Houston Man Flags Train to Avert Wreck on Oak Bayou Trestle
In Houston Texas H P Allen spotted a horse stranded on the Oak Bayou trestle delaying Katy train No 1 by minutes. He lit a newspaper torch to warn Engineer Cain and the train stopped in time. Crews freed the horse after a half hour’s effort and Allen received thanks for preventing a disaster. Bargains in hats at Ed Edwards Millinery Store follow the incident.
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Katy
Mr. Allen
Houston
H. P. Allen
Territy
Oak Bayou
Allen
Houston Heights
Akely
Cain
Ori
Garden Street stables offer horse boarding services
See Nic Tengg for holiday goods. If you own a horse to board try the Garden Street stables. Shelley Undertaking Co. lists new phone 971 and old phone 964.
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Nic Tengg
Garden Street Stables
Shelley Undertaking Co
Travis Park Methodist Christmas Cantata and Charity Event
Christmas entertainment at Travis Park Sunday school features the cantata Johnnie Doubter with a large cast and children's roles. The program emphasizes giving with offerings to help a poor child, opening at 7:30 PM with an orchestra overture. A Southern Woman's Idea argues for mercy and justice toward African Americans in Texas.
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Travis Park Methodist Church
Johnnie Doubter
Fred Emerson Brooks
Tullar
Meredith
Santa Claus
Hubbard
Little Red Riding Hood
Little Bo-Peep
Little Boy Blue
Jack Horner
Miss Muffet
Jack and Jill
Mr. Millionaire
Bootblack
Newsbay
Little Kiss Nobody
Marie
Little Tots
Travis Park
South
Texas
Pupil s Musicale at Mr Reed s Studio
Pupil musicians from Herbert Reed presented a season opener at 106 East Crockett street. The program included pieces by Behr Leona Hennessy Stella Masch Maud Edens Lucille Teagarden Louie Del Corley and others with titles such as Marionnettes Reverie Cradle Song and From the Long Ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Reed
East Crockett Street
Rhoda Mrytle -Carl
Stella Masch
Balfe
Sobeski
Newcomb
Herbert Newcomb
Andrus Lucille Téagarden
MacDowell Maud Edens
Canzone Amorozo
Buona Otte
Ae Pe
Nevin
Bowling Party at Laurel Heights with Mixed Guests
Miss Bebe Denman hosted a Friday bowling party at Laurel Heights alleys. Attendees included Mary Goggan Nellie Pasch Winnie Louise Brown Rettie Bennett Vascal Amy Herff Annie James Daisy Walthall Hume Lula Richardson and Bebe Denman, with Graham Dowdell Frank Hewis George Hupportz Wallace Carnahan Henry Holden and Thomas Walt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebe Denman
Laurel Heights
Mary Goggan
Nellie Pasch
Winnie Louise Brown
Rettie Bennett "Vascal
Amy Herff
Annie James
Daisy Walthall
Hume
Lula Richardson
Graham Dowdell
Frank Hewis
George Hupportz
Wallace Carnahan
Henry Holden
Thomas Walt
Hall James Walthall and Walter Walthall with Dr Wolff
Hall James Walthall and Walter Walthall are mentioned alongside Dr Wolff in the report as part of the same event or context. The reference implies a shared involvement or affiliation among these individuals.
Tea by San Antonio Hive No 3 of Ladies of the Maccabees
San Antonio Hive No 3 hosted a Thursday afternoon tea at Mrs. Hulda Lillie’s 419 North Flores street. The event featured a program of vocal and instrumental music and recitations and was described as very successful and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Hulda Lillie
North Flores Street
Reception Committee Named for Cotillion Event
The Cotillion Club announces the ladies serving on the reception committee for the upcoming cotillion to be held Monday.
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Cotillion Club
See Stacake’s Ad Names In Today's Issue
Mesdames T Frost C Frost Frank M Lewis J G Lockwood Marshall Terrell William Aubrey E B Chandler C C Cres son George C Bichlitz Thomas H Franklin J A Fraser A W Houston H D Kampmann G G Newton F B Palfrey C W Ogden J T Wood bull W B Russ appear in STAACKE’S advertisement in the evening December 25 edition.
