Rain and Crop Reports Across Texas Counties
Cotton prospects vary as rains sweep Texas counties from bee county to wharton. Farmers report boll development, army worm risk, and potential yields amid continued wet spells. Local growers in Brazos, Washington, Fayette, and Coleman counties note flourishing growth or damage from heavy rainfall and worms.
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Irison County
Texan
Darina
Goliad
Texas
Cojorado County
Satelli
Mouitgn
Lavach County
Lean County
Cottin
Lamar County
Imine
Fayette County
McKinney
Collin County
Texang
Eington
Lee County
Bastrop County
Eogly
Bryan
Brazos County
Sugar cane and melon crops boost Texas county yields
Angleton planters in Brazoria County expect bent cane yields to more than double next year, while farmers nationwide realize it is prudent to diversify beyond cotton. In Quanoh Hardeman County melons ship well and fruit and grape crops enjoy a strong market.
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Angleton
Brazoria County
Texas
Quanoh
Hardeman County
Pornia
Farming Land Sale And Local Business Changes In Taylor
The Taylor area reports a land sale to Mrs Suddeth with her relocation, and a farm sale bringing Mr Wyler Lewis to a nearby property. A German buyer acquires farmland from Thiel and a lyceum initiative forms in Tart, while M W Crocker and associates purchase T Brown & Co stock to run Taylor Grocery. Nobles and Garrett prepare to open a dry goods store by the 14th.
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Taylor
Texas
Augusta
Blendi& Hobertaon
Wardlees
Suddeby
Thieland
Tartar
Lyceum
Bern
M. W. Crocker
T. Brown
Will
Oaane
Taylor Grocery Company
Nobles & Garrett, Aod
Hill County Old Settlers and Confederate Camp Officers Named
The Hill County Old Settlers Association elected officers for the coming year led by John P. Cox as president and a slate including Judice Stevens Portey and Musdamness as vice presidents. The Hill County Confederate Camp elected John P. Cox captain with H. M. Williams first lieutenant and J. W. Hampton second lieutenant along with other officers. Seven thousand people attended the reunion where speakers included C. F. Greenwood J. K. Parr ex congressman Jo Abbott and others.
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Hillsboro
Texas
Augusta
Old Settlers’ Association
John Pb. Cox
Judme
J. W. Stevens
Dieocke Portey
Musdamness
M. Culdtresn
N. L. Carmichael
Keulah Miller
Moth Griff
UW Oc Wornell
Reasurer
George Carmichael
Hue
Connfederary
Yeeans
Lost heavy set brown horse sought in Gonzales County
Sheriff R M Glover of Gonzales County issues a theft notice for a heavy set brown horse of seven years with no brand. The horse stands over 15 hands high and has a wire cut under the left shoulder. last seen near Ottine in Gonzales Chitty on the night of November 2. A $25 reward is offered for recovery and $75 for arrest and conviction of the thief.
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Gonzales
Texas
Ottine
Gonsdlos Chitty
R. M. Glover
Gonzales County
Camp Tom Smith Aide Drills Amid Mirth and Mishaps
At Camp Tom Smith the day featured two battery drills and a misstep in the programme. Rollard Doeson of the Gaston drum corps was hospitalized for heat exhaustion but expected to recover in a day or two. A military exercise sent the First Battalion south and the Second Battalion out to pursue and capture, reflecting spirited enthusiasm despite a few damp moments.
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Tom Smith
Rollard Doeson
Gaston Drum Corps
Travelers Return from Summer Visits Across Texas
Brookshire and Texta residents share accounts of the summer as Paul Malina returns from Austria Moravis after three months away. Lucy Brookshire comes home with cousin Mrs. K H Clark of Killeen and others arrive from Bell County to visit relatives in Navasota. Mrs. Po OM Cuny and family recount Northwestern Central and Southern Texas trips. James returns from Westfield where she taught, and Mia Cunningham and family plan weeks in San Sona to visit kin. Warren Cooper and Gig Bains family stay at Morgan Point for summer.
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Messrs
Warren Cooper
Gig Bains
Morgana Point
Sumer
Mad horse causes chaos in La Grange Texas
In La Grange Texas a mad horse attacked people including a colored man named Pendergrass and a boy. The horse rampaged through streets killing several animals before city marshal subdued it. A mudstone treatment aided wounds and a stray dog with rabies symptoms was shot in the courthouse yard. The Daughters of the Confederacy hosted cake ice cream and lunch, raising $14. Delegates J F Woltess B Lere and John H O Bar attended the State Democratic convention in Waco.
