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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
1
An advertisement explains kidney health, claims most sickness stems from kidneys, touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp root as the remedy. It invites readers to write for a free sample and offers regular sizes for purchase at drug stores.
Night Riders are charged with arson after a large Wilson Brothers cotton warehouse in Russellville burned today. About 600 bales valued at 322,000 were lost, with 611 poured on the load before the blaze. The building was consumed before help arrived, but a bucket brigade saved adjacent warehouses containing thousands of bales. One hundred bales owned by individual farmers were uninsured.
Mrs. Lea Cotten, once the gaiest companion of Mrs. Lynn Hunter in Austin, has returned home. The Hicanor Brackenridge Senior Mothers' club meets tomorrow afternoon at 9 30. Dr. Malone Duggan will give an address. Mrs. EB Evans, 1026 Main Avenue, who had been visiting her mother in Austin, has returned.
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Arthur Deutz wife of Henry Deutz will be held from 162 Goliad Street Friday morning at 9 o'clock There is no record of cough or grippe after Foley's Honey and Tar was taken urging use of Foley's products by Bexar Drug Co in Bexar County Illinois
Special to The Light describes a $250000 blaze in Texarkana Ark business district with $115000 insured. Police suspect arson by firebugs. The Hayden py godle house, M Cassidy and J L Chatherd faced the greatest losses amid shifting estimates.
Indianapolis Ind Jan 7 The sixty sixth Indiana general assembly convenes at 10 oclock promising to be among the most interesting in years Democrats will control the legislature for the first time in 18 years and elect a successor to Senator James Hemenway Six candidates contend with no pledged majority John W Kern Ernest Slack Franklin and B F Shaw of South Bend lead the field with no caucus decision yet set.
In the Fifty-seventh district court Judge Seeligson refused a decree of divorce to Edwin Russells who faked legal separation from his wife Elizabeth on statutory grounds. A divorce was granted to D. G. Cruz against GS Crnzana to Mattle Linnot against Owen Linnott. In the Forty-fifth district court, the suit of UColtie Cromwell against Howard B. Cromwell was dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
Best lump muvAlester coal priced at 9 50 per ton as listed by Darr Woed & Coal Co. The notice presents a local price update for buyers in the Castara area.
A cold snap may halt strawberry shipments for a time. Geo L Tal notes few crates arrive daily and prices slip to 0c and 35¢ per box. He mentions a shipment from Mexico as a pleasant addition while Matthias Delicatessen notes strong coffee and coal prices at Best lump meal star coal prices.
Washington January 7 Rear Admiral Caener Goodrich retires today born in Pennsylvania 1847 moved to Connecticut entered the Naval Academy in 1861 at age 14 and graduated top of his class He served worldwide including command of the auxiliary cruiser St Louis in the Spanish American War aiding during the Santiago engagement and later commanded the St Tans He was commandant of Portsmouth Navy Yard from 1903 to 1904 and served until retirement after a long career
The ad claims Mi-ona tablets cure indigestion by addressing its cause through the Bexar Drug Co. It asserts rapid, permanent relief for belching, fullness, nausea, and related symptoms. It markets the product as inexpensive at 0 cents with a money back guarantee if it fails.
A fragmented note notes Booths Taxative Pills as a remedy for a vague health complaint. The reference mentions Bexar Drug Co and distribution within the county, with unclear specifics on dosage, efficacy, or regulatory status.
The company earned praise for a lively engagement with matinee and evening crowds. Next, W. B. Patton debuts in The Blackhead followed by a Japandense sketch team at Happy Hour on Losoya Street. The bill features Hatsu balance stunts and Shrewsbury sisters with Jonny Guise, plus a pastoral drama Avon Merrill Avia Merrill and Avia Merrill in At Cozy Corners. seats on sale.
Big voiced George Wade headlines a high class vaudeville bill at the Royad Theater drawing crowds. Raymond and Norton provide deft touches to a sharp racing sketch. The Tor cats and their trained roosters, Marte Snowden, soubrette, and Musical Wilsons complete the program with lively acts.
Early week injuries kept Emma Bunting from appearing and the Em pire was dark. Tonight the company reopens with The Burglar's Daughter featuring Misa Ray as Meg of Mulberry Bend. Miss Bunting expected back by Saturday. Mine Hunting and Mr. Percival will be given away at the Saturday matinee. All next week At Cozy Corners.
W B Patton appears tonight in The Blockhead as Prof Steele in a season praised for his wide range. His career notes include The Minetners Son and The Last Rose of Summer, with growing audience acclaim and a celebrated company on tour alongside the new Buckhead.
W H Harlesu and Lara Davia Thea Beenth and Georgie Kuhl man M J Schott and Raby McDade M J Conley and Cora Trombagar ROR Wilder and OC Hygodriama Aaron Margules Josalo Manka
A humorous exchange about well known San Antonians includes a clogged refrigerator repair mix up with the Cooper-Lathrop Co. and a playful comparison to a pugilist. The narrator visits Shaw Bros. dairy, commenting on Jerseys and a wealthy Hebrew family, ending with a quip about both living on father.
A special relief mission sails aboard the Bayern under Ambassador Griscom to Messina to deliver aid to Civita Vecchia. The group includes William Hooper Nelson Gay John Elliott Wilfred Thompson and others with Mrs Griscom Mrs Gay and Mrs Elliott accompanying to Civita Vecchia. The ambassador travels to the Strait of Messina to deploy relief work with Admiral Sperry meeting him there.
Port Said January 7 The American battleships Genuine New Jersey and Nebraska arrived here while the Virginia and the Louisiana proceeded to Beirut Syria in a naval movement involving multiple ships and distant destinations.
Mir De Andee, noted palmist and mental scientist, arrived in San Antonio for a brief visit. He plans to operate at 214 Avenue EB, reflects on advising rulers in Europe and says Roosevelt consulted him twice. Office hours are daily 4 to 8 o'clock.
In a joint session today Governor Ashton Shallenberger urged passage of a bank deposit guarantee act. He called for strict economy and several amendments to the primary law to strengthen financial safeguards.
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