Roster of Active Members of the Lost Cause Veterans
The Houston local camp lists ninety six surviving members as of January 1 1900, a decline from several hundred. The document names many members from units such as Third Arkansas, Vicksburg artillery, Seventh Louisiana, Terry’s Rangers, and other Confederate regiments, showing their ranks, roles, and affiliations. The note also references a federal court process that may approve a composition and affect local business receiverships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Otto Aiong
Disk Dowling
J. A. Bailey
Go A. Builey
Third Arkansas
J. M. Haugh
Connor's Battery
A. Branard
Company IL
First Texan
J. W. Bell
Vicksburg Artillery
C. C. Beavns
Louisiana
N. Vis
A. Berry
Jomee Hiryvan
Washington Artillery
NewOrleans
W. TH
Virginie Eta W. OC
Drut
R A. Chadwick
Alabama
C. C. Drew Ootminder
Florida Infantry
H. F P. Davia
Twenty-eighth
Texan Cavalry
W W. Dexter
Mittar
George, Ellis
Tamas Cavalry
Fwil
Aitjubant
Piret Field Artilter
J. C. Fowler
Mintel
John Farmer
Cantinn, Company
Highth Texac
I. BL
Etrosiity Ronpany & Terry Regiment
Houston Mail Delivery Contract Reassigned to James M Boreing
The Washington post office department cancelled the Houston mail delivery contract and relet it to James M Boreing of London Kentucky. Boreing agrees to about $1000 more per year than maintenance, with bond to assure faithful performance and new wagons required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Boreing
Kentucky
Lord B. Strong
Washington
Houston
London
Fay
Seon
Washington, D. C
Boroing
More Subscriptions Reported for Carnegie Library Site Fund
Yesterday several subscriptions were reported to the Carnegie Wictary wire fund with a poor solicitation day. The total shows multiple small contributions including amounts like 50 and 10, 15, and 4,531.50 across various donors and locations, reflecting modest support for the library project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Carnegie Wictary Wire Fund
Bubackprleys
Aimee
Ng Co
Aubaseredebagne
Hasiesdeepescses
Horoberger
Cceccesress
Staie
Seeesteeervecer
Sauriotto
Tierceicaericses
Wall & Biabe
Oeenen
Terme
Weuleleve Lumber Hmororbut Eise
Lip
Unwitz
Ferterseeeenegetti
Sivéces Conic Sas
Oakees
Proposed composition of Mr G F Sauter debt settlement
At a creditors meeting for Mr Gua F Sauter who used bankruptcy protection, a proposed settlement was authorized by We. Gus Sauter and accepted by majority creditors. The plan offers two dollars per one hundred as final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Sauter
Gua F. Sauter
Bia
Baldwin-Melville Court Two Clever Local Performances
The Baldwin Melville Company opened at Sweeney Coombs Theatre offering Little Lord Fauntleroy and Mother. Large crowds braved bad weather as readers praised the strong cast and lively staging with new and familiar faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin-Melville Company
Baldwin- Melville Company
Sweeney & Coombs
Lord Mauntleroy
Lord Fauntleroy
Cedric Erro
Lord Vauntleroy
Severertyay Seerveeeanes
Vavena Ebrl
Dorincourt
W. J. Jonsey
Haviilam
Vollester
Wilson Day
Silas Hobbs
L. O. Hart Wilkins
John R. Campioan Hikgine
Barry O'Neill
Dick Tipton
Bernie Howard Thomas
Damen W. Walla Jnnes
Footinny
Joseph Dillon
Mra
Errol
Desreat
Visvestes Csyseuees
Earlie Lindon Minua Vsieueveens
Seienaecia
Nellie Watera Moey
Mario
Ieee
Rea Secee Wande Garland
Lasheween
Greidtt
Goma Clever
Cl. Mille
Pridoy
Porgiveyn Fyidav
Signal of Liberty
Hk “Ompany
Committees Appointed to Promote the Pate Enterprise
At a Tuesday meeting in Houston city, Chairman HH P MacGregor announced committees to promote the movement for a grant fair. General Soliciting: P A Hoitmann R M Johnston WH W Cortes Hyon Lavy G A Mistrat CG Pallet. Plan of Organization and Name: Jobof F Dickson B W Cava Wade. Grounds: HW Corton C S Penal i Crawford. Committees to begin work at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. P. MacGregor
Houston
P. A. Hoitmann
R. M. Johnston
WH. W. Cortes
Hyon Lavy
G. A. Mistrat
G. Pallet
Jobof F. Dickson
B. W. Cava
Wade
Rice Industry Gains Support For Texas Rice Move
