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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
6
A Southern Pacific special excursion through Texas draws Northern guests who praise the countryside cotton and sugar cane, note improved gravel roads, and applaud hospitality. Reported plans include land prices and future Texas growth while observers warn against land procurement schemes during the trip.
Mrs Florrie Garrett died Tuesday night at Batelilie aged 21 years. She was the wife of Mr John Garrett and daughter of Mr James Byte of Deltowell. Funeral arrangements announced for 4 pm today at Hendon with pallbearers listed.
The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a parlor meeting at Mee, W. Beameliou's, 1700 Capita Avenue. Kreider presides at 4 o'clock with a program of various topics. They plan a pete meeting in the latter part of each month and one church meeting each month in summer.
The Houston Gan club invites visiting shooters to a regular weekly shoot at noon. A medals event will be conducted under the same conditions as prior matches, with medal competition featured.
A quiet marriage bonded Trotter and Selma Angeehoefey at the residence of her father William Thefer Jr. The ceremony occurred in April, attended by relatives and a few close friends, card players among the guests.
A Houston Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals advocates stronger laws and public awareness. Deputy Sheriff William Word speaks for the group urging enforcement, legislative changes, and community support to end neglect, cruelty to fowl, and mistreatment of horses and dogs.
City Hall notes describe court proceedings opening a slate of charges and fines to clear up promises. Kennedy reports ongoing prosecutions while an appointed police post and rail concerns are outlined alongside audits and department updates.
The notice reports the death of a soldier named Tompkins in the Philippines. It notes his parentage, Dean and Ida Towype Kivi, and references his assignment with a regiment that moved from Galveston and did not reach the front. The text is fragmented and garbled but indicates a World War era death abroad.
Three core of excentionally fie melons of the Bradford variety came to oper the Southern Pacific yesterday thirtlig. One variaA Hed oo borat pierellents witd pwo were poured over the Central to Norther poli. UO eh der Whe 8steiner ex folloe the eel bWwok Jun of Divhenmw wou ty. Where the melona& were baleed, Te shupiers bave the address of a joemliews Ciatuida rulty firm.
An old ad style paragraph extols GrapeNote a grain derived product processed by heat and enzymes to convert starch to grape sugar. It claims nourishment for nerves and digestion, suggesting simple serves with fruit, eggs, and cream as ideal to beat heat and improve energy.
The article notes plans for a grand new library building at the corner of Kinney Avenue and Travis Street. It describes the architecture, stone and brick work, and anticipated completion in two weeks with dedication in September, citing contractors Lindway of Dallas and Necro & Elsemann handling stone, brick, and siding.
Members of the Rice Valnco cinimiriere discuss prospects of reorganization and funding. Joe Howe leads the committee with plans to publish in the paper and secure subscriptions, while various members are assigned tasks and deadlines to ensure participation and deposit of funds.
The fire department responded to box 018 at 4 15 yesterday morning. Hale units reached the scene too late to save the barn. The fire is deemed suspicious in origin.
The Brunner Paxehut Club seeks to arrange a game for next Sunday with ACTARE and the opposing team to test abilities. A responder can be reached via the Southwestern telephone number provided to confirm participation.
A notice announces an important meeting of school trustees to be held at the Relic Jule Bar on a specified afternoon. Details are partially obscured but the event is confirmed with a 2 o clock start.
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