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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
6
Despite persistent bad weather shoppers pack stores and streets in a holiday rush. Large departments and small outlets report full displays and brisk sales as men and women hustle through downtown venues seeking gifts. The lively scene dominates Main Street from opening to closing hours.
The bustling Main Street scene shows shoppers urged by the Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival to buy gifts. Fruit peddlers and street vendors profit as crowds jostle for presents, while young couples and children seek items, all culminating in a festive mood before the holiday. Mr. MacGregor receives a diamond pin from festival directors in a formal presentation marking the festival’s success.
A Left Handed Fishing lab delegation including Chief Shark W. H. Corle Captain S. S. Anha Major DD. L. Mears and Thy Pont representative met ex Governor I. 3. Hoke in Dallas visiting Lily neoplow Dr. FE. K. Hogs. The session featured witty talk on power telegs and duck shooting at Cola Hol Moods reserves Lake Surpiele, with Governor Hogg turning poetic about the scene. Ex Governor Moms’s friend plans to depart for Austin tonight.
Fragmented notices detail a funeral for Frank Bligeord and a burial at Magnolia cemetery, undelivered telegrams for Roderick McDonald and ex-Governor RK4 Hubbard, church events at Presby terian and First Presbyterian venues, a charity grocery receipt, and a sermon topic at Central Christian church with notes on a Lumber company trip.
A jumble of names and affiliations appears as individuals from Harwood Beaumont Orange Columbia Wolmare Richmond Island Columbus and Beaumont are noted as guests and registrants at hotels such as Hutchine Capito Capitol Brintal and Liberty. The fragment lists multiple people including M. Lum C. P. Moran George T. Titmen and B. B. Mebert with no clear events or dates.
Fragmented OCR shows numerous personal names and places, including references to Baltimore, Bristol Key, Fort Worth, and Texian figures. The passage appears as a garbled social or obituary notices style list with attendees, guests, and kin at various localities, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
Sheriff Anderson hunts for Mrs. M. and Mrs. Carey two women accused of luring victims with a supposed talisman and hypnotic influence to steal large sums. Mrs. McAllister lost 1500 cash after being told her husband and son would die in an accident unless she surrendered money to the conspirators. Evidence suggests similar operations in Galveston and other cities as authorities close in.
Reports indicate a thrust organized under Delaware law includes major gin machinery firms and will operate as Continental Gin Company with capital stock of 4 060 000. Members reportedly include Munger Smith Pratt Winship and Eagle, with Mr. Smith as president. Historical output valued at about 000 and 5000 previously supplied by these five firms. The new company allegedly formed without inviting other manufacturers to join.
Mr and Mrs W F Camp host a silver wedding anniversary party at their residence 2104 Chenovert Street corner Gray tonight. The couple, both supporters of the 16 to 1 movement, will likely celebrate their twenty fifth year of marriage and hopes for a diamond wedding.
Evangelist Frank Draper of Millennial Dawn will conduct public services in Houston on January 4 and 16, both afternoon and evening. Draper is described as a pleasing speaker bringing God's truths to Christians with refreshing clarity. All are invited. no collections will be taken. The meeting venue is to be announced.
Informal notice invites residents to regular gatherings every Sunday at 7 00 pm and Thursday at 5 00 pm at 203 Miguel Building, welcoming all.
In Sherman Texas on December 22 authorities report a request by Dr Grant to have Lieutenant Alfred Drew returned from Minlip to Texas for burial. Dr Grant states he believed Mrs Drew would be officially notified by the government once the request is granted.
Yesterday evening at 6 o clock Miss Nettia E Whelps of thinkling married Mr J I Hudson of ousted. The ceremony was at the bride's home and was led by Rev Lawson Cplacoopilian piinister. They boarded the southbound Santa Fe to Galveston and plan to return to Houston for residence in Conroe Texas.
A fragmented wartime note argues greed drives conflict in the Philippines and in South Africa. The text laments endless wars and hints at future upheaval, suggesting the outcome remains uncertain.
Me Dexter moves Hin affives to Mill Street beside House's bank to better supply Patrons for his elegant pictorial book on Houston. Gifts for Christmas are described as very beautiful and desirable.
The letter from C Grunewald promotes Planos and Organs claiming best value and dependable performance. It notes Burroughs consulting and office practice services, with a location over Riegling's drug store. The message emphasizes reliability and customer satisfaction in instrument sales.
Christmas presents listed include jewelry supplies like diamonds watches and silverware, musical items such as violins and accordions, plus frames mouldings and photo supplies. Local stores Grunewald and Arusy advertise goods and free delivery with several locations and phone contact.
Cigars and smoking articles offered for holidays at J Loewenstein's, 200 Male piicot, with box trade a specialty. Holiday goods and toys of all kinds highlighted. Also mention by J Koehler at 109 Congress.
A dated-sounding solicitation describes bargains at Pastoriza’s No 3064 Main Street Alto offering Pocket Books Lap Desks Fountain Pens Silk Hand Painted Bannerets Loywly Xoiuws Box Papers and related items. The brief advert urges readers to note the sale of various refined goods and urges consideration of the shop’s offerings.
An advertisement touts study options at Draughon’s Practical Business Colleges located in Fort Worth Galveston Texarkana St Louis Nashville and Savannah with mailing addresses and contact cues for prospective students in Nashville Tennessee.
Wanted advertisement seeks one buyer for a 4500 home in the heart of the city. Includes carpets, matting, and a handsome chipa dlopet. Offers 1000 cash and 35 dollars per month until paid. For particulars call Graue wald's Music House at 310 Main.
Bargain piano notice offers repulne bargains in new and second hand pianos with $15 cash and easy payments. Gruwewald's 810 Major Street advertises low prices and flexible terms for buyers seeking affordable instruments.
A compact list of church services across multiple parishes including Trinity Chapel St Marys Sacred Heart and Second Baptist. Highlights include Holy Communion Christmas Day services at various times, Sunday schools at morning hours, special Christmas music by Oliver and choir leaders, and baptisms following evening sermons. Names include Rev Huth Aves, Rev TD Lee, Dr daimin, Mr George Linck, A J Burnett, and Dr James F Duncan.
Corner Malin street and McKinney avenue hosts Rev Will iam Hayne Leavell D D pastor for Sunday school at 9 20 a m with E Taylor superintendent and John F Willey as assistant superintendent Miss Fannie Vincant heads the primary department Public worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m features preaching by the pastor all services prepared for Christmas celebration.
McKee Street Methodist Episcopal Church on McKee between Providence and County streets, Rev. John Groep pastor, Sunday school and services led by Prof. McReynolds and Rev. Seth Ward. Afternoon sermon Christ in Education at 2 pm, league at 6 45 pm. all invited. Tabernacle Methodist Church at corner Pork and Caroline streets, Rev. J C Willie pastor, Sunday school 9 30 am, preaching 11 am.
Sunday services reported for Epworth, Central Christian, and various halls. Details include Sunday school times, superintendents, communion daily, midweek meetings, and open air gospel meetings at multiple streets and venues with no collections noted. Ends with invitation to all.
Christian Scientists churches invite the public to Sunday services at 11 and 7, with Sunday school at 10. A Wednesday evening meeting is noted at 8 o clock. Open daily 2 to 4 p.m. for Reading Room visits. All are cordially invited.
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