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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1908

Page

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Health and Vigor Praises Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Cure

Miss Ede Buckler of Home Illinois extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic stimulant restoring health and vigor after weakness. She claims it renewed her energy and blood tone and urges others in need to try the product, noting testimonials from various social ranks.

Ede Buckler Home Illinois Dutty Miss Buckler Daffy Miss Hona Buckler Dusty Duffy

Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Advertisement Then and Now

An advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic for health and vitality. It markets the product as a family medicine, warns customers to buy only the genuine version with the Old Chemist trademark, and offers a free medical booklet from Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester, N Y.

Duffy Duffy Malt Whiskey Rochester IW. Y

Panama Canal Purchase Details From Government Testimony

The president outlines the Panama Canal deal, naming John Hay Hinckley Root P C Knox Cromwell and others, insisting the government acted openly under French tribunal decrees and treaty law. He says payments went through J P Morgan Co into the Bank of France and that stockholder details were the concern of the French tribunal, not the United States. T F Hobson departs for a tour of Indian Territory aboard a freight train.

Pulitzer Stall Assa Cromycell Panama Canal Mir John Hay Hin Root P. C. Knox Pennsylvania Congress Cromwell Hay Rent Bin Paname Wong Jaina Canal Company Uth de Tal Panama Company Seine Panama Canal Company Fise United State Yok Bankiag Nowse J. P. Morgan & Co

Dead railroad conductor J McDermott left $520000 claim

J McDermott a railroad conductor dropped dead in court yesterday morning. He was reputed owner of property in Mexico valued at $20000 and possibly in the United States. Efforts to locate relatives have been made by the local United Order of Railway Conductors. P C Whods was appointed administrator. George A Cullen at Hot Springs Ark said McDermott had no confirmed relatives yet. Remains at Riebe's parlors awaiting word from possible relatives. a sister and brother in Laredo were rumored but not verified. McDermott was originally from Lincoln Neb but had lived in Mexico for two years conducting the Mexlexa National out of Mexico City.

Bank of France Paris Governmental Tribunal of Trance Civil Tribunal Seine Caid Court Benne Cromwell France United States Isthmian Canal Commission Panama Canal Panama Railroad Company J. McDermott Mexico United Order of Railway P. C. Whods Railroad Conductors’ Association McDermott H. Bailey George A. Cullen Hot Springs Ark Tater Cullen Knights ‘Templar Riebe Laredo Tex Reyort McMermott Lincoln Neb Republic of Mexico Mexicco City

Amends rules to halt cattle fever spread

Washington December issue announces immediate changes in feeding stations for noninfected cattle in transit. Interstate shipments through quarantined areas may unload within designated noninfectious pens at Fort Worth, Dallas Fort Worth, Hodge, Denison and other points, to provide rest, food and water.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Fort Worth Laredo Hodge Denison Texas Bluskeyes Sapulpa Chabora Los Angeles Colton California

Essay on Revolution Ties Ribbons to Daughters of the American Revolution

The San Antonio de Tlexar Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution offers a prize picture for a seventh grade essay on a revolutionary subject. Winners will have their work integrated into regular class work and must be 300 to 600 words. Awards planned for January and May.

Sonerintendant Lulin San Antonio de Tlexar Win Io January

Happy Hour Theater Opens With Full Cast of Vaudeville Acts

Happy Hour Theater at 231 Lesoys Street features Miss Olse Follette and Mr Jack Wicky in a refined comedy act with singing and dancing. Karl Pickerill headlines the minstrel turn, Miss Brooks debuts new songs, and Vie moying pictures accompany the program, while The Red M is presented in a comic opera with music by Victor Herbert and book by Henry Blossom. The company includes Joseph Whitehead, Nel McNell, W H Brown, and a chorus of 60, with a strong New York pedigree and expected capacity crowds.

Lesoys Street Olfse Follette Jack Wicky Happy Howl Karl Pickerill Miss Brooks Pean Shawn Victor Herbert Henry Bloysom Fritzl Schetf Wdtt Knickerbocker Theater Chicano Tinston New York Fils Henry Blossom Joseph Whitehead Gon Kidder Nel McNell Kid Connors W. H Brown Harry

Carmen at Empire Opera House with Miss Bunting in lead

The Boma Bunting Co presents Carmen this week at Empire Opera House with Miss Bunting in the title role. Attendance promises strong, as audiences anticipate strong performances by the chorus and supporting cast. Matinees are Wednesday and Saturday with a post performance reception and souvenir matinee after Saturday. Portraits of Miss Bunting and Mr Bernard will be given away. The Gambler is planned for next week with Miss Bunting in a key role. Seats are on sale now.

