Motive for Trains to Extend Frisco Route to San Antonio
Special to The Light reports Col Yoakum and associates pushing for a Frisco extension from Brady through Llano to San Antonio. They cite mineral wealth in Iron Mountain and Cedar County interests, with New York financier Yorkum backing the Linwood project. The plan aims to unlock Texas mineral resources and accelerate rail link development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boat Mountain
Yoakum
Brady
San A Anonto
Houston to Alexandria Rail Line Moves Forward
Special to Tue Light Austin Jan 27 Jaige Carey reports the Houston Sabine & Red River railway plans a direct Houston to Alexandria line. The project costs about $610,000 for a 204 mile route. Judge Shaw notes 28 miles completed toward Hardin County and foresees strong regional development from the new road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Jaige Careyaw
Columbus
Colorado County
Ire Tord
East Houston
Hardin Coun
Judge Shaw
Road seeks bond authority to finish Texas line
East Texas section outlines plans for railroad progress. Ludge Shaw and other Houston backers petition the railroad commission to grant bonds enabling quicker completion of the line. The project is supported by Houston capital and aims to accelerate construction with streamlined approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Thehell
Park of the Fruit
Texas
Ludge Shaw
Anie Hera
Vallroad Commission
Houston
Houston Canital
Texas & Pacific Buys Equipment
Special to The Liste. Austin Tex. Purchase filed in State department shows Texas and Pacific Equipment Association transferring to Texas and Pacific Railway Company a diverse fleet including one mestel car three passenger coaches two baggage cars two combination mail and coach cars fifty stack ars twenty five combination coal and ballast cars one hundred and seventy two coal cars and three synchronomotives for 155 036. Also notes Me Hal Campbell a San Antonio based musician involved in composing The Khan of Balkania and the book and lyrics by Don Cameron with plans for a September premiere in Chilengo. Campbell plans to open a music theory class and accept private pupils. advertisement promises dentalis expansion. Funeral notices for lute performer N. A Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Department
Texas & Pacific
Hal Campbell
San Antonio
Balkania
Don Cameron
Campbell
Ghong
Mali
Baikania
Chilengo
China
India
Japan
Volcan Culture
Aegan
Columng
All Dentalis
Had Foot Messed by Street Car Fatality Near Tracks
Tomon Kellher, 45, a railway worker, was fatally struck on South Mares Street when a street car ran over his right foot as he lay across the track asleep near the vehicle. The motorman did not see him until headlights disclosed the figure. The car was reversed and attempts to lift him failed. He was taken to Santa Rosa hospital but died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomon Kellher
Seth
Itoie
Ware
Tex
T G. Dilworth
Matt Morris Dead in Dallas Interment in San Antonio
Word from Dallas says Matt Morris formerly of this city is dead in North Texas. Interment will be in San Antonio tomorrow morning. Morris was well known here years ago in local business and as a popular postal clerk noted for courtesy and gentle demeanor. He belonged to the Blkss and leaves mourning at his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alscasna
Ebronte
Rose
Electropathic Sanitarium and School OF Healing
St. Mary's St
San Antonio
Texas
Dallas
Blkss
Wiuler
Negro Injured After Attempting Escape in Houston
Houston Jan 22 A young Negro named Bounce was chased and captured after fleeing a house where gambling occurred. He climbed a building and fell onto a picket fence, impaling himself above the hip. Officials report injuries likely fatal. he was pulled from the fence before removal. The notice includes unrelated ads for wrapping paper and paper products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Bounce
Fire Department Reports Two Long Runs
Two distant fire alarms kept the fire department busy last evening. The first alarm came at about bill o clock from a box at Grayson and Pine streets near Hatlernake hill where brush burning was reported. An hour later a beacon on Johnson street prompted a second alarm. The blaze involved kerosene and sparked the alert, though details were limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill O'Clock
Grayson
Pine Atreeth
Hatlernake Hil
Johnson
M. T
Turner Hall
Masons seek tax exemption for temple and grounds
In Waco Texas on January 27 Grand Lodge of Texas through Grand Secretary Joan Watson asked city officials to exempt the Masons temple, grounds, and furnishings from taxation as a charitable and humane organization. The issue was sent to City Attorney L. T. Williams for a legal opinion on next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoedial
Waco
Tex
atenAttig Taot
Mason
Grand Lodge of Texas
Joan Watson
Tineo