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la Greange
la Grange
Texas
Pendergrass
Hie Hutieher
Ding
Muranal
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. F. Woltess
B. Lere
John H. O'Bar
Waco
Navasota City Council Reports Property Value Increase
City council notes a 45 991 rise in assessed property values for the past year in Navasota Texas. Fire department treasurer W N Norwood says Bryan seeks help to celebrate the Culvert Waco and Braves Valley railway arrival in Bryan. Five railroad men bound for Temple from Cleveland pass through town with malaria.
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Navasota
Texas
Board of Equalization
W. N. Norwood
Bryan
Temple
Cleveland
Reunion at Dalpol Belton Texas Daughters of the Confederacy
August reunion included an elaborate program with speeches by Hon W W MaIr of Belton and Judge Kirk of Waco. Patriotic songs and recitations were featured as a large crowd attended. Tonight veterans hold a camp fire and feast. Waco scored 41 Belton 7 in a state championship game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton
Texas
Waco
Belton Hall Fame
Bolton
Milano Tragedy: Youth Dies After Fatal Milatake
A Milano area Black man named Gils FAwarda was killed yesterday evening in a milatake mistaken for another man. An attempted arrest sparked the event as he allegedly fled and died within minutes from the gunfire. The incident remains under local inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milano
Texas
Gils Fawarda
Wilkerson to Be Tried in Palestine Case
The pane of Walter Wilkerson, one of the Humphries lynchers, will be tried next in Palestine Texas. A special venire of 100 jurymen was drawn and the jury was selected this evening. The court granted a continuance and the case will go to trial tomorrow. Wilkerson pleaded not guilty to the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Texas
Walter Wilkerson
Humphries Iynchers
Wilkerson
Rujed Amphion
Cheburne’s Sew Light Plant To Start In Cleburne
Mr Erm Moett A Ellis of Dallas will arrive next Friday to begin the electric light plant in Cleburne Texas. The project must be completed within 100 days per contract.
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Cheburne’s
Clepurne
Texas
Ermmoett A. Ellis
Dallas
Hempstead Texas News Briefs From August Report
In Hempstead Texas Ed Campbell is building a five room cottage for his homestead. Tom Hinton, three miles east of town, was thrown from a wood wagon last week. the wagon passed over him and he was badly bruised but now shows signs of recovery. Jake Rogie of Houston is visiting his parents in town.
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Hempstead Treme
Hempstead
Texas
Ed Campbell
Tom Hinton
Jake Rogie
Houston
Bears the The Kind You Hong Always Bought
Fragmentary OCR hints at a product label bearing the phrase the kind you bought. The readable portion suggests a generic consumer item or advertisement snippet without clear event or named entities.
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Cabsetorita
Concert Arrangements Set for Hauschild Opera House
Arrangements announced for a concert at Hauschild's Opera House on August 20 featuring Prof. Flick of Cuero with violin. The event is scheduled for Victoria, Texas, with promising performances expected.
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Hauschild
Flick
Cuero
Vielin- Victoria
Texe
Galveston Wheat Exports and Textile Mills Face Slump
The Galveston news notes Mills in near shutdown with September 1 layoff, 404 bale payroll, and expectations to buy new crop at lower prices. Cotton prices high while manufactured goods dip, amid reduced demand, and a ship cargo report records 440,240 bushels exported from Galveston by four vessels.
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Galveston
Han
Ani
Witen Yriv
Comoiowd
A. Davey
Aupplion
Caelventonoday
Euta Pian Horse
Lrada
Huntelite
Ciregory
Tex
Tax rolls show county valuations and increases reported
The comptroller released county tax rolls with Cameron 4 174 710 valuation up 186 244 Rockwall 2 391 62 up 244 182 Bell 12 001 300 up 84 250 R G Dun Co paid 300 for annual occupation tax. The capitol building is nearly ceded. Various officials and residents are mentioned including Mrs Simmons and children, Superintendent Becton, Mr and Mrs Brooks, George Fibil, and a posta thief in custody with a 1000 bond.
