Missionary seminary project in Maredo Texas
The Ladies' Missionary society are building a Female Seminary at Maredo Texas. The Leader notes Col 8 W T Lanham as a Democrat candidate for Congress in the 11th District ahead of the Democratic Convention. Weatherford coverage mentions Senator Shannon and I N Roach declining re election and Lanham being touted for nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Maredo
Texas
W. T. Lanham
Col. Lanham
Young County
Weatherford
W. R. Shannon
I. N. Roach
Austin
John A. Dill
Congress
Fort Worth
Democratic path to Texas governor hinges on strong, clean standard bearer
The Texas democracy faces a key choice for governor as potential independents G Wash Jones and Gen J B Roberson enter the field. Charles Stewart of Houston emerges as a near-ideal nominee, combining loyalty, experience, and unblemished character, with calls for coalition and disciplined support to secure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
G. Wash Jones
Bastrop
J. B. Robertson
Waco
Jobn Ireland
John L. Henry
Charles Stewart
Houston
Col. Jones
Roberson
Baptist Convention Adopts Reports and Chooses 1885 Meet Site
Greenville D C May 1 The Baptist Convention reads and adopts committee reports including opposition to Jewish missionary work as a special program New boards of home and foreign missions are formed with presidents and secretaries to be elected by heads Waco Texas selected for the May 1885 gathering Dr John A Broaddus to preach the next session Oscar Washington rescues a train with a torch at risk of a walnut log on the track and declines a railroad pass The editorial notice criticizes President Arthur for southern representation and stalwartism Comanche Chief comments conclude the record
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Dallas
California
New Orleans
Liverpool
Washington
J. M. Brossius
R.S. Swain
Independence Mills
San Jose
A. m
Frank Lillard
Fair Recorder
A. Fishburn
Mexia Ledger
Texas
Exto
San Francisco
Greenville
D. C
The
Baptist Convention
Board of Foreign Missions
Boards of Home and Foreign Missions
Chpristians
Waco
John A. Broddus
Louisville
Stridland
Lenovile
Teor
Aslternate
Oscar Washington
Louisville and Lexington
Darky
Arthur
Grant
Freedmen's Bank Costs Then and Now
The record shows under John Jay Knox the management cost dropped to 3500, versus over 30000 yearly under commissioners. Lawyers cost similar. Three commissioners earned 3000 each, one was paid 1000 to do all work. Bank may close next year with creditors receiving about 60 percent. Claims totaled 2,000,000 with a first dividend of 20 percent on November 1, 1875.
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Freedmen’s Bank
John Jay Knox
Obsequies for Judge C M Winkler in Navarro County
Navarro county mourns Judge C M Winkler of the Court of Appeals who served thirty years locally. Knights Templar will return with his remains from Austin by special train. Funeral at the Methodist church at four, conducted by the Masonic Order. The war veteran commanded Hood's brigade with noted campaigns. The Navarro county bar forms committees for funeral arrangements and resolutions for the District Court, with Col William Craft to deliver a eulogy.
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Corsicana
C. M. Winkler
Court of Appeals
Navarro County
Knights Templar
Austin
Masonic Order
Whch
Winkler
Hood
Navarro County Bar
District Court
Wm. Craft
Assassination of Cavendish and Burke in Dublin
Lord Frederick Cavendish and Under Secretary Burke were killed in Dublin by an Irish mob. The pair were walking near the city gate when a car halted and two assailants stabbed them in the throat and breast. Their bodies lay ten paces apart after the struggle. News sparked shock at clubs and west-end resorts. Cavendish, MP for the northern West Riding of Yorkshire, had just resigned to take office.
