Local Knights of Pythias to Elect Officers Monday
City news item notes Lotus lodge No. 89 to elect officers Monday night. Comedians Paul Jesse and Max Nuernberg will perform at Nacht's hall next Saturday. Alois Leitner has recovered from two weeks of sickness. Music at Scheuermeyer's today. West End Lake stocked with bass. Local doctors Breeding Cavender dissolve partnership. Breeding moves to 323 West Commerce. Cavender offices Moore building near elevator. San Antonio Photographers' association to visit Baker's ranch for a day of picnicking. St Mark's Church services today 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday School at 9:30 am. The morning sermon titled The Fact and Lessons of the Ascension. evening sermon The Prayer Book and Liturgical Worship. W. R. Richardson, pastor. J Arthur Gaul returns from New York after visiting dying mother and funeral. Adolph Kohr, Harry Feilhouse and Eugene Flaig return from Galveston. George Richenthal, I N conductor, shows a fig in yard on Perez street weighing six ounces. Catholic Central union invites mayor and city council to Independence Day celebration at New Braunfels on July 4.
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Lotus Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Paul
Jesse
Max Nuernberg
Nacht’s
Alois Leitner
Scheuermeyer’s
West End
Drs. Breeding
Cavender
Dr. Breeding
West
Commerce Street
Dr. Spring
Dr. Cavender
Moore Building
San Antonio Photographers’ Association
Baker’s Ranch
St. Mark's Church
Travis Square
W. R. Richardson
J. Arthur Gaul
New York
Adolph Kohr
Harry Feilhouse
Eugene Flaig
Galveston
New Braunfels
Phoenix Athletic Club Reopens With Refits and Plans
A Phoenix reporter visits the Phoenix Athletic Club to witness new refinements including a larger gymnasium handball court and updated showers. Attendant Charlie Walters known as Happy Charlie guides members while secretary reveals upcoming gym equipment and a city boosting plan. A handball tournament is slated within weeks as the club aims to become a local feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Athletic Club
Charlie
Charles Walters
el Paso
Torreon Restaurant Ad Sells Seafood on Commerce Street
Notice from Pompano listing Spanish mackerel soft shell crabs available at Torreon Restaurant located at 123 W Commerce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreon Restaurant
Commerce Street
Personal mentions at local hotels and visitors
A list of guests and arrivals includes A G Green of Atlanta and C C Green of Beaumont at the Menger and Bexar hotels, Brown Adams of St Louis at the Menger, Mrs Neil McMillan of Corpus Christi a Menger guest, Mrs J R Johnson of Beaumont a Bexar guest, Mrs F Connolly of Houston a late Menger guest. Also noted are Rev S M Bird and wife of Br ham guests at the Menger, S R Armstrong of Dallas with Bexar apartments, Mrs Maud Nixon and son of Gonzales arriving at the Bexar, Mrs George Frankle of St Louis visiting Mrs Annie Vogle on Avenue C, Miss Lotte Savage of Corpus Christi in the city, Mrs Hugo Heinmann and children from St Louis visiting relatives at 708 Chestnut, Dr and Mrs Amos Graves Sr and Mr and Mrs J D Houston leaving for California for the summer, Miss Myrtle White of St Thomas Canada visiting Mrs W J Carney, Mr and Mrs John Goggan and daughter Evelyn and Mr and Mrs William Meninger of Galveston as guests of the Goggans, and Hon Warren W Moore district attorney in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Green
Atlanta
Menger
C. C. Green
Beaumont
Bexar
Brown Adams
St. Louis
Neil McMillan
Corpus Christi
J. R. Johnson
F. Connolly
Houston
Dallas
Maud Nixon
Gonzales
George Frankle
Annie Vogle
Avenue C
Lotte Savage
Hugo Heinmann
Evelyn
William Meninger
Galveston
M. Goggan
Warren W. Moore
Twenty Sixth Judicial District of
Texas
Travis
Williamson Counties
Freshman Herbert Byram Emerges As Princeton Aces
Timely Baseball Gossip notes Princeton pitcher Herbert Byram as a rising star, likening his potential to Harvard legend Walter Clarkson. The Pittsburg native, still a freshman, shows precise control and strong pitches, while discussion swirls around George La Chance’s Boston Americans release and the pennant race led by Cap Griffith and the Highlanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byram
Princeton
George la Chance
Clark Griffith
Herbert Byram
Princeton University
Walter Clarkson
Harvard
Pittsburg
Boston Americans
la Chance
Waterbury
Conn
Klobedanz-La Chance Battery
Boston Brotherhood
Naugatuck
Portland
New England
Wilkesbarre
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Cleveland
Boston American
Boston
New York Highlanders
Jack Chesbro
Public Meeting to Plan Gift Chapel at Fort Sam Houston
A public meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday at 8 o clock in the Stevens building to establish an advisory board for a Gift Chapel at Fort Sam Houston. Sub committees will be formed to raise funds and organize the project, modeled after Fort Riley Kansas, with general support from local leaders and many notable residents.
