Canal plans linked to Hidalgo county seat project
Brooks of Brownsville assists in canal construction to deliver Water to the new Hidalgo county seat at Chapin. Hidalgo Canal Company, led by Closner, with Briggs and Yoakum among backers, aligns with Rio Bravo interests. Lomiz Mission canal owned by Conway Holt irrigates a 17,000 acre tract bought from the Oblate Fathers. Conway serves as VP and director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond, Josay
Briggs & Bruce
Hidalgo
Lomiz
Mission
Conway & Holt
Oblate Fathers
Conway
Lower Rio Grande Valley
Ice Company a Brownsville Industrial Highlight
Brownsville’s Ice and Manufacturing Co led by A Blalach as president and H. Tucker as secretary treasurer marks 20 years of operation. The firm, a trusted Lower Rio Grande Valley concern, recently upgraded with new machinery including a Frick machine belt and blinds production. The 1904-built plant stands as a key local industrial achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Ice and Manufacturing Co
A. Blalach
8. BE. Tucker
Rio Grande Valley
International Steam Laundry at Brownsville Reopens With Modern Equipment
C W Hall promotes cleanliness noting the International Steam Laundry for Brownsville run by GW Hall, a model facility with new machinery. The laundry will be reopened under expert supervision and is described as thoroughly up-to-date and as well equipped as any laundry in cities twice its size in the United States. The concrete floor is praised as an ideal operational surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Steam
Brownsville
GW. Hall
United States
San Benito financier Alba Haywood aids valley progress
Colonel Alba Haywood of San Benito holds multiple high profile roles in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. He is president of the San Bonito Land and Water company and a leading figure in the Jennings and Haywood syndicate, with extensive interests across major development and industrial ventures. He is regarded as a financial asset to Texas and a man of integrity and capacity. His ongoing enterprises promise significant benefits for San Benito and the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bonito Land and Water Company
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Jennings & Haywood Oli
Alba Haywood
San Bonito
Texas
Colenez Huaywond
San Benito
Rio Grande
Hotel San Bonito Promises Modern Comforts
GC Whittlesey offers the San Bonito hotel praised as up to date for its size in Texas with running water in every room hot and cold baths and gas lighting. Rate is two dollars per day Whittlesey proprietor has been in winter since February 1 and is an experienced hotel man aiming to serve travelers and regular patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bonito Hotel
Texas
W. Whittlesey
San Carlos Hotel in Brownsville Under Modern Management
The San Carlos Hotel in Brownsville is under the capable management of Mr. George Turi of San Antonio who took charge in September after purchasing the property. The hotel is modern and fully equipped, with forty rooms in use and forty nine more planned, aiming to become one of the state’s finest hotel buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Particlar
George Turi
San Antonio
South
Texas
Eagle Drug Store in Brownsville Named Leading Local Trade Spot
The Eagle drug store operated by Mr. J. Garhead in Brownsville is praised as the most advantageous place to trade, with a note that drug stores like doctors should be used sparingly but are necessary for suffering humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Eagle Drug Store
Frank B Armstron gills odd items for sale in Browneville
Frank B Armstrong and company of Browneville Texas offer a wide range of exotic and ordinary animals and pets including ostriches gallinae hogs birds snakes and other creatures. The firm proclaims readiness to furnish ocolats lynx eyre coats and other curiosities to suit taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Armatrong and Company
Browneville
Texas
Incorporated
Hidalgo Storefronts and Local Commerce Highlighted
The article details Wilman's Pharmacy owner Wilman a long time local drug dealer with a broad stock including imported smokers articles and cutlery. It notes Manuel Samano's Hidalgo general merchandise store with hardware furniture leather goods and lumber valued at sixty to seventy thousand dollars and a MacAllen branch run by A C Gara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Samano
Hidalgo
Texas
MacAllen
A. C. Garaa Ie
The Merchants' National Bank in Brownsville Opens as City’s Largest
The bank, organized and opened for Kusiega in October 1903, is the youngest but now the largest in Brownsville. President A. H. Goodrich leads the institution, a U S depository with gross deposits of 576,224 04.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
A. H. Goodrich
Kusiega
