Galveston Convention Endorses Texas Harbors Plan
A Galveston convention backs federal aid for Texas harbors and waterways. The resolutions urge Congress to fund improvements, extend surveys, and continue contracts under the War Department system, praising General John A Wilson and endorsing Captain Charles S Ride for continued work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Congress
Secretary of War
John al. Wilson
United States Army
Paco
Charles 8
Hide
State of
Wilsonite
Waterways convention delegates tour Houston harbor aboard tug Anna
Delegates at the Texas Waterways convention adjourned and then rode the government tug Anna from Twenty-second Street to the jetty mouth and back, with Col. Riche entertaining the group. They later toured Woollam's Lake for an oyster roast hosted by the chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poedt
Tom Ritchardson
Houston
Platform
Texas
Anna
Riche
Woollam's Lake
Colonel Riche
Twenty-second Street
A. G. Mossey
Shirley Fontaine
Helen Rigeon
Twenty
Mechanic
Woollam’s Lake
I E Sheelheimer Files Bankruptcy Petition in Galveston
I E Skelheimer filed a bankruptcy petition in Galveston Texas. M Ullmann named temporary receiver and took charge of the business. The store closed for stock taking. Creditors to meet January 22 to discuss settlement. Estimated liabilities around 275 000 and assets about 360 000. No outstanding accounts due to cash business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Sheelheimer
Galveston
Texas
I. E. Skelheimer
M. Ullmann
Charee
Busineves
Posaile 4
Stalis
Denison Fair Horse Show Saddles Up Tonight
Denison Texas hosts a noted equestrian event this evening led by W FR Sherburne with a show horse mite. Officials report liabilities not obtained and the act proceeds as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
W. FR. Sherburne
Yoakum Local Biz Changes and City Rail Fence
In Yoakum Texas December 9 two business changes occur as Weatherly sells his interest to Beasley and Weatherly buys the Kureky Mercantile stock. The railroad fence from round house to depot is nearly complete and a week of prayer begins January 1 at multiple churches led by Rev. Jenkins. Paul Jones of Laredo visits his parents Dr. and Mrs. W T Jones.
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Yoakum
Texas
R. H. Weatherly
Weatherly & Harris, Groceries
W. J. Beasley
Grand Avinas
J. G. Harel & Co
Kureky Mercantile Company
B. P. Stephenson
Weatherly
Jones
Willis
Round House
City Hall
Gonets Street
Gonzales
Methodist Church
J. Z. Jenkins
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Baptist
Methodist
Paul Jones
Laredo
Mrs
W. T. Jones
Taylor Topics shows injuries and legal actions in Texas
In Re vering Taylor Texas December 29 Sid Pickles is improving after a fire attempt to extinguish burning cotton. Fasel v International and Great Northern Railway Company and City of Taylor seeks 310000 damages for a ditch hazard near the depot. City council discussed water meter rates, nulling a 1 minimum monthly charge. Local social notes mention visitors from Corsicana Smithville and Austin.
