City Council Deliberates Long Session on Crossings and Repairs
City aldermen meet after a hiatus to address petitions on assessment corrections paving delays and a proposed tunnel at the Preston avenue railroad crossing. Architects urge heating system remodelling at Fannin Street school and ventilating upgrades. The council adjourns to resume at 2 pm with plans to tackle remaining business.
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Municipal Improvement Company
Alilam Street
McGowen Avenue
Milam
McGowen
Itis
M. A. Flake
Asaesament
Jaike
Aathea Barnett
Heer Miller
Conil Wiener
A. T. Hale
Thapayere
Warcaneking
Buffalo
Velasco Strets
Henry Cline
Finanta Con Mitter
Fam Cohen
Tila Place
Buainois
Anf Bridan
J. Hornberger
Hy Neville
Terand
TREO
Finanew
Catherine Whealan
Jude. Ment
Wnances
Howart F. Smith Machinery Company
W. W. Barral
Frank Andrews
Finance Committee
J. J. Settegast
Street and Bridge Committee
Great Northern
Preston Avenue
Cortes
Morenthal
Halverton Anid
Police Department
Chief of Police
Montgomery
Chapmian Street
Chapman Street
F. Moore
Lorehn
Fannin Street
Archin
Cattle Belonging to Sam Allen Sold In Town
Typaty Wynce reported five head of cattle in town belonging to Sam Allen and sold. He filed affidavits against Coleman and Sap. Coleman was arrested early afternoon on Preston avenue. Sap was located after a long search and captured near Chanoyville around midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Allen
Wynce
Coleman
Sap
Preston Avenue
Authan
Chanoyville
Houston Mudhole No Longer as New Orleans Prospered
A private letter from Chas A Larendon of New Orleans, printed by courtesy, laments Texas envelopment of New Orleans business. He recalls Houston as a prairie with mud holes and squatter camps, warns of Texas competition, and notes vacant New Orleans properties amid rising Texan influence. The missive criticizes Houston’s growth and questions water prospects.
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Houston
New Orleans
Chas. A. Larendon
Ed Larendon
Larendon
Latondos
Texas
Teranta
Hotngton
Mir
Sarandon
Memorial Visit Cut Short by Sudden Death
The deceased, formerly Miss Kate Oweng, arrived from Head to visit Houston friends during the Festival. The young woman, well remembered by the old citizens, became ill Sunday and died suddenly, leaving mourners in Houston after a brief illness.
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Head
Mies
Kate Oweng
Houston
Waco
Committee on Work Grants Esoteric Teaching Certificates
The Grand Lodge committee on work issued certificates to numerous brethren to teach esoteric work. The list includes B Taylor Lake Creek EK M Fount Cooper J Hi French Merit W Gib son Livingston W B Bower Stephen ville BE B Relive Rivulsta J Diumas Ladonia HH Jones Farmersville ID Lindaay Dallas EB Brewer Terrell A A Mews Hoghhelm W W Peavey Cuero L Lloyd Jacksourville HH Knowles Midland BH Couch Ozona W H Callaway Cleburne Leater Rosenberg M Oaborne Mine Hill W B Sperry Mertens IT Johnson Merit C Karnes Pearl J B Shoonemore Kingston B S Williams Grayhill George F Morgan Clarendon R C Andrews Floydada Gov Lopas Jr Floresville J W Skipper Lovelady W B Collins Lovelady A V Wood Groveton Sam RK Hamilton Farmersville J C Miler Austin J Stantey Lometa J C Wert Leesville W B Kennethy McKinney J C Warren Lavernia W C Hatfield Pottuborough M Murphy Midland R M Burns Giddings RK B Mitchell Front J Fy Black Ladoala Petrie Fairview G B Cross Liano J W Wellver Wylie M S Howell Merit R P Wallace Eyrie WD Wells Latesville W Lawrence Carthage FP OW Price Weatherford S Livingston Center City J W Branaurd Prairie Hill RL M Forrester Merit W No Norwood Navasoke John Watson Houston G J Jones Henrietta Harris Georgetown
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Grand Lodge
Ita
Committee On Work
The
B. Taylor
Lake Creek
EK. M. Fount
Cooper
J. Hi. French
Merit
W. F. Gibson
Livingston
W. B. Bower
Stephenville
BE. B. Relive
Rivulsta
Diumas
Ladonia
Lawrence
Carthage
OW. Price
Weatherford
S. Livingston
Center City
J. W. Branaurd
Prairie Hill
RL M. Forrester
W. No Norwood
Navasoke
John Watson
Houston
G. J. Jones
Henrietta
Harris
Georgetown
Tragic double killing shocks Navasota community
In Freedmantown at about 2 PM Jens Jarvis killed his wife Katie Jarvis with a pocket knife after a fierce quarrel and then attempted to take his own life. Katie died from multiple stab wounds. Jarvis was found with fatal self-inflicted neck injuries but survived. Witnesses Josephine Turner and Judy Jarvis testified to the violence as inquest proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Jarvis
Jennie Kennard
Katie Jarvier
Kennard
Juntids Forrester
Seema
Josephine Turner
Judy Jarvis
Katty Jarvis Belogs Leter
Turner
Yorker Found Dead in Room at 419 Eighth Street
A man named Yorker was found dead in a room at 419 Eighth Street after a Sunday illness. Justice Moalart ordered an inquest as mourners from the Hairston Beel and West Taxis lodge arrange funeral rites at Glenwood Cemetery under Texas lodge No. 1 choosing officers and calling for quiet.
