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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1900

Page

6

New Beach Hotel Fund Drive Progress In Galveston

Galveston august 11 funds for a new beach hotel are being raised quietly. a $100 contribution from the Galveston brewery brings total subscriptions to 77 850, with 100 010 more needed to complete the project. the weekly cemetery notices list several deaths and ages, including muriel u and others, and local officials discuss financing and public support. imports and grain receipts from galveston show light with heavy exports. future increases anticipated as markets adjust. local and visiting officials and residents are noted with several arrivals and social affairs.

Galveston Texas

Varying List of Names and Places in Local Notice

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and towns including St Louis New York New Orleans Brenham Athens Palestine Dallas San Antonio and others with varying spellings and punctuation. The snippet appears to be part of a social or public notice listing people, spouses and cities without a clear single event or action.

RB. Jones St. Louie B. R. Amoreon New York A. A. Welsainger Quincy John D. Rogers Cohn Otty Betils Majors New Orleans T. R. Smith Dullagt J. W. Doreinia Bryan J. B&b. Wofford Athens M. Gaul Burdley Mater Hothwchild M. BB. Dowell McKinney S| Brown Mies Miidie Moreare Wiliam McIntosh Calvect Tom J. Lee City Pawkett Palestine George Frederick John J. McLeod East Beaton Kh. B. Lewis Dallas H. Muldrow Richmond J. ¢. Duster Brenham A. H. Higher Atlanta

New Hank Opens for Muni ness Farmers Institute

Leeseville rrees, The New Hank Has Opened for Muni ness Farmers' Institute. Augusta-Minn Lillo Yates of Houston to vietting Mr. and Mrs William M. Mathews. John Walthall of Galveston represents Wallie Landes & Co. In here rustling up business for that excellent arm- The next addition in the way of a busi Neos enterprise that is needed by thin town in a team laundry. A rain of some kind almost every day since June 1. While crops are not a total wreck they are in a very serious condi tion, almost reaching the point of gen eral failure. There is some good corn on the hillends, botton has grown high a, but is disparaging In frultings, On.

Hank Farmers’ Institute Leeehlie Augusta Minn Lillo Yates Houston William M. Mathews John Walthall Galveston Wallie, Landes & Co Botton

Hostetter's Bitters Promoted For Weak Stomachs

A historic advertisement touts Hostetter's Steined Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia symptoms including heart palpitations belching sourness and bloating. It claims to strengthen the stomach and aid digestion with references to wind and other ailments in period wording.

Simone

Banking leader to guide Western Louisiana institution

The article highlights Hhiler as a bank president candidate in Western Louisiana, noting his banking experience in North Louisiana and expectation he will elevate the new institution. It also reports a Farmers' Institute at the courthouse by the Janisiana Agricultural Society with lectures on cattle, agriculture, and crops aimed at farmer advancement.

Louisiana Ita W. Smith Court House Janislina Agrivultral Society J. B. Las W. R. Kodeo Deteniet JT. Constatt Sreed J. Mayer

Rising River Flood Threatens Cribbs Area as Rain Lashes Town

Heavy rains drenched Cribbs and surrounding regions with estimates of five to eight inches, swelling the river to dangerous levels. Town officials warn of possible bank erosion, property damage, and delays as work continues on a new site for the flood control plant. Officials say the river may force relocations and anticipate further rises over the next few days.

Walt

County Court Dockets In Giddings Amid Auction and Cases

Giddings Tex August 14 county court docket shows a crowded day with trial of Charles Krogger versus Ja Ayachke and others involving water dealers. The case was decided for the defendant at first but appealed to civil appeals court. Judge Ed H Sinks and Sheriff J W Smirks attended the state convention. Local residents and visitors attended events including a sale with top prizes and dinners.

Giddings Texan Charles Krogger W& Water Pine Cayo Mw Verdier Owas CORFL Ned Lin Arcond Re Fondante Messrs Hatta and Wataon William Howers Tod Honda Ed H. Sinks J W. Smirks Wacy W. O. Addison Q. AD. Watson Burton J. N. Cates

Navasota News Notes Tells Of Water Works and Local Incidents

August 1 report from Nevavoit Texas outlines a plan to improve water safety via a combined pumping and filtration scheme. Street crews cleared ditching on Railroad Street for new water passage. Local bridges near Slough and others near Washington County are undergoing repairs. John Thomas remains gravely ill at Prairie Plains. Myrtle Weedward injures herself attempting a wagon jump.

