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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
5
City council deadlocks over paying January interest on water and light bonds amid a looming budget crisis. Officials say taxpayers’ interests are at stake as talks continue, with no resolution in sight.
The report notes the drowning of Tom Campbell colored while attempting to swim New Year Creek near Peel Hill on December 26. He had been in town and was returning home when heavy rains swelled the stream, his mule balked, and he was thrown, his body later recovered.
A hospitality filled note recalls Christmas dinner at Mrs. M. J. Cooke's home with guests including Mrs. Bettie Chappell Mrs. Owen A. Cocke Miss Sacha Elliott Milton Miss Mattye Cocke and others. Music and duets by Missea Cocke and Milton are praised. W. B. Milton Jr. of Houston visited relatives and the young folks enjoyed a gathering at Mr. A. Brandt's residence last night.
Texas towns report peaceful Christmas on December 25 26 with church trees public trees and fireworks in several cities including Eagle Lake Marlin Nacogdoches Lockhart Elkhart and Rockdale. A Methodist wedding occurred near the Christmas tree in Marlin.
Rockdale shoppers filled stores after a Christmas thaw as country farmers navigated roads and holiday goods sold quickly. City attorney George C. Clement will wed tomorrow in Cameron and resign as Rockdale official, leaving the town to bid farewell amid light political chatter and local honors.
Christmas social highlight marked by the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs R Wolters last evening. Attendants came from Shiner Yoakum Fintonia and the City of Mexico with a reception and ball at Turner hall planned by their children and grandchildren.
Secretary J G Rankin announces Green's Brigade association will hold its seventeenth annual reunion with Belton camp No 122 U C V on February 21 and 22 1900. Postal cards will be mailed to enrolled members after transportation and entertainment plans are confirmed. A Bryan county delegation to the Galveston deep water convention is headed by Guy M Bryan Jr and includes Mayor R Henderson Judge A G Board and others.
December 26 report from Pecos says Bud Avant shot a Mexican intruder who broke into his room. The Mexican grappled with Avant before the shooting. The injured man was operated on today and Avant was released on bond.
A mild case of scarlet fever developed at the home of Mr. W. L. Kidd three miles north of Alvin on Saturday. Doctors see little danger of spread and express no great concern about the illness.
County Clerk issued marriage licenses amid busy day at the Galveston court house. A prisoner attempted suicide with a pocket knife in the county jail after being arrested yesterday afternoon. The Texas waterways convention delegates, including W. L. Moody and J. H. Kempner, prepare to convene December 28 with many officials attending. The Trinnagies defeated the Stars 14 to 10 at Beach Park in a basketball game.
A long list of names and places appears from Tremont and surrounding cities including Nashville Red Wing Minn Springfield Mo Kansas City Oklahoma City Detroit and others. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Brackett Miss Simmons Karl Simmons Miss Miller Miss Beulah Miller and many more in a social register style record.
Fort Worth hosts the National Live Stock association meeting with large delegations from North and South Dakota Wyoming and Colorado. The Colorado and Southern will run two special trains to accommodate delegates. Texas Governor Sayars will welcome attendees with Canada and German officials planned to attend. Federal officials from the agriculture weather and animal industry bureaus will participate.
SHERIVES' DEPARTMENT La Grange Texas December 25 Stolen from Charley Young near West Point one bay horse about 10 years old branded 8 A left thigh two dun mares one lighter two darker both have black manes and tails Hecht duo has scar on left shoulder blade motioned owners offer five dollars for horses or information leading to recovery and ten dollars for thief Send all communications to A Loessin sheriff La Grange Texas December 25 Strayed or stolen from C M Reynolds last Wednesday night the 20th instant two horses one grey about five years old sixteen hands high not yet gentle branded H left thigh one body 1 hands high four years old branded H left thigh owner offers ten dollars for recovery and ten dollars for thief Send all communications to A Loessin sheriff
Miss Emma Van Dusen of Dallas was sworn in as deputy United States marshal at the Federal building in Dallas. She becomes the first woman to hold such a post in Texas.
