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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
8
The Light magazine features poems by Montaigne and C B Quincy along with short stories by Wex Jones. This vividly observed literary blend showcases distinct voices in a single issue.
A new novelette titled The Secret of the Mosaic by Brough ton Brandenburg offers absorbing narrative interest with vivid illustrations and a compelling plot that draws in readers from the first page.
Nat M Washer president of Washer Brothers reports no financial flurry unseen in New York and says San Antonio prospects look bright. He and Mrs Washer traveled east, saw busy streets and thriving businesses, noting weather has been favorable though a touch more rain would help stockmen. They spent most of the trip in New York with visits to several eastern cities.
The seventh annual ball of Davy Crockett Lodge No. 369 drew members and guests at Beethoven Hall last night. Dancing ran from 9:50 PM to 3:00 AM with special transport arranged to Prospect and Government Hills. Proceeds replenish the sick fund and funds were generous, with committees led by T. P. Lawrence, J. E. Chynler, and Wm. Griffin. Host and guest lists, decorations, and floor committee members were acknowledged with praise from all attendees.
A damaged ad claims Hertzberg Optical sells glasses at half price with 30 years in business. It boasts lower rent since the optical department pays no rent, free service from the chief optician, and claims to undercut competitors on frames and lenses.
The Kansan City Mexico and Orient Railway Co held its annual meeting at Sweetwater electing A T Stilwell B Dickinson and W W Sylvester as directors. Officers named included A T Stilwell president W W Sylvester vice president N J OBriend vice president and general manager Thomas Irammell treasurer H C Hord general attorney C B R Webster chief engineer. An executive committee comprised Dickson N J O'Brien and H G Hord. The company announced plans to extend steel delivery links from Ban Angelo to Red River and a Wichita to San Angelo route, with completion expected within the year.
An advertisement features Mr White and Mr Black debating dyspepsia over a full meal, then promoting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the sole relief. The copy claims one tablet digests 2,000 grains of food, stops heartburn and sour stomach, and offers a free sample by mail from the Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan.
Secretary Sole Deutschman of the Spring Carnival and Baile association reports strong support for the festival. He notes optimistic letters from across the state and expects a historic turnout, despite weather concerns and potential street use. A Maryland bonding representative evaluates safety for street use, with a decision awaited by Monday. General Freight Agent T. R. Ryan says Mexico trade is rising, predicting record freight and passenger movement for the Mexican Central Railroad as it grows beyond prior years.
Births reported 42 to Mr and Mrs John Prance, unnamed details indicate a newborn son. Local notice records show a family welcome and the infant’s gender as male.
Witty bear Willie was captured at 12 10 this afternoon by J E Wilkens chief deputy under Constable Stevens. Willie was taken to the Guarantee Shoe company where manager Watson paid $60. The tale includes Wilkens’s account and a prior San Antonio Light notice. A second item notes Dr Adolph Lorlf’s acquittal on a speeding charge.
A fragmented rail timetable lists departures and arrivals among cities such as Dallas St. Louis Houston Galveston New Orleans and Houston and Galveston. It notes express trains local services connections at Union Station and stops including Hearne Laredo Austin Fort Worth and San Antonio with varied times and routes.
The city issued building permits to numerous applicants including Fred Harding for a dwelling on Capital Avenue valued at 400 dollars, Jos Marty on Keller Street for a dwelling at 3900, Sam Dalkowitz on San Pedro Avenue for a dwelling at 4000, Mrs VY Small on Iowa Street for a dwelling at 650, Geo P Loeloff on Chicago Avenue for a dwelling at 700, Mrs H C Halliday on Morales Street for a dwelling at 400, W B Priest on Baylor Street for a dwelling at 100, Scudder Griesenbeck on South Alamo Street for a dwelling at 1200, Joe Weeres on Forest Avenue for a dwelling at 8250, William Dobrowalski on Titah Street for a dwelling at 200, George Findley on Hash Houston Street for a store at 160, Dr I G Matthews on Hast Houston Street for a shed at 300, and Zirkel on Wyoming Street and others for a dwelling at 1200.
Burial permits list several individuals with ages and addresses from Yoacum Bend, Weat Tobuson street, Obraje street, and apourysmalta of brain. Marriage licenses granted to pairs including Vargas, Wiliam Small with Nellie Wloanor Gostey, and John Henry Gaff with Anna May Fisher. National Lines of Mexico superintendent AL Larkin dead at San Lula Pnitasl, Mexico, at about 50, a famed railroad man. George Crandall and H. Pellet noted as dating business men registered at the Bexar.
Governor Campbell pardons B R Hector and Lem and George Gribble who were jailed for aggravated assault last year. In Humble, J Wasslist dies, Hall death, and a shooting injures one as three charges take effect. Father M Mertey resigns St Michaela church post to study at Catholic university. Fr W H Henderson expected to succeed.
A Texas box factory profile highlights R L Burnett Co at 310 317 Meat Com mercy street as a major plant with Mr I J Hurert as president manager. The firm, employing thirty five to fifty workers, makes all kinds of paper boxes and carries a full line of wrapping paper twine and related supplies for customers across Texas Louisiana and nearby regions.
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