Great Battles Discussed by Civil War Veterans in County Office
Major Phelps of Hempstead and County Tax Antentor McKinney debated Civil War battles and South Africa skirmishes in McKinney's office. They argued American soldiers were superior, challenged British losses, and noted high casualty percentages at Antietam and Salem Church.
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Major Phelps
Hempstead
McKinney
Mr. McKinney
Confederacy
Paules
South Africa
Dam Paul
John Bull
London
Tennyson
Balaklava
Salem Church
New York
Antietam
Vo Munh
England
Sears
Sattlor
Staten
Houston Spiritual Society Surtay Meeting at Bryan Hall
The Houston Spiritual Society holds a Sunday afternoon session at Bryan Hall 810 Funnip Street at 3 o clock. Carrie Fuller Weatherford will channel guidance with audience objects and provide peyerometric readings naming those who have passed on. Admission is free and open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Spiritual Society
Bryan Hall
Carrie Fuller Weatherford
Denial from John Steiner to Union Labor Claims
John Jenner of the Capitol Hotel Barber Shop denies involvement with a Houston Post article about Harber shops opening on Sunday. He says the statements accusing him are untrue and aimed at casting him as anti union labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steiner
Usion
Houston
Texas
Houston Labor Journal
Razoo
Houston Post
John Jenner
Capitol Hotel
New Death Certificates Improve Mor tuary Data
The city health department adopted a new death certificate form similar to those in St. Louis and other cities. The form, initially thought too exacting, yields more accurate data for compiling mortality statistics and advancing health record completeness. A meeting of Fruit Flower and Vegetable Pestival subscribers was postponed to next Thursday due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Settlement Reached in Boylon Building Dispute
An amicable agreement resolves friction between architect and contractor on the Boylon building project. The royal processing has been dismissed by consent of all parties and without prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylon
Alarmed fire reported at corner Crockett and Hoteton
An alarm was turned in yesterday afternoon from post box 15 at the Crockett and Hoteton avenue corner. The fire caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pbox
Crockett and
Hoteton Avenue
Gond Neeera for Grimes County Transfer Agent Tale
An odd reference to a transfer agent for penitentiaries named O Bink linked to Grimes County and Mabry County in Texas appears in fragmented text. It mentions duties, tolls, and regional connections without clear events or dates. Further readable context is needed to form a complete item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gond Neeera
Grimes County
O Bink
ihe _penitentiaries
Mabry County Cats
Texas
Mrs. Harland's Burned Wife Buried at Evergreen
Mrs Ida Harlan 42 wife of J W Harlan died after severe burns suffered at home in Deepwater Thursday morning. Funeral services for Mrs Harland were held at 11 o'clock this morning at the family residence with Rev J Mason officiating. The procession to Evergreen cemetery departed at noon after the service reaching the burial ground around 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Harlan
J. W. Harlan
Deepwater
Thorsday
Rev. J. Mason
Downwater
Evergreen Cemetery
Courtesies Granted After Houston Concatennation Parade
A December 18 1899 resolution of the Hoo-Hoo order lauds W W Gantry of the Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Show for supplying a pony train and elephants with attendants and wagonettes for the parade. It also thanks the Elks of Hoveton for clubroom hospitality and the parade’s reception. The document, signed by George W. Locke Snark and others, was framed and presented to Dike and Mr Gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Thome
Order of Honson
Hell
Houten
W. W. Gantry
Gentry Brothers Dog and
Hoo-Hoo
Elks of
W. FL McChure
Hh. N. Ketehom
Teuls 2
Wortham
Herain
George W. Locke
Universa
FP Hudson
T.O
Gentry
Notable Visitors At Capitol and Hotels Across City
A stream of travelers arrives in the capital with many staying at the Bristol and Lawlor hotels. Names include Thomas of Dallas, Woodson of Cuero, Vere Wynes of Quincey, Skelton of Dallas, J. W. Murray of Hunteviliesm, George Q. McGown of Fort Worth, Crayons of Dallas, A Koltwits, A B Sait of Mount Airy, N C, Engle of San Antonio, F B Gusich of Dayton, P McKinney of Cincinnati, and J A McKinney. Willing staff from the Rite Unoni r and others plan travels to Raywood and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Dallas
Capitel
JW. Woodson
Cueroie
Hristo HW
Laredo
Capitol
Hi Colete
Lawtor
el Paro
Vere Wynes
Quincey
Werletol
C. A. Skelton
Dallaw
Tretatol
J. W. Murray
Hunteviliesm
Capito
George Q. McGown
Fort Worth
Bristol R. Crayons
Gigiste
A. Koltwits
Dallan
A. B. Sait
Mount Airy
N. C
Bristol
M. Engle
San Antonio
Lawlor
FB. Gusich
Dayton
G. McKinney
Tan
Watere
Galveston
P. McKinney
Cincinnati
J. A. McKinney
Willian Miller
Willian J. Harwood
Rite
Unoni R, E
Miing Company
Chandler, & Clleen
Dim Alolae
Lowa
le Werning
Raywood
Undelivered Telegrams and Local News Highlights
The office of Western Union reports undelivered telegrams for Loula Eekman and others. A minor collision occurred yesterday between a motor car and wagon at Lamar Avenue intersection with little damage. Upcoming events include a marriage ceremony at Shearn Church on January 7 and a sermon at First Presbyterian Church by Rev Wa Hayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union 1 Togran Company
Mair
Loula Eeeekman Ap’ G, Holan & Co
Jdeg
Park to Begin Spring Work on Electric Cars
A Houston manager states plans to equip the Ling win electric cars and start the work in spring. The park will have no attractions during the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe
