Anonymous letter leads to fatal shooting in Texas
W. R. Brannum, from Oklahoma, travels with his son to Texas after receiving an anonymous note accusing Frank Wiles of beating his daughter. Brannum shoots Wiles on a country road near Wilmer, killing him. Wiles faced a grand jury over alleged assault of Mrs. Wiles and had been jailed briefly. Brannum produced a letter threatening violence if testimony continued.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Dalas County
Frank Wiles
W. R. Brannum
Texas
Jefferson County
Olahoma
Wiles
Jim
Wfe
Brannum
Bob Brannum
Effie Wiles
Segro
Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers Convention Opens
In Waco Texas on May 15 the Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association begins its state convention with 160 delegates. J G McCollum of Smitville is absent as former president. G M Willinson of Jacksonville presides as president. The morning session features welcoming addresses.
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Waco Tex
Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association
Orde
Thue
J. G. McCollum
Smitville
G. M. Willinson
Jacksonville
Society Notes Highlight Local Ladies and Contacts
Miss Betty Matthews leads the society column with updates and personal contacts. Assistant Miss Catherine Soscon collaborates on the notices, listing home phones for reachability and upcoming social engagements in the community.
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Betty Matthews
Society
Catherine Soscon
Social Calendar Highlights Garden Party and Society Events
Mr and Mrs BE R Richardson host a moonlight garden party in honor of Miss Dorothy Cherry with Japanese lanterns and Texas wildflowers. The event includes classmates from Mulholland School and a guest list of Houston and Galveston social figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMr
BE. R. Richard‘son
Dorothy ‘Cherry
BE. R. Richardson
Dorothy Cherry
Richardson
Texas
Mulholland School
Houston
William Aubrey
W. W. Lipscomb
Arthur Tuttle
A. W. Houston
E. L. Porch
T. J. Woodhull
Miss Bessie Miller Hosts Junior Auxiliary Luncheon
Miss Bessie Miller of Wasson school hosted a 1 30 luncheon at a local cafe with a green and white color scheme. Attendees included Mrs W F Miller Miss Florence Walker and several honor ees from Seguin joining St Mark's church junior auxiliaries.
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Bessie’ Miller
Wasson
Cafe Mexicana
Ann Berman
Bonn Avon
Jamnita Watson
Myrtle Bryant
Rebecca Haile
J. C. Hall
C. J. Estes
Florence Dexter
Frances Strong
Gertrude Arnold
Reva Berman
O. Berman
Bessie Miller
Wasson School
W. F. Miller
Florence Walker
Marguerite Woods
Ottie Wahrmund
Hermine Roach
Pearl Larence
Stella Cotton
Boston music for children draws crowd in San Antonio
Mrs. Glazbrook hosted a reception at Beacon Hill home to view an illustrated Boston course of music for children. The second San Antonio appearance drew patrons and friends who showed marked interest and appreciation in the program.
Beacon Hill Mothers and Teachers Club Hosts Wednesday Reception
The Beacon Hill Mothers and Teachers club invites all mothers and children of Beacon Hill school to a reception Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm at Mrs. C. H. Jackson home at West Woodlawn and Blanco road. Hostesses include Mesdames C. H. Jackson W. D. Williams H. H. McCorkle S. B. Hopkins and J. W. Fraser. A musical program is planned.
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Home Mission Society of
Travis Park Methodist Church
Lexington Avenue
Miss Gilbert
B. A. Godbey
William Will
Joe Hill
Affleck
T. W. Turman
Emma Holden
E. D. Mouton
Beak
Beacon Hill
C. H. Jackson
West Woodlawn
Blanco Road
W. D. Williams
H. H. McCorkle
S. B. Hopkins
J. W. Fraser
Beacon Hill School
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Events
Personal notes report Mrs. Ed Ringh and Miss Pearle Golden returning to Galveston after visits with Mrs. M. J. Garvey and Mrs. A. G. Roemer. Miss Lydia Koch to travel Sunday to Meridian to attend high school commencement for Miss Ruth and Ida Davis. Bowie School Mothers' club to meet Friday at 3 p.m. Mrs. E. Farris of 317 Alamo plaza leaves tonight for New York on a pleasure trip. A concert by Mrs. Hagerty Snell is set for this evening.
