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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
4
A theft under $30 charge is filed in county court by Andrew Merer against Manuel Rodriguea for the alleged theft of a pair of pants valued at two dollars. The fragment lists location hints in Garland and Turner Hall with unrelated advertising copy about brands and stock.
In Fifty-seventh district court Earl Lane and Lillian Lane seek divorce while Bue Hamel and Luther Haenet also file. In Thirty-seventh district court Susie Anderson sues Robert Anderson. A prize masquerade ball proceeds at Electric Park with White Rose prize and tickets sold at Mission Garden Hall.
A lively review notes the Patricelas marvels at the Royaltes and the Mura-tatoscope entertaining a large S. R. O. crowd at Happy Hour theater. Honest Hearts gains attention at Empire while Paul Gilmore draws crowds at Grand with Peacock's cadets adding a drill. Minstrels and beer promos tail the page in playful fashion.
A dramatic ad promises rapid relief from piles with Pyramid Pile Cure. It invites readers to mail their name and address for a free trial package, claims easy proof via a coupon, and warns against surgical operations while touting quick disappearance of inflammation itching and ulcers. Sold by druggists.
Government evidence reveals two documents from the revolutionary junta appointing Kelipe Ortes Garcia as general advocate with power to enlist, arm, and fund the revolt. Witness Gare testified Aranio planned to join the uprising with money and recruits, detailing movements from San Antonio to Gonzales and Floresville before the expedition faltered.
The Delmonico restaurant reopens at 207 W Houston with a fresh interior and tidy tables. Wal Finio, the proprietor, is famed for top showers and popular Mullis siins and Mexican dishes. Daily fare aims to tempt hungry patrons with Kansas City meats and broad short order offerings.
In the vicinity gardeners note the cold spell was a benefit not a harm. They report genuine imports including El Idano Tequilla cigars and other goods at Aug. Lim burger on the corner of Main Plaza and West Commerce. Phone 741 Oldy.
A fragmented Texas dateline reports a winter freeze in Falfurrias caused no injuries or damage. The sparse text notes no harm occurred and hints at an official assessment by authorities, with limited details available from the scanned page.
Special to The Light reports Terrell Texas was struck by a morning fire that caused about $20000 in damage. The blaze broke out early today and prompted firefighting efforts throughout the town. No further details on injuries or cause were provided.
A rapid fire gutted three structures in the business district, including one brisk and one galvanized iron building. The blaze started in Max Krystal's dry goods store. Residents listed as losers include Philip Behm, J Cruel of Dallas, Max Krystal, RB, Wright, and the Mathews Feet Company.
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