Little Norma Foster aged years died in Bryan Texas after a congestive chill seized her during the night. The death occurred this morning at b o'clock. Mr Luther W Clark editor of the Dallas
Col and Mrs Sims and M. Claris, longtime Bryan resident and former Tilot editor, are mentioned among the group enjoying Christmas with Mrs Clark. The passage notes Claris as a veteran citizen with many acquaintances eager to sit with him.
In Paria Texas Captain Wright Peis cites letters from major property owners along the river from Denison to Fulton Arkansas and predicts a large attendance at the January 16 Paris convention. Sherman delegates to Paris include Judge J A Wolfe J W Blake Judge del Templeton J R Cole and Tom Randolph with alternates J B Irvine J Kerr William Igo Judge R B Hazlewood and others.
A circulated report out of Hillsboro Texas notes Hon Ham Gossett may run for Congress in the Sixth district. The Kaufman Sun reports he has not decided but would likely announce early next year. Also dated Hillsboro December 24 Whit ney lodge of the IOOF announces next year’s officers J J Ridena N G W P Fowell V G A Faulkner secretary M J Fearwell treasurer J Worand grand representative I Hillhouse alternate representative.
The rain last week made travel nearly impossible from the country, but recent clear days boosted sales as merchants sold out most holiday goods. The report mentions Mr. Wilford McDaolel and Milas Frances in Granger.
The record notes marriages performed at Mare Sunday night by Rev Sawyer and a New Year’s Eve ceremony for Emma Monson and John W Nuno of the Christian church. It lists students home for holidays from Galveston University, University of Texas, Southwestern University and Baylor University with names including Tom Denson, Agnee Walton, Mr Hughes, Evans, McCarty, Sawyer, Jara Wayman, Arthur Starra and Add Ran University.
Willis McIntyre a colored man returned to Bronham Texas on Christmas night after being pardoned by Governor Sayers. Convicted in 1893 for an assault to murder his habitual criminal record earned the life sentence. he received a gold watch from Superintendent Smith for best record. The Hapilar Young People's Union held a Christmas service at the Baptist church raising 15.75 for Buckner orphanage. Mrs M T Kurtz died Christmas afternoon at 69. The Second Regiment band gave a Christmas concert on the square and a sweepstake race at the fairgrounds featured Flewellen horses.
Fragmentary report notes Bartlett of San Antonio declared not present. Text mentions a three-medical triumvirate failing to be together at Christmas in an Arat Cline initiative yearn, reflecting a disrupted event or gathering and the absence of Bartlett from the occasion.
Karl Noulder of 22 Dallow Street died last evening at 7 oclock due to blood poisoning after a beer bite that became infected. He was a cushion maker and a member of the Ruddle Makers' union. The body will be held until his brother arrives from Mexico.
Halletaville Texas December 06 County convicts were all turned loose last Friday for a week's holiday. Mr A J Zappe improving and will get well. Mr and Mrs J W Ragsdale are spending a few days in Victoria. All the A M college born who live here are home. County court will convene again tomorrow to dispose of the civil docket and a few criminal cases. Prof P A Hill left today for Washington where Congressman Hawley secured him a position.
John Tobon a prominent Sherman citizen was found unconscious behind the Arcade building this morning. Doctors deem the incident a cerebral stroke not foul play and fear his condition may soon prove fatal.
Rev Joe Graven withdrew yesterday from the Missionary Baptist Church in McKinney Texas and from the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Rev Graves transfers church allegiance from Methodist to Miclonary Papua. He joined the latter at morning services, was baptized and immorted in the afternoon, and preached at the evening service. Graves previously led congregations in Prineston Blue Ridge and Angathle county.
December 26 reports John Pease fatally injured in Denton Texas while attempting to ride a vicious bronco for a purse. Pease, a renowned broncho rider, was thrown and suffered fatal internal injuries during the ride.
In Dougherty near Ardmore on Christmas Day, W H Miller a 39 year old stone mason killed C M Jones over a rent dispute. Miller is held in jail. Both men were well respected in the community. Deceased leaves a grieving family.
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