Galveston to Houston train chaos sparks quarantine orders
Galveston reports crowd at Santa Fe depot as regular and special trains depart amid panic. Officials announce quarantine measures with Houston, Galveston, and Trusyton movements disrupted. Dr McElroy and city leaders reroute and abandon Galveston lines while authorities assess cases at Seay hospital Sisters’ infirmary and nearby blocks. Local doctors and officials confirm precautions as citizens await updates. Croup remedy endorsements from Seaview druggists Kellam Curren cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Galveston
Santa Fe
Geveral
Rai
Iiouston
Houston
Newgovern
Sod
Trouston
Dr. McElroy
Galveston, Houston
Downey
Twelfth
Strand
Sealy Hospital
Starley
Marge
Swearingen
Smith
Ralston
Preparations Underway as Local Teams Race For Football Season
Montbal enthusiasts cheer a bright season with four teams organized and more expected as fall approaches. The High School, W P T Seeley MA, and M C A clubs are practicing while Bexar Athletic Club Fort Sam Houston Crescent Social Peacock Atholow and Zongues plan to contest for honors this season on the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montbal
W. PT. M.A Seeley
Bexar Athlblé
Fort Sam Houston
Crescent Social Club
Peacock Athowl
Zongues
Fal opening at L Wolf's sells rare bargains in millinery
The notice urges reopenings Wednesday through Saturday offering rare millinery bargains in Southwest Texas. Paul Wagner wallpaper is advertised as a last chance sale. A city land issue near Marshall Street Fourth Ward, east of school property, could be resolved by purchasing the adjacent lot for a direct through block frontage. If not bought soon, the council may be petitioned to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Sirre
Win Soan
Bargain Bets and Underwear at Smoke Millingry Co
Tomorrow is a chance to secure bargains in bets and underwear at Smoke Millingry Co. Tailor Lentz, located at 810 WW Com, offers fittings and a promise of perfect fit for shoppers seeking value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Smoke- Millingry Co
Thirty two indictments from Bexar County grand jury
A historical list summarizes 32 bills of indictment returned to the grand jury last week in Bexar County. Cases include rape, forgery, horse theft, burglary, and multiple thefts. Notable names include P H Pond and J R Norton, with details of arrests and alleged crimes across San Antonio streets and local addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Mendoza
P. H. Pond
Hest
Will Scott
Phil Smith
Joe Bemen
Manuel Guerrera
Manuel Rodriguez
Joe Miller
E. Garrada
Manuel Guerrero
Pilas David Masanero
Mobingson
Emma Wulff
Zavalla Street
Pullman Palace
International Railroad
Geo. Shoat
Jesus ‘Mendozs
Henrietta Griffin
Brush Sugar Pecos
Matamoras
San Antonio
Campbell
Celestine Yoeker
Sab Antaile
Campies
John Julian
Somerset Road
lWstevan Sandoval
Julian
William Kuehn
Kuehn
Sycamore Street
Joe Goemen
Smith
Frank Wash
West Laurel Street
Eugene Davis
West End
O'Briant
Ruiz Street
J. MW. van Riper
Cadwallader Street
William Heeling, Jr
Fifth Street
Minnie Hauser
North Leona Street
Bemen Ig
Chas
Microw
Dakota Street
Willam Verner
I. D. Neal
Earsh Commerce Street
Manuel Rodrigues
David Mosquero
Frank Burke
West
Commerce Street
A. Roos
Avenue 17
C. B. Mattison
Avenue B
Guerrero
Aire
R. L. Sette
TE. Estrada
GO. W. Krause
Ast Commerce Street
Joe Milter
Ballara's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Pain relief claim for rheumatism neuralgia and injuries. Promotes liniment that penetrates to bone and acts fast. Distributed by local drug stores with a 60 cent price and authorized dealer listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballara
E. Reuss
C. Schasse
Druge
Diocesan Calendar Notes At St Josephs and Nearby Churches
The week includes feast days and observances for Colic HEHS and St Josephs hall events. Bishop Durese spent the week visiting Hallettsville Vox Populi and consecrating a new church, with religious habit conferred on several applicants. The Ursuline sisters will open a new South Heights school, and St Francis Home for the Aged held a patronal feast with mass and benediction. Very Rev J B Soulliet of the Calate Fathers died in Paris, with local members receiving news last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter Claver
St. Joseph'’s Hall
Durese
Vista
Ap Hallettsville
Vox Popull
Santa Rosa Chapel
Sr. Joseph’s Society
Sisters of the Ursuline Courant
South Heights
Elly
J.-B. Soulliet
Oulate Fathers of Mary
Paris
France
Captain Bilis Receives Sword Belt for Guards Service
Judge Robt HK Green and long time Ballcap Rides captain presented Capt H Bilis of the Scalcstor Guards with a sword belt and handcone Friday afternoon. The grateful tribute praises his energetic work for his company and notes the captain walked proudly with the trophy, declaring it priceless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
HK. Green
TL V.G
It. G. Bilis
Scalstor Guards
Agatoken
Walkeas
Bint
Law and Education Matters From Austin in October 1697
Special wire from Sunday Light reports J B West a law student from Johnson county and a State University attendee, with notices of the state textbook board meeting in joint session with the advisory board. The comptroller registers 35 000 for Gonzales city school lands while Assistant Attorney King outlines a jan opinion on commissions to county tax assessors and collectors and the county judge regarding school funds. The ruling says commissions for handling a school fund are unchanged and the county treasurer loses fees under recent law.
