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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1900

Page

9

Trial on City Bonds and Europe Voyage News

The Galveston district court hears arguments over city bonds amid challenges to legality and tax provisions. Separately, the steamship Comal sails to Europe with passengers including Mrs Tilford and families. more arrivals and local officials travel notes accompany reports on rail and school enrollment plans.

Comal Moon Panea T. Tilford Hous- Foard Ie J KR. Morrison Ani Mra. Johnson Gs Chase Miew Nelle R Waller Chase Gal- Kensie Mies Steffian Milas Shdwnauhan Parker San Antonio

Local Homes Rise in Alvin as Builders Complete Projects

Silve ott plans a new home for his family in Alvin. Messin Hooth and Qigier finish a neat fundace for Mr H J Wolcott on Hardie Street. J M Roden buys the Clark residence near the college. M L Drake and son start a two story house three miles east. M L Southwick finishes a large barn near town. Dr K Woodson, Alvin College president, travels to Chicago. Alf H Tolor visits Victoria on business.

Silve Ott Alvin Idex Messin ‘Hooth & Qigier J. Wolcott Hardie Street J. M. Roden Clark Morers M. L. Drake and Son M. L. Southwick K. Woodson Alvin College Chicago Alf H. HH Victoria Austin McGowens Warner Jot Heinner Wedilion Crawford ‘Strodt Murat N. M. Norfieat SOL Minn Savera Sas Cat & Go Fannin San Ja Cinte Street la Branch Atreet Allatin Street Mesilracta New Bragerty N. M. Norfleet Yi Hina Sylvan Hotel Lian Porte Vant Hotine Eckhardt Capitol Hotel Houston Wirights Boulevard Heights Jowrat Bath Artecan Water Jarce Galivrin and Brounds Belahte John A. Milroy Main St Third Ward Tia Dow Braumett Texas

Terrell Council and Electric Light Spar Over Rights

Terrell Texas May 14 The city council debated clearing the Texas and Pacific railway right of way and passed an ordinance to clear it within ninety days. The electric light company dispute centered on warrants and city light expenses as mayor noted faulty arc lights and schoolhouse lighting issues. The mayor hinted at a possible new plant or city-run facility amid continuing tension over lighting.

Galveston Dinorth Moller Et Ai Electric Light Company Terrel Texas Texas and Pa- Olio Dlanvey RL. Warren Terrell Blocting Light Company Contros J. A. Muckleray Muckitroy Maren Joy Dlys Electria The Teans and New Orleans Railroad Company Eat Company Eld Company Howson Tetas Boon Sald Berinning Sablar Fockland Iuler Equity Alas Dallas County Alan Ibe Ty Eatd Company Orange Sabine River Orange County Texas and New Orleans C. BR. Brger Board OF Pharmacy Main Street Houston A. &, Khceating

New Rockdale School Board Organized and Meeting Planned

Rockdale Texas May 16 The new school board elected May 5 organized with Judge J S Perry president J EB Longmoor secretary and B Loow eistein treasurer A protracted meeting at the Holiness church led by Rev G HK Calling with Rev Jamen Kilgore and Prof Hemphil guiding services Attendance modest due to weather Democrats express satisfaction with May 4 primary results while concerns rise over party rules and costs as election year nears

J. $. Perry J. EB. Longmoor B. Looweistein Aplarien Heig Maiholist G. HK. Calling Jamen Kilgore Catutrod Leunier Hemphil Miligio Univercity Goorsetown Belog

Hellville Maifest Postponed By Weather In Bellville

Hellville Turnverien cancels the tenth annual Maifest set for tomorrow due to rain and bad roads. Bellville reports ongoing Commissioners Court session through the week. A countywide road tax election is slated for June 16, and another election for livestock at large is set for June 2. Deaths listed: Thomas J. Parrett 30 Red Oak, Aaron Darnell 78 Dallas, Cari Wallenbauck Brownsville May 4.

Hellville Parrelt Thomas J Darneld Aaron Dallas Wallenbaugk Cari Brownsville

Hillsboro Redeems Bonds and Plans Artesian Well

Hillsboro Texas May 14 the city has redeemed the 7 percent bonds of the city hall project and will drill another artesian well and install a system of electric lights and flights.

Hillsboro Texas

Many Years Experience in Medicine Promises Cures

An advertisement by Dr. Penn B. Thorston of Houston Heights offers cures for chronic diseases including epilepsy cancer gall bladder issues and hernia with claimed rapid worm removal and free consultation. It lists a phone contact 5754 and asserts extensive experience.

Penn B. Thorston Fone Houston Heights

Various Houston and Texas business ads and notices

A collage of 19th century classified items announces deals on tents spectacles and medical supplies in Houston and Texas. It promotes wholesale catalogues from Heitmann Co and W. Grajeck livestock sales, milking and gin plant ads, dairy offerings, furniture moves, and loan services with delivery and price notes. tourism and summer resort mentions include S Spectacle Cleaners and Mountain Hotels in Texas.

Houston Heitmann & Co H.W. Bellmann & Vd Bors Prairie Avenue Brown's Dorner Mile Texas Wace T. Crook Central Dewry Hay Pass Grajeck Victoria

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