Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-16

CITY NEWS

A Donna DeVelOper.-A. Fitch OF ROg-
ers, Texas, is a visitor in Brownsville for
the fair. Mr.. Fitch is interested in Il
farm near Donna, and will be in this
section for the next two weeks to arrange
for having the farm cleared. He keeps
posted on the progress in the valley by
receiving The Herald, and called vester-
day to renew his subscription.
Rubber Boots and Shoes for men, wOm-
Ell and children at the Boston Shoe Store
Elizabeth street. 1-14-6
Going to College.-A. C. Wilson. for
the past two months or more depot ticket
agent for the Frisco, in this city, has
rendered his resignation, and as soon as
relieved expects to return to his home
at Nevada, Mo. Mr.. Wilson has been
trying for some time to decide whether
he had rather continue in railroad work
or 90 to college, and the latter was his
decision.
Monday, 18th, Wednesday, 18th, Sat
urday, 18th, guaranteed runabOut bug
gies, piano box, $3.50. Disc harrows
with s discs Of 16 inches, $3.50. Steel
wheel farm trucks, 5000. Five-tOOth
cultivators, $3.45. Driving harness at
1913 to $21.75. Great midwinter sale
of Walker Bros Hancock Co.'S stocks.
Auto Licenses.-COunty Clerk Joseph
Webb yesterday issued automobile il
censes to W. B. Newhall of Raymond
vile and to w. II. zimmerman Of San
BenitO. Their numbers are 16S ma lG9.
respectively.
The ladies of the Catholic Mutual Ben
eft Society will serve lunches at the fair
grounds every day during the fair, noon
and evening, at % cents a meal.
Many Ask InfOrmatiOn.-The Cham
Der of Commerce is receiving an average
Of three inquiries daily concerning OPP
p%Ortunities in Brownsville and the val
ley. Yesterday an inquiry was received
from a man in Kansas City, Kans., con
corning the opportunity for a savings
bank, and he asked many questions
about the city, its railroad facilities, la
boring classes. etc. He will be furnished
all information.
You can find anything that you want at
w. II. Clay's saddlery. Left
Repairing Ferry Boat.-A huge ferry
boat, which has been used occasionally
for transporting freight across the Rio
Grande at the ferry landing, is under
going general repairs on an i%mprOmptu
dry dock" about three hundred yards
below the ferry landing on the Mexican
side. Though the barge is used very
little. it is desired to keep it afloat and
in good repair.
Just received a new line of saddles
the kind that you are looking for. Will
save you money. W. II. Clay. Loft
Big sale cuts OF all Hardware, Am
munitiOn. Guns, etc, at Walker Bros
Hancock Co.'S Midwinter Sale.
13-15517.
Promotions Today.-With the compile
ton of examinations in the Brownsville
high school yesterday, the second term of
the school year begins today. The pu-
pills will be informed of their promo.
tons or failures today. Doubtless there
were many uneasy and restless young
souls in the city last night.
Get 4 subscription catalogue from the
Palace of Sweets and see the splendid
club rates offered on all mapaZinpS
1-15-tf
Bring in your saddles and harness and
have them repaired. I have the work
men. w. II. Clay, Twelfth st. 1-G-tf
Summer Car.-An open, or summer
car, was brought down from San BenitO
yesterday and put into service on tina
street car line. The car is being used
in the run from Third and Levee to the
city limits, transfers being issued from
the loop car. The regular cars ordered
for the system are expected within the
next two weeks.
Fresh Home Made Candy every day.
Free delivery Elite Confectionery.
Mothers .-Club.-A meeting of the
Mothers Club will be held this afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock at the Public school. Bust
ness of Importance will be transacted
and all members are requested to attend.
Hot Chocolate at the Elite Confection-