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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
4
A garbled notice lists products like Mescal and Tequila at low prices. It mentions a location near Main Plaza and West Commerce, a new phone, and a meeting at a Paperhangers office on a Saturday, with unclear names and details.
Local event notices advertise Workingmen's grand rally at Mission Garden with Prof Berryman lecture, a Grand Prize Masque Ball on February 20 for Hoth Sans school, and a sale of liquors and cigars with dramatic price claims. Also listed are street event dates, music acts, and venue details for community gatherings and fundraising activities.
Obituary note for Mrs James Cate of Wisety city aged adult with long residence at 221 Pe Gan street. Former guest at Villa Rosa boarding house and Canada-born, came here many years ago.
A historical notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and outlines potential risks and unsafe ingredients. It cautions readers to avoid such products and to consult safer remedies, noting dangers to health from improper formulations.
Dr Littrell specialist offers treatment for private diseases of men including rectal and venereal conditions. Office hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. located at 105 Moore Building.
Josephine Eads ten died this morning after illness of few weeks grippe and fever. She was daughter of Homer Mads division superintendent of the GN railroad and attended the Pham school. Survived by father one sister and no brothers. one brother serves on the South Dakota battleship. Funeral tomorrow at Westinin ater Presbyterian church Rev Dickes to officiate. Obsequies to be held at Ancheroy Todse emelary.
In the fifties a close surviving relative is noted. Funeral arrangements are being planned for Wraih Cole and Wier Snn with Raye Lol Vue Bean Mate referenced as part of the circle.
Edward Gehultze a prominent olive flat native of Germany died yesterday at his late home on Wa Goliad street at age 61 after an illness of many months. He immigrated to the country as a youth and settled in Shiner later moving to Antonia. He was active in the Business Men's club German Society and the Order of Germanes. The funeral is this afternoon at 4 at his residence. Attending pallbearers include Haus Stein Want Apponin, We OO Dunne, Tony Spelles, Leowich Simon and John Sehwenkenberg.
An invitation to a charity afternoon at Birden 10 Theater on Lesaya Street announces a free program for homeless children. The event features a fox tale, a Bil elie and a girl act, plus other features under Lor Gin and Tieweeh ble, with doors opening at 4 and performances through the afternoon on Saturday.
Fragmentary note describes a Gonisantratent mine compound labeled Mis MTP claimed to cure colds. It references a half plate of food whiskey per dose and dosing every four hours, with a sporlat pine concentrate in sealed screw cap bottles.
Meeting of the San Antonio school board approved a revised charter with amendments from the committee. Provisions include a $400 annual city expense and up to $200 for taxes, a three day notice for an election, two judges and clerks, a depository bond, and a 60 percent bond on total prior year revenue. The superintendent’s term was extended to two years.
In a local courthouse chaos unfolds as two men charged with playing cards in a saloon argue over trial prospects. Judge Umscirid contemplates dismissal while Assistant County Attorney Dan Lewis voices uncertainty about moving forward.
Governor Campbell announced the signing of a school bond bill aimed at financing new school construction. The measure authorizes bonds and calls for oversight, with a stated goal of improving district facilities and classroom capacity.
San Antonio civic boosters push renaming Avenue C to Broadway to align with city growth and create a unified street name. Alamo Heights Sales Co. president Clifton George argues for immediate adoption to match new San Antonio policy and housing expansion.
Thirty graduates received diplomas at Beethoven Hall in a ceremony marked by simplicity and warmth. The program featured a chorus, salutatory by Sylvan Lang, readings, tableaux, and a German oration, with Olga Vogel delivering the valedictory and Carlos Fleer presenting diplomas on behalf of the San Antonio school board.
Excavation for the new Odd Fellows building at the corner of Orochkatt and Nuepgdoches streets has started. Progress is slow with many details still unclear. The structure will house meeting rooms and offices for the organization.
Gus J. King paid $26000 for an improved Houston Street lot now owned by the Mission Cut. The parcel fronts 22 feet on Houston Street and runs about 70 feet deep. The sale was completed by J I Kirkpatrick as agent.
A dubious advert promotes "Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges" as a cure for foul breath. It claims two-year old digestive issues cause odor and promises free sample packages by mail from A Stuart Co at Marshall Michigan. The text targets readers with garbled claims and urged purchase after meals.
A social will be given by the Jewish Utwary club tonight at the Pink Rooms. A program includes piano and vocal solos a character sketch and speech. Refreshments will be served. A debate will be staged. Limbs will join after the social and a large crowd is expected.
An old advertisement claims a vegetable extract remedy eases bladder trouble frequent urination backache and kidney complaints. The formula lists Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kergon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparile with instructions to shake and take in teaspoonful doses after meals and at night.
Arrangements are made for a Purim masquerade ball on March 7 to aid the club’s exchequer. Cash prizes will be distributed. Members are urged to invite friends.
City of San Antonio ordinance sections prohibit erection of telegraph and power poles within 74 feet on one side of streets and require permits for surface openings and underground work on Houston Street between Nacogdoches and Santa Rosa. Violations incur fines from 25 to 200 dollars per offense.
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