Old Catholic Decree Marks Year End Midnight Mass
A revival of a historic custom recalls Pope Leo XII approving midnight mass at the Church of the Annunciation to mark the year’s end and the approaching new century. The ceremony includes a festive mass, a supper at 11, and a midnight car for guests, followed by a long dance into morning.
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Church of Annunciation
Leo III
Leo XII
Kingdom of Heaven
Church On Earth
Hogie
Saroun
Ueloriie
Ion Fiven
Sono Taver
Pantel
Liant Electric US
Brunner
Galveston Contingent Returns Home from 7 Annont Hall Ball
The Galveston contingent returns to Texas City after attending a gala ball in Houston. The group traveled in a parlor car of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson line with chaperones Mesdames Stone and Gresham. Major Hutchins and Mr. Cockrell were on hand to bid farewell, inviting a visit to Houston again. The trip featured comfortable travel, chocolates, bonbons, and praise for Houston hospitality.
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Annont Hall
Texas
Galveston
Thalr
Teland
Jakes
Pnrty
Houston
Henderson
J. H. HU
Mesdames
A. Stone
Walter Gresham
Spencer Hutchines
Abbot Cockrell
Gordial
Howton
Frastivities at Brunner Assembly Hall Social Hop
Brunner society held a large attendance last night at the Brunner Assembly Hall for a holiday dance with refreshments. Committees completed the arrangements and praised the success of the event.
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Assembly Hall
Brunner
Miepie
Galbrieth
McDonald
State Evangelists Convene to Advance Texas Christian Work
The conference of State evangelists of the Christian church met at the Central Christian church, elected Tom Smith chairman, and discussed boosting the denomination’s work in Texas. Delegates from Houston, Bastrop, Waco, and other cities debated finances, missions, and itinerant preaching, approving resolutions to increase fundraising and organize permanent support networks.
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Christian Church
The
Central Christian Church
Sanders
Avetin
A. J. Bush
M. Douthit
George van Pell
Bastrop
J. C. Meson
Houston
Tom Smith
L. A. Leak
B. A. Sanders
Texas
Teva
J. C. Ma von
George van Pelt
G. T. Smith
State Mission Board
Mallus
E. MM. Douthit
J. C. Manon
J. A. Lasik
A. Deak
Tre
Ain
Orangeliety
Ehouldl
Westieweil
Younger Social Ball Lights Up Daneaven Hall
A lively children’s ball, hosted by the Verein, drew hundreds of youngsters in fanciful costumes. Miss Wren Perry and Master Eugene Battler led dances as Misere Schram and Deh provided music. An elegant supper fed about 40 attendees before the crowd dispersed, ending a festive holiday gathering.
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Christine
Misere
Schram
Deh
Wren Perry
Eugene Battler
Beach
Perry
Hattler
Banquet Honors YMCA Indoor Baseball Team
The winning team from the last series of indoor baseball games at the YMCA gymnasium enjoyed an excellent banquet at the Princeton restaurant hosted by Mr. Otis. Attending members included Lewis Fraser Belk and others.
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Princeton Restaurenttnet
Mr. Otis
Mesats
Lewis, Fraser, Belk
Banquet Decides Forming Third Team From Existing Players
George Hoyt reports after a banquet where Dr. Bartlett the umpire and Mr. Brittain were present. It was agreed to form a third team using top players from the current squads. Invitations were extended to ladies and gentlemen to witness the future game.
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George Hoyt
Bartlett
Brittain
Quceta
Hotel Guests and Arrivals Across City Venues
The note lists numerous visitors and locals staying at hotels Bristol Hutchins Lawlor Capitol and Captain plus travelers from Dallas New York Chicago and Beaumont. Names include H Ward J Jones R Landry Finley B Smith Michaelis Wright Rose Holcomb Susie Quinby Jin Lasker Reed Beckwith Peterson Sneed Dorrie Beng Look and others visiting during the holiday period with travels to Galveston Hoteton and San Antonio添
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Hagle Lake
Hutchins
F. A. Hyatt
Beaumont
BK. A. Blount
Nanogdoches
Susie Quinby
Galveston
Jin M. Lasker
Lawlor
R. Henseguire
New York
Bristol Mestre
T. S
Guy Reed
Lawlor Hotel
C. MM. Beckwith
Galventon
Christchurch
Chas. Peterson
Rock Inland
Texas
Bristol
Holiday Gifts For Pastor Family Highlight City Churches
The Second Baptist church members sent a large box filled with various goodies to the family of their pastor Dr. Js i Puneav during the holidays. Rev. Wo Hayne Leavell of Fires Presbyterian will discuss "The Ideal Pastor" tomorrow morning. All church gatherings will focus on year and century closing themes.
