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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
The JENNINGS FIELD.
Eight Wells in Progress and Develop
ments Are Expected Soon.

Eight Wells in Progress and Develop
ments Are Expected Soon.
Jennings. La, November 1.-rusiness is
on boom here n, present There are
eight oil mills In progress. and In a very
short time something viii he developed.
The Home oil and Development companys
well is WEIGHED with much interest, as IL
is the closest to town, oeng Inside the city
limits. and oil has already been noticed
twice at depth of 800 feet. The other
companies are hustllng to get their wells
down as early as possible and the pros
poet Cor the future at Jennings Is very
bright.
The Prairie Oil company has commenced
active operations Lumber for a derrick
has been ordered, site for their nrst well
selected and the contract for the drilling
Will be let this week. The officers of this
company are as follows: d. +. Sweet,
president; j. w. Fairfax Of New Orleans,
vice president aud treasurer; G. l.. Pardee,
secretary. The board of directors consists
OF ID. T.. Sweet j. w. Fairfax. l.. 5.
Phillips. J. Il. Wells, j l.. Boyd and Il.
II Wells This company was one of the
nrst to organize In the Jennings neld, and
secured its holdings at u time when they
could get their choice OF land 1t owns
leases and contracts on 1000 acres of land
close to the Jennings Irrigation company.
They also own several other tracts OF land
which are very valuable. They will begin
work right away.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
REBUILDING AT TlMPsoN.
Better Structures Are Taking the Places
of Those Burneo.

OF hose Surneo,
Timpson. Texas, October 31.-Since the
fire of nearly a month ago this town has
taken on degree of life 1t has never
known before. All available help is being
employed to push to completion as rapidly
as possible the elegant bricks that are tax
Ing the place of wooden structures in the
burnt district The streets are crowded
with wagons and ahorers all the time.
The following Is an account of some of the
progress that is being made:
Captain u w, Trammell 4 Sons are nav
Ing their brick rebuilt in the same place
as before; much of the old walls will he
utilized in the new structure, which Will
be of the same Dimensions as the old, ex-
cept il will be one and a half stories in
stead of two, The work is being pushed
as rapidly as possible and the building Will
be ready for occupancy by December l.
johnson & Merritt have the contract. Tue
excavations are made and the material is
being put on the, ground as fast as pos
sble for the following buildings on the
same block. j. I, Boglrd x Sons, one
building. 25xl00, one-story, plate glass and
iron front: Freshman X Craycraft con
tractors Grady Day, one building, 25Xloo
one story, plate glass and iron front;
freshman n Craycraft contractors. j. b.
RuSsey. two buildings. 2OXlD, tWo-story,
Mate glass and iron fronts; Freshman q
Cravcraft contractors. II. Il. Ferry, one
building. enc story, plate glass and iron
front; Freshman \ Craycratt contractors,
Luke Motley, one oulldins, -oAlop' INV
story, plate glass and iron front; Johnson
Il Merritt contractors. Bricklayiug begins
TODAY on the one and a half story brick
Of VI. T. Williams & Bro. which viii he
S0xi0o plate glass and iron front Flesh.
man < CraycrafJ contractors. Bricklaying
viii beriu In a day or two on ]. +. Blank
ingship & cos one and a half story build
ing. 57x1o0. plate glass and iron front >;
| r. Hartgraves contractor. The most "a
/ the material is on the ground now ne
/ contract will be let in few DAYS. for 4;
! c. Whiteside & Bros building, which VII
/ he 46xl00 feet. one and half stories pla'e
I glass and iron trout. tao
The elegant brick block on the east Side
/ of the square is now about compiete
{ throughout and is being occupied. lhe w. ~,
| story building of Richards Day
! is one az the incest In this part OF the
! state and decidedly the incest IN the
| cnuntv
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ORANGE LOCAL NEWS.
A Very Handsome Brick Business Block
to Be Built

A Very Handsome Brick Business Block
to Be Built
Orange, Texas, November Id. MllerI
president OF the l.. Miller Lumber and
Shlngle company and one of the leading
merchants OF Orange, today purchased a
business lot on the corner Of Front and
Second street. whore the three-story Morri,
son brick building formerly stood MIR.
Miller will erect temporary structure
on this lot in which he will conduct his
business while sliding a magnificent brick
block on the site now occupied by him on
the corner OF Front and Fourth streets.
This win he one OF the most expensive
brick buildings In the city and Will he oc-
cuped by Mi. Miller with mammoth de-
partment store. The plans for the new
building are now being drawn and viii
soon he ready to submit for bids
The l.. Miller Lumber and Single COM
pany today closed contract for 100000
feet OF long leaf yellow nine timber. to
be delivered In their hoomS at Orange,
The san Antonio on company, which
sunk well In this county near rtuy and
abandoned Il at little over 1000 feet deep,
have sold their rig to jennings oil COM
pany and the outfit will he moved 10 that
place aud put into service II once.
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an Saints paY.