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Fort Sam Houston
Fort Riley
Kansas
Bryan Callaghan
G. Bedell Moore
George W. Brackenridge
J. P. Barclay
Frank Grice
Hugh B. Rice
Marshall Hicks
Ernest Steves
William Seeley
L. J. Hart
Otto Koehler
Nat Washer
J. B. Palfrey
Charles R. Hudson
Homer Eads
J. N. Brown
D. C. Guessar
Dr. M. J. Blelm
Joseph Frost
John C. Sullivan
Post-shave face care items offered in ad style
An advertisement listing after shave products and skin care items including Williams Colgate toilet waters at 50 cents, double distilled witch hazel 20 cents, camphor cream 15 cents, Arctic Cream 20 cents, Penaude French Tonie 80 cents, and Colgate talcum powder and bath soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Colgate
Major Harris predicts Callaghan victory in Austin dispute
Special to The Light Austin June 8 Major Mose C Harris deputy internal revenue collector said Mayor Callaghan will win in the end over the San Antonio commission. He criticized the commission for appointing a fire chief and a police chief rather than merely recommending them and expected Callaghan to disregard those appointments and act on his own judgment.
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Austin
Tex
Mose C. Harris
Internal Revenue Collector
San Antonio
Callaghan
Commission
Harris
National Commission
Torreon Restaurant Delmonico of Tex serves lunch daily
The Delmonico of Texas offerings include a first-class lunch daily from 12 to 2 at 123 W Commerce St. The establishment promotes value with 85c meals and emphasizes its location for customers seeking a midday meal in the city.
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Torreon
The
Delmonico of
Tex
W. Commerce
Local trades advertise wiring, mouldings, feed, and barbed wire
Classified notices promise all electric wiring by Martin Wright is guaranteed to high standards. National Insurance Underwriters require new materials, with picture frames made to order. Fred Hummert's receives a new line of mouldings. Dry Malt feed claimed to boost milk. Theo Maggott Gal advertises barbed wire from Ed Steves & Sons as the best and cheapest on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wright
National Insurance
Fred Hummert’s
Theo, Maggott
Ed Steves & Sons
Building Permits Filed for Small Structures
Frank Helmholtz seeks to erect a one story brick building on North Flores street at a cost of 1000 dollars. M Arnold plans a barn on Avenue for 50 dollars. C A Gengler proposes a stable on River avenue with a 25 dollar cost.
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Frank Helmholtz
North Flores Street
M. L.arnold
Avenue
C. A. Gengler
River Avenue
Burials of Bettie Hinson and Others in City Records
Burial permits list Bettie Hinson aged 46 who died May 31 of tuberculosis at 500 Milam Street with interment in Benton Illinois. Soleda Castanola age 1 died June 3 of cholera infantum at 608 Zavala Street with interment in Cemetery No. 3. Theresa Eckhart age 50 died June 2 of tuberculosis at South Western Insane Asylum with interment in Duning Texas. Elvina Gomez age 1 died June 3 at 440 West Lombrano Street with burial details.