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Second Baptist Church
Js i Puneav
Wo Hayne Leavell
D. J
Fires Presbyterian Church
Mornttie
Death of Simon Bear Father of Mrs Edmunds
Simon Bear longtime New Orleans resident dies aged about 60. Born in Bavaria he settled in Baton Rouge, built a merchant business, later invested in New Orleans ventures and left a widow seven children. Survived by C N Bear W B Bear A H Bear and daughters Mrs J Edmunds Mrs Coleman Mrs L Bora and Miss Lollo Bear. J L Clark reports business in the Republic improving after trips to Mexico.
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Simon Henry
J. Edmunds
Roy Edmunds
New Orleans
Simon Bear
Mra Edmunds
Mr Bear
Bavaria
Wea
Baton Rouge
Hole
C. N. Bear
Transportation Department
Havana
Cuba
W. Bo
A. H. Bear
Houston
Coleman
San Francisco
L. Bora
Mise Lollo Beir
Levy
Josh L. Clark
Monterey
Durango
Mexico
Republic
Christmas Eve Cantata at Lubbock Street Presbyterian School
A suburban merchant reports receiving a $20 “allvor” certificate that turned out to be a fake. The Lubbock Street Presbyterian Sunday School presents an extensive Christmas program with cantata Santa Claus on Time, vocal solos, choruses, fairy tale segments, and a gift distribution, followed by a benediction.
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Lubbock Street Presbyterian Sinday School
Santa Claus
Saint Glalis
Cseethy Hetgelt
Vivian
Lata Kohler
Tom Sdbees
Eesses
SoMa Vees
Creeedees
Resvereees
Uelornmo “Whour
Huth Ramsay
Vinkers
Willie Eite
Rob Tousey
Willie Hameay
Percy Frouglis
Charles Hymnes
Owen Howse
Jesse Nichols
Sam Gage
Arthur Eite
Clifford Quinn
Norval Quinn
Lid Sam
George Nichols
Frank Affrey
Jin Byrnes
Jolly Boys
Arthur Ramsay
Willie Eile
Willie Ramsay
Mercy Douglas
Horace Wood
Tom Hover
Eugene
Silbey la Huse
Maggie Wood
Velar’ Fee
Santy sCanal
Mesark Ramsay
Nelgon
Mra. Bobler
Florence Trey
Minaca Center
Frank Slippy
Iny Hinds
Irons
Keng
Prikes
Exsy SH Téeycher
Girte C Borug
Sipita
Peeeyeee Malti
Unclear Item on Photographic Proof in Merchants Claim
Fragmentary text describes a man seeking photographic proof to confirm a document or item. It mentions a merchant and a claim about determining authenticity before concluding whether the item was genuine or paged.
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Elias
Autopsy Confirms Cause of Henry Harris Shooting
Dr George Larendon with Dr W N Shaw performed the post mortem on Henry Harris yesterday. They concluded a .32 caliber pistol shot caused the death with the bullet entering under the right axilla and exiting near the right shoulder. Jesse Brown was held on bond of 5000 dollars awaiting coroner Judge Walter Milach’s inquest.
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Jesse Brown
George Larendon
W. N. Shaw
St. Joseph’ Infirmary
Henry Harris
Larenddn
Shaw
Jésus Brown
Walter Miilach
Houston's Book Support Spurs Deep Water Effort
A fragment notes Mr Dexter's book on Houston influencing deep water access. It pledges broad advocacy for action to procure thousands of copies and to enlist many buyers, with the opportunity described as available through the public and officials.
Prize in candle-dyeing contest awarded to Mr G Plury
Try Si Packard's Dyeing with Mr G Plury of Moulton Texas winning the prize offered by James Butten in a candle pressing contest. The candle burned 118 hours and 4 minutes and Plury's guess was 11 hours Berwick Bay Matagorda Galveston.
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G. Plury
Moulton
Texas
James Bute
Plury
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