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Newspaper

Floresville Chronicle Journal

Location

Floresville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1925

Page

4

Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application

Classified blurb notes that advertising rates are available upon request from Sam Fore Jr, owner and editor, with weekly publication on Fridays.

Sam Fore, Jr

My Debt To My Home Town

A speaker asks if the town owes them nothing, reflecting on living within town limits, sharing its churches, hospitals, protection, and services. They express pride in contributing to the town and seek to give enough to earn the town’s honors, mentioning the Chamber of Commerce and a sense of duty to repay the community.

Lars Benguen Sion

Fragmentary Ledger Excerpt Reflects Failing Crops and Pests

The readable text hints at ongoing agricultural stress including crop pests, rain impact on yields, and financial worries about bank accounts. Mentions cotton and a fence, with doubt about future food and economic outcomes. No clear event or persons are fully identifiable.

Linotype Operator Visits Nixon Parents Over Weekend

Geo W Bridges, linotype operator on the Chronicle Journal, traveled to Nixon last Friday to visit Editor and Mrs Frank Bridges of the Nixon News. He spent Saturday in Gonzales for their fair and returned to work Monday morning.

Geo. W. Bridges Chronicle-Journal Nixon Frank Bridges Nixon News George Gonzales

Big Prohibition Haul in Karnes County Raids

Federal agents seized whisky, mash and distilling gear valued over 8500 in Karnes County in three raids near Falls City. Eleven suspects were arrested, including four Mexicans and an American at a rye mash ring. Two large stills were in operation, with 61 gallons of whisky found. a concealed 100-gallon still was uncovered north of Falls City, with peach and prune mash, cooler tanks, and a gasoline burner destroyed.

San Antonio Express Karnes County A. F. Loessin W. H. Koepsel San Antonio Falls City

Methodist Church Weekly Calendar and Raid Report

The Methodist church outlines its weekly schedule with services and youth activities. Separately, investigators raided a house found about a mile from a still, identifying the operator by footprints. Police seized whisky and mash at nearby locations, leading to multiple arrests.

Watkins Agent Special Notice and Family Sales Change

A Watkins agent announces his two sons Ben and Mack Harrell have moved to Houston for new positions. Fresh Watkins products will be available at Gus Allman's Tire and Vulcanizing Plant at the same prices. Monthly sale dates remain: Saspamco first Friday, Stockdale second Saturday, Path third Saturday, Floresville fourth Saturday.

Ben Mack Harrell Watkins Houston Texas Gus Allman Saspamco Stockdale Path Floresville

Divine Services At Floresville Parish Set

Plano of weekly services for Flor Esville parish churches listing dates and times. First Lutheran Floresville holds English evening service at 7:00 P M on Oct 19 with Sunday School at 9:00 A M. St John Poth English 8:00 P M on first Sundays, 10:15 A M German on fourth Sundays, and English Sunday School at 9:15 A M. Peace Lutheran Dewees School House German 10:15 A M second Sunday, English 3:30 P M fourth Sunday, and English Sunday School an hour before. Rev A E Plathmann invites worshipers.

First Lutheran Church Floresville Lutheran Brotherhood St. John’s Lutheran Church Poth Peace Lutheran Dewees School House

Miss Cherryblossom Musical Staged at Karnes County Fair

The musical comedy Miss Cherryblossom is rescheduled to Wednesday night October 21 at 7 30 in front of the grandstand at the Kenedy race track during the Karnes County Fair. Kenedy residents will perform in the pageant.

Baptist Church Sunday Services and Schedule

Sam Lane presides at the Baptist church with Sunday School at 10 A M. Sunday morning service at 11 with the Marching Orders subject. Evening service 7 30 The Commandments continues. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30. Choir practice Thursday 7 30. Sunbeams Friday 4 P M. Pastor H H Chaffee.

Sam Lane

Presbyterian Church Notice for Sabbath School and Services

Sabbath School every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock led by J. E. Wiseman Supt. Christian Endeavor meets Sunday afternoons at 4 o'clock led by Mrs P L Holcombe Supt. Preaching services held on the fourth and fifth Sundays Rev Marsh M Callaway Pastor.

J. E. Wiseman Christian Endeavor P. L. Holcombe Marsh M. Callaway

Floresville Gin Notice Delays Ginning to Fridays and Saturdays

Floresville ginters announce new operating days through further notice. Ginning will occur only on Fridays and Saturdays each week, urging customers and neighbors to spread the word about the updated schedule. Houston-Lichnovsky Gin Co Wiseman Gin Co Floresville Farmers Gin Co are named as part of the notice.

Houston-Lichnovsky Gin Co Wiseman Gin Co Floresville Farmers Gin Co

Ellinghausen visits Floresville on vacation from Tampico post

W A Ellinghausen of Angilar Petroleum Co in Tampico Mexico spent a day or two with his parents Mr and Mrs H F Hilinghausen during a weeklong vacation. He left Tuesday for California and plans to return to Floresville in a few weeks.

W. A. Ellinghausen Tampico Mexico Angilar’ Petroleum Co H. F. Hilinghausen California Floresville

Good men's suits and more at J N Flores & Bro

Bargain store ad offers good men suits from 4.96, work pants 1.49, Sunday shirts 0.48, overalls 0.89, men’s under 9c? and ladies stockings 0.09. Boys hats 0.58, heavy flannel shirts 0.89, men sweaters from 1.28. A trial is all we ask, come see if you buy.

J.N. Flores & Bro

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