Court action over oyster bed possession filed in Texas case
George Shivers and Ollie Johnston filed a civil suit December 17 1897 in Galveston county alleging ownership of an oyster bed and a nearby marked location abutting survey lines. They seek injunctions to restrain others from harvesting oysters and claim damages for alleged losses. The case proceeds with hearing set for Tuesday at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Pexas
George Shivers
P Aguinet
Ollie Joinston
Galveston Bay
Tilth
Cassia
Texas
Hotel Arrivals at the Tremont Listed by Many Guests
Costs to be paid in twelve monthly installments. The Tremont hosts a long list of guests including Sanford B. Smith and wife Palestine G1 Hansing New York G. M. Blackburn Houston M. Porter Boston C. W. Coheth New Orleans W. G. Lott Dallas and many others. Names span cities like New York Houston Boston and Chicago with figures and accompanying spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tremont
Sanford B. Smith
Palestine
Houston
B. P. Curtis
Smith- Ville
Addison Lowney
Kansas Clip
A. J. Burton
New York
William Bendies
Forney
Robert Buchanan
Oshkosh
Walker
Eagle Like
Arthur V Gibson
Eddie Foy
Gertrude Zella
Lee Harrison
George P. Towle
Harry WW. Lee
Willam. Selby
Thomas and Bennett
Mise Jewell
J. Hatch
New Orleans
W. RK. Thompson
Fort Worth
Don Sullivan
Temple
Eb, Fallenstein
Austin
Dr. Thompson
W. M. Kohn
C. D. Spencer
Chicago
Young Man Fires on Townsfolk in Pine Hill Tragedy
In Henderson Texas on December 21 17 year old John Osburn opened fire at Pine Hill injuring Hendersoun Hillian John Buckner Prof Jones Rev Hendricks and others with a double barreled shotgun. He killed Nicetl? and Hendricks possibly mortally wounded. Osburn fled amid bad reporting as the nephew of Buckner.
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Henderson
Texas
Pine Hill
John Osburn
Hendersoun Hillian
John Buckner
Profesor Jones
Rev. Hendricks
Gon
Nicselt
Nour
Young Hendricks
Young Osburg
Badquor
Onburn
State capital items and new district judge appointed
The Texas comptroller will issue deficiency certificates after February 24 1593 due to exhausted funds for fees of county judges and peace officers. A. Mr. Walthall of Secos City is appointed judge of the Thirty-fourth judicial district, succeeding S. M. Bukler. Also listed are Texas Volunteer Guard commissions and various officials, with several personal notes and social items.
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Avend
Texas
Sheriffa
Peddlers Win Tax Ruling In Constitutional Clash
In Fort Worth December 22 the Court of Criminal Appeals held occupation tax on peddlers unconstitutional. J I Jones of Fort Worth had been arrested for avoiding the tax. Howlin & Stratt defended him. The Tyler decision may curb about $100,000 in annual state revenue.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Bowling Scott
Tyler
Court of Criminal Appeals
J. I. Jones
Howlin & Sratt
Jones
Taxpayers seek injunction against county over tax collection
A litigation outcome in Texas where Hitalxo and landowners challenge assessments and bond payments. Judge Mebane at Laredo granted an injunction prohibiting county from collecting taxes on the disputed parcel and restraining levy to fund $39,010 in bonds. Taxpayers claim fourfold overvaluation and improper tax practices, asserting they have paid all lawful taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitalxo
Texas
Deepermaber
Governor denies Chickasaw Nation plan to Mexican border
Nantwon Texas November 2 Governor Harrie of the Chickasaw Nation rejects reports that the Nation and the Choctaw will move to Mexico. He warns Congress may abolish tribal sovereignty of the Five Nations and notes the Dawes agreement rejection as a major error. He fears Indian courts and self rule will vanish once acts lack presidential approval.
