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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1902
Page
3
The Cawthons defeated the Wilsons in a ragged game filled with errors and mixed hits. Aggressive baserunning and late-inning fielding kept the crowd cheering as Rafferty and Hartog delivered in key moments.
Birmingham headlines describe a July meeting of Southern Baseball Association directors at East Lake. They order fines against a Memphis rival club and attempt to restrain actions via an injunction, seeking to expel Memphis while arguing over notice and authority amid a tense dispute.
The couple celebrated a long marriage at their home near Backholts on the first of the month. He was born in England and moved to Alabama in 1817. They relocated to Milam County Texas in 1870. They raised twelve children with many descendants and have long been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South since 1887.
A garbled statement cites following a lawyer’s advice and asserts memphin proceedings align with the constitution of the Southern masogation. The text contains typographical errors and unclear references to individuals and events.
A chaotic Memphis baseball scene erupted as Deputy Sheriff J P Wooten attempted to serve Sunday playing warrants on both teams, leading to a disarmed confrontation and arrests. Nashville rallied past Memphis in ten innings as pitching dominated. separate Shreveport and New Orleans games featured late heroics and tense defense.
Beaumont Bloodlines. Hesumont defeats Nacogdoches 18 to 5 as Staples faltered early and was pulled after two innings. Everhardt pitched steady for Beaumont while Crowley, the visiting ace, is praised for his strength. Umpire Tevis Crowley. Next Friday to Sunday homestand and revival planned.
Secretary Fellows of the Coney Till and Jockey Club report 148 nominations for events at the 1902 Autumn meeting from August to September 19 at Streps head Boyconran. Entries closed July 15. Futurity has 172 horses nominated and a list follows for the Twin City handicap on Labor Day.
J Deitzschold captured the Jules Hirsch Medal on the Houston Bowling Club alleys with a 47 score. His nearest pursuer reached 41 as the top margin, with T P Barr taking the tallenders consolation. Scores listed include A H Verthard 34 and A Mummer 52 among others.
Maria Texas July 20 Mayor William Sichon of Marlin issues a challenge to Mayor J W Biggins of Waco inviting Waco Fat team to a Glemtong teleleveltr contest for the State championship. Gate fees and all expenses for Waco fatties paid by Marlin fatties.
At Manhattan Beach track on July 20 Woettle Brandon rode 31.5 miles in one hour aided by single motors. Lisette’s old women’s record stood at 21 miles and 125 yards.
A July 20 crowd of about 700 gathered at Brackenridgs Park to hear W. W. Freeman for governor and B. Sarber and HH. GA. Haldia for Congress when a heavy northeast cloud burst sent rain and wind scattering attendees. Only one shelter remained usable as others deserted.
An old patent medicine note describes Grover’s Black Root Liver Pills made from an active Black Root principle. Claimed to act on the ice equal to calomel with no gaping or sick stomach and to cure constipations. Price 25 cents.
Havana reports blame for Cuba’s currency crisis on foreign financiers who moved wealth abroad after the war and a collapse of specie. Planters shifted funds to Europe to safekeep families, triggering a currency famine. Some call for a Cuban silver coinage and local certificates to replace Spanish fractional currency and ease exchange.
A Yoakum board meeting at Elite Hall discussed a fall street sale set for November 6 to 7. Committee members include Mayor Ho Tritt, N C Roos, and JM Haller. Police road maintenance during cotton season assigned to H Roos, J D Cook, A R K Jones, with others overseeing routes. A large social event featured Lizzie Youngkin hosting guests for Miss Eula Arnold.
Seguin Texas July 2 officers are tracking a party of armed Mexicans led by Juan Acosta seen a mile north of the city. Lieutenant Wright of the Texas Rangers aided the pursuit as they press to arrest the fugitives who fled into dense brush amid fears of strong resistance.
Port of Galveston records show a vessel from New York with cargo listed as balled, current status unclear as of September. Navigation logs note George as a breeze and Nooe appears in the docket.
Victoria Texas July 20 A brakeman on the Wharton branch described a baseball game tomorrow between Victoria and Coers in the city. Victoria has won every game this season and local irrigation company’s pignt sow has connection with visuals by phone indicates ongoing local affairs.
A receiver was appointed today in Corsteana Texas for Savage and Reynoldy after a petition for involuntary bankruptcy was filed in the Federal court at Davns. Mr Carpenter is taking stock as he assumes control of the twee siteous assets and the proceedings await the court’s decision.
Granger Texas July 10 The First No Hous Bank of Granger organized with capital stock of 50 000 Officers named include WW McPatiel president Ralph McLigniel vice president and avid Young cashier The board of directors consists of eleven members syntax reflects historical local notice.
Samuel Barfer named trustee of the Rew book store after a recent mortgage. Assets listed at about 80000 with liabilities around 1200. Stock to be sold by private sale through Wilk as administrator.
The Wheat Nation Bank of Floresville announces a new bank opening in Floresville Texas on Monday with 2, Brow as cashier. Town hopes the facility will bring economic benefits.
The longtime firm Gatlin & Gevalin dissolved as B F Geentin sold his share to partner Ao Gatlin who continues the business as sole owner. The change takes effect July 1 in Goldthwaite Tezos.
In Del Rio Mrs P T Rivers dies at 74 after long residence in the area. She was born in San Antonio and lived in Uvalde before settling in Del Rio with multiple nephews and nieces surviving. Also reported is the death of Mr Miller, aged 60, in Beeville with funeral planned in Beeville. A third notice from Victoria references a S cherer obituary dated July 11.
A period of multiple death notices appears: Mr Augret Behertz longtime county resident dies at home after the war veteran and family survivor details. another obituary notes a 27 year old North Carolina native living in St. Louis? and a prominent Nelson family member passing in Nelson Texas. and D W Chambers, aged 50, dies at his home on in Galveston County street.
Cursory marriages recorded in Texas appear garbled with names and places unreadable. The fragmentary text references Oreenville Aubrey Hitchotek Yonkum and several individuals but provides no clear dates or outcomes.
The Colmeaieil column lists local items from Colmeaieil Texas including society visits, church conference notes, and travel. Members report shipments from Woodville to Bruniument and district clergy from Tyler county discussing railroad valuations. Local families and visitors are noted with several trips and social visits across towns.
The sheriff at Ray City offers a $5 reward for the recovery of a missing raw horse a red roan gelding about 17 hands high and 17 years old. Cobranded and last seen in December. Contact J. M. Sims, sheriff, Ray City.
Local notices report the burial of Wade Hampton and details of a shooting linked to two weapon types. Revival meetings at Baptist and Methodist churches are announced in multiple towns with speakers listed. A railroad inquiry and a train collision near Alto are noted, along with a fatality in Barlett and political sentiment in Weldon.
During a period of ill health a person from New Lisbon praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as reliable and helpful. The testimonial notes consistent positive effects and long use, claiming the remedy eased symptoms without causing griping or unpleasant side effects.
In San Antonio Texas the July congregation meeting of the Firet Presbyterian Church approved a salary increase for Pastor Rev Sea Jones. The vote followed discussion of rising expenses and the congregation reported steady growth and improved outreach.
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