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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1900

Page

9

Tax provisions and penalties under state act summary

The text outlines tax collection procedures including certification to counties, payment to other counties, and enforcement of ad valorem taxes. It describes perjury penalties for false statements to the board of equalization and stricter enforcement for those who refuse or fail to file income statements. It also notes exemptions for certain corporations or associations under other state laws.

Niseo Texas Bame Hershy Wuima

Levi Yrings Suit and West End dispute in Galveston

Levi, once a Galveston lawyer now in New York, sues the city of Galveston in the US district court for damages under a West End contract. The case involves contract terms, arbitration, and a judgment initially set at 8 percent. the US circuit court reversed, sending the matter back for further proceedings. Local notes record deaths and a large list of visitors and residents in the area.

Levi Yrings Levi GaliOut New York United States Galveston Lit West End Petreki Mbo

Smallpox and University Tenure Theories in Capital City

Attorney General Smith notes the Kimbrough ruling affects university tenure provisions at the Agricultural and Mechanical College. Health Officer Blunt warns many eruptive diseases are misdiagnosed as chickenpox, urges caution and rapid action to prevent spread, citing costs and human suffering. Comptroller reports $20,000 in Dickens county house bonds and Moscow Camden and San Augustine Railroad pays $2 tax for Q4 1899.

Austin Texas Smith Supreme Court Kimbrough Reganta University Aireetera Agricultural and Mechanical College Blunt Himelf United States Ieee Texico Dickens County Ourhouse Moscow

Turnip Weights Reported From Local Farms

The article notes vegetables with twenty pounds weight total. Two turnips and the radiah were ruined by FP. C. Breeding grows turnips on his farm west of Bocville, while A. H. Lightfoot raised another in town. Lightfoot’s turnip was the largest, weighing nearly alent pounds.

FP. C Bocville A. H. Lightfoot Lightfoot

Terfeld Takes Charge Plans Move With Family

Terfeld, formerly the Dryden agent for two years, has assumed leadership and will relocate his family here in a few days. Miss May Smythe departed recently for Lawsville Kentucky to attend the Peabody normal.

Terfeld Dryden May Smythe Lawsville Peabody Normal

Groveton Court Opens With Jury Selections Amid Feud Report

Groveton Texas district court opened under Judge J M Smither with juries drawn. Three cases against Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway for about 100000 remain, two postponed due to counsel availability. Conetable Washturan bonded for 1000 in a January 20 case. Ranger Captain Rogers investigates a local feud while Dabney White battles pneumonia.

Groveton Texas J M. Smither Aina Pensipe Abela Missouri, Kanene and Texas Railway Company Batl Adams Conetable Washturan A.M Rogers Rangers Dabney White Hia Ina

Insurance firms licensed to operate in the state

The Insurance Commissioner grants permission for several foreign and domestic firms to transact business in the state. Maryland Casualty Company of Baltimore and Union Assurance Society of London are among those approved along with Hamburg-Bremen of Hamburg Germany and Commercial Union Assurance Company of London England. United States branch of Mannhelm Company of Mannheim Germany also listed.

Maryland Casualty Company Balmore The Union. Assurance Society of London England Hamburg-Breman Company Hamburg Germany Commercial Walon Assurance Company London Enerland United States Manthelm Company Mannhelm

Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Holds Grand Session in Galveston

The Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in Galveston Texas on February 7 with Grand Master Hibward presiding. Installation of Anderson of Waxahachie followed by a moving address on personal loss. officers named and a memorial note for I. Popper. The session adjourned for 2 pm with reports of committee work and 1890 member gains noted.

Hodsen Galveston Texas Grand Lodge Independent Order of Oud Hibward Inatsu Elent Anderson Waxahachie Ely Anderson C. B. Lewis P. Spaulding T J. Cross T J. Cross, Grand Gudardian; W. A. Maatn J. &. Pleager Jackaouyilla Nesaion Grand Ldge Canton Red Men's Hall I. Popper Grand Pan

Beeville Market Reports Fine Cabbage and Cauliflower

In Beeville Texas during the week ended wagon loads of cabbage sold well. Heads large firm and green, vegetables healthy. Reports from north and east indicate cabbage and cauliflower will fetch higher prices than California and other regions. Verdet sections show signs of spring as trees bud and ground greens carpet the fields.

Beeville Texas Commision Biorchanta California Wilhugh Commercial National Bank Brenham W. A. Scott Wilson Counts Edieta Orienta

Wharton County Rice Prospects Discussed by Resident

A Wharton County resident speaks to The Post about regional rice potential on the west side of the river. He notes crawfish flats comparison to Louisiana, predicts high yields but warns about wind damage and water retention on sandy lands, and mentions irrigation and new machinery as remedies. He cites last year’s lime plots near Oatopy with full grown heads and first class quality.

