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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1908

Page

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New Manager Arrives for Woodward Vichy Company

J H Southerland arrives from Milwaukee to become legal manager of Woodward Vichy, a San Antonio water firm aiming to bottle carbonated mineral water from artesian wells in La Salle County. The plant will be built near the city, with readiness to fill orders within weeks. The venture seeks to enter the national medicinal water market, asserting strong properties and worth compared with imported Vichy waters.

J. H. Southerland Milwaukee Wis San Antonio Southerland Woodward Vichy Company United States Ik Ds Vichy Mallosa

Revolver Threat Sparks Saloon Alarm

Golling and four others from Australia entered Ballinger's saloon in Austin midforenoon, threatening patrons with a wicked revolver. A panicked crowd fled while officers Kohr Quitana and Horn responded. Collins was later seen marching through railroad yards and discarding an item.

Golling Aus Ballinger Austin Jen Austn Gotling Kohr, Quitana Horn Collins

Disease dread by science and Warner's Safe Cure claim

The text argues kidney disease is the dread scourge and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a universal remedy. It claims the cure prevents and permanently cures kidney ailments, touts testimonials, and states the product eliminates inflammation and rebuilds organs, with price and availability details.

Warner

Untitled Notice Fragments from Police Report

A fragment mentions a tie gut picked up by a policeman and a charge for carrying a firearm. An advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming strong efficacy without taste, and various local ads reference a mask ball, taste aids, and hardware goods.

Tie Gut Prins Beethagven Hall Bataréar

Hertzberg Optical Offers Deep Discounts and Free Services

Spectacles priced far below competitors with claims of long tenure and strong service. The ad touts reduced rates on glasses from seven to ten dollars and frames from two to three dollars, plus free optical services and low rents. It highlights thirty years in business and a wide product range.

Hertzberg's Herzberg Best Hertzberg Bast Optician Moat Lonsen Terte Berg Opt Optical Billy

Carnival bond plan eyed for Sao Anvenio plaza use

Kennedy leads Purhur Aransument Co to Sao Anvenio to seek a new petition and bond securing city plazas for Carnival show use next spring. A council committee and Carnival reps, including Col George LeRoy Teown, meet with Mayor Calaghin and Aldermen to craft a practical settlement ensuring city protection.

GT. Kennedy Purhur Aransument Sao Anvenio Carnival Association Nea Pdtion Gome Carniyal Association George LeRoy Teown Raml L. Wards Graybner Calaghin Techter, Kuehn Lockwond

Contested will case reaches jury in local court

A hotly contested will case concluded today as a jury takes the matter from the judge. Plaintiffs and defendants clashed over the will of a deceased party with the court wrapping up this week after extended proceedings. The suit involves a disputed sum of about $12,000.

Funeral of Mrs Alford set for tomorrow in San Antonio

Community mourns Mrs Lida Alford a well known San Antonio figure age 52 active in charities and education. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at St Mark's Episcopal Church with burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Survived by husband J. L. Alford and siblings. a veteran in local civic work and Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Lida DG. Alford T der Bone San Pedro San Antonio Alama Ater Aaryleus Elork St. Mark's Episcopal Church Ana I. L. Patton L. Alford LaGrange Faen Jaty EL Clarke Barkley Har Wood R. A. Warkley Mexico Jos H. Barkley Lvalde Alford R. A. Barkley Alton Daughters of the Republic of Texas Carlos Bee H. P. Drought J. A1 Wrhpatriots J. T. Woodbrull West G. W. Johnson A. W Steligson Garoine, Kelley Caroline R. Kelley Tampico San Marcos von Hut Beliz Condurter San Fernando Cathedral

Secrecy surrounds Mrs Morgan visit to city hotel

Mrs J Pierpont Morgan wife of the New York financier arrived in the city with companions in a private car and stayed at the Menger hotel. Officials and press were unable to identify her party or their plans. She declined to speak to reporters and left for her room.

Southern Pacific Railroad Pullmam Company Menger Hotel J. Pierpont Morgan New York Wd Art Burley Southern Pacffic Company Pte Menger Hotel Ivackinridge Paris Sam Houstan

Local visitos and traders among guests at the Southern

William Connelly of Los Angeles buys labor supplies for food purposes and registers with South oe BW. Chicago tourists White and Edward Chris visit the city for several days before heading to Mexico. JM Vela of Hidalgo joins his daughter home from local college. Sheriff W J Wright Morenville is on official business at the Southern. Russell S Hose, a Chicago capital holder, stays at the hotel. T Cricklabels and George Reyes Brownaville residents are among out of town guests. Comstock resident Wright is here, not connected to the managers’ work, staying at the Southern.

