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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1908

Page

5

Lindsay Praised by King for Bexar Sheriff Bid

W A King of Sulphur Springs urges support for Bexar County sheriff candidate B D Lindsey. King recalls their Texas Ranger service, praises Lindsey’s courage, fitness, and honesty, and predicts no mistake by voters in choosing him. Lindsey has long resided in San Antonio, dating to service under General Luther It Hare.

Bexar County B.D. Lindsey W. UW King of Sulphur Springs Fan Antoniga Norration Democratic Primar Uindsey San Antonio Gat Luther Spain Lindewey

Candidate’s Police Service Cited in Endorsement Letter

An endorsement letter notes the candidate’s service with the state constabulary from 1881 to 1887 and praises a record that would interest friends of the candidate.

Eagle Pass

Well Dressed Men Wanted at Local Shop Ad

Classified notice seeking five well dressed men for a role at Perenecial Wark. Pay is ten per week. Provide application to 218 Avenue FE, Mr Wolan. Address lists Saturday after Jo 4 m as start time.

Wolan Avenue FE

Forgery Charge After Attempted Cashing of Check

Glamp Glementac Romanelying his alias Gina Clements was arrested at DL and A Opnenheimer Bank by Detective Joge Cassiano. He tried to cash a check made out to N. C. Ed ison and police found three more checks on his person. Clements charged with forgery in county court amid protests.

Gina Clements DL & A Onpenheimer Joge Cassiano Clements N. C. Edison Mme Bak Cassino Anila An Par

Temptation in Main Place Seizes Cash On Busy Night

In San At onicn en route to Mexico AW Jacobs stood on Main Place counting money when Joe Coronado a laborer passing by saw the cash and two SATalis. Coronado grabbed the money sparking a quick chase with Jexs Baker. The money was recovered and Coronado was jailed. Jacobs left for Mexico this morning and faced a $20 fine for a minor offense.

Jacobs San Atonicn Mexico Joe Coronado Coronado Jexs Baker Jacels Wsall

Court Hearing Over Cruelty Case At City Corporation

Ned Cole, an expressman, faced Judge Judy Buckley in municipal court on cruelty charges after driving a decrepit horse to a laboring wagan. The animal was examined by Humans Society officials who had already revoked the horse, and Buckley suspended Ned Cole’s sentence following the hearing.

Ned Cole Buckley Corporation Court Ned Wigan Cale Proferry Judea Buelley

Daughters of Republic Mourn Mrs. Lola N Alford

Resolutions from Miss Borrougtta and Mrs. Tenton of the Daughters of the Republic express sorrow for the death of Mrs. Lola N Alford at her home. They extend sympathy to her family and pray for comfort for those bereaved by her loss.

Borrougtta Tenton Mamo Mission Daughtery of the Republic Lida B. Alford Alain Miselon Daughters of Hid Repubile Fried Lola N Alford

Jury Disagrees in Milk Test Case

A jury in a corporation court found doubt about the milk’s handling and outcome in a case against J F Kline. The trial ended without a verdict and will be retried. Dinwiddie testified the bottle contained dirt and 760000 bacteria, far above the legal limit, with witnesses detailing milk handling from cow to doorstep. The jury was discharged after over an hour without a verdict. retrial scheduled.

J. F. Kline Corporation Kline R. L. Dinwiddie Blolg Reed Dinwhidle Noto Rilag Iis Dutry Reed Green Iver D. Marnitz Dein U. Mueller Board of Hewith Dinwiddle Revd Judee Bickley Pefurs Jus

Sunday court sessions on February 25 and 26 for harbor law cases

Cowley County attorney Tews set aside a full day to hear cases charging violations of the Sunday law. Trials include keeping shops open and harbor work on Sunday. Attorney Lewis plans to extend the schedule to February 26 to hear remaining cases before Judge Shook.

Cowley Tews Neanttg Wral Bachars Harber Lewis Sage Shook

Green A Sprinter, Man on Bike and Little Chance

An unclear report about a sprinter named Alt Green from the fount posse and a county court case involving David Witting, Tehlinger, and a bicycle purchase. The story mentions a race, a victim, and alleged misplaced confidence with details tangled in garbled OCR.

Constable Stevens Honored for Bulletrized Property Recovery near Macdona

Constable Charles Stevens was thanked by Macdona residents after locating a burglars camp and recovering stolen property with Deputy Wilkens and Nick Youngman. The burglars fled into thick brush, later abandoning pursuit as Stevens and team recovered articles and destroyed the camp. The robbers did not shoot at Stevens, though they were armed.

Charles Stevens Macdona Stevens Wilkens Nick Youngman

Thompson Grain Co Sells Grain At Low Prices

Thompson Grain Co offers retail grains at the lowest prices with contact by phone 1574.

