Prominent Texas merchant and ranchman George A. Stowers dies
George A. Stowers, San Antonio businessman and owner of G. A. Stowers Furniture Co with Texas branches, dies after a week of illness at his home 315 Garden. He built a Kerrville ranch, owned Clower Building, and held extensive San Antonio real estate. Funeral at his home followed by interment at Mission Burial Park.
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Big Ranch
Kerrville
George A. Stowers
San Antonio
Garden Street
Mission Burial Park
Wesley C., Weddell
Mr. Stowers
Stowers
G. A. Stowers
Houston
Laredo
Victoria
Cuero
Brazalia
Atlanta
Tex
Clower
Stowers Dies In Houston After Long Civic Involvement
Democratic stalwart and former taxpayer worker Mr. Stowers had never sought public office. Survived by wife Mary Agnes Perry, whom he wed in 1895, and two daughters Bonnibel and Hazel, with son George A. Stowers Jr. deceased seven years earlier. Survived by brothers Charles Stowers of Laredo and W. H. Stowers of Houston, and sister Mrs. B. M. White of Victoria.
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Stowers
Travis Club
The
Elks
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Mary Agnes Perry
Misses Bonnibel
Hazel Stowers
George A. Stowers Jr
Charles Stowers
Laredo
W. H. Stowers
B. M. White
Victoria
Governor Ferguson Investigation Resolution Introduced
Representative Obanion in the Texas House introduced a resolution to appoint a seven member committee to investigate charges against Governor Ferguson, mirroring Senate claims by Senator Johnson of Hall. The measure was set for Monday, with Ferguson present, and framed in the governor’s best interests.
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Austin
Tex
Obanion
House
Ferguson
Senate
Johnson
Hall
Tax Notice Warns Delinquent Pay By April First 1917
On April 1 1915 to June 1 1916 tax books will go to the Back Tax Collector and suits will be filed against all unpaid 1915 taxes. Delinquents must pay by April 1 1917 to avoid penalties interest costs and clouded title. James F Garland Commissioner of Taxation Clinton G Brown Mayor.
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James F. Garland
Clinton G. Brown
Prospect Hill Place
Zarramora
Hamilton, Leal
Lakeview Avenue
Eset Ac Woo
Battle in Springtown Streets Wounds Constable
In Fort Worth Texas on February 17 a clash between officers and bank robbery suspects in Springtown left Constable W I Ritchie seriously wounded. Six men fled in a car toward Fort Worth. the abandoned vehicle was later found near the Fort Worth city limits as a night watchman spotted the group near First State Bank.
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Fort Worth
Tex
W. I. Ritchie
Springtown
First State Bank
Fort Derassy Gun Disabled At Fort Honolulu
A four teen inch gun at Fort Derassy was found disabled and will be out of commission for about three months due to stripped gears during or after the February 8 maneuver. Charters were filed in Austin for several Texas entities including Crystal Simla Silence League Houston and Murchison Oil Gas and Water Company.
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Fort Derassy
Austin
Tex
Crystal Simla Silence League
Houston
E. Clayton
Ralph Crawford
C. H. Schippe
Bell County Registered Nurses’ Association
Temple
Capital Stock
Wilma Carlton
Miss A. Hallgran
Margueret Muhlenbruch
Community Oil Company
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Daniel Bond
C. E. Basham
J. H. Pendleton
Murchison Oil, Gas and Water Company
Murchison
E. T. Huddle
M. A. Asher
J. W. Splawn
Nome Gin and Milling Company
Nome
Jefferson County
S. H. Holmes
J. C. Weaver
J. W. Chandler
San Antonio
Capital
Kaisar Yamin
Anim J. Gadon
A. F. Dahrooge
United States
Germany
Chicago Tribune
Wall Street Journal
Hudspeth County Created By Governor's Signature
The governor signed the bill creating Hudspeth county from the eastern part of El Paso. Representatives Thomason and Dudley of El Paso presented the gold pen used for the signing. The pen was given to L. R. Millican, known as the cowboy preacher, after the ceremony.
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Hudspeth County
Austin
Tex
el Paso County
Thomason and
Dudley
L. R. Millican
Galveston Relief Bill Clears Legislature for Governor
The Senate bill by Senator Hall for the relief of Galveston has reached the governor's desk for approval. The measure donates state ad valorem taxes and a share of occupation taxes to Galveston for ten years as relief.
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Galveston
Austin
Tex
Senate
Hall
Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Cure Rheumatism Claims
The Harlandale hot sulphur baths advertise cure for rheumatism sciatica neuritis gout eczema Bright's disease high blood pressure and kidney and liver complaints. Testimonials from many users are promised to illustrate benefits to health.
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Harlandale
Bright
Foxe S. Wlores
Harlandale Car
Rotary Club Frolic Brings Laughter to St Anthony Hotel
The first annual Rotary Club gridiron frolic at the St Anthony hotel drew 250 Rotarians and guests. Skits roasted local politicians and citizens with a stage set, a piano, and a host of performers delivering rapid fire stunts and jokes.
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Rotary Club
St. Anthony Hotel
Frank M. Lewis
Rotary
Dr. W.S. Hamilton
Henry W. B. Barnes
Cut This Out Money Catcher Advertisement
Public notice style advertises a mail-in offer from Foley & Co. promising a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets for a range of ailments. The ad requests readers mail a cut-out slip with name and address and a 5 cent stamp to Foley & Co. in Chicago for the trial pack.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Laxative Coldine Tabs Promote Cold Treatment Ad
Advertisement notes Laxative Coldine Tablets as a remedy for colds la grippe and constipation with instruction to contain no quinine and a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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