Picnic Day May 30 With Barbecue And Baseball Games
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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
4
Stockdale High School Commencement Notes
May 17 report on Stockdale High School commencements spanning Saturday night to Monday night. Local visits, travel, and family news include Mrs. Wilkes of Smithville with Miss Frances Moore. Mrs. J. Cotter and daughter from Sutherland Springs. Walter Edwards returning from Fort Worth. C. H. Batchelor family from Floresville. Roy Murray from Sutherland Springs. Mrs. Aubry Fones visiting her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. Holland. Loyd Hobbs of Union. Roebuck and Burnett from Smiley. Jack Adams of Floresville. Bille Grissom at barber school in San Antonio. Alex Stout and family at Sutherland Springs. G. M. Clifton in Del Rio. W. O. Holland at Sutherland Springs. A. M. Jackson in San Antonio on business. Mrs. Henry Wheeler and Miss Minnie Hall to Floresville. Cor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockdale High School
Wilkes
Smithville
J. T. Burrows
Frances Moore
J. Cotter
Sutherland Springs
Walter Edwards
Fort Worth
C. H. Batchelor
Floresville
G. M. Clifton
del Rio
W. O. Holland
A. M. Jackson
San Antonio
Henry Wheeler
Minnie Hall
Advertising Rates for Local Newspapers
Rates listed for advertising include 5 cents per line for locals per insertion, 10 cents per inch for display ads per insertion, and 3 cents per line for obituaries resolutions of respect and cards of thanks.
Beeville Votes for Incorporation by 67 Percent
Beeville voters approved incorporation last Saturday by a 67 percent margin. The city, with about 4000 residents, enters a new municipal status under the measure and will begin related governance transitions and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Rajority
Attorney General Davidson Says He Won’t Quit Reelection Race
The attorney general states he has never considered stepping down from his current post and remains committed to seeking another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Local figure held on bail in Pensacola jail row
A Santer Brookbaten and Grenada, Mississippi resident identified as W. B. Charies remains jailed in Pensacola, Florida due to failure to post bail. The case involves a suit against Pravda Payet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Charies
Santer Brookbaten
Grenada
Miss
Penisacola
Pia
Pravda Payet
Nevada Governor Bain Sipe and Williamson County figures
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Gov Bain Sipe of Nevada and Williamson County with scattered names and places. The unreadable text prevents a clear event or outcome but indicates political figures and regional actors involved.
Wexham writ weber et i Taxas session at Waco
The association met in annual session in Waco last week. Abe Barns was elected president for life and Mrs Moore Murdochs chosen secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wexham Writ Weber Et i Taxas
Waco
Abe Barns
The
Associattion For Life
Moore Murdochs
Knoxville Wife Hints Missing Husband Linked to Gunness Case
The husband of Mrs Leila Brady of Knoxville Tennessee has been missing about two years. She believes he is among the victims of Mrs Gunness at La Porte Indiana, noting he was known to be a frolicsome rooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leila Brady
Knoxville
Marshall Burney Dies at About 60 in Atascosa County
The death was announced in Sunday's Express of Marshall Burney at his home in Atascosa county, aged about 60 years. He was a highly respected citizen and had served as journal clerk of the Texas House of Representatives several terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Burney
Atascosa County
Texas House of Representatives
Fort Worth Republican Convention Draws Delegates
The San Antonio Gazette reports 500 delegates attended the Fort Worth convention with 620 counties represented. It notes some attendees from Oklahoma and Arkansas may have attended, suggesting a broad regional turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Gazette
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Arkansaw
Belle Gunness Sightings Reported in Fort Worth and Elsewhere
The noted murderess Belle Gunness has been seen in half a dozen places during the past week, including Fort Worth. Some believe she and her three children died in the house fire, while others think she escaped to avoid law officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Gunness
Fort Worth
Public Alcohol Law Debate at San Antonio Carnival
In San Antonio last Sunday saloons were open and beer served at Electric Park. There is no remedy for this public violation of law. Jurymen will not convict because officers will not summon men who will convict. The people elect the officers and the whole business rests with the people after all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Farmers Busy as Corn Lays by in Marcelona Note
