Encinal Murder Shocks Town as Hodges Is Killed
Harry Hamilton returns with G M Hodges body recounting a depot killing by Jose Maria Mendiola. Hodges, 30, station agent and merchant, was shot twice in the ticket office then a third shot at Morrison who was wounded in the leg. Mendiola surrendered after two more shots. Sheriff took him to Cotulla. Hodges leaves a wife and child. Mendiola, born in Laredo, had pawned a pistol with Hodges for six dollars and sought three more to keep it. The town awaits possible lynching and motives remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hamilton
Encinal
G. M. Hodges
Jose Maria Mendiola
Hodges
Wills Point
Mr. Hamilton
Mendiola
Morrison
Dr. Spohn
Dimmitt County
Geneee
Laredo
Encinal Station
Pacific Express Company
Cotulla
McKinney
Fight at Excelsior Guards dance ends with fines
Last Saturday at Krisch hall a quarrel between T. Tolan head waiter of the Menger hotel and Marcellus a Stock Exchange saloon bootblack led to a scuffle on the sidewalk. Tolan was fined ten dollars Marcellus dismissed. Marcellus claimed a knife and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Guards
Krisch Hall
T. Tolan
Menger
Stock Exchange
Marcellus
Tolan
Iolan
Galveston
Robinson
Goodrich’solice Force
Rank King
Alamo Plaza
Fest’s Garden
James Draper
C. Ramon
Draper
Government Hill
Turner Hall
Fashion Theatre
Gosling
Arrest Reported in Austin Street Arson Case
Police sought a Black man named McBride on Saturday night and arrested him after a house fire on Austin Street. His wife Maggie accused him of arson, while she had earlier warned Captain Bell of threats. She later moved belongings to Sue Boyce’s home and claimed refuge there. Captain Hughes suspects Maggie started the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride
Austin Street
Maggie
Captain Hughes
Mengie
Captain Bell
Sue Boyce
Hughes
RAYS OF LIGHT AND CITY NOTES OF LIFE
The page notes a benefit night at the Fashion theatre with a large crowd and new acts. It mentions marriages and a license for J R Pufford and Lena Horn, shooters on Austin street, and various local activities from livery business to theater goers. George Gleason plans cattle work in Carrizo Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Fashion Theatre
the Springs
Louis Stumberg
J. R. Pufford
Lena Horn
Austin Street
George Gilder
Froboese
Sandeben
Recorder
Sunset Boys
International
Great Northern
Austin
J. B. Cook
Central Hotel
Personal Points at Maverick Hotel Seaside Guests
A lingering social note lists visitors and expected relocations across the country. Names include Herff Smythe of Corpus Christi enjoying a San Antonio visit, plus guests from Portland, Austin, New Orleans, Louisville, Fort Worth, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more staying at the Menger hotel in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Herff C. Smythe
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
W. R. McClellan
Portland
Flora Moore
Dudley McAdow
Lena Blanche
Bunch of Keys
John Woods
Lavaca County
W. E. Mosely
Austin
J. M. McClanahan
B. M. Camp
Hopkins
A. Green
New Orleans
Jas. Thompson
Louisville
Wm. M. Robertson
New, Ills
W.I. Ellis
Fort Worth
J. E. Gillen
Fort Wayne
The
Maverick
G. W. Thompson
Trinidad
R. B. Sanderson
San Angelo
C. F. Davis
Omaha
Ned
F. P. Rush
Bertha Gall
Indianapolis
Wicked Work at Walte Planing Mills
Officers Brown and Robinson arrest a German girl Pauline Heffner and fireman George Ringgold after dogs corner them in Walte Planing Mills Avenue C Houston. The pair admit disorderly conduct and are fined five dollars each and released on bond. The woman cried and said the man planned to marry her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Robinson
Avenue C
Houston Street
Walte
Avenue
Pauline Heffner
George Ringgold
Sim Hart Advertises Cigarette Price Drop
Sim Hart promotes a major price tumble on cigarettes in Liour. The ad calls for smoker support and urges patrons to back his move in what is pitched as a helpful price cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Hart
Sim
Pauly Runs for Fourth Ward Alderman Seat
Former alderman Pauly announces candidacy to fill the Fourth ward vacancy caused by Alderman Richter's death. His council record is cited as a reason for unanimous support from Fourth ward voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pauly
Messrs
Ramsey
Schmeltzer
Heuermann
Elmendorf
Niggli
Groos
Wulff
Katzenager
Seffel
Tarleton
San Antonio
A. Richter
Fourth Ward
Henry Pavuty
Pauly
Richter
Hon. Board of Aldermen
Juan ‘I’. Cardenas
C. A. Richter
Bryan Collagen
City of
Hackman fined for quarrel with German hotel porter
Frank Griffith a hackman was fined ten dollars for quarreling and fighting with Emil Baresche the German porter for the Menger hotel early yesterday morning Griffith had sought a fight with the two German porters and finally cursed Baresche who knocked him down The case against Baresche was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Griffith
