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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1909

Page

7

Cooper's New Discovery Gains New York Endorsements

A Brooklyn resident, Eleanor Harris of 226 Rodney Street, testifies to Cooper's New Discovery curing sixteen years of rheumatism and decade of stomach sickness. She credits improved appetite, digestion, and removal of rheumatic pain after six weeks of use, with family members also reporting relief. The ad notes the medicine is widely sold and a free treatise on health is available.

Cooper Eleanor Harris Rodney Street Brooklyn Harris Mr. Gooner New York

Mattress yields $50,000 to veteran’s mattress find

A Lockport report states more than $60,000 in a mattress belonged to James Mahar a Civil War veteran who died Sunday at age seventy one. Mahar had served as a price over at Andersonville during the war and received a government pension.

Lockport James Mahar Andersonville

Lodge Officers Offer Beautiful Trophy

The officers of Bexar Encouragement No 11200 present a beautiful emblematic watch fob to the patriarch who brings the most candidates this term. Chief patriarch Gaines Jon Murray high priest Hirzel savior warden Davis junior warden, with members urged to get busy in the effort.

Bexar Pla T. Gaines Jon Murray Hirzel W. Davis

National banks asked for January 3 condition statements

Washington February 9 Comp trollar of currency issued a call for statements from national banks showing conditions as of February 3. The notice seeks a summary of capital reserves earnings and loans and discounts across all national banks.

Washington, D. C Trollar Currency Today

Free Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Offer

An advertisement promises instant relief and cure for piles and rectal disease with Pyramid Pile Cure. It invites readers to request a free vial by mailing name and address to Pyramid Drug Co. 138 Pyramid Bldg Marshall Michigan, claiming rapid congestion reduction and elimination of surgery.

Pyramid Dru Co Pyramid Marshall, Mich

WILL FIGHT TO RETAIN CHARTER IN COURTS

Thad all possible jimprovenmunty had been made during the poet year by ie roid with any effort towards securing the relinquishment of its charter will he fought in the courts was ie declaration of Thos J Freeman receiver by the International Great Northern who passed through San Antonio with a party of other officials on their special train that night at 5 o'clock. Mr Freeman stated that extensive improvements are swanned on the San Antonio graded line and that among other things 230 miles of 80 pms sloa will be said on this line. Though we do not care to fight Want in the newspapers one fond is not insolvent. said Mr Breeman. In the party were: Thomas JT free mas receivers HW Clary assistant general manager N M level general freight agent J PovBinright superintendent of machinery O E Crittenden chief engineer Henry Martin Se parintendent of Fort Worth division Homer Hads superintendent of the San Antonio division

Thos J. Freeman International & Great Northern San Antonio Freemen

Building Permits Are Filed For Several Dwellings

N A Dawson applies for a two story dwelling on the north side of Fast Myrtin street for 1700 dollars. J Trenvett seeks a shed and other structures on West Commerce street for 200 dollars. M Strauze and Shields plan four pent dwellings on Essex street for 2250 dollars. Myra and WM A Bekenroth request a store on Bra street for 451 dollars. Refunta Castro de Villareal proposes a one room dwelling on South Flores street for 50 dollars. Jose R Silventes files for a one room house on Peres Street for 75 dollars. W Z Ripley building a shaw on Graveon street for 75 dollars. M Kehoe home repairs on Richmond Avenue for 50 dollars. A kitchen addition on Maryland street for 50 dollars. F Blesse general repairs on South Alamo street for additional costs listed.

N. A. Dawson King Crue Pivsnium West Comjeree Atrent JM. Trenvett Shed West Rae Strauze Shields Essex Street Myra WM. A. Bekenroth Bra Charles Qelte San Pedro Creel Refunta Castro de Villareal South Flores Street Jose R. Silventes Peres Street W. Z. Ripley Shaw Graveon Street M. Kehoe Richmond Avenue South Sile Maryland Street F. Blesse Ous South Alamo Street

Divorce Record From Two District Courts

In Forty-seventh district court Triwnves suite werd let today for the case of Mo L. Jebnsom versus J. G Johnson. In Thirty-seventh district court Julia Gossett sues W C Gossett.

Triwnves Forty-seventh District Court Mo L. Jebnsom J. G Johnson Julia Gossett W. C. Gossett

Sidewalk Law Proposed by Mayor in San Antonio

A proposal from the mayor seeks to impose a sidewalk cost on all properties not deemed homesteads within the City of San Antonio. The measure moves to sway property owners toward sidewalk funding and maintenance duties under city authority.

Tit San Antonio

San Antonio Plans Broad Street Improvement Ordinance

San Antonio city actions by Mayor Callaghan aim to require cement sidewalks along all streets, with enforcement to compel front-foot sidewalk work by property owners. A 15-member committee of substantial business owners will study widening of key streets to ease congestion, notably on Houston Street. Alderman Mauer pushes for faster action, while bridge approaches and street straightening measures receive attention.

