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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
5
The westbound train from the Southern Pacific depot carried 14 cars, including three baggage cars, three day cars, two chair cars, a diner, three Pullmans, and an observation car. It marked the season’s largest train, a rarity since the line typically runs 16 coaches but seldom reaches the latter number.
Mayor Callaghan proposes a Christmas advance of 29 days December pay to city employees. City Auditor Bezell began distributing vouchers under finance committee sanction to provide funds for Christmas purchases. The move aims to avoid withholding pay until January 1 and expedite staff holiday needs.
Eleven San Antonio boys sought U S pay recruitment this week at the local office. two were accepted and sent to Dallas, largest applicant pool since opening. Also notes skating tonight at Electric Park, costumes for sale at George Sloes Books, and a Joker Baseball Team dance on December 19 at Mission Garden with the Hove Orchestra.
Announcement notes a social dance at Turner Hall on a Saturday in 8. 8. and reports transport improvements on the San Antonio Ave route. A new train will begin service January 1, joining the two daily trains between San Antonio and the coast, with expected departures around 2 PM and arrivals near 9:30 PM.
Vineta lodge No. 15, DH 5, has elected officers for 1903 including Exepresident Mrs. I. Wallis, president Mrs. MW. Achtzehn, vice president Mrs. C. Wail, secretary Mrs. R. S. Huntress, treasurer Mrs. A. Koch, trustees Mrs. Le. Franz and Mrs. T. H. Renken, and finance committee member Mrs. Schmutzler.
In Union City Tenn Bee eight alleged night riders charged with Captain Rankin murder began trial as Judge Jones warned jurors against reading papers and effectively censored court proceedings. Newsmen fled to publish testimony. first witness J F Carpenter a saw mill owner near Reelfoot Lake testified.
Monthly report by Mrs. Sadie Haley shows 197 destitute individuals relieved in November. Disbursements for 40 days totaled 146 dollars with a previous balance of 2.84 dollars. Subscriptions reached 62.50 dollars and donations 64.60 dollars, leaving a current balance of 12.34 dollars.
The Willing Workers of the First Baptist Sunday school are urged to attend next Sunday's morning gathering. J Freeman, receiver of the International and Great Northern railroad, returned the lease for a move of the local ticket office to a new site at Jefferson and Houston streets around January 15. Staff at the downtown ticket office had long sought a better building as changes were signed yesterday afternoon.
A special committee named by the mayor revised the proposed plumbing ordinance in yesterday’s afternoon meeting. It will go to the next council meeting for final adoption. The third reading will pair with the committee’s recommendation. No public details of the changes have been released.
Clarke Printing invites San Antonio residents to view Simmons City under construction with freight depots signals switches and passenger trains. The scene includes hotels banks churches stores and cottages with Santa and reindeer crossing a cloud above.
J M Watson of Guarantee Shoe Store and H Russ of Birmingham Alabama disclosed today their interest in purchasing the Ash building on Alamo Plaza. Earnest money is paid and the deal is expected to close within about 20 days. Watson owns adjoining property and plans a large two-property building in the future.
Bentura Lopez and Marcelino Roma, both intoxicated, were led before the police court this morning after being found sleeping on a roof on Avenue C. Each was fined $1 for the charge drunk in a public place.
A violent incident at a bootblack stand ended with Georges Kenzer, a Black man, struck on the head by a rock, his scalp torn. The fight occurred last night and both parties were arrested by Officer Vernon. Bumhray is the name given by the Black man who claims to have thrown the rock.
Special to the Fight from Tang Texas reports the district court in Tang awarded $5000 to J. Scott Sa00 against the Texas Telegraph and Telephone Co after a lightning incident allegedly injuring his wife as she traveled with a telephone wire involved in the company’s system.
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