Local Church Activities and Meetings Schedule
Thursday features the marriage of Miss Nell Reid Wayne to John Neill Murphy at 7 o clock in the First Baptist Church. Baraca Philathea Union meets at Alamo Heights Methodist Church. Friday events include Y W A meets at 4 p m in San Pedro Park. Beacon Hill Red Cross Sewing Circle at 9 30 a m in Wolff Marx Building. Calvary Baptist Ladies Auxiliary lawn social from 8 to 11 at the church. Junior Red Cross meets at 3 p m with Miss Louise Nagel. All city girls invited.
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Nell Reid Wayne
John Neill Murphy
First Baptist Church
Baraca-Philathea Union
Alamo Heights Methodist Church
Y. W
Beacon Hill
Red Cross Sewing Circle
Wolff & Marx
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Calvary Baptist Church
Red Cross
Louise Nagel
Alamo Mission DRT Urges Mass Meeting Against UT Closing
All members of the Alamo Mission chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas are urged to attend a mass meeting at the Alamo at 4 o clock Thursday to protest the closing of the University of Texas. A telegram from Mrs. Hal Sevier urges delegates be named to the Dallas mass meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Mission Chapter
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
The
Alamo
University of Texas
Hal Sevier
Dallas
Baraca-Philathea Union to Hear Rev Lawless at Alamo Church
Rev. J. F. Lawless will be the principal speaker at a Baraca-Philathea Union meeting at Alamo Methodist Church Thursday evening. Special music will accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lawless
Baraca-Philathea Union
Alamo Methodist Church
Over the Samovar Club Hosts Nine Oclock Breakfast
The Over the Samovar Club will entertain with a nine oclock breakfast in the Carolina tea rooms Friday morning honoring Mrs Ett Helmick of Fort Sam Houston, a member who will leave shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samovar” Club
Carolina Tea Rooms
Ett Helmick
Fort Sam Houston
Helmicks to Leave for Charleston on Army Orders
Colonel and Mrs Eli Helmick will depart next week for Charleston D C where Colonel Helmick has received orders.
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Eli Helmick
Charleston, D. C
Colonel Helmick
Dinner Honor for New Orleans Guests at Meager Club
Miss Renee Sanner hosted a dinner Wednesday honoring Miss Arline Leoloff and Miss Leontine Deschamps of New Orleans. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Genard, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sanner, Edward Deschamps, and the hostess.
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Renee Sanner
Arline Leoloff
Leontine Deschamps
New Orleans
Leoloff
Deschamps
D. K. Genard
Alfred Sanner
Edward Deschamps
Garden exhibit prizes at Roberts Beacon Hill school
A social event Friday evening at Roberts Beacon Hill school will celebrate district children with awards for garden exhibits.
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Roberts-Beacon Hill
St Luke's Episcopal to Host Benefit Social Friday
The ladies of St Luke's Episcopal Church will hold a benefit social Friday evening to raise funds for church programs. Proceeds will support church outreach and community aid through this neighborhood event.
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Ladies of
Social Evening At Mrs Hammond Home On West Commerce
An event at the home of Mrs K E Hammond 1720 West Commerce Street features a good program with refreshments and home made candy for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Hammond
West Commerce Street
Miss Mary S Lupton Plans Washington Stay After Virginia Visit
Greetings from Miss Mary S Lupton who is visiting relatives in Winchester and Clear Brook Virginia. She will later travel to Washington for a stay of several weeks.
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Mary S. Lupton
Winchester
Clearbrook
Washington
Miss Kittie Porter Returns Home After Visit
Miss Kittie Porter returns to Marfa after a visit with Miss Charlotte Newton. The two were schoolmates in Philadelphia. Miss Marjorie Brown of Philadelphia and Miss Mildred Whitsett of Amarillo are guests of Miss Newton.
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Kittie Porter
Marfa
Charlotte Newton
Miss Porter
Miss Newton
Philadelphia
Marjorie Brown
Mildrey Whitsett
Amarillo
Miss Maud Muller Returns From University Party
Miss Maud Muller came back from the University of Texas after staying over for the Phi Gamma Delta house party.
