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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1899

Page

5

Poultry Premiums at the South Texas Show

Winners listed for the fourth annual South Texas Poultry and Pet Stock show with state and special premiums. The Mitchell loving cup, a 17 inch Oliver urn with silver rooster, is displayed at J L Mitchell Jeweler Houston.

South Texas Association South Texas Poultry and Pet Stock Association Pouncey Sayers Governor Sayers Buff Club A. McAnulty J. W. Baker Austin Co. A. Woolridge Burnet C. A. McAnulty Langehans Waco H. Caldwell Belton R. J. Richey W. A B. EB B. B. Pouncey J. L. Mitchel

Escaped Murderer Arrested Near Heston

Ned Fisher colored and convicted of murder in San Jacinto county escaped from jail while awaiting appeal to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Sheriff Robinson of San Jacinto, with deputies, surrounded a cabin near Houston and captured Fisher after he was found asleep. He will be returned to Houston for sentencing on the murder death penalty in San Jacinto county.

Ned Fisher San Jacinto County Jali Cold Springs Court of Criminal Appeals Heston Fincher Nest ‘Immergan Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas of Appeal Fisher Houston Sherif Robinson San Jacinin Sherif Anderson Hiléndatt Thomypatt Wyane Sheriff Anderson Anderson

Brewers Meet at Oppical Hotel Amid Tax Debate

A group of brewers gathered yesterday at the Oppical hotel to discuss industry matters including Heer One tax. Key attendees included ST. Morgat of Dallas brewery Olio Wahrmund of San Antonio brewery Frank Arnald of Lone Star San Antonio I. Kellner of Galveston Brewery Meisterhaus Lemp's agency Dallas and Houston brewery representatives.

Porlora Oppical Heer Post ST. Morgat Dallas Brewery Olio Wahrmund San Aneonio Brewery Frank Arnald Lone Star Brewery San Antonio I. Kellner Galventon Brewery 5 Has Meisterhaus Lemp's Ageney Dallas Houston Breweries Oroncier

Bond bidding slips in Houston as cinema bonds fail

William G. Humphrey of a cinema bond house attended a Houston bidding session for new bonds but was urged by his firm to refrain from high offers. He noted the negative telegram about financing and said he would return home to spend the holidays.

William G. Humphrey Cinemati Houston Mumphrey Caid Lis

Hawkins and Gayle Wed at Sacred Heart Church

Charley H Hawkins and Golda Gayle married at 6 30 last evening at Sacred Heart church. Hawkins works for Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railway. The bride is the youngest daughter of Captain W H Gayle. They departed last night for St Louis for several days.

Charley H. Hawkins Golda Gayle Sacred Heart Church Hawking Gulf, Colorado Santa Beallway W. H. Gayle

Deputies Arrest Man in Assault to Murder Case

Deputy Sheriff Kinsbach and Deputy Constable James arrested James B. Pord, a colored man, Tuesday night in Houston East and West Texas yards. Ford was wanted in Galveston under indictment for assault to murder a colored woman by cutting her throat. Sheriff Thomas, with a warrant, recovered him and took him to Galveston yesterday.

Kinsbach James James B. Pord Houston West Texas Ford Galveston Thomas

Sheriff hunts cattle thief tied to county warrant

Sheriff Anderson received a telegram yesterday stating Biull Sappa is wanted in a neighboring county on a cattle theft charge. Sappa was arrested here Tuesday night with a warrant in hand.

Anderson Biull Sappa Peorin Sapp

Tiny blazes dent two city corners

Two small fires broke out yesterday evening at Texas avenue and Austin Street and at La Branch and Oneida. Firefighters arrived quickly and damage was very slight in both incidents.

Texas Avenue Austin Street la Branch Oneida

Sheffield Spencer marriage at Rev Green home

B Sheffield and Miss Mollie Spencer wed at night at Rev J B Green’s residence with ceremony by Rev Green. The brief notice lists Koehler and a Congress address.

