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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

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Clerks Organize State Postoffice Clerks Meeting

Local Postoffice Clerks plan a statewide meeting in the Slavens building West Camerets Street with Postmaster Suevens hosting and attending. John W. Gallagher elected delegate Coleman S Smith alternate. delegates expected from Waco Marshall Houston and other points.

Slavens Building West Camberets Street Postmastay Suevens Ths Facu Postoffice Clerks’ Association John W. Gallagher Coleman Smith Hero Waco Marshall Houston

Olmos Man in Bankruptcy Filed in Federal Court

Dr John Daniel Becton a merchant of Olmos Guadshipe county filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court with liabilities of 3248.92 and a vessel value of 5560. Personal property valued at 9250 is claimed as exemption. Creditors include M Hult & Co San Antonio Liguey Co San Antonio Broom Co Caffarelli Pros Hugo Schmeltzer FriceDocker Western Grocer Allensworth Carnahan Lyon Bros. The first meeting of creditors was held in the office of Guy ileFarland on May 15.

John Daniel Becton Olmos Guadshipe Andrew H. Young San Antonio M. Hult & Gro San Antonio Liguey Company San Antonio Broom Company Caffarelli_ & Pros Hugo, Schmeltzer & Co FriceDocker Co Western Grocer Co Allensworth, Carnahan & Co Lyon Bros Campbell Guy ileFarland

Foley’s Honey and Tar marketed as safe under new law

An ad proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar coughing remedy unaffected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law since it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children. The notice lists the Bexay Drug Co and mentions the Highland Gun Club dates for Sunday April 26.

Foley

Novel court proceeding in Tennessee over wife value

In Columbia Tennessee on April 28 a highly unusual court action sets a value on a wife at 320 dollars. WJ Titglins accuses his wife Ada Templeton of leaving her parents and, under Esquire Farris, a double share of property is awarded, with Riggins placing a lien of 120 dollars on the wife.

Columbia, Tenn WJ. Titglns Ada Templeton Esquire Farris Delession Riggins

Trick nets thief $500 in San Wranelaca building

In San Wranelaca California on April 23 a man identified as John T. Fitts of Cincinnati was robbed of 500 dollars in currency while ascending an elevator in the Mond mock building today.

San Wranelaca Cal John T. Fitts Cineinnati Inman Novator Mondmock

Pay Taxes Now Four Seek The Avoid Rush Divorce Court

City Collector Willemann urges early city tax payments to avoid end of May delinquency and added costs. Four divorce cases proceeded in the Fifty-seventh district court, including Reed v Reed for cruelty and abandonment and Logan v Logan alleging abandonment in Chicago in 1905. Also mentions Stella Zintgratt filing for divorce from Sah Zintgratt. An ad praises Foley's Kidney Cure from Bexar Drug Co.

Willemann Mr. Villemain Flég Fifty-suvent District Herman Reed Wollie Reed Texan Harry Cohen Bessie Cohen London Marie Logan Charles Logan Chicago Pnowmdanin Stella Zintgratt Sult Sah Zintgratt

Progeny Sees Teddy 1812 Daughters at White House

Washington April 23 The day marks the Natal Daughters reception at the White House with 관심 tying to the American Revolution lineage. Ten vice-presidents general are to be chosen, and Mrs Ira Hobart Evans of Vermont is listed as a candidate in the event coverage.

Washington Roosevelt White House Ira Hobart Evans Vaxad

Lawsuit Over 60000 Deed Of Trust Preclosures Filed

FP Olcott filed twenty four hundred cases for preclosures of deeds of trust totaling 60000 in the Fifty seventh district court just yesterday. Defendants are dispersed across the state. listed defendants include H. G. Bailey Mrs Bird Bilby J I Billy John A Wisher Lew Young and several Barnes Biby and Wishar variants.

