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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1900

Page

5

Tragedy at Bremond Leaves Two Prominent Men Dead

In Bremond Texas on January 21 to 24 a fatal shooting occurred at the Cottage hotel. Max Stellbauer shot M. P. (drugstore owner) and then was fatally wounded by a pistol shot from a 45 and a 34 caliber firearm. Justice McCall opened an inquest and issued a warrant for Long, with both men described as prominent former friends.

Texas Coll- Love M. P. Ee Max Stellbauer Mr. Love Max Steilers Act of Hig Precinct Laverey Stellbauey Justice McCall Precinct 8 Long Difficole Renda

Hill News Notes and Local Court Case in Chappell Hill

In Chappell Hill Texas on January 21 Justice Campbell heard the case of Youre Cominsky charged with attempted murder after a shooting of a three week old boy who lies between life and death. Cominsky claimed accident but was held for the next grand jury. Also reported are society notes from the Ladies Nineteenth Century Literary Society, a concert by local pupils, visits from relatives, and a two step of social and college events at Winston and Dr A W Toland returning from travels.

M. J. Cocke Sir John Shaw Nee Mina Hempstead Mra. Shaw William Reinstein Aaron Smith Bobbin Juin Campbell Chappell Hill Winston J.D. Campbell J. D. Bell Brenham H. F. College A.W. Toland Biminippi

Cornerstone Laying for Cameron Young Men's Club Building

In Cameron Texas on Friday January 21 at 3 10 o clock the cornerstone of the auditorium and Young Men's Business League rooms was laid by Judge No 46 1 0 0 F. ME VTORAMmes preacher Weander Rev C Weaver presiding The granite cornerstone bears the league name and the inscription notes its incorporation June The gift stone was presented by WT Wesley The completed building will be a pride of the city and a feature of the new structure.

Cameron Texas C. Weaver Pest Onix Young Men's Business League Meron, Incorporated Ieee League WT. Wesley

Nakum Texas Telegram Preserves Local Notes

January 21 dispatch from Nakum Texas reports Rev H Seats leading a church service at Phiabyicray church, EF Alok and Rev Williams addressing a local gathering at the opera house, and a county club fencing project on Gonzales street. Contractor Y8 works on Watton property, a thumb injury during Christmas led to a hospital stay in San Antonio, and the Will Toland trial for T H Webb killing proceeds with next week date.

Nakum Texas Williams Opera Comity Club Gonzales Watton San Antonio Peatent Will Toland T. H. Webb Ally

Memorial Service Held for Knights of Templars and Trinity Commandery

Joint memorial service conducted January 21 at the Presbyterian Church honored Sir Knights John Mew and W J Murchison. Attendees included Knights from Adams County, Eastham, Barr, Sather, Kreban, Robinson, Mallory, Barr, and Law, with music described as delightful.

Tuck Palestine Knighta Templars Trinity Commandery the Presbyterian John Mew W. J. Murchison T. McKinesy Eastham Barr Sather Kreban Robinson Mallory M. Barr K. TD Law

Notable Knights Visit Palestine Commandery Event

The text records a gathering with ladies including Mesdames Detha Eastham Barrett and others. Knights from Palestine commandery attended, with Mrs. Leland Deouthitt accompanying. The group toured the city after services, with T. W. Cronan of Ruthven commandery visiting as eminent commander from Houston.

Mesdames Detha Eastham C. G. Barrett W. Y. Sare W. D. Adair W. A. Hunter Palestine Commandery Knights Howard, Stuart, Ogilvy Hetdall Nance Allen, Moore Admiston Douthitt Leland Deouthitt A Eee T. W. Qronan Ruthven Houston

CATTLEMEEN AT GALVESTON TOURISTS ARRIVE FOR LIVESTOCK MEETING

A party of prominent livestock dealers and officials arrived in Galveston aboard the private car Actium to attend the National Live Stock association convention in Fort Worth and the Texas Live Stock association meeting in San Antonio. Notables include A. G. Leonard Mortimer Lavering G. Howard Davidson A. C. Halliwell Colonel McCoy and others. They toured the city by trolley and enjoyed an oyster roast before continuing to San Antonio.