Thompson Grain Co

Funeral notices and obituaries in San Antonio area

Mortuary notices list several deaths and funeral arrangements. Mrs. A Morlock died, funeral held yesterday at Zizik Undertaking on St Marys, interment in San Fernando. Anna Muennick died, funeral at her Hansio home. Marie Davison, widow of General George Davison, died at her ranch. Mrs Vickers funeral set for tomorrow at 4 pm from 1922 North Flores. Nat Gunter, noted lawyer and ranch figure, died yesterday evening. multiple survivors mentioned.

A. Morlock Zizik Undertaking Company St. Mary's Street St. Francis Home San Fernando Cenetery Anna Muennick A. Muennick West Houston Street Hansio Marie M. Davison George Avison Koker Setvent Vickers J. M. Vickers Cumily North Flores Street Neal Prospect HU Bayotiat Church Odd Fellows Cemetery Jet Gunter Nat Gunter Tate Colenet Gunter Detcasrd Bow University of Michigan T.F Brown Sherman Ans Brown, Bliss & Gunter, Nf Don A. Bliss San Antonio Ginter San Aitonio

Arnold Back After 146 Mile Inspection Trip

Edward Arnold chief clerk of the railway mail service returns to his headquarters in this city after a 146 mile overland trip. He traveled from here to Indianola Mason county Fredericksburg and Comfort noting it as a worthwhile vacation despite hard conditions.

Edward Arnold Maianrinee Comfort Iiano Mason Mason County Fredericksburg Federal Arnold

Cattlemen's Lobbyists Press Culberson-Smith Car Bill

Colonel Ike T. Fryar and Murdo McLean of Trinidad A L G Riegles of Denver C W Merchant of Abilene and Sam I Cowan of Fort Worth are in Washington today to urge congressional action on the Culberson-Smith bill to relieve the car shortage faced by cattlemen. The measure, introduced by Texas leaders at a convention two years ago, has stalled in capital red tape and faces renewed scrutiny at next month’s convention in San Antonio. If Congress does not act soon, cattlemen fear sharp criticism of the government’s handling of rail service.

Ike T. Fryar San Antonio Cattle Pashsers Association of Texas Murdo Mclcenaie Trinidad A. 1 G. Riegles Denver C. W. Merchant Abilene Sam “I. Cowan Fort Worth Washington Congress Culberson-Smith Mm Bun Antonin

Strike Victory Ends Long Eight Hour Strike

The International Typographical Union reports victory in the eight hour strike across the United States. Union printers enjoy the eight hour day with no idle members to support by assessment. An assessment of one half of one percent will fund an old age pension starting August 1.

International Typographical Union Hag Neon Indianapolis Koerps Typographical Noushout United States

Health Board Delays Meeting Over Kling Milk Case Trial

Health board members did not meet yesterday as court sessions tied up officials over the Kling milk case in the corporation court. President Daniels urged a rescheduled gathering for this evening.

Darnils Evenug Ie O'Cloak

Boxes No Good for Ashes At Joent Fire Chief Warns

Joent fire chief Phil Wright warns residents that ashes should not be stored in wooden boxes. He notes at least six fires caused by improper ash disposal this year and urges the use of metal receptacles for ash storage.

Phil Wright Joent Fire Department Ig Aurogined Eity Jashan

Greater Stir In Contest Tomorrow In High Spirited Campaign

Amid fair Texas sunshine youths rush to collect receipt books for The Light office as subscribers hurry to join a contest with cash prizes of 39 and 230 dollars. Solicitors promise profits per subscriber with payments for collected money and receipts noting delivery timing.

Light Bin

Clerks Work Overtime in Post Office Mail Run

All clerks of the mailing division worked an hour overtime yesterday to handle the large Valentine’s Day mail. They were assisted by clerks from other departments. They plan to work overtime again tonight, after which the rush will be over.

Postores Vilentine

Take Two to Prison in Federal Case

Deputy Marshal Fred Lancaster will escort Robert Martin to Leavenworth for a four year term and assist Yeahel Fuentes, sentenced in Texas to 13 months, after Fuentes forged a money order and Martin, a letter carrier, was convicted of stealing valuables from the U S mails.

Fred Lancaster Leavenworth Kan Robert Martin Aid Yeahel Fuentes Fuentes Martin United States

Wind Storm Causes Light Damage and Rainfall Briefing

A northwest wind storm battered the area from 1 a.m. to early morning, reaching 38 mph within minutes but causing no major damage. The rain total about 0.17 inches accompanied the gusts. Forecasters expect fair, colder weather tonight and fair skies on Saturday.

Bankruptcy hearing set for February 9 in Traweek case

Deputy Clerk A T Campbell fixed February 9 as the hearing date for the Traweek creditor matter before Referee McFarland. The meeting will occur at the referee’s office at 10 o clock in the morning.

United States Court A.T. Cambell G.V. Traweek Guy 8. McFarland

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