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Maud Muller
University of Texas
Phi Gamma Delta
Brownsville Guests Visit Mrs. Applewhite
Mrs. E. C. Pierce and her children Josephine and Edward are guests of Mrs. T. C. Applewhite for the week in Brownsville.
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E. C. Pierce
Josephine and
Edward
Brownsville
T. C. Applewhite
Mrs Will Hood Leaves for California Summer Visit
Mrs. Will Hood departs Friday for Los Angeles and San Diego in California to spend the summer.
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Will Hood
Los Angeles
San Diego
Cal
Miss Corinne and Lucile Olive Visit in Lockhart
Miss Corinne and Lucile Olive are visiting friends in Lockhart, enjoying time with local hosts and exploring the town during their stay.
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Corinne
Lucile Olive
Lockhart
Mrs Lucas and Mrs Cartwright Host Woodhull Bridal Shower
Mrs Cyrus B. Lucas and Mrs Holman Cartwright entertained with a swimming party and breakfast at the Country Club on Wednesday honoring Miss Josephine Woodhull. Red and white zinnias and blue tulle decor filled the table. Bon bon boxes shaped like shields in national colors complemented sachets and a rose satin sewing bag with handkerchiefs for the guest of honor. The attendees were the Miss Woodhull bridal party.
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Cyrus B. Lucas
Holman Cartwright
Country Club
Josephine Woodhull
Miss Woodhull
Thomas C Coleman hosts dance for daughter Birdie Elizabeth Coleman
Thomas C Coleman will entertain with a dance at the Country Club Thursday evening June 21 honoring his daughter Miss Birdie Elizabeth Coleman and her house party. Miss Coleman will arrive Monday from New York where she has attended Miss Spence's school. She will be accompanied by schoolmates. Mrs Coleman will not return but will go to Washington Barracks D C to visit her daughter Mrs John Neal Hodges.
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Thomas C. Coleman
Country Club
Birdie Elizabeth Coleman
Miss Coleman
New York
Miss Spence
Coleman
Washington Barracks
D. C
John Neal Hodges
Elks Lodge 216 Celebrates 25th Anniversary
San Antonio Lodge No 216 B P O E marks its twenty fifth anniversary with an entertainment and dance in the Elk Club rooms. Exalted ruler W W Williamson and past exalted ruler R J Boyle will give addresses.
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San Antonio
Elk Club
W. W. Williamson
R. J. Boyle
A Surprise Enlistment Talk Sparks July Plan
Dialogue reveals a plan to surprise opponents by enlisting, with fellow mentions of secrecy and a July timing. The exchange hints at a lighthearted wartime practicality and avoids explicit details, preserving a sense of candid discussions between two individuals.
Blaze Damages Shed Behind L Cane Home
Fire damaged a frame shed behind the residence of L. Cane at 830 Indiana Street causing about 50 dollars in damage. Firemen checked the blaze quickly after a false alarm sent several units to Wet End. Earlier a chimney fire at 437 North Flores Street was extinguished with no damage.
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L. Cane
Indiana Street
North Flores Street
Printers' Band Ball at Turner Hall June 20
Moonlit Turner Hall hosts the Printers Band Ball with live music by Willett. Ticketing notes gents 50 cents, ladies free, marking a summer social event for readers.
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Willett
Turner Hall
Printers
Lecture on Woodcraft at Woodmen Hall
Woodmen and Woodmen Circle members are earnestly requested to attend at 8:30 p m Thursday. Adv.
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W. O. W. Hall
Woodmen
Group Arrested Under Harrison Narcotics Act After Vagrancy Fine
A man and four women were arrested Wednesday afternoon by Deputy U S Marshal John L. Dibrell after paying a vagrancy fine in the Harrison justice court. Each faced a $300 appearance bond.
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Dibrell
John L. Dibrell
United States
Justice Court
Wedding Invitations by Calling Printing Company
Cr 3338 adv lists wedding invitations calling cards engraved or printed by Calling Printing Company with prices and ordering details.