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Mesdames T
C. Frost
Frank M. Lewis
J. 8. Lockwood
Marshall Terrell
William Aubrey
E. B. Chandler
C. C. Cresson
George C. Bichlitz
Thomas H. Franklin
J. A. Fraser
A. W. Houston
H. D. Kampmann
The Christmas Tide Approaches City Shoppers Prepare
The piece notes the rapid approach of Christmas and the buoyant mood in the business district. It observes hurrying crowds and bright window displays while warning many will wait until the last moment to buy gifts, repeating a common annual pattern.
Pretty Card Party Delights Mrs Josey Hosts Afternoon
Miss Rachel Josey entertained guests with card games Friday from 4 to 6 PM. First prize went to Mrs. A Cohen, second prize to Mrs. Armand Halff.
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Rachel Josey
A. Cohen
Armand Halff
Mrs Henry Hirsch Consolation Prize Event Attended
Mrs Henry Hirsch hosts a gathering with attendees including Mesdames Silva Heiman A Cohen Armand Halff Sidney Pfeuffer Sam Harris Dave Wallack Epstein of Victoria I Sichel Jesse Oppenheimer Simon Heim Misses Helen Kahn Janet Levi and other guests.
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Henry Hirsch
Mesdames Silva Heiman
A. Cohen
Armand Halff
Sidney Pfeuffer
Sam Harris
Dave Wallack
Epstein
Victoria
I. Sichel
Jesse Oppenheimer
Simon Sichel
Simonheim
Helen Kahn
Janet Levi
Fort Sam Houston Card Club Hosts Game Afternoon
Fort Sam Houston Card Club meets Friday afternoon with Mrs. Wallace as host. Mrs. John Preston wins first prize, Mrs. Rosenbaum second, and Mrs. Badger guest prize. Attendees include Mrs. Kilbourne, Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Arrowsmith, Mrs. Purcell, Mrs. Corday, Mrs. Finley, Mrs. Preston, Miss Sue Rich, Miss Burbank, Miss Constance Clark and others.
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Fort Sam Houston
Colonial Christmas Party at San Antonio High
The San Antonio High School faculty and students held a colonial themed Christmas party Friday afternoon from 8 to 6 to raise funds for the school journal Huisache. The event featured a festive display, costumes, a Christmas chorus, readings, songs, a Santa Claus toy distribution, and a minuet dance by twenty four girls in colonial dress.
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San Antonio
Beatrice Cook
Miss Corley
Avey
Wilson
Santa Claus
Carlton Adams
Lewis Maverick
Udo Haarmann
Edward Burg
Walter Shafer
Prof
Boezinger
Kate Murphy
Martha Gallagher
Alice Harding
Marguerite Mayer
Mae Largen
Lillie Cahill
Ella Carr
Marcia Booth
Georgia Maverick
Ole Collins
Paula Rummel
Clair Cox
Nathalie Dallowitz
Frances Gillespie
Ruth Willett
Jewel Price
Camilla Johnson
Fetelle Walling
Jessie Pryor
Mamie Walker
Grace Loving
Irma Connelly
Lucille Heiman
Virginia
Reel Involves Over Forty Students Participating
A school reel features more than forty students taking part in a coordinated presentation. Teachers note strong attendance and enthusiasm as performers showcase teamwork and discipline.
Reception Committee Named for San Antonio Cotillon
The San Antonio German club announces a reception committee for the cotillion on Thursday evening December 21. Members include Mesdames Jesse M. Lee C. W. Ogden G. D. Arrowsmith D. G. Gillette T. S. Lowrey J. Arnest Jarrett Frank Grice Hal Howard H. G. Staacke R. H. Ward Smithie Riely Ben Hammond S. B. Bootes John Preston C. F. Hay Louis Mous Rosenbaum and L. J. Fleming.
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Cotillion
San Antonio
Jesse M. Lee
C. W. Ogden
G. D. Arrowsmith
D. G. Gillette
T. S. Lowrey
J. Arnest Jarrett
Frank Grice
Hal Howard
H. G. Staacke
R. H. Ward
Smithie Riely
Ben Hammond
S. B. Bootes
John Preston
C. F. Hay
Louis Mous
Rosenbaum
L. J. Fleming
San Antonio Club Members Invite State Teachers to Casino Hall
Local clubs extend cordial invitation to visiting teachers for a reception at Casino Hall on the evening of December 28. Numerous social events including dancing parties and homecomings are noted as residents plan holiday visits and gatherings with friends and family.