Prominent figures led by Gustave A Jaho acquire a flour mill to convert into a rice milling plant in Houten. WW C Moore and John Moore toured Trinity Rim lands in Chambers County and joined the project board. Local advocates in Southeast Texas foresee a strong rice future backed by the investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave A Jaho
Houten
WW. C. Moore
John
Moore
Trinity Rim
Terigdiloa
Chambera
Taha Saya
Texas
Tobacco Exhibits Secured for Paris Exposition Display
Mr A H Baldwin returned from Montgomery County with over fifty pounds of tobacco and fines wrappers to present to Secretary Whitney in Washington. The exhibit includes high grade wraps and colors from Allers and other wrappers, valued at about 15 dollars per pound for shipment. An expert is arranging the pieces for display and safe sending to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Baldwin
Montgomery County
International
Great Northern
Whitney
Washington
Funeral for B Herndon Arnold Held in Huntavilly
The funeral for B Herndon Arnold occurred yesterday at 2 p m with services at the family home led by Rev J F Duncan. The remains were moved to Huntavilly for burial in heavy rain as many friends gathered to honor his memory with flowers and tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hantavillee
B. Herndon Arnold
J. F. Duncan
Huntavilly
Deveanid
Heli
Directors Vote Cast in Houston Business League Election
A vote for Houston Business League directors for MMO year was cast with ballots collected before polls closed. Members were urged to deposit their ballots, ensuring their votes counted in the decision for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Business League
Mmo Cloawu Hinyon Tolay
Bu Jtie
The
Business League
Go Ho Mum's Extra Dew Leads 1894 Import Pulse
A garbled ad notes UVa surpagend quality and import volumes of 100,004 canas in 1894 with 74.4M eaten more than other brands. Charles Brorkway, a spiritual medium, promotes Tatmortial event tonight with admission for two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brorkway
Tatmortial
Packard's Laundry and Dye Works Ad Ends With Customer Praise
The notice touts the merit of Packard's Laundry and Dye Works at 91 Prairie Avenue, highlighting a testimonial from four patrons. It lists the phone number 352 and echoes a strong reputation among its customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Prairie Avenue
International Money Orders Begin Between United States and Mexico
The United States Post Office at Laredo Texas and Mexico’s Nuevo Laredo post office now handle international money orders. Orders issued in the United States are converted to Mexican money for payees in Mexico and vice versa, with exchange lists and postmaster scrutiny rules. Limits include a maximum of 100 dollars per order and defined fees. effective January 2 1900, remitters mail not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nuevo Laredo
Moxicat
Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Ietter
Caine
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
New York Exchange
Ite
Aletrict
Jnsaite Postinantor
Nueva Lares
Rhe Jmsen
Squlus
Pareva
Pomtmaster General
Flooded Streets Halt City Travel After January Rain
Heavy January rainfall floods streets and overwhelms drainage, forcing foot travelers to stay home. Transit suffers as Aramos Pane depot line, McKinney and Texas avenues, and Hanlon street face outages. buses and cars struggle with high water and obstructed rights of way. Roof damage spurs property concerns as water spills onto yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birt
Capa
Bulla
Une Etipola
Jeto
City brief: fires meetings and local notices
A flue fire at 610 Austin street yesterday afternoon. city council to meet at 4 pm. Retail Clerks hold a meeting tonight at Knights of Pythias. Three daughters of Mr De Lott of Center street reported scarlet fever. Sheltering Arms to meet at 10 am. Three convicts missing from plantations possibly headed toward Houston. Debate on socialism and stellar tax planned at Houston Philosophical Association tonight. Teriverein ladies host a ball at 8 pm to prepare for anniversary events next Monday. A negro family with smallpox found in Sixth ward. house fumigated. Mary Wier club meeting postponed to next Friday. Texan drainage convention to meet in Houston January 23. Mrs William Christian invites committee members to Christ Church parish house at 11 am to plan Lee birthday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Mr. de Lott
