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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
5
Two lovers from suony Metieo were the only persons who troubled Count, Clerk Newton for a marriage bee yesterday. They were Demetri Gonzales and Justa Guana.
Industrial School Board gathers to discuss industrial efforts as an adjunct to juvenile court. Meeting at Dr J J Hicks Wdnag, aims to solicit funds, enlist organizations, and choose a site for the school likely at a local location in the country. A recent State Humane Society meeting preceded these plans.
Review of a production highlighting stage settings and music as well as the emotional pull of Puccini’s tale. It notes the Japanese locale Nagasaki and villa, Butterfly's sacrifices, her child, and the doomed romance with an American officer. Lead performers Miss Ethel DuFre Houston and Elizabeth Wolf receive praise for their portrayals. supporting players also noted.
The San Antonio board of control endorsed the juvenile correction program with local organization receiving assistance from the state body to carry on the work along approved lines.
An event at the International club featured papers read by Dr. Adolph Herff and Dr. Moody on ecological and medical topics. The committee on publication will reproduce the papers in the Stave Medical Journal. The meeting drew strong attendance and interest in the discussions.
A puzzle night offers a $5 prize and $h.00 for finding a specific member of the White Rose Society tag. The hunt occurs tomorrow night with Theo Artet's orchestra playing twenty other prizes. To join you must show you are a member of the W Sorial chub.
A mixed bill of opera and drama headlines the night and afternoon performances. Madame Butterfly charms audiences while the Big Tent offers The Comforts of Home with strong turnout. Miss Tanner earns admiration for Pretty Miss Nohad at the I stage, with Lena Rivers set for Sunday. Lyric features Thus James Boyar and the Stack company with two shows nightly and a gold prize. Minstrels by Richards & Pringley Georgia Mistrress draw praise for broad appeal and audience laughter.
Keller 2 minstrel program titled Checkers draws excitement with a lively performance at the Grid theater. Reviewers call it a genuine success, noting its popular appeal and a string of engagements in major cities including New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and St. Louis. The Grand Opera House hosts Saturday matinee and night plus Sunday night performances.
Fragmentary list of burial permits with several incomplete names and addresses. Includes ages 45 and 55, with causes such as fever pneumonia and tuberculosis. Places mentioned include 720 Boulh Laveds Street and 14 South Polaris Street, plus Sante Rosa Infirmary. Names appear garbled and difficult to identify.
Multiple permits approved including a warehouse on South Mores Street for 2500 dollars, a dwelling at West Honstall Street, a parochial residence at Mast Houston Street with addition costing 200 dollars, and alterations at Tash Irouston Atract for 340 dollars.
Fre Nagle at 324 reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs South Conler Street.
The article describes Cologne preparations requiring age and extended storage before market release. It notes the production process in Cologne with mixing elheyveat oils into wine and spirits, two months digestion, gentle heating, and long cellar aging prior to sale. The piece also mentions prompt responses following classified ads in The San Antonio Light.
Ward received today of the death at 8 30 this morning of Mrs M F Thomas at her parents home in Texarkana where she had been with her two children since before Christmas She was wife of M F Chopins superintendent of Southwestern Telephony Co now located in San Antonio Funeral arrangements show she leaves her father mother husband two children a boy of eight and a girl fourteen three sisters and several brothers The service will be at Texarkana with charitable sisters and a chapel service at Santa Rosa Infirmary
The piece notes the death of a Irish native laid to rest at San Fernando cemetery, mourning and funeral plans. It also mentions an infant funeral at 148 Cedar Street, burial at Anghot Minsonks Indge cemetery, and the death of C. W. Burr, long-time postmaster at Tagle Pass, with last