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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
4
O. T. Wilson, chief clerk in the general freight department, has returned to work after recovering at home from an illness during a two week layoff. Highland Gun Club to hold a dance on Sunday, April 26 featuring Artz music.
Two couples were married by Justice Ben Wik yesterday afternoon. The couples were Luciano Fernandez with Stara Munos and EB Hanse with Mia McKinstry. Both ceremonies took place at the justice's office in the county building.
Removal notice lists the address 602 Main Avenue and references removal action by the Zoller entity. Text is fragmented but indicates property action and involved party.
In Fifty seventh district court Maggie Parkins sues her husband John S Parkins, a local merchant, for divorce claiming they married in San Antonio on March 3, 18?? and lived apart since April 23. The petition notes about $4000 communal property and $140 in attorney fees.
The Battle of Flowers ended with a proud San Antonio victory as thousands watched a flawless parade. Military units from Fort Sam Houston, police, and civic groups showcased discipline and decor, while Miss Bertha Frances Rowalle rode as carnival queen. Governors, generals, and local schools participated, delivering a festive, well orderly street celebration without incident.
A long parade showcased three oral military schools with drum corps and infantry units, plus the Daughters of the Confederacy in yellow and blue outfits. Elegant carriages carried guests and groups from Galveston Houston and Albany as girls in uniforms rode Shetland ponies, captured by floral decorate and period coachwork amid spectators.
Advertisement promises home cure for piles using a new absorption method. It offers a free trial upon sending address and details, urging readers to request local references and promising relief and permanent cure.
Fannie Epperson sues Charles Epperson for divorce alleging desertion as the cause. The pair wed in Missouri in April 1908 and later moved to Arkansas. The petition notes the husband refused money for the wife's return from San Antonio where her mother was seriously ill.
F C Smith assistant general manager and J C Mangham general freight agent of the Ban Antonis & Aransas Page railway depart to inspect crop conditions in the region. They seek to gauge future transportation needs and freight flow for upcoming shipments.
Constables Stavens and Deputy New sm Ude ioming arrested Henry James a Black man of a local area on a horse theft accusation. Sheriff Medin of Sewatn reported the indictment in Guadshine county. The arrest followed a message received by the constable, and the sheriff planned to retrieve James.
The announcement notes M. F. Campbell seeks the Democratic nomination for county clerk. A long-time public servant, Campbell has served as deputy sheriff, deputy county clerk, and deputy in the district clerk’s office. His supporters say his extensive county government experience fits him to provide good public service.
J W Curler of Fort Worth stone yard visits San Antonio for the 13th annual Nature of Flowers event. He traveled from Amarillo through the panhandle to witness the spectacle, noting the flower parade as the finest he has seen.
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