Fruit Growing Shown to Be Great Here
The White Crystal Onions of Thompson, of Eagle Pass, are large in size and quality. L. P. Holmse of 1049 Essex Street displays Japanese plums, White Kelsey and Gonzales, with 36 trees bearing, harvesting about 25 bushels. J. H. Bobo shows late blackberries, strawberries, and branches illustrating development, marking first success maturing strawberries locally. Exhibits at the Business Men's club reflect growing fruit interest in the San Antonio area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Eagle Pass
Bobo
San Antonio
Business Men’s Club
L. P. Holmse
Essex Street
Kelsey
California
W. Thomson
Thomson
J. H. Bobo
Business Men's Club
Strawberry Claim Dates From March First
A note states that he has been eating strawberries since March first. The brief item records the start date of the strawberry consumption without additional context or names.
Captain Bowman Dies in England After Pneumonia
News reaches the city that Captain Thomas Bowman died in Liverpool from pneumonia. He was a brother of Jonathan Bowman the plumber and spent months in the city before returning home last November. As a sea captain he had a notable career and was remembered for his remarkable miniature penmanship despite his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bowman
Liverpool
England
Jonathan Bowman
Von Ormys Fourth of July Attraction Promised
The Woodmen of the World at Von Omry invite visiting brethren and guests to a lively July 4 celebration. Highlights include a fine barbecue, river fishing, bathing, boating, and varied amusements designed to showcase Von Ormys many features as an ideal vacation spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Omry
von Ormy
Engine Puff and Guthrie Family Plan Summer Return
Mrs Guthrie wife of Frank S Guthrie assistant superintendent of the Sunset will come from Chicago with her son Arthur who has studied there He will vacation with his parents before returning to school in the fall He graduated with honors and was valedictorian in Chicago Jesse Fry traveling freight agent of Iron Mountain returned to the city Col E O Griffin southwestern passenger agent of Missouri Pacific returned to headquarters from a trip over the eastern part of the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Frank S. Guthrie
The
Sunset
Chicago
Arthur
Jesse Fry
Iron Mountain
Col. E. O. Griffin
Missouri Pacific
Masonic Installation Unites Alamo and Anchor Lodges
Alamo and Anchor lodges of Masons held a joint installation of officers with Past Grand Master Fly as installing officer. Anchor lodge presented Herman Schmitt, past master, a diamond-set Masonic jewel. Schmitt spoke emotionally. The meeting closed with a banquet, prepared by Eastern Star members, amid good will and several impromptu speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
Anchor Lodges
Masons
Fly
Anchor Lodge
Herman Schmitt
Schmitt
The
Eastern Star
Hats Special Sale At Edward's Millindry Store
A local ad announces a Monday only sale on trimmed hats and a wide range of shapes in white black and colors with prices1.00 1.25 and 1.50 reduced to 59 cents. The store at 306 208 West Commerce Street promotes trimmed hats regardless of cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward’s Millindry Store
West
Commerce Street
Pretty church wedding ties Hoyt Schmitt and Miss Artzt
On June twenty first at St Marys church the union of Frank D Schmitt and Lillian Artzt was held with Father O Callaghan officiating The bride wore white silk and carried white carnations and ferns Bridesmaids wore white mull with pink carnations The groom and party included Eugene Artzt Paul Lusbeske and Louis La Broche The ceremony featured Prof Steinfeldts wedding march Afterward guests gathered at the bride's parents East Commerce street for supper as Theodore Artzt orchestra performed The color scheme was pink The bride is the eldest daughter of Theo Artzt The schmitts will be at home after July 10 at 1003 South Presa Street Gifts were plentiful and destined for the Dallas department headquarters The post and social notes also itemized visits by Commander Nathaniel Underwood and his wife to Kentucky and Indiana, a recent social at Mrs Roach's home, and Mrs Cordelia Sprague Rogers plan to summer on a ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Schmitt
