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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
6
City notes an abrupt postponement of a planned Miss Isabel Cretinola event after a death. The piece also reports five humane officers’ horsemen killed at a site, a missing gray overcoat, a Garland clairvoyant fee, and a local liquor dealers’ stance on Sunday law enforcement and July sales.
Lieutenant H. T. Evans of the Ninth Cavalry charges that numerous persons in the city are buying blankets cloth ing and other quartermaster supplies from recruits at Fort Sam Honglon. A warrant has been secured and the officer is pursuing the offenders.
Mayor Meyer Cantu announces expansion plans for C P Diaz Mex with four street car lines and a new pleasure park. Franchises secured and equipment purchased. construction to start within days. lines will use standard gauge and operate cars initially. A line from the Mexican International railroad station to the Rio Grande bridge is planned, with possible expansion across the bridge to Main Street.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions statutes and authorities in relation to prosecutions. The text is unclear but implies legal actions or enforcement steps by authorities concerning certain individuals and charges. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable.
Elks Lodge No 21 in San Antonio plans a Tuesday morning cornerstone ceremony for a new building with members urged to attend. Adolph Groos and B. Clegg signatories invite brethren. Austin visitors report ongoing Supreme Court matters. political leaders seek support for Aniwali event. Recruiting party led by J J Clark announces local enlistment drive to begin February. Federal officers and Deputy Marshal Tom Holman attended Pearsall on official business. Lanedeter and Tepaty Doksay travel to Austin for federal court sessions.
Spectacular historical performance "Texas" was staged Friday with Prof Z A leading a vocal cast. The event drew a largely attended audience, reported by local observers.
A woman sustained a cut during a quarrel and paid a five pound fine. A second woman Castella donated three times that amount to the city, while the complainant told police she believed the injury came from a coin tax incident involving broken heads.
Court records detail a lively saloon scene where S N Gourter and George McAllister faced $10 fines for selling. Witnesses testified McAllister and companions entered a nearby premises and caused a disturbance that led to a fight with the proprietor, with McAlister struck on the head.
An open letter to the public urges a home remedy for constipation before surgery. It prescribes mixing Cascara fluid, Cardiol essence, and Rhubarb syrup, with dosages for adults and children, and recommends frequent evacuation as a safe, pleasant cure. The piece argues against opioids and claims broad efficacy.
A disjointed OCR fragment describes a revolver in Gonshor's hands and a clash about to erupt, with police stepping in to stop the affray as tensions rose and the scene began to escalate.
Burial permits list multiple individuals with ages from 2 months to 64, all with addresses in various streets. Conditions include bronchitis, gastro enteritis, nephritis, and tuberculosis, along with scattered misspellings and unclear names. The fragmentary OCR provides no coherent event or context beyond burial-related data.
The Hermann Sons Lodge No. 4 O D 1 Ss held a mask ball with many prizes for best costumes and numerous category winners. A long list of award recipients included Ludigi M se Luni Predrieh, Mrs. I. k Sonn, Mrs. Che Sehiveloh, Miss South, and various prizes such as bags, decanters, and cups. attendees enjoyed refreshments and music throughout the event.
Readers are urged to swap coffee for Postum, argued as a healthier choice. The piece claims caffeine in coffee harms digestion and nerves, while Postum, made from wheat, restores vitality with vital phosphates. It promotes reading The Road to Wellsville for further context.
Mrs Tom Mathis of Rockport is recovering and returning to her father Dr E Le Shropshire on Martin Street after today. Mrs Charles Mallory and Miss Grenvie Jargell host Friday at Miss Jargell’s Oakland Street home. Mrs E A Stribiting and Mrs W E Luter, recently ill in Rockport, are expected home tomorrow.
Local hostesses host Harmony and Yaimg Ladies bridges. Mrs Sol ilirsberry entertains, Mrs 5 6 Newton returns from Waco to Maine Avenue, and Mrs Clinton Pidritt guests from New York anticipated in February. Box party honors Miss Witkabeth Caasio. teas and informal receptions planned at addresses on North Olive and East Dewey. Shrave masquerade planning and Daughters of the American Revolution meeting notes. national Congress in Washington discussed with Brackenridge named as attendant. Austin residents Mr. Devine and Mr. Dullnig move into new homes as social calendar fills with dances and entertainments through late January.
Next week at Noel Gymnasium a farewell for Miss Col Attanee Clark is planned. She will visit relatives in St Laure and with Mrs. William Negrey on Howard Street. Other social moves include Miss Clark as guest to Captain and Mrs Rosenham and visits by Mrs Gentry Erkel and Olive.
Hayseed Club patrons and guests enjoyed a gala event with diverse costumes and dances representing many nations. The evening began early and continued past dawn with a banquet at nineteen o clock and dancing resuming afterward. Organizers and attendants oversaw the stylish program throughout.
Residents and attendees listed include Door, Agolph Colman, Mr. wed Mrs. Hoefing, Ben Koepp, H. R Hoefiing, A- Remmel, F. Gloeckner and Mrs. A. Colimar with floor participants Tred Hummert and Wa. Dobro wolski.
A long fragmentary column by Mme D’Anjou discusses complexion care for women, including eyebrows and eyelashes, with advice on routines and products. It blends cosmetic tips with weather notes and promotional mentions, while detailing cold snaps and a beauty cream advertised by Dr. Gowraud, urging readers to seek refined care and modest living.
Funeral notice reports the death of Ysahols Custolu a 17 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs G Cisuinola. Arrangements include pending services at Tarnity residues and interment from San Fernando cathedral. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend and obtain tickets. Burnett Co. Undertakers handling arrangements.
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