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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
8
In a Har Rights court fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger a lawyer asks the witness for life details. The witness refuses to answer citing grounds that answering would convict him of perjury if not under oath.
Mr and Mrs Alcel Friedrich hosted 54 children from the Protestant orphans house at the United States arsenal grounds. A large Easter egg hunt followed a basket gift for each child, with juice, cake and lemonade served.
Residents at 2488 Old Phone halls celebrated Miss Bertha Rewale, carnival queen, with a post parade supper hosted at Sim Bennett's home. Attendees included numerous queens, debutantes, and local notables, followed by news of a long set of ante-nuptial events and a pretty Easter wedding for Miss Claire Neville and Lee Marshall at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
Local society notes list numerous visitors and residents in San Antonio for the carnival. Among names are Mr and Mrs H R Eldridge of Etowety, Mrs T Fulmore and Miss Jing gene Fulmore and Miss Maggie Holton of Austin, Miss Susie Holt and Miss Kethertig Mavis of Nolan Street, and J W Robbing, former Fort Worth president, plus various brokers and merchants from Dallas, El Paso, Eagle Pass.
Del Rio resident Geddes and Grosby couple from Ashtabula visit San Antonio for carnival events. Encinal stockmen Simpson brothers register at the Synthem while W. Schwartz of Uvalde and other travelers stay in town. Local names include Edwards Stockdale, Goodrich of San Francisco, and Miss Leonora Mitchell hosting at 126 Gadguan Street. Domestic science degree recipient De Rustia Thomas plans Columbia University this term. Dittmar leaves for Chicago New York and the East on business and pleasure. Mrs. J. Eberhardt and daughter Annie visit Eagle Pass guests of Mrs. J. H. Oughton. J. P. Cranke returns to Laredo Times with a new citrus grower venture in Webb County aiming to ship 20 or 30 cars.
Foley's Monty and Tar fer coughs is claimed not to contain opiates or narcotics under the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The product is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults, with Bexar Brig Co cited.
The New York Emporium invites friends and visitors to a carnival millinery exhibit. Models and patterns are displayed in a salesroom setting with recent creations. The event extends to all, with a preview of new hats and styling at 208 West Commerce Street.
A fragmented notice describes a sale of colonial era money notes tied to a Bible once owned by a pioneer. Fragments mention Glande V. Birkhond and Frantz Hagth as lawyers, J T Barnett Co, and a Bible linked to early Exodus figures. The item includes a 1730 dating and a warning about counterfeit death.
Miss Bertha Frances Brown received a royal welcome as carnival queen Bertha amid cheering crowds at Sunset depot. Mayor Cilingheny and General Lac led ceremonies with a march through city streets, the queen donning white satin and royal regalia as police cleared routes and delegates from many nations attended.
A dated recipe blend for Cherry Roly Poly with almond frosting and Cheese Dainties. Instructions cover dough, cherry filling, wrapping, steaming, and serving with cherry sauce. Almond frosting uses ground almonds and almond essence. Cheese Dainties mix Neufchatel cheese with mayonnaise and chopped vegetables as a relish option.
Gay Nevill is appointed by Caldwell County commissioners to supervise widening several miles of model roads radiating from Lackhart. The plan seeks public bonds to fund road improvements as local experts and the good roads zealots push for substantial highway work funded from general funds.
In a muddled report, Birdie Gienny is charged with disturbing the peace as she pursued her sister Flossie Glenn's lover Frank Wesly. Police and witnesses describe Birdie visiting the home where the sister stayed, amid a tense morning confrontation as the case unfolds.
In a domestic quarrel, Junes Yokley faced a fine dispute while Plewle Greenley offered a strong effort to cite all laws known. The couple argued over memory and speech, with she crying out did I go to echoatl and him calmly replying yes, you did but you came back stupid.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a rapid remedy for catarrh asthma bronchitis and hay fever. It promises relief in minutes and a full cure within hours with a complete kit priced at $1. Extra bottles cost 60 cents. A Nebraska user testifies to its effectiveness for throat and cold symptoms.
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