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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1902
Page
6
The article notes hunting near Beaumont with duck opportunities in the river bottoms and plentiful deer further inland. It mentions prime spots, field conditions, and the October 1 start for certain hunts, with local interest in bobwhite quail and farmyard birds.
Bastrop Tex Sept 27 The fourth quarterly meeting of the Protestant conference was held at the Methodist church with Rev EB Smith presiding. A rally day service with recitations dialogues and responses is arranged by the children of the Sunday school for Sunday night October 5. Also noted is an upcoming revival beginning next week at the Christian church with sessions led by visiting workers. Residences are being built nearby as Bastrop grows. Various local names and institutions are mentioned in passing.
Winnsboro Texas residents hear of a new town called Elberta to be established in Wood County. The project is backed by St Louis and Texas investors including Colonial Trust and Trees company counsel. Details about the offer and location are outlined in the announcement with named trustees and guiding officials.
Chappell Herald reports the newly selected superintendent of the Polly Acted arrives yesterday with his aide Pasteur for an official greeting. The visit outlines vacation plans and upcoming duties at the institute, with anticipation of his leadership.
In Palestine Texas on September 7 cotton prices rose as over 500 bales were marketed. A new home talent contest is planned for the harvest festival with social circles organizing. Local industries report steady pork packing and packinghouse capacity, and Judge Jobo Young Geoch returns from Tyler to serve as special judge in several cases.
In a special session at Matlin Texas on September 28 the Falls County Commissioners addressed prison costs and road questions. Measures cut convict garda numbers and offered fines and costs reductions for good behavior. Road repairs were mandated including bridge work and fencing limits to curb public spending.
The Par eh Jersey dairy, a famed Texas farm, changed hands from TL Parteh of Calvert to Mesbry, James Moranesa and 4. B. Moran. Located in Calvert suburbs, it is tied to a top state institution and owns registered cattle, not to be expelled in Texas.
A Septembers meeting in Clarksville Texas approves a formal ordinance. Mr Carnexte accepts a $10,000 contribution for a public library project. The city will appropriate $1000 monthly for maintenance and to provide a site. A special committee of citizens is appointed to firm up subscriptions for a site.
A late week note reports seven trainloads of cattle sent from Alice and Corpus Christi to Interstate ranges. Poor weather and heavy rain hindered shipping, but the cattle mostly aim for better grazing areas as farmers anticipate a return to normal activity.
An 1890s advertisement touts Groves Black Root Liver Pills as an active principle remedy for liver symptoms. It claims rapid relief from constipation and stomach upset with no griping or lingering aftereffects, priced at 25 cents.
Mr. ooee W. Wing is due in the city this evening with costumes for the Ways East of Life. Final redegrant wills are set to take place tonight.
The piece features lively humor with a merry chorus and entertaining songs. Stars and costumes attract the eye, with easy tunes that invite whistleable numbers and light audience fun.
A garbled notice touts a metropolitan operatic program at the opera house with star performers including Hoch Morton and Hans Nix in a Belle of New York style revue. It highlights a cast of noted singers and dancers with plans for performances tomorrow.
The article reflects on Mary’s sorrows and joys as the Mother of Christ. It recounts the seven sorrows of Mary, the prophecy of Simeon, and Mary at the foot of the cross, emphasizing a mother’s depth of grief and trust in God, alongside the sanctity of motherhood and divine plan.
Fragment of a religious quotation citing 1 Peter chapter 1 verse 12 about rejoicing in trials and Christ’s glory. No clear news event or identifiable source beyond the scripture fragment.
The farewell sermon at the Hearne Baptist church marked the departure of Rev. J. Mechurkin to Ferris after years as pastor. W. J. Ferguson of the Wipso Sa thon bank ends two weeks’ absence. James W. Brady's remains were laid to rest in Norwood cemetery after a Houston death. J. M. Chittim of San Antonio reports 1000 head of steers sent to fatten at the Plantifers' cattle company.
Bryan Texas December 28 ভাষ Stjrember 2s announces divorces granted at the present term of the district court. The list includes Angwet Wellmyer vs Min nit Jordan Wellmyer Amelia Alien vs Tom Ailen Martin vs Myrtie Martin Palaisano vs Annie Palmisano Greer vs Josephine Henderson Dilmned vs Sam Wille Kauts vs Maggie Sauls Wilconta Wilson Pinelion vs Annie Finellon Franklin vs Simo Pranklin Mayudo vs Arimietend Puyilo Jones vs Harvey Jones King vs Jane King Jobson vs Mary Johnson Donley vs Adam Donley Fourey vs Green Foster Hollingsworth vs Nar ore Hollingsworth Lucy Price vs Marshat rice.
