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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1900

Page

6

South Texas Flower Show Impresses With Exhibits

TheSouth Texas Flower Show draws strong crowds as exhibitors display a wide array of chrysanthemums, roses, and decorative arrangements. Awards go to William Kitchebach Houston and Nathan Smith Son Adrian Mich for best specimens. judges note improved display yet call bloom quality uneven among plants.

Awart Foon Clin A Atoerion Ne Katrios William Kotehbech Houston Nathan Smith & Son Adrian Mich Wilh Company St Looe Neng & Nooner's Floral Vstablighment Tauleville

Houston Decora tion Contest Promises Citywide Prize

The Houston Post offers a half page feature to describe the best downtown building decorations with a first prize and a diploma. The Festival Association adds 25 in cash as part of the award while a committee of judges will determine the winner. Public locations and businesses are urged to compete.

Hotter Houston Post Festival Association Ltnel Oly

Personal mentions at the Hiowheel and city hotels

Local notices list Oo W Nugent of Conroe visiting the Hiowheel. FF Julitt and Charter Bennett of An neve registered at the River hotel. Mice Olera Dawe travels to her sister Mrs M T Sedgwick at McConn City. W W Gregory and family of Galveston pass through yesterday. Colonel J A Johnston to New York for the Scurheri party. will return in a few days. J B Mankw plans to stay in the area. Mrs Beltey of Austin will visit.

W. Nugent Conroe J. B

Unclear event report from city notices

Fragmentary OCR note describes a Friday night assembly and delivery of a telegram, with names and roles partially legible. The text contains errors and missing context, hindering a precise recount of the event or its participants.

Unclear clipping of social notes and minor incidents

Fragmentary report notes a gathering of the Hoveton Quartette society and small incidents including a theft of the hall sign, a damaged awning, and minor fire events. Mentions several personal names and locations with many OCR errors.

Trap competition rained out as rivals Jordan and Yeaterday clash cancelled

Shelters of misspelt notes describe a shooting meet at Hering Gun Club with high scores in various events. Jordan leads in several Twenty Five Target and Fifteen Target runs while other shooters like Culpepper Irwin and Hibeton post strong marks.

Jordan Mtooxer Hering T B Culpepper Irwin Hoteer Jordi Penimatoy Dewin Bene Joriaih Dupree Pen- Hibeton Teeroln Sdna Wits

Georgia Society Adopts Officers For Upcoming Festival Support

The Georgia society met to elect officers and form committees. Officers include President CO Deolen First Vice President Bryan Heard Second Vice President D K Hilionson Secretary Treasurer Oliver Cranate and others. A board of directors committee was chosen with BR Warner Cop Marin and W A Lloyd. A committee led by Edgar Workins Charles Mitchner and W oel Lord was appointed to plan next meeting and festival support. An extra meeting is set for 8 pm Thursday November 22 at the Business League rooms.

Georgia Society CO. Deolen Firet Bryan Heard Ecoond D. K. Hilionson Oliver Cranate Board of Direnture BR. Warner Cop. Marin W. A. Lloyd L. We

Deaths and Funerals in Local Area

Mrs R Hi Little 61 died at Kimbro sanitarium after months of illness. Survived by husband Prof. Ri MN Little and children Floyd Aline, plus two daughters and three sons. Funeral services held at Harrisbure residence. Marie Theresa Pender funeral at Houston Heights officiated by Rev. Bryce. burial at Clonwood Cemetery with Pallbearers listed.

R. Hi Little Ri MN. Little Kimbro Sanitarium Floyd Aline Owen Cecil Harriebure reeWence Marie Theresa Pender Houston Heights Ie M- Bryce Clonwood Wiliam Peacock Cooten J. la Row T. Werner H. P. Manafieli J. Perkins

Warning on Fraudulent Recruiter at Standard Publication

Notice condemns an unscrupulous man posing as an ally of Standard Publication to solicit contributions. The offender is said to have defrauded allies of amounts from 25 cents to 1.35 dollars. No such man is employed by Levy Dr. Bh. Green, dentist, at the Borcott Building,Carpet Texas Ave and Fanning Street.

Dr.bh Green A & Borcott Carper Texas Avep Fanning Street

Oil Mill Fire Destroys Nations Cotton Refinery

A massive blaze destroyed the Nations Cotton Oil refinery beyond Houston city limits injuring no one reported. The loss includes 2400 barrels of crude oil and equipment with total damage around 100000 dollars insured fully. Vice president James F. Grogan estimated the loss and stated insurance coverage. Nearby Missouri Kansas Texas Railway freight cars also burned. The firm plans rapid rebuilding.

The Nations Cotton Oil Company Oppowite Washington Street Buitaly Bayou Wal Waler James F. Grogan Missouri Kanths Goad Texas Railway Company Tefliery

New Relief Committee Formed at Mason Block Office

The relief committee organized yesterday at the corner of Main Street and Rusk Avenue in the Mason block. An office has been fitted in with donated furnishings and W. E. Measan was elected treasurer as the group prepares to aid commerce starting Monday.

Groy Min South Texis Nafonsi Bank Treaseurer Yesterdas Harris County Committee American National Red Cross

Saengerfest Planning Meeting Outlines Local Roles

At Saengerlund hall officials of the State Saunserfont led by Gus Sauter J Gua Mueller and Antena Bruiner discuss plans for a Saengerfest in Houston. They propose a two part event with an outdoor prize singing segment and a local committee to organize details. A follow up meeting is set for Sunday November 2 at Saengerhind hall to elect officers including president vice president secretary and treasurer.

Saengerlund Hall Messrs Gus Sauter J. Gua Mueller Antena Bruiner State Saunserfont Howstett Doxtering Jocal Milent Hauafon Saengerfest Saengorhind Hall Savanger

Stephens and Logan Wed in Kingfisher Oklahoma

John H. Stephens former caddler for the New York Life Insurance Company in the city married Esther Logan in Kingfisher Oklahoma. The couple plans visits with relatives in Missouri and eastern cities before settling in Kingfisher with Stephens joining his father-in-law in building work.

John H. Stephens New York Lifo Insurance Company Thie City Kingfisher O. T Misa Esther Logan Stephens Mr. Stephens Lanneus King Meher

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