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Ed Ringh
Pearle Golden
Galveston
M. J. Garvey
A. G. Roemer
Lydia Koch
Meridian, Miss
Ruth
Ida Davis
E. Farris
Alamo Plaza
New York
Annual meeting of St. Mark's Junior auxiliary held
The Junior auxiliary of St. Mark's mission met at St. Mark's church with Mrs. Duval West presiding. Deaconess Massey and Miss Annie Davis reported on the kindergarten at Comfort and the country costumes worn by children sending pennies to missions. An address by Mrs. Neil and remarks by Rev. Hunter Lewis highlighted a successful year.
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St. Mark’s Mission
St. Mark’s Church
Duval West
Board of Missions
Diocese of Southwest Texas
Massey
Annie Davis
Comfort
Neil
India
Hunter Lewis
Mexico
Shakespeare Club Al Fresco Meeting At Mrs Kincaid's Home
Mrs J M Kincaid hosted the Shakespeare club on Grayson Street with an al fresco program. Two scenes from As You Like It were performed on the lawn under grape vines while a punch bowl and picnic spread were enjoyed. Guests included Mrs J E Webb and Misses Emma Ida Schweppe Lulu Suggs Catherine Gray Lucy Richmond and Mrs Emmie Johnson.
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J. M. Kincaid
Shakespeare Club
Grayson Street
Forest of Arden
Kincaid
J. E. Webb
Emma
Ida Schweppe
Lulu Suggs
Catharine Gray
Lucy Richmond
Emmie Johnson
Henry IV
Bernard Shaw
Picnic at Springs Hosts Local Party at Sutherland
A pleasant picnic was enjoyed yesterday at Sutherland Springs by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Ford Mrs. J. W. Bedwell Mrs. T. W. Roberts and a group of Misses Eva Creighton Callie Nave Elmo Rutledge Virginia Atkinson Helen Roberts Hermione Bedwell Emma Smith Marie Van Landingham F D Yahnke Jesse Lentz Roger Lentz Leon Penn Tice Luther Van Landingham Grover Shaw and Albert Atkinson.
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Springs
Sutherland Springs
Raymond Meyers
Ford
J. W. Bedwell
T. W. Roberts
Eva Creighton
Callie Nave
Elmo Rutledge
Virginia Atkinson
Helen Roberts
Hermoine Bedwell
Emma Smith
Marie van Landingham
F. D. Yahnke
Jesse Lentz
Roger Lentz
Leon Penn
Tice
Luther van Landingham
Grover Shaw
Albert Atkinson
Miss Edwina Krisch Hosts Pink and White Birthday Party
Miss Edwina Krisch entertained a crowd of young friends Friday afternoon at her parents home 631 Castro street in honor of her fifteenth birthday. A delicious lunch and a pink and white color scheme characterized the event.
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Edwina Krisch
Gus Krisch
Castro Street
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Offers Safe Teething Relief
Mars, Winston's Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for teething children. It soothes the child, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhea. It is absolutely harmless and sold at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Mars
Winston
Hudspeth predicts no wool duty cut below seven or eight cents
State Senator Hudspeth returns home after surveying the wool question and says the Democratic caucus will not reduce the duty on wool below seven or eight cents per pound. He warns that a deeper cut would effectively grant free wool and devastate the sheep industry. He also notes debate on Texas redistricting tied to reapportionment and confirms consulting Texas members’ views for the legislature.
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Texas
Washington
Hudspeth
Slayden
Senate
Congress
Compromise Drafted On Wool Tariff By Ways and Means
Democratic members of the house ways and means committee began drafting a revised tariff schedule on wool to be submitted to the democratic caucus for ratification. Supporters expect caucus within the week with pressure for a compromise bill to win unanimous approval.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Frye
Grove's Tonic Promises Malaria Relief and Appetite Boost
An Old Standard tonic claims to drive out malaria and strengthen the system for both adults and children. Sold as a flavorful 650cc bottle.
Mothers Day Observed With White Roses in Taylor Churches
Mothers day services were held in Christian Baptist and Methodist churches with special sermons. Rev. S. D. Perkinson preached at the Christian church and Rev. W. H. Vaughan spoke at the Methodist church. Children and men wore white roses as a revival series began in West Side led by Dr. John A. Held and Charles Miller.
