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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1901

Page

5

New Gusher Brought In Amid Driller Contempt Charge

A new gusher was brought in as a complaint is filed against the driller for contempt of court in the manner of operating. In Texas on December 13 the McFaddin No. 7 well is cited as the property of J. M. Goffey Petroleum. The incident followed a prior blowout that damaged machinery and prompted safety concerns and regulatory review. Officers and directors of the company plan to meet to push forward gas piping initiatives to the city from the offshore facility.

Tesas McFaddin Weil J. M. Goffey Petroleum von Hamml Wells Foepeetar Vwrane-Mfie ‘Stip Stein Palmal

Wells aid Country of Saratoga Notes by Governor Hobertn

A garbled 19th century note recounts Texas lore by Governor Hobertn. It mentions Nacogdoches as a center of surrounding counties, oak trees, a ranch, and roots burying into the ground, with references to changes in county names and place designations near Saratoga.

Saratoga Siang Texan OM Hobertn Texas Nacogdoches

Warner's Safe Cure Promises Kidney Health for Women

An old advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure as a purely vegetable remedy for female weakness, painful periods, and urinary issues. It urges urine testing for sediment or sediment presence as proof of illness and claims the product can prevent numerous female ailments by safeguarding the kidneys.

Warner Sears Avery Mosinee

Warner's Safe Cure advertised as free trial

An old advertisement offers Warner's Late Cure free samples to readers who send their name and address to Rochester New York. It claims the product cures kidney liver and bladder diseases with testimonials and a doctor written booklet. It promotes a money back or safe guarantee and asserts decades of proven use.

Warner Sof Rochester

Unclear Oil Prospect Narrative Mentioning Saratoga and Texas Eruptions

Fragmented text discusses geological surveys and oil prospects in Texas and nearby regions. It references Saratoga like claims, surface indications, rock behavior, and potential mineral findings, with speculative notes on deep ground conditions and future profitability.

Appeal Filed Over Land Claim in New Orleans Court

The appeal from Tide Triant's decision was filed in the federal court of appeals. The record includes the Beaumont site and the claim to a portrait of the niniment Mog Snow taken in California. The case challenges the land claim and the surface rights versus subsurface interests. The next argument date is set for Monday.

New Orleans Tide Triiant Ederai Inppealk Beaumont Oll Mog Snow Callrouniy Oll

Alvin Texas Work Pause Promises Restored Drilling Soon

Alvin Texas December 11 Calorie Brown president of the Galveston band Of 14 Toecompine visited to oversee the oil well at the Thotins farm. He said operations would resume shortly and the well would be sunk deeper if needed as the mood for striking oil looked favorable while work was paused.

Alvin Texas Brown Galveston Toecompine Thotins Farm Om Mtaritertit Mc Brown

Surface Vein Work Near Lake Charles Noted

The report notes ongoing work near Lake Charles on a surface vein with stock of a company showing strength after a strike. Readings indicate early indicators after experts tested a mineral strata, suggesting potential yield though details are sparse.

Lake Charles Toxen Mlilly

Fundraising and hunting news from Brenham church

Brenham reports fund raising by the Ladies of the Episcopal Church with a fair and sale of fancy work. Hunters from Matagorda return with two deer and various game. The Brenham Signal Corps armory hosts a banquet tonight for its third anniversary while Carnival visitors and locals are noted in town.

Brenham Texas L. J. Lockett J. B. Williams Matagorda Wi Bwhog Foleropul Lusk Hall A. Brenlam Signal Corps Houston H. J. Neinast Jiatice John Chappell Thua J. Eb, Chadwick Chappell Hil

Texas Poultry Association Holds Fourth Annual Meeting

The Tear State Poultry and Bet Atock Association met in San Antonio on December 12 with unusually large attendance. President Wade Smith gave the annual address as officers for the next year were elected: President HK J Richey Burnett. first vice president A Krad Daligs. second vice president W G Reagas Galveston. secretary C Andrews Houston. treasurer BR Wage Belton. auditor W risivenna Lighthouse Houston. directors J A Smith Bonham and J Chandler Cleburne. The meeting adjourned subject to call of the president.

