May 7, 1908The annual celebration of the Victoria Fire Department, combined with the launching of the dredge and snag boat built for the improvement of the Guadalupe River, attracted thousands of people to this city yesterday, a host out of all proportions, in numbers of what had been expected. The day dawned bright and clear, and a fresh, northerly breeze served to keep the air cool and pleasant. At an early hour Victoria was astir, and long before visitors from abroad began to arrive, the streets were alive with people busily engaged in perfecting final preparations. never before had Victoria been so lavishly decorated. Flowers for which this beautiful place is noted, evergreens and national emblems were visible everywhere, and the city presented a grand appearance. more >>
May 3, 1908 A new schedule for the Victoria division of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio road, to become effective May 10, was issued in Houston yesterday from the office of Colonel J.T. Anderson, general passenger agent. The train going west from Houston, that formerly left at 7 a.m., will depart at 9:15 a.m and reach Victoria at 2:30 p.m.; and San Antonio at 7:30 p.m. The train that formerly left at 4 p.m. will leave at 4:15 p.m. and will reach Victoria at 9:12 p.m. and Cuero at 10:30 p.m. The train returning from Cuero leaves there at 6:30 a.m. and arrives in Houston at 1:15 p.m. more >>
May 6, 1908 Program for Firemen’s Day: Tournament on Constitution Street at 10 a.m. Parade will form at the Market Square at 11:30 a.m. and begin line of march at 12 o’clock. Firemen’s banquet at the casino at 1 p.m. Launching of the dredgeboat promptly at 3 p.m. Firemen’s races on Main Street in front of the Public Square at 4 p.m. Baseball game between Victoria and Yoakum at Buhler-Welder park at 5 p.m. “Cupid at College” at the Opera House and dances at the City Hall and Skating Rink at night. (Free skating tickets for all who purchase tickets fort the play). more >>
May 9, 1908 The Advocate’s account of the Firemen’s Day celebration with additional illustrations - Main Street, parade, three views of the launching of the dredgeboat, etc. - will be issued in pamphlet form next week. These booklets will do much to advertise this city and section, and will be very valuable in later years. They will be sold at 5 cents a copy, and all orders must be received by Thursday noon. The large edition of the Advocate was completely exhausted before many of our subscribers who desired extra copies could be supplied and for their accommodations we are going to issue this pamphlet. more >>
May 1, 1908 It is with pleasure that the Advocate announces that the Valley View Hospital was re-opened to the public today. Dr. E. A. Malsch, the lessee, is one of South Texas’ foremost physicians, and is to be congratulated upon his enterprise. While a comparatively young man, Dr. Malsch has been remarkably successful and has earned an enviable reputation. Dr. Malsch has chosen Miss Irene Sims, who was formerly connected with the institution, as superintendent, and Miss Kate Angerstein of Thomaston, and Miss Viola Brown as nurses. A Training school will be conducted in connection with the hospital with the following well know physicians as lecturers and demonstrators: Dr. R. R. Hopkins, O. S. McMullen, W. A. Rape, D. H. Braman, J. L. Smith and E. A. Malsch. more >>
April 21, 2008 Mrs. Junia Rosborough Barbee opened the Easter week gaieties yesterday with an elaborate reception and card party given at the home of her father, Judge J. M. Rosborough, on North Main. Mrs. Barbee chose as her decorations Easter lillies, sweet peas and daisies blended with the green foliage of potted plants. Forty-two guests were in attendance. At the end of the games it was found that Mrs. W.F. DeTar was the lucky winner of the ace prize, a beautiful hand painted fruity bowl of pond lily design, and Mrs. Mettie Roselle the captor of the consolation, a lovely rail plate. more >>
April 19, 1908 As the Bailey and anti-Bailey men have failed to put up the money to pay the expenses as agreed, the County Democratic Executive Committee has decided not to hold primaries on May 2. However, Chairman Fritz says he will call the committee together to arrange for the primaries whenever the money is forthcoming. It is estimated that $300 will be required. more >>
April 18, 1908 The bottom of the dredge boat has been completed and is being corked. The deck will be finished in the next few days. There is no doubt that the boat will be ready for launching on May 6. more >>
April 17, 1908 Vice-President and General Manager W. I. Allen of the Port O’Connor Railroad is expected to return from Europe about the latter part of the month. No definite arrangements have been made as to the construction of the road, but everything is moving along satisfactorily to that end. more >>
April 16, 1908 The Progressive League is in receipt of advice from Hon. W. M. Hays, assistant secretary of agriculture at Washington, that for the meeting of fruit and truck growers to be held at Victoria on May 6th he will arrange for three field agents of his department to be in attendance and deliver lectures upon subjects of interest to the general agriculturists. more >>
April 15, 1908 In her cozy suburban home Mrs. Henry Carsner was the pleasing hostess to the Bronte Club in its regular session of Wednesday afternoon last. A continuation of “Cleopatra” was the subject of the occasion to incite the interested discussion of the club’s members present. Comparative discussion of “Cleopatra-Lady Macbeth; Anthony and Macbeth” was most forcefully brought by Mrs. Henry Carsner. “The Palaces of Egypt” was an interesting paper furnished by Miss Pauline Clark. A round table talk on the “Curiosities of thee Land of Monuments,” followed by the serving of most enjoyable refreshments, concluded an afternoon of both pleasure and profit. more >>
