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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
6
United States government seeks applicants for multiple civil service posts including watchmen, engravers, printing clerks, cataloguers, naval stores aides, waterworks assistants, and cold distribution clerks. Examinations set for March 25. further details available from local money order department staff.
A misread alarm box failure to remove a key set off a false alarm at West End Lumber yesterday afternoon. A supposed prank by Tefe sparked a mistaken alert and a general warm sound. An unrelated note mentions a prize ball and local events with various names and patrons.
Fea of reer GA DOV ABY GROVE, famed essayist and beauty, a defender of women’s rights, visits San Antonio with sister Lady Greve and the famed scientist husband. They stay as guests of Deputy County Tax Assessor 5. 3, Seffel and plan an extended tour of the southwest and Mexico. Local events note a Social Club Ball on February 15 at Beethoven hall with a 76 prize mask and prizes on display at Smith's Photo and Art Studio. Smuggled goods delivery halted. bidders for captured masques, cigars and cigarettes face a wait while duties and confiscations are processed, with deliveries expected by Monday or Tuesday.
Local notices describe Jack Stotts establishing stables at 121 128 225 N Flores St with business calls to 493 Mrs Laager. Reports mention a motor accident case verdict of 800 and a $500 judgment in a San Antonio sewer case. Community events include a smoker hosted by San Antonio Credit Men's Adjustment and a Maccabees meeting in February with officer installations. Union address by F Gundrich planned for Trades Council hall this evening.
Pedro Castillo nurseryman faced a corporation court complaint by P. Martinez over nursery bed fertilization that allegedly endangered neighborhood health on South Flores Street. The case was dismissed after both lawyers agreed to discontinue the offensive task. banter amused the court as Assistant Garry emphasized seriousness of the matter.
Mrs Ellen P Armstrong died at 2114 South Presa Street aged 64 wife of J B Armstrong of the Armstrong Printing Co. Funeral at 3 pm with Confederate veterans as pallbearers, buried in Confederate cemetery. Survivors include husband, one daughter and three sons. Other obituaries mention Mrs Trainer of Adkins aged 65, Mrs Nasheen, Nat Gunter, and Mrs Vickers among local residents with services noted at their homes and local churches.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Cummings Bell announce the marriage of their daughter Annie Tobin Bell to Albert Steves Jr on Tuesday evening February 26 at St Mark's Episcopal Church Tintuclock SL Also noted are students Leslie Melhentey Randall Groos returning to A and A college after disruptions between Preakieht Huntington and the cadet corps
Mrs Yates Gholson hosts an afternoon at home with a recital for pupils and friends, featuring Grieg selections. Miss Mattie Levis hosts a morning gathering of young ladies, while many parties at the First Baptist, Womans Exchange, and Peacock homes celebrate Valentine’s Day with games, heart themed decor, and feasts. seniors and high school groups plan further events including a play’s afterparty and a German club dance with a grand supper and a theater trip.
A disturbance arose when Martinez Brathes and Sandoval exchanged insults after a man named Castori praised a young girl. The two Martinez brothers allegedly beat Sandoval until bystanders intervened. Police arrested the combatants as officers arrived and Judge Buckley began hearings.
A historical court report describes Tim Moore arrested for violating a local ordinance on hauling middial. Moore pleads guilty with remorse as the judge suspends sentence citing extenuating circumstances, while references to a crowd and tribunal officials appear in a fragmentary narration.
Beauty column offers a home formulas for eye wash cucumber skin tonics and hair care. Includes recipes with cucumber juice, alcohol, soap, and tonics, plus grooming tips and self-made soap notes. Mentions readers, D Anjou, and visitors Maude Hardwicka and Margaret Seaton from Corpus Christi.
Fragmentary OCR recounts an illogical plea about corporal punishment and parental guidance. It notes a supposed constitutional remedy and mentions a mother seeking help for a child, with references to a clinic or treatment and urine issues, all amid garbled phrases and improper names.
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