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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
8
A testimonial from Mrs C C Gorkey of Northfield Virginia claims over five years of heart trouble relieved after taking Dr Miles Heart Remedy. She reports rapid improvement within a half bottle and full cure after six bottles, noting fluttering signals nerve weakness of the heart and urging readers to try with money-back guarantee.
Over 100 members of San Antonio Knights Templars gathered for their annual custom at Slatonc Temple. The gathering featured greetings, toasts, and expressions of goodwill, with W. Titus serving as toastmaster and remarks from Edwin Chamberlain, A. W. Houston, and A. C. G. McDaniel. The event marked universal sisterly support among Sir Knights worldwide.
City to auction unclaimed police property including pistols shotguns and rifles at headquarters in January. Items valued between 2000 and 2400 will go to the highest bidder after a period of custody. Mayor Callaghan and Acting Chief McCabe approved the plan at a recent conference. Officers will inventory the new Navy land for immediate sale and the auction will be on the steps of City Hall with similar sales planned regularly.
Janes Stevens former worthy president of San Antonio No. 70 of the Order of Eagles received a life membership. The award, a solid gold plate inscribed, was presented as a Christmas gift in the lodge rooms above the Grooy bank building with many members present. Honorary speech by Hon. Mareug W. Davis praised Stevens as “father of the local aerie,” and Stevens expressed deep appreciation.
Aolin H Bolton Lodge No 4 elected its officers for the coming term with Mrs Bertha Cooper as Past chief of honor and Mrs J J Sonn as Chief of honor. Other posts included Mrs Laur an Thelm Lady of Honor and Mrs Mamie Hs set Chief of Ceremonier. Mrs Mary Beadis served as Receiver and Mrs Jennie Laprice as Recorder assisted by Usher Mrs Sarah Ketchum.
Melchaz Lobo of Monclova Mexico arrives in the city tonight via the Southern Pacific and will spend four to five days in San Antonio with his two sons who study here. Lobo telegraphed for apartments for himself and his cousin Alvar at the Southern Patella. Dr Keeling, Dentist, 203 Alamo Plaza, specialty in children's teeth.
At a Thursday meeting of the Business Men's club directors, a resolution requested the United States Geological Survey to survey Bexar County with focus on glass sand oil cement and artesian water. The move aims to develop mineral resources near San Antonio and suggests an oil field could open with proper steps. Letters in favor of the survey will be sent to Texas members of Congress and other influence figures in Washington.
Local churches list Sunday schools and service times. Baptist at Fourth and Taylor Streets led by C. Coleman with services Sunday at 10 am and 7:30 pm plus weekly prayer and youth activities. Presbyterian Pine Street and Omaha streets with pastor Rev B D D Grear hold services 11 am and 7:45 pm, Sunday school at 9:30 am, Westminster League at 7 pm midweek prayer at 7:45 pm. First Presbyterian led by Rev Arthur G Jones offers Sunday school 9:56 am and services 11 am and 7:30 pm with Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm. Methodist unions and Sunday programs noted, including Danville Avenue church activity, junior and Wesley leagues, and Baraca groups.
A Longshoreman named Giovanni Viola avoids prison as his wife and 13 children attend the court, pictures shown. The piece notes his recent altercation with a coworker and lists multiple church events and services across St Paul churches with dates and times, including Holy Communion and prayer meetings.
Notice from the mayor's office announces the board of equalization will meet at the city assessor's office room 15 city hall on Monday November 2 to pass on appeals from the city assessor and approve assessments for the year ending May 31 1908. The board will sit daily 9 to 2 except Sundays and holidays with six days to complete. Attest City Clerk Fred Friws.
The city adopts a comprehensive plumbing ordinance requiring heavy cast iron and other specified materials for house drains within three feet of exterior walls, plus detailed venting, traps, and testing standards. It mandates permits, inspector tests, and penalties for violations, affecting existing and new buildings and sewer connections.
Abdu-bodied unmarried men between 18 and 21 who can read and write English, citizens of the United States, of good character and temperate habits, are urged to apply. Information to Rey arulting Officer at Moore Bluldinx, Ave, Cand Houston St, San Antonio, Tex. Dr Sarn F Herdman Osteopath, 508 South Presa Street, phone 1984.
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