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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1900

Page

3

Houston Central Depot Train Schedule Summary

Train times for Grand Central Depot and nearby lines list arrivals and departures to and from Houston. Key routes include Galveston Trains, Missouri Kansas Texas, St. Louis, and Central lines with through cars to Dallas, New Orleans, and Galveston services. Express and local services run daily with special Sunday timing variations.

Arive Sam Ow Mo Battasion Houston Central Psrs Galveston Reston Ras P Congress Avenue Grand Central Depot Shreveport Kansas City Cincinnati Missouri Kansas Texas Fifth Ward Great Northern Columbia International Gress Avenue Henderson

Telegraphers Board Meet in Houston for Thirty Day Session

The General Board of the Order of Railway Telegraphers Divison No 3 meets in Houston at the Lawlor hotel for about thirty days to consider welfare and pending business. Officers include George Bates Roseburg chair, W R King Eagle Lake assistant, J R Williams Victoria, and others from Texas and Louisiana. The meeting is open ended with Lawlor hotel as headquarters. Robert Bruce Beeson marries at Church of the Resurrection with Rev C D Williams officiating. reception and honeymoon planned in Mexico.

General Board of the Order of Railway Telegraphers of Divisign No. 3 Southern Pacife Railway el Paso Texas Hourton Lawlor George Bates Roseberg Ore W. KR. King Eagle Lake Bo A. Meyer San Francisco Loe William Miles East Texas Lawlor Hotel James Lawlor Atlantic System Robert Bruce Beeson Pero Bank FE. C. McCormick Pacific Southern Pacific C.D. Williams Cleveland Mexico Holston Addi. Hon McCormick Ms. W. Oh. Abbott Cincinnati Parks Houston Turner Hall Schramm United States Ptts

Lawlor Arrivals and Knights of Honor Officers Named

A list of arrivals including J O Neill La Porte F C Noble Oligo Wobator and others. Knights of Honor officers were elected including W T Camp dictator Ferd ano vine dictator Archie Anderson fant dictator and James Barry chaplain with installation set for Thursday January 9 at 8 pm at the bell in Mason.

Lawlor J. O'Neill la Porte F.C. Noble Oligo Wobator Louis John W. Northrup Child Nur Chicago William F . Denver Miss Callaher Denver F Oladorfer St. Louia J. R. Williame Dow Mr. W. Mitchell Jon Richmond Guy Mitchell Wits Mica Georgia Musily St. Louie A. Tolland Virgin Wie FL. D. Wheeler Ias Pass J. J. Parker Tempie F. Ghepa Like Daughtter Sabine Pane Wyatt Beaumont Cumminge Alvin F. BE. Dowlin Hillsboro Robinson New Orleans E. i Edina George Haris Whfrand Early Lake Beat Columbus Reed Sau Au Knights of Honor Elector Harmony Knights Janor W. T. Camp Ferdano Vine Archie Anderson Fant A. BE. Steenenberg Reer Jonan Altmont Ree Pena Gribble Tredeurer W. John Jamne Barry John K Guardian Bagby Toreodore Boring W. G. C, Johnson H. Kamp Mason K

Brown and Eva Brad Unite in Ceremony

Edwin Brown and Miss Eva Brad were united in marriage last night at the residence of Mrs. Mary Dupo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Groen.

Shriner Honor Flowering for Yardmaster Van Gilder

Yardmaster F. E. Van Gilder of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway is honored as a Shriner. A ceremony at the Local Agent J. O. G. Lindsay's office featured a presentation of a tiger claw crescent ornament with a diamond star pendant. Van Gilder pledged to wear the gift and keep the honor with him.

F. E. van Gilder Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Katy J. O. G. Lindsay van Gilder W. B. Phillips Southern Pacific Company Mr. van Gilder

Wedding of Eight Hoastentian in Obie Last Nigh

January 1 at the village of Fern Bank near here, the wedding of FF B Morse, passenger traffic manager, was held with tallying guests and local celebrations.

