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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1900

Page

8

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.

Gal- Venton Harris

Candidate Announcements for Harris County Clerk Post

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.

James R. Masterson Eleventh Prittariea G. W. Tharp Poat W. N. Shaw Eleventh District Annavinen Chan Ashiay i Eleventh Judicial District Hirtle County Archie BR. Anderson Sheritt Harris County Primariva J. R. Wallen Fh Dupre Sheraby Preciati No 3 Terome Cochran

May term openings in county and district courts summarize

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.

Fifty-Fifth District Civil Court Wilson Eleventh District Civil Court The Watk John B. Brunner William Peacock W. C.crane David Rice Herman Wootrich George Jones I. A. Teatmann H. W. Garrow A M. Lawson T. D. van Lieu Emurson Rant J. J. Sweeney Robert Keyworth A. Teichman Georges Wbiel M. Allen A. McKinney F.C. Bonnell G. MH Libya Statn Toexkive J. H. Burnett Ditiminses Mggleston

Houten Garsight Company Seeks Pricing Details from McKeever

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.

Houten Garsight Company J. J. McKeever

Gas Cooking and Heating Stoves and Water Heaters for Sale

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.

Houston Gas Light Company

Stoddard Church Temperance Leader Highlighted in Texas Memoir

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.

Woman's Christian Temperance Inionm Mra Pwhoy L. Armatrons Texas Womany @Michristian Temperance union Wisconsin Bay View Mum Texas Mier Willard Hoelon Gertella Coriatlan Ohare Fier Clase Stoddard Stondard Wiedom Jeni Shechow Nevaro Indian Cine Comancheire Stoddioril Lutchaw Bie Io Sobraskh Atte Florida Storldard Tects Qomanghy Tavehe Port God Fort Worth Chris Han Tempirante Union Che Stientille Aker Schoale Ooffevrs

Body of Hi Zarth Not Yet Recovered at Gonzales

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.

Gonzales Uxus Hi Zarth Ekiferis Zorth Avian Agi Wien Mir Pfadider Gould Wether Ube Shiote Olive Rat

River rescue recounts by Praendor and Starr

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.

Praender Frank Starr Praendor Barth

Schwartz Found Dead Near Gonzales Texas

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.

Gonzales Texas Justice Shuler Pr. J. W. Nixon A. Schwarts Schwartz de Witt Mary Wools

May Weather and Healing Claims from Local Poster

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.

Poster T—Warner Varishi Coler

Sorghum and Millet Seed Availability Declared

Sorghum and millet seed offered with prompt filling of orders. Prices available on request. Mercantile Storage Co. wholesale grain dealers based in Houston Texas.

Mercantile Storage Co Houston Texas

For The Stomach And Kidneys Tink Pal Pinto

A brief note lists Tink Pal Pinto with Kialing's Boda Fountain at 100 Main Efreet, details unclear in the fragment.

Tink Pal Kialing

Public meeting forms road improvement committee in Edna Texas

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.

Edna Texas Jobe D L. Kuda Guer Presine

Orange Texas forms new school board and notices

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.

Orange Texas Oay Anderson Bein Pricuident Charles Mires Sebring Caaune Cgmah F. HL Catron Coulis Ob Oram Foo Yeltery James B Crutaies Decaur Texan C. A. Tenge Henalor

Dramatic School Night Delights Texas Town Audience

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.

Yeevill Beeville Texas Inca Ginetloas Thompson Elncut Aihiteurs Audiete

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