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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1907

Page

4

Friends Honor Aylmer With Farewell Reception

Bing Bonnetridge No 147 of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hosted a Saturday night reception for F. J. Aylmer, longtime secretary of the local lodge, who departed for England. The crowded event featured piano solos by Manning, Ahrens, Ty, Turner, and others, with vocal numbers by Elmore Fisk, Forster, Rowland, and Barr. Aylmer received a token suit case from B L E members, then planned a voyage to New Orleans and New York aboard steamers Momus and Caronia, signaling his upcoming overseas assignment.

Bing Bonnetridge Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers F. J. Aylmer Old England Miss Manning Ahrens Hal Ty Irene Turner Mr. Aylmer New Orlens Momus New York Nieran

Law repeal debate at New York Barriers gathering

The New York State Association of Barriers begins its annual convention in Troy with talks on repealing the closing law. Barbers dispute the Sunday law with some in favor and others opposed. An unrelated classified note advertises C O Duffy & Boss at 626 Main avenue offering a delivery guarantee with no charge if the job isn’t completed as agreed.

Sneelal Troy N. Y New York State Association of Barriers C. O. Duffy & Boss Main Avenue

Baileyism Clash Sparks Audience in Canby Talk

Canby Texas on a Saturday evening drew about 2500 listeners as A Cke of San Antonio attacked Bailey for exalted egotism and alleged suppression of an Austin investigation. He praised Confederate dead, urged veterans to keep politics out of their organizations, and warned against using such meetings for advertising political capital.

Canby Tex Acke San Antonio Austin Oh. Bailey Wailey Bailey South Turing

R. L. Burgett Co Largest Box Maker in State

The R. L. Burgett Co at Hast Com merce street runs one of the Souths largest box plants. President and manager R. L. Burnett with thirty years in box making leads a firm serving Texas Louisiana and Mexico. They employ thirty five to fifty workers and also offer wrapping paper twine and related products.

R. L. Burgett Co South R. L. Burnett Texas Louisiana Mexico R. L. Tarrnett Company

Fruit Prices Jump as Health Inspection Impacts Trade

In a police court appearance St. T. Pi, owner of Pruitt Company, complains that strict health department inspections force commission houses out of business in the city. He says shipments fall from three cars to one, harming wholesalers, retailers, and peddlers. Inspector Theodore Anderson testifies to lax action on bruised fruit and a large profit margin. The defendant is fined $5 and a notice of appeal is filed.

St. T. Pi Pruitt Commi Conany Health Department Mr. Pruitt Barnitz Pata Theodore Anderson Trult Pritt Gat

Fire destroys Floyd Street Methodist church in Dallas

Three people were injured in a morning fire that wiped out the old Floyd Street Methodist church and the nearby F James residence in Dallas. The church building, used recently by the College of Physicians, housed several patients. a resident, Mrs. Bureyoughs, jumped from a second story window and was hurt, a child was slightly injured, and Dr G A Behwabuleo suffered a broken arm. The James dwelling also burned, with losses around 7400 and 40,000 for the church structure, with 20,000 insured on the church and unknown coverage on the James home.

Dallas Tex Floyd Street Toguller F. James College of Physicians John Bure Youghs G. As Behwabuleo Peathy Namved James

Elks and Bankers Play Ball Wednesday Night

Elks and Bankers scheduled a baseball game for Wednesday August 21 at an unspecified time. Automobile Livery Pope Toledo and Queen 4 cylinder cars are listed. D W McIlroy Co 127 128 Lagera appears as a local business notice.

Elks and Bankers Pope Toledo and D. W. McIlroy & Co

Traveling Men's Day at International Fair Named

November 16 likely designated as Traveling Men's Day at the International Fair after a Fost D I F A meeting yesterday. Traveling men from all organizations will participate. A street parade by the mem B rammer s to be followed by exercises at the grounds. The state directory of the T P A will meet at Waga Saturday to plan reception at the Suite convention in San Agtonig next year.

