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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

Page

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R. R. Bond Waivers Totaling $85,000 Reported

Waivers of the band clause of the railroad bonus hover around $85,000, delivered to Secretary Carrington of the Builders Men's club. It is believed the full sum will be accounted for by month end as additional supporters join. J. B. Edwardes, pushing the Brownaville railroad project, has the proposal before subscribers.

Carrington Bueiners Men's Club Matt J. B. Edwardes Brownaville

Prospect of San Antonio Deal Near Final Stage

The report states he is in St. Louis consulting with backers and is expected to return ready to close a contract with San Antonio within a week.

San Antonio St. Louis

Suit Filed in Thirty Seventh District Court

Three J Curven filed suit in the Thirty seventh district court against August Fut seeking a contract action and lien enforcement. The filing alleges a breach of contract and requests legal remedy including lien enforcement. Proceedings establish the case and schedule further filings and hearings.

Thirty Seventh District J. Curven August

Fireworks ban in city business district strict

A general order from Acting Chief Bolte McCabe bans shooting fireworks in the business district with arrests for violators. The ban excludes small firecrackers on private premises and aims to curb giant cannons on public streets to prevent accidents. Implicit ad copy for Helliater's Rocky Mountain Tea appears at the end.

Bolte McCabe Higheen

Mrs Kalkhurst Leaves for Brother’s Death Bed

Mrs E A Kalkhurst received a telegram saying her brother Astor Dillon is at the point of death at his Chicago home. She left immediately for Chicago.

E. A. Kalkhurst Astor Dillon Chicago

Endorsement Testimony for Dean's Kidney Pills

A San Antonio resident testimonials that Dean's Kidney Pills helped her husband with kidney pain and back lameness. The note, from Mrs. J M Hotchkiss, claims the pills regulated kidney secretions and relieved back pain. Sold by Bexar Drug Co and Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo as sole U S agents, 60 cents.

San Antonio Nan Weman J. M. Hotchkiss Novth Street Exaa Dean Bexar Drug Co Buffalo New York United States

May Fight Her Pardons Hope In Grimsinger Case

Telegraphic dispatches from Austin say the pardon advisers recommended clemency for Guadalupe Grimsinger, serving life for her husband John Grimsinger’s 1891 murder in this city. Governor Campbell may act after holidays. petitions for and against remain undecided as relatives and friends react to the news.

Guadalupe Grimsinger John Grimsinger Campbell Austin Board of Pardon Advisers Grim Grimsinger Juan Rocha Bexar County Aransas Pass San Marcos and Perez Streets Tobin Grimstiger Rocha

Mrs McHaneys Experience Cures Kidney Trouble

Mrs M McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi says she was bedridden three months with kidney and bladder trouble. After two physicians could not help, Foley's Kidney Remedy made her feel like a new person after two doses and she urges other women to try it. Sold by Bexar Drug Co.

Oil Paintings at McDonald's Art Store Gift Line

An advertisement promotes buying Old or Water Paintings as Christmas gifts for friends or the bride and groom at McDonald's Art Store, highlighting accessible artwork options for the holiday season.

McDonald’s

Transformed Saratoga Makes a Decided Hit

Transformed inside and out the Saratoga restaurant on Houston street has become a decided hit with diners and passersby. The front was remodeled with arched windows and massive columns while the interior was refurnished and an orchestra added. The menu features meals at 26 cents and medium priced short orders, with proprietor Marcus Buratovich supervising daily offerings to ensure value and quality.

Saratoga Houston Street Marcus Buratovich Thin City

Fine Christmas Dinner Menu Inches Relief for San Antonio Housewife

Relief from the burden of preparing a Christmas dinner comes from Insight in San Antonio. Mine Host Salge at the Hlile offers a 75 cent Christmas menu from 1 to 2 30 and invites patrons to sample his judgment. The full menu includes celery salted almonds olives consommé Florentine and oyster soups followed by a New Orleans styled spread with turkey dressing pie fruit and coffee. Salge, already famed in the city, promises a festive meal to ease family duties and welcomes all to dine Christmas day.

San Antonio Salge Hlile New Orleans Mr. Salga Luster Famies

Ballard’s Snow Link Meat Itches Away Aches

An old advertisement urges readers not to be hopeless about ailments caused by chenmatiagm and stiffness. It claims Ballard's Snow Link will drive away aches and leave you as well as you were, with the product sold by Bexar Drug Co.

Ballard Bexar Drug Co

Lichenstein Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

B H Lichenstein a San Antonio clothing store owner filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with the federal court deputy clerk yesterday. Liabilities total about 7638 dollars and 72 cents while nonexempt assets run around 1500 dollars. The case is set for January 12 before Referee Guy S McFarland.

A. [. Campbell B. H. Lichenstein San Antonio West Commerce Street Guy S. McFarland

Hin Dipo promises to cure kidney and nervous troubles

An 19th century ad claims Hin Dipo will cure Bright s disease kidney gravel dropsy and inflammatory bladder and nervous complaints from sick kidneys. A M Fischer druggist offers the product at 50 cents per box or 3 60 for six with prepaid mail order and a 90 day positive guarantee.

Bright A. M. Fischer East Houston Ford Fli

Christmas Entertainment At Evangelical Sunday School

The Evangelical Sunday school at the corner of Burnet and Chestnut streets will present its Christmas entertainment tomorrow night starting at 7 30 o clock.

Evangelical Sunday School Orner Burnet and Chestnut Streets

McDonald’s Art Store Holiday Framer Orders

We are the largest and best Picture Framers in the city. Extra men for the Holiday trade. Get your orders in that at McDonald's Art Store.

McDonald’s

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Frank Bros Alamo Plaza Commerce St Merry Christmas Clower Installment Co Ft. Sam Houston Jockey Club R. R Caaanbto Bourg the Ried Digatvara Cng Las of Ile Helliater Rocky Mountain Tea Lone Star Drug Store Mrs. Kalkhurst Brother John. Grimsinger G. A. Stowers W. Commerce St Cinderella Shoe Palace
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