Boma Bunting Co Empire Opera House Miss Bunting Bunting Champany Bernard Attead Bess Fairfax

Building Permits For One And Two Story Dwellings

A list of building permits covers one and two story dwellings and additions with costs from $26 to $2750. Entries include Antonio Gehiamara one room addition on Kingsbury alley for 175 and Miauwel Tnaraz one room dwelling on El Paso street for 26 among others. The text also contains stray literary prose about Adam and Brow in a fragment.

Antonio Gehiamara Kingsbury Alley Blue Keenigheim Santh Ride Cassiang Stmes Ivy Hugh Bass tiWestory South Presa Street James Anderson Lopez Street E. Langford Letitia Street San Marcos Attset

Stubborn Cinderella in New Chicago Run at Grand

The Stubborn Cinderella by the authors of The Time, the Place and the Girl, and Honeymoon Trail remains a hit. It features more ambitious music and varied society settings. The Chicago production has played nearly five months without a vacant seat, drawing diverse audiences. Cast includes Homer B. Mason, Grace Bemund, Marguerite Kepler, Jack Raffael, Ethel Dovey, Clara Noslkt, Lincoln Plumer, Harry Pant, Charles Witton.

Homer B. Mason Grace Bemund Marguerite Kepler Jnck Raffael Ethel Dovey Clara Noslkt Lincoln Plumer Harry Pant Charles Witton Otvers

Laumen Special Teat Arrives in San Antonio By Rail

Ten cars of visitors en route to San Antonio will reach the city next Thursday morning at 7 46 o clock over the Missouri Kansas Texas route. The special train, consisting of leased and private cars, is headed by real estate firms with land interests in Texas. A two to three day stopover is expected before continuing to the coast country.

San Antonio Houston Brownsville Texage

Christmas Rush Swells P C Force

The railway mail service adds seven mall clerks to handle the holiday rush. Branch assignments include Hempstead Liang Houston Brownsville Longview Laredo and Galveston. Four more clerks go to Longview Laredo. 14 more to the local post office with nine clerks and five carriers. Five clerks begin Monday. others start soon. An extra stamp window will open, manager details undecided.

Haliday Hempstead Liang Houston Brownsvile Longylaw Galveston Longview Laredo Carriata Aodt Ft. Tt Charpra

Lease talks and public sale notices in Palestine

D. J. Price of the International & Great Northern railroad is expected back in Palestine. A lease regarding the TL & GN is being processed and may be settled by January 15. A public auction will sell a red Jersey cow, a day mare, two white-footed animals, and other property at 11 a.m. on December 1, 1908, to satisfy pounds and fines. sale notes indicate items are redeemable before auction.

D. J. Price International & Great Norther Railroad Palestine TL & GN Jearnell F. J. Freeman Houston Trinity Ruiz Gus. A. Mauermann Fyed Fries

Gainesville grants street railway franchise approval

The Gainesville city council granted a franchise for the construction and operation of a street railway under the gasoline motor system. Four tubes of track will be laid, with plans by HES, Alout, and HR Ball, as listed in the notice from The Light of Gainesville Texas dated December 16.

Gainesville Tex HES, Alout and & HR Ball

Feud Ends With Street Shooting in Clarendon

Special to The Light reports a feud ending in a street shooting at Clarendon Texas. Edward Harding and a farmer named Rhuda were wounded by Chaos Molton from Malt Street. Harding received a flesh wound but is expected to recover. authorities pursue the case as a local feud escalates into violence.

Clarendon, Tex Des Edward Harding Rhuda Farmer Wis Chaos Molton Harding

Christmas Tree Fund Aids San Antonio Poor Children

The Christmas Tree association planning for December 29 at Market Hall reports increased funds and donations to aid needy children in San Antonio. Donors include Frank Brothers caps, the Children's Hospital Bazaar, and Hotland Tea and Coffee store packages. Members present include Mrs Stevens, Mrs Cheadler, Mrs Slack, Mrs Milter, and others.