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Taylor
Tex
Christian Church
D. Perkinson
Methodist Church
W. H. Vaughan
Georgetown
Baptist Sunday School
West Side
John A. Held
The
Baptist Church
Charles ©. Miller
Austin
Field elected mayor amid disclosure on city funds
Hart city selects E Field to finish brother A Field's term due to ill health. Field reveals a public accounting of city finances as voters seek clarity after delayed secretary treasurer statements. A planned primary moves forward with state printers, while council weighs a tax increase to support funds. current levy stands at 1.15 dollars per 100.
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Lockhart
E.* Field
A. E. Field
Field
Austin
Bible Conference Reaches Adjournment in Seguin Texas
The German Methodist Bible conference in Seguin Texas adjourned after a week of sessions Bishop John Nielsen of Omaha preached and lectured to the youth. Rev Pleunnneke and other ministers participated in the closing service. New Orleans was chosen for the next general German conference but a Texas city, possibly San Antonio, may host it instead.
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Seguin
Tex
Bible Conference
German Methodist Church
John Nielsen
Omaha
Neb
Nielsen
Pleunnneke
New Orleans
Texas City
San Antonio
San Antonio Public Schools Near Completion of New Course
The San Antonio school system is finalizing a revised twelve to eleven grade course layout. Teachers and principals over two weeks reorganized curricula removing one grade by integrating the eighth into high school. Superintendent Lukin states completion is expected by tomorrow and printed book forms will follow.
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San Antonio
Lukin
Plumbing and electrical work bids for Fort Sam Houston buildings
The Constructing Quartermaster announces sealed bids for plumbing hot water heating and electric lighting in three barrack and mess buildings. Bids due by June 6 1911 at 11 am with bid envelopes marked proposals for Plumbing etc. in Artillery Buildings. Plans available only in the office and bidders must name manufacturers.
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Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Triplcate
U. S
P. W. Guiney
Standard Declares Dividend Amid Growth
The Standard Oil Company today declared its regular quarterly dividend of 9 dollars per share, payable to stockholders. The distribution totals 9 million dollars, reflecting ongoing profitability and steady shareholder returns.
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Standard
Associated 1
New York
Standard Oil Company
Peach crop damaged by cold in Jacksonville section
With the season advancing it is evident that damage to the peach crop from the cold will prevent car load shipments and greatly reduce export shipments in the Jacksonville area.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Tex
Industrial Insurance Dominates National Manufacturers Meeting
New York May 15 Industrial insurance is the main issue before the National Association of Manufacturers at its sixteenth annual convention. A committee studying European relief systems will report and the group will decide on adopting a system in the United States. The convention winds up with a banquet on Wednesday night.
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Associated Press
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
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Avon School
Garden Academy
Harmony Hall
Woman's Auxiliary of
Army Boulevard
Nellie Jamison
Marshall Freeborn
J. H. Crider
E. O. Evans
William Maurer
Archie Zorkowsky
Charles B. Allen
Walter H. Whisenant
Frank Church
J. R. Walker
Charles Kight
Lee Miller
Frank Winerich
John
O'Meary
Mamie Laas
Liska Littlejohn
Ruth Bingaman
Leonora Fuller
San Marcos
Jean Dearing Aubrey
Killarney
Misses Aubrey
Josephine Woodhull
Cecil
Fairfax Janin
Ruth Lipscomb
Dorothy Gage
Margaret Calhoun
Ruth Newell
American Woman's League
Young Woman's Christian Association
Alice McDaniel
Sonora
Julia Catherine Hall
Lead Society
Children of Mary of
Lois
Ruth Baker
Josephine Whittaker
Mary Moore
Maud
Elizabeth Erskin
Jak Rocker
Alamo Furniture Co
Main Avenue
Flores Street
Bowie School
Vulcan
BIG Crockery
Newton
Weller & Wagner Company
West Commerce Street
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Josephine Alexander
Bernice
Mrs. F. Mayer
Goliad Street
Bonn Aveners
Yhe Owl Clen
F. Strang
Steven Hill
Jannita Watson
Pauletta Marks
Fletcher
Sastoria
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