Opportunities and memorial notes on Col R K Chatham
A February 14 1899 issue carries a long business opportunities essay extolling initiative and perseverance, followed by a Camp J B Robertson UCV No 124 notice honoring Comrade Col R K Chatham. The resolution lauds his courage and devotion, promises solace to his widow, and urges his sons to follow his exemplary record and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey
Col
R. K. Chatham
J. B. Robertson
Anthony of
Caesar
Ney
Paradise
Terry
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Resolutions and Confederate Veteran tribute noted
The document quotes a resolution praising a patriot and citizen, with instructions for the adjutant to publish in county papers and send copies to the Confederate Veteran and the deceased’s family. Also listed are Exchange Hotel arrivals including A W Percy and others from Dallas, Waco, and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W Percy
Waco
A L Suter
Council Bluffs
Zuber
Dallas
Mitchell
Houston
ES Anderson
Child
Julius Harris
E W Kerr
College
R W Harvey
New Orleans
Harry Boyles
Miss Crume
St Louis
Cause of IP Provokes Harsh Foreign Policy View
Denison Herald laments American actions in the Philippines. It argues the administration erred in sending Hobson and criticizes the treatment of Philippine soldiers and their families as unacceptable in any civilized country. The piece labels such escalation as intolerable and savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Denison Herald
Admirer Sends Fine Bull Terrier to Li Hung Chang
A tale says Li Hung Chang received a bull terrier in England to guard him in old age. A letter of thanks reportedly notes the dog’s savor in a joking line about not eating dog flesh, signed by the admirer and ending with a withheld name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
England
Pleasant Trip to Mardi Gras in New Orleans
A promotional notice touts a Pleasant Trip during Mardi Gras week in February. The Crescent City will attract visitors from many areas with entertainment for all tastes. I. and G.N.R. Railway offers round trip fares from all points. details at local ticket offices or with D. J. Price in Palestine, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Crescent City
D. J. Price
Palestine
Texas
For Rent in Eastern Town Four Rooms Good Water Outhouse
Historic notice advertising rental of a four room dwelling in the eastern part of town with good water and outhouses. Interest shown to 8 H Higgs. Also offers for wallpaper at low prices and a timekeeping clock supplied by John M Caldwell. driving up central for correct time. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Higgs
Lon Johnson
John M. Caldwell
Time crunch in Congress stalls other bills
Washington February 13 The house will have little time left in the session to discuss anything but appropriation bills. The steamship subsidy and Nicaragua canal bills face fate, while the Hawaii government bill yields to appropriations. Five major budgets remain, risking an extended session as Democrats and Populists weigh army expansion and immediate army reorganization efforts in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cannon
Government of
Hawaii
House
Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Interview with Alger on army beef probe and Cuba plans
Secretary of War Alger told interviewers the War Department seeks a full inquiry into charges of unwholesome beef supplied under government contract and would hold those responsible to account. He spoke on Manila events, Otis, troop levels, and potential army funding, plus Cuba and Porto Rico conditions and Dewey's possible admiralship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alger
War Department
Army
Board of Inquiry
Miles
Manila
Otis
Congress
Cockrell
Senate
Cuba
Porto Rico
Wood
Santiago
Brooke
City Officers and Aldermen in Local Directory
City officers include Mayor C A Adame, Marshal T P Boyett, Deputy Marshal R H Smith, Secretary Treasurer Henry Rhodes, City Sexton H H Jones, Constable C L Baker. Aldermen KR G Tabor, W B Howell, W W Harris, C H Wyse, Jno M Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Adame
Marshall T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
Henry
H. H. Jones
Constable
C. L. Baker
KR. G. Tabor
W. 8. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
County Government and Local Churches in Morks County
County offices are listed with names and titles for judge clerk treasurer and commissioners. Churches named include Baptist Methodist Episcopal St Andrews Presbyterian Christian Free Communion Baptist and St Josephs Catholic with pastors and service times given for each. Mass and service schedules vary by denomination across Sundays and weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Wilson
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
St. Andrews
St. Andrews’ Episcopal—Rev. Harbert EB. Bowers, L. L
Holy Communion
Navasota
J. D D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph’s Catholic Chearch
Father Pelnar
Masonic and Odd Fellows Meeting Schedule Summary
A list of fraternal lodge and chapter meetings in Brazos and Bryan areas. Entries include Brazos Camp 104 W of W on second and fourth Fridays. Bryan Tent 16 KOTM on first and third Mondays. Bryan Lodge 980 Home Forum on second and fourth Wednesdays. Bryan Lodge 409 National Aid on first and third Wednesdays. Ivanhoe Commandery 8 Knight Templars on second Tuesdays. W.T. Austin Chapter 87 R.A.M. on third Mondays. Brazos Lodge 179 A F & A M on fourth Mondays. Vulcan Lodge second and fourth Tuesdays. Bryan Lodge 1032 K on first and third Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos Camp
W. R. Johnston
C. C
Joe B. Reed
Bryan
J.h.mawhinney
Joe Is. Reed
R. K. Bryan
W. T. James
Bryan Lodge No
National Aid
W. W. Griffin
R. W. Downard
Brazos Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. H. Nall
W. M1. C
Sec
Y. Brazos
E J. Jenkins
C.C
Vulcan Lodge
Sk Rr
A. W. Hollg
W. J. Walker
Bryan Lodge
A. Emden
Platner
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Eagle
Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
MaLcolm Cannes
The
Hardware Magazine
A. C. Brietz
Uroe's
Emmet
E.R. Emmel
Emmel
W. G. Mitchell
J.J. Adams
B. F. Leman
T. P. Boyert
John W. Grr
Committee
Exchange Hotel
ESTEY
W. R. Oliver
Emmet’s
Navy
Dewey
Tyler Haswell
City Directory
Rhodes
Morks
A. G. Board
G. W. McMichael
Chas
Gainer
J. J. Adams
R. M. Nall
T. ©. Nunn
A. W. Buchanan
J.C. Williams
S.r J. Deens
Bee Edge
Felix Phillips
I. H. Arrington
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
H. G. Rhodes
W.T. Austin
R.A. M
N.B. Cole
H. P
Sec’y
Aget
Hall
Freckela
Hall’s Drag Store
Breyan, Texas
W. J. Christian
Zennati Block
Brym
J. Wittmann
H. At
North
South
Denven
Ennis
Ft. Worth
Galveston
DENI
Brenham
Austin
Corsihachie
Plano
M Sherman
Dennison
C. W. Ber
W.S. Wison
M. L. Ronpry
G.P &T
Agt
Bryan, Texas
Paul M
Jofices
James Pence
Unday
Pion
Lee
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