City Council Passes Street Railway Transfer Ordinance
The city council met in adjourned session with most aldermen present. The Houston Electric Street Railway transfer ordinance was debated and passed under suspended rules. Engineer Potter submitted sewer pipe specifications and other reports were reviewed by committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonnen
Woolfom
Dickson
Potter
Board of Public Worka
Connelly
Holler
Charles Plattner
Fred Behrepa
Houston Filectric Sirer, Railwey Company
Corton
Alderian Albertin
B. Mahoney
H. Hoencke
Lillian T. Gordon
G. A. Herzom
Finance
J. T. McKee
Finance Committee
C. W. Harral
Rosenthal
Houston Electric Street Railway Company
Lina
Cortes
Gronewald's Music Store Christmas Gift Selection
An elegant assortment of guitars mandolins banjos violins music stands music folios violin bows accordions and more offered by Gronewald's music store for holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gronewald
Draughon's Colleges Offer Home Writing Instructions
A notice invites readers to practice writing at home through Draughon’s Practical Business Colleges located in Fort Worth Galveston Texarkana St Louis Nashville and Savannah Address The Illustrated Youth and Age Nashville Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draughon
Practical Business
Fort Worth
Galveston
Texarkana
St. Louis
Nashville
Savannah
Nashville, Tenn
Picture framing and gifts offered in Berwick area
Framing items include pictures, medallions, easels, photograph frames and mouldings from J L Kopf at 1014 Prairie Berwick Ray Matagorda Galveston. Also available fish shrimp and wild duck in Mug. Delivery by phone 214.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ll. Kopf
Prairie
Berwick Ray
Matagorda
Galveston
Artusy
Sir Travis Ghreet
Jewelry and Holiday Goods Offered by Local Stores
H B Reiman at 1007 Preston offers diamonds watches jewelry and silverware at low prices. J Loewenstein's at 09 Main Street Box Maden sells cigars smoking accessories and holiday specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Reiman
Preston
J. Loewenstein’s
Main Street
He Fell Under Wheels in Houston and Texan Central Wreck
Charles Johnson colored died when he fell from a flatcar in the Houston and Texan Central yards. A car wheel cut his legs and mangled his body. An inquest led by Justice Malach noted dizziness from heart disease as a possible cause. Mercy Johnson filed an affidavit for a $20,000 claim within five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Houston and
Texan Central Railway
Weethelmers Undertaking Establishment
Justice Malach
Johnson
Thaf Johnson
Mercy Johnson
Amare
Knights of Labor Sympathy Resolutions For South Africa
Phoenix Assembly No. 8425 Knights of Labor passes resolutions of sympathy and moral support to the people of a sister republic in their struggle for independence and liberty. The resolution expresses hope for continued republican governance and happiness, signed by Master Workman Jack Muterhy and Recording Secretary Nye Fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Lator Mans
Phoenix Assembly
Knights of Labor
South Africa
Eutnions
Attest
Jacek Muterhy
Jne Fly
Fee
Pheenis Agaembly
iEnlehts
Extensive burglary at Bergman residence linked to servant theft
Detective Quinn recovered most stolen items from a burglary at Sweeney & Coombs residence. A colorer servant Willie Henderson was arrested after the valuables including linen silverware and a gold watch were traced to her and pawned items found at her home. She gave no confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF Bergman
Sweeney & Coombs Opera
Tony
Goody
Quinn
Berea
Rile Tives
Canvon
Bergman
Ghali
Yale
Hebbe
Wiliie Henderson
Beraman
Social notes from Dallas visitors and arrivals at the Capitol
A stream of social register items shows numerous residents and visitors in the city, including F oy of Dallas at the Capitol, J McHivaney of Denison, B Killough of Waco, W A Bennett of New York, and many others registering or staying at the Lawlor and Hutchine hotels. Notables include A D Hamilton of Sabine County attending the legislature and J J Sullivan, secretary of the South Texas Track Growers, among the city’s guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad F. Johns
Henmspatend
Capitol
McHivaney
Denison
Tirintol Nh
B. Killough
Waco
Lawlat Yeateroy
Dallas
Hy PB Witined
Auatin
BG Douglase
Toro
Wily
Lee Gano
J. PD. Polk
Jack Det
Beaumont Wrequesta
Hutchine
Fa. Combon
Cleveland
Ohio
Peaterday
Heistol
W. Arahhni
Muntaville
Yeaterday
Lawlor
Mearns
William Wiean
Kotley
Gilbert
Heaumont
Ac’, Thirvey
Bouthwestern Bell Telephone Sonany
Jett
Theft reported and smallpox detainment ends
The county smallpox detention camp has closed as all patients were discharged. Reports note a theft of front gate and several undelivered telegrams at Western Union and the telegraph office. The body of Mrs. R. R. Robbina will be shipped for burial in Hempstead. There are also undelivered telegrams at the Pental 7 telegraphs company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vauip
Bern
Bi Parkerd
Western Union Techenep CoMpany
MM. Mullork
Denie Phillips
R. R. Robbina
Hempatead
Pental 7 Slegraps’ Company
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted As Cure All
An advertisement claim touts Stuart's Dyspenia Tablets as a permanent remedy for dyspepsia and stomach distress. It describes a sufferer whose appetite and comfort improved after using the product, noting weight gain and relief from bloating. The notice asserts safety for children and invalids and lists the company and a price per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redweil
Stuart
Ladies Ascot garments and charity drive details
