County Lands Transactions Highlight Court Session
County commissioners opened a regular session with broad filings at the county clerk’s office. Major item listed is the sale of six acres from Harris and Wilvon two league land to a consortium for 2000 dollars, plus numerous court events and ongoing notices across civil and insurance dockets.
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Court House
Harris and Wilvon
Planters Comprese Company
Lowry, Rounddale, Brorage and Warehouse Company
Lini
Geoyae Tvieoy
Hall
Tom
J. Condit
L. Dobersiites
J, Mh Sublivisd Tor: $7012, All Ph, Groeehern Haan
Prissey
Ford
A. J
Commis
Jay Westwers
A TEXAS WONDER DISCOVERY CLAIMS kidney cure
An early 20th century advertisement touts a patent remedy called overea eaiall and Greny Niecovery. It promises to cure kidney bladder troubles diabetes and back pain and says results come from a two month at home course. The ad lists manufacturers and retailers in Texas and Missouri and urges purchase via mail order.
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Biall
Pluddar
Ich
Ant
Wally Sole Manuecturer
G. Fox
Louls
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Gentle Laxative Action
An old advertisement touts the Genuine-Made California Fig Syrup Co product sold in New York by street sellers. It claims the laxative ingredients act smoothly and beneficially, urging readers to buy at a price of 50 cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup CO. Francisc
York
Grappists
County Council Sessions Detail Bridge Costs and Bonds
Fragmented ledger notes outline bids and estimates for Abermither and Kooneeke bridges, with a tally of repairs and improvements. Mentions commissioners, county surveyor, and various names and firms, plus election-related expenses and public works items across Houston area.
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Neche Bridse
Kooneeke
FEY Sail
Nis
Feqiee
Fen
Abermither Bridge
Hariee Aimmvid
County Commissioners Approve Local Accounts List
The county commissioners approved a detailed list of accounts payable from the general royal fund. Items include county clerk 42.60, district court clerk 25, sheriff 25, county attorney 2, etc. Also notes support payments to Mrs. Ashworth and others, and various small expenditures for stenography, janitorial services, supplies, and utilities.
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Ormon
Counlys
Genere! Royaly Fund
el. Hy
Vwaaimier
Boe
A. T. Anderton
la Schwanier
Wes W. Larendon
Willace N. Shaw
Amietant
C. Famer
Moses Arnold
William Hauck
Mirs
Wolf Scalp
Bowner
Att Wagom
Bam Cohen
Clarke & Courts
Ata Tlonery
Charley Froediel
Wolf
Wranklin Printing Company
oMjetal
Jules Hirsch
Pearkne
Ele
Houston Water Company
Court House
Ootoby
Jonep J. Kaufonn
Stampes
Local Budget and Society Notes From Benham Ledger Sequence
A collage of local budget mentions, religious notices, and social events. Public figures like Mr don Joslwak and Mrs Le Kilauea My Jhuies Waite appear alongside marriage announcements and a church event set for Berlin on Monday.
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Kitham
Grant
George Maven
Randia
Ating
Barrett
Triaon
Dallas
Herriler Gyile Dew
Trinity
Avige
Siniay
Dolson
Leuid Anilitson
Colored
Gladings Place
Inter
Constable Burch
Hite
Don Joslwak
HW. Lendgraf
Thie
Mies
Local Notables and Weather Mark Weekend Traffic in the City
The report lists numerous visitors and residents around town including Verne Hlearne and A. Ryban Tannnon among others. Wet weather affected the pool area and outdoor work while several transportation figures from Great Northern and International railways were noted traveling through Dallas and nearby towns.
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Hlearne
Verne
Ott Pouy
Irda
David Homan
Wadd
Ai. A. Ryban Tannnon
Yet
Loutaville
Kywie
Mentne
H. Peters
Walwort
Joe Cavitt
EL OB. Martin
Galvedian
Turner
Jean Meare Lodny
Hin Road
Mir
Heaths
Erago Valley
Me & G
Thompson
Bience Boeck
Yeaterday
Wright
Paul Donen
Lowisville
Ely Reday
A. V. Kennedy
Mbo International
Great Northern Parway
San Antotits
Sens. A
San Antonio
Woodwart
T. Acotth
Mumford
Wharton Locals Report Wind Damage and Cattle News
Pe cans arrive in greater numbers after high winds, fetching about 150 a bushel for heat quality. The crop is largely withered though a few protected trees survived. The commissioners court will meet today to discuss secular matters and election returns. Colonel RB Southwell, a traveling auditor for the Indian Statesman, is in Wharton visiting relatives. Local legal case updates note ongoing dispute with McFisher proceedings.
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Wharton
Texas
Nni
Commissionera’ Court
WWF
Canvars
RB. Southwell
The
Artin Statesman
W. F. Linn
T. C. Fisher
W. 5. Brooks
M. OE. Cline
A. D. Boarkman
Pickney, Brockman
R. M. Brown
Wounded Captain Higginbotham in Texas duel
Report from Osivert Texas dated November 12 describes Captain J. W. Higginbotham wounded in the left side by a pistol shot during a skirmish. The bullet penetrated the rib, glanced, and lodged near the right side. his wound is described as not life threatening.
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Alrene
Dever
Nitithe Botta
Dei Plotor
Hichner
Kemper
Handa Winkbillainy
Zubner
Matlin Joan
Mhomas Smith
Nappy Gove
Gilbert Hraaing
The
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Sinidelaw Woerlowakt
Roaly Bhewores
Wm. Tilletrann
Loulta
Kroger
Mrs
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King
Shreveport
Hoa
Willieo
Haynor
Ores Hill
Cucappelh
Euude Cerebie
Ed Th. Sinke
Ayorney
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Dwyer
Voylor Te Narrangé
Ywurneny
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Hull
Mies
Ade Beener
Eivie Garrett
Sia Kare Eres
Mien Julia
Locnott
Tyerbie Mahers
Iddivion
J. S. McGachtn
Mr. Ward
Templemdnn
Sardeota
Yemen
Wecemeyer
Greenvilte
Borton
Vanvaca
Jasi Tieayay
Dewlan
Ths
Rowtt
Breil
Giddings
Rayaxel Distriet Merern
Frank Toreon
Abe Goytey
Galvetson
Ovinen
Thor de
Osivert
Texas
Yenterday
J. W. Wigginbotham
Minginoothan
County Commissioners Meeting Recap in Deen Texas
Fragmentary notes show county officials canvassing the November election results and preparing to install newly elected officers. The document names no clear dates beyond November and references unnamed incumbents and successors awaiting oath.
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Traces
Deen
Texas
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Houston Segna Brewing Company
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Lucy Armstrong
Victor Huozer
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Shell Roof
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Webster Avenue
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Scone -Atery
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Capitol Avenue
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Morchandice
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Hoaster Gas Litt Company
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J. Seheennmaan
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Meeker
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Main Street
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Wharton Locals
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Oxford
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Tsurang Insuran
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