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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1899

Page

5

Train Schedules to Dallas and Houston From Grand Central Depot

Local timetable lists express and mixed trains between Houston and Dallas via the Central, with arrivals and departures at Grand Central Depot. It notes connections to California trains, Galveston lines, and Missouri Kansas and Texas routes, plus adjustments to arrive times by ten minutes.

Liearry Dallas Houston A. Ry Grand Central Depot California Antonio Hee Ebesenss G.t. T&m. R. BR. Gee Kansas City Cincinnati Grand Missouri, Kansas and Texas Frea Fifth Ward InchGreat Northern Columbia Great Northern Missouri, Kansas Houston and Henderson

AWLOR ARRIVALS A LIST OF NAMES

A fragmentary list shows arrivals or acknowledgments including Ish Galveston W B E Adame Sterling Husted Ming White Miss Me id J Nathan Beaumont New Orleans W I Knox Lurking V M wb M Mathews New Or lans EK T Wilson Russel Texas Oscar C M Watson Missisnippi A R Yorum Dallas JM Victoria Misa H Innis San Antonio Victoria W G Stovall Talbot Temple.

Ish Galveston W. BE. Adame Sterling Husted Ming White

Youth Shot Near Harris Infirmary Ambush

A 14 year old colored boy was shot with a pistol and taken to Joseph’s Infirmary after an incident near Robin Street. Police investigated as witnesses described a struggle and a demand for money, with the assailant allegedly fleeing after the gunfire. The wounded boy remained at the hospital, and authorities pressed for details to identify the attacker.

Mr. Joseph's Infirmary el Harris Aleeba Corma Robin Josephia Infirmary Wowa

Roadmaster Delane Shot in Columbus Incident

General Superintendent Ressegaice to Lenave. Roadmaster Delane wounded at Columbus while Train No 8 of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway arrived. Delane moved toward Houston as a special train was dispatched. bullets lodged in the sleeper Chispa but no injuries to passengers.

W. G. van Vieck Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Delane Colombue T. McQueeny Feiiip Delane Katy Mra. Delane McQueeny Hoveton Columbus Mra Delawhe Philip Delane Stuart Houston Freeman Street Triin

Railways Visit Shapes Richmond Tunking Road Path

Report from Richmond shows discussions with railway officials about extending the line toward Richmond. Mr C A Beagely guided the visitor through town and surrounding country while Mr Hall offered no firm proposal but favored the town’s prospects if the railroad comes, possibly on the east side. The Pont received a 1900 calendar map from Southern Railway representative Colonel J C Andrews, touted as a long distance guide for the year.

Richmond C. A. Beagely Hall Tha Pont Southern Railway J. C. Andrews

Resseguie Leaves Gulf, To Lead AT&SF System

Galveston Texas December 37 Mr C F Resseguie general superintendent of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe will depart for Temple then Topeka to become general superintendent of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system His successor W C G Nixon will take charge January 1 Friends in Galveston hosted a stag dinner at J H Hills 1628 Broadway Mesere praising Resseguie and welcoming Nixon with formal toasts and remarks by Hill and guests including Bally Davidson Polk Merrow and others.

Galveston Texas C. F. Resseguie Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe Temple Topeka Resseguit W. CG. Nixon Gulf, Colorado and Santa Reaseguie Nixon Moustos Henderson Ressegale Bally Davidson Colonel Polk Miller Grace Clark Major Polk Fowler Ripley Holt Spencer Merrow van Alstyne Hill Ressegile

Surprise Christmas gift at Galveston rail offices

At the Galveston Houston and Henderson and the International and Great Northern railways freight offices a Christmas surprise honored Agent E. G. Mustain. The crew presented him a new roller top desk with pigeon holes, drawers and conveniences, a spring back chair, and a neatly tied waste basket. Mr H Randall praised Mustain's hard work and devotion before the pledge of friendship and gratitude was given.

Galveston, Houston and Henderson International Great Northern Railways E. G. Mustain Pines H Randall Mustain

Improvements Contemplated in Alvin Depot Area

Alvin Texas December 27 Mr E F McCann superintendent of bridges and Mr John Donigan superintendent of building Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe spent the day here examining the ground and taking measurements for rebuilding the yards and constructing a new depot The Post correspondent says the plan has awaited company approval and once started the work will be pushed rapidly the townsfolk expect the long needed improvement.

Alvin Texas EF. McCann John Donigan Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe Post

Schedule Change Delays Santa Fe Train From Galveston

On January 1, 1999, the Santa Fe mainline train departing Galveston at 7 40 p m will shift to 7 20 p m, moving twenty minutes earlier. The through train will run ten minutes ahead of the Houston local train, matching a schedule used some months ago.

Galveston Texas Santa Fe Houston

Richmond Boxing Meet Report From BR and M Ball

Richmond Texas December 27 news notes Hon R M Hall president and general manager of the Houston Brazos and Northern appears in coverage of local sports and business leadership during the holiday period.

M. Ball Richmond Texas R. M. Hall Houston, Brazos and Northern

Notes and Personal Short Returns Across Texas Rail Lines

General Passenger Agent Lb J Parks returned from Austin while W C Connor of the Frisco, and Ollie Rowe of Houston and Texas Central dispatchers office, came back from Dallas after the Christmas holidays. R H Innes of San Antonio and Aransas Pass is in the city as a guest of the Lawlor. Dallas holiday trips cited by W H Taylor of Houston East and West Texas. L Beauman of Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe was in the city, returning to Cleburne. Time card issued for Dallas to Finis line formerly Texas Trunk. Three cabooses destined west passed through Houston from Sacramento via Houston and Texas Central to Southern Pacific. Griffith of Galveston Houston and Henderson disributes a calendar for 190. Calendar features a removable card showing the trains schedule. calendar buyers get a new card with each time charge.

