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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1905

Page

3

Bankrupt sale and millinery bargains at Texas Millinery

Bankrupt sale now on with low prices advertised at Texas Millinery Company. Also notes that rare millinery bargains are available and promotions include a shirtwaist concert at the Beethoven Maennorcher and a planned free Electric Park concert today at 5 PM with Chimes of Normandy tonight.

Texas Millinery Company B. BE. Willards Dwyer United States Civil Service Commision Bureau of the Census Texas Beethoven Maennorcher Normandy

Notable Visitors At Local Hotels In Evansville Area

A string of visitors and residents are listed at area hotels and homes. Wagener of Evansville, Lowe of Del Rio, Guthrie of Marlin, Goode of Karnes City, Benavides of Laredo, Mrs. J W Bagley of Fredericksburg, Hardy Williams of Memphis, Mrs Mae Piper of Houston, Mrs H H Schaefer of Taylor, G F Hinds and Frank Hindes and wife of Pearsall are among those staying at the Mahncke or Bexar. Mrs F S Kempner travels to Kansas City for summer with relatives. Alfred Berliner arrives from Monterey Mexico as Mutual Life agent. his family resides in the city. Retail merchants plan a smoker Tuesday night.

J. C. Goode Karnes City Mahneke Porfirio Benavides Laredo Mahncke J. W. Bagley Fredricksburg Hardy Williams Memphis Bexar Mae Piper Houston H. H. Schaefer Taylor Monterey Mex Mutual Life Insurance Company Mexico

Chapa Drugstore Open Day and Night Service

F A Chapa Druggist advertises 24 hour service with two phones, free delivery, and pure drugs. Located at 818 West Commerce Street opposite the New Market, emphasizing health and prescriptions.

F.A. Chapa Druggist W. Commerce St New Market

Veterans Readied for Big San Pedro Fourth of July

A joint War Veterans committee outlined a home‑centered Fourth of July at San Pedro Springs with a 9 am parade led by the Twenty‑sixth Infantry and Doebbeler bands, carriages for veterans, officials and civic groups, afternoon Independence reading and speakers, two more band concerts, a 6 pm vaudeville at Electric Park, and a grand prize ball by the Spanish War Veterans, plus additional attractions to keep residents home and patriotic.

Joint Committee of the War Veterans Association San Pedro Springs Twenty-sixth Infantry Doebbler Electric Park

Torreon steward to serve as manager this summer

During my absence for the summer months Mr N J Tamborello who has been connected with the Torreon as steward will act as manager I assure the friends and patrons of the Torreon the same attention service and excellence of cuisine as they have always received Cc T Torre.

N. J. Tamborello Torreon Cc. T. Torrey

Local ads mix insurance, records, and goods for sale

The clipping advertises fire insurance policy reminders by Surkey and Arnold at 237 East Houston Street, a note about Columbia Graphophone records at Louis' Book Store, a cow feed claim by Theo Maggott to boost milk, a cheap line plus imports of wall paper by Ziegler & Ziegler, and real estate inquiries.

Surkey & Arnold East Houston St Columbia Graphophone Records Louis’ Book Store Houston Street Theo, Maggott

Head Bookkeeper Resigns in Comptroller's Department

Austin Texas June 24 J P Erwin chief bookkeeper in the comptroller's department tendered his resignation today effective July 5 Erwin has accepted a position with a big coal and mining company headquartered at Dallas

Austin Tex J. P. Erwin Comptroller's Department Erwin Coal and Mining Dallas

Funeral of Gov Lubbock This Afternoon in Austin

Several hundred people viewed Former Governor Lubbock in the senate chamber as the body was guarded by the Austin Rifles. The funeral is set for 5 30 tomorrow afternoon with interment in the state cemetery.

Austin Tex Lubbock Senate Austin Rifles State Cemetery

Bargains in Hats at Edward's Millinery Store

A large assortment of untrimmed hats in white black and colors priced at 75c 1.00 1.25 and 1.50 with a special Monday price of 59c Trimmed hats are advertised as going regardless of cost at 306 308 West Commerce Street by Edward's Millinery Store.

Edward's Millinery Store West Commerce Street

Pompano Spanish Mackerel and Soft Shell Crabs at Torreon

A restaurant listing notes Pompano Spanish Mackerel and soft shell crabs available at Torreon Restaurant located at 123 West Commerce Street.

Torreon Commerce Street

Burial permits for three local deaths by June dates

Charles Soldier aged 33 died June 23 from a spinal fracture at 745 West Houston street. Interment at St. Mary's cemetery. Nettie Battaglia aged 21 died June 22 from appendicitis at 745 West Houston street. Interment at St. Mary's cemetery. Effie Eleanora Gittinger aged 8 died June 23 at 208 Cevallos street. Interment at St. Joseph's cemetery.