Emil Baresche
Menger Hotel
Griffith
Baresche
Bit His Hand On Robbery Charge
William Carter, a colored man, appeared before the Recorder on a charge of robbing Otto Solms. Solms left a wagon outside Scholz's while he bought beer, Carter was found opening a wagon drawer used for milk money, Solms seized him and Carter bit Solms on the hand. Officer Heitgen moved in after a police whistle, Carter taken to the station, Solms treated for the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carter
Recorder
Otto Solms
Solms
Scholz
Carter
Mr. Solms
Heitgen
Pancoast and Son Advertisements Dominate Local Page
Local merchants including Pancoast and Son advertise ready-made clothing bargains over several dates. Armstrong's and Runyan's promote roses trees grape vines and half price plants while Fred Smith's markets sugar house molasses butter and coffee. Ueblinger’s pavilion hosts ongoing amusements as Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines are featured with service offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pancoast & Son
Cleveland
Runyan’s. Ne
Runyan’s
Fred Smith
Armstrong’s
Ragland & Co
City Drug
City Drug Store
Umbrella China
Bunyan’s
M. Neal
Armstrong's
Kaiser Tyroleans
Uehlinger
Fred Smith’s
Armstrong
Commerce Street
Wheeler & Wilson
Pancoast & Sons
White Elephant
Raauann & Co
Houston
Soledad
Ueblinger
T. B. Johnson
Licur
Morley
F. Kalteyer & Son
Omenany
Mohicans
Cooper
Mishler
Aew
Charles Marshall
Marshalltown
Iowa
Art Gallery of C H Mueller and city directory notices
San Antonio list includes the Art Gallery of C H Mueller at 205 Commerce Street offering paints, frames, fresco materials, wall papers, and decorative supplies. Also notices request readers to report changes for the New City Directory and announce seeds, hardware, coal agency updates, and fresh fruit deliveries from local suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
C. H. Mueller
Commerce Street
Ence
Mueller
L. Huth & Son
Colored Ball and Banquet at Krisch Hall
A grand ball and banquet is planned at Krisch Hall on March 18 to benefit Mr James Buskley. Tickets cost 50 cents and doors open at 7 30 pm. Attendees may spectate if they do not dance and the hall will be decorated with music and refreshments. Avavtistus Johnson is the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krisch Hall
James Buskley
Avavtistus Johnson
Madame Donaldson's Dancing School Announces April Opening
In reply to inquiries, VirGinIe Donaldson states her school will open on the first Saturday in April. Those seeking to join may call at 631 East Houston Street for now. The notice appears amid local ads for spectacles and Hamburg edging from San Antonio merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Donaldson
East Houston Street
Virginie Donaldson
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Paul Wagner's Bazaar
L. Politzer
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
O. Petitearn
Marine and Kensington
Avenue D
R. W. Rogers
G. W. Ward
Old Place
North Flores Street
Turner Opera House
T. W. Howard
Comedienne
W. C. Crosbie
James B. Mackie
Charles Sawtelle
Harry Booker
J. H. Branick
Valentine Drescher
Blanche Seymour
Minnie Luckstone
Emma Clarelle
Kate Thayer
Ryno
Grand View Hotel
Rische’s
Little Blee de Bakery
Lizzie Evans
Harry Arren
C. E. Callahan
NEW Foggs Ferry
Ursday
Miss Evans
Whittier
F. Pasche
Pasche
Morrison & Fourmy
City
Alamo Ice Company
Territory Coal
Joson & Bros
Floyd & Co
Soledad Street
Hamburg
Joske & Bros
East
Angelo Ballaglia
Josei & Bros
James Martin
James Marri
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Alexander
Arch
A. Alexander
Ashier
Texas National Bank
OF San Antonio
S. J. Alexander
G. W. Brackenridge
H. B. Andrews
A. Belknap
B. F. Yoakum
WM. Rerpsl
Draler
Corner Avenue D
Ninth Street
J. A. H. Hosack
F. McC. Newton
Hosack & Newton
West
Comalock
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
East Commerce Street
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Rean
New York
DOE & Engelee
Rhodius & Tempsky’s
Gents
S. Mayer
Nichols & Co
West Commerce Street
Broadway
New York City
West Commerce
Pol
Hawkes
Critzer Bros
Main Plaza
Hackmen’s Association
P. C. Lloyd
Gittation
Bolt
Gordon
A. Dreibs
St. Mary's
J. G. Pearson
Piatt
St. Mary's Street
Inn
Eronimo Perales
South Laredo Street
Seo Ad
Courthouse
Monterey Street
Alazan Creek
N. B
Phil Shardein
Marshal
Ban Antonio
Fsamu T
Cushing, Purchasing and Depot C. 8
A. J. Nocker & CO
Recorder's Office
William 8. Smith
Alamo Street
Willita Street
A. Dreias
Bryan. Callaghan
Attest
P. Craypon
Grangly
Hallett Book Co
Maine
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