Waterways Convention Forms Permanent Texas Organization
A Texas waterways convention in Galveston adopted a plan to form a permanent body led by Dudley G and J S Paperhan as officers. Delegates from counties including Jefferson, Harris, and Brazoria were seated, with committees named to draft resolutions urging federal action to deepen harbors and improve rivers and bays across Houston Galveston region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Male
J. Hackbarth
H. B. Adolph Jordan
A. Ludwigers
J. H
George EB
Mann
Oll
Lucian Minor
L. V. Elder
Me Ousley
Dudley G
Pa Perhanent
Sug
Jefferson County
Henderson County
T. B. Wheeler
Beauregard Bryan
Cnus A. Keating
Harris F . L. Porter
Fort Bend
W. Moore
Brazoria
Stein
Burleson
J. R
Cheon
J. C. Smyth
Aty
A. G. Moseley
Mata
J . Pierce
McLennan
W. Frost
Austin County
John i
Chambers County
J. H. Kipp
J. J. Felder
Cameron
Reymershoffer
Galveston
Gresham
Galveston Harbor
A. A. May Ben Ry
Poning
Roymershoffer
Committee On
Bryan
Wheeler
San Patricio
Kearney
Dallas
Navigation of the Red River discussed at Clarksville meeting
Sherman Texas December reports Hon J Wright of Paris says Red River navigation north to Preston is a practical aim. A convention in Paris January 16 is expected to be well attended to decide on a plan of action. Congressman Shepard endorses the movement and cooperation. Main cost cited is removing snags drift and blasting shoals in channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Galveston Iy
John D.ne
Frank Holland
Holland
M.B
Galveston
Congress
Klebere
Sy Hou
Whreless
Sayers
Galveston Line of Commerce
Sin Riche
Wooten
Dallas
Hon
G. Wooten
Sia
North
Mr. Wheeler
United States
Aransas
Lewis R. Bryan
Brazos
Slaxon Steels
G. A. Keating
Trinity River
Isaacs
Dickinson Bayou
Houston
Galveston Bay
Tua Porte
Texas City
Greer
Jefferson County
Trinity
Neches
Sabine Rivers
Sabingjiasa
Wis
Porter
Buffalo Bayou
Moseley
Sherman
Red River
J. Wright
Paris
Clarksville
Wright
Preston
Shepard
Quiet Christmas in Moscow Texas Prominent Visitors Attend Holidays
Moscow Texas reports a lively holiday season with visitors from Columbus Trinity Waco Fant Livingston Corrigan and Missouri family reunions and a wedding on a southbound train. Notables include Mr T L Hackney and Miss Marguerite McLaurin who married on the train near Lufkin at 3 30 am December 01. Fat turkeys and gatherings fill the town as students return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Texas
T. L. Hackney
Columbus
Messrs
James
Robert Johnson
Trinity
James Vinson
Livingston
Rosa Leo Johnson
Waco
Theo. Hickman
Fant
E. T. Hickman
Bride
Luella Gibbs
H. Bergman
Lufkin
C. L. Watta
Marguerite McLaurin
Mississippi
Experimental Hay Shipment Opens Texas to New Market
A first carload of prairie hay from Greenville Texas loaded for New Orleans under the Lowry round press is sent toward South African buyers via British wartime demand. If successful, this trial could create a new Texas hay trade channel and raise prices, as bulk limits export potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Texas
Lowry Round Press
Texas Midland
New Orleans
Hay Feria
Six Hundred Carloads of Cabbage Expected from Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Texas reports an estimate of six hundred carloads of cabbage to be shipped next season based on data from local gardens. The figure averages two acres per car and reflects crop cultivation in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Texas
Gardena
Varied Crop Shipments Seen For Next Season
Gardeners contend shipments will exceed the estimate with 150 to 200 carloads of diversified crops planned for next season. Beans cucumbers lettuce potatoes onions tomatoes turnips carrots peppers okra squash pumpkins and other small crops are expected to be shipped.
