HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 Minter Springs researchMinter Springs
compiled by Bill Page
9 July 2007
Also see:
Parsons, Duward, Minter Springs A Collection of Recollections 1991.
Abbott, Wlater, & H.D. Hoese, "Ecological Observations on Minter Spring, Brazos
County, Texas," Texas Journal of Science 12(1/2):24 -35 (1960)
Brazos Genealogist Minter Springs and Fickey community notes: vol. 17, issue 2, pp.
72 -75 (these are abstracts of articles from the Bryan Eagle)
Minter Spring Church, Brazos County. Organized fourth Lord's day in September, 1857,
by Elder B.L. Wright and David Fisher. Names of those that went into the organization:
James Hood, James Hood, Jr., Bartlett McGregor, Joel McGregor, and Sylvanus Taylor;
females, Mary Hood, Nancy Hood, -- McGregor, and Margaret McGregor; total, 9. First
deacon, James Hood; first clerk, J.H. McGregor. Total at present, 20.
Tryon Church, Brazos County, Texas. Was organized on Saturday before the first Lord's
day in August, 1857, by Elders Thomas Eaton and J.G. Thomas, with the following
members: John R. Stewart, Joanna Stewart, James M. Zimmerman and Mary
Zimmerman, Peter Keifer and Joseph Keifer. First pastor Elder Thomas Eaton; J.M.
Zimmerman first deacon and also church clerk. Total at present, 8.
Texas Baptist (Anderson), 21 Oct. 1857, p.2
Letter from Brazos County. Boonville, Oct. 6, 1857. Dear Bro. Baines: On Saturday
27 ult., brethren Fisher and Wright commenced a meeting at Minter Springs, some ten
miles south from this place. On the next day they organized a church with nine members.
The meeting has continued day and night and is yet in progress. Four have been received
by letter, sixteen have been recommended, and eight more are received for baptism, and
we hope that others may receive conversion and follow their Savior in holy baptism.
Brother Keifer has been in the meeting all the time, and it has been my privilege to be
present for the last three days. The meeting will close on to- morrow. "Praise the Lord
for his goodness unto the children of men." Please send twelve numbers of your paper as
directed below. Brother J.M. Hood will act as local agent for you at this place. Yours in
Christ, J.G. Thomas.
Texas Baptist (Anderson), 28 Oct. 1857, p.2
Churches Post - offices Pastors Delegates
Minter Springs Millican B. McGregor, J.M. Hood
Tryon Church Boonville Thomas Eaton J.M. Zimmerman, J.R. Stewart, Peter Keifer
Texas Baptist (Anderson), 28 Oct. 1857, p.2
Minter Spring, Texas. Oct. 8, 1857. On Friday night before the fourth Sabbath in
September a meeting was commenced in this neighborhood by our Missionaries Elders
Fisher and Wright. The congregation was small but attentive. On Saturday, the day that
had been appointed to constitute a church, a large congregation met at eleven o'clock. A
deep anxiety to hear the gospel preached seemed to rest upon every countenance, especially
I could notice that they had sincerely prayed for the Lord to visit them at the time by the
outpouring of his spirit, and if the prayers of Christians have ever been answered, they were
surely during the progress of this meeting. As brother Burleson was expected to be present,
the organization was postponed until Sunday. On Sunday at eleven o'clock, brother Wright
preached a feeling sermon to a large and attentive congregation. After the services were - --
presbytery composed of the above two missionaries took into consideration - -- brethren and
sisters of this neighborhood into a Baptist church. Nine presented letters of
recommendation from their respective churches, and after the usual ceremony, the
presbytery declared them to be a regularly organized gospel church. The presbytery and
other visiting brethren then extended to them the right hand of fellowship. Tears of joy and
love trickled down the cheeks of all lovers of Zion present. The doors of the church were
then opened for the reception of members, when two presented themselves, who were - --
under the watchers of the church until they could obtain letters. At the - -- meeting, after
preaching by the writer, brother Fisher invited those that felt an interest in their souls
salvation to come forward for prayer. Quite a number presented themselves, quite affected.
