Emigration of New York Children for Adoption
Rev J H Hunter district superintendent of the Children's Home Society discusses adoption aims for homeless children. He opposes importing children across states and urges using local homes, noting each state has homes for orphans and many childless households. The note ends with a carriage invitation at the rear entrance on Crocket Street due to street repairs. Newton, Weller & Wagner Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Iomes
J. H. Hunter
Children’s Home
Crocket Street
Commerce Street
Newton, Weller & Wagner Co
Tire Setting Offers Immediate Service
Tire shop on Travis Street invites customers to have tires set while they wait at the old stand run by H. R. Geyer located at 511 Travis Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Geyer
Travis Street
Barbed and Baling Wire Prices Named by Theo Magott
Theo Magott declares leadership in securing prices for barbed and baling wire. He states he can offer competitive rates and vows to set the market standard with direct sourcing and bulk discounts for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Magott
New Banks in Texas and Reserve Agents
The comptroller of the currency approved Mechanics-American National Bank of St. Louis as reserve agent for Bay City National Bank in Bay City Texas. National Bank of Commerce of St Louis named reserve agent for First National Bank of Bena min Texas. Seaboard National Bank of New York named reserve agent for First National Bank of Midlothian Texas. State National Bank of New Orleans named reserve agent for First National Bank of Timpson Texas. Jacksboro National Bank of Jacksboro Texas organized with capital 25000. First National Bank of Midlothian Texas organized with capital 50000. J. P. Anderson president M W Hawkins VP G W Newton cashier. The new bank succeeds Citizens National Bank of Midlothian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DD. C
Méchanics-American National Bank
St. Louis
Bay City National Bank
Bay City
Texas
National Bank of Commerce
First National Bank
Benaamin
Tex
Seaboard National Bank
New York
J. P. Anderson
M. W. Hawkins
G. W. Newton
New Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Midlothian
Building Permits Meant for Woodlawn and Main Avenues
Mrs EB Stevens plans a one room structure on Woodlawn avenue with estimated cost not stated. Adams seeks authorization to erect a store room on Main avenue near San Pedro place at an estimated cost of $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb, Stevens
Woodlawn Avenue
Op . Adams
Main Avenue
San Pedro Place
Paint Guarantee Offered By Ed Steves & Sons
Our third car of paint just in, if you want a guarantee with your purchases, call on us. Ed Steves & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Steves & Sons
Court Martial Appointed at Jackson Barracks Louisiana
A general court martial is set to convene at Jackson barracks Louisiana at 10 am Thursday July 6 1905 to try those properly brought before it. The detailed for the court includes Maj Oscar J Brown 1st cavalry Capt J F Reynolds Lands 1st cavalry Capt George W Goode 1st cavalry Capt David P Cordray 26th infantry Capt Geo E Houle 26th infantry Capt Dana W Kilburn 26th infantry Capt William G Sills 1st cavalry Capt Pierce A Murphy 1st cavalry Capt George D Arrowsmith 26th infantry Capt Charles D Roberts 7th infantry judge advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Barracks
Louisiana
Oscar J. Brown
1St Cavalry
J. F. Reynolds Landis
George W. Goode
Cavalry
David P. Cordray
26Th Infantry
Geo. E. Houle
Dana W. Kilburn
William G. Sills
Pierce A. Murphy
George D. Arrowsmith
Charles D. Roberts
7Th Infantry
Post Construction Contracts Awarded At New Fort Quarters
The West End Lumber Company wins the main material contract for the old quarters while T. P. Walsh gets the steel ceiling job. Fred Baermann secures labor at 15993 dollars with a no military convicts clause. P. T. Shields wins 75400 dollars for 13 new mess halls. W. G. Schuwirth gets plumbing at 4576 dollars. Officer’s quarters contracts go to A. H. Schaefer for plumbing 4700 and heating 2527. Electrical wiring to Alcide La Chapelle at 2414. Water and sewerage for the new post awarded to Thomas Franklin: sewerage 3648 and water 5640.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Lumber Company
T. P. Walsh
Fred Baermann
P. T. Shields
W. G. Schuwirth
A. H. Shaefer
Alce de la Chappelle
Thomas Franklin
Infantry Band Concert and Fort Sill Movements
