1911: “While the Campbell Brothers Circus was unloading their animals, an elephant stabbed a camel and killed him instantly. It is not known exactly what caused the elephant to commit the deed, but it’s presumed that he was tired and ill from several days journey.” Stephenville Empire

In 1879 it was predicted that Stephenville would grow to have a population of 10,000 in the sweet by and by.” Fort Worth Democrat