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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
8
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to purify blood, prevent disease, and restore vigor. It claims success against scrofula eczema rheumatism and catarrh with liquid or chocolate-coated tablet forms.
A man claiming the name Steve Moore, later identified as Anguro, was found injured near the mills east of the city with a head wound. Oliver Malhern and Rutlin led initial inquiries showing a fight with Afie Taylor, another man, resulting in both suspects arrested and arraigned for affray. Taylor faced large bails.
Four burials listed with deaths in February. E Ajaniz aged 12 died February 19 of typhoid fever at 322 South Flores Street. interment San Fernando Cemetery. Horace Keelin aged 25 died February 18 of tuberculosis at 208 Pecan Street. interment Nashville Tennessee. Edward Schultze aged 61 died February 17 at 603 Goliad Street. interment Hermann Sons Cemetery. J H Robinson aged 3 died February 16 of tuberculosis at Santa Rosa Hospital. interment Cemetery No. 7.
A reader is invited to read Capra frits Dugresne's article about Roosevelt's Africa hunt at the library table. The piece features Captain Duquesne, a Boer ivory hunter, described as authentic and romantic with vivid photographs and sensational detail. Hampton's is first.
A compact notice of Hampton's Magazine highlights including Vance Thompson on paranormal ideas "On the Trail of the Ghost" and a feature "Right Riding" about the Black Patch tobacco war. It touts a La Follette profile, Wall Street piece, Rex Beach tale "The Silver Horde," and short stories by multiple authors.
Washington reports revive two Roosevelts era clashes as the Appropriations Committee bills the sundry civil act. Debates center on the secrecy limits for Secret Service operatives and Hepburn rate law enforcement spending. The measure totals 8577,022,007 with a 20 million shortfall from estimates and lists debated allocations for canal examination and railroad accounts.
City officials debate funding for tax collection costs as Villemain warns $1200 budget is inadequate and bonds may require $150000 from insurers. A May 14 conference with Mayor Callaghan follows. Read Fourteen Years in Texas Convict.
Birth notices record several newborns with dates in February. A girl born February 15 to Mr. and Mrs. H Yost at 579 South Street. a girl born February 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Macaner at 1920 Monterey Street. a boy born February 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Ie Postel at 119 Farson Street. a boy born February 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Seve at 1418 South Laredo. a boy born February ? to Mr. and Mrs. Ike Puss tall at 119 Cursot Street.
Two couples received marriage licenses including John Hiswood and May EB Wright and Clarence Walker with Attle Cage Flowie Den Weary. The notices list additional names and partners, reflecting the local marital registrations.
A lengthy ad asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills cure rheumatism by purging poisons from blood. It recounts Mr. Ley S. Busay of Linesville Pennsylvania detailing long battle with rheumatism and heart trouble, claiming relief after using the pills and urging readers to request the brochure and order from Williams Medicine Co.
A Houston burglar was shot in the side by a resident when he broke into a suburban home early this morning. The intruder grabbed valuables but only a small amount of jewelry and watches were recovered from his person. Police investigated the break-in as the resident notified authorities.
Pending the city budget for March through June, street improvement projects petitioned by citizens will be held in abeyance. Alderman B J Mauermanna, finance committee chair, announced a Sunday meeting in the city council chamber to finalize the budget and apportion funds after the auditing report.
A Prohibition era meeting urged governors to remove any county or district officer who fails to enforce liquor laws. The document offered a $100 reward for the arrest and conviction of violators. Rev GW Midelberger spoke as officers for the coming year were elected and a broad advisory and executive committee named from various churches and congregations.
State Rangers conducted a raid on a house on Santa Rosa Avenue. In Justice court, Ben Wi Malo Martine was convicted for presence at the scene and paid a fine of 85 dollars with notice of appeal filed. Porfirio Garvin faced charges over renting prenties for publicizing, with a brewerty sale connected to the Ban Antonin Brewing Association. Rensers Liuphin and White planned to return to Austin as testimony continues in related cases.
Special to Mus Light Corsicana Texas February 1 Mrs Bell Nix eliat hye bar sispfathes J By Lane February 8 died from the effects of the injury Wis morning She yuys Hie wife of Or Nix Abrarad Lane was jailed but lis examining tia! Wig not sel ep Dring Pert Light watch cannons ta ve They will dy goods to Gheis all value Louis Book Stare
A man charged after police arrested him yesterday afternoon faced a coroner court hearing this morning. Dr John B Hall of Dawson Street testified that the accused invaded family peace with persistent nuisance acts. The case concluded with a $20 fine for Henry Christmi on the nuisance charge.
Mayor Callaghan supports a proposed civic beauty program featuring ads on business screens to fund free telephony deposit stations in convenient spots. A counterproposal was presented this morning, opposing the advertising scheme and calling for a different approach.
Mrs Alsra Priggan Madustin will perform Liebestrauuie and Gapileo Tapanol at the Myrermulanyt club tomorrow evening as a substitute for violin selection by Ms Mueller who remains confined to bed with a syrafoid knee.
Thomas Ladoux of St. Albans Vermont aged 87 became the oldest Vermonter to have a major operation when his arm was amputated near the shoulder after a fall and tumor. He recovered with the aid of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey and a testimonial from Dr E J Melville endorsing the remedy as pure and palatable.
An old testimonial style advertisement asserts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey restores youth and vigor, citing doctors and veterans who praise its effects on health and vitality. It warns buyers to insist on genuine sealed bottles and to seek a free medical booklet and guidance from the Rochester firm.
The report notes President Taft as a strong ally of the West and suggests he may attend the Seattle exhibition. It mentions aims to promote trade with the Pacific through projects in Machi and the Yukon while highlighting the era’s economic ties with the region. J T Burnett Co Undertakers.
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