City News Weather and Events From Town
The weather forecast calls for showers and possibly thunderstorms with a warmer outlook. A girl was born June 20 to Mr and Mrs Ross on Chavez street. A concert by Cruz's orchestra is at Scheuermeyer's park tonight. The crosswalk at Goliad and Labor streets is in bad condition and there are reports of a garbage wagon service gap. Tomorrow is the fifth Monday so no city council meeting. Laura B Christian will speak at Red Men's hall on The Searchlight. City Marshal Will Irvin is ill and absent for days. Several bar blacks were arrested at Gulf Shore depot for disorderly conduct. A bouncing baby boy was born June 24 at 622 Dawson street. Rain runoff formed across Devine street near Labor. A Neht buggy collided with a furniture wagon at Galan street and Military plaza, damaging a wheel. The tax collector's office remained open to collect taxes before month end. Tomorrow is the feast day of St Peter and St Paul with celebrations in New Braunfels and San Antonio. A stock sale advertises dry goods and shoes at cost at Podewils corner S Alamo and Camargo.
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Ross
Chavez
O’ Heilbron
French Building
Cruz
Scheuermeyer
Geo. W. Sanders
Union
Goliad
Labor Streets
Walnat
Laura B. Christian
Spiritualist Society
Red Men's Hall
Will Irvin
Gulf Shore Depot
H. A. Mair
Dawson Street
Om Devine Street
Labor
Galan Street
Miltary ‘Plaza
Aftenoon
St. Peter and St. Paul
Bratnfels
San Antonio
Corne S. Alamo
Camargo Street
Travelers and locals mingle at the Southern hotel
Thomas McNeal from Lockhart stops at the Blue, A. B. Meyers of San Louis Potosi visits the Southern. Mrs. Morgan Bryan of Fort Worth visits Miss A. M. Fischer at 881 Sixth Street. Mrs. Ella Carroll and daughters are among six arrivals from Mexico. Matt Berry, once of San Antonio and now in Monterey, is in the city. W. F. Koepp of Berlin visits to see son Albert Koepp at 1819 B Houston Street. Robert Kirkwood and W. B. Deats depart for St. Louis to assume positions there.
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Thomas _ McNeal
Lockhart
A. B. Meyers
San Louis Potosi
Mex
Morgan Bryan
Fort Worth
A. M. Fischer
Sixth Street
Ella Carroll
Southern
Mexico
Matt Berry
San Antonio
Monterey
Montérey
W. F. Koepp
Berlin
Wits
Albert Koepp
Houston Strest
Robert Kirkwood
W. B. Deats
St. Louis Ag
Elks Joint Picnic Planned at Landa Park
Austin and San Antonio Elks plan a grand joint picnic at Landa Park on July 9 with rail connections from San Antonio at 2:00 p m and 7:00 p m. Trains arrive an hour later to meet about five hundred Elks and friends from Austin. Return tickets will be honored on regular trains at 6:30 and 8:00 p m. A late train departs at 11:30 p m reaching San Antonio near 12 30 a m. Activities include boat races a steam launch ride foot races burlesque baseball a brass band and dancing with an evening concert. Children’s dances 6 00 to 7 00 p m adults thereafter.
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Austin
San Antonio
Elks A
Landa’s Park
G G.N
New Braunfels
San Antonio Traction Company
Union No 219 elects officers for six months
At a Wednesday meeting of Cooks and Waiters Union No 219 officers were chosen for the next six months. President F D Guardo. Vice President James Morley. Secretary Wm Betterton. Financial Secretary Geo Knatzer. Treasurer H Martinez. Chaplain W L Haley. Inspector Jack Cohen. Trustees M Sancho, J Knaus, L Thompson. Delegates to Traces Council F Guardo. W Bettertan. L Knaus.
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Cooks’ and Waiters’ Union No. 219
F. D. Guardo
James Morley
Wm. Betterton
Geo. Knatzer
Boschee German Syrup touted as sole cure for consumption
A historical advertisement claims Boschee's German Syrup uniquely relieves and cures consumption. It lists ingredients like pure tar and extracts and argues for rest, fresh air, and good nutrition, promising easy morning ex pectoration and lasting relief. Available in small and regular bottle sizes at druggists.
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Boschee
Finck's Be Havana Cigara Ad on Houston Street
Finck's Be Havana Cigara at $18 E Houston Street offers first class service at reasonable prices. A trial will make you a steady patron says M Magendie.
