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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1909
Page
18
CityNews reports Seffel and Hiddle, the sign painters, have relocated to 112 Dwyer Avenue. A new phone number 272 is listed. The note mentions basketball on skates at Electric Park with skating Sundays and Pavilion under new management.
Dr Annie Wilder presents tamales and spiritual messages in Woodmennal WO on Sunday at 4 PM. Maude T Hassell and partners from Furnish Smith return from Kansas and Indiana after two months, acknowledging readings and prayers. Rev John E Andrews of the Christian Crusade Movement leads a special Sunday service at Gospel tabernnels New Braunfels Ave and San Meyer St tonight at 7:40 PM. Mrs H Cullen’s death notice from Chicago prompts city reunions. J R L Wooner of Gallagher ranch registered at Southern hotel.
A newspaper ad lists Saturday deals on tools including Genuine Stillson and 8 inch wrenches, 10 inch wrenches, short and long pliers, thin bladed hatchets, Delta files, door locks, and antique copper fixtures. Prices range from 0.43 to 5.50 per dozen, with selections noted as specials.
Deputies Tapnty Sheriffs Will EE Massey and J D Nivmer, indicted by the grand jury on perjury in the Irvin habeas corpus case, were released from custody after bonds were approved by Medina county officials. The bonds were posted after Judge Dwyer set amounts and sought venue changes, with a Medina county official arriving by train to sign the bonds and free the men pending jury trial.
Work to place a large dome on the chapel at Fort San Hone ton is to occur within the next few days. Walls of the interior nave are finished and the dome, weighing about twenty tons, will arrive this week. Copper sheathing will cover the steel frame and a ceremony will discuss interior decorations amid local civic leaders.
President elect Taft arrived in Washington and failed to interview his successor as sources state he will stay at the home of W. J. Hoaniman with Mrs Taft until rooms at the White House. A special message to Congress will omit topics except the Guiff. Inaugural ceremonies outline escorts Knox Sage Fairbanks etc.
Amid talk of political deals and a looming quadrennial convulsion Washington shapes up the parade grounds with electric lights, garlands, and temporary evergreens masking mud. Taft and Sherman images adorn storefronts as tickets for the ball sell briskly at six dollars.
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