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Bettie Hinson
Milam
Benton
Soleda Castanola
Zavala Street
Theresa Eckhart
Southwestern Insane Asylum
Duning
Tex
Elvina Gomez
West
Lombrano Street
Torreon Steward to Act as Manager During Summer Absence
Special notice states that during the summer months Mr N J Tamborello who has been connected with the Torreon as steward will act as manager. The owner assures friends and patrons of continued attention service and excellence of cuisine. Also note T Shields has received the contract for fireproofing the new depot for the I G N railroad at Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Tamborello
Torreon
Cc. T. Torrey
Summer School Open at Alamo City College
Open session announced for June 12 at Alamo City Commercial and Business College. The notice invites enrollment for summer classes, outlining program offerings and registration details for local students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo City Commercial and Business College
Red lamp shade yields quick cash for farmer near Sandusky
Jacob Hellriegel a farmer east of Sandusky Ohio along the Lake Shore railroad corridor bought a parlor lamp with a red shade placed to signal trains. Engineers slowed as they spotted it and railroad agents paid him for the red shade and obtained a promise not to use a red shade again.
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Fort Worth
Jacob Hellriegel
Sandusky
Lake Shore Railroad
Lake Shore
The Source of Happiness Explored in 19th Century Quote
The Buffalo Evening Times cites a reflection on wealth as capacity to work and the spirit of effort. Happiness arises from tranquil effort, faith, and contentment, not from wealth or knowledge. Worries harm the face and friendships. earnestness without irritability, kindness without anxiety, and faith drive fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Buffalo Evening Times
Torreom Restaurant Summer Closing Notice
Notice to patrons that during the summer months the Torreom Restaurant will close at 10:30 p.m. C. T. Torrey, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreom
T. Torrey
His Preference Echoes in Voted Favor
A quirky exchange contrasts two blades of grass and political clout. The thoughtful xen extols the benefactor who grows two blades where one grew, while Shugar quips that the real praise goes to the one who gains two votes where one would suffice.
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Xen
Shugar
SCREEN POORS FROM WE UP AT 322 EAST COMMERCE
Fragmentary OCR notes list a location at 322 East Commerce Street with an apparent screen window entry. The damaged item mentions screen poors and references a business or activity tied to We Up, lacking clear details or dates.
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zBraeger
East Commerce St
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Houston Street
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Violettas
Morris Block & CO
Alamo Plaza
Alamo
E. Brown
Hamilton Brown
Houston ST
City News
Busia
Commerce St
New Market
Wilson
Saratoga
Paul Jones
Waldorf Club
Duffy
Hostetter
Metropolitan Bar
Aug
Livburger, Prop
Corner Main Plaza
West Commerce Street
Mme. Chambers
Commerce
Jack
Mammoth House
China
Kinwood Stove
Alaska
Newton
Weller
Wagner Co
Shinola
Dauber
Tees
Mike Goggan
Jesse Oppenheimer
Otto Wahrmund
D. J. Woodward
Gustav Schmeltzer
William Aubrey
F. A. Chapa
Charles W. Ogden
Fred W. Cook
Edwin Chamberlain
Charles Hugo
G. A. Duerler
George C. Sauer
GO. S. Newell
J. S. Lockwood
J. D Ainderson
Leroy G. Denman
J. W. Mudge
C. C. Gibbs
Reagan Houston
Judge Green
John W. Kokernot
J. EB. Williams
Marvin J. Graves
J.W. Gallagher
T. B. Johnson
Robert Hanschke
Albert Hohrath
S. J. Brooks
L. Mahneke
H. P. Drought
T. $. Conroy
F. H. Bushiek
J. Muir
Paul Mueller
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