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Revering
Taylor
Texas
Sid Pickles
Fasel
J. W.W. Parker
Taylor Jn
Plalattt
Commercial Hotel
Minor H. Brown
Corsicana
Ed Dwyer
Smithville
J. B. Goldstein
Waco
L. H. Goldstein
Micgel Louise Ward
Louise Jones
Austin
Mise Leah Bland
Six Horses Stolen From La Grange Stock Yard
Joseph Janek, a Texas horse dealer, reported six of his best horses stolen from the south end stock yard last night about seven. He saw two men driving them away toward a presumed direction of Winchester as Sherry Loessin prepared a lookout. By late afternoon the horses had not been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
Texas
Joseph Janek
Inchester
Sherry Loessin
Weeks and J Greenhaw Trial Connections to Lynching Case
Proceedings in the Bob Stevens lynching trial resumed with witness Mrs. George Humphrica detailing ties between defendants and the May 22 mob. Testimony described the abduction and hanging of James Humphries and his sons near Sumdore Creek with names of locales people present, while defense pointed to prior court claims and a widow seeking damages. The courtroom drew notable figures and local families as the case unfolds in Palestine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Taxas
Bob Stevens
Cate
George Hunphrica
Patterton
Dr. Meyers
Kemp
Maddox
Jon Wilkerson
W. A. Johns
Humphries
Withden
Johns
Prinie Wilkerson
Sumdore Creek
Pattereen
Pres Fonds
Gaally
John Grevohaw
Rascel
Teem Greenhaw
Greentaw
Dni
Woeke
Greene
Stevens
Wales
John BE. Reagan
Farmers In Fine Spirits As Outlook Improves
Elgin Texas reports a bright outlook for farmers with a better season in the ground. A Christmas mood pervades with no recent accidents or crimes. Mr P Mayer wed Miss Ada Nolen in Bastrop and will move to Figin. Hog killing continues in the fair weather as Bastrop district court hearings proceed with jurors and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Texas
P. Mayer
Bastrop
Ada Nolen
Figin
Bastrop Iy
Grand Ball at Alvin Texas Compliments Local Men
The United Daughters of the Confederacy hall hosted a grand ball in Alvin on December 29. A youthful gathering honored the town’s young men, described as the sweller social affair in Alvin’s social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Texas
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ifdjexs
Southwestern Company Buys Local Exchange in Hallotavne Texas
Local operator John Buchanan Jr sells the Hallotavne exchange to the Southwestern company which will upgrade it. L W Jelinek publishes Lavaca county directory listing taxpayers and post office addresses with property values. Knights of Pythias banquet at city hall. County court ends term. jury discharged. J W Byrn, former New Era editor, visits Perry with wife. J Z Mitchell plans move to Hoorison in Kratos county for large holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Company
Hallotavne
Texas
John Buchanan, Jr
L. W. Jelinek
Lavaca County
Eveh
Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Thumbery
J. W. Byrn
New Era
Joanteid Ih Perry
Kan
Perry Mirror
J. Z. Mitchell
Hoorison
Kratodsa Couty
Wharton Social Scene With City Ball Tonight
Wharton Texas notes a week filled with social gatherings and family reunions. A final ball hosts guests from Houston and nearby towns including Anglie, Lake, Columbus, Richmond, Edna and Vittoria with local families entertaining friends.
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Wharton Loonts
Wharton
Texas
Houston
Gueets
Aagie
Lake
Columbus
Richmond
Edna
Vittoria
W. Ly Hall
W. Davie
Pardy
W. O
Klvenol
Marriages in Texas Timpson area record
A garbled wedding notice from Timpson and nearby towns reports two marriages. The first unites Bob Day to Walter Vaurhn at the bride’s father John Richards home with Rev W da Morrow officiating and guests arriving from Timpson. The second wedding links Tommie Todd to Arthur Iison at the Todd residence with Luther Richards present. bride from Grand Saline allegedly Pearl Pledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timpson
Timpion
Texas
Bob Day
Walter Vaurhn
John Richards
W. da Morrow
Abrid Smith
J.B. Mills
T. J. Todd
Mise Tommie Todd
Miro Arthur Iison
Nacogdochen
Luther Richards
Mies Pearl Plelder
Grand Saline
Shoe
Timp
Bee County Prairie Conditions Previewed For 1930 Planting