A May 18 Marcelona note reports farmers busy with corn laid by and cotton small but promising amid good spirits for a likely good crop. It also notes Stockdale boys hosting a Saturday evening event and a forthcoming local entertainments plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcelona
Stockdale
Judge H B Gouger Seeks Re election As County Judge
Notice urges Wilson County voters to support Judge H B Gouger for another two years. The statement praises his past service, impartial administration, and belief he will act in county interests regardless of public sentiment. It appeals to readers to consider his re election in the upcoming vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Gouger
Old Wilson
Major Mose Harris at Fort Worth convention splits with GOP
Major Mose Harris editor of the Texas Republic of San Antonio breaks with the Republican establishment at the Fort Worth convention by tearing off his delegate badge and leaving. He backed Vice President Parrbanks for president while others back Taft or Roosevelt, risking his deputy internal revenue post and facing political backlash. Harris, a longtime editor and former Democrat, is described as courting political death and losing his place if the split deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Mose Harris
Texas Repulic
San Antonio
Texas
Fort Worth
Major
Major Arms
Pairbanks
Roose- Ret
Taft
Major Harris
Internal Revenue Collector
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
One hundred dollar reward offer for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin who attest Cheney's honesty. Internal remedy aims at blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Halls
One Hundredth Anniversary of Jefferson Davis
The U D C marks the hundredth birth anniversary of President Jefferson Davis on June 8 at the opera house. All are invited, especially Confederate veterans. Daughters meet at 3 30 with program starting 4 30 including addresses by T P Morris and W O Murray, music, recitations, papers, and hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. D.C
Jefferson Davis
Opera House
T. P. Morris
Bonnie
Elna Hughes
S. V. Houston
T. J. Short
Rosalie Stevenson
W. O. Murray
Confederacy
A Californian’s Luck with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
Tracy California resident Charles F Budahn praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve in the Palace Drug Store testimonial. He claims two 25 cent boxes cured years of itching piles and credits the product with his luckiest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Charles F. Budahn
Tracy
California
Palace Drug Store
Denton man announces bid for lieutenant governor
G. W. Geérs of Denton declares candidacy to succeed A. B. Davidson of Ouero as lieutenant governor, signaling a shift in state leadership. The move sets up a political contest expected to attract regional attention and campaign activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Geérs
Denton
A. B. Davidson
Ouero
Robbery on South Flores Bridge Reported in San Antonio
Two negroes sandbagged and robbed a butcher on the South Flores street bridge of 22 dollars last week. An unsolicited ad promotes book No. 4 for Women with claims about Dr Shoop's Night Cure and free confidential medical advice, urging readers to write Racine Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Flores Street
Ladies Cemetery Association Meeting Notes May 1908
The Ladies Cemetery Association met at Mrs. John Griffiths home on Friday May 9. President Mrs. John McDaniel opened the session and minutes were read and adopted. Dues were collected totaling 27.25 for May 1908 and other dues paid by several members. The next meeting is set for the second Friday in June with Mrs. Hiram Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
John Griffith
John McDaniel
W. H. Mitchell
John C. Myers
W. H. Wentworth
A. C. Staudt
J. H. McDaniel
W. D. Griffith
Lorena
Flora McDaniel
Hiram Griffith
Mesdames
Jno. Griffith
J. C. Myers
S. K. Franklin
Ann Sutherland
Jennie McDaniel
R. C. Teas
Jno. McDaniel
W. A. Scott
W. O. Murray
Pearl Alexander
The World's Best Cure Electric Bitters Promised
The notice proclaims Electric Bitters as a universal remedy free from disease on high elevations and effective against fevers malaria jaundice biliousness fever and debility. It claims the product purifies blood and cures nervousness insomnia with a guaranteed sale at Palace Drug Store for 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Whisky Burned In May Fire At Oskaloosa Iowa
A May 15 fire in Oskaloosa Iowa consumed one hundred thirty thousand gallons of whisky, with officials reporting extensive damage to the premises and a clean up underway as investigators assess the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Spring Winds Soothes Ailments At Paleee Drug Store
An advert describes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts burns sores and chapped skin. It claims to ease pain and promote healing at Paleee Drug Store with a springtime theme and promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paleee Drug Store
