Electoral slate and obituary in 1898 issue
The page lists several Texas political candidates for offices including United States Senator, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Land Commissioner, Treasurer, Railroad Commissioner, State Superintendent, and judges. An obituary for Henry R. Fullerton notes his birth in Brazos county in 1873, baptism in 1897, and death in 1898 at age 25, with funeral conducted by Elder E. F. Harlan and burial at Alexandria cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Fullerton
Brazos County
Texas
Wm. J. Bishop
Disciples of Christ
Oakgrove
Rock Prairie Singing School Earns Praise From Profs Tabor Jolley
Closing exercises at Rock Prairie mark a two week singing school led by Professors A. J. Tabor and H. A. Jolley. A dinner for patrons and students followed the program with quartette music and a tribute written by student Ackland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Prairie
A. J. Tabor
H. A. Jolley
Prof
Tabor
Bro. Tabor
Ackland
College
Explanation of Citizens Organization by Mr. B. F. Bullock
Mr Bullock denounces party manipulation in county elections and condemns free silver high tariffs and railroad ownership. He asserts white supremacy in primaries and mocks Republicans voting for Democratic congressmen, insisting no party gains in the county race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Eagle
Citizens Organization
Heaven
Hell
Manhood, voting, and reform urged by B F Bullock
In Reliance Texas on Aug 18 B F Bullock argues for integrity in voting and against money or force influencing elections. He urges equal access to opportunity, opposing uncrowned kings and urging citizens to elect leaders who serve the whole people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Convention
B. F. Bullock
Reliance
Texas
The Cost of Dinner and Global Trade Paths
A thinker calculates the hidden costs behind a simple meal. He traces pepper from distant fields to the table, flour from Dakota mills, tea from China, coffee from South America, codfish from Maine, salt from New York, spices from the Spice Islands, and peaches from California, noting capital and labor across many industries. The piece also notes a Medical Record on pipe smoking altering facial lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dakota
China
South America
Maine
New York State
Spice Islands
Indian Archipelago
California
Tattooed royalty and memorial tablets noted in gossip
Foreign gossip claims Queen Olga of Greece bears an anchor tattoo on her shoulder honoring her late father Grand Duke Constantine of Russia. It also says Princess Waldmar of Denmark has a similar tattoo with a crown. Memorial tablets mark the Prescott and Rochambeau headquarters at Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga
Greece
Constantine
Russia
Waldmar
Denmark
Christian
Prescott and Rochambeau
Newport
Texas Republicans Meet at Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas August 17 the Republican state convention opened with E H R Green presiding and praising McKinley while urging territorial expansion. The executive committee backed Henry Fergusson for temporary chairman, signaling a clash with Green supporters over permanent leadership. Several names circulated for the permanent chair, with Ferguson seen as favored by some, while a white candidate is expected. The platform aims to back McKinley policies and Hawley may shape the document with Burns of Houston possibly leading the ticket. Gibbs indorsement appears to falter as the convention nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
E. H. R. Green
Oder
Green
McKinley
Henry Fergusson
Walter Burns
Charles W. Ogden
Webb Flanagan
P. B. Hunt
E. P. Wilmot
B. Peck
Congressman Hawley
Ferguson
Congresman Ha
Delay at Texas Republican Convention Stalls Fort Worth Gathering
Delegates report failure of committees to report delays the convention in Fort Worth as white delegates oppose a colored chairman and Congress man Hawley of Galveston may preside permanently. No state ticket decision yet though support for Barnett Gibbs wanes and contested seats hinder progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Hawley
Galveston
Barnett Gibbs
Mexico Celebrates September Holidays with Festive Rites
The article highlights Mexico’s September 15 and 16 celebrations, Diaz’s birth date, the Battle of Flowers, and democratic flower battles. It promotes I. and G. N. R.R. travel to Mexico City with special low round trip rates, returnable within 80 days, via Laredo or Eagle Pass routes, with option to mix routes. Tickets available September 10–11. inquiries to local agents or D J Price in Palestine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Hill and Dale
Republic
Democratic Republic
Land of Wonder
Egypt of America
Mexico City
Laredo
Eagle Pass
D. J. Price
G. P
T. A. Palestine
Texas
City Directory and Church Listings of Local Officers
City officers listed with mayor and officials, followed by a long church directory including ministers, service times, and associated lodge and knight orders. It names City Marshal, Treasurer, clerk, tax collectors, district clerk, and multiple fraternal groups with meeting nights and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
H. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
R. G. Tabor
W. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. A. Wys
M. Lawrence
Sec’y. Brazos
A. M. Waldrop
C. C
de Maret
Vulcan
M. H. James
M. W
A. J. Emden
Bryan No
A. Emden
A. J. Platner
Brazos
Stuart
Joe B Reed
Bryan Tent
Sam B. Wilson
Joe B. Reed
R. K
Bryan Lodge
L. A. Saunders
National Aid
A. W. Holman
T. W.S. Stuart
Sec’y. Ivanhoe Commandery No
Also Mentioned on This Page
Palmer’s
Seeley’s
Viola
Wilson
Jenkins Lug CC
the Daily Eagle
Bryan
Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
MaLcolm Cannes
C. A. Culberkson
Joseph D. Sayers
Bastrop
J. N. Browning
Armarillo
Smith
Hillsboro
R. W. Finley
Tyler
Geo. W. Finger
Ft. Worth
John W.robbins
Vernon
Allison Mayfield
Sherman
J.8. Kendall
Ladonia
Thos. J. Brown
M. M. Brooks
Greenville
Robert L. Henry
Waco
Alexandria Cemetery
F. Harlan
Henry
Rock Prairie Sing
Profs
H. A. Jolly
Mr. B. F. Bullock
Cisno Park
Als
Old Settlers
St. Petersburg
Nijni Novgorod
Moscow
Kennedy
New York
Samuel J. Kennedy
Emiline C. Reynolds
Grand Hotel
Havana
Santiago
Clinton
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Corbett-McVoy
Buffalo
American Bar Association
Saratoga
William Wirt Howe
Louisiana
Carnegie
Demfries
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Ardmore
I. T
Ira Elrod
Jesse Turnbull
Kemp
Arbert J. Harbers
City Directory
W. H. Harman
G. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adams
R. M. Nall
T. C. Nunn
R. W. Carr
J. C. Williams
R. J. Deens
Peter Thomas
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arringston
W. C. Finley
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
J. D. West
Sun School
J. 7. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
the American Laundry
Exchange Hotel
E. D. Beach
J. Wittmann
Merchant Tailo
Main Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!