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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
7
Reports from Beaumont on August 12 describe river obstructions near the Neches affecting shipping. The Army and local authorities discuss removal of blocks, with shellbanks at Port Naches and Grigsby Bluff cited as trouble spots.
A partial diary note from August describes farmers in Big Bee County seeing a large melon harvest impact. Mr J J Drought recounts melons from his farm with scattered sightings across the area implying drought related yield concerns.
Report describes a severe dry season affecting melon cultivation. Notes drought conditions in the country and mentions local agents and officials discussing the impact on production and potential consequences for markets. Focus remains on agricultural losses and weather's role.
The Calvert county executive committee meeting on August 8 outlined the county convention agenda. Delegates included RT MacIey and Cecil Ayon with F Coleman reiterated as county chair. Local residents Ellie Hinman Boott Blake Hearne and others were mentioned visiting or returning from trips to Houston Dallas Bryan and other Texas towns.
County commissioners in Lockhart Texas discuss funding and steps for rebuilding bridges. Officials review temporary structures at the Tin Grange and Kelly Creek building sites. A countywide meeting and June completion are anticipated as plans proceed.
Wearne Vesav August 12 and other prominent merchants petitioned the county commissioners to rebuild the Port Sullivan Bridge claiming the structure is not safe. William Reinhard and local residents report travel and visits while others return from trips and church engagements.
Nacogdoches reports the first bale of the new cotton crop weighing 46 pounds bought by Tucker, Zove & Co at 1 cent per pound. J. T. Everett received a premium of SILT for delivering the seed. A second bale brought by J. W. Aled was sold to Mayor & Schmidt at 12 cents per pound. The seed from both bales went to the Southern Cotton Oil company of Govnston for 124 per ton.
A fragmented Hempstead page notes court matters and attendance at funerals. It records the funeral of Mr Power and mentions Mrs Fowler, Kate Latow of Tirnhally, and Kate Molle with local civic attention. Brody of the Dorgoy Printing Company is also referenced in connection with a local event.
Harleton county leaders opened the August term with no attendance by some members. The session will address road housing improvements and town needs. Cotten shipments rise to fair prices as the Methodist church nears seating with new benches under Pastor Kimblen and Rev Booth assisting.
Denison Texas report says farmer Arthur James from Blue River Illinois stated a severe electrical and rain storm struck his ranch overnight, killing forty two fine beef steers in the herd.
The four week revival meeting at the Enaptlet tabernacle in Waco Texas concluded last night led by Dr Ray and his brother Rev J. The event drew local devotees and closed with a final sermon and closing prayers.
The First Rapitet church congregation votes to end worship at their current building after twenty five years. A new church will be erected and services will move to the tabernacle in the interim. Donation letters and reclamation efforts accompany the move.
Twenty thousand people gathered in Hillsboro Texas for a Woodmen of the World event with speeches by Hon. Greenwood and Nelson Phillips. Judge N O Maxey and H O Knight spoke on related topics as contests, games, and firemen events drew attendees.
Frayed of stolen mare described as black with long tail and mane, white blaze on left shoulder. About 14 hands tall, around 10 years old. Notify WLTT Ford Sheriff or J T Johnson in Columbia Texas.
In Haveteville Texas officials meet in reguige session auditing accounts with full week expected. C M Harless sells 19 acres to A G Farrington Yoakum. Local mill opens operating day and night supplying meal for cattle. Cotton arrivals come in at about 25 bales daily as external buyers compete. Several foreign users visiting for the season.
Aransas Pass Texas August 1 Mr T Younker departed for Denver with his wife’s remains who died in December and will stay in Denver after the interment. Mr Lee Brogall and family moved from Corman to the Younker residence near Arrivas Pass. Miss Borly Benton Wheeler recently visited Miss Maud Heaney of Corpus Christi.
Mr Bens son of Fannin visited Victoria yesterday meeting with local ginners and the railway to arrange the sale of unfinted cotton. He won favorable freight terms to Victoria and Guerrero. He will not rebuild his gin this year but will purchase cotton locally and ship for ginning to Victoria Guerrero and Gold towns amid a fine crop around Punic.
Trinity Texas August 1. Mrs French and children have returned home after visiting relatives. Mike Pilrosi Miguel Werner Lena Werner are visiting friends in Cold Springs. Mr FE D Wilcox of Parentine Trinity sent a brief note. May 5 Mille returned home from Lampasas after four months visiting parents.
The commissioners court approved replacing the steel bridge over the Guadalupe River in Conzales. A short span fell August 1 damaging the structure. completion price set at 5700 dollars.
The Democratic congressional committee of the Ulitelet met today and decided to nominate a candidate by white Democratic primaries to be held on September 1. If the candidate receives a majority, a second primary will be held two weeks later between the two highest finishers.
The city council and school board in Marlin Texas met in joint session and accepted plans by Sam T. Herbert of Waco for a new school building to cost between 20,000 and 29,000 dollars. An site in the northeastern city was purchased for the project.
A train of seven wagons drawn by four and all mule teams brought forty two bales of cotton into Gonzales Texas yesterday. The cotton belonged to J. B. Wells from Willow Springs farm and ranch twenty two miles west near Leexville. The wagons crossed the river on the temporary bridge without incident.
Yoakum Texas August report notes an excursion from San Antonio to Port Lavaca via Mintenia and Yoakum. eighty five Hokets were sold. M o T Rogers, out of business five months, reopened a stock of gentlemen's furnishing goods on Granda avenue. Mr and Mrs Green and family returned from Rockport after several weeks away.
Cameron Texas August 1 The Cameron racing team left for Hillboard to compete in the fireman’s tournament. The rowing party includes John T. Arnold Chief Graham Goldthwaite Joe Krisan Morgan Dickinaog William Rogers Ernest Lay Charles J. Hefley and Matt B Bailey at the plug.
Beaumont man August L Onen Morton a prominent brickmasons union member was found dead along the Pittsburg and Gulf railroad twenty miles from Texarkana. He had been working there and was headed for Fort Worth Texas.
Sherman Texas August 12 The Grayson County Old Settlers four days picnic begins tomorrow. The alliance guard has already arrived in the shops of more than 1M families from remote parts of the country. They have come prepared to play until the conclusion of events.
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