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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1903

Page

8

Immaculate Conception Observed Across City Churches

A Rome granted date change allowed festival observances at St Marys and multiple parishes. Services included Matins communion mass with Bishop Forest present, sermons by Fathers Constantineau Schratz Onate Monasterio, and a notable musical program with choirs and soloists. Other churches reported well attended morning and evening worship and a teachers association meeting set for Wednesday afternoon at Trinity M E church.

St. Mary’s Church Rome Society of St. Vincent de Paul Bishop Forest Martin Father Smith Hichner Henderson Steinfelt Constantineau Father Schratz St. Louis College

Episcopal services fill St Mark's and St Paul's with large crowds

In St Mark's Episcopal church Rev J Y Jones preached in the morning and Rev W Henkle of St Paul's filled the evening pulpit. St Paul's pastor Rev W E Henkle preached on Greater Works in the morning and Chaplain Dixon spoke on the Influence of Music in the evening with solos by Mattie Gallagher Meisner Bowman Hufty and Louise Jacobs at the organ. A single sermon was held at First Presbyterian due to Pastor Jones's mess. The Salvation Army held a large Christmas service in front of the Menger and conducted a service at the army hall with charitable appeals.

Christian Church Homer T. Wilson R. W. Orvis Jacobi A. M. Fischer Jay Adams Corinne Mamie Fischer Gussie Ellison Ernést Thomas Durret West Fischer Laye Travis Park Methodist Church J. W. Moore St. Mark's Episcopal Church J. Y. Jones W. HB. Henkle St. Paul's St. Paul's Episcopal Church W. E. Henkle Dixon Twenty-sixth Infantry Mattie Gallagher Meisner Mesgrs Joe Bowman Frank R. Hufty Louise Jacobs Jones First Presbyterian Church

Howland Heads Waters Pierce Office in El Paso

George Howland of the Waters Pierce Oil Co is in El Paso directing the local office and will stay through the holidays. J M Millspaugh resigns as El Paso manager and Howland awaits news on a new manager. He is gaining society notice after masquerade balls with Eugene Stephenson and Mrs Stephenson.

el Paso George Howland Waters Pierce Oil Company J. M. Millspaugh George Eugene Stephenson San Antonio Rudolph Adolph

Special one day offer on brushes and tooth powder

A local ad promotes a reduced sale for a few days offering a fine tooth brush and tooth powder at 25 cents, with the regular items priced at 26 cents. It lists Jung kind’s Drug Store and Fraser Steichen as merchants and mentions coal and woolen goods with contact details and street corners.

Jung‘kind’s E. Houston St

Palace Meat and Wish Market Ad Offer

Plumbing should be done right. Machenheimer and Jonag advertise phones 452 for trial orders of meats fish and oysters. Palace Meat and Wish Market at 611 East Houston Street promotes courteous treatment and high grade goods in a pleasant setting. Henry Horet's Bar at Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street advertises a corner location.

Machenheimer Jonag Palace Meat and Wish Market East Houston St Henry Horet Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street

Arrivals at Leading Hotels Feature Wide Range of Guests

A long list shows many visitors and their home cities checking into major hotels. Names include J A Hooper Austin and H H Massie Chicago, with guests from New York, St. Louis, Dallas, San Francisco, and Mexico.

Annie M. Thompson Decatur Ill C. L. Thompson Dallas Mahneke My R Alpine J. B. Brady Jacksonville L. G. Schlemmer Kyle E.G. Atlee la Tedo John van Wagner Kansas City W. Royle San Luis Potosi Mex J. D. Blythe 1904 J. B. Dibrell Emil Mosheim Seguin J. D. Long San Francisco J. F. Lay Otto Holekamp G. J. Gillespie Ba Kuhfuss William Kubfuss Reemer A. B. Storey Lockshart C. W. Kimball Floresville FP. Ortzlaff Charles .Lemm Brenham Charles A. Stasta Bryan Geo. J. Nedlales W. 8 Hisle G. Lawson Palestine L. Parker Runge J. C. Parker Alaska Bexar A. J. Evans J. A. Davis B. Washbourne Edmond Laragham New York J. H. Culp Chicago G. H. Kummer A.B. Cook A. V. Kennedy Inc J. Cohen A. Stevens Rockvort S.M. Kelley Mexico Mine Mile Dechary New Orleans M. Canter San Freneisco G. M. Meek G. M. Meek, Miss Beckett,Hamilton,, C.; K. G. Barrett Mra J. P. Frazer Edward Frazer Comfort G. Cuadarramor

Funeral for 3 Year Old in San Pedro Place

A small funeral was held at the residence of Louis Williams on San Pedro Place for John Williams aged 3. The child died from inhaling steam after trying to drink from a kettle spout on the stove. He was conveyed to Dilley Texas for interment. The death follows another within the year, drawing much sympathy for the Williams family.

