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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
4
A Connellsville man reports dramatic improvement after using D D D Prescription for eczema. The ad extols D D D as a topical wash with wintergreen and healing herbs, claiming instant relief from itching and fast skin restoration, urging readers to try a bottle at A M Fischer Drug Store.
A company identified as Vraction announced a plan to re-s peat an event next Sunday afternoon. The message indicates a successful ascension related to the company’s activities and sets a new timing for the rescheduled gathering.
Master plumbers from the city will attend the annual state convention of the Association of Master Plumbers of Texas in Galveston on Thursday and Friday. The San Antonio delegation includes Wi G Schuwirth Joe Gutzdit A H Shafer Cornelius Q Nell and George Thomas. Local entertainment officials raised 1400 for visitor festivities.
Watson, a prominent California banker and representative, traveled Sunday via the Southern Pacific to Guerneville. He admired the depot grounds tended by Parry Adams, praised the Bermuda lawn, and noted his friendship with Luther Burbank who named a cactus after Watson.
The executive committee of the Good Toeids association will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock in the Business Men's club. The meeting was postponed from yesterday due to the absence of S J Brooks, a member of the legal committee, causing a two day delay.
Mrs. B. B. Wells files for divorce from J. W. Wells charging cruelty. They wed at Pearsall Texas on March 23, 1900s and lived together until January 16, 1908 when she says she was forced to leave. A child was born October 9, 1906. She seeks relief and support.
Harry Adams showcases prickly pear varieties at the Burbank station with a thornless specimen from Luther Burbank for comparison. The Texas thorntess cactus thrives here and is planted on several ranches, valued as cattle fodder and as a hedge fence. Dr. B F Kingsley plans to grow it for fence and feed while the large Gila valley cactus near the depot draws interest for candy manufacture and citron substitute with regular shipments to San Antonio.
Petition requests an absolute divorce for Beckie B Henry and custody of the child, with permission for the wife to resume her maiden name Beckie B Henry.
At yesterday afternoon’s session the county auditor was authorized to advertise for a 26 horsepower stern traction engine to operate the rock crusher. Bids on the gasoline engine were held up. School district No 27 was split as requested. the new district will be No 44 and named the Macdona District.
The board of legal examiners yesterday granted certificates to MA Hirshberg R L Nichols H K Breneman and 3 P Boford. A Hirshberg posted a general average of 94 placing him among top performers seen by the local board.
A civic committee announced after minutes that the parade will exceed a mile in length and include at least 78 floats. The message said 78 floats had been promised and that many more are expected to join.
Albert Steves plans a $20,000 building on Alamo Plaza site of Mina Saloon. The second story will house a large auditorium and Steves may offer the quarters to the San Antonio Business Men's Club.
A large audience filled Trinity Church to answer an invitation by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union for a temperance rally. Speakers included Dr M J Ellem Rev V Neal and N B Harris. Way B Adams spoke on temperance among youth and a program of vocal and instrumental selections followed.
Workers today remove an old tire extinguisher from the county basement once used for years. The apparatus was sold to a local company by the commissioners court at a recent meeting.
In Pleasant Hill district No 11 San Antonio Texas district children gathered a wagon load of mower blooms as a tribute to janitor Fred Vaseez whose mother died last week in Amphium Texas at age 70. Vaseez had been an invalid for 40 years and the gift arrived soon after news of his bereavement.
The March report of Justice Joe Amechetd lists fines and costs totaling 725.20 with 3663 collected? Two fines remained unpaid and pursued in county court. One case appealed. Offenses include vagrancy, disturbing the peace, aggravated assault, and affray totaling 28.
Constable Stavens arrested two residents of My Leon Creek last night at their home on warrants issued by Judge Joe Urogchalt. The arrestees are identified as A Vallejo and a second local resident, both detained without incident.
An article promotes heavy water intake to prevent stomach, kidney and bladder diseases and rheumatism. It endorses a home herbal prescription using Dandelion, Kargon Compound, and Sarsaparilla, warning readers to buy ingredients separately and mix at home, with a note to drink water and seek proper medicine for serious illness.
An affidavit sworn by Martha Roly states that when the complainant arose to search for his horse he found it gone. The account emphasizes the disappearance as the key factual element in the sworn claim.
The Sti Antonio Brewing company sues in the fifty-seventh district court to recover 623.18 principal and interest on a promissory note given by George Weldon dated October 18. The suit includes garnishment of Security Insurance Company of New York and the company posts a 1500 bond as forfeit if the suit is groundless.
Santa Maria merchant Champion and Mrs A B Stein of Santa Maria wed in the Elite butchhy Tustiea Hen' Bist parlors at seven yesterday evening. They planned a northern trip after the ceremony and will be at home in Santa Maria after April 15.
County Clerk Newton's office issued one marriage license today. Nea Spears and May H. Jones are the couple.
A cigarette sparked a fire at the Lyric Air Dome this morning around 10 fire pit on top of baseboard ignited paper on wall and ceiling. Mrs J W Flood alerted authorities as two youths eyed the entrance. flames were beaten back by the chemical extinguisher with minimal damage and no injuries reported. The building is owned by H Py Street and theater by Mary Alden. Chief Wright arrived quickly from nearby Houston Street.
In New York, Dr. F Freel, superintendent of the SPCA, told the Women's Municipal League that rabies poses little risk compared to yellow fever. He said only a few animal bite cases involve workers, noting 14 years with ten bites on average and a history of many bites among staff but no confirmed fatalities.
August Limburgers advertises discounted high grade whiskies wines and cigars with many brands including Falgewood Sourmash Mount Vernon Rye Old Crow Hermitage Parker and Old Ripy Sour Mash. Prices range from 78 cents to 5 dollars per quart or gallon and bulk cigar boxes at 1.75. Mail orders welcomed and telephone access listed.
Washington reports Mavis Shelby of Shelby Ohio has been named special agent for the Department of Commerce to study markets abroad with emphasis on American wheat and flour exports. The post follows a Millers National Federation recommendation. Shelby will also travel to Europe. Edgewood XXX Pearl Rye and other spirits advertised with prices.
Births reported to several local couples. A son to Mr and Mrs CG Andriade at 1122 San Marco Street. A daughter to Mr and Mrs August Gretz at 105 Omaha Street. A son to Mr and Mrs Staples at 123 Grove Avenue. Addresses and stray business lines clutter the notice.
Last night at the Lyric a large audience enjoyed a diverse program including Hays and Flood and other acts. Remarkable feats featured Mays jumping on eggs and leaping four feet in front of Migs Wood. The bill also highlighted Yarry Borns, Dan Thiggett, and a finale titled The Brave Sergent. Amusements at the Empire theater shift thrice weekly under Manager Moore, with How Hearts Are Broken replaced by For His Sister's Honor tonight. At the Palace, The Passion Play moving pictures from Oberammergau are shown, and Gentry Brothers Wild Animal Show returns to San Antonio Friday and Sunday.
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