Puller
Houston
Oyte Lane
Magnolia Park
Une
Weely
January Linen Sale Offers Half Price Laundry Service
A local ad announces a one week sale starting January 1 offering half price laundry and dry cleaning. Dye and Prens advertise clothing loans and pickup delivery by Mr Wag Ops, with a $150,000 quotation mentioned and Packard's Troy Laundry promoting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioan
Wagops
Packard
Troy Laundry
Berwick Ray Arrest Shocks Matagorda Galveston Coalers
Report from 814 Travis details an arrest involving Berwick Ray and suspected coalers from Matagorda and Galveston counties. The incident centers on shrimp and wild duck issues with a focus on local law enforcement action and a call for free delivery services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwick Ray
Matagorda
Galveston Coalers
Voting for Directors Opens as Husville League Chooses Ten
The Husville League ballots will remain open until noon January 11 to select ten directors from a field of twenty candidates including F A Reiehardt G A Taft Jules Hirsch B H Benner E W Sewall J M Dickson J F Gerrett S Ponfield J P Schoeser L Terner L Pagtoriga C Grinenwald L Wey Verelind A Meltinenn M Levy M Cotton C F Parker A K Taylor R M Johnston. A 19 January adjourned meeting will review the results and a committee named by President MacGregor will prepare a multample report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husilleue League
MacGregor
F. A. Heltmann
J.F. Garrett
G. A. Taft
C. & Penfield
Jules Hirsch
J. J. Pastoriga
C. Grunewall
B. F. Boner
F. Parker
M. Johnston
League
F. A. Reiehardt
Borchard, Brasher & Co
A. Taft
Wello-Fargo Exprena Company
Jijlee Hirech
Benner
E. W. Sewall
Cardon, Sewall & Co
Dickson Car Wheel Works
JF. Gerrett
Jas
Butea Morea Athe Ome
S. Ponfeld
Texas Real Batata Orcorta- Lien
Pagtoriga
J. P Schoeser
C Grinenwald
Grudawaldtsma.fie
L. Terner
Childress & Taylor
RM. Johnston
Flowston Printing Company
The
Poet
Dick Dowling Monument Fund Boost Planned for St Patrick’s Day
The Wooster area reports Adjutant Philip Howall rallying patriotic support to raise about $6 for the Dick Dowling monument fund. Subordinates include Captain James Lawler and J M Petton among others. donors from Fall Lumber Co and local residents pledge further contributions. A Houston civic event is proposed to aid the cause on St Patrick’s Day in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woesterfay
Dink Dowling
Philip Howall
Menumental Fund
John
BroWine
James Lawler
Buchanan
Bhurertin & Fall Lumber Company
Omby Speek
Watareesesvabauers
J. M. Petton
Captain Fall
Houston
Triwh Cithtenn
Dick Dowling
St. Patrick’s Day
Brichson Named Likely Chief of Police Candidate
Report states Charley Brichson, day sergeant, will be a candidate for chief of police. Chief Blackburn says the competition will not hinder brisk business. Mayor Brashear purportedly asked for Brichson’s resignation, though the sergeant has not resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief of Police
Blackburn
Post
Charley Brichson
Police
Death Roll Mrs Catherine Mason Aged 14 In Letitia County
Mrs Catherine Mason dies at her Letitia home in this county aged 14. Formerly Mrs Baker she was a pioneer settler noted for charity and esteem. She leaves two sons J Baker and T Baker and daughter Ella Baker with many friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Mason
Letitia
Tablesaux and Pantomime Postponed at Presbyterian Church
The tableaux and pantomime scheduled for last night in the Sunday school home of the First Presbyterian church were postponed due to bad weather. A new date will be announced from the pulpit tomorrow and a further notice will be given next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Trial Chase by Bloodhounds Tracks Boy to Tree
Mat Toole and four bloodhounds pursued a Dearo boy through the Fifth ward using a circuitous route. The hounds bayed him in a sycamore tree before continuing to follow the boy’s trail toward the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Toole
To Visit Locte Dan Left Handed Wishing Club Plans Trip
The club, arranging for retin multe and brarding, plans a water trip by ug charter to Walliaville on January 1F. Daniel in his don is noted, with Uncle Paniet referenced as a host for a couple of Buests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locte Dan
Whoia Stost Asole Dam
Master Mullidera Election At Builders Association
At the annual meeting of the Master Builders association officers were elected for the year H. Holkenn as president A. Bercer as vice president W. A. Kirby as treasurer John Riderstorph as secretary. The organization reports strong membership and sound affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Mullidera
Master Builders' Association
H. Holkenn
A. Bercer
W. A. Kirby
John Riderstorph
Habeas Corpus Hearings for Collins and Starkey
Starkey Collins and comnres face habeas corpus hearings on charges of murdering Joe Munson. Proceedings focus on legal arguments and potential bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkey Collins
Comnres
Joe Munson
Habeas Corpus Hearing Sought in Allen Court
A habeas corpus hearing was held before Judge A C Allen this morning to secure hall. A similar process will be conducted in the case of Willie Anderson charged with stealing household goods from the residence of K Bergman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A C. Allen
Hall
Willie Anderson
K. Bergman
Death of a Knight of Pythian in Texas Lodges
Mr. R. E B. Craig of Texas lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythias, received no telegram. Galveston reports the death at Sealy hospital of Mr. T. Z. Goldman, a member in good standing of Texans lodge at Houston. The deceased will be buried in Galveston.
