September Building Permits Total 262 Report
City Building Inspector Leo M. J. Dielmann reports 262 building permits in September with total improvements valued at 148,611 dollars. Fourth ward leads with 41 permits costing 41,636 dollars. Seventh ward has 65 permits totaling 29,442 dollars. Ward breakdown shows varied activity across first to eighth wards and numerous classed improvements from frame buildings to sheds and moving buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. J. Dielmann
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Seventh Ward
Eighth Ward
Inspectors Begin Local Food Supply Check In City
Inspector Johnson from the state food and dairy department, Austin, visits to inspect local commission houses and fruit stands. Inspector Hoffman to join soon, Dr. Abbott to return from Washington. milk supply to be examined and samples taken for analysis amid recent complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Johnson
State Food and Dairy Department
Austin
Johnson
Hoffman
Dr. Abbott
State Department
Washington
Chamber Directors Hold First Winter Luncheon at Menger
The Chamber of Commerce directors met at the Menger hotel for a semi monthly luncheon. Talks covered winter plans, but no definite agenda emerged. President Jake Wolff called it a casual gathering and said city welfare would be the focus at future luncheons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Menger Hotel
Jake Wolff
Engagement Expected for New York Divorcee and Count
Mrs. Inez Siiness a New York divorcee may marry Count Sainte-Croix de la Rouciere. Passengers on the steamer La Lorraine report the count courting the daughter of former Rhode Island Governor Sprague. He serves as commissioner general of the French colonies to the Panama California exposition. American friends say an engagement could be announced at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Siiness
New York
Sainte-Croix de la Rouciere
Sprague
Rhode Island
Merchant Catches Bullet in Teeth After Duel Over Bride
Floren La dispatch says J P Simpson a merchant saved by spitting out a bullet fired from ten feet away. Two false teeth were lost but he was only slightly hurt. John O Quinn station agent enraged by insult to his bride shot Simpson. O Quinn held in nominal bail. Miss Marguerite Searcy’s courtship sparked the feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Simpson
Floren
Simpson
John O’ Quinn
Marguerité Searcy
O’quinn
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Testimonials from Peoria and New Orleans claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved them from surgery and eased long standing female ailments. Mrs Christina Reed of Peoria credits relief from inflammation and a successful course with liver pills, while Mrs Lily Peyroux of New Orleans says the remedy avoided a necessary operation. The letters emphasize the volume of unsolicited endorsements as proof of effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wee E. Pinkham
Christina Reed
Mound St
New Orleans
Lydia E.pinkham
Lily Peyroux
Kerlerec St
Justice with Mercy Moves in Criminal Court
Assistant District Attorney J F Carl secured dismissal of forgery charges against C P Goolsby and George Herrington after a plea for mercy for soldiers under liquor. He also asked to hold up the burglary charge against Vivian Campos and permit his return to Mexico. Campos posted a $200 bond. Frank Smith faced theft over $50 and received two years. other Smith cases were dismissed. Jury was discharged for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Carl
Criminal Court
C. P. Goolsby
George Herrington
Mr. Carl
Dwyer
Frank Smith
Smith
Eastward visitors sing praises of San Antonio
George Bynum International & Great Northern city ticket and passenger agent toured major eastern cities for two weeks. He noted strong interest in visiting San Antonio and praised local hotel men after the recent convention here. He was accompanied by Mrs. Bynum and spent three days in Florence, Tennessee visiting a sister of Mrs. Bynum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
George Bynum
International & Great Northern
New York City
Washington
Buffalo
Memphis
Asheville
Bynum
Florence
Tenn
Visitors registering at San Antonio hotels noted
A list records Rev M Peralta of Laredo at the Savoy, Karnes City tourists at the Bexar, Pearsall guests at Maverick, and other travelers from Corpus Christi Waco El Paso New York Dallas Mexico City Temple and Atlanta staying several days in San Antonio hotels including the Losoya Menger Crockett and Carson Street lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ohio
San Antonio
Mra. Ambs
Texas
Charles D. Stephens
Corpus Christi
Losoya
R. B. Killough
Waco
The
Menger
Alfredo Montero
el Paso
Ewingne Zavalla
New York
Benites Zavalla
W. E. Pound
Gulf Coast
Crockett
Pound
Do. A. Martin
Dallas
the Crockett
Leo Fiteshman
Mexico City
Republic
J. F. Wilson
J. W. Rowlett
Atlanta
Aubrey’s Name Suggested for Appellate Judgeship
It is reported that William T. Aubrey of San Antonio has been suggested to the governor for the appellate judgeship. The governor has not announced any appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texx
William T. Aubrey
San Antonio
Stops a Cough Quickly with Pinex Mixture
Obsolete advert claims Pinex mixed with sugar syrup relieves coughs and even whooping cough within a day. Presents preparation in a pint bottle and asserts homes across the United States and Canada use it widely. Includes health benefits and directions for use and claims of strong healing elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kage
U.S
Canadas
Board of Health Takes New Position
Dr Frederick Terrell president of the San Antonio school board says the board of health now assumes control over enforcing the city vaccination ordinance for school children. He notes the ordinance was earlier treated as the school board's duty and that vaccination has proceeded, leaving the health board’s reversal hard to explain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Frederick Terrell
San Antonio
Terrell
Luling Improvements Highlight Local Construction
Sumpter Keith is erecting a new office building for his lumber company. Mrs. James Jackson is upgrading her East Luling residence. The two story Homan residence nears completion as one of the city’s largest. Improvements also proceed on the Baptist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Tex
Scarcity of Male Stenographers Noted by Official
H A Leche, secretary of the civil service district for Louisiana and Texas, reports few male stenographers in government service. Since September 1 he travels the two states seeking men. he finds women readily, but men are unavailable. He says stenographers, not clerks, are favored for advancement and that exams at the post office today yield no male applicants. William Leckie of Runge is among the arrivals at the Bexar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Leche
Civil Service District
Louisiana
Texas
Foley Kidney Pills Tonic In Action
Foley Kidney Pills offer prompt relief from backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism congestion of the kidneys and urinary irregularities. Marketed as a boon to middle aged and elderly people and to women by Edwards King Drug Co.
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F. Luckett & Co
E. Commerce St
Chicago Tribune
Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
Washington, D. C
Harvey Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Direct Tailors Co
the Direct Tailors CO
East
Houston Street
Lydia E Pinkham
Carl Tempers
Justice
Fry
Stetsons
Hawes von Gal
Sterling
Saul Wolfson
Dey Goons CO
Alamo
Commerce Street
Aubrey
H. H. Neil
Uncle Sam
William Leckie
Runge
Bexar
Foley
Ildwards-King Drug CO
Wy Eye
Stetson
Knox
Edwin Clapp
Frank Bros
Frank Bros. Main Plaza
Alamo Plaza
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