Skidmore Texas recounts a wet winter with little frost reducing drought risk while prairies stay green. Officials expect malant harvest likely pre-built with forthcoming planting season. A Sunday meeting of the Manco Haptixt church group featured a prepared program and a large ministerial turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skidmore
Texas
Bee County
Thin Pradon
Livingston Texas Cotton Trade Near Peak Milestones
Livingston plans show cotton shipments approaching 1000 bales to finish the season with Merchant Magill reporting 44 sales per month and over 4900 bales shipped to date. The town aims to lead interior markets and improve mercantile prominence as it nears the season’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Texas
Houston
Texan
Magill Goys
Visitors from towns mingle in Sweet Home column
Among this week's visitors are Jeff Murray of Yorktown Manson Pato of Edgar G Parkington G W Welds and Claude Bastering of Hallettayne By Foster and wife of Alvin M Prof Vi 3 Peterson of Guy and Miss V Moktro y of Williamaburg Mrs L Patton left for Concrete to visit her sick brother Major Woolsey now lives with his daughter W A Nichola John Williams nears completion of his telephone line from Williamaburg to this area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Nichola
John Williama
Williamaburg
Caldwell Woman Held After Killing Husband in Texas
Elina Bradley faced an examining trial at Cooks Point before Judge G W Mullinar and was bound over to district court in $1000 bond after the shooting death of her husband Matthew Bradley. In default of bond she was committed to jail. The case notes a domestic feud and that the fatal shot struck the husband instantly. all parties involved are colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Texas
Elina Bradley
Matthew Bradley
Commissioners Court Considers Convict Labor Policy
In Bryas Texas the commissioners court discussed employing convicts on public works and decided to supervise them in 1900 under J H H Wallace. Rumor reports scarlet fever in town while the two year old son of W C Brooks died this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Brielh
Bryas
Texas
Commissioners Court
Pullle
J. HH. Wallace
W. C. Brooks
United Commercial Travelers Meet in Fort Worth
The United Commercial Travelers plan a December 29 meeting in Fort Worth with large Dallas County turnout and members from across Texas and the Indian Territory. Initiations will feature for five to six candidates.
Island City Seaborne Tax Case Drags on as Officials Weigh Supplemental Roll
Galveston Texas December 29 County Commissioners paused after debates on franchise taxation and a contract with lawyers Wille and Stubbs to take half the taxes they collect. They faced guidance on making a supplemental roll for 1897 and referred the plan to the county judge and attorney for authorization. J.T. Mann questioned if the board could resume after adjournment, while other items included road work payments and a proposed open hearing for rights of way near the Bolivar pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Seasion
Wille and Stubbs
Willle
Wilile
Commissioners Court Alt
Board of Equalization
Mann
Willie
McCarthy A.H. Pierce
Honch
Meleatore Tid
Royston Wis
Court of H Ritht
Bolivit
Coloty
Jietae
Jungo Mann
Town Hears Night of Merriment at Alderman Wilden Home
A lighthearted gathering at Alderman Wilden's residence drew the mayor and most Aldermen, with humor and tales as Walter Jones Pat Barton Bob Webber and Dito Wilson joined in. The event featured a clumsy crowing moment and surprised Wilden who was unsure how to finish the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Lopda
Walter
Jonew Ant
Pat Barty
Bob Webber
Dito Wilson
Wilden
Wildon
Ron
Steamboat Edna Seizure Under Marshal Warrants
A deputy U S marshal seized the steamboat Edna during a writ issued by W Malvitta. The levy aimed at real estate of a property tied to $0.95 value. A quiet balance of $4.76 remained unpaid and a further $500 was due or to be settled as yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Waa
United States
W. Malvitta
Legal judgment noted in rural case with Peary Wiking et al
Fragmentary OCR shows a court ruling for Ta the anit of Peary Wiking ve Wharton ranch et al. Filgment dated S007,02, with togot titer eat. Judgment rendered for Son. newmiiinl for StL1026 with band interest.