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Claim
Floresville women and Mrs. L. Felton of San Antonio endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for back aches headaches and urinary trouble linked to kidney disease. Felton reports rapid improvement from severe back pain and dizziness after using the remedy. Price 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Bright
Dean
L. Felton
Avenue E
San Antonio
Texas
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
It Reached the Spot says Omega store owner on Dr King’s Discovery
Mr E Humphrey of Omega Ohio owner of a large general store and leader in local telephone companies says Dr King’s New Discovery reached the cough spot and helped his throat and chest. The Palace Drug Store offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
Palace Drug Store
Needle near heart saved by X ray at Harlem hospital
New York May 18 Harlem hospital surgeons used X rays to locate a needle lodged near Nicholas Heugler's heart after a fall. The 18 year old tailor was in intense chest pain and, without the imaging, the needle risked fatal heart puncture. Heugler rests comfortably and is expected to stay about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harlem Hospital
Nicholas Heugler
Heugler
San Antonio Doctor Warns Against Neck Shaving
A San Antonio physician notes a growing trend among young men to skip shaving the back of the neck. He warns that continual shaving there may weaken vision, linking neck tissues near the optic nerve to eye soreness and potential sight issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Local Dealer Praises DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills
Mr John Riba of Viving Iowa reports selling DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year with superior satisfaction. He notes a dozen customers using them with perfect results and that he has used them himself successfully. Sold by J H Bain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riba
Viving
J. H. Bain
Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment Promises Pile Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment as a quick test for piles. It offers a trial box by mail to Racine Wisconsin and asserts effectiveness against swollen painful or itching piles. The product is priced at fifty cents and sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Sworn Testimony Conflicts Over Wound Location
In a courtroom exchange the lawyer questions the physician jurors about perjury and accuracy noting the doctor testified the stab wound was an inch and a half left of the median line and an inch above the umbilicus, a claim contradicted by proven evidence of a wound just below the...
Harpoon on marriage age and self sufficiency in El Paso
A male columnist asserts that an 18 year old can marry if she can sew cut and cook without aid. He argues the husband should handle house labor and that a wife must know wood cutting fire feeding horses and basic domestic duties. He says love is good but practical life demands common sense greens and bacon and self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Pineules promise relief for back pains and kidneys
An advertisement offers a 30 day trial at $1.00 for Pineules claiming to ease back ache and rheumatic pains. It markets benefits for kidneys bladder and blood and asserts suitability for all ages with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Palace Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Drag
The Old World and Its Ways book review
A review praises The Old World and Its Ways published by The Thompson Publishing Company St Louis. It notes the 575 page illustrated volume sold by subscription and recommends the book for educated youth. It recounts Bryan and his family travel from Sep 21 1905 to Sep 5 1906 and highlights civilizational, religious and geographic scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Publishing Company
St. Louis
Japan
China
Philippines
India
Europe
Bryan
William Ja. Jr
Grace
Java
Arctic Circle
Norway
Biliousness and Constipation Relief from Tablets
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama reports lasting relief from biliousness and constipation after trying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She credits immediate relief and restored appetite with improved digestion, noting the tablets purify stomach liver and blood and aid natural function. Sold by J H Bain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wanted Nurse Seeks Kind Family in San Antonio
Classified notice seeking a settled woman nurse who loves children, offers kind treatment, a good home and wages. Apply to Mrs Robert Reid Russell at 335 Woodlawn Avenue, San Antonio, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reid Russell
Woodlawn Avenue
San Antonio
Texas
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William Jeanings Bryan
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