Lillian Artzt
St. Mary’s Church
Father O’callaghan
Mayme Silbel
Georgie Spurrier
Laura Johnson
Eugene Artzt
Paul Lusbeske
Louis la Broche
Steinfeldt
East Commerce Street
Theodore Artzt
Theo. Artzt
F. C. Schmidt
South Presa Street
Dallas
Edna Kline
Nathaniel Underwood
Ord Corps
Kentucky
Madison
Indiana
Wirt
Underwood
Ohio
Portland
Denver
Colorado
Roach
Bessie Leng
Flora Dilgarde
Mona Brodbent
Cordélia Sprague Rogers
Pretty Wedding Unites Rudolph Klein and Annie Kuehn
Wednesday morning at ten thirty St Marys Episcopal church witnessed the marriage of Rudolph Klein and Annie Kuehn with Dean Richardson officiating. The bride wore white crepe de chine trimmed in lace and chiffon, veil flowing, pink carnations for the maid of honor, and a wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s mother's house at 202 South Cherry. The groom, a bookkeeper and cashier at R L Burnett & Co, and the couple plan to spend two weeks in Austin before returning to reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Rudolph Klein
Annie Kuehn
Dean Richardson
L. Kuehn
Cherry Street
R. L. Burnett & Co
Klein
Austin
Mr. Klein
Social meeting of B O C Old Post G A R at hall
The B O C Old Post G A R and its auxiliary Woman's Relief Corps will hold a social meeting at their hall corner Main avenue and Veramendi street at 8 o'clock p m Monday June 26. A pleasant time is expected with several presentations. The same Corps meet in regular business session Wednesday June 28 2 30 p m Reports of all standing committees and full reports of relief work extended by money and donations during the quarter will be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. 0. C. Old Post
Woman’s Relief Corps
Main Avenue
Veramendi Street
Mece Corps
Crescent Social Club Meeting at Faust Residence
The Crescent Social Club met Thursday evening at Mr. Herman Faust’s home where members were royally entertained. The next gathering will be at Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dugosh’s home, 301 South Cherry Street, on Thursday, July 5, with an attractive program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Social Club
Herman Faust
A. J. Dugosh
South Cherry Street
Pleasant Picnic Party At San Pedro Park
Miss Blanche Felthouse hosted a Friday evening picnic with a small group of friends. After a hearty supper and games, guests departed pleased with the enjoyable event chaperoned by Mrs Felt house and Mrs Vinnage. Guests included Tina Fabre Kate Picheiffer Jessie Brewster Rosa lie Felthouse and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Fellhouse
San Pedro Park
Mrs.Felthouse
Mrs. Vinnage
Tina Fabre
Kate Picheiffer
Jessie Brewster
Rosalie Felthouse
Lillian Conrads
Lucy Felthouse
Mina Hofmeyer
Sue England
Blanche Felthouse
Mesars
Bartholomew
Eo Clifford
Alf Burtschell
Henry Nichols
Hal Tucker
Henry Wingfield
Montgomery Fly
Buddy Wilcox
Marvin Butcher
Mesdames Felthouse
Vinnage
Approaching Nuptials of Miss Camilla Newton and Mr Padgitt
The wedding of Miss Camilla Newton daughter of Judge and Mrs 8 G Newton to Mr Lawrence Clinton Padgitt of Waco is set for Wednesday evening June 28 at 8 o'clock at St Mark's Episcopal church. Attendants include Miss Padgitt maid of honor and bridesmaids Mable Darragh Jessie Bogel Ellen Bell Eda Kampmann with groomsmen from Waco. A large reception will follow at the bride's parents home on Main avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla Newton
G. Newton
Lawrence Clinton Padgitt
Waco
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Padgitt
Smithley Reilly
Frank Kirksey
Mable Darragh
Jessie Bogel
Marfa
Ellen Bell
Eda Kampmann
Mr. Padgitt
Main Avenue
Phelps Clamp Wedding Planned at Clamp Home Cypress Street
Miss Laura Emmeline Clamp daughter of Judge and Mrs C C Clamp will marry Mr Henry T Phelps Tuesday evening at the bride's parents home on Cypress street Miss Agnes Clamp will be maid of honor Nellie Paschal bridesmaid Thomas Goggan best man The ceremony will be witnessed by a few friends and family and followed by an elaborate reception.
