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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
6
The report states Bertha Dennis was shot in the temple near her Clinton area home. Her husband, Garrett, is arrested after authorities traced the crime with help from Sheriff Archie F Anderson and Deputy Hillendahl. An inquest followed, with testimony about a bitter medicine and prior convulsion episodes involving Bertha.
The Caledonian Society organizes a January 20 celebration for Hubert Burns birthday with a reception committee led by Bruce Wood and George D. Brown. Entertainment includes orchestral pieces, recitations, song selections, and a pantomime at Turmer Hall starting 8:16 p m. Performers listed include H F Mactregor, James A Malluch, Mary Ma Elroy, and Dr B H Green among others.
Police and railway officials investigated a Katy train baggage room after a foul odor resembling a deceased body was reported in a trunk. Baggage agents traced the smell to a suspect bag, but examinations found baggage intact and the odor passenger later found to be absent from the car.
At a Harris County Republican Executive Committee meeting, the chairmanship was declared vacant after the removal of Chairman J. H. Garnett Bate. J. W. Fallon was elected to fill the seat. Hannibal Peace was named secretary, with Tracy F. Williams and Rehard Bevere forming committees to work with the League toward a Houston convention.
An Alexandria TA correspondent describes Sheriff Anderson's actions following a tense night near Denny Grant Patied where Billi Tx Garrett, 23, an accused murderer, scarcely escaped arrest. Judge Guston, Tusas, ordered a patrol to seize the suspect and bring him in, with praise for the sheriff's handling.
A destitute Logg family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Logg and two children, lives in a shanty in Spencer addition near Brooks place. Captain F. A. Hervey of the Capital hotel has provided food and clothing and arranged for a half rate ticket to Port Worth with possible further fundraising. Mrs Logg pleads for Denver aid and a better climate for the husband who is in poor health, while authorities guard against exploitation and seek charitable support.
A chaotic narrative describes a Left-Handed Fishing club outing from Walliaville aboard the tug Richmond bound for Major J. tL. McGary’s home. The party includes Colonel W. TH. Coyle and Captains Goggan, Roessler, and others, with plans for four days of fishing, drinking, and revelry amid prohibition era tensions and travel complications.
Mr. Frank C. Little and Miss Carrie Pearl Halley wed at Bhearn Church last night with a large crowd in attendance. Attendants included Vidmer Bailey and Miss Freda Kallated. The bride wore a gray cashmere gown and a violet broadcloth bridesmaid dress. The groom works at W. H. Coyle & Co. printing house. At Mason Street home, Morris Halff and Hattie Elizabeth Murdock also married at 7:40 PM, with Elizabeth noted as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Murdock.
Mrs Hettle K Glass widow of Tax Collector George W Glass died at 6 AM after brief illness at 418 Liberty Ave Harris County. She was 32 with eight children and daughter of the late Ben Gammon. Funeral at 2 PM at the family residence Rev John Green officiating interment Glenwood Cemetery pallbearers named including William Baugh J B Ronall Henry Marehart and others.
An imperfect laundry advertisement promises quality cleaning and dyeing services at Al Packart's Laundre on a stated avenue with a contact phone. The line copy is garbled but suggests a focus on meeting customer desires through laundry work this week.
Local store Geo J Mollinger’s at Harkine Hutedla hosts free cocoa tastings for customers. Wal ter Baker & Coq chocolatyre will be served on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16, 17, and 18. Event aims to draw shoppers and promote products.
Walter Sneed of Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph reports a new battery box factory in Houston near Westheimer and Caroline. George H. Duke operates it with silent setup, producing battery boxes, tackleware, and backboards for telephones using local wood and skilled dovetailing and moulding. The plant employs specialized machines for finishing and polishing, supplying boxes and backboards to Sneed's company and Beaumont area plans.
Miss Mina Byars, daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Byars, married A Semones Adams of Houston in a church ceremony officiated by Rev John McMahon. The couple, described for their wit and charm, will reside in Houston. Attendants included Mrs Marie Adams and Mr Hampton Shaw. gifts were ornate and numerous.
To Parents and Editors readers learn the public term ends Friday the 26th and the next term opens the 21st after. White schools are crowded and officials fear space for new pupils. Parents with children over seven should submit name age address grade desired to the superintendent by mail or at the office this week or next. Office hours 1:26 to 5 p.m. Superintendent W H Kimbrough requests prompt responses.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Young Men's Christian Association No 10 hosted yesterday afternoon in the association parlor a reception with a varied programme of vocal and instrumental music and recitations. After the entertainment, refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs Swope and including Mrs Carr, Edgar Watkins, Tom C Swope, L L Cohen, J Pf Withman, D Rosencrand, Gil Fredericks, Davis, J W Stoll, and others.
M Howlett faced a magistrate before Justice Malech yesterday afternoon after being charged with burglary and theft. The accused was remanded on bail of £500 pending further examination.
