd, Celia

AGED COLORED WOMAN DIES OF BURNS IN HOUSTON

“Aunt Celia” Boyd, an aged colored woman who formerly lived here, but who had been making her home in Houston, died Sunday of burns received recently in a fire, and the remains were brough here for interment Monday aftternoon. She was the mother of John and Walter Boyd, well known colored men of this sectiion. The funeral was largely attended. {Place of interment unknown]

Weimar Mercury, December 30, 1927, page 1

Boyd, David

Mr. Boyd, an old resident of Eagle Lake, 75 years old, was killed at that place Monday evening by a passenger train. He stepped in front of the engine about the time it was stopping, was struck by it, thrown against a pile of lumber, and instantly killed. He was a gun and locksmith. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. [Interment in Eagle Lake Masonic Cemetery]

Weimar Mercury, November 1, 1890, page 3

EAGLE LAKE ITEMS

A sad and deplorable accident happened here Monday evening. As the east-bound passenger train on the Southern Pacific was coming in town, Mr. David Boyd, an old and prominent citizen of this place, attempted to cross the track in front of the approaching train, and was struck by the engine and instantly killed. Mr. Boyd has been living here several years, and by his pleasant manners and upright walk had won the confidence and esteem of the people and will be greatly missed. He was buried Tuesday evening in the Masonic cemetery.

Colorado Citizen, October 30, 1890, page 3

Boyd, James Jacob

Buddie Boyd, a well known colored man of this vicinity died and was buried Tuesday afternoon. [Place of interment unknown]

Weimar Mercury, November 1, 1918, page 1

Boyd, Martha Jane

Eagle Lake, Texas,Nov. 12.--Mrs. Martha Boyd died in San Antoniio Nov. 11 at the age of 79 years. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. W. F. Causey, of Eagle Lake. [Interment in Lakeside Cemetery]

Weimar Mercury, November 21, 1913, page 2

Boyd, Milton

KILLING AT ALLEYTON.— Last Saturday a difficulty occurred at Alleyton, in this county, between Milton Boyd and Robert Armstrong, which resulted in the death of the former. The reports of it are very conflicting, but it seems the difficulty was the result of an old feud. It seems that Boyd, who was an engineer on the road, discharged some three weeks since, had frequently cursed and abused Armstrong, who is quite a young man, and who did not resent these insults; that the evening of the difficulty Armstrong went into the store of Mr. L. Wink to settle his bill, which he paid; that Boyd asked Armstrong to “set up” the beer, which he did, and the two and a comrade drank it together; that, going out of the door, they met a man with watermelons to sell; that Boyd asked Armstrong to buy a melon, which he did, and took it over to Mrs. Thompson’s to put in water to cool; that finding no one in the house, he came out with the melon under his arm to take down town, following in the rear of Boyd and his comrade; that Boyd asked him, as he came up, what he was making such a noise in the boarding house for; that Armstrong denied doing so, saying there was no one in the house; that Boyd called him a d—d liar, and struck him; whereupon Armstrong drew a small five-shooter and shot him twice, once in the hand, and once in the neck or chin, the latter proving fatal. Armstrong was arrested and is now in jail at this place. [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, June 29, 1882, page 3

Boyd, Robert

Negro Woman Shot Husband

Eagle Lake, Texas, Jan. 28.--Leona Boyd this morning about 2:30 o’clock shot and fatally wounded her husband, Robert Boyd, at the woman’s home. Both parties are colored. According to the woman’s story, who went to the home of City Marshall Ned Callison after the shooting and gave herself up, Boyd came to her home about 2:30 this morning and demanded entrance. The two had not been living together for some time. The woman, according to her story, refused to let him in the house when the negro made threats that he would kill her if she did not let him in, declaring that “Charlie Brown is in town tonight.”

Charlie Brown is a negro who killed his wife here just before Christmas by cutting here[sic] throat from ear to ear and then shot away the top of his own head with a shotgun.