Waga Suite San Agtonig

President Washer Names Delegates for Trans-Mississippi Congress

President Nat M Washer selects eight representatives to attend the Trans Mississipp i Commercial congress in Muskogee Oklahoma in November. Appointees include J C Terrell W Voeller H Morris J H Savage George D Robins Horace H Shelton R Jebali and Dr J Ble m. Contact details list Board at 292 West Romero street with phones 1015.

A. F. Francis Trans-Mississippi Muskogee Olla Nat M. Washer J. C. Terrell W. Voeller H. Morris J. H. Savage Geo. D. Robins Horace H. Shelton R. Jebali J. Blem United States Congress Washington Mississippi River Nies Ftomana Strest

ALL WELL AT Y CAMP AT ALAMO BEACH

Reports from the Alamo Beach camp say the boys are having an excellent time. No major incidents reported apart from sunburn with Dr Goeth noting it as the most serious ailment so far. The camp staff provided extra facilities and meals, and Rev Northrup of Port Tavaca addressed the group with several attendances and tours afterward.

Alamo Beach Ling A. A. Goeth Alamo Board Company Can Wiliam Northrup Port Tavaca Alayme Beach Inter

Ouster suit against Waters-Pierce oil case moves to appeals

Transcript of record completed in the state versus Waters-Pierce Oil Company shows $1,950,000 judgment. Case advances to the third district court of civil appeals with anticipated proceedings before the Texas Supreme Court.

Austin Tex Waters-Pierce Oil Company Third Court of Civil Appeals Sali-Trust Court of Civil Appeals Texas Supreme Court Hal ©. Fisher W. M. Key Texas Supreme Court of the United States Te Supreme United States Supreme Court

Railroad telegrapher declines death notice in error

In Dea Moines Iowa on August 19 a railroad telegrapher near Sioux City refused to accept a telegram. A long distance call then informed him the rejected message was about the death of his mother.

Dea Moines Sioux City

Cleveland's Condition After Illness Sighting

Princeton New Jersey August 19 The condition of former President Cleveland is not serious though confined to his room and not in bed His engagement to go to New Hampshire has been canceled and the family will stay in Princeton for the rest of the summer He is under the care of Dr Cay nahan of Princeton who reports no complications from the stomach trouble being treated

Princeton N. Jo Cleve New Hampshire Remnin Caynahan Liv

Ten Thousand Attend Mineral Wells Racemeet

Mineral Wells Texas August 19 Ten thousand people are present for the vacation race meet. About one hundred horses have been entered. Purses range from 300 to 1500 dollars. The local association plans to join the Texas circuit next year including San Antonio Houston and other Lone Star state cities.

Mineral Wells Tex Texas San Antonio Houston Lather Lone Star State

Final Chapter in Romance Written in San Antonio

The final chapter of a romance begun over three years ago will unfold when Mr and Mrs Robert G Bean depart San Antonio for Torreon Mexico. Three years ago Bean came for an operation at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, nurse Elizabeth Reynolds aided his convalescence and they fell in love. Last April they married at 6 Augusta Street. business compelled Bean to return to Mexico, now he comes to claim his bride and move to their future home. Letter to Ben Mauermann San Antonio Tex discusses milk and paint pricing with Devoe Paints, warning against adulterated products and praising Pure Paint Devoe for quality. The letter emphasizes value and pricing for paint and whitewash.

Wnd Robert. G. Bean San Antonio Torreon Mex Bean Physicians and Surgeons’ Hospital Elizabeth Reynolds Augusta Street Mexico Ben Mauermann Tex Devoe PW Devor & CO P, S—Urbspringsl! Co

Gun His Persuader

Cass Foster, a black man in Waco Texas, demanded marriage from Paralee Wallace at her home after she refused him. He carried a pistol and pressed for marriage, four miles from Ware. Officers were summoned. Foster was jailed after deputies arrived and restrained him.

Waco Tex Cass Foster Paralee Wallace

Does Allens Foot-Ease Cool the Blood claim

A historical note touts Allen's Foot-Ease as cooling the blood and soothing nerves by daily use in the feet. It promises quick relief from fatigue and heat prostration and offers the antiseptic powder at 25 cents with samples via druggists.

Allen Sam

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