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Yorker
Fim
Ihe Yanis
Hairston Beel
Weal Taxis
Sonletts
Pyshing Lodge
No. 1
Arrmhsementa
Decpgeedt
Auddin
Justice Moalart Beta
Aan O'Elodk
Glenwood Cemetery
Texas Lodge Nin 1
Kaiehne
Pething
Ole
Relaniven
Houston Manufacturers Association Meets In Houston
The Houston Manufacturers Association held a meeting at a local parlor. Attendees listed include Mogelhort, Riuat, Davie, Bishom, Whitaker, Littoriva, Powter, Minby, McAngtian, Charietan, Cone, Boyle, Woodhead, Luotis, Vaneholk, Oriwler, Lotimian, and others. A committee discussed tax issues and a resolution condemning the Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival for failing to support home manufacturing, with action promised.
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Mogelhort
E.G. Riuat
He T Davie
AL Bishom
A. Whitaker J. Littoriva
I. Powter
Minby
Jon
McAngtian
Jak
Charietan
BooNncto
M. C Barter
Ho T. Boyle
D. Woodhead
A. Luotis
Vaneholk
EB. Cc. Oriwler
Lotimian
Woodhead
Suijeet Folie Legislatura
Poatival
Manufacturera’ Association
Hid
Visitors at the Capitol and local guests mingle in city scenes
A string of visitors and guests are listed as staying or stopping in the city. Names include Ward of Cuerd, McCurdy of Chinte da, Caldwell of Velageo, Wilton, J. A. Martin, Bertrand, Sam T. Honderean, Builth, J. W. Sthuokard, W. C. Campbell, Frank Erekite, A. Thompkins, D. Link, Mrs J. H. Baker, W. V. Cullum, Dr J. de Gantt, Mes W.G. Howell and Miss Willa Gordon, Eva Jackson, Miss Qouta Waddell, Mrs Ross Cones, Miss Oraharry, Alma Prot ter, Ming Herttie Monaghan, AW Fitzgerald, Miss Nellig Claffey, Miss Badlth Young, and others visiting or residing in local hotels and streets during Festival week.
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Ward
Cuerd Fe
Po McCurdy
Chinte
Caldwell
Velageo
Wilton
J. A. Martin
Anginton
Bertrand
Shgarland
Sam T. Honderean
Bryan le
Mutohlia
Dallan Wan
Lawlor
J. W. Sthuokard
San Antonio
W. C. Campbell
Temple
Frank Erekite
Angleton
A. Thompkins
Link
Orange Wan
J. H. Baker
Louisa le Vielting
Mrar
W. V. Cullum
J. de Gantt
Chicago
Ressant
Wacott
Mes
Misa Willa Gordon
Mee
W. EH. Towel
Mea
St. Louie Ani
Ming Badlth Young
Galveston
Miew Annie
Mina Kathe
Mias
Kanmedy
Biyalan Street
Miss Claffey
Praine
Rails
Mate
Judge Wilson Deliberates in I. FE divorce case
Courtroom doors remained closed as Judge Wilson reviewed testimonies in the I. FE divorce proceeding. The proceeding, described with distorted names, concluded with the case under advisement after yesterday’s session in the Fifty fourth district civil court.