After the negro had made the Charlie Brown threat the woman raised a window and shot twice with an automatic pistol, one shot taking effect in the man’s stomach, the other shot missing.

The negro fell, dangerously wounded, and it is thought the wound will prove fatal.

Weimar Mercury, January 13, 1913, page 8

Boykens, Mary

Aged Negress Dies

After an illness extending over a period of more than ten years, Mary Boykens a respected negress of this community passed away July 24th and was buried July 25th. Mary served faithfully and well in many of the homes in this locality. She was the mother of seventeen children but at her death only five children survive. Mary had made her home in Eagle Lake seventy eight years, all of her life. [Place of interment unknown]

Eagle Lake Headlight, August 2, 1940

Boykin, Loula E. (Barnett)

Death of Beloved Lady, Mrs. Wesley H. Boykin

Lula Barnett was born in Brandon, Miss., May 23, 1858, and lived there until the age of 12 years, when the family moved to Texas. They moved to the Weimar section, and the subject of this sketch lived here up to the time of her death last Sunday morning. She was 79 years of age on May 23, 1937. She was married to Wesley H. Boykin on March 15, 1879[1877]. To this union was born four daughters and two sons, five of whom are living. Those living are as follows: Wm. Boykin Weimar; Mrs. E. R. Willenberg, Freeport; Mrs. Burgess, Tivoli; Tom Boykin, and Mrs. Roy Dornak of Weimar. She is survived by many other relatives and friends. Ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren are also among her survivors

Mrs. Boykin was a devoted christian from early girlhood, and a member of the Methodist Church. She was a devoted and true wife, mother and friend. Throughout her life she lived up to the golden precepts of a true christian, and in her passing all feel that one of the best and most beloved women of this section has gone from among us.

Services were conducted at the Baptist Church by the writer, assisted by Brother Palmer, the Methodist pastor. Scriptures used were Psalm 23, John 14 and Phil. 1:21. "On Jordon's Stormy Banks, "Lead, Kindly Light", “Does Jesus Care?" (her's and the children's favorite songs) were sung. Interment was made in the Weimar cemetery.

Active pall bearers were as follows: Messrs. Walter Black, Henry Brasher, Henry J. Laas, Felix Melor, Elmo Chandler and Jesse Green. Honorary bearers named by the family are as follows: Messrs. Ben B. Holt, Sam C. Holloway, Dr. Chas. G. Cook, Wilbur Seydler, Walter Williams, Jr., Robert Kosler, Herbert Schneider, Grady Shaver, Frank Guenther, John Insall, Stephen McCormick, Tom W. Hill, Albert Barta, John Hl. Brooks, Mannie Lauterstein, ElIiott Hubbard, Fritz Kolterman, Lindsay Goode, Hans Brasher, Wells Townsend, Stafford Wooldridge, Oliver Holloway, Steve Dornak, Otto Barta, Roy Dornak, Tye Holman, Eddie Guenther, Bill Dornak, Ed Rabel and John F. Walker.

You who grieve, be assured you have our prayers and sincere, heartfelt sympathies.
"One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o'er and o'er;
I’m nearer home today
Than ever I've been before;
Nearer my Father's house,
Where the many mansions be;
Nearer the great white throne,
Nearer the crystal sea".
C. L. BOONE

Weimar Mercury, January 28, 1938, page 1

Boykin, Nellie Dawn

Died, in this city, Wednesday night, October 11, 1893, at 11:45 o’clock, Nellie Dawn Boykin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boykin, aged 8 years and 10 months. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon from the residence of Mrs. W. P. Ballard at 5 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Boykin live between Weimar and Schulenburg. The little daughter was visiting at Mrs. Ballard’s when taken ill. --Halletsville New Era.
THE MERCURY sincerely regrets to learn of this sad misfortune, and tenders Mr. and Mrs. Boykin heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sadness and gloom. [Place of interment unknown]

