Old tramp saves train then rides to San Antonio
An elderly man riding a California bound train earned a free first class seat by flagging a wrecked train near El Paso. He sat two hours in the sun, signaling Conductor Adkins who halted the engine. Supervisors arranged transport for him from El Paso to San Antonio on a later train.
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G. H
el Paso
San Antonio
Seach
Sam Adkins
Paine
Gu Pas
Southern Paie
Phoenix
Texas
Adkins
Riemond
Conducto Adkins
Abon
Svoufe
Tucson
Whdard
Hanted
Martin
George Meyer
Sewer Connections Mtumberg on Sloewinm Place
Silver watches with Elgin or Waltham movements offered by Emerson in a Mt Montana street listing.
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Mtumberg
Sloewinm Place
Vite Zirkel
Montana Street
Elgin
Waltham
Emerson
Aug 10 in History and Local Snippet Turmoil
The passage lists historical figures and deaths on August 10 from different years including John and Cornelius de Witt and Adah Isaacs Menken. It then notes a 1881 newspaper page with events such as President Garfield’s shooting condition, church sect split, a newborn daughter, an officer’s comment, a railroad death, and newcomers in the area.
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John and
Cornelius de Witt
the Hague
Tuileries
Nathaniel Lyon
Wilson's Creek
Lyon
Connecticut
Adah Isaacs Menken
Paris
New Orleana
James W. Marshall
Old Tn
California
Kelsey
O Calgiborn
Russell
Justlee
Moelend
London
G. Moxley Sorrel
Longstreet
Confederate
Roanoke
Nuevo Jean
Mexico
Garfield
New Light Baptisl Church
August Nette
Anderson
Wetmore
Secon
John Fewclothes
Texas British Association Recalls King Edward VII and Peace
The Texas British Association records resolutions praising King Edward VII for recovery from illness and his accession, and congratulating the end of South African conflict. They wish him long life and a peaceful empire, with continued stability for new colonies.
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South Affrica
Texan-British Association
Texas-British Association
A. D
Edwart VII
South Africa
Saucedo Eats Well As His Fate Closes In
Vicente Saucedo awaits execution as a tenth sentence looms. His mother mails meals and a priest visits to lift his spirits. He remains hungry but hopeful governor will grant clemency.
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Sauceedo
Axel
Vicente Saucedo
Saucedo
Aed
Whyety
Tarpon Notes Show Mixed Fishing Week and Visitor Guests
Weather hampered tarpon fishing with landings below average. Denver’s Hollard A. Stoller set a record with four tarpon in one day. Visitors and residents from Dallas, San Antonio, Laredo, and Missouri stayed at the Inn, while the Life Saving Station opened for guest access.
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Tarpon
Tex
Hollard
A. Stoller
Denver
C. FP. Holder
Pasaydena
Holder
North America
Dre. R. W
F. Park
M. Ht
Park
Woed
Lloyd McGowrt
Davis McGown
EB C. Branet
J. W. Lyle
Will C. Harman
Waco
Mr. Lyle
Sherman
Furl Sarazen
RH. Ward
Dye
Josephine Saylor
Sie Antonio
F. R. Sanford
Roger Sanford
Eagle Pass
Alonzo Wh. Garrett
Mexico
Mr. Garrett
Miss Foster
Laredo
A’ma
Gulf
FF. W. E ¥Agps
Mies Lamar
Missouri
Jefferson Davis
H. Glass
Willian Glass
Sanderson
Ss. Veith
San Antonio Express
Emma Roberts
Lamar
Katie M
Galveston
Corpus
Rockport
Life
Misa Puomie Affleck
San Antonio
Parpon
Building additions and shops planned on local streets
Several small construction projects are listed including J. D. Seamonds two story dwelling on Buena Vista street costing 2500, K. T. Pruitt two room addition on Johnson Street cost 250, J. P. Barbecue Meat Co. barbecue stand on Austin Street cost 25, Junkel one room addition on North Flores Avenue cost 50, Alamo Tron Works shed on Clara Street cost 74, Angel Breldron four room townes on Arses Street cost 25, Chabot one story addition on Leigh Street cost 25.
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J. D. Seamonds
Buena Vista Street
K. T. Pruitt
Johnson Street
J. P. Barbecue Meat Co
Austin Street
Kunkel
North Flores
Atrvey
Alamo Tron Worka
Clara Street
Singer Sewing Machines for Rent in Good Order
M. J. Hewitt lists Singer sewing machines for rent at 110 West Commerce Street in good working condition with all attachments available.
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Singer Sewing Machines
M. J. Hewitt
West Commerce Street
Secret Society News and Notes
The Loyal Americans met at their hall on St Marys street and voted to serve cream and cake to all members at the next meeting on All 20 with initiations planned. Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle initiated two new members and served ice cream and cake. the Maccabees meet tomorrow night.
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On &T. Mary's Street
Magnolia Grove
Woodmen Circle
The
Maccabees
Colby sleepwalker arrested in naked street wanderings
The Colby Tribune reports a man allegedly sleepwalking in his nightwear was arrested by a day marshal after wandering the streets in his shirt. He claimed to be a somnambulist and questioned the officer about his church, while the town awaited a new night sighting, The White Owl.
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Colby Tribune
Colby
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Kimonas
Oth
Wolff
Marx
All Things Millinery
Nottakeok
Brussels
Mennen
Daggett & Ramsdell’s
Bradley
Weber's
Victoria Lagias
Fic
White
Somorrow
Turkey
Jewsbury. & Brown
Rogers
Gallet
Madras
Nina
S&s. P
Antonio
Texas British Association
Mondey
Oxford
Secret Society News
Henry Quasso
Woodmes Minstrel Company
Dave Gallagher
George Clayin
Charlie Lehmann
Victor Hugo
Jack Burke
St. James
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