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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1900

Page

10

Courts Item Recites Tax Cancellations and Civil Actions

The commissioners court ordered cancellations of 1886 taxes on lots in Noble's addition and 1890 1895 taxes in Barthes and Wetmore addition after error findings. It also notes foreclosures, divorces, land disputes, and various court actions including parcels in the John O'Brien and John Devine surveys and railway company dealings.

Commissioners Court Noble Barthes and Wetmore Andrew Tomben Pitty Nelsion Bila Moore al We Jolingan South Texas’ National Hunk Cd. M. Browne el

Announcements for District Attorney and Local Judges

The Port authorizes Wy M Holland for District Attorney Harris and Galveston counties subject to Democratic convention action. T B Williams, Judge James R Masterson, G W Thard, W N Shaw, Chas B Ashe, Archie Brander son named for Eleventh District judgeships. all subject to Democratic primaries or convention. Also John B Williams for District Clerk and J R Watis for County Clerk Harris County. Ed Dupre for County Clerk. B Boehneider for County Treasurer. Jerome B Cochran announces for County Commissioner Precinct No 1, all subject to Democratic primaries or convention.

Wy. M. Holland Distro Attorne Harrix Galveston T. B Williams Galvaxton Harris Suthborized Tudge James R Masterson Eleventh G. W. Thard W. N. Shaw John B. Williams J. R. Watiss Harris County ED Dup Ae Presis No. 1 Jerome B. Cochran

Annual meeting of United Commercial Travelers kicks off

Delegates arrive for the grand council gathering. They will register at Mr. Tom Swapo's office, collect badges, and attend a city welcome by Mayor Bam Brashear. Events include a trolley ride, banquet at Turner hall with toastmaster HL or Hardy, and a matinee party at the Misehlanga Karnival.

United Commercial AQ United Commercial Praveleca Ofice Tom Swapo Goldlock- Oyisarier- His Jp & Body Hotaton Malu Ening Hall Pythias Hall Mali Aye Prairie Bam HH Brashear Beasley Houston Heights of Pythian Hall Turner Hall HL Or. Hardy Tom C. Swope

Monager Dergmans Benefit At Opera House

A garbled notice describes an upcoming benefit show at the opera house featuring Olga Netheracle in a lavish production. It highlights a famed story and the appeal of the leading actress drawing crowds from Wallack's New York theatre.

Opera Olga Wallack New York Camille Fanny

Dramatic Scene Sparks in Local Theatrical Preview

A young actress delivers a standout performance as Sapho in the upcoming show noted for magnetism and fervor. The premier cast features Ervin Hlankall Bil M Boll Alex Randolph Grave Valaing and other well known artists in a carefully selected company. The production aims to follow the author’s ideas and the famous stage fabase is expected to be presented correctly.

Bil M. Boll Alex‘nies Randolph Grave Valaing Np Idoam

Sale of Jahn property in Houston on market

Mr Jahn's Houston estate enters the market through Mr Bright as representative for Mr Gustav Jahn in a rising mill matter attracting little attention. A Post reporter learned there are no further developments, while Agnes notes Jahn recently bought the property Nedal ended for sale or rent. Further action may follow as Beaudant and local figures move ahead with plans to build.

Beaudant

Stolen Mare and Horse Reports From Local Sheriff Office

A sheriff’s department notice lists a sorrel mare thirteen hands high with brand Stolén from M. E. Helfer at 40T Faiillion witvet and a bay horse with a left hip brand Hos Borpish. Descriptions include eye color and health, seeking owners and reward of five dollars.

W. W. du Hard San Felice Street Sorrel Lore Yvara M. E. Helfer Bay Horke Aphaeton Barnesy sxInis i Ittie A. Th. Audereon Shorith

Weather Woes Blur Week for Deepwater Residents

A week of foul weather disrupted farm work in Deepwater and neighboring areas. Local residents Will and Ginbie Gibbs and Jaro Gibby Gibby planned trips to Mexico while others shuffled between Houston and Mexia.

Mra Will Jet Jaro Ginbie Mexico Mr. T Gibby Houston Sunny Aire Beate Jett Mexia Tasper Gibbe L. Gibbs Johopton Deepwater Cheroakine County Alto Texas

Sorghum and Millet Ad From Houston Grain Firms

Agricultural commodity notice from Mercantile Storage Company Houston Texas invites orders for sorghum and millet and requests Ank for prices and terms.

Ank Mercantile Storage Col Cealera Houston Texas

Dr M E Rowell Dead in Jefferson County

Obituary notes Dr M E Rowell a long time resident of Marion County and Jefferson, a veteran surgeon, county treasurer for fourteen years, and active citizen since 1880s. He died at age 74 after a stroke in Jefferson. Survived by four children and several siblings including A Rowell of Pontaville and Mrs Gussie Shelton of Greenville Alabama. Funeral arrangements not listed.

Hadeen Warton County Jefferson Rowell Tallapoosa Aliwina Iain Ocyulernons Regiment Calta Halley Tallaa

Remarkable Cure Reported for Cholera Morbus Remedy

T was taken very badly with Max and procured Bootle of this remedy. A few doses of the CWieted a permanent cure. I taka pleasure is recommending it to others suffering from that dreadful darane. T. W. Lynch Derr W Va endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.

Max T. W. Lynch Derr W. Va

Fragmented OCR Notes From Soda Fountain Scene

Partial text recalls Kiesline's Soda Fountain at S02 Maln atrert with mentions of stomach and kidney focus and Hirink Pal Pinte water, but details are unclear and numerous garbled terms hinder full understanding. No clear event or outcome emerges.

Kiesline's

General Fixtures and Heating Stoves for Sale

An assortment of gas fixtures, cooking and heating stoves, radiators, instantaneous water heaters, hot plates, coal, coke, coal tar and old tar offered with prices and details. Inquiries directed to J. J. Mc Keever, General Manager, Phone 7.

J. J. McKeever

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