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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1902

Page

5

Fragmented Reading About Jersey Salvation

A garbled note references Jersey, a person named Jereey, and a salvaging effort. Details are unclear due to missing text.

Insurance statements filed and school funds in treasury

Treasury funds show one hundred thousand dollars still held. Insurance statements filed cover Confederate and other companies with reported premiums and policies in force. Charters filed include Navarro and Palas concerns. Governor notes donations to Galveston orphans fund and official trips and court actions update Austin activities.

Malaria Talk Recommends Tonic Amid Mosquito Warnings

An item cites Dr. Lazeare and 1901 1902 era notes on inoculation and malaria risks from yellow fever mosquitoes. It endorses keeping blood nourished with Tarter's Tonic as a remedy and mentions agents like W. Flagen of the Frisco Line as a field agent.

Heraia Lazeare Ieee Nature Texas Tarter Foirly Frisco

Repudiated Testimony Haunts Texas Investigators

Austin morning session yields no new evidence for the investigating committee. Old soldiers Gildart and Taylor backpedal on claims about Confederate home management. In Galveston, Representative Shannon and Secretary Henderson audit quarantine records and bank deposits to compile later report.

Austin Texas Legislative Investigating Committee Gildart Taylor Communistiee Helr Tistiitony Matty Ochairmin Hendersonly Boyd Supreme Court Court of Criminal Appeals Galveston Representative Shannon Legislative Tom Henderson Shannon Pederson Molenson Ost Quearaothie

Resignation Talks Mark Marlin Baptist Pastor Case

Rev. Smith of First Baptist Church of Marlin tendered his resignation as pastor on Sunday morning. Conference held but action was postponed. Miss Baxter of Marlin Public School ill with pneumonia as county reports rise in cases. Carth seekers arriving at Marlin hotel. Water works extension materials arriving and work pushed.

Marlin Texas Smith First Baptist Church of

Smallpox Epidemic Declared in Tyler Texas

Mayor Thorn ton proclaimed smallpox a city wide epidemic in Trier Texas on February 14 and ordered vaccinations for all residents. City officers were directed to arrest vagrant and idle individuals to enforce vaccination. The county contributed $500 to cover patient care costs.

Trier Texas Thornton

Interest in Larrimore Case at San Antonio

About six to ten people left Sunday evening and yesterday for San Antonio to be present at the court watch or groove meeting to discuss a possible change of venue from the district court of dwell county.

Lockhart Texas San Antonio Dwell County

Grove's Black Root Liver Pills

Grove's Black Root Liver Pills claim an active principle from Black Root, equal to calomel with fewer after effects. They promise no griping or upset stomach and are offered at 25 cents per box.

Grove

BEAUMONT OIL SHIPMENTS DRIVE SHABBLED TRANSPORT PUSH

Beaumont Texas February 15 Abandoned wells supply gas to light field fuel and spur shipping relief as barges replace limited rail. Companies race for barges and land for new pipelines while wells near completion boost output.

Beaumont Texas Beanmont Oil Mev Farks Pigelie Olwad Peel Polnia Hat tTessele Stunelan Sali Ghent

Gas Boom at Big Hill Rock Offers Texas Oil Promise

At Matagorda Texas on February 17 observers report the sit-lich casing at the well in Big Hill anchored in rock eight feet below the surface. A six inch casing is set and a big rotary runs with fuel gas from the abandoned well lighting the scene. Reports claim Big Hill may hold Texas's greatest gas deposit while a cap rock is sought.

Matagorda Texas Big Wi Big Hill Paniny Rer Selk Hegins

Prather Syndicate to Drill Third Well Near Vinton

In Lake Charles on February 18 the Prather Syndicate reported a well on Vincent farm near Vinton with a derrick already set and a producing unit to be erected. Offers from buyers indicate high land prices near the site, marking the third well within about 100 yards after two previous attempts failed in a gravel deposit.

Lake Charles Tha Prather Syndicate Vincent Vinton Ban

Market Summary at Galveston Exchange February 18

The Galveston exchange reported activity including Galveston Well Boring company with 1 share at 15, Anglo-American trading 10,000 shares at 2, Independence 10,000 shares at 2 cents, and Geyser with 100 shares at DD bets.