Nevavoit Texas Measra Sanda Prairie Piaina Misa Myrtle Mes

Tax roll recapitulation for Sap Patricia county observed

Tax assessor Charion Howghenny completes the Sap Patricia county rolls for 100, showing land 493770 acres, city property 320 homes valued 19001, castle 36237 value 383120, hogs 407 value 467, carriages 215 value stsa, goods and merchandise 26210, materials and manufactured goods 125, manufacturers tools 647, steam engines and boilers 4005, ores other than banks 8440, railroads 64-100 miles valued 363, taxes include tenose lives 4418 miles erannes BS 40.

Linton Texas Charion Howghenny Patricia County Hoe Castle Jocks Janney Handy Phares Erannes

Tax totals and levies stated for local district

The document lists a total valuation of 1,022,577 with a tax decrease of 27,707 from 1499. It details ad valorem and school taxes including state school tax 445,118, county ad valorem 471g, county poll tax 404, and county school tax district No. 1 1.44. Total taxes 20,004.00, noting local school tax and state and county portions.

Noour Salt

Stolen and Strayed Horses and Pony Report in Bellville Texas

August notices from Bellville and Fayette counties describe stolen and stray horses and a pony. Details include a sorrel mare with branded left thigh, a sorrel mate with a forked blaze, and a sorrel pony about four hands high, all with various markings and hindering conditions. Reward offered for recovery and thief capture, with sheriff notes and contact names.

Belille Texas Willjim Dati Sherif Austin County DR. &. Schlosser Bellville Lin Grange August Snowsin Fayette County Texac

Corsicana Oil Deal Boosts Local Development

In Corsicana Texas on Aug 1 G Puterson closed a deal acquiring the Joba Sins farm seven miles east of Corsicana. The Tangible oil field is touted to attract global interest as railways improve access and new wells and pipelines expand the prospect. The Consolidated Compress company has held a three year lease on the press forum related to the project.

Corsicana Texas S. G. Puttertson Coratcina Fullerson Tarsus Pauh Lhwiy Consolidated Compress Company

Captain McCain Reports Cotton Weevil Impact in Texas

Captain John McCain returns from western circuits studying the cotton plant and pests. He notes no cotton damage from weevils this year in tested regions and predicts a controlled impact as weed and insect threats recede.

Hempstead Texan and local notes in brief

Ayguel il mes site reports slight improvement after delicate surgery in Houston infirmary. Chappell Hill area sees a transfer to Houston and Nexay Central. Childress camp meeting at midway site between Bellville and Whappeil opened July 7 with hotel water access and ministers invited, but bad weather limited attendance. William Lange of nowich finished a project, contract awarded to KK. W.W. ileciinnan Co. Houston. Parsons of Luling helped organize the Praetorian order. Wendt of Pattison and Mopade and Gillips tomb attended Waco convention. Wak here notes business activity and boll rot risk if moisture continues.

Hempstead Texan Ayguel Il Messite Will Mauston Chappell Hi Houston Infirmars Canton Houston and Nexay Childress Bellville Whappeil Till William Lange Iowich KK. W.W. Ileciinann & Co Houston Mir A. K. Parsons

Calhoun County Tax Rolls Complete for Review

Calhoun County tax assessor W B Theorge reports the county tax rolls for Calhoun County Texas for 1000 and ready for submission to the commissioners court for signature in early week. Total valuation shows increases over prior year with a breakdown of resident and nonresident property values and total taxes due.

Port Iavaca W. B. Theorge Calhounounty Tll County

Confederate Reunion Angers Old Settlers Day Attendance

Nell County Texas near Belton August 1 reports the fourth day of the Confederate reunion was set as old settlers day but rain and clouds reduced attendance and disrupted proceedings. Bell County Camp No 12 UCVL elected Rosker commander W S Riggs first lieutenant A J Whittet adjutant H M Cook treasurer J N Hembry chaplain Marion Clay minister general J B Polley attended and was a favorite.