On Monday the interest greatly increased. Some sixteen were seen weeping at the alter for
prayer. Here were those that had once loved the Lord, but had gone astray; others for the
first time in their lives had heard the gospel voice. On Tuesday three willing candidates
desired to express their love to their Savior by following him in the holy ordinance of
baptism. A large concourse of people were present when brother Fisher administered this
ordinance. It was the second time that the like was seen in this county. From that time on,
the interest seemed steadily to increase. As others were coming to this meeting, the Lord's
spirit seemed to take hold of them, and they were seen trembling and crying for
forgiveness. Some friends that had come to see what was going on, were so affected that
they would immediately start home after their wives and families. One thing deeply
affecting was to see so many husbands and wives side by side, seeking the salvation of
their souls.
Some meetings but two or three unconverted persons were left in the house, that were not
at the anxious seat, and trembled at their seats.
From time to time some would find the precious pearl, and would rise and tell the church
how they had found peace for their souls. Backsliders were reclaimed, and would rejoice
in renewed evidences of divine favor. Brother Fisher, who had to leave us on Friday
morning, to go to the meeting of the United Association, returned again on Saturday night,
and brought with him your Missionary Elder J.G. Thomas. This seemed to give new
interest to the meeting. On Sunday, first Lord's day in October, after preaching by brother
Thomas, we all repaired to the Brazos River. Thirteen willing converts, and a large number
of spectators were seen at the water's edge. Brother Wright administered the ordinance.
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Preaching was again given out for night, and next day. Up to this time everything had been
favorable in the highest degree, cool and pleasant days and bright, moonshining nights,
besides the manifest presence and blessing of the Lord. But now dark clouds "gathered
thick and thundered loud." Many of the people could get no further than brother Hood's
house. It continued raining all the evening, so that we had to give out meeting at the usual
place for worship; but the brethren were not content to remain until that night. All present
assembled in one of our brothers' rooms, where all the ministers, many of the new converts
and a few mourners were present, and while brethren Thomas and Fisher were speaking,
two that had been deeply concerned about their eternal welfare, were enabled to rejoice in
the pardon of their sins. Another who had received forgiveness before, came forward and
declared that all doubts had left her, and that she wished a name with the people of God. It
was a meeting long to be remembered by all present. On Monday we met again as usual.
Some others that had set out to seek the Savior were determined to persevere, and by
Wednesday morning all our mourning friends met with us with happy countenances. We
repaired again to the river's side, and while solemnity pervaded all present, brother Fisher
administered the holy ordinance to eleven candidates. The meeting was then closed, while
a good feeling still existed in the community. The church received since its organization by
letter, five; by baptism, seven. Of these, nine were husbands and their wives, and a number
of young men, some of whom we trust the Lord will call to preach his blessed word. The
total number now is forty one. The brethren are anxious to have brother Wright settle in
their neighborhood, and they express their thanks to the labors of our missionaries. May
God bless them abundantly, and give them will for every good work, and may they become
a blessing to Brazos County. Yours truly, F. Keifer.
Texas Baptist (Anderson), 4 Nov. 1857, p.3
Whereas, According to the will of our Heavenly father, who saw proper to take from our
midst our worthy sister Nancy L. Farquhar, who departed this life August 1 s in Brazos
County, near Boonville, in the 29"' year of her age. Sister Farquhar was born in Wythe
County, Virginia. Her parents moved to Hindes County, Mississippi when in her fifth
year, where she was principally raised. She joined the Baptist Church in Hindes County,
about the year 1845, moved to Texas in 1849. Sister Farquhar was at the time of her
death a member of Minter Spring church. Our sister is transported and we would weep
but not as those who have no hope. In her dying hour she spoke to one of the brethren of
her willingness to die; at the same time charging her relations and admonishing her
friends to prepare to meet her in heaven. Sister F. bore her affliction with Christian
fortitude, with an eye single to Jesus the author of all things. She leaves a kind husband
who faithfully administered to her wants until the last moments of her existence, and two
little boys to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and a kind mother. Resolved, That from
our acquaintance with sister F., we know her walk to be Christianlike, ever willing to
assist the sick and afflicted: such we knew her living, so we mourn her dead. Resolved,
That in the death of our sister, this church has lost a true and faithful member though we
bow with meekness to the will of our heavenly Father. Resolved, That we do deeply
sympathize with the bereaved household and the afflicted family of our deceased sister.