Cimennath Fern Bank Weet Here Tonlent FF. B. Morse

Cane Belt Road Advances Toward Bay City and Velasco

Bay City and Wharton report Cane Belt Road progress after an offer acceptance of 15000 for right of way and 20000 for land north of Bay City. Lincoln Trust funds 1.2 million to finish to Velasco. grading reaches within 34 miles of Bay City with bridge gaps remaining. Bonus, Texas completes to Bonus with machinery for a mill and boosted diversified farming.

Mathcatta Bay City Texas Hay City A. H. Pierce Lincoln Trust Company St. Louis Velasco Bulla Wharton

Katy en Tenstion plan for San Antonio extension

F A Finaly, director of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway, with Louis Fisher chief engineer and F W Pratt, arrives in San Antonio to assess the route from San Marcos. They will map a feasible line into the city and plan terminal facilities. Work on the extension starts after this preliminary survey.

San Antonio Texas F. Ay Finaly Missouri, Kansas,and Texas Railway Company With & B Fisher Tos City

Annual greetings from the San Antonio and Aran Hay Pass railway

The Moat prints a festive card listing railway staff including FF. M. Tuttle agent I. W. Brannon chief clerk A. B cooper cashier S. J. Watkins cotton clerk A. J. Holton misletant cashier W. A. Maes cherk clerk L. A. Reynolda receiving clerk E. W. Wade bill clerk A. Jankes yard clerk J. 8. Mayberry ress clerk L. C. Blanton night clerk E. H. Loper messenger B. W. Millhouse telegrapher.

San Antonio and Aran- Hay Pass FF. M. Tuttle I. W. Brannon A. Booper S. J. Watkins A. J. Holton W. A. Maes L. A. Reynolda E. W. Wade A. Jankes J. 8. Mayberry L. C. Blanton E. H. Loper B. W. Millhouse

Damages Sought in Texas Rail Line Crash Suit

A $30,000 damage suit was filed today in Fort Worth district court against the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. The action follows a 1933 freight train collision that killed Dan Wilson, with his three minor sons represented by a guardian pursuing recovery of damages.

Santa Fe Fort Worth Texas Gulf, Colorado and Santa Me District Court Dan Wilson

American Brewing Association Receives Busch Message

A telegram from Adolphus Busch of St Louis to the American Brewing Association Houston Texas dated December 31 proclaims record trade reports for 1809 with bold praise of quality over quantity. It also notes Hyman Prince becomes general manager, replacing prior duties after leaving the Honaton Ice and Brewing company.

Adolphus Busch St. Louis American Brewing Association Houston Texas Hyman Prince Honaton Ice and Brewing Company Reading Wil Jever

Death of Mrs Jennie Kerr Waddell Honiton merchant’s wife

Mrs Jennie Kerr Waddell aged 49 wife of Mee H Waddell well known Honiton merchant died yesterday at 1017 Preston Avenue. Funeral at 3 pm today with Rev W H Leavell officiating. Pallbearers named Jax Buto T W House Winston E W Taylor W N Kidd A tt W C McLelland Thos Burns. Interment Glenwood.

Mee Waddell Jennie Kerr Waddell Mee H. Waddell Honiton Preston Avenue W. H. Leavell Meders Jax Buto T. W. House Win Rston E W. Taylor W. N. Kidd A.tt W. C. McLelland Thos, Burns Glenwood

Young-Niece Joins Local Family After Evening Ceremony

At 30 p m at the residence of Mr and Mrs W H Young 110 Texas avenue their niece Miss Wida Young was married to Mr C T Heisig brother of the B S Heisig of this city The bridegroom is a well known prosperous man from Besimont Miss Young is the bride in a ceremony described in the notice

Foster W. H. Young Texas Avenue Wida Young C. T. Heisig Th. B Hetaig Besimont

Denton Couple Wed in German Baptist Church Ceremony

The wedding was performed by Rev. F. Hoelsig of the First German Baptist Church of Denton. Bride Mine Lena Skeen from this city served as maid of honor. The couple plans a bridal tour to New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey with relatives. A luncheon followed the ceremony with several relatives and friends in attendance.

