New Year Prosperity and Price Increases Across Houston Stores
A lengthy Houston Chronicle survey notes rising prices across groceries, dry goods, furniture, and boots amid broader prosperity. Bank deposits rise, wages grow, and limited holiday slowdowns occur as merchants expect 1900 gains. merchants report higher costs for leather, textiles, and raw materials, with forward plans for expansion and workforce.
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van Sntoret
Hreres Fois
Peteveriog
Onl -Mbhidte
Galveston Tribune Names Johnston Head Of Mousten Delegation
In a brief dispatch from the Texas waterways convention the Galveston Tribune credits Ht Om. Mohnston, editor of The Post, as father of the Mousten delegation while noting the Chicago affair and the ongoing convention coverage.
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Houston
Waco Times-Herald
Galveston Tribune
OM. Mohnston
Post
Local Meeting Updates At Foret Neptiet Church
The Houston Light Guard plans a meeting with full attendance. The Shepherding Arms Perception group will hold a ceremony chaired by Cheiet to elect officers. Yesterday marked the thirty third anniversary wedding of Mr Green MeWlloug Healthnamp and Miss Act Neversa Wertote. The Matth jiome held an afternoon session to set the Faith Home sewing date from today to next Wednesday. A sale at the Faith Home will be held at the evening Bee.
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Vieral Telegraph
Aecewetw & Co
Houston
Westerday
Green
Cologel
A. D. Westott
Faith
Social News Rounds Up Local Visitors and Weddings
Mrs HH Henke and Mise Filner hosted friends while Mise Mary Armstrong of Lexington visits Miss Morse before departing for home. The engagement of Mr Ike Rosenfeld and Miss Cora Meyer is set for this evening at 12 Commerce avenue. Miss Tobin of Austin and Miss Yar from Navasota plan a small gathering with friends. Mrs Howard Smith hosted a reception for guests from Galveston and Huntace, and General Sam Houston’s granddaughter Miss Margaret Belle Houston is to marry Mr Mark Kaufman at St Mary’s College Dallas. Miss Hinston teaches at St Mary’s College.
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HH. Henke Ant
Mise Filner
Mise
Mary Armstrong
Lexington
Miss Morse
Ike Rosenfeld
Cora Meyer
Oelock
Peide
Commerce Avenue
Miss Tobin
Austin
Missy Yar
Hommuigh
Navasoig
Noyers Leis Wilah
Howanl Smith
Hinston
S¢ Mars College
Sauter Plan for Debt Reorganization Probed by Creditors
Creditors will meet January 10 to review Mike Sauter’s proposed settlement of his $2 3-3 debt and file a formal presentation of the plan. The debtor recently filed for bankruptcy amid disbelief from many creditors.
Postum Coffee Alternative Eases Chronic Headaches
A letter from L. W. of Massachusetts recounts relief from monthly bilious headaches after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. The writer notes immediate taste approval and ongoing health improvement, plus family members also benefiting after trying Postum and stopping coffee.
Banquet Honors Confederate Veterans and Aid for Elderly Veteran
A civic event at Main Street celebrations included a banquet for Confederate veterans with Past Commander Helverton and Commander W.T. Anderson in attendance. Funds were raised to assist elderly veteran Wafreo Fitzpatrick at Ft Joseph infirmary, and efforts were made to secure his war record for Confederate rolls in Arkansas.
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Haring
Abe
Marcabera
Helverton
WT. Anderson
MectVnxe
San Jacinto
Howston
Wafreo
Dalle
Waere
St. Josepth
Ufirmary
BMC 8
Dink Dowling
Mitchner
Sir How
Innes
Sennator Kirby
Arkangas
Arkenaas
Ft. Joseph
Béavet
Iespatrick
Charles Prattt
Turnbull
MacNar
Kirby Smith
Paragould
Green County
Arkansas
Farthington
Corioth
Michmond
Mare Froeshboro
Tein
Theer
Mr. Beavers
Indies’ auxiliary to hold regular annual session at Stockathon rooms
The indies auxiliary schedules its regular annual meeting at Stockathon rooms at 4 o clock with AM members urged to attend. After the holiday layoff the work in the gymnasium will resume and soon the regulation uniform must be worn in class. The association has grown since last July and expects many new members this month. Once twenty five junior boys are ready for gym work, each Olaxa will be organized.
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Indies’ Auxiliary
Sxtoclathon
Basset
Tts
Lyceum Officers Re-elected At Annual Meeting
The Hourten Lyceum held its annual meeting last night with all officers re elected John H. Ruby president I B Moody vice president J R McAshan treasurer A W Nelson secretary Miss O Connor retained as librarian Reports show the society thriving and a meeting scheduled for February.
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Hourtien Lyceum
John H. Ruby
I. B. Moody
Provident
J. R McAshan
A. W Nelson
Tolary
Miss O'Connor
Lyceum
Packard's Troy Laundry Announces New Preseason Prices
A local laundry offers a one week sale starting January 1 with half price cleaning dyeing and pressing. Service includes pick up and delivery as part of the promotional event designed to attract customers.
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Packard
Troy Laudry
Pardue freshman tops mechanical engineering average at LaFayette
A Pardue University freshman in the mechanical engineering class at La Fayette Indiana, Dale Randolph, son of N Randolph, posted the highest average, earning 10 cents per page in the period. The text also lists several creditors with amounts and firms following an assignment filing and related notices.
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Dale
Randolph
N. Randolph
Thie
Receiver Appointed in Hampe Bankruptcy for Asset Inventory
Appointed receiver Mr. Menry Schnare formerly a bookkeeper for A Hampe now handles bankruptcy for Mr. Hampe. He is taking an inventory of Hampe assets. A creditors meeting is set for January 14.
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Minmaton
Wot Clveland & Co
A. B
Wim. Dy. Cinremee, Jr
Or Girastowil
Savannah
Menry Schnare
A. Hampe
Mr. Hampe
Fire damages residence at 1004 Travis Avenue
The home at 1004 Travis Avenue owned by T. Moore and occupied by 2. Hishartien sustained fire damage yesterday afternoon. The loss is estimated at 5, and it is insured.
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Travis Parent
T. Moore
Hishartien
Walsh Dowell at Sardon's Patra in Sardon Opera
Blanche Walsh Dowell stars in Sardon’s patra tonight and tomorrow with Melbourne Mac Dowell and Clea. The touring company presents Cleopatra with a Storm episode, music, and lavish surroundings as Dowell captivates audiences with youthful beauty and dramatic talent.
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Blanche Walsh Dowell
Mar
Melbourne
Clea
Mise Walsh
Misa Walsh
Thia City
Walsh
Sanlou
Melbourne Macc- Dowell
Boarpia
Marc Antony
Egypt
Cleopara
Jim
Muokes & Mecure
Oyster and seafood delivery ad on Bay area streets
Berwick Bay Matagorda and Galveston oysters shrimp and duck listed with a free delivery service on Travis Street. Artusy's Big is referenced as a location or business name with a phone number for orders.
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Berwick Bay
Matagorda
Galveston
Bug
Artusy
Big Travis Street
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John Kennedy
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Houston Gee Company
Jean Alutin
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