Fest Gardens and San Antonio Social Scene Highlight
A busy local scene in San Antonio features garden events at Fest's and Jonas' venues with music and dancing planned. Prominent notices include teeing up a public gambling rumor, athletic club gear purchases, street improvements, and numerous social gatherings at gardens and parks through tomorrow and next week.
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Scholz
San Antonio
Jonas
North Flores Street
Jonas’ Garden
Dollar
Alamo Plaza
Fest’s
South Flores Street
Military Plaza
Notable Guests at City Hotels and Travelers Passing Through
The Southern, St Leonard, Central and Menger host a long list of visitors including Captain J D Houston of Gonzales, Jeff McLemore editor of Hays county News, W A Carter of Pearsall, Miss Zula Rutledge and Miss Sallie Harkness of Pearsall, Hon J A Rodrigues of Atascosa, and General Smith’s son C L Smith at Fort Clark. Other guests include Mrs R O Faires and two children of Flatonia, Miss Carrie Faires of Burnet, stockmen Wim Bourland and W H Nelson driving cattle north, Captain D W Rodgers and daughter Edith, John P Roth of Atascosa, John L Rutledge and daughter Nettie, Miss Cora Friar of See ree, trader G Barrera of Zacatecas, Major P T Teel, Ed Steves Jr and wife bound for New Orleans then Hot Springs, H W Farrar and wife from Britt Iowa, J M Thompson of Pearsall, H M Northey from Meaford Canada, O A Strobel of Cincinnati, H P Stell, Hugo Helburn of New York, others at the Menger and guests Enrique A Munoz Provisional Governor of Coahuila, noting mine value may be exaggerated. The Maverick hosts numerous travelers including F Dever, W H Mann, Sam Allen, J A Martin, Mrs H Robinson, and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Houston
Gonzales
Southern
Jeff McLemore
Hays County News
St. Leonard
W. A. Carter
Pearsall
Zula Rutledge
Sallie Harkness
J. A. Roderigues
Atascosa
C. L. Smith
General Smith
United States Army
Fort Clark
Menger
R. O. Faires
Flatonia
Carrie Faires
Burnet
Texas
Wim. Bourland
W. H. Nelson
Central
D. W. Rodgers
Edith
John P. Roth
Atascosa County
John L. Rutledge
Nettie
Cora Friar
See Reee
Southernotel
H.W. Farrar
Britt
Iowa
J. M. Thompson
H. M. Northey
Meaford
Canada
O. A. Strobel
Cincinnati
O. H. P. Stell
Hugo Helburn
New York
Enrique A. Munoz
Cervantes
Coahuila
Santa Rosa
Senor Munoz
Gains
George F. Mickerson
F. Munger
New Orleans
I’. Hechinger
C. L. Adams
J. A. Martin
Houston
A. F. Burns
N. D. Nayea
D. T. Lee
Boston
McCormick
John R. Hawkins
Taylor
Y. E. Coombs
John ‘Tl
Gans
Dallas
F. Dever
W. H. Mann
Sam Allen
W. E. Fithian
Laredo
John J. Knight
Louisiana
F. R. Lisman
Rochester
D. McBride
H. Robinson
The
Maverick
Mount Pilgrim church faces property seizure
The contractor for Mount Pilgrim Free Mission Baptist Church has taken possession of the building site over a small outstanding balance for work and materials.
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Mount Pilgrim Free Mission
Youthful climber loses foot in freight car accident
Clayton C Griffin rode a freight train east of Sunset depot and tried to jump cars. He fell between, his left foot crushed by the cars. He was taken to Santa Rosa hospital where the foot was amputated and he is progressing satisfactorily.
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Clayton C. Griffin
Santa Rosa Hospital
Miss Margueritte Leoffler’s eye injury heals in San Antonio
In February Miss Margueritte Leoffler daughter of farmer Christian Leoffler near Marion fell in a smoke house and a butcher knife pierced the eye. She was taken to San Antonio treated by Dr Burnham and after six weeks returned home with almost normal sight in the injured eye. Opera Putts cigarettes are advertised as not sticking to lips.
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Margueritte Leoffler
Christian Leoffler
Marion
San Antonio
Burnham
He Married Her Under Peculiar Circumstances
Justice Anton Adam officiated at a marriage between S. G. McPherson of New York and Florence Epps known as English Maud from this city. The bride, about 20, previously at Fort Allen, wed the 24 year old groom after a day of courtship. they planned to travel to New York.
