Waterways Convention delegates named for Texas event
December 22 report: Texas delegates to the state waterways convention were announced by McMaster of the Chamber of Commerce. Milam, Cameron, Dallas, Houston, Brenham, San Patricio, Brazoria, Burleson, and San Antonio groups listed, with official advisement pending for some appointees. The article notes pilot struggles with the Danish ship Flandria and a stalled U S marshal action, plus a St Patrick’s Knights chapter officer slate and Gould embezzlement case proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aber
Throughgate
Texas
Congress
Wry McMaster
Chamber of Sy Bus
Milam Coun
Pig W. C. Pashpitt
Dudley G. Wooten
de Hodges
J. J. Carnes
Barry Mils
D. C. Giddings, Jr
Cap
Eldridge
Robert Schurenburg
Bubn
J. A. Wilkins
Metis
T. B. Selmon
LiPo
San Patricio
B. Wheeler
Brazoria
J. Bryan
Burleson
J. R
Hotel Arrivals From Various Cities
A compiled list shows guests arriving at the hotel from diverse locations including New York, Dallas, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Cleburne, and Houston. Names such as Nabers, Schwab, Mier, James Hill, S Dillon, Bitgood, Rosenbaum, Peaumont, Paddock, Squires, Moni, Pierce, Smith, Bertach, and Kock appear among several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ll. Nabers
Beau- B. Schwab
New York
A. Mier
James
Hill
Livingston
Hop
Jones
Oklahoma City
S Dillon
F.C. Bitgood
New Or
I Rosenbaum
Dallas
W. A. Peaumont
A. 1. Paddock
Kan
F.C. Squires
Omaha
A. Moni
A Ae
Pisroe
Pierce
D. Smith
Cleburne
Texan
J. A
H. Bertach
Whara
Frank A. Kock
Dix
Captain Delley
Notable Names Mentioned Across Cities and States
A list of individuals and spouses connected with multiple U S locations including Liverpool England Houston New York Dallas Brenham Texas Washington D C Halletsville and Columbus. Names include A N Lewis J T Upchurch I H Simpson F M Simcock George J Davis and others with residences or associations in these areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Eng
A. N. Lewis
Houston
Mr. and Geeorge
A. Hall
New York
J. T. Upchurch
Dallas
W. Stratton
Le 8
Ellerie
A. Matson
Brenham
Texas
George J. Davis
Washington, D. C
Ferench Simpson
Halletsville
I. H. Simpson
Columbus
F. M. Simcock
Austin
Cain Case Reaches Jury in Palestine Texas
Ed Cain's case goes to the jury at 3 PM as Judge Lipscomb's charge prompts exceptions. Defense urges new trial if verdict harms him while State Counsel Morris delivers moving arguments. Residents plan a Santa Claus visit to comfort widows and thirteen orphans, with Eastland Navarre Kaufman county men aiding witnesses and families as trials resume next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Texas
Ed Cain
Russell
Dallas
Morris
Lipscomb
James Humphries
John
George
Santa Claus
Brient
Young Men's Christian Association
Scarborough
Eastland
Navarre
Kaufman
Switch Engine Caprice Fatal El Paso Crash
A Southern Pacific switch engine derailed near the El Paso passenger depot, plowing into the baggage room. One man died instantly, two were injured, and a laborer’s clothing identified the decedent, while switchman 5B. D. Gifford and James Cooney of Marshalltown Iowa suffered injuries. Defective flanges caused the accident which has recurred recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Southern Pacific
D. Gifford
James Cooney
Marshalltown
Iowa
Turbulent pretrial era noted in local court records
A historical report recalls a strict and exhaustive jury process and harsh arraignments of numerous defendants. It also notes the marriage of Mr. Ik Vaughan and Miss Ella Bell at W. L. Le Tulle’s residence on the 20th, with R. H. Traylor serving as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorn
Ik Vaughan
Ella Bell
W. L. le Tulle
R. H. Traylor
Mmelating
Widow Weathers Pension Rule Cited From Fort Worth
Comptroller Finley cites Houston Post on a pension ruling showing widows cannot draw quarterly benefits for a deceased pensioner. A widow must file anew with county judge, be approved by commissioners court, then wait for April or October apportionments. Noted other local items include officials’ travel and Captain Armstrong’s panther chase hounds in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Weathers
Finley
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court Cal
Scurry
Oranges
Oscar Poole
Fuller
Ben Rogers
Brenham
Teague
Washington County
John B. Armstrong
Colorado
Austin
Texas
Death in a Mail Car on the Southern Pacific