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Wharton Ranch
Newmiiinl
Kitty official arrival in town headlines
J. W. Maywell, general superintendent, arrives this afternoon aboard a special car with his family aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Maywell
Tota
Hile
Tremont Register of Attendees and Named Individuals
A fragment lists numerous individuals and places connected to Tremont events or notices. Names include Bergeron, John DP Rogers, De Milt, Dudley G Wooten, Shackleford, Taw ler, T. A. Petit, Moskowitz, R. Mears, Mire Cale, J. Clark, Mullaly, Dickson, Arnold, Dildine, and others across cities such as Dallas N M, Cincinnati, New York, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Nacogdoches, Manchester, and York. The text lacks context or a coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tremont
L. H. Bergeron
City
John DP
Rogers
DeMilt
Dudley G
Wooten
Dallas
Shackleford
Cincinnati
John Rk
Tawler
New York
T. A. Petit
Austin
Moskowitz
Houston
R. Mears
Palestine
Thoma
Carson
Mire
Cale
Texas
Clark
York
Pas
T. W. Mullaly
San Antonio
Charles Dickson
Harry Arnold
W. H. Dildine
Manchester
N. Y
Goo
A. King
Nacogdoches
D. Arnold
Obituary and Local Notices From Anderson Texas
Emma Steinhagen aged 74 died December 25 after residing in Anderson since 1947. The town attended her funeral. Christmas visits include W T Pratt of North Texas and Miss Roy Tack. Local marriages include Todd Terrell and Minas Kate Hurst on December 24 and M E Trant and Miss Flint on December 26. Judge Lane Thomas and Judge J H Teague presided. M C Pickett, painting Judge Buffingtons house, fell dislocating a shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Texas
Emma Steinhagen
W. T. Pratt
North Texas
Roy Tack
Hunteville
Ham
Todd Terrell
Minas Kate Hurst
M. E. Trant
Miss Flint
Martina
Lane Thomas
Trobert Fuqua
Ida Mobley
J. H. Teague
M. C. Pickett
T. C. Buffington
Smithville School Notes Social in Smithville TX
Smithville Texas reports a band ball drawing a large Bastrop La Grange crowd. The Ladies' auxiliary plans a Y M C A entertainment tomorrow night. Prof. C C Foster visited Taylor. J H Chancellor and family visited Austin for Christmas. Hon S Staples spent Christmas in Hillsboro. R L Jrice married Lorrie Pruett of San Antonio on December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Texas
Bastrop
Ladies’ Auxiliary
C. C. Foster
Taylor
J. H. Chancellor
Austin
I. Staples
Hillsboro
R. L. Jrice
Mise Lorrie Pruett
San Antonio
Customs Inspector Arrives From Havana via Cuba Visit
Mr W H Emery of Emery Bros returns from Havana Cuba where he served as inspector of customs in the custom house Havase since the occupation of the island by Americans. He arrived yesterday at Aransan Pase Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Aransan Pase
Texas
W. H. Emery
Emery Bros
Havana
Emery
War veteran to lead new Cuban postwar duty unit
An old friend of Mr. Vat He Beta BvCrearY of War led a section of the ceu corps during the conflict and, after hostilities ended, was assigned to a post he now holds. He plans to return to Cuba in two weeks.
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Ceu
Cuba
Bryan and wife greeted by San Antonio crowds
Mr. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan arrived in San Antonio from Avastia aboard the International and Great Northern line at 11 o clock. Local committees escorted them to the Menger hotel where a Biblic reception drew a dense crowd of admirers from 4 to 6 pm. Mrs. Bryan was warmly received by prominent local women, then the couple prepared to depart for Alleine on an early train.
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Tiryan
Tuter
Great Northern
Avastia
Menger
Raily Way
Mr. Bryan
Theodore Harris
Jefferson Club
Marshall Hicks
Austie
Bryan
William J. Bryan
San Antonio
Pariora
Italia
Aryan
Moa
Alleline
Ardmore Man Dies by Poisons in Apparent Self Harm
Ardmore Dr Frasher aged 65 died by poison yesterday. The body was found with signs of a struggle and a note implying his intent to join his deceased wife and child. An inquest found poison as the death cause. An officer said a younger man had recently invited him and threw something, but no living relatives are known.
