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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
5
Christmas festivities light up city churches and halls
Holiday events across Ames feature Sunday school programs at Ames Memorial Church and South Sheira Chapel. Children and adults perform cantatas and scenes, with donations aiding youth homes and a Waco mission. Highlights include Christmas cantata The Christmas Bells and Christmastide pageantry with choirs, readings, and communal carols.
Remedy Institute Offers Free Mail Order Health Pack
An advertisement claims a free mail order health pack aids men experiencing weakness from premature aging. It promises a swift restoration of vigor and invites readers to reply for a trial pack, noting medical endorsements and home delivery.
Meldrum Donation to Establish Children Library in Houston
The Meldrum gift funds a memorial library in the Cathegia Building, honoring Norma Meldrum. Andrew Carnegie trust income will furnish books and periodicals for children ages 8 to 12, with trustees directing purchases and annual reports to the Houston Lyceum and Carnegie Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathegia
Carnegie
Houston
West Texas
Sivan
Atria
Eligabeth
Ring
Yer
Lavitht
A. Lovett
S. Lovett
Syelityinus
N.S. Meldrum
Norma Meldrim
Hotunion
Ball Crist
Nerina Meldrum
Houston Lyceum
Andrew Car
Bouilen
Bobbie Tyrie
Meldrum
Othor
Christmas program delights at Lib erty Ave Baptist church
A holiday concert at Liberty Avenue Baptist featured the Miley Sunday School choir and two schools, with a packed program including "Wake the Dawn of Glory" and a living star solo. Superintendent Captain William Christian praised the children and handed out goodie bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitin
Chase
Laedlow
Suhool
Helen Milroy
Florence Wiipple
McKiensy
Barty O
de Val Thogeet
Fred W. Dexter
Geotitimen
Ehinlie
Lubbock Street
Tubbock Street
Willam Christian
Miley
Xehgol
Bale Carsigus
Elf
Hurdle
Chiba
Bates
Anil
Lachook
Béalal
War
Bandwao
Pho
Kattan Family
Willie Rataal
Artin
Tire
Willer Anderson
Frankites Senate Tanmany
Sokal
Christmas Celebrations Highlight Brownsea Parish Scenes
Local parish groups and Sunday schools hosted Christmas celebrations with participation from notable families and community members. Events included Trinity Ppiseppalithestons and Chestuias style festivities, culminating in a communal gathering at Bryan Park with church groups and local clubs in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mure
Trinity
Bryan Bait
Christmas Gift Check Stolen After Receipt
Rev J M Molsell pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in tile edie received through the mail a check for 50 dollars from a friend admirer named Marvell. The check, sent with a letter, was soon after stolen from under the pillow. A hunt by authorities followed as the incident prompted a search for the missing funds and led to police action to recover the check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Molsell
Comberland
Edie
Bishey
Mort Worth
Galveston
J. M. Batsell
Bishos
Marvell
Bishop
Laltell
Poller
Italians Released In Local Shooting Case At Mt Albany
Frank Craplite and Frank Meratalbany were released after an examining trial regarding a shooting at At tone Nenwtalbann's place near Houston and Edwards streets on Christos day. Police said the two men, both of Mtalbany, will recover from wounds while the victims remain in danger of further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itallans
Frank Craplite
Frank Meratalbany
Mtalbany
Jolo Andere
Joe Reckemerer
Attone
Nenwtalbann
Houston
Ween
Eal Edwards
Body Sawed In Two In Coal Yard Accident
A brutal accident at Central Coal and Wood yard near the Houston infirmary yesterday afternoon killed 60 year old Ar Spaulding. A cart driver backing into wood unexpectedly pinned him against a revolving saw, severing his body. He died at Houston Infirmary around 6 PM. The bereaved family includes three daughters and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Coal and Wood Yard
Houston Infirmary
Spaulding
Ceuttal
Sard
Spauldloe
Esslatavce
Houston Liimery
St. Westheimer
Youkul
Lovy
Harris County Development Company Proposes Stock Offering
A Harris County Development Company meeting discussed selling stock to raise funds for oil and gas development at Plevee Jenison and the Taylor place wells. Speakers urged investors to back a plan promising profits from gas and oil, detailing a potential $8000 per investor and a total investment of about $15,000 with future yielding rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County Development Company
Citizens Center
Buylons League
Harris County
Jenison
Taylor Place
Thors
Blof. MacGregor
EV Adee
Leanne
Cat
Prank
Ludge Nerman
Kittrell
Sidetower
Petry Wee Ted
Houston
oLlemptus
Harris County Ame
FIM
Lis Prefectore
Camp
J. le Welt
Dewey
Vineyard
Doh Shearti
James Hite
Jet
Hever
Howard Smith
Frank W. Box
Mills
Fui
Lesan
Hhowsten
Lyle
Ralslig
Joidge Kdeurel
Texas
Mactitegor Ware
Tarrin Connif
Vox Auld
Southern
Matthegor
Fox
Covel
Pennesivaula
Plecce Jonetion
Taudon
Giffey Oleamnany
Havel County
Sitaaw
Tsefowk
Ineludit
Ash Ft