A mail clerk Thomas D Hathaway died on an eastbound Southern Pacific train between Seguin and Houston. Investigators found a .5 calibre shell and suspect death by heart wound. Hathaway, 48, had asked for a transfer after heavy railway duties. The body was sent to Houston for burial. funeral set for 10 am at his residence. Hathaway leaves a wife, two children, and an elderly mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Texas
Southern Pacific
Mall
Tom Hathaway
G. L. Kelman
Mall Sacka
Hathaway
Houston
Stuart
Thomas D. Hathaway
dVall & Stake
B. Strong
Thin City
Salevin
Nee
Tnich Head
Postmanster Strong
Richmond
Ties
McGowen Avenue
Louisiana Street
Seth Ward
Glenwood Cemetery
Court at Bastrop Proceeds Amid Winter Weather
In Bastrop Texas December 21 district court and grand jury operate despite bad weather. Cases disposed include Mary B Ashley et al versus Missouri Ramasas and Texas Railway Company and Cass Ferris versus Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company both set for December 29 1899. Ex parte Franz Pleilrich citizenship granted with others. Divorces granted in several suits. State versus J G Townsend murder moved to January 16 1900 with 100 jurors. State versus Lila Patton murder set for January 6 1900 with 70 jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
Texas
District Court
Court House
Temple of Justice
Mary B. Ashley
H. Willingham
Hugo Zapp, Sr
Franz Plelrich
Alvis Schindler
Alvis Lagleder
Ernest Veigh
Wm. Zuchmann
Narcissa Anderson
Daniel Anderson
Lucy McNell
John McNeil
John Leonard
Martha Leonard
Sophronia Thorn
Frank Thorn
Lucy Mitchell
Sam Mitchell
Dennis Watkins
Dilly Watkins
W. H. Rivers
Walter Keeble
Seainst
State
J. G. Townsend
Colorado County
Lila Patton
Weddings at Cameron Tie in Married Life Amid Rain
Cameron Texas December 22 heavy rain and impassable roads do not halt marriages. Prominent Cameron lawyer Sam G Little wed Miss Minnie Randle of Rockdale. Miss Ella Robinson married Dr E S Ferguson of Cameron. John W Jaynes wed Esther Witcher in Rockdale. Pearl Grean of CameronEngaged to George C Clement of Rockdale with ceremony planned. No Cameron housing available as transport disruption persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Jaynes
Cameron
Rockdale
Esther Witcher
J. P. Collier
Sam G. Little
Minnie Randle
Ella Robinson
E. S. Ferguson
Ferguson
Canada
Houston
Texas
Pearl Grean
Geo. C. Clement
Clement
Grand Christmas Call In Caldwell Texas Tuesday Night
Caldwell Texas December 22. county court records Henry Mullinax charged with keeping a gaming table pleaded guilty and fined 25 dollars. Preparations for a grand Christmas ball Tuesday night December 26 announced. Local social notices include invitations to Mr Jacksons marriage to Miss Eva Fleming in New Mexico and various travel notices for holiday visits. County clerks issued several marriage licenses and local cotton receipts total 14 653 bales with square 10 760 and round 3 895 recorded to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Texas
Henry Mullinax
Jackson
Eva Fleming
New Mexico
Cheba M. Preston
Jennie Mae Smith
Galveston
Palestine
Cr. M. Williams
Santa Fe
Brenhars
W. M. Hilliard
Aniwr
Henry Steck
Amalie Duewall
George Lightfoot
Annie Davis
W. C. Porter
Kate Baln
South Texas Festival urged by Galveston promoter letter
Alvin Texas December 29. A Galveston organizer praises The Post for its parade coverage and urges a permanent South Texas Festival. He notes the need for ongoing regional exhibition growth, citing Dallas New Orleans St Louis and Canada Ice Palace as examples to sustain public interest and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Texas
Sime
Galveston
South Texas
Dallas
New Orleana
St. Louis
Canada
P. J. Wiis
Brazos River on a Rise Report from Hearne Texas
Heavy rains push water into the Brazos rivers with several feet rise reported. The Brazos and Little Brazos swell as rivers receive a continued high volume of runoff this week in Texas communities near Hearne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos River
Hearne
Texas
Brazos
Jury acquits J Guy Smith editor of La Salle Island murder case
The State of Texas jury found editor J Guy Smith not guilty in Cotulla murder trial. The case concerned the death of Henry 8 in April 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Guy Smith
San Antonio
Texas
State of Texas
la Salle
A Sure Cure for Croup by Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The ad claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents croup attacks if given at first hoarseness or when the croupy cough appears. It boasts twenty five years of constant use in thousands of homes with no reported failures and urges mothers to use it, sold by all druggists.
