Local notes from Floresville headlines and social notices
Sammie Seale is quite sick this week and a reward is offered for a mistake at Hughes. Numerous visitors and residents are mentioned, including J H Bain, Douglas Rhode, D C Maulding, Largen, M M Hughes, Thad Griffith, and others from San Antonio, Campbellton, Unity, Mexia, and Floresville. Advertisements include Staudt's Fountain, Chappell's saddlery, and Hughes' world medicine, with community events, sales, and notices about cotton gins, mortgages, and local schooling changes.
Announcements for Local Candidates in 8th District
For Representative 8th District R R Smith. For County Judge H B Gouger. For County Treasurer W A Scott. For Tax Collector T O McDaniel. For Tax Assessor C B Stevenson.
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H. B. Gouger
A. Scott
OC. McDaniel
C. B. Stevenson
The Opera House Seeks Curtain Art and Scenic Sales
Faust and Martin hire a painter to craft new scenery and a drop curtain for the opera house. The artist sells space on the curtain for business cards and receives payment that way, a promising arrangement. If fall and winter business arrives, several theatrical attractions may appear at the opera house. Dead children of Arthur Sellers and wife died of cholera infantum after brief illness. one year and a little over two years old. The doctor could not save them. neighbors and the newspaper extend sympathy. Post cards and novelties at Hughes' store.
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Faust & Martin
Opera House
Arthur Sellers
St Louis Stars to Play Here Friday in Big Exhibition
The local manager signed a contract with the St Louis Stars Lady Baseball Club for a game on Friday, August 21 on the local diamond. They travel in a private Pullman car with a portable grand stand and canvas fence. Admission is 25 cents for all and the game starts at 3 o'clock, expected to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Stars
Texas
For Sale Thirty-One Fine Males From Calves to Four Years
For sale thirty-one well bred males aged three to four years. They range from one to fifteen hands high. Caldwell or contact Teas, Monkhouse and Matlock in Floresville Texas for details.
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Teas
Monkhouse & Matlock
Floresville
Texas
Devoe Paint Cuts Gallons Used Claim Letter
A letter to W L Wright from Devoe & Co claims their paint requires fewer gallons than competitors with a pay promise if proven false. A postscript advertises Faust & Martin Furniture Co as a seller and mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by all druggists.
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F. W. Devoe & Co
P.S. Faust’& Martin Furniture Co
DeWitt’s
All Druggiste
Stockdale notices and county sale announced in Floresville
Local items note horses and cattle loose about town while a state convention visits San Antonio. A land sale notice by J J Sutton describes a trust foreclosure of J E Chapman for L R Wheeler, with sale set for Sept 1 1908 at the Floresville courthouse.
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W. O. Murray
Campbellton
San Antonio
State of
Texas
Wilson
Wilson County
J. E. Chapman
L. R.wheeler
L. R. Wheeler
Floresville
Stockdale
W. D. MelIntire
Stagpdale
Bears the Kind You Have Always Bought Castoria
An old herbal remedy advertisement notes Castoria as the trusted stomach and gut aid. It emphasizes a long standing affinity for families and children, promising gentle soothing effects and reliable daily use. The copy echoes familiar labeling and a parental reassurance tone.
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Castoria
Cascasweet Baby Remedy Ad
When the baby is cross and worried Cascasweet, a well known remedy for babies and children, will quiet the little one quickly. Ingredients printed on the bottle. Contains no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
Do Not Neglect Your Eyes Optician Dr Werblun to Visit Floresville
Dr Werblun an optician from San Antonio will test eyes free and fit lenses. He demonstrates seamless bifocals and nose glasses that fit all noses. He will be at Dr Blake and Treon’s office on August 20 for one day only.
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Werblun
Sana Antonio
Floresville
Drs. Blake & Treon
Arnica Salve for Sore Feet Endorsed by Maine Man
Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet burns sores and abrasions. The seller Palace Drug Store guarantees it at 25 cents per jar.
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Bucklen
Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Palace Drug Store
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