Ihusemper
Teeelo
Gil
Lessa
Moward
Remedy for Corns and Bruises Promoted by Patent Medicine
To get rid of a troublesome corn Piret soaks wart water to soften it adjusts trimming without drawing blood and applies Chamberlain's Paln Baim twice daily rubs wine five minutes each time. A worn plaster protects it from show and general liniment is offered for bruises and rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
Lecture on Drama Captivates City Audience
A lecturer, Mr James P. Richardson, impressed attendees with an exhaustive review of drama from ancient mystery plays to modern forms. The talk covered theatrical history, notable works, and the role of drama in education, highlighting classical influences and the evolution of stage craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Richardson
Yestemnar
Jertins
Kanhae
Mr Richardson
France
Ihyli Arcion
Deaths and funerals in local notices and services
The community records multiple obituaries and funeral services. Mrs Alice Worsham and Mrs Mary Crowler are noted with services at Catholic and Methodist rites in local churches, with interment at Hollywood Cemetery. Daughters and relatives travel from St Louis and Galveston for funerals, and a mass for Patrick Dillon’s kin is detailed with church ceremonies and burial. The piece lists attendants, locations, and timeframes for several deaths and remembrances in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Crowler
Dilies
Cue
Annuneclatiin
Ruthog Thomac Hentosaer
Partet
M. van Alstyne
New York
Krausay
Po Turner
Wile Eltiy
Anil Po
Allen Vian Alstyne
Calventon
van Alstyne
Uvatelakure Wall & Smbo
Ronveyeil
Captain End
Turner
Main
Wind Cemetery
San Jacinto River Sand Demonstrated for Glass Making
At yesterday afternoon’s Business League meeting Mr. T. Copping, an electrician, claimed San Jacinto River sand yields over 3 percent pure glass and presented samples showing the sand can produce high quality glass with the stated percentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cltiseos
Business League
Copping
Thie Vlay
San Jacinto
San Jacin
Meeting of the Houston Contingent amid World War Commission notes
A chaotic report describes a Houston contingent meeting of the World War Commission with listed attendees and a declared chairman. A noted eye injury is mentioned as Johnne Spat suffered a shot to the right eye with a Roman candle, and the session adjourned after audit procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texan Commission
Hoveton Meintera
World's War Commission
Fronmer Savers
Woster Hay
Tiehe Delepewei
Joententy Milter
Si Dinigherty
Anid
Sloonwtan
St Tyouls
Santy
Johnne Spat
Holland Lodge building lot purchased for local Masons
A committee buys a lot on Travis Street from Holland Lodge to serve as a home for local Masonic lodges. The plan involves relocating from Mageale temple and allocating the site for a new building with space for the Holland Lodge and associated members, as officials state the property will support lodge operations and a display area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Street
Holland Lodom
Gran
Mageale
Ing Lodge
Moss
Glkar
Holland Lodge
Ieee
Urew
J. €. Kidd
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Sant
Turner Hall
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Uae
Wits
Baliuies
Agamar Cotalik
Jak
Dvenwild
Jovenile
Hidetoo
Ames Memorial
Sheira
Percon
Francesa Smith
Pope Wilme AleoKee
Harold Schorenmao
Mary Allen
Allene
Bibel
Rusi
Elise Tracy
Himeaecle
Cewe
Anita Covey
Vide Carter
Lvlen Laine
Petterr
Waco
Wastion Heights
St. Ste- Union Sunday School
Houx
Levtura
Cove
SOY School
Reetaton
Sedley Mayfield
HNO Bion
Jewus
Margaret Milroy
Dexter
Elise
Arthur Couleg Hi
OU Pole
Chote
Norma Meldrum Children's Library
Liberty
Deenulla Howard
Tunay Bertle
Mitel Walt
Recitetioie
Ty Wille Anderson
Alien Crowe
Snediie Php
Vernet Josey
Maytrum
Kathe Crosyett
Eugenia Dinnoe Chorta
Brownsea
Joe Krell
Range Kael
John Cobb
Santa
Gmding
Cee Yen
Haus
Kaity
Queen
Hassell
P. H. Spaulding
CITY FEDERATION OF WOMAN'S @LLIES
Alice Worsham
Mery
Alfie Worsham
Hood
Innie Ilty
Fatboy
Thomas Biren
Ad Alster
Nina Heyes
We Valia
Texac
Mr. H. 8. Roper
Roper
Wad
J. Ella Manning
Mia
J. Bila Mayatug
Web Manuin
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Poe
Theo
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Photon
Washington Strat Methodie
Mra
Mary Crowley
Patrick Quinn
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Toate
Thie City
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Commerce
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Deep Water
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Com. Bt
Taylor
Werviers Cee
Spienda
Tin Somlidaw
J. &. McHale
Colt
Andyoclition
Hennessey
Patrick Dilon
Earth
San Jacinto River
ROYAL
Royal Baung
William OT
ST. Louis Exposition
Wate
Borodont
HALL @ RUCHEL
County and
Bourke-Cargill Co
Tex
Postofice
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bering
Cortes
Corner Prairie and
Milam
J. & E. Greenwald CO
Pearl St
Cincinnati
George S. “Westerfield
New Orleans
DR. Thacher
Vitalit
L Lewyn
Corner Mat
Preston Ave
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