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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1908

Page

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Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted by Doctors

A collection of letters from physicians praise Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a wholesome stimulant for weak or debilitated patients. Doctors describe its purity, effectiveness, and use in treating convalescence, urging readers to ask their druggist for the genuine product with the Old Chemist trade mark.

Duffy A. J. Park A. My 50Th St Chicago Mr. Duffy G. A. Sheridan M. D Osiego Duffys Anc R. Curran Buffy Marty Gamekey Co Rochester N.Y O. D. Woomser Austin St Worcester Mass K. M. Teigau 26Th Ave. N Minneapolis Minn

Escaped Convict Led Revival Arrest Ends Chase

A. J. Kelly alias G. W. Moon, an escaped state prisoner since March 1, was captured while leading a revival meeting near Singleton, with Elder John Inman guiding the service. Converts were baptized as the arrest occurred at a good old brother’s home after a chase through Bedina and Singleton. Kelly faces charges including horse theft and forgery, with a district court trial pending.

Hontsville Tex A. J. Kelly G. W. Moon Singleton John Inman Wanarch Kelly Bedina Pett Texas & Brazos Valley Christian Church Aer Jobo Taman Inc. Inman GW. Oon Constable Upchurch Melly Red River

Y M C A San Antonio Annual Report Shows Growth

The San Antonio Young Men's Christian Association reports a rise of 434 members in the past year. From 330 members on April 1, 1907 to 854 on April 1, 1908, with 505 seniors and 815 juniors. Bible class attendance reaches 850, gospel meetings 860, boys meetings 3224, prayer requests 50, faith confessions 20. Educational reading room holds 29 items, shorthand class 58, forum users 600, singing class 120, socials 2085, camps 205. Physical training counts 20 280 gymnasium participants and 16 800 in classes.

He San Antonio Young Men's Christian Association Avenue D

Meat Reaches Zenith as Dealers Report Peak Prices

Meat prices have risen to new highs with pork steady at 15 cents and veal up 2 to 3 cents per pound. Porterhouse now about 17 1/3 cents, sirloin 15 cents, and the Chicago market suggests possible easing if another price shift occurs. The increases reflect higher costs across cuts and a general tight meat market.

Baef Chicago Porterhouse Molion

Well mows San Antonio gossip at Wellweight resort

The San Antonio Wellweight resort ant iodian Mr. Roberta muses on gossip and animals as he recalls a coffee miscue at breakfast. He notes how gossip travels like animals and jokes about grounds for dismissal while referencing Holtman’s coffee and a stray remark about Brids pet.

Roberta San Antonio San Pedro Springs

Yoakum's Line 10 Strike This City

Fort Worth reports plans to extend a line from Brady through San Antonio to Brownsville linking Brownsville to the City of Mexico. The Texan project envisions a major highway corridor from Chicago to Mexico, with the Ya yk us plan poised to acquire up to 1,000,000 acres in Mexico. The Yaakum projection shows a southward route from Matamoros toward the interior, with rail and highway ambitions sweeping across the region.

Fort Worth Yeatum Drisco Brady San Antonio Brownsville City Mexico Vlosa Ing B. B. Yealim Chicaro New York San Francisco Yoakum Uly Granda Afatamoras

Burial Permits Loom Amid Odd Names and Places

A clipped notice lists burial permits and names with garbled spellings. It mentions Agrisoin Ulreia age 16 at 1617 South Flores, Tose illiveal age 8 days at 1108 Quidaloupe, RF Mullins age 49, and Kono WW Malsor age 46 at 1619 South Fraga. George Chamberlain acts as agent for the Aransia Pass, with plans to Seguin to hire Mrs Chamberlain who has been visiting Mrs John Moora of that place.

Agrisoin Ulreia South Flores Street Phthiais Illiveal Quidaloupe Streal Sonvielston RF. Mullins Aga Bouthwoestern Asm Lecomatoy Atuxin Kono Malsor South Fraga Atreety George Chamberlain Essutant Eli Aransia Pass Seguin Hyring Huine Chamberlain John Moora

Stranger jailed over counterfeit ten dollar coin

Pablo Pride, a stranger in the city, was arrested on South San Saba Street after trying to pass a counterfeit United States ten dollar gold piece with Argentine Republic markings. Police say the coin was copper plated to mimic gold. Pride refused to reveal its origin or discuss the charge. He was taken into custody on the attempt to pass counterfeit money and held for federal authorities.

Pablo Fide Daniels San Saba United States Fride

Bailey foe to speak tonight at Grand Opera House

Cone Johnson of Tyler who opposes Senator J. W. Bailey for the national delegates race will address the Bailey supporters at the Grand Opera House tonight. Johnson arrived in San Antonio last night and is guest of W. A. Cocke Marshall Hicks and other Baileyites in the city. Hicks likely presides, though not yet finalized.

Cone Johnson Tyler J. W.bailey Grand Opera House My. Johnson San Antonio W. A. Cocke Marshall Hicks Marshal Hicks

Alamo Custodian Appointed by Court in Daughters Case

Judge Camp rules in favor of the state in the rent suit by the Daughters of the Republic against Hugo Schmeltzer & Company. The Alamo chapel and mission buildings are recognized as state property with W. C. Day as custodian. Day ordered the former lessees to pay rent owed to the custodian. The decision stems from a months‑long dispute over custodianship of the Alamo property.

Alamo Lesdes Wits Trent Day

Mitchell Refuses Honor Over Health Issues

John Mitcher, former president of the United Workers of America, declines the pension and appointment as special commissioner to study and report on labor conditions on the Panama canal due to ill health. Washington confirms the decision and notes Mitcher’s long leadership in labor rights.

Washington G. April R John Mitcher United Workers of America

Shepherd Takes Leave Northern Cast For Ill Relative

Pp W Shephard manager secretary of the International club Inst left last night for Gale DL with his mother to visit his aunt who is seriously ill. He will likely be away about a fortnight.

W. Shephard International Cib Gale Shephard

Paris Medicine Company Nose Cure for Cataract and Breath

The Paris Medicine Company of St Louis offers a new nasal treatment claimed to cure cataract and bad breath when used as directed. The ad promises a complete outfit by mail with payment after satisfaction and lists prices for the medicine, nasal douche, and trial kit, urging buyers to recruit friends.

Paris Medicine Company St. Louis Grave Paris Meanine Company Catarah

County Voter Count Reflects Lone Star Prohibition Interest

Official tally by County Collector Bittar shows 12 171 qualified voters in Bexar County outside San Antonio city, with 1999 exemptions in the city. The county and city total 10 172 voters paying polls. exempt residents outside city limits likely over Bu. This marks a peak in eligible voters and signals rising interest in the forthcoming political campaign driven mainly by prohibition questions.

Bittarthersary Bexar County San Antonio Linits

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