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Anton Adam
S. G. McPherson
New York
Florence Epps
Fort Allen
English Maud
McPherson
PUBLIC SCHOOL PIC NIC AT SPRINGS IN THE CITY
Public school children from white city schools joined a Colonel Belknap invitation for a day at the springs. About 1200 pupils, teachers, parents and friends enjoyed music, games, lunches, and a planned dance despite earlier rain. The Third ward children funded an organ for the main stand and the Liam force conveyed thanks for dinner invitations.
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Belknap
Third Ward
Liam
Fire company committees meet for Fourth of July plans
Committees of the fire companies are requested to meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock in Krisch's hall to complete arrangements for the Fourth of July celebration.
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Krisch’s Hall
Father Ryan Portrayed as Priest in Fraud Scheme
A man named Father Ryan operated in the city posing as a priest. He ran several bills at various hotels under this disguise and then disappeared, leaving creditors to mourn their missing debtor.
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Father Ryan
Ryan
Cyclone Ravages Sabinas Area. $12,000 Crop Losses Reported
Colonel Pedro Valdez writes to Officer Andreas Brown from Sabinas, Mexico, describing a terrible cyclone that damaged crops by $12,000, destroyed 45 houses, and left many families destitute and homeless.
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Pedro Valdez
Andreas Brown
Sabinas
Mexico
Mr Wolfson Opens Large Boots and Shoes Invoice
Mr L Wolfson opens a large invoice of gentlemen boots and shoes of high quality and fashion. The sale targets the coming heated term with closeouts below usual prices. Every item is guaranteed and said to be superior as made especially for Mr Wolfson.
Ice Cream Festival at St Mary's set on Commerce Street
The ladies of St Mary's congregation will host an ice cream festival at the store formerly occupied by Mr O Connor next to First National Bank on Commerce Street. The event is Wednesday next at 5 p.m. Admission free.
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Newcomb
St. Mary’s Hall
Martin Street
Kampmann
San Antonio
Sim Hart
Commerce Street Bridge
Sim
Reik
Mahneke
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Lavaca Street
A. Rivers
Ladies of St. Mary’s
Investment prospects and local services offered
Good chance for investment in frontier lands and central city ranches as brokers promote bargains around $203m Nanciso Leat. Ice Cream at the Springs served daily at San Pedro springs with family portions. First class meals available on order at the restaurant. Suppers for ball events and parties provided on short notice at reasonable prices.
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San Pedro Springs
Cremation Debate By Undertaker On Public Perception
A prominent undertaker criticizes pretensions about cremation and extols embalming while arguing prices and honesty in funeral trade. He asserts cremation is healthier and faster, yet notes public reluctance to burn remains and highlights the profession's demands and risks.
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Licur
Nessary
Dallas Lectures Draw Full House and County Election Moves Forward
Dan Rice fills Dallas venues with lectures as Denton county gears up for a local option election. News items note a Texas Central locomotive derailment causeless and uninjured, arrests for cattle stealing in Denton and Parker counties, army worm damage to cotton, and farmers’ wavering prospects.
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Dan Rice
Dallas
Denton County
Texas Central
John Hood
Theihoft
Brown County
Denison
Marshal’s
Austin and Northwestern Railway
Colonel Rhomberg
Hickman
Jones
Luling
Baylor
Parker County
Joseph Roberts
Roberts
Dallas County
Dallas National Bank
Kaufman
Camp
Bulletin
J.T. Wilson
Waco
Wilson
W. A. Daniels
el Paso Customs District
Tombstone
Daniels
Odorless Excavating Apparatus at San Antonio Company
The Old Reliable San Antonio Sanitary and Fertilizing Companies offer full cleaning of dens vaults privies cesspools and removal barrels using their Odorless Excavating Apparatus. Office 341 East Commerce Street telephone 200 Secretary H. M. Laxpaver.
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San Antonio
Linen and Suit Prices in New Line Of Summer Wear
A fragment lists prices for various linen and specialty suits including 150 Pure Linen Crash Suits 200 Assorted Linen Fancy Suits and 275 Seersucker Suits. Also noted are blue creole linen and blue flannel suits with assorted shirts and hats in a new line for gents youths and children.