The notice outlines a December week schedule for the Ladies' Ascotashion linen Kala event with donations due Friday before 2. It mentions Western Union providing new quilted garments for winter and a sale of all kinds of articles for Christmas giving. The Ladies Association will begin activities Friday afternoon, with a royal shipper arrangement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
A. Kb. Weal
Ascotiahon
Ranin
Christime
Pretty New Year Calendar From Taylor Brog
Taylor Brog of 107 Main Street offers a decorative wall calendar for the new year. It features a jay motif with roses and a collection of pictorial scenes, including a Houston fire alarm system, and a portrait-like image with a telephone receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Brog
Main Street
Iti Ie
John FH. Brown Mrinthng Company
Houston
M.D. Hérndis
Providénce Aires
Honaton
Yey
Orma
Tobin at Santiago Morro Castle Shell Collection Plan
4 D Tobin a first lieutenant of the Houston Post Rifles who served in the Spanish American War writes from Morro Castle in Santiago about collecting shells fired by the American fleet during the bombardment. He plans to melt them down and ship the specimens to Houston for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Tobin
Irkt
Onlisead
Hojiston Post Rifles
Cuba
Mops Immune
Santiago
Fnapdetor
Quirtémeters Department
United States
Wey
Morro Castle
Morr Castle
Moakite
Wm Collestin
Houston
The Nest of the Wilway Attracts Crowds On Main Street
The tri of attractions including the Riying Lady and the Cinematograph draws large patronage on Main Street with many ladies and children. Mr Morris showcases new films at the Cinematograph. The Flying Lady captivates locals as a seven days wonder and proceeds support the Carnegie library fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilway
Main Street
Morris
Carnegie Library Fund
Electrical Workers Election Results for National Brotherhood
The loan organization of the National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America elected officers for the ensuing year. George Tohorn is president, Clarence George vice president, A. Peters recording secretary, BR. 1. Tripp financial secretary, WLP Johnson treasurer, R. R. Tripp press secretary. The roster lists seventy six names with eighteen membership applications on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Workers
National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America
George Tohorn
Clarence George
A. Peters
No Fireworks on Principal Streets During Holidays
Chief of Policy Blackburn states fireworks will be prohibited on principal streets or streets heavily used by vehicles to prevent frightening horses. Patrolmen will be instructed to enforce the ban and ensure no fireworks appear on main streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Butes
New Pastor Arrives at Shearn Methodist Church
Rev BE W Solomin arrives in the city from Georgetown to take the pastorate at Shearn Methodist Church. He previously led the church several years ago and is well known in Houston. Holiday goods and toys featured at 909 Congress by C J Koehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be, W. Solomin
Shearn Methodist Church
City
Georgetown
Solomon
Shearn Church
Houston
J. Koehler
Congress
Bargains in Pianos at Grunewald's Main Street
Genuine bargains in new and used hand pianos at Grunewald's 810 Main Street. Pay $15 cash with easy balance payments offered for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grunewald’s
Main Street
Christmas Gifts From Taub & Sons At 1014 Congress
A note on gifting features the Taub family shop at 1014 Congress offering fancy stogers and cigars by the box for Christmas presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancy Stokera
J. ‘Yp Taub & Sons
Congress
Oliver's Music House and Taub & Sons Block Ads
An early 20th century note highlights Oliver's Music House as a focal point with cigars from Smoke Carter Harrison and Taub & Sons distributers at 1014 Congress. The piece markets bargains and mentions the public’s familiarity with the sellers and their deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver's
Olver
Music House
Carter Harrison
Taub & Sons
Congress
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Ice
Pan Ever
Choige
Hines
Cray
Cadet
Mense
Mistrot Bros
City Council
John Berrsigier
Perin
Elisabeth Mosler
Aksesament&e
Provemenia Ghul
Jackson
Blpashop
Tay Elaine
Rutherford
Board of Public Works
Oh. Shurter
Ff Aterrie
Eireuin
OpriiWis
New Orleanne
Clarence A. George
Olectrician
Peter Chalmers
William Alexander
John J. Foley
Kennedy
Fire Department
HVO
ONO
Isis Seeesens Dewebeeneersees
WAU
Contenta
Dmelamne
Balary Wat
Ccccscseess
Street and Bridge Committee
de Bajlegothy
Fannin Street
PAOL
Old Park Railway
Aubertin
Corts
W. G. van Vieck
Wuplikens
G. Ven
Orlewin Railway
Eivelin Street
Towinden
Coltinear
Ringinear Miller
Ifonti
Aiden Rengett
Mounton and
Tecan Genital Railway
Nshie
Wwatehmen
Cory
Netheary
Sipon
Tip Eligi Committee
Iin
Tin
Carrip Ay
Aubertine
Aldermain Rosenthal
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
Odin Fivenue
Mary Street
Bennett
International Compress Company
Providence Street
Liberty Avenue
Robinson
Houston Avenue
Wantington
Spring
Hawthorn
Cayriod
Charlies K. Wattner
Fred M. Bebrenow
Milam Street
Franklin
Eighth Street
Dawson's
Chas, Johnson
Vc. Bergman
The
Britiwh
Mina Kate Lyona
Mie
Herwick
Howaton
Mo City
Mexico
Ais
Ay Js
Waterbury
Civy Breviting
Tabiei
Wet F
Pepein
Lillen
Howe
Siert
Thaf
Acsi Co
Marabell
Muity
al Wien
Atonjah
Mubalall
Atlew
Bering-Cortes Hardware CO
Prairie and Milam.ga
Photographers Association OF
Aidin
Christina
L. Lechengh
Ben Wilbush, Tia
Businoaa
J. T Guaze
Hobbie Torna
Ciledonian Society
Bootland
Robert Burns
Houston Medical Electro Thereapeutical and Massage Sanitarium
Dalfour
DAL
Warner & Balfour
Moore and Hurnett
Fannin and
Texas Avenue
Bouillon Cay
Amontes
Cameéubert
Fromage de Colors
Nige de Roquefort
Fromage
Fromage de Bric
Congress Ave
Hancock’s Book Stores
Bass
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