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Calling Printing Company
Woodmen Lecturer to Talk on Woodcraft and War
Mark Wigginton state lecturer of the Woodmen of the World will lecture on Woodcraft and the war Thursday at 8 30 p m at W O W Hall public are cordially invited
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Mark Wigginton
Woodmen of the World
W. O. W. Hall
Man Struck by Motorcycle on Josephine Street
Julio Gomez of 115 Greenwood Street was struck in the 300 block on Josephine Street at 5 PM Wednesday. He was taken to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment and reported not seriously injured.
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Julio Gomez
Greenwood Street
Josephine Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Moose Dance Friday Nights by Homen Bros Union Orch
Moose Dance events run each Friday night led by Homen Bros Union Orchestra. Advertised as a weekly social gathering with live musical entertainment and dancing opportunities for community members.
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Homen Bros. Union Orch
Horace E. Wilson Lawyer Advertisement
Horace E. Wilson attorney at 507 508 State Bank Building. Cr. 8281. Adv.
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Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
W. O. W. Picnic at Landa's Park Saturday
Promoters announce a W O W picnic at Landa's Park this Saturday with special trains to the G N depot leaving at 9 30 a m Advertisements invite attendance and travel details for participants.
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Landa’s Park
G. N
Hospital Inspected After Dinner by Officials
City and county officials conducted a thorough inspection of the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital on Wednesday afternoon following a dinner hosted by the hospital management.
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Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
OConnell Loan Co Offers Diamonds and Watches
O Connell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston St advertises collateral loans and bargains in diamonds and watches.
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O'Connell Loan Co
E. Houston St
All Triads
West End Lake Boating and Dancing Event
Residents invited to enjoy a cool delightful day at West End Lake with boating and dancing activities. Weather is pleasant and suitable for outdoor fun.
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West End Lake
Union to Meet with Reverend Lawless at Alamo Church
Baraca- Philathea Union gathers for its monthly session at 8 o clock in Alamo Methodist Church corner South Alamo and Wicks Streets Reverend J F Law liss will speak on Character A program by the Alamo Epworth League is planned for the evening
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J. F. Lawliss
Alamo Methodist Church
Baraca- Philathea Union
South Alamo and
Wicks Streets
Alamo Epworth League
Baraca and Philathea Classes Taught by Local Leaders
Baraca class taught by A. G. Moore alongside Philathea classes led by Mrs C. C. Straughan and Mrs. A. N. Stair.
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A. G. Moore
C. C. Straughan
A. N. Stair
Dance West End Lake Sun Eve June 17
Dance at West End Lake on Sunday evening June 17 with music by Willet. Gents 60 cents. ladies admitted free.
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West End Lake
Sun
Willet
Alamo Jewelry Co Buys Gold Silver Diamonds Trade
Alamo Jewelry Co offers to buy or take in trade old gold silver diamonds and coins at 315 Alamo Plaza.
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Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Adv
Kerrville Burglary Forgery Suspect Arrested in San Antonio
City Detective James arrested a 34 year old white man in San Antonio within ten minutes after a long distance tele phone message from the Kerrville sheriff. He is wanted in Kerrville on burglary and forgery charges and an officer will escort the prisoner to Kerrville.
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Kerrville
James
San Antonio
Hon Mark Wigginton to speak at Woodcraft and war talk
Hon Mark Wig gint on Woodcraft and the war at W O W Hall Thursday at 8 30 p m. The notice invites attendance to hear the speaker on wartime issues at the local hall.
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Mark Wigginton
Woodcraft
W. O. W. Hall
A block from high prices Fed Jewelry Store
A local report notes the Fed Jewelry Store at 306 Main Ave as a block from rising prices, highlighting a retail scene in the downtown area.
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Fed Jewelry Store
Main Ave
Young Man Killed in New Boston Telegram Aids Search
A young man was killed Wednesday night at New Boston Texas, per a telegram to Sheriff J D Baker of Bowie county received Thursday morning. The message asked that the victim’s mother be notified and said she lived in San Antonio, but police efforts to locate her were unsuccessful.
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New Boston
Harry Lewis
Tex
J. D. Baker
Bowie County
Baker
San Antonio
Jeffery Cars $1.50 Per Hour Adv
An advertisement for Jeffery Cars offers service at a rate of one dollar fifty per hour. The short notice appears to promote car hire with clear pricing.