Weimar Mercury, October 21, 1893

Boykin, Richard

FORMER LOCAL NEGRO PASSES IN BEAUMONT

Richard Boykins, 48 years of age, who was born and reared in Eagle Lake, died in Beaumont on November 23rd. The remians were shipped to Eagle Lake for burial. He was the son of Lucinda Johnson. He is survived by one daughter, Hattie Greer, two sisters, Minnie Turner and Willie Walridge and two brothers, Harry Boykins and Alex Johnson. [Place of interment unknown]

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 3, 1932

Boykin, Thomas Scott

Funeral Held for T. S. Boykin, 54, Former Weimar Man

Funeral services were held here at the Hubbard Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon for Thomas Scott Boykin, 54, with the Rev. C.L. Boone, Baptist pastor, officiating. Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery.

Mr. Boykin was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boykin of the New Brunn community. He was born here January 6, 1888 and died at his home in Monroe, La., on March 13, 1942. He had attained the age of 54 years, 2 months and 7 days.

He was married to Miss Ethyl Jones at Humble, Texas.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Bruns of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. E. R. Willenberg of Freeport, Mrs. Roy Dornak of Weimar, Mrs. Leila Burchera of Tivoli; one brother, Will H. Boykin of Cedar Lane, Texas.

The Mercury extends condolence to the bereaved.

Weimar Mercury, March 20, 1942, page 1

Boykin, Wesley H.

OLD TIME SETTLER PASSES AWAY TUESDAY NIGHT

Mr. Wesley H. Boykin, aged 76 years, a native of Alabama, but resident of this section for many years past, died at the family home in the New Brunn community, a few miles southwest of Weimar, Tuesday night at 10:30. Burial took place in the Weimar Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Boykin,one of the finest and best men we ever knew, leaves a widow and several children. We hope to publish a suitable obituary for the splendid southern gentleman in our next issue.

Weimar Mercury, April 26, 1929, page 5
See Weimar Mercury, May 3, 1929, page 1 for additional info

Boykin, William Hammell

Wm. H. Boykin, 72, Formerly of Here, Is Buried

Funeral services for William H. Boykin, 72, of Bay City, who died Tuesday at Midfield, were held in Hubbard Funeral Home here Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Walter J. Cartwright, pastor of the Weimar Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment was in the Weimar Masonic Cemetery.

Mr. Boykin was born December 25, 1879, in Schulenburg, but had spent most of his lifetime on the Boykin farm five miles south of Weimar. For the past 12 years he had resided at Bay City.

Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. H. A. Burchers of Tivoli, Mrs. Roy Dornak of Oakland, and Mrs. E. R. Willenberg of Freeport; four nephews James, Kenneth and Eddie Willenberg of Freeport and Thomas Burchers of Victoria; five nieces, Mrs. C. E. Carr of Bay City, Mrs. Bob Walker of Tivoli, Mrs. Evelyn Bruns of Newark, U.J.[sic], Miss Beatrice Dornak and Miss Lelia Mae Dornak of Oakland; two great-nephews and four great-nieces.

Colorado County Obituaries

"Bl-Bo"

Black, Doris Marie (Tumer)

Dorothy Marie Black

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 19, 2002

Black, Elizabeth E. (Harper) Card

Weimar Mercury, June 2, 1906, page 4

Black, Frances S. (Morrow)

Final Rites for Mrs. Frances Black, 92, This Afternoon

Weimar Mercury, April 11, 1947, page 1

Black, John

Weimar Mercury, February 28, 1891

Black, Walter J.

Ex-Businessman Walter Black Expires at 79

Weimar Mercury, April 15, 1976

Black, William James

Schulenburg Sticker, 4 Sep 1902 Contributed by Matt Cross

Weimar Mercury, September 6, 1902, page 3

Oakland Items

Weimar Mercury September 6, 1902, page 5

Blackwell, Ashley Raena

BLACKWELL

Colorado County Citizen, October 15, 2003 Courtesy of the Citizen

Blahuta, Johanna

AGED LADY DIES

Weimar Mercury, September 20, 1935, page 1

Blahuta, John Frank

Heart Attack Is Fatal For John Blahuta

Weimar Mercury, July 21, 1961, page 1

Blahuta, Joseph

Final Rites for Joseph Blahuta, 82, to Be Friday

Weimar Mercury, July 25, 1952, page 1

Blahuta, Unknown

LOSE THEIR BABY SON.

