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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1900

Page

3

Houston Grand Central depot rail schedule summary

Train arrivals and departures for Houston routes listing Galveston San Antonio Dallas Shreveport Missouri Kansas Texas lines with times from Grand Central Depot and Fifth Ward depot notes. Trains to Galveston La Porte St Louis Chicago Kansas City with special Sunday and note adjustments.

Grand Central Depot Shreveport Kansas City Cincinnati Galveston la Porte Houston Tage. m and Gey A.m. Acordn Missouri, Kansas and Texas Fifth Ward Intational Great Northern Columbia Congress Avenue Missouri, Kansas Exas Galveston, Houston and Henderson St. Louis Chicago

Lawlor Arrivals and Names Listed in Departure Ledger

A partial list shows numerous individuals and families, including O.8 Plummer Sabine Pass T. fh. Lord Ollas W. Pookin Heauimont Mra J.W Stephens and daughter Yarton Ohin J. Byfeld Hillsboro Torus W. M. Wheeler Latin B. Hoghkinw Greenville Rey Neville wife Calkenton Mra re Hosborogh Victoria Mia J. Leam Waco Ming Kate Hammond Ware F i Stephens Beaumont WHB er Chicago A. M. Canta Waco R Aanin Con co J. C. Hi FLA Handley Horteway Texas P. J. Patout Navanchia 3 Nov ember New Orleans J Spencer Thornton C Poindorfer St. Louis J. R. Willian dnnceH Res Bdnan F Parnaworth Cuera fre W Mitchell and children Richmond exne Guy Mitchell and wife Wharten CRUE.

St. Louis J. R. Willian Bdnan F. Parnaworth Cuera W. Mitchell Richmond Exne Guy Mitchell Wharten CRUE

Mrs Isabella Rector Dead in Nin County Texas

Mrs Isabella Rector, oldest resident of Nin county, died today in McKinney Texas. Born September 19 1808 in entreky she married Charles Rector, later moved to Texas in 1865. She leaves a large family and was a long time Methodist church member and participant with the Cottonwood Rebekah Lodge.

Isabella Rector McKinney Texas Sibelia Rector Nin County Treaster Lee Talkington Entreky Charies Rector Boopile G Tood Cottonwood Rebekah Edge No Rector Revery Methodist Church

Goldthwaite Crop Items In Texas Trade Report

Goldthwaite Texas December 91 The public Weigher has received up to 4255 bales of cotton. The cotton there is spoken of as widespread with little remaining elsewhere in the country. Farmers are hopeful as winter ground work continues. Wheat is fair and grazing is needed, but wet conditions have delayed field work.

Goldthwaite Texas Ublic

Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Teething Remedy

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a teething cure for babies. It claims to soothe gums ease pain and promote relief, with delivery and contact details included for the parish and local fish and game market connections.

Mra. Winslow

Record Hay Carload Sets Bulk and Weight Milestone

A hay shipment weighing 38 000 pounds arrived in the city on a Texas Central line car 8052 40 feet long eight feet high eight feet wide capacity taxed by the load marked for export to South Africa to feed the British army mule. The car traveled from Greenville via Texas Midland and was viewed by many in the yards near Grand Central Station.

Houston and Texas Central Railway Texas Midland Railway South Afric Texas and New Orleans New Orleans Greenville Grand Central Estation

Sunset Limited announces elegant car lineup in new pamphlets

A green enveloyped Sunset Limited notice showcases two pamphlets detailing cars El Indio Epicure Poeto El Astro Globo and seating and dining features. It highlights deluxe compartments, parlor drawing rooms, sleeping sections with white mahogany, lavish lounge areas, and full service kitchens. Henry Mayo will circulate the pamphlets through the literary bureau.

