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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1900

Page

8

Shirt Waist Man Arrives and Dining Room Rule Sparks Clash

The shirt waist man arrives at the hotel dining room prompting a clash with staff led by Walter. June H. Jones of M. T. Jones Lumber is questioned for attire while Robert Kittrell and others object to dining room entry in shirt sleeves. Trade interest and opinions on the new garment vary among dealers and journals in New York and Galveston.

June H. Jones M. T. Jones Lumber Tonouny Robert Kittrell Walter BU Capitol Hotel June Whit Kittrell Dior Kilewell Corey Mminy Mr. Hervey Jane Hervey Walter Wrenok Jiotee Jones Feala Lnk Galveston New York East Elly Agra New York Srate Ole Meleriata

Denton County Hosts Opening Day of Fair and Parade

Denton County plans a four day fair starting September 1 with a grand parade and merchant displays. Attorney General Smith will deliver the opening address in Denton with a large purse prize setup and expected attendance from horsemen statewide.

Smith Ornator Denton Texas Thomas S. Sint Denton County

Oration for Dew Jhinde Tng camp on Tryin hill

An 1860s public notice describes Rev. If in charge of St Mary Muth Ward Episcopal church and the Episcopal mission in Fair Grounds selecting speakers for a dedication oration on Tryin hill. It cites local officials Musee HP Davlaw and J Hon hi and mentions controversial financial terms and ballots in a city matter.

J. Brown St. Mary Muth Ward Episcopal Fair Grounds Come Mites Musee HP Davlaw J. Hon Hi Tryin Hill Mir Galverton Alarineina

Dancers From Matronville Plan Sherman Visit

The article notes Toanmplineniney Dancer Mira Lisely and Mika Vetta Brizsoloni of Matronvills Texom with Mika Pore Me Gowen of the city performing a dance arrangement. They will leave September 4 to travel to Sherman for a further engagement. The show featured a well received program with a solo appearance, a pleasant musical interlude, and refreshments.

Mira Lisely

No Tai Oh Plans New Parade For Coming Festival

Members met yesterday to arrange their role in the G11 festivities. They agreed on an entirely new parade segment but full participation details remain to be settled and a committee was appointed to confer with the rival committee at 11 o'clock today.

No Tai Oh Tt Ie Feu Citizena

Meeting of Ransford Chapter Elects New Officers

The Ransford Chapter No 145 will hold a meeting at Mascule Temple tonight with newly elected officers to be fo y tailed. TheEastern Star, a social charity group, convenes privately for initiation. A moonlight excursion via Galverton Houston and Northern trains departs at 6:00 PM and 7:26 PM.

Ransford Mascule Temple Moimbeen Eastern Starso Galverton Houston Northern Suncat

Kheumatiam Caretaker Recalled in Sour Lake Rail Tale

A fragment recalls a late night journey via the Galveston Moustin and Northern rail line through Sunset to Sour Lake. The terse note hints at a remembered excursion or visitation tied to the last moon phase.

Galveston Moustin and Northern

Sour Lake Weather and Holiday Getaway Notes

Sour Lake reports two weeks of perfect weather with dry roads and improving waters. A moonlight excursion to Sylvan Beach is offered tonight as the season ends, with trains at 0:00 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. Local motel rates and rail discounts are advertised alongside sour lake water as a cheap remedy.

Sour Lake Sylvan Beach

Condition of Schools Receives Board Review

A village school board held a meeting to consider the indebtedness owed to the schools. Treasurer Szabo and Secretary Tracy presented statements showing outstanding warrants and bills, with the old board debt totaling $819,008.89 and new board warrants at $1,707.37, leaving a shortfall against the $66,000 appropriation and a remaining balance of about $18,140.10 owed to the schools. The finance committee will review the figures, with further action anticipated after the school’s close.

Meénars Dow Schneider Szabo Tracy Old Board Bow Wot Cew Wits Now Fai Ashvela FAO Sereary Tracy Ain Wimniner

Clever Amateur Drama Impresses despite Rain Verdict

A local amateur group led by Mr. George TL Hervey staged a well received comedy at the Auditorium. Despite wet weather, a sizable audience praised performances by J. E. Browne Mrs. Wy Zelaler Miss Algie Angel and Mr. A. B Dexter among others, with Mr. Hervey's Bam Selwyn drawing notable but not flawless attention.