Nell County Belton Texas Bell County No. 12 CVL Rosker Rigus A. J. Whiteltt Ht. M. Cook J.N. Hembry Marion Clay Sunner Gener J.b.polley

Mount Calim's Broom Factory Opens Season at Mount Calm

Mount Calm Texas August 1 The broom factory has begun work for the season and will produce upward of 20000 brooms. The product of this factory is first class and finds a ready market all over the State.

Mount Calm Texas

Handera County Tax Values Report From Bandera, Texas

J J Bandy completed this year’s tax rolls for Bandera County showing land acres 441015 valued at 825130 town property 48115 horses and cattle value 74202 171085 for cattin and jacks and jennets 155 with vacancies noted on folios assist to verify totals and assessments.

Handera Bandera Texas Angus &—Amensor J. J. Bandy

Fragmented fiscal entry with assorted item values

A confused list records numerous items with monetary values and codes such as sheep valued at 13 360 and 16 042, goon at 24 802 and 30 023, and merchandise 24 250 plus machinery 11 688. Totals show 1 253 280 with 189 percent and various odd credits and references.

Vale Isoney Co Mince Janeous Incrompe

Corpus Christi Celebrates Next Week With Gala Parade

Corpus Christi Texas August 11 Preparations for the Corpus Christie celebration are nearly complete. The town will be arrayed in gala attire with a parade and pageant focusing on a grand regatta over two days. Participants may come from Floresville Refugio Victoria and other nearby counties with yacht entries from Galveston and Houston. Adjutant General Thomas Scurry will preside as chief marshal. An estimated 2500 to 3000 people are expected to attend the festivities featuring street parades trades displays and various diversions alike.

Corpus Chilati Texas Promees Gournaiment Biaseball Floresville Beepville Aline Laredy Lowrihhment Euwhoya Victoria Refugio Ber San Patricia Duval Regatia Te Yachtin Galveston Hockpitt Torpon Thomas Scurry Krad Din

Produce Association Gains Members at South Texas Meet

Edna Texas August meeting notes indicate Jackson County Produce Association enrolled new members, total now forty nine. A second monthly gathering is planned here tomorrow to discuss finances, roads bonds, and county improvements along with a constitutional by law adoption session by the South Texas coast board of trade.

Produce Association Edna Texaa OB. Traylor South Texas Mathis Mondhy Jackson County Produce Association Jackson County J. Om. Lip Victoria South Texas Coast Board of Trade Malloy Ntomologiat Frank W. Romers

Rockvale men held on murder charges after exam

In Rockvale Texas on August 11 Fred Howard Louis Howanl and Farnent Slolion faced two days of examining trial in justice court and were admitted to bail set at 1400 and 2190 respectively for the killing of Gibbest Edwards a colored man aged eight. The defendants pursued a second chase with criminal scrutiny and fled toward the town where the fugitive was reported to be in another killing case. The hearing showed differing views with a likely accident theory prevailing.

Rockvale Texas Dave Fred Howard Louis Howanl Farnent Slolion Gibbest Edwards Seminic Rancon Jon Edwarda Ofline

County Tax Valuation Report for 1901 in Nacogdoches Texas

The Nacogdoches County Tax Office notes a 1901 tax valuation of 0 050600 for 1900 and 711 000 for 1901 with an increase over the prior year. Poll totals show 1800 4091 and overall tax to be collected running to 515 000 with a net gain of 4705.05.

Socogdoches County Nacongdoches Texas Commissioners Court Slite Jay

Untitled assault report near Pilot Point injures man

Putally Jojared by a Pootora in Suotumean Texas August last night. Mr Watedin fell from a railroad to the park and was seriously injured. Robbers secured only 110. A pocketbook with large stones was overlooked. The victim is inclined to recover slowly, and there is no clue to the assailant.

Suotumean Texas Watedin Pilot Point

Texarkana Health Officials Diagnose Scarlet Fever Outbreak

Texarkana Texas on August 1 reports thirteen cases of scarlet fever in the city. Health authorities declare intensified health regulations and stricter disease control measures to contain the outbreak.

