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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
5
The Texas governor announced appointments for state offices including attorney general and health officer with named counties and offices. Charters granted to several Dallas and Galveston firms. rice and threshing ventures expanded. local political and business news from Austin discusses city primaries and the Business Men's club formation.
An advertisement claims HB HB B blood purifier cures eating sores malignant ulcers and skin sores by cleansing the blood. It asserts hundreds of cases from Fredonia Alabama were saved after doctors had given up. Trial bottle offered by BALM GO with six stores.
A large Corsicana oil area party traveling from Beaumont to Corsicana stopped in Hearne yesterday. They praised the oil field prospects but doubted some claims, with talk of a northern wind and a coming freeze. Local officials noted a rise in revenue, while several visitors and residents battled illnesses and travels.
Announcement states Mews and Evening News sold to Herald Printing Co. incorporated with officers A M Kennedy president Major N P Howx vice president and business manager Oliver W Wirt treasurer. Bar papers to continue. two plants merged into a single printing establishment. Former owners named and local figures noted in brief society and business items.
Beaumont Chronicle reports the Luyas oil well now under owners control with a valve system halting the geyser and allowing measured oil flow. Capt. Lucas plans tanks near the site. investors including Craig Oil and Forward Reduction Co push for rapid development. General Griffith buys land east of the city for 18.00. new oil companies and capital flood Beaumont as East Texas oil prospects rise.
A Texas reader urges the state to establish a geological survey to gather and publish annual statistics on mineral resources. He cites oil growth, proposes a state body to collect data, and notes past surveys aided industry while calling for practical, economic focus. He mentions oil, coal, cement, iron ore, and other minerals, and references the University of Texas.
In Brenham Texas on January 17 interest grows as oil strikes near Beaumont spark inquiries from local capitalists. Charles Parks owns land near Beaumont and receives letters and telegrams offering high prices. Colonel Giddings previously sold land at six dollars an acre and actions by local officials signal further oil development plans and control measures.
A report outlines pipe material costs to move Beaumont oil to Houston for fuel use. It cites required pipe sizes and prices including f inch pipe at 210,460 dollars, 4 inch pipe at 421,200 dollars, and 12 inch pipe at 47,700 dollars.
Calvert Texas January 17 officers investigate a break-in after midnight when a heavy plate window was shattered and a pan was stolen. Jurors observed disturbance at the scene as local residents and visitors, including J Y McNutt, W W Purdom, and J H Risley, were noted in town for various engagements. Community members plan a high school fundraiser event to support the library fund with a local “Gid Mulde” entertainment.
Hempstead Texas January 1 The Waller county relief committee was busy this week visuing cotton seed for planting purposes. Two cars have been issued and three cars more are expected in a few days Steele Bros have whipped their corn from their Billie plantation five miles south of town to Allen farm in Brazos county. The plantation of gevers hundred acres will be idle titis.
In Bropham Texas on January 17 the Fortnightly club held a library meeting in the public library rooms planning a formal public opening February 20 after a delayed January reception. Members discussed improvements, fundraising, and community needs while guests shared updates on local events and personnel.
In Bryan Texas January 17 Streht Rev George Kinsolving bishop of Texas will visit next week. A reception at St Andrews rectory follows and a long list of ladies from local churches will organize activities. Local business and cotton trade mention plans for a cotton mill and public debate on its impact.
Gholsbeeck locals report two new brick stores under construction one for B H Marke beside the Ma nenni bol and one for Dr S D Bugs Matthews Brow dealers in dry goods will occupy later The Southwestern Telegraphs and Telephone Co installs a line in Groosbeerk with poles and wires Workmen expect line extensions to nearby villages A modern electric light plant is to start by March First Dr S D Tess resides on the old Manum site with completion planned Principal Pog Bo Chambon resigns as head of the high school and Prof W D Butler of Mexia is named replacement
In Lake Charles Louisiana on January 17 a colored employee at Mount Hope HM collapsed and died at work. The report lists several locally known individuals and visiting businessmen from nearby towns, with mentions of legal notices and fraternal leaders traveling for affairs and meetings.
In Taylor Texas on January 1, farmers show a tendency to hold cotton for higher prices while wheat and corn are unsettled. A new com building is planned near the Great Northern passenger depot by Russ Brown and partners Twinks & Lankford. A hardware sale at Kentec Hemon & Hoch totals about $100 in goods, including gums and crockery.
Fragmentary OCR notes a January incident in Orange Texas with a boom and property loss. It mentions Mr G Bedell Moore of a business and an alleged change in ownership or control. Details are unclear, but a significant value of property is referenced.
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