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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1908

Page

8

Antis. Sound and Toesn Anti-Prohibition Club Meet

The Texas Anti Prohibition club opened with keynote Get busy as W L Hoofgen led the convention at Trades Council hall. Charles H Mills spoke against prohibition and committees were named on organization rules platform with Mills noting antis won Navarrg County by 12 votes after a 800 vote adverse margin. Mills warned of continued battle and higher taxes if Prohibition enforced, urging broader state participation and vigilance.

W.L. Hoofgen Trades Counci Hall Charles H. Mills Consicana Roger Q. Mills Callaghan Wes Mills Frank Grimsinger David Lynch Gel Yeston John Scott Will Mam Steiner San Antonio Joseph EB Guacard Austin August Abrand A. Youngren Port Arthur Frank Casey Houston Paul Stettler Navarrg County Mins Maing Illinois Georgia Texas

Judge Shook decries gun toters as court warns harsher penalties

Jim Walton, a Black man, was fined $100 after pleading guilty to carrying a pistol to the county court. Judge Shook says gun toters are too common and warns that stiffer penalties may follow in his court.

Jim Walton Walton Shook

Gold Picture Frames Offered At McDonalds Art Store

Preservation gifts prompt holiday purchase of gold picture frames. Call for customers to remember family and display portraits from mother father and sisters in a keepsake frame at McDonalds Art Store during Ghplatmas season.

McDonald's Art Store

Hale Boys to Court Over Firecrackers

Several young men and boys were arraigned this morning charged with discharging fireworks contrary to the city ordinance. Lectures were given and the defendants dismissed after it emerged they had used only single firecrackers, which do not fall under the ordinance. The rule prohibits cannon crackers or pistols using caps within a mile and a half of San Fernando Cathedral. Police warn that offenders will be arrested.

Ordimance San Fernando Cathedral

Dean Richardson in Serious Condition After Relapse

Dean W. R. Richardson, who suffered a relapse yesterday morning, was reported at his large residence to be somewhat improved this afternoon though his condition remains serious.

Dean W. R. Richardson

Whiskey for lame back and rheumatism discussed by maidens

A fragment describes a whiskey formula claimed to cure backache and rheumatism. It recommends one half pint of whiskey mixed with Toris compound and Sarsaparillin compound, taken in tablespoon doses before meals and at night, urged as worth trying.

Madien

Death Claims Mrs Kuehn Wife of City Alderman

Mrs Annia Kuehn 39 wife of Tim Kuhn an Eleventh Ward alderman died at her Rome home 215 Mission Street after a five week illness. Funeral will be at 3 pm from the home with burial in Cemetery No. 3. She was born in Germany and had lived in the city 18 years. Survived by husband and one son. A member of Turner Ladies Bowling Club and other social groups, she was popular and served on several committees. The illness followed an operation two weeks ago with no improvement before death.

Annia Kuehn Tmil Kushn Elehth Rome Mission Streat

Fant Wing On Two Points In Divorce Suit

Judge Dwyer of the Thirty-seventh district court dismissed D. Sullivan & Co. bid for injunction and receiver against Mrs. Lucy Fant. The suit to establish alleged ties to as much as 295000 on certain property continues. Plaintiffs seek liens from judgments totaling 295000 against D. R. Fant and related parties. Authorities say money and property awarded by a recent supreme court judgment may be subject to a penalty in favor of the plaintiffs.

Dwyer Thirty-seventh District Court D. Sullivan & Co Lucy Fant Org Yakut D. R. Fant B. 4. Garcia TD. Sullivan & Co Fifty Seventh District Supreme Court

Masked Men Rob Sault Ste Marie Post Office

Three unknown assailants struck postmaster Higgins in Sault Ste Marie, stealing 2500 dollars as he prepared payroll. They fled toward Canada, leaving him unconscious and later awakening to alert authorities.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich Depuy Postonist Higgins Canada Liepbuilding

Assault to Murder Case On Trial In District Court

A criminal session opens this afternoon at 2 30 in the Thirty seventh district court. Totis Ramos stands charged with assault to murder and will be first on the docket. District Attorney Baker says the state is ready for trial. Next is State versus Seth Jestard, recently convicted of contempt of court for violating an injunction against ticket brokers and fined 100 dollars. The current case involves alleged perjury related to testimony in a prior action against ticket brokers.

Totis Ramos CO. Baker Seth Testard Jestard Perry

Markets Recap From Fort Worth Light Tax Data

Special to The Light Fort Worth December 14 cattle receipts reach 7000 head with hogs at 500. Steers and heifers higher, tops around 6.10. Cows steady, hogs tops about 5.70. Wheat and corn prices listed for several futures grades. Local market notes from Liverpool New York New Orleans Galveston and Kansas City report quiet conditions with mixed sales volumes.

Yester Liverpool New York New Orleans Galveston Hounstow SILIO Fort Worth

Rangers Arrive Unordered by Governor Prompting City Excitement

Two state rangers arrived at the jetty last night amid reports they were sent by Governor Campbell to enforce the law. M. H. Wright of Sfeta and ST. Melton of Cometoak said they were merely passing through the city. They checked into the Southern hotel and departed this morning for the north.

Campbell M. H. Wright ST. Melton Cometoak

Girl suffers powder burn from pistol discharge

Nine year old Corinne Meyers was burned when a small caliber pistol discharged in her face near the corner of South Can cho and Matamorad streets. The shooter, a boy of the same age named Shasaya, was arrested on a charge of pennit.

Corinne Meyers John Wegel Shasaya Can _cho Matamorad

Governor Campbell Eyes Lid On Liquor With Big Stick Plan

Reports say Governor Campbell may extend enforcement of liquor laws to other counties using a strong state action. He refused to name counties, but hinted at appointing agents to gather evidence to cancel licenses. The move follows a San Antonio visit and aims to secure adherent law observance. Meanwhile Susan B Blackwood, one year old, died yesterday in San Antonio. remains go to Lanaster, Ohio, for interment.

Bexar County Terrell Fred Bronson Bywaters Jaalice Poser van Ormy Bywaters San Antonio Campbell Callaghgan Wan Leenses Susan EF. Blackwood Susan B. Blackwood Samuel Blackwood North Flores Aureet Lanfaster Ohio Léland Michigan

The Best Cough Cure Advertised

An 1860s style remedy promises to cure any cough or cold within 24 hours. It lists ingredients as Virgin OK of Ellie glycerine and Whissy, with dosing of a teaspoonful every four hours and urging readers to ask their druggist for genuine Jacbch's Virgin OM of Ping compound.

Ellie Jaeach Ghemtcet Co Cincinnalt, O

Pictura Framera Ad Bluntly Targets Holiday Trade

An urgent notice declares McDonald's Art Store as the city’s largest and best Pictura Framera shop offering extra staff to handle holiday orders. It urges readers to place orders promptly at the store.

McDonald’s

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