U. S
The Field Commercial Co. of Brownaville Details
The Field Commercial Co blankly notes a capital of $50,000 with I F Balls as president and treasurer and C L Clostin as secretary. A long established wholesale and retail firm, Field is linked to Cyrus W and Justice Jayfield. The text mentions an expansion and a display of hardware, grocery, feed and implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Field Commercial Co
I. F. Balls
C. L. Clostin
Brownaville
Field
Cyrus W
Justice Jayfield
Criksell Saloon Sells Wines and Cigars in Brownsville
The Criksell saloon of Brownsville, in business six years, is the sole Brownsville dealer of three X San Antonio beer and Pabst Blue Ribbon liquors. T. A. Kinders, under three years in Brownsville, is a leading real estate and fire insurance agent, with Mexican land and mining focus and valley land interests, earning investor confidence as business activity rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criksell
Brownsville
San Antonio
Brownavilla
T. A. Kinders
Hedesia
The Cross Lumber Co of Brownsville Texas
The Cross Lumber Co of Brownsville Texas denounces lumber and hardware lines. Established in 1897 by an old town concern, it is described as large and highly equipped. Current investment around 40 000 dollars, facility spans about a city block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Texas
Fto
Nyake
Van Ness Enterprise Prominent San Benito Grocery Firm
One of the largest San Benito businesses is owned by F. Van Ness and operates the only American grocery roruz in town. It carries an extensive stock of staple and fancy groceries including cigars, with 18 months of operation and strong patronage across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apt Business
San Benito
F. ©. van Ness
San Heniin
Brownsville Transfer Co. A Local Popular Service
The Brownsville Transfer Co. promotes its long history in Brownsville with efficient service and courteous treatment. Proprietors Merara and T. P. Hicks are noted as leading local businessmen, with E. L. Hicks serving as county treasurer since 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yary and Transfer Company
Brownsville
Merara
T. P. Hicks
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
E. L. Hicks
Real estate firm R L Stell Lands promotes Chapft townsite
The R L Stell Lands Co modern Brownsville agents for the Santa Griz project tout Chapft townsite as a 12,400 acre tract subdivided for farmers and fruit growers. They offer broad real estate services and claim expertise across the Rio Grande valley to aid land buyers in Brownsville’s developing lower valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
R. S. Stel Land Company
Santa Griz
Chapft
Stall
Rio Granda Valley
Grande First National Bank records and leadership
Grande First National Bank reports a paid up capital of 100000 and surplus over 995000. It is described as one of South Texas strongest financial institutions with deposits near 400000 and daily new accounts. Officers include J. H. Brown president H. L. Dowerman first vice president W. M. Ratcliffe second vice president and 1. Ashien cashier.
Stevens Leading Grocers Mercedes Offer Freshest Groceries
H. C. and M. K. Stevens, known as the pure food grocers of Mercedes, advertise a modern stock of fresh groceries. The store also carries boots, shoes, nations and country products, and is described as greatly esteemed by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G
M. K. Stevens
Pure Food
Freeman Pioneer Real Estate Agent in Mercedes
Geo Ss, Freeman, a leading Mercedes real estate and insurance man, represents reliable fire insurance firms and handles general real estate business. He is a sale agent for the American and Rio Grande Land Company and has sold more property in Mercedes than any other man in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes
Geo
Freeman
Rio Grande
Mercedes Drug Company Makes Modern Mercedes Pharmacy
Mercedes Drug Company stands as a leading business in Mercedes with a complete stock of drugs and pharmaceutical items. Proprietor A. H. Kasey operates a modern shop featuring elaborate fixtures and a fine assortment, including kodaks and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes
Meedes Drug Company
A. H. Kasey
Mr T Rhodes Mercedes business leader noted
Mr T O C Rhodes runs a major Mercedes general merchandise store with dry goods groceries and feed. He owns the leading livery stable and is involved in farming and ranching, building a lucrative two year business through integrity and courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes
T. OC. Rhodes
Rhodes
Ennoys
The Mercedes Hotel Opens as Texas Beauty of Design
The Mercedes Hotel stands as a premier Texas building praised for its beauty and meticulous appointments. General manager O H Rathman oversees operations, highlighting top to bottom quality and service.
