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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary text notes Senator John Co Wiliney of Cormis in the city to speak for Bailey and to confer with members while en route to Houston. Details and dates are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Senator Willagy leads campaign push delivering messages at White Rose Shirt factory site and Thre Uer Hall tonight with rain or shine plans.
Deputy constables Witkena and Tawyer arrested a soldier named McCarthy on Dolorosa Street last night after being startled by another officer. McCarthy was found with a regulation army revolver in his pocket and charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
County commissioners supervise a county courthouse restoration at Worksmon. The project proceeds under the supervision of Mat Wilster, with workers repairing evident wear and age in the building.
Marshall Hicks spoke in Gonzales yesterday for the anti Bailey cause and plans several state speeches in the next three weeks. Decorations for the battle of lowers with figs and puntig noted floats and a special upholstery ad from Clut Upholstering Co. contact Nes phone L490, old 124-4H, F11 Navarra street.
This morning Officer Jon Kohy described a tense chase from yesterday afternoon. Hol comb, a Black youth, told the alderman he ran from the officer because he feared scalding retaliation.
In Travis park a horse owned by Alexander's employer escaped from a corral after a yard gate was allegedly opened. Toe Alexander, described as a negro, paid a five dollar fine in police court for the incident. He claimed someone malicious opened the gate to cause trouble and stated the matter involved a quarrel with his employer's household.
County commissioners approve the treasurer's report for March after thorough review. The session confirms all accounts balanced and expenditures accounted for, marking formal fiscal oversight by the board.
The county clerk office issued two marriage licenses this opening period. William Brown and Sta faely Mishel, A W Stennett and Mel Semmer received licenses.
Dr Bayard K Carley, formerly of Greenville, has opened offices in the Hicka building rooms 322 and 323 for general practice. The listing includes a landline 1242 and residence at 20 Lewis Street. Also mentioned are items like a rug by Jack Stotts and various address fragments, reflecting a directory-style notice.
J R Garnand filed in the Forty fifth district court on August 17 1906 for 1950 damages against West Union Telegraph Company over a telegram intended to convey his mother’s death. The message sent by Wransmilt and addressed to him at Ga qettara Mexico caused distress as he was unaware of the death until mail arrived.
An advertisement touts Cardus Cardui as a vegetable remedy for womanly ills. It claims to ease pain prevent recurrence build strength revitalize and restore health in women of all ages. A testimonial from Mary Bagguley of 117 Peach Street Syracuse New York cites relief during the change of life after taking Cardui.
A sweep of social notes lists visitors and guests at major San Antonio hotels. Names include W Powell, J Hawkes, L Hale, J Burris, R Ke nn en, M Blaks, J Craigw, Ralfe, Munro, Mrs W Bridgean, Henne, Mrs Willand Speldon, J C Corwin, T T Wood, and others. Mentions travels from Temple, Lockhart, Fort Worth, Austin, Corpus Christi, Beeville, Gonzales, and more with stays at the Angelus, Bexar, Southern, New Maverick, and other hotels. Several attendees plan visits to unveil monuments and attend family gatherings.
The report quotes Mueller as saying flood risks rise with ongoing meltwater and heavy rains. He notes concerns about stream throat and sewer surge, predicting widespread damage and the potential for significant water rushes. The text also lists medical specialists and addresses without clear context.
The Empire presented Tae Gypsy Gin and The Unwritten Law to a good sized audience with repeats tonight and matinees today. The Palace and The Lyric offered continued attractions with vaudeville and pictures, while High Pressure added another bill. Observers note the era’s strain on workers and propose Hood’s Sarsaparilla to restore vigor and digestive health.
West Texas Presbytery held home missions sessions in Victoria on April 11. Rev. Dr. R. Ja Vine éuit GE Austin was absent. New members enrolled include Revs. A. G. Jones and D. J. Wi T. A' fenbeck Cuero, and Elders L E Caldwell Corpus Christi N. Bay lor Yorkium WJ McManus Thomaston H Gadman Covina V C Reichardt Yorktown and Inc Ruck man Selena. Visitors included 2. W. Allen Bana Nev Butler Karnes City Mrs W C Elochardt Yorktown and Myre BH Caldwanl Corpus Christ.
Burial records show Augustine Flores aged 25 and Alofénce Cadena nine months listed with hospital or parish authorities. Flores died after an ailment described as Southwestern anylum suffocalan while Cadena is recorded under cholera related treatment notes.
To Mr and Mrs W D Fosang 715 Montana Street a son To Mr and Mrs Harry Robertson R FD No 8 one daughter To Mr and Mrs F I E B Bryant 214 Brooks Street a son
At a well attended Scientific Society meeting Captain Edgar Schramm presided as W A Cocke delivered a paper on Law and Lawyers. He extolled the evolving, living nature of jurisprudence and praised honest, devoted lawyers while criticizing sensational depictions and stressing reform and reasoned law. A vote of thanks closed the talk, followed by a social with refreshments and attendees adding to the pleasure of the occasion.
Abie bodied unmessled men aged between 18 and 96, U S citizens of good character who can speak read and write. For information apply to Recruiting Officer G1 Moore Blig San Antonio Texas. Dr E C Glavin moved to 717th floor Conroy Building Alamo Plaza.
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