Wharton Texas Post Wharton County Breatrica Browries Louisiana

Noted Injury at Poor Farm and Local News in Halletsville

In Halletsville Texas February 6 Mr John Seiba keeper of the poor farm was knocked down by a mule and severely injured. Mumps and measles spread raise concerns about local schools. Cold weather threatens fruit crops and plans for a summer normal school are discussed.

Halletsville Texas John Seiba, Keeger Brox A. J. Smothers Sberi Lavaca County The Flight Moulton Garth & Mencfer Matdog Yoakum Arrangénesite Shipmer Normal School Halletarile

Hempstead Court Aims to Enforce Bond Payments

Judge Welle Thompson heads February term with focus on collecting money from numerous bond and tax suits. About fifty nine suits from the first semed and possibly one hundred ax suits are on deck as the court begins on February 12. A pleasant family dinner at Mrs. N. Ephraim Sunday included Mrs. Rowla Fried and others. A surprise party honored Mr. Srivan Blum of Galveston and Miss Jonnie Mozer, with Mr. Max Engle of Houston visiting relatives.

Jadee Thompson Hempstead Texas Pabrary Welle Thompson Mra N. Ephraim Rowla Fried Lauder Segunadit My Prank Ephraim A. BE. Salo Sot Sotware Srivan Blum Galveston Jonnie Mozer Thia City Max Engle Houston Phillip and Jake Engle

Victoria Texas Franchised Taxes and Local Court Conflict

News from Victoria notes a fever at Nazareth convent closing temporarily and a visiting Ubttte girl boarder. A conflict of authority arises between mayoral and justice courts over a Mexican arrest, now in city custody. Sheriff Callender bonds set at 467000. Bronte library fundraiser nets funds from sandwiches and coffee for charity.

Sherif We Rateed Victoria Texas Naxareth Ubttte Katie Driscoll Lucy Thomson Los Angeles W. H. Allen Justice of the Peace W. R. Callender Bronte

Meeting Seeks Higher Confederate Pension for Veterans

Hunt County association of United Confederate Veterans met in Greenville city hall with Captain P G Carter presiding and Captain R Etter at the secretary’s desk. Dr B R Hawkins led a resolution urging Texas authorities to raise the indigent Confederate veterans pension to 240000 dollars per year, arguing the state can provide relief without burdening others.

Greenville Texas Hunt County Association of Confederate Veterans P. G. Carter R. Etter Hunt County Association of United Confederate Veterans

Barge Delivered to Quintana Aids Bracos Jetties Work

A barge of oak arrived by tug from Galveston to be axed on the Bracos jetties. The International and Great Northern Velesco terminal shows improved schedules. United States Superintendent Campbell and engineers Charlee Clark Jr and Harriet of the Corps of Engineers recently visited Iveston.

Quintana Texas Galveston Bracos International Great Northern Velesco United States Campbell Iveston Charlee Clark, Jr Haririe Corpa of United States Engineers

Voiney Ellie Plans Move to Mexico in Coming Months

Mrs. Voiney Ellie has moved her residence to De C W Harrison and will depart soon for Mexico to spend several months. The text notes a new night operator, Mr. B W Wee, at Uvalde.

Valde Personals Uvalde Texas Voiney Ellie de C W Harrison Mexico B. W. Wee

Rumored purchase of line by Iron Mountain railroad

Texarkana February 7 A well founded rumor from good sources is current that the Iron Mountain railroad will absorb the Texarkana Shreveport and Natehew between this point and Shreveport by March 1 The Texarkana Shreveport and Natehew is considered a desirable piece of property with steady earnings and incorporation and other railways have tried to control it If negotiations succeed the line may extend down the Red River valley toward Natehirochew Louisiana.

Texarkana Texhsa Bere Iron Mountain Railroad Shreveport Natehew Texarkane Nitehes Iron Mountain Red River Valley Natehirochew, la

Veteran of three wars F W Bayliort dead at 84 in Corsican

Coraleann Texas February 7 Died at his home aged 84 F W Bayliort a longtime county resident since 1872 Born in Vienna Austria 1516 he served in the Civil War Indian Florida and Mexican conflicts under both flags He leaves four children Mrs George Harth Miss Izzie Baulfort Charles Bauldorf and Frank Pauldorf with Frank in Bentonville Arkansas.

F. W. Banldorf Corsicann Coraleann Texas Bayliort Dorenadd Austria Vienna United States Confederacy Fiorida Mexico Atlanta George Harth Izzie Baulfort Charles Bauldorf Frank Pauldorf Bentonville

Stolen Tron rack and horse sought by Texas sheriff

Richmond Texas February 6. Stolen horse and saddle reported after a night theft February 4 1900. The black pony has a white facial streak and a branded 7 VX saddle with feather pockets. Rewards offered six dollars for recovery and ten dollars for evidence leading to conviction. Investigator R P Uracco dr sheriff Fort Bend county Texas.