Center Street
Sheltering Arms Association
Houston
Mery
Residents at the Bristol and Capitol hotels mingle with city figures
A long list shows Henry Solomon Louis Ie and many others staying or stopping at the Bristol and Capitol hotels. Notables include A. Thompson of Hempstead registered at the Capitol, W. M. Barnett of New Orleans with Bristol apartments, and Hon. Ed Simmons en route to Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Solomon of & Louis Ie
Bristol
Hutchins
D. T. Forbes
Victoria
Frank Murphy
Chicago
City
A. Castutedo
Waco
Capitol
John Underwood
Columbia
Dallas
Tom Flaxman
Fem
Walt & Plaxman
New York
Ed Simmons
Reneral
Galveston
Tho Hat
Houston Musicians Host Informal Evening at Miss Averitt’s
A Tuesday gathering at Miss Averitt’s Sixth Ward residence brought Houston’s notable musicians together to introduce Mr. De Armand. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, Miss Barlow, Miss Bessie Hughes, Mr. Frank Wyatt, Mr. Frank Rossel, and Miss Sadie Timmins. The event featured informal music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Missy Averitt
de Anmiind
Miss Averitt
Anaune'g- Hom Choir
de Armand
Oliver
Barlow
Cleveland-Savage Wed at Globe Hotel in Wharton
Mr Sol J Cleveland and Mina M Gave both of Wharton wed at 5 30 inqt at the Globe Hotel Justice Hill officiating The bride a popular young woman with many friends The groom a noted Wharton newspaper proprietor Afterward a small reception in the hotel dining room the couple left for Merkton and will reside in Wharton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland-Savage
Sol J. Cleveland
Mina M. Gaveage
Wharton
Globe Hotel
Justice Hill
Meveland
Clevelandt
Malo
Merkton
Massachusetts Bee Trader Eyes Unexplored South Trip
W J Lamb and wife of West Somerville Massachusetts travel with beeswax business interests from Boston to the South and West visiting Texas then California. They discuss freight rates Philippine policy and Transvaal views while noting rain in Texas and Houston's paving as beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb
Texas
California
Boston
New Orleans
Mr. Lamb
New England
Houston
Duniers
Senate Hobr
Philippines
England
Biettern
OL Dave" Collarson
Gomu
South
Mrs. Lamb
North
Kansis Grain Wealers Plan March Excursion to Texas
A Wellington Kansas letter from George H Haenter president of the Kansis Grain Mealers association discusses an excursion for 200 members and wives. Arrangements with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad include eight Pullman cars and baggage cars. The trip will start in Topeka after an association meeting and extend to Houston and Galveston with a stop to see Houston. Further dates depend on confirmation from the Houston group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Haenter
Wellington
Kan
Miliera Association
Tom Richardson
Houston Business League
Aapa
Kanade Grain Wealers’ Association
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka and Sante Ve Railroad Company
Houston
Galveston
Topeka
Texas
Texas Real Estate Association Convention Attendance Expected
Official notes strong Houston representation at the Texas State Real Estate Association convention in Houston with Jan 16 and 17 dates. Secretary Rit Skaggs reports a large turnout and a more important meeting than last year’s Waco gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houstop
Bert Worth
Rit Skaggs
Waco
Howian Turpvercin Anniversary Ball Sets January Event
The forty sixth anniversary ball of the Howian Turpvercin is planned for Monday evening at The COMMER arena. Organizing committee members include Thom eee Carl Ries A Brunner Wiliam Piha Kahiman Mo Kaimian and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momiwew
