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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1902

Page

15

Ward Social Club Holds Pleasing Night of Entertainment

The Ward Social Club hosted a lively program at Pyibian hall last Friday featuring Haskell on piano, remarks by Mr. M ex on social reform, Ellie McCastle’s solo Marguerita, Alfred Hicks with a history of labor celebrations, a duet by Bindbaker and son, and Mrs. Hicks with substantial dramatic art. The event drew strong vocal and musical talent and left attendees satisfied with a warm, communal program.

Ward Asement Pyibian Hall Haskell Mr. Mex Cos Soctallam Ard Polo Ellie McCastle McCastie Lauy Ion Alfred Hicks England Mia Hicks Minneapolis Minn Holy City Mra. I. W Jude

Deaths in City Area Mark End of Small Souls

Randall Smith infant son of Mr and Ita Smith died yesterday morning at the family residence 120 Capito area at 6 o'clock. Funeral set for 2 PM from the grandparents home Rev will officiate and burial in German cemetery Donnie Fenwick Floyd infant of Mr and Mrs WV B Ford died at home 2016 Fulton street at 7 PM buried earlier that afternoon in German cemetery Father Hochran officiated.

Fenwick Floyd WV. B. Ford Fulton Street Father Hochran

Weekly Mortuary Report for Houston Week Ending

The document lists multiple deaths with brief causes and demographics. Notable entries include Ellis Markham, a white male infant, and Warren, a white male infant. causes range from marasmus to enteritis and cholera infantum. The report records ages from infancy to elderly, with race noted for several individuals.

Ity of Houston C. Markham Entero Enitia Patterson Brink Smith Alcohellera Anne Smith William van Gaston PF Iawly Renelle Ward Gates Charles Lewis Emonth F Dava Randy Oxcar Warren Tomarmus Irene la Ronse Marasmus Edward F. Tile W. M. Bromby

Balley Announces for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1

The Post Morning reports Balley seeks the Justice of the Peace seat in Precinct 1 subject to Democratic primaries. He is described as a longtime Democrat active in local courts and city reform efforts. He pledges common sense and proper conduct in all circumstances and is noted for yeoman service to the party ticket.

Justice of the Peace Baller Justice Peace Balley Houston Tle Mfe

Assault to murder and theft cases heard before Justice Matthews

Yesterday Justice Matthews presided over cases amid reports of assault to murder involving Julia mt Elk colored and Janie Jones as principal plaintiffs. Lola Jonce Audreson and others faced charges of theft, with details of jewelry theft from 00 Tenon avenue and related welfare distress at local addresses. Health notes report smallpox confinement at 710 Bremond and other cases of illness. coronation day celebrations planned with British club participation and Caledonian society involvement.

Matthews Lota Jones Degtods Julia Mt Elk Janie Jones Lola Jonce Audreson Justice Matthews Tenon Avenue

Ambitious Real Estate Plan Reported Amid Quiet Talks

The article notes rapid value growth inside a residence and several small deals with earnest money posted. Details are withheld as parties in interest seek formal publication after final arrangements. The plan proposes 100 acres of stock advancing with payments to members, funded to support building ownership and treasury needs. Edler L. Freer visited the city to arrange a patrons excursion for Newspaper Picnic activities, with a trip to Houston planned and a parade by Follier Frater.

Edler L. HW. Freer O Connor Courier George Brown The Business League Mr. Fraser Aew Houston Follier Frater Tia Patrode

Cotton Exchange Plans Purchase Of Building Endorsed

The Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade held a meeting to consider ownership of the Cotton Exchange building. Directors reported on a plan to acquire the property and the proposal was read and discussed by attendees.

Mutual 8 and L Election at the Mutual Building

A brief report notes action labeled Mutual 8 and L Election held at the Mutual Building likely in Hedaton. The fragmentary item references an electoral event connected to local mutual associations with unclear details.

Directors Elected Include Riesner and Meyer

Journey reports a slate of directors elected including BB. A. Riesner Bull Hall Kir Munger Joseph F. Meyer M. Gelwat Yenuingee Mf. Yenuingee M. Sather A. Fi. Clarkeen EB. Trumphreville BH. A. Randolph and Yfe BP. Sehwellart.

Journey BB. A. Riesner Bull Hall Kir Munger Joseph F. Meyer M. Gelwatteeth Mf. Yenuingee M. Sather A. Fi. Clarkeen EB. Trumphreville BH. A. Randolph Yfe BP. Sehwellart

Primary results reported in Burleson County Texas

Caldwell Texas May 17 Burleson County voters chose Lanham Neal Love Robbins Terrell and Curtis as county commissioners in today s primaries. Statewide races include Hale for senator and Muccay as district attorney with results noted from the election.

Burleson County Caldwell Texas Lanham, Neal Love Bobbins Terrell Curtis Hale Muccay Dimtzics Neheua

Cashier Fights Off Bandits in Early Cleburne Visit

In 1881 Cleburne Texas a lone cashier Ben Hartaray ran a bank alone as bandits tied to a bank heist narrative. Two masked strangers with rifles arrived triggering fear in the small town on Buffalo Creek as the era of frontier depredations unsettled residents.

Cleberne Texaa Cleburne Towon Ben Hartaray James Brothera Fam Bass Buffalo Creek Clebarne Gartaenan Atrangero Hart

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