This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
7
Ellsie Tristram of Brenham marries Dr Hugo Engelhardt of Houston in a late ceremony at St Mary's church. The event drew notable Houston and Brenham society figures, with lavish decor and a large guest list.
The piece lists numerous travelers and residents at the Logan and nearby hotels, including Hamilton from Kansas City and Spangler of Galveston. It notes arrivals such as Wilson from Smithville and Beaumont and mentions plans for the Committee of the Whole meeting to review back taxes around $300.
Text discusses potential council action and possible legal process regarding tax issues and enforcement at an upcoming meeting. Mentions city authorities, council deliberations, and anticipated formal steps.
A patchwork of community notices covers elections, social events, marriages, meetings, travel plans, and local curiosities. Listings include civic appointments at Fred Mason's office, a community berry crop contest, Moonlight ride and supper plans, a Faith Home fundraiser, a May-August project closing, a graduation and reception for Miss Brady, and preparations for a President William McKinley visit in the city.
May 1 Brenham item reports Frangelini J. NW Braith of Cinainnati Onto arrival for Predeho in Chestlin church next Lord's Day morning and eight, with weeklong activities. Milroy attends Rider A and Milroy to join spiritual orders. deacon nominations discussed. Community meetings planned nightly at Bop for travel in prep for Mr. Smith's services. Mr. Fife states tonight that last service will close the series begun April 14. Mr. Fife has suffered with sore throat recently and spoke with difficulty.
Beeville Texas records a highly enthusiastic week as city schools held graduation exercises at the public school auditorium. Principal J T Apelas praised the effort of teachers and students noting the strong support from parents and the community.
An old advertisement extols Tren Tonle as a blood maker and life renewer. It claims universal usefulness for stomach, blood, kidney or nervous troubles and promises improved appetite digestion energy and vigor. Prepared by The App Harter Medicine Co Dayton, Ohio, with wide distribution and testimonials.
Richmond residents prepare for a Commercial Club meeting at 2 o clock Wednesday to discuss rapid business expansion around Dimond's Mound, twenty miles from the town. A lively event titled A Shirty Waist top entertained locals at Red Men's Hall. The county shows population gains near the mound and contractor Ldegett scouting investments on his way to the site.
The Capitol Agnificate company announced a large land deal north of the Canadian River involving about 9 million acres with buyer F. T. Toatsell of Vintia Indiana acquiring roughly 117000 acres of lyn and TOON cattle at a total price near 500 am. The sale follows several ranch closures and included many named participants, indicating a major shift in cattle country and regional holdings.
Victoria records a regular council meeting May 1 as city attorney I H Botley resigns and J L Dupree is appointed to fill the vacancy. Mary J A Me Watten leaves for an extended trip to Strongton Virginia where daughter Maggie attends. Mr Al McFadden accompanies her.
The readable fragments describe a damaged newspaper item with uncertain names and events. No coherent action or outcome is present, making a precise summary impractical based on the provided text.
Readable fragments describe May excursion from Wharten to Coney Valley and Cane Rett roads with private coach and a purchase of tickets at Barton. The piece mentions a notable time in town history and plans to reach Lake Side, with unclear details and stray quotes.
A fragment lists twelve doses in tonics from Grove's Tantel with unclear wording and nonsensical filler text. No verifiable names or locations are readable.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.