Shefield-Spencer B. Sheffield Mollie Spencer J. B. Green Rev. Green

Autopsy on Wharton man cites deaths from negligence

An autopsy on Frank Elivarde of Wharton, who died at St Joseph's infirmary, found facial wounds and meningitis signs likely caused by erysipelas and alcohol related issues. Physicians concluded death resulted from neglect after injuries rather than the wounds alone.

Ross & Wright Frank Bizzardy Wharton St. Joseph's Infirmary Malach W. N. Shaw St. Joseph's Alirmary J. B. Massie B. R. Valis J. D. Hudgins Wharton County W. L. Hall J. 8 Massie Frank Elivarde B. RR. Valia Frank Eljanrde Drs Shiyn Thuradiy Frank Bilcathy J. G. Teevon Pillanlea J. G. Reeves Lake of Houston Frank Olizarde

Asphalt paving on Congress Avenue progress halted by rain

Hipp Ker holds the contract for paving Congress Avenue from Chortten Street to the International and Great Northern Crossing Preston e frea. Crews began tearing up old cypress blocks but rain paused work. The completed asphalt route will connect the city to the depot via San Jacinto Franklin, Chartres, and the upper end of Cangraga Avenue.

Congress Avenues Chortten Street International Great Northern Preston e@frea San Jacinto Via Wranklin Chartres Cangraga Avenue

Houston's Beautiful Book Offered for Holiday Gift

Mr. W. W. Dexter announces his hand some illustrated book of Houston will be available at his office in the Hits building. It is described as one of the most superb books printed in the United States and offered as an elegant holiday present at home and abroad.

W. W. Dexter Houston United States

Fraternal Life Association elects Houston officers

The Fraternal Life Association Houston Assembly No 1 elected officers for the upcoming year. George H. Nartwell was named governor with C. P. Schultz as vice governor GB. P. Bailey as secretary ALF. Littix as treasurer and W. Taylor as associate official. T. C. Dunn and J. J. Gannoy will serve as trustees.

Houston Assembly No. 1 Fraternal Life Association George H. Nartwell C. P. Schultz GB. P. Bailey Alf. Littix

Grunewald's Music Store Christmas Offerings

Christmas specials feature a selection of guitars mandolins banjos violins accordions and music stands at Grunewald's Music Store. Includes mouth harps and violin bows with new music and accessories for holiday shoppers.

Grunewald

Scholarship Free By Writing at Home

Advertisement promises a scholarship opportunity by writing from home through Draughon's Practical Business Colleges in Fort Worth Galveston Texarkana St Louis Nashville or Savannah with publication in The Illustrated Youth and Age Nashville Tennessee

Draughon Practical Business Fort Worth Galveston Texar- Kaun St. Louis Nashville Savannah Nashville, Tenn

Picture Framing Goods by J. L. Kopf

Picture frames mouldings easels and medallions offered for framing pictures by J. L. Kopf located at 1014 Prairie.

J. L. Kopf Prairie

Oysters Shrimp and Ducks Featured in Berwick Market Note

Local oyster and shrimp vendors in Berwick and Matagorda Galveston areas promote seafood from the Bug neighborhood to Artusy street area. Sid Travis listed for contact with free delivery and Phono 214.

Berwick Matagorda Galveston Artusy Sid Travis Street Phono

Holiday gifts and novelties at local shops

H EB Reiman at 1007 Preston offers diamonds watches jewelry and silverware at low prices. J Loewensteig at 209 Maton Street sells cigars smoking articles for holidays. Box trade specialty.

H. EB. Reiman Preston J. Loewensteig's Maton Street

Bargains in Pianos at Grunewald's and Taub & Sons

Genuine bargains on new and second hand pianos with $15 cash. Balance easy payments offered. Christmas presents include fancy macramé articles and cigars by the box. Taub & Sons at 1014 Cangrens.

Grunewald’s Male Street J. T. Taub & Sons

Oliver's music house eyes eyes open bargains Saturday

Oliver's music house advertises a last day sale with bargains on pianos and related items. The notice mentions Smoke Carter Harrison cigars and Taub & Sons distributors at 1014 Congress, inviting customers to come in for the deals.

Oliver's Oliver's Music House Carter Harrison Taub & Sons Congress

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