Temple Topics Reports Holiday Services and Local Notes
Temple Texas December 28 The pastor of the First Methodist church arranged a watch service with city churches observing the old year out and new year in. Addresses cover Woman Law Christianity and New Year prospects plus music by choir and soloists. Visitors hosted light refreshments by the Woman's Home Mission society. The Weekly notes a Buckner orphan home offering and local charity. A mill accident bruised a boy. a Bohemian farmer suicide reported near Temple. Local social events include open house by the Woman's Literary society and New Year gatherings.
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Riic Fa
Jagrippe
Buckner
Waco
Temple
Woman's Literary Society
T. L. Scruges
Times Printing Office
Mississippi
A. J. Jarrell
Denton
Yoakum Holiday Festivities Marred by Minor Incidents
Yoakum Texas reports a quiet holiday period aside from a few accidents. A Black man was shot at during a Monday arrest attempt but survived. he is bonded to await grand jury action. Mrs. Rankin broke her arm. Kittie Whittington was wounded by a discharging platel. Merchants showcased holiday displays and expect solid trade. The Casey's Troubles company will perform at the opera house January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
William Watson
Marshal Chewell
de Witt County
D. H. Rankin
Kittie Whittington
W. W. Whittington
W. T. Jones
Casey's Troubles
Opera House
Comanche Faces Cold Damage and Local Notices
Comanche Texas reports a week of cold weather damaging telephone lines with repair costs near 500 dollars and orchards with ice breaking trees. The US marshal takes control of Hogan Nabors stock, placing assets around 13 000 dollars with 7500 dollars claimed. The Comanche Social Club plans a ball Wednesday night and church members are invited to Oakland Heights. Rev Bidwell will lecture at Crawford's hall Tuesday on Man From the Cradle to the Grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
United States
Hogan & Nabors
Comanche Social Club
Oakland Heights
F. M. Brown
Bidwell
Wiil
Crawford's Hall
Victoria Hosts Junior Ball and Christmas Festival
Victoria residents enjoyed a swell ball at the opera house and a third annual Christmas tree and children festival at the Casino. Large attendance noted. General Agent W J Craig announced a fare of one and one third to the Omaha Exposition Midway and Business Men’s Show for January 1 2 3. The pay car made its regular monthly trip over the New York Texas and Mexican and Gulf, Western Texas and Pacific railways today.
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Victoria
Texas
Opera House
Knights of Pythias
Iittle
W. J. Craig
Omaha
New York
Pactic
Beeville Holiday Ball Delights Local Society
The holiday ball at the Beeville opera house was the season’s swellest social affair with many young ladies and gentlemen from Beeville and nearby towns in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Texas
Opera House
Dinner for the Poor in San Antonio Feeds 108. Meals Delivered
A free dinner for the poor in San Antonio fed 108 people today. Of those fed 618 portions were taken at a large ball on Military Ping a. Through the effort 340 meals were sent to the sick and bedridden poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Mass Meeting planned over bond interest in capital city
In Austin Texas citizens rally after city council skips interest payment on water and light bonds due January 1 A petition calls for a mass meeting to express indignation and mandamus actions may be pursued if payment is not resumed at the January 1 council session Also notes new charter filings and various social visits around the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Water and Light Commission
Man Arrested After Attempted Assault near Wralrie Hill
A negro from Limestone County was jailed in Waco at midnight on a charge of attempted assault on Mrs. James Powell near Wralrie Hill. He was arrested near Mount Calm after a girl identified him from a lunch, and Deputy Baldwin brought him to safety to prevent mob violence in Prairie Hills.
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Waco
Texas
Limestone County
James Powell
Wralrie Hill
Mount Calm
Mount Calin
Baldwin
Grovebock
Mount Galm
Groesheeck
Ben
Prairie Hills
Halletts ville Hampenings Democratic Committee Meeting Soon
A fragmented report from Hallettsville Texas notes a meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee to be held soon. The county court begins a new session and local officials see personnel changes in the tax office as S. La Bennett departs as chief deputy seeking the Democratic nomination.
