Rural delivery pushed for Bitters settlement roads
Mr. Maltsberger of Bitters settlement met Postmaster G G Clifford to urge extension of rural free delivery in Bexar County. He says the service is vital and County Commissioner Bitter will push road improvements so carriers can cover twenty four miles daily. inspectors require better roads before extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltsberger
Bitters
City
G. G. Clifford
Bexar County
Bitter
Clifford
Bexar
Carri
Cholera Infantum Remedy Advised For Infants
The article extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as a certain cure for infant cholera. It notes the remedy is sold by druggists and mentions Mrs Arthur Wangemann and her daughter Miss Hildegard Wangemann visiting Mrs S Engelke at 224 Adams streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bale
Arthur Wangeman Wid
Hildegard Wangemann
Engelke
Aduws Streets
Notable Visitors and Guests At Local Hotels
A long list of guests and visitors are noted at city hotels including J. P. Haynes of St. Louis at the Bexar Miss Mai Riggins of Waco at the Menger J. Wolters of LaGrange and S. Smithers with KR G. Perez of New York at the Menger Jno Cy Herring of Rockport at the Southern and many others from Chicago New York Houston and beyond visiting or staying at the Elite Menger Southern and other lodging houses with travel to Galveston New Braunfels and Mexico mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Haynes
St. Louis
Bexar
Mai Riggins
Waco
Menger
J. ¥. Wolters
LaGrange
Texas
Jno
Cy Herring
Rockport
S. Smithers
KR. G. Perez
New York
Lizzie Crabtree
Honde City
A. W. Pratt
A.armento
Bk. Voblenty
C. P. Diaz
Mex
S& W. Farnham
Chicago
Jense K. Dunn
Cincinnati
Southern
Lewis Warfield
Beeville
George Surkey
Republic of Mexico
Ross Whiteley
San Antonio Kay
Katy
Dallas
Vetter
Newnam
Holt
Gentven
Bermidt
Auge
Ting
Yoakam
Charles M. Newton
Vanderbilt University
Homie
Chich
TW. A. Ransom
Harry Ransom
Southern Pacific
California
Edna Huth
Ransom
Los Angeles
Pasadena
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Denver
J. G. Clifford
Bellport
L. I
Joe George
Heavenly Twins
H.W. Baylor
H. P. Hornby
Uvalde
FJ. Waleh
Fredericksburg
Sultion
Austing
Villareal Madero Parra
Kodol Relief Backed by Veronia Mother's Health Boost
L W Spalding of Veronia Missouri cites long distress from indigestion and illness. After using Kodol his mother recovered quickly and now, at seventy six, eats freely with no feared ill effects. The ad urges addressing causes over symptoms and promotes Kodol as digestion aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Spalding
Veronia
Kodo
James Clavin
Schasse, Wm
Virgil Gallaher Transferred for Trial in Local Court
Virgil Gallaher, whose case moved from De Witt to Bexar county on a change of venue, will be brought to this county this afternoon. He faces murder charges in Galveston related to his mother’s death years ago, with an insanity plea once raised during prior proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Gallaher
Bexar County
de Witt
Stel Gallaher
Galveston
Wis
Texas Crops Report from the Weather Bureau
The climate and crop bulletin notes hot dry weather early week followed by gulf storms and heavy rains from the 26th to 29th east of the 98th meridian with 14.22 inches at Nacogdoches. Cotton opening. first bale picked in Medina on the 28th. Rain improves general crop conditions though drought persists in southwest and northwest. Forage crops seeding begun and prospects for rice and sugar cane are greatly improved. Rain came too late for corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Allen Buell
Texas
98Th Meridian
Nacogdoches
Medina County
Local residents plan small new structures in town
J. B. Davenport seeks permission to erect a shed on El Mira Street at a cost of 40 dollars. W. B. Massey plans a stable on Yoakum Bend for 10 dollars. F. Leiter intends a shed on Grayson Street for 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Davenport
Elmira Street
W. B Massey
Yoakum Bend
F. Leiter
Grayson Street
Cheap Excursion to South by Southern Railway
One fare plus two dollars offers a cheap rail excursion to Virginia Carolina and Tennessee resorts. Apply to nearest ticket agent John N Knight P Agt Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Virginia
Carolinas
Tennessee
John.n. Knight
P. Agt
Houston
Texas
Town Destroyed by Fire in Oklahoma Territory
Anadarko July 5 reports confirm the complete destruction of Gote bo a small Kiowa county town on the Rock Island line by a fire that swept through yesterday. Loss estimated at $5,000 with light insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotebo
Rock Island
Kiowa County
Building Permits for Multiple Properties Across Town