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Wilson Nose
I. FE
Vite Howe
Wilson
Krupp Family Thanks Friends for Sympathy
The Krupp family expresses gratitude to friends who offered comfort and support during their recent loss, extending heartfelt appreciation for the kind words and sympathy shown to John Krupp and P Cornelius Krupp and family.
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John, Krupp
P. Cornelius Krupp
Bargains in Pianos at Gronewald's Store
Genuine bargains in new and second hand pianos advertised with $15 cash and easy payment plans. Gronewald's at 310 Malintreat offers the sale.
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Gronewald’s
Malintreat
Oliver's Bargains Draw Shoppers With Eye-Opening Prices
The notice touts Oliver's bargains as eye openers with a sale running Saturday through the last day. It invites the public to visit Oliver's Furniture and Miale House for low prices.
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Oliver's
Oliver
Thanksgiving Cakes and Oyster Trade Offer
Naquin and Hailey advertise Tine Fruit Cakes for Thanksgiving at Dawson's and urge customers to stuff their turkeys with interior oysters. The note promises guaranteed satisfaction for loyal trade and asks to inform WoA about the order.
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Naquin & Hailey
Dawson's
Muennate contributions due at First Presbyterian chapel
Notes on local notices include a 4 p m Thursday deadline for all Muennate contributions to the chapel. Victor Brown facing assault to murder charges was bound over in Juation Malechin court with bond set. The Caledonian society plans a Burns Birthday observance at 610% Congress agenue tonight. An altercation near Han Felipo and Crosby ave produced injuries but no fatalities. The Post thanks Mother Yates of the Working Girls Home for mince pies and praise for her support.
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First Presbyterian Church
Victor Brown
Malechin
Caledonian Society
Congress Agenue
Robert Burns
Dave Bimith
Emanuel Bedit
Han Felipo
Crosby Atreeze
Mother Yates
Christmas Music Store Offerings Overflow
Christmas presents include sultars mandolins banion violins music folios stands and accessories from Grimowald's music store featuring a wide range of instruments and new music selections for gift buyers.
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Grimowald’s
Mugic
Fragments Advertise Classes and Local Goods in 19th Century Ads
The clipping lists Draughon's Business Colleges in multiple U S cities and invites readers to write to The Illustrated Youth and Age in Nashville. It then promotes art supplies frames mouldings and oyster and seafood sellers with free delivery and a Christmas goods dealer at 600 Congress.
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Draughon
Practical Business
Fort Worth
Galveston
Texarana
St. Louie
Nashville
Savannah
Tenn
Death of Mrs Robbina Robbins Widow of Ri Robbing
Mrs Robbina Robbins widow of Ri Robbing formerly a traveling passenger for the Houston and Texas Central died at 10 last night at the residence of O C Beavans 116 Jackson Street. Relatives in Hempstead and elsewhere in the state were notified and the funeral will be deferred pending their arrival. Mrs Will Chindler a relative
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Mra
Robbina
Kate Robbins
KR. Robbing
Houston
Texas Central
O. C. Beavans
Jackson Street
Hempstead
Will Chindler
Still a Mystery Laundry and Jewellery Advertisements
Still a mystery advertisement shows a laundry and cleaning service at St Pack ard's Laundry 012 Prairie avenue offering high grade laundry cleaning and odorgoing services. It lists Phong uat diamonds watches and jewelry with low prices and mentions H K Reiman 1007 Preston. Also cigars toys and holiday goods from J Loewenstein 209 Main and J Koebler 009 Congress with box trade specialty.
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Packard's
Prairie Avenue
Phong Uat
H. KE. Reiman
Preston
J. Loewenstein
Two Jolly Tramps at Sweeney Coombs Theater
An alleged farce titled Two Jolly Tramps played at Sweeney & Coombs theater to small crowds both yesterday and last night. The review notes mixed dancing and musicians with Lefevre the standout, while faults led critics to doubt its appeal beyond small towns. Next up is Hotel Topsy Turvy with Richie Foy and a capable company, opening Thursday night.
