Battle of Sabine Pass Fort Grigby Defended by Davis Guards
Fort Grigby at Sabine Pass with earthworks and two 32 pounders and two 4- and 6-pounders faced a Federal squadron. On August 20 1863 the Davis Guards Irish company under Captain F A Odlum manned the guns as the fleet pressed the fort. After heavy exchanges on September 8 the Union fleet retreated, 156 prisoners were taken, and the Davis Guards earned high praise from General Magruder and Major Dowling for their defense of the Pass.
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No He Smith
Enginering Cope
H. Bailey
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BR. W. Dowley
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Capitan Odlum
Sabre
Constantion
Minicalian
Houston
Davie Guards
Bat Peter
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Tumfer
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Goreral Magruier Sant
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Cherk
Areun Cies
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Bern Iie
Clifton
Dowling
Shere
Granite State
Prisehvin
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Barrery
Bailey
Smith
Bone
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Hlousion
Pennsia
Tixad
Mowllog
Menten
Baley
United States
Texas
Jeffereen Tivta
Confedercy
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Ajenpera
Davis Guaarke
Tiberty
Pelle
Homer
Tom Sullivan
Pat Clare
Jetn Hennessy
Hugh Deagan
Maurice Powers
Abner Carter
Dan McMurray
Pat Malone
John McNealus
Mike Eagan
Dan Donovan
John Wvesler
John Anderson
John Flood
Peter Ohara
Mike Delaney
Terrence Mulhern
Voeluoteere
George H. Bailey
Juieutenant
Bryan Hall
Halley
California
Sabine Pass
Felix
Charles Gottebalk
D. G
Davia Guards
Batley
Sora
Jefferson Davis
Daughter of Our Hero in Anniversary Entertainment
Mrs. Robertson arrives in the city with her husband and family to attend the Capitol anniversary entertainment. She wears the diamond medal presented by Houston citizens in 1889 in honor of her father Dick Dowling for his defense during the Lost Cause and Texan defense against Federal troops.
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Houston
Sereion
Texan
Mra. Robertson Pricoe
Medal Presented to Ann Dowling Daughter of Hero
The event occurred at the House of Representatives with both the legislature branches present. Ex Governor Lubbock accepted the medal on behalf of Mise Dowling, honoring the daughter of the late hero for her father’s notable tenor. Merc Robertson will present and attend the entertainment tonight.
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Robertson
Onighit
First District Republicans Nominate Tracy and Elect Officers
The First District Republican convention held in Houston nominated S. B. Tracy of Houston for congress by acclimation and elected F. S. Benson as chairman and M. Holland as secretary. Delegates from Harris, Walker, Waller, Grimes, Freestone, and Montgomery counties attended, with committees named for credentials, arrangements, and resolutions. The body urged party unity, endorsed McKinley administration, and set a future San Antonio gathering for continued organizing.
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M. Hollend
Montgomery County
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Reid
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Seote
Gritties County
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David
Harris County
Frank Benson
Waller
Jo W. Dawson
Isiah Harris
Randy Jackson
Wallace Ruckert
Washington
John M. Adkins
Grimes Kinney
J. M. Godwell
G. W. Jones
Scott
H. N. Garvier
Ro Lowery
Henry McKinnay
W. T. Horns
Fawrett
Tracy
C. B. Peck
J. W Kalion
W. BR. Sinsson
A Ropadolph
P. Rosie
HW. Mintereon
AL Blackwell
W. H. Harrison
A. Alles
N. Love
D. Gordon
B. Sparks
He Watte
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W. J. Smith
W Reedy
Wil Vian Jones
BH. Willams
J. Tao Jones
Committee On Permanent Organization
Commiitee On Recolnision
McKinley
Republican Party
San Antonio
Demstrathve
Dipot
Congress
Ademocratly Party
Bailey Sparke
Sbe
Sam W. Houston
Weller
Beondm
Houston
Collings
Bencon Waa
M. Halland
Sontgomery County
Wea
Britth
George D. Wilson
SHERIPES DEPARTMENT Reward for two stray boys and horse
SHERIPES DEPARTMENT offers five dollars for two boys about 10 years old missing from Houston. One brown mare 14 1 2 hands branded Jefe and a rival leaf appears on the neck. bought in Corpus Christi and last seen east of Yoakum Texas. A liberal reward offered for the mare or information leading to recovery. Contact George Hengan or MK Criswell in Yoakum Texas.
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Jr. J. Thomas
Houston
Texas
A. R. Autseman
Sherlff
Yoakum
Corpus Chriwti
Texaay
Corpus Chrail
Addre George Hengan
MK. Criswell
Imarahal
Peculiar Dinner Remark About Grape-Nuts Sparks Millennium Talk
An amused New England guest at a dinner praised Grape-Nuts, claiming it cured his chronic indigestion and allowed him to endure nights of suffering. He linked the product to the so called Millennium era, saying it transformed meals and even suggested baking with it for nutty flavor.
