Local business notes and city updates in San Antonio
The column lists a leaking fire plug complaint at Bowie and Crockett streets, notes on court attendance in Austin, Sunday school and church events, cooking demonstrations at Western Star on West Commerce, and a series of upcoming events including San Antonio Zouages arts, a Galveston departure for South Africa bound ships, cathedral remodeling near $5000, Our Lady of the Lake Academy commencement on June 17 1903, Knights and Ladies of Honor initiation at Turner Hall, and weather affecting suburb mud. It also mentions editor Frank Bushick declining July 4 speech, fishing trip reports, and a liquidation sale to reduce stock before moving to a new store.
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Hot Wells
Heilbron
Bowie and
Crocketty Street
United States
Heilig
Austin
Federal Court
Central Christian
Chuuren
Christian “Endeavor
Homer Ty Wilson
Western Star Cockpints
West Commerce Street
San Antonio
Galveston
South Africa
San Fernando Cathedral
Academy of Our Lady of the Lake
Grand Opera Houses
Knights and Ladiess of Honor
Joseph Fried
Frost National Bank gains favor as cash sale details noted
Ends below cost and cash only sale announced by E Podewils at the corner S Alamo and Camargo. The Frost National Bank statement published today shows a healthy money supply under the bank's control, with prompt accommodating service and steady community support.
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E. Podewils
S. Alamo
Camargo Street
Frost National Bank
Notable visitors and hotel guests listed at Southern and Bexar
A long tally of guests and arrivals in the city includes Pane of Petits and Kismon of Alice at the Southern. S H Nye of Dallas at Elite. D S Berb of Gonzales at Bexar. Mr W T Blake and wife of Houston at the Bexar. Miss RB Baker of Luling at the Southern. Nellie and Susie Ramez of Monterey at the Southern. Guadalupe county judge H M L Wurzbach visiting Seguin. Mrs. Joseph Fried of Dallas and Joseph Fried deputy grand protector at Knight and Ladies of Honor, at 117 Rusky St. Menger hotel guests include R Goldstick er, A H Sevier, J J Delaney Jr, FP K Lewis, Mesdames Charles Sidney, C J Keluhor, M Jones, Miss E Jones, R W Hall, V Weiss, A A Miller, C J Palman, William Hampton, S Wilson, B F Fine, L Schloss, R C Boutwell, J M Logan, S P St Clair, G P Stewart, Carl Potter, Robert L Simpson, C D Cain, M Levy, B W Poson, Albert Johnson and more from various cities.
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C.H. Kismon
Alice
Southern
S."h. Nye
Dallas
D. S. Berb
Gonzales
Bexar
W. T. Blake
T Houston
RB. Baker
Luling
Nellie
Susie Ramez
Monterey
H. McL. Wurzbach
Guadalupe County
Seguin
Joseph Fried
Knight
Rusky Street
Menger
R. Goldstick
New York
William Hampton
Houston
M. Levy
Chicago
B. W. Poson
Albert Johnson
St. Louis
Man of Misfortune in City Hospital After Wandering Life
Charles Howard aged 53 was picked up on South Flores street and taken to the city hospital. He says he formerly lived in Paris Texas where he was a railroad bridge builder. He claims his wife and children died within a year, and he later drifted through Arizona and Colorado, surviving a nine day snowstorm before being found. He has since suffered continual nervousness.
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Charles Howard
South Flores Street
Paris
Texas
Arizona
Colorado
Marriage Licenses Listed for Guilford Jones and Others
Guilford C. Jones and Effie D. Turner, L. W. Fehrmann and Adeline Dippel, Frank Moore and Cornelia Hodge, W. T. Reynolds and Louise A. Schmitt are recorded as marriage licenses.
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Guilford C
Pel
Frank Moore
Cornelia Hodge
W. T. Reynolds
Louise A. Schmitt
Gifts for President Elk Horn Chair and Baby Badger Gift
Special to The Sunday Light Washington D C June clerks and employes of the white house have catalogued three wagonloads of presents brought from the west. The heaviest is a chair carved from elk horn from Tacoma Washington. A totem pair and Indian pottery from Albuquerque with a Navajo blanket accompanied the gifts. A girl from Sharon Springs Kansas gave a live badger named Josiah to be kept at Oyster Bay. bears were offered but declined.
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Washington,d. C
White House
Tacoma
Wash
Albuquerque
West
Santa Fe
N. M
Kalima
Sharon Springs
Kan
Josiah
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Y M C A Receives Notice to Vacate Quarters
The Y M C A board announces removal from its eight year quarters by July 1. A mass meeting is set for Thursday at 8 30 PM at the Y M C A hall to present plans and seek member and friend cooperation.
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Young Men's Christian Association
The
Y. Cc. A
Association
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Friends of the Work
M. J. Bleim
J. C. Kinney
Letter Carriers Hold Smokers at Arbeiter Verein Hall
Local post office letter carriers hosted a smoker last night at the Arbeiter Verein hall. Superintendent David Sanders attended among a large crowd. Committee members included Dan C Bitter William Gentzen and F Langer. Union prepared foods cigars pipes and tobacco were provided with refreshments and lunch.
