Origin of the YMCA Life Sketch of Sir George Williams
Sunday service features a life sketch of Sir George Williams founder of the YMCA. Secretary Kinocalde outlines Williams early work in Bridgwater and London, his calling to serve youth, and the organization's growth including missionaries and secretaries over nearly fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir George Williams
Christian Au
George Williams
Kinocalde
Uns
Gorda
Bridgwater
Jing
Avain
Chris
Vayer
Effary
Ondon
Lessness
Shay
Ramninim Hebate
Godlinday
Ntri
Janes
Williama Onder
Colpe
Mme
William Wen
Athead
Ste
Fiuretod
Joho & Symone
Willitia
Quinnistes
Churah
Bagians
William Petwew
Ely
Europe
America
Sir George Willians to Attend 50th Anniversary in Boston
The French academy awarded him a medal and he is now Sir George Willians. Association men worldwide hope he can attend the June celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the organization in America to be held in Boston.
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French Academy
Sir George Willians
Organization In
America
Boston
Passing Throng Highlights Texas Figures In Houston Stop
Mr. R. M. Middlebrook of Columbus Texas visits Houston with the Lipscomb Rifles era of the Spanish American War era and the First Texas unit. General Scurry and Adjutant General Thomas Seurre pass through to Austin. Middlebrook praises regional rice prospects as boll weevil damage hits cotton near Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Midlebrook
Columbus
Texas
Middlebroek
du Thay
Telephone Strike Settlements Averted in Houston Exchange
Houston exchange officials report a possible settlement near as talks continue for a walkout last week. General Manager Bokir in San Antonio says arbitration could settle differences if workers return and accept arbitration terms. Union demands include service restoration and hiring only union workers at the Houston exchange. Strikers plan a mass rally at Bryan Hall next Wednesday, heightening anticipation.
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Bnt Alao
Bat Union
Fieal Exchange
Lan Bell
Bryan Hell
Convicts Transported From State Prison Tonight
Captain Sikk led a convicts party through Mours ton last night en route to Hiinievilly with a balance of inmates. W. Al Oble from Liane holds a life sentence for murder. C. Mi Slaw of Junction City serves two years for theft. G. Cogehall of San Ammonio gets five years. Others in the crowd include WAU Ringedale Jensie Ander son Ljoyd Dowson and a Mexican named Alvan Rosallis. White prisoners head to the wall of Hintaville and to the Harlem farm. the Mexican prisoner to the reform school.
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Sikk
Mourston
P Daten
Sirk
State Pentitentiaries
Pase
Hiinievilly
Balch
Convicta
W. AL Oble
Liane
C. Mi Slaw
Junction City
G. Cogehall
San Ammonio
Aluo
Wau Ringedale
Jensie Anderson
Ljoyd Dowson
Alvan Rosallis
Scott Garrett Scoty Brought to Houston After Anderson Letter
Houston guard Scott Garrett Scoty from Grimes County arrived by Central train and was taken to Jourdeville after being injured at Anderson. Adjutant General Scurry had ordered the company to Navasota earlier, with 40 men under Captain George McCormick, moving from Moyston to Anderson and returning by wagon and train.
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Houston
Andersen
Soest Garrett Scoty
Grimes County
Anderson
Navasota
Scurry
George McCormick
Lieulemants Hutcheson
Hoover
Moyston
Navanda
Coulonel
Gordon Boone
Navasdia
Stolt
Seoduht
Scott Pot
Scott
Howstonm
Grand Central
Weathermer Undertaking Establishment
Dourdeville
Fifth Ward
Cuburh
Houston Light Guard Deployed From Navareta To Anderson
A detachment of Houston Light Guard and other Houston units arrived in Navaretta on the 1 o clock train and proceeded to Shaw Tuffes armory. They then moved toward Anderson for an orderly departure with Sheriff Scott and escorting troops, watched by a crowd of citizens.
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Navarota
Scurry
George MecCormeh
Houston Light Guard
Howston
Gomien Boone
Shaw Tuftes
Aodereon
Wotony
Pico Sherif Scott
Wapring
Cordin
Troppa
Houston
Anderson
Navasota
Anderedin
Lizdak
Firemen battle daytime blaze across Houston streets
A string of attic and flue fires erupted across Houston from 7:55 AM until evening, starting at 2008 Leona Street and spreading to San Jacinto and Bellavista areas. Damages ranged from minor roof and contents losses to a brewery warehouse blaze fed by a spark from a fire.
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Leona Street
Vox
A. Thomas
B. Richardson
Bellavenitie
F. Duuman
C. C. Kelly
Ming
Sista
Kine
Amoke
Dr Harter’s Iron Tonic Promises Healthier Blood
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Harter’s Iron Tonic as the best iron preparation for chills fever ague and malarial weakness. It claims superior iron absorption and cites a Houston Texas testimonial praising renewed vim and health after using the tonic. The ad encourages requesting a health book from Dr Harter Medicine Co Dayton Ohio.
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Hanter
Hearne Texas Busy Town Sees Telefon Company Take Charge
Hearne Texas reports SouthWestern Telephone Company has taken control of the local telephone system from Mr. D. B. Covington, who stays as manager. Weather turns cooler with frost likely. several planters pay off bonds, boosting circulation as merchants stock up for holidays. Many visiting railroad and business figures noted, including Calvert Waco and Brazos Valley Railway officials. Finley and Thomas quietly wed in Maclin. couple to reside in Hearne.