Resolved, That the clerk be requested to forward a copy of these resolutions to the Texas
Baptist for publication. Done by order of the church in conference, Saturday before the
third Sabbath in August, A.D. 1858. A.W. Elledge, moderator, J.H. McGregor, clerk.
Texas Baptist (Anderson), 14 Oct. 1858, p.3
Whereas, According to the will of our Heavenly father, who saw proper to take from our
midst our worthy sister Nancy L. Farquhar, who departed this life August 1 St , in Brazos
County, near Boonville, in the 29 year of her age. Sister Farquhar was born in Wythe
County, Virginia. Her parents moved to Hindes County, Mississippi when in her fifth
year, where she was principally raised. She joined the Baptist Church in Hindes County,
about the year 1845, moved to Texas in 1849. Sister Farquhar was at the time of her
death a member of Minter Spring church. Our sister is transported and we would weep
but not as those who have no hope. In her dying hour she spoke to one of the brethren of
her willingness to die; at the same time charging her relations and admonishing her
friends to prepare to meet her in heaven. Sister F. bore her affliction with Christian
fortitude, with an eye single to Jesus the author of all things. She leaves a kind husband
who faithfully administered to her wants until the last moments of her existence, and two
little boys to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and a kind mother. Resolved, That from
our acquaintance with sister F., we know her walk to be Christianlike, ever willing to
assist the sick and afflicted: such we knew her living, so we mourn her dead. Resolved,
That in the death of our sister, this church has lost a true and faithful member though we
bow with meekness to the will of our heavenly Father. Resolved, That we do deeply
sympathize with the bereaved household and the afflicted family of our deceased sister.
Resolved, That the clerk be requested to forward a copy of these resolutions to the Texas
Baptist for publication. Done by order of the church in conference, Saturday before the
third Sabbath in August, A.D. 1858. A.W. Elledge, moderator, J.H. McGregor, clerk.
Texas Baptist (Anderson), 14 Oct. 1858, p.3
Church
Minter Spring
Post - office
Millican
Pastor
A.W. Elledge
Name of
B. McGregor, P.A. Christie
delegates
Wm. Dickerson
Baptized
19
Rec. by letter
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Restored
--
Dis. by letter
--
Excluded
8( ?)
Deceased
--
Total
3(?)
Contribution
$3.00
Texas Baptist
(Anderson), 4 Nov. 1858, p.I
Tryon Church
Boonville
Thos. Eaton
J.R. Stewart, J.M. Zimmerman, T.C. Moore,
E.C. Bowman
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$3.50
Brazos County, Texas, June 5, 1860. Died in this county on the third day of May of
consumption, in the seventieth or seventy -first year of her age, Sister Mary Kent. She
was born in the State of Virginia, and was moved to the state of Tennessee by her parents
and settled in Wilson County. In the 14 year of her age, she was married to Luke Kent.
In 1829, moved to Hinds County, Mississippi. In 1842 was baptized by Elder J. Denson,
and joined New Hope Baptist Church of Christ. In 1843 she moved from thence and to
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this State and settled in Washington County, where she deposited her letter with
Washington Church until 1857, when she withdrew her membership and united with
Minter Spring Baptist Church, where she remained, and lived a pious and orderly
member until the messenger of death came with his commission carried her way to that
bourne from whence no traveler returns. Sister Kent bore her afflictions upon the bed of
death for fifteen long months; and at that very trying crisis she rested upon that hope that
had been her guide for eighteen years, bearing her afflictions with humble resignation
until the last moment, and fell asleep in Jesus without a frown or groan, leaving many
friends and acquaintances to mourn her death. But we weep not as those who have no
hope. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit they
may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. Therefore be it: Resolved,
That in the death of Sister Kent the church has lost one of her best and most exemplary
members. Resolved, That this church deeply sympathize with the friends and relations of
our dead Sister. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon our church book, and a
copy of them forwarded to the Texas Baptist for publication. Done by order of the
church in Conference on Saturday before the 2d Lord's day in May, 1860. Thos. Eaton,
Mod. J.H. McGregor, Clk. Texas Baptist (Anderson), 28 June 1860, page 4
Sister Elizabeth McGregor is no more in our midst. Her pure spirit passed away from the
earth on the 28 of July, 1860. She was the daughter of William and Patsy Man, and was
born in Halifax County, Virginia, on the 19 of February, 1807. She removed with her
parents to Tennessee and was married to Bro. R. McGregor in Montgomery Co. in
