Hog Troubles in Town

In January, The Gonzales Gazette newspaper began publication, later changed to The Gonzales Enterprise, lasting until 1899. On March 5th, Cavett and Sons sold their business to Edward Lewis and J.H. Boothe. On March 20th, City asked to pass an ordinance banning hogs from running loose in the streets. One citizen said that if they did not, he would raise hundreds of hogs and turn them loose in town.
On May 8th, the City passed an ordinance that hogs running loose in town would be confined in a pen and any unclaimed after three days would be sold. On May 13th, the bell named “Gabriel” was blessed atop the St. Joseph Catholic Church at the corner of College and St. Lawrence St. (Block 46). A new belfry had been added to accommodate the bell. On June 26th, a disastrous fire swept through town, destroying six buildings. A fire company was organized. The Episcopal Church of the Messiah built a new rectory.