Galveston Texas Actium Chicago National Live Stock Association Fort Worth Texas Live Stock Association San Antonio Union Dtock Yards A. G. Leonard Union Stock Yards Mortimer Lavering International Live Stock Exposition G. Howard Davidson A. C. Halliwell Shovers’ Journal Colonel McCoy K. A. 8. Wood A. Mallory G. W. Shannon Jef Greer Ed Kosenbaum L. W. Tomlingen Chicago Live Stock Exchange W. BE. Skinner Dan C. Lively John W. Spinger Denver Mesers Ward Larsen Thompson Mallory Commission Tremont Hotel Charles Clark Ettire Woollam’s Lake Tremont Santa Fe

Alvin locals report regional visits and a pastor meeting

Alvin Texas January 31 Rev Tir C K Woodson of Port Arthur president of Alvin college Rev Thr C A King of Lake Charles La Rev f r H A Breed of Arcadia Rev Yr George MacAdam of Fort Worth Rev Tr C Olandor of Aventin Rev fr John F Larner of Galveston and Rev Dr Webb of Mark Worth attended a board meeting. Miss Neil Abraham and Sister Fontaine visiting Mrs I W Murdock Angleton Texas. Mrs Malinda Howe aged 66 died at home three miles south of town January 15 at 5 o clock.

Alvin Texas Tir C. K. Woodson Port Arthur Alvin College A. King Lake Charles H. A. Breed Arcadia George MacAdam Fort Worth Tr. C Olandor Aventin John F. Larner Galveston Webb Mark Worth Briisgens Alvis College Neil Abraham Siste Fontaine I. W. Murdock Angleton Brasoria Tuatnens BH. Foster Mlatonta Mra

Birthday of General Lee Celebrated in Temple Texas

Last night at Wagner's hall in Temple Texas the anniversary of General Robert E Lee's birth was observed by the Lavinia Porter Tulley chapter U D C with a large audience. Rev Wyatt gave a reverent tribute and Mrs Dixon described the Wilderness battle. Miss Woodson Wyatt and Mrs Ra Cox contributed to an entertaining program. A ball by the Ladies of the Macobies Club at Clover Club hall closed the event with success.

Lee Temple Texas Wagner's Hall Robert B. Lee Lavinia Porter Tulley Wos Mr. Wyatt Dixon Virginia

Local Socials and Business: Dance, Plant Expansion Plans, and Fraternal Notices

A crowded dance in the Opera House was praised as a lively event despite a late hour. The Temple Cold Storage and Ice plant plans expansion with a board meeting today to review last year and map the future, with directors from St. Louis Dallas and San Antonio arriving. Belton Temple commandery elected officers for Knights Templars including W Jarrett and Lee Peyton. Temple residents Wm Childress and Marcus Jacobseuard were noted visitors, and Mrs M M Coy departed for Fort Worth to make that city her home.

Hin Abe Ladiew Temple Cold Storage O. Nicand St. Louis Messrs A. T. Stephens Chas Melatorhaus Dallas Wm. McGary San Antonio Fritz Widman Louis Ruemmell J. Louisire Nieaud Belton Commandery Belton Temple Madona Prelite J. M. Frazier Morrin Tarver H. ¢. Blank Knights Amarillo Mire M. M. Coy Fort Worth

Halletsville Happenings and Local Notices

State education official J S Kendall will attend the county teachers Institute on March 2 and 3. County Judge Paulue travels to Houston for an ocular consultation. A Bohemian escapee from Southwestern asylum is recaptured by Sheriff Bennett and returned to custody. Countess marriages occur as Judge Pavius officiates for multiple generations. The Sumuseh brick building, recently burned, is to be rebuilt. Rev J M Rameey to preach in Sweet Home on the second Sunday each month.

Kendall Halletaville Texas O Mill St. Louis Malensk Southwestern Asylum Bennett Pavius Johanna Grrecky Joseph Mozach Germany Sumuseh J. M. Rameey Sweet Home State Paulue Houston

New Train Schedule Shifts Branch Times at Mupieville

In Mupieville Teana on January 21 the Fiffeet of the Sew Schedule changes branch train timings. Northbound departures occur at 29 am with return at 418 pm among adjustments and southbound service at 2% pm. The revised timetable affects local riders and station operations.

