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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
4
Tabbi Marks notes an indefinite postponement of the lantern slide exhibition on religious subjects planned for tomorrow night. E E Murphy will lecture. fraternal insurance societies are invited to attend at Purener Hall Monday night the 26th.
A.M. Cary filed a suit against J. Ae and S.A. railroad for 85 in a dispute over a diamond and fated items lost on transport. Olive Grove prize event at Turner Hall on Jan 27 features handsome prizes. Mamie Candy, a Black woman, fined 85 for disturbing a poster after a store dispute. Judge ordered examination in Fourth Court of Appeals as police investigate pawn tickets and stamps found in a garment. There are many real estate ads and bargains in the classified section.
Will C Weming weds Gloria Bronet while Temple Martity plans marriage to Dovie Smith. Bertha J W Platt to Margaret Gille Temple, and Was Ponce to Vivira De Vaile also listed. Fisk weds Mrs Lala Fiteh.
An old potion claim promises a suil ounce of Virgin Ol of Pine two annene of Glecerine and a half-plat of Whisky will cure coughs and break a cold in four hours. Instructions urge dosing every four hours and to ask druggist for the genuine legate Virgin Ol of Pine compound prepared and guaranteed by Teach Chemical Co.
Pastors association backs Mayfield-Meachum bill against horse track gambling and pool selling. A resolutions committee urged lawmakers to act. officers were elected for an unexpired term and a revivallike session followed with a luncheon at the YMCA.
A string of brief obituaries and funeral notices describe deaths in Havelock, San Fernando, and Lafayette. Names include Mrs J M Brown and Mrs Serena Fly, with ages 41, 22, and 3, plus Mr McBride’s mother in Lafayette. Interments planned at Wilsey, former home burials, San Fernando cemetery, and local services announced for tomorrow.
The city board of equalization finished work at noon and will sign the assessment rally this afternoon or tomorrow morning. The assessor and deputies start computing total city property values immediately and expect about two weeks. Officials estimate a rise of roughly 4 to 8 million dollars from last year.
Rescue details unfold as the Republic sinks after a collision with the Florida. Passengers, including Eugene Lynch, are transferred to the Florida amid a two hour, icy sea transfer. Crew and officers remain with the stricken ship as its fate hinges on salvage and future transfers.
Reporter Harry Boone notes ideal weather drew crowds to Austin theatres with every house full and attractions satisfying. Reviews vary from strong casts to standout acts, with Marie Morrison and Mephistopheles performances gaining praise, while production quirks and standout acts like Nicolaut and his dog act receive cheers.
A fragmentary historical note describes a so called rheumatism remedy claiming rapid relief. It mentions a mixture with Sargayarina Rokipound and whiskey to be taken with meals, plus a table apothecary style preparation. The text also references a cure offering apparent immediate effect and a warning about strong persona calling.
The current bill features Johnny Guise and a lineup including Holmes and Hales, Tristen team, Al Ginck the human frog, the three McDonalis, and a novel Inflan sketch with new moving pictures. A sharp orchestral interlude and a concluding act are noted as key draws for the audience tonight.
Prize winners were announced for the masque held at the Me Mission garden, with multiple recipients across categories. Notable names include Sam A Schneider, George Washington, and A L Wolff among winners. ladies’ class highlighted by Columbia Germania, Miss Ella Hank, and Miss Johanna Meier. Whig ball praised as best in years. Also obituary notices for Wm. Navidason of San Antonio, aged 41, died at 10:25 a.m. January 26, at 110P North Pine Street. services planned at 4 p.m.
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