Fruit Festival Closes After Splendid Exhibits And Crowds
The Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival ended with perfect weather and a record audience at the Auditorium. Exhibits across vegetables, flowers, tobacco, and dairy earned numerous prizes, with Angleton and Harris county residents winning many top honors. Prominent entries included high quality fruit trees, olives, and garden produce, while local boosters praised the event's success and future potential.
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Italy
Messrs
Coleman
Colin
Annie Beth Chew
W. HL Palmer
la Porte
Post
Bay Shore Railroad Company
Shih
la Pore
Alvin Tihnakemegt
Toner
Tig
Omementale
Galveston
Holieton Ana
Megigan
Galeeaton Island
FWV
Mal Af
Watey Prat
Halietos
Hove Néme Naeleon & Meatery
Emil
Jeienid Ag
Donwried Fiy
Foley
Mics Bun
Baby
Arcaneas
K. Wigke
Arandas
Limiovkor
Houston
B. A. Smith
Joan Sechariy
Harrie County
Meyers
Bonney
W. W. Garrett
Angleton
John Scharly
Harris County
Buell
Braye Bayou
McDuff Simpson
Bryan
McDuff
Flower Parade Transformed by Circus Themed Floats
The Trevis festival parade featured a lively circus themed display with floats from Magnolia and American breweries, Randolf & Eons, and Model Laundry. Judges H Coyle and Dick Crawford awarded Magnolia first prize, American brewery second, and Model Laundry third, with other participants receiving honorable mention.
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Houston
Paya
Ayool
Ranolph
Ailaptchariot
Randolph
Gageozon
da Meritt Wel
Bae
Union Ma
Randolph & Hons
Randalp & Eons
Dinklidorus
Mephistopheles
Borneo
Dixie Saloon
Charles Dumler
Carlsidire
Magnolia Brewery
Mackallas
Whitch
Uncle Sam
United States
Cixha
Porton Rico
Philipines KW. Cawthon & Co
Clothiers
Hahoon Ap
Charles Heim
Miberal Springs
Hotle
Gough
George Gihes
Rering
Remedy Circus
Aiag
Tom
Houston Electric Supply Company
Griuewald
Grunewald Houas
Te & Theo
Berlog
Texas and
Louisiana
Hoveton
Texas Central Fire Brigade
H. Coyle
Dick Crawford
Merican Brewery
Model Laundry
Coyle
Crawford
Embroidered Center Piece Leads Best Work Awards
A long list of names from Cuero La Porte and surrounding areas dominate the embroidery competition. Winners include Alvin Putney Miss Alma Muckleroy Mrs J A Atker and Mrs W H Gettman with prizes for best drawn work finished pieces and various embroidery styles. Second prize awarded in Ladies' Aid Society exhibit.
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Putney
Alvin
Audley
McTowell
Whiteheoulkis Hest
Milla
Heer
Jacob Atker Hiltelbosk
Randolph Burns
de Covia Putney
AIO
Tmped Woth
Alma Muckleroy
Cuore
AL Hotemersand
Ghiets
Mist Welenink
Uli
Alma Muchivrey
Cuero
Mia Op
Oy Kyorahade
Alan Mucklerov
Min A. We Davis
Mrn FP
Wi Sioith
Woot Akard
Mira Mle
Caldwell Conpia Chrtati
A. B. Dawis
J. Lo Pystorciea
A. FB
Davia
Akard
Thomas Freeland
Mra
J. Aer
Dinas
Mise Fannie Sippean
Ella Deveaux
Simpron
Roman Ovent
de Costin Puthey
Fannie Simpson
M. Euwariis
Ho Shearer
D.C. Putbey
M. Ridgely
la Porte
Ald Society of the Methodia
Church
Festival Parade Echoes Queen of Bottles Prosperity
The crowd surged through the streets as a grand parade passed, ending in a court of honor. Names of officials and vendors appeared amid garbled notes while a list of goods on hand at Pacific Exteriors Weekly stood read. The narrator vows to return in triumph and claim the festival’s glory as the queen of all bottles.
Fatal Bridge Timber Fall Kills Worker in Beaumont
A carpenter named Dryant was killed yesterday afternoon when a timber fell from an overhead bridge near the Texas Transportation track beside the Merchants and Planters oil mill. The accident left a widow and a child, with burial plans to Franklin, Indiana, as the Knights of Pythias lodge arranges transport.
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WH. Dryant
Soung Bryant Wit
Treathe Noo O
Texas Transportation Company
Merchants and Plantera
Sid Westheimer
Pranklin
Ind
Conti Street
Hardy
Franklin
Young Bryant
Beaumont Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Houston
Plower Parade Organizes For Future Festivals
Dr. W B Bokhande thanks committee women Mesdames C H Pescay Eugene Blake Gus Fredericks A Cramer C T Holt for aiding the flower parade feature of the festival. Dr Eckhardt envisions a permanent organization to provide annual flower parades. The phaeton and pony prizes were awarded by chance, not merit.
