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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1900

Page

5

Special Cotton Report Reasserts Texas Holdings

The Post reissues a special cotton report to show movement and on hand stock in Texas for the season. It cites 2 1/2 million bales received at Texas ports by January 11 and outlines how many bales remain to be marketed, with responses from 713 towns and 100 counties.

Post Texas Hoeuston Texan Texas Porte Tte Pont Adellat Mayermient Jefren Janverr Halen Iubekem

Untitled Statistical Note on Cotton Receipts and Town Totals

Fragmentary figures show receipts and balances for cotton in Texas towns for January 10. The record notes deficits and expected changes, mentions Houston Galveston Dallas and Port towns, and references Secretary Merter of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange.

Houston Elveston Dall Perie Firentam Merter New Orleans Texas

Texas Truck Growers Form Distributing Agency in Texas

The Texas Truck Growers association directs a distributing agent to supervise shipments. Headquarters set for 1900 at San Antonio Tyler and Waco with dates to be announced. Directors plan a 6 percent commission and seek an attorney to handle legal matters.

Tyler Texas Texas Truck Growers’ Association Weason Association San Antonio Wace Lopur Wil m Mombera

Effects of the Recent Rains Hit Texas Rivers and Roads

Heavy rains raise the Brazos and Navasota rivers in Texas areas north and west of Hearne and McKinney. Flooding worsens road conditions as the Howitz and other creeks swell, with persistent showers hindering travel and authorities reporting impassable routes.

Hearne Texas Bravos River Little Brazos Here

Local notices and civic updates from Halletts ville district

The Hallettsville area reports the fire department naming H J Bravoig as chief and M joo Mary Blstner as sponsor for the year. Southwestern Telephone donates 210 to support fire protection. Hoyee chapter 166 and Royal Arch Masons hold meetings after transfers from Aweet Home. Local editor William Moulton Cobb, and Joseph Kuimitcheh, now departing, reflect community changes amid weather and road conditions.

Nalletevil Halletaviltele Towa Jauiviry Jr H. J. Bravoig M Joo Mary Blstner Southwestern Telephone Company Petible Hoyal Arch Aweet K. Tireer William Moulton Cobb Joseph Kuimitcheh William Appelt BA Hawley Amessir Perak Tolay Tbhia Place Mexico Cere

Improvements On Texas Ranches Highlight Local News

RAMIRENO MATTENS reports on cattle in fine condition and expected spring price shifts. Notable ranch upgrades include large barns on Harry Reynolds and Lo K. Foner properties. Community enjoyed Christmas dances, deer season set records, and plans point to more corn and sorghum with minimal cotton planting nearby.

Nambeno Texas Iste Harry Heynolds Lo K. Foner

Two Convicts Escape From Filia Plantation

Saerife's Departmest in Sartarile reports two convicts escaped from the Filia plantation. The yellow male, 2.5 feet tall, 160 pounds, with a scar under the chin and a shoulder blade gear, was last seen near Harvey Alexander and Allan Gia Davia in Kilgore Texas. The black male, 2 feet tall, 149 pounds, named Hence Jones, has a neck givilg scar and a lower front tooth missing, last seen toward Mont Pleasant. Police seek assistance and ask communications to Sergeant B. Smith in Bartaria, Texas.

Sartarile Terie Filia Plautation Harvey Alexander Allan Gia Davia Brepham Kilgore Texas

Wheat In Denison Area Survives Heavy January Rains

Crops in the Crayatn county area show resilience after heavy January rain. Ground remains soaked with creeks and stock ponds full, though travel and winter plowing are hindered. Despite this, overall wheat prospects are good and acreage is larger than in recent seasons.

Denison Texas Crayatn

Impasse Plague Hopes for Road Aid in Texas

January 19 in Kyle Texas residents note muddy streets after a washout making travel difficult. Local farmers complain the delay hampers plowing while officials hope better roads will spur tax relief and action.

Sawmill and to Shoe Downs Hyatt Texas

Rain has halted work at a saw mill in Hyatt Texas since Monday causing several days of shutdown. Belts and gear troubles hindered operations and the muddy roads impede mule and horse access to the site. The situation arose after persistent storms.

Shoe Downs Hyatt Texas

Sawmill Crews Halted by Flooding in Corrigan Texas

Rain and floods in the Corrigan area over the last two days have largely shut down the sawmill operations as creeks and branches overflow lowlands and hamper mill work.

Corrigan Texas

Overflow Fear Grips Wortham as Dig Overflow Looms

Wortham Texas January 11 reports all shanme running over banks and a dig overflow feared as flood risk rises.

Wortham Texas

Woodmen of the World Install Officers in Yoakum

J T Shindler serves as consul commander with BF B Tompkins as advisor coutenant and J W Myers as clerk. Other officers include W W May banker A Saunders escort A W Batman watchman Harry Adams sentinel W A Moore manager Dre W T Jones and John Boyd physicians. Red Men plan their grand annual ball on February 22.

Vyoakom Secret Societies Yoakum Texan Woodmen of the World J. T. Shindler BF. B. Tompkins Coutenant J. W. Myers W. W. May A. Saunders A. W. Batman Harry Adams Sentinel W. A. Moore Dre W. T. Jones John Boyd The Order of Red Men

Alvin Business League names delegates to drainage convention

Alvin Texas January 11 delegates to the Texas coast country drainage convention in Houston January 3 include A. W. Wilkinson W. B. Pair Hop Alf H. B. Tolar C. J. Cummings and C. B. Linder man Mayor King appoints H. Sampson H. T. Pris bio A. J. Berchfield P. J. Willis and R. H. Bushway as part of the local delegation.

