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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1902

Page

7

Beaumont Ice MILES suit decision and Gulf National officers named

The Beaumont Post details a civil suit decision against MILES and reports Gulf National Bank officers named as Thomas Langhorn president and others. It notes a new depot or court house project, funding decisions, and mentions Mayor Langham and bank leadership changes.

Gulf National Mont Tesas Ee National Tank Thomas Aa Langhort W. BR. Juniegy Hedidenies AL A. Woillonis TL. Oy Pthor Santery Thomas BM Langhorn I A. Pietyee T. Wistar Bitows W. Bplay A. Grow Mo ML Bsollisky EL Likew Thomas UH. Langham Stranmoit Fifth National Bank

Suit on Contract Filed in Beaienl Texas

Fragmentary notice shows a suit filed against the Beatmont Shidie Ten company for damages from a contract. Clerk records indicate the filing occurred, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.

Beaienl Texas Mar W. W. Clip Dliger Sult Agatoet Beatmont Shidie Ten Company Ston Annies Prin

Remains of City Marshal J A Jett Laid to Rest in Orange

Orange Texas May 13 Remains of City Marshal J A Jett killed five yesterday evening were sent to Evergreen cemetery this afternoon. A large funeral crowd observed the rites as mills shut down and shops closed. Masonic Odd Fellows and other groups attended. The coroner held an inquest last night. two men Claude and Gypsy were charged with murder and sent to Houston for possible execution.

Orange Texas J. A. Jett Evergreen Cemetery Pie Ek Ouiswee Eerttet Pall Grote Claude Ani Gypvey Maurdeys Houston Mei Iproug George M Merny de Co Lake Haylen

Unclear account of drinkers and a town incident

Fragmentary narrative describes a couple drinking late at night during a training period. A pony, a wagon, and a night scene near a town are referenced along with vague mentions of meals, a break in the dawn hours, and observations about taste and drink. The text is highly garbled with many unreadable words.

Wollert Alan Tie Abe Lierouwl

Brienham Budget Study and Local News Report

October report details county finances under the old farming and work system, notes March to May expenditures, and cites a transfer of authority to commissioners. The piece covers school and mill matters, water well tests at Sealy and nearby areas, and a funeral notice plus farm production notes.

Brena East End Mt. Jobn Farina Conver Elideen Sealy Wear O. Toline Cottot Mill Directore Seimeiot Etta Caygiai Wien

Temple High School Graduation Exercises and Events

The report notes a school program at Fullview School featuring graduating exercises, student performances, and speeches. It mentions teachers, administrators, and attendees, with activities like a literary display and a procession through the campus.

Caldwell County Prohibition Enters County Vote

The Caldwell County prohibition measure is debated by county commissioners and moves toward a public vote. Officials urge citizens to consider temperance, order, and safety when polling. The public guidance emphasizes civic duty and peaceful conduct during the election period.

Unclear Travel Notes From Viera Texas Mention Local Figures

A garbled May report from Viera Texas lists several individuals including Judge Ud Cor and W A Reinhardt among travelers. The text mentions a Mrs Evigene Verbulle and Mrs Hewsanderd of Mort Lavaca, plus D F Ballot and Francis Dyn among others, with scattered references to hospital and typhoid.

Viera Texas Cor Lakd W. A. Reinhardt Pilnue Hines Mes Clonle Verlelis Hewsanderd Mort Lavaca Enginair Sanders Antonio D. F. Ballot Ae Wenville Thiel Bere Keeterday Mouston Tin Linn Francis Dyn Matagonig Willea

Seguin News Notes and Local Court Actions

Seguin notes report Attorney Hille recovered from an attack and serving as a representative for a state count. Fourteen graduates are listed from a Seguin school event. Distict court proceedings were held today. Rural showers affected county fields but crops and health conditions are noted as excellent. George Kemper Charine Virrons and Hernan Breelinr left for a religious event in Wien, while Tam Green county official visits his mother locally.