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Jeffery
Cars to Medina Lake $15 Cr. 993
Local ad lists cars to Medina Lake for $15 referencing route Cr. 993. Specific models and conditions not provided in readable text.
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Medina Lake
Special Train From Il. & G. N. Depot Saturday
Saturday the 16th a special train from the Illinois & Great Northern depot at 9 30 a m invites readers to attend.
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Star Liquor Co
William Marks Finklestein doing business as Star Liquor Company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Liabilities are listed at 5101.89 with assets of 8795.75 of which 1405 is exempt. Referee Frank H. Booth to oversee. first creditors meeting set for July 6.
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William Marks Finklestein
The
Star Liquor Company
Frank H. Booth
Dan Lewis Attorney at Law Address in Travis
Dan Lewis attorney at law based at 414-15 Kampmann Building, Travis 6413.
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Dan Lewis
Kampmann
Travis
Stiehl Beauty Parlor Ad Offers Treatments
Readable ad for Crockett address 13382 detailing wrinkle removal package ten treatments for five dollars and manicures and shampoos for 35 cents at 414 Navarro Street.
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Crockett
Stiehl Beauty Parlor
Navarro St
Houston Officer Arrest Tells of Embezzlement Case
A 30 year old white man was arrested by Detectives Kohr and Carver Wednesday night on information from the Houston police department. Embezzlement involved about $800. Houston officers are expected to reach San Antonio Thursday afternoon.
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Houston
Kohr
Carver
Houston Police Department
San Antonio
Soledad Roof Enlarged Orchestra Draws Friday Crowd
A renovated venue hosts an evening of dancing with an enlarged orchestra and a prize one step contest on Friday night. Ladies admitted free as an advertisement invites patrons to enjoy themselves at the cool, popular spot.
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Soledad
Mrs Nettie Edson Advertises Baths Massage and Dieting
Mrs Nettie Edson offers baths massage electricity and dieting services at 106 West Houston Street Crockett Texas. Advertising notice summarizes wellness options and contact shorthand.
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Nettie Edson
W. Houston St. Crockett
Whiteaker Returns to Duty After Pneumonia Absence
Captain Robert O. Whiteaker of Troop C, First Texas Cavalry, has resumed duties in San Antonio after weeks on sick leave. He was confined to the base hospital for pneumonia and has been recuperating in North Texas.
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Whiteaker
Robert O. Whiteaker
First Texas Cavalry
San Antonio
Texas
Knights of Columbus to host soldiers social in San Antonio
The San Antonio Council Knights of Columbus plans a social and smoker for soldiers in camps around San Antonio at the K C Hall on June 23. War Recreation Board will send invitations. A committee is arranging a musical and literary program for the event.
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San Antonio
Dixie Shirtwaist Dance Saturday at W O W Hall
A Dixie Shirtwaist Dance is set for Saturday June 16 at the W O W Hall with Willett's Orchestra providing the music. The advertisement promotes the social event for attendees seeking entertainment and dancing.
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Dixie Shirtwaist
W. O. W. Hall
Willett
Summer suits at Hummel's Clothing Store
Hummel's Clothing Store offers a large stock of summer suits at 4.50 to 7.50 with matching extra pants and broader size and color options. Boys' suits priced 1.50 to 4.50. Located at 305 West Commerce Street.
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Hummel’s
West
Commerce Street
Man Reports Lost Wallet and Papers in McGregor
H G Walker of McGregor Texas told police Thursday he lost a purse Wednesday night containing his registration card two dollars and several papers of no value to others.
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H. G. Walker
McGregor
Tex
Private loans and collateral in city ads
Classified ad note offers private loans secured by diamonds autos or livestock at half value. Mentions 2056 State Bank Building and a credit line. Also lists Jeffrey cars for hire and a contact Cr. 993.
