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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1900
Page
8
A fragmented ad promotes children dresses in Percalon and Dienl Cot fabrics with fancy pockets and trims in blue and white, offering price reductions from higher costs to a sale price of 98 cents per item. It lists various colors and styles including chambray and bird collars with trimmed details.
The Henderson County murder case involving Jim Humphrie and kin unfolds as indictments against Joe Wilkerson and others proceed. New developments recount the years of investigation, arrests in Athens, trials in Palestine and Anderson counties, and looming trials as witnesses gather from surrounding counties.
The text describes a large celebration in Marlin Texas with plans for community events, a cotton carnival, and performances by the Ho Gack LA Guarta. It notes a civic parade, railroad developments, and preparations for a national ball. Also mentioned are a public examination for a position and the death of Feltha Mianers DeWalt.
Remodeling sale advertised across multiple lines highlights reduced prices on ladies footwear and children's items. The copy mentions strap sandals, kid boots, and men’s undergarments with scattered price references and brand notes.
The reunion event featured Major McGregor and Judge Reagan addressing the crowd as the Confederate legacy was recalled by Governor Sayers. Captain Bowler and Col. Tracy aided the program while baseball followed, Rockdale defeating Tem with a 10 to 7 score in the afternoon game observed by townspeople and visitors.
The annual Mountain Reticanta reunion on July 27 held memorial exercises led by Rev. Jerome Hirralwu and picked the site for next year. Veterans showed deep feeling as Marble Palle and Liane vied for hosting the visitors, with Catonel Onp and Meare Moore among the attendees.
In a local gathering Mayble Pulls won the majority vote for the next Teunion. The event featured a performance honoring Confederate veteran voters led by Mr BR Wood of Falkand, Texan, and read by Miss Mary Thadger, a young elocutionist.
The event focused on a long parade of attendees and speakers. Notable participants included W. Desai del Veret delivering the welcome address and A. Cantion, Jullgen, W. Raines, and Norms G. Kittredl giving remarks. Evening activities featured further driver introductions and planned speeches.
A white Bark bay mare, branded 43 on the right hip with a blaze and white forefeet, was stolen from J. Lavy in Louisiana. It is described as gentle work horse with a blazed face, a wire mark on the foreleg, and branding BOB on the right hip. George H. Kocher and Bill Weight are named as persons involved in recovery. Reward offered.
Auction notice seeks a gray mare of about 15 hands in Texas. Described as very old with a branded left rib area. Sheriff Verdon listed as contact.
A Lancaster jury sentenced a man to fifteen years in the penitentiary after a half hour verdict on a murder case. The trial referenced a Texas crime involving Jean Reinhard near Crockett and a separate shooting incident ending in death.
A farmer in Groastwork, Texas, was fatally injured when a four horse wagon overturned striking his chest. Local authorities report the accident during routine farm work and are investigating the cause.
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