San Antonio Texas Tear State Poultry and Bet Atock Association Wade Smith HK. J. Richey Burnett A. Krad Vibe Daligs W. 4. Reagas Galveston C. Andrews Houston Aioep Belton Housin Revit Phy Austin Smith Bonham William Cleburne Chandler Cinphate

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The readable text offers fragmented phrases with no clear event or identifiable people or organizations. The piece lacks sufficient context to determine a specific news item or outcome.

Death of Estimable Young Lady and Relief Fund Details

Reports from Galveston Texas December recount a fatal accident at a freight yard when a girder and loaded stools shifted. Alphonse Levy died instantly. he was a longtime local with a wife and children. A relief fund totaling 40,000 was pledged for victims and will be distributed with careful scrutiny by a board. Wheat exports from Galveston were lighter in November with rates for European freight changing. officials cite broker-driven rate shifts and inconsistent pricing as factors. Continuous updates note a lecture by Joseph J. Cline on weather observations and a youth association event in Galveston. Diamond thefts hit two Galveston residents, with valuable diamonds taken from Mr. Lek and another guest. Mary Lewise Robinson, a respected teacher, died at her residence. funeral planned privately tomorrow.

Galveston Texas Alphone Levy Levy Couriine Ninveradugh Leona Hi Inn ChiNity Motte Nischy Ben Feriier Ant Tomber Eden Titer Fralveston Mont Etombers Joseph J., Cline United States Weather Bureau Sandusky Ohio Young Men's Christian Association Cilne Parte Ries Young Mens Christian Assiation Cy Morris Carayhell Mary Lewise Robinson Moreiog Broadway Street Aod

North Texas Medical Association Elects Officers

The North Texas Medical Association met in Greenville Texas electing J B Bhelwdre as president J Z Beobrook as secretary HU Mouvre as treasurer and C A Chay as secretary. Fort Worth was chosen as next meeting place by unanimous vote. The group adopted resolutions praising members for their contributions and hospitality during the Greenville gathering.

Greenville Texas North Texas Medical Association J. B Bhelwdre Dilis Ybee J. Z. Beobrook Nockiwall Secreary Way Alstyne Bookham Fort Worth North Teras Medical Association Greenvile Ter Akes

Elders Ordained and Ministers Retired in Texas Conference

Reports from Huntsville Texas recount two young preachers ordained and two veteran ministers retired from active labor. The minutes recount character references, committee actions, and acceptance of transfers to other conferences. Delegates from Galveston Austin and Houston prepared for the next conference in Cameron with remarks on orphan fund leadership.

Hunteville Texas Ler W. T P. Molugin CS. Ostey I. Farrington WH. Brooks Wue Dow. Tineiiner G. A. Collins DA. Hotchkiss Chatters OM. Thompson Bell Ward Wy Breidfield J. C. Sean Hotchkiss Mo Mhalt Adame Kalgar B. Allens Olf Wee Amletion I Pr Newanm EM Myers Poset Baer Lin Heonn Ollie Oleovel Levee Fenlveston Ad Bo Smith Austin Conlean Crawferds Rinkline Rebbins Vaughn Mankla Methodiat Pontasiyt Ver Borrovehe Otransay Fear de Wis. Kent iWeb Bouthweatern University of Genrestown T. F Bralth Chepolh Pemainentlese Fintrie

Fort Worth M C A Home Site Purchase Plans

Fort Worth residents learn the M C A aims to acquire land four miles from the city center for a community house with utilities and street improvements. The project includes water access and telecommunication connections, with plans to provide residences and shelter services. church members and local groups support the development as part of wider civic progress.

Fort Worth

Meeting Notice for Prairie Grove Baptist Workers

A Lincoln County man will preside over a December meeting at Prairie Grove. The group will convene on the last Sunday of December to discuss church work and activities.

Groesbeeck Crrocabeeck Texae Tay Baptist Workers Linestone County Prairie Grove

Favorable Reply Prompts Dig Appropriation for Weevil Fight

Secretary Winson awaits a dig appropriation to combat the cotton boll weevil in Texas. President of the Texas Cotton Growers Protective Association urged Congress for funds. Secretary James Whiscu endorses a large grant to the department to continue essential investigations.

