Odd Characters in Houston No 4
A Houston feature profiles a famed show figure known as Oofty Goofty the dimond merchant. He recounts a life of unusual exploits from a glue-coated museum exhibit in San Francisco to cajoling crowds as a traveling mascot and quail hunter triumphs. He describes prison, army deserts, and wild travels to San Francisco and Dallas, settling in Holleton after a stint as a diamond dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tovston
Almont
Indy
Ile
Tepethur
Leonor Borederdwad
Borin
Borin, Garmagyy
New York
Capigikn
United States
Indiana
Pratt
Wuahington
San Francisco
Market Street
Dar
Bbs
Sharils
Teamowerm
Esi Sting
United States Army
Io Pywcendel
Mta Tn
Sega
Piende
Businrad
Itqient
Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
San Friodeso
Dallas
Holleton
Butte
Mant
Maccabees Award Banner To Houston Tent No 28
The Texas Knight of Maccabees awarded a banner to Houston Tent No 28 as the state’s largest membership. Commander A T Patton of Lone Star Tent No 41 presented the banner, with speeches by Patton and T J Huff and a reception following the ceremony. Houston Tent claimed about 500 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Texan
Tm Texas
Knight of Maccabees
Wearo
Houston
A. T. Patton
Lone Star
Woon and
Hall
H. End
Aes
Houd Dealzn
Aldo
Cowboys on the march toward Seatrook from Fan Jacinto street
The Cownoy Ranger depart at 6:29 PM from the Fan Jacinto street side of the Court house Rauure heading to Seatrook for camp. A second ward detachment joined on Harplehhire road and they paused at Pasaleoca for two hours to refresh both men and horses. First Lieutenant BR Bruce Wood appears in muster with A BR Anderson and others including Lewis Zorn and W F treasurer Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangora
Fan Jacinto Street
Court House
Rauure
Seatrook
Second Ward
Harplehhire Road
Pasaleoca
Bruce Wood
List of Honorary Members and Names in Dense Society Record
A long roster of names appears, listing C. James as third sergeant and many others including Gun Becker Peter Bowman Dan Bowman Jr Paul Bobs J J Binske P L Brown Robert Brown Sheffield Boba T Brows Beal B J Ciede Li J Conniff J H Conniff Huck Donley Harry Downty J T Dilley W R Ford J F Fisher Herbert Griffin W D Griffin Theodore Hillendahl W H Hillendahl Joe Konkt Clarence Ketchem Frank Kilberg Charles Lee Jeff Mathews toulseller Gua Raley Charles Rogers Dan Super Jr Fel Sojourner Frank Seliwpiloski James Wynne Wesley Webber Charles Wethe vil Charles Winkler William Zorn Jake Yarn Fred Zorn and honorary members Hon J G Tod Finga Matwniken Ed Dupres Gadrey Ellie J Th Williams H B Rice W W Gines Joshua Magee G L Glass Rich ard Lews George Tucker John Farmer Butcher W M Baugh A L Cona4 iW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. James
Becker Peter Bowman
Dan Bowman, Jr
Paul Bobs
J. J. Binske
P. L. Brown
Robert Brown
Sheffield Boba
T. Brows
Beal
B. J. Ciede
Li. J. Conniff
J. H. Conniff
Huck Donley
Harry Downty
J. T. Dilley
W. R B. Ford
J. F. Fisher
Herbert Griffin
W. D. Griffin
Theodore Hill
Finga Matwniken
Dupres
Gadrey Ellie
J. Th. Williams
H. B. Rice
W. W. Gines
Joshua Magee
G. L. Glass
Richard Lews
George Tucker
John Farmer
Butcher
W. M. Baugh
A. L
Solemn Requiem for King Humbert in Galveston Church
A full procession from Mareurets Savoia and Christoforo Colombo societies to the Church of the Annunciation marked a requiem for the dead King Humbert. Italian dignitaries, the Italian consul Clement Nicolino of Galveston, and locals joined as Rev. Father Banfield officiated with Deacon Mather Crowe and Subdeacon Father Henesty. The service featured a sermon on mortality and a musical offertory by Mr Grunewald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbert
Father Banfield
St. Joseph's
Mather Crowe
St. Patrick’s
Deason
Father Hennesty
Church of the Anmionelation
Pathiat Poche
St. Thomas’ College
Father Crowe
Hiumbert
Kapresa
Beltia
Grunewald
Fallag Stradelia
Main Street
Burglary Wave Reported in City Neighborhood
Two burglaries occurred early Wednesday with injuries in one case. J D L Harleton of 1565 Bingham Street was injured while trying to trap the thief, who escaped with a drawer. Another break‑in at C H Minton’s home on Bingham Street saw two pairs of trousers and items stolen.
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J. DL. Harleton
Bingham Street
Harlston
Houston Packing Company
Hania
Hlarlston
C. H. Minton
Binghem Street
Flao
Benedows Moonlight Bayou Excursion Tonight
The Benedows club plans a moonlight trip down the bayou this evening. A special Southern Pachin train will transport members and guests to Clinton and back. The Lawrence liner has been hired. the Clinton departure is from Grand Central at 6:90 PM sharp. Cars from Fannin, Travis, Hrench, and Caroline will meet the return train as Houston arrival time approaches.
