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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1908
Page
1
A culinary item list appears with items including mulligatawney soup consomme and broiled Rockport Spanish mackerel with Anthony sauce. Also noted are filet of beef a la mode roast and olive references, reflecting a menu or recipe snapshot.
William J. Fuller of Wits Point owns a stable of six race horses and is arranging to bring them to the fair in the city. Fuller, a regular on the grand circuit, stayed home last season and plans a strong fall start. John Rogers, 57, filed for frank naturalization in federal court yesterday, listing clear intent and a residence in Culverage.
Frank A. Winerich secretary and treasurer of the Woodward Carrings' Company has recovered from an operation and will leave the hospital for New York and other points on Monday.
The San Antonio branch of the Railway Mail Clerks association held a meeting yesterday to discuss matters affecting the service. The session focused on issues of mutual interest and efficiency improvements within the Railway Mail Service.
An ad touts Marmola tablets as a harmless weight loss aid claiming 12 to 20 ounces of daily fat loss without harm. It lists the Marmola formula from Detroit and asserts druggists stock and endorse the product with multiple daily applications.
An old advertisement warns against violent laxatives and promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentler digestive aid. It claims pills and mineral waters weaken the bowels long term, urges use by women and children only with care, and offers a free sample from Pepsin Syrup Co at Monticello, Nl.
The group discussed extending clerks' time on case examinations. Hugh J. Cresswell presided, with Rutledge, once a city figure now in Fort Worth, visiting. An unrelated ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for hay fever and summer colds, claiming fast relief and published in a yellow package.
Griffin announced as manager of the Galveston branch of the Texas Car Service Association with a start next Thursday. He plans to move to the Island City and has earned warm congratulations from friends for his new role. Previously city passenger and ticket agent for the I & GN and writer for the Katy, he left San Antonio, leaving many friends. Other news notes: more steel boats for the West End lake, six added to meet rising patronage, electric lights illuminate the lake at night, and a new gasolene launch joins canoes on the water.
An order from Chief Mauermann requires listing every owner of two for hire vehicles and the vehicle numbers to enforce city license fees. The move aims to compel outstanding tag issuance under the city ordinance, with emphasis on moving vehicles and automobiles.
Moses Brown, a juvenile, was taken into custody by Herman Stappenbeck after a shooting near Riverside addition. He faces charges of discharging firearms within city limits and was transferred to the county jail for juvenile court proceedings due to age.
A Kerrville man, 28, gave his name at A B McRae and was arrested by Detective Womad after information from Kerrville claiming a warrant. He was jailed on an indicated charge. Pat opens at Kerrville Wednesday August 13 with round trip special trains from San Antonio to Kerrville at one dollar and tax.
Special to The Light reports the relief committee for May flood sufferers met to outline $30,000 remaining from citizens’ relief funds. The announcement states the amount will be returned, with no dust storm expected, and Kerrville area weather notes include a bridge collapse and a Wednesday event.
A rural Mississippi accident left a young man thrown from a buggy in the southern city area. The buggy struck a tree, he was hurled into the air and impaled on iron fence pickets, his flesh cut away by witnesses before extraction. Doctors say he will survive.
Ruperto Castillo of North Flores reports abusive language to police against Louis Ramos. Ramos allegedly used a six shooter to threaten Castillo’s wife and tried to use a razor in a barber shop. Another man Bates faces aggravated assault charges after a head wound from a strike.
In San Antonio retailers are urged to push Western Thread Bead Six Cord as superior to Trust Threads. The Chicago maker claims lower prices and stronger quality, with notes on agents Welff & Marx Co and Geo Dulli ng Co. The ad promotes Howister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a women’s aid at local druggists.
A testimonial from Sophie Kithesen of Evanstan Illinois describes twenty five years of catarrh and a persistent cough. After trying many remedies her browser advised Peruna and she reports full improvement with chronic catarrh gone. She also notes Peruna tablets as a preferred tablet form with similar medicinal balance.
An outdoor evening amid Scheuermeyer’s park music by the San Antonio band and a warm, breezy atmosphere attract crowds for old favorites and new numbers. The afternoon lineup features Ragtime and waltzes, while the Big Tent Theater presents The Peacemaker with strong performances and tonight The Man of Mystery with Velma Whitman and Richard Larter.
Funeral services for Charles L. Stewart, a watchman shot Thursday, were held as his body was sent to Grapevine for interment. The Elks Lodge here, including Stewart as a member, raised a fund to aid in capturing the alleged escaped prisoner.
Mrs Emily Miapaugh, a native of the Clifton line linked to Revolutionary War era figures, died at her home near Dickson after a brief illness. She was a daughter of Josiah Clifton, who was mentioned in connection with Washington during the Revolutionary period and with Cornwallis at Yorktown.
J B Gallahan files two story permit on Maverick Boulevard valued at 3600 dollars. T M Mina applies for two story dwelling on Me son street valued at 1400 dollars.
August permits issued by Building Inspector Wahrenberger total 117 with an assessed value of 350000, up 445420 from July. Dwellings accounts rise, average building cost around 2000, and major projects include a 172000 office building on Houston Street and a 15000 house on Alamo Plaza tied to the Ed Steves estate.
Mrs. George Robinson Swerlie Hobingon and Miss Jane Cullpingham return today from Corpus Christi after two weeks. many names, places, and travels listed including Gonzales Bexar Houston Galveston Key West and St. Louis with plans for further coastal trips and winter visitors, plus Woodmen’s Day at Kerrville Fair and travel rates.
In Meridian Mississippi on August 15 a license to marry Detthi Haddad was reported. A 12 year old Argyrian girl named Michelin allegedly linked to the case fled with the child’s father identified asMichelin. He is accused of stealing $6 from the child’s father as they fled by train toward New Orleans. Renville Fury opens Wednesday August 19. San Antonio round trip fare cited at $1.
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