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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
3
City officials and Rice discuss urgent street crossing safety at a busy intersection. A tunnel or viaduct is favored to curb deadly accidents, with immediate action urged as delays and traffic threaten numerous residents and workers.
Remains of Thomas W Griffin age 64 1 1 a month die from Memphis accident en route to Houston. Funeral details include Lettevant Kopf Undertaking Company taking charge and procession from Main Street Houston to burial. Griffin a longtime Houston resident survived by widow and son Henry. Funeral services planned with Rev Jarman officiating.
Garlant of Armhuse, formerly with Lone Star Canal, visited Mouston noting much rice already cut in the lower country and a growing but limited cereal harvest. He expects acreage to rise this year, but production to lag behind last year due to drought and conditions. He cites the Garlande canal near Crowley as among the first western projects.
A parade of visitors and locals graced Houston yesterday with mentions of W H White from Rosebud J J Mampton from Vinton and W H H Pippin from Dallas among others J G Johnson of Dallas and Miss Mamie Abersonn returned from New York while E C Hunter from Bun Ant visited the capital Rob Birikert from Houston hosted by Constable WS Houston and Clarence T Croley of Waco arrived for a short stay J E Gonnalex owner of the steamer Romeo came from Harrisburg to Houston and N C Danbon of San Juan Puerto Rico spent the day at the Bristol Notables including F A Venney a Dallas newspaper supplier registered at the Hickey and Mr Mrs John A Miller extended trips to Mineral Wells and Dallas were reported Houstons guests included Mr and Mrs Frankwoof of Columbus and Mr and Mrs J Stevens at Polk Avenue Detriot Manager Pike of the South Western Telegraph and Telephone Company arrived to inspect lines Mra D E Williams returned after a six week visit and will attend school in Houston this winter Coe Perkins of the Iron Mountain route spent a day in the city on a routine territorial survey
The Weather Printing Press for the local weather observatory arrives in Houston and is expected to be set up within a week. Dr Bunnemeyer, section director in Houston, asserts the machine and other instruments will arrive from the factory any moment and bids for roof installation have been sent to Washington.
George McCaine, manager of the Mounton Co-operator Manufacturing company, was assaulted by a street railway conductor on Houston Heights near Main street and Texas avenue. The punch struck above his left eye with a slash about three inches long, causing bruising around both eyes. His wife witnessed the incident and McCaine needed medical aid at Kiewing's drug store. The attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. as they attempted to board a car on Mary street en route to Texas avenue.
The Washington Street Methodist church at 151 Washington Street will open this Sunday September 5 with an entertaining program and hearty welcome. Rev John L Willems pastor, Prof C Mile musical director, Miss Orgoust Me.1 4 pristine.
Local chapters raised about 1060 in a tag day fundraiser for Hood’s monument at Austin. Led by Mrs. Katto Daffin Dallas and Mrs. D. M. Davin Hood’s aide Jr, many members assisted. Children and volunteers including Roxie Johnston and Lucile Cogna participated in selling emblematic tags.
Press agents announce a late show at the Bijou featuring The Indien with strong attendance and a temperance comedy planned for Wednesday at Scheuts Bar Room. The company presents this afternoon performances with admission to be given away and a notable audience turnout expected.
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