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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
5
Reports from multiple Texas counties in September describe rising cotton receipts, high prices, and widespread activity as farmers push to harvest. The articles note worm damage, worm pressure, and weather effects while highlighting strong demand and ongoing gin activity across counties such as Grimes, Wharton, Matagorda, Leon, and Bee counties.
City and county officials visit for trials and bond actions. Legislators and officials travel, with notes on schools, taxes, and charter changes. A farmer struck by lightning near town is reported in this Abilene area news digest.
Ike Dorsett, a young man from seven miles west of town, accidentally killed himself while handling a pistol on September 7. The bullet entered his left eye and exited the back of his head. he died shortly after.
Henry Steker proprietor of the Lion hotel in Dallas was found dead in his bed this morning from morphine poisoning. Coroner Shelton will continue the inquiry proceedings tomorrow.
An advertising note touts Valerio-Phosphate Quinine tablets as a cure for malaria and claims they relieve lazy languor and fevers. It warns of potential side effects such as nervousness or head ringing and prices the product at 26 cents.
The Galveston Democratic Committee met at the old telephone exchange building with nearly all county ticket candidates and many supporters. Chairman Joseph B Aguile led plans to start county ticket campaigning September 7 with speakers and regular rallies weekly. A congressional campaign date was not yet set. Burgess to speak at Alvin next Monday. Local committee to decide further Galveston dates.
The Young Men's Democratic club in Austin Texas has named committees to oversee the October 11 ratification event. Advertising Finance Grounds and Minstrels Transportation and speakers include Hon. Weteter Davis of Transvaal fame and other national figures. The event is billed as the biggest ever held in Austin.
Temple Texas September 7 Independent candidate Roop discusses funding a county judge race against the Democratic nominee G M Pelt. He acknowledges likely defeat but would run if he could secure a minority of votes. Roop hails from Heldenheimer area nearby.
Wharton Texas on September 7 reports a grand barbecue at Sealy set for September 16. A barbecue will be held with Cane Belt reduced rates and a chance to hear prominent Tenth district public men discuss political services. Barta will be well represented.
Reports from Waxahachie Denton and other Texas towns show Democratic clubs forming and meetings planned. Dudley Wooten is invited to campaign in Kansas but declines. in Navasota White Men union lodges elect A F Brigance chair and George T Garvin secretary with W S Ashe nominated to fill a ticket vacancy after R G Desdrick’s death.
Wacs Texas September 7 The county commissioners court accepted the plan by J Reilly Gordon of Dallas for a new court house in McLennan The proposed Italian renaissance style building will cost about $200 000 and the commissioners will choose materials and let the contract for construction at once.
An old advertisement promotes Valerio-Phosphate Quinine tablets as a calm remedy with no head ringing, priced at 25 cents. It emphasizes a harmless, non nervous effect and highlights affordability for readers.
Royal Baking Powder promotion appears with address 100 William Street New York likely highlighting a product display at Royal Baking Powder Company office in Manhattan. The snippet cites a New York location tied to the brand.
The Central Texas Presbytery met in Cameron on September 7 with Dr J H Morrison of Dante Buber College delivering an excellent sermon. Commissioners listed include Hutton Sansim, Wes ley, Penick, Michard, Brooks, McElroy, King, Rodgers, Sherrill, Brown, Blank, Lankford, Taylor, and others from Cameron, Temple, Gatesville, Robison, Corsicana, Mexia, and Nashville. The presbytery elected Brow moderator and McKingle engrossing clerk as business volume grows. Also in Waco on September 7 the McLennan County Sunday Schools convention met at Cumberland Presbyterian Church to boost evangelism and school leadership with H H Godber presiding.
The East Texas presbytery in Nacogdoches ordained Thomas F. Gallaher for the church's pastorate that night. Rev. Chambers preached the ordination sermon. Rev. 8. F. Tenney charged the minister and Rev. John Vannesar the people. J A Pankey of Port Arthur was examined and granted a license. The presbytery adjourned to meet in Crockett next May.
W B Robinson vice president OC G Angun recording secretary and Tineiis Gooch treasurer lead a protracted mourning in the Baptist church at Harlotaville on September 7 Revay. The church is without a pastor after Ram ee y declined.
About 11,530 in the morning a fire at the Chicago Lumber and Coal Co plant was checked by workers and citizens after it threatened the adjoining property and the mill, with total loss about 12000 dollars fully insured.
In Motletsaville Texas on September 7 at 8:20 p.m. Mrs John F Howehine's barn burned. Firefighters from one mile away reached the scene with a truck and ladder company, stopping the blaze from spreading to other structures. Four hundred bushels of new corn were lost. The loss is $1000 with no insurance.
The reel dorice owned and croupied by Frank Bray is noted at Moris Damaged, Paris Texas on September 7.
A structure was partly destroyed by fire in the morning with unknown origin. Damage estimated at $1000. the site is fully covered by insurer Invurantia.
Last night around 10 o clock a fire destroyed 32 head of hay valued at 6400 dollars. Loss included 1260 dollars in merchandise damaged, with 250 dollars charged in Hartford and 640 dollars in Phoenix among the totals. Local authorities investigated the blaze and noted significant property damage.
A fire destroyed a residence and a barn near Bartlet Texas on September 7. The blaze damaged a nearby wagon and household goods. authorities estimate losses around four thousand dollars. No injuries reported.
A gin near Santos Fantos in Lipan burned this morning. The Lipan gin, part of the estate of the Gin company, sustained losses estimated at 60 dollars for Haan and 2004 dollars for Javuranca.
M K Richman's barn in Celeste Texas burned this overlue with an estimated loss of 1600 dollars. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
Arthur Covkran, an English traveler, arrived in Dallas from Pretoria via the Transvaal en route to the City of Mexico. He has spent ten years in South Africa, including military service in Britain, recently discharged and leaving immediately for new travels through the region.
In a speech fragment Mr Cochran questions the ability to conquer the Havre and predicts Boer resistance if Britain withdraws from South Africa. He asserts the Boers would win independence and criticizes conquest and military glory while expressing odd political sentiments about Aryan ideology and U.S. involvement.
The Belton Cotton Mill directors in Belton Texas have let a contract for two ballers of special design. They are to be 900 pounds pressure and able to develop 190 horsepower. There was competition. The project for the engines will be let wholly.
Deeds to the site for the cotton mill in Onzalen Texas have been passed to the directors. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass road begins work on the spur to the mill. The architect will save the plans and specifications for use, with building starting soon.
Fort Worth Texas September 1 The city school board is perplexed over admitting two Chinese pupils and protests against Mongolian students. No law covers the case and a decision is pending before Monday’s vote.
The Concho Valley Baptist association, a missionary group spanning several counties, will meet at Orapa creek in this county starting September 7 for several days. Prominent Texas church leaders are expected to attend and take part in the proceedings.
Palestine Texas September 7 The Young Men's Christian Association of the city met in the association room at night and elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing year J T Fullinwider president
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