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Austin
Texas
J. BR. West
The
State University
Maniac
Johnson County
State Text Book Board
City of
Gonzales
King
Jan
Carlisle
Bowling, A Race Despite Tied Clubs In Local Standings
A weekly bowling summary notes three clubs tied for first as the Casinos beat the Turners Thursday night. Government Hills hindered Missions while Hagseeds and Ivys won their first games. The schedule includes Government Hills vs Ivys, Alamos Sommers garden, Turners vs Wayseeds, Athletics vs Casinos, and Missions at Turner Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turners
Government Hills
Hagseeds
Ivys
Government Hilla
Muth
Alamos
Sommers’ Garden
Turhiers
Wayseeds
Turner Hall
Priday
Issions
Liver Health Ad Claim for Hepthine Remedy
An advertisement touts Hepthine as a liver tonic claiming quick cures for constipation biliousness jaundice headaches indigestion back pain chills and low energy. It promotes a harmless vegetable formula said to purify the blood regulate the liver and restore vitality with free trial bottles offered by Rovss and 0. Schas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schasse
San Antonio Brewries and City Politics Debate Privileges
An arc of local opinion questions the treatment of breweries as essential industry while criticizing officials for neglecting other sectors. Advocates urge protecting brewers, municipal projects, artesian wells, and sewer work, warning against local option and stressing economic ties to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Dentists, dengue, marriages and bridge delays in Beeville
Beeville items note Fred Irwin leaves for Nashville to study dentistry for winter. Hugh Marr suffers dengue, Katie Saxton and J W Toomey wed in Live Oak County. Community thanks G W Swift for disinfectant fund. Bridge work delayed by coal miners strike. Norman dam fire destroys a structure, 500 bushels of corn burned. Chas J Coffin buys 100 mules in Itasca. Waterworks closed for repairs. dusting in town. Coleman Fwtot cattle buyers shipping from Linton. Hearn family outing to Refugio county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Fred. Irwin
Nashville
Hugh Marr
the Picayune
Katie Saxton
J.W. Toomey
Live Oak Co
St. Joseph’s Church
Monelos
G. W. Swift
Normann
Neilson
Chas. J. Coffin
Itasca
John C. Wood
Linton
J. H. Hearn
Refugio County
Caldwell County News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Luling reports school starts October 18 with repairs underway. Two Mexicans jailed for firing six shooters on the public road. Cotton prospects hint at higher prices. Minstrel at the opera house boosts Cemetery association funds. Bud Briscoe loses horse and saddle near town. Mrs Anna Gell Jones dies in Gonzales. funeral attended. Drunks noted. Hebrew Benevolent Society elects officers. J C Nugent ties knot for Jno Barclay and Miss Sarah Hughes. Pecans noted on trees at river bottom. W P Clarris dies at 69 in Guadalupe County.
