Remnants of an Old Preston Street Lumberyard House
The fragmentary article recalls a late 19th century home built by aArkansas immigrant later owned by Mr Butt. It describes a four-decade residence at the corner of Milam and Pecan, a stable at Milam and Pitsan, and the later three story brick business block that rose over the site. It notes Mr Butt’s prominence and links to local worship and property changes tied to the fire that destroyed the old structure.
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Travis Street
McKinney Avenue
Mion
Thal
Arkan
Iss
Butt
Elegan
Milanty
Wittrehe Browne
Wilhting
Preston Avinue
Louisianw Street
Occupation Tax Fixed by Harris County Court
Harris County commissioners set a 60 cent ad valorem tax on the first day of January for real and personal property plus 20 cents for school district purposes in several districts. The meeting also approved 18 occupations taxed at 18 different rates and listed specific line items for general purposes, road and bridge funds, jail funds, and bond funds. A charity concert program was announced with a schedule of solo and quartet performances at Turner Hall on February 6.
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Harris Ey
County Commissioners Court
Ris County
Texas
United States
Heriot Br Nui
Toxae
Ee Eee
Remerea
Eehoo
Ae Dee Et
Betsie Hughes
Sergioa and the Lion
Wallace
Cee J. N. Corvington Barrio
Cepee Cade
T. Ny
E. Nevin
N.C. Munger
Beach
Misa Hughes
Brinemade
Mrs. Lawrences
Munger
Vulcan Boor
Gounod
Gandecen Ayeeeny Aabert du Armond
Zoril- LA
Corrington Accompattich
Scottish Nite Masonry at Hourtop Bodies Confer Degrees
A called meeting of the two Scottish Rite Masonry bodies at Hourtop conferred degrees from the ninth to the eighteenth on a group of five brethren. Four traveled from Orange to obtain the work, with Houston noted as the nearest center for the degrees.
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Hourtop
Orange
Ae Houston
Seve Tuite Vo Mallett and the James Saunders Teaser
A historical gathering hosted by the Sollowine officers Max Thale J H Hatiweadi Peter Ghelmure A P Roberdean WW Kidd and Mowes BE Sturgis. Banquet for thirty three in Houston marked by a formal ceremony with judges pronouncing a flawless event.
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Sollowine
Max Thale
J. H. Hatiweadi
Tha Stira
Peter Ghelmure
Meitlay
A.P. Roberdean
Jonior
Kidd
Mowes
Sturgis
Wreh
Anii
Houston
Athenyy
Murder and arrest in De Witt County case unfolds
A German farmer Charles Gearhardt was found murdered in De Witt County with hatchet blows and facial injuries. His wife and relatives were initially arrested then released. Detective Theronot captured a Mexican suspect after a search of Gearhardt’s cellar and home, with Gearhardt’s money and papers reported stolen.
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Charles Guaarhandt
de Witt
Middleton
Butey
Gearhardt
E. J. Thavanot
Shia
de Witt County
Thevanot
Fragmentary Local News Note On A Murder Case
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a murder and a suspect in a local area. The text references a sheriff, a figure named Grarhardt S400, and accusations of money related to the crime. Details are garbled but imply a police investigation and possible pursuit or questioning.
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Grarhardt
Li San
Anil
Unclear OCR Describes Disaster Response and Aftermath
An incoherent OCR passage recounts a rapid emergency response to a disaster and ensuing damage near a railway hub. It mentions authorities, utilities, and a central station as responders while noting destruction and casualties, with fragmented details of timing and location.
Freeze Probes Show Water Crisis and Sparsity
A winter cold snap strained the water system as hydrants froze and artesian supply neared capacity. Main Street read 21 degrees above zero and a stranded woman survived three days with scant rations after being found near a shelter.
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Severn
Priscace
Grieslan
Howe
Main Street
Plumbers Propose Amended Pay Terms Amid Strike
An amended wage proposal from the Plowbers Union aims to settle a strike seeking half-day Saturday work with four dollars per day pay. They offer shops may hire one apprentice at two dollars daily, hoping the plan eases hardship for busy plumbers. The dispute centers on revised pay and work arrangements as negotiations continue.