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Pythian
R. E B. Craig
Texas Lodge No. 1
Knights of Pythias
Galveston
Sealy Hospital
T. Z. Goldman
Texans Lodge
Houston
Coffee Pot Explosion Injures Charles Conroy
Charles Conroy, resident at the corner of Chainman and Providerice streets, was severely burned yesterday morning by a coffee pot explosion. It is believed the pot lid had cemented shut by the force of steam, trapping heat inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Conroy
Chainman
Providerice
Artlan
Carey
Unusual Rain Delays Local Meeting And Election Plans
A heavy downpour yesterday flooded low-lying streets and hindered streetcar travel in several areas. The Byworth Beagie taniness meeting was postponed until Friday night due to rain preventing a quorum. Elections for officers are set for the next Friday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byworth Beagie
Iriday
Ril
Fannin School Heating System Remake Planned
The heating system at Fannin School will be remade at a cost of several thousand dollars. Plans for the improvement have not yet been completed. The failure to supply adequate warmth during severe weather prompted the project.
Provident Moyer Announces Quarterly Meeting Timed Event
Provident Moyer of the South Texan Hay covariation stated the new quarterly meeting of the insoilation will be held at the forth of the Business League in this city on Tuesday, January, commencing at 9 a.m. in the early hours.
Lumber Firm Owner Injured In Cutting Machine Incident
Mr William Ware of Ware Lumber suffers partial loss of a fingertip while operating a picket cutting machine in a westerly direction. The incident occurred at his shop. medical attention followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ware
Ware Lumber Company
Thre Cing
Three Arrests After Break-In At International and Great Northern Depot
Sheriff Anders took into custody three suspects yesterday afternoon after a forestication into the breaking open of cars at the International and Great Northern depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoye
International
Great Northern
Eherif’ Anderse
Galveston Democrats Form County Organization
The Jefferson Democratic association of Galveston County is organized with William T Austin as president and J T Walker as vice president to promote Democratic governance and party unity in Galveston County. The group outlines membership pledges to support past nominees and future party candidates, amid debates on inclusivity and party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Austin A& Ross
Jefferson Democratic
Galveston County
William T Austin
Johan T Walker
Bok. Goree
Hressley
Wo Wallis
Tiniveaton
Neeiben
J. A. Labaride
Ibiuat
Democratic Party
Linn
Fort Smith
Willie
Assembly votes on democracy concerns and new president named
Digibie membership hears defense of a provision as debate on democracy rights and voting integrity continues. Judie Ww. T. Austin accepts presidency and pledges support. remarks from Vice President Walker follow. No firm changes expected for the coming year as several locals mention business visits and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digibie
G. Morvan
Steting
Adralpalon
Sears
J. MO
Menam
Alf 1
Smith
Masociation
Judie Ww. T. Austin
Amao- Glatiot
Uwpom
Walker
Nelaon Davie & To
W. E. York
Dime Box
Henrietta
Wight
Mro Oa
Ulrich
Port Lavaca
Giddings Officials Review Heating Of New Court House
Giddings Texas January 4 the commissioners court held a session to discuss heating arrangements for the new courthouse. The hot air system has failed to heat the building adequately in most rooms prompting strong objections from officials and residents. Ground has been broken for the erection of the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giddings
Texas
Comminatoners Court
Court House
Mione
Kent
Two Men Die in Palestine Shooting Feud
In Palestine Texas on January 5 Amos Benson killed Jeff Glaze after a long standing feud. Benson surrendered to authorities and was jailed. both victims were Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Texas
Amos Benson
Jeff Glaze
Benson
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Henivy Hain
Virginia
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Milam
South Teans May Association
Life Insurance
R. H. Baker & CO
Equitable Life
Austin
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Washington
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Preston Avenue
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Hayner Distilling Co
West Fifth Street
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Aris
Col
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Mont
Meyener
Wish Wak
Wre
Meek Gall
Totase
Horsford
Hornstorp
L. Lechengh
Niam Building
Kneeland
Turkey
Albert E. Cordin
Congress
Busi Tula
Consulta
T. Glaze
Baldwin
Gi. W. Baldwin
Maiki
Colman
Inmense
Sol M. Colman
Congress Avenue
Yellow Front
Courthuse
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