Lb. J. Parks Austin Frisco Dallas R. H. Innes San Antonio and Aransas Pass City Lawlor Ollie Rowe Houston and Texas Central W. H. Taylor Houston Eaast and West Texas Railway Christman L. Beauman Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Cleburne Whyte Texas and New Orleans Finis Texas Trunk Beame Sacramento Houston Southern Pacific Griffith Galveston, Houston and Hendersone

Opening Concert of Houston Quartette Club at Turner Hall

The Houston Quartette Club presented its season opener at Turner Hall under Prof. Felix Schram, a strong program despite a holiday week crowd. Soloists included Miss Bessie Hughes and Miss Sadie Timmins, with duo pianos by A B Kidd and Prof. Felix Kehram, and notable violin and cornet solos. Dancing followed the concert as the hall emptied, with further Turnverein events announced and a local essay prize contest listing entrants.

Houston Quartette Club Turnvereein Houston Quartelite Club Turner Hall Turnverein Quartette Club Felix Schram Walt Hell Oliver Reed Seldere Hoessler Juenger Dieven Rieky Downie Barttlingck Wyatt Grunewald de Armand Bryan Bessie Hughes Sadie Timmins Hughes Alice Charles F. Schmidt Steno de Ballet G. A. Siever Siever A. M. Downie CC. Bee Lh de Armand Mr. Oliver Mies Ethel Barlow Prince Ananias Robin Hood Messrs A. B. Kidd Felix Kehram Tanhauser Wagner Ora Averitt Mies Barlow

Saengerbund Christmas Entertainment Tonight

Saengerbund presents a 7 80 evening Christmas program at Saengerbund hall directed by Mr. Fuerstenberg. The cast includes Blea Scharck Julie Mueller Ottilie Herrmann Pauline Sauter Louise Wendland and Mrs Freckmann. After the play a Christmas tree will be lit and presents distributed.

Saengerbund Entertainment Saengerbund Saengerbund Hall

Island City Delegates Gather for Texas Waterways Convention

Delegates arrive in Galveston as the Texas waterways convention assembles in the county courthouse. Mayor Jones invites Judge M. Kleberg to give the welcome, with representation from Trinity Brazos Red rivers and Sabine to Brownsville. Plans aim to unite interests for a united Texas case before Congress and coordinate projects for Washington. Delegates from Galveston include Mayor Phil H. Pears and chamber members. engineers like G. W. Boschke push port material.

Galveston Texas Texas Waterways Convention Jones M. ©. Kleberg Trinity, Brazos Red Rivers Buffalo Bayou Caget Sabine Brownsville Congress Sayers Washington Dallas F. P. Holland T. W. Griffith F. G. Moore W. S. Duncan George N. Aldredge Tremont Judge Aldredge President Ladd Chamber of Commerce Walter Gresham W. L. Moody, Jr George Seeligeon John Sealy B. Adone C. L. Wallis Ripley M. Marx M. Ullmann Aransas Pasa T. B. Wheeler A. G. Mosely Sherman Red River

Complete List of Democratic Executive Committeemen

The revised Texas Democratic executive committee list names members from Fort Worth to Decatur with roles. Chairman C. K. Bell, Secretary R. B. L. Saner, and members including Sam H. Smelter Texarkana H. B. Henderson Sulphur Springs Dr. J. M. Terry Bonham and others across Dallas Dallas Tyler Waxahachie Galveston and Amarillo districts, reflecting post Galveston changes.

Tate Fort Worth Texas Galveston C. K. Bell R. B. L. Saner Dallas Sam H. Smelter Texarkana H. B. Henderson Sulphur Springs J. M. Terry Bonham M. Standifer Denison W. T. Beverly McKindy Corsicana J. & Davis Waxahachie J. J. Swan Marlin John W. Doremus Bryan John B. Peyton Trinity R. A. McReynolds Sabine Pass B. H. Powell Huntsville John M. Moore Richmond John Lovejoy John D. McGregor Weimar Rogers Brenham Dayton

Negro Tenant Killed in Mount Calm Texas

In Mount Calm Texas yesterday evening near Hubbard landowner Wil Hama shot and mortally wounded a Black tenant over rent grievances. Squire Wharton investigated. Williams posted a 91000 bond.

Mount Calm Texas Hubbard Wil- Hama Squire Wharton Williams

Panthers Hunt In Texas Stir Yet Quiet After Reports

A panther hunt near Groveton Trinity County drew Texas figures including Colonel Bryan and Governor Hogg amid rumors of unrest over Rio Grande City. Officials denied any disturbance and noted quiet between soldiers and civilians as investigations continued. Local notices and Knights of Pythian elections rounded out a day of varied civic activity.

Rio Grande City Mr Shely Sheriff Shely

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Praised by Richmond Man

D B Johnston of Richmond Indiana has suffered rheumatism since 1862. He says Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved his swollen painful foot after one application and calls it magical. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain D. B. Johnston Richmond Ind

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