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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1908
Page
1
An old advertisement promises a free trial package of Gauss' Catarrh Cure claiming to cure catarrh, stop bad breath, and prevent weight loss, ulcers, and bone decay. It urges readers to send their name for the mailed cure and asserts rapid, permanent relief by ridding the system of germs.
The United States customs office in this city expects two shipments of holiday goods confiscated at the border to arrive soon for auction. As usual, many items were seized for non payment of duty or smuggling and will be sold locally, with goods typically sent to this market where demand is higher, including in Texas.
In Orange Texas a fireworks blast injured Mayor F. W. Brown when a rocket struck his face after sparks fell into a fireworks box. A bystander suffered serious injuries, another worker was killed by a Santa Fe train at Kirbyville today.
Lehigh Valley Manufacturing files for receiver for San Antonio Jobbing House in Forty fifth district court. Judge Camp permits intervention as creditors file claims with the district clerk. Hearing set for January 4. Insolvency cited. Lehigh Valley Manufacturing among principal creditors. Attorneys Birkhead Booth and Shook Vanderhoevgen represent plaintiffs.
Warrants for four county officers remain held by County Auditor Ramsey awaiting commissions from the governor. Officers named are County Judge P H Skonk Sheriff B O Lindsey County Attorney T J Newton and Clerk Frank Newton. Sheriff Lindsey plans an Austin visit to confer with the governor while Newton expects prompt commission delivery once it reaches the governor.
Princeton Indiana December 26 Henry Agar, believed dead, was arrested in Texas and brought back to his old home. He was arraigned on forging the name Hugh McIlory on a Note for 5006 drawn on the American National Bank of this city. He was released on bail signed by ten leading county citizens. Agar went home to his wife and children who welcomed him. He then prepared a statement.
A notice warns that counterfeiters substitute unknown worthless remedies for Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad claims the genuine product cures stubborn coughs and heals the lungs and notes it is sold by Bexar Drug Co.
Tapela Kansas reports that Gov elect Shibbs vows no women in his office as chief executive. He says women belong at home and will not fill stenographer or clerk roles. The move shocks clubwomen and suffragists, stirring debate over gender in state government.
Special to The Light Dallas Tex A large brick warehouse of H W Strinichaud Furniture on Pace avenue was destroyed by fire. Stock loss listed at 40000 with 20000 insured and building loss 24000 owned by C A Keating. One employee was injured but expected to recover.
Catholic Knights of America Branch No 887 will host a Christmas tree for members and families at St Albert's hall corner Indianola and Canter streets on December 27 The report of a Young Men's in St Albert's society event at the same time and place is corrected as erroneous
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pite Cure with testimonials claiming cures for piles at various stages. It asks readers to send name and address to receive a free trial package by mail, promising plain wrapper delivery and potential future purchases from a druggist.
Washington dispatch reports United States Forester Gifford Pinchot defends the annual cutting of millions of Christmas trees. He argues the practice is consistent with conservation, noting only about four million trees are used yearly and that timber demand far exceeds holiday needs. He urges wiser use and reforestation to meet future lumber and Christmas tree needs.
Miss Buena Cotton and Clarence J. Withworth were married December 24 at Sir Marys church rectory. Father Carrier performed the ceremony. The wedding was quiet due to illness in the bride family.
Waco Texas reports Katherine Yard aged a girl burned when her clothing ignited while ironing today. She is the daughter of Geo Yard a prominent local resident.
Myron Mavsey, age 20, was fatally shot early this morning while returning from a dance at Keystome in Tulsa Oklahoma. The shooter is unknown and no arrests have been reported.
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