Alvin Texas Carlton Alvin Business League Houston A. W. Wilkinson W. B. Pair Hop Alf H. BH. Tolar Cummings Linderman King H. Sampson H. T. Prisbio A. J. Berchfield P. J. Willis R. H. Bushway

Delegates Named for Heal Reatate Convention in Fort Worth

Governor appoints fifty delegates at large to the meeting in Fort Worth on January 11 with Secretary Skaggs announcing the list. Co W Pinch of Texan Mexican Line will speak on Commercial Relations Between Texas and Mexico at the session next Tuesday.

Heal Reatate Fort Worth Texas Skaggs Rinte Real Bateto Association Kayern Co. W. Pinch Laredo Mexico

Death by Own Action Reported in Chickasha Cattlemen Case

A Chickisha cattleman Thomia Peery reports the death by own action of J. Davidson at Chickisha yesterday. Davidson, a prominent cattleman, reportedly shot himself after a dispute, ending his life this morning. The incident occurred near Fort Worth Texas with local authorities noting the fatal self inflicted gunshot.

Worth Texas Thomia Peery Chickisha Tome J. & Davidson Davidson Bie Omy

Fire wrecks business area at Wallville with heavy losses

Fire struck Wallville early this morning, destroying or seriously damaging several businesses at 608 Mat 10S Woat Commerce Street. Losses ranged up to 44 000 with insurance totaling 29 000, affecting Kowicka & Bro and nearby establishments including Theodore Breublinig's eng/ pAIlery and the Metropolitan saloon. The Globe hotel building suffered water and ice damage and is insured for 12 000. Fire blamed on a burning lamp explosion with lamps causing further flames.

San Antonio Texan Jankowica & Bro Commerce Hartford London Liverpool Gleln Greenwich Home Mutual Swea Chanics Tradera Theodore Breublinig Caloon Globe Hotel Dalkowlrotete Srewut Tate Ebredt

Fire damages Mallville stores in Texas blaze

A tramp reported a warehouse blaze at Mallville Texas near the Tesda and Pacific railroad early January 1. Losses include George Smith and others with stock and buildings valued in the thousands, insurance minimal. Rain saved the town from larger destruction and investigators suspect connected robberies in recent nights.

Mallville Texarkara Texas Taxne Tesda and Pacific Gorge Smith G. Smith Room & Ware Climen J. H. Marden Loneview Honda

Fire destroys dwelling and stable near Galveston

A residence and stable belonging to Charley Ryalle burned at about 4 AM between Thirty-nlath and Motterh in Galveston. The home was unoccupied. Mr Ryalle is out of town and Mrs Ryalle stayed with neighbors. Loss estimated around $2100 with no insurance.

Grnlveston Galveston Texans Nlath Motterh Charley Ryalle Ryal

Residence Fire Destroys Four Rooms in Greenville

A house on Weel Pickett Street in Greenville was destroyed by a blaze at about 4 o clock yesterday morning. The four room residence, owned by Colonel T. C. Thornton and occupied by Mr and Mrs Hugh Mare and others, was valued with furnishings at approximately $400. Firefighters reported the effort to save the structure unsuccessful.

Greenville Texan Weel Pickett T. C. Thornton Hugh Mare Thornton Maria Efert

Gold hoard revived from hiding in capital city vault

Reports from Austin Texas indicate the state treasury holds about 289000 dollars in gold plus a jewel of about 1 million dollars in currency. Many ten and twenty dollar pieces dated 1835 and 1840 appear bright and freshly minted, suggesting they were just retrieved from a long concealed hiding place.

Austin Texan

Smallpox Case Reported North of Town

A new smallpox case was found three miles north of the city yesterday with the patient placed in quarantine. Fr J J Jones, secretary to the State Health Officer, returned from Texarkana after examining the outbreak there. One case in town has been quarantined while the Index area ten miles north remains under control.

J. J. Jones Blunt Texarkana Index Emall Lise

Texas Met Sulphur Water Sanitarium Charter Filed

The secretary of state filed the charter of the Texas Met Sulphur Water Sanitarium company of San Antonio. The attorney general approved bonds for Athens incorporated school district and Wharton County projects including court house and jail repairs and a bridge refurbishing project.

Texas Met Sulphur Water Sanitarium Company of San Antonio Secretary of State Capital Wtech Attorney General Athens Texas Diatrict Honda Wharton County

Double Funeral at Thornton Texas Interment Service

A double interment was held in Thornton Texas this evening for Father J. B. Milletead aged 70 and his daughter-in-law Mrs. John Milletead who died suddenly of a cerebral ailment at 10 pm. She leaves a large family and a grieving husband. Father Milletead had been ill for months and survived his daughter-in-law by about thirteen hours. All were in the same home.

Thornton Texas Milletead John Milletead Millstead

Becoming a Mother. A Sure Way to Avoid Danger

An advertisement argues that motherhood is desired by women and that the pain of childbirth can be avoided by Mother's Friend. It claims the product eases suffering and change during birth and is backed by testimonials from "blonceres" who tested it.

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