Kerrville Sap Branch Showcases Fine Fruit Samples
J B Palfrey visited the Kerrville branch and delivered splendid samples of Japanese plums and apples from Mr G A Schattenberg of Boerne. Schattenberg farms 30 acres and earned over 200 dollars per acre last season. Prospects suggest high yields as fruit of all kinds can be grown along the line, signaling a future of strong fruit production in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
J. B. Palfrey
Kerrville
Texas
G. A. Schattenberg
Boerne
Thurber Brick Man Appeals To City Committee
The Thurber brick maker pressed for his product during a city improvement committee meeting. He urged sending a sample to Austin for testing by Professor Taylor of the State university, citing a prior report deeming the brick first class with a 150000 pound capacity. Testimonials from other cities were shown and he promised top quality material for Commerce street paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Street
Austin
Profesor Taylor
State University
Taylor
Negro newspaper The Trumpet debuts this week
The Trumpet, a six page newspaper aiming to defend the Negro’s interests and advance the cause of right and justice, appeared last Friday. W. W. McBride, a well known colored resident, is named business manager of the venture.
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W. W. McBride
Electric contractor advertises competitive fees
Martin Wright an electrical contractor offers all kinds of electric work at fees that meet any competition. One but expert workmen employed. Call either phone 377 and ask about Bereens. Another car just unloaded. West End Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wright
Bereens
West End Lumber Company
We Like to Talk aint and wallpaper to anyone
Fred Hummert invites contact at 204-206 W Com for discussion and inquiries. The note encourages readers to reach out without hesitation or fear of bothering.
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Fred Hummert
Household ware sale items list with various china
A readable sale listing describes water pitchers of large mouth capacity, Comports eight inches high with handsome patterns, mustard or horse radish jars, 100 piece and 10 piece dinner sets in semi porcelain, AlfreMeakin flow blue dinnerware, rose decorations, and bread and butter plates. Values range from 17 to 150 and price points span 25 to 75 cents per piece with notes of "same as cut" and neat shapes. Items are offered in a miscellaneous lot style with emphasis on patterns and condition rather than complete sets.
Robbery Reported by J A Powers in City Hotel
J A Powers told police he was robbed of a gold watch and chain while asleep in a hotel in the western part of the city on Friday night. The thief took the watch from his room and damaged the monogram reading J A P.
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J. A. Powers
Mayor Denies Cervera Mental Unbalance Claim
Mayor Callaghan last evening emphatically denied a report that Jesus Cervera had become mentally unbalanced due to the mayor declining him employment. He called the claim a fake and said the reporter was misinformed with no truth in it.
West End Lumber Delivers Screens Amid Heat
West End Lumber Company announces new stock of insect screens to beat the heat. The firm lists phone numbers 377 for orders as households seek relief from flies during hot weather.
City to prosecute for failure to clean up
The city sanitary department will commence tomorrow the prosecution of all parties who have failed to comply with notices to clean up. Those served with notices had ten days to comply. those failing will be arrested and liable to a fine in the corporation court. The department will be strict and impartial in enforcing the law.
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City Sanitary Department
Corporation Court
Sanitary, Department
City Election Officers to Receive Salary Warrants
Mayor Callaghan signed 165 salary warrants for presiding officers judges and clerks from 33 precincts totaling 1200 dollars. The warrants will be issued after the signing is complete.
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Callaghan
Railroads Locals Active in Nearby Towns Visit Notices
Rigsby, Kerrville even today on weekly visit to relatives. Ed. Coombs Katy agent at Beeville. Holmes Smith Southern passenger agent in the city yesterday. Henry A Smith National Lines of Mexico chief agent back from Galveston. C Foley Woods Queen & Crescent traveling agent returns from New Orleans. Turner Sar general baggage master at Guadalupe river bridge angling for big fish. Fred Daggett chief clerk in the general passenger office spending day with family at Bourne. Ziegler & Ziegler offer cheaper lines and imported wall paper.
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W. C. Rigsby
Kerrville
Ed. Coombs
Katy
Beeville
Sap
Holmes Smith
Southern
Henry A Smith
National Lines of Mexico
Galveston
C. Foley Woods
Queen & Crescent
New Orleans
Turner
Bagengemaaibr
Sar
Guadalupe River Bridge
Fred Daggett
Bourne
Kilday Proves Top Notch Dominoe Player
Ed Kilday scored 480 points out of 1000 in a North Flores street dominoes game witnessed by friends. The next highest totals were 390 and 385, marking him as one of the citys best domino players.
