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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
6
An old-time hosiery sale runs Wednesday morning through Saturday noon to clear fall stock. The sale features ladies and children's hosiery with deep discounts on black cotton, lace, silk, and lisle hose in diverse patterns and sizes, including white listings and school wear. Buyers are urged to stock up before fall and school terms.
News from Chihuahua Mexico reports that L M M Ferry a known American mining enthusiast was held up robbed and shot near the Santi Walalla camp while carrying the camp payroll Two Mexicans seen near the camp have disappeared and no trace found.
In Providence today, men caring for graves from various cities gather for the annual conference of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents. The three day session will cover state and national cemetery laws with entertainments arranged by local cemetery managers and sod workers.
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A national convention opens in weighty attendance of about 325 first class postmasters and many Washington post office officials. Highlights include a monument dedication for Eben Brewer and talks on street car mail handling, second class mail, and routes by rural carriers with Hawaii’s J G Frint traveling far to attend. Nashville, Tennessee is named as a top contender for the next gathering.
Congressman James L. Slayden toured Brown and Mason counties driving an eloquent address to veterans and recieving two prized watermelons. After disembarking the train he searched for the fruit in a sunny sack, but the melons vanished. While no evidence pinpoints their fate, speculation points to associates who may reveal the truth if persuaded.
Birth notices record a girl born August 13 to Mr and Mrs Joe Manavier Avian Vere a girl born August 16 to Mr and Mrs C Hodelguey 114 Ruizstevel a boy born August 17 to Mr and Mrs Sin Wella 845 Labor Street a girl born August 18 to Ait and M Fouls Penshorn 227 Victoria Street. Bexar Drug Co offers a positive guarantee against indigestion and related ailments with refunds if not effective.
Mrs. McDonald, 28, wife of A. McDonald of 322 East Houston San Antonio, died after a fever in Boerne Texas. Her funeral, conducted by Dean Richardson, will be at 5 p.m. tomorrow at Burnett's parlors. She leaves a husband and two children, plus her mother Mrs. Christian Perner and siblings Charles Mrs Beard and Mrs P Drew. An Episcopal church member, she had been ill six weeks. The notice also lists Army enlistment ad.
Special to The light reports members of the Presbyterian and Reformed denominations in America are puzzled by two federation movements approved by denominational authorities. One aims to unite Christian forces against prevailing evil, while the other would influence administrative affairs within the denominations. Also notes that Hike and Nankers play ball on Wednesday, August 21 at 5 o'clock.
Fraternal circles gather this evening at Woodmen Hall and Masonic venues with sessions of Woodmen of the World San Antonio lodge Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor. A Laurel Heights trolley ride and Mexican supper for Lotus Lodge members and guests. Elks host baseball at Free City Park. Woodmen and Knights groups report routine business and officer elections. A Kerrville special runs February date with round trip and multi day passes.
Members of Lotus Lodge No 89 Knights of Pythias held a meeting to discuss lodge affairs and a forthcoming outing. A short session of Latua Lodge is planned for next Monday before boarding the train ride, with meetings at the crate hall at 8 p.m. Ladies and their guests were noted in attendance.
Special to The Light Bowie Tex Aug 20 Indications point to a light turnout for the state reunion of Confederate Veterans at Bowie this week due to numerous county and district meetings. Locals may miss the state gathering though some veterans from the area will attend.
Wao Texas August 20 reports describe a very dry summer with no rain since spring. The cotton crop remains good yet will be very short and suffer from the prolonged heat, surprising observers who expected poorer yields.
Victoria Texas on August 20 reports a 190 percent rise in assessed value over 1908 totaling 2,164,110 dollars. The 1906 assessment stood at 2,162,105 dollars, marking a positive swing of about 36,250 dollars in 1907.
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