Local notices advertise dental work and coal delivery
Dr Breeding the dentist in the Dulling block offers first class work at reasonable rates. The Eagle Pass Coal company announces supply of clean hard and bituminous coal with prompt delivery and accurate weight from Sunset depot. William Lippe enlarges his garden with first class accommodations. The Eighth Cavalry band will play Saturdays and Sundays with free entrance and refreshments. References to stray cow and ad for New York cost goods appear.
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Breeding
Eagle Pass Coal Company
Sunset Depot
Rice & Ryan
F. H. Haxrz
William Lippe
Eighth Cavalry
Winnam
Fine summer suits and gents wear advertised
Classified notices promote A M Cohen Main Plaza and F Sheets for summer suits with reduced prices. Morley’s T-X-8 Tonic Cordial sold by Kalteyer & Son Cuina Springs and Morley Bros Austin promoted for health. Also calls for two dozen Morley’s T-X-Sague tonic via J M West & Co and F Kaltever & Son.
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A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
F. Sheets
A. M. Cohen’s
Ain Plaza
Morley
Kalteyer & Son
Cuina Springs
Texas
Morley Bros
Austin
Waco
J.M. West & Co
F. Kaltever & Son
Big sacrifice sale of ready made clothing in San Antonio
Advertisement touts deep discounts at A. M. Cohen's Main plaza with New York cost claims. Also notes F Pasche opens paint shop at Avenue E and Houston street offering carriage painting and restoration services. R H Russell promotes low wall paper prices and experienced decorators from St Louis.
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A. M. Cohen’s
Main Plaza
F. Pasche
San Antonio
A. M. Cohen
New York
R. H. Russell
Texas
St. Louis
A Card to the Sick Presents Eclectic Medical Practice
A letter praises Dr. L. V. Weathers Eclectic Physician in San Antonio for curing a child with an apparent liver issue after failure from other doctors. The note commends his first class diploma, twenty years of practice, and willingness to blend medical systems to suit individual patients. It thanks him for miraculously speedy relief.
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L. V. Weathers
Weathere
San Antonio
Weathers
P, M
Puckuivae
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the Daily Light
Ae Centennial
Jewett’s
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
United States
Europe
Galveston
Wedneston
Tuesay
W.J. Young
Mattory
West Commerce St
West
Houston St
Taylor County
Frank B. Bailey
Kent
Abilene
J. A. Fraser
Tobin Hill
T. B. Dougherty
Soledad Street
Courthouse
Ek. Friedrich
Republic OF
Crockett Saloon
Cor
Crockett St
Alamo Huzit
Jan Antonio
City
Ryt
Licuy
North
Bryan HW. van Raub
Don Carlo Ranch
Our City
A. Zilian
Commerce
Alamo Streets
Alexander & Booker
Crockett Street
Tom McCall
Uvalde County
San Pedro Park
William Wines
Pierroni
Lippe’s Garden
Maverick Hotel
Goodman Dodie
Mary Cohn
Beethoven
Mendelssohn-Maennercher
Casino Hall
Uehlinger
Jose Hernandez
Adams
Adelaide
Fire Company No. 1
John Rosenheimer
Devine Building
Ed. Emerson
J. M. Emerson
Gustav Schmitt
Goliad Street
Museum of Natural History
W. C. Williams
W. KE. Love
Oliver Love
Wilson County
Harry Baum
Harry
W. B. Preston
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Blue Diamond Society
Aransas Pass
I'oday
Deming
New Mexico
P. d
First Presbyterian Church
North Flores and
Houston Streets
J. W. Neil
D. D
Mr. Chappel
Methodist Church
Spaneen School
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
G. Barrera
Zacatecas
Robert Sumerlin
I’. Teel
Eagle Pass
Ed Steves, Jr
Crescent City
Hot Springs
Arkansas
PIC Nic
Joe Longinotti
Paul Rubietti
Caesare
West Houston
Soledad
Rubietti’s
Uehlinger’s
Schwemberger
Knaiser ‘L'Yrolean
Oesert, St
Rice & Dallas
Commerce Street
West Commerce Street
Nichols & Co
State News
Home Enterprise
J. P. Condon
Nacogdoches Street
Houston and
Crockett
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber Coo
Vlothir
Tee
Pereale
Alamo Flaza, CG. Bras SS
A.M. Coheri’s
Hamsieton & Dicnowby
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