Court records note diverse civil actions and a divorce dismissal
Proceedings in civil and criminal courts list numerous cases from Harris County courts. The divorce suit of F B Clegg versus Maida Clegg was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Several new trial motions, probate matters, fence permits, and foreclosure actions are recorded alongside criminal entries including embezzlement and appeal reversals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. EB. Clegg Va Maida Clege
Wilson
Pitty-ftth District Court
Wilko
Harris County
Eleventh District Civil Court
H. Masierson
W. FR
Turner
K. Moelihenny
Charles Tinsey
Charles Tinwley
Origium Hhewer
Lucene
Agmorlonn Surety Company of New York
Iinh
Olcott Va
J. S. Litchfeld
T. Olcott Va
Crackett Rowan
Cunardian
Abett
Ve Ly
Wall
Til
Malta
T. OP. Cleott
Chandler
MocClstland
Hertha Thomason
Joshua Thomason
Judement
James Kelcey
A. H. Bartell
Jontio M. de Blane
AL de Blaney
Ffth Judicial District Court
J. HL Barnet
J. C. Griffith
al Morchants
Manters’ Ol Company
Tivonge W. Scoville
H. S&s Tatter
Texas Yellow Tine Lumber Company
Criminal District Court
T. BR. Patterson
Elmer Hill
Court of
Erliml
Man Killed by Train in Yard Collision
Witness testimony describes Charles Johnson, colored, killed in a yard accident involving a switch engine in the Houston area near the Texas Central yards. Accounts recount the moment the train struck Johnson and the efforts to remove him, with crews acknowledging the fatality and identifying the engine and cars involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlis Johnson
Hounton
Texas Central Yards
Texas Centra
Miemuchinr
Owen
Wrawford
Penehl
Nat
Pwo Br
Frank Cyawfond
van Forping
Houston
Tixwe Cental
Jehafer
Moston Igi Tekin Centrak
Wie
Milehioe Eho
Dar Bhopa
Careshop
An Wiliams
Milne
L. Shuptrines
Devenir
Adam Killen
Charles Woalingen
Marsanil
Wiliittes
Wilson
Sion
Ote Anit
Mr. Gnawa
Mini Crawford
Williams
Charles Johnson
Crawford
Crawford Gald
Missing livestock and branding from Jokastalias region
Sheriff report from Texas detailing a 47 hand high shemipes steered by Bray horde stolen near Hottiton. A 6 year old brow Ware horse branded Kok Oo left hind AR is also sought. Suspect led by Jali Melnoyre, 10 miles east of Hottiton. Sheriff Harrifiodate coordinates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jokastalias
Jali Melnoyre
Hottiton
AR. Anderson
Harrifiodate
Texas
Prize Offered by Houston Manufacturers Association
The Houston Manufacturers Association offers a 50 prize for the best article arguing against the Texas tax law as harmful to farmers, machinists, and laborers. Entries require five participants, publication in a Texas newspaper with at least 1000 copies circulation, and a paper not exceeding 4000 words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artille Agnitest
Post
Houston Manufacturing
Individuel
Verites
Texas Tax
Fariernn
Texas
Gen. P. Rowell
Ous
J. Pastorixe
Houston Manufacturers’ Association
Prairie View Hosts While Blackshear Absent for Inspections
Professor Edward J. Blackshear of Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College is away in Houston for inspections. Luekie will oversee Prairie View in Blackshear’s absence, returning late next week. Special Christmas services planned at First Capitol Church Sunday with a Christmas music program led by Mr and Mrs Oliver. The morning sermon theme is Christ Lived In All Ages. In the evening 7330 De Lamin will preach on Providential Preparations for Advent of Christ. Baptismal rites to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee
Edward J. Blackshear
Priirin View State Normal
Winithil Colleed
Houston
T. Washinetone
Tinelpmt
Stare Nora
Mietria! College
Prairie View
Prat
Luekie
Hinohshear
Firat Fapilet
Oliver
Aépenttor
Christ
de Lamin
Herald Square Theater offers lavish Parisian stage gowns
A Herald Square production showcases elaborate Parisian dresses and grand stage pictures. The cast features Edwin Foy, Jokie Dowit, and Burrell Barcato among a large ensemble. Chorus numbers, festive sets, and holiday goods at the box office promise a popular, high-spirited revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina
France
White Horse Inn
Bourg- Fleurs
Montinet
Henald Square
Jokie Dowit
Edwin Foy
Burrell Barcaretto
Phil H. Styvlay
J. Marlow
Wim. M. Carrell
George Romain
Qua Mortimer
Octavia Birhe
Bertie Fowler
Phaline Duffield
Louise Rost
Amelia Glover
Herald Square
Topay Torry
An Appeal to the Charitable to the Editor of The Post