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Seaston
C. Lamkin
Houston
T. W. House
Limkin
Sayers
Austin
la Bennett
KF. J. Pesek
J.P. Ellie
Burglary at La Grange Spurs Bloodhound Search
A burglar entered WHS Taylor's room in La Grange through a window seizing trousers holding 76 in currency and railway checks. The trousers were found elsewhere with the money missing. a trail led to the wagon river bridge where it vanished. Local social notes and travel to Bastrop accompany the brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
Texas
Whs Taylor
Loossin
Wagon River Bridge
Hattie Lillard
Mothem Fell Dead After News Of Daughter Drowning
In Denison Texas on December 28 a mother died of shock upon hearing that her daughter Mrs Charles Chapman had drowned at Sheeps Creek Chickasha nation. Wheelock Texas reports that Mrs Chapman's mother fell dead upon hearing the news. Also notes college students visiting Wheelock from Georgetown and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Mina Carrie Webb
San Antonio
Mies Magete Horton
Wheelock
L. B. Ingram
BE. Cavitt
Mica Lieto
Sam Cavitt
Havingeen
Denison
Texas
Bheeps Creek
Chickasha Nation
Charles Chapman
Chapman
Ethel and
Mattie Mitchell
Georgetown
Liskie Cavitt
Bankruptcy Petition by Houston Merchant with $40,251 Liabilities
Albert Hampe of Houston files for bankruptcy listing debts of $40,251 and assets including property valued for 2005. He proposes surrender of non exempt property to creditors and lists unsecured and secured creditors with amounts, noting a significant note held by Annie Diesen and various creditors across New York, Ohio, New Orleans, and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Albert Hampe
Houston
H. MM. Schhare
Alary C.sceceseees
Charlo Huetor
Salare Cesses
USS
Jacob Bink
Pedl Verceneyescsenses
TOU Vesue
Seeut Vaneeb
Annie Diesen
James H. Dunham
Milford &Taylor
New York
Fisk £ Co
Cilturge
A. H. Jackson
Fremont Ohio
Ka Kupfer Bros
Thy
J. Trryfogs & On
New Y York
Frankenstein, Son & Co
Ferris Broke. Co
Tu of Teitt, Woller & Co
New Yorks
JM Rosenthal Mill Co
St. Louis
John Tijiman & Go
Texas Paper Co
Dallas
J. Lowenthal & Co
On Royal Mb
Presser
Ts. Wear2ig & Co
Utonk Mer. Co
Lousss
the McGall Co
H. A. Oinftin Co
A. Lehmaan, & Co
New Orleans
Mills & Gibbs
Janien H. Dunham & Co
ONC Renn Kapes Pesieaivas Tos
Galland Brow
Ceive
Shiplager Tot
Warter Peds, Co
Coyle & Sargon
Welninrion Brow
Southwestern Telegraph
Tel- Epmo
Houston & OH
Holston
Gat Cocece
Local Store Stock Assigned in Rownens Texas
BH. Obeahiré assigned his confectionery stock and store fixtures at the corner of Main and Tevis to A. J. Ward to satisfy creditors. Total debt listed as 6917.46 for goods from various sellers, with 2500 owed to J Fr Labler for attorney fees and 4 to the National Bank. Deed recorded in the county clerk's office.
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Thy
Martindale Firm Purchases Hardy & Green Stock
George Martindale & Sons, a major mart in Martindale, bought Hardy & Green mercantile stock in Staples and assumed control of the business yesterday. The move marks expansion as Staples awaits the new branch.
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B Ranch House
Staples
Texas
George Martindale & Sons
Martindale
Hardy & Green
Staples Ix
Denison grocer closes shop and assigns stock to settle debt
C Odair, longtime Denison grocer, closed his store after twenty years and turned over his stock to the Waplea-Plitter company to satisfy an estimated debt around 1200 dollars.
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Denison
Texas
Married Folks Ball at Mesonie Hall in Hearne Texas
The married folks Christmas ball at Mesonie hall in Hearne last night drew large attendance. Visitors included Miss Thorn ton of Austin Miss Grogan of Houston Miss Melvin of Longview Miss Cato of Austin Miss Maraball of Brownwood Miss Adana of Mumford Mrs Frank Powler of Houston and Miss Pennington of Brenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas
Mesonie Hall
Thornton
Austin
Grogan
Houston
Melvin
Longview
Cato
Maraball
Brownwood
Adana
Mumford
Frank Powler
Pennington
Brenham
Mrs Perry Lovenskiold Dies in Corpus Christi
Mrs Perry Lovenskiold a prominent Laredo society woman and wife of P Lovenskiold of the Mexican National railroad died of pneumonia at her brother Dr Redmond’s home in Corpus Christi. She was buried there this afternoon.
