Col Selah Tompkins and a barroom legend tale
A retired U S Army colonel named Selah Tompkins is referred to as a legendary figure for his distinctive sideburns and sharp profanity. An old army man recounts a tale of Tompkins and a friend visiting a major for drinks, with Tompkins muttering a quip about not wanting to be "under odilblankety-blank-gallan to hin." The piece also mentions Bob Perkins claiming ownership of the largest elk head in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selah Tompkins
U. S. Anny
Iman
Menger
Pink-whiskers
Cvlone
Remy
Tompking
Odil- Blankety-Blank-Gallan
Bob Perkins
South
Notable visitors and arrivals in Canara and nearby areas
A string of names and notes from Canara and surrounding cities includes Mrs Martha Nerj traveling to the continent for three weeks starting this month, Charles Bates opening a new practice in Cotulla, Gerard Cooper relocating to Houston, Helen Chapman visiting Shreveport, and theater owner ER Fermander recruiting talent for Hawaii. Also mention of Edwin Markham and a chance meeting with a tourist named Janes from East Texas as he reads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Markham
Alamo
Janes
East Texas
Markham
Yancy Russell Eyes New York Trip After City Queries
Insurance man Yancy Russell travels to Washington and New York seeking quick impressions of the Big Apple. He gathers varied suggestions from friends, ending with a notebook full of price ideas and a Mexico City vacation plan. A cryptic note from Henry Sones appears amid election postering chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yancy Russell
Washington
New York
Henally
Thief Bicycles Away With Loot From Homes
The thief stole clothing from J D Kirwell at 244 Forest Street and carried off a tent on a bicycle from the Kidwells' garage. Other reported losses include clothing at 676 North Street Marys and silverware and cash from several residents including Miss Louise Harvey and Mrs J R Osman. The incident was reported Thursday with multiple local thefts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Kirwell
Forest Street
Kidwells
Herman Craig
Shilwell
Oklo
Jack Westen
North St. Mary's Street
Louise Harvey
Delmar Street
J. R. Osman
Eleanor Street
Richard Sante
East Commerce Street
W. Griffen
Texas
Ole
Youth 17 Arrested in San Antonio Residence
A 17 year old youth was arrested at the home of Louis A. Relle at 1916 Baunders avenue following neighbors reporting flashlight activity after a church event. Police traced the youth to the residence and arrested him, with the incident occurring Wednesday night during a Sacred Heart Catholic church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clty
Landon Club Honors Texan Leader at Luncheon
The Woman's Nome partisan club offers Mrs Lana Guy More, Republican committee woman for Texas, a luncheon at the Pinum hotel at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Tickets are on sale at the Gun ter and Plaza hotels. The luncheon committee includes Mesdames A. B. Weakley F. W. McAllister G. P. Robinson A. V. Fitzgerald Eugene Noyle E. E. Whitaker S. F. Shaw Willis Johnson L. C. Stiffler H. D. Manton J. B. Peter J. W. Goode B. Whiting F. M. Van Keuzin Alexander Baynton J. K. Beachy PG. Lucas Marta Persles Louis Melas A. Trochman C. Mr. Purr R. F. Martin Edna N. Butler J. M. Glass Dr. Macy Griffith B J. Briggs and Miss Sadie Benkie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Landon Club
Will Hoffer
Lana Guy More
Republican Committee
Willis Johnson
L. c. Stiffler
H. D. Manton
Peter
J. W. Goode
B. Whiting
F. M. van Keuzin
Alexander Baynton
J. K. Beachy
PG. Lucas
Marta Persles
Louis Melas
A. ¥. Trochman
C. Mr. Purr
R. F. Martin
Edna N. Butler
Charge Assault on Quin Worker
A complaint charging aggravated assault was filed in County Court at Law No 2 against Walter Lee Smith of 409 South Walters Street. Investigator D. Covington for Mayor C. Quin led the charge, alleging a Thursday filing in Gapington with the official complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asault
Covington
C. SC. Quin
Walter Lee Smith
South Walters Street
Salesman Moon Mullens Missing In San Antonio Case
San Antonio police reported 34 year old H Moon Mullens, a packing company salesman, missing since last Saturday after leaving his home at 1804 Fueng Viste street. He was described as 12 inches tall in a light gray suit and tan wide brim hat when last seen driving away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon") Mullens
Apache ‘Packing Company
Fueng Viste Street
San Antonio Poice
Mullens
Illo Grande Valley
Bexar Relief Stalemate Continues in San Antonio
Bexar county relief remains unchanged as federal commodities stay halted. County funds were approved for a three month relief investigation, but the district attorney questions the legality of the expenditure. District officials wrestle with who will oversee relief operations while commissioners seek a new plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Atutin
Adam Jr, Johnson
H. Ki
Melisth
District Mo. 10
Leld
Fexar Commissioners Court
Robert FP. Uhr
Mullinax
W. Donnell
Coust
J. Kilday
Sittant
Man Burned While Helping Wife With Washing