Crowley Louisiana September 27 Hrangelist q A Brown returns after a month’s absence for a revival with Rev Sid Williams and Rev T J Alfred at the Baptist church. Attendance and results are reported strong. The town is described as a modern, thrifty rail junction with public and private schools, churches, mills, and telephones.
Jasper Howard age about 30? years died yesterday at the residents corner Stanley and Square. Funeral today from St Johns Church Father Hanfield officiating. Jasper Barron Sr pioneer Harris County resident died yesterday at his residence. funeral 8 PM today. interment Beergreen cemetery. Survived by wife and three children. He served in Hood's Texas Brigade.
A Vox Populi note questions why the constitution allows bonds for new street pavements but not for liquidating costs of old pavements. The brief asks readers to weigh the public policy on municipal debt and street improvements.
Westfield Texas September 27 the county road from Westfield to East Montgomery is being graded and will become a major route in the county. The project serves heavy traffic and addresses a long standing need to boost the area. Messrs B Wiiutenhaher John Keubale and Charles Ehrhardt recently returned from Mexico where celebrations occurred. The public schools start next Monday with Milks Rodman from Houston teaching Westfield School No 1.
New York's Ms. and Bromberg completed negotiations yesterday with Mr. DD Brian to stage an Italian opera company in Houston's grand opera house. Sig. Pretro Alaagientey leads the company and orchestra of 160 will perform, with personal management by Mr. Ryan.
In a note by Justice of the Peace Adam Shock of New Lisbon Indiana he recalls taking DeWitts Little Early Risers during illness. He claims the pills improved his health and helped provide regular bowel action without griping or distress.
The rice market in New Orleans shows little price movement with steady offers and active Honduran rough rice. Reports note shipments from interior mills and rising interest in rice products, while Japanese quality remains poor and prices for various grades are listed by the New Orleans board of trade.
Wharton Texas September 2 Mr J J Wesley of the Wharton factory supplied the town with to s today. The enterprise will include a cold storage room connected to the ice house. Wharton’s incorporation fuels expectations of an electric light plant as a principal improvement. Several capitalists visited last year seeking ventures but left due to lack of principal protection.
A fragmentary San Angelo report mentions a charge against Wigin Chism for a shooting and references names such as Fine and Denring. Details are garbled with multiple unrelated phrases about contracts, fort locations, and events in November, yielding an inconclusive summary.
The Hunt Vousty Sunday School association has organized Friday after a convention at the Baptist church. New officers: President W. J. Maloney Wolfe City. secretary treasurer Mrs Core Mat fheenville. executive speakers Mis Bree Gorvala and M. M ley. The group will meet in Commerce on April ia.
Hempstead September 28. The fall term convenes with the criminal docket listed. The document notes attendance by parents and mentions Houston as a referenced locale in the context of the proceeding.
A fragment from a local page mentions court actions and a hearing involving a group or person named The Kind, with references to co relates and surroundings. Specific names, places, or dates are not clear in the readable text.
A historical note describes refund policies for pavement assessments in Houston, detailing certificates used to repay property holders for previous road improvements. It cites legal rulings that the benefiting party at the time should receive the refunds, leaving disputes about who bore the costs and whether refunds could duplicate taxes.
Rail line update announces Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City running passenger trains from Beaumont to Bronese and Jasper Texas. Service aims to cover the thirty-two mile route with new stops at Bronese and anticipated connections to Angustine and Chills and F. Cure Gusran for broader travel.
Tax rolls for Houston County show total property valuation for 1602 at 9,586 and 1601 at 5K. County official Holcomb completes the roll with valuations across parcels. Reading appears garbled but indicates review of property values and tax figures.
Fragmentary note indicates end of week events at North Texas Normal with limited readable details. Mentions crowds and a section likely about attendance or activity, but specifics remain unclear.
An ad from Southern Specialists promotes permanent off-stag e Texas offices and branch offices in Waco Beaumont and other cities. It claims high success treating chronic conditions with special medicines and offers free consultation and a three month treatment plan for the sick and afflicted.
Fragments show a county official roster including clerk criminal tax collector county commissioner and justice of the peace with partial names Carl H Thine Juanmice and Constable entries. The unreadable OCR yields scattered titles and partial names without clear actions or dates.
A vintage medical advertisement from Dalles Texas promotes Dr M A Budding’s cure for kidney, liver and other ailments. The tonic claims to ease pain and provide relief during sleep.
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