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Sweeney & Coombs Theater
Orain
Charles Hasty
John Philliber
Marguerite Foration
William Ward
Lefevre
Richie Foy
Detective Quito Arrests Suspect After Crowd Observation
Detective Charlies Quito traces a suspicious man among a crowd after spotting behavior that suggested intent to steal valuables. The officer stays alert as the pursuit unfolds and authorities continue their investigation.
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Charlies Quito
Ware
Pickpocket Foiled as Watch Is Reclaimed by Deputy
A man attempted to steal Deputy Sheriff Davis’s watch in Wharton. Detective Quinn restrained the thief as the chain remained attached, preventing loss. The suspect was jailed. Brith Abraham lodge No 260 elected officers at its Sunday meeting: President J Wolf, VP PF Weltubers, Secretary Dr Froseh, Treasurer J Karkowscky, guards and conductor listed. eight new members admitted.
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Davis
Wharton
Quinn
Mr. Davis
Brith Abraham Lodge No. 260
J. Wolf
PF. Weltubers
Froseh
J. Karkowscky
J. Richker
Kortblith
Simon Greenberg
Colored entertainment at Odd Fellows hall promises lively event
Preparations under way for an evening program at Odd Fellows hall with free refreshments. Managers Chester, Phillip Bennett, R. B., Etre trelh and Ka T. Hubert oversee the event for the colored community.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Chester
Phillip Bennett
Etretrelh
Ka T. Hubert
Styles Dead. Evans Recovering from Shootings in Chiero Texas
Bob Sayles died from his injuries after being shot by Night Marshal Evans. Evans is recovering but will be taken to Victoria in the morning to secure the bullet with X rays.
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Styles
Evans
Chiero
Texas
Bob Sayles
Necro
Ejnce
Hia
Mir. Evans
Mikely
Victoria ii
Fire destroys Lisery Stable in Columbia Texas
A fire at Lisery Stable in Columbia Texas on December 18 destroyed the entire stable. The blaze started about 1 40 o clock in the upper story with no one inside the building at the time and no fire department assigned to report.
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Navasota
Texas
Freedmantown
Lisery Stable
Columbia
Sweeny
Laisa Whdut
Favorite Prescription Prompts Praise From Local Mothers
A reader recounts relief from childbirth pain using Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She cites a neighbor and Mrs Jacobs endorsing the remedy after successful use. The piece claims widespread cures for female ailments and presents the medicine as developed by a physician with over thirty years of practice.
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Pierce
Adbnson Aron
Hargersville
Merer
Cleree
Wetrim Wolffering
Mra
Jacobs
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Dickowon
Tuffy
Aubertin
Sir W. Martial
Anderson
Jimie
Bill Sap
Jesse Jarvis
Kate Ketchum
Mrs. Honeyport
Katieetchim
A. Jf. Ketehum
Martine
Theoolivetisne
Pis Ferra
Mra Ketel Am Wis
Nononvent
Washington City
Webster
Pranels Kewe
Tov
Major
W. N. Norwood
Mio
Ruckir
Katy
Fiincis Rucker
Ewing Norwod
Baby
OO Norwedt
Mie Plorida Norwayyt
Hammond Norwood
Mink Peel ‘Terrell
Misa Marple Ketel
Ataruit Kriohtim
Mlew Welliis
Katie Norwood
Shlents Norwood
A. J. Koteliunt
Theres
Aravorin
North Texas
Belig
Lady Gord
Bonoport
Santa Fe
Lay Station
Hershdome
Dolore
New City Hall
Wiley van Just
OWL
Grimes County
United States
Standard Oil Company
Fouunt Ofa
Vercer
Ph Yerzer
Wan
Deni Tn
Eighth Street
Manupacturbens Association
Houston Manufacturers’ Association
Piusenal Wention
Colon
J. L. Kopf
Wid Prairie
Berwick Bay
Matagorda
Galvaxton
Artisy
Travis
C. J. Koehler
Congress
J. Koebler
L. Lechenger
Model Laundry
Prairie
J.T
Glaye & Co
Oia Precton
Chideens
Eiegar
Agate Nickel Steel
Bering-Cortes
Milam Street
Pillot’s Book Store
AL Oliver
Camela
Oliver’s Music House
Buckeye
Jos, F. Meyer
Houston, Texas
Mexico
Main Street
Vous
Olsius
Davol Medicin
San Francisco
Cal
Preston Streets
Schosser
Baery
DALL
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