Trinity Holiday Entertainment Postponed Indefinitely
In Trinity Texas on December 22 Dr Frank L Barnes is summoned to Bryan to aid a sick son of Mr R MacDonald as heavy rains keep people indoors. The school concert led by Prof J W Hoke and others is postponed due to weather. Visitors include Mrs Johnston and grandson L A Johnston Sherman Hart Shultz and Owen Clegg from A and M College Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Texas
Frank l L. Barnes
Bryan
R. MacDonald
J. W. Hoke
Lillian Hoke
Momle Rhodes
John B. Peyton
R. B. Erwin
Johnston
L. A. Johnston
Sherman
Hart Shultz
Owen Clegg
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Lila Barnes
North Texas Female College
Barker
Huntsville
J. H. Presley
Kirbyville
J. H. McLaughlin
Houston
Ardmore Fire Destroys Laundry and Warehouse
Ardmore Oklahoma Territory December 22 A blaze originating in the Ardmore Steam laundry at 4 am destroyed the laundry building and contents along with an adjoining machinery warehouse owned by Spragins Co The losses include C W Rollins 3000 on laundry fixtures 1000 insurance J S Clark 1000 on laundry building 0 insurance Spragins Co 4000 on building and contents 2200 insurance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
Spragins & Co
C. W. Rollins
Clark
Spraging & Co
Residence near Dooknam burns in Bonham Texas
Fire destroyed the residence of J. T. Branch near Santus seven miles east of Bonham early this morning. The house and contents were valued at 700 dollars and insured for 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooknam
Bonham
Texas
J. T. Branch
Santus
Here
Fire destroys Bidwell home servants' house in Weatherford
A blaze in Weatherford Texas last night destroyed the servants' house at Major B G Bidwells home. The fire was caused by a defective flue and there were no reports of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Texas
B. G. Bidwell
Ranger Fuller Waives Examination In Poole Killing
In Orange Texas state Ranger T L Fuller waived examination for the murder of Oscar Poole and was remanded to jail without bail. Adjutant General Scurry and District Attorney W L Douglass arrived to investigate the case. The funeral for Poole was held at the Baptist church with large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger Fuller
Orange
Texas
Scurry
Austin
W. L. Douglass
Beaumont
Oscar Poole
T. L. Fuller
Fuller
J. A. Broussard
Aheriff
Jefferson County
Douglass
Poole
Baptist Church
Burke Benefit Concert Shines for Eplecopal Church
Bay City notes report a December 20 concert by Miss Burke raising funds for the Episcopal church. The event drew local residents and showcased performances by community notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City News Notes
Bay City
Texas
Miss Burke
Eplecopa! Church
Delegates Appointed to State Real Estate Convention in Texas
Hon Lee J Rountree announces eight delegates at large from across Texas for the Texas Real Estate association meeting at Fort Worth January 16 17 1900. Alternates named include Rob inson Williams Blanchette Dean and Criser. Also note Christmas tree at Methodist church and last evening wedding of Ridley West Gillette and Milas Lula Leavell with holidays to be spent in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
State Industrial Educational Association
Texas Real Estate Association
Fort Worth
A. Strickland
W. KR. Cavitt
Bryan
Alex Hogg
T. 5
Garrison
Timpson
Morris Shepperd
Texarkana
Fred B. Robinson
Huntsville
W. M. Williams
Taylor
Lee Blanchette
Beaumont
John M. Dean
Ben Wheeler
Margaret Criser
Austin
Commercial Hotel
Ridley West Gillette
Milas Lula Leavell
Weathering Wet Season Halts Grain Loss in San Saba
San Saba News Notes reports thirty hours of near nonstop rain with sleet and hail leaving ground very wet. Wheat crop is thriving, but much grain was ruined by recent downpours. Law and Urquhart take on Lamar Lidston as partner, and T M Gray Hardware and Furniture sold to B46 M Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
San Baba
Texas
Brock
Law & Urquhart
Lamar
Two Death Sentences In Texas Murder Case
Henderson Pierson pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife and mother in law in August 1809. In a chilling, premeditated shotgun attack on a Sunday morning on Red River, Pierson killed both women as they returned from visiting a sick neighbor. Despite his guilty plea in both counts, juries sentenced him to death, nudging the county toward a legal hanging unless higher courts intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Texas
Henderson Pierson
Henderson
B. Watson
Red River
Court at Cuero Judgment for Six Thousand Dollars
Cuero Texas December 21 District court heard the civil docket with a verdict for the plaintiff in the suit of G W Belt vs the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Company. The amount awarded was six thousand dollars with the case continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sap
