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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
6
An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a solution for weak digestion. It claims the tablets combine fruit and vegetable essences that aid digestion without stomach effort, offering a free trial by mail and urging readers to request a sample via address provided in Marshall, Michigan.
A trainload of northern visitors bound for San Antonio, from El Campo and Victoria country, will be brought Sunday by the Alison-Richey Enna company. The party rode via Houston and Southern Pacific routes, visiting several towns, with many buying land, farms in the black land belt, and seeking residence and business property in San Antonio.
Stoves at cost advertised by Koch Goldbeck Co and Suseystors to Home Dumrntahing Co offering coal heat ing gasoline and oil stoves at bargain prices while stock lasts. Store listed as 218 West Commitree.
Tonight many fraternal bodies hold meetings at various halls including K P at Pythian Hall, Red Men Bernardo Reyes Camp, A M Dots, and Masonic Temple venues. Activities listed include Davy Crockett Lodge and Carpenters Union with sessions at 8 o'clock.
The Light reports on the Christmas Tree association in San Antonio gathering subscriptions to aid less fortunate children. Ladies appointed as solicitors solicit donations, with all contributions acknowledged in The Light.
Prospect Hill Improvement district has $45,000 bonds in hand after incoming funds from Austin. City Attorney Ryan holds the bonds as the contract for the new sewer district work is expected to be let in a few days. The issue was voted to install a sewer system and improve Prospect Muh thoroughfares.
Port au Prince reports quiet conditions after a night described as peaceful with no disorders. Officials express hope that normal functions will be rapidly restored and anticipate stabilization in the coming days.
Steve Vaccarezza seeks a three room dwelling on the south side of Manafestos street for 450 dollars. Flora Ferguson plans a seven room two story dwelling with shed on Brooklyn avenue for 1500 dollars. Malliday Swee Realty lists a four room dwelling on West North Laredo street for 100 dollars. Dr JD Bell adds a barn on Buena Vste street for 190 dollars. Lemilio Hértiiniles builds a one room dwelling on Baltic alley for unknown cost. M A Ryan plans a five room dwelling on West Uomnmnerey street for 1000 dollars. Mrs Annie Ludwig adds five rooms on Bhim street for 1200 dollars. Frank Gaegley constructs a four room dwelling on Monterey street for 800 dollars.
A two day sale of dressed dolls at Milburn Bros drug store Frost Building on December 1 and 12 will raise funds for the free hospital for children. Proceeds fund patient care and a bean fit doll and Teddy bear will be given away to shoppers.
The five firefighters received their November salaries totaling 429 dollars. An additional 1456.45 dollars was paid as six months clothing allowance by the treasurer. City officials including Mayor Callaghan and Aldermen Wickeland Mauerman Lockwood Smith Braden and Menger inspected the department at Weely hall and praised its condition.
Opening with song and prayer the South German conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church heard reports from the various pastoral addresses on periodicals and foreign missions. The board of examiners reported two candidates advanced to high grades and two on probation. Dr. Munn of Cincinnati spoke on periodicals and Dr. Floyd of New York spoke on foreign missions.
Centralia Pa Dec 4 Sixty five people lost homes in a blaze that wiped out three blocks in the town center. The fire began late last night in a building housing a moving picture show and the total loss is estimated at $100000 with several structures destroyed.
A woman named Cora Johnson faced the county court this morning on a charge of insanity. She disrupted proceedings, issuing orders to an orchestra and singing during the session, and was promptly declared insane.
Chicago December report quotes Paul Morton president of Ignitahin Lite Insurance Co saying money in safety boxes is reappearing in markets. He warns money acts like a drug, fueling speculation and urging cautious lending, with high real estate and car buying trends from western banks to New York loans.
A Ohio wife recalls how her husband recovered from long stomach trouble after surgery and a diet of Grape Nuts with milk and meals of toast, baked potato, eggs, and warm milk. Within months he regained weight and could eat anything. Their six month old son also gained weight on Grape Nuts with warm milk. Read “To Road to Wellville” for more letters.
Special to The Tapnz. Henriett Tex Dex Mike Crowell was found guilty of murder by a jury after a trial ending at midnight. He received a sentence of fifteen years in the center of the law. Four jurors favored aggravated assault on the first fault, while failure to prove a motive caused the second degree verdict.
Notice seeks legislative approval to establish a new county court in Bexar County to handle civil cases under state law. The new court would take over civil matters from the current county court when the law takes effect. Named individuals include Way McGown, Leroy G. Donman, Frank F Bosshard, HW Curth, Oscar Puppes Orchestra, and others.
London delegates from the United States Great Britain France Germany Italy Austria Hungary Russia Spain Holland and Japan convened to draft naval warfare rules and an international prize court. American representatives include Admiral Charles Stockton and Professor George Wilson of Brown University with Commander Gibbons guiding proceedings.
A noted western excursion party will leave after a big game event. The group includes Frank E B Shaffer of Denver and other business leaders from Texas. They plan to travel via railway to the Uvalde country for several weeks, bringing a horse or two and notable possessions.
A patently promotional recipe claims to cure rheumatic pains and general weakness using a homemade syrup of Sarsaparilla, compound syrups, and whiskey. It asserts acid poisons will be removed and health restored after a few doses, promising dramatic improvement and full recovery in worst cases.
An experienced Anniter recounts a prior journey with companions during which he secured five fine large bucks and numerous javelins. The report mentions names including Tr and Sata F, Hardman, and Osteopath at 308 South Presa. The event notes housing and jot tickets offered with feed.
A committee from Sunset employes of the GH & B railway plans to travel to New Orleans next Monday to confer with Southern Pacific officials about changing the home rest schedule on the line between New Xtideans and El Paso. Under the current contract the home rest is 14 1 3 tours. leaders say they need to increase hours to serve longer. The delegation includes J. W. Ferguson and A. W. Batters, with representatives from various brotherhoods and the city, acting in advisory capacity.
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