The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-06
HEAVY RAINS REPORTED.
Whole Eastern Section of the State
Has Been Visited.
IT CAME IN THE NICK OF TIME
In Many Counties Where Cattle and
Grain Were Suffering from the
Lack Of Moisture.

"hu N"AbtHNn anu farmers are lubliant
over the prospects. The drouth had be.
come very serious here and cattle were
beginning TO die rapidly. The losses have
already run into thousands Of dollars, The
storm yesterday did considerable damage
in this section. A big tank Selongng to
John ID. Birdwell was washed away and
the Texas and Pacific lost a bridge delay
ing trains for several hours. and thore
were other minor losses to different In.
terests.
Denison, Grayson County, Texas May D.
This entire section was visited by a several
hours rain last night. 1t is the salvation
ton No more opportune rain has fallen
this year Rain is also reported along botn
lines Of the Katy ms far south as Hills
boro, and also along the Central.
stanton. Martin County, Texas May A..
The drouth was broken here by good
rain which fell over the county generally,
Cattle shipments to Northern pastures
from here are unusually heavy this spring.
Today 2200 head of 2-year-old steers were
consigned TO Lake, Tomb X Co. at Everts,
South Dakota,
Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas, May
5,-Another good rain fell In Maverick
missed the night before. Nearly the whole
county is now well wntered, and a situa'
tion that had become very grave for the
stockmen Is relieved.
y.
Yesterday morning we had small shower,
but at a. m today 1t set In again and for
eight hours continual steady downpour'
every bit soaking into the dry ground,
Crops have been well worked, but were
beginning to suffer
BRENNAN. Washington County, Texas,
May 5,-Aftcr just two weeks OF CRY
weather In which the farmers had ample
tine to get their crops In good condition,
THIS section wus visited Monday morning
by good season
Lampnsas. 1.ampasas County, Texas. May
O. II rnined here for three houps yester.
day morning in a moderate way, and a
much better rain fell during last night, II
is thought now that small grain viii make
an average crop
Cameron, Milan County, Texas, May O.
Yesterday and last night n splendid and
abundant rain fell throughout this section
So that stock water Is no longer a serious
problem The crop conditions are most
excellent
Caldwell, Bureson County, Texas, May
"a fine rain fell In this county last
night and this morning. Everything Is In
fine shape and the crop outlook first class
Corn IS especially inc. No boil weevil
as yet.
san Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas,
May 5.-Good rain In this live stock sec
tion, including Tom Green, Coke, sterling.
Iron. Schleicher. Crockett sutton, Meharu
and Edwards counties
Bryan. BRACES County, Texas May "a
magnificent rain which was general over
the county, fell last night and today. Crop
prospects were never falrer at this time
Of the year.
Ennis Ellis County, Texns May "a
Nnc rnin fell here last night and this
morning However. not enough has yet
fallen to relieve the scarcity of water In
tho lakes.
Mexin. Limestone County. Texas May o.
A good rain fell here yesterday and last
night, which will be Of untold benefit 70
the growing crops, especially to oats ana
corn,
Carmine, Fayette County. Texas; May ~, 20
! A heavy rain fell here this morning. man
! carrier reports heavy rain all along tho
road. which was beginning to be needed.
warrenton, Tayette County, Texas, May
4-JThe weather for the past week has oeen
very favorable. and cotton chopplhg mas
been pushed with energy and ylgor
Austin Travis County. Tcxns, May o.
| A hard rain fell here from midnight 70
daylight this morning and the ground re-
ceiycd a thorough soaking
Kaufman Kaufman County, Texas, My
| IA fne rain fell here last night, which
/ was very much needed, as crops were sur
/ fcring from dry hot winds
Moulton, Lavaca County, Texas, May 4.
4 The long looked for rain mas come, me
/ ground Is thoroughly soaked corn crop
( was never much better.
Cucro. Dewitt County Texas. May D
/ Another fine rain fell here TINS morning,
which puts one OF the finest seasons IN the
/ ground Tor some nol' rs
Franklin, Robertson County, Texas. May
/ Z Splcndid rain here; still falling Al.
/ most waterspout at Boone Prairie and
/ some damage done
Rogers. Eel County Texas, May, "a
fire rain fell here yesterday, last night hnu
! this morning raining dioset"oi """
/ twelve hours.
Del Rio. Val Verde County, Texas, May
4 THE best rain in many months; extend
ed over the surrounding country
Floresyiue Wilson County, Texas May MAY
5.-IIad n good rain last night II was oauly
needed by farmers and stockmen
Thornton. Limestone County, Texas, May
5.-RnIn lust In the nick of time, as the
wind has dried out the ground
Affair Gollad County; Texas, May D.
Another good rain fell here TINS morning.
amounting 10 81 Of an inch
Gonzales. Gonzales County, Texas, May
5.-Apothcr fine rain this evening. tx
tended all over the county
Richland Navarro County, Texas, May, >.
| The ground Is thoroughly soaked, which
| insures wheat ana oats
Hearne. Robertson County, Texas, May
5-Fine rain here. Some farmers have be-
gun choppIng cotton
Groesbeeck. Limestone County, Texas,
May A good rain here which Will ma
terlnlly aid crops
Rice Navarro County, Texas, May o.
Good rain Sunday which came none too
soon for wheat.
Devine. Medina County, Texas. May a.
About one inch OF rain; just in time to save
corn and cane
Reagan. Fails County Texas, May A.
About four hours rain coming at an OPP
perfume time.
Muldoon. Fayette County. Texas. May 5.
A steady rain last night lasting about
eight hours.
richmond. Fort Bend County, Texas, May
bHHeavy rains yesterday and today. They
were needed.
Falls City, McLennan County Texas'
May 5.-rhe heaviest rain OF the year
san Marcos Hays County, Texas, May
Three-quarters Of an inch OF rain mere.
Mlllican, BRACES County. Texas, May D.
sensonable rain came just In time.
Wortham, Freestone County, Texas, NAY
IA much needed rain fell here.
Kingsbury. Guadalupe County, Texas
May "a fine rain last night
Hutto. Williamson County. Texas, Ala?
4.-About an inch Of rain here,
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