Cuero
Texas
District Court
Seasion
G. W. Belt
Somerville Texas shooting leaves Tom Reid gravely injured
At Affeny Somerville Texas on December 22 a long-standing quarrel between George Woodall and Tom Reid ended when Reid shot Woodall and fled behind the bar. Woodall fired, hitting Reid in the chest and arm. doctors say Reid’s chance of recovery faded, though he remained alive in initial reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Navasota
Texas
George Woodall
Tom Reid
Reid
Woodall
Tom Bowen
Iust
United Charities seeks city and town chapters across Texas
The United Charities association of Dallas invites charity groups in Dal lan and other Leading Cities to join a statewide effort. Organizations interested should send names and addresses to United Charities at Main and Austin, Dallas, Texas, to receive correspondence and support materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daline
Texas
United Charities of Dating
United Charities Association of
Dallan Wither
Wil
United Charites
Corner Main
Austin
Regia
Dinllas
Winchesters Double Wedding at Methodist Church
In Winchester Texas on December 21 a double wedding took place at the Methodist church with Rev J W Kelly officiating. Clay Rabb and Emma Giles wed and left for San Antonio for their honeymoon while Sam Redfield and Lisa Hart also married. Strong local interest followed the ceremony despite rainy skies and well wishes poured in for the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Texas
Clay Rabb
In Grange
Mims
Emma Giles
Sam Redfield
Lisa Hart
J. W. Kelly
Rubb
San Antonio
Hig Cotton Sale at Ballinger Texas Territory
In Ballinger Texas December 21 Gus Noyes sold 42 bales of cotton to Brownwood buyer Thomas Hall for 7 cents a pound. Total price about 17000 dollars. It is described as one of the largest single producer cotton sales in Texas history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Texas
Gus Noyes
Thomas Hall
Brownwood
Bio
Neves
Public schools close for holidays in Dec to reopen January
In Nacogdoches Texas on December 21 the public schools suspend for holidays and will convene again in January. Messrs Branch and Sturdevant plan to illuminate the city with free lights for ten days to showcase a new process, with discontinuation for any who remain unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novogdoches News Sotes
Nacogdocches
Texas
Messrs
Branch & Sturdevant
Terrell Churches and Schools Pause for Holidays
The Terrell district Methodist church stewards met to plan for the year ahead while the barbers halted work on Sunday. Public school exams run this week as the district closes for holidays tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Texas
Terrell District
Brackenridge Donates Land Driveway and Bicycle Track
Public Spirited citizen Colonel George W Brackenridge, president of the water works, donates a 100 foot wide land strip for a park driveway and also gifts the Jonkey club grounds track near Brackenridge park to be used as a bicycle path by the San Antonio Cycling association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
George W. Brackenridge
The
Water Works Company
Brackenridge
San Antonio Fair Association Directors Reelect Leaders
At a San Antonio meeting, President W. P. Brown and Secretary J. M. Vance were unanimously reelected. The group planned a two week October 1900 fair and voted to raise the capital stock by 22000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Fair Association
San Antonio
Texas
San Antonio International Fair Association
W. P. Brown
Secre
J. M. Vance
Child Fatally Burned in Weatherford Fireplace Accident
Weatherford Texas December 21 Yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock the two year old child of Mr J O Summers stood before an open fireplace when her clothing caught fire and before assistance could arrive she was completely enveloped in flames It is reported that she can live but a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Texas
J. O. Summers
Found Dead in Bed in Sherman Texas
Boyd Jones aged 34 was found dead in his bed in Sherman on December 23 about 11 oclock. Pete Mansheld, his roommate, says he was restless and coughing violently during the night. Doctors diagnose the death as due to hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Boyd Jones
Pete Mans- Held
Fallere and Jacksboro Texas General Goods Dealers
R. R. Waller and Company of Jacksboro Texas operate as general furnishers and merchants. The fragment notes their business presence in Jacksboro during December, indicating a local trading establishment serving the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallere
Jacksboro
Jacksboro, Texas
R. R. Waller & Co
Turnish
Unclear note on goats and Sebi debt today
A fragmented report mentions goats and financial trouble tied to Sebi. No clear events, dates, or names are fully readable.
