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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1909

Page

8

Memorial program marks Lincoln’s birth anniversary

A memory tribute to Abraham Lincoln is held at the Elks Hall this afternoon, organized by the Grand Army of the Republic. The 3:40 start features addresses by Gen. Jesse M. Leff Rabbi Samuel Marks and J. K. Powers with music by the Army Post orchestra. The observance, including soloists and a Lincoln address, closes with songs and a formal audience salute.

Abraham Lincoln Elks’ Hall Grand Army of the Rotine the Republic Songs and Daughters of Veterans Women's Relief Corps Army Soxalogy Honadieilon Thaplain Dickson United States Fortham Honster

Third Trial Convicted of Murder in Sulphur Springs

A Delta County case moved by change of venue resulted in a district court jury convicting Prathy Gathy of murder in Sulphur Springs Texas. He received a five year sentence, marking his third trial with an appeal noted.

Sulphor Springs Tex Prath Gathy Miarder Notico Ivan Delta County

Alderman Kohert kills self after renomination snub

Chicago February 12. Disappointment over the failure of his ward to endorse him for renomination is supposed to have prompted the suicide of Alderman Kohert, who killed himself last night. The item ends with an ad for Roe's Book Store offering the town's prettiest galenthes.

Chicago Kohert Roe's Book Store

Senate Acts on Governor Power in Law Reform Bill

From Astin Texas February 12 the Senate passed a bill revising civil and criminal laws. The key amendment shifts codifying authority from the governor to the chief justice of the Supreme Court and the presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, with the governor retaining some role. The debate highlighted changes in executive and judicial power.

Astin Tex Senate Wasson Terrell Bowie Guy the Supreme Court Court of Criminal Appeals

Personal notes from Carnas Christi and surrounding towns

RW Aldrich and wife of Carnas Christi spend a few days in the city. W F Parker of Center visits on business. PF H Burmeister of Tilden registers at the Southern hotel. J Marr of Floresville spent yesterday here by train. W R Jennings of Martindale attends an event at the Southern hotel. 3 8 Graig and with of Marfa are in town briefly. Roe's nok Stare and Oschr Puppe's orchestra feature valentines in town.

RW. Aldrich Carnas Christi W. FL Parker Center PF. H. Burmeister Tilden J. ¥. Marr Floresville W. R Jennings Martindale Graig With Marfa He Ely

Birmingham and Atlanta Observe Lincoln Birthday Memorials

Birmingham public schools mark Lincoln's Birthday for the first time in their history. In Atlanta, the Blue and Gray unite for morning services and a joint memorial event, reflecting a historic collaboration between former Union and Confederate factions.

Birmingham Atlanta Ale Lincoln

Lincoln Day Observances Across Cities Shine in Commemoration

Springfield nearby hosts dedication of a memorial tablet in the courthouse yard and Lincoln table at the Presbyterian church with remarks by Justice Cartwright and Rev. Logan. Chicago, Gettysburg, and other sites stage ceremonies including addresses by Ambassadors, Senators, and notable veterans, while schools nationwide observe Lincoln’s birthday with programs and closures.

Springfield Lincoln Lancoln Justice Cartwright Cireuit Bolivar 3Evan Antlaaadors

Try This For Your Cough Formula From Old Advert

An archaic cough remedy mixes glycerin with virgie and tino compound, plus whiskey. The instruction calls for shaking and taking a teaspoon every four hours, claiming healing pine properties, with warning to have druggists use the Benin Virgin Oil of Line compound from Leach Chemien Co in Cincinnati.

Benin Leach Chemien Co

Trained Nurse Endorses Dolly's Pure Malt Whiskey

Mrs Annie Whitman of Annis ton Alabama a trained nurse with a large practice says Dolly's Pure Malt Whiskey is the best tonic she has ever used and strongly recommends it to patients. Testimonials from clergymen nurses and doctors agree it has no poisons and aids dyspepsia indigestion nervous prostration throat and lung diseases stomach troubles malaria chills fever and general weakness acting as a heart tonic blood purifier and promoter of long life.

Annie Whitman Anniston Alabama Dolly Miss Winnan Ly Alink Duffy Devtors Duffy

Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Urges Health Benefits

Purported remedy promotes Day’s Pure Male Whiskey as a health tonic for vigor and heart strength. Advises consumers to request authentic Duffy Malt Whiskey in sealed bottles with the Queensland Chemist trademark and glass seal intact.

Dully Duffy Rochester

Fifth Avenue Luxury Dinner for Lady Paget in New York

A grand Fifth Avenue dining scene in New York featured Frederick Martin entertaining guests including Lady Paget at a long table strewn with rare fruits and wines from around the world. The feast included a cherry tree centerpiece, a jeweled fruit display, and a towering fern garden, with Harry P. Hurley performing. Paget noted Hurley’s prior royal performance.

New York Frederick Martin Maget Ngland

World Round Bicycle Race Sets Off From New Orleans

Robert Mellatich and two other riders begin a global bicycle tour aiming for Cape Town with a New York sponsor offering 4500. The group, including an American Henry Fisher and others, plans a multi city route on a world tour with dramatic scenes reported along the way.

Robert Mellatich Poy Henry Fisher Chicago Helluich

Fragmentary dialogue hints at a comic scene among travelers

A garbled exchange shows characters in a lighthearted dispute about plans and sights as they travel toward a destination. Names and precise places are unreadable, but the tone suggests a humorous domestic moment from a New Yorker style vignette.

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