Galveston. Texas, November An
Saints Day was observed with appropriate
services today at the ST Mary's cathedral
and the Grace Episcopal church. The ser
vices were in commemoration of the saints
who have passed into the better world
This is q day when the church honors the
triumphant those who have succesStnlv
resisted tho temptations in this IL and
have won for themselves reward.
Tomorrow will he All Souls Day. which
will he a day devoted 10 those who have
tory The day will be devoted to PRAYING
for these Sons Services viii be heli
tomorrow morning at 81 Mary's cathedral
ut o'clocl; The requiem of the dead
sermon
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Jennings OIL Notes.

Jennings La, November 1.-The Union
oil company have closed the contract for
the drilling of their first well.
The Home Oil company have reached n
depth OF about AGO feet Work is pro-
crossing a little slowly today as they are
drilling through a very heavy vein Of
gravel.
The Pelican Oil company Is making good
Roadway in setting their machinery, and
will commence drilling Monday morning.
The Southern Oil company will also
start their iirst well Monday morning.
Another oil company came to light TO-
day, known as the McFarlain oil and Re
lining Pipe Line syndicate. This company
has been under organization for sever /
three others will probably come In tomor.
row or Monday The NJ +. Layne oil
company. which was organized in South
Dakota. and which owns some very vaiu.
abe land In tho Jennings field, will start
operations as early as possible.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
MOVEMENT OF OCEAN VESSELS.
isneclnl to The Post

Norfolk Va. November 1.Salled; Les
round tBr.), from Galveston for Hamburg;
Celia It), from Galveston for Barcelona
and Genoa.
Port Eads, La.-Arrived: Thernls tNor.),
Limon. Sailed: Beverly tBrJ. for Port
I.imon Knickerbocker tAm). for New YORK;
Fert Qt.), for Bremen; Larne tBr) for Rot
terdam via Newport News
Newport News-Arriyed: Saturnnia tSpD,
from Galveston for Manchester,
Swansea Malinhead tBrl, Tor
Galveston.
Liverpool. Sailed: William Clin CBr),
from Colon and New orleans for Calves
ton Arrived: Sera tSp.), for Galveston
Galveston. Arrived; Auguste Victoria
from Hamburg.
Hamburg,-Arrived Archtor tBr), from
Galveston
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PRe-HlsToRIc MAMMAL.

Bone Unearthed at Sherman indicating
Body Of Immense Size.
sherman, Texas, November / Workmcn
this morning. while excavating in the
heart Of the city, nnearthed an immense
bone, which veterinarians say is the pelvic
bore Of some re.historic mammal perhaps
mastodon. 1t is at It's broadcast point
five feet across. Some Of the bone fell
To pieces when It was touched. other por-
lions are In a remarkably good state "
preservation. The depth of the excava-
ton where 1t was found was niue feet aud
in yellow clay. Many years ago heavy
drain, or rayine. passed through this see
tion and the hone Is thought to be near
the bed Of this ravne IL Is from twenty
20 thirty times as large as the pelvic Of n
horse or OK and IL followed throughout the
entire structure. would aggregate weight
Of from 5000 to 10000 pounds.
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Notes and Personals.

Austin. Texas November 1.-The comp
troller today registered an Issue Of $3.50
Dallas county court house repair bonds,
Superintendent Kendall Of the Denton
Normal school is In town for few days
on business. He saws the Denton school
is getting along nicely.
Misses Carrie Hill and Gertrude Watson,
both Of Manor, are here visiting Mrs. Por-
ter Erwin.
p. Schmidt and r. Fleiner Of Brenham
were In town yesterday.
Attorney Frank Andrews of Houston Is
here for a few days on legal business.
Judge s. ] Icndrck of Rusk Is here
for a few days on business.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
DEDICATION AT sEALY.
LARGE Audience Witnessed Dedication c
New Catholic Church.

