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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
4
A benefit event titled Prize Mask Ball supports Werermann Sonn School Taud Geethoven. The program lists music by Artzl and notes a Saturday date in February with admission.
The county clerk in Newtown issued two marriage licenses yesterday. August Krileer and Azale Hayden received licenses, as did Snob Jet Reed and Callie Williams, with notes indicating the licenses were granted in a routine filing.
A recount of Washington's birth day braciealty caused all courthouse offices to close today, halting normal operations as staff paused for the observance and related ceremonial duties.
Miss Jane Applewhite of Brackenridge Grammar leads the school subscription drive for The Light with 7400 points. Elmer Luter tops the boys with 3200 points, as about 50 contestants remain active. The contest boosts school rivalry and civic spirit with prizes of 50, 30, and 20 dollars, and entrants are urged to join now.
Thirty five San Antonio women enrolled as charter members of a Total branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The organization was completed at Travis Park Methodist church last night by Mrs. Nannie Curtis, a state organizer, who has been here this week stirring interest in the temperance movement among the city women. Elected officers include E. Rowntree, president. Yancey, Mrs. Clare Eaou, Mr Hars, Mrs. J. E. Evang, Tibbie Donaldson, W. Barnes, Kinsley, R. F. Stokes, T. Busby, Horton, vice presidents. J. B. Cappleman, corresponding secretary. W. Silvens, recording secretary. W. O. Stephens, treasurer.
Souther Pacific traveler agent Manu al McKibbin says Mardi Gras fares from Feb 6 to Mar 2 will boost the railroad’s traffic to New Orleans this season. Return travel is limited to Mar 15 with San Antonio parties already reserving seats and daily ticket limit details posted at the office.
Joseph Braden, clerk of the district court, visited the big office yesterday for the first time in four weeks, after a serious bout with the grip. He is expected to resume his desk on Monday, with Detective Chas. Van Riper back from officiating in his absence. Also noted is a report of a hand wound suffered by Taonarda, with Mr. Garen accidentally injuring his hand by a paper flap.
A request will be made to Mayor Calla Bhun to extend the office so it occupies the entire east end of the corporation court room. It is believed the mayor will consent, as the change can be made with little expense.
William Howe, an expressman, was brought before Judge Buckley for assaulting his wife. The wife testified against him as he faced charges this morning. Howe promised to refrain from blafret in the future, and the court showed leniency after the pledge. He and his wife have three children.
The Light offers a series of prizes and commissions to readers who recruit subscribers. Earn from 6 cents per month to 75 cents per yearly subscriber, with extra bonuses for group plans. Readers are urged to join, recruit friends, and visit local agents to secure subscriptions and prizes.
An announcement notes a Castor Bonts event featuring Kindie and a Biguutare act at Squib on. Paakt Schouermeyer's plans to provide sway. Watch for further details.
The mayor, working from his desk, used the holiday to tackle accumulated executive matters. City officials report several important items occupying his attention as he clears up backlog.
The report describes an American auto racer departing Goshen Indiana for the New York Paris race. Montune Robaria is noted as the driver, with aims to reach Souiy Pend before night as ambitious progress continues. A separate item mentions a baby badly burned in Welovia and a two-year-old girl seriously harmed near Ohrid.
A playful note questions the famous cherry tree tale. It suggests Washington may have felled a chestnut tree instead, playing with a legend about an axe and a young George.
The Blue Noon a lively fusiva comedy drew applause last night at the Grand Opera House with James T. Bowers lary Palmer as leads and Frank Farrington delivering strong numbers. Powers the private Charlie Taylor showcased his skills as bandmaster with an engaging performance complemented by the chorus and two acting couples. The show included wandering European fakir plot threads and bustling scene changes as the troupe presented in two acts with several musical interludes. Tomorrow Craston Clarke in The Power That Governs will follow.
Washington celebration held yesterday at the W T Harris School featured a lengthy program including songs like Little Patriot Love Me and the World is Mine and The Red White and Blue readings such as Molly Pitchers Boston Spinners and Quakers. Honor Roll lists many students from Smith school with names across first to third grades and other performances included violin duets and a piano accompaniment.
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