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Luling
Cemetery Association
Aprra
Bud Briscoe
C. R. Chanders
Gonzales
Anna Gell Jones
The
Hebrew Benevolent Society
HH. Kleinsmith
M. M. Gambiner
L. N. Nathan
M. H. Ep. Stein
J. C. Nugent
Jno. Barclay
Sarah Hughes
Tian
Haywwood Hall
Guadalupe County
W.P. Clarris
Pharsall Point News From Devine Visit and Court
Md Cole man of Devine spent several days this week with friends in Pearnall. LD B Smmith died Tuesday this week. A sociable was held at Mrs. Charlie Winds residence last Friday night. Miss Hossie Pranglin returned to St Mary's hall Monday. GC G Hubbard is in San Antonio this week. J M Wess of Eddy New Mexico visiting relatives. EK Coleman returned to Poyshe Wednesday after a pleasant visit. Judges Bivens and Madson are attending court at Pleasanton. C A Winters and wife Kaya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearnall
Texas
MD Coleman
Devine
LD. B. Smmith
Charlie Winds
Hossie Pranglin
St. Mary’s Hall
G. Hubbard
San Antonio
J.M. Wess
Eddy
N. M
EK. Coleman
Poyshe
Bivens
Madson
Pleasanton
C. A. Winters
Kaya
Surprised Items In Retail Listing From Historic Ad
A fragmented local advertisement lists various small goods and notions including shoe brushes combs hair brushes colognes and towels. The noisy catalog mentions prices like 10¢ 25¢ and references items such as Zephyr fabrics whale bones and nail brushes, suggesting a broad general store offering from a past era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Zephyr
Moore visit hints at IT ties and family ties
A brief note from Moore mentions this week’s visit to IT, with reflections on love and family. The fragment hints at personal ties and local connections during the trip.
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Moore
Love
Wile
Local notes from Tom Green and Kimble Counties
A San Angelo summary of farm trade and personal news includes J M Slater in Kimble County purchasing 600 steel valves from C F A F Moss for 6000 with delivery in November, J O Logan to run about 8,000 sheep on Maudslay ranch, R C Taylor selling 1402 two-year-olds to Lovelady and Gwin then to Sims, Freeland’s unexplained road trip with an angel sighting, Hale and Childress buying 150 steers from Callan Russell of Menardville for 287.50 each, Ed B Taylor returning from Kentucky, George Sird’s European travels, Mr Smith of San Antonio heir to Adams & Wicks property, B H Garrett seeking sheep in Midland, Mrs Harris and Miss Timmins delaying a St Louis trip due to quarantines, Edwin Nimits facing leg amputation with low survival odds, and Mrs Nussbaumer returning from Titiois with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
J. M.slater
Kimble
Llany Cown
F. Moss
J.0. Logan
Maudslay
R.C. Taylor
Jno
Lovelady
Phil Gwin
D. T E. Sims
Ride Freeland
Coleman
Temple
Hale and Childress
Callan’& Russell
Menardville
Taylor
Kentucky
George Sird
Priday
Europe
Paris
Siam
Smith
San Antonio
Adame
Adams & Wicks
Edwin
J.J. Nussbawmoer
Titiois
Real Estate Transfers From City Listings
Real estate transfers list Wurzbach to Ambrose Mitchell and wife for quarter shares of blocks and streets at Chestnut Crockett and 1,000 dollars. Carter to Olive on South Pinto street for several lots. Prospect Will sold for 4,000 dollars. Bonnet to Baotz for lot 8 block 1 Mason Street at 800 dollars. Edison Co. buys lot 8 block 1 Fan nin Street for 200 dollars. Kennedy Guillot to Guenther properties on Culebra Avenue for 216 dollars. Guenther to Arthur Guenther part of homestead on Guenther Street for 150 dollars. Sappington to Jaros lots east of railroad right of way. carriage for sale at Corner Market and Navarro Streets.
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W. A. Wurzbach
Ambrose Mitchell
Chestnut and Crockett Streets
B.C. Carter
C. Olive
South Pinto Street
Prospect
Edward Bonnet
Max Baotz
Mason Street
Geo. McElroy
San Antonio Edison Co
Fannin Street
Charles D. Kennedy
Guillot
Culebra Avenue
H. Guenther
Arthur W. Guenther
Guenther
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Yeacher
Chamberlain
Kellam & Curren
Seaview
L. Wolfson’s
Tt More Millinery Co
Éest
Paul Wagner
Crines
Bexar County
Sc. Weauds
Gta
Jobo Luovard
Wifyid
St. Dwant
Kilo
Consumuer
St. Calixtus 1
Teresh
St. Victor I
L. Tugeis
Mr. Phelpa
Bernardino Orva
Folletta Garela
East Street
Gme
Paschal
Washington Square
Freetrade Freessool
Sayers
West Texas
Judge Noonan
McKinley
Ife
San Antonio Drill Association
Wietale
Green
Grant
Bee County
Caldwell County
Pharsall
the Great
Flores Street
Tom Green County
Corner Market
Navarro Sts
Air Ti
Baetz
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