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W. RB. Bokhande
Mesdames C. H. Pescay
Eugene Blake
Gus Fredericks
A. Cramer
C. T. Holt
Eckhardt
Undelivered Packages At American Express For Week Ending Dec 16 1898
List of names and firms attached to undelivered packages on hand at American Express for the week ending Saturday December 16 1898. Names include F C Adams Albinus Jobo Boiat Mise EB Blake L Brown George Cayjer Forest Campbell Cline Cline & Triplett Moran Mrs FE Preston Co Pruett A A Roberts Southern Industrial and Lumber Review E A Stevens A Slowmaskey Joe Tiras Lee Tartar G Doland & Co W W Dexter Mrs A W Dron T V Gores Rev W F Herd A B Johns H Klazee Harry Lynn J T Valentine Sam Wilson Wells Farso Co J Allen J Bryant J G Bough G W Byrk Stella D C Carnon J WH pax Electrical Fountain Display Co K R Fosten Fred Gano H Grow Ole Hulbert H Hastings Watchios J H Hewitt J A Irvine Theo Kelier J VY how Mre Co M Lape BR Moore c Flarker Sarah Tainter A Roos & Tay lor Te Lee FL M Spurt Lucy Roding A Forbes W T Bryson W R Costes
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American Expres, Company
F.C. Adams
Albinus
Jobo Boiat
Mise Eb, Blake
L. Brown
George Cayjer
Forest Campbell
Cline
Cline & Triplett
A.op
Moran
Joe Tiras
Lee Tartar
G. Doland & Co
W. W. Dexter
Mra
A. W. Dron
T. V. Gores
Wfe Herd
A.B. Johns
H. Klazee
Harry Lynn
J.T. Valentine
Sam Wilson
Young
Local Jewelers Offer Low Prices and Clear Proof
Advertisers claim better value with visible prices and direct experience. Consumers are invited to visit Torlor Broa at 807 Main Street to compare offerings and savings in person.
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Torlor
Grunewald’s Music Store Christmas Offerings
An elegant assortment available at Grunewald's music store features BUlarA mandolins banjos violins music rolls maple stands Spring back folio fares mouth harps flutes new mals music folios violin bows accordions and more for holiday gifts.
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Grunewald
Bargains in Pianos at Grunewald on Main Street
Bargains in new and second hand pianos offered at Grunewald 210 Main Street with $15 each and easy payments. Local advert highlights genuine bargains and note Grunewald as the seller.
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Grunewald
Main Street
Rare bargains in pianos at Ouyer's Music House
Ouier's Music House announces clearance of Planos purchased in 9M at very low figures. They seek to empty stock by 1600, inviting buyers to seize reduced prices and complete sales during the sale event.
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Ouyer
Gas cooking and heating stoves for sale by Houston Gas Light Co
Houston Gas Light Company offers gas cooking stoves and water heaters for sale. Devices include durable Mantamaceous models and units suitable for home heating and kitchen use. Contact local office for pricing and delivery options.
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Houston Gas Light Company
Bargain Gems at First-Cines Jewelry Sale
Local shoppers flock to Meat Taylor Bios at 697 Maloaires for bargains. The event showcases discounted jewelry and special offers, attracting a steady flow of customers seeking value.
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Taylor Bios
Funeral arrangements for W B Tailroad in Galveston
Delayed notices say the funeral for W B Tailroad who died in Galveston Thursday is postponed. His daughter resides in Mexico and arrived yesterday noon. She is expected tonight and the service is set for 3 PM from AH Hess & Co at 205 Travis Street. Saddles and barcels offered.
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W. B. Tailroad
Galveston
Thursay
Mexico
Ward
Hougtin
Crawford Treet
Pines
AH. Hess & Co
Travis Street
Emmet Council Meeting Sparks Boer War Sympathy Rumor
A bustling Emmet council meeting tonight draws attention with talk of recruiting volunteers for the Boer War and a possible secret agenda. Prominent members, secrecy, and national sympathy for Irish autonomy color the gathering as observers anticipate public discussion and potential action.
