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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
6
Elijah Franklin Holloman, local oil driver, petitions bankruptcy in federal court. He lists debts at $1449.06 and assets at $378, with $55 exempt. The record notes marital dissolution filings and names several plaintiffs and divorces in the district court. The report references registry events and related legal actions in the area.
The sixth attempt to convict barbers of violating the Sunday law ended in acquittal for Charles Wlonfinl of 119 West Houston. Jury and lawyers from both sides, including County Attorney Newton, argued to secure a conviction as the case heads to a Friday trial for another barber, with union barbers insisting the aim is worker protection against nonunion shops.
The club met last night with debates and readings including an address on The Panga Canal in Its Economic Aspect by Paul H Scholz and a reading De Debatin Society by Haydon F Smith. Also reported are a lost pointer pup, a near wreck involving F Bolges on Hot Wells car line, a notice from Ninth Infantry Enlisted Men's Club, and a robbery arrest in El Paso with Bradford wounded by police.
County Clerk Newson tested four marriage licenses on Tuesday. Licenses granted to J. H. Thorney and Mausenr Tell Rusby, C. Van Alsting and Gland Van Alstine, Toe Cervantes and Virginia Davila, Rose Morrig and Katherine Weight. Also notes on Highland Gun Club masque ball and Social Club Ball at Beethoven hall. Police recovered a large bunch of keys on South Presa Street and sent them to headquarters seeking the owner. The Master Griminal installment to appear in The San Antonio Light Friday.
In Austin Texas the attorney general and department officials seek penalties for corporations failing to file reports on gross receipts. The controller was instructed to assess fines up to 1000 dollars and penalties of 11 percent for late payments, with action to enforce taxes due.
An article discusses improving complexions for women through outdoor activity and a home skin wash. It lists Rose Water, Cologne Spirits, and Eppotene mixed in hot water, cooled, then combined. Claimed to be harmless, affordable, and effective, with results seen quickly and a convenient home preparation.
The Tuesday Musical Club and guests gathered at Mrs. Redward Sachs's home for an afternoon of sacred music featuring a stellar lineup of local talent. Miss Morrison, Mrs. Sachs, Professor Blitz, and others performed vocal and instrumental pieces amid foliage decor and a two-course refreshment service.
Mra GC King hosts a 3 to 5 tea for brides elect Miss Mary Schulye with receptions featuring Miss Conatanee Clark and General and Mrs Myer Coronel. Many society members attend events, including Miss Louise Barelay, Miss Augusta Maverick, and Daughters of the American Revolution meetings. A quiet wedding unites Tierney and Busby with plans for travel to Mexico City and Monterey. A Presbyterian church reception and two new dancing clubs, The Assembly and Merry Wives, highlight the social season with meetings, balls, and a Thanksgiving start.
A beauty column invites readers to submit questions while presenting a cold cream recipe and skin care tips. It discusses the social role of women, cautions about appearances, and includes a traditional cold cream formula with wax, spermaceti, and almonds, plus facial regimens and a teething syrup advertisement.
Joss Mariz Ortiz, a member of the Spanish cortes, traveled from New York City to the Mexican capital after a several week stay in the United States. He plans to remain in Mexico City for several weeks before returning to Madrid. He checked into the Bexar hotel and was not feeling well, preferring not to be disturbed.
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