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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1899

Page

6

Despondent Huston Shoots Self in Houston Home

Joseph Felix Huston, 29, son of Mr and Mrs J A Huston, died last night after a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his room at his parents’ home on Austin Street. Born April 11, 1870 in Madison Parish Louisiana, he grew up in Houston and was well liked. Evidence indicates despondency over recovery prospects followed a health decline while working as a recruiting assistant for the Cotton Fixthwnee. his funeral plans were announced with a list of attendees and community mourners attending tomorrow.

Joseph Felix Huston J. A. Huston Austin Street Madmnon Paris Houston Enid Honton Felice Hueton Fortie A. Hutton A A. Huntone Ald Hwan

Meeting of the Texas Pol try Aimeation and Pet Stock Show

An annual meeting of the Texas State Poultry Association was held in the snow hall with nominees announced for officers and directors. W A Savage of Bellon presided as chair with officers named including Suings as Vice President and Playpooy as Treasurer. Several members were elected to directors as part of the organization’s governance.

Inthia Texas Snow Hall Tienlitie A. Savage Bellon Suings Bolton Welen Boutton

Not an Ordinary Almanac The 19th Century Year Book

A handsome illustrated Year Book priced at five cents on news stands. It gathers writings by top figures including Wilson on Agriculture Depew on Politics Sage on Finance Edison on Electricity Peters on Religion Merritt on Land Warfare Hichborn on Naval War Smith on Sports and more. It reviews progress and predicts future advances.

Wilson Chauncey M. Depew Russell Sage Thomas Edison Madison Peters General Merritt Admiral Hichborn al" Smith

Courts Schedule Civil and Criminal Matters Amid Property Transfers

The Eleventh District Court lists civil case preparations and names parties including John Morgan and others. It also records county road work approvals, tax and property transfers, licenses, and criminal entries with actions like theft from person and murder arraignments, noting court sessions set for December ia.

Criminal District Court Mead Marshall Neue Roberta Seney Arraun

Body of Mrs Krupp to be viewed at Sacred Heart Church

The body of Mrs John Krupp, victim of a railroad accident at Marfa Friday morning, arrived in Houston and will be viewed at Sacred Heart Church from 4 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be at Glenwood Cemetery. Also notes the burial of George De Beaulieu, who died Thursday night under a Southern Pacific locomotive, at Hollywood Cemetery following services.

Mody Sacred Heart Church John Krupp Marfa Houston Barred Heart Church Glenwood Cemetery Pall Dearent Mowrs Tm, Seogumins James Adair

Hoo Hoo Parade and Initiation in Texas City

A wild Hoo Hoo parade through Texan streets ended with an initiation at the Eta club. Officers announced, candidates listed, and observers noted a raucous show with mounted police and a black cat omen whispered by a hotel guest.

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Stabbing Affray at a Cockpit in Titus Tex

An incident at a Cockpit in Titus Texas ends with Henry Cattwell stabbing Horton, a wagon driver, six times after an insult over a bet. Horton sustained head and shoulder wounds and was moved to a local home for care as surgeons assess his condition. Caldwell faces murder charges in the aftermath of the brawl.

Titus Texan Henry Cattwell Horton Caldwell Nasoul

Pyramid Pile Cure Endorsed by Scranton Reader

A Scranton resident W Stark 1022 Pine Street testifies to instant relief and lasting cure from The Pyramid Pile Cure after years of suffering from hemorrhoids. He praises its safety and urges others with piles to try the remedy.

Doug Clerk Bd. Stark Pine Street Scranton Stark Gaya Pijes Pilosa Stark Ely Aia

Religious Conference Actions at Texas Meeting

The Texas conference met December 15 with Bishop Hargrove presiding. Reports approved include Sunday school board, conference historical society, and Epworth League. Addresses urged support for East Texas mission and education. plans outlined for a permanent East Texas mission organization and quarterly meetings. attendees from Pittsb urg, Waco, Georgetown and Tyler listed.

Onte WK. Hargrove GG. Or. Hitelios Minin T. PoSnilth Priesling Pittsburg John H. Cleghins Committee On Sunday School Board J. R. Heartsill W. AW. Grbam

New Church Constructions Add to Stephensville Texas Town

In Stephenside near Stephenville Texas Baptists complete a large commodious church. The Christian church is under construction and will be occupied soon. The First Presbyterian congregation reports foundation laid and hurried completion. Three substantial buildings will adorn the town.

Poultry Show in Dallas Closes After Four Day Exhibition

The Southwestern poultry show in Dallas closed after a four day session. Attendance was high both today and tonight with about 205 prizes awarded. The event drew entries from Dallas and Atlanta with strong participation.

Dallas Teeaw Necember Southwestern Poultry Nigeon Pepetork Eset Atlanta Newto

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