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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1909

Page

4

Texas Orange Colony chartered by A L Matlock and partners

The Texas Orange Colony, chartered yesterday by A L Matlock and partners from San Antonio, plans to plant about 600 acres of orange trees on a tract at Alfred on the Sap near Alice. The company is capitalized at 20000 dollars with 62 acres to be used for dye and ten acre blocks for cure. Only orange varieties will be planted.

Texas Orange Colony A. L. Matlock Muncey and Clark Packard San Antonio Rees On & Trust Alfred Alice Amich

Banquet Tonight at St Anthony Hotel Draws 150 Acceptances

San Antonio Business Men's Club hosts a formal Greater San Antonio banquet at the St Anthony Hotel tonight. About 150 acceptances logged as plans include Mayor Callaghan speaking on "Twenty-five Years of Dynamician Growth in San Antonio" and a slate of impromptu toasts and topics.

San Andonio St. Anthony Neotel L. J. Hart Callaghan San Antonio Fort Sam Hoveton Business Mexico Antopio

Stock Law Elections Set in Commissioner Precinct 3

County commissioners order notice of stock law elections to be held March 27 in Commissioner Precinct 3. Election procedures to be followed with date noted as February 42, misview garde tickets priced at 25. Voting and notification details appear in the legal advertisements.

Cotumiesioners Court Heacine Procincl al

Dr Annie Wilder to Speak at Woormen Hall Service

Lecture and spiritual messages by Dr Annie Wilder in Woormen hall W.0. We. Sunday at 31 m. Arranged by the Progressive Spiritual Society.

Annie Wilder Woormen Hall Bunday The Progressive Spiritual Socle

New Church Desired and Card Use in Diocese

Mier orders from Rev A Heueh chancellor of this diocese a care vote Tobin Willis Water Wilk ViDW 19 1Scertaining the necessity for a Catholic church in that section. I observe to secure the church for Catholic residents of the district withely to prediction the SHC. ize masquerade ball by Magno Grove 26 Turner hall Teasday Feb 23 Randsome prizes.

Mier A. Heueh Mer Magno Grove Turner Hall Teasday Randsome

Organize Church Set for Tomorrow Services

The Colorado street Baptist Church will be organized tomorrow morning with Rev. Stokes presiding. Mr. Thomas has been in commission and will continue as the new church. Raffles and grand prize drawings occur at Wal Gilleetrie Park tonight. Gold watch festival planned.

Colorado

Funeral Directors Meet Sets Sanctioned May Meeting Dates

A meeting of the executive committee of the Texas Funeral Directors association was held yesterday. Joseph Shrilley of the city, press ident of the association, announced adjustments to the meeting schedule. The event will be held in Marlin with the dates May 11, 12 and 13.

Péxas Assaukse Non Wis Marlin al. Marjin Joseph Shrilley

Swallowed Match Causes Medical Emergency

A fragment describes Ay Nelson of 393 Herrera needing surgery after swallowing a match during an incident. Details are garbled but indicate a medical emergency following self harm or accident with a match. No other persons or organizations are clearly identified.

Ay Nelson Herrera Shines Pines of & Marth

Harriman Party Sees Post Review

The Harritenn party loafing today praised the pleasant weather as they observed a post ceremony. Harriman's secretary Price stated they were simply enjoying the day and that the event proceeded as expected.

Harriman Party Harritenn Thorns Price Harriman Tiarviman Price

Births Reported for Februry Twin Notices

A birth is recorded for a son born February 14 to Mr and Mrs Otio Seven of 1418 South Laredo Street. A second birth announces a boy born February 17 to Mr and Mrs Camarid of Cherrystron.

Camarid Otio South Laredo

Internal Treatment for Hemlaid Pilex Cure Ad

An odd medical sales pitch touts an internal remedy branded Hemlaid by Dr Leonhardt Co. promising cure for piles and related ailments. It claims a nationwide restoration of “ Mire blood in the tower howel” and guarantees success or money back, offering 31 for 4 days treatment at Boxar Dre company or by mail.

