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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Oberbeck Bros. are building large
ware house on their furniture factory
grounds. 1t is 60X120 on the ground
and three stories high, frame struc-
ture in which to store surplus
furniture The work will be pushed
and the building is expected to be
completed within three weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Rev. Baynton of the Episcopal
church has removed with his family
to his new charge at Plymouth. The
paStorate here will be in charge of
Rev. Knoll of Oneida, the coming
year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

H. +. Natwick has resigned his
position in Corriveau & Garrison's
store and will start Monday for
Cumberland, Maryland, where he will
enter the employ OF the Baltimore &
Ohio road. Joseph Natwick, his
brother, has been with that road for
the past year. O. 0. Garrison takes
Mr.. Natwick'S place in the store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The Friday night session of the city
council was made more than usually
interesting by the opposition de-
Northwestern railroad company as
asked for by that road. The road
wants to run down the river bank from
the Jackson Milling Co.'S Mill over
lands owned by the Consolida ted
Water Power CO. and the company
don't want that privilege granted the
road until they are ready for them,
and the two cOmpany's interests clash
here. The whole matter was referred
to a committee for consideration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Dr. L. Zborowski of Stevens Point,
who is now making regular trips to
this city, will leave in few days for
New York City where he will spend
the holidays with his cousin, Elliott
Zborowski, the owner of the American
Theater, and other relatives. The
doctors family is in Europe visiting,
and the holiday season, he thinks,
would be too lonesome if spent at
home. He will be in Grand Rapids
again the LIST Friday after New Year
and can be found at the Lyon House
regularly after that on Friday and
Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Everybody is talking about that
handsome new calendar that L. NJ.
Nash has issued for 1901. The scene
portrayed is the end of a big deer
hunt in which he and other Grand
Rapids sportsmen INDUCED in year or
two ago, and shows eight fine deer in
a row as the result of the hunt. 1t
may properly be termed swell
calendar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Miss Jessie E. Stetzer, clerk
at Spafford, Cole & Co.'S, has been en-
gagged by E. A. Upham to work in the
register of deeds office when he takes
possession in January.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

John Avery, VINO has been manager
of the Wisconsin telephone exchange
in this city for the past four years,
will leave Saturday for Washburn,
where he accepts a better position
with the same company. p. j..
SkolOsky of Eau Claire, general
manager for this section of the state,
will look after the Office here, making
an occasional visit to the city when
his services are needed. John leaves
a lot of friends in the city who will
always be glad to here of his prosperity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
Marriane Licensees.

Issued by County Clerk Reeves dur
ing the past week, as follows:
Charles r. Muzzy to Herlean
Follensbee both of town of Richfield.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The following young people are
home from the various schools and
colleges to spend the holiday vacation
among relatives and friends: Guy
Wood, Paul Love, Ed. Wheelan, John
Belanger and Harry Miller from
the state university; Viola Garrison,
Iona Johnson from Milwaukee; Oscar
Bandelin from Hamlin University:
Isabelle Marshall from Oshkosh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

/ am overstocked on mems fine shoes
in sizes 81, 9, 81 and los if you wear
any of these sizes | will offer you a
great bargain you can save from so
cents to S1.00 on a pair. Muir The
Shoe Man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The sad news of the death of Mrs.
John Bates of Rudolph on Monday of
this week, will be cause for grief
among her many friends in that
locality where she has long resided.
In her death a mother and a newly
born babe passed from life only a day
or two apart, leaving d much loved
family to mourn her untimely demise.
The funeral was held today at the
Methodist church in this city, con-
Quoted by Rev. Peterson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Elizabeth DeSSaint of the First
ward rejOices over an So a month
pension recently allowed by the pen
sion department.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The recent fall of snow will be
greatly appreciated by all those who
have hauling to do. Logs, wood, ties,
stone and the like will all be delivered
to their destination while sleighing is
good
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Mr.. VIM. Owen, supported by a
tirst.class company. gave another of
his always popular dramas in this
city Monday night. This makes the
-sihd, or fourth appearance of this
talented actor in our city, and the
large audience that turned out to see
"The Marble Heart" the tragedy
rendered, is alike flattering to Mr..
Owen and the intelligence of his
auditors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Miss Laura Schmidt closed her
millinery business in town last Satur-
day evening and started Monday even
ing for her home in Merrill. The shop
will open again in time for the spring
trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The business men all report excel
lent trade prior to the holidays. The
demand was equally as good if not
greater than 1899
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

