Winters Bank Closed by State Examiners
The Farmers and Merchants' State Bank at Winters was closed by state bank examiners. Deposits totaled about 55,000 with assets near 80,000. The failure stems from a defalcation estimated around 10,000. cashier F. W. Merrick has been missing since July 17. The department believes liquidation through other banks can cover the loss without guaranty funds. Last examination was May 22 with good condition noted.
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Austin
Tex
Farmers and Merchants’ State Bank
Winters
State Bank
Department of Insurance and Banking
F. W. Merrick
State Banking Department
Obituaries for Brenner Gray and Davila
Jacob Brenner of the Third Artillery at Fort Sam Houston died at the post hospital. W L Gray of Painesville Ohio a locomotive engineer died after a lengthy illness. Manuel Davila 42 a carpenter with the International and Great Northern Railway died in Palestine and was buried at San Fernando cemetery. he leaves a 7 year old daughter.
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Brenner
Jacob Brenner
Third Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
Indiana
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company
Davila
International & Great Northern Railway
Palestine
Building Permits Listed for Reynolds and Others
Reynolds adds a two room extension on Burnet street and a farm supply warehouse on Blanco road with Blanco road supply company. Blanco road area also notes a seven room dwelling on Bandera avenue and a store building on North Flores street. Frank Wright on Flores and W Ward on Loretta street post various dwelling and store projects with prices up to 1750 dollars. Advertisement for fresh wholesome goods and lobby display at Grand Opera House notes plus A Collmann plumber contacts.
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Grand Opera House
Union Meat Company
Texas Road Supply Company
Monterey Street
M. E. Price
Bandera Avenue
Frank Wright
North Flores Street
Bu. W. Ward
Loretta Street
Alamo Fight Ends Court Order With Funds Lacking
Supreme Court of Texas grants prohibitions allowing Governor Colquitt to resume Alamo restoration but insufficient funds remain. Only 1393.83 of 5000 appropriated funds usable. at least 5000 more needed. Work halted awaiting penitentiary material. final hearing set for October 6.
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Supreme Court of Texas
Colquitt
A. B. Conley
Alamo
Supreme Court
the Light
W.S. Anderson
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Anderson
Daughters of the Republic
J. E. Webb
W. S. Anderson
Supreme Court Deemed Final Authority in State Conflict
Attorney J. F. Carl said the court restrained the Daughters and their attorney, and there is nothing to be said. He argued the decision estops further acts and allows the governor to proceed with his plans uninterruptedly, calling it broader than requested.
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Supreme Court
J. F. Carl
Alamo
Carl
Real Estate Transfers Across San Antonio in 1913 and 1918
A record of real estate transfers lists transactions between banks, residents, and companies in San Antonio from 1912 to 1918. Notable entries include Alamo National Bank to the city for widening Commerce Street, multiple lot and block transfers in Beacon Hill and new city blocks, and parcels sold or divided among individuals such as J Lytle, Joe Murray, and Francisco de Macias with prices ranging from 3500 to 20010 dollars.
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Alamo National Bank
City of
New City Block
John Wood
J. L. Lytle
E. W. Newton
Joe Murray
Beacon Hill
EB. W. Newton
Cameron
West Side
New City
Lakeview Townsite Company
Lomas
Roche
Delfino
Juana Sanchez
Francisco de Macias
San Luis
South Concho
Automobile Licenses List With Owners and Addresses
A scan lists license numbers and holders for several autos including No. 3890 Ford held by H. Fowler on Pleasanton road No. 3891 Overland by A. P. Lowe at 916 Van Ness No. 3892 Hudson by C. C. Breen of 125 W. Poplar No. 3893 Hupmobile by William Appmann 438 Madison No. 3894 Hupmobile by Charles H. Degan at Alamo and Commerce No. 3895 Overland by Mrs. F. A. Walden 416 Maverick and No. 8896 Excelsior motorcycle by Charles H. Biggs 602 East Guenther.
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Ford
H. Fowler
Pleasanton Road
Overland
A. P. Lowe
van Ness Street
Hudson
C. C. Breen
W. Poplar Street
William Appmann
Madison Street
Charles H. Degan
Alamo
Commerce Streets
Marriage Licenses Granted to Six Couples
W. B. Maxson and Mrs. Nellie Snasseen. James Fred Helffrich and Harriet Anna Zipf. Tomas Torres and Paula Flores. Jose Maria Lopez and Concepcion Olbeda. Isidro Estrada and Cayatana Diaz. School lunches are served at a nominal cost to elementary children in 41 American cities across 200 English, 150 German and 1200 French communities.
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W. B. Maxson
Nellie Snasseen
James Fred Helffrich
Harriet Anna Zipf
Tomas Torres
Paula Flores
Jose Maria Lopez
Concepcion Olbeda
Isidro Estrada
Cayatana Diaz
Galveston Beach Races Focus Final 100 Mile Sweepstake
Galveston Texas July 30 final 100 mile heat of the 300 mile sweepstakes centers on Disbrow Simplex Zip Chandler Mason and Leeain.Stake prizes total 6000 with Ferguson in a blue Peugeot dominating the 100 mile race until engine trouble slowed him near mile 50. Despite leading most of the way Ferguson loses time due to late start. Mulford and Chandler show strong in shorter races. A late ad lists a dental office help wanted for a 16 year old girl.
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Galveston
Tex
Galveston Beach
Disbrow
Chandler
Mason
Leeain
Mulford
Armour Ferguson
New York
Peugeot
Ferguson
Tax Rate Fixed in Bexar County for FY Beginning August 1
Bexar County commissioners fixed the tax rate at 35 cents per $100 for the new fiscal year. The valuation runs about $105.8 million, expected revenue around $361,000. Funds divisions shift due to retirement of county bonds, increasing the general fund for improvements.
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Bexar County
Seed Wheat Transport Granted Free Across Kansas
The Kansas public utilities commission granted railroads authority to move seed wheat free of charge between all Kansas points. The decision follows a citizen committee petition from the drought-stricken southwestern region.
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Topeka
Kan
Public Utilities Commission
Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Jane
Cynan Asae
Alamo Plaza
Winters Bank
St. Anthony Roof Garden
Fletcher
Reynolds
Burnet Street
Seed Scheer
Blanco Road
A. Collmann
Alli
E. Houston St
Wolfson
Arments
Saul Wolfson Br. Co
Gibbs Building
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
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