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Benedows
Southern Pachin
Clinton
Ateumer Lawrence
Grand Central Depot
Fannin
Travis
Caroline
Fm Wartine
Houston
Jistih Pf
Rail worker James Barrow dies after train accident near Pasadena
James Barrow a white employee of the Galveston Houston and Northern railroad fell between cars on a north bound train near Pasadena on Wednesday. He died a few hours later at Houston Infirmary. Barrow a Galveston resident, body turned to Wall & Stake undertaking for disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barrow
Gialveston, Houston and Northern Railroad
Pasadena
Hounston
Galveston
Wall & Stake
Establiahmen
Taxing Factories Debate Reaches State Conventions
The Houston Manufacturers' Association sent messages to Horria and McLennan county selections and to the State Democratic convention urging an amendment to the Texas constitution to permit a factory option in taxing manufacturing industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnouston Manufacturers’ Association
Citron
Houston Manufacturers’ Association
Horria and Mclennan County
Waco
Esse
Texas Olticy
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endures As Teething Remedy
A fragment praises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething aid for children. It claims the remedy soothes the child and eases pain, with references to calming effects and curing wind colic, in a dated voice.
Top of the Ozarks pamphlets along Prisco Line route
The article notes a curious route to the North and East via Harvey restaurant and Observation Sleepera in room 126 at Century bulldog Bi Louis, advertising illustrated descriptive pamphlets titled The Top of the Ozarks and inviting activity along the Prisco Line.
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Harvey Restaurant
Ggarka
Century Bulldog
Bi. Louis
Ozarks
Moonlit excursion to Sylvan Beach with hotel rate note
An evening moonlight excursion to Sylvan Beach is advertised with hotel rates at Sour Lake from August 1 to October 1 priced at 1.00 1.50 and 6 21 per day with board and drinkable mineral water emphasized. The ad urges readers to travel now to cure misery and save money next winter.
Houston in Its Early Days A Glimpse of 1836 Life
A. J. Burke recalls Houston in 1836 with hardy workers, four wholesale houses, and a rough yet honest trading community. He describes long days, bare streets crowded with ox teams, scarce amusements, and strong religious life alongside occasional violence and personal feuds.
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Houston
A. J. Burke
The
Fou
North
Texas
Mercoundiae
San Antonio
Austin
Wallis
Saerman
Mall
Wiouston
Foy Teameter
Choke Diya
Dignittus
Osee
Carpenter
Howe
Enither
Notable Guests Visit Local Hotels Yesterday
A string of visitors checked into the Hutchins and Latham in the city yesterday. J F P Becerman of Dallas F P Booth of Shothwan, James Wilton of Beaumont, F P Lo Blanchard of Galveston, George W Mathews of Nacordoches, A T Patton of Waco and many prominent locals were seen at the Hutchins or Latham noted among arrivals. Local figures including Charlies B. Sloat Fort Worth resident and State Representative O H Croas of McLemore county were recorded. Mrs. A H Hearn and Mrs. Jos Hediow also traveled in, with various other names appearing among the day’s registrations and social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Carwila
Atlanta
Texis
Wan Wiepelng
Ireay
Hutching
L. A
Dillard
Ware
Latham
Charlies B. Sloat
Lawlor
O. H. Croas
McLéonewn
Leon H. Cuttin
Ternilves
Wara
A. J. Bates
Loos
N. J
A. H. Hearn
Jos
Heerne
Cushman Golden Wedding Celebration and Local Church Meetings
Mr and Mrs James A Cushman celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at Magnolia Park with an event hosted by the Union Association of the Second Baptist Church on Hardy Street and Liberty Avenue. Reverend Guidy of Brenham preaches the opening sermon tomorrow morning, with a gossip of the association expected to last two to three days.
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Eee
Schiller
Bristol
Ova
Jon
Yarboroush
Houston Charity
Elie¢ Assoolation
Palestine
J. M. Roark
Corpus Christ
Lawior
Lee
Howeton
J. Cotton
Missouri
Maise
Texayra
Mt. Louis
Chicago
New York City
Aire
Robertson
Marlin
Law
San Jacinta
Courtney
Couringy
Clay County
Minsoturi
Jocainie
Magnolia Park
James A. Cushman
Union Association
Bapc
Hardy Street
Liberty Avenue
Hey
Guidy
Brenham
W. F. Dolan
Crowley
Mary Mmerson
Mary
Ellis
Kileht
Golf
Palmer
Whartog Marry
Sour Lake Springs Offer Promises Quick, Healthful Holiday
Travel note urges 7 am Southern Pacific train from Houston to Sour Lake with transfers via Houston Transfer company. Round trip from station to hotel advertised at $4.10, touting free baths and liberal waters for winter health. Contact Sour Lake Springs Company, Sour Lake, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Houston
Sour Lake
Tmrtel Ail
Solt Lake
Sour Lake Springs Company
Sour Lal
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Cownoy Ranger
Seabrook
Sevorial
Church of the Annunciation
Bdicks
Ente Tain
Hanela
Sylvan Beach
A.J. Burke
Mien
Pland
Vierg
Mise McCaheaney
J. C Meron
Waro Et
Toule
Carmona
DR. Swail
Photographics' Associa
Ming of
Texea
General Priss
Ialles
Ibi
Association of Amer Cn
Am Toma
Celeron
No Y
Peeny No
Ton Uf
Tex
Lipper
Hatter and Men's Furnisher
Touston
Helfour
DMS
Warner & Balpour
Moore and Durnett Building
Corser
Iongie A
Texser Avikue
Toya
Levy Brothers
Bering - Cort
Prairie
Milam
Pillot
Sco Tain Street
Pate
Swan Bill Hook and Eye
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