December, 1827. After remaining here three years they settled in Hinds County, Miss.,
where she professor religion and was buried in holy baptism in the spring of 1841, by that
eminently devoted servant of God, Elder Moses Granbury. In 1843 she and her husband
removed to Texas and united with the Washington Church, under the pastoral care of
Elder Wm. M. Tryon, the great pioneer missionary. In 1856 she settled, with her
husband, in this neighborhood, and in 1857, with nine others, united in the constitution of
this (the Minter Spring) church and continued an active and useful member, till on the
28 of July, the Master said, "it is enough, come up higher." Her disease was dropsy of
the chest. She bore her afflictions with great Christian fortitude. Her hopes hovered
around the sweet promises of God, and she talked calmly about the child she was leaving
behind, and her sweet home in the skies, even till her last hour. Resolved, therefore, that
in the death of sister McGregor this church has lost one of its brightest gems, her husband
and affectionate wife, and their six children a devoted mother and this community a good
neighbor, who was loved more and more as she was better known. Resolved, that we
deeply sympathize with our dear brother and his esteemed family in his sad bereavement;
yet we bow in meek submission to Him who is too wise to err, and too good to do wrong,
and he has said, "blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; yea saith
the spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Resolved,
That these resolutions be spread on our minutes, and a copy of the same be sent to the
Texas Baptist for publication, and that the Tennessee Baptist be requested to republish
them. Done by order of conference, Minter Spring Church. Thomas Eaton, Moderator.
Joel H. McGregor, Clerk. Brazos Co., Texas, Sept. 9, 1860. T_ exas Baptist (Anderson),
27 Sept. 1860, page 2
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[Leaving Hearne] ...the weather being cold, rainy and gloomy, I did not feel that the ride
was very enjoyable. As bad, however, as the day's trip was, it might have been worse if I
had not luckily reached Bryan, just in time to house myself and animals from a severe
Norther, and still heavier rain than I encountered in the morning ... I was surprised when
I awoke in the morning, to find the sun shining brightly. I started for Welborn Station, or
rather, I should say, for Minter Springs, a mile below. I could not help observing what a
fearful havoc the demands of the Central have made on the time, and if it goes on at the
rate I am told they are using fuel, 5000 cords monthly, they will soon have to seek some
other mode of making steam than wood fires. The past and present generations have
been destroying the timber; the next generation will have to plant, and plant very
extensively, or fuel in certain localities will be very scarce. A word to the wise should be
sufficient. It seems to me that many a proprietor, at a small expense, at present, could
leave substantial benefits to his children, if he would commence now, and plant groves of
quick growing trees. Austin Statesman 15 February 1872, page 1
C.S. & Jno. A. Loving sold Sarah J. Wellborn, a warrant deed, dated 16 Jan. 1871, for
$250; for lot 14, Minter Springs [near Wellborn]; recorded 16 April 1873, in Brazos Co.
Deed Book N p.400
State of Texas, County of Travis. This public instrument of writing made and entered into
by and between Jno. A. Lowery of the city and state of New York acting by his attorned in
fact duly authorized P. DeCordova of the first part and A.R. Canfield, A.G. Neeley and
James M. Farquhar of the second part herein duly appointed trustees witnessed that
whereas when my said attorney laid out the Village of Minter in the County of Brazos he
with my full authority dedicated the lower half of the ten acre lot number five for school
purposes for said village and the inhabitants of said village of Minter have built a school
house on said lot but no deed has been made heretofore for the same ... ( Brazos County
Deed Records Book U, page 135, Oct. 12, 1872).
S.J. Wellborn sold M.C. Wellborn, warrant deed, dated 1 Jan. 1873, for $250, lot 14 in
Minter Springs / Wellborn; 10 acres; recorded 16 Apr. 1873 in Brazos Count
Records, Book N, p.400
Bryan ... The people of Wellbome will give a big barbecue at Minter Springs on the 4 th of
July. Galveston Daily News 30 June 1885, page 5
Brazos County — Owing to the disagreement of the trustees upon the employment of a
teacher, the Wellborn school has not yet been opened. Two of the trustees wanted a male
and the other wanted a female teacher. Mr. Caruthers, a graduate of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College has at last been employed by two of the trustees to teach the school
here, while the other trustee has engaged a young lady to teach the school at Minter. Texas
School Journal, 3(11): 350 (November 1885).
