A souvenir booklet, shaped like a bottle from Mineral Wells. It is almost devoid of information, except to note that it was printed by the Harris Service of Ft. Worth, Texas (with its advertising mark of an arrowhead). A copyright was applied for is the last bit of information on the pamphlet's cover.

Writing on the side of the negative reads: "Vance Villa, Jan. 10, 1919, Mineral Wells." (The 1914 Mineral Wells City Directory lists Vance Villa at 811 N. College, which is now NW 5th Avenue. Mineral Wells actually did have a school in the 1890's, located at the corner of 5th Avenue and Hubbard Street.) This picture is one of 17 (4"X4") negatives that were found in an envelope from Charles W. Simonds (Route 5, Box 43, Norman, Oklahoma, 73069) and addressed to A.F. Weaver Photography. It is postmarked "Aug. 4, 1975." Some telephone numbers and the remark: "Father - C.W. Simonds (Clarence Winfield)" also appeared on the envelope.

This picture is taken from a series of 17 (4X4) negatives that were enclosed in an envelope from Charles W. Simonds (Route 5, Box 43, Norman, Oklahoma: 73069), postmarked Aug. 4, 1975, and addressed to A.F. Weaver Photography. The photographs were taken January 11, 1919. Also written on the envelope were some telephone numbers and the following: "Father - C.W. Simonds (Clarence Winfield)." The rock building housing the original well was located on Lake Pinto, across West Mountain from the City of Mineral Wells. Mineral water was piped to the Famous drinking pavilion. The Famous Water Company is still [2007] in operation at 215 NW 6th Street, vending "crazy" mineral water, deep-well water, and drinking water filtered by reverse-osmosis.

Dated "Jan 10, 1919", this picture was contained in an envelope postmarked "Aug. 4 '75", and addressed to A. F. Weaver Photography from Charles W. [Windell] Simonds. Handwriting on the envelope indicates it was from a short-wave "Ham' radio operator correspondent and friend of Mr. Weaver. Notes on the envelope indicate the picture was probably taken by the correspondent's father, Clarence Winfield Simonds. The sign on the tree at the left edge of the picture indicates this was the Vance Villa (Rooming House) in a residential part of town. (Vance Villa is listed in the 1914 City Director of Mineral Wells at 811 N. College, which is now NW 5th Avenue.) Note the hoop held by the child on the left, while the boy on the right appears to be holding a unicycle--or, perhaps, an early bicycle whose rear wheel is not visible..

Photograph of a brick building with three columns holding up an overhang. To the left of this building is a tin building with "Famous Well" written on a plank beside its door. Trees cover a rocky hill behind the buildings.

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:125000

Postcard of a two story white house with a green roof, described as "Period Hotel and Annex, Mineral Wells, Texas." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a rocky bank on the left side of the creek, described as "Eagle Creek at Lover's Retreat, Mineral Wells, Texas." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."

Photograph of three men posing for a picture. They are all in uniform and smiling into the camera. Written below the image is "'RD' 532," "'MF' 418," "'FD' 527," "Station Force at Gordon Texas 1919 [sic] L. to R. R.L. (Bob) Denton, 3rd trick, L.M. Firmin, agent, Dock Flanagan, 2nd trick," and "R.L.Denton."

Photograph of a train engine post wreck with a group of men inspecting the wreckage. Written below the image are "Gordon, Texas 1919 coal tender came alongside the engine, end over end, throwing coal high, the baggage car turned right and hit a telephone pole, and the smoker crashed into the engine cab, both to one side of the siding track." and "R. L. Denton."

Photograph of a train that was derailed in Gordon, Texas. A small group of people can be seen to the left of the train. Written below the image are "[sic] Gordon Texas 1919 - wheels rip out a frog switch and everything goes onto the ground" and "R. L. Denton."

Photograph of the wreck of a westbound sunshine special after hitting a cow. A crowd of passengers is watching the wreckage. Written below the image are "Gordon, Texas Mar? or Apr.? 1919 Westbound Sunshine Special hits cow @6:00 pm" and "R. L. Denton (Eye Witness)."

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.