Lockhart Locals and Upcoming Lectures in December and January
Judge Kittrell to lecture in Lockhart on December 22 under Lyceum auspices. Norman G. Wittrell of Houston will speak on The South at the Lockhart Opera House January 4. D L Thompson announces pass renewals for 1900. Cadet Willie Brown of the A and MS College is home for Christmas. W C Linden recently moved here from Llano and Thorman McNeil forms a new law partnership in Thompson building. Mrs Lula Ely, formerly of Lockborne, dies in Kenge Missouri. Miss Lula Page dies recently in Lockhart. Marriage notices: J P Horner to Robne Butler. Ann Davis to Lila Herd. Sheriwood Munck to Matte Missenheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Kittrell
Lyceuum
Lockhart
Texas
Norman G. Wittrell
Houston
Lockhart Opera House
Lockhart Lyceum
D. L. Thompson
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Katy
Willie Brown
MS. College
W. C. Linden
Llano
Thorman McNeil, Esq
Gonzales
Thompson
Lula Ely
Hunts Near Trinity River Mouth In Texas Bear Party
W A Caldwall leaves Lak Grange for Mongton to join H Alloyer Co. bear hunt party. They plan to travel by schowtier toward Galveston then Trinity River mouth. Large game sought, with aim to bag all in sight. great sport expected. Mine Lou Holman returns from Oak Cliff seminary to holiday with parents, joined by Bethal. T A Moore of Elgin to spend holidays. Lt Walker of Ninth Cavalry at Fort Duchesne in city, heads to Schulenburg to visit parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Bethal
T. A. Moore
Elgin
Walker
Ninth United States Cavalry
Fort Duchesne
Cinh
Schulenburg
Mre
J. E. Hopkins
Waolder
All Talk. Denison Herald Opinion Spark
A reflection on civic action, noting many offer ideas yet few take concrete steps. urges hands-on effort from readers to turn suggestions into results and transform talk into action in the community.
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Piets Srrore
Poulean
Furness Men’s Club of
San
Mobile
Galveston Pilots” Association
Biniks
United States Marshals
Peti- Bro
Flandria
Take
Hansen
Itn
Ine
Tin Economical
Woolf
Wool
Waithem
Iliel
United ‘Army
St. Patrick’s
Catholic Knights of Mi
J.T
Rabitt
H.R. Hury
Bleazer
J. H
F. Dutty
William Recipatrae
James McDonough
George Stenzel
Pro Siste Council
United States
Dorough
Gould
Bone Gap
Felay
Springfield
Newport
Major Qsruth
Paterson
James McCaffery
Louis
Strueder
Home Brewing Company
Dart
Bryant
Galveston City Railway
Range
Coote
Postal Telegraph Company
Civil District Court
Cain
Houston Post
Luliing
Court of Appeals
Grand
L. Crouch
Aransas Passe
Itema
Aransas Pass
C. M. Bigelow
Wheeler
Aransas Pose
Caldwell Ccullings
Houston’s
the Post
Cess
Geranes Thompson
Georgetown Notes
Arrington, Kane
Sebi
le Geonge Locals
Denison Herald
Dr. M. A. Me
Mate Strest
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