Row of brick business built on old site condemned
An 1810 land grant history frames a June 11 sale of the old brick structure at the county corner. Vital records note the building’s demolition and a public outcry as investigators and residents recount a violent incident nearby involving a young woman and a man later arrested. Local officials, witnesses, and townspeople gather to discuss the fate of the lot and the future use of the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Og Weaterdas
Apd
Spain
Salerdo
Leann Guvet
Dural
John Hier
Mr. A. J
Vital
Bowle
Laundry Advice and Housekeeping Hint
A fragment offers old fashioned washing guidance urging rest for arms then washing with Pearline and soap. It mentions soaking boiling rinsing clothes and hand rubbing with a washboard as a backup method for stubborn items.
Atlanta Texas Potato Growers Sell Potatoes At Auction
Gass County truck growers in Atlanta Texas sold seventy four bushels of potatoes last week at Priets tugince with prices from 30 to 70 cents per bushel for No 2 and 25 to 70 cents for No 1. They plan shipments to Fort Worth and other markets this week and will feature cucumbers and canteplies after next Wednesday. Hose products, quotes and a note on the market apply. Price list offered by local dealer Ale Kiessing Drugs on Main Street.
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Gass County
Atlanta
Texas
I M. Green
W. FP. Cameron
Griven
Hy A
Neal
Quiutous
Merchants and Planters Oil Co Annual Meeting Sets Mill Rebuild
The Merchant and Planters Oil Co stockholders elected J. W. House HB Ries Willan M. Rice B. B. Rice W. B. Cleveland James A. Baker and H. Heake as directors. Mr House remains president and reconstruction of the destroyed mill will start immediately with completion aimed for soon. The refinery and barrel factory will be rebuilt to the line. main mill to be finished by late season. Estimated reconstruction costs range from 170000 to 200000.
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MeFelatia Sid Planters Ol Company
J. W. House
HB Ries
Willan M. Rice
B. B. Rice
W. BD. Cleveland
James A. Baker
H. Heake
Hionse
Uline
Estate of Mrs Elizabeth Drew Heirs Seek Newton County Lands
Brooklyn attorney J C Derln reports he has been engaged to locate the heirs of Mrs Elizabeth Drew sister of Captain Warren. The Drew estate includes about twenty acres of land in Newton County and several Brooklyn properties. An inquiry notes Mrs Drew’s links to Orange and a number of steamboats between Orange New Orleans and Fort Worth.
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Brooklyn
Newton County
J. C. Derln
Lamy Congtras Avenue
New York
Gorham
Meir Elizabeth Drew
Captain Warrer
Orange
New Orleans
Finiveston
Mes
Drew
Newson
Lew
Edward
Texas
Davin
Pti
Raward
Saly
Marriage of William E. Fain and Libbie Dunn in Rochester
The wedding of Mr. William E. Fain of Rochester to Miss Libbie Dunn of Houston was conducted yesterday at the groom's parents home. Rev. W D Aves of the Episcopal church officiated, with attendants including Miss Mina Libbie Trunn and Mrs. Thomann. The ceremony was followed by a reception and the couple departed for Rochester where they will reside.
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Wm. E. Fain
Rochester
Mies Libbie Dunn
Houston
Mina Libbie Trunn
Thomann
Donn
Hovaton
Ul Koon
Willian BE. Fait
N. Y
Democrat -Carontelids
Dunn
Dy. de Witt
Kevo
Emling
Dupo
Death of G. M. Beauchamp Citizen of Houston
G. M. Beauchamp, a Houston citizen for thirty years, died suddenly at home on Clark Street. The 60 year old was well known as a lawyer and community figure, member of Green’s Brigade, Kenge of War, Mayme Pythias, and deputy clerk in the county office. The death followed a reported strangulation during supper, with unclear cause. He leaves a daughter in Westentt and a son living in Grecantite, among other relatives.
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Georgia
Y. Westentt
Hirother
Harkoe
Liv
Grecantite
Terry
Gak Clo
Green
War
Pythias
Ae Wriunde
Fance
Wirercotte
Erichaon
Waived Examination in Humble Street Duel Case
Defendants Dave and Ana Eehols waived a preliminary hearing before Justice Malach and were bound over to the grand jury for murder of W. T. Payne of Humble. The incident occurred on Preston Avenue last Friday. Bail posted was five thousand dollars. the defendants were released after turning in the required hall.
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Malach
Dave
Ana Eehols
Amower
W. T. Payne
Humble
Preston
Aseantt
Murd'r
MB. Perkins
Odious Pantomime Promises Fresh Opera Evenings
A garbled report hints at a government event featuring a performance by OLnapia Opera under the title Era Dinvalo. It mentions aWitnessing act, a Wish window, and a Cavalier week with a Saturday matinee to follow, plus a Sunday night showing and a promised fine production of Booeaerla.
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Olnapia Opera Company
Ula Plie
Initii! Performainor
Mrs Annie Williams Dies at Cedar Bayou Home
Mrs Annie Williams of Cedar Bayou Texas died suddenly at her residence Monday morning June 1 at 1 am aged years. She was born and raised in the community where she had long led a Christian life. She leaves behind eight children and other relatives.
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Cedar Bayou
Texas
Mmee
Ole Williams
Withee
Mondep
Decoared
Heshondt
Defendants Discharged in Conspiracy Case
Defendants in the conspiracy case were discharged by Justice Meiers. The charges were pressed by Offeror J D Paestes who alleged the defendants had conspired to take files.
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Justice Meiers
J.D. Paestes
Stuttering Cured Trial Letters Hint at Treatment
A fragment describes patients from Texas and nearby areas writing letters about cure experiences after a program or advocate prompted contact. It notes some did not respond to outreach dates and mentions letters received from many who claimed improvement.
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G. W. Mandolph
Immigrant Grants Talk Sparks Investment in Texas Rail Hub
A garbled excerpt discusses Investment by Batok Evans on immigration grants and Gulf Colorado and Bohanan railroad near Brenham. It mentions the Houston area, canal plans, and speculation of leveraging funds with a promised return. The passage implies interest in railroad development and economic gain.
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Batok
Evans
Texan
J. W. Fivane
Gulf, Colorado and Banta Pe Railroad Company
Brenioe
An & Willeny
Evan Jotimetts
Houston
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