Officers and chairs of 1897 98 organization
The piece lists officers and chairmen for the 1897 98 session, including president names such as J M Glaspell and T Hodg, with addresses in St Louis and Chicago. It notes chapters and directors in cities like Houston San Antonio Galveston Waco Fort Worth and Austin, plus contact details and meeting cadence.
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Reecesss
Houston
Sey Beaharn
San Antonio
Ine Pares -Atiacin
Eeveesss
Austin
Galveston
Waco
Coreicana Eee
Fort Worth
Gainesville
Holland
Ees
Flouston Foute
Travelling men wedding in Texas and hotel tales
A Gonzales wedding joins Charlie Kemper and Miss Coramel Atkinson as the union is celebrated at Church of the Messiah. Kemper, a prominent traveling man for Goodman & Pfeiffer, and Miss Atkinson, daughter of Judge W. M. Atkinson, will reside in San Antonio later this month. The item also notes hotel bragging, a New York Waldorf caper, and assorted society and railroad tidbits from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Messiah
Gonzales
O’el
Charlie. Kemper
Coramel Atkinson
W. BR. Richardson
St. Mack's Church
Dave Lambeth
Alf Jieckmann
M. E. Foyler
BH. H. Hume
Texas
Messia
A. Coughlin
Irak Starr
Gertrude Eastland
Main Avenue
Kemper
Goodman & Pfeiffer
Society Bellow
Lone Star State
W. M. Atkinson
Dinintiers
Ed Sachs
Bro. Ludkay
Butcher
Butcher of the Mechanical Department
Aranans
Adolf Boldt
Aék
Cheirman Holland
Tribe of Single Stars
Charlie Kemper
Elarwood
Boldt
T. P. A. Relief Committee
North Texas
Temple
Nw York
Nolen
Palestine
Mra. Nolen
Kentucky
San Antonio
Memory Line Reveals Lost Era of Palmy Bills
Fragmentary lines hint at an aging memory of a past economy where coins and cash notes were scarce. The text evokes a mournful tone about value, scarcity, and a penny used in a rough way, suggesting hardship or change.
Court Decisions on Traveling Salesmen and Carrier Responsibility
Legal essays discuss the traveling commercial agent's dual status and how carriers owe duties. Examples cover freight train passengers, mutilated tickets, mileage books, baggage handling, and burden of proof in collision claims. The text cites high court decisions on contributory negligence and carrier liability.
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Eche
Local business chatter and travel notes from San Antonio scene
The snippet shows H M Donoho and Mr Cook moving luggage from a team as the San Antonio Drug Company president assists in winding up orders. H Jas Moore tries to sell for Heriwig & ore with lengthy sales pitches. The piece reflects bustling activity and social chatter of the local business circle.
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Gonsuies
H. M. Donoho
Mr. Cook
San Antonio Drug Company
Coo
Heriwig & Ore
Traveling salesmen and visitors in Central Texas towns
Walter Barnett a cigar specialist visits the city. John Cross attended a Methodist conference in Cuero. Shell of Stancke Bros. sold bugglers in Marfa. Grenoch of Brown Shoe Co. worked Aransas Pass. D B McDonald hardware man shakes hands with Baptists. John LaFrelle of Hamilton Brown Shoe Co. shows samples. George E Bitt formerly Krakauer Zork Moye now with Bee Candy in city trade. F H Nye Texas Paper Co. South Texas rep talks to merchants. J E Parker Maverick Litho Co. operates Cameron area. Newt Lee of Schotten & Co. teas and coffees, St Louis, travels Central Texas. recovering from dengue and en route.
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Walter Barnett
John Cross
Cuero
Shell
Stancke Bros
Marfa
W. B. Grenoch
Brown Shoe Company
Aransas Pass
D. B. McDonald
Baptists
John LaFrelle
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company
Local Civic Figures Face Health and Career Shuffle
C V Holland visited Dallas last week to spend time with family and recover from illness. Will, formerly with Bee Candy Company, A G A Duerler Mancfa, and Theo Gedae Fen, is reconnecting with the Gal vest G Wee amid activity in Rosenbere neighborhoods. On the road, Block is noted as a performer on tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Holland
Dallas
Will
Bee Candy Company
A. G. A. Duerler Mancfa
Galvest
G . Wee
Rosenbere
National Travelers Protective Association outlines growth plans
The national officers push for active recruitment and a bankruptcy bill drive. Texas division gains momentum under Alf Dieckmann while Pennsylvania North Carolina and other divisions expand with new posts and higher membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallerstein
Texas
Alf Dieckmann
Lone Star
Guadalupe County Fair closes after strong turnout in Seguin
The Fourteenth annual meeting of the Guadalupe County Live Stock and Fair Association concluded in Seguin with higher attendance than previous days. Merchants granted a half holiday, while organizers praised exhibitors patrons and officials for a successful fair that secures its permanent future.
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Seguin
Tex
Guadalupe County
Sen
Cers
Weinert
Tie Dent
J .Orn
Ite
John Moore
Bowe
Sam Neel
J. T. Hol
Teast Legette
P. Lillard
H. G. Hut
M. Banks
Amsohave
Large farmer gathering in Williamson County on rent issue
In Taylor Texas on November 6 a mass meeting at the Taylor Opera House drew over 800 tenants and farmers. They opposed money rent and urged landlord merchant cooperation toward a shared adjustment for the 1895 crop season. An executive committee will organize community committees to meet landlords and merchants in December.
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Taylor
Tex
Willameon County
J. G. Wilson
Circlerite
Taylor Opera House
Landscale
Ojd
Farsger
Methodist Conference Opens in Cuero with Prayers and Reports
The Methodist conference in Cuero Texas opens with Bishop Grandberry leading prayer. Delegates are named to attend the General Conference in Baltimore in May as reports from finance, committees, and various boards are received. Weather notes and commentary on McKinley era economics appear in the page text.