A Houston reader invokes Christmas charity urging Christians of all sects to imitate Jesus Christ by giving in his name. He asks to whom gifts should be made this year and identifies the humanitarian motive guiding December’s anniversary observances. He references the season’s tradition of almsgiving and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nollie
Louldiana
J. R. Patterton
Frank Rohla
Rudolph Hobba
Toby Serip
Love
H. EB
Perry
Henry Cline
W. Harral
Baker
South Side
Buffalo
Thomas B Robb
Geo. P. Warner
City of Houston
Jamea AL Baker, Jr
Buf- Cano Ogtom
Ocredaneb Np Ways Co
Wlan
Oymojack
Alto
John T. McWhorter
Gilbert Brooks
Veda
Harrison McLean
W. H. Epperson
Bardton McLean
Benjamin DB Foater
Post
Houston
Texas
Jesus of Navareth
Jasun
Church Fair at First Presbyterian Hall Raises Funds
The event runs Friday 2 PM to Saturday 1 PM in the church lecture rooms with crafts and clothing for sale at low prices. A "Tea Piping counter" offers dainty items and a hearty lunch will be served. Proceeds go to reduce the church debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Ake
Still A Mystery Laundry Clowning and Dyeing Listing
An odd old ad claims satisfaction with any bed and promotes high grade laundry clowning and dyeing services. It lists Si Packs ard's Laundry at 012 Prairie Avenue with a phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Avenus
Ana
New Houston Gaslight Company Offers Wide Stove and Fixture Line
Nouston Gaslight Company offers gas fixtures cooking and heating stoves radiators instant water heaters coal coke coal tar and oil tar with storage facilities and flexible terms. J McKeever general manager lists phone access and mercantile storage box 351 as contact points for details and purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouston Gaslight Company
Ted. J. Mc. Keever
Mercantile Storage Company
Mouston Gas Light Company
Store and Stock Burned at Broussard Store
Fire destroyed the Broussard store and merchandise in Dentoy Texas on December 20. Building and contents valued at about 8000 dollars, with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentoy
Texas
Broussard
Trum
Hotel Topsy Turvy at Sweeney Coombs Opera House
The upcoming performance Hotel Topsy Turvy announces at Sweeney Coombs Opera House tonight draws from New York and Paris productions. Maurice Eor deneau Shirgess and Edgar Smith wrote the story with Victor Roger and Lionel Monckton composing, promising a witty musical comedy in dialogue and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney & Coomds
Fats
London
New York
Herald Square Theater
Foy
Joale Hewitt
Frilin HL. Ryby
Bertie Wow
Amelia Glover
Florence Tho
Thor
Clara
Sweeney & Coombs’ Opera House
Maurice Oredenneau
Shirgess
Edgar Smith
Victor Roger
Lionel Monckton
England
France
América
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Thin Wteck
Henke & Fpillot
Mowatan
N. Randolph & Sons
Cor
Preston and
Fannin St
E. S. Heisig
Main St
AJAX
C. Schwarz
Pita
Tresten Avenue
Hnowatom
H. House
Travia Street
Bering M’l’g. Co
E. M. Burke
Frank J. Turner
Opticlao
Hart's Jewelry Store
Bins
H. P, McLa Fie Willow
Portland and
American Cements
Wind and All
Pei R. Eckhardt
Hodie
Ato
Sweeney & Cooks’ Opera House
Datley Campbell
Terie Kalk
Morris
Cinematograph
Hagenback
Peetival
Big Tong
Madame Janin
Paris
Houston Fish and Oyster Depot
HOS
Berwick Bay
Apollo Iron and Steel Company
Piitsburgh
Roartlige
Dupree
W. ©. Conway
Incks
Atreat
My Jarvis
Commerce Treet
Harral & Horra
Dallan and Alletta
Falis
Clyll District Conards
M.A. Green
G. Green
Masterson Va
Masterson
Willams
Marriage Slcennen
Robert T. Barlow
Bosse Leo Miherly
A. J. A. We Ballieethy
Edna B.S. Gilbert
Summel BR. Davis
Katie WM. Hawker
Henry Thompson
Florence Chappel
Shortes EF. Wawkinas
Golda Agia
Phillip Collier
Tin Rows
Wiloa Wilken
Shprah Atkinson
Robert Dickson
Maud A. Barttelinge
Shedrick Turner
Dulsy Thomas
H. N. Jageman
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio
Tranate Court
R. C O. Dow
Hy &. Dow
Real Matate Tranatere
Johnson
Justicn Malseh
Chitra
Heyer, Main and
Capitol
Remont Hotel
Galveston
A. Easton
Butler
Me Sandog GE
Korst
Purdy
Filne Widlding
ELA Hii
Be Insurance
Paine's
Gus
Wei ii
Vanitien
Riwerit
Tieeribiy
Lion
Joe S&s
Yarbrough
Houston Charity
Patiass
Abe
Shemipes’ Department
DRS. Betts & Betts & Dyar
Physiciaos
Charios
New Orleans
Ed Hood
Sarleo Street
Erie
Torrey & Co
Houston Land and Trust Company Building
Main
Corner
Franklin
Hostetter
C.J. Koehler
Congress
T. W. House
Hotel Tofsy Turvy
Iner Lumar
Caroline
Rusk
M. A. McLaughlin
Main Street
ovcLaughlin
Seousye
Jack Ory
Lea
Rand
DR. Swail
the Post
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