Pilex Botere Leonhardt Tower Howel Giles Boxar Dre Boxar Dre Company Or Mailed By Dr. Leonhardt Co. Station B. Ruffalo II Wifey Sa

Prays God to Prevent Prison Reform in Texas

In Austin on February 20 the Texas House chaplain Rev. Wm. J. Joyce delivered a remarkable prayer urging God to help lawmakers resist reforms to the convict system. He argued God cannot stop official penalties and appealed for courage to contend with lawbreakers while urging the legislature to consider the consequences of reform.

Texas Austin Tex House Wm. J. Joyce Yesy Lerday Ely

Back Tax Collector Loses Money On Job in Bexar County

Chay D. Klock logged a $43.74 million loss in a year as Bexar County back tax collector while noting only $1,108.74 earned in 10 months and $1,180 in expenses. He blamed other county officials for hindering tax collection and said negligence rather than intent blocked work. The commissioner's court heard the report and Klock was to retire March 1, with a replacement to be appointed soon.

Bexar County Chay D. Klock Leo Klock Shook

Last Show Tonight at Empire Amid Busy Week of Acts

AnasEaen at the Empire closes tonight after a busy program headlined by Emima Bunting in Pretty Miss Nobody with Rhy Mac Chesney in the lead. The week features The Three of Us, matinees, and a variety of vaudeville acts including Whitman, the Susny bone of humor, Ming Davia, and Lorraine.

Emima Bunting Empire Theaviay Amerigan Tanger Miss Buirting Rhy Mac Chesney Uniti Thuvneter Bowen Washimston Whitman the Royal. Theater Humivendts Tagal Ming Davia Ha Hopkins Waitman Brent Illeyal Pacanunt Deverend Devere L Ali Tranes Export Petyre

School Vaccination Report Planned For City Schools

The city board will forward to school principals a directive to supply a list of all pupils vaccinated and unvaccinated to the health department. The action aims to ensure every child is properly vaccinated and records are updated.

Health Department

Texan Sentenced to Thirty Years in Missouri Penitentiary

Kansas City, Feb 20 Robert Bledsoe of Dallas Texas was convicted of entering the home of Lawrence Jones millionaire merchant and attempting to extort 7090 dollars. He was sentenced today to thirty years in the penitentiary.

Kansas City Robert Bledsoe Dallas Tex Yes Lawrente Jones

Fraternal and union meetings listed across city halls

The San Antonis council No 16 and several fraternal and union groups held upcoming meetings at Red Men’s Hall and Albert Hall with sessions by the Trades Council and Brewery Workers unions listed for Monday afternoon. A memorial note mentions Mrs. Margeria, with funeral arrangements to be held at the cemetery this afternoon.

San Antonis Council No Fraternal Order of Gham Ob Pione Stephen Singing Society St. Albert Hall Sifney Johnston Vy Wood Business Men's Club A. m Alam Hive Red Men's Hall Trades Council United Brewery Workers Tamerraow, Gakers' Union

Impressive Funeral of Mrs Wright at Confederate Cemetery

The funeral of Mrs Pall L Wright, who died Thursday morning, was held yesterday afternoon from her residence at 201 Trayle street. A large gathering of relatives and attendees from city departments, including aldermen and Mayor Callaghan, attended. Interment occurred in the Confederate cemetery with a long procession.

Pall L. Wright Ite Trayle Street Cane Aldermen Callaghar Bere Mard E. Bee Daught

Trivlg Park Methodist rites honor Wood at funeral

The service at Trivlg Park Methodist Church was led by Rev S H Burgin with Rev Milgin delivering the eulogies. The attendance featured generous offerings as mourners paid respects to Wood Jr who died this afternoon at Santa Rosa Hospital after a brief illness in the local infirmary.

Oes Confedertey Albu S. H Burgin Trivlg Park Milgin Wood Sante Rosa Intiiary

Light Coupons Buy Goods at Louis' Book Store

A reader notes that light want ads offer coupons and promises to pay full value for goods at Louis' Book Store. The fragment indicates buyer participation and store interaction in a local notices style.

Meir Louis

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