Panama and Texas Letters and Local Notes 1906
A compact page item notes General Suarter’s death near Bakersfield at 71, Diaz wedding, Roosevelt trip to Panama, and political results like Curves Hucuss winning New York governor. It cites Texas tax value rise, home merchants, and a red cedar pencil log industry in Wharton Brazoria Matagorda counties. A short local item mentions Mrs Tooley returning from Yoakum after a visit with her daughter-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Germany
Wharton
Brazoria
Matagorda
F. Tooley
Yoakum
Inlaw
W. L. Tooley
New Naturalization Law Features English Proof and Court Process
The act preserves residence duration and qualifications but adds English language ability and citizen witnesses. Petitions must be filed 90 days before hearing, with 30 days before general elections. Clergy lose power to grant certificates. judges issue after open court hearings with 80 days for government objections. Good moral character investigations are required before certification.
Hallettsville Church Leader To Move To San Antonio
Rev. W. G. Henderson, the Hallettsville Catholic priest, will soon depart for San Antonio to serve as secretary to Bishop Forrest. Unclear successor likely to be a German priest. M. Dostal resigns Navy Cemory editorship to return to St. Louis. Bail set at 500 dollars for Harley Lee in the Kirksey Irwin murder case. witnesses scarce as they pick cotton elsewhere. Otto von Rosenberg travels to LaGrange due to his mother's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
W. G. Henderson
San Antonio
Forrest
M. Dostal
Navy Cemory
St. Louis
Harley Lee
Moulton
Kirksey Irwin
Otto von Rosenberg
LaGrange
Aged Farmer Maimed In Wagon Hit By Train
About 3 p m this afternoon John Frazier a 70 year old farmer was struck while crossing the track in a wagon ahead of an eastbound train. One horse was killed the other injured and the wagon demolished. Frazier is thought fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
John Frazier
Lavaca Bank Statement and Officials Sworn 1906
Statement lists resources and liabilities of a Lavaca Texas bank with loans 109955.38, real estate 17804.59, deposits and capital 25000.00 and 4944.84 profits. Bank officers Ed Studeman and Jno Bucek swear to truth before Notary J W Crouch on November 14 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EOS Andeasi
Giecas
Sorrrico
Studeman
Jno
Texas News Items From the Seguin Bank Opening to Oil Well Find
Seguin State bank opens as the third bank in Seguin. Governor and Mrs. Campbell to attend an inaugural ball January 15. English spinners buy 2000 acres near Taylor at up to 100 and 10 per acre. San Antonio public schools lose W M Shumway to diphtheria. Gonzales county wins $500 prize at the San Antonio Fair and $100 at the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad event. Three acres in San Antonio sell for 4200 an acre, once owned 50 years by Mary Elliott and Howard, bought at 15 an acre. Corpus Christi lad Robert Vandervoort killed in New York railroad wreck, nicknamed Diavalo for looping the loop. An oil well eight miles southwest of San Antonio yields very high grade illuminating oil at 1500 feet. Cuero cotton mills shareholders plan new company with $100000 capital. $55000 subscribed, factory to run cash basis. Captain McDonald and four rangers sent to Rio Grande City are attacked. four attackers killed, one wounded, two captured. about 100 shots exchanged. Rangers unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Shumway
Manual Training
The
Public Schools of
San Antonio
Gonzales County
Cuero Cotton Mills
McDonald
Rio Grande City
Komensky News Farmers Prepare Land and Local Moves
Farmers are preparing land for next year’s crop. John and Charles Wenske traveled to Stallettsville on business. John Cook moved to the John Kreminek place as Mr Kreminek relocated to Scurry county. A home entertainment at Chas Wenske’s brought together many guests including Misses Ullmann Pieper Wenske and Breitschopf and Messrs. Pohler Wenske and Breitechopf. Mary Wenske received a gold watch. Ginner F A Kubenka ginned near 700 bales this season. Paul Wenske of Dilworth visited Thursday and Friday. John and Charles Wenske journeyed to Shiner on Sunday. Farmer Boy.
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Komensky
Texas
John
Charles Wenske
Stallettsville
John Cook
John Kreminek
Mr. Kreminek
Scurry County
Chas. Wenske
Pauline
Gussie
Minnie
Mary Ullmann
Kelena Pieper
Annie Wenske
Frieda Pohler
Emma Breitschopf
Richard
Hugo Pohler
Fritz Pieper
Rud
Wenske
Henry Breitechopf
Mary Wenske
F. A. Kubenka
Paul Wenske
Dilworth
Shiner
Farmer Boy
Devoe Paint Marketing Letter to Merchant
A promotional letter urges exclusive regional sale of Devoe paint stressing lower gallon usage and cost versus rivals. It argues fair pricing and long wear maximize profits, claiming Devoe is cheapest and most durable. The missive notes Fehrerkamp as a seller and includes faded product ad copy and stray turkey listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & CO
New York
P.S
F. T. Fehrerkamp
Local News and Notices From Hermann and Surrounding Areas
Friday travelers return from San Antonio after attending the fair. Community members visit the county capital this week, noting new ads from Ed. Boehur & Sons and several local businesses. Adolph Knesek plans to move to Roscoe Texas, wishing luck to friends. A magician, C. F. Guenther, visits relatives before a trip to Hallettsville and then Mexico with the Sells Flotow troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas Rehmet
Jacob Cinadr
San Antonio
Henry Sennemans
Hermann Toar
Oswald Bueacher
Boehur & Sons
A. F. Kotzebue
F. J. Knesek
Mueller,& Raymond
Adolph Knesek
Near Moulton
Roscoe
Texas
C. F. Guenther
J. G. Gueather
Hallettsville
Mexico
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Moulton Eagle
Motion
Bank
Tur
Gonzales
Suarter
Bakersfield
Cal
Pearizto Diaz
Mexas
Mme
Carmen Romero Rubio de Diaz
Iver
Joax Broxham
Kentucky
United States Senate
Presipest
Mrs. Roosevelt
Panama
Dr. Rixey
M. C. Latto
W. C., Leak
Canal
Cuarves Hucuss
William Randolph Hearst
Democratic Party
Independent League
Austin
Hallettsville News
First State Bank
Total
State of Texas
Lavaca
J. E. Quebedeaux
First State Bank of
Capital Stock
Wa. Green
Ep. Stuprman
Jo. Bucer
W. J. Moors, Jr
F.T. Fehrenkamp
Philip Welhausen
Ep. Studeman
WM. Green
Banmax
Thia
Seguin
Taylor
Robert Vandervoort
Corpus Christi
Diavalo
Europe
Komensky News
Griffon
John Baur
Moulton, Texas
W. Coopne
Nickel
Jacob Ginada
Edison
Waror
Iseveras Rey Uns
Evera
Anna Svoboda
Chicago
Mathias Janocek
Mandan, N. D
Severn’s St. Gothard’s Oil
W. F. Severa CO
F. A. Kubicek
Eeilert & Sauer, Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights
Felix Tilicek
Vince Rehmet
Moulton Bottling Works
Nnd Antonio & Aransas Pass
G. F. Lupton
J.C Mangham
A. G. Pa
Preston
Fritz W. Luebke
Barney Lackmann
Choice Wines, Liquors Cigars
Ste
P. Raab
Studemann
Houston
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