Weimar Mercury, February 29, 1924, page 4

Blair

Blake, Joe

DIES AT AGE OF 104

Weimar Mercury, May 24, 1918, page 2

OLD UNCLE JOE BLAKE DIED SUNDAY EVENING

Eagle Lake Headlight, May 18, 1918, page 1

Blanchard, Jake

Jake Blanchard Dies the Day Before His 83rd Birthday

Colorado County Citizen, January 22, 1959, page 13

Blanchard, Lucille M. (Landry)

Lucille M. Blanchard

Tribune Herald, December 11, 1996 Submitted by Regena Williamson

Blanchard, Mary (Koci)

Mrs. Blanchard Is Laid to Rest At Mentz Tuesday

Colorado County Citizen, January 31, 1957

Blankenship, J. C.

Blankenship

Blankenship

Colorado County Citizen, December 17, 2003 Courtesy of The Citizen

Blanks, Arthur Jean (Henry)

Arthur Blanks Funeral Services Held March 3

Weimar Mercury, March 8, 2007, page 2

Blanks, Joseph Charles

Joe C. Blanks, Shaver Relative, Expires at 54

Weimar Mercury, January 8, 1970, page 2

Blanton, Carey

Eagle Lake Items

Colorado Citizen, August 27, 1891

Blanton, Hattie P. (Deal)

Colorado Citizen, February 2, 1882, page 3

Blanton, Mose

MOSE BLANTON BURIED SUNDAY

Eagle Lake Headlight, November 18, 1922

Blaschke, Alma (Muehr)

Alma M. Blaschke

(One of the Ft. Bend County newspapers) August 28, 1986

Alma M. Blaschke

Houston Post, Thursday, August 28, 1986 Submitted by Mark Schumann [Daughter of Theresia Pauler Muehr who lived in Weimar and is buried in St. Michael's Cemetery. Sister of Mary Muehr Matzke who lived in Weimar and is buried in St. Michael's Cemetery.]

Blascke, Antone

Oakland Remarks

Weimar Mercury, April 26, 1890

Weimar Mercury, May 3, 1890

Oakland Notes

Colorado Citizen, May 3, 1890

Blaschke, Erna

Schulenburg Sticker, 4 Sep 1902
Contributed by Matt Cross

Colorado County Citizen, October 15, 2003
Courtesy of the Citizen

Tribune Herald, December 11, 1996
Submitted by Regena Williamson

Colorado County Citizen, December 17, 2003
Courtesy of The Citizen

(One of the Ft. Bend County newspapers)
August 28, 1986

Houston Post, Thursday, August 28, 1986
Submitted by Mark Schumann
[Daughter of Theresia Pauler Muehr who lived in Weimar and is buried in St. Michael's Cemetery. Sister of Mary Muehr Matzke who lived in Weimar and is buried in St. Michael's Cemetery.]

Colorado County Citizen, February 18, 1943
Transcribed by Dennis Boatright

Colorado County Citizen, January 26, 1950
Contributed by Terry Jackson

Colorado County Citizen, Mar 22, 1975
Contributed by Terry Jackson

Colorado County Citizen, December 17, 2003
Courtesy of the Citizen

Colorado County Citizen, August 23, 2006
Courtesy The Citizen

Colorado County Citizen, August 16, 2006
Courtesy The Citizen

Colorado County Citizen, April 2, 2003
Courtesy of the Citizen

Eagle Lake Headlight, January 7, 1933
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

The Colorado County Citizen, November 15, 1962
Submitted by David Hahn