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Lovenskiold
Corpus Christi
Texas
Perry Lovenskiold
Laredo
P. Lovenskiold
Mexican National Railroad
Redmond
Jury Secures Verdict in Humphries Lynching Case in Palestine
In Palestine Texas on December 28 a jury was formed for R J Stevens one of the men charged in the lynching of James Humphries and his sons. Jurors mostly locals from Neches and Tennessee colony area. Mrs James Humphries testified, identifying Stevens during witness questioning. The trial involved tense moments and cross examinations as lawyers argued prior testimony and defanged the defense.
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Palestine
Texas
R. J. Stevens
James Humphries
Tom Walker
G. W. Coffee
Tom Mosely
A. BR. Omberg
W. L. Hoyle
W- B. Moore
R. M. Chandler
S. M. Ross
George Bradford
W. L. Eagle
Yates
H. Perkins
Neches
Tennessee Colony
Janes Humphries
Humphries
Withers
KR. W. Gren
Nat Crooks
Cme
Tselat
Dependant
Jige Tipecomt
Manor Texas Community Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Local updates from Manor Texas reveal church activity with Rev C Tovro sermonizing, and staff changes at Anderson Sjoberg and Richardson Hardware. Residents including Sallie Richmond Rebecca Bauer and Ethel Nixon visit family and attend holidays with relatives, while several students study away and return home for Christmas. The public school reports strong term work and an efficient teacher corps as Mr Guthrie expands printing operations and Daum consolidates stores.
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Hollingve
Manor
Texas
Roev. FY. C. Tovro
Muothodlat
Onenn Sjoberg
Anderson & Sjoberg
Horlie Anderson
Kanan City
Richardson Hartware Company
Salle Wii
Virginia
Mir
Oh O. Harris
Mise Sallie Richmond
Alstit
Rebecca Bau Fer
Houston
Hen Darlington
Stanley Wheeler
Fred Eppright
Earnest Thele
Agricuthed and Mechantont College
Willy Jester
Texas Alilitary Institute of Linge Citienh
Ke Y. Ninga
G. P Bittle
Vowteiing
Nikegat i
Jini
Allison
Yoakum
Dow
Hartis
Daum
Nixon
Guthrie
The
Ethel Gregg
Clase
al Pragent
Pred Bloor
Wiltebtred
Maller
Unidentified Man Found Dead Near Central Railroad
Brenham Texas December 28 the body of an unknown man was found beside the Central railroad track one mile east of the city. A hole in the forehead and a British bulldog pistol nearby indicate foul play. Woody Johnson a former Brenham resident and rancher in the Pecos country is visiting relatives. The Second regiment band postponed the smoker for that evening and a bowling contest at Germania ball was held in lieu.
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Brenham
Texas
Woody Johnson
Bretnam
Pecos
Germania
Garrett Mitchell wedding in Preston church Texas
In Garrett Mitchell Texas a wedding took place at the Presbyterian church last night uniting Mr. W M Garrett and Miry Alice Mitchell. Pastor Jamea Getler performed the ceremony as palms rubber plants ferns and ivy decorated the altar for a tropical setting.