Bryan ... The prohibitionists have a rally at Minter's Springs, in this county, on the 26
instant. They declined a proposal to divide time with the antis that day. Galveston Daily
News 22 May 1887, page 11.
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Bryan ... The committee controlling the Minter Springs meeting have reconsidered, and
agree to divide time with the antis .... Galveston Daily News 25 May 1887, page ?
McVey, Claud; aged 15; son of Mr. W.H. McVey of Wellborn; died from "erysipelas."
(weekly) Brvan Eagle 7 Feb. 1895, p.3, col.4. He is buried in Minter Springs Cemetery
(based on his tombstone).
Gentry, Susie, died; she was born 12 Feb. 1878; lived at Minter Springs; daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. B.E. Gentry; left parents & sister(s) & brother(s). (weekly) Brvan Eagle 5
Sept. 1895, page 6, col.2. She is buried in Wellborn Cemetery (based on her tombstone).
Farquhar, J.M. "Uncle Jim ", born 4 Feb. 1827 in NC; moved to MS with his parents at
age 8; came to TX when he was 18; entered the Mexican War at age 19; served at the
storming of Molina del Rey and the Caga de Motto; and also in the Battle of the 12
after the war he lived in Washington Co. several years before moving to Brazos Co.;
served in Civil War; had lived in Brazos Co. over 40 years; died at his home near
Wellborn from "dropsy of the heart"; Baptist; buried at Minter Springs next to his wife
who had died about 15 years earlier; left children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle 15 Aug. 1895,
p.l, col.6. Galveston Daily News 8 Aug. 1895, p.3, col.5
Johnson, - - -, Mrs.; died at Wellborn; she left sons John, Alf and W.W. Johnson. Bryan
Daily Eagle 30 June 1897, p.4, col.2. This apparently was Martha Johnson, wife of B.
�-- Johnson, who died 25 June 1897 and is buried at Minter Springs Cemetery (based on her
tombstone).
Gardner, Ellen, Mrs., died at her home near Minter Springs. (weekly) Bryan Eagle 15
July 1897, p.3, col.2; 22 July 1897, p.3, col.5
Farquhar, Jenny E., Mrs.: Mrs. - -- Farquhar died at her home in Wellborn; left husband
J.E. Farquhar & 6 children. (weekly) Br ay n Eagle 10 March1898, p.6, col.3. Jenny E.
Farquhar, died 2 Mar. 1898, buried Minter Springs Cemetery. Brazos County Cemeteries
p.92.
Minter Springs ... (article continues) ... Mr. J.E. Tolen, formerly of this place, but now of
Calvert, has been here on a visit to relatives and to enlist recruits for Co.L, 4 T.V.I. No
enlistments. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 7 July 1898, p.3
Jones, - - -, Mrs; died; aged 21; wife of Will Jones; buried at Minter Springs; left husband
& 2 children. (weekly) Bryan Eagle 11 Aug. 1898, p.3, cols. 1-2.
McGregor, Dollie; died; aged 1 month, 21 days; daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.H. McGregor
from near Wellborn; funeral at Minter Springs. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 6 Oct. 1898, p.3,
col.3; 6 Oct. 1898, p.6, col.3
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McGregor, Ella, Mrs.; wife of J.H. McGregor; died at the home of Mrs. M.L. Royall; left
a husband & 2 children; Baptist; born & raised in Brazos Co.; buried at Minter Springs.
