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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1908

Page

4

DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS PRAISED IN SAN ANTONIO AD

A San Antonio reader reports relief from backache headaches and kidney trouble after using two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Bexar Dry Goods. The testimonial cites a long list of symptoms and endorses the product, with the slogan Remember the name Doan's Kidney Pills. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for US.

San Antonio Doaii Foster Milburr Bufalo New York United States Dean

Excessive items rejected as excessive

A report notes that several items were found to be excessive and subsequently rejected. The decision affects the review process and may influence future handling of similar submissions.

Divorce Petition Filed in Fifty Seventh District Court

Alary Apgel sues W J Abel for divorce in Fifty Seventh District Court claiming marriage on September 4, 1400 and cohabitation until August 8, 1808. The petition states the couple wed in 1400 and separated prior to filing.

Fifty Seventh District Court Alary Apgel W. J. Abel

Fire near miss at Madison Street home saved by quick action

Emily Kupferschmidt spotted a detonating lamp that had exploded at Mrs. M W Chabot’s 403 Madison Street home and pitched it outside. Engine Company No 3 answered the alarm as a Prize dance D of Ho A A UW Aug 21 and Woodmen Fail Aug 25 appeared in the page’s mixed notices. Police recovered about 100 pounds of lead pipe and elbows from a man following thefts by local boys, with charges to be filed. Writ of habeas corpus hearing in Thirty-seventh District Court altered theft charges to theft under $20 and set bonds at $200 each. defendants remanded to county jail. For Sale: bankrupt estate stock of processes from Alex Crovey estate, August 29. Trustee P Taner seeks information. Receiver sought in Forty-fifth District Court against a rooming-house interest in Uda 128 Ave C. plaintiffs paid $360 for an interest.

Emily Kupferschmidt M. W. Chabot Madison Street Engine Company No. 3 Labeas Capes Lottie Franklin Vina Banke Charles Raustree Lowil Yg. W. Clayton Gonawles County Arnold Flomlas Adil Forty Fifth District Uda Aven C. Pielis Anh

Marital dispute and island excursion details in 1905 1908 records

A fragmentary 1905 1908 court record mentions Sophie Dreiffer and Randolph Pfeiffer in a divorce or suit, with dates 1905 1908 and a marriage claim. It references a shirt waist dance at Avi TN and Mati’s pavilion, an excursion return, and a San Antonio relocation via Southern Pacific from Galveston with weekend island travel notes.

Buen Filer Sophie Dreiffer San Antoniino Southern Pacific Galveston Nevady

German Cotton Buyer Plans Trips to Gins for Purchases

German cotton buyer Gnetav Kredel from Magdeburg, Germany visits several gins to inspect stocks and arrange purchases. He departs today for the round of inspections and negotiations with shinners in the area.

Gnetav Kredel Magdeburg Germany Mewieburg

Sees Good Outlook for RAY Telegraphers Leader

W. Or. Lester, general chairman at Me Order of RAY Telegraphers, based in Welmar, reports a favorable outlook as preparations proceed for union activities.

W. Or. Lester Order of Ray Telegraphers Welmar

Earthquake Hits Eureka Causing Wall Cracks

A morning quake struck Eureka California with a second tremor at 5 46 harming old walls breaking crockery and waking residents no serious damage expected though courthouse walls were slightly cracked. Proposals dated in 1908 and 1993 relate to forage and bedding supplies across U S military posts. Canadian Pacific reports on Vancouver Island fires outline losses up to 5 million and widespread destruction forcing settlers to flee.

Mureka Cal Avenet Uis Winnipeg Canadian Pacific Railway Vancouver Island

City official eyeing prosperous year nationwide

The city, Mr Lester's jurisdiction extends from New Orleans to Salt Lake City and he returned last from a trip. Opera lays sold off during the panic while trains and roads aid the man generally being put back to work. He looks for a prosperous year all over the country.

Lester New Orleans Salt Lake Cy Gen Yally

Texas Boy Quits Navy Returns Home to Yoakum

Gustav Roth from Yoakum, a former Navy seaman on the Valleshin Pennsylyinia, visited the city on a trip from the Pacific coast. He completed four years of service, traveled the world with Dayton's squadron, and vows he never regrets his Navy time. He plans to go home to Yoakum for the night. local notes mention police activity and other city concerns.

Texas Navy Gustav Roth Pacific Coast United States Navy Aeaman Dayton

Taxpayers notice for Fox Antonis city 1908

Notice to taxpayers in the city of Fox Antonis announces the June 1 1908 date for property taxation and urges owners to render property for taxation by September 1 with signatures of Mayor Bryan Callaghan and City Clerk Pred Pribs.

San Antonio Frm Fox Antonis Tex Bryan Callaghan

Lost gem found in water pipe

Carlton Ziegler of Zeg gler and Biegigt regained possession of a valuable diamond he lost a few nights earlier in a peculiar manner. While at a barber shop on Mast Houston street the gems dropped from his shirt into a wash basin and disappeared. A plumber removed floor portions and the basin, found the stone in the pipe and handed it to its owner.

Carlton Ziegler Zeggler & Biegigt St. James Houston Street

Western Thread Best Six Cord Promoted in San Antonio

A biased advertisement urges ladies to demand Western Thread Best Six Cord from Chicago makers, arguing it outperforms Trust Threads in price and quality. It lists local dealers such as Wolf & Marx Co and Joske Bros among others, pushing brand loyalty amid competition.