Old Exchange Anglo American Angio American MO Rigres Rocky Sharp Shae Lucky Dine Blige National Olt Galveston Terug Anies Gelveston of Exchange Independence

New Well Drilling Begins at Devers Texas Farm

Drilling started last Monday morning on the W ly Faireuild farm near Devers Texas for a new oil well. Mr J has purchased 100 acres of land, located about one and a half miles from the well, at fifty dollars per acre.

Devers Texas Benea

San Antonio Revival Opens at Vizet Baptist Church

San Antonio Texas February 17 attendees gather as Evan galint sid Williams leads a meritage two wrecks enn at Vizet Baptist Church.

San Antonis Texas Evangalint Sid Williams Vizet Baptist Church

Beaumont Budget Talks of Paper Mill Plan

Beaumont Texas February 16 report outlines a proposal to establish a paper mill in Beaumont led by Randell Horman. Article notes related court suits in district court, local business interest, and projected raw material access alongside potential deep-water advantages for factory siting. Also mentions a funeral, a stock foreclosure suit, and a new insurance protective association formation in Beaumont.

Beaumont Texas Randell Orman Hiautont

Stetson College Hosts Lectures and Social Events

Stetson College in Texas plans a series of events under the Young Mens Christian Association. A lecture by Neilley of Chicago will be followed by a reception on February 21 and literary society activities on February 22. A dance and athletic events are scheduled, with new director Mr WW Lo Bryan arriving from Chambereliere to oversee the chair and campus activities.

College Stetson Texas Neilley Chicago Young Mens Christiaan Association Vaice Cooke Intercolegiate Athlete Association

Young Man Ends Life in San Antonio Tragedy

Juan Esquival, a 23 year old from a prominent Mexican family, died after shooting himself at 8 am in Teses near San Antonio. The death followed alleged unrequited affection. Roquival, aged 23, reportedly stated the act was driven by love rejection.

San Antonio Teses Juan Esquival Evory Vortig Roquival

Victoria County Considers 1002 Tax Rate Plan

Victoria county officials finalize the 1002 tax rate with allocations for city services roads and bridges and fire protection. The council sets a 7000 bond issue for road projects and schedules a public vote in April to approve funding and related measures.

Victoria County Victoria Texas Esonty Cowit Ford

Fife Meeting Inaugurated At Lockhart Texas

A Fife Protranted meeting opened at the Methodist church in Lockhart on Sunday morning February 16. The gathered crowd filled the space beyond capacity and declined no offer of seating. The event drew many local residents during regular service hours as interest in weekly growth continued.

Fife Lockhart Texan Methodiat Smiday

Unclear OCR Text Fragment From Local Ad Lineup

Fragmentary OCR item mentions various business names and addresses with unclear phrasing. It references Proekly Ach Bitters and multiple local establishments such as 897 Main Street and 622 Melo Street along with several names, suggesting a historical advertisement listing businesses.

Anhott Tockrel & Co Melo Etyeat Mesteg Duinatregh

S. P.'s Big Elevator In Galveston Feat

The 1,000,000 bushel elevator foundation at the Southern Pacific pier neared completion in Galveston Texas despite pile-digging delays. Concreting will follow and power lines and new works are planned as the project advances amid related financial notices and local concerns.

Galveston Texas Tacife Pier Bette

Obscure Notice From Galveston Involving Local Names

Fragmentary OCR notes report a death and residence in Galveston with references to Leruleville and Mortlork. It mentions a widowed spouse and two children, plus a secretary position at a chamber with ongoing hiring and various names and locales.

Galviston Teaxne Margaretoldberg Fearn Mortlork Leruleville Galveston Cr . MeoMinster Ie Vhember Woimiuerrd Anna Olt Jimn Jem Tim Chimber

A Bottle of Siuari's Gin and Buchu

An advertisement touts Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure for bladder and kidney troubles. It claims relief for frequent urination and backache, urging readers to order by prepaid mail from Stuart Drug Co. Atlanta Georgia, with testimonials of thousands cured.

Bala Stuart Bettie Stuart Drug Co Atlanta Houseributien Solar Ea Rebecca Smith Westfield X. J Warner Houston Post Nenlti

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