Chatee
Thom Eee
Carl Ries
A Brunner
Wiliam Pihaset
Kahiman
Mo Kaimian
Biro Committtn
William Diesen
John Hoorer
Kyle Leon Cures
Raphael
D. D. Smeston
Otto Sess
Natural Iron Tonic Promises Strength and Health
A mid‑19th century advertised remedy extols iron tonics as essential for vitality, strength, appetite, and general wellbeing. Personal testimonials from Ohio and Texas claim improved health, with notes on recovery from debility and indigestion. Manufactured claims promise universal benefit and lasting household use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ua Cick
Wienebs
Nmwl
Iran
Betton
Ir. Harter
Flarter
Texas
Dilias Nowe
Harter
Dr. Harter
J. J. Bingon
Reception Committee Plans Annual Hall Event Fri
The article lists committee members Christiansen Dennis Randolph and others and announces a Friday event at the hall. It notes a ceremonial program with a banquet and exercises scheduled for the day. Attendees are invited to join the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiansen
Dennis
Ed Randolph
A Brinnes
John Meyer
Schneider
Grineval
F. Clade
Mrs Holmes Murder Trial Opens in Brownwood Texas
In the Cartie Holmes case the State begins testimony with Dr T M Hayes as first witness describing his suspicions of poisoning during Holmes last illness and a post funeral confession by Mrs Holmes in the presence of his wife. Clergy and other witnesses testified to statements and letters as the trial proceeds with eight sessions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Texas
Cartie Holmes
T. M. Hayes
Walter Holmes
Holmes
Sam Phillips
Santa Anna
Pha
Hayes
C. EB. Statham
Sas
Tom
Wanted notice for Jon Jones Sicilian alias ages and description
A sheriff’s notice calls all officers to arrest Jon Jones Sicilian about 97 years old. Described as 6 feet tall, 212 pounds, sandy mustache, bald, gray hair, red belt, possible white hat and tan shoes. Suspect may have fled toward New Orleans. Warrant on assault to murder. Sheriff A. Br. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Jones
Yeston
New Orleans
A. BR. Anderson
Dr. R V Pierce promotes female mail and private letters
An advertisement touts the largest mail received by Dr. R V Pierce, a Buffalo physician for women. It claims grateful patients write after cures for confidential advice and offers free consultations. Also promotes Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments and cautions against inferior substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
R. V. Pierce
Ade Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
N.Y. A
Dr. Pierce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dick Dowling
United Confederate Veterans
Gribble
Quartermajor
S Department
Chattanooga
Gd. W. Gib
RL iGotbell
Third
Texan
John Elgaray
Colmal
C. Q. Mu
Wilby Smith
J. B.aritin
Camp
H. W. Garrew
William Hunterenstan
Fifteenth
Texan Infantry
Peter Hoens
Texas Cay
Kena
J.S. Kelle
Flournoy
N. ‘. Kittrell
K. Langnecker
Sixth
Texas Cavalry
J. W. Leech
Sevmukh
Kentucky Cavalry
L. Mitchell
Terentteth Sachsen
M. Mitchell
Jack Moor
Company
Parner Rifies
J. de Reche
Keats
Steely
Major
Eighth
Alry
Joh S. Swope
W. N. Shaw
Hy. Dodge
C. N
John A. Stewart
Texac
Alig, Schilling
QuArtermaster
Ocompany C
Sixteenth Texan
W. Stith
Witty
Laupe Zouaves
AON
Chishineltz
AL Vimorn
Scantin
Warren Artillery
Dunlge Burnet
Seuter
Japhet
Houston Mail Delivery
Sisat LE
H W Corton
I. Crawford Thess
International Money
Laredy
International Exchange
Cipola
Armory
Truck Ny
Austin Street
Mire
William Christian
Daurchtera of the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee
Ifa'qioek
Cheistchurch
Turner Hall
Horler Brockway
Massachusetts
W. J. Lamb
West Somerville
Mage
Lawlor Hovel
Kansas
Nature
N. Harwdod
Ohio
J. W. Cruikshank
Tror
Supreme Court of Ohio
Hartera Tron
Toole
Vmavier
Dayton
PeGaar Oarraaaaaanasadaa
Agiaaaanye
Hae
Sheriffs Department
Sored
L. Lechengh
Honest Jewels
Apa
Apollo
Apollo Tron and
Zee! Company
Fria
Krupp & Tuffly
J. T
South Texas
TEXA
Chas. Dillingham
Tremont Hof
Baldwin
G. W. Baldwin
Mri
Houstom A
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