Magnicent May Bequest To Kidd For Reclaiming Daughter
In Ottawa on May 31, David S. Kidd of Toronto receives copy of estate codicil to W. G. Burn of Melbourne and Pittsburg. Burn leaves Kidd 425000 and 575000 to Star of Hope tabernacle memorial, 125000 endowment to fund site and construction, 5000 for chimes, and 450000 endowment later. total about 8 million across states. Upon death of Burn and his wife, Kidd may receive up to 1 million more for the Toronto institution.
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Ottawa
Ont
David
Kidd
Lennox Street
Toronto
W. G. Burn
Melbourne
Australia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Burns
Florida
America
David S. Kidd
Ontario
Canada
de Niv
Sutherland Springs Moves On Grandly
A live development company accelerates growth at Sutherland Springs with a $25,000 boost for medicinal springs improvements. Plans include beautified grounds, new bathing pools, a premier hotel run by notable caterers, and enhanced rail andChautauqua prospects. Prospective buyers are urged to act as prices rise monthly.
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Prince of Good
Michaels
Hornis
Velasco
Wm. A. Grant
Velasco Development Company
Texas
Velasco State Bank
Canticle of Flight and Rain by T. E. Brown
A short, reflective poem contrasts the soul's ascent in clear skies with hesitation in dark weather. It moves from serene soaring to a call to endure despite weathered doubt, ending with a rebuke to the unproductive. The speaker questions the value of effort when the world seems bare.
St Louis Board Drops Tower Plan for New Municipal Courts
The St. Louis board of public improvements voted to omit the proposed 185 foot tower from the new municipal courts building west of the city hall. The tower would have cost 75000 dollars. remaining plans keep reinforcement beams to allow future tower construction if funds allow. The full project totals about 1425000 dollars, exceeding the available bond issue by roughly 400000 dollars.
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St. Louis
Reber
Humorous Exchange Cited From Belair Paper 1909
A Belair Maryland note cites a quip about domestic harmony and shopping habits. The item features a Pohick philosopher remark and a Squedunk ignoramus reply. A British tourist asks why Americans talk with noses, while an American responds with a playful mispronunciation about cities.
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Belair
Hed
Velasco Citizens Endorse Velasco Support
Endorsement from Velasco citizens dated September 10, 1908 expresses backing for Velasco in local affairs.
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Velasco Citizens
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T. E. Brown
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J. H. Terrill
Dr. Terrill
Conroy Bldg
Alamo Plaza
Pres
American & German Post Card CO
San Antonio, Texas
Velasco, ‘Lexas
J. H. Hill
W. D. Graham
J. H. Tampler
K. T. Hoeffle
B. H. Carlton
M. D
J. H. Smith
C. H. Robertson
J. C. Hudgins
Fred T. Dean
Velasco Courier
L. E. Degee
O. O. Nation
Velasco World
A. Roeller
W. M. Erwin
D. L. Jordan
B. H. Elkins
J. E. Crawford
N. P. Nusbaum
Sam H. Johnson
P. Nusbaum
J. G. Shanks
A. Woodruff
Jas
P. Blassingame
A. Carlton
Wilborn Shanks
Henry Blades
Constable
C. EB. Day
Znegame Chas. Skinner
D. G. Harrison
W. O. Hudgins
E. P. Hoeffile
Atty. At Law
W. E. Meredith Co
C. L.] Warren
Velasco, Texas
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