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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
10
Reports from August 7 describe heavy town activity with more buyers in the city, driven by high prices and migrant farmers heading West. Truck farmers prepare for cauliflower and melon crops while a large shipment of watermelons arrives, marking a strong year for the regional truck growing industry.
In Houston, Judge Vasmer directed a jury verdict clearing Mrs. Mary Meyer of lunacy. The death of her husband spurred financial stability amid a lengthy mental decline. Notable real estate transfers include J. H. Murnett conveying half his Turner property to H. Mastersey under a deed of trust, noting extensive outlying holdings and city parcels.
EB M Young and Misa Annie Gerrett receive marriage licenses. Building permits issued to Mrs Willberg for a stable at 1210 Houston Avenue and to Peden & Co. for a shed on Main Street valued at $10.
An OCR fragment advertises descriptive pamphlets about the Oxarks and the Frisco Line. It mentions a Harvey restaurant and observation sleepers, with a request to write to room 726 Century building St Louis for copies. The text is garbled but centers on a travel route to the North and East and promotional material.
The sheriff’s office seeks the return of a dusk brown horse from the waddle pasture near Raoch in Gonzi county. It is about thirteen binds high, weighs about 100 pounds, branded U on the left thigh. A liberal reward is offered for recovery. Signed by Fred Lipky.
In Grange Texas August 28 reports various visits and moves. Brooks pastor of the Methodist Church returns from Lindirge after months away. Miss Eyuma Loadrt and Amelli Lane return home from Galveston and Coleman respectively. Mr Cox of Atel visits, Rev Dr Briggs passes through after a revival in Rock Tuland. Sheriff Bennett targets illegal riding on freight trains, five arrests recorded. William Woytek named successor to I Hy Dahorah as public road superintendent with pay of ten dollars per mile. Postal shifts include J Miller takes a role as deputy postmaster while Mullen becomes assistant. Reinecke relocates from Conroe to open a cigar factory in the area.
Adeuet 28 event features a barbecue and ceremonies as Woodmen of the World dedicate their new hall. The county commissioners court will travel to Yorktown Friday to reserve the bridge under construction. A monument to Sovereign A. Th. Donte will be unveiled. County clerk J. P. Baker has been ill and confined to bed.
Grandview Texans report the twelfth annual session of Grandview Collegiate Institute opening yesterday under favorable conditions. Professor W. B. Reed is named president and works to advance student interests, with a skilled faculty in North Texas.
Eagle Lake Texas August 28 Augie reports the rice crop in his district promises good yields with about 200 acres mowed and now being threshed. Harvest expected to bring in roughly sixty to seventy five bushels per acre as income estimates are discussed.
Local notices claim Sour Lake waters cure ailments and promote health with advertisements for gas fixtures heating stoves and storage services. Mercantile Storage invites mail order corn chops and freight services. Teden & Co relocate to 27 Main street and promise remedies and products including mineral waters as blood purifiers.
A two day reunion of the Tarrant County Old Settlers association and United Confederate Veterans in Fort Worth features remarks by Ex-Governor F.R. Lubbock and former District Judge Beekham. Mayor Powell and Captain Paadock welcome attendees as talks cover railroads, Texas development, and Civil War era reflections. Stump Ashby to speak tomorrow.
An advertisement from Sour Lake touts Rozema cured by Witors and acid mid bala to draw illness to surface and eradicate St Dan's dely. It markets Sour Lake mineral waters as superior for stomach ailments and suggests home cures at Sour Lake with endorsements from thousands.
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