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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1901

Page

3

Confederate Veterans Reunion Proceedings and Addresses

The report describes a Confederate veterans gathering with speeches by bishops and generals, including mentions of Bishop Gallor and General Stone Hebert Lee. It covers convention activities, credentials, attendee roles, and plans, noting committees formed and potential leadership considerations for the event in Louisville and surrounding locales.

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Veterans from Greenville head to Memphis Confederate reunion

A garbled report lists members of Stonewall Jackson camp No. 772 and other veterans traveling from Port counties to Memphis for the Confederate reunion. The piece mentions Captain P. G. Carter, R. A. Rees, and many families departing by train, with notes on camps, dates, and regional locations.

Palo Pinto County Wella Tovar Stonewall Jackson Confederate Veterans Vato County Memphis Minera Welle Anil Texas

First Gusher Promised as Duster Near Acme Well

Beaumont Texas May 28 reports on prospectors drilling the Acme well hope for a first gusher as pips are pulled and the hole abandoned. officials say the field may yield a duster and draw speculation about future production. local businessmen Garrick and others move to develop area assets while drilling continues toward deep depths near Spindle Top Belgite.

Acme

Plots to Buy Large Kansas Territory Near BRS Quire

A body in the city planned to acquire a vast tract along the Kansas City Southern line near the BRS quire. Negotiations neared completion amid secrecy over the land’s cheap price. Shreveport buyers flew to Annullee to bid on the property, raising the originally listed price to 24 per acre for 200 acres, with the Pephians nearly covering the adjacent lands tied to the gas fields.

Thie Place Kansas City BRS Speraktors Shreveport Ppiehans

Developments at Orange Texas Oil Drilling Progress and Plans

Orange Texas May 28 Manager W F Hutchison of the Orange Oil Prospecting Company reports the well down over ROC feet with drilling progressing satisfactorily. A larger hoist is expected soon and will speed operations after installation. Manager W A Turner to oversee drilling for the Chicago Orange Oil Company as rotary gear arrives. A private company for this well has been planned with the Ho rse involved. Whigate Club Mineral Company directors from North Texas to meet this week on future steps and logistics for the new well. Boni's Bind Oil and Mepe will operate exclusively for the strong county. Extensive tracts in upper Bari’s Bint area noted with nearby wells. San Antonio Kansas Chi s Of and Plye Tdne company complete a long survey in upper range Pies area.

Orange Texas W. F. Hutchison Orange Ol W. A. Turner Chicage-Orange Oil Company Horthiern Rotary Whigate Olud Mineral Company North Boni Aeanmont Tronge County Int San Antonio Kansas Charles Muafin Ono

Nagodgdoch es Prospect Threatens Local Rail Line

A chaotic report from Nacegiothes Teans dated May 27 describes growing anxiety over new curcivais and dar affecting a key fourteen mile segment near Chi. The piece notes water and pipeline concerns and potential impact on corporate operations and local prospects, with references to wells, reefer projects, and VTelepinionio at Resamont.

Nacegiothes Teans Reaper Doffersen Lorice Raita Creek Walt

Towne to Lead Oil Firm With Large Holding

Former Benator Charlee AC Towne Withee departs for New York to establish a home while guiding a new oil venture. The company plans to purchase lands and operate oil wells with Towne at the helm and Mrs. Towne as a secondary partner.

Tonith Mink Benator

Vinton Oil Venture Linked to Vincent and Gray

May 25 report from Vinton notes Vincent returns from New Orleans with J. G. Gray of Lake Charles to discuss a $5,000,000 oil project. The Vincens Perc Perkine syndicate plans development and exploration in Calisto area as part of a large mining venture. Vincent travels with a hopeful outlook amid ongoing work on a substantial enterprise in Vinton.

Vinton Dim Atadan Vincent Mlestonian Willihe Hegia

Oil Company Notice From Austin Texas

Fragmented OCR reads as a notice about an oil chatter and stock in various places including Port Arthur and Jefferson County. Names appear garbled but indicate entities and locales involved in a regional oil matter. Further readable context is limited.

Austin Texas Sunflower Port Arthur Yesas Ateddin Wathd Foo Peart

Middle Bass Island petroleum push shocks Sandusky crowd

Reported near Middle Bass Island in Lake Erie a man fires a sixtided stream of petroleum fuliox about one foot into the air causing widespread taunting and curiosity among locals in Sandusky on Mar 28. Authorities investigate the odd stunt and its safety implications.

Sandusky Ohio Middle Bass Island Lake Erie Middle Bass

Big Pipe Sale At Foden & Co In Massive Trade Day

Foden & Co. sold 100 carloads of goods in a single day and were involved in a large deal for forty pipes. The total value approached about $45,000 as the firm expanded its Westerdas trade and completed the deal with the oll dinllon me geegating.

Foden & Co Gand Lick Westerdas Wali

Fort Worth Company Plans Drilling on Land in Reeven County

In May at Fort Worth Texas Lengé f El Maso for a company seeks to secure export drillers and sink several wells on company land along Route 16 Bega, targeting to expand operations in Reeven and Povos counties.

Fort Worth Texas Lengé el Maso Reeven Povos Tou Berea

Sherman Public Library to Elect Officers and Add 400 Volumes

In Sherman this evening the Sherman public library held a meeting to elect officers. A. A. Vielder was named president and Mrs Ed Merz was vice president, with a board of directors and trustees drawn from leading local citizens. The library plans to incorporate under Texas laws and add 400 volumes.

