This Week in Duval County History, September 2 — 8
POSTED BY: CARDENAS.AE@GMAIL.COM SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
September 2
News from San Diego
On September 2, 1886, Julia Tijerina de Garcia, 25, a native of Santander, Mexico died in San Diego. She was the niece of Don Juan De Anda and on April 8 had married Don Romulo G. Ramirez in San Diego.
Corpus Christi Caller, September 26, 1886
September 3
Horrible Murder
A jealous episode at the Ranch of Mateo Sendejo, six miles west of Mendieta, resulted in the death of Sendejo’s daughter and horrible mutilation of her jealous husband. Eusebio Diaz, 28, who had worked for N.J. Delamar about five years had been injured on the head the previous year and had been “easily excited” ever since. He became enamored with fourteen-year-old Casimira Sendejo and insisted on marrying her despite her young age. The priest had a problem with marrying them so they “hideaway” to San Diego where the county judge married them. Casimira reportedly repented at the last moment because it was against her father’s will and she had another sweetheart. She reportedly treated her husband cooly. He became exasperated with her conduct until Sept 1, 1885, when at the ranch called on her while she was grinding corn, in the kitchen. He asked for a clean shirt. She refused. His mother-in-law took him the shirt. The young wife followed and an argument ensued. He began firing, the first shot tore away her jaw. She turned to run crying to her mother for help. The second shot hit her under right arm piercing her lung. She fell dying into mother’s arms.
Diaz placed the muzzle of the pistol on his head and fired three shots. He threw pistol down in disgust and resorted to cold steel. Grabbing a dirk (short dagger) from his boot and slit his throat falling back in bed.
Doctors, lawyers, a priest, and a constable were sent for at San Diego. Three bullets were removed from the murderer’s head and his throat was sewed up and he sat up and talked. After his recovery, he was taken to jail. It was one of the most horrible murders in memory.
Corpus Christi Caller, September 6, 1885
September 4
Assessment values up
The taxable values in Duval County increased in 1890 by $329,223. The county was only one of three counties in the state reporting increase in values.
Brenham Weekly Banner, September 4, 1890
September 5
San Diego de Abajo y Arriba included eight leagues of land
Granted on July 22, 1831, by the state of Tamaulipas to Julian (father) and Ventura (son) Flores, respectively.
Surveyed September 5, 1855. Julian Cortez, Julio Salas, Domingo Escamilla, and Andres Gonzales were the chain carriers. Surveyor was Felix A. Blucher, district surveyor for Nueces County.
Texas General Land Office
September 6
Work on Freer Highway
The State Highway Commission approved $20,000 for work on the San Diego-Freer road known as State Highway No. 44. A seal coat topping of asphalt was to be applied.
Benavides Facts, September 6, 1940
September 7
Benavides ISD school trustees retain places
A district judge ruled in an election suit that Old Party member Atlee Parr and Freedom Pary member Joe Vaello both were narrowly elected to their posts.
The Daily News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs), September 7, 1955
September 8
St. Francis celebrates centennial
Corpus Christi Bishop Thomas J. Drury was welcomed by San Diego Mayor Camilo Palacios to the 100th-anniversary celebration marking the founding of St. Francis de Paula. Federal District Judge Reynaldo Garza gave the main address at the celebratory banquet. Dr. Hector Garcia served as Master of Ceremonies at the San Diego Civic Center and Jose Noe Martinez introduced the main speaker. Grand Knight Lauro Gutierrez gave the response. The Benavides High School Band provided musical entertainment.
Texas Gulf Coast Register, September 8, 1967
2 COMMENTSON "THIS WEEK IN DUVAL COUNTY HISTORY, SEPTEMBER 2 — 8"
Louie Martinez | September 3, 2019 at 8:27 am | Reply
I remember attending the 100th anniversary of St Francis de Paula Church celebration.I guess there was no 150th anniversary celebration.
Unfortunately not.
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