Charles Soldier Houston Street St. Mary's Cemetery Nettie Battaglia St. Mary’s Cemetery Effie Eleanora Gittinger Cevallos Street St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Beaty Livery Stable Praised for Clean, Prompt Service

A reader extols Garden Street Stables run by Beaty praising the tidy stable, well-kept carriages, and prompt horse care. The note highlights first class condition of rigs and quick readiness, urging readers to remember the place and phone 212.

Beaty Garden Street

One Mexico Train Out Of Service July Second

Official notice announces that International and Great Northern and National Lines of Mexico will remove passenger trains No 1 from San Antonio to Mexico and No 6 from Mexico to San Antonio on July 2 due to light summer travel. No schedule changes for trains 4 and 5. Service expected to resume around October.

San Antonio Mexico

National Conductor Discusses SAP Central Deal

Frank G. Cannon, a conductor with National Lines of Mexico, visits Chicago relatives for sixty days vacation. He says Mexico believes Mexican Central will buy Aransas Pass and gain a direct line to San Antonio, with a southern extension to Hidalgo and a connection to Monterey via a trackage deal with the National Lines. He notes current ticket restrictions will be corrected in sixty days, and old sleeper service Santo Antonio to Mexico City may return via SP, Mexican International, and Mexican Central.

Frank G. Cannon National Lines of Mexico Chicago Mr. Cannon City of Mexico Mexican Central Aransas Pass The Central San Antonio Falfurrias Hidalgo Monterey Cannon Teast Santo Antonio Southern Pacific Mexican International

Hibbard Seeks Friendly Ties With San Antonio Route

Before leaving for the south Mr. Hibbard said he would be a frequent visitor to San Antonio and work to build a friendly feeling with this section of Texas and the part of Mexico the road would pass through.

South Hibbard San Antonio Texas Mexico

Mexican railway official visits the city and meets local rail leaders

George W. Hibbard, recently named general passenger agent for the National Lines of Mexico, spent the day in the city. He was greeted by Henry A. Smith and escorted by O. S. Newel to see city sights and railroad offices before departing for Mexico City to assume his duties.

George W. Hibbard Deluth South Shore Atlanta Shore National Lines of Mexico City of Mexico Henry A. Smith National Lines O.S. Newel Pullman Company Mr. Newell New Mexican Railway Newell Messrs. Hibbard and Smith Newel Hibbard Laredo Menger Pullman Mr. Hibbard Mr. Smith City of Mexico

A Courteous Porter Remarked On A Texas Rail Trip

A Texas Farmer diary entry from June 17 1905 recalls a Houston to San Antonio trip on the Southern Pacific. The writer praises a porter or conductor who assisted a ladies helper and all passengers with a kind lift, noting courteous service enhances the journey and leaves travelers with goodwill toward the railroad.

Houston San Antonio Southern Pacific Texas Farmer

Farmers Meet At Bexar County Institute On Fruit Culture

The Bexar County Farmers Institute held yesterday with a large attendance. Mr Schattenberg of Boerne spoke on fruit culture in a lucid practical address. Transportation to A and M College was discussed. free travel requires business and a term at the college. The meeting adjourned to the last Monday in July.

Bexar County Farmers’ Institute Schattenberg Boerne A. & M.college

Torreon Restaurant Serves Daily Lunch in San Antonio

In Tex DelMonteCo, Torreon Restaurant advertises first class lunch daily from 12 to 2 at 123 W. Commerce St. Also promoting screen doors and windows from 30c up, glass grades explained by Ziegler & Ziegler. West End Lumber Co lists paint and wallpaper and a new car unload. Fred Hummert, 204-206 W Commerce St, invites inquiries.

Torreon DelmoOnico of Tex W. Commerce St Fred Hummert

Weed mower at work clearing the city

Waco Texas June 24. The city uses a large weed mower to cut weeds on vacant lots and clean up general areas. The health board and City Health Inspector B M Hatcher urge residents to keep weeds cut. The mower is the cheapest method and will continue until all weeds are cleared to keep the city clean. The heat brings flies, and another car of screens has arrived. Weet End Lumber company, Both phoneg 377.

West End Lumber Company Waco Tex Health Board City Health B. MH. Hatcher Weet End Lumber Company

A Tragedy of Love and Duty in a Lovelorn Chorus

Ralph, a restless man, marries a poor, devoted wife and courts Agnes, the woman of his dreams. Torn between loyalty and longing, he confesses love to Agnes but remains bound by duty. Agnes urges him to return to his wife, while his wife’s illness constrains them both. Years pass as Sue dies and Agnes and Ralph reunite after a long separation.

Addie Farrar Daily Story Pub. Co Trey Agnes Bos Ralph Sue Marie Sid

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