Eams Wn Te Ik Ohare Friettle and Noquialyiancés F. Helsig Who i Pnater Germi Baptist Schurch Denton Lena Skeen Wen Mala T. V. Smelket Heaumont Cerca Mia Wminsie Beaumont EB. F Hoelsig Houston

Visitors at the Capitol and nearby towns noted in muddled report

A long list of names and hometowns—Katz of Galveston, Lee of Edna, Taylor of Templete, Contos of Conroe, Bonney of Donnoyie, Davie of Bau Antonio, Dexah of Irvan, Thompeon of Matxgorda, Henderson of Victoria, Nash of San Antonio, and many more—are recorded as guests or visitors at the Capitol and related locales. The entry mentions arrivals, stays at the Lawlor and Hutchine, and several others traveling from various towns to the city, with some notes on employment and family movements amid a general jumble of mis-spelled places and names.

A. Katz Galveston Hitchine J. M. Lee Edna Brintol W. Hi. Taylor Templete Conroe Hutch J. Ha Bonney Donnoyie Capitol Prank A. Davie Bau Antonio Giy Mo Dexah Irvan Mere Wella Thompeon Matxgorda John W. Henderson Victoria Nash San Antonio Hutenine Minsis Disy Lue Pliryan Vejancaarh Xynet H. J. Neil la Porte Vie Lawlor Monitolla Keewers Nao Tnat Bob Lewin Aftereo Ayn Hase Harry Coreno Clarke Mithour Ada BR Bhepherd Sr MM Chatle Alenia Bhphurd United States Alain Northway Transportation ‘ Company Bueindow Shepherd Bra Forth County John Crean Hin

Fire department replies to two incidents and local notices

The fire department responded to two incidents yesterday. Mrs Henry Henke and her daughter visit Heine today at 6 to see a friend. Lone Star lodge plans officer installation in Mason block. Hreher named American Brewery general manager. A shooting damaged several city houses. gratitude expressed to Captain James Lawlor for holiday memories. Mario Teresa Moore, once burned, is now out of danger. Ladies auxiliary election set for Wednesday at 4 in the chapel hall.

Henry Henke Heine Todsy Carde Lone Star Lodge Teuteht Mason Block H. Prince American Hrewery F. Hreher Dieapand Iloubier Ing Jn Gity James Lawlor Romembranes Mra A. A. Moore Itty Daugister Mario Teresa Ladies” Auxiliary Moet Christina

New Year Card From Railway Clerk in Houston

A New Year card from Wim 8. Kirk, a Denison and Houston railway postal clerk, wishes a happy new year. The card includes verse about waiting and mentions H.R.2 and H.R.27, a long‑standing reclassification bill affecting railway postal clerks. The card rests on a piece of a travel board about the size of a loaf of bread.

Houston Wim Kirk Denison R. P.O Congress

Younes Lady Operators Entertained at Central Telegraph Station

Night Chief TD hosted a dinner for thirteen young lady operators at the central telegraph station on Prairie and Chonevert in recognition of their faithful services during the past year. The event served as a formal compliment to the night force at Nell residence.

Younes Nell Prairie Waamuah

Ladies Seek Confederate Veteran Care At Home

Several city ladies advocate placing Warren Fitzpatrick an elderly ex Confederate guard in the Confederate soldiers home. The ailing man, once noted for his kindness, is listed as unsworn and may be eligible for charity care upon the police station review.

Adies Haim Warren Fitzpatrick Coudier Conduttion Tod Ben

Felored Carpenters Seek Union at Ford Mason Office

Four meetings scheduled for next Thursday at Ford Mason’s office 1112 143 Wreston Avenue to organize a carpenters and joiners union with the Felored Carpenters and Joiners.