(weekly) Bryan Eagle 13 Oct. 1898, p.3, col.4
Millican ... Miss Janie Lewis left Saturday to take charge of her school at Minter Springs
... (weekly) Brvan Eagle 20 October 1898, page 3, col.1
"Minter Springs," Bryan Weekly Eagle 6 July 1899, p.3
Creed, Carlton; died at the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Creed near Wellborn; buried Minter
Springs. (weekly) Bryan Eagle 26 Oct. 1899, p.3, col.I
Creed, Joe, aged 2 years, 6 months; son of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Creed of Wellborn; died from
"tonsillitis "; buried at Minter Springs. (weekly) Bryan n Ea igle 26 Oct. 1899, p.3, col.4
W.H. McVey of Wellborn was in town yesterday trying to get a lot of his town friends to
break their record and take a drink of pure water. He had a demijohn of the famous pure
Minter Springs water. This place, Minter Springs, will yet be famous for its abundance
of pure, cold spring water, and the surroundings of cool, shady groves. McVey had three
fine Poland China pigs with him, of the famous Sims strain of prize winners. They are
beauties, and were sold to Jno. K. Parker for $10.00 each. Brvan Morning Eagle 16 July
1904, p.3
Mr. W.H. McVey of the Minter Springs community called on the Eagle one day this
week and left with us for a few days a fine geological specimen. It is a block of red
sandstone split through the middle and disclosing a slender leaf petrified and showing
every stem and outline perfectly. The rock was used in a chimney for probably thirty
years and recently while Mr. mcVey was building a furnace he accidentally split the rock
open revealing the beautiful leaf formation which shows on both halves of the rock. The
specimen would be a valuable addition to any geological collection, and Mr. McVey
intends to present it to the A. and M. College authorities. (weekly) Bryan Eagle 17
January 1907, p.6, col.3
"Minter Springs," (weekly) Brvan Eagle 24 Jan. 1907, p.6, col. I.
"In Memory of Little Augusta Straub," (weekly) Bryan Eagle 17 January 1907, p.1,
col.3. Buried at Minter Springs.
"New Teachers of Brazos County," Bryan Weekly Eagle 12 October 1911, page 8. Miss
Grace Watson will teach the Minter Springs School. "Miss Watson was a student in the
A.& M. Summer Normal this year and did credible work there."
"Minter Springs News," Brvan Weekly Eagle 27 Feb. 1913, p.7
"Minter Spring," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 6 March 1913, p.4
"Minter Springs," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 20 March 1913, p.5
"Minter Springs," Bryan Weekly Eagle 27 March 1913, p.5
"Minter Springs," Bryan Weekly Eagle 11 April 1913, p.8
"Minter Springs," Bryan Weekly Eagle 16 April 1913, p.5
"Minter Springs," Bryan Weekly Eagle 23 April 1913, p.8
"Minter Springs News," Bryan Weekly Eagle 15 May 1913, p.5
"Minter Springs Items," Bryan Weekly Eagle 29 May 1913, p.5
"Minter Springs," Bryan Weekly Eagle 26 June 1913, p.4
"Minter Springs Notes," Bryan Weekly Eagle 11 Dec. 1913, p.5
"Minter Springs Letter," Bryan Weekly Eagle 5 Feb. 1914, p.8
"Minter Springs Items," Bryan Weekly Eagle, 12 March 1914, p.4
"Mrs. Fannie Straub," Bryan Weekly Eagle 18 Nov. 1915, p.8, col.3. Buried at Minter
Springs.
"Minter Springs News," Bryan Weekly Eagle 22 June 1916, p.4
"From Minter Springs," Bryan Weekly Eagle 29 June 1916, p.5
Alvin Dyess, aged 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dyess of the Minter Springs neighbor-
hood, near Wellborn, was killed by lightning yesterday afternoon while hoeing peas with
other members of the family. None of the others appear to have been injured, however,
the smaller children having run for the house and Mrs. Dyess seemingly not having been
close enough to sustain serious hurts. The boy's body was badly burned about the chest
and his clothing was burned off. The funeral was held this afternoon. He was a nephew
of Mrs. Roy Vick and Miss Daisy Lee of Bryan. Lightning did some damage in town
yesterday, having burned out a number of fuses in residences, but nothing more serious
here has been reported. Bryan Weekly Eagle 13 June 1918, page 2, col.6
"A.B. Welch of Minter Springs is Buried Sunday," Bryan Weekly Eagle 6 August 1925,
page 1
"Local Baptists Put on Program at Minter Springs," Bryan Weekly Eagle 1 Sept. 1927,
p.3
Bryan, Texas, June 16 — A pleasant family reunion was enjoyed this week at the home of
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Mr. and Mrs. A. Straub at Wellborn, honoring Mr. Straub's fifty- seventh birthday. The
`— children who were present with their families for the occasion were: Mrs. J.W.