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Ardmore
Doremhex
Dr. Frasher
Jolhem
Tragic Train Tragedy Near El Paso
A Texas man identified as Prank Kelly, once employed by San Marchal NS M, was found killed beside a railway track five miles east of El Paso. The body showed severe injuries including a severed left foot and missing right leg as an incoming train crew reported the gruesome discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Texas
Kelly
San Marchal
Galveston
Han Rinburg
San Antonio
Anderson-Tull Wedding in Canton Texa December 26
The ceremony took place this afternoon at 2 o clock at the bride’s home in Canton Texa with Miss Lula Tull as bride and Mr Walter H. Anderson of Sherman as groom in the presence of a few intimate friends. The parlor was tastefully decorated and the wedding march was played by Miss Kee of Wilk Point. The couple left for Sherman, their future home, shortly after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Texaa
Wwalter
Anderson
Sherman
Pnd
Misa Lula Tull
Misa at¢Kee
Wilk Point
Misa "Tull
Indy
Sharman
J. W. Pine Dies Suddenly in Sherman
J W Pine aged 43 was found dead in his bed in Sherman on a December morning by his wife. The account notes his choking and a failed attempt by a neighbor after Mrs Pitt raised an alarm and sought help. The report describes the moment he passed away despite immediate remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pine
Sherman
Tacs
W. Thit
Smallpox Case Found Near Bonham Texas
County Health Officer Dr Martin investigated a suspicious smallpox case in Edhube five miles south of Bonham and declared it genuine. The sheriff ordered exposed individuals isolated at home for twelve days to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannin County
Bonham
Texas
Martin
Edhube
Belton Briefs: Hunting Accident Wounds Boy in Elbow
Yesterday afternoon in Belton Texas the 1d year old son of Mr Elie Baggett was shot by an accidental discharge while hunting. The bullet struck his right elbow and necessitated amputation. The Salado Baptist association held its quarterly meeting at the First Baptist church and continues through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton Briefs
Belton
Texas
Brite
Elie Baggett
Salado Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Carpenter Killed by Passenger Train Near Waco
Jack B Stanley, 45, a carpenter, was killed this afternoon five miles west of Waco by an eastbound Cotton Belt passenger train. He was asleep on the tiles edge when the pilot beam struck him, killing him instantly. He leaves a wife and four children in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Jack B Stanley
Cotton Belt
New Masonic Temple Dedicated in McKinney Texas
Johns lodge No. 61 A F and A M dedicated its new temple on December 26. A banquet followed the ceremony with 600 covers. Howell B. Smith served as toastmaster and speakers included Bishop A. Judge Anson Rainy of Dallas and Grand High Priest J. Q. Kidd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
McKinney
Texas
Johns Lodge No. 61
A. F
A. M
Hanna
Howell B. Smith
Anson Rainy
Dallas
J. Q. Kidd
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Forest
Mn James McGarvey
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Trinity River
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Bmdeker
Joe Rodgers
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J. H. Ry
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Mees
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Nears
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Captain Webb
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William Miller
Pelican
Joe Boddeker
Galveston Island
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Dave Connor
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Neches River
Houston Navigation Company
Galveston Bay
New Orleans
Morgan and Vanderbilt
Misssouris, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Lnter
Indian Territory
St. Louis
Kansas City
J. H. Whiteclaw
John Morrison
Louis Falkie
Annie
Comstock
Joe Rogers
Harvey
Billey Figsbert
William Gutnard
Bill Bool
Bill Cloud
Holston
Committee On Resolutions
Republic of Mexico
Union
Business Matters
Taylor Topics
Weeks and
J. Greenhaw
Greenhaw
F. A. Smith
John B. Brisbin
Malcolm Graham
Merv
T. C. Edwards
R. H. King
Som. Ashley
P. M. Hartley
Adama
Mra
Pringle Orr
Mead
Brochfield
T. B. Leason
John
Ed Abingot
Harry Tolar
Ren
John Skeete
J. Wo. Ray
Ben Hamlet
Will McDavitt
George Weems
John Rernoliia
Ray Ashby
K. Southwick
M. L. Shencer
M. B. Remley
Dams
Gibson
Golden
I. Green
B. Hoyer
W. L. Adkins
Li. G. Agera
Byron
Deak
Guasta Ward
B. M. Byker
The
Colorado Citizen
Mina Jessie Bell
Porrent Beymon
East Lynne
By Heyer
Frank Jay Bullen
Sugarland
GC. Hibn
Ovi Fellows
Elgin Items
Halletsville
Livingston Foonls
Sweet Home Personaln
Island City
MR. Marsawell, Heine
HOTEL
Aartv Ata
Anderson Nowa
Anderson-Tull
Frew Masonic Temple
Cate A
A. G. Garret
Dasoseate von Rall
Jludge Ansonney
Fort We
J. W. HU
Greenville
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