If you are in need of a new pair of
patent leather shoes or slipper for the
New Years ball remember that Muir
The Shoe Man can fit you out in the
proper thing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Master Carl.Demarais entertained a
few of his boy friends in honor of his
eleventh birthday, the first of the
week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Tomah Journal-Mr. Jesse Boor-
man, of this place, and his son, Dr. G.
A. Boorman, of Grand Rapids,
returned Saturday from Chicago.
The doctor attended the annual
meeting Of the G. NJ. & st. Paul
railroad surgeons, while Mr.. Boorman
put in his time visiting and sight
seeing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The young people are enjoying the
evenings coaSting down the old Wood
hill since the recent fall of snow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Saturday was big day in the city
and hundreds of out of town people
thronged the streets. The sale of
Christmas goods kept nearly all the
merchants busy and all report big
sales in this line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Ketchum & Lester had the miSfort-
une to lose one of their best horses Fri
day that they had imported from
southern Wisconsin. The animal had
taken severe cold enroute and died of
pneumonia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Mrs. Jasper Crotteau still continues
very low and but little hopes are
or II days now she has not opened
her eyes nor to all appearances realized
much Of anything going on about her.
The case is queer one from medical
standpoint and a sad one for the
family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Mrs. r. W. Lyon consulted DR.. J.
w. Bird of Stevens Point for eye
treatment last Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

| We are pleased to hear that the
gentlemen and ladies of the Congrega-
tional church have been showing their
high esteem for the pastor and his
wife this Christmas Among many
substantial gifts was fine carved oak
chair for the pastors study and a
beautiful hand painted vase for the
pastors wife. Several other presents
from individual members and friends
have cheered their hearts. We con-
graduate both pastor and people on
the thoroughly good feeling which
exists between them. Where there is
such harmony the work is sure to
prosper. We rejoice with them in the
success already attained and extend
our hearty wishes for the future.
Charley Bender of the Grand Rapids
stone quarry had an exciting eXper-
fence with an unknown tough while
going to Plainheld last week Friday.
He overlook the man who wanted to
ride, but Bender wanted to know
something about him before granting
his request. The man did not like
Mr.. Bender'S questions and suddenly
struck him in the mouth breaking his
false teeth. Mr.. Bender returned the
blow and luckily floored his man whom
he discovered to be armed with a
revolver. Thinking prudence the
better part of valOr, he whipped up
his horses and drove on leaving his
man in the road.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Lizzie Gurtler will resign her
position at j. A. Cohen;S store next
Saturday. She has occupied the
position for the past five years and is
the oldest clerk in point of service in
the establishment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
GRAND RAPIDS MARKETS.

The following prices are quoted by
zeal dealers for Thursday, Dec. 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Owing to the fact that the first Of
January falls on Tuesday the Ladies
Missionary Society of the Congrega-
tional Church will not meet until Jan.
9th at the home of Mrs. Geo. r.
Gardner on High Street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The Rev. Shaws subject next
Sunday morning DIT First Congrega-
tional church will be 1.-THE Cradle of
Christ"-A Christmas meditation. In
the evening he will consider the
question SIS Modern Life Happier
than that of the Olden time2n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
WAN TED.

L.7oR SALE Or manipulating and lot adjoining
/ Mrs. H. Lefebvere residence on West side
and formerly occupied by Model Steam laundry.
For terms enquire of A. L. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The Waupaca Post had sixteen
page Christmas edition, chock full Of
advertising, and nice lot of home
news. The Post is maintaining it's
position as one of the leading weekly
Da nerS of the state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

We are sorry to note the fact thai
our friend Geo. \. Wood, at the
Dixon House, is confined to his bed
and room with relapse of his old
trouble. His stomach and bowels
appear to be the seat of his present
trouble. We sincerely hope he will
be himself again soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Invitations are out for Il banquet
at the Witter House Friday night,
issued by Rev. W. A. Peterson of the
NJ. E. church to the young men of
the city. The purpose of the banquet
is two-fold, first, for social good
time and second, for the purpose of
consultation on the subject of a
gymnasium and club room in connect
ion with church work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

300 pairs of ladies' fine shoes at a
reduction of % to Is cents a pair,
all new and up to date styles, but out
of some sizes and width. Muir The
Shoe Man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