Inez George TL Hervey Hervey Bam Selwyn J. E. Browne Mander Harring Wy Zelaler Selwyn Mia Algie Angel Misa Tillie Emil A. B Dexter L. Debeoneta

Prohibition Club Organized in Houston Meeting

Promoters of the Houston Prohibition club convened at Odd Fellows hall Mason block. W B Jones elected president with Hoy John EB Growen secretary. A three member accoutts committee appointed. five delegates named for the State convention to be held September 11. Reverend Josephus Chaney of Dallas addressed the meeting on temperance from a Christian viewpoint.

Moenaten Club Houston Prohibition Club Odd Fellows Hall Jones Premient Hoy John EB Teldiat al Josephun Chaney Dallas Thos

Notable Visitors and Registrations at Bristol Hotel

A scrambled list of visitors and registrations at the Bristol Hotel including Mrs Giorge P Zelen of Midway Farm Lewior Revolt Micard of Lacompte and J H Hawley of Galveston among others. Various local residents and travelers such as W B Grandlock A Marah and H Perkins returned from trips and registered at the hotel.

Mra Giorge P. Zelen Midway Farm Lewior Micard Lacompte J. H. Hawley Galveston Hutching Lottee Mie Columbia Texas Bristol W. B. Grandlock Cotton Tian Paria A. Marah New York Paria' A BD. P. Turner B. Ll. Scott la Gringo Briatel A. Ed Pultioving Victorie

White Oak bridge set to reopen for travel tomorrow

Notices report a blocked White Oak bridge reopening next day after repairs. Also listed are a meeting of Apworth League at 8 tonight, a rescheduled Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering at Central Christian Church, an undelivered telegram for Mrs. B. G. Hines, and city street crews cleaning wards. A residence on Hichard street suffered light damage from recent events, and changes at the Houston club leadership are noted along with a Republican ward meeting to choose delegates for the county convention.

Stroo Apworth League Buthoesn Pridas Offee Posta Telegraph Company W. TL. Lawl Corsicana Texas Navarre J. Bogges Ipprense’y McCtelin Houston Texas Central Taylor Bone Southern Railway JM. Morgan Cotton Belt Cynthia Hammond Houston and Texas Control Railway Danagen Rico Cullinan Pipe Line Rantmap Corsicana District Medical Association

WIT Leave for Paris and Local Officials Departing

Mr and Mrs BP Bailey will leave today for Paris to establish their future home. Bailey has served as secretary of the Houston club Benedicts and other city business groups. The Fraternal association secretary position is noted as vacant. Committees for fall and winter festivities failed to meet due to absentees, with a reconvened session scheduled for today.

Bailey Paris Houston Club Benedicts Je Willolain Bie Poalilon Frateron Lite Association

Local Notices of Obituaries and Funerals

Mrs Ketie Fuerstenberg aged 1 year died yesterday afternoon. Funeral from 20 Predton Avenue this afternoon at 2 o clock with burial at Germain cemetery. Rev Charles F Brommer to conduct. John D Cutter funeral at 10 this morning with burial at Glenworth Cemetery.

Mere Katle Wuersteenberg Ketie Puerstenburg Mra Fuerstenberg Jilius Fuarstenberg Predton Avenue Wade Germain Cemetery Charles F. Brommer Mervicin Joho Catter John D. Cutter Lois Richy Weiheaday Couning Will Glenwoul Cemetery

Three Offenders Bound Over After Waived Examinations

AUST MALLOCH'S COURT reports three offenders bound over after waiving examinations in Justice Malveh's court. Hood was bound over on a $00 bond for burglary and theft. Johto Lyles and Kim Wilson fought in Milam Street area. Wilson’s bond set at $50, Lyles at $100 with no murder charges.

Will Mood Dline Sh: Hood Malveh Johto Lyles Kim Wilson Agroon Dornet Milam Streat Franklin Avenue Wilson Masault Lyles

Moonlight Excursion to La Porte Friday Night

Trains depart Central Depot at 6:00 and 7:25 p.m. for a Friday night outing with dancing and bathing. Also promoted is Sour Lake mineral water as a health cure with claims of widespread success.

LA Porte Central Depot LA Porth Porte Traive

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