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Ed Kilday
North Flores Street
Mr. Kilday
The Bell Jewelry Co Ad on The Light Page
An old established firm The Bell Jewelry Company known for fashion styles and races in jewelry will have a daily space on The Light local page for the next 12 months. They offer a large stock of diamonds watches and jewelry with a complete southern manufacture facility and guarantee every item. Catalogues available. visit 204-206 W Commerce Street for wall paper and prices within modest budgets.
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Bell Jewelry Co
Bell Jewelry Company
The
Light
San Antonio
Fred Hummert
Commerce Street
Picture framing costs less this season at Ed Steves & Na
Seasonal framing promotes savings as Ed Steves & Na offers reduced prices on Gal Barbed wire and related supplies. Ziegler & Ziegler are recommended for framing needs while price-conscious buyers compare options this period.
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Vimeo
Ziegler & Ziegler
Ed Steves & Na
New President Elected for First National Bank Austin
Special to The Light. Austin Texas June 17 At a bank board meeting the resignation of Colonel J L Hume as president was accepted and Dr M A Taylor of Austin was elected president effective at once He bought part of Hume s stock while Hume retires but retains an interest R H Coustin was elected vice president to succeed Colonel W B Wortham who had resigned Earlier Hume led the bank and was a noted stockman in the state Also an advertisement urges screening houses with new door and window screens from West End Lumber Company contact 3877.
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Austin
Tex
First National Bank of Austin
J. L. Hume
M. A. Taylor
Taylor
Colonel Hume
R. H. Coustin
W. B. Wortham
See Yourself as Others See You Quote
A brief quotation notes self perception with a wink at reflection. The line credits Ziegler and Ziegler and plays on mirrors as perfect reflectors. It reads as a witty adage about how others view the self.
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Ziegler
Local Notes From Luling Texas June Update
Luling locals report H B Holmes shipped a fifth car of onions to Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Rev R L Courtney began a revival at the Christian church. Rain is badly needed to prevent corn cutting short. cotton remains healthy with no boll weevil damage yet. Prof McCollam of Austin lectured on school work at the college building for normal students. Prof W Crossley of Corpus Christi gave an illustrated talk on Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle. Coal samples from Highamith have been tested and mining shafts may be sunk.
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Luling
Tex
H. B. Holmes
Pittsburg
Holmes
R. L. Courtney
Christian Church
McCollam
Austin
W. Crossley
Corpus Christi
Westminster Abbey
Windsor Castle
Highamith
Basta
Change of Venue Murder Case Set for Tomorrow
A special venue of 150 men has been summoned in the case of Jo nathan Miles charged with murder. The case was transferred from Menard county and is set for trial in the Thirty-seventh district court tomorrow morning. The killing grew out of a land transaction in Menard county several years ago and has been hotly contested at previous trials.
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Jonathan Miles
Menard County
Thirty-seventh District Court
Miles
Electric wiring guaranteed to highest standard by Martin Wright
All electric wiring completed by Martin Wright is guaranteed to meet the highest standards. New materials required by the National Insurance Underwriters used ASCHBACHER BEER are offered on sale in pint bottles at first class saloons.
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Martin Wright
National Insurance
Texas postmasters and postal affairs
Washington D C June 17 post offices at Fitzgerald Anderson County and Nesbit Robertson County ordered discontinued from June 30 now rural free delivery. William L Baker commissioned postmaster at Bluff Dale Texas William H Tyson commissioned postmaster at Sandy Tex. Rural free delivery now serves Flora Etna Hartze Pabke Wren and Horton post offices to be discontinued July 15. West End Lumber Company.
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Washington, D. C
Fitzgerald
Anderson County
Nesbit
Robertson County
William L. Baker
Bluff, Dale
Texas
William. H. Tyson
Sandy
Tex
Flora
Hopkins County
Etna
Franklin County
Hartze
Marion County
Pabke
DeWitt County
Wren
Horton
Delta County
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Cae
Wolff & Marx
Business Men's Club
Stiles
Alamo
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
I. & G. N. Drugstore
Thurber
PEGE
Town and Country Ladies
Madras
Chambrar
Children’s
Pan
Wm. A. Rogers
Rogers
J,uy
Cere
Faction
Bill
New York
Holts
Alfred Meakin
Cervera
Kilday
First National Bank
Rocky Mountain Tea
Texas Postmasters and Postal Affairs
West: End Lumber Company
Indy
China Bakers
China Platters
Crockett Street
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