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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

5

Gas Fumes Overcome Worker In San Antonio Trench Accident

A San Antonio Gas and Electric worker, Gallard, a Black laborer, was overcome by gas while working a trench on Hoy ton street between St Marys Suleman streets. A streetcar conductor found him, Officer Mocket assisted, and he was resuscitated nearby after losing consciousness. He had been lagging the gas when overcome at the trench edge near a store.

Hoyton Street St. Mary's Suleman Streets Gallard San Antonio Gas and Electric Company Mocket Mockit

Aged Mexican Man Injured in Street Collision

An elderly Mexican resident of Monterey Street was struck by a husky driver on South Direct and Knowlees Street in the afternoon. His finger on the right hand was severed, leaving him badly hurt.

Goriesendo Tiren Monterey Street Lee Roy Harvey Girect Knowleex

Two Wives Get Him Five Years In Pen

Henry Knapp was found guilty of bigamy and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after a trial in the criminal court. He wore a bruised left side after a shaft strike during the incident. Earlier, in police court, the negro was fined five dollars for reckless dining and placed under arrest by Officer Mockett. Subscriptions to The Light urged to be paid to authorized collectors only.

Dallas Tex Henry Knapp Fort Worth Butterson Shaft Mockett

Passenger Agents Meeting In September At Nenger Hotel

The general passenger agents of Texas lines will hold their monthly meeting in this city on September 3 at the Nengér hotel. Nothing special is announced to come before the meeting. George F. Lupton will preside over the meeting. The petition of R Langworthy for discharge in bankruptcy will be heard before Referee Guy S McFinland on September 18.

Texas Lines Nengér Hotel George F. Lupton Soeral Pienger The Sap R. ©. Langworthy Guy S. McFinland

Naval officers coming to inspect district at border area

Quartermaster in charge of the rail recruiting station announces Lieutenant Wilbur Smith and Surgeon Moran will arrive Thursday morning for a district inspection spanning the Louis and Arkansas border and all of Texas. The note mentions county official reshuffles and residents enjoying coastal recreation during an absence.

Wilbur Smith Moran Louis Arkansas Texis Amy Rennin Ds Matthews

Judge Shook Returns From Coastal Trip

Judge Shook and his wife returned after a coast visit described as a fine time. The report notes a domestic scene with references to Mrs. F W Mopkins of 301 Chre street Whe being present and the event described with a cheerful tone.

Gomi Jidge Phl Redboud Evenne Lon sOetaty FW. Mopkins

Mortuary notices for Ragland and Grinspal

John Ragland, 40, merchant of Kingsville, died after months of illness at local hospital. Survived by widow, two children, four brothers Sam G. Ragland Thomas Frank Victor all in Nueces County and two sisters Mrs Harris and Mrs Robinson. Remains to Kingsville for burial. Joseph Grinspal, 45, died at county hospital from consumption after arriving from St. Louis two weeks ago for health. Survived by widow. Remains shipped to St Louis for burial.

John Ragland Kingsville Sam G Thomas Frank Victor Rageaud Nueces County Harris Morth Garyling Robinson Joseph Grinspal St. Louis SS Louis

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Walefat Kilamiller and Carrie Daniel receive a marriage license. FA Coombs and Ida J Priddy are authorized to wed. John Wulff and Annie Nolan Hollentiehd Moore and Frinces Boren also listed for license approval.

Walefat Kilamiller Carrie Daniel FA. Coombs Ida J. Priddy John Wulff Annie Nolan Hollentiehd Moore Frinces Boren

Settle School Differences Near Complete at Board Meeting

In Sanil the school board adjourned after a committee led by Pirlo Gi Silgar Schtamm met with Harris and Terrell to discuss the Halff estate donation. Though not finalized, most terms are believed resolved. A conference is expected to address a Utti will. Possible high school site options include Maly and La Paro avenues.

Berg Bord Pirlo Gi Silgar Sanil Harris Terrell Jal Seligol

Texas Delegates Named for Waterways Convention

The soventor announced the appointment of sixteen delegates to the Waterways Convention in Chicago held October 7 to 9. Delegates represent each congressional district. Will St. Mayes from Brownwead and Blaydes's district, plus others, are named.