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New England
Indy
Boston
Mra L
Confederate Veterans Mark Sabine Pass Anniversary Tonight
The Dick Dowling Camp observes the thirty seventh Sabine Pass battle anniversary with a program at Bryan Hall starting 5 o'clock. The Davis Guards sword presentation and speeches honor Dick Dowling and gather members from Camp Magruder Galveston and the Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Bryan Ball
Sabine Pars
la- Lite Pass
Iby
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Sabing Pass
Davis Guards
Magruder
Omrp
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Tittle
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McLeod
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Galvestan
Dexter
Ase
Battery B
Volina Coheo
Waxahathhie
H. J. Brown
Hounot
Sabine Poon
Miss Crombe
Wharton
Thomas R. Frinklin
Robert E. Let
Bryan Hall
Financial strings threaten Texnn Fruit Festival plans
Directors of the Texnn Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival association met to decide whether to expand premiums or abandon the festival. They aim to gather funds and canvass supporters as finance determines if the show can be improved and held in Houston, reflecting the city’s commercial stakes.
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Texnn Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Festival Association
Leisue Wall
Gortes
MacGregor
Ktam
Johnston
Taft
Parker
Warner
Jones
Reichardt
Screton
Buy Nets
Holtens
Honton
Texas
The Shirt Waist Arrives With New Fashion News
The Rounder crowd on Linpar’s window announces new shirt waist styles and fabrics. Enthusiasts note the original design back to boyhood, with flap and drawstring for a bioues effect, colors bright and style fresh. Mr. Lipper praised for progressiveness and for showcasing the update to Southern readers.
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Linpar
Wolsta
Mr. Lipper
Sour Lake Weather Boosts Resort Health Appeal
The Sour Lake area reports good weather after two weeks of dry roads, with clear waters and baths at peak. Cheap railroad tickets, motel rates 7 to 15 dollars weekly, and September as a busy month draw visitors to the health resort. Water from Sour Lake advertised at one dollar per gallon.
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Sour Lake
America
Houston Light Guard Proposes Military Feature for City Festival
The Houston Light Guard offers to provide a military parade and ball for the Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival. They plan to invite the State military to Houston, escort the King of the Non-Tsu-Ob, and add a grand State ball as part of festival activities. Committees oversee arrangements, military, and military ball duties.
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Houston Light Huard
Logham
Roberts
Light Guard
Hoberte
Houston
Ingham S. Hoberts
John S. Hoover
A. H. Hitchler
George McCormack
H. H. Jones
Trial set for Crey Brev�tibis murder case
The Crey Brevitibi s case is scheduled for trial in criminal court on Monday. Local notes report church improvements at the Second Baptist, an undelivered telegram for Mrs. D D L Wolfe, and Justice Malsch charged with assault. Other items mention the Boring Gun club medal winner, a portrait commission for the Heringree plantation, barber shops agreeing to close by 6 PM, and county court meetings and lodge sessions. A 10 year old daughter of H G and Mrs Carrie Alexander died yesterday. funeral arrangements set for today near the Wash ington road. United Moderns met at 644 Fellows hall with about 150 members and a musical program.
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Warese
Criminal Court
Postal Telegraph Company
DD. L. Wolfe
Young
Justice Malsch
Oto Serie
Ar. Verner White
Heringree Plantation
Union
Western Union Telegraph Caimpanya
T. E. Lester
BE. L. Brooks
Ed Jones
County Commissioners Court
Mongay
Haing
Eika
Eriks’ Apecia
H. G
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Carrie Alexander
Waashington Road
Hruner
Glenwood Cemetery
United Moderns
Fellows Hall
Tony Doh
Mr. Bherrod
Mra. Birendeld
Social Notes Highlight Dallas, Livingston, and Galveston Natives
Personal mentions include BM Turner of Dallas at the Bristol Judge Campbell of Livingston stopping at Cristo H W Pitze returning from a three week vocation De H A Englehardt visiting Colorado Springs Mrs George Van Felt of La Porte visiting daughter Mrs Tom Richardson A Gugexhelm host of Motel Grand Galveston and daughter Miss Helga W E K Parry of Parry Barry Manufacturing Indianapolis arrived at Brindle Hon A G Lipscomb of Hempstead Democratic candidate dined at Sypical Mire F Parker left last night for her daughter Mike Mary’s home for a stay in the city during the anniversary events.
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FL Campbell
Livingston Ln
the Cristo
H. W. Pitze
H A. Englehardt
Colorado Springs
George van Felt
la Porte
Tom Richardson
A. Gugexhelm
Galveston
Helga
Aristot
W. EK. Parry
Parry Barry Manufacturing Company
Indianapolis
Hon. AG
Lipscomb of
Hempstead
F. Parker Toft
Mike Mary
Dhermhan
Rewai
EASA AND DISEASE A Short Lesson on the Familiar Word
An old health pamphlet defines disease as a condition of the body caused by impurities in the blood. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure that purifies and enriches the blood, claiming relief from rheum, pimples, eruptions, and general vitality loss. The piece also touts Sour Lake mineral water as remedy and urges readers to write for a booklet.
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