TOR SALE-A bay mare years old and a good
I roadster, and a good second hand buggy
and harness. Apply at Commercial House,
west side, also at the city market, east side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

At the annual election of Grand
Rapids Lodge A. T. and a. NJ. No.
Us held Dec. IS the following officers
were elected for tile ensuing year.
". NJ, ID. y, Teller: S. W.. Geo. z.
IIambrecht: J. W., e. B. Rossier:
Treasurer, L, Parrish: Secretary, T. \.
TaylUr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Mrs. Thomas Mullen is entertaining
''house party" this week at her
home on High street. The guests
are the Misses Nellie and Emma
Hewlett, Alice and Nav Hawley,
Ellie Smith and May Salvas, all of
Green Bay.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-15
HEAVY STABLES.

AMMuNITIoN--Powder. per key. q. .oca
80 blasting powder sl,65 per kes. drop
shot ner sack sl.s.; buck 81 50.
DAooN-Eatra short clear In sacks. sac:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-15
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET
Speculative Business Was Dull, but The
lone Was Steady.
WHEAT MARKET CLOSED IA CENT LOWER
Corn Ia Cent Higher. Oats n shade
Up and Provisions UnchaDscd--in-
creased wheat Yield in Illinois.

Chicago, August 1.-THE feature of the
speculative markets on the board of trade
was dumb. The tone however was steady
Wheat closed &c lower, corn AS higher oats
a shade UP and provisions practically I'M
changed.
Wheat opened easy The Northwest rains
had abou. ceased and the Illinois state report
made the yield 22,OO0OOO bushels. compared
with the government estimate OF lb,oOo,OOJ'
These considerations gave the selling side a
majority when trading began and september
oreneu at 74Aa747s, Is under the closing
price yesterday. Liverpool meanwhile was
showing hrmness, opening is@A higher and
advancing fraction0lly later. This was en-
couragiug to the bulls ana induced covering
by sc2lping Corn WIS exhibiting strength,
watch proved influential. Trading was most
~ local and on the scalpng order. but the
marke, managed to ascend by slow degrees,
septl nber rauying TO 552s On the bulse
scalpers took pronts and some reaction fol-
lowed, the closing being September lac under
yesterday at i43s11jc The cash business was
not brisk, but 100000 bushels we're worked.
The seaboard reported IS loads taken tor ex-
port. seaboard clearancee in wheat and -four
were equal to $4,000 bushels Primary re-
ceipts aggregated lO1i,0 J0 bushels, compared
with $1,000 bushels last year. Minneapolis
ana Duluth reported BOB cars. against 2l0 last
week. Local receipts 500 ears.
Corn was hfm, but aull Ine strength was
almost enurey due TO the scarcity ol ora
corn ana NOT 10 unfavoraDle prospects for
me next crop beng favorable. accepts were
Nv cars
Oats we're dull bbt steady, in sympathy with
corn.
provisions had The assistance OF inc corn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-15