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State Bank
Jeffrey
Alamo Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
At Alamo Lodge No. 44 A F and A M a meeting Wednesday night officers were chosen for the year. Robert W. Smith W M Norman Macleod 8 W Fred A Mitchell J W George Kh Stumberg treasurer tk C Arnold secretary 1 J C Holland 8 D Robert L Burnett J D F G Hiuntress tiler
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Alamo Lodge
A. F
A. M
Robert W. Smith
W. M. Norman Macleod
Fred A. Mitchell
J. W
George Kh. Stumberg
Tk. C. Arnold
J. C. Holland
Robert L. Burnett
J. D
F. G. Hiuntress
Meek to Wisconsin to Lecture on School Administration
San Antonio supervisor William H. Meek leaves for the University of Wisconsin to deliver six lectures on School Administration. En route he will stop in Warrensburg Missouri to confer with Estaline Wilson, newly elected supervisor of grammar grades in San Antonio public schools, on the next year’s course of study.
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Meek
Wisconsin
Charles 8. Meek
San Antonio
University of Wisconsin
Warrensburg
Estaline Wilson
Schultze Named Traffic Manager of S A U G Railway
R H Schultze of Cape Girardeau Missouri is appointed traffic manager for the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf Railroad based in San Antonio effective June 22. He replaces H K Blo Mey er who has resigned, announced Wednesday by A R Ponder general manager of the railroad.
Kr b C Club to Meet
The F Db C Club will hold a Thursday evening meeting at 124 South Pine Street, in the home of Jack Speer. All members are urged to attend.
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Kr. B. C
F. Db. C
Jack Speer
South Pine Street
Principal shoots pupil in Salt Lake City tragedy
Salt Lake City, Utah. Arthur Willard, 24, former University of Utah student and principal of Bingham High School, shot and killed Cecil Holmes, 21, his pupil. Willard had accused Holmes of paying undue attention to his wife, daughter of J Holden Kimball, prominent church figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Arthur Willard
University of Utah
Bingham High School
Cecil Holmes
J. Holden Kimball
Salt Lake
Hay Ride and Supper Honors Herman Dean at Club Event
Miss Opal Yeager and Miss Josephine Jroebel entertained with a hay ride and supper at the Automobile Club Tuesday evening honoring Herman Dean of Denison. Attendees included Miss Wilma Welch, Miss Janie Froebel, Miss Josephine Schleuning, and Miss Julia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Yeager
Josephine J’roebel
The
Automobile Club
Herman Dean
Denison
Wilma Welch
Janie Froebel
Josephine Schleuning
Julia
Cows Poisoned Near Libertyville Believed Spy Plot
Dairy owners in Libertyville and Lake Forest report mystery cattle deaths. A Holstein from A. KE Thomas’s seven head herd died after feeding on bucket paint left in pasture by an unknown person.
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Chicago
Libertyville
Lake Forest
A. KE
Thomas
French horticulturist cites spinach stems high cellulose content
A French horticulturist reports spinach stems contain 435 percent cellulose and says he used the stems to make writing paper, noting the surprising fiber content and a novel use for the plant.
Minister to Prison in Chicago for Theft Conviction
The Rev. Herbert Lewis Smith began a one year sentence after being convicted of stealing men's clothing and hats from retail stores in Chicago. He claims Michigan University class of 1909 background and had been accepted as an army chaplain, arriving from Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herbert Lewis Smith
Smith
University of Michigan
Idaho
Old Man Plows Forward in Idaho Pioneering Spirit
Caldwell Idaho residents watched Dr J B Wright 84 un stiff plow with six horses guiding the share. A veteran Idaho pioneer he arrived in 1860 and settled Canyon Hill near Kimball Avenue claiming 320 acres later proven up and patented. The spry elder shows vigor despite memory lapses and long career in valley development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Idaho
J. B. Wright
Remage
Canyon Hill
Riverside Ditch
Kimball Avenue
Boise Valeley
Wright
Architect and Nurich clash over porte cochere plans
In the Boston Transcript excerpt an architect questions Nurich about the porte cochere plans. Nurich objects to a word over the door saying it does not fit what earned his money. The exchange hints at funding and branding concerns in a building project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurich
Porte Cocheré
Myrtas Hedge Plant Used Across Europe
Myrtas comes onis, the common or English myrtie, makes a fine evergreen hedge with fragrant flowers and foliage. It is much used for hedges in era Europe.
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Myrtas
Onis
Myrtie
Europe
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