Sunset Limited Southern Limited el Indio el Astro Epicure Henry M. Mayo Lterary Bureau

Hunting Party Car Arrives From Seabrook For East Texas Trip

A chartered Hunting Party car carrying sixteen Longview residents led by Dr. C W Lawrence arrived on the International and Great Northern from Seabrook via the Bay Shore line and departed for East Texas. An injury occurred when a colored worker, T J Thomas, fell during a coupling on Saturday. Dr. Thomas was attended by a company physician on arrival in Houston. Texas Central announces W K Warren as master mechanic to oversee mechanical affairs in Waco with P P Mooney returning to car work as master car builder.

International and Great Northern Railway Seabrook Bay Shore Line East Texas Longview C. W. Lawrence Columbia Houston Court T. J. Thomas Tessas Central Charles Hamilton Texas Central Mechanical Department Waco Texas W. K. Warren Walnut Rings PP. T Mooney Bie Plack A. Alla Ani C Hamilton

Rail offices in Houston observe New Year holiday

Railway notices state Houston offices will close for the first day of the year. Jebo Waddy Tata of the Chicago Great Western railway departed last night for Dallas.

Houston Jebo Waddy Tata Chicago Great Western Railway Dal

Prominent Educator to Head Internal Revenue Office

Professor M. H. Broyles of Prairie View State Normal is in the city on business and is described as a leading Texas colored educator trusted by scholars. Nat Q. Henderson, ex principal, passes through en route to assume U S Internal Revenue Collector duties in Galveston. emancipation celebration marks the day at Teintty M E Church with ministers and local talent.

M. H. Broyles Prairie’ View the Post Texas Nat Q. Henderson The Colored School Columbus Galveaton United States Internal Revenue Collector D. Webster Wilson Teintty M. E.bhurdh

Second Presbyterian Church Calls Rev Tenney

Rev L M Tenney preached two sermons at Second Presbyterian Church on Hebrews text about later blessings and warning against neglect of salvation. Congregation enthusiastically extended a unanimous call to the young pastor to accept the role.

Tenney L. M. Tenney Second Presbyterian Church

Personal Mention at the Capitol and Area Guest Notes

A roundup of visitors and residents: W H Grant of Dallage and J B Scofield arriving at the Capitol and Lawlor, W M Wheeler and G G Dreter staying in Austin, Ed Taylor from Yoakum at Hytebina, DuBose of Missouri City and Mzra Bay guests at the Bristol. J J Meadre from San Antonio and George P Zeina of Midway Farm at the Bristol. A R Lawrence of Austin and Mrs A L Conaway in the city for New Year, Mrs Frank Dunn and Annie Lee returning to Palestine, and other locals noted at hotels.

W. H. Grant Dallage Capitol W. M. Wheeler Austin 5 Lawter G. G. Dreter Austin Sibine Lawlor W. J. Meadre San Antonio J. B. Scofield Hillabord George P. Zeina Midway Farm Waller County Bristol Menara W. Barry Bartlett Mesare J.B. Allen Joints Kennedy New Orleans A. R. Lawrence A. L. Conaway B. H. Kimbrough Clarkeville Crawford Street Mra Frank Dunn Annie Lee Palestine

Houston Saengerbund Ball and New Year Cheer

The Houston Saengerbund enjoyed a supper and ball at the Lawlor hotel. Captain James Lawlor hosted a New Year dinner and the Houston police force adopted a resolution thanking him with cigars and best wishes for prosperity and happiness.

Houston Saengerbund Society Hill Gortoreess Ferday Jemnex Lewier Houston James Lawlor Houston Police Texas Force

Abbreviations for Year 1900 Debated in Postal Notes

The text discusses how to abbreviate the year 1900 using a two-digit code. It notes the government’s solution and hints at conflicting practices for marking dates like 1-1-00 and references a Houston posting.

Malling Grampa Houston Postatilee

Suit for Value of Damaged Property in Denton County

R H Bradford filed suit in Denton County alleging the county health officer ordered destruction of his furniture and clothes to stamp out smallpox affecting his wife. He claims the county is liable for the value of the destroyed goods and presented the claim to the commissioners court, which rejected it.