LARGE Audience Witnessed Dedication of
New Catholic Church.
senly, Texas October 3o.-Today has been
n gala day for the town, especially for
those Of the Roman Catholic faith. the oc-
casion being the dedication Of their hand
some new church The following were
present to assist In the dedication cere-
mony: Rt Rev Bishop Gallagher Of Gal
weston. Revs, Father Chromclk Of Fayette-
vile. Apple of Frelshurg, Pelner Of West
Machan of Granger and SkOcek of Industry,
the latter being pastor In charge. The serv'
ices were beautiful and very Impressive,
the vocal and instrumental music was
good especially that ny Misses Henarte
and Brennan Of Brenham.
St. Joseph lodge, X. l. T., OF Wallis, and
St stephens lodge Of sealy assisted IN
the ceremonies; also, the Texas Star brass
band of san Felipe. Fully 1900 We're In
attendance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
smaIlnox al Lockhart.

Lockhart, Texas, November Smallpox
has again invaded our community. ne
gro woman who attended court last Satur-
day as witness and mingled freely with
the crowd was taken down Monday morning
with "a well developed case of smallpox. and
n negro man living near the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas railroad depot is also down
with the disease. Roth cases are under
strict quarantine and are doing as well as
could be expected.
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to have II completed early next week. The
proprietors. Mcssrs. Muldrow and Archam-
henu are pushing the work as rapidly as
possible. aud hope 20 have everything
In shape to start upon the nth.
The old lie Clere residence. one of the
oldest homesteads in Alvin. and which was
badly wrecked by September storm, VIII
he pulled down and a handsome new resi-
dence be built in its stead by Judge Grass,
who has purchased the property.
There Is a move on foot to connect sew
eral Of the larger neighborhoods near town
by telephone. This Will be a great heneht
to the truck growers in this sSesement.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
EUGENE BRADY CONVICTED.

A Fort Worth Jury Gave Him Life
Sentence.
Fort Worth, Texas, November 1.--The
Jury in the Eugene Brady murder case re-
turned verdict this afternoon assessing
the punishment at Imprisonment for life
In the penitentary. The case has been
on trial all the present week The jury
was out thirty-six hours. Brady is IL
years old and was a shipping clerk In a
Wholesale grocery house here, On the Ath
another employe of the house, over a
trivial matter, the latter questioning his
orders about n bill of goods that was 20
be shipped out. new trial will be
asked for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
United States Court.

Galveston, Texas. November t.-lsracl =.
Young, Sr.. ct nj VS.. Mrs. II. c. Ashe
ct al; settled by agreement and decree
rendered In accordance with the terms Of
r. q. Baker VS.. city of Galveston;
passed for settlement.
Charlotte Stawlnsky ct nj vs.. Y. G. II.
Brotnerson. administrator de bonus non
ct ali passed for settlement
+. G. II. Broiherson, administrator VS.
Charlotte Stawnskv ct all passed for set
In re Charles d. Sale. bankrupt contest;
referred to referee.
An the building and loan cases remaining
on the docket wherein Receivers Pendleton
and Lyon Johnson represented the com
panes. were continued with one exception:
A. Il. Dixon ct al VS. Atlanta National
Building and Loan Association, all petit
tions OF receivers against the borrowing
members wherein matters Of fact are IN
yoved are refe"cd to referee. James H.
Mrs. NJ. c. Alexander ct al VS.. Southern
Home Building and Loan Association
Ing members wherein matters Of fact arc
involved are referred 10 referee, James
In the cause Of Paul Webber. Condia
Johnston and George a. Speers. receivers
m injunction was granted restraining
plaintiffs from prosecuting the said suits
Israel Yaney ct al va. Mrs. r. G Nash
et al; leave granted defendants. except
Mrs. r. G Nash, to file their disclaimer
Lyon johnson and George Speers re-
ceivers, VS. Andrew Christensen, John A.
White and Fannie Lee White; Judgment
In favor Of the plaintiff for sos 40.
John r. pendetuu, receiver. VS. Albert
Scholnndt; judgment in favor Of the plain
tin for Sl6S3 So.
United States VS. n. Eshert, Jr, en-
hezzlement: on trial.
The equity docket has been passed until
Monday and the admiralty docket win be
taken m tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Kenedv win Have an oil Min.

kennedy Texas. October Stat mass
meeting Of the citizens of Kennedy Tues
day night it was decided to build an oil mill
here. The proper Endorsements and finances
were secured and G. s. Cook boarded the
rrain Wednesday morning 10 inspect an oil
plant that was in view to purchase.
message from Mr.. Cook this morning stated
that ne had bought the oil mill Work on
the building Of same will commence now
MS soon as material can be put on the
t,rolind
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
DAMAGE Suit.