L. T. Williams
Burial permits list for several local deaths
A brief notices section records multiple burial permits and interments. Conrad Huberich aged seven died January 22 at 42 Quenther Street. Robert Wittling age twenty died January 26 of tuberculosis at 20 South Presa Street. Frank Scott, colored, age nineteen, died January 23 in Austin with interment at Cemetery No. 3. N A Harvey, age sixty eight, died January 26 of pneumonia at North Prose Street with interment Cemetery No. 4. Mary Contreras, aged sixty, died January 26 at 523 South Concho Street with interment at San Fernando Cemetery. Margaret McArdle, six months old, died January 28 at 2706 West Commerce Street with interment Cemetery No. 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Huberich
Quenther Street
Robert &. Witting
Frank Scott
Austin
Tex
N. A
Mary Contreras
Penmenta
South Concho Street
San Fernando
Margaret McArdle
Prowmanta
Weat Commerce Airect
No. O
Mask Ball at Turner hall draws large crowd in Olive Grove
A lively masquerade ball last Tuesday at Turner hall Olive Grove No 157 Woodman Chets entertained many friends with upbeat music by Theo Artest orchestra. Everyone enjoyed the evening and a chorus of Home Sweet Home. The Maccabees San Antonio Hive No 3 announces a dance at Harmony on Thursday late February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Olive Grove No.157
Woodman Chets
Theo. Artest
Maccabeéa
Ladies of the
Maccabeea
San Antonio Hive No. 3
Harmony
Municipal ownership movement urged by San Antonio youths
A San Antonio movement pushes municipal ownership of public utilities as civilization’s measure. A club forms to educate, discuss, and possibly lead future campaigns, with weekly meetings and public demonstrations planned. Leaders emphasize nonpolitical education and youth leadership to promote public ownership over private systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
San Antonio
Sulphur remedy promoted as modern Calciu m waters tonic
An article praising concentrated calcium sulphide derived sulphur products, notably Stuart's Calcium Waters, as superior to crude sulphur for liver kidneys and blood purification. It cites grandmothers' use of sulphur and molasses, extols skin and constipation relief, and notes commercial availability and doctor opinions. The piece contains many promotional claims for Stuart's Waters, including alleged health benefits and consumer guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btuart
Ant
Stuert
Wilking
Iver
Stuart
Common Sense Medical Adviser claims and remedies from Dr Pierce
Fragment from a historical medical advertisement extolling Dr Pierce’s Conqueror remedies and the Common Sense Medical Adviser. It promises free literature on health and women’s ailments, with testimonials and an offer to send the 1008 page volume by mail upon stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorae
St Louis College Boys Win 28 3 In Practice Game
The St Louis college quintet dominated the match against the Lykeside Classical Institute team. Superior teamwork and quick passing secured a 28 to 3 final, with praise for Prof. Gotalie and the gentlemanly conduct of the players throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thei Lykeside Classical Institute
Thesss
Louis College
St. Louis College
Institute
Prof
Gotrailie
Sentral
Railroad Notes and Tax Notice for Property Penalty
A fragment reports a Light department note seeking a waiting maid at a location on Hast Commerce Street. It mentions taxes, penalties up to 40 percent, levies on personal property, and a court involving Paul Meernehardt and Judge Breen. Also ad lines for watchmaker Hertzberg and a garden club item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Meernehardt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cardus
Advssary
Chattanooga Aedicine Co
Chattanooga
Yoarom
Ano
Jos Frieco
Llano
Carey Shaw Carlson
Railroad Commission
Hoy & RA. Railway
Tron
C. I Boynien
Boynien
Yorkum
Alexandria
Lerfart
Edison Phonograph
H. ¢. Rees Omhaw
Commerce ST
Ptical CO
St. Mary'n St
Heaven
WE Momberg
Weesaletie Camp
Woo
W. Hall
Pam
Ada
Mar Lute Sovercipa
Matt Morris
Rock Mountain 'Ca. Ll
G. N. Drug Store
R, Burnett Co
Fire Department
T. Revutgrmann
Schoo
Nic Trngg
Ll Barber Shops
MAFFI
Huston Street
T. G. Dilworth
Hie Hore
Frank
Galveston
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
North Fifth Street
Tan
Wag
Avado
John RK
Spencer
Waco Jett
GL. Moore
Abe Fa
Wacen
John Hopkinson
Agpratunt Eity Pagaenger
A. & T. G. Railway
Saratoga Restaurant
Burnett & Co
Dudertakera
Boma
Pierce
Ek Gabe
B. Hertzberg Invelat CO
Oniicians, Oa
Olean Raga
AC Light
Crystal Saloon
Berliker
Simms & Ford
Props
Walcomo
F, d. Scudder
Torray
Agsata Germania
F. J. Scudder & GO
Fira Insurance Go
New
Max Karotkin
Mein Avenue
South Pierks Street
Dave Logan
Graduats Horsepheer
Dicenses
Harnes
Houston Street
Horaca Wallad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!