Seguin News Seenli Pexae Hille Seguin Mkeb Welt Distriet Gourt Tekken George Kemper Charine Virrons Hernan Breelinr Hremen Wien Hormay Wraie Tam Green

Persian Lecturer Faces Eviction in Lockhart Case

Fragmented OCR text describes a Persian lecturer in Lockhart Texas facing eviction and removal from his land. The snippet mentions military involvement and possible disputes over property and residency, with unclear references to native land claims and state authorities.

Lockhart Texde Willeniestatii

Unclear Fragmentary Note on a Case

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a legal or case context with phrases about excellence and purity tributes. Specific names, places, or dates are not readable. The readable content suggests a partial discussion without identifiable facts to summarize.

Galveston Carnival Prep and Ocean Carnival Plans

Decorating begins in Galveston business district as commissioners debate labor measures. Neptune Carnival and carnival rehearsals loom with preparations for a large crowds, street activities, and a parade aligned with Neptune Pavilion events. Local merchants stage displays and committees coordinate seating, rates, and entertainments for the May events.

Milam County Criminal Docket Sees Guilty Pleas

In Cameron Milam County court four defendants pleaded guilty to burglary and theft charges. John Joineau WHE Beliy and Calaway Prides received two year sentences in the penitentiary. Other defendants were sentenced or sent for trial as the docket proceeded.

Milam County Cameron Beet John Joineau Beliy Calaway Prides Buratary Ole Sait John Venta Wilke

Unclear OCR Event Report Involves Roensch Rescue

A fragmented OCR passage describes a roadside incident with mention of a fire at the roadside and a group of men including Dr OO and Dr Reeenkoean. It references travel by rail or road, a dog top W, and a person named F Etoondel who is badly hurt but hopes to recover soon.

A. Trehit Wilmeton Pier Tger Elis Roeneels Reeenkoean F. Etoondel

Lightning strikes Woodville hotel and nearby home causing damage

An electric storm yesterday in Woodville Texas saw lightning hit the Kanders Hotel and a residence of Charles Memp stead. Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze but damage occurred to the hotel, residence and surrounding property with losses estimated around $24.

Nemage Woodville Texas Noun Kanders Charles Mempstead

Harvest Market Opens At Alvin Hay Stop In Texas

May 12 reports indicate a new market day begins for hay at Alvin Texas with rising prices. Local buyers and sellers show interest as new proposals unfold and more participants prepare to enter the trade.

Alvin Hay Alvin Texay

Man in Buffalo County Tracin gimony Case Returns for Examination

A young man who shot and killed J. W. Miller at Buffalo yesterday afternoon is returned to Garnterville Palustine Tesas for medical examination. He arrived on the Ilgar Lineou train and is to be examined at the Calig Penterville facility by the county surgeon for the ongoing case.

Garnterville Palustine Tesas Ilgar Lineou J. Ww. Miller Buffalo Ant Aig de Tay Hugalo Calig Penterville Ais

Retired official Tim exits city role amid hearing chaos

A notice states Tim withdraws from local service amid a tense hearing in Houston Texas. The message thanks supporters and signals continuation of duties in a reorganized schedule.

Mexican Woman Survives City Train Collision Near Rockdale

A Mexican woman backed by townsfolk narrowly avoided serious injury after a train strike at the edge of Rockdale. The incident disrupted the local scene, but she sustained no bones broken or major wounds and was taken to a nearby mine hospital for care.

Korkdale Rockdale Kennard Hockdale Aindi Pritias Batquet Rede Wight

Prohibition Election Held in Severy County Texas

In Severy county May 12 voters participated in a prohibition election following earlier votes in Scurry County Texas. The report notes local turnout and the ongoing prohibition issue.

Scurry County Soyder Texas Severy County

Bryan Briefs Highlights Local Shipping and Delegations

Bryan Texas May 18 The county truck growers ship beans in large daily quantities and plan a carload of Irish potatoes. Wooten Koptier Jackson and Worley of the Bran fire department depart for Three to attend an event. Mitchell and Leavell from Brazos Presbytery travel to Jackson Mississippi for the Presbyterian General Assembly.

Bryan Briefs Bryan Texas Bryan County Mesure W. FP. Wooten John W. Koptier C. J Juukson Albert Worley Bran Fire Department Whree Siite Fitrdusen Janies L

New City Officials Elected in Grandview Texas

May election results in Grandview list mayor J. As JM and O. D. Walton among top picks. Other winners include city attorney Trier deputy clerk and a new engineer W. O. Quinn, with several names and titles read from the damaged OCR.

