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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
8
Dramatic critic Jean Hamilton praises Mrs Temple's Telegram at the Grand for clever singing and engaging performance. Advance literature announces Mark Cahill's The Boys and Betty. Cahill remains a welcome presence in local theatre chatter.
Veteran actor Mr Sothern selects his New Year program featuring Laurence Irvings drama Richard Lovelace. The production promises intense vivid scenes and poetic mood with a wartime background and a hopeful ending. Friday matinee and night show, plus Saturday night performance, headline the engagement.
The Royal theater announces a new performance timetable to handle rising crowds. Productions will shift on Saturdays and holidays with special shows for New Year’s Day and other peak days. The schedule includes specific price points and extended run times, with details to follow.
The fragmentary report mentions several individuals including Robert Yailtou Marlee Costello Heed Re Tammel and Wome Pee in a chaotic scene. It notes a variety of nonsensical phrases with limited readable context and references to New York and Maine without clear actions or outcomes.
The Banting company presents Salomy Tone at the Empire Opera House this week, drawing praise from patrons with each performance. New Year’s Mothees and a Saturday souvenir featuring Miss Banting are noted, followed next week by The Beyk’s Dan Rhine? a three act play with modern urban life themes and Miss Banting in prominent roles.
Variety bill airs at the Gar, featuring Johny Guise in the finale amid rising star Murrell’s refreshed lineup. Langlim from the east coast presents new acts while Shrewsbury Sisters entertain with polished glassy styling and lively performances.
At the Royal theater all this week audiences enjoy the teat of Kenna and Allen and a host of other good attractions on the bill with matinée showings and evening performances.
Fragmentary text describes ties to San Antonio and a new playhouse with notable patronage and manager Moore. Readers see references to a signature venue and early audience enthusiasm, but detailed facts like dates, names, or events are damaged.
Mrs M AlcRaney of Prentiss writes of three months bed confinement for kidney and bladder trouble. She tried three physicians with no relief until Foley's Kidney Remedy. After taking it she felt renewed and urges other women to try the remedy. Sold by Bexar Drug Co.
An old newspaper notice promotes genuine imported Mescal and West Texas items at Tow prices. It mentions products like cigarettes, whiskey, and a listed location at Sain Plaza near West Commerce with updated contact numbers. The text is fragmented and appears to be an advertisement listing various goods.
The San Antonio police department unveils pale blue and navy uniforms with brass buttons and white felt headgear. Also noted are the White Rose and Blue Bennett events, with a New Year’s Eve Ball at Beethoven Hall and various performances tonight.
Information filed in county case alleges Glarones Jenkins and Tim Brealer theft under $50. The Loftinant Grant Prize Masquerade Ball on New Year's Eve offered admission 25e with pink attire. 1909 diaries and local store items referenced.
A lawsuit filed in the Forty fifth district court by J M Nix against George J Kobuseh seeks judgment for 3000 on promissory notes. A second suit arises from the same matter with garnishment against San Antonio Wheeler and Supply Company. Also notices a Prize Masquerade Ball hosted by Germania Lodge 1086, K and Tx of TL Mission Garden on January 3, 1909.
An elegiac election of officers was held with A. Morn Lie presiding. The following were chosen for the ensuing year as officers and leaders.
Nelson Lytle is vice president and Kim Harris is secretary with Paul Schale as treasurer Forrest Campbell. The officers will be installed January 11 at a banquet held by the society at the FLMC A building New Year's Eve Ball and related events are noted. A garland clairvoyant is listed at 727 3 HousTony Street, and a physician has moved its office to Conroy Bidz, Wash Jose's.
A 13 year old boy accused of shooting Clarence William and injuring another with an airgun appeared before Whe Roller court. The case involving a white lad and the charge of assault was transferred to the juvenile court for handling.
Readable text notes a clearance at Rave bookstore with dolls and toys left over for sale before New Year. Mentions skating events, New Year celebrations, parade, prizes, and prices for skates, games, and beverages. Includes marketing for liquor exchanges and discount offers on brands, with contact hints and store references.
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