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Emmet Council
Bione Prom
Houstey
Little Lough
United
Ciy
Tris
Transvaal
New Books at Ra ton Lyceum Selections Range Wide
The Lyceum Library receives a broad list of new titles including England in the 1th Century by Latimer Spain in the Nineteenth Century by Latimer France In the Nineteenth Century by Latimer Spanish American Rebells by Theodore Child The Moors in Spain by Yonge Civilization in England by Latimer Maximilian in Mexico by Sen gon Letters of Robert Louis Life of Edwin Booth Life of aH onto jams History ao exag Liquid Air by Sloane Letters by Pollock Literary History of Ireland Violot Hugo's Romances The Under Side of Things Where Angels Fear to Tread by Hobertson The Other Pen by Hopkinson Smith The Lady Ariostook by W D Howells Aes Instance by W D Howells A Ma Reason by W D Howells The Tale of Mercy by W D Howells The Landlord at the Lion's Heel The Story of It by W D Howells What Ollieha by Henry James The Fortral and Lady The Realm of Courage by Crane The Hala Wizard by M Imlay The Launching of 8 a Stanley Waterloo By Right by Marchmont Lone and Path by Harry Edwards Without Dot by Sienkiowles
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Raton Lyceum
England
B. Latimer
Spain
France
Latimer
Theodore Child
Yonge
Maximillian
Mexico
Sen Gon
Robert Louie
Edwin Booth
Man
Sloane
Bom
Pollock
Ireland
Violot Hugo
Mii F Ser
Iun Bell
Hobertson
Hopkinson Smith
Jokal
Baldoon
Te Hooper
Stanley Waterloo
Marchmont
Lone
Pathe
Harry Edwards
Dot Sienkiowles
Bea Ways
Bellview Wedding Of Susie Wilburn To Gilbert At MER Church
Out of town wedding December 10 at Bellview's MER Chapel as Rev Baral leads ceremony for Susie Wilburn daughter of Mr Beo Whouls and Gilbert At MER. The bride wears duchess satin with lace and carnations. groom in black. Guests praise couple and new home awaits.
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Em Chapel
Bellview
Chambers
Susie B. Wilburn
Gilbert
Mer
Baral
Waris
Sherer
Mendel
Wr. Sherer
Misa Whiburn
Beo
McKinney Mogan
Arthur Wetney
Thas
Harris County
Eclipse of the Moot A nearly total night eclipse
A nearly total night eclipse drew observers who had warned of the event and grumbled at its appearance. The passage notes a dramatic sky phenomenon with broad public attention and local reactions.
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William Kutschbach
Kerr
Horist
William Kutachbach
Willigt Etschbach
Florist
Charles Albrecht
Ay Techbach
Gigare and Tobacco
L. H. Renecke
Conroe
Mr. Clayton
Lovelady
Texans
Silver Cup
Acre
H. C. Cain
T. B. Tracy
J. M. Limbecker
Keyworth Dairy
Heyworth Dairy
Japan
Miles Ellen Fink
New Ulm
Texics
Theodore Kellar
Hove
Jorien
Gow. Stieff
FPF
MacGregor
Jones
Mies Halen
Fick
New Uim
Texan
A . Krause
Hpiatan
Th. B
Kraus
J. M. Hoath
Gale Fon
Helena Aiken
Geiselman
Bartholonawe
Ll. B. Kraunee
H. Harrmin
G. W
H. B. Johnson
H. A. Johnson
M. & Jones
A. Westheimer
L. B. Krauss
Mra. MP
Mra. W. C. Oliver
S. T Swinford
Hest
Caroline Ohigert
Mra. Seward
V. Juenger
Charion H Ox
Clara Moody
Mive Theo Crawford
A. H. Kittreth Hoyt
Ft. Cherry
Cleveland
E. T. Howard
Bourne
Hattie Smith
Amily Williams
Amilss
H. Smith
Mies Hildie Hill
Weimar
Ming A. BE
William Aldine
Thre
David Lindsay
Mrv. Bauman
Cer- Ufcate
Bernhardt Wall
Miss Hurry
Vera Stroud
A. R. Joseph
Emily Williams
A. H. Joseph
K. Atkins
B. Wall
Frank Roberts
C. Burns
Irene Donnelly
John Kennedy
J. C. All
Pantel
Cornelius Valentine
Mildred Kennedy
Kaiser
Harry Freeman
Dickey & Allen
Porter
Earnhardt Wall
R. Blackburn
Towell Marston
Dr. Green
J. G. Bratford
Robert Hing
J. Aiken
Cumro
Frai Dexter
Houston Heights
Cordelia Shepherd
Miss Fannie &Impeon
Sam Houston
Tom Blue
Nottoc
Wh. Joves
John Piris
J. FP. Dut
Texas Roadway and News
A. Pelham
Mrs
BR. Shephata
W. A. Bally
Pacific Exe
Retes Company
Duceiber
A. Almond
Boyd & Thompson
W. H. Hollywell
Job
G. M. Withal
Alice W. Kittrell
Rhoda Millowon
Humble
Wo Martyr
Moody Manufacturing
Mathews
Woo
Note Tingham
J. i Newman
G. P Powers
Mo Bonner
Devnet
Femempber
Rist
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