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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1902
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text fragment mentions a local event but contains insufficient readable details for a full summary. The readable portion hints at a community occurrence without clear entities, dates, or outcomes.
A fragmented timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple depots including Central, Grand Central, Santa Fe Congress Avenue, and Waco areas. It notes express and special trains with arrival times such as 8:55 pm and 10:00 pm, with daily and Sunday services and origins like Galveston and Velasco.
Rusk Texas February 16 The cavera of the Texas and New Orleans road camped here after securing the third line from Jacksonville. Locals believe the third route is the best and that this town stands a strong chance to attract the railroad. Officials say the road is not yet located from Jacksonville to Nacogdoches and this town will do all it can to bring it here. Southern Pacific Pay Gar Arrives and the Employes Will Be Made Happy Today.
A faction opposed to Colonel Holt reportedly held a meeting to nominate a mayoral candidate but later reports claimed no candidate was named. Joseph Stewart denied being a mayoral candidate while noting he aims to stay out of politics as Holt supporters claim the club withdrew its endorsement to influence aldermanic selections.
In Minneapolis February 1845 the Northern Securities company is mentioned amid a push in Minnesota for an antipass law with a bill favorably reported by a house committee. Governor Ste Bilde of Washington is cited as opposing railroad lobbying, while Pecos Valley Railway reveals plans to build a 10 mile line from Roswell to El Paso to compete with a new route. Santa Fe notes clarify Pecos Valley aims and Rio Grande Sierra Madre inspection near El Paso and Nieve Casas Girondes with no purchase deal pending.
Mr L Lechenser, aldein time corrector of the Misican International mill road, departs for Bogie Pose for a quarterly inspection and correction tour of all time pieces. He will travel about two weeks and cover 848 miles to complete his assignment.
In Hillsboro Texas on February 15 the arrival of brick and materials facilitates a new two story dispatch and freight facilities. A southward building will house the superintendent and a large two story freight depot will be added near the passenger depot. Improvements cost about 15000 dollars.
The Southern Pacific pay car arrived yesterday bringing pay for about a thousand employees and trainmen. The monthly distribution injects dollars into circulation, aiding workers in the district, especially in the Fourth Ward.
The St Patrick's day committee chaired by Hon. John T. Browne met at Secretary Meany's office to finalize parade, banquet, and concert arrangements. Governor Sayles indicated he will attend unless duties prevent. Irish groups from Galveston invited to Houston events. Myatt hall reserved for March 7, with a thronged schedule of activities and a welcome for guests.
Smithfield resident W W Prinkett reports long standing cancer on his face healed after using Bullard’s Snow Lintment. He says the cancer emerged and the skin healed with no scar, praising the treatment and price offered by A B Riewling in uk date noted September 10.
A correspondent writes about feeling weak and low spirited and praises Herbine as a remarkable beverage for appetite loss and distress. The letter claims it cured or eased symptoms like sour mouth and headaches and urges readers to try it as a cheap remedy available at local stores.
Mrs B W Arrans of Clearwater recounts using Halford’s Herebound Syrup to cure her husband’s quick consumption six years ago. She says a bottle is always kept at home and notes its usefulness for coughs and colds. Available for $1.00 at A B Klessing’s.
An odd OCR fragment markets a sleep aid promising secure rest and sound sleep. The ad mentions a price and hints at a device or method to calm nightly restlessness, though many words are garbled. The tone mirrors vintage classified ads for home remedies.
Mineral Wells Blair and Bille of Traiis Texas have purchased property and are drilling wells for a steam lawn dry to be operable by May 1. Hillsboro January chattel mortgages totaled 103. Waco Governor Savera will attend Greene Brigade reunion February 21 22 as an honored member. Coleman three prisoners escaped from jail two felonies and one serving a term returned. Edna Baptist meeting closed with many new members. Lenington infant of Mr S Pip pin died of smallpox. Aldine rice varieties developing tributary to Hovteren. Terrelg mice outbreak noted. Oak Weeds about 42 bales of cotton shipped. 1bales held. Rort cattle dying in Fisher county from feed shortage. Rory 102000 acres to be planted in Fisher in February. Gippdings W W Botts prominent colored farmer died at home. Marlin Joribson colored convicted of wife murder gets life term. tried to escape. Kenney Mrs Jesset near here fire injury. husband burned hands. Irevidle jury in Walter Hingsior vs Alice Wie City Corpse Christ Telephone case reopened. verdict in favor of defendant. The vision has led to a new hearing request. A promotional note about Prickly Ash Potters and energy themes appears briefly.
Mrs Dewet, in an interview at the Martinburg concentration camp, says two of her beings fight with their father and that the government has not allowed contact with her husband. She vows he would never surrender and would rather die than submit.
Houston reports January realty activity reaching 1 061 041 in Vorle county, far surpassing any single month in 1901 and marking the strongest real estate surge in recent years. The tax and banking indicators also show overall increases, underscoring broad material progress in the community.
A long reminiscence profiles Buck Pettus of Goliad, praising his frontier life and influence on Southwest Texas development. It recalls his stance on cotton farming, liberal generosity, and public esteem, with broader context on local politics and historical memory.
A major blaze in Woodbury, Tennessee destroyed two thirds of the business area, causing extensive losses estimated around 80000 dollars. The fire also damaged a residence near Brenham, and a barn with livestock near Forney suffered further destruction. Origin of the Woodbury fire remains unknown.
A residence at Denison Denton Texas caught fire February 15 causing total loss of the dwelling and contents valued around 1000 with 400 insurance coverage reported. no injuries noted.
A fire roared through a barn and other structures on the Grote Bison farm near Texarkana. Smoke and flames spread across the rural property as volunteers fought the blaze. No injuries reported, cause under investigation.
An advertisement touts Laughlin's Electric Rest by Staneavery promising to restore ambition and vitality through nerve and circulatory relief. It offers a free trial and a mail request for six teeth worth of the treatment, urging men to seek the device by writing Dr. Om A. Oop Latghles at 407 Lin s build, Pittsburgh PA.
An old advertisement promotes Grove’s Blank Root Liver Pills claiming an active principle from Black Mort. It pledges relief from chronic constipation without calomel’s aftereffects and promises quick results. Price 2 cents.
A fragmentary review describes Armetrong’s electric ballet The Evil Ere featuring Charles Yale and Sidney Ellin. Dancers perform wire free amid a marvel of electric effects, with over 100 electric lights enhancing the show and a claim of unprecedented stage spectacle.
Mr L Benedict longtime Hearnten Chronicle staffer plans to open a cigar stand in the Latham hotel. He has named the venture Top-Lig and has made many friends in the city who expect his success in this new venture.
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