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Houston Street
M. Magendie
Scheuermeyer’s Park Delightful Local Evening Spot
Scheuermeyer’s Park offers a pleasant place to spend evenings with reliable streetcar service provided by the city transit. C. D. Meyers, proprietor, promotes a scenic avenue and a welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
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Scheuermeyer
Acme Ice Cream Sells Across State
Acme Ice Cream markets its products widely across the state, urging consumers to try its varieties. The campaign highlights availability in multiple retailers and a push to expand distribution.
Money or bargains in second hand goods Satan and company
A compact note advertises money for second hand goods under the banner Satan and Co offering quick cash for used items. The brief sale pitch highlights bargains and speedy payment to attract sellers.
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Bargai
Satan & CO
Finck's 5c Havana Cigars
A small note lists Finck's 5c Havana Cigars and the Sheo Artz Orchestra with contact phone 776 for inquiries or bookings.
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Finck’s
Sheo Artz
Long Dick Thomas Dominates Beaumont in Beating Blues
Special to The Light reports San Antonio pitching holds Beaumont to four hits while San Antonio manages two off War. Povstun notes the Blues offense struggles as Beaumont wins 6-1 at Beaumont. In San Antonio, Gallagher and Barbour contribute but the visitors fail to mount a sustained attack, with Thomas securing the win through controlled pitching and timely hits.
Houston Triumphs With Strong Pitching And Hitting
Special to The Sunday Light Houston, Texas June 27 Weber pitched well and his teammates supplied the timely hitting to beat Galveston 8 to 1. The Seawolves managed only two hits as Houston built a lead with early runs and kept it through the game. Batteries Weber and Leslie for Houston Smith and Stubblefield for Galveston.
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Galveston
Olt
Weber
Houston
Tex
H. E. Houwston
Leslie
Smith
Stubblefield
Eagis Lake Ball Team Delayed By Rain in Local Meet
The Eagis Lake players spent yesterday mixing with friends from the rival team Thursday night. Heavy rain canceled the game, a double header is set for this afternoon. Wright will start for the locals at 3:30, with Soldier Thompson pitching for the Independents and Jones for the Cane Belts.
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Eagis
Wright
Soldier Thompson
Indépendents
Jones
San Antonio
Jake Volz Shuts Down Blues in Kansas City Win
Jake Volz, playing for St Paul, dominated Kansas City on June 23 by allowing six hits and a 9 to 1 victory. He walked six, struck out four, and contributed a two-base hit and a sacrifice. His fielding included two assists with no errors while San Antonio friends watched his progress with interest.
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Jake Volz
St. Paul
Kansas City
Blues
Jake
San Antonio
San Antonio Sand Crabs in rough Texas game notes
Noted players Switzer and Moore injured or limited while Galveston racked up11 hits in tough loss. Morris feared to be a threat as umpire Casey Horn mentions rivalry. Orth Thomas and Lucky Wright linked to military service. Coleman released to return to railroading work as team travels nightly between cities in a long road swing.
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Nolan
San Antonio
Switzer
Dvers Ean
Moore
Morris
Casey Horn
Coleman
Cermak
Lucky” Wright
San Antonie
Riche
Immune
Palestine
Orth Thomas
Ball
Third United States
Cavalry
Joe Wheeler
Sand Crabs
Wenesing
Thebo Welt
Galveston
Galventon Tribun
Vacation time is right in Mne with ne time
Bastuian's at ROACH offers a quirky local note about vacation vibes and a roadside stop, hinting at a casual event or venue in town. The fragment references a place name ROACH and a character Bastuian, suggesting a light local feature or advertorial snippet.
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Mne
Bastuian
ROACH
Krohn Lectures End With Call for Medical Inspection
Professor Krohn of Chicago closed his lecture series with a talk on Medical Inspection in the Public Schools urging supervision of special cases. He discussed health officers, teachers, and the need to identify and aid children with poor eyesight or hearing who suffer in school without proper care. He urged kindness and the golden rule as guiding principles for better schools and child welfare.
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Krohn
Chicago
Uid
Bonds Voted for New Carthouse in Navarro County
The Sunday Light reports an election in Navarro County approving a $150,000 bond issue for a new carthouse. Plans were accepted. earlier call error had voided a prior election. The small vote reflected local support for the project.
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Sunday Light
Corsicana
Tex
Navarro County
Pha
Carrie
Marty
Errce
Old Abe the War Eagle of Wisconsin
Old Abe, famed eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin regiment, born 1861 after capture on the Flambeau river, served with Company C and the Eau Claire unit. He fought in 86 battles, warned of danger, was presented to Wisconsin in 1864, toured fairs and politics, earned fame, died 1881, and was later taxidermied for display in the Capitol war museum.