Winson Waco Texas Cotton Crowers Vetere Janexn

Enthusiastic Meeting in Rockdale Texas Closes With Oyster Supper

Report describes a festive gathering led by figures named Kulghe of Hone and Thomas PF Sieger of Bonhain with Deputy W. J. Man hil of Crombreck. Officers announced amid visitor addresses and offerings. A large oyster supper followed as the Koilgate of Honor praised the strong, veteran assembly and promised strong support for the new leadership.

Rockdale Texas Kulghe Hone Liebel Thomas PF. Sieger Bonhain W. J. Manhil Crombreck Bel

Bank of Celina to Begin Business

The currency authorities today authorized the First National Bank of Celina to start operations with a capital of 25000 dollars. The action marks the bank becoming a functioning financial institution in Celina, Washington.

Bank of Celina Washington First National Bank of

Capital City Items and Charters Filed in Texas

Austin December 1 The adjutant general reports inquiries from Ohio about James Thompson, a veteran in Company I Fourth Texas Infantry and his family. The State Military Board of Survey convenes as charters filed include Weatherford based Lone Carter Hirdwire Company with 800000 capital, Port Arthur ventures and several firms in Houston and Galveston with varied capitals, plus the Neches club of Beaumont.

State Military Board of Survey Texas Austin Adjutant General Ohio James Thompson Thompson Wied Houston Govinda Thompson Columbus Sarah Atel Teans Derisier Lone Carter Hirdwire Teed Adiea Symeeny Port Lavnen Capital Opatege Hue Vivitaieda Ae Gaihoun Nter Vial Wala Raeporate L. Clark Ody Hhaie J. As. Vation Inured Rip Company of Kanes Harrett J. W. Moon Willian Hookion Aie Bao Tporyoni Matyeord Matahoe Antes Peete Mole di. i Lauwheter W. Steers Neches Club Randall Kaufrony Enuney GG A Kaylor Wilfengek

Attia Texas Note Mentions Legal and Local Figures

Fragmented OCR mentions Attia Texas with names Kantor and Tenant and a man named Diemer, plus references to AGH Teany and a Great Northern agent G. W. Monga. Attar General Vinh retires from Tile and faces work engagement before the Popleral onnet.

Monga Great Northern Howe Tile

Remains of a Mastodon Unearthed in Fort Worth Pit

Geologists report discovery of mastodon remains in a grave pit near Fort Worth. The tusk bone and surrounding fossils suggest the animal lived long ago, with a circumference of about thirty eight inches.

Fort Worth Drags Mimberin

Rockdale Public Schools Schedule Changes for Holidays

The Rockdale school board announces no observance of New Year Day and details holiday adjustments from December 24 to December 30. Teachers will not work during the period, but schools remain in excellent condition and more spacious than ever.

Rockdale Texas Board of Treaters

Laying a Sewer in Rockdale Starts in Mule Street

The city of Rockdale Texas begins a sewer extension with a drain laid down Mule Street. Buildings on both sides will be connected and seep water will be carried away as progress continues.

Rockdale Texas Mule Street

Mount Vernon Goes Dry in Local Option Vote

Mount Vernon residents voted in December II on a local option measure to restrict or ban alcohol sales. The outcome reflects a shift in community policy and local governance responses.

Mount Vernon Mount Vernen Torres

Unclear OCR fragment on local voting request

The readable text is garbled. contains vague references to a local vote or option and mentions a border area and individuals, but no clear event, dates, or outcomes can be determined from the fragment.

Der Love Found Not Guilty Wharhom Mos Denote

A garbled report mentions a person named Wharhom Mos and a claim of not guilty verdicts. It references charges related to ity Wile and TAI Ritheber with unclear details. The text includes scattered phrases about Phale Rie Cleee and Varga.

Wits Pheonivs

Distinct Red Men at Denison Incomplete Text

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Denison location and groups possibly related to Red Men society. No clear events, dates, or individuals are determinable from the readable lines.

Denison i Denison Beecher i Irene Cope Bar Ha Aled Werle

Unclear OCR Reads Urged Petition and Names in Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR text shows pleas for a petition or request with names and places but lacks coherent details. The readable portions include references to Seager, Decamler, and Moeise with unclear roles. No verifiable event, date, or location is established.

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