Woman's Home Mission Society to Meet at 605 Crosby Street
City News notes a gathering of the Woman's Home Mission Safety of the Government Hill Methodist church at the residences of Sts A J Tarbut at 605 Crosby Street tomorrow afternoon for the regular meeting. Also mentions a vacation work exhibition by Vin fin School pupils Friday 3 to 5 at the schoolhouse under the Fan fin School Mothers club. An October 28 1908 milestone for Milam Lodge No 2 Ancient Order of Third Workmen with a wall dance and music by Thea Arta orchestra at Turner Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Mission
Government Hill Methodist Church
Sts. A. J. Tarburt
Crosby Street
Fanvin School
Fanfin
Milam Lodge
Third Workmen
Torner Tall
Wilty Spize
Thea Arta
Last Chance for Voters to Update Precinct Records in Bexar
Voters who moved within Bexar county must update precinct and poll tax receipts to vote on November 2. The module warns that those who have not complied will be barred from casting a ballot. The notice appears in a local register with event details for Golden Leaf Halloween and a Saturday gathering at Cluz Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Trial for $10000 damages against city over injured leg
The case of Jack Agtston against the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Spring Carnival association, seeking $10000 damages for a leg fracture from a protruding pin on Main Street pavement, remains on trial in district court. Testimony will occupy the balance of today and argument is expected to begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Agtston
City of
San Antonio
San Antrio Sprig Carnival Association
Jose Gomez Seized Shirt Theft Suspect Held Overnight
Jose Gomez arrived from Laredo and snatched a flannel shirt from a counter and fled down Commerce Street. He was chased by a policeman, recovered, and held for one day in police court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Gomez
Laredo
Joel Petencows PoE 207 Alms Bank Birg Old 2ser
Fragmentary notice from a Texas town page lists entities AWTONIO and ALMS BANK with partial street or code references. unreadable details prevent full reconstruction of action or date.
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Joel
Petencows Poe
Alms Bank Birg
Old 2Ser
Awtonio
Texas
Cotton Picking Machine Promises Labor Save, Thurman Claim
A 1907 government report notes past failures to harvest cotton mechanically. John S Thurman, Southern inventor and head of General Compressed Air and Vacuum Machine Co, unveils a gasoline powered vacuum system mounted on a wagon. The device uses hoses and nozzles to suck cotton into a container, leaving dirt and debris behind. The method may gather a wide strip of cotton along both sides of the wagon with minimal labor and no trained operator required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Softon
John 8
Thurman
Tharnad Han Keon
Witte Il
Thirmann
Phirman Wag Leen
Lynchbirg
Norfolk & Western Riilroad
Jacksonville
Tameaa
Key West
Florida
International & Great Northern Railroad
Masour Pacific
Tron Mountain Cam
Lag Held Ag
General Compressed Air and Vacuum Machine Co
St. Louis
Vacum Cotton Picking Machine Co
Grsoline
Onion Campaign Committee Ad Opens Sparring on Debates
An item from the Onion campaign notes rival John F Onton demands joint discussions across the senatorial district. Real cites throat issues and prior engagements while Onion accuses him of dodging. The piece hints at a potential floor clash with Prohibitionists if Real is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weal
John F. Onton
Real
Onioin
Ona
Keswyike
Mt Onion
Dir
Taok
Benste
Onion Campaign Committee
Invention of Cotton Picking Machine Boosts Labor Saving
Mr Thurman announces a new machine that cleans cotton in a day working three hours, a vast labor saving. The device draws intense interest in cotton production circles as visitors inspect the prototype at the Vacuum Cotton Picking Marching Co. in St Louis. Demand suggests a large factory will be needed, and Thurman plans to erect such a plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr. Thurman
Thurman
Real Estate Transfers in Local District Patched Records
A long list of 1908 real estate transfers across Bexar and nearby counties. The items note grantees, grantors, dates in October 1908, deed details, block and lot numbers, streets like Cypress and Crosson alley, and sums ranging roughly from 400 to 900 dollars, including church trust property transfers and one California to Texas deed. Names include Alfred Dwerley, Charles Graehert y, Rossy, Rossy, Samuel J., Rosa Wyatt, George Gleason, Bascom, Amy Tell, Alex Poster, James Simpson, Green Da Wilson, W N Pleming, Thacres of Allan Neghls survey, and others. Some entries reference surveys and county lines. others specify street addresses such as Cypress street or Mount Montana Street.
