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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1906

Page

5

Willis Edwards Dies After Brief Illness in San Antonio

Willis Edwards longtime city official and lodge leader died at 11 o clock at his home after several days illness. He served as chief deputy district clerk to Captain C. L. Nevill and was worshipful master of Alatia Lodge No. 44 A F and AM. Survived by wife and several children. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Alatia Lodge No. 44 A. F& Alm C. L. Nevill Willa G. Rawitrils Willis G. Edwards New Orleans Antonio Cantata Nevill Weaver Lily William P. Gastar Willan P. Gastar San Antonio Dello Sonsmiplon Kansas City Jean Custer Browd News Company Maxwell East

Identity of Dead Man Still a Mystery

Suspected details from a damaged report suggest the deceased may have died by other means than suicide. Observers note absence of powder residue and a revolver discharge, with a half dollar found in the victim’s purse used as potential misdirection. No weapon recovered, no clear conclusion as investigators weigh Kruisling theories.

Burial Permits for Multiple Dying Residents

Burial permits list several deceased individuals with ages and dates in January 2024. Entries include Rev John G Bednarek age 33 pneumonia at Brackenridge Villa Chicago Illinois and Mrs Borah Stout age 75 January 18 at Lagrippe Danville Kentucky. Also Yogorin Brinch age 26 January 19 pulmonelia at 307 North Concho Street and Percy Porrey age 60 January 20 convulsiona at 848 Water Street with interment at No 9 Cemetery. Bessie M Hennessy age 26 January 19 pyemmontia at 620 South Street with interment at St Marys Cemetery.

John G Bednarek Brackenridge Villa Viermont Chicago Borah Stout Lagrippe South Wlores Street Intuymont Danville Yogorin Brinch Pulmonelia North Concho Atrect San Pernany Do Cametery Percy Porrey Bessie M. Hennessy Pyemmontia South Street Mary's Cemetery

Clothing Care Suggests Dignity in Appearance

A brief note emphasizing that neat clean pressed clothes improve any man’s appearance, advising regular cleaning and pressing. It mentions Georgn Gaon the elf relighie Preneh dyer and eleaney at 112 J¢forann stroat, opposite tho Rexar hotop.

Georgn Gaon Elf Relighie Preneh Dyer Eleaney J¢forann Stroat Tho Rexar Hotop

Teachers Discuss Patriotism and Civic Work at Alamo City Meeting

San Antonio teachers gathered at the High School to review monthly work and hear Inspiring talks from Superintendent and others. Prof Wolfe urged civic focus and home school cooperation, with tree planting by Prof Knox and demonstrations in basket weaving and geography. The session emphasized good citizenship and included preparations for Washington's Birthday exercises.

Washington Prof Knox San Antonio Wesl Women's Club de Znyals D. of H Alamo City Texas School Journal Ecussion Patridy Jane Messrs William Helhech Minses King Carrall Georges Washington Republi Lrof. Knox Thigh Mea Hilton Wolfe Mises Berry Sicely Harris Gohmert Johnson and Stove Emme Allensworth Arnold Mas Golimart

Revered pastor dies in Santa Rosa 1885

In this city 21 years ago, Rev George Lagledor of the O Mania church died in Santa Rosa. Weather delays railway calls and ship lines. An attempted burglary at Theo Wadder's North stream residence. Police Officer Pancho Galws's daughter Inadore Caleron, aged twenty‑one, is mentioned along with Miss Mary Set's engagement.

George Lagledor O'Mania Santa Rosa Theo Wadder North Stream Inadore Caleron Pancho Galws Mary Set

Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Pack Promises Home Relief

An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure offers painless, private treatment at home. It promotes a free trial pack by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan, with full boxes available for 60 cents at druggists. The copy stresses quick relief and compatibility with work, urging readers to request the sample.

Jostet Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Building Marshall, Mich

City councilers on bread and water over cold weather protest

Report notes Charles Wesenberg announcements. The city councilors are kept on bread and water for refusing to work in the cold. A report from Jamaica, Mexico, says William Berry, brother in law of Captain William Davis, was murdered by assailants.

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Detectives Change Shifts Raise City Police Spirit

City detectives swapped day and night duties beginning last night. Detectives Short and Cassiana Walker Bell shift to night, Von Riper and Caruthera move to day patrols, with weekly changes planned. Officers report more frequent updates to the police chief, boosting morale and proactive policing as the old system of one seasoned supervisor fades.

Twe Short Cassiana Walker Bells von Riper Caruthera Holf Lim Lee

New Slits Filed in Porty Fifth District Court Case

Parties include Van Webster against Asher Stehard. case heard in Porty fifth district court on debt matters. Dora Reese Walters seeks removal of minority disabilities in Forty-seventh district court. Estate of Amalia Elavenstort appeals from county court in Thirty-seventh district. Criffin vs Grima in Fifty-seventh court concerns alimony. Proceedings list dates and venues, noting Beethoven hall event on January 27.

Van_. Webster Asher Stehardaan Porty Exparie Dora Reese Walters Exparta Wm. Porst Wifty Amalia Elavenstort Bilis A. Criffin Fannio Grima Mustar Alvorce Sola Hayaced Mask Nati Beethoven Hall Artet

Funeral Notice for Ludwig Ent Sangerhaunen in San Antonio

Ludwig Ent Sangerhaunen died in San Antonio Texas at 6 p m January 20 1906 aged 1 year 1 month Beloved son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sangerkanson funeral from residence 129 North Mogquite street today Sunday at 439 p m Friends and acquaintances invited to attend

Ludwig Erall Sangerhausen Ludwig Emil Sangerhausen Mya Charles B. Sangerhausen Mesquite Street Deormonia Ludwig Ent Sangerhaunen San Antonio Tex Ludwig Emit Charles Sangerkanson North Mogquite Street Allund

Williams Benefit Promises Star Studded Grand Opera Night

Fundraiser on January 30 for Billy Williams a minstrel man seeks support to reopen his dancing school and provide for his seven children. national acts from New York and local talent join a program with music sketches a silent scene and a one act farce closing with a charity ball event planned for January 27 and promotions urging turnout.

Grand Opera House Billy” Williams Bily South Street Williams MM. Littell Tracon Company Cause of Humanity Schuetze Mandolin and Guitar Club Ted Denver Cain-rade Willams Berry and Knapp Quartette oFilks Ted A. Smith Kaufman and Anderson Menger Hotel New York Golde Morgan Benefi Luke Majestic Theater Billy" Williams Intercel Stan

Sewing machines for rent and repair by M J Hewitt

Advertisement offering sewing machines for rent and repair services by M J Hewitt at 110 West Commerce Street. Mentions Edison phonographs and Victor Talking Machine records with repair services and home delivery. Also notes Shellay Hudercaking Co and a phone number A712 SH4.

Edison Shellay Hudercaking Co

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