resalas sGasNo; boxed Nc higher bellies
SAoGlSe AND TIES Bassins. a-io. SIC.
.fUm Houston. 81 .5N
CANDY stick. wrapped. basis a. 7Ma7%c
.per 10. No 4 full We ght. basis q, 7sqsc
per 10; special sizes &c higher
CANDID s--star. lul we ght, llisc; Gran
tEMENT-Portiand ss.f'0S.25. RosendaIs
= COFFEE rio fair loAaioAs prime IN
liz choice il%1iik; peaberry l6c; Cordova
13c Roasted coGees Arbucklo's Ariosa.
basis i00-lb cases ii40ac delivered. S6-lb
"a zoe delivered; Apex ls.inc.
cRhGkGRS--A y { soda. bulk. boxes 6h>,
lib tartons tNe singer snsna Sc: creams
tLStR T rnka 0 Star i Mis- an Tda I'sS wave
81 55i sea FAIRY 81 % Sea Nymnh 50 s.; Sea
jewel $500; rye Hour 30 So; pumptrnick-l
&.65 special rates for shipments to INTERIOR
popts Quarter sacks are l0c higher than
han sacks and wood lSc higher than haf
FARINAcEous GooDs-Grit hominy and
cream meal, m barrels. SO 81; pearl meal
IL 40-ib sacks. So 00n2 10 per barrel Of four
sacks; Scotch oats y2.S0. Friends oats ~ 5v,
az o.
LAID Refined ucrce, compound. SIC.
leaf, Sc: 5e-lb cans hc higher than tierc-s'
lob cans &c higher; 5-lb cans ;ae higher
HAMS Standard. 1ihai1Mc; picnic hams
1CNEY-in barrels 5og6oc per gallon; In
6o-lb cans extracted. 5000 In comb 9dllc:
In ls-ib cans, extracted ih@ic; pound sec
| tious i2dl6c
| LIME Bulk sl.eO per hbl: coopered 81 25
| MOLAsSE Els Reboiied fair AGisc, prime
| 1U2ic, choice 25U2Gc; fancy &c" crop syrup
seI33e: pure new crop syrun 45c.
/ MlLk--Maguolia A.So. Eagle ZOO; Dime
/ brand IS i65t3.1 80.
| oYsTERs--i-lb full weight, a-oz.. sOds5r:
! 2-lb full weight. S-ox. 81 coal 6j: LIB. tIll
I weight BOX 95cdS Ol 2-lb, fun weight
! 1O-o2 si.75Ti. so; lib light weight. 55il60c
l2-lb Oh; weight sdd90c.
( PICKLES Five gallon kegs 1l.75; io-gallon
/ kegs = 90. it-bols Si.oo; ninis. American
| styie $4,000. quarts American style 81 %.
] ie-gaiiuu 81 066t2 %. l-gallon. American style.
| uCL-ENtra fancy head 5pFi4c, choice otp
idiac fair 4iaGl5c, fatcy Imported oi@HoAc.
! ROPE sisal basis 7-l6, S'as' Manila lbc'
I cotton rope Zoe
y 1o ..uuisiana. coarse So Aae ss,' PRS
.2S Qs $2.b0 60-5s 81 40; 1QJ-3s, $3.50 io-is,
I$2.S7
SALT FIsH-Mackarci No in 1o-lb Kits
95c0Sl %, half bbls. 7o-ib No. $3.50; tubs
sALMoN-Fauev Pillar Rock column a
River Sl.I5 Gable Columbia River $40, Web
Foot Columbia River 81 25Gi 80; Helmet
Alaska SL0OaS 10 .-,.,-
SARDtN is American uuarterr N.2ON4 %,
mustard Si01NA25. ,mpor.sd Gillette trade,
Quatrrs Nl.50; fancy sprais quarters 75.5,p
boxes FEDiho; Royal Gloss, bulk 4sQiH';
* .Ck"t 40 packages per ooN SO corn
afareh 5isc psr d. % and io-iD boxes.
SUGAR Quotations are FOR small LOIS. Sp5-
c3i prices ar, gwen on eatloSu o'uI, =
Staudard graduated SEE ruoes qua pu"
darcd GAc Louisiana yellow clarified fancy
tisc choice 5Nc: Arbuekle's 2-Ib and sic
packages elEc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-15
TRY US ON
Brick, Lime, Cement
Pipe, Fire Brick, Etc.
w. l.. MACATEE & SONS
Phone rs.
SAN ANGELo BRIEFS.
Three Notwithstanding worsius


for II Cotton Market
San Angelo, Texas, August lS,--Als II
r Carey died here this morning. The NJ
mains were embalmed and will be sent j
GEORGETOWN on tomorrow mornings tai,
Mrs, l.. T. MaMlchael died on the aA
instant and was buried here OF the III
Laura May. the 5-ycar-old iaushtel (
Mr., and Mrs. c c. Doty, died at fiii
berry, 'Schleichef county on the nofE1
of the 18th, and was buried at GSrlslcvlsH
in this county, on the evening o. the siHs
day.
The new San Angelo cigar factas
Piellusch & Dalman propriet5rs, will v
known as 300. Third district CT TeSas
Rev. NJ. 5 Smith of Ballinger w
preach at the Firs Presbyterian a II
Of san Angelo next Sunday aud = ,29H
declare this church's psstorate yiSp
II is contemplated regularly supplying !
again soon.
Bill Taylor, who was shot by Bud Me-
man, whom he KILLED in Edgar-s coulrl
a week ago, was brought TO the Gig Sau'|
day evening aud placed on the ran ~
terday morning for Coleman, ihsrs ~
reincarcoratcd in the county jail
A subscription list to delray the e
penses OF ana premiums for me w.
show here this fall is being Literally n
sponded to-
The merchants have gone to vors Z
earnest to make San Angelo The iesels
tg ~ fetllt-I
Ample yards will be secured and plia
in charge of a public welgher' lns NJ
for this season has been put at lvVa m es
If that number will be produced ~
reasonable hauling distance Of TINS ~.
Twenty dollars in gold is offered ~ =.
first bale, and number OF 80 cssa ~.
for certain designated number o. O'''' I. !.
addition to which special premiums -
added by number Of business apu''e
John S. Delanly of the san NIX
Alaska party died at Nome CIV Mas,,
OH July 10, and was buried here o. =
11th. Dr. f. W. Bryan, former, ~ y
Houston, where his sisters, Misses ". H,
and Johnelle live, and Gus H-fa, u,
of the party, are expected TO arlNs ~
daily 1t has been most disapp''N'-'
experience to all. NJ,
Married in san Angelo Angus, &
Lois Miller of Halletsville and NJ /
Davidge Of this city. "a
Vic Andrew, foreman OF tne ns-
Herald, IS visiting relatives hefs,
At sale under foreclosure 9eii as 800
land in Tom Green and Menara 100 IN
were conveyed to the beneficiary "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-15