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Nantwon
Texas
Harrie
Mexico
Dawes
Indiana
United States
Weather and Crops Show Mixed Fortunes Across Texas
News from Navarro, Beeville, Madison, and other Texas towns reports cold wet weather backing up roads and delaying harvests while cotton compresses push toward season totals. Farmers hope late rains aid next year crops. crews battle mud and slow travel amid extended cold snaps and sporadic sun.
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Corellana
Navarro County
Texas
Black Land
Na- Varro
Beeville
Boo Counts
Cate Flo
Tven
Kosar
Limestone County
Texaa
Decemer
Post
Amber
H. Oron
Oil Prospector Delegation Arrives in Corsicana Texas
A new oil venture forms as a prospector party from Hewlling Green Ohio arrives to supervise a new well near M. Leas fin east of Corsicana. Judge Rufus Hardy and others oversee drilling with machinery on site as work resumes on multiple wells in frost and Barry areas.
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Corsicana
Cortienta
Texas
Mesdch
W. N Mim. Kon
Grorge B. Quigtey
OW. Mawry
J. L. Tinvey
Georgy Pitcher
Hewlling Green
Ohio
Rufus Hardy
How
J. Lb
Mulbert
A. O. Smith
Profeaiior B. Vi Hitchards
M. Lea
Wath Hardy
East Cornivang
Souther Oil Company
Barry Paxture
Denial From Indians Over Court House Fire Rumor
Fort Worth Texas December 24 report denies Indian involvement in Ardmore court house fire. Attorney Henry Furman says the blaze was caused by letters in one form or another, and the dispatch from Wichita Kansas is branded without verification. The note urges calm and notes the report aims to inflame white and Indian tensions.
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Court House
Horning
Fort Worth
Texas
Jon
Henry Furman
Ardmore
Tly
Ceneral Grey
Andmore
Wichita
Kaw
Wurman
Trey
Death of Dr L B Griffith at Terrell noted in Nacogdoches
The death of Dr L B Griffith, once a leading physician merchant and prominent citizen of the old Texas counties, was received with universal regret in Nacogdoches. He arrived in Texas in 1837, married Jane Clark, and lived in Sabine and Nacogdoches before moving to Terrell in 1882, retiring from medicine and business due to age and ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Clark
Navogdeches
Gribiub
San Augustine
Nacozydovhes
Ilo
Nacogdoches
Terrell
Primary Election Debate over Conventions Sparks Editorial
The Sun argues for traditional conventions over primary elections, stating conventions provide broader participation and a safer path through testing democracy. It criticizes proposals to fix the process via a direct vote and warns against rushing reform.
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Sun
Robbery at Gainesville Stores Strikes Night District
December 23 report from Gainesville Texas describes masked thieves entering Smiths bicycle shop and Winkjors tailoring, stealing pistols cartridges and clothing before fleeing. The bandits entered from a busy downtown area next to the post office with no clues as to their identities.
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Gainesville
Texas
Laxt
Bunchare
Simith
William Winkjor
Unusual Probate Matters in Collin County Texas
The December probate docket in Collin County Texas finished as the largest in county history. A $50 000 bond was posted by J H Ferguson as guardian for Maggie and Mary White miners. Three appraisers for a will were all le Krees, an unprecedented female link to the proceeding. Telegrams mention Wallisville Texas and a Gulf and Interstate railroad plan for telephone service from Wigate to Turtle Bayou Weaillisville with poles seen and construction soon.
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Heeville
Roe County
Texas
Hearne
Robertson County
Doble
San Antonio
McKinney
Collin County
J. H. Ferguson
Maggie
Mary White
le Krees
Wallisville
Gulf and Interstate Railroad
Wigate
Rahibern County
Turtle Bayou
Atahuac
Weaillisville
Stolen Money Recovered After Satchel Suspect Arrests
Six hundred dollars believed stolen from farmer Clem Hines was found hidden under a bed during a search. Jester and an older man Payne were taken to an examining trial in Luling, each bonded at 400 dollars. The report notes a tense scene with warrants and a town investigation.