Grandview Texas

Big Methodist Meeting at Hillsboro Texas May

A large Methodist gathering is reported at Hillsboro Texas in May. Details are obscured by OCR errors but mention of Rev. Derome Pumean and a connected meeting is noted along with references to speakers and attendance.

Hillsboro Hillabowe Texas Fey George Bihar Ntew Stuart Hort Cho Derome Pumean Ineal Winbetera

Temperance Lectures Highlight Coryell County Meeting

May Lt-Rev Taber delivered an able anti liquor lecture at the courthouse in Gatewine Coryell County last night. The talk treated prohibition as a vital public issue with strong appeal and clear arguments.

Coryell County Gatewine Texan Taber

Decorative Home Fabrics and Hardware in Copper and Brass

Readable text outlines copper and brass hardware and home decor items, including door hinges locks and plates, window curtains and draperies, lace hangings, and tapestries. It mentions color palettes with greens browns and Egyptian motifs and notes fashion and style for interiors, with emphasis on durability and decorative appeal.

Marie

Postmasters Convention Seeks Executive Meeting in Galveston

Texas postmasters association leader J A Griffin instructs secretary to call an executive session as the annual convention in Galveston approaches. Officials foresee the gathering as the largest in the association’s history with very low railroad rates aiding travel and Neptune Carnival events in the city.

Galveston Texas America Duartog MM Tropihan Sethy Ceopote Younton Dalles Bangiig Ie Muti Palle J. A. Griffin Tésas Postmasters’ Association Tos Our Tre Galyenten Param Atv A Griffin

Hempstead County Meeting and Local Visitors Report

The commissioners court in regular session this week plans dates for the county convention. Bryants M. Conog visits the area, Mrs ML Medadela visits relatives in Houston, John Kilington of Houston and A McGaory conduct a Christian revival at the courthouse.

M. Conog Bryanta de Aliy ML. J. Medadela

Texan charged in May 12 assault case record

Lawrence Kruschel colored, indicted for assault with intent to commit a serious offense against James Wade colored in La Oring Texas. District court records reveal the charges were filed and are pending.

la Oring Texan Lawrence Kruschel van James Wade Toda Isd Js

Corsicana Post Office to Gain New Clerks and Salaries

Corsicana Texas May 12. The post office here has been notified that staff will be increased by one clerk and salaries will also be adjusted. Officials say the expansion aims to improve mail handling and service efficiency for the community.

Corsicana Texas

Boll Weevil Threat Grips Robertson County Texas

In Robertson County Elliott Texas cotton confronted boll weevil spread across counties. Prospects for corn and cotton look uncertain as infestations threaten staple crops and farm output. Local growers monitor pest movements and await county guidance.

Robertson Elliott Texas

DeWitt’s Little Early Briers Cited By Justice Of Penow

A garbled quotation from Justice of the Peace Adam & Koik of New Lisbon describes taking DeWitt’s Little Barly Biers during illness and reporting they helped recover, noting continued use.

DeWitt Justice-of-the- Penow Adam &Koik New Lisbon Tad

Officers Elected at Junior Order Session in Fort Worth

The State council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics opened a two day session in Fort Worth Texas on May 19 with about fifty representatives from twenty state lodges. Notable visitors include Hon J W Merson Emory state president district attorney Ruins county J Montcomere Nay at Tetay state secretary W H the Terese Pacific Dada W Jinn Cleburne Pottoomstee Phillip lige Grapevine and Jaweil attorney Datta. Officers elected include A Z Parks Kort Wi ordre counelier WW Pig Montgomery Emery H McLendon Water rer J We Cet Fort Worth B H H were Dallas F Lee ito fe cit if inside ae c I Philips Gregoria Willett W Plerson anal couneil Jane py Pe. Next meeting is in May.

Sesson Fort Worth Texas Order of United American Mechanics J. W. Merson Emory B. HH Dallas Wan F. Lee Ito Fe Pan I. Phiilips Gregoria Willett W. Plerson Anal Couneil Jane Py

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