Lone Tree Cullings From a Travel Diary to Houston and Galveston
The writer recounts a trip from Yoakum to Sublime and Eagle Lake to Houston, describing cotton fields, steamships in Galveston, a Sea Wall boat ride, and a view from Houston's nine story bank. They note streetcars and paved streets, a memorable carnival, and plans to return to Yoakum.
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Yoakam
Houston
Eagle Lake
Aransas Pass
Euch
Southern Pacific
Galveston
Sea Wall
Grand Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Community notes from Yoakum and area gatherings
Readers send thanks to Mr and Mrs Ernst Kunstler and others for hospitality while visiting Yoakum. F Kasparek family arrives from California. Frank returns home to glad welcome. Mrs Joe Sulack and Mrs L Turk with children visited Mrs Hedrick. others moved to Baylor county. Meinke dance for local seniors and LaGrange guests. buffalo bill joke and a cool norther closing the night.
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Ernst Kuenstler
Reed
Yoakum
Lone Tree
F. Kasparek
California
Frank
Ehake
Joe Sulack
L. Turk
John Herdick
Baylor County
Wim. Meinke
Buffalo Bill
Commissioners Fix Salaries and Relief Honorary Payments
The court allowed a $10 monthly relief payment to J. C. Blohm & Son for Mrs. Thomas Schmidt and child. County Judge E. O. Meitzen received $150 as ex officio services for the last quarter. Ex officio salaries for county officers for the year starting Nov 1, 1906: County judge $600, district clerk $400, sheriff $500, paid quarterly from the general fund. W. T. Bagby was allowed to occupy the second floor room formerly used by W. R. McCutchan. The Meitzen report on convict bond collections was approved.
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J. C. Blohm & Son
Thomas Schmidt
Child
E. O. Meitzen
W.T. Bagby
W. R. McCutchan
EH. O. Meitzen
Hallersville HeraLp
Local butchers eye reestablished Halleteville Shiner ties
W T Amsler of Shiner formerly with Griffith Amsler market considers returning to Halleteville in the same business. Ike Griffith, noted in Halleteville and Shiner for meat markets, runs a market at Kennedy and is reportedly thriving. HaLisrevin is Hanan.
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W. T. Amsler
Shiner
Halleteville
Griffith & Amsler
Ike Griffith
Kennedy
HaLisrevin
Hanan
Comic Opera One Night Only at Sunday December Second
A single showing of comic opera is scheduled for Sunday December 2. The performance promises lighthearted humor and entertaining melodies for local theatergoers.
Hymeneal Couples Married in Catholic Ceremony
Two couples were wed in religious ceremonies. Emil Pohler married Louise Fichnar at the Catholic church with Rev. Joseph Hudecek officiating. Joseph Huebner married Ida Boedeker with Rev. Wm Deiowas officiating.
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Emil Pohler
Mies Louise Fichnar
Joseph Hudecek
Joseph Huebner
Ida Boedeker
Wm Deiowas
Jaroszewski Otto Wedding at Otto Home
The ceremony for Mr. Wm Jaroszewski of Henkhaus and Miss Erna Otto took place Thursday November 15 at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs Paul Otto Rev F Bobut officiated. The couple departed for a trip to San Antonio and other points, with best wishes for happiness.
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Paul Otto
Wm. Jaroszewski
Henkhaus
Erna Otto
F. Bobut
San Antonio
Moulton Bank Deposit Noted as Solid Showing
In Moulton and surrounding area the First State Bank shows a deposit of 193307.37 dollars. Mr W Tooley and his family, longtime residents, are moving to El Paso after seven years in town. They leave many friends who wish them well in their new home.
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First State Bank of
Moulton
Hollmann Sells Lands Departing for Ontario California
Henry Hollman Jr sells his farm tracts at 35 to 55 dollars per acre and plans to move with his family to Ontario California where he bought a five acre orchard for 800 dollars per acre. The Hollmans lived here many years and their departure will be regretted.
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Henry Hollman Jr
Ontario
California
Hollmann
Mesere 8 A Carnes and Bon Ship Heavy Thanksgiving Turkeys
Mesere 8 A Carnes and Bon plan large shipments of dressed turkeys for the upcoming Thanksgiving trade, signaling strong demand for holiday poultry.
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Mesere
Carnes & Bon
Local Notes From Dryer and Surrounding Areas
Friday weather visit by a clerk recalls Adam's ale shared, as Judge R J Moore and Constable Joe Boothe prepare to assume office on December first. Farmers and neighbors trim weekly plans, weddings, church visits, and education updates amid Dryer's close-knit community notes.
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Providence
R.J Moore
Joe Boothe
Shiner
Mesere
Joe Pittman
Wilson County
Paul Fabreothold
Marri
Edgar
John Camelite
Nellie
Hochheim
Nellie Neighbours
Edith Littlefield
San Marcon
Will Fahrenthold
Deeyer
Mies Emma Marburger
Yoakum
Will
P. M
Dryer
Fisher County
Prof
W. Miller
A. H
Jack
Houston Growth Leader on Buffalo Bayou
The speaker identifies Houston as the foremost southern city for rapid growth located on Buffalo Bayou, noting the name begins with H and ends with N attributed to Hovston Cakonreir.
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Buffalo Bayou
Hovston Cakonreir
Naturalization filings to be completed by December 20
District Clerk Long reports all naturalization blanks received and urges applicants seeking final citizenship to file by December 20. The court has set hearings for March 21, 22 and 23, 1907, next term, with applications to be filed at least one day before the hearings.
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Long
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Victor
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Monoam
Rokror
L. Gantert
Texas
Servne Tay Tees
S. A. Carnes & Son Tuet
C. L. Williams
First National Bank
Ernet Kuenatler
Houston Heights
Enagg
Howaton
J. Blohm & Son
Commissioners’ Court
Bohemian Girl
Balfe
Jaroszewski
Otto
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