Texarkana Texas

Testimonial Claims Postum Coffee Improves Sleep and Nerves

A Tennessee woman 68 writes that coffee kept her awake and troubled her digestion. After visiting Knox ville friends who switched to Postum and Testum Food Coffee, she reports better sleep and strengthened nerves. She credits health gains to removing coffee and adopting Postum.

Knoxville Yeung Mia Mia Frances Smith Douglas Cha Neoga Tenn Misa Smith

State education apportionment set for 1900 01

Austin August 11 The State Board of Education met and fixed the state school fund apportionment for the year. Estimated returns total 4 527 000 with a scholastic population around 718 000. The board assigns 4 75 per child of school age. Comparative figures show shifts in population due to the Cantus law and census results. Previous year funds were not included in the 1800-1900 estimates.

Austin Texas Reece Seret de Jesia

MR Sewall Appointed by Governor for Local Role

The governor appointed W. B. Sewall of Houston to a new position in Houston. The move redefines local leadership and duties within the city government.

Sewall BE. W. Sewall Houston

Texis Hardwood Lunder Company Reported in County Financials

The Texis Hardwood Lunder Company of Comp shired today with capital stock of 20000. Coleman county reports show total valuation 5018565 and an overdraft year of 46671. A quarterly passer tax was received from Misa Catailen and San Antonio valley. Rosa Russell and Jide McFall announce plans for a wedding trip to New York and Niagara Falls with return to America around September 1.

Texis Hardwood Lunder Company Capital Crouk Iniairporators A. Sudslow JLM Hart and S. Tytes Coleman County Misa Catailen San Antosio D. A. McFall Apo Bratiemib

Drain obstruction case seeks damages in Lake Charles

In Lake Charles final court judgment awarded CarmiNola and Schropulos 145.5 dollars after a suit against Hari for obstructing a natural drain affecting rice farm crops. Report cites court activity, advertising plans by Kansas City Southern for a Southern Developer feature, and Judge Miller extending civil docket adjournment with administrative praise.

Lake Charles Rostenday Yahu Gilraiinda Gorge Hari Complininke C. Read M R. Stewart Paul A. Suimpoyrac Day WH. L. Hauser E. W. Calolin Kay Weasel Southern Kansas City Kansasly Southern Intercat Culabwa BS D. Miller Sigvesatul Borwunc Miller

First Bales Reported From Several Texas Towns

August 10 reports from Luling Gonzales and Paris detail early cotton bales. Luling received a bale weighing 625 pounds classed good middling, sold at 11.5 cents per pound to BR. Jacoba. Gonzales notes only three bales ginned due to damp weather hindering opening. In Paris Lamar County’s first bale weighed near Roxton, graded poorly and sold for 7 cents with $37.95 total to the owner, William Friday, tenant on R. Callwell’s place.

Luling Texar Gonzales Paris Texas Lamar County William Friday Callwell Roxton

Tomato Shipments Report From Crofts Texas Trade District

Croft shipped 107 carloads of tomatoes this season earning nearly 18000 dollars. The first car went out June and the last two cars were sold about July 7. Good rains this week boosted crops while corn and cotton show strong yields.

Crofts Croft Texas

Denton County Old Settlers Elect Officers at Aubrey Reunion

The Denton County Old Settlers held their reunion at Aubrey on August 11. Officers for the ending term were elected with G. W. Medlin of Roanoke named president, J. L. Sparks of Lewinville as vice president, and W. J. Ceroetary and treasurer.

Denton County Old Settlers Denton Texas Neers Aubrey G. W. Medlin Roanoke J. L. Sparks Lewinville W. J

Complete external and internal treatment for every hum

COMPLETE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL TREATMENT FOR EVERY HUM Consisting of CUTICURA Soar to cleanse the skin and crusted ailments thickened cuticle Copia CINTIEN He to instantly allay itching irritation and soothe and heal GUTICUMA RESOLVENY to cure and purify and restore a smooth scalp and hair when all else fails Sold throughout the world The Drug and Calm Co Boston Allaboubolis Goal aa Bere

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