Prodigal Son of Mississippi Surrenders to Authorities
Charles C. Somers, a noted express robber who escaped Mississippi peniten tiary after a 1892 $100,000 theft, voluntarily surrendered to authorities in Jackson. He arrived after a telegram from Bremlis to Governor McLaurin and offered $500 to reimburse state expenses. He said five years of freedom were worse than prison and planned to complete his term. He had returned from Klondike mining and traveled since his escape, deciding to end his fugitive status.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Charles C. Somers
Southern Xpress Company
Morriton
Tavice
Airhorties
Bremplis
McLaurin
Relia
Linneately
Hns
Coman
Mers
Tetle
Dune
Ny White
Klondike
Kha Hl Hy
New York
New Premium Stamp Plan At Dry Goods Co On Alamo Plaza
The Daye firm of B. Frank Dry Goods Co launches a premium stamp system similar to others but redeemable only at their Alamo Plaza store. Stamps cost one cent each and customers receive handsome, useful premiums. The move aims to attract local buyers and boost sales.
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B. B. Frank Dry Goods Co
Alamo Plaza
Daye
Nnt
Youne
Desser
Fim
Indy
Death of Willis Predrick Wilke at 43 in infirmary
Frederick Willis Wilke aged 43 died yesterday afternoon at Sonata Rasa Infirmary after an operation. He came from Lockhart for treatment and his remains were shipped to Lockhart today by J T Burnett & Co. He leaves a wife and brother William Wilke and was a member of the Order of Hermann Sons. A jewel shows in the notice from advertisers in the Sunday Light.
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Prederick “Willis
Decaised
Lockhart
J.T. Burnett & Co
Willian Wiima
Docenach
Order of Hermann Sons
Major Scott Promoted in Fourth Infantry to Major Rank
The notice reports Captain Walter Scott being promoted to major in the Fourth Infantry due to a retirement. It traces his 25-year Army career from Wyoming in 1874, highlights his service in the Cuban campaign, and notes his near-term transfer plans to the Philippines with the Eighteenth or Fourth Infantry. It also covers staffing changes at the post, including Major C. B. Thompson succeeding Captain Stevens, and various duties held by Major Scott at the post in San Antonio.
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Scott
Mazor Scolk
Walter
Mort Sam Ltouston
Voupung G
Yesoning
Fourth Infantry
Philippines
San Antonio
Scott Liag Bec
Siit Ilegra
Wyoming
Wort Clark
Twenty-Fifth Infantry
Tan Anf
Sullica i
Yesus
C. B. Thompson
Stevens
Louisiana- Texas
Linn
Trinty Oliver Blanc
Gener
Chambers Mckibbin
Department of Texas
Southern Pacific
Thompsing
Poms
Capttan Stevens
Thompson
Captain Stevens
General Otts
Ucall
Tike
West
Giofald
the Elme
Trade Offer for San Antonio Phonograph Parlor
Classified notice offering to sell a phonograph parlor business in San Antonio for 2500 with 31000 in expected value. Call or address 303 Nolan St to present offers and participate in the coming season of this business.
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Ron Sale
San Antonio Phonograph
Atmecloscape
Ontit
Nolan St
SATA
Bally-Ho Ride To Fair Promised By Parlin And Orendorf Co
Walter Doerr of Parlin and Orendorf Co announces plans to take customers and friends to the fair in their large family auto. The event is scheduled for October 28 with return on November 17. The firm manufactures and sells implements wagons buggies and related goods at Military Plaza.
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Walter Doerr
Parlin & Orendorf Co
Military Plaza
TOA INDIANOLA STORM AND TERRIBLE DISASTER
Survivors now residents of San Antonio recall the September 16 1870 Indianola disaster. Names appear including M D Monservate Mary E Mint Dan Sullivan and local bank figures. Public notice mentions a brick test dispute and a call for readers to form conclusions about the episode.
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Indianola
San Antonio
M. D. Monservate
Glee
SLA & Apy
Mary = E. Mint
WF. Lippota
Dan Sullivan
Suit over insurance policies seeks fire loss recovery
In the Tilden district court, J. W. Start estate trustee sues The Tavern, Louden, Globe, and Home Insurance for $2,000 policy limits each. The action aims to recover $35,000 for merchandise damage from a store fire at 1940 South Plores Street on November 10, 1808, caused by a blaze.
Promenade Concert at Wishner Bros Store Opener
Tontarrow night program invites crowds from T330 to 8:20 as Gail Beel's Military Band performs selections including American March Victory and Light Cavalry Overture. After the concert, band moves to Alamo Plaza for another show at 5:30 p.m. with complimentary refreshments and a new gift card distribution system for ladies.
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Gail Beel
Wisher Bros
Michaels
Wagner
AL Graz
Geo. Norihaus
DY Tomtz
Georgia Garapmeeting
Milks
Promenaire
Alamo Plaza
Waisher Bros
Fim
Waaer Bros
Andress
Social event and anniversary observances noted
A socially announced gathering at the residence of Mesdames Sagaltsel with several musical performances listed. Also reported is the 15th anniversary of the San Jaeger-Inst Sheeting society to be celebrated today at the society grounds near West Wad with members, their families, and guests in attendance.
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Sociak
Mesdames
Tulin Gray
Glover
Tont Maholie CW
San ‘Antonio Jaeger- Inst Sheeting
Mear West Wad
Community fair day with prize shooting and dancing
The day features prize shooting and prize bowling with refreshments and dancing. Seven teacher candidates took a single examination, four succeeded for school-grade certificates. Cotton market closed with slight gains. stock trades flat. An ad promises factory guaranteed goods and reduced music prices.
County Treasurer Expenditures Narrated in Ledger
A fragmented 19th century accounting list records payments by the county for courthouse repairs, blacksmithing, clerical services, groceries for paupers, insurance, publishing reports, and miscellaneous supplies. Names include Strauss, Hnehne, Slane, By Cumberland, Coffey, and others with small sums such as 4.50 and 23.40, reflecting daily municipal costs.
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Fareany
Cumberland
Jackson
Coffey
Eimerchandise
B. W. Coffey
Light Put
County Treasur Oe
I Wu. Senger
Juy
Mr. Wrather
Jolu Sekolt
Branks
Prustice
The
Peres
Alfred Albers
Read
Warry
Amler
T. PB. Dashiell
Ritimann Road
Abe Call
Gafford & Barnes
Tolin Schott
Butler Sterr
Noteworthy rowing week in San Antonio sparks lively matchups
In San Antonio action this past week Sahn circles impressed with drills and upcoming events. The Drumattas surprised the Beethovens with competitive games as the Murners faced the Walanehes. Marmonys and Murners lead local events while Castros and Thirmours loom as undercard rivals amid a busy schedule.
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San Antonio
Alamos
Murners
Castros
Public high school opens to relieve overcrowding
The public high school will open tomorrow morning for the reception of pupils. Principals convene at eight to discuss arrangement and classification to ease overcrowded conditions noted at openings.
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Superme Fondant Smith
Robber Surrenders as Keeton Sought in Texas Hold-up
John Keeton, wanted at Coleman Junction Texas for aiding and abetting a hold-up and the murder of a fireman, surrendered to district justice in El Paso Texas via Mexican authorities. His brother is serving 20 years in the penitentiary for involvement in the same hold-up. Carl Beck benefit concert noted for Tuesday evening September 19 with admission 25 cents.
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Paso
Texas
Tohn Keeton
Coleman Junction
Texia
Keeton
Jnaréx
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