San Antonio Christmas Tree Association Kempmanun Market Hall Frank Brothers Children's Hospital Bazaar Hotland Tea and L. Brege J. J. Stevens E. B.cheadler Sam C. Slack Lee B. Milter C. H. Benson Chitton D. W. Stafford Rusch Jaamb, Scott Ives

Lodge Hailing Sign Brings Grief and Assault Case

James R Neely faced a charge of assault to murder in Thirty-seventh district court after an altercation at Fort Sim Houston following a fraternal lodge hail. Neely surrendered last week and had bail set at 1000 dollars, later reduced to 3000 by Judge Dwynr due to his indigent parents.

James R. Neely Thirty-seventh Neely Fort Sim Houston Dwynr

Lawyer quits case during high profile injury trial

Hugh Tallman’s attorneys withdrew from a $30,000 damages suit in the Seventh district court after evidence turned up, signaling a likely setback for the plaintiff Carrie Benton who had sought divorce from Gant Benton. The proceedings also noted a separate trespass suit by Sabina Somon against Amador Delgado.

Hugh Tallman Pitty Seventh District G. H. & &. A. Citldrew Witthdrawal Carrie Benton Gant Benton Sabina Somon Amador Delginda Allen

Pigs Kept Within City Led To Fine In County Court

Puckridge was fined $20 by Judge Shaok for maintaining a nuisance by keeping pigs within the city limits of Hills. Minor criminal dictions will be taken up all week in county court. An empaneled jury includes Dan McGarty, A C Jonas, CF Maul, N B Cooker, S B Wilcox, John Grams, H T Phelpa, K F Em denders, J T Brady, Frank Turner, and Jou Many.

Pr.om. Puckridge Theeity Hills Shaok Dan McGarty A.C. Jonas Maul N. B. Cooker N. B. Cooker, 8. B. Wilcox, John Grams, H. T. Phelpa, K.F. Emdenders J. T. Brady Frank Turner Jou Many

Secretaries to Adopt Program at Fort Worth Meeting

Fort Worth Texas December 1 The Inglelativa committees of the Texas Commercial Secretaries association meet here tomorrow Aacti a com pareo will be outlined This will include resolutions against bank defaults and for revision of the finite taxations and related measures The report outlines aims and agenda for the session

Bury God Fellows Leader Thursday

Nashville Dec 15 The members of John Le Nolen grandmaster of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows who died at a local family residence last night will be held at the West Nashville Methodist church Sunday morning at 10 o clock and interment will be at Mont Olivet Gels city Mr Nolen's family today received many condolences from across the United States

Neshville Tenn John le Nolen Order of Odd Fellows West Nashville Methodist Havalay -Morming Molnas Mont Olivete Gels City Nulen United States

Woman Accused Of Shoplifting Held On Theft Charge

Accused of shoplifting, Adeline Russ was taken into custody by Detective Bodemann yesterday afternoon and this morning, transferred to the county on a charge of theft under value of 60 dollars. A silk shirt taken from the counter in the department store of I Kaufmann at the corner of Flores and Military Plaza, and several other articles of wearing apparel are at Isaac. Photographs as Christmas gifts are always appreciated. See Rada today, at Alamo plaza.

Adeline Russ Bodemann I. Kaufmann Fio Tas Street Military Plaza Isaac

Runaway Horse Blazes Through Navarro Street

A runaway horse attached to a belved wagon belonging to Hichter's balers injured Dr Evans's automobile and struck at driver William Cassin and his family on Navarro Street. The horse was cut into pieces as frightened bystanders watched in fear.

lHichter Jan Automobile Dr. Evans Wiliam Cassin Navarro Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duffy’s T. F. Hobbson Indian Territory Ayer Hillyer-Deutsch-Jarratt Flores Street Ali Nes “T Happy Hour Theater Diss Elsie Follette P. C Alayne Team Deep Gate Grants Street Railway P. Remo Hendricks & Benktomaker Sam Post D. T Tid Sachs Sam Wolfson J. August W& Frient Geddis Leon Walthall Ff Su Vienpive Gieen Frank Bros Alamo Plaza Commerce Street Bury, God Fellows
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