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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
10
An elderly man with heart trouble was deemed terminal by ten doctors. After using Dr Miles Heart Remedy and Restorative Nervine, his condition improved quickly and he later resumed heavy camp meeting work. The letter from Mrs Edwards of Milner Ga asserts wonderful results and offers a money back guarantee.
Frank Casey of San Antonio led a meeting yesterday in an executive session to form a state anti prohibition workers society among laborers. Officers named include First VP David Lynch of Galveston, Second VP August Ate of San Antonio, Sec and Treas Paul Steffler of San Antonio, and board members James E. Grizgard Austin A Youngton Port Arthur Frank Grimeinger John Scotts William Steiner all of San Antonio. The group adopted a constitution and platform to organize branches statewide for two years. Galveston was chosen for the next meeting time.
Judge fines totaled $190 for 37 defendants brought before the court this morning on charges of vagrancy and other ordinance infractions. The docket was described as the largest Tuesday in months, with many cases by those seeking to escape a northern winter.
A huge meteor shot across Weatherford early yesterday causing a loud explosion. In Mineral Wells homes shook as residents reported a quake like shock and widespread alarm. Authorities investigated but offered no immediate containment details.
Mrs G L Spurrier of San Antonio says Doan’s Kidney Pills cured her husband’s kidney disorder with severe back pain dizziness and weakness. Her daughter also found relief after using the remedy sold by Bexar Drug Co. Doan’s is priced 60 cents and shipped by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan’s and take no other.
New York December report before the National Civic Federation quotes Herman Ridder of the American Publishers Association condemning unions for guilds that exclude skilled labor, higher wages, and weakened shop discipline. He cites press-room tributes, idle skilled workers, and calls for accountability while noting nearly 340,000 in bond waivers pledged by companies and individuals to support the subscription bond.
Seguin reports a spiritual awakening after Abe Mulkey led a revival that raised six thousand dollars toward a ten thousand dollar goal for a Methodist church. Episcopal ladies also held a three day bazaar last week, netting two hundred thirty dollars. John Moore, editor of The Seguin Enterprise, remains noted amid local social upheaval and a stray mention of Maudie Witchington's fate.
Washington dispatch reports the army appropriation bill includes 300000 for additions at Fort Sam Houston and a signal corps transfer of 102 men and support units. Congressman Slayden presses for the change, contending posts can accommodate the enlarged force. committee action continues. Weston departs Manila to assume command in California aboard the Sheridan. Magoon travels to Havana to oversee Cuba government transfer scheduled January 24.
Advertisement promises relief from rheumatism aches and stiffness. Claims a remedy will leave you as well as ever and notes sale by Bexar Drug Co. The text uses promotional language with misspellings and old fashioned phrasing.
Dr Baznitz president of the board of health assigns G Villermain Jr to inspect the fair ground restaurants daily during the mid winter race meet. Inspector J M Garza will perform duties during Villemain absence as the regular inspector.
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only remedy capable of curing catarrh, a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises to strengthen the constitution, and offers $100 reward for proof of ineffectiveness, with testimonials from Toledo, Ohio. It also advertises Hall's Fatally Pills for constipation.
A compilation of 1908 deeds listing transfers in Bexar, Goliad, Dallas, and other counties. Notable entries include John Buens to Franz Krauritachke for $3800 on Btarr Street, and various transfers to Tents, Pettis, Stevens, Toepperwein, and others.
A white boy, Johnnie Werola, 9 years old, faced no case in county court after a pistol incident on South Concho Street left Co tine Moyers, 9, temporarily blind with facial scars. The blank 22 pistol was fired near her face, raising fear she may lose sight in both eyes.
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