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Luling
Texas
Clem Hines
Francis
J. C
Jackston
Payne
Nugent
Ce Hart
San Marcon
Lverk
Jante
Early Christmas Casualty In Yoakum Texas
December 24 reports a Christmas accident in Yoakum where a boy named John was struck by a cracker near a fence. The blast injured his eye, and Dr. Jones says the boy will likely lose sight in that eye.
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Fearly
Yoakum
Texas
John
Nicholeon
John Uehted
Dr. Jones
Two Accidents Near Helton Texas December 13
J. W. Carter, a prominent merchant, fell twelve feet from a windlass tower, fracturing the bone above the ankle. A stranger walking near the railway track east of town was struck by a train and likely fatally injured. he was taken to Temple hospital.
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Helton
Pelton
Texas
J. W. Carten
Railroad Commissioner Rivalry Draws North Texas Attention
Local notices and political chatter focus on Mayfield, Campbell, and AW Wortham in a North Texas race. Grayedon county man Mayfield remains popular across the region and could gain another six years on the railroad commission if he seeks it. A consumer ad promotes Thumber lains Polo Balm and imports praise from L G Ragiey of Cal for Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy for rheumatism and back pain.
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Mayfield
van Alntyne
Limebody
T. M. Campbell
Ft. Wortham
Allison Mayfield
North
Texas
Railroad Commission
L. G. Ragiey
Hueneme
Cal
Chamberlain
Short Texas Specials and Local News Snippets
A jumble of brief items from Texas towns notes a herd moving to Jefferson for winter, a court convening on Monday, and a pastor appointment in Austia. Fort Worth Woodmen unveil monuments for John Robland and John Engler. Wright Grimes injured at Nacogdoches compress plant. Local option defeat in precinct No 3 election. Franklin reports damage to a new brick store glass doors. Fire Mazey ill from accident while confined to room. Temple woman sprains hip after a fall. Jeff Person teachers institute judged by Judge Armistead with 32 teachers admitted and J. W. Jamison as resident.
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Kildare
Jefferson
Jeff Pmreon
Dietriet Court
J. M. Talbot
Round Rock
A. Dixon
Austia
Hapitat
Hore
Grorsaleck
Curmtman
Jossprand
Mfll
Fort Worth
John Robland
John Engler
Nacogdoches
Wright Grimes
WACO
Weat Ross
Geneva
Gihdlnon
Tours
Wranklin
A. C. Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
Vita Pldor
Koppeal-Eire Mazey
Accdental
JEFP
Marton County
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted For Uterine Relief
An advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Compound can cure displacement of the womb and related symptoms. It recounts a patient who improved after four bottles of the remedy and a Blood Purifier, and invites readers to write for free advice.
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Lydis B. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia EK
Lydia BL Pinkhan
New Year Servings and Fashion Trends Debate
Readers discuss New Year customs for children and hosting on New Year's Day. The piece notes outfits like white serge and white duck for boys, and portrays domestic scenes from lace robes to window drapery trends. It mentions hairdos and fashion in Chicago and hints at social events in New York: Mrs. Whitney and the Whitney residence.
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Koing
The Pemin ing: Odd Fashion Tips Hint at Daily Life
A fragmented column offers quirky insights on household items and social mores. It muses on umbrellas gloves corsets and cosmetics while noting humorous psychology views and advice for daily conduct in public spaces.
New York Women Return to Aprons in Home Life
Readers in New York absorb fashion notes as women revive aprons seen as homely symbols. The piece contrasts practical, trimmed designs with past grander lace and silk aprons, noting changes in style from earlier eras to contemporary domestic wear.
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New York
Howe
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Ed- Hounton Weekly Times
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W. H. Noble
A.M. Watthall
Adjutant General
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Ho W. Vinse
K. G. Blaine
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Piret Regiment
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Hianket
Otto Hergstrom
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Comptroller’s
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Merry Wives of
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Roquefort Chwene
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Cariber
Marschal Keller
Cariker
James
Corpae
Corpus
Chineti
Nuncent County
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