Galveston, Texas, November THE case
Of c. Hahn VS., John Young Is now on
trial in the Tenth district court. IT Is one
wherein the plaintiff seeks to recover dam
ages In the sum Of $4,000 for personal
Injuries received aboard the steamship
Springwell about three years ago. The
pialntin alleges that he was Injured about
the head, back and spine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
A Wharton NEGRO Arrested.

Wharton. Texas, November 1.--Constable
] c. watts has returned from Kendaltqn,
having In charge Charlie Green, a negro,
who wos charged with the killing Of Pedro
Perez Mexican. The two men had
difficulty: Green knocking Perez down;
Perez went to Houston and died. Green is
now in the Jail awaiting trial.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Notes.

Galveston. Texas November DIR. John
Grant United States marshal for the East
ern district Of Texas, Is In the city.
Rev. C. VI Beckwlth, rector of Trinity
church returned yesterday from San Fran
cisco. where he has been attending the
conference OF the Episcopal church.
A. s. Jennings. auditor OF the Santa Fe,
went north this morning
]. H. Johnston, assistant general freight
agent Of the Santa Fe, left this morning
for the Interior.
c. w Kouns, superintendent of transpor-
tation for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe with headquarters az Topeka, KAN,
was in the city last evening lie went
north this morning accompanied by Gen.
eral SUPERINTENDENT w. q. Nixon Of the
santa Pc They will 20 FIRST to Temple aud
then over the Western branch of the road
between Temple and san Angelo.
Marriage licenses have been Issued to NJ.
Martlngano and Miss Josephine Pacearello,
Claude Howard AleCaleb and Miss Mar
gaTet Johnston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Prominent Citizen Dead at Ardmore.

Ardmore. /, T. November IA. D.
Matthews, aged e., one among the oldest
and best known citizens, dropped dead at
his dhser table here today from heart
disease He was the first United states
prominently identified with the city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Brvan Real Estate Trades.

Bryan. Texas, November 1.-The real es-
tate market in Bryan and Brazos county
is very active. Since October % transfers
Of nronerty have been recorded TO the
amonnt of So, 946 There Is almost this
much more which has changed hands. but
the deeds have not yet been recorded ow-
inc 10 fine rush
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Yardmaater Gordon Dead.

Galveston. Texns November 1.-James p.
Gordon Joint yardmaster OF the wharf
yards. died at $50 o'clock this morning.
The deceased had been yardmaster at Cal
weston for number Of years and was wide.
lv known and we'll liked by the railroad
men of the city. His funeral arrangements
have not vet been made. Il being desired
TO hear from his brother In New orleans
in regard thereto.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
chrysanthe nums Injured.

Galveston, Texas, November RE last
heavy rain In Galveston did an immense
amount Of damage to the cbrysanthemum
plants here. with the result only very few
of these flowers will bloom In Galveston
this winter Those that escaped the damag
ing effect of too much water are not near
as healthy as they would have been under
more normal circumstances. and none of
the Galveston grown chrysanthemums are
as large as usual.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
All Saints Day Services.

Austin Texas. November 1,-All Saints
Day was appropriately observed in this
city Services were held at st. Mary's
Catholic church and st. Davids Episcopal
church In the afternoon there was a large
number who went out to the cemetery and
decorated the graves
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
STRUCK A WATER GUsHER.
But They Will Go on in Search of Oil.
Well Now 600 Feet Deep.

Corpus Christi, Texas, November lat
depth of about 800 feet the oil well borers
at John Kcnedy's ranch, near the Laguna
Madre, fifty miles south of here, today
struck gusher of hne fresh water with
traces of oil In ii. The water forced
itself out and is spouti>a over the Ceirick
with Il capacity OF 100 gallons minute
The borers win 60 through this strata in
quest of oil.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Sherman District Court.

sherman. Texas, November 1.-The dis
trict court adjourned until Monday, when
Judge Gordon Russell Will take the bench
and Judge MaNey will go 10 Tyler TO take
Judge Russell's place there, Judge MoXcy
is disqualified to try the William Gaines
murder case on account Of having been
the prosecuting attorney who represented
the State in the case on its first trial,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
sHERIFFs, pEpARTMENr.