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San Antono
State Teachers’ Association
Casino Hall
Wrapping Paper and Paper Goods From R Ty Burnett Co
Wholesale paper line announces straight can load direct from mills with sheets or rolls at low prices. Offers butcher and grocer wraps, sea island cotton hemp flax twine, paper boxes to order, printed or plain letter heads envelopes business cards and bags. Burnett Co promotes strict focus on paper products and cost savings.
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R. Ty Burnett Co
Hats at Reduced Prices at Edwards' Mille ner Store
Special sale offers trimmed hats at lower prices. $5 hats drop to $3.50 and $50 hats priced at $5 to $7. Edwards' Mille ner Store at 306-308 W. Commerce promotes the markdowns with a focus on bargain headwear.
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Edwards Millinery Store
Commerce St
Edwards’ Millener
Commerce
Mothers Meeting at Brackenridge School
At Brackenridge school a Mothers Meeting featured an engaging lecture on art and education by Mrs A L. Other readings were given by Mrs Willie Thompson and a solo by Mrs Pauline Brooks.
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Brackenridge
A. L
Willie Thompson
Pauline Brooks
Martin Wricht Provides Electric Work and Pricing
Martin Wricht offers a range of electrical services with flexible pricing to meet various household and commercial needs. He emphasizes expert workmanship and reliable service across multiple electric tasks.
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Martin Wricht
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Rieaner
Braden - O'Neill Plumbing and Heating Co
Losoya Street
Erb-Springall Co
Beth Een
Houston St
Frame Potunee
Theo, Maggott
Mrs. Wheeler
Nolan Street
Christmas Entertainment
Behr Leona Hennessy
Grimaldi
Eva Gutzeit
Kerm
Hawthorn Hope Nagel
Marquisette
Wachs
Atasiae Faulk
Pas Des Amphores
Chaminade Louie del Corley
Nymphs
Lora Seamonds
Jenner
Phaeton
Surrey
C.H. Dean’s
South Flores Street
Staacke’s
Dhoe
Indiana
Augusta Goodhue
Beaumont
Ed. McClannahan
Margarite Coleman
Harmony Hall
Claude Coleman
Bessie Yoakum
Miss Jones
Indianapolis
Irene Florian
Mrs. EB. S. Fomby
Dr. C. F. Simmons
Live Oak Ranch
Allan Simmons
Little Son
Will
George Koerner
Mona
Olive Chapman
Harmony _ball
John Herman Kampmann
Mamie Allen
Corpus Christi
Hal Weir
Elizabeth Kullak
St. Mary's Street
Edwin Paschal
Fort Worth
F. M. Paschal
Paschal
Bell-Newton
C. C. Clamp
Mattie Terry
Washington, D. C
Terry
Yoakum Party
New York
Aaron Frank
Josephine Tobin
Euchre Club
Paul Ebers
Grace Ward
Ella Parks
Stephenville
Misses Johnson
San Antonio Club
T. Clarksson
H. M. Aubrey
C. E. Tinkham
M. Freeborn
Mrs. W. ©. Silliman
Sherman
Charles Ogden
Washington
Frederick Murphy
Battle Creek
Mich
Alice Halbech
F. M. Halbedh
John Campbell Kirkwood
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Robert Nunn
Marenerite
England
W. R. Lowe
New York City
Henry Erkel
Olive
Mary Seaborn
Paso
G. S
Mabel Raleigh
Louisville, Ky
A. C. Stucky
Stella Move
el Paso
Anita Wolff
Nellie Paschal
Lillian
Carlos Bee
Misses McClendon and
McKnight
Laredo
Young Ladies
Mary Diggs Bell
Monterey
Mexico
Lida B. Alford
The
Woman's Club
George Powell
Valeria Gould
Schol
Russell Gould
Mrs
Julius Onderdonk
George Newton
Amos Graves, Jr
Augustus Maverick
New York College
Mothers’ Meeting
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