McCulloch of Wellborn, Mrs. R.P. Todd of Rock Prairie, Mrs. J.A. Roberts of Cypress,
Mrs. G.W. Price of Bryan and Lawrence and Roosevelt Straub of Wellborn. Out -of town
visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith of Cypress. Dallas Morning News, 17 June 1929,
page 5
"Bryan Briefs," Houston Informer 28 March 1931, p.8, col.2. "... March 20, about 5:30,
Mrs. S. Hill came by the home of Miss Mabel B. Thomas and carried her home for
supper, which was very much enjoyed by the guest. About 8:30 they started for Mrs.
Farris' home, but on their way they wee interrupted by Mrs. Hill's son in a car, who in
turn picked them up and carried them to the school where all the other patrons were. In
the center of the school was a big chair, decorated beautifully in roses, and tables were
also decorated lovely. This terminated the surprise for the teacher, Miss Mabel B.
Thomas, Minter Spring School. About 75 pupils were present and the following patrons:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Burrell, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farris, Mr.
and Mrs. N. Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. P. Renchie, Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Moore, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. S. Williams, A. Dangerfield, Mrs. M. Hill, Mrs. C. Cheeks,
R. Carroll, Mrs. O. Townsend, R. Criss, F. Taylor, J. Densey, Mrs. C. Lee, Mrs. L.K.
Edwards, E.D. Ford and R.L. Daily. The patrons provided for a menu fit for a queen."
"Bryan Briefs," Houston Informer 28 May 1932, p.5, col. I. "Mrs. M.B. Thomas closed
here school at Minter Springs May 12. There were three graduates. Mrs. Julia Pollard,
Katie Toldens, and Vivian Thomas, three teachers, closed Friday night, May 20. Mrs.
Sadie Thomas delivered the graduating address ... The annual baccalaureate sermon of
Kemp High School was held Sunday, May 22, at 2:30 p.m. The program follows:
Processional, class of '32; The Lord Taketh Joy, Wm. Baines; Invocation, Rev. Jackson; I
will life up mine eyes to the hills; scripture lesson, Rev. W.C. Daniels; seek ye the Lord,
Dr. J.V. Roberts; obligato tenor solo, finis, Leon Williams; The heavens declare the glory
of God; Recessional, class '32 ...."
"Picnic for Pupils," Bryan Weekly Eagle 10 May 1933, page 1. From Minter Springs
school
"Minter Springs to Give Barbecue Friday, May 28," Bryan Weekly Eagle 23 May 1934,
page 1
"Negro Club Notes," Bryan Weekly Eagle 10 April 1935, p.2, co1.6. Mentions Mary
Harris (of Minter Springs)
"Minter Springs Woman is Buried at Peach Creek," Bryan Weekly Eagle 10 July 1935,
page 6
"Buffalo is Found in Brazos County Herd at Wellborn," Bryan Daily Eagle 2 November
1937, page 1. The herd belonged to August Straub of Minter Springs.
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Open house will be held in all of the Negro rural schools during the afternoon on the first
�- four school days of this week. On Monday, Zone 1, which includes schools of Smetana,
Leonard, Steele's Store, and Rye - Stabler districts, will be open to the public. Tuesday,
Zone 2, Woodville, Knob Prairie, Tabor, Cedar Grove, and Kurten districts, will be host
to all who desire to visit the schools. Zone 3, which includes Wixon- Prospect, Reliance,
Steep Hollow, and Harvey districts, will hold open- house. On Thursday, Zone 4, schools
of Providence, Minter Springs, Millican, Templeman, and Allenfarm districts will be
open. A general display of classroom and campus beautification work will be made. Hot
lunch arrangements, industrial arts and library corners will be displayed. And unit
culminating activities will be held in nine of the schools during the week. On Friday all
teachers will go to Prairie View to attend the annual State Educational Conference for
Negroes. The Jeanes supervisor and teachers invite the school officials and friends, both
white and colored, to visit their schools during the open house activities and also go to
Prairie View Friday. Bryan Daily Eagle 13 March 1938, page 2, col.2
"Negro Club Notes," Bryan Daily Eagle 14 December 1938, page 11.
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