Excerpts From Original Skidmore Signal

From the Friday, May 23, 1913 issue of the Skidmore Signal, published by Charles H. Blanton. Baseball Notes. Speaking in a commendatory strain of is baseball team the San Patricio County News, among other things, says "On Monday (the 5th inst.) the Skidmore team came down and were defeated 5 to 0." Our contemporary forgot to add that the Sinton team was here the next day and quit the game in the fifth inning with the score standing 17 to 0 in favor of Skidmore. Newspaper men are not infallible, however, and forget things, neglect things and make mistakes just as other people do. Even THE SIGNAL forgot to mention either of these games in its last issue. We merely mention it now to keep the record straight. As to controversy – nay, nay, Pauline. The baseball boys have received their new uniforms and to celebrate the event a game was arranged between the "Hasbeens" and the "Wouldbes," in which the former proved good losers. We are short on figures this week and can't give the score. The new togs are of a reddish brown color and the boys are very proud of them. The girl friends of the team deserve all the credit for the uniforms. The Sinton team came up Tuesday for a match game, in which there was some good playing done on both sides. About the middle of the game a second umpire was put in and from then on a little coolness was noted between the players. The game was finally called a draw at 4 and 4 after the ninth inning. Electric Light Notice. During the summer months the demand for lights in the mornings does not justify starting up. Until further notice there will be no morning lights. – H.W. Faulk That bunch which was out last Sunday know all about how to repair windmills, and are perfectly familiar with what is required to make a good camp lunch, but they have a wonderfully queer idea of what constitutes parlor perfumery.

Water Board Public Meeting Thursday Evening

The Skidmore Water Supply Corporation will hold a special public meeting Thursday evening at 7:00 pm at the Skidmore Volunteer Department on 4th & Refugio. The purpose of the meeting is to answer questions and address concerns from the community regarding the new water & wastewater system currently under construction. Those who are unable to attend the monthly afternoon meetings are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the new system.

Property Taxes Due January 31st

If you've been putting off paying the balance on your 2003 property taxes, now is the time to take care of it. A hefty 7% penalty will be charged to any balance unpaid on Sunday, February 1st. If you cannot pay the full amount, it still makes sense to pay off as much of the balance as possible as interest & penalties are based on the total amount due on that date. The penalty increases by 2% each month until June. Put off paying until July and you'll pay a whopping 35.7% penalty! Call the tax office at 362-3250 if you have questions about your 2003 tax statement.