Manuel Sobis, 83, of 1% Zavalia street, received burns at Robert B. Green hospital while assisting his wife wash clothing. William James, 20, of Sam Houston hotel, treated after being struck on the jaw by an unidentified man. Oliver Bulgrin, 6, of 218 Hawthorne street, fell from a saw horse. J. L. Groom, 57, of BBS Theophoches street, fell from a truck. Vale Amerleay— TATS FLANS READY, James' Q. Rail to hold a Rail for congress meeting south of the courthouse at p. m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Sobis
Zavalia Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
William James
Sam Houston Hotel
Oliver Bulgrin
Hawthorne Street
J. L. Groom
Theophoches
Dodge to Hear 9 A L Ucil le Klaus Freed in Case
Miss Lucille Klaus will be featured at a program by Texas Lodge No 8 A F and A M at Koehler Park at 1 30 pm Thursday The program will precede Varsbene Also on the program are Bally Louise Tyson acrobatic dances and acts by Allee Flie Tyson Mary Geyer Dorothy Fresenius and others Families and friends invited Charges against J L Tomberlin Local official indicted 44 1930 for alleged mail fraud scheme were dismissed by Judge R McHli nd land The indictment claimed Tomberlin ran a scheme defrauding the public through oil and gas leases Six treated after auto accidents at Robert B Green hospital names listed including Antic Bacink Mildred Watte Ines Brown Waller Shiny and W Rosenkilde Theft complaint filed against Boyd Tabor in Corrigan’s court by Deputy Sheriff Hewstan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Klaus
Texas Lodge No.8
Mat Koehler
Bally Louise Tyson
Allee Flie Tyson
Mary Geyer
Dorothy Fresenius
Bombie Eileen Luthy
Olle Ransleber
Edward Chaves
Marie Geyer
Louise Gregory
Tyson
J. L. Tomberlin
R. 3. Mchitland
A. Attorney's Office
Tomberlin
Tombecky
Robert B. Green
W. Rosenkilde
Provida Street
Bacring Down on the News by Bugs Baer
The piece references European nations and conferences as a wartime analogy, joking about chiropodists, peace centers, and a playful dig at war as a baseball game. It includes misprints and a humorous tone, noting cautious analysis of international balance and a casual take on political actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Bugs
Venus Civic Club Meets in Bexar County
A meeting of the Bexar County Presince and Ciite club will be held at the home of Mrs. Marion Hall on Gapilel avenue at 7 30 p m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Bexar County Presince and Ciite Club
Marion Hall
UW Gapilel Avenue
Possum Feast Anticipated by Local Officers
Ed McGowen a negro porter licked his lips in anticipation of possum dinner Thursday. Misa Lilian Cartey heard a noise in her garage and called Officers A G Lankford and Dr Hadfox. They found a fat possum in a 4 barrel of papers after a chase and rushed it to the porter and Governor?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McGowen
Wnarquarters
Fox'tyne
Misa Lilian Cartey
Naylor Street
A. G. Lankford
Dr. Had= fox
Enger Porter
Negro Voters League Renamed to Republican Colored Voters League
Col Williams, vice president and secretary of the Colored Voters League of Texas, announced the organization has changed its name to Republican Colored Voters League of Texas. The move came at a meeting presided over by Henry R. Blair, with Williams calling it a step toward supporting the Democratic primary in Bexar county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Willams
Colored Voters League of Texas
Republican Colored Voters League of Texas
Williams
Henry R. Blair
Bexar County
Highlights From the Want Ads
Classified ad clippings show a 4 room house at 1012 Dursuga for sale at 1000 dollars, a furnished 4 room duplex at 905 Tonwood for rent at 200 monthly, a 5 room unfurnished rock duplex at 326 Thonalisan for rent, a furnished south room at 235 Fit Drive for one or two employed ladies, a 1385 Ford Tudor touring sedan for sale at 575 dollars, washed sand for sale at one dollar per cable yard, a 1835 floor model Graskey see chest for sale at 65 dollars, and a standard make piano in pond tote dittan for sale at 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consul Clagal
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Plaza
Canara
Tub
Fitdie Corrin
Mexico City
Martha Nerj
Ant Charles Bates
Will
Cotulla
Gerard Cooper
Houston
Helen Chapman
Shreveport
Commerce Street
Clark Gable
ER. K. Fermander
Hawaii
Jetty McRae
Gal Band
George Bernard Shaw
Juan Finteyns
Henry Sones
Tan
Voto America
S.A
Paul Dees
Washington, D. C
Mickey Carle
Eighth Corps
Landon Clu
Ole Amer
C. If
BEXAR
Vale Amerleay
James’ Q. Rail
Rail For Congress
L Courthouse
King Edward of England
Vimy Ridge
France
Alexander Ross
Newn Phate
Dodge
9. A. IL Man
Lucille Klaus Freed
Thefy Culanged
W. F. Calbath
Sault Flores Street
Justice of the Peace Bar, Corrigan's Court
Boyd ‘Tabor
East Mart Avenue
Snerri Hewstan
Fe! Remecdad
Ene
Fort Sam's Great Hospital
Brooks Field
Fort Sam
Wooston Hospital
Pntished Men
Uncle Sam
Skipey
Nolland
Venus
Marie Davis
Brooklyn
Steeplechase Park
Coney Island
Negro Voters Body
G.O.P
Dursuga
Tonwood Avenue
Thonalisan Averine
Uonmul
Graskey
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