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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
Patrolman Cal McGarity becomes the first regular officer to be detailed to detective work for the city. Mayor Callaghan ordered the move and may appoint others to detective duty periodically. The permanency of these positions depends on the officer’s conduct on the new assignment.
A. D. Haynes was awarded the contract for the new Presbyterian church at a congregational meeting. The bid price is $60,000. Initial bids were deemed excessive and debate occurred on readvertising. Work to begin within 30 days, with the structure planned as one of the finest in the city.
Hundreds of locals vouch for Doan's Kidney Pills through repeated testimonials. Mrs J J Rilling claims relief for back pain headaches and back strain in her family after using Dean's Kidney Pills, bought from Bexar Drug Co. Poster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Washington reports that the secretary of war urges adding 612 officers to the army and removing those lacking high qualifications. The plan would cost 32.0 to 42.0 million annually and relies on keeping officers on detached duty. The report cites improved recruiting and civilian training as boosting strength, with army officers totaling 4116 and enlisted men 68,512. Desertions fell to 4.6 percent. longer-term convicts are held at Fort Leavenworth. The secretary also argues for militia funding to support a larger first-line force in war.
The first train on the L and G W railroad runs with hotel car service to Mexico City. Seven hotel cars are in service, with one leaving here each morning for the Mexican capital as officials watch the inaugural run.
L. Landrum of San Benito, Texas, visiting Brownsville, promotes a railroad bonus in the area as a major opportunity. He notes Brownsville country is developing for farming with ideal climate, soil, and water. Landrum owns land near San Benito on the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico Railway and plans boulevard development toward the coast and a new hotel. He expects to plant 40,000 acres in cotton next season.
Ww. F Riley, a minor, by his next friend L. Riley, sues A G Hont W A Petty I A Stermenberg and A Riles owners of a hotel for 7500 damages. He stepped into hot cinders in an alley near the St Jamies hotel after servants of the hostelry allegedly threw them out.
A fragmentary column in a San Antonio voice recounts social quips about well known locals, jokes about Mr Shelly and Lentz clothing, and a fleeting note accusing Foley’s Honey and Tar of counterfeiting. The piece weaves city life with sharp humor and a brief ad-like endorsement.
R Le McKibbin announces that the final bull fight of the season will be held at C P Diax on December 20. A feature will be the appearance of two famous matadors Harper B Lee and Felty Velasco alternating in the event. Both have solid records and a spirited contest is anticipated.
William Burton and Carrie Myers, H. B. Corning and Anni Rohr, Sandy Hunt and Laila McKinney, D. H. Jones and Catherine Schackot, Co. W. Solf and Sthel Prnett, BL, Winfeld and Cheo TM Young appear in a local marriage licenses listing. The item records multiple couples in a single notice with names and initials.
The Indies of the Christmas Trea dssociation plan a Dec 29 Christmas event for San Antonio children lacking provisions. Early contributions are urged to help plan for the charity feast the beneficiaries will receive. Also promote Ballard's Snow Lotion as a remedy for rheumatism and stiff joints available at Bexar Drug Co.
Local notices list numerous lodge and union gatherings tonight across San Antonio venues including Masonic temples, Red Men halls, and Trades Council halls. Meetings cover Elk Lodge, Pythian groups, Woodmen, Scottish Rite, and United Brewery Workmen affiliates with start times around 6 to 8 o'clock.
City police report a large influx of vagrants this winter with 40 to 50 petty offenders detained nightly. First Assistant Chief McCabe says reports indicate Texas cities see thefts, but no incidents here yet. A dozen vagrants appeared before Judge Brackley and were ordered to leave within 30 hours or face 10 days in jail.
The Alamo Lamiber company, led by G. C. Vaughan, acquires the Christian Lumber properties with yards at San Marcos Kyte Cuero and Alice. All yards have been under receivership since last spring except San Marcos, reorganized as the San Marcos Lumber Company. Vaughan said management will remain unchanged.
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