Felored Carpenters and Joiners Ford Mason Wreston Avenue Enlored Carpenters Orkehiting A Carpenters and Joloera Union

New Year's Handicap Delivers Close Finish at New Orleans

In New Orleans on January 11 the New Year handicap produced a tense finish as Prince of Verona and Hedtree, both bred riders, battled in the last eighth. Prince of Verona edged by a short neck with Clawson riding Red.

New Orleans hacdWep Tate Prince of Veronia Hedtrreee Clawson

Horse Racing Card Notes and Entries Misread

A historical weathered racing page fragment lists horses trainers and race details with several garbled names. It mentions mile and furlong events and handicap conditions with entries like Prince of Virginia and White, plus many horse names and odds fragments.

Tenforan San Francisco January 1 horse racing card

A historic Tenforan program lists multiple selling and handicap races across five furlongs to two miles. Notable entries include Java Norat Emorrious Morine Rosamiorg and Cyclone style horses with weights ranging around 100 to 110 pounds, plus various named handlers and bettors.

Tenforan San Francisco Tanforan Java Stuttgart del Mana Cyril Emorrious Morine Tiriag

Night Session Details in Stevens Trial Testimony

Testimony centers on Mrs Stor Venom wife of Stevens detailing night of the watch night and sightings at John Cain's home. Stevens testimony recounts alibis, shaving behavior, and interactions with witnesses as the case unfolds before court adjournment.

Palentine Treas Stor Venom John Cain'a Withows

Sound Tactics Shown In Colesburg Venture In Africa

Report from Coleshure Landen describes General French in driving the Boers from Colesburg as a sign of effective cavalry tactics. The piece urges concentrating mounted forces to push the Boers toward the Orange River and across it, with Norval Point cited as a potential retreat and questions remaining about General French’s next moves.

Coleshure- Landen French Colesburg South Africa Orange River Free State Colesbure Norval Point General Fietich

Boer Movements and British Reinforcements Reported

The text notes Boer modifications at Modder River and near Springtale with Free State commandos, a large Boer force near Mania, and a renewed bombardment with reduced intensity. It mentions officers of the Devonshire Regiment wounded by a Boer shell, a new armored train reaching General Buller, and an exchange of prisoners under collusion.

Modder River Springtell Houthwent Coles To Free State Madde River Bors Thay Maniaetheh Ladyenith Ladysmith Devonshire Regiment Buller

Pension SVTFA Misladelphia Pa

A report on long service railroad workers at the Tennsyteagia Railroad, now in Hinton cant of Fittninig, who are disabled and placed on pension with wages nearly full. A projected pension fund expansion is noted to cover more retirees, but youth eligibility rules restrict hiring under the current policy.

Misladelphia Pensionine Tennsyteagia Hinton Mitta Imporaner

Midnight religious service opens Bryan year

The New Year began with a midnight service at St Joseph's Catholic Church led by Rev Velmar, attended by a large crowd and described as deeply significant. The J A O club hosted friends at Mrs John K Davins home from 4 to 6. many called to pay respects and exchange greetings. The Brevimin club held a shoot at Clark Gutund. Regan's dhots were present and some fine abores were noted. Harris band gave a concert by the park at 8 o'clock for their fraternity public entertainment and the woods men of the chave gathered tonight in Mike's Hal for a reception to visiting ladies.

Bryan Texas iThe Noudin Che Clark Gutund Regan Harria Woods Mike Hal

Prescription bottle advertised by Brimer and Amon in Houston

An advertisement promotes Rheumatism relief with a prescription bottle No S851. It cites F Schmidt of Houston Texas and mentions individuals Winchhter Born to My and Mrs Say fon Hart with December dates and names Amon.

Brimer & Amond F. Schmidt Houston Texas

Ill-angled sale offer misdated pricing and discounts

An early 20th century ad fragment sells men and boys clothing at deep discounts claiming regular and half price values. It touts overcoats and worsted suits at low prices, neckwear and garters at half price, and silk suspenders with silver buckles, urging today and tomorrow only.

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