Sperman Fursusotta Shermat Sherman Public Library A. A. Vielder Mra Ed Merz Scheimar Shakespeare Elit Texas

Fatal shooting in Hearne leaves man dead

Hearne Texas May 28 Constable Baker Larkin was sent to arrest Jack Hodge after he shot and fatally wounded Virgil Novlem in a disturbance. Hodge was bound over for the preliminary examination to be held Saturday.

Hearne Texas Baker Larkin William Ratio Jack Hodge Virgil Novlem Hodge

Revival Gains Converts at Terrell Mephodia Church

In Terrell Texas on May 27 a Mephodia church revival reports twenty one conversions and several members signing to join. Two services are held daily conducted by Rev. Lihor Fam from Cramiell who notes the church remains unaltered for years and growing attendance.

Terrell Texas Jnrereat Tset Alehe Cramiell

Monument Unveiling at Mount Pipe Cemetery

Wolfe City Texas May 26 The unveiling of the Sovereign J M Clark monument by the Wordmen of the World at Mount Pipe cemetery took place at 3 oclock. Nix and ing company participated with a large weathering coat and the services were very impressive.

Wolfe City Texas J.M. Clark Mount Pipe Cemetery Nix Watting Compa

Better for the Blood Than Sarsaparilia Those Living in the 1

The fragmentary text notes a period style line about health or medicine and hints at a discussion of blood or tonics. Readable names or places are not clearly identifiable in the available lines.

Waters-Pierce to Build Refinery and Pumping Plant at Beaumont

Port Arthur Texas May 24 The Waters-Pierce company moves to handle Beaumont oil field output and seeks a market for oil. President Pierce and KC Southern officials discuss plans to install refining and pumping facilities in Beaumont, aiming to ship oil to railroads and manufacturers. The Texan oil boom draws many investors to Sour Lake and surrounding sites as new wells and a Postal Telegraph office boost activity.

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Sour Lake Development Varies on Guffey Well Prospects

Reports from Sour Lake indicate Sour Lake Springs investors plan to develop the Guffey Well with full facilities and hotel operations under direct company control. The bank report notes the Well near Bear Lake, with initial production estimates suggesting a substantial daily output once the downturn is overcome, while there is continuing speculation about the well’s true flow and its impact on local property values.

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Calvert Military Company Receives Positive Inspection Report

Major J G Newton inspects Calvert Calvary Texas units on Main Street at 720 pm. Commanded by Captain Casio agi Lele, with Lt Purdom, the division earns high praise for drilling and accurate gun inspection results. A reception follows at Mr. A Brown’s residence as the community honors progress of the Colored High School column and local activities.

Calvert Calvary Texas J. G Newton Sveand Latwutrr T. G Beeond Teanm Casio Agi Lele Purdom Major Newton Afra A. Brown Cashiers Opera Thomypiosi

New Buildings for Smithville and Binishville Texas

Mr KF Eagleston left the contract to M Ab Turney for a two story brick building on Bee street. A brick front at Main street will be a two story dwelling. Will McElroy awarded for a cottage costing about 1000 dollars. Deputy Tostonister Winkie notes a fine residence likely to be occupied soon. Fines of members and others left for Moxtrow to attend the summer session.

Smithville Binishville Texas MM. Eagleston M. Ab. Turney Belek Feott Main Will McElroy Wee J. Cateciiew Tostouister VO Winkie Clydiia Care Tolehael Wille Migde Hargrove Eddie McMahan Teft Moxtrow

Ludlow May Succeed McKeill as Texas Commander

From San Antonio Texas on May 28 reports indicate General William Ludlow is expected to succeed General Chambers McKeill as commander of the department of Texas after McKeill’s relief. A board of examiners is testing officers for promotion in the regulars while volunteers await their status. The examination process was completed and the board adjourned to June IT.

Ludlow Ckibbin San Antonio Texas Frow William Ludlow Chambers McKeill Department of Texas Lina Sam Henslen

Tyler County Court Proceedings Delayed to June

In Woodville Texas the Tyler County court heard a murder case of a local man, with the trial scheduled for next Monday after a preliminary hearing. A second murder case involves a Black defendant tied to a separate charge, with sixty men summoned for the jury.

Tyler County Woodville Texaen WI Riewaert Sapp

Wall Case Set for Trial in Texas for Murder

District court convened with foreman J 1 announcing case lists. Defendants Wall and Lopes Wall face charges of murder in Angelina county with a trial date set for June 2, as the calendar docket targets Thursday for final scheduling.

Wall Husk Texas Lopes Wall San Argaetine Abe Jon Coves Kal En Hordere Asenul Fred Reins Aaseult Angelina County

Remains of a Man Found Near CGonzales Texas

Remains of a man were found a few miles west of Gonzales about weeks ago, suggesting the body may be that of Him Claumenty who disappeared from the southwestern part of the county four years ago. Relatives are wary of identifying the clothing and items found with the body.

Cgonzales Texas Bcevillé Claumenty Thie County

Mrs Wilson’s Boothing Syrup for Teething

If the baby is cutting teeth the old reliable remedy is Mrs Wilson's Botthing Syrup for children teething. It soothes the gums calms the fretful child and relieves diarrhea bowels and colic.

Wilsiow

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