Mrs Pauline Jenner seeks permit to rebuild shed on Labor Street costing 25 dollars. Henry Selby applies to rebuild a three room house on Macon Street for 25 dollars. Mrs Elizabeth Schaller plans a four room hall and wood shed on La Fitte Street at 650 dollars. L W Hagg requests an addition to a stable on Matamoras Street for 160 dollars. Louis Saur to repair a house on Essex Street for 75 dollars. Tillie Layer Gueldner to erect a three story dwelling on Layer Street for 600 dollars. Additional permit for chicken house construction at 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Jenner
Labor Street
Henry Selby
Macon Street
Elizabeth Schaller
Lafitte Street
L. W. Hagg
Matamoras Street
Louis Saur
Essex Street
Tillie Layer Gueldner
Threeie
Layer Reet
Amin
Woman killed by lightning near Meridianville
Miss Annie Matthies died when lightning struck her home at Meredianville last night. The house was partly wrecked and the storm caused fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huitsville
Ala
Annie Matthies
Meredianville
Nla
Prisoner McDaniel Bids Reform After Forgery Conviction
W B McDaniel recently jailed for a two year forgery term shows resolve to reform. A bottle of brandy sent to him was refused as against rules and he vows to quit alcohol. He is about 20, formerly a hotel clerk, praised by jailers for his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McDaniel
McDaniel
Enitentiar
Prisoner McDaniel’s Hopeful Path After Release
Report notes McDaniel was moved to the depot by a hack from friends who believe he will become a better man upon leaving prison. They expect he will start life anew with a successful and honorable career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniel A
Koepp and Shields Wed in Pretty Home Ceremony
A late Thursday wedding at 6 o clock united Miss Ruth Shields and Mr. Allure Koepp at the home of Herman Koepp 234 Latitte street with Rev C Goddes of the Lutheran church officiating. A relatives reception followed before the couple departed for Newport Rhode Island aboard the International amid rice and old shoes showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Koepp
San Antonio
W. H. Koepp
New Berlin
Watermelon Surprise Party Held for Miss Fannie Becker
A lively watermelon surprise was hosted for Miss Fannie Becker at her home on a Tuesday night in July. Miss Lily Podewils led a gathering of friends and guests who sang a chorus, played games, and shared refreshments under lantern lights before departure. A long list of attendees included Lily Podewils, Tillie Hartung, Zelina Burcer, Elsa Rilling, Lena Becker, Oliver Abbott, Maurice Muessle, Archie Blair and others with chaperones Mr Fowler and Mr and Mrs Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Becker
Lily Podewils
Lans
J. Podewil
Tanterne
Minses Lily
Poxtewils
Tillie Hartung
Wily Bowler
Adel, Tenyg
Zelina Burcer
Elsa Rilling
Stellar Elmendorf
Olie Meyer
Amanda Arnold
Dora’ Neumann
Jamiie Plummer
Teck
Watermelon Contest Crowned By Paul Rochs Winner
Paul Rochs wins the watermelon contest in a spirited event. Spectators cheer as Rochs takes the top prize and declares the crowd’s enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rochs
Society notices and church events deadline guidance
The Light requests society items and notices be submitted to the office by noon Saturday for Sunday publication. Church notices must arrive by Friday night or before 9 o clock Saturday morning. earlier submissions receive better treatment. Items sent during the week will be held until Sunday unless requested otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Light
Society
Concert String Orchestra Planned for San Antonio
A group plans a 25 piece concert string orchestra in San Antonio. The first rehearsal is next Wednesday at Gambrinus Ball on Market Street under Bernard Steinfeldt. A permanent conductor will be chosen soon and members will begin regular practice. Uniforms are full evening dress. The aim is to give popular winter concerts in city halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antone
Gambrinus Ball
Market Street
Bernard Steinfeldt
Smith Collins Wedding Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Lucil Cavanagh and Mr Edward Smith a Porat passenger brakeman of El Paso wed quietly at the bride’s sister Mrs W D Collins residence. The couple planned a Monterey Mexico honeymoon then return to El Paso to start their life together.
Anniversary event in Springs with Loyal Americans
Fragmentary OCR note describes a planned anniversary event in Springs involving the Loyal Americans and a commitment or committee. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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