Fifty-seventh District Court Olcott Lato Winston José Tmiby Ed Myers Caroline Barnes TP. Biby William Barnes David Buns Ed Wishar Balley Mise Mobig Barnes V. Pilby Wisher Bird Bilby Margaret Bilby John A. Wisher J. I. Billy Amanda Anderson Lew Young H. G. Bailey H. G. Puliivan

Death in Runaway Near Sinjitville Tex

Miss Leah Powell daughter of Dr and Mrs Powell of Sinjitville was killed when she was thrown from a carriage on April 23. She and three companions, Pearl Viking and two men, Mosars Arnold and Byera, were driving past Miss Wilking’s residence. The carriage lurched, lights failed, and Miss Powell fell, struck her head, and died shortly after.

Sinjitville Tex Leah Powell Anc Powell Miss Powell Pearl Viking Mosars Arnold Byera Misa Wilking Milght

Marriage Licenses Issued By County Clerk To Date

The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to Fenton Chipps and Taahel Leal Moprig Milton Nuessel and Selma Bila Thirgory A Tite sa sale Te Roof Charles Tine and Tot Winters Henry Dial td Gara Brown Thomas Campball and Minnie Pessender W A Ter and Mary Conloys.

County Clerk’s Office Fenton Chipps Taahel Leal Moprig Milton Nuessel Selma Bila Thirgory A. Tite Sa Sale Te Roof Charles ‘Tine Tot Winters Henry Dial Gara Brown Thomas Campball Minnie Pessender W. A. Ter Mary Conloys

Sale of Electric Park Skating Rink By Court Order

The Electric Park Skating Rink was sold yesterday to the Electric Park company by court order. The sale price was 6100 dollars to satisfy several claims including a 2000 dollar rent claim by The Weetrie company. Judge Le Ison has yet to confirm the sale in the bankruptcy proceeding.

Electric Park Electric Park Company P. T. Shields Eueference Weetrie Company Sais le Ison

Maude Forgie Credits Pinkham's Remedy For Relief

A Leasburg Virginia woman writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her months of Jamibine ills and made her feel like a new woman. The letter promotes the product as a standard remedy for female ills and invites other sick women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Maude E. Forgie Leasburg,Va Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E Pinkham Lyma HK Mas Pinkham Lynn Lydia EK. Pinkham

Arrested on a Sick Call Involving Speeding Car

Dr W J Kenny rushed by an automobile man to a sinking patient at 214 Last Houston Street. He was arrested for spending yesterday and fined 25 dollars in the records court before giving bond for an appeal. The speed involved was about 12 miles an hour. The incident occurred near Austin Street and Me 00 Td and B00 Klicks. The motorman and conductor testified their car traveled 12 to 19 miles an hour. Dr Kenny said his auto broke down and he wanted to reach the patient whose temperature had fallen. He offered to be driven to the patient's home on Carson Street. arrest followed. He had no attorney at the morning hearing and plans to hire counsel to pursue the matter in higher courts.

W. J. Kenny Lfst Joral Houston Street Recorders Court Austin Street Jenny Birdsong Keony

Births Reported At Local Addresses In New Notice

To Mr and Mrs Wellinger 21 Weat Woodlawn avenue a daughter. To Mr and Mrs C C Middle 129 Ashby Street a daughter. To Mr and Mrs O H Ratcliff 121 San Pedro eventin a daughter.

Wellinger Weat Woodlawn Avenue C. C. Middle Ashby Street O. H. Ratcliff San Pedro Eventin, & Daughter

Piano Craze Lures San Antonio Patrons At Night

Local San Antonio residents report a new attraction at home after buying from the San Antonio Music Company. A piano on installment brings crowds nightly, including a prominent Washington visitor and a discussing politician who notes a surprising popularity of a local “coldest proposition.” The tale highlights social shifts as entertainment moves from streets to living rooms.

County Court Adjourns for the Term

Judge Phil Shook announced the county court would stand adjourned for the term. Eight barber cases set for tomorrow will be continued until the new term beginning May 4.

Phil

Board of Health Meeting Tonight at City Hall

The regular meeting of the board of health will be held at department heads otorn in the city hall at 6 o'clock this evening.

Board of Health City Hall Orlock

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