YESTERYEARS: Taylor man’s mysterious death followed by curious claim in 1886

140 Years Ago (June 3, 1886)Widow claims funds in Taylor death caseA telegram from Galveston states that the investigation into the death of George Stoch of Taylor was resumed by Justice Fontaine.

Yesteryears: Wilco Sheriff tracks down one-armed fugitive

140 Years Ago (May 20, 1886)Glimpses of GeorgetownIt is stated that there is a young man in Georgetown who accompanied Santa Anna to Washington, D. C., after the capture of the Mexican leader, and prevented Santa Anna from being hung by a mob composed of men who had been his prisoners.

Yesteryears: Bicentennial fever heating up in 1976

140 Years Ago (April 29, 1886)San Jacinto CelebrationThe annual exercises of the San Jacinto Society of the Southwestern University in honor of the battle of San Jacinto, took place in the University Chapel on the evening of Wednesday, the 21st inst. Mr. Gus.

Yesteryears: 1901 Fireman’s Picnic sparks big plans and bigger prizes

140 Years Ago (April 22, 1886)The Sun enters its tenth volumeWith this issue, the Sun begins its tenth volume, and with high appreciation of the support which it has heretofore received from subscribers and advertisers, and with deep gratification on account of the measure of prosperity which has...

Yesteryears: Outgoing Granger Mayor Dollie

140 Years Ago (April 15, 1886)Glimpses of GeorgetownStraw hats have made an appearance. It will soon be time for dusters and palm leaf fans.A nice carpet, just placed on the floor of Mr. S. F. Owen's ice cream parlor, adds very much to its appearance.

Yesteryears: Cops and robbers in high-speed chase through Georgetown

140 Years Ago (April 1, 1886)Local man arrested for Bell County incidentAt a party last Friday night in Bell County, and about four miles from Youngsport, there was a difficulty which resulted in the killing of Newton Lawler and wounding of Frank Fisher by Tom Purl.

Yesteryears: 100 years ago: Christmas tragedy met by Georgetown’s generosity

125 Years Ago (December 27, 1900)Criminal docketO. Hooper — carrying a pistol (case dismissed)F. House — disturbing the peace and drunkenness in a public place (acquitted)H. Bratton — swindlingG. Boots — impersonating an officer (continued by agreement)F.

YESTERYEARS: Deputy’s moonlight shootout with desperado brothers

145 Years Ago (November 18, 1880)Neally and John Armstrong killed by John OliveSome time ago John Olive, a deputy sheriff of this county, arrested John Armstrong on a charge of horse stealing and lodged him in the Georgetown jail to await trial.

Yesteryears: Georgetown wonders, what’s that noise in the middle of the night?

145 years ago (November 11, 1880)Glimpses of Williamson County• The Sun office wouldn’t object to receiving a few loads of wood from subscribers.• The average cotton picker can make good wages now—some of them as much as one dollar and fifty cents or two dollars per day.

Yesteryears: Highway robbers pick cotton farmers

145 Years Ago (November 4, 1880)A bold highway robbery committed near TaylorA daring highway robbery took place near Taylor last Friday night, when two men waylaid cotton sellers returning from town. Reports say six or seven parties were robbed in similar fashion.