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Arbeiter Verein
Hall
David Sanders
Dan C. Bitter
William. Gentzen
F. , Langer
Mortuary notice for Robert Cross dies at 41
Robert Cross aged 41 died yesterday at the city hospital from consumption. He had resided in the city about one year. The burial will be held this morning in the city cemetery.
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Robert
Cross
Morales and
Leona Streets
Picnic and Dance by The Society of the Sons of Hidalgo
The Society of the Sons of Hidalgo will hold a picnic and dance at Union Park on River Avenue today. The organizing committee includes M. G. Dena, Pedro Rodriguez, Emiliano Gutierrez, and Ireneo Castillo.
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Society of the Sons of Hidalgo
Union Park
River Avenue
Messrs
M. G. Dena
Pedro Rodriguez
Emiliano Gutierrez
Ireneo Castillo
Corpus Christi Feast Observed with Religious Observance
The Corpus Christi feast was celebrated Thursday. The anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua, San Antonio’s patron, was observed yesterday. Next Wednesday the patronal feast of San Fernando cathedral will be observed.
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Corpus Christi
Anthony of Padua
San Antonio
San Fernando Cathedral
St. Ferdinand
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertising Claim
Over sixty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is praised for teething relief. It claims to soothe the child gums worm wind colic regulate stomach and bowels and treat diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle with a reminder to ask for the product.
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Mrs. Winslow
Twin Births Record at Gevers and West Houston
A boy born June 5 to Mr and Mrs H Prancis at 404 Gevers Street and another boy born in June to Mr and Mrs W L McDaniel at 2519 West Houston Street confirms two newborns announced in local notices.
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H. Prancis
Gevers Street
W. L. McDaniel
West
Houston Street
Bargain in Side Boards and Watch Offers
If you want a bargain in side boards see Star instalment Co. 327 B Commerce street. Solid gold watches, with reliable movements, half cost EMERSON CO. Ask for PABST. Wanted a cook 511 St. Marys St. Fincks. 6c Havana Cigars.
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Star Instalment Co
B. Commerce Street
Emerson & CO
Texans Rekindle Taste for Texas Pride Beverages
A playful prompt urges friends to reunite over Texas Pride drinks, framing it as a fun remedy for past neglect. The message emphasizes shared moments and invites quick participation.
Solid gold watches promised by Emerson & Co
Readable text references solid gold watches and a claim of reliability by Emerson & Co, suggesting a sales or product notice.
Bexar Drug Co Hosts Frozen Treats at Fountain Stop
The BEXAR DRUG CO to ACME ICE CREAM serves customers at the fountain while Finck's Se Havana Cigars is also noted nearby. the ad suggests a casual visit and seating arrangement.
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Bexar Drug CO
Chilima Caanai 5 CTS Feeds Ten Persons
A brief notice notes a food item named Chilima Caanai 5 CTS prepared to feed ten individuals. No additional details provided.
Princess Hatzfeldt Hosts London Society Bespoke Ball
Princess Hatzfeldt invites Berkeley Square guests to an elaborate London evening with Jeanne Gravier performances and music as King Edward appeals to fashionables to enliven the dull social season. About three hundred guests to attend the affair.
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Princess Hatzfeldt
London
London Society
Berkeley
Square Wy
Clara Huntington
New York
Edward
Jeanne Gravier
Man Survives Train Fall At 35 Miles An Hour In Austin
R Hecht of New York fell from an L and G N train while taking supper on a Texas trip. He landed on the platform after feeling ill and stepping out. The train halted, Hecht survived with facial injuries and was aided by fellow passengers. He traveled to Austin with P Opelar of New York.
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Austin
Tex
R. Hecht
New York
Hecht
P. Opelar
Britt-O'Keefe clash headlines Butte Miners Day carnival
Butte Montana hosts a summer carnival program on Miners Day with boxing at its core. The afternoon features Jimmy Bri Califor nia versus Jack O'Keefe of Chicago, followed by Aurelia Herrera versus Kid abroad for the light weight title in twenty rounds. A previous bout ended with a foul decision in favor of O'Keefe. Visitors from out of town anticipate Montana's largest sporting event.
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Butte
Mont
Juhe
Fitzsimmons
Tommy Ryan
Cari
Jimmy Bri
California
Jack O'Keefe
Chicago
Aurelia, Herrera
Kid
Britt-O
Montana
Jory
Britt
Vesper Boat Club Sends Juvenal to Henley Sculls
Members of the Vesper Boat club gave a hearty sendoff to James B Juvenal who sails the Noordland to England to compete in the diamond sculls at the Henley regatta. Juvenal is in good form and confident of a strong showing in the famous race.