San Antonio Callaghan Hemercesnd Mauer Salinas Travié Chives Houston Street

Beware of Mercury in Gatarrh Ointments and Cures

A caution against mercury in catarrh remedies notes that mercury harms the system and warns to obtain Hall’s Catarrh Cure from FF Cheney & Co of Toledo which contains no mercury. The advertisement asserts genuineness of Wall’s Catarrh Cure and offers testimonials free with sale through druggists at a price per bottle.

FF Cheney & Go Toledo Wade

Grip and Pneumonia Increase Sparks Public Cure Claim

An 19th century style notice touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure and preventive for grip and pneumonia, citing rising deaths from respiratory diseases in cities. It claims doctors endorse the product, used in leading hospitals, and says it strengthens digestion and blood quality to boost overall health.

Stip Pocumania Dusty Dutty

Crosswalk Plan and Street Improvements Ordinance

Alderman Smith introduces an ordinance for a street crosswalk at Nolan Street and a change in street layout from Lake View to Camden area. The measure seeks to open a new avenue through the subway wall and involves bond considerations and multiple committee reviews. A petition seeks better streetcar service on South St measures. Poll tax refunds for 1907 08 are discussed with favorable reporting.

Trade board to discuss Brownsville schedule bid

The Brownsville road plans a schedule readjustment to boost San Antonio travel, with merchant interests hoping for better links to Houston. Directors meet at 4:30 pm tomorrow as George Taupton seeks changes to connect San Antonio, Houston, and Brownsville more efficiently, while the road faces logistical limits and competing pressures.

City Officials Consider Tax Increases On Several Projects

Alder man Mauer leads discussions over proposed rises to fund manors and public works. Notices include requests for permits, street improvements on Cedar Street, crosswalks on Terrell and Saint street, and sewer work on LA Avenue. Public safety and utility upgrades appear linked to the vendors and local contractors.

Hexamethylenetetramine Ingredient Ad Touted In Remedy

An advertisement extols hexamethylenetetramine as a valuable ingredient in Posey’s Kidney Remedy. It claims solvent and antiseptic properties, urging use for various urinary issues and urging readers to contact Lexar Urge Co for purchase.

Chanaire Pf Chemien Posey’s Thaney

Steps On A Nail And Dies In Ten Days

Lockjaw from stepping on a rusty nail led to death ten days later at Santa Moa infirmary. The 40 year old man, Wren, resided with his widow and another. He worked on a homestead project before illness set in. Survived by his widow and Mes. Br. Wren of Giobskwnd, La.

Anothey Wren Giobskwnd, la

Texans Expect Taft Inauguration Travel Clusters Reach San Antonio

TEXANS anticipate President Taft's inauguration with travel plans shaping up. Roads into San Antonio will see heavy tourist flow. routes and trains organized by rail lines and local property owners. Roger Yinn and Mrs Togerman coordinate extra carriages and transport to handle crowds from the northwest region to Washington.

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Health Restore

Cured by Kilmer Swamp Root claims to treat kidney and bladder trouble with warnings of danger signals and back pain. The ad touts Swamp Root as a natural healing vegetable compound, offers a free trial bottle and book, and urges readers to request samples by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton Tha Sal

Draw Juries For The Week For Civil Cases

The week’s jury pool for civil cases in the Thirtyseventh district is drawn. Names include Max Wels Davis Rea moo Aug Revie WP Rebate and many others such as Ole Lidey Peter Bir bud Ten Vargi Louis Masti Ws Machin W Rohnson Tra Ing Desmiul Raxymond Tind Wry Mbowr don Sino Gatlant Chee Condit Home Tens WWod Cater GW Mattabergorn Nail Underwrinth Conner Dons Bergscrou Wo Hinson Ju Vise Metal The jury list names numerous jurors and alternates selected for the coming week in Morty fifth chatlet.

Max Wels Wit Davis Reamoo Aug Revie Rebate Ot W. Canatiel Ole Lidey Peter Birbud Ten Vargi Louis Masti Ws Machin W Rohnson Desmiul Raxymond Wry Mbowr Don Sino Gatlant Chee Condit Mattabergorn Nail Conner Dons Bergscrou Hinson Dacekin Av Vidal A. WV Poudre N. J. Welen John C. Dutlas Rohoeve

Marriage Licenses Granted In Area Names

A list of couples approved for marriage licenses includes Aomust L. Campodenico and Henry Josye Fo arZA, Jess Marlnnez with John Wy Piel and Mary B. Keller, and Theodore Hunter with Illiel By Jes.

Aomust L. Campodenico Henry Josye Fo Arza Jess Marlnnez Ohn Wy Piel Mary B. Keller Thradore Hunter Illiel Jes

Win A Stiehl and Ida H Krisch Featured

Fragmentary ad style text mentions Win A Stiehl and Ida H Krisch with claims about Rocky Mountain Tea tablets and health benefits. References to Lane Sti Dyas Store Bay 9 and building a home, plus scattered notes on real estate and classifieds.

Lane Sti Dyas

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