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Hearne
Texas
SouthWestern Telephone Company
D. B. Covington
Covington
Aden
McNuth
Bryan
Beverly Beckham
My. P. Wilson
Collat, Lumpkin & Co
Litchendiele Dry Goode Company
W. A. Willerson
Austin
T. J. Posh
Bat
Lharne
A. I. Bowers
International and Great Northern Railroad
Busi
Nema
Monsis
W. D. Hengon
W. Autin O. Ebert
W. A. McKinney
Brazos Bottom
Oliver Finley
Maclin
Mike Abbin Thomas
Finley
R. A. Allen 4 Sons hardWare
Huppy
Demand for Phones Rises as Citizens Company Expands
The Citizens company reports a sharp rise in demand for telephones, with daily orders reaching twelve to fifteen units. A new switchboard with 1400 lines will be installed to handle increases, enabling immediate expansion to meet all orders as soon as it arrives.
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Citizens Company
Orrors
Bogart
Woller
Houston
Industrial Foxbinttons Exhibitor Meeting Planned
The meeting for exhibitors in the Tevas Fruit, Plover and Vegetable Fair will be held at Buriness Lowste tiles in the evening at 8 o'clock. Those exhibiting or considering exhibiting must attend promptly to review the plan and details. Past experience shows attendance ensures understanding and avoids regret.
T P A State Board of Directors to Meet in Houston
The Travellers Protective Association post Hutchins home held a 10:30 yesterday meeting and authorized inviting the T P A State board of directors to convene in Houston during the Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival. The session had one purpose and no further action was taken.
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State Board of Directors
I Houston
Post
C. Travelers’ Protective Association
Hutchins
Wan Glyven
Houston
An Enjoyable EAJOVANLE Dance By YMHS Officers
The Young Men's Hebrew Society officers hosted a dance at Montefiore hall Crawford street last night. Meyer Cohen provided the music and earned appreciation from dancers and spectators. Mr Ben Lewis performed a lively jig showcasing his talent. Chaperones were Mrs S. Simon and Mrs Emile Levy.
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Young Men's Hebrew Society
Montefiore Hall
Crawford Street
Meyer Cohen
Mrr
Ben Lewis
Mra
S. Simon
Emile Levy
Foreman Henry Bradley Injured In Work Accident
Leg Cat OF foreman Henry Bradley of the witch engine at Central yards is reported run over and crashed while at work. He was taken to the Houston infirmary for treatment as injuries were attended to. The ad promotes Wigabine claiming it cures dyspepsia and stomach weakness with few doses, sold by A.B. Kientsing at 003 Main Street.
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Henry Bradley
Houston
A.B
Local Notes from Colmeswell Texas and Nearby
Colmeswell Texas scene updates include Dr A J Turner leaving for Memphia for medical college. Caele John Milner age 88 visits Colmes neil sod with grandaon J M Milner. Judge A G Reid elected county clerk will move from Woodville this week. Frank Crumpler 17 dies at home on November 4 and buried November 6 near Bmollee.
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Colmeswell
Texas
A. J. Turner
Memphia
Medical
Caele
John Milner
Chilgens
Colmesneil
Bere
Franh Crumpler
W. J. Crumpler
Bmollee
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed for Teething
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething pains in babies. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve pain, and cure wind colic and diarrhoea.
Ducks and Shipments In Orange Observe Bayou Abundance
A party from Orange returns with seventy ducks after a short trip to Beachs bayou, while schooner Aume Root from Galveston brings merchandise for lon merciainta and may haul lumber back. A small vacant dwelling is destroyed by fire early today. A north wind gusts drive the temperature down and the Colored Methodist church annual conference opens in Orange on the Mth instant with Bishop Botva preaching.
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Orange
Texas
Beachs Bayou
Aume Root
Bor- Wick
Galveston
Atratho
Colored Methodist Church
Botva
Bryan Texas Local Notes From November 11
The Houston and Texas Central work train arrived to repair yards while Calvert Waco and Brazos Valley shipped cattle in the southern town area. Guy M. Bryan Jr traveled to Houston and Colonel A Hull visited from Wellborn. Master Frank Webb fell from a horse and was briefly unconscious. J A Fluss of Pacific Express was in town from Palestine. A small group enjoyed barbecue and pecan bunt on the Brazos river.
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Bryan
Texas
Houston and
Texas Central
Calvert
Waco
Brazos Valley
Guy M. Bryan, Jr
Houston
A. Hull
Wellborn
Russell Watkins
New Orleana
Frank Webb
J. A. Fluss
Pacific Expres Company
Palestine
Hragos
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Y.M.C.A
Association
England
Filding
London
Lie Queen
Thomas Seurre
State of
Anderson Grimes County
Sheriff Batt
General Scurry
Pik Telephone
Arrivyrd
Grand Central Depot
Jourdeville
Light Gipard
Lnet
Olliennis
de Hoyn
Vichnitry
Grimes
San Jacinto Street
Hearse
The
Business League
Harter
Bergessnitt
Gorge
J. A. Shharplas
W W. Stevens
OG. F. Korst
B. K. Bering Supply CO
Texas Avenue
L. Lechender
Jeweler
Opticianm
Main Street
Heate
Majestic Range
Charter O
J. S. Dunlay Hardware Company
Travis Street
En Shell
King's
C. L. & Theo
Bern
Capitol
Prairie Avenue
Houston, Texas
South
J. T Glaze & CO
Pructon
Corser Malm
Jirvan Hrnets
Carter
Ron
St. James Ass'n
Elm Street
Cincinnati
E. N. Drouet
City Pass
DAILY
M. L. Robbins, G. P. and
T. A
S. F. B In
GAL Stowers
Furniure
Asphal
M. Burke
Aurist
G. T. Swail
Glasgow
Ats Kinin
K. N. Muller
Malin Street
Houstus
West
Kansas
Cir Soul
D! E. W. Dorris
Mains City
Guyer
Lipper the Hatter
Drew C. H. Clark
Alama Tnewr Guce
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