Union Letter notes travel and social events in Aug
Aug 17 update from Union chronicles residents visiting San Antonio Stockdale Cotulla Nixon Pan dora and Port Lavaca. Weddings, birthdays, and gatherings mark week. local moves include J M Dickey family from San Antonio and Lowell Patterson to Globe Arizona. A remarriage case in Union highlights a divorce defect and second ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Patterson
Lowell
Stockdale
Oscar
Felix
Maggie Redding
Pandora
Bee Freasier
Willie Lightfoot
Jr. M. Spear
Miss Bessie
Smiley
Lela Cohen
Caddo
R. A. Cone
E. V. Johnson
Elliott
Floresville
Johnson
Lowell Patterson
Globe
Arizona
Glennie Patterson
Broter
San Antonio
Mack Freasier
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup touted for cough relief
An advertisement promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as the proper treatment for coughs and colds, advising gentle bowel movement first. It claims the syrup is pleasant, acts promptly, and is popular with children, with sales at Palace Drug Store and J. H. Smith and Son in Stockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Drug Store
J. H. Smith and Son
Stockdale
Remarried to Second Wife in Memphis Decree
Memphis Tennessee August 16. J B Lacy Jr of Birmingham a businessman rectified discrepancies in a former divorce decree from his first wife and is now remarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial Traveler
Vashti Potts
Lacey
Birmingham
Memphis
Tenn
J. B. Lacy, Jr
Mosquito Epidemic Worsens in Sour Lake Tex
Sour Lake Texas reports a worsening mosquito outbreak affecting residents and livestock. funeral procession to Pine Island Cemetery encountered distressed horses. oil workers suspend pipe line work near Jackson Bayou as fires burn to deter pests. Salt wells in Sour Lake oil field ordered closed to curb saltwater spread. Oil used in gutters and ditches to repel mosquitoes. No relief in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sour Lake
Tex
Pine Islad Cemetery
Texas Company
Jackson Bayou
Insane Jealousy Tragedy Leaves Wife Dead, Husband Wounded
In Joplin Missouri on August 16 Carl Dietz shot his wife amid jealousy over an alleged afternoon liaison and then shot himself. The wife died while Dietz survived. a bank clerk accused by Dietz denied involvement. Dietz’s brother recounted confronting him and Dietz said he acted crazy with jealousy and did not know what he was doing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Carl Dietz
Dietz
Galena
Kan
DeWitt’s Liver Pills and Witch Hazel Salve Ad
DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills offered as pleasant safe and easy relief. A salve dependen able for various needs, with DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve highlighted as especially good for piles. Palace Drug Store sells both products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Palace Drug Store
Floresville TX Man Recommends Hall's Texas Wonder
A Floresville resident certifies cure of kidney and bladder trouble after using Hall's Texas Wonder and recommends it to others. G. G. Eds endorses the remedy, and it is sold by Palace Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Texas
Chappell's Saddlery Expands with Quality Workmen
Chappell's saddlery is growing as three first class workmen stay busy rigging saddles. Harnesses made or repaired at Chappell's place are always well done and use only the best material by skilled tradesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flores
Ville
Floresville
Chappell’s Place
Chappell
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Pat Craighead
John Mayes
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Graham, Pitman
Gregg
San Antonio Business College
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