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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1899
Page
8
The Houston market scene Saturday evening beams with holiday bustle. Shoppers crowd stalls for turkeys, ducks, fruit, and gifts while Santa Claus entertains children in a window. Prices shown include turkeys one to 1.50, cranberries and vegetables, and dolls among toys. Local charities prepare for the season of giving as families plan Christmas dinners and gifts.
The body of Peter Lee, brother of Rev Father Lee of Sacred Heart church, was moved to Galveston for burial after dying Friday night at St. Joseph's infirmary. Services at Sacred Heart church were heavily attended, and a number of mourners participated.
Rich prose lists many arrivals and departures across cities like Richmond Conroe Austin and Galveston. Guests at the Bristol and Hatchins mingle with Houston visitors as families plan Christmas visits and long journeys home.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Erdmann Loesewits. The Saengerbund hosts a Christmas celebration on Thursday night December 21. The next Ladies Parish auxiliary meeting is set for Monday January 6, 1900 at 2 pm. Howeaton Light Artillery moved into a new armory at the Thiel building corner of San Jacinto and Preston. Second Presbyterian Sunday school Christmas exercises are set for Wednesday night at 7:30. Rev E W Tolman arrives as pastor of Rhearn Methods Episcopal Church South and will preach today. Undelivered programs at the Western Union Telegraph office list Mrs Emily Johnstone colored L Thompson Mr McQuire and Henry Golson. The Sunday School Christmas tree at Shearp Methods will be held Tuesday evening at 7, the 26th instant. Parents and blind school members are invited. McFadden & Co cotton firm sent customers a $10 Christmas token promising telephone service at central offices. The South Texas Pet Block management notes play presentat ion was not fully clear in the remaining lines.
The Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival featured illuminations along street centers lighting up the area last night, creating a brighter, more festive mood for attendees and vendors.
A garbled OCR snippet hints at a Christmas chop event affecting cabbies and a late hour, with unclear location and participants. Readable elements suggest vehicle or street activity tied to a holiday period.
The report lists numerous deaths with ages and causes such as railroad accidents pneumonia and typhoid fever for December 16 to 23. Births include several named mothers with dates in December and earlier notes on the city health officer and birth counts.
The Houston Quartette Club directed by Mr F Schrim plans a first concert next Wednesday November 27 at Tunes Hall. Proceeds and program include cornet, soprano and bass solos, a violin obligato, piano duo, and works by Wagner and Beriot with Miss Cora Averitt and Miss Barlow among accompanists.
The Y M C A general secretary will lead a 4 PM Christmas service for men. Recreation rooms stay open Christmas Day from 9 AM to 2 PM. Men from out of town are welcome to visit, use the piano, baths after 7 PM, and stay comfortable. Beginning January 1 mechanical drawing classes will be offered with a railroading engineer as instructor.
A notice urges charitable support for the Bayland Orphans Home outside the city. Contributions sent to the Cotton Exchange will be acknowledged by Secretary Warner and assistants, or gifts may be left with superintendent W A Womble.
Christmas morning in Houston sees Messenger Boys awaiting a clerk outside the office. Each boy hopes to receive letters or messages for their "gold firm" as they stand eager by the desk to deliver on-time mail.
New calendars from Burke and other firms feature ornamental color plates. The Ware Electric and Petroleum Iron Works in Corsinany Texas showcase calendars, with Houston Drug Company producing a charming baby-themed calendar. Designs emphasize bright colors and cheerful scenes.
Fred Lahourcade after nine years on Main Street Cleveland is now proprietor of the Commercial at 1011 Con Bree Avenue. A new front and fine interior work display carved woodwork and a well stocked bar with top liquors from Europe and America. He plans a grand holiday display with rare delicacies, pictures, frames, and mouldings. Nearby J L Kopf and J Loewenstein offer jewelry and cigars, with box trade emphasized.
The ad promotes Pastoriza's at 304 Main Street with bargain offers on Pocket Books Lap Desks Mountain Pens Elegant Silk Hand Painted Banneretts and assorted Christmas papers and supplies.
A scholarship opportunity via essay writing at Draughon's Practical Business Colleges in Fort Worth Galveston Texas St Louis Nashville or Savannah Mail to The Illustrated Youth and Age Nashville Tenn for details.
One buyer sought for a full city home package including carpets matting and a handsome closet at Grangwald's Musto House 310 Main. Terms offer $1000 cash and $35 per month for details contact Grangwald's Musto House.
The letter asserts long standing experience and reliable handling of instruments and administration. It notes no consignments or commissions and claims a readiness to recommend offered items. Burroughs provides consultation and office practice from a location over Kiesling's drug store.
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