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Alfred Dwerley
Charles Graehoer
Charles J. Rossy
D. G
Andrews
Futh c. Cot
Siz
Uspiasse iLvenus
Svivom Park
Ge. Samual J
Rosa Wyatt
George Gleason
Hairoel
Grant View
Bascott
Amy Tell
Alex
4Oella
Crosson Alley
Duval Street
James Simpson
Green da Wilson
W. N. Pleming
IHS
Jobs Bod
Duck
Lera
Gan
Rena
Thacres
Allan Neghls
Coa
Teldgewig
Meblavon
Bexar County
Ta M. Terg
Cypress ‘Street
Hayrin
N.S
Katherine Panlands
Clack
Aueet
Lorena
Tiniehouse
Exar County
Wyil Ramm
P. M. Wolfe
Wharton County
Tor
Panethted
Ames
Texas
Diminitt
Jesenh Maulin
Caldwell Gouty Otober
Lola
G Mook
John M1. Walden
W. R. Lockhart
Trustees of
Montana
Julmann
Josest Mouline
Caldwell Country
Chis. H- Nawwald
Bexarenonty
Wi. Bowermaster
Galevestan Savuily
Southwaist Sity
Dallas Street
Ida Robinson
Chas. H. Naawald
Sehula
Chas
T. Fincham
Juan H. Jiminez
Paso Stent
Suhuty
J Wineham
Arnulo
EY Paso
Frank P. Miller
San Pronetsen County
California
O. T. Tucker
Weel
Garza
Court Refuses To Quash Indictment In Robbery Case
In district court this morning the motion to quash the indictment against Sandy Willig a Negro charged with robbery by assault was overruled and the case set for 2 oclock this afternoon for trial. The defendant faces charges including armed robbery and theft of funds from a piano shop at 420 Goliad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Willig
Robvary
Asault
Weeligo
Miss Maness Wins Piano in McArdle Contest
The McArdle Store in San Antonio held a drawing for a Kimball piano. Miss Orrie Maness of 164 East Houston Street won with ticket No. 1433, purchased June 29, 1908. The event drew a large crowd and emphasized fairness in the drawing.
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McArdle
Quis Manes
East
Houston Street
Miss Maness
Beatiful Kimball
Medrille
Anade
Alis Isness
Lever
San Antonio
Tex
McArale
Texas
Orrie Manhss
Ar Hert
Hart
Walt
Su Antonio
San Antonio Tenn and Trusta
Vmte Ardle
Sane
McArdie Store Award Draws Mixed Reactions
The record notes general satisfaction and differing views on the Hinchy McArdie Store award, with controversy over its awarding to Miss Mumons and related changes noted in the year.
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Herfa
Secretar
Bus
Contlicted
Bryan Kerr believed on death bed after visit
New York October 28 James St Kerr Democratic committee man for Pennsylvania has been ill for some time at his summer home in New Rochelle. He is reported in serious condition doctors fear the presence of a winner and say an operation may be necessary to save his life. Bryan J Bryan Waited Kerr on Thursday. excitement of the visit said to have caused no relapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James St. Kerr
Deimocralia
Pennsylvania
Sumer
New Rochelle
Wi. J. Bryan
Kerr
Kerri
Mls
Boy Narrowly Escapes Eye Injury at Home
Fiward Feille five year old son of Henry Feille deputy county assessor suffered a severe gash over the eye yesterday afternoon at his home 1219 Bula Vista street while trying to retrieve a copy of The Light thrown by a carrier into a rock bush. He barely avoided losing sight of his right eye as a hook caused the fall.
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Fiward
Henry Feille
Hig
Bula Vista Street
Incident in mill area injures worker eye sight
A worker in a mill area suffered a severe eye injury when a pail struck him while hanging out the mill. The blast tore flesh from the eye but fortunately his sight was not harmed.
Monterey News Office Not Burned In Monterey Mexico
Special report from Monterey Mexico dated October 28 corrects earlier claims that the Monterey News office burned. A gap line lamp under a type machine caused minor damage but the fire was promptly extinguished and will not hinder entry of the airm?
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Monterey
Mex
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Arayd Opera House
Macrnow
Busseayn
Andrew Robron
Toorat
Cullen
Harry Harmer
Ruth Waite
Aida Com
Happy Hour Theatre
Losoya Street
Humemlag
Alamo Plaza
Paris Fire Brigade
Gymnasum
the Garrick
Miss Fay
Electric Park Pane’n Pavillion
Hallowe'en Prize
GHOST
Raof
Milbourne
Dancing Mastery
NEW Phone
C. A
Wolfe
Chapa
Say Antoniy
Purine
Saeco
le Man
Veswas Nesaion
Steve’s Cafe Prench
Steve Vaccarazza
Rathskellar
Seddon
City News
Bisle
Fellalite Plab
Tuber
Willam Klappenbach
Overauling Pianos & Specialty
Bote
Golden Leaf Illowe
Satirday
Turner Hall
Ding Music
Grand Opera House
Wright
Golden Leaf Hallowe'en Register
Tummer Hall
Cluz
Misle
Eet
Jose
Shilerys
Billy Sheehan
Ing. S. ‘Saurman
Iiventor
Nordroang
Goliad
McArdle's
Hearne
Leen
Toral Hearne
Taylor
Ameas
Mexico
Laneal
Lareda
Houston
Pth
Goat
Kerrvilla
Kerrville
Herrville
Arony
Coast
Jeorrville
H. di S
Iain Linn
el Pago
Denar
el Paso
Victoria Oly
Cuera
Victoria
Tte
Big
Tha North
Dallas
Ay Ky Craw
A. P
T. A
Walthali
Oor
Rexall
Ty Rexall
Lair Tomic
Tisk
Bexar Drug CO
Houston Sr
Bryan Ride
Boy
Foley
Danasons
Davy Crockett
Galveston
Claude Springall
Ct.a
Kruse
Jalveslin
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