Honor of the Graduates at St Marys College Dancing Party
Mrs Alice Hoeke hosted a Thursday evening dance for St Marys College graduates at Seyeedro park. Attendees included numerous honored guests and a large list of female students and male guests, with chaperones Mrs Henry Hooke, Mrs G W Saunders, Mrs R Friedrich and Miss Leng Friedrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hoeke
St.Mary’s College
Seyeedro Park
F. J. Fentiman
Edward Dignowity
Louis Menger
Harry A. Hoeke
H. J. Hoeke
B. Norton
Fred Phillippi
Edward Steves
Minnie
Carrie Fink
Lise Staffel
Tillie Piper
Carrie Fentiman
Anita Turrasch
Henrietta Hummel
Helen Guenther
Regina Beckmang
Elsa Haarmann
Valiie Lacroix
Lilan Stieren
Lilly Aschbacher
Anna Seebe
Elsie Seebe
Della Tengg
Florence Dignowity
Tony Rose
Phillippi
Amie Bergstrom
Pearl Boyle
Ettase
Eleanor Lange
Hannah von Rosenberg
Lucile Harris
Homer Harris
Felix Norton
Elsie Friedrich
Oscella Balilfe
Cora Bachman
Olile Wahrmund
Agnes Saunders
Katie Nentwig
Callie McCall
Ella Muegge
Edna Hoeke
Mary Borcher
Mrs. Fink
Oscar Gray
Otto Harnisch
Fritz Peltzer
John Bailie
G. Newton
Paul Rochs
William Herpel
Albert
Louis Ljyn
A. Castanola
Edgar Engelke
Fred Sommers
Herbert Scott
G. W. Saunders
R. Friedrich
Leng Friedrich
Marriage notice for Miss Frances Anderson and Mr Jennings at Trinity Church
Miss Frances Anderson will marry Mr R J Jennings at Trinity Church Avenue C on June 29 at 7 80 PM. A separate note mentions a Texas millinery bankrupt sale and Miss Mary Waillig of Fredericksburg visiting cousins Mr and Mrs Gofoyth at 431.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Anderson
R. J. Jennings
Trinity Church
Avenue C
Texas
Chen
Mary Waillig
Fredericksburg
Mrs. Gofoyth
Hartman offers free summer treatment for female diseases
A public notice by Dr. S B Hartman pledges free summer correspondence treatment for women with female diseases. Patients send age life condition symptoms and past treatments. medicines and guidance are supplied, with confidential correspondence. Testimonials from Nellie South and Edna Moore praise Peruna remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
City social visitors depart on various trips this summer
North Flores street reports guests including Mrs. Johnnie Goforth of Laredo and Miss Louise Donoho of Menchaca who stayed with the Harrises on Devine street and left yesterday. Miss Clara Driscoll and Miss Flonagar will return July 1 from a month in Mexico City and Driscoll will travel east for the summer. Mrs. James D. Reed and her two daughters Blanche and Lockie left for California by the Southern Pacific for two months. Miss Mary Elizabeth Gayle, daughter of B. B. Gayle of Port Lavaca, was here last Thursday visiting Mrs. S. G. Cooke and heads to Gallup, New Mexico to wed Mr. Allen Ezell. Jackson County papers please copy. Dr. A. D. Du Pu y has returned from his summer outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Donoho
Menchaca
City
Washington Harris
Devine Street
Clara Driscoll
Flonagar
City of
Mexico
Miss Driscoll
East
James D. Reed
Miss Blanche
Lockie
San Francisco
Los Angeles
California
Mary Elizabeth Gayle
B. B. Gayle
Port Lavacca
S. G. Cooke
Gallop
New Mexico
Allen Ezell
Jackson County
Social notes from Luling and surrounding towns
Special to The Light from Luling Texas lists visitors and residents over June 24. Names appearing include Mrs. N Champion in Seguin, Mrs. R Shanklin from Prairie Lea, James P Marley a West Point cadet visiting relatives, Ward Evins after Corona Institute in San Marcos, Pat Nixon after Anson University term, Abe Goodman en route to San Antonio, Joe Dunlap in Corpus Christi, Miss Annie Lee of Manchaca, Miss Clara Lamkin of Gonzales, Mrs. M Mazur from Yoakum, Thos McNeal of Lockhart, Dora Alice Dowell returning from Smithville, McCattan of Austin, Miss Lotssouegy of Lockhart visiting, Mrs H Kleinsmith returning from Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Tex
N. Champion
Seguin
R. Shanklin
Prairie Lea
James P. Marley
West Point
Ward Evins
San Marcos
Corona Institute
Pat Nixon
Ansen
Abe Goodman
San Antonio
Joe Dunlap
Corpus Christi
Annie Leee
Manchaca
Clara Lamkin
Gonzales
M. Mazur
Yoakum
Thos. McNeal