Mercedes like hate famous in south Texas headline
The passage notes a local leader from Elvea in October 1 who has made hate famous across south Texas. It describes the Mercedes area as hosting large commercial enterprises, including A. Champion and Bro., wholesale dealers in groceries, flow saddles, and related goods. They own a large brick building with extensive stock and wide trade throughout the Rio Grande valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvea
Texas
Mercedes
A. Champion and Bro
Iowar
Rio Grande Valley
Booths Pharmacy Prominent Mercedes Establishment
Booths Pharmacy, founded in Auty 1907 by L. M. Booth, becomes a leading Mercedes store. It offers pure dynes and chemicals, perfumes, and toilet articles. Pioneer merchant since railways reached Mercedes, owning a general store with dry goods, shoes, hats, groceries, and courteous service sustaining a wide patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auty
L. M. Booth
Zachry Mercantile Company Prominent Texas Firm
The J. H. Zachry Mercantile Co is incorporated in Texas with capital stock of 10000 dollars. It operates four lines of general merchandise including groceries hardware and wagons and specializes in furniture. J. H. Menton serves as secretary and manager while W. C. Menton is franatizér.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes
J. H. Zachry Mercantile Co
Texas
J. H. Menton
W. C
Kilgore Bros Real Estate and Vineyards Leaders
Kilgore Bros of Brownsville are a leading real estate firm in the lower Rio Grande valley and private irrigation land agents. They own California Land and Grape Co with a large vineyard in California and a 30 acre plot near Mercedes. They plan 100 more acres of grapes near Marcades this winter. The firm members are James N. Kilgore and F. W. Kilgore. They run a modern soft drink plant, making soda water ginger ale phosphates and vinegar under L Causey proprietor and A A Causey manager. They are a young, prompt service oriented operation with strong local patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Kilgore Bros
California Land and Grape Co
Mercedes
Bnaln
Marcades
Messrs
James N
F. W. Kilgore
L. Causey
A. A. Causey
Brownsville
Meir
G C Arlen Maule Lumber Yard Leader in Mag Allen
G C Allen Mantle operates the feeding timber yard at Mag Allen station with a wide stock of lumber including shingles lath sash doors hardware and building supplies. He also carries farming implements wagons harnesses and related items and owns highly valued valley farmland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feading
Mag Allen Station
G. C. Allen
Maule
Mace Allen
Are
Brownsville Bottling Works Spotlight in Local Industry
A Brownsville bottling plant stands among the city’s growing industrial scene. The Brownsville Bottling Company operates alongside other manufacturers, contributing to local employment and economic activity.
Brownsville Realty Co. offers reliable land deals and guidance
Brownsville Realty Co. under managers J. R. and J. C. Axsom provides access to rich valley lands and expert local knowledge. The firm emphasizes a broad real estate business to assist land buyers with informed decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Brownsville Realty Co
Messrs. J. R
J. CG. Axsom
Wanted for U S Army Recruiter Notice
Wanted for U S Army able bodied unmarried men aged up to 25 who are citizens of the United States. Must have good character and temperate habits and be able to speak read and write English. Information to Recruiting Officer Moore Building Ave at Houston Street San Antonio Texas. Dr Sara F Herdian Osteopath offers treatment at 805 South Presa Street Old House 1984.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
United States
Moore Building
Ave
Houston
San Antonio
Sara F, Herdian
South Presa Street
Old Phous
Purvis and Connor Firm News in Yeading Area
In San Benito the firm Purvis & Connor operates a new brick building handling farming implements, brogues, wire goods, hardware, feed, hay, grain, and other goods. They also conduct general insurance and real estate dealings. Members are C. C. Purwas and R. A. Connor, leading local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeading
San Benito la
Purvis & Connor
Maraars
C. C. Purwa
R.A. Connor
An Benito
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Taxa
Trowneylike Land and Improvement Company
Elir
Rael- Estate
Wilman's Pharmacy
Wilman
the Field Commercial Co
T. A. Kinder
the Cross Lumber CO
Brownsville Transfer Co
RL. Stell Land Co
First National Bank
Browne [Ville
Lower Rio
H.C. and
Mercedes Drug Co
MR. T. Rhodes
Mercedes Hotel
Merciades
Maddern
O. H. Rathman Boa
San Antonio Gas and Electric Co
A. Champion
Booth's Pharmacy
Mercdes
J. A. Zachry Mercantile Company
Kilgore Brothers
G. C
Arlen Maule
Brownsville Works
Bottling
Brown's Realty CO
E. B. Chandler
East Crockett Stree
Denver
Latonia
BREEN @ COMPANY
Broiles
Dr.broiles
Houston St
Moor Building
J. H. Terrill
Ohrente
Conrey
Alamo Plaza
Mioe
R. L. Burnett CO
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Niccs
Waterman
Tdeal
Bell Jewelry Co
Weat Commstes Street
Mattrosse Mada
Hansen
Austin Street
Holland
the Tea Man
W. Com
the Menger
San Antonio, Tex
Ramo Plaza
William C. Bruce
Hotel Losoya
Game Block Ag Business Man's Club
Waahyor
Freneh
Houston Street
Torrey & Company
Germania Fire Inc. Co
New York
Navarro & Crockett bin
L. T. Waters Undertaking CO
Embalmars
Pacilitions
Gormmercs
Beth
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