Will Starka a colored boy had a preliminary hearing before Justice Malech yesterday afternoon and was bound over in the sum of 900 dollars on a charge of burglary for entering the office of Drs J HiN and taking therefrom a grip and some medicine cases.
Creditors of Hampe accept a 33 1 3 percent settlement offer, majority by number and debt amount, with final hearing set before Referee Harpert on January 99. Judge Burnett indicates confirmation if no valid objection. Falkeen, a merchant tailor, whose bank ruptcy was recent, will meet January 30 to choose a trustee. An application to confirm composition in the Donnegan case has been filed with Referee Burnett.
A long list of local residents and visitors is recorded with frequent stops at the Lawlor, Hutchins, and Capitol hotels. Names include H Snee, D Chance of Palestine, RC Foster of Denlwon, Mrs Hazelle Carr of Yoakum, and many others visiting, staying, or traveling through the city.
A batch of undelivered telegrams sits at the Western Union Telegraph Company in Malino Street for Walter Austin and BN Joint. J J Hartis and Miss Sadie Wilson wed at eight o clock last night at the bride’s maternal home with Justice Hin presiding. A small fire damaged a house at 1208 McGowen Avenue, insured. rehearsals for living pictures at the Lewes birthday event require participants to meet at the Parlor of the United Hotel at six tonight. The examining board of examiners met in the city clerk’s office Tuesday night naming five applicants to receive licenses. Spouses Mr. and Mrs. A K Sternberg plan their daughter’s marriage and the ceremony is set at the First Presbyterian Church on January 24 at 6 o'clock. Gira Tano, 11, a Italian boy, fled Piney to Houston on a pony. both boy and pony are missing and relatives seek information via FQ Tomborello in Congress Avenue. Sheltering Arms population election was postponed due to yesterday’s reception for Peter Avon and wife. a parish event will be held next Wednesday at 4 o’clock in Christ Church annex.
Mr Oscar Chalmers and Mise Ligrlo Prints were married last night at McKoe Street Methodist Church with Rev J HM Green officiating. After the ceremony the couple left for Galveston and will travel to San Murcia county New on where they will reside.
Sergeant Ww. 3 McCarty and a squad from the State Rangers including N B Jones, Charles Coleman, W R Williams and Allen Race were in the city yesterday at the Lawlor hotel. They were en route to Ras tron, ordered by the adjutant general to reinforce Retier town as Hangers already there.
A fragment from a Texas lodge notice shows Knights of Prites Texas lodge No 1 calling a meeting at night. Officers were unavailable to elect a new commander and the session was delayed.
The text records installation events led by CW. Fellows acting grand chancellor Lady Tarver of Betton and Walter GO. Sneed acting grand master at aris, with key figures Helbert and Sneed among the attendees, marking a ceremonial milestone in the fraternity.
A Houston reader urges Texas citizens to back public enterprises and develop local resources. He argues for finance and infrastructure to exploit iron, timber, wool, leather, and minerals, including mills, tanneries, furnaces, railroads, and telephones, to employ people and grow the state. He cites a Maine investor’s cautionary note on Texas securities and stresses prompt, honest public management of investments.
A historical letter attributed to John H. Kirby pleads for fair and just legislation protecting capital and labor alike. It argues that burdens imposed on capital threaten employment, urging lawmakers to balance duties with economic liberty and national standing.
Rev J H Scollard preached to a large congregation at Milton Street Methodist church. Four additions were recorded this week. he will preach again tonight and tomorrow. The sermon topic for the alternate service will be Slander.
Mrs Rilea Duntop announces the death of her daughter Mrs Nelile Raymond at Brikh Cot. The news has prostrated Mrs Binton and many friends in Houston, who will learn of her death with regret. She is the sister of Editor George Dinllop of Riehuaud.
Parish ladies attended a church event honoring Mr and Mrs Aves yesterday afternoon. Rector Aves and his wife were greeted with warm wishes from friends as the occasion drew near to its end.
The body of H.W. Pope is awaiting instructions from his father T. A. Pope of Weldon North Carolina after death at St Josephs Infirmary and is being held at the Undertaking parlors of Ross and Wright.
G W Chaffee and Charles Hauptmas, injured in a fight at the Boyles building, are improving and now thought to be out of danger. Both are reported as in SUL Suffeting vorsideratity, with condition still guarded.
A meeting at the Baptiste church last night considered the resignation of Dr J D Lamkins and decided the resignation would not be accepted. No further action was noted and the group adjourned without decisive changes.
Mexia Texas January 16 Ipepeching of the new tax bill Representative Kennedy tells The Post correspondent the measure does not cut taxation but shifts burden. He favors reform reducing overall taxes on the people and opposes mortgages and note taxes that hit borrowers. Farmers seek credit amid debt discussions as he questions placing taxes on debt instruments.
Fragmented text indicates ongoing January planning by the Republican State executive committee. Chairman Mitler, Charles Ban, and others are named as committee members handling details. City visits and preparatory actions are hinted but specifics are unclear.
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