For Sale Abstract Books of Byazos County Land Titles
Off from the only set of Byazos County land titles an assortment of properties is offered for sale. Listings include 105 acres near the courthouse with pasture and cultivation, priced at 1500 dollars. 1.25 acres near the schoolhouse with a cottage, tenant house and well, 750 dollars. a four block distance brick home with cistern, 1250 dollars. half block near Allen Academy at 500 dollars. 13 acres with a new four room house, well, cistern and outbuildings at 1000 dollars. a four room house with pantry, hall and two galleries at 650 dollars. the Joe B Reed home place with a nine room two story frame dwelling at 4250 dollars. and a half block adjoining the DC DeMaret place at 800 dollars. Rents noted at 9 dollars per month for some properties.
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Byazos
Ffor
Court House
Main Street
Allen Academy
Joe B Reed
DC DeMaret Place
Tierrany Elected Pope After Patriarchate in Venice
Tierrany is elected pope after years as patriarch of Venice. The announcement follows a conclave and marks a historic selection for the church.
Sarto Chosen Pope Pius X Amid Crowds at Rome
Cardinal Sarto of Venice elected pope and takes name Pius X. He appears on the basilica balcony to bless the crowd as cardinals and officials offer prayers and the fisherman's ring is presented. The new pontiff, in white, receives the papal blessing amid acclamations and ceremony.
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Rome
Cardinal Sarto
Venice
Cardinal Macchi
St. Peter's
Pius X
Chiga
Leo
Sarto
Mgr
Merry del Val
Sacred College
Camerlingo Oreglia
Apostolic Briefs
Joseph Sarto
Sistine Chapel
Pontiff's Benediction Assembled in Quiet Emotion
The pope, entering his cell, turned and raised his hands in a nearly suffocated voice to bless the assembly. The gesture, received with bowed heads, conveyed a solemn farewell and reverent quiet as the crowd awaited the moment.
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Pawwuted
Cardinal Sarto: Liberal ideas and strong administration noted
Rome reports Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto born 1855 in Riesi and raised to cardinal in 1893. He serves as archbishop of Venice and bishop of Mantua, praised for learning, modesty, energy, and reforming leadership while remaining loyal to the Holy See. He is seen as a future strong successor by Leo XIII.
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Rome
Giuseppe Sarto
Riesi
Treviso
Leo. XIII
Bernardo Délle Terme
Venice
Mantua
Cardinal Sarto
Holy See
Italy
Sacred College
Leo XIII
Sarto
Rampolla
Pope Leo
Father Perosi
Perosi
London Reacts To Sarto Papacy Election
News from New York confirms Cardinal Sarto’s election as pope. Mgr. Johnson in London welcomes the outcome and notes Sarto’s position between older and younger cardinals with potential for a long, active papacy. Catholics in London seek background on the new pontiff. Some churchmen see a quiet, unpolitical stance likely to harmonize interests. others note esteem from the Italian government and friendship with King Humbert.
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London
Cardinal Sarto
England
Associated Press
New York
Mgr. Johnson
Cardinal Vaughan
Sacred College
Sarto
Rome
Westminster
Humbert
Election of Cardinal Sarto Assures Policy Continuity
Paris reports from Aug 4 describe officials favoring Cardinal Sarto as pope to continue the late pope's conservative stance. Rampolla backing faded as Sarto and Di Pietro are viewed aligned with Rampolla, easing fears of radical change and signaling moderation in Holy See France relations.
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Paris
Cardinal Sarto
Foreign Office
Cardinal Rampolla
Sarto
di Pietro
Rampolla
Holy See
France
Powers Case Opens in Scott Circuit Court
Georgetown Ky Aug 4 The commonwealth announced ready as the Scott circuit court convened to try former Secretary Caleb Powers for the third time on a Goebel assassination charge Special Judge J R Robbins of Mayfield presiding About fifty witnesses were called including Frank Cecil star witness in the Jim Howard trial now from Oskaloosa Ky The defense presents around thirty witnesses many appearing for the first time and over a dozen who testified in the Jaz James Howard trial
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Georgetown
Commonwealth
Scott Circuit Court
J. R. Robbins
Mayfield
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Frank Cecil
Bell County
Jim Howard
Oskaloosa
Ken
Oil Strike Near Canal Switch In Crowley
Crowley Louisiana August 4 The Champion Oil company reports striking oil in its holdings near Canal switch at a depth of 117 feet confirming productive wells in the area naming the site and company involved.
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Crowley
Champion Oil Company
Canal Switch
Turtles and their curious features from nature study
A New York Tribune excerpt explains painted and wood turtles habitat and behavior. It covers shell color patterns, timid nature, tail hiding, toe counts, webbed feet, mouth teeth, and the third eyelid shared with birds. Readers are invited to observe differences across species and regions.
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New York Tribune
Crest of Irish King Hidden in New Crest Mine Host
A New York upper west side restaurant owner displays a crest in his expanded rooms and glassware. He explains the crest once belonged to a king of his name in Ireland, a connection he verified by checking the Astor Library and notes his rise from modest beginnings to a bustling staff.
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Upper West Side
America
Pat
Ireland
Astor
New York Times
Mammoth Cave Mystery and a Jest
A foreign tourist asks about Mammoth Cave size and a native jokes about travelers making wills before exploring. The notebook entry notes Americans call telling an amazing lie a joke, highlighting American humor and curiosity in a Chicago Tribune fragment.
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Chicago Tribune
True Mercy Burlesque Joke About Bigamy Sentence
A Baltimore Herald quip has a prisoner asking for a long jail term to escape two wives after being convicted of bigamy. A Philadelphia Press cartoon caption mocks conditions with Vegans and a dog in an undesired place, highlighting regional humor.
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Baltimore Herald
Hank
Philadelphia Press
Charity and Friendship Privilege in Opinion
The piece reflects on how charity guides thoughts of others, while friendship elevates judgment, granting a friend a special right to good opinion. It contrasts broad benevolence with personal trust in close relationships.
Great men Think of Opportunity Not Time
Disraeli quote on opportunity over time. The line urges decisive thinking and discourages dwelling on time as a crutch for weak minds. It emphasizes bold, proactive mindset.
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Disraeli
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Franklin’s Market
J. W. Satts
Ora
East City National Bank
Simmons & Gene
A. L. Mondrick
Sue
James’ Drug Store
W. C. Fountain
Eolalty
Burt Norwood
Prop
Central Texas Fair
Bryan
Texas
Paul Bradley
Sect'y
Tierrany
Pope
Pope Pius X
Leo XII
Powers
Rae
Garrett
M. H. James Vna
Fort Worth, Waco, Houston and
Calveston
Ft. Worth
Waco Houston
Galveston
Austin, San Antonio
Mexico
Texas Pointe
St. Louis
St Louis
Trice, 2Nd V.p
Galveston, Hoo
Denver
Denver Road
The
Texas Railroad
Rial
T.A
Houston
Texas Central
Kingsland, Lilano, Lampasas Marlin and
Wootan Walls
Wm. Doherty
Act
A. G
Parsons Bottling Works
C. G. Parsons
Bryan, Texas
Crown Cork System
Hutchinson
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