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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1900
Page
7
Reports from Caldwell and surrounding counties in Texas describe widespread heavy rains, flooding, and rotting bolls. Farmers face delayed opening, boll worms, and uncertain yields as conditions vary by county and district.
News from Texas reports bollworms in Grandview Kaufman County cotton while Kaufman County shows hopeful crop prospects despite pests. Seguin notes recent rains improving cotton viability though dry weather is hoped for. Texarkana Bowie County records two weeks of beneficial weather with cotton advancing and no worm reports yet.
Roeville Texas August 10 farmers anticipate an unprecedented fall cabbage crop in Bew County Edna Jackson County also reports many farmers preparing ground for their fall cabbage crop with similar expectations.
A meeting of prominent cane planters will be held in Wharton on Tuesday the 15th at the oil mill to discuss a sugar report and the proposed cane expansion in the county. The note mentions a 300 percent increase in ribbon cane acreage compared to the previous period.
The county reports rain scarce and crops suffering as cane production and land values are discussed. Local notes indicate uncertain yields, with concerns about drought and need for rainfall to support crops, including cane. The text mentions Hansford County, Texas and impacts on farmers this season.
In this county the grain crop shows strong results with the corn crop also yielding well. Farmers report solid production across the fields, signaling a favorable harvest season overall.
In Dickinson the religious camp meeting faces rain and uneven turnout yet offers hearty preaching by W. D. Bradfield and C. J. Oxley three times daily under a large pavilion. Presiding elders Hotchkiss Irafryer and Seth Want oversee details. Rev. Frank Nicholson, aged around eighty, adds seasoned support. Attendance may rise with waning weather as outreach extends to Galveston and Houston audiences next Sunday.
North Texas Baptist association Sunday school and Woman's Missionary Convent ona hold annual sessions with Mount Jorah Baptist Church in Hillsboro Texas led by Rev. J. G. Gilmore. Delegates from McLennan Dallas Kaufman Tarrant Grayson and Wichita counties attend with leaders like Rev. Lb Campbell editor of the Herald Rev. H. W. Jackson and Supt. H. Williams among others.
The Sid Williams meeting closed today in Sulphur Springs Texas with about forty persons professing faith and 100 additions to the Baptist church. They left this afternoon for Nevada Texas where they begin a meeting tonight.
Reports from Texas religious gatherings across several towns include Dr Abe Mulkey in Belton August 11 at a large tabernacle meeting, Rev W J Taylor conducting services at Christia church in Brentam August 19, and Dickinson noting rain diminishing attendance with four conversions so far. Delegates from Brenham head to Houston for Baptist association meetings led by Rev W M Gaday, with Holiness camp starting at Lenton on Beau champ Hill and Rev H C Morrison and Rev Bud Robinson conducting services. Rev George B Clothier leaves Waxahachie for Brenham to take pastorate at First Presbyterian Church there. locals praise him as an esteemed gentleman.
Heavy rains postponed today’s schedule at the Jubilee Grounds in Sherman Texas. Old settlers held a business meeting and elected eleven directors for the coming year including J P Loving J H Ditle R L Bullock GC L Stowe and W P Dugan. Chaplain Gibbe of Holy Comfort church will preach at the park tomorrow morning. Camp Tom Smith appeared deserted, mud hindered movement, General Scurry led an officers school, a court martial was held and a sham battle staged at 2 pm with regiments defending the camp.
Beaumont Texas August 11. Lumber prices will not rise, demand remains robust as Texas shows industrial expansion and improved crops. Early reports indicate a phenomenal order flow from Texas interior and steady yard and plan stock, with strong implications for the fall and winter building season.
A residence on East Fifth avenue in Corsten Corattana, Texas, was burned at 10 40 this morning. The fire, caused by carelessness of Roger Nichols, destroyed most of the contents but several items were saved. There was no insurance on the property.
Augusta M J Rie fer residence in the eastern portion of the town with its contents consumed by fire about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon Cause of fire unknown Insurance on horse 400 dollars on household effects 10 dollars
A violent storm in Laredo Texas last night caused a barn on Mr Bagnell’s irrigated farm to burn after being struck by lightning. The fire completely destroyed the barn and 400 bales of sorghum hay.
A fire last Saturday night gutted the Long residence at Calaveras Texas. G W Long and his wife were away at a neighbor's when the blaze broke out. Mrs Long returned in time to rescue two children. The incident is suspected to be incendiary.
Fire swept Rose & Co. candy factory at Spring and Commercial alley in Shreveport. Fire crews fought for two hours as dense fumes filled the building and the entire floor was threatened before the blaze was controlled. Damages reached several thousand dollars.