Mupieville Teana Evoth

Local notes and events from a late issue

Daily papers note late evening arrivals and returns including W W Adicks from North Teaus and Dibe visiting his father Dr Philip Gitte in New York City. Molgita Templars plan a memorial service and Mgr Matthew Peeley addresses the State Real Estate convention with Foster's former home noted.

Brimie W. W. Adicks Dover Bell North Teaus Dibe Philip Gitte New York City Mint Ella Barrett Molgbta Templars Miemorial Ser

Explosion Damage in Gin House Causes Widescale Destruction

In the engine room near the boiler that exploded, a worker was knocked down and bricks covered him yet he survived as the other boiler shielded him. The boiler was hurled fifty yards and the smokestack landed far away. Miraculously many were not killed. three were in the gin amid debris. Mr. Wuench’s residence on the same lot suffered damage as a large family lived there. Estimated losses around 1600 dollars.

Kiliman Wuench

Cuero Real Estate Moves and Court Actions

Real estate deals occur in Cuero with a top city corner and a promising business lot changing hands. A herd of cattle was shipped to northern markets, with Prank Hunter accompanying. The revival at the Presbyterian church concludes tonight after a successful meeting led by Revs Wright and Harsha. District court nears end of jury docket with about thirteen convictions, including J L Lima for manslaughter, sentenced to two years by Judge Wilson.

Prank Hunter Presbyterian Church Wright Harsha District Court J. L. Lima Victoria County Wilson Fowter Galboun County

City notes and locals from Victoria Texas yet in January

Bailey Mille company advances a commodium warehouse project for Buhler and Welder north of the freight department while Ruth, the stolen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CB Way, is laid to rest. The new city hall walls rise quickly as plans for Western Union relocate office space distill. Colonel Lucien Seabrook returns from Fort Worth after a real estate meeting and Leopold Levy visits his brother Simon Levy in town. A round trip fare for Breville is announced for a Texas Trick Growers meeting in San Antonio with delegates leaving today for the stockholders convention. Mrs J F Buchanan returns from Seguin visit.

CB. Way Ruth City Hall Market Square George C. Felton Western Unioin Telegraph Nmpany Dallas Western Union Lucien Seabrook Port Fort Worth Leopold Levy New Orleans Simon Levy W. J. Craig Breville Texas Axyedition S Bte San Antonio Mre. J, FB Buchanan Seguin

Daughters of the Confederacy Style January Reception in Hockdale

In Rockdale Texas on January 20 the Daughters of the Confederacy hosted a reception at the home of Malynelt to honor General Robert E. Lee’s birthday. Attendees included J B Longmoor, Dr R S Willis, Prof M Angadale, Mrs D I Sanford, Claudia Tracy, Lottie Simms, Burford Tanwen and others who heard speeches and shared fellowship. The event also noted ongoing cotton mill fundraising and city water waste concerns, with debate over tax rates and sewer plans, amid plans to start laying new pipes. The article reflects local civic issues and social gatherings shaping Hockdale’s early 20th century pace.

Rockdale Texas Daughters of the Confederacy Malaynelt Trey R. FE. Lee J. B. Longmoor RS. Wallis Prof M. Angadale Mra. D Sanford A. Oinddieh Claudia Tracy Lottie Simms Burford Tanwen Ty Culonel Baxter Mitch

Legislators Gather for Extra Session and Cattlemen Visit

Hon C B Colquitt arrives from Terrell for the extra session and expresses confidence in the tax commission bill. Senator Patterson and Reps Kennedy Tucker Frost Shelburne and Speaker Sherrill also arrive. One hundred twenty three National Cattlemen delegates from Fort Worth stop en route to San Antonio for a visit. A U S court term opens tomorrow and Adjutant General Scurry heads to Boane for Reese et al trial.

National Cattlemen's Association Fort Worth San Antonio United States Court of the Western District of

Populists Plan Campaign Tactics in Hillsboro Texas

The Populists meet in secret to fix a county ticket and nominate by convention rather than primary. They claim strength to carry the county amid long standing boasts, while Democrats under Captain W A Felde push organized activity and a forthcoming weekly paper.