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Cameron County
Rockwall
Bell County
Capitol
Keere
Attorney General’s
DE. Simmons
Viet Superinendent
Becton
Blind Institute
Arkansas
Brooks
Dallas
United Confederate Veterans Appoints Texas Subdivision Brigadiers
General Order No. 24d from New Orleans announces appointments in the United Confederate Veterans Texas divisions. F. Mott of Galveston becomes brigadier in the Southeast subdivision, C. Do Urace of Bonham Northeast, G. McCormickh of Columbus Southwest, G. B. Pickett of Tecattr Northwest, and WM. Montegor of Cameron Western. They must assume duties and organize camps per the by laws.
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United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
K. M. van Zandt
Texas Division
Livuceumut
WS. Cabell
Toyns- Wishwasippi Department
B. V
Bccordance
SCCM
Coumisiaking
F. Mott
Galvweton
Texia
Chiriee Do Urace
Bonham
Testas
Ino Uommand
Texas
George McCormickh
Columbus
Texco
George B. Plcket
Tecattr
Catnip
Yigerius Ys Byoker
J. . Gordon
Geo. Moorman
Adji
Echief
Cattle Raisers to Meet in Fort Worth on August 27
Fort Worth Texas August 9 The executive committee of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association will meet August 27 to discuss important cattleman issues including freight rate reductions sought from railroads. Secretary Loving says several key matters will be considered and the freight rate issue is expected to be pushed.
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Fort Worth
Texas
The
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Asaociation
Ausuet
Loving
Association
Indians tone for More Land
Ardmore report notes a unit led by the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations against the United States court of claims to settle land claims of Kiowa Comanche and Apache tribes. The case was prepared and even printed will be filed after a land act passed June 1900 requiring suit to be filed within ninety days.
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Ardmore
United States Court of Claims
Moulton Notes on Visitors and Local Work Progress
August 4 report from Moulton Texas notes Miss Tarleton and her sister from San Antonio visiting Mia. Fred Jackson and Bud Jsegglie have returned to New York somewhat improved in health. Carpenters work on George Barr's new store and expect completion in a few days. Mr. Naur has his house opened up tight.
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Moulton Matters
Moulton
Texas
Tarleton
San Antonio
Mia
Fred Jackson
Bud Jsegglie
New York
George Barr
Mr. Naur
Unclear OCR List of People and Places Across Cities
Fragmented text lists many names and cities including Chicago New York Houston Louisville Cincinnati and Port Lavaca. It appears as a damaged directory or notice with numerous initials and stray characters.
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R.W. Howell
Bryan
E. Ewildall
Charlow
Texerkook
A. ©. Alphonse
Louis
Ambler
Chicago
J. P. Lindsay
AM. Dent
New York
J. H. Shelby
Matias
BS. Shikie
Bonner
Houston
J. J. Center
Chattanooga
G. Arter
Karedo
B. Ottorf
Bremond
Hatter
Victoria
W. C. H. Cushman
N. Benhington
Victorias
Vi. Evins
Louisville
George P. Silbenthaler
Cincinnati
P. Ft Freeman
Dallan
J. R. Dilton
Allen
Port Lavaca
H. Tirown
Lasy
Dallas
FE. x. Baker
Norfolk
Vac
Bernhel
L. Bikens
Jato Meyer, Jr
Jackson
Texas and Texas towns briefed on locals and events
Short items report on Nentxon cotton mill bids Mason County smallpox gone Mason city rains delay Jamestown bank brick building Salt Creek gin project in Marlin Lang family funeral in Oak Che Waxahachie water rates case Savoy accident near miss Emma search for school lands Corsicana oil well near Walker lease Celeste poison death Angleton drainage talks Holliday Confederate veterans reunion postponed due to rain and delays
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Clenurne
Smith
Nentxon
Mason
Mason County
Jaqoksonville
Holton Ty
First National Bank of
Jacksonville
Johnson City
F. N. Davie
Thin Place
Marlin
Www. W. Lang
Har
A. M. Morrison
Ba- Hla
Belis
W W. Jolly
Savoy
Wharton
J. G. Vaviteon
Minses Tot Armuatrong
May Bolton
Nola Taylor
India
Wrathenaford
Emma
East Texas
Corsicana
Angleton
Holliday
Stonewall Jackson
Meany
Young Man Killed by Street Car in Dallas
An electric street car of the Consolidated company fatally struck a young man in Dallas on August 9. The victim, about 1 year old, lived with his parents at 141 Henry Street. Authorities reported the accident and initiating routine investigations.