Pacific Mapress sale offers end date noted in 1806
A list of names appears in a historical sale notice from Pacific Mapress with multiple bidders and participants such as Joan W. Bell A ti Bullet T J Bove J W Browne and others, ending February 15 1806. The notice includes titles and roles like FLOT Courts Mrs A and Mr Carpenter among bidders.
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Goede
Pacific Mapress Rampsay
Woth
Joan W. Bell
A. Ti Bullet
T J. Bove
J. W. Browne
Carpenter
B. C. Fouffiy
Falkyon
J. M. Paehkrmann
Fip
Pitch
Charles Howell
C. Hutchinsop
B. A. ‘Holly
J. BH. Kilpatrick
W. L. Pressley
E.G. Rust
J A. Hichardaes
Noah Woodson
Miro Ke Le Vineyard Cited on Weather Impact at Eagle Lake
Miro Ke Le Vineyard of Eagle Lake told a reporter that recent cold weather is near the limit for winter, with temperatures already near tenet to winterd. The range cattle are unsettled, but the cold is not tied to rails or snow, according to the interview.
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Miro Ke le
Eagle Lake
Lawlor
Vineyard
Train Miscommunication Report Confuses Passengers
Passengers on a Central line train from Wace to the city were unexpectedly routed by the Sunset line toward New Ore. The delay caused confusion about the proper route and meant travel plans were disrupted for those heading to Tesag.
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Dieorwe Clark
Wace
Fragmentary report on a court debate and officials
A garbled excerpt describes a court discussion involving Judge Mark and others. The passage mentions a party, a potter, and a man named Mon in a tense exchange, with one side declining to respond as the judge says he has given the matter thoughtful consideration. The context hints at ongoing legal proceedings and public affairs.
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Mon
T. & Maxey
Hollywood Grove No 22 Lodge Hosts Valentine Ball
Woodmen of the World lodge announces a February 14 masquerade ball at Schmidh's hall. Attendees are invited to join, with committees named for invitation, arrangement and floor as listed.
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Hollywood Grove
Lodlen
Crete
Schmidh's Hall
Hewett
R. Cheeson
Yelke
Mr. Broxton
Mra. Minster
Dlowett
Mra. Fleming
Mra. Fleming, Mrs. Mewett
Mra
Moxgom
W. H. Martin
W. Mima
W. Maroney
Exhibition of plaster cast and chin painting at R Stuart’s
An interesting exhibition shows plaster casts and china painting sewn into a window display at R Stuart’s drug store. Mrs Archie Lingat, noted for wandering artistic ventures, features faces hands and figures from baby to elderly, a pretty miniature collection worth viewing.
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Stuart
Archie Lingat
Pastor Ammons to Lead Third Baptist Service
A note from MC and AL indicates Pastor BE Ammons of the Third Baptist Church will lead the upcoming service.
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Ammons
Farland to Lecture at Turner Hall Tuesday
A lecture by Aly Fred A Farland, a collaborated partner, is announced for Turner Hall on Tuesday the 21st. The general secretary, who has heard Farland twice, recommends him as a marvel. A reception for Infliew and gentlemen is planned for early March with a splendid entertainment.
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Cipessin Conuict Company
Alyfred A. Farland
Turner Hall
Farland
Before Baby Is Born
A short promotional note describes a free book aimed at women about motherhood and the dangers of childbirth. It emphasizes joy and foreboding, asserting the guide can ease the risks of delivery and help readers prepare for the event. The text mentions Atlanta, Georgia and a general aim to reach expecting mothers.
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Atlanta
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Merican
Miowis
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Kiam's
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Ort
Atari
Ken Catia
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Ian
Tabbie
Tesophun
Wenman
Sale
Ile
Wales
Sou
Gardless
Lndiiean-Lang
Handtioor Hiefe
Senos Ee
Whittemore
Athens
Sural
Doran
Ben Liebman
Congress Avenue
Moasquerade
Hell
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