Austhy Soventor Ghittotheet Atte Doe Chicago Will St. Mayes Blaydes

Western Thread Best Six Cord urged over trust goods in San Antonio

The notice warns ladies in San Antonio about retail stores favoring the Trust Thread over Western Thread Best Six Cord. It claims Western Thread, produced by Western Thread Co of Chicago, is superior and cheaper, urging readers to patronize the Western Thread sellers listed, including Siperspool and Wolff & Marx Co, among others.

San Antonio Chicago Wester Siperspool Wolff & Marx Co Dulaly Cot Taske Bros. Gn Balkowits Bros Allranveyer Scheuermayer Park Scherermieget Park Antonio Ennores Krimeier Hag Schenermeyer Kimmet Marvel Gebhardt Qvertire Wendacy Wall Lion du An Gillat Snow Quaen Galwer Barentelo Puerner Charteteristic Tapanesa Parfoy Tabani William Smith

Confesses to Murder in San Angelo Case

August Yb-Poil to Ponte, Maxton, confessed today to involvement in a killing tied to Joan Garbeo Angeat I. He denied the crime initially and sought to flee, but was later apprehended. Public notice from Gray Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. details sealed proposals for a city-owned fire station property on Gland Avenue with a September 10 deadline and city clerk procedures.

San Angelo Tex Poil Ponte Maxton Joan Garbeo Angeat I Dar Separ Mies Gland Avenue Oksthest Austin Street Oplainegavor

Misses Footwear Sale With Low, Regular Prices

One Misses gray canvas oxfords with light weight soles and solid construction offered from sizes 11 to 2. Practical shoes to start the season. Regularly sold at 1.00 per pair, now 59c for fast sellers. Misses and children's leather and patent footwear in varied styles, tight or extension toes, low heels, many up to 3.00, sizes broken. We need room for fall, this lot must go.

Schwoal Sea”Son

Show Rummage at H1.95 footwear sale catalog special

Open airing sale features ladies sandals canvas ties patent kid and plain leather shoes described as hand timed soles in current styles. Some pairs priced up to 3.40 per pair with several lines broken. bargain rummage offers shown at H1.95.

Lyric and Big Tent Theater Thrill San Antonio Crowd

The Lyric presents a star filled program with Jack Benting singing My Gal Sal and new acts by Rasley and Wullie. The Big Tent Theater features The Deserter with Miss Whitman returning in Melle Marie tonight and Scherer Park crowds praise the performances and cuisine.

Rasley Wullie Audiene Nis Gal Sal Jack Benting Big Tent Theater Big Tent Miss Whitman San Antonio

Tories About Well Known San Antonians

A reader recalls a crowded San Antonio scene with a restaurant waiter and a playful couple conversation. The piece shifts to a street exchange about police forces and contractor tools, highlighting local contrasts and a joke about different job roles.

Tories San Antonians

Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promotes Personal Success

A fragmented ad touts Hullister's Rocky Mountain Tea as an agent of success, promising vitality and vigor. It mentions tablets and a 36 cent price, attributed to a drug company.

Hullister Nnipany

Market summary from New Orleans trading day

New Orleans markets show overall decline with slight European fuel recovery noted. Grain prices drift with wheat No 2 hard around 90 cents, corn No 2 near 52 cents, and soy components mixed. futures Open High Low Close data listed for August through December contracts.

New Orleans Utves Europe

St Louis Banker Dies Suddenly

News comes from St Louis that J C Van Bli con of the National Bank of Commerce died suddenly at his summer home near Old Forge New York. The death was attributed to Bright's disease and was reported August 25.

St. Louis J.C. van Blicon National Bakk of Commerce of Mira

Stevens announces Laura Wrederick Stevens engagement

Mr and Mrs Charles Wrederick Stevens of Liberty Texas announce the engagement of their daughter Laura to Lieutenant Albert Boone Third Regiment of Cavalry USA The wedding is set for October 27 in Liberty Texas with both families awaiting the ceremony

Charles Wrederick’ Stevens Liberty Texas Laura Albert Boone Third Regiment of Cavalry U. S.A

Card of Thanks for Mrs. J. W. Hudson

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and acquaintances for kindness sympathy and assistance shown during the recent illness and death of their beloved Mrs. J. W. Hudson.

Ons J. W. Hudson

Falling Wall Buries A Score In Chelsea August

A wall collapsed burying more than twenty workers in Chelsea on a hot August day. Three bodies have been recovered and work resumed to clear the site as investigators assess the cause of the collapse.

Chelsea Mays

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