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Lord Frederick Cavendish
Burke
Dublin
Ireland
Mr. Burke
London Club
Frederick Cavendish
House of Commons
West Riding of Yorkshire
Matt Wilson
Frederick
Play on Editorial Names in Texas Papers
An editorially playful piece surveys Texas newspapers and editors by punning on names and towns. It wanders through Galveston, Corsicana, Terrell, Meridian, Denton, Denison, Palo Pinto, Tyler, Graham, and Houston while noting editors and presses with humorous assertions about their “peculiar” names and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press Association
Galveston News
Corsicana Observer
Star Walker
Terrell
Cain
Goozates
Comanche
Meridian
Luce
C'seo
Palestine
Richmond
Denton
Mount Pleasant
Denison
Corsicana
Palo Pinto
Moore
Brentham
Green Graves
Tyler
Graham
Ennis
Houston
Losing a Subscriber and the Cost of Obituaries
The Sherman Courier recalls losing a subscriber over not dedicating a column to a deceased friend. It details the costs of printing an obituary, about $2.25, and the broader point that newspapers must charge for notices to cover paper, ink, press work, and wages, likening it to other funeral expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Courier
Wentleman
Boyd
Paris North Texan
Speculators Filing on State Land Cornered by Tightly Held Rights
Austin May 12 The Texas land office warns that filing on state lands to sell purchase privileges harms would be settlers as syndicates hoard land. Telegrams describe seventy sections tied up by multiple names to block actual buyers, with a lawyer noting potential damage suits for noncompliant surveyors. The Galveston News calls the practice a shocking land speculation scheme harming future settlers.
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Austin
the Land Office
Walsh Throckmorton
Throckmorton County
J. E. Poor
McCormick
T.S. Tabury
Graham
Baylor County
Baylor Land District
Graham Syndicate
J. Bh. Poon
Walsh
Nolan County
United States
Galveston News
Texas
Peters
Texan Emigration and Land Company
Young
Palo Pinto
Clay
Stephens
Eastland
Ots
Graram
E. S. Graham
Young County
New Appointments in Texas Surprises in Politicians
A Pacific telegraph report notes H L Gosling named U S marshal for the Western District, J A McKee appointed marshal in place of Judge Norton, ex-marshal Russell arrested on charges of fraudulent accounts, Culberson secures a Greer County boundary commission, Texas receives 937000 in river and harbor funds, with local sentiment mixed on these actions and officials.
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Texas
Greer County
Washigton
Russell
Western District
H. L. Gosling
Gosling
J. A. McKee
A. B. Norton
Norton
J. C. Biggar
United States
Parises
Marshal Russell
Department of Justice
Toby
Senate
House
House Judiciary Committee
Bob Taylor
Goree
Texas Penitentiaries
Knights of Honor
Baltimore
Web Flanagan
Galveston
Colonel Culberson
House Committee
Maxey
Boundry
Arthur
Col. Minor
Hal L. Gosling
U. S
Bro
Hal
Tragic Streetcar Accident Claims Thirteen Year Old
Mary Subors, a 13 year old girl, was run down and killed by a street car in Galveston last week. Abiline plans to ship 3,000,000 pounds of wool this year.
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Mary Subors
Galveston
Abiline
Consumption Cured By Simple Vegetable Remedy
Retired physician Dr. M. E. Bell offers a home treatment plan for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. The letter promises a full recipe with preparation directions and advice sent free by return mail with stamped self addressed envelope from Baltimore Maryland.
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East India
M. E. Bell
Calvert ST
Baltimore, Md
Sheriff Tax Sale Notice for Graham Texas 1882
Graham Texas May 10 1882 news item announces a tax sale at the Graham courthouse door in Young County for 1881 taxes. The sale occurs on the first Tuesday in June 1882 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to satisfy taxes costs and penalties with proceeds going to the taxing party.
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Graham, Young Co
Texas
Court House
Graham
Young County
State of Texas
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Graham Leader
W. L. Graves
11Th
Congressional Dist
Parker Country
Houston Age
Missouri Press Association
St. Louis
Monticello
Mississippi
Robt
E. Cowart
Thurmond
the Baptists
Sherife
Acts
Afuenmhe
Vali
E Oliver
Moses Butler
Sale
Te&lco
Gibson
Jeff's Saloon
Ss. R. Jhfpfhry
Public Square
J. R. Fleming
J. M. Moore
BE. T. Hilliard
Fleming
W. S. McJimsey
Oliver Chilled
AVERY
Avery and Brown
Moline
Ames
Tin@shers, &c
Grafram
Graham Book Store
Lished
G. H. Crozier
ROUTH
Dgitsor & Paul
Upper Brazos
River Country
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