Franklin. Texas. October 81. Two dollars
aud fifty cents reward; sqayed or stolen.
left hin, 14ih hands high, has wire cut on
breast where collar works; last seen Fri
day. October 4. 1901. Notify Chas Sturkcy,
Franklin. Texas, or Guy Townsend, sheriff
Robertson county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Accidental Shooting in the Territory,

Ardmore, l. T., November lat Paoli,
forty miles north OF here, Wednesday even
Ing, George Walker, an orphan hoy, was
accidentally shot and killed by Doc Ward,
hoys were SQUIRTING with Winchester.
when II was discharged aud the bullet en-
tered Walkers body.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Nenro Murdcred Near Mexia.

Mexia. Texas. November 1.-Dock Ste
phens. negro storekeeper living abont two
miles west of town, was found dead on his
cot this morning with his throat cut from
ear 10 ear and his skull mashed in, No clew
has vet been discovered as to who perpc-
trated the crime, but the officers are work
in on rho CASE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
CANAL 10 BE BUILT.
People of Vinton Expect to Furnish the
Right of Way.

People OF Vlnton Expect 70 Furnlsh INC
Right OF Way.
Nlnton, La, November l.--At a meeting
called today to settle the long talked Of
canal, Mr.. sam Robinson Of the Houston
River Canal company appeared before the
meeting and agreed to build the canal with
out any further help from the people here
than to provide the right of way. His
proposition was accepted and safe to say
there was never a happier crowd Of bust
ness men than In Nintou tonight. Mr..
Robinson's comany has 100000 TO spend
here They begin surveying Monday morn
Ing and propose to he able to water 10000
acres Of rice by April 1. The canal VIII
run from the Sabine river eastward.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Gassamav-CosIeN.

Austin, Texas. November III. II. CASA
way and Miss Carrie Cosley were united in
marriage last night Mt the home Of Jus.
tice NJ NJ Johnson. The principals are
well known residents Of Austin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
A shootinu At CoIIInsviIle.

sherman. Texas, November la shoot
ing ARRAY occurred at Collinsyillc about
1O.3n o'clock this morning and Charles Cole
lie under arrest Jim Evans, a painter. IS
suffering from wounds in the left wrist
and the right groin. There had been III
feeling between the two men for some
inc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02

Do not leave homs ON journey without
a hottie q chamherlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t Is almost GER
tain 10 he needed and can not be procured
while you are on board the cars or steam
ship. II is pleasant, safe and reliable. For
sale BY ali druggists.
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Sons Of Herman Banquet at sesly.

sealy. Texas, October SO.-Last Sunday,
the 2Tth. leasing lodge. Sons Of Herman,
celebrated Its eleventh anniversary ny a
bapquet and hall 70 It's members and their
families A good time was had by all
fortunate enough 20 be In attendance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER
Nearo Has Been Convicted Of THEFT n
Navarro County.

Navarro County.
Dallas, Texas November 1.-Sher.r
johnson today brought from Corsicana ana
lodged in Jail at Dallas James Saussier,
who was recently tried at Corsicana and
sentenced to two years imprisonment on a
been brought 10 Dallas 10 be tried on an
Indictment charging him with the murder
OF PolieemaN Leslie Patrick. ofncer rat
rick in arrestng Saussier for the Cor
scana authorities in this city. In June
last was wounded by Saussler 50. nadly
that he died. Ii Is expected that his trial
will take place next week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Hat At Texarkana.

rexarkana. Texas. November 1.-unpre-
cedented heat Is prevailing here The
heaIth N fhe community Is very mueh af-
fected. La grippe is raging promlscuously.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
Alvin Notes.

Alvin, Texas, November 1.-The machin-
cry for the new steam laundry arrived
today and will he put in place just as
soon as the building is completed. A force
is now at work on the building and hope
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
State Health Office Appointment

Austin Texas November 1.-State Health
Officer Tabor today appointed Or. Norton
of FL Paso stenographer for duty In the
health department.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-02
EoRr WORTH LAND DEAL.

PACKING Company Pays $4,000 for
400 Acres Of Land.
Fort Worth, Texas November III. b.
Googans, representing Swift Co., has
lust closed a deal for 400 acres Of land
near The packing house district. the con
sideratlon being $4,000. This IS the
largest realty deal made In this city for
some Years.