In Hutto the Masonic lodge plans a new hall. Ben B Stone injured in an affray at an afternoon event. Hillsboro burglarized art studio of A L Blanchard with 42.25 cash stolen. Bee Keepers' association session in Southwest Texan with about seventy five attendees. Mount Calm speakers Boyd of Hubbard and Fraser of Dallas set to speak August 16 at the avionic horn. Hillsboro house burning attempt reported at Sawyer residence. Palatine North, burglars driven off at Heineken Velwang office. North Galveston schoolhouse struck by lightning, minor damage, main line outage prevented farther damage. Cleburne Masonic lodge to add third story to corner building on Chambers and Cardo. Rockdale long telephone line completion linking area to Bartlewt Bell County region.
Beaumont weather diarist Colonel Currey tabulates days with rain in 1806 through 1900, comparing January to August. He notes fewer rainy days so far this year, with cooler temperatures and a few spellings of heat in June and August. Currey stresses lack of prophecy, but records a low rainfall trend early in the year.
Tegro was arrested this morning and charged with highway robbery with deadly weapons. He and his brother allegedly robbed a man named WIL Wade of $40 near the Bolinhern Pacthic yard around 9 o'clock. An examining trial was held this afternoon before Justice Wart. he was bound over to await grand jury action without bail. The offense carries a possible death penalty.
Rumor says Alderman FL Wrehe Greer will resign from the city council due to frequent absences from the city and business duties with Texas Arm and Plant company. He reportedly plans to resign at the September council meeting to avoid conflicting obligations and to fulfill his sense of duty.
A list of necrological notices from multiple Texas communities including Paigo Gibson age 5, John C. Murphy age 66, V. Little age 28, Luther Whitson, Laura Wetmore, Richard Bennett, Mary Wood, Lottie Duncan, Tom Rucker, Libby Anderson, Bowsie Forben, and others. Entries note ages, place of death, and often burial or interment details, with several tied to Confederate veterans and home residents.
Letters from Florida to Ohio recount dramatic relief from stomach trouble and dyspepsia after using Peruna. Patients from Gottfried Hemmerich in Palmer to Mrs. N. K. Brown in Asheville report improved health, regained energy, and better digestion, with testimonials praising the remedy and inviting a free book from Dr Hartman in Columbus.
A batch of funeral notices from Kant Man County area. typhoid and other illnesses claim residents. Among those listed are Judge Jon Vexer of Kant man county who died in Fort Worth after a surgical operation. M J Zimmerman of Troy. Mrs. M J Zimmerman described as a devout Christian mother. C M Kay of Arcola. J Foster of Fintona who died after a stroke. J D Dosier of Chicota. Mrs Norsie Chambers of Tyler. Mrs L J Hammer of Weatherford. Mrs Antonio Rinella of Waexahachi. Mrs Marthe Lewis of Swan. Burial details and family statuses noted.
At about 12 30 pistol shots were heard near H J Laas enloon in Weimar Texas. Freeman Granger a colored man was killed Cal Palk another colored man was badly wounded and Anton Alkel a Syrian was slightly wounded. Freeman Granger's horse was shot and will perhaps die. Cal Palk's wound not believed fatal and he will recover in a few days. Arthur and W are now in the case.
About twelve shots were fired and authorities say only the Walkers are suspected. The dead man’s associates are unclear, but a long standing dispute may have led to the incident. Marshall Theil made arrests and the town is now quiet. The shooting of Alkiek and the home is described as an accident.
Waco on August 11 veteran banker W D Mayfield president of City Buyings Bank and Texan Savings Lawn association was assaulted on Franklin Street. Aids were trying to cut his throat with a pocket knife but a wound only broke the skin. Amvkilant suspect N Napier was arrested for assault to murder after examination, bond set at 400.
In Palestine Texas August 1l the district court adjourned until Monday morning after John Greenhaw testified all day. Stillwell H Russell defense attorney aided proceedings as Walter Wilkerson remained cool and collected on trial. A new trial motion was filed in the Brooks case in district court.
One of the heaviest rains since last summer's floods struck the county, badly damaging cotton and county roads. Creeks overflowed with Thompson and SOM creeks noted. Rail construction by a railroad is mentioned as ongoing while dumps and bridge timbers were washed away, tearing down fences.
O H Holliday of Dooting Indiana with an 11 month old describes June and July of a sick spell for the infant. The baby had diarrhea and stomach illness with frequent bowel movements and general distress. He recommends Calo’s Colic Cholera Infantum for relief as part of careful home care.
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