Wiliam Connelly Thanal Packing Los Angeles Sin Sito Antonio White Edward Chris Thin Chicago Bay of Mexico JM. Vela Hidalso W. J. Wright Morenville Rassell S. Hose Hitte Bochy T. Crixwell George Reyes Elvens Lrownaville Bite Wright Comstock Southern Seekers Degivatio

Absolute cure for indigestion at the Bexar Drug Co

Readers are urged to consider others opinions while noting the Bexar Drug Co offers a claimed absolute cure for indigestion. The ad touts stomach tablets and a remedy for distressing symptoms, urging purchase to protect health and money by choosing their product.

Bexar Drug Co Thiz Ramnody

Grip Epidemic and Pink Pills Claim Restore Health

An article warns grip convalescence causes lingering debility and vulnerability to other diseases. It cites Dr Williams' Pink Pills as a remedy supported by a Dubuque testimonial describing dramatic recovery from rheumatism and fatigue after using the pills, claiming blood strengthening and full restoration of health.

Rober G. Yates Bills Street Dubuque Iowa Klauer Manufacturing Co Kansas Dr. Williams Wiliame Williams Meet Dolleata

Investments in the city by Frayser couple from Venita Olda

Mr and Mrs BB Frayser of Venita Olda plan to invest in the city and host guests at local hotels. Diesselhorst, formerly at the Mubneke hotel, has taken use of the Ho tel Arthur cafe. RT Mekthbtn returned from a business trip to Howaton after a two week stay. George Worley, Southern Pacific freight agent, left this morning for Laredo. Tudge Te A Stavens and T P Morris travel from the 36th Judicial district of Texas registered at Hess hotel and will depart for Rockport for the next district court. Judge Stevens resides in Rockport, District Attorney Morrison Stockdale, Eugene Nolte, and U S marshal for the western district of Texas arrive in the city from Austin. Chief Dowty Marshal J D Dodson will arrive Sunday, Deputy Marshal T H Holman also expected. US court in session at Waco, BE Kinn of George Dolling Co New York last night for spring stock purchase.

BB. Frayser Venita Olda Dave Diesselhorst Mubneke Hotel Hotel Arthur Mekthbtn Howaton George Worley Pacifia Tudge Te. A. Stavens Texas T. P. Morris Ciairlol Hess Hotel Rockport Tilden Gasitlon Tevens Morrison Stockdale Eugene Nolte United States Tinian Austio J. D. Dodson Ate i T. MH. Holman Mini Flay Austin United States Court Néite Noksan Waco BE. Kinn Manaater George Dolling Co New York

Fragmented Scribal Echoes From Nighttime Charity Event

The garbled text references a charity event held last night with a 20 marks amount. A quoted remark blames unclear electricity failure for the moment of a supposed light outage. The source includes odd spellings and noisy transcription, limiting clear facts.

Ghana Tanida Tsa

Dosol to Deliver First Club Lecture on Trade

The International club plans an opening lecture by Senor J. V. Dogel Mexican consul at Kansas City on his San Antonio stop. He will discuss trade between the United States and Mexico and its causes as part of a series featuring prominent Mexican officials.

Senor J. Vi Dogel Katysas City San Antonio Mexico City Desal Mexico United States Consul Dosar Republic Kansas City Shenmani International Club Rosal Nok Nokeay

Recovered Watch Leads to John King Arrest in City

John King, a Negro, was arrested after Detective Prank Neinam recovered a water clock at a local pawnshop. King is suspected of burglaries in the city over recent months and of stealing a valuable item from B. J. McLana. He was transferred to county custody for charges. Another Black man tied to King is being held for further investigation.

John King Serestet Neinam Yostal Nartug B. J. McLana King Hing

May Register Mail Fees and Post Office Deadline

Postmaster J Stevens warns a misprint in the May register notices. No mail would be received after 8 o'clock in the evening for registration, though registered mail could be received until 8 if processed the same day. Northern vault states require earlier handling to ensure transmission.

Stevens Nerthern

Funeral for Mrs Lida Alford Delays Institute Event

Due to Mrs Lida Alford death the Senectora Institute program at Avénio TE school is postponed to the following Saturday. Teachers plan to pay last respects to her memory. Alamo Mission Chapter Daughters of the Heminic at le invite members to join the funeral gathering at St Marys Hall Saturday at 10 am.

Lida AL Alford Avénio TE School Alamo Mission Daughters of the Heminic St. Mary’s Hall Lilia B. Alford J. A. Tosun

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