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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
3
September 13 Georgetown Texas reports a strong gas and oil gusher from the Georgetown-Waco Oil Company pocket. The well began with heavy gas, then gas gave way to oil vapor and a brief water rise before gas resumed, drawing interest from multiple oil companies and distributors about future marketing and consolidation.
In Merhes Texas on September 12, reports say oil and water gushed from a well owned by the Mineral and Lead company. The spill covered the river surface as operations continued. officials expect rapid progress and possible hourly updates. Nearby in South Carolina, Lake City in Williamsburg county also notes activity.
An advertisement touts S. S. Purifier as the greatest of tonics that rebuilds blood, improves appetite, strength, and nerves. It claims the product is a purely vegetable remedy with no minerals and offers a free medical booklet from Ogilvie in Atlanta, Georgia.
An oil derrick has been erected on Jange Hardy s property about one and a half miles from Algus Texas. The machinery will be assembled soon and drilling will start.
Report from Hearne Texas on September 12 describes an arraignment and preliminary examination for a man charged with a crime against colored people ground in which bail was set at 100 dollars. The piece notes rail and water concerns, local officials traveling to Franklin for court, and a new forge iron tank for fire protection at the Planters’ Mill.
Calvert Texas reports the Bremond oil field well near Calvert has struck good flow at about 1000 feet. Community notes: Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs J H Drennan to organize a county chapter. Numerous locals travel to see relatives and attend events in nearby towns including Louisville and Hammond.
The Wace Young Men's Business League of Waren Texas celebrated its second anniversary with officer elections. President W H Heffman and Vice President Wade led the slate. treasurer Lewin Pinukett and directors Bayonton Hirschberg Koight Callahan and Mitre were chosen. A smoker followed the meeting as the 65-member group, an auxiliary to the Must hows Mea, contributes to the city.
September 12 report notes T. M. Stroud Manufacturing to begin operations October 1 with ten employees. Project includes overalls jumpers and ris and will feature Lanture overalls as part of the initial production line.
The readable portion mentions a baby cutting teeth and gums with possible reference to Winslow’s product or brand, but the text is largely garbled and lacks concrete events or details to summarize further.
The Galveston Island items report the building committee finalizing plans for a new school building to serve 4,000 to 5,000 colored children, plus relief fund distributions and a state convention. Police officer Thomas Dehn suffers a scalp wound from falling plaster at his post near a hill, requiring hospital stitches.
Cameron Texas reports ground breaking for a new water tower and offices on Belton Street. Local business and civic names appear including Draken Roberts Lape Waliing and Rotan Grocery Som un lion. Citizens discuss theft and animal losses while law enforcement notes call for heightened search efforts.
Fort Worth Texas September 1 contractor John P flurley suffered injuries when two young men attacked him after an insult. They struck his face and neck with a hook and knocked him to the floor. He was carried home in a bad condition. attackers were arrested.
Officers for the fraternity term are listed including grand and vice grand roles. Names such as Ty Morbo Wilton Kansler and A Mi Stevens appear among the lineup with various supporters and officers named in a ceremonial start.
Beaumont Texas September 12. Mr J Hale Drier and Miss Gladys Cley Hingham married at St Marks Episcopal church with reception at the bride’s home and trip to the North and East aboard the Southern Pacific. An injunction suit against Beaumont city seeks to restrain officials from continuing work on the triangle property. Hearing set for September 21.
A severe rainstorm drenches Northern and Central Texas from Galveston to Waco and beyond, breaking the ground and disrupting travel as it rages through the night. Forecasters warn the downpour may continue into the morning with flood risks along low-lying roads.
In Minnola Texas on September 1 7 M shipley a farmer and his wife were killed when a heating belt exploded during a heavy hill term. Their two children were injured. Mrs. mayor well respected in Texas and known nationally. Her husband was a resident of Germany and other relatives are in Texas.
Torrential rain filled streets like rivers and halted traffic. Firefighters battled floods as the George Tick Furniture Co reports about 815000 in damage. A building roof collapsed after the water weakened its structure during the storm.
Mr Charles Kinee continues digging for Ford while a shaft reaches 170 feet and cave in prompts inspection. Mr Connighan starts work, observers note many views taken before collapse. Machinery at the worksite and a quiet scene accompany the oil prospect as samples go to Mr Beatty for expert opinion.
The Firn Nithoyal bank in Cantor reorganizes with capital up to 0 000 and a managerial lineup including Wilson Saunders and Towhey. The plan aims to establish a new bank in Center Cantor and support local park development, signaling growth for the community.
A farmer from Freynes named Hetdey Kran filed a petition in bankruptcy in Austin Texas. The complaint lists debts totaling 274 dollars secured by earth and 117 dollars claimed exempt from the law, with the overall proceedings centering on the debtor’s assets and exemptions.
A stock transfer shows Robert Lee in Texas transferring drug stock on the instant to Betlats, with J. V. Schintz noted. Consideration stated as 1000 dollars under the gale.
A fire destroyed a residence and barn owned by John Carter west of Terrell. The tenants vacated before the blaze reached the outbuildings. The damage was initially estimated as covered by insurance, with a separate note about a tenant house in Bastrop County and a farm near Prairie.
A blaze at Deepwater Texas on September 12 destroyed a barn owned by W B Jones and three rigs. A commiderally Whine offord win. Insurance coverage was partial.
A garbled Texas roundup notes injuries from a delivery accident in San Antonio, a burial after a street collapse, and assaults in Seguin and Medina. Other items mention a Medina incident with a felled person and a Palestine case charging Mok McCas, with a suspect in jail awaiting action.
Rufus McCrary a former bartender sues Charles Zeleler for 80000 damages in Paso Texas claiming injuries from an assault with a power cane. McCrary had requested jury trial and seeks compensation for medical costs and pain.
Graydon college opened in Whitewright Texas on September 10 with the largest enrollment yet. Including students, 600 attendance marked by a strong faculty of seventeen teachers and a low operating cost. The institution is noted as one of the area’s most popular schools.
An 19th century note claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Toole cures malaria and purges blood. The fragment describes malaria affecting health and adverts a remedy marketed for cleansing the blood.
Local notes from Wharton dated September 1 sketch church and gallery projects. Details mention Episcopal church work delayed by cre mm nts and a new graph gallery with Mr Hole land in charge. Also references a visit by Colonel Khattion and various social and civic items around Wharton.
Grove'n Tastes Chill Tenla is marketed to remove the cause of bilious symptoms linked to malaria based on a period health claim. The note frames malaria as the trigger and presents Tenla as a remedy to relieve it.
Greenville politician W. W. Grabbe noted as a potential gubernatorial candidate during a Fort Worth visit in September. the article discusses his former legislature role and the week’s events surrounding his candidacy.
Districts and Grove team up to push a chill ta program as part of a local civic effort.
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