Derseul Lincoln Denton Texau

Maher Favored in 25 Round Fight With McCoy for 20,000

Today at 2 pm Peter Maher faces Kid McCoy in a 25 round bout with a purse of 20 000. betting favors Maher as backers and wagers mount from New York to Pittsburgh with many buyers aiming to place large sums on the Irish challenger.

Kid McCoy Peter Maher McCoy Pigaty Maher New York Globe Democrat al. Pinko Considine's Georgy Conaldine AL Corbett Sylvie Warren McC Oy Joe Macias J. Meyers Ob Metoy J. Beane J. Beane and. 8. Kaiser, SY Even, Twice, With Ean Binclain Bob Smith Frank Erne Manverr Buck McCoy Bob Xays Nie Bid Hig Williwin Muldoon Od Chetee White Plain McCoy Jimmy Deforest Frewmk Mart Joe Falvon Coney Ieland Meicy MaCoy Ti Torn SoCoy Las Horn Muber Sidiogun Binniur Vickery Sporting Mann Jeffvies Wiliam Muldoon Hater Selby Iy de Forest Joe Falwey Matt Os Fonds Peter Burns Peter Lowry Jack Moher Moher Mirgennouitis Woany Kid Bray In Eddie Burke Nido John Kelly Peter Harry Corbett

New Year's Races At Tanforan Entries Listed

Five eighths of a mile and longer distances feature many horses and owners as Tanforan lists races for New Year's Day. Entries include Libertine Noble, Grand Savhem, Romany, Nora Ives, and Meads among others with multiple distances and weights noted.

Tanforan Owerner Sheehan Libertine Greyburet Benamela Grand Savhem Mand Anthony Ia Spry Lark el Salado Loving Cup Bran Jin Romany Antioch Nora Ives Baliiain Modwena Tuvalu Milena Molling del Paso I Meadowthorpe Cromwell Tom Calvert Degheq Chimura We Forte Orathee Iuxford Bishop Keerd Dog Town Inverary Eres Merry Boy Srotch Flald Merope Radivan Cyrus Alleonm New Year's Bandicap, One and One-Tirteenth Milez Zorounter Neils Morinel Onsdale Daley FF Ly, Meads Erere Chimura Whileferners & Shields Reno Santee Ghee Fit Howpe Mare Apa Colorado Credo Eyz Ve Frank Lipll Arneat Ton Bly Rybaris Rein Dr. Cee Flamora Cassimer Oi Fire Sonello Farkill Rowell

Two Jockeys Suspended by California Stewards

The California stewards suspended two jockeys indefinitely after actions yesterday. The board cites refusal to ride as the reason, impacting Jockeys Burns and Yongey with penalties pending further review.

Bao Francisco Tommy Burns Yongey The California Ickes Cub Burna San Sly

Market Turbulence Amid War Uncertainty Hits Poreigs

London and Manchester reports show a war influenced market with continued stock-exchange failures. Americans firm with a week of gains though overall uncertainty limits trading. Continental centers like Kayon show strong profits while Bombay struggles with palamine effects.

Manchester Dlavour Calcutta Oldham

Neches Farmers Form Fruit and Rectable Association

Farmers in Neches Texas organized the Fruit and Rectable Association of Neches after a December meeting. About fifty men joined as co workers under by laws to plant and market their crops.

Neches Texas

Runaway horse collision and river tragedy report

A string of accidents is reported with multiple injuries and fatalities. Notable incidents include P F Richards found fatally injured under a bridge near Daby after a river fall, a wagon collision causing injuries near Clinton, and a theater incident during bad weather in Maendoe. Additional notes cover shipwrecks, factory deaths, and Boer War actions.

Juror Tom Wallem Involved In Stevens Case

Juror Tom Wallem of Palestine Texas was involved in a violent incident during the Stevens case. A physician attended to Wallem after he became ill with severe vomiting.

Wallsem II III Palestine Texas Tom Wallem Stevens

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