The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-28

steadily since. From all indications II vii
! continue through the night. 1t Is impos
Shle to estimate the value of the rain Il
! this country. Lowlond corn and all cotton
viii be incidentally benefited. Upland corr
very greatly helped The rain Is worth
thousands OF dollars TO the truck farmers
and to the peach crop. as II Is assured
The credit merchants are in high spirits to-
| night and predict the most prosperous times
In this county in years.
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, juno
y There was q good rain here today and
most OF the afternoon. which broke the
drouth. Reports say that good showers
fell over the greater part of North Texas.
Austin, Travis County. Texas, June 81
slow, steady rain began falling n-ic mt
daylight this morning and continued
throughout the day. cotton men say that
1t was sufficient to save the crop
Trinity. Trinity County, Texas. June CT.
Light rain fell here yesterday. followed
by a henvy rain last night and this morn
this section of country lhe Gurn crop was
almost ruined. and cotton had commenced
10 suffer. The saw mills in this section
which are depending on artificial lake
water, were running very short Of water,
and would have soon ceased operations
Warren, Tyler County. Texas, June 27.--
one of the best rains last night and this
morning that has fallen this year. It has
been raining for several hours and tho
ground Is wet for the first time in seven
weeks. While old cora Is cut very short
young corn, cotton and potatoes, also gar.
aens and fruit viii he greatly benefited
by 1t.
Huntsville. Walker County, Texas, June
2I.-lt has been raining here most all the
time for the last tweuty-four hours and
the benefit to the cotton crop is untold.
Lovelady, Houston County, Texas, June
p. Visited by a big rain this morning.
which was very much appreciated by all.
However. II came too late to do corn much
good, though 1t will be a great help to cot
Brookshire, Waller County, Texas. June
2 "A terrific storm has prevailed here
since IL O'Clock yesterday the wind at in.
teryals. reaching velocity Of nifty miles
country Inundated. Last night was spent
IN watchfulness by every family in town,
all being reminded OF that memorable
night of September 8, 1900. Rain con.
Times to pour down mp to this late hour.
and everything indicates repetition of
last night. So far no damage has been re-
ported.
o. Hampstead Waller County, Texas June
IA "a 1tayy rain fell here last night and
today 1t was badly needed for stock. as
grass was burning up. Cotton was also
needing rain The rain will not be of
much benefit to corn,
~ Wharton, Wharton County. Texas, June
IA copious fail Of RAIN. with heavy
winds, visited this section last night. and
a heavy gale is blowing this morning The
damage to fruit viii be serious, the green
- w udNliE pceH shaken from the trees
quite number of trees were blown 10
pieces, and great uncaSness was caused
ny the stormy appearance Of the weather.
Inc dark, lowering clouds still cause great
nheasiness and there is promise Of more
rain and wind
TAYLOR, Williamson County. Texas. June
IA slow and steady drlzzling rain has |
heen railing since early this morning and
the prospects for a continuation are very
bright. The people are wearing broad |
smile and II the rain should Increase a
cotton crop Is assured
Granger, Williamson County. Tevas Tuna |
: A nice gentle rain has been falling ali
day' This Is the FIST rain In forty davs
ana VIII be of material benefit 10 cotfSp'
nut SO far not enough for stock water
throughout the country. ""'''
=, Winshoro, Wood County, Texas. June OF
T I'VE hours good rain here today: Mi crn,s
WIN ne greatly benefited,
Mineola, Wood County, Texas. Jupe OF
a, good rain fell Throughout this soctior
~ the country today. Enough for the nros
snl needs OF cotton and will mgteri6IIv 'hoNS
ny az corn on bottom lands. Thn nlont
nS OF iate corn and all kinds Of feeG"t,nr
5 now the order of the day. aud ghouiI
ne season hit all right from now on ~
ne present Gathering prospects for = o am
.ountry, Will have no reason 10 rosnnI oTe