Escobar Brothers Barely Escape Train Collision
Two brothers Pablo and Jorallo Escobar, living on North San Marcos street, were struck by a northbound Katy freight while crossing the Seguin road. The wagon wrecked and the mules fled. Jorallo, 17, is severely injured with spine damage and a dislocated hip, Pablo sustains lesser injuries but both remain at home under a physician’s care.
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Pablo C. Escobar
Jorallo C. Escobar
San Marcos
Katy
Seguin Road
Jeraldo Escobar
Pablo Escobar
Darling
Sewain Road
Savas
Rivas
Castro
Street Sprinkling Ordinance Adopted by City Council
McHugo's Chronicle notes the city council approves and adopts a street sprinkling ordinance. The piece references brewing ads, political clout, and a peaceful business climate as doctors anticipate a boost from new practices in setting broken limbs.
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Marconi
Breweries
Joker
York
Peps
McHugo
Veterans reunion plans set by Texas Spanish War group
Gen. Eugene Hernandez corps commander and Capt. A. B. Hillan led a week of activity organizing a state reunion in April. Circulars went to all parts of Texas and many requests for admission into the National army of Veterans poured in. Invitations were sent to prominent state and national speakers with indications of favorable responses soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Hernandez
Reminder on weight and measure law for coal and wood dealers
A brief note from McHugo's Chronicle urges enforcement of Bryan Callaghan era ordinance requiring coal and wood dealers to deliver a full cord of wood and to ensure accurate weight and measure. It warns the current administration may enforce the rule to prevent past shortfalls and swindles against customers.
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Bryan Callaghan
McHugo
Our Fancy Paving and the Cold Weather Test
The piece notes Parker-Washington Co asphalt streets cracking in freezing weather. It questions asphalt durability and praises mesquite block paving for steady service, contrasting warmth and cold performance with a wry town chronicle tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker-Washington Co
McHugo
Passion Play by Benevolencia Society at Matamoros Hall
The Benevolencia society presented Los Pastores, a Mexican play in tabledux, last night at its hall on Matamoros street. It will be repeated tonight Tuesday and Wednesday with Sanchez handling the production management duties.
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Los Pastores
The
Benevolencia Society
Matamoros
Sanchez
Ed Steves Reveals Philippine Firefly Plant Tale
City collector Ed Steves discusses a flying spined plant sent from the Philippine Islands by Lieut. Col. J. A. Crane. He describes painful, advancing spines that embed in flesh and regenerate. He also describes Guadalajara fireflies sized like sparrows with luminous tails captured during Viestas and Christmas celebrations, warning against angering them.
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Ed. Stves
Light
Philippine Islands
J. A. Crane
Steves
Guadalajara
Mexico
Mr. Steves
Mr. Eters
Firefly Illusion Told By Mr Steves At Night Parade
Mr Steves relates a park tale in which fireflies are suspended on threads to form a brilliant display like thousands of lanterns. He describes fireworks using the insects, with jerks causing illumination and a loud explosion. He cites a Mexico rancher named Antonio Juarez de Trevinio as another believer.
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Mr. Steves
Mr. Stevesr
Afexico
Antonio Juarez de Trevinio
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething
A 25 cent bottle promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea in children claiming soothing effects and cure potential in a single product.
Christmas Chimes and Old Times Reflections
A reflective verse recalls Christmas chimes and the Sabbath of the heart. It speaks of joy, kindness, and reunions at the festive board with loved ones. Mention of wines from Menger & Freed dates the poem to December 22, 1911.
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Menger & Freed
NOW 18 THE TIME To Lay In Your Winter Wood Supply
Sunset Wood Company offers premium fire wood from Round Rock via the Katy to San Antonio. Orders available by calling $1 per load and indicate phone contact for delivery or pickup. W. A. Fitch serves as General Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Round Rock
Katy
Sunset Woood Company
W. A. Fitch
Horns for the Boys Sent to Newsboys for Christmas
Manager Dick Seligmann sends 100 horns to Weis of the Grand to give the newsboys on Christmas Day. The boys will blow for the popular manager after viewing the play and leaving the Christmas dinner he will serve.
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Mgr
Dick” Seligmann
Manaager Weis
Community mourns loss of Willie Murphy
The Murphy family thanks friends and neighbors who came to their aid during the illness and death of their son and brother Willie Murphy. Mrs James Murphy and Arthur E Murphy extend heartfelt appreciation for support and sympathy.
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Willie
James Murphy
Arthur E, Murphy
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Wolff & Marx
Toyland
Santa Claus
Texas
China Tea
Basel
U. S
Mechanic’s Toys
Iron Toys
R. R
Go Wicker
New York
Black Forest
Myers
Reynier
iTheir
ED Steves
Christmas Story
Frank Bros
Alamo Plaza
Hoffman House
Houston Street
Hicks Bldg
Kenney
F. J. Scudder
BED. Torrey. ? & CO
Igts
Germania Fire Ins. Co
Bond
Alamo Fire Insurance B’l
Chas. Gildemeister
Shafer & Downey
Alamo City
Commercial College
College
Dalling Block
J. B. Watking
Elson
Emma Jenner
Ramsey
Holland
W. Commerce St
Madame
Ings
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