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Flambeau River
Ashland
Price Counties
Wisconsin
Chief Sky
Mills
Eighth - Wisconsin Regiment
Lincoln
Eagle Regiment
Abe
Farmington
Miss
Corinth
Vicksburg
Memphis
Helena
Cinth
Price
Old Abe
Hih
Lewigs
Chicago
Leonard W. Volk
Capitol
Madison
War Museum
Je Capitol
Plea for the Alamo by De Zavala Chapter
Poem urging support for the Alamo shrine and memory of Travis Bowie Crockett and Texas heroes. Mary Saunders of Boerne writes that the heroes live in spirit, calling Texans to uphold the sacred soil and honor the martyrdom that forged Texas freedom.
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de Zavala
Heighters of
Republic of Texas
Mary Saunders
Boerne, Tex
Texas
Namie
the Alamo
Travis
Bowie
Crockett
Inconsistency of M. D.s Exhibit in Medical Ethics
The text notes the paradox of doctors advertising versus ethics and cites District Attorney Jerome claiming about 300 physicians in the city stole anti toxin meant for the poor. It highlights the contradiction that ads are forbidden yet burglary persists in charitable drug distribution.
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Whith
Jerome
M. D
Department of Charities
International congresses funded by Louisiana Exposition
Two hundred thousand dollars is appropriated by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to cover expenses for international congresses. The funds will finance the hosting and operations during a series of ten day meetings, inviting delegates from around the world to participate in discussions and events.
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Olays
Final tax payment last days urged by collector
The notice warns only two more days remain to pay ri taxes without interest, penalties, and costs. Citizens are urged to come in at once to settle the amount due, as the tax collector emphasizes imminent deadline and fees.
Notice of License Saloon Protective Association Meeting
The License Saloon Protective Association will hold a regular meeting Wednesday July 1 at 8 30 p m at R O P hall Reuter building Gus Franks President Gus Klamt Secretary and Treasurer
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The
License Saloon Men's Protective Association
R. of. P. Hall
Reuter
Gus Franks
Pregident
Gus Klamt
Sec’y and
Treas
Fraternal Mystic Circle Elects Officers for Term
Alamo Aying No 385 of the Frat ernal Mystic Circle elected officers for the ensuing term Friday night. Officers named include Gomperts as Worthy Ruler, Ives as Worthy Vice Ruler, Wildman as Chaplain, Patrick as Recorder, Rutledge as Treasurer, Montes as Worthy Marshal, Bell as Worthy Guard, Brown as Worthy Sentinel, and Mrs M A Gomperts as Organist.
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Alamo
Mystic Circle
Gomperts
J. B. Ives
O. F. Wildman
S. H. Patrick
EK. D. Rutledge
E. Montes
B. Bell
G. O. Brown
M. A. Gomperts
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted as scar free cure
A vintage ad claims DeWitt Co. makes genuine Witch Hazel Salve with no scarring. It promises to cure blind bleeding itching and protruding pills burns bruises eczema and all skin diseases and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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KE C, DeWitt & Co
DeWitt’s
Property transfers in Laurel Heights and South Heights
J S Mitchell Jr and Jon Welsh transfer parts of lots 9 and 10 in Craig's Laurel Heights for 5 dollars. W N Bailey sells lots 49 to 52 in South Heights for 10 dollars. Caroline M Phillips sells part of block 2 on Macon Street for 1910 dollars. Estate of James P Hickman deceased transfers lot 6 in range 4 district 3 to G H Seager for 4500 dollars.
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J. S. Mitchell, Jr
Jon. Welsh
Craig
Laurel Heights
W. N. Bailey
South Heights
Caroline M. Phillips
S.J. Wagener
Macon Street
James P. Hickman
G. H. Seager
Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised as quick healing liniment
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an antiseptic liniment that heals cuts bruises and burns rapidly without maturation. It is for sale through all druggists and promises faster recovery than ordinary treatment.
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Four marriage licenses were issued to James R. Gibson and Helen McDonald, F N Drefillo and Hipolita Aranda, George Soltner and Bertha Savrin, and another couple listed as Geo Soltner and Bertha Savrin.