Sam Antonio Ous San Antonio Chicago I. Gibiston Western Wolf & Marx Co Gen Nelviiy Ca Joske Bros. Ca Dilkuwilz Bros AD Kemeyer Arith

Big Tent Theater Presents Final Run of Mystery Play

The Big Tent Theater ends its run after a long engagement with The Wih of Mystery starring Meg Whit tat praised for standout work. The bill features new acts at Schewarmeyer’s Park and a winter drama The Tomaman adaptation by Richard Mandell & Co with C. Ty Pergentt. Crowds attend despite bad weather as concerts headline evenings at the park.

Big Tent Meg Whittat Schewarmeyer Antonio Notte

Death close for Baker in Mexico

District Attorney J. G. Baker and his wife survived a collision between a freight train and a street car near Topo Chico Mexico. They were returning from a two week trip to Monterrey when the wreck injured two dozen passengers. Baker was bruised and his wife shaken, the street car was demolished.

J. G. Baker Topo Ghico Mexico Mr. Baker Forman

The Kid from England Delights Evening Show

Hican reputation grows as Schafer and Marth debut a new act titled the Kid from England. The performance promises big laughs and a strong finish following last week’s Govignac With the Illustrated song and the moving picture She Wort Pay Her Rent.

Thatsman Schafer Marth Kid England Govignac Whippeorwill Marsuerette

Return From Europe Delights and Duties

Mr and Mrs Pompeo SOE return from a six month Europe visit in Lombardy Italy. They are grateful for the trip yet say they love America more than ever. In Rome, Cayr Vini supervised casting a bronze statue of John H Reagan for Palestine and a bust of Wahneke for San Antonio. The bronzes are en route for transit. William Haack, 49, died this morning in a St Louis worksite. Undertaker Riche awaits instructions from the deceased’s family in St Louis.

Europe Pompeo Soe Nant Coppini Magnolia Lombardy Italy Americdn Rome Cayrvini Hyonve John H. Reagan PalesGwe Lala Tidwir Wahneke San Antonio Toth Ior Saul William Haak Willit Haack St. Louis Ronald

Marriage Licenses Listed For Frederick Doyle And Julia Gallagher

Marriage licenses were issued this morning to Frederick Doyle and Julia Gallagher and to Alfred Carnel and Sulentt Herrera. The Free State note mentions a large Sox factory by Barnet Street, with R L Burnett as president. The Barnet plant employs about 35 to 50 workers and also sells wrapping paper and twine.

Frederick GC. Doyle Julia Gallagher Alfred Carnel Sulentt Herrera W. &. Simpson Enna Sydow RE Barnet R. L. Burnett Texas Lousiana Mexico

Markets in New Orleans Show Mixed Demand and Prices

Market notes from New Orleans on August 18 describe heavy selling and some rains, with cautious buyers and a general short interest. Wheat prices show varied levels with highlights on No. 2 red and white grades and futures activity. cash grain reports cite No. 2 hard winter, No. 2 red, and No. 2 white oats with assorted quotes.

New Orleans

Personal Notices From Gee County And Surrounding Areas

J R Powell, noted stock man of Gee County, involved in a matter with Gentry T Powell. H Menger party at Lie Angelus. Captain Joy Shely at Live Oak County ranch. Fred Taggett heads to Los Angeles with family, then San Francisco. James Hiner vacationing through LA, SF, Portland. Fred Barr returns from El Paso as head of Locomotive Firemen. Mario von Bluecher and Miss Bluecher visiting at the Bexar. Dodd, Mrs Dodd, and Miss Doud from Beeville in town for New Maverick. W F Lowles of Corpus Christi at New Maverick. Mrs Tack Raybould and Harry with Miss Raybould on extended trip to Houston, Galveston and New Orleans. T B Taylor, Medi na County tax assessor, in town. taxes set at 60 cents on 160 assessed value. sheriff and county tax rise noted. County Attorney Tom J Nanton returns from Marin and resumes office duties.

J. R. Powell Gee County T. Powell Ile Menger B. Flowers Uvalde Lie Angelus Joy Shely Live Oak County Fred Taggett Sapgenprel Los Angeles Cal San Francisco James Hiner Sap Portland Fred Barr Chairan Hrotherhein el Paso George A You Bluecher Etatér Misa Mario von Bluecher Coroua Christ Bexar K. Dodd W. W. Doda Alina Doud Beeville Maverick W. F. Lowles Corpus Christi Tack Raybould Harry Mise Wdith Raybould Haston Gal Verton New Orleans TB. Taylor Medina County Asaeg Tom J. Nanton W. W. Bogel Ranch Marin Tex Wes

Call for Homer T. Wilson Pastor Role at Saintford Church

Rev Homer T Wilson former pastor of the Central Christian Church may become the pastor of the Christing church of Statnford. The notice suggests a possible transition in church leadership and names the individuals and churches involved.

Homer T. Wilson Central ‘Christian Church of Thin Aft Christing Church of Statnford

Local Congregation Votes On New Pastor Call

Te s He has just closed two weeks revival there and so pleased was the congregation with him that efforts were at once made to have him take charge of the church. Dr Wilson will give his answer on September 6. When din will return to Stamford to dedicate the new church there. Only a laxative fruit syrup is sold under a positive guarantee to cure constipation, sick headache, stomach trouble, or indigestion. If it fails the manufacturers refund your money. What more can any one do? Hexar Drug Co.

Wilson Din Stamford

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