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Dallas
Texas
Wufus Piowmer
Henry Street
Consolidated Aya
Plummer Dies in Street Car Accident on CoowdGn Street
A man named Plummer was struck and ground beneath the wheel of a street car with no fender near CoowdGn and Mini streets. The car’s new motorman, recently replacing a former employee, hurriedly operated the vehicle as Plummer fell into the open space beneath the car and died.
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Plummer
CoowdGn Ani Mini
Union
Pimipaen Closed Meeting Near Timpoon Texas Attended
The religious gathering led by Pastor W. F. Davis and elder A. J. Woeckdalgo with Rev. J. L. Rawson of Carthage drew many accensions over the past week. The Pimipaen community reports substantial benefit from the sessions and revivals.
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Pimipaen
Timpoon
Texas
Augua
Alan May
W. F. Davis
A. J. Woeckdalgo
J. L. Rawson
Carthage
VAXAS RELIGIOUS MATES MOVE TO BUILD BAPTIST CHURCH
The group in Cleburne Texas has awarded a contract to construct a new Baptist church with 700 to 800 seating, a veneer interior, metal shingle roof, and steam heat. The project, valued around 9200 dollars, is to be completed before christening events. The two week Christian meeting ended last night building communal religious tone. Georgetown hosts German dotoran church conference at Walburg beginning Thursday through next Sunday with about fifty ministers and delegates attending.
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Cleburne
Texan
Auguat T.C
Tuck
St Will
Alvin
Texas
Christian Church
Georgetown
Tesne
Walburg
Thiredig
Cone Tlouing
First Bales of Cotton Reported Across Texas Towns
First bales of the new crop were brought in and sold in several Texas communities including Thomaston Lockhart Mexia Munger Taylor Corpus Christi and Nueces counties. Prices varied from a few cents to per pound with premiums noted for the farmers.
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Lockhart
Texas
Joe Donocki
Samuel Thesner
Mexta
Thomas Gibson
Munger
T. Frank Smith
Frank Fife
Taylor
Joe Cokavec
J. W. Womack
Purchases at 8 Cents a Pound to Ship to Houston
The item was bought for eight cents per pound by N Omiett, who plans to ship the lot to Houston.
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Nomiett
Houston
Movement of OCIAN Vessels and Arrivals at European Ports
Special report lists numerous ships and routes with arrivals at Hamburg, New York, Liverpool, Cherbourg and Plymouth. Vessels include Majestic, Teutonic, Lusitania variants, Lahn, Weehawken, Rotterdam, Helga, and others sailing to or from New York, Liverpool, Bremen, and Havre.
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Alliance
Ceba
H Norte
New Yorks
Celba
Puerto Cortes
Vni Belive
Port Marriow
Lavingston
Catthaawna
Swones Navinuler
Liverpool
Ole
Iblvouton
Heteerdim
Salon
Souiradim
Bonjogne
New York
Bisarrioal
Bailey
Denton County Old Settlers Hold Fourth Reunion
August attendance reached three thousand at the Denton county old settlers reunion in Aubrey with larger crowds expected tomorrow. Speakers included G A Medlin W G Reynolds and Gallatin Kearby F Hall of the county. an old fiddlers contest was held. Governor Hubbard is slated as principal speaker tomorrow.
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Denton County
Denton
Texan
Aubrey
G. A. Medlin
W. G. Reynolda
Gallatin Kearby
van Zandt County
F. Hall
D Hubbard
Tor Morrow
Interurban Line Survey Nearing Fort Worth Startup
The preliminary survey of the interurban electric railway between Fort Worth and Thitian is complete. Engineer Captain Hand, with profiles in hand, has worked from his Corsicana office and is expected to report to President Voss in Fort Worth today. Immediate preparations to begin construction are understood to be planned.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Thitian
Hand
Corsicana
Voss
Stranger Dead in McKinney Texas Buried by County Authorities
A stranger about 45 years old, of medium height and well dressed, died at midnight and was buried by county authorities today in McKinney Texas. No identification could be found. the man’s name remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tukeown
Firemen's Tournament Held in Hillsbart Hillepero Texas
A firemen's racing tournament took place in Hillsbart Hillepero Texas in August. Results mention Cat loans winning a frat wes w60, with placements including seven third and a prize of $15. The text is garbled but records indicate a local competition with multiple participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsbart Hillepero
Texas
Cat
Italy
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