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Cuore
Tex
Grandberry
Theopiius Lee
Beeville
Joint Board of Finance
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Tte
Bay Amonio Female Colege
Tie Comasin
Board of
Church Éxtensen
Ewan Povecnase
Home Mission Socret
Bode
Baltimore
Pierce
Texas
Wae Chen
Notable Quote on Prosperity and Policy by John Sherman
The remark credits national prosperity to presidential action and Republican Congress, calling it a necessary national aid. It reflects 19th century fiscal rhetoric attributed to John Sherman.
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United States
John Sherman
Weather Bureau Report Details San Antonio Forecast 1897
Observations from November 5 1897 list readings across multiple stations with Amarillo Chicago Corpus Christi Denver and more Local forecast for San Antonio predicts threatening conditions and possible showers Today sunshine and warmer weather prevail in the southwest while central and upper Mississippi valley see colder temperatures The report notes high pressure moving northeast increasing cold in the central and eastern regions and clearer skies in upper valleys and middle West H H Curley observer Weather Bureau
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Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Middle West
H. H. Curley
Weather Bureau
Forecast update for San Antonio area and nearby regions
Storm waves and weather changes projected within 100 miles of San Antonio. Forecast covers twenty four areas with dates given in November. The advisories warn of morid level conditions and timing around the stated period.
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Fosture
San Antonio
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Jean Wallerstein, Rich
Peel
T. Law
N. BE
Har
J. M. Glaspell
Fesident
Augnet Himer
Homer T. ~Wilson
Fry T. Kent
St. Louis
Wy. Williamson, Mf. D
Dquartera
Ilding
St. Louis, Mo
Loula
Phatan
Chicago
I. IL
Offman
Lafayette
Ind
Arwood
Richmond, Va
Benish
Galveston, Tex
Yd Libe Louis, Mo
Ide
Bert’ Worth
Reecess Hoover
Corsicana
H. i Hardy
Hronston
Urer
Ludlow
Tr T
Wilson
Fort
Peeler A Avatin
O. Brenisie
Austin , Directors
F. H. Cartwright
Sache
Sters
Indiana
New York
Hotel de Hoss
Edunk
Jinkas
Sao Antons
Johnnie Henderson
Cleveland & Co
Roe
P. J. Burgess
Aya Waxahachie Hotel
Newt
Lee
Leo
Mom'ry
Bill Davin
Tlick
Mary's Aid
Man Chambers
Mike
Punch
National Press
Clairiman
Sichra
Ben F. Hoffmen
Ito
Nations
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
T. P. A. Jow
Chilimen
Pennsylvania
Ilivision
Bro. Johnson
Ddivision
Omaha
Keystone State
North Carolina
Maryland
Ohio
Massachusetts
National Association of
Eame
Dorest
J. N. Conley
Cor- Porte
Theodore Koch
Vivroux & Bone
Wieskopf
Stirtera
I. Kiein
George Wilkes
Wolliam Stwin
Katie
Wilkes
Isd
Picoker
Lacy Bay
Way
Blocker
Jim 1
James LH
Finkh
Lonnie
Jie Lo
Wimen
Lownie
Bowie
Macgie Letly
Howard Short
J. G. Wiliams
GO. D
MM. Pfeuffer
Guadalupe County Fair
Monty Trent
Maude
McKinley
W. d
Tadestzies
Friends OF
Arrang
New Exchange Hotel
Poat N., T. P. A
C. G. Mooring
L. D. Brashear
L Schwartz
Uvalda
Isa
FORD
8. Ford
Prop. Wharton
Aransas
West Point
G. R. Smith
Yorktown
Range
Kennedy
Norge Farris
B.land
Yoakum
Texab
Ahhdew
THES
Sam Hassell
VistTre
Floresville, Texas
National Hotel
Depot Anklin
Holder
Reais Point Wrightahom
Sibley
Rancho On
Leesville
Belmont
Oak Forest
Iden
Gtteno
Hammond
FE. Richtor
Hipndo City
D. Zumwalt
Hallettsville
Kerrville
San Anshony
Inez
Ma Wothy
Iwont
New Junction
E.D. Lamp
Mivano Junction
Feld’s True Lockhait
Hijo
Grange
A.T. Hughes
Alestine, Texas
Depot
Emma
Port Texas
Cabinal Hotel
North Side Depot
M. Koch
Rbinal
Xpland Gentral
Brother
Tilliame
Cn. 3
Smith
Bélmont
Lovsville
Hanacho
Bovi + Union
Stockdale
Sutherland
Lavernia
New -Berlin
Marion
Ontels
Kingebury
Dnd
Equin, Texas
Waites Reasonable
Louisville
Nees Im
Calle DE Morelos
Luis Potosl
Mexico
Alamo Plaza
B. M. Lavaller
Boerne
Howard & Homer
Lindell
Short
J. I. Clare
Clary
H. T. Clare & Sons Livery
Frpd Stable
Carter Courthouse Square
Bphville
Buda
A. Carrington
Ratoy
H.C. Ingenhuett
Comfort
Eiselreetertein
Ingenhuett
Comfort Hotel
T. P
John Schoeppel
Richard Harris
W. A. Langham
Horres
Moti Rd
John Moti
the Central Hotel
United Ftaten
Agiculture Weather Bureau
Tony
Barom
Buin Abilme
Amarillo
Corpus Obriati
Denver
Pawsec
Rawson City
Okahoma
New Orleana
Patestice
North Phatte
Rapid City
Dodge City
Abuwera
United States Department OF Agriculting Weather Bunk
San Antonio, ‘Tex
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