Hillsboro Texas Golum Duline Wi. A. Plelde Demotrata Felde

Philips Announces Candidacy in Lampasas Texas

D W Philips of Lampasas Burnet counties announces run for the Twenty seventh legislature He backs the main tax bill but seeks to remove its harmful features favors factory tax exemption argues for a conservative capital friendly court and supports a libel law protecting truthful publication He declines comment on criminal naturalization and says primaries will decide the matter

Lampasas Texas D. W. Philips Thin Pitty Third Burnet Philips Philipa

Hunt County Democrats Endorse Subscription Drive

Hunt County Texas Democratic Executive Committee approves a subscription drive for a national campaign fund. It asks every Democrat in Hunt County to contribute any affordable amount and directs funds to Howard Parker of Greenville, who is authorized to receive them. The committee will reconvene to set a date for the county primary and handle related business.

Campaige Greenville Texas Democratic Executive Committee National Democratic Ways Menos Hunt County Huot County Howard Parker

Admitted to Nellon Habeas Corpus Trial of Will Holloway

The habeas corpus trial of Will Holloway in Oohurne Texas, charged with seduction, adjourned with bail set at 5000 dollars. The mother testified the girl was under 16 and produced the family bible. medical testimony and birth details were admitted, and the case drew notable interest.

Nellon Oohurne Texas Will Holloway Holloway Ball Whe

Local Reports Weather and Illness in Madisonville Area

From Madisonville Texas dated January 20 a weather here hindered by heavy rains and high water with poor communication to Bryan for two weeks. Navenville recorded very high water while Huntsville and nearby towns faced flooding for weeks slowing farming. Mr Moree Seay and a young man son of Ed Bony shown with pneumonia after ten days of suffering.

Madisonville Texan Bryan Hunteville Moree Seay Ed Bony

San Angelo Knights Templars Elect Officers for Emulog Term

San Angelo Texas January 20 Ally Innst pight meeting Buillinger Commandery No 1 Kelghie Templars elected officers for the emulog term led by Emident commander J W Kaepe with John Findlater Jr as copmain general PON Joni senior warden Joseph Fook junior warden W A Weight treasurer C J Powell recorder H A Rensaue. Officers will be installed at the third Friday in February by the beet remuler meeting.

San Angelo H. A. Rensaue Belog

Halley Denies Texas Senate Retirement Rumor

Congressman J W Halley of the Fifth Texas District telegraphs from Washington to Dallas friends that a report from Washington claiming he will retire from the Senate race and seek re election to the House is too absurd to contradict.

Abeard Ramor Dallas Texas J. W. Halley Washington Jn Dallas Dwntoon United States House of Representatives

Boiler Explosion Injures Owner at Workshop

A boiler explosion at the Woench gun works in Borge Texas injuries the owner as he prepared to shut down the engine. A nearby worker and several men were not killed though the blast caused shattering injuries and steam enveloped the area.

Tesas Plession Borge Woench Ant

Richmond News Notes Begin Planting Efforts in Central Texas

Planters and farmers report the poll drying for plowing and have started preparations for a new crop. T. J. Booth, a prominent planter from Booth Texas, spent the day in Richmond, while C. Russell and Rev left for Katy on business. Boesett Blakely and wife of Dallas relocated to Richmond and will be at home with the old family cry.

Richmond Texas T. J. Booth Booth C. Russell Katy Boesett Blakely Dalla Pestetely Hiehmond

Tramp Shoots Porter on Northbound Train in Jimmerville

Report from Venas on January 2 describes a white man shooting a negro porter aboard the Sante We train. The porter was knocked down and fired upon twice, but the wounds are said not to be dangerous and he walked home to T.

Jimmerville

North Texas Lawyer Loone Announces Senate Candidacy

Hon B F Loone a leading North Texas attorney announces his run to succeed Hon J R Gough of Mackinney in the state senate. He backs Dalley or will follow primary instructions as guidance for his campaign.

