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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
6
James Bernard Buckner and Miss Mary Ellen More were married Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock in the home of the bride s parents Mr and Mrs Moye 423 West El mira Street The Rev Mr Bell officiated the ceremony
An ad notes that chronic constipation leads to appendicitis and promotes Dring Laxative Fruit Syrup for stimulating liver and bowels. It claims to restore bowel action, is non nauseating and gentle, and urges refusing substitutes from Bexar drug company.
Policeman Daniels testified before Judge Buckley about a fight last night involving Steprars Anitia Cole and Irene Green. An east side house was badly wrecked in the disturbance and all three were fined five dollars.
Miay Lithian Judeon of Pine Bluff visits her aunt Mrs. H. T. Affleck in Martin Street. Wedding plans include Honorable Mar elald Neville’s event next week. Stag dinner hosted by FW McMeanus at Col. George LeRay Brown’s birthday with toasts and floral centerpieces. Engagement announced: Greek Mr. Feilla Jr. with Katie Reek, to be wed April 14 at 2103 Buena Vista Street. Marshallville ladies host Kodak party and a luncheon. Five Hundred club hosted by Mrs. May Cresson at Fort Sam Houston. Daughters of the Republic of Texas convention attendees listed. Self Culture Club notes on Daniel Webster. Alamo Mission Chapter to meet tomorrow at 4 PM. Informal reception at Mrs. J L Wilder’s home with multiple hostesses and floral decor.
A Prairie reader from Battle Creek recounts how Grape Nuts therapy cured years of stomach trouble. A neighbor under a doctor’s care ate crepe nuts and fruit with toast for a month, reporting calmer nerves and better digestion. The letter claims the food improved appetite, energy, and sleep, ending with praise for Grape Nuts.
A festive reception featured punch and sweet pea decorations with cake refreshments. The Y M C A women held a business session admitting eleven new members, planning combined April and May events at the high school grounds. Proposals for forage and bedding supplies for several forts and posts are invited with details at the Quartermasters offices.
My A Joseph Marshil sireat left this morning for a visit to Bais wont Miss G A Campbell of the atte hostel left for a home in Lexi C Foley, Queen Crescent agent, is in the city Mr and Mrs Hagencon and 42 Pine street left for Fort Worth for the State Federation Mrs J D Jackson left for Marsh Mr and Mrs A di Piper left for New York for an extended tour of the old world Mrs B Thompson of Gonzales left for home after visiting Mrs George L Houston 205 Dwyer avenue Mr and Mrs H P Bell of New York left for home after touring Texas and Missouri and visiting San Antonio Mrs C Fromme returned to Cibolo after visiting Mrs Hd Raymond 608 North street Mr and Mrs W H Koch of Karnes City passed through town en route to Seguin for the wedding of Helen Koch to Alvin Maurey of San Antonio Mrs H S Green of Monterey left for Gonzales to visit her father and Mrs Young 37 North Tanner A B Thorne spent winter in San Antonio left for his home in fee In iann c A Bryarly at Chattanooga Tenn who had wintered in San Antonio left for home Y B Thorne of Marion after a winter here left for Thorne this morning
Mrs Hulda M E Lowther died at 12 45 am at 412 Wyoming Street after an operation She was 18 and daughter of F H Haas She was married to Mr Lowther Jasl Christmas The funeral is set for 3 pm tomorrow at a local cemetery Co G Krist oi and Krist aged 28 died at 1223 Crosby Street at 4 40 pm yesterday He was a car repairer for Southern Pacific Railway The funeral was to be held at 4 pm today from home and 430 pm from St Patrick s Church Burial at St Josey cemetery Mrs Miriam Texas Conner aged 53 widow of A T Conner died last night at 1419 San Luis Street W Conner RB A Conner and the Misses Miriam and Kate Conner survive Funeral to be held at 2 pm today Burial at Confederate cemetery Little Child Dies Mabel Hall Peacock daughter of Thos L Peacock 418 Camden Street aged 7 months 22 days died this morning Funeral arrangements not yet made Mrs Garoflie Marshall Caroline Marshall died this morning at 1 o'clock at the residence of her daughter 404 East Lachapelle Street Widow of Seth J Marshall She is survived by four children Funeral to be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock from Lachapelle Street home
Peter Jud died in San Antonio on April 14 1908 aged 6 years. Funeral from his residence No 20 Lavaca Street at 4 oclock on Wednesday April 15 1908. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
Mrs Caroline Marshall dies at her daughter’s home. Funeral services will be held at 3 40 p m tomorrow at 405 East Lachappette street. She leaves four children Louis M Schmitt Ed Schmitt William H Schmitt and Mrs Ed C Biesenbach all of San.
Fragmentary reminiscence piece recounts a chaotic exchange involving Mr Shaw and a street advisor. A stray dialogue touches on convict sums, a dairy farm, and a test card moment with glasses at Wert Commerce Street, hinting at local names and a casual city scene.
Benita Potts, a Black resident, was fined in corporation court for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk on East Commerce Street. The report notes passersby reacting to a collision, highlighting street safety and public conduct in a wary city setting.
A peculiar women’s beauty column offers hair care and skin remedies from simple home methods to chemical mixes. It includes advice on rubbing oils into hair, using cucumber and benzoin tinctures, and disguising oily skin with glycerin tones. The piece showcases expectant confidence and caution about unspecified ingredients.
WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY: Able bodied unmarried men between ages of 18 and 45, citizens of United States, of good character and temperate habits, who can speak read and write English. For information apply Recruiting Officer, 601 Moore Street. Sen. Antonio Taxa Dr. ET Hughes, Hicks Building, practice limited to the eye.
A fragmented recipe item describes mint preparation with cream of tartar and sugar, then a brown chicken fricasse cooked with lard and butter. It references making a glaze, combining water, potato, and Yardley estibanca, and serving as a stew with possible peppermints.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia distribution via Joske Bros Co ends Saturday night in San Antonio. The Cosmopolitan Magazine offers complete sets for 330 dollars, with 20 000 sets already in libraries worldwide and prices at 80 to 150 dollars retail before discount.
Wesley was struck in a corporate court action this morning Judge Buckley dismissed a charge of assault and battery against Anthony a negro teamster after testimony from workmen claiming the contractor Que Naggii provoked the incident Anthony hauling material to the Heimann building site and an altercation ensued Witnesses described abusive conduct and the event occurred near the TL & 4. N. depot Mesth El MaCormick from Topalu Kun visited San Antonio and departed for home Henry Burns remaining in Sinn Antonio left for Idahelle in Burlingame this morning
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