Richmond Texas Aiddie Tribie Convin R. P. Uracco Fort Besd Texan

Old Texas veteran linked to warrant mentions in Quintana

Fragmentary OCR cites Ol Anatio Warrant in Quintana Texas dated February 6 and references figures like Hon John Addance Colowbia and Edwin Waller with ties to a 19th century Auburn city corporation note. Mentions Foucher and Prentiss in a muddled passage.

Quintana Texas John ‘Addance Colowbia Rd Waller Jimy Auaum Olis Edwin Waller Frateis Prentiss

Killing Near Ardmore Sparks Court Hearing

In Ardmore a man is shot dead by his father in law J W Hardesty after a dispute over stock. Hardesty surrendered to a U S officer and was moved to South McAlester for a preliminary hearing. Both families are noted as well to do farmers.

Ardmore Tom Conway I. T Yeteray George Wilson J. W. Hardesty Hardesty United States South McAlester

SeventeenYearOld Deputy Swears In Texas Judge

In Meridian Beauge County a dramatic court episode led to the swearing in of Judge Poin dexter by a seventeen year old deputy district clerk Miss Nera Ironea, as illness forced an abrupt term suspension and the appointment of a special judge surpassing prior Texas court history.

Meridien Texas Miatrich Beague County Hall Poindexter Nera Ironea

Oil mill accident cripples worker in Waxahachie

Ed McLain, an employee of the oil mill in Waxahachie Texas, had his leg crushed off from the knee in a mishap. It took more than an hour to remove him as the crushing machinery had to be disassembled to extract him.

Waxahachie Texas Ed McLain Mifil

Editor's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Lin6 a local editor suffered early October cold that worsened into a troublesome cough. After self treating with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from a local doctor’s trial, three bottles restored health according to Br. & Edwards, publishers of the Review Wyant Ll. Available through all druggists.

Chamberlain Hennedy BR. & Edwards the Review Wyant, Ll

Marine Intelligence Galveston Port Notes February

Marine intelligence reports from the Port of Galveston dated February 7 with arrivals and departures. Vessels include Concho bound for New York and Germania arriving at Rotterdam from Galveston. Ide from Galveston at Norfolk. Hibernia off Weymouth. other ships listed with destinations and dates.

Galves Pensacola

Live Stock Trade and Cattle Movements Report

San Angelo Texas February 4 the past week shows quiet live stock trading with cattle feeding on cotton seed. Tom Green county shipped 16 009 pounds of table turnips and 5 600 pounds of etert pilatons. Tol Cawley bought 100 steer eaenae at 12.00 from Ben Mays. The Fanta Fe booked orders for April cattle shipments.

San Angelo Texas Livertocl Tom Green County Thoma Hall Meanarg Marist Sin Saba Lowisiama Tol Cawley Ben Mays Fanta Fe

Loving Syndicate Deal Progress Report in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Texas February 1 report says only two of seven expert appraisers remain in the Loving Syndicate deal. Inspectors near completion and expect to finalize their findings soon. Levi is said to be pressed to close the matter if possible and conclude at the earliest opportunity.

Fore Worth Texas Loving la Atis Levi Wold

Electricity Cures Claim and Offer Free Booklet

A self described expert promotes electricity as a cure for nervous and debilitating conditions. He claims extensive experience and an improved method, inviting readers to call or request his free booklet detailing the treatment.

Fort Worth cattle market notes and cattle arrivals

Report from Fort Worth on cattle feeding progress in Texas with large cattle shipments, notable traders like Harrold and Townsend, and a consignment of thoroughbred registered Crikehawk stock. Chicago market figures and price trends for cattle and hogs are included, highlighting strong demand and varied grades.

Fort Worth Harrold Kin Cuttie Duah Te Beo Tin Ranch Col City Fort Worth Boller, Mo Midland Townsend G A Pam Seuren Th. B. Liksnard

New Orleans Livestock Exchange Report Mixed Cattle Prices

Special to The Post New Orleans February 7 cattle receipts on a mixed day. Cattle, hogs, and sheep show varied demand with native and Texan cattle steady to lower, mutton and stockers higher. Receipts total around 10 100, with west and southern markets showing uneven activity and prices, including 220 Texan cattle and 2 000 head of other livestock.

Athemnth Ulvets Newark Liverpool Coramiasion Howees BATA Loving Matey Calutar Banana Nort Lone Star State Te Cafe New Orleans New Sue Helfers Seth Calvey Reavent Lilpile Tesuta Fema Pla Ptoens

Locomotive Purchase Mission to New York

Beaumont Texas February 7 W A Meagher master merchant marine of Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City railroad leaves for New York to inspect and purchase several new locomotives for future Kaysee and Gealj operation. Shipments will follow after inspection. No definite news on the Kaysee extension or construction contract from General Manager Kirby.

Beaumont Texas W. A Meagher Marhaniao Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City Railroad New York Meagher Kirby Gealj Kirby Alnee New Yorks Lee Bowser

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