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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
7
Local Beaumont notices report deaths and club elections with community reaction. The Neches Club election outlines officers for the next year while Labor Day preparations in Belmont involve parade plans and invited surrounding communities.
The August crop notes report boll damage and variable yields across Sherman Grayson and nearby counties. Farmers describe worm activity, drought effects, and prospects for cotton showing mixed results with some counties predicting lighter yields yet others noting heavier overall crop potential.
Mixed notes from Cottle County include a civil term opening, a Methodist meeting with Evangelist James J. Addock preaching, and local crimes. Tom Owens, a cowboy, died after an oil field shooting that injured two others, one critically, while a child died in a house fire near Heen. A bank employee, D C Meine, faced an arrest, and John Griffin of the National Bank was reportedly involved in a separate incident.
In Victoria, over 1000 residents witnessed a late afternoon clash between two trains as they departed the city. Spectators reported a heated exchange with a decisive crowd favoring one side, though the official score did not reflect the intensity of the moment.
August 10 Rev McDantas of Temple elected pastor of First Baptist church Hillaborn Hillabus Texas. He accepts the call and will begin duties after formal acceptance and visit by a designated representative.
A list of obituaries from Texas communities notes several deaths from illness and age. Entries mention spouses, parents, and place ties in cities such as Mexia Verga Aug, Corpus Christi, Augeston, and references to local churches and cemeteries. The notices highlight locally known residents and the timing of passing in August.
Orange Texas August 11 Detroit Sulphite Fiber company representative E Gs Goodell visited Orange to consider moving the Detroit plant to Orange for paper manufacture. He admired local timber and top sources suitable for monklityy paper. The plan could unite with Orange Paper mill. city officials noted a radical tax assessment increase and 29 taxpayers escaped. County commissioners began a three day regular session.
Anderson Texas locals note W T Alfey returns from Houston after a week and Miss Edna Brigance comes back from Alsetia. Dan Dickson of Houston visits MM M. Cone and J Campbell is able to be out after ten days illness. B A Alfey was in Navasota Saturday.
Miny Mars Wombel hosted a gathering with friends last Tuesday. Hobere Gibney and Hee Stale are in Washington this week. Decker unveiled the new horsepower item and plans travel. Taylor and Preaten family ties mentioned. A church event is announced for Sunday at the Baptist church.
Representatives of the Telephone company submit their application to Corpus Christi city council to establish service. The event notes a first excursion from Laredo to Corpus Christi on Saturday August 2 and mentions a round trip fare of $2. Local farmers south of the city held a large barbecue at the Kneknal tank center attended by both city and country residents.
Corie Christ of Texas is named in a State lawsuit over ancient Mexican grants and extensive lands. The filing cites large tracts of land under old Spanish and Mexican grants, with many local cattle interests and multiple county firms named in the action.
Commissioner Katminn is ill and cannot attend the meeting of the tonrileaionem while Mr M W Fowler a prominent attorney from Gollad attended in his stead. The notes mention chem and terns and an appointment of the agent amid references to bales and cotton figures for the Tinktod Braves.
Active in Palestine Texas a call for a prohibition election across Anderson county gains momentum. A joint church service at the city hall was led by prohibition lecturer Mr Drayvis stirring local discussion and public interest.
The Kaufman County Press Association met here yesterday and presented a fine program. Members were royally entertained last night at the residence of Mrs. M. O. Aspikes of Threety With Manie, followed by a sumptuous banquet.
In Buffalo Texas on August 10 Floyd Wallace shot and killed Henry Jones during a morning dispute. Jones had tried to fight Wallace's brother but was stopped. Wallace was jailed on a $100 bond. Both parties were colored.
The Aldermen consider the Hagestand ordinance with majority and minority reports by Watkins Garvey and Miller. The measure aims to address driver discrimination and curb rules, amending stand locations and curbside loading provisions, with debates over traffic and vehicle priority.
The council wrestles with driveways and hack licenses amid unclear provisions for penalties, weighing thresholds for street use and enforcement. Aldermen argue over revising measures as a majority supports delaying action to draft a clearer ordinance.
The Board of Appraisement submits a report to the Houston city council dated August 11, 1962. They completed sixty days of work reviewing property valuations and recommend correcting black books especially for properties linked to Evans Worvey Austin Harrig Williams Coedlenes Smith and related acreage.
A fragmentary report blends tax issues with a summer night concert program at Turner Hall. It notes a proposed two-rate tax system and revenue from property and rents, plus burglaries at 2404 Jackson Street and 9 Ban Street with thefts of trousers and a central day cohort incident.
In the police department, Officer Stent was suspended for three days for failing to answer a poll. The report notes several men present, two of whom were white, and mentions Newhoff and Joane in relation to the hearing. The board met yesterday but did not disclose other clues.
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