The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
A NORTHER AND RAIN.
sOME DAMAGE To AN uyCoM-
PLETED GIN AT WHARTON.
Not Enough Rain for stock water In
Brasoria County - Helps
Oats in Walker.

Forney. Kaufman County, Texas, octo-
Der 2L--A fine rain here today; 1t began
about noon in fine rain and increased
until about o'clock, when there was
downpour for an hour or two. The clouds
are still dark ana threatenins. II has
both Numbered and rained today, % pre-
dicted by Dr. Hicks, as noticed in The
Post In his weather forecast. The cotton
crop Is moving. az 10 evidenced by re-
ceipts at the gins, and the unemployed
professional cotton pickers.
Sherman. Grayson County, Texas, octo-
Der 21.--At an early hour this morning
Sherman and vicinity was visited by a
gentle though persistent rain. which con-
tinued until late this afternoon. About
.. m. the wind veered to the north and
put an end to the rain, and since that
time cool wave has prevailed from that
direction. The people are hoping that
1t will develop into good stiff norther.
Wharton, Wharton County. Texas, octo-
Der ga heavy wind struck this place
last night about 10 o'clock, accompanied
by rain. 1t had somewhat the character
OF an equinoctial gale. blowing by turns
from different quarters. The new Sorrel
Bros gin building Ito replace the one
recently destroyed by fire. had progressed
favorably. the frame work being COM
pleted; the gale blew 1t down.
sunnyside. Waller County. Texas. oc-
| tober 2l.-The first norther Of the season
struck here at o'clock this evening, and
10 blowing hard with Indications of rain.
Worms have cleaned the cotton where 1t
was not poisoned, and all but the bottom
crops are about picked out. The yield is
the lightest ever known here. especially
on the uplands. Those who can are hold
ing for better prices.
Wallisville, Chambers County, Texas,
October ga very copious rain from the
Northwest passed over this place about
o'clock yesterday, doing great good, as
the present drouth has been equally
hazardous to the farmers and stockmen
as the sixty-five day one during the sum-
| mer. Cotton about all gathered and mar
| keted. No top crop worth anything.
Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas, October
22.--Tbis place was visited last night with
quite a nice rain: not enough. however, 10
| benefit crops but 1t is sufficient to stop
the ravages Of fires that have been raging
In the forests for several weeks. Farmers
are ready to begin their fall blowing and
| oat sowing as soon as there Is rain suffi
Gent to wet the ground.
| Yoakum, Dewitt County, Texas, Octo-
Der PA light rain fell here last night,
| accompanied by a strong wind from the
northeast. All were in hopes that there
would be norther, but 1t Is warm again
| this morning. Very little cotton is being
marketed here now. Many farmers are
holding their unsold cotton for wise in
price.
Mumford, Robertson County. Texas. oc-
tober 22.-The norther came in full blast
and held forth yesterday for several hours.
The wind was furious and seriously dam
aged cotton by blowing 1t out and beating
1t in the ground. On newly cleared lands
lots Of timber was blown down. adding
further injury to the cotton In the fields
Sandy Point, Brazoria County, Texas,
October PA hard shower fell In this
vicinity yesterday: not enough for stock
water, but will stop. cotton picking for
damage and very little top crop will DO
made. The low price OF cotton and cotton
seed has made farmers very blue.
Pine Valley, Walker County, Texas, Oc-
| tober 22-This community was visited with
cooling and refreshing rain yesterday and
| last night, which has produced quite an
agreeable change in the atmosphere; just
In time to give the fall oat crop lit and
inspire with renewed vigor.
Mckinney. Collin County. Texas, octo-
Der 21.--A cold rain has been falling today
| with prospects OF continuing through the
| night lower temperature is welcomed
by all, as It is hoped the dengue epidemic
may be thereby checked, and health In
general improved.
Breniond, Robertson County. Texas, Oc-
tober 22.--Second drouth was broken yes
terday evening by heavy rainfall, ac-
companed by heavy wind. Some hail
but no serious, damage az far as heard
from.
Dublin, Erath County, Texas October 81
This section is having the worst he,i and
| ni,, - y hcd for
as big as hen eggs are common. Damages
to crops can not be estimated
Waco, McLennan County, Texas, Oc-
tober pa light rain fell here yester-
day A heavy rain fell north and west
OF the city, giving the farmers a much
needed season for fall blowing.
Victoria, Victoria County. Texas, octo.
Der GA fine rain fen here last night
accompanied by the first norther OF the
seasos. which has occasioned avery agree
able change In the temperature.
Gatesville, Coryell County. Texas, DC
tober 2l--For three or four days the
weather has been oppressively hot, but wal
cooled OFF this morning by shower o
rain.
Mllican, Brazos County Texas. October
GA good radn fell here last night, and
rained about three hours. 1t was yer,
much needed on fall gardens and stool
water.
Weatherford. Parker County, Texas. DC
tober 31.--There was heavy downpour o
rain here today. accompanied by a sever
wind, which lasted about four hours
Palestine. Anderson County. Texas. DC
tober 2l.--A fine rain fell here this even
ing. settling the duet and greatly benefit
ing the farmers and stockmen.
Atlanta, Cass County, Texas. Octobe
21.-Atlanta is receiving glorious raj
at this writing II has been very dry her
for the past six months.
Texarkana. Bowie County. October q
cold spell struck this section last night
From rs degrees the Thermometer hs
fallen TO 10.
Terrell. Kaufman County. Texas. octobe
e1.--'rhere was arain here today and tn
weather has become cooler.
Bonbam. Fannin County. Texas. Octobe
2l.--A fine rain fell this evening
swenringcn Goes 20 Galveston
Austin. Texas. October 22.--state Healf