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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
8
An old advertorial claims Mi o Na tablets rapidly cure indigestion, fermentation, belching, and sour tastes. It cites testimonials from Frank Oke of St Thomas and others, notes pricing at 50 cents a box from Bexar Drug Co, and adds Youth's Laxative Pills for constipation at 25 cents.
Special to The Washington Chronicle Texas lawmakers gather for the opening of Congress with plans to press for funds against cattle tick and boll weevil, river and harbor improvements. Bailey and South active. Henry to join, Clark criticized.
The street sign committee chaired by Alderman Mauermant is expected to meet at 4:00 PM in the city hall council chamber. All questions about signs will be discussed and a recommendation to the Council at its next meeting is anticipated.
Special to The Light. El Paso Texas December 3 Cracksmen last night dynamited and robbed the post office at Valentine Texas They made their escape with 0 cash and stamps There is no crew but it is believed the gang is operating here with there having been stacked in El Paso Saturday
A Mexican woman, Refuga Buritus, collapsed on a Wash er street sidewalk near noon. Passersby and a Men Bo Man carried her to the Allensworth-Carnahan office where a physician treated her. She regained consciousness within an hour and said she had come recently from Sap Tutis Potosi.
Mineral Wells Texas December 3 Governor Campbell left for Austin at 3 this afternoon after a four week residence period He states he has outlined part of his annual message but will not reveal any features at this time The article notes no further specifics on the content of the message or events in Austin.
The Light Publishing Co and John B. Carrington announce a Christmas fund drive led by Bismarck Cafe manager Fred Cohen and volunteers Phil H. Shook Russell Julia Lucas and Mrs Geo Eichlite. Miss Polly Scott Gladys Ives and Eleanor Onderdonk start soliciting, with funds to be acknowledged in The Light. A meeting at Mrs James Hal Bell’s on Laurel Heights resulted in assembling 50d bags for candies to adorn the Christmas tree.
A Fort Worth lawyer Capt. Geo West suffered probable fatal injuries after plunging three stories into an elevator shaft in the Wheat Building. He fell on a concrete floor and is believed dead, with investigators determining it an accidental entry into the shaft.
Tonight's schedule shows numerous lodges and orders meeting across city venues including Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Lodge No 172 D D 4 Hermann Sons hall Elks Knights of Pythias Pythian hall Scottis Rite Masonic club Natchez tribe Red Men hall and more at halls such as Beethoven Hall Mission Garden hall and Union Labor Council Trades Council hall 7 oclock starts noted for several groups and a 7 oclock start for Laborers Protective Union No 8299 and other organizations internal to the fraternal and labor community.
At the Masonic grand lodge session in Waco on December 3 charters were granted to Nixon Vera Garden City Benjamin Farwell Mobettie and Batson. Officers will be installed this afternoon before adjournment. Captain Eugene Nolte U S marshal for the Western District of Texas is in the city from Seguin but has received no official notice of exoneration for Customs Collector Dove. He plans to stay through the week.
The International club will meet tonight to review plans by President Kefao and Secretary Hart for expanding membership and funding. Hartman notes strong finances enable global outreach, including Mexico city directories and state maps. A local representative will be appointed in major cities to assist business notices and report departures to headquarters.
Dr M H Rhoades animal inspector with headquarters in the Terrell building returned from Laredo where he inspected two deer killed by William Jennings Bryan. The deer were taken across the border and must be subjected to government inspection before entering the United States.
Miss Grace ate Warren died yesterday after a long illness and a funeral service was held at the family home 124 Belvin street conducted by Rev J H Cleaver of Central Christian church Interment followed at city cemetery No 4 The ceremony drew many clerks from the store where she worked and floral tributes came from multiple departments Railord's Snow Liniment advertised for trauma and stiff joints by Bexar Drug Co.
Cora Johnson, a resident described as a Begry woman, was seized by county officers and jailed for the night after a domestic disturbance on San Mat cos street. An insanity charge was filed in county court, and she became so violent that her arms were strapped to the bed. She was removed from the courtroom and returned to jail.
Three enlisted men from Fort Sam Houston will go to the cooks’ school at Fort Riley Kansas around midmonth. The four month course trains soldiers in Army food preparation with a new class starting each month.
Joe Le Etnjontson of Houston has bought the Title livery stable at 204 East Commerce from Ralph W. Green. Edmondson, long in Houston livery business, will remodel the stable and enlarge stock.
Rev. James A. Qhidn formerly of Castroville takes over as rector of St. Marys Catholic parish succeeding Rev. J. A. Constantineau who remains as provincial counselor. Father Quint Way formerly at Buffalo served as superior of Holy Angels college and rector of Holy Angels church. Headquarters earlier at Castroville with missions work in the state.
The A C U degree team staged a masked ball with costumes and varied roles. Committee chair T A Qughton led the Noor committee and lineup of participants included Mrs Senn Mrs H K Cooper Mrs Oughton and Mrs Esser in a lively miscue of events and attire.
County Judge Phil H Shank files his annual report for fees through November showing total collected 4466.68 with excess 11460.51 credited to Bexar County. Fees listed include probate 16 criminal 90 lunacy costs 170 delinquent fees 0 misc 10. Ten percent for delinquent collection 46.97. 390 paid for assistants. One fourth of total excess 1526.68 goes to county credit. salary 2500. remaining 482.17 plus 1140.5 goes to Bexar County credit.
The county court adjourned this morning out of respect to the memory of the late Judge W B Stephens whose death occurred Tuesday night A committee of Marcus Davis William Eazell Guy McFarland and W A Silvius appointed at a San Antonio bar meeting will report in the county court tomorrow morning on suitable regulations following the judge s death
Del Rio Texas December 3 Ben Newman a well known ranchman was found dead in his room today police believe he was murdered Raw wounds were found on his bed and arm indicating foul play
St. Petersburg December 3 Alexander Shipati a millionaire proprietor of the Neva ferry line and the richest man in St. Petersburg was today condemned to six months imprisonment on a charge of criminal negligence connected with the founding of the ferry steamer Archangelak while crossing the Neva last April. Thirty wide persons lost their lives.
Special to The Light Fort Worth Tex Nec 3 At the Texas railroad general managers meeting today C Hamilton of the Houston & Texas Central was elected president and D B Keeler of Fort Worth & Denver vice president
A M Fischer of 510 Busi Houston street advertises Hin Dip o Kidney Cure claiming to treat Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation and nervous troubles. He guarantees cure or money back. Mail order prepaid 60 cents for single bottle or six bottles for $2.50 with guarantee.
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