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Jas. R. Gibson
Helen McDonald
F. N. Drefillo
Hipolita Aranda
Geo. Soltner
Bertha. Savrin
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve Sold at Local Drug Stores
A remote living family relies on Bucklin’s Arnica Salve for injuries and sores. The ad claims it prevents burns cuts and ulcers and is “the best on earth.” Available for 25 cents at F Kalteyer & Son and Adolph Dreiss drug stores.
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F. Kalteyer & Son
Adolph Dreiss
Acme Finch promotes Havana Cigars and Texas Pride
An advertising blurb urges readers to buy Purest of goods at Acme Finch and Havana Cigars, touting the Texas Pride brand and inviting customers to try the product line again.
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Texas Pride
It's Pure and Acme Ride Brand Switch Explained
It's Pure stands for Acme and Acme stands for It's Pure in a terse trade note. The message, signed by J. S. Dodds and others, signals a bicycle shop stance with a simple selling line. No further business details are provided in the fragment.
Dawn of Freedom opens at Empire with Scott cast
Manager Brady brings George W. Scott and his troupe to the Empire theater for a matinee today in The Dawn of Freedom. Paul Gilmore leads the cast with Caroline Klohr and Ashley Rush, offering scenic splendor, costumes, and a varied program of comedies, dramas, illustrated songs, dances, and parodies. Matinees are scheduled Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday with three weekly program changes.
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Brady
George W. Scott
Empire Theater
Paul Gilmore
Scott
Caroline Klohr
Ashley Rush
Paul Gilmore to Tour South With New Theatrical Works
Renowned actor Paul Gilmore plans a southern tour featuring The Tyranny of Tears and The Mum the Humming Bird after a successful season in The Tyranny of Tears. The London premiere of his pieces drew strong praise, with Joan Drew noted in attendance. Gilmore is praised for charm and stage presence as he brings his new show to San Antonio for audience support.
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Paul Gilmore
South
Charles
Ethem
London
Joan Drew
Gilmore
Humming Bird
San Antonio
Taxpayers warned the last day for city tax payment
Tax collector H N A Brter warns taxpayers that Tuesday June 30 is the final date to pay city taxes without interest and penalties. The notice mentions weather and prompts readers to prepare for upcoming changes. Advertisements offer hammocks at Seng Leos.
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Dune
Renee
Quality and price drive shoppers to Horn's Grocery
In this argument the goods speak for themselves as Horn's Grocery touts quality and price. The message invites a crowd of contented housekeepers to buy their groceries there.
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Horn’s Grocery
Burial Notices From Local Cemetery Records
Burial permits list several deaths with ages and dates, including Lebrado Hernandez seven, infant of Franchisca, and Magdaleno Hernandes eight months. Entries note premature birth, bronchitis, and septic causes with interment at various cemeteries on June 26 and 27. Names include Frederick A. Lankford, residing 232 State Street, and others on Leovedo Street.
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Lebrado Hernandez
Flebre
Cement
San Fernando
Yvestis
Neente Street
Frederick A
Lankford
State Street
Magdaleno Hernandes
Ots
Leovedo Street
Nando Cemetery
Crystal It’s the Place Aide Drop In Nice Ae
A casual note inviting a friendly drop in at Crystal to enjoy a welcoming atmosphere. The message hints at a relaxed space for conversation and light refreshments.
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Crystal
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Losoya
Albert Freidrich
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J. Arthur Gaul
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Oldsmobile
W. F. Grothers & Co. Agts
E. Houston St
Adamer Brothers
City News
F. A. Ghapa
Obapa & Driess
Commerce St. Opp
New
Paul Jones
Metropolitan Bar
Main Avenue
Finck
Havana Cigara
BON Ton Restaurant
Beaumont
Mustangs
Long Dick Thomas Held
War
Povstun
Alvestom
Ek Pld
Won
Tae
San An
Tonio
Pes Iiss
Lee U
Ecces
Morrie
Newnam
Ra Moore
Gallagher
Hipperts
Grave
Shy
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Read
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Pew
Ana
Kunkel
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Lyons
Eax
Kunstel
Ae Thomas
Ti Watson
Thomas
Watson
Matthews
OLD
WAR Eagle
Paradise
Real Estate
Acme
Finch
Havana Cigars
DODDS
Alkemeyers
Dimity
Kidd
Duerler
Duerlers
G. A.duerler Mig. Co
Empire Theatre
KODAL
Roach & Barnes CO
Seng Leos
Rees Optical Co
W. Commerce St. Opp
St. Mary
Juliss Horn
Justin
Lucchese Bros
Phoe
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