Lockhart
Dora Alice Dowell
Smithville
Poer
Gumbiner
McCattain
Austin
Lewison's Soda Fountain Parlor Opens on West Commerce Street
The new first class Soda Fountain Parlor opens at Lewison's Ground Floor Studio on West Commerce Street. Special attention promised to every patron. Soo the Two Jims at Carrybhar's Bowling Alley offer bowling, billiards, and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iyotor
Lewison
West Commerce Street
Carrybhar
Texas Rice Acreage Short Estimates Stir Market
Gordon Orme of New Orleans, renowned as a rice posted man, reviews the rice situation. He estimates Texas acreage 20 percent short and Louisiana 45 percent short, projecting maximum production near 3,500,000 bushels with favorable weather and about 2,500,000 in a worst case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Gordon
Orme
New Orleans
Texas
Louisiana
Lands for sale September first six million acres offered
General Land Office announces six million acres to be opened for sale September 1 at prices from one dollar per acre. Terms: one fortieth cash, balance over forty years at three percent interest. Lands include much of the state, with western tracts limited by demand. Free printed lists to all who request, mailed to county officers and postmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Eeeth
N J. Terrell
Commissioner General Land Office
Mack Henson's Remains Shipped to Littig Texas
The remains of Rev. Mack Henson, a Black preacher, were shipped from Waco to Littig, Texas for interment after dying in a South Second Street Methodist church kneeling to pray. He collapsed reportedly from overexertion. a physician was summoned but failed to revive him. Henson formerly served as grand chancellor of the Texas Knights of Pythias and had been elected supreme representative for the Grand Lodge meeting in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Mack Henson
Littig
Texas
South Second Street
Henson
Texas Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Pittsburg
Roman Catholic calendar week ending July 25 1906
For the week ending Saturday July 25 the calendar lists Second Sunday after Pentecost Sunday and the observances of SS John and Pauly Martyrs Monday Vigil of SS Peter and Paul St Leo II Pope and Confessor Thursday The Sacred Heart of Jesus Friday and Octave of St John the Baptist. The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming beautifying effects with 35 cents price at I G N Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. John and Pauly
SS. Peter and Paul
St. Leo II
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
I. & G. N. Drug Store
Garden of Thanks for Chas Soldier
The Solcher family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of their son and brother Chas Soldier. Special appreciation to Santa Rosa Infirmary sisters and nurses and to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gard
Chas
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Lodge Brotherhood of
E. Solcher
Local Ad Snippet with Bar, Lumber, Glass and Beer Lines
An OCR fragment lists Henry Hooke's Bar at Alamo plaza and Crockett street with pool tables and a casual service tone. It mentions West End Lumber Co and phone 377, Bee the glass doctor with PANES of glass, Corrugated galvanized roof from Steves & Sons, and local beer brands Avid Krueger Co. plus family wines at 600-602 2 B Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hooke
Alamo Plaza
Crockett Street
Avid. Krueger. ‘Co
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Palace Stable CO
Basment
J. Vollmer
Avenue Ding
Firetchase
Encer
Houston
Greston
Marvels
Robb
3FER Company
Del
Paso
Calle “Do
Klein-Kuehn
Relief Corps Notes
ACME
America
S. B. Hartman, M. D
Nellie South
Manchester
Eng
Prince Arthur St
Montreal
Can
Edna Moore
Elm Street
Buffalo
N. Y
East End Literary Association
Ednaa Moore
Bartman
Iss Angelina Grotten
St. Urbain Street
Peruna
Angelina Gratton
Hartman Sanitarium
8. B. Hartman
Columbus
Poruna
North Flores Street
Johnnie Goforth
Laredo
Dr. A. D. du Puy
Luling Socusty
General Land Office
Inf
Scheuermeyer
Littigs
West End Lumber Company
Ziegler
En Steves & Sons
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