Louis Williams San Pedro Place John Williams Dilley Texas

Appointment of an Assistant District Attorney

Hon. Henry Terrell will decide soon on successor to A G Foster as El Paso assistant, Foster has resigned. S Engelking and A B Goen, both Republicans, seek the post. Engelking is brother of the railway postal clerk victim in the Tabor fever case and is said to have a good chance.

Henry Terrell United States A. G. Foster el Paso Foster S. Engelking A. 8 Goen Engelking

Visit of Amon Barnes in El Paso Promises Convention Hall

Amon Barnes owner of the Angelus hotel in El Paso has been in the city several days checking on his irrigated farm. He says El Paso is preparing to host the National Irrigation Congress next December and plans a hundred thousand dollar convention hall and market house for the event.

Amon Barnes Angelus el Paso

Fraser and Steichen Merchant Tailors at 104 Th Street

Fraser and Steichen operate as merchant tailors in downtown commerce district offering bespoke suits and fabric selections. Local tradespeople report steady demand for custom garments and alterations. The shop emphasizes quality materials and tailored fit for professionals.

Fraser & Steichen

Plumbing should be done right by Machenheimer and Jonas

Machenheimer and Jonas advertise plumbing services promising correct installation and reliable work with contact phone number 452.

Havana Cigars Ad Promotes Sun Heater as Economical

An ad from Braden P. & E. Co. at 102 East Commerce Street touts the Sun Heater as the cheapest and most economical heat source for any ordinary room using a gas jet or lamp.

Braden P. & E. Co Af East Commerce

Property Tax List for Alamo Iron Works and Neighbors

Public record shows property owners and parcels with total tax penalties and costs. Listings include ALAMO IRON WORKS Lot 10 triangle lot and numerous individuals such as ALEX DER FELIX G ALMERAS MARTHA C BARNES JOHN H and dozens more with various lots and blocks referenced in eb cb and ch designations.

Alamo Iron Works Alex der R.F Almeras Felix G Anderson Martha C Barnes John H Bal Angle Adaline Arellano Jose Bruno Arnold M. J Aycock Emma Bagaley J. T Barnes Houston N. & Coon Battaglio Fortunato Baylor Louisa Dhs Renee Shaeee Becker Betterton Sarah F Boyd George C Brown B. H Ida M. H M. N Burnett R. L Burws W. J Burton Lee Laat Fco Feof Es Vie Casanova Felix Church F. W Clark Mamie H Clavin George A James W. R Lizzie Connell John Conner, T Senobia Craig Crawford C. K Mrs P. F. de Davis A. D Deman, Wiley Welsh A Vies Dads Denver & San Antonio Investment Company E. and. W. Pt Diaz Eugenia U I. Es Etiam Pablo Dietsch Job Cera Peneus Lote Dodson Amos and Kate Elmeendorf Henry and Emil Engelhardt Rudolph Loteg Dewe' Atee Flores Miss Leonidas Franklin Mnsshe Grenslen F. B Lot P Goldbeck Emili Ae Oh I Grandjean Henry Esas Grandjean Grosch C. H Ry Tae Akrier Ai Haywood Jonas T Engelke Benno Engelman, C and M Hicobar Giraldo EVANS Alfred CO Fatcon Juan Jose Mrs. E Eb Green Iran Gregg and Houghton Griesenbeck Arthur Reet Reeve Griffin T. M Blydenberg Bie Hardin Ben F Henyan J. B Wit Silo Cmll Sk Nerrera Benito Wee Ee Hitzfelder Cecilia Hunn Peter Hunter Lucy A Lina Ladie A Contivhoy

Abbreviations Explained for Local Land Terms

A concise guide defines terms used in property deeds and city plans. It covers Bik block cb city block o c L original city lot and, undivided int. interest range d district pt part fre fractional e east s south nm north w west 6 south east 5 W southwest n e etc.

N. E

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