ChicaEo August Ii -Cattle-Recoipts 200,
including 1900 Texas. Choice steers ana
%esterns steady. others slow to Toe lower.
Butchers stock steady. Good 10 nrim steers
5000 .90 poor to medium 46Uno %; Sc
lecttd feeders i.0fa4 .35; mixed ytockers 9 %
nors 2COa2 10 bulls strong > 75a4 60 calves
strong i.75M6.S5 Texans -Receipts $500. Best
on sale TO-DAY three carloads 40. Texas fed
steers 4.25Gp500; Texas grass steers 250
4. 20. Texas bulls 2.51G3.35. Hogs Receipts
today 1900; tomorrow II 600; left over 5000
Good to choice steady TO a shade higher
others weak. Ton 5,37; mixed aud butchers
90 lf5.3o good to choice heavy e. 5Gp5. 30;
rough heavy 4.15ai .90 light 8 .0jli5 81 y. .
bulk Of sales 5.0Gd5 20. sheep eceip $3.50
Sheep and lambs generally stronger. good to
choice wethers i.25a4 81, fair to cho &c mixed
IL ,721gmi.25; western sheep t0l44.40; Texas
sheen 800; native lambs 425GE5.l5: Western
lambs I.750565.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-15
Gonzales County commissioners.

Gonzales, Texas. August 4Commis-
sioners court is in session at its regular
term this week. The road question is an
important matter now, especially since
the heavy rains of the past few months,
Bridges, culverts and roads have been
damaged greatly aud require a great deaf
OF work and money spent on them 10 make
them Whist they should be
The directors OF the Gonzales cotton
mill went before the commissioners court
today and made statements in regard "
the benefit the mill would be 10 the peo-
pie OF the county, asking the court "a
consider plan TO relieve the plant OF a
p2ttioa Of the State and county uixes thai
vii be assessed against Il when com.
pieted
The county treaerrer's report was ak
amined, cash on hand counted (sIO. Ol2. ~
and report approved.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-15
Hcnvily Lnndcd win Ne,r crnn

New York, August 1.-THE cotton market
orened steady today, with near months to
points lower and far mouths 2 TO 4 points
higher and ruled very irregular during the
forenoon, with the general tendency toward
weakness under furres of liquidation FOR pro-
fessopal and Spectators account. Weak
English cables and reports that rains had
fallen IN the Atlantic States were the motive
fer this selling. There were few buying or
ders IN evidence, while the trade in general
seemed to be as heavily loaded with new
crop cotton as it WAS short OF those OPTIONS
two weeks ago. The weakness In Liverpaol
was creoited by private cables to a scare or
holders started by reports that Manchester
sainnofs were soon 10 adopt q shert time
schedule arid predictions from this side to
the effect that the crop was doing hotter than
admitted
Promptly at o'clock the weekly govern
mpnt report came 20 hand aud immediately
creeted dismay In the ranks OF the bulls, who
sold heavily In an effort 10 disgnrge lnr.c
holdings. While the statement was unaues-
uonably bullish one II failed to mote he
nnayorable conditions expected On the
break Europe and the South sold attivcly n-
cd the wire houses. During the rest OF the
eitsrroon the market was extremely nervous
ana displayed feeble recuporatiyc energy, The
close was steady at net loss OF lSg2i points.