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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
12
Holland Gin praised as a splendid remedy for rheumatism gout dropsy stomach troubles and a tonic. Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps is touted as the best among Holland Gins made from selected barley and Italian juniper berry essence. Eminent authorities worldwide endorse it and genuine substitutes are warned against.
Court records show six suits filed with Judge Ashe in the Eleventh Civil District. Several actions involve real estate titles including Lots 7 8 and 9 in Holman Survey and about 2500 acres tied to the Daten Mound area, with judgments awarding portions of land and monetary sums to plaintiffs and executors.
The Texas State Purchasing Agent announced contracts for supplying multiple state institutions in Austin. Firms including W. Th. Craddock & Co and B. Caperton and Jobo Echeman of Austin secured extended supply deals covering bacon, sugar, coffee, rice, and other provisions for twelve months, with adjustments for orphan homes and southwestern facilities. The Southwestern asylum and the Texas penitentary also awarded residential and hardware provisions, while Armour Packing and Waplee Grocery provided meat and grocery items.
Attendance at the Waxahachie Chautauqua rises with arrivals doubling expectations. Activities include Mrs F P Flaniken leading the mission day and Dr Bleck lecturing on missionary themes. The Indies oversee the program with sermons by Salome and talks by George G Title. About 25 families from nearby areas are visiting for the event and plans for future gatherings are noted.
In Laredo Texas during July 1890 a major damage suit is filed. Plaintiff William Anderson seeks $1,250,000 in damages related to a large soil and land dispute in Webb County.
A fragmentary report recalls a dispute involving cattlemen H. H. Harris and J. R. Nott in San Angelo Texas. The skirmish or disagreement is noted as drawing focus among local cattlemen with limited available details.
Brenham residents report a dispatch about militia action to dissolve the legislature. Captains Sehir-Imacher and Seholte discuss the matter. reports of mobilization remain unconfirmed. A break in Mr. Carter’s home yields a gold watch, a charm, and a comb. burglars left clear footprints. Athletic club hosts visiting youths. Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe train service updates. surveyors return to Wesseater. A six shooter on display in a Sutton County saloon is described as a four-inch-caliber, silver-plated weapon with pearl handle.
Huntsville Texas July meeting of local business league focused on better roads and more commerce. A Wynne lane road project was assigned to a committee for immediate retirement and repairs announced for the wagon yard buildings.
Vague local item from San Angelo Texas with unreadable details about a person or event. readable pieces include city and date context but exact names, actions, and outcomes are lost. Further text needed to determine the intended news item and specifics.
Somerville Texas reports Charles Lau dervate visiting relatives J We and A N Lauderdite. Creosote City events list Casper Landolt selling his grocery boat to J W Morgan. Rev G A Williams conducts services as Grant recovers from illness. Jock Hidrides moved after a farm incident and later died near Breckham. a mention of a marriage near Sunewville.
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