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Garrett-Mitchell
Taylor
Texas
Presbyterian Church
W. M. Garrett
Miry Alice Mitchell
Jamea Getler
M T
Rowsie Mendel
Reviere
Tragedy Strikes Prosperous Young Farmer in Brenham
Hermann Winkelmann a prominent young farmer of Zionsville near Brenham Texas was found hanged in his barn around 9 am today. The 30 year old immigrant from the fatherland had built a small fortune and planned to come into more property this morning. There was no known motive for the suicide and he left a wife and two young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Texas
Hermann Winkelmann
Zionsville
Wis
Fatherland
Lockhart Locals Report Livestock Die of Mind Staggers
In Lockhart Texas December Mr William Jelly is appointed to the position of poetmaster again to succeed John Anderson whose term expires in February. Measles spread in the city as health officer Blunt notes. Farmers report soggy ground after wet conditions raising prospects for crops next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Texas
William Jelly
Morrison
John Anderson
Ives
Martindale
Jorian
Crockett Notes Highlight Holiday News in Texas
Hundreds of Pratt trees have been planted and ground prepared for fruit crops in Houston County. Judge A A Aldrich and Miss Emma Adams visit. Mr Walker King and Miss Grace Smith attend church. Secretary Hon Ax By Wootters leads efforts for a county fruit and vegetable movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Crockett
Texas
A. P. Moore
Tyler
A. A. Aldrich
Emma Adams
Sherman
Jent
Walker King
Grace Smith
Tenney Eff- Mall
Houston County
Wootters
Splrit
Ita
Funeral of HB F Kitchen Terrell Texas
The funeral of Ben F Kitehan, Confederate veteran, was held with services at Elmo and interment at Mimo after his death yesterday. J B B Stuart Camp and A C Wa led the escort to the train, with many friends and neighbors in this county paying respects to a long serving defender of the Southern cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB. F. Kitchen
Terrell
Texas
Ben. F. Kitehan
Mimo
J. B. B. Stuart
A. C. Wa
Elmo
Louisiana Regiment of Infantry
Cabbage and Cauliflower Shipment From Beeville
Beeville Texas on December 27 reports heavy cabbage and cauliflower shipments leaving for markets. If favorable weather persists, carload loads are expected soon, marking an unprecedented prospect for Bee county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Texas
Bee County
Strawberries Respond to Wet Ground in Webster TX
Strawberry growing in Webster faces delayed mulching due to wet soil. Ag report notes leaves plants healthy with many blooms and some fruit, while a future cold snap would set back growth and limit ripening potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Texas
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Committee of Credentiala
Rend
Q County
J. J. Schneider
Charles Chaus
T. W. Griffiths
Frank G
A. Fishburn
R. EH. L. Saner
Gies Siebman
J. Farley
Phillip San
W.¢. Holland
Dunc
George N. Aldredge
Harcy
R. E. Heart
TP. Mendez
D. Feast
Charles
Ibs
Barry Miller
GA. Keating
Tetaoin Shidin
R. M. Johnston
S. Laittro
Geo. L. Powter
W. H. Bailey
Hichardson
W. D. Hayden
J. "Oe
C. Hutcheson
Abe M. Levy
Ni T. Holt
Pa Kiatn
J. L. Mei C. Bireet
J. J. Pastoriza
Ington County
D. C. Giddings
B Eldridge
Robt
Schurenberg
R. J
J. A Wilkins
A. Wool
B. Ma
T. A. Law
J. M. Moore
J. R. Ee
JH. P. Davis
C. R. Wharton
Peareson
Booth County
R. Bryan
Ty F Im County
A. P. McCord
Chas
D. Kwalte
J. S. Henderson
J. J. Iri M. Hefiey
Monta
J. Moore
B, Ine
HH. Tracy
KB. L. Antony
Micon County
J. HR. Heslop
Ion County
W. G. Peterson, M
Bisson County
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Pierce
J. W. Frost
J. N
R. A. Greer
W. A. E B. F. Calhoun
R. B. Kelly
T. B. Selman
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Beaumont
Mandamus
Lillenstein Bros.’ Dry Goods and Grocery Company
Mont Pleasant
Cypitul Stock
Myrtle Cemetery Company
Ennile
Capital Stock
Blunt
Mayfield
Hillsboro
T. S. Smith
Mod
Halletsville
Sherif Bennett Het
Lavina
A. T Grant
Mothem
Niows
A. Hampe
Rouveton
Hzempt
Homlastead Ooica
Spinete
Aspots
R. J. Stephens
the Humphries
Ateter
Mitchell
Tig
Calvert
Goto
Meuste
Muse
Dabssey
Kinton
Rounties
International
Great Northern
T. ¢ Mitchell
Garrett
Isrms Mer Cattle
Woodall & Maren
Mason
Hrenuam
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