Twenty Four Year Old Local Notes October 11 1908
Rentings and new ventures dominate the items with Louie Burger and Paul Burger taking over R. P. Putney’s store to open a first class groceries. Obituary notes mourn Judge George McCormick a Confederate veteran and Texas official who served as attorney general and judge. Community updates cover weddings, new saloon developments, a large saddle stock, hunting tales, and local civic affairs in Colorado County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie and
Paul Burger
R. 3. Putney
Tp Tirstichiss
Procery
A. ©. Wegner
Dudley Stockbridge
J. A. Fr
J. W. Gates
Geo. McCormick
Texas
M. Roberts
MacCormick
Colorado County
Joe ‘Yolina
Antonio
Xterm
R.A. Kyle
L. V. Hahn
Kate
Christine Davis
Eillien_ Nathan
Y “Edmonds
Terry Balhorn
Albert Hahn
Louis Rathan
A. F. Harbert
Brice
Jim McCarty
T and
Abe Beakes
Q. T. Johnson
L. J. Burger
L. Baring
Max Landa
Hallettsville
J. Nathan
J. Landa
J. L. Garrison
Lockhart
Wm. Nickles
Jumbo Hughs
Lee Hughs
Capt. Hughs
Wharton County
Bennet
Altair
BH. L. Moonty
J. C. Bemprez
Engle Sule
Alex” Callisori
R. W. Dennis
Engle Lake
Wharton
Fred Bunge
Celeste Weller
Bellville
G. ¥. Morgani
Wallis
C. H. Brosig
H. 8. Vineyard
H. Lee Johnson
Local notes highlight visits and events across towns
A flurry of small-town items lists visits from Houston and Wharton residents, a tonsil operation for J. W. Adams Jr, hunting trips by League City and Alvin groups, and rain interrupting plans. Mentions of Rev Dupree’s telegram, football in Eagle Lake, and a Southern Pacific crew remodeling East Bernard station and water tank accompany reflections on town growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Adams
J. W. Jr
James Adkins
Wharton
J. W
Little Ind
A. L. Jordan
Houston
Moe
Larsen
Milton K. Welch
Highland
F. E.’ McLain
A. L. Welch
Wallis
Messis Herbert
Steve Rakeétraw
League City
Ernie
Morris Tilton
Alvin
L. A
George Clark
Billie Satladay
John
Eagle Lake
James Jennings
Sons
James Telfaro
Veria Eck Ice
A Graves
J. E. Karlson
Lewis Austin
Esgle_ Lake
Victor Karlson
Mall
Louisiana
Hagle Lake
Roy Graves
Chas. P. Salladsy
Episcopal Guild
W. C.saynn
Engle Lake
The
Southern Pacific Extra Gang J
East Bernard
Subcontractors Arrange Water Supply for Asphalt Work
Turner Rand sub contractors for Brown and Woot secure permission from the Southern Pacific railroad office in East Bernard to draw one thousand gallons of water daily for fifteen days from the railroad tank. This water will be used to steam asphalt being unloaded on side tracks by the contractors for topping the high slabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner-Rand
Brown & Woot Contractors
Southern Pacific Railroad
East Bernard
Weimar Victims of Traveling Hosiery Solicitor
A vendor claiming to be with Pedtcock Hosiery Mills of Dallas took orders for hosiery in Weimar and Schulenburg weeks ago promising delivery in early October. No goods arrived, Dallas firm not found, and the solicitor vanished after collecting a quarter of each sale. One man paid five dollars. authorities seek him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedtcock Hosiery Mills
Dallas
Weimar
Schulenburg
Vineyard Buys Mrs Mooney Home Near High School
Vineyard purchases the Mrs E L Mooney home near the high school building following Mrs Mooney arrival. Mooney and Mrs V N Barrow plan selling articles rather than packing for San Antonio. Items include sewing machine heating stove other useful goods. Mooney can be reached via Mrs Barrow. Rev J H Clark appointed Johnson County Judge to fill vacancy from Judge William Martiny’s death. Clark formerly Eagle Lake pastor and father of Mrs Philip Waddell and A Gellien. A. Gellien and others, including Blackwell and Novosad, made a trip to Houston to attend a Majestic show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Mooney
EB UL. Mooney
Mra
Barrow's
Jcomminsionara’ Court
Johnson City
William Martiny
Mr. Clark
Methodist Church
Eagle Lake
Philip Waddell
Ae A. Gellien
Donard
Southern Pacific
Messrs. Blackwell and
Novosad
Houston
Columbus High Domination Seals District Bid With 25–0 Win
The Columbus football team overwhelmed Walmer 25 to 0 on Friday to keep hope for the district championship alive. Coach Harry used all of his second-string players as the squad, now playing seven games this season, strengthened its standing before a game against Smithville at Priddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Fogtban
Dssa Us
Walmer
Columbus
Harry
Columbus Thas
Bastrop
I Smithsville
Priddy
Modern Merchants Use Advertising To Drive Sales
An early 20th century piece explains that merchants who anticipate customer needs via advertising gain advantage. It argues updated merchandising through vivid product descriptions builds desire and loyalty, warning merchants who ignore ads risk losing customers to city retailers or mail order houses. Also mentions local visits and business trips among residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
Guvern
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Solomon
Columbia Dry Goods Co
Tex
Wales
Headlight
Hibenville
Chesterville News
Bernard
TOF
Vineyard
Ormer
Mapk County
OMLUS
Rome
First National Bank
First Nationa Bank
Sealy Newa
PA. Clailten
Pad
Delco
Delco-Light Sales
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