Threshing Israel and a Water Works Reform
A Temple Beth El discourse cites Isaiah on nations and Israel as bread corn needing heavy threshing. A public notice argues the city should buy the water works and end the costly hydrant contract, keeping fire protection and parks fee free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Beth el
Lewinthal
Israel
Samaria
Jerusalem
Assyria
Babylon
Orient
Isaiah
Syria
Egypt
Rome
Russia
Roumania
North Africa
Germany
Mourning at Local Catholic Cemetery After Deep Grief
Crowds filled cemeteries yesterday and today mourning departed relatives interred in sacred ground. Many graves were decorated as the Catholic cemetery on the city’s west side drew particular attention.
Water works attorney noted at First ward polling place
The article records that Mr Barnard was openly identified as the Water Works Company attorney at the First Ward polling place on Saturday. It questions whether city and county interests pushed him for office to aid the water works.
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Barnard
Water Works Company
Arrest of vagrant Hamer after night encounter on South Laredo
Officer Williams arrested a tall man named Hamer for vagrancy Saturday night after he begged money from Mr. Oppermann on South Laredo street. He was fined $5 this morning for drunkenness. A First ward young man escorting his girlfriend found their doors locked and they sat on the front gallery in the cold until daybreak.
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Hamer
Williams
Local Couple Marries in Pleasanton Ceremony
Mr Cecilia Gusman and Miss Margarita Cassius from near Medina wed at Pleasanton. They returned home later that week and obtained forgiveness from the bride's parents. The newlyweds now enjoy happiness and smooth sailing. The bride's parents are said to be well-to-do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecilia Gusman
Margarita Cassius
Medina
Pleasanton
All Saints Day and Holy Communion Across City Churches
Churches across the city filled with worshippers for All Saints Day. Clergy from El Paso, Louisville, Corpus Christi and beyond led morning and evening services at Trinity, Madison Square, First Presbyterian, St. Mark's, the Cathedral, Paine, Cumberland Presbyterian, and St. Joseph's Catholic church. Ordinations and Spanish sermons accompanied the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. McCorkie
el Paso
Trinity
Methodist
Morton
Scudder
Madison Square (Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
Heidt
Mr. McCorkle
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Cathedral of San Fernando
McTyeire
Paine (Methodist) Church
C. A. Rodriguez
Southwestern University
Marion
Louisville
Cumrland Presbyterian Church
J.J. Murrish
Corpus Christi
Young People’s Society
James Taftolo
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joske Brothers Pioneer Store Opens in San Antonio
A retrospective of Joske Brothers in San Antonio commemorates ten years since their 1875 opening amid early city growth. The piece details the store’s expansion, departments, and shift to dry goods, clothing, and furnishings, highlighting the 1876 Sunset railway era and the firm’s rise to ownership of its premises.
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Joske Brothers
San Antonio
Great Western Plains
Alamo Street
Joekes
Christian Dulling
Joske’s
Alamo City
Iron Horse
Sunset
Scholz
Losoya
Texas
Obituary notes from Bexar County hospital deaths
Death entries dated October 30 to November 1 list Charles Thompson 19 from consumption at Bexar County hospital A J Lachapelle 34 from meningitis in First ward J M Mecke 6 months from acute throat and lung inflammation Infant of Mrs Teillmann 6 months from bowel inflammation Second ward Juan Villareal 75 from cirrhosis of the liver in Second Ward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thompson
Bexar County Hospital
A. J. Lachapelle
J. M. Mecke
Clergy, Fashion and a Police Gazette in Church
A woman notes spiritual discomfort during a church visit despite a perfect day and fashionable attire. The moment shifts when she finds a Police Gazette among church items, revealing a clash between decorum and seedy reading material.
Dramatic Scene On Opening Night At Fourteenth Street Theatre
A New York merchant's daughter-in-law starves amid a tense Evangeline production. Her husband, a known drinker and abuser, returns home drunk and storms are hinted as she endures hardship. The audience witness his boxed side glances and alleged reform promises, with her choosing independence over reconciliation.
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Fourteenth Street Theatre
New York
J. A. Mackay
Prepete
Evangeline
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Ladies Dress
Josee
Bow Bietess Holel
Plazis
San Antonio, Texas
James P. Hickman, JR
Etor
THE
Soledad Street
Geo
H H
Kalteyer
J. Mauermann
W. E. Jones
C. Bambexger
Alamo Cements O
State Capitol
Acequia Street
Head of River
Jement
F. Simmang
FW. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo ST
Cor, Villita
Austin
Rosendale
Oysters, Fish and Game
A. Hampel
Riverside Cafe
Scholz’s
Commerce
Losoya Streets
Lone Star & Pacific Saloon
Austin Street
John Guhmann
the Light Office
Office
East Commerce Street
Loan and Commission Brokers
Great Western Insurance Co
Toronto
Springfeld Fire and Marine Insurance Co
the Hibernia
New Orleans
the Lion
London
East Texas
Tyler
Houston Insurance Co
Chevalier
Christian Krehenbuehl
Vienna
Commerce Street
Krehenbuehl
Ublic
Sat- Itaotion
Busines
Clara Belle
Clara
Police Gazette
Buntie
Brother Jack
Christian Union
W. Simms
Huse
N. Morgan
Thro
Hand A. Putz
Sasheel
Mollie Barry
Virgie Jackson
Laura Ashby
John
Lou
Larry Dooly
Darkey
Marie Vestvali
Billie
Carroll and
Barry
Mona Valade
Pauline Ames
Lou Baker
Serio
Overtore
Cel Emmett
Emmett
Knights of the Road
Dick Turpin
Tom King
Mary Watson
Squire Watson
Squire Whimsey
Adolph Fitz Poodle
Jacky Goosegreen
Billy Carroll
Wm. Souter
L. Wolfson
Emporium OF Fashion
Prines Aes
Satana
Plagh
Wolfson
Main
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