Gough Greenville Texan B. F. Loone North Texas J. R. Gough MacKinney Senate Dalley

Smallpox Rise Tied to Wharton Texas Outbreak

In Wharton Texas on January 21 reports show a growing smallpox elevation over the last fortnight. Dr. Andrews believes the mild form reduces fear, while maintaining control with good sanitation and clear disease knowledge.

Wharton Texas Andrews Jerver

Fae at Marshball Texas Involved Local Incident

A report from Marshall Texas notes a physician and Hargrove being called to Grant Warbington a colored man near the city outskirts. The fragment references an event in January with limited readable details.

Marshball Marshall Texas Hargrove Grant Warbington Tla

Doctor Declares Man With Suspected Smallpox

The physician immediately diagnosed the man as having a serious smallpox illness. Washington noted that he had been in Shreveport and arrived here yesterday.

Washington Ben Shreveport

Bryan Dries Ends Season After Coastal Visit

Bryan Texas January 11. The Bryan mill closed yesterday for the season after a very successful past season. F Marion Law visited Houston while Mrs G Figers and children left for Galveston. Navogdocher James Dabrovolny goes to Apetii for eye treatment. Dr J J Tarrington and Mrs Tarrington of Waon visit at the college. Irene Anderson returns to Madisonville. Swain of Howson returns home after Royal Arch and Masonry work. Four candidates initiated Menara Gibbs Rossel Tiowell and B Kuleer.

MIN Bryan Texas Yenteriay F. Marion Law Houston G. Figers Venterae Galveston Nes Morwilkii James Dabrovolny Apetii J. J. Tarrington Waon HH. Tarrington Irene Anderson Madivenville Volone FL Swain Howson Royal Arch

Branch Commercial Club Organised at Hobbs School

Members of the Bonts Commercial club organized a branch at Hobbs' school house Friday night with P. M. Sparkman elected president and John Heéline secretary. More branches will form in coming days as the Ennis unit plans broad prizes for farmers in diversified crops to be shown in a three day fall fair.

Pants Texas Bonts Commercial Club Hobbs P.M. Sparkman John Heéline Ennis Pnit

Cutting Affray in Texarkana Leaves Two Men Wounded

In Texarkana Texas on January 21 a dispute on the city stream led to a fight between Bud Garrett and Henry Shuflin. Pocket knives were drawn with Garrett pierced four times in the neck and face and is considered dangerously wounded while Shuflin was slightly cut in the back.

Texarkana Texas Bud Garrett Henry Shuflin Garrett Shaflin

Local Visitors and Moves Reported in Fintonia and Arlington

Mina Perry of Rookdale visits Fintonia Texas. Ming Datky Woods plans a San Antonio trip for the week. Kate Wheeler returns from Arlington where she taught elocution.

Fintonia Itema Fiatonia Texas Mina Mar Perry Rookdale Ming Datky Woods San Antonio Kate Wheeler Arlington

Measles and Scarlet Fever Reported in Caldwell Area

Measles at Caldwell and Teans noted as ordinary with no fear of the disease. Scarlet fever appears stamped out locally. An epidemic of measles and mumps affects the town and surrounding countryside, but fatalities remain few.

Caldwell Teans

Woman Found Dead in Bea Sherman Texas

Mrs Jamen W Denbot was found dead in bed in Sherman Texas on January 21. Her husband awoke at about 2 am to find her already deceased due to heart trouble.

Bea Sherman Texas Jamen W. Denbot

Epidemic Hits Milking Cows in Texas Town

Report from Reagan Texas describes a cattle outbreak in Milch Cova where about 40 percent of milch cows died in two weeks. Surviving cows show mixed recovery or ongoing illness while researchers race to identify the cause and control measures amid a spreading health scare.

Reagan Texas

Sam P Jones to Speak in Nacogdoches Church Night

Sam P Jones, noted avanuelist, is billed to speak January 20 in Nacogdoches under the First Reformed Church to benefit the church. Proceeds will be used to cancel the debt on their new building.

Sam Jones Nacogdoches Nacogdoche Texas Hev Sam P. Jones

Speaker Sherrill Heads to Austin for Legislative Arrangements

Speaker Sherrill departed for Austin to oversee arrangements for the conveyance of the legislature and to attend to related duties. No special session is scheduled for Tuesday.

Sherrill Austin Greenville Texas

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