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Philadelphia
Vesper Boat Club
James B Juvenal
Noordland
England
Juvenal
Rifle Team Sails for Palma Trophy Contest
The San Girt competitions select a rifle team to represent the United States in the Palma trophy contest sailing for England today aboard the Lucania.
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England
New York
United States
Lucania
Acme At Mr Houck’s Soda Fountain Sells Bargains
Mr Houck offers ACME plates at his soda fountain with eager service. Emerson & Co promotes money or bargains in second hand goods in the ad copy.
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MR. Houck
Emerson & CO
Confederate Veteran J. W. Wallace Dies in County Jail
Aged veteran J. W. Wallace died unattended in the county jail in Kinney Texas after a long illness. He had several sons and was taken to jail as refuge. The jailer found him dead when supper was brought in. the county bears the charge for his care.
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eKinney
Texas
J. W. Wallace
Batson Surprised By Death Warrant Signing In Louisiana
Albert E. Batson, convicted of murdering the Earl family, learned Governor Heard signed his death warrant and set August 14 for execution in Lake Charles. He remained cool, saying he expected the commutation and had no statement to offer beyond a future one. The rest of the text discusses superstitions about eyes and cures.
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Lake Charles
Governor Heard
Albert E. Batson
Earl
Lyons
Batson
Alabama Forms World's Fair Exhibit Fund
A state exhibit fund organization is formed in Alabama to raise money for a state display at the upcoming World’s Fair. The legislature did not appropriate funds for official participation. Concession contracts at the Pike include the Magic Whirlpool and the Spanish Concession featuring the Court of Lions from the Alhambra and Triana market. The Wisconsin Outing Club plans a 1904 World’s Fair visit in 10 hotel cars, each for 25 persons, staying in hotel cars sidetracked near the grounds and building a private spur.
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Alabama
Alhambra
Triana
Wisconsin Outing Club
Local farmers urged to raise chickens for next year
The Bowie county News notes local dealers urge farmers to expand poultry as St. Louis fair could boost demand and prices. It warns current local demand is unmet and shipments to outside points may be limited, yet supports extending this profitable industry.
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St. Louis
Bargain in forfeited pledges at half original cost
A sale offers forfeited pledges at fifty percent of their original price. Buyers can claim items owed by delinquent donors through a public auction process conducted by the authorized debt recovery office.
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Emerson & CO
Hillsboro debate over druggist sales sparks legal clash
The Hillsboro correspondent reports Judge Hill allowing druggists to sell anything while County Attorney Greenwood insists on a strict drug only interpretation. He warns a lax stance could flood town streets with drugstores and upset public interest.
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Hillsboro
Waco Times-Herald
Judge Hill
Greenwood
Teppéen
Burnett Company Offers Paper Goods and Watches
R. L. Burnett Co announces savings on paper boxes packaging and wrapping paper plus letter heads envelopes and note heads. Amerson & Co advertises silver watches with Elgin and Waltham movements from $6.00 and up.
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R. L. Burnett CO
Butcher’s
Boones
Elgin
Waltham
Amerson .& CO
Statesman or politician the same difference says exchange
An old dialogue contrasts a politician and a statesman with lines about mushrooms and toadstools to imply the two roles are alike. The exchange uses dialect to underscore the comic comparison between public figures and their perceived value.
Playwright’s Scheme Rumor Over Box Office Receipts
A Baltimore News snippet describes a plan where the manager orders John to stage a rumor on stage about skipped box office receipts to fix a performance issue. The character John is to spread the rumor to create tension and advance the plot.
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John
Baltimore News
The Man Who Made Himself Notable
The inquirer asks what made the man famous and the cynic answers that his fame came from the public. The exchange suggests a social figure gaining attention through public visibility and perception rather than private achievement.
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the Inquirer
Never Rushes the Growler
A brief humorous note from the Boston Christian Register quotes a child dialogue about beer choices, mentioning pale beer and a remark on purchasing beer for their household. The fragment reflects period social humor without a broader news event.
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Milwaukee
Boston Christian Register
10 Story Book Publishes Pinkerton Detective Tale
The June issue features an original detective story by William A. Pinkerton titled 360, Lining Golf, or the Fatal Hand, showcasing his drama instincts and high-tension plots. Also in the issue are Dororthy Dix and Zoe Anderson Norris sketches and Banks social problem tale alongside Lover’s humorous The Gridiron.
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William A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Dorothy Dix
Zoe Anderson Norris
Bohemia
Parks
Charles Eugene Banks
Samuel Lover
August Flower advertised as liver remedy for skin and digestion
An old advertisement criticizes cosmetics and praises Green's August Flower as a liver tonic that purifies blood, improves complexion, relieves constipation biliousness and nausea, and aids sleep. It claims a bottle can cure dyspepsia and indigestion with trial size 25 cents and regular 75 cents at druggists.
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Green
William A Pinkerton Detective Story Featured
The June 10 Story Book runs a detective tale about William A. Pinkerton, described as a noted detective, promising thrilling drama and intense suspense.
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