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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1908

Page

6

Open Bids for Mail Route Equipment and Bond

Open bids tomorrow at 3 pm for furnishing 14 horses wagon and harness for city mail routes. Bid opening at the point, Port master J J Stevens may award then. Contract starts March 1 with a 7000 bond and $300 certified check per bid. Mose Harris Goes West. Internal Revenue collector leaves February 3 for trips to New Mexico. office closed until March 1. taxpayers urged to file reports.

Pont Ofles J. J. Stevens Mose Harris Mate Harris Iternal Revenue New Mexico Aux Dows

Hunger gnaws lads who would be jockeys

Alfred French, a colored porter at the Southern Hotel, found three hungry boys on Main avenue. The oldest is 13 and they said they left Denver, Colorado, hoping to reach New Orleans to become jockeys. French and his wife fed them and housed them at 513 Mary avenue before they left, claiming they intended to continue their journey.

Alfred French Hetel Main Avenue Denver Col New Orleans Denver Hig Mary Avenue Mecca Liem

Railroad men visit city as officials change hands

D W Cooke general traffic manager Erie system Chicago. M D Ball traveling Passenger agent Mary at Lap. W Q Fitch former assistant to W F Sheridan general superintendent Mexican International en route to Louisville for new post. Fitch announces premium at Benton Quick passenger and ticket agent St Joseph Mo to general baggage agent.

Guy City D. W. Cooke Erie System Chicago 4. M. Ball Mary Datlap W. Q. Fitch W. F. Sharidan Mexican International Louisville Wr. Sheridan L. & N. Railroad W. J. Fitch Minson Benton Quick Mie St Joseph G F. Lechley Bl Joseph

Garland Clairvoyant Observation Car Delivers Strong Take

The observation car inaugurated by the San Antonio Traction company carried visitors from the federal building at 9 50 in the morning to a gala at 2 20 in the afternoon. It ran two trips daily, despite chilling winds and near freezing temperatures, drawing near capacity passengers on each ride.

San Antonio Traction Company Federal Building Prineinal Palais Intrest

Carnival Board Meets Today at International Club

A meeting of the directors and advisory board of the Spring Carnival and Battle of Flowers association will be held at 4 PM this afternoon at the International Club to outline a preliminary festival program and discuss other matters. President George Leroy Brown urges full attendance.

Battle of Flowers Association International Club George Leroy Brown

Deaths From Appendicitis Warns Against Constipation

A renowned hospital matron warns families to prevent constipation to avoid severe illnesses including appendicitis. She endorses a patent remedy mix with aromatic fluid and rhubarb, giving dosing guidance for adults and children after meals, claiming it safely cures chronic constipation with no adverse effects.

of Ger Avery

Vicious dog maims seven year old boy

The one year old son of Antonio Rendon, a San Antonio Traction conductor, was badly bitten by a vicious dog at Guadaloupe and Trinity Streets. The dog, owned by Adeline Bolin, was kept in a yard by her grocery store. a court hearing was continued to tomorrow. The boy remains fevered from injuries and neighbors urge action on stray dogs.

Antonio R. Rendon San Antonio Traction Company Guadaloupe Trinity St Adeline, Bolin Laul Guadaloupe Street Shipl

Funeral Notice for Serge Hudson in San Antonio

Funeral services for Serge Hudson were set for February 4 at 8:45 a.m. from the residence at 191 Santa Clara Street and 9 a.m. mass at St Mary’s Church, with interment in St Mary’s Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Serge Hudson San Antonio D'Elack A George V Marya Comelery Tae Ae Frank Wilson

Caracul Cloth Goats Popular in Seasonal Sale

A fragment describes caracul cloth goats being popular this season with surprising price reductions. It notes cloth and hats neatly trimmed, priced at 7.50 after a cut from 15, and mentions short capes or coverings beneath the garments. The text is garbled but centers on a sale of fabric items with notable markdowns.

Masked Children Delight at Local Ball

The Cesino hall hosted a bustling children’s masquerade ball by the Cusino association Saturday night. Over 100 youngsters danced in original costumes representing clowns bo peeps and other characters. At 7 pm they moved to the banquet hall for refreshments before continuing to 1 30 am.

Cesino Hall Cusino Association Mesdames Otto Keebler Charles Hummel H. Boerner V. Wilkerts Ao A. Gnissisi

Local Frederickshoro guests visit San Antonio residents

Dr and Mrs John Fr Morton recently arrived from Frederickshoro are guests of San Antonio residents at 195 San Pedro Place with Morton’s sister Miss McKinson and Rev H A McKingon of the Little Rock conference remaining for several months rest after 60 years of Methodist ministry. The piece notes a social at 1712 Worth Olive Street and other neighborhood events including a Masonic temple meeting and various social club gatherings with numerous attendees named.

John FR. Morton Frederickshoro San Antoin San Pedro Place Morton Miss McKinson H. AD. McKingon Little Rock

Notable Visitors and Local Appointments in San Antonio

A compilation of visitors and residents in San Antonio includes iW Whaly from Enewocan a guest at the Southern on business, Bretfler and wife from St Charles sightseeing, IL C McAuley from Gonzales registered at the Southern, BH Wilt of Bagie Pass and J T McCorkle of Spofford on business. Clayton Morris, owner of Morris rams, visited to place another asset in a military academy, predicting a strong season for the ranch. Edward Buckley attended his wife Mrs Buckley’s funeral in Eagle Pass. his party departed after quiet services. The Nagrett of the general passenger department of the SA&AP railroad left for Fort Worth to review rate sheets. L W Barnest of the San Antonio de Aransas Pass railroad heads to headquarters tomorrow. Muwnzonhanger, National Trees of Mexico official, returns from a business trip to Gilveaton. Deputy US Marshal Lancaster leaves for Del Rio on case work, returning later. Mrs Graben plans to return from Kemah after funeral of her mother MrsTrandall.

Iw Whaly Sen Marcos A. Bretfler St. Charles San Antid C. McAuleb Gonzales BH. Wilt Bagie Pass J. T. McCorilek Edward Buckley Eagle Pass Buckley A Alia San Antonio T Lilo Telefe Rapterritory Muwnzonhanger Trios of Mexico Gilveaton United States Marstid Lancaster del Tin Bel Rio 8. Trandall

The Woman Beautiful A Littl Sermon on Slang by Women

A 19th century column answers readers on slang use by women and beauty questions. It urges women to avoid slang, dress well, and advertise good breeding. It offers cosmetic tips from powders to henna and hair care, with practical advice on daily routines and self-improvement.

D.G. S Mies Niles

Successful Dance at Turner Ball by Golden Leaf Leeds Club

The Golden Leaf Leeds club hosted a Saturday night dance for members and guests at Turner ball. About dozens of couples enjoyed the hospitality and danced past midnight after the orchestra finished playing Home Sweet Home, with attendees expressing pleasure at the evening’s enjoyment. Porinoity on an 1874 Automobile free with a 36¢ purchase offered by J. T Burmatt & Co Undertakers.

Golden Leaf Leeds Turner Ball Sweet Home Thamselves Ag Peel Kilh Avery

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