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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1908
Page
6
A $500 reward is offered by Beaden O'Neill Plumbing and Heating Company for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who placed obstructions in the plumbing pipes of the new restaurant Bulliting.
At a Wednesday board meeting of the Protestant Orphans Home the Pree Kindergarten Society of San Antonio offered to stay and run two kindergartens for 20 children in the home. A Donop’s hall event is announced for Sunday, April, with music. the Salado Shouting Club hosts a gas dance. Police Chief Mauermann and Mayor Callighan discussed carnival week safety, vowing to curb hoodlumism and protect residents while allowing lawful activity and avoiding molestation.
Miss Bets Cunningham and Wayatte Bason wed at the residence of Hitler C G Brown. Bason is said to be the son of the late Frank Cunningham and a well known resident. The ceremony was by writing. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia reports kidney disease relief after Foley's Kidney Cure. Bexar Drug Co.
The asaoclalion will convene in El Paso on May 7 and 8 with W. B. Tattle general manager of the San Antonio Traction company present to read a paper on Gas Engines and Producers. Samuel Kahn editor of Question Box a power machinery publication will also attend. Professor B. Schooh city native and president of chemistry at the state university in Austin will attend and read about Wood Preservation.
A white male was arrested by Sheriff L Stewart on a grand jury indictment based on a complaint from a ten year old girl. He was taken to the county jail yesterday afternoon to await trial.
Lee Marshall and Clara Neville and George P. Rehm and May Tran ces Bruder secured marriage licenses in the county clerk's office yesterday afternoon.
Deput y Consuote A Newton jailed Roy Nelson and Bays Deffin on suspicion of stealing an ice box from Joh Hills at 725 Lublock Street. They will face a Monday hearing before Justice Joe Amschela as the ice box, later sold for 30 dollars, is valued at 1365 dollars. LW Allen sues to clear title in Forty fifth District Court against Jo mp Huger Anthony 3 Moths and Emma Selmint to remove cloud from title in San Antonio. The petition states the plaintiffs are unknown and the land is described as lot 17 in the south half of block 12.
M G Stevens of Sameract asks help locating two girls named Sarah and Lacy ages 16 and 18 who left home Friday night and came to San Antone. Both described as well dressed and pretty.
A claim agent from Washington DC, Dohn Stansbury, Tadlan depredation chim agent, age 58, arrives to take depositions from those with claims against the government for injuries to property caused by hostile tribes. He is quartered at the Texan and arrived yesterday.
London figures advocate chromatic laugh training to refine city children’s voices. Dr W H Cummings of the Guild Hall School of Music argues that harsh inner city voices lack musical quality and should be taught in public schools, promising a systematic vocal development to replace the present raucous sound.
The week features vaudeville at the Grand and Big Tent. Miss Anderson stars as the boy detective in a globe spanning tale. Week offers intense drama Mark Russia with a unique cast and special scenery. Kentucky Sue tops Friday with a romantic comedy. Don Daggett, Sawyer and Delvin, Caley and Waldron, and new acts headline with moving pictures and songs. Thursday change and Friday amateur night announced.
The Empire presents a busy week with a Sunday matinee and night, a Monday night edition, and Tuesday through Thursday nights. Wednesday includes a matinee and night, while Friday and Saturday feature Darkest Russia and Kentucky Sue with Saturday matinees.
At Casino Hall Monday night the comedy Jerry the Outcast and All the Comforts of Hate are to be produced at the reopening of the Eg Tent theater this afternoon with manager Rische promising a fine presentation. Between acts specialties and Home will be shown with additional plans announced for the week. The Earl Burgess company enters its fourth week at the Empire theater offering drama melodrama comedy and vaudeville with Carnival week programs and a strong lineup. Beginning Sunday matinees the melodrama Tracked Around was to be shown.
At Electric Park last night a lively program featured Ben Shmof and the Hottman duo among other acts. Admission is free for park visitors. A second show is scheduled each evening this week with Jerry the Ovteaat set for Monday night at 8 16.
The Casino hall hosts a Jewish Literary Club benefit with Miss Jeanette Rein in the title role and M Kaoufein as Jerry. The capable cast includes Francis Les Misa Gott and J Vogel actors with plans for a summer season by an amusement company. A new moving picture feature and illustrated songs accompany nightly shows. Debut night drew good response with blackface work, songs, and dancing. Performances continue with an afternoon show and two at eight.
An old time liquor and bitters advertisement lists Edgewood Sour Mash Mount Vernon Rye Old Crow and Parker Rye at four dollars per gallon, Old Ripy and Jackson Club Bourbon at three fifty, full quarts at one dollar, plus Rhine wines French clarets and bitters at reduced rates. It notes mail orders, a Main Plaza address, and a brief note on Richard Mountjoy visiting from Austin with plans to attend the spring carnival, plus Catholic books at Nic Tongg's.
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