The Twenty sixth infantry band concert last Thursday drew strong crowds and a promising program is planned for next week. Col Elmér Lindsey of the First cavalry receives a one month leave. Eighth cavalry squadron ships out to the Philippines via San Francisco. Fort Clark host Col Hughes visits today. New paid improvements begun at the officers club. Court martial attendees Denny Johnson Makowski return to Fort Mcintosh. New post office occupied yesterday with improved size and sanitation planned. Chief Serg Maus to inspect and ensure sanitation. Chief QM Stevens will open bids June 23 for a forty horsepower pumping engine at Fort Sill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Elmér Lindsey
First Cavalry
Eighth Cavalry
Fort Sill
Philippines
San Francisco
Hughes
Fort Clark
Denny
J. F. Johnson
Michael Makowski
Fort Mcintosh
Sergean Maus
Quartermaster Stevens
West End Lumber Rolls In New Car of Screens
Hot weather warns flies away as another carload of insect screens arrives at West End Lumber Company. Both phones 377.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Lumber Company
Trunk and Valise Assortment at San Antonio Trunk Factory
Local page notice advertises a summer vacation assortment of trunks and valises for travelers. Promoted by San Antonio Trunk Factory located at 514% E. Houston Street, inviting customers to view stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Houston Street
Drink Aschbacher beer and screen goods ad card
An old classified item promoting Aschbacher beer brewed from pure malt and hops. It lists SCREEN COOKS from 30¢ and SCREEN WINDOWS from 30¢. It gives a business at 322-324 East Commerce St and warns to get prices on table wines from A. J. Krueger at 600-602 BE Commerce, telephone 1504.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Praener
East Commerce St
A. J. Krueger
Manse Circle Reception Honors Graduates At Home
Late society notes describe a Manse Circle reception last Monday honoring graduates Miss Lela Gabbart Miss Mae Bergen and Mr Fred Phillippi. Hosts Mr and Mrs Stilling offered their home with lawn lights and music while the entertainment committee led games and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Gabbart Bergen Stillings Hesse and Phillippi and Messrs Stillings Wilson O Leconte Stevenson Hooke Phillippi and Gabbart among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manse Circle
Manse
Lela Gabbart
Mae Bergen
Fred Phillippi
Stilling
Bessie Jennings
Annie Andrews
Ella Hesse
Irene Stillings
Ella
Calanthe Hesse
Maud Seidenstricker
Lula Lorillard
Lula Phillippi
Alice Halbed
Eva Kindlun
A. Dillard
E. Madder
Meyer
Freda
Lottie
Emma Bo
Surprise Party for Grace Heck at South Olive Street
Friday evening a delightful surprise was hosted at Grace Heck's home on South Olive street. Refreshments were served on the lawn and guests departed late, with attendees including Misses Birdie Barnell Carrie Legan Riebe Hattie Steele Florence Taylor Ethel Wilcox Mee Bergen Lela Gabbart Adele Rolls and Messrs Hal Tucker Roy Martin Alex Martin Allen Birtshell W Langwell George Pabst Bass Lacey Cloyd Legan and Tonie Legan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Heck
South Olive Street
Birdie Barnell
Carrie Legan
Riebe
Hattie Steele
Florence Taylor
Ethel Wilcox
Mee Bergen
Lela Gabbart
Adele Rolls
Messrs
Hal Tucker
Roy Martin
Alex Martin
Allen Birtshell
W. Langwell
George Pabst
Bass
Lacey
Cloyd Legan
Tonie Legan
Ramby Scholl Wedding at 319 Barrera Street
Miss Hulda Scholl married Edward Ramby at the bride’s home with Rev. C C Coleman officiating. The ceremony featured Miss Hulda Tietze as maid of honor and Albert Kohr as best man. A reception followed with vocal selections by Mr. and Mrs. Roberson and Miss Hulda Tietze and attendance listed for family members and local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberson
Hulda Tietze
Charles Scholl
Bernhardt
New Braunfels
C. C. Coleman
F. Bernhardt
Marriage Unites Florence Muguerze and A C Billings
Miss Florence Muguerze daughter of Mr and Mrs A Muguerza and Mr A C Billings of this city wed at the bride’s home 229 West Nueva street at 9 o clock Wednesday evening June 7 The groom a traveling man from San Antonio is held in high esteem They left for Galveston and other eastern points after a brief wedding reception and will return to 416 Ninth street in about two weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Muguerze
A. Muguerza
A. C. Billings
Nueva Street
Mr. Billings
San Antonio
Galveston
Ninth Street
Quiet Wednesday Wedding in Travis Park Methodist Church
Miss Sallie Elizabeth Taylor and Mr. Arthur Witchell were married at 10:30 AM with Rev. Mouton officiating. Witchell works at D. and A. Oppenheimer bank. Miss Taylor, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Taylor of Weimar. Attendants were Miss Maud Taylor and Mr. Charles Layman. The ceremony was small. the couple will reside in the city after July 4 following a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Park Methodist Church
Sallie Elizabeth Taylor
Arthur Witchell
Mouton
Witchell
D. & A. Oppenheier Bank
Hig Bride
J. P. Taylor
Weimar
Zoe Ella Pickens
Maud Taylor
Charles Layman
Teachers Enjoy City Trolley Ride And Luncheon
Friday evening the teachers of the school of methods rode a trolley through the city and suburbs under Professors Knox Arnold Huff and Harris with Misses Johnson Wallace Boskin Smith Bonham and McKnight. A luncheon was served at San Pedro park then they attended a lecture by Miss Alexander at Beethoven hall. The teachers voted to accept an invitation from Jessor Pewcock to attend a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Methods
Knox
Arnold
Huff and Harris
Johnson
Wallace
Boskin
Smith
Bonham
McKnight
San Pedro Park
Beethoven Hall
Miss Alexander
Jessor Pewcock
Marriage Announcement and Social Tidbits From West End
Mrs. Louisa Kuehn announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Annie to Mr. Rudolph F. Klein with the ceremony set for Wednesday morning June 21 at 10:30 at St. Mark’s Episcopal church. The report notes Klein’s business standing with R. L. Burnett & Co and mentions a light boating party at West End lake on Monday evening July 19 along with a girls’ card party where Miss Ethel Harrison and Mrs. Kemper and Mrs. Ned McIlhenny won prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Lake
Louisa Kuehn
Annie
Rudolph F. Klein
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Mr. Klein
R. L. Burnett & Co
R. D. Jamey
Ethel Harrison
Charles Kemper
Ned McIlhenny
Birthday Party for Little Miss Lois Harris
Little Miss Lois Harris celebrated her fifth birthday yesterday at her home on Devine Street. Guests included Hilda and Norma Hummer, Hallie and Nattie Bell Baldwin, Virgie and Rubie Storms, Margaret Harris, Mamie Baldwin, Louise Donaldson, Thelma Swank, Bessie Harris Harvey, Nonie Langwell, George Findley, Fred Currie, Harry and John McArdle, James Baldwin, Callan Mosebach, Fannie Matthews, and Willie Swank. The birthday featured games and Columbia graphophone selections, with Lois as a jolly hostess receiving several gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Harris
Joel Harris
Devine Street
Columbia Graphophone
Miss Harris
Hilda
Norma Hummer
Hallie
Nattie Bell Baldwin
Educators to Speak on Education at Beethoven Hall
Free lectures on education set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Beethoven Hall. Speakers include Miss Georgia Alexander of Indianapolis, Dr. Ellis of Texas University, and Dr. Charles A. McMurry. topics to be announced. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Hall
School of Methods
Georgia Alexander
Indianapolis
Ind
Ellis
The
Texas University
Wil
Alamo lodge No 34 hosts annual picnic at Maderez Park
Alamo lodge No 34 Royal Achates held its annual picnic last Sunday at Maderez Park. A large crowd enjoyed a varied program of sports with foot races and a baseball game led by captain Mrs Gus Groben, who beat the men 1 to 0. Guests departed praising the lodge for a fine day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Lodge
Royal Achates
Maderez Park
Gus Groben
West End pavilion club dance supported by close friends
The 8. S. Social club dance at West End pavilion last evening drew a select crowd of members' close friends. Committees provided hospitality and congenial, happy celebrations with music by Theo Artzt and associates. A later notice invites attendance at the club's first annual picnic at Dashiell's ranch next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Pavilion
Theo
Artzt
Dashiell
Local Society Notes Highlight Vassar Student Return
Mrs Ferdinand Herff Jr and her daughter Miss Zulema Herff returned from New York where Miss Herff studied at Vassar college. Mrs Bindley and grandchildren left for Cincinnati for the summer. Miss Mollie Gallagher traveled to Chicago and northern cities to visit friends for about two months. Miss Emma Allensworth hosts Miss Alexander Miss Sarah King and Mrs Kate Shenck at a Mexican supper in honor of Miss Alexander of Indianapolis and Maybelle Kelley, guest of Dr and Mrs B O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Herff, Jr
Zulema Herff
New York
Miss Herff
Vassar College
Mollie Gallagher
Chicago
Emma Allensworth
Miss Alexander
Sarah King
Kate Shenck
Indianapolis
Regional Aide Evacuations and Travel Delays Reported
Evans rushed to Astin home as several travelers including Miss Genevieve Young and Annie Brown family members were delayed en route from New York and will not reach the city until midweek. Mrs. Fahey and Lillian Patricia returned from New York where Miss Fahey studied art for months. Edna Guerguin plans a trip to visit friends Helen and W. Bisie Jess. Pain relief advertised for rheumatism and neuralgia via Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents, I. and G. N. Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Young
Genevieve Young
Annie Louise Brown
Annie James
Roy Bebe
Flossie Denman
New York
City
Charles Fahey
Lillian Patricia
Miss Fahey
Severa
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
I. & G. N. Drug Store
Card of thanks for baby Raymond Ernest
Mr and Mrs J Bestowe thank friends and relatives for help during the illness and death of their baby Raymond Ernest and for floral offerings. Also included is an advertisement for painting and paperhanging by Fred Hummert at 204 206 W Commerce, claiming none better done by anyone at any prices with quality materials and workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ernest
J. Be.stowe
Fred Hummert
Burial Permits Listed For Three Local Infants And Teenager
Charles Clark Willard nineteen years died June 15 in a railroad accident at Burleson street crossing. Interment at cemetery No. 6. Elenore Williams one month died June 6 of convulsions at rear 1227 Avenue D. Interment in U. B. F. cemetery. Jose Guerrero nine months died June 17 from inanition at 887 South Leona Street. Interment in San Fernando cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark Willard
Burleson Street
Elenore Williams
Avenue D
Jose Guerrero
Leona Street
San Fernando
West End Lumber Company Advertisement
Readable note indicates arrival of West End Lumber Company products with contact phones both listed as 377. Local business notice emphasizes sales or services and provides phone reach for inquiries.
Oak and ash doors from Ed Sieves & Sons offer fronts
Oak, ash, poplar, and hickory front doors supplied by Ed Sieves and Sons. The item highlights durable wood selections and traditional craftsmanship for entranceways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieves & Sons
Spring Hill College Diamond Jubilee Begins in Mobile
Mobile Alabama witnesses Spring Hill College celebrate its Diamond Jubilee starting June 18 with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev C T O Callaghan and solemn rites. A three day religious program includes requiem masses for deceased professors alumni and benefactors and pontifical mass by Right Rev Edward Fellen. The college vows splendid blessings and surpassing ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Spring Hill College
C. T. O'Callaghan
D. Savage
Edward Fellen
Special sale of untimes hats at Ward's Millinery
Large assortment of new hat shapes in white black and colors with hats priced at 75 cents 1 1 25 and 1 50. Special Monday only 59 cents. Trimmed hats on sale regardless of cost at Ward's Millinery Store 208 West Commerce Street. Also hear Columbia Graphophone records at Louis' Book Store with operatic to rag time selections 25 cents each. Donoho Burns offers prescription deliveries with Old phone 900 New phone 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wards’ Millinery
Commerce Street
LOUIS
Columbia Graphophone
Postmaster Clifford Improving Says Local Despatch
Reports at the post office say Postmaster G. G. Clifford is improving after medical attention yesterday. Physicians indicate he is expected to recover barring any sudden complications, with official word anticipated soon.
Glass grades and roofing materials advertised by dealers
An old newspaper fragment lists glass grades and roofing options from suppliers including corrugated galvanized roofing and products by Stavey and Rone. It reads as a classified style brief with vendor notes and product mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stavey & Rone
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Peck
PON Brew
G. A. Duerler Mfg. Co
Mary’s Street
Colonel Hughes
Clover Installment Company
China
Late Society News
Lie Seti
Witchell-Taylor
Beethoven
Alamo Achates
Maybelle Kelley
Reel Optical CO
Wast Commerce Street
Washboard Bargains
Rockingham
Woods & Son
Wyler
East Houston Street
Edna Guerguin
Waring
Helen and
Wbisie Jess
Donoho & Burns
DR. Clifford
G. G. Cliford
Waka
R & Ziegier
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