Dallas Letter Reports Local Catholic Fair and Council Debate
From our Dallas correspondent dated December 6 1895 the Catholic fair on Mainsbrevb draws wide support from Washington Chicago and northern cities with donations and events for children. A city council petition to close saloons from Saturday night to Sunday night is rejected 10 to 2 while ministers and churches face political pushback.
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Tom Woodsids
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Alderman O'Keefe
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O'Keefe
Nestoder
John Sanndera
Floresville Notes Nightly Farming and Local News
Floresville brief from Nov 7 reports gains in farming leads, garden displays by local residents, visits by prominent townsfolk, and ongoing church, school, and county activities. Courthouse notes include a grand jury probe into carriage lamp damage and bids approved for county farm supervision. A later Avapnon section mentions Bishop Joingon’s reception and community events amid winter preparations.
Karnes County Kernels Light Special
In Karnes County hunters report thirty head killed near Gonzales after three weeks of activity. The vaca track is finished and locals wonder why races could not be arranged. Cotton weevils threaten next year’s crop, urging extermination measures. Peaches and cattle were raised in Hebcdon before the cold snap, while a concert by the Forget band was held.
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Beard About Town Speaks On City Life And Modern Edges
A newspaper column lists stray observations on urban life from street improvements to holiday reactions. Notes include reactions to a proposed sanitation system in other cities, critique of religious publications, quirks of Sunday gatherings, traffic and street safety, and praise for the telegraph service after messengers adopted wheels. The piece closes with a nod to a local figure advocating public rights.
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Commerce Street
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Waco Warblings and Local Happenings At Pythian Club
In Waco a Thursday evening program at the Pythian club room featured Fredrick Abbott impersonations described as notably artistic. The community mourns Mrs. FP Maddin who died at home Wednesday night, a loss felt by many. Carpenters and Joiners workers report strong patronage and lively activity around papers and maps on the tables. Thieves have been active recently with a few stolen tools noted in glare of city concerns.
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Jack Thompson
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J. M. Peobles
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Chriatinas
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Fairview
Sutherland Springs
Marcolina
M. TB. James
Heo
Stockdale Minstrels
Snnbeam Club
Waco
Teo
Pythian Club
Phuraday
Fredrick Abbott
FP. Maddin
Spantar Toola
Yoakum Items Bring Local News and Weather Notes
Corn prices hold at 25 and 40 cents per bushel while streets need repair and a railroad crossing requires work. Hunters report a mullo killed in pasture. Yoakum public schools close for Mrs. Walton funeral. Cotton markets slow. city band engaged for Home talent event at Hallettsville next Tuesday.
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Mra. B. Walton
Luther Benson
Yookum
Halletsville
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