Portle Announces District Attorney Candidacy
The Portle authority announces ToT for District Attorney of Gal-Venton and Harris counties, guiding the Democratic Party’s action.
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
8
The Portle authority announces ToT for District Attorney of Gal-Venton and Harris counties, guiding the Democratic Party’s action.
The Post announces J. R. Wallen as a candidate for Harris County Clerk subject to Democratic primary action. The Post also announces Dupre as candidate for re election to County Clerk, pending Democratic primary action.
The May term of the fifty fifth district civil court convened with Judge Wilson presiding. Jurors impaneled include John B Brunner William Peacok W C Crane David Rice and others. Various civil actions heard or continued with judges and attorneys listed, including mortgage foreclosures and filings in the Fifty Fifth District and County Court.
The Houten Garsight Company solicits prices and particulars for a general assortment of Grae fixtures cooking and heating stoves radiators instantaneous water heaters hot plates coal coke tar and related items from J. J. Mc Keever general manager Phase 70.
Houston Gas Light Company advertises gas cooking and heating stoves and instantaneous water heaters for sale with delivery and installation options available. The notice promotes home utility appliances and urges customers to inquire at local offices.
A tribute to Mrs. Stoddard, longtime activist in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, detailing her early life in Wisconsin and Genesee, education, and years of service in Texas. The piece notes her marriage, motherhood, teaching career, and shift from schooling to temperance work, culminating in leadership roles and advocacy for temperance in public schools.
May 7 report from Gonzales says the body of Hi Zarth is not yet recovered after a boating accident near the river dam. Witnesses describe a large current, wrecked boats, and efforts by authorities and residents to search the area and recover the victim.
An incident along the river near a dam ends with Praendor grabbing a branch to aid a man named Frank Starr from an electric plant who jumped in to assist downstream. Starr’s boat capsized near the dam and he and the bow were carried 160 yards before landing. Praendor, a blacksmith about 40, and Barth, a sturdy 48 year old, helped in the effort.
A man identified as A Schwartz was found dead in a field about six miles northeast of Gonzales. Justice Shuler and Prof J W Nixon investigated and determined death from heart disease. Schwartz recently moved from De Witt County with his wife and child who had spent the day with a neighbor Mary Wools.
A chaotic OCR fragment touts May weather and a dubious health ad promising cures for various ailments. It mentions dates May 10 to May 12 and a bogus drug claim, hinting at a scammy medical product with weak punctuation and unclear entities.
Sorghum and millet seed offered with prompt filling of orders. Prices available on request. Mercantile Storage Co. wholesale grain dealers based in Houston Texas.
A brief note lists Tink Pal Pinto with Kialing's Boda Fountain at 100 Main Efreet, details unclear in the fragment.
County Judge Jobe leads citizens meeting to plan road upkeep funded by overseers and diligence. L Kuda and others named to manage the effort with twelve appointed to oversee progress and report future actions to the community. A brief talk by County Commissioner Dik Gansdo praised road grading work and local interest.
The Orange Texas board of trustees reorganizes May 7 appointing a new city schools supervisor and reappointing the faculty. A local farmer, H Lane, dies after a long illness at his home seven miles south of the city. A protracted religious meeting is announced for next Friday led by Rev James B Crutaies and Rev. of Decaur with state senatorial candidates present.
An improvised theater piece in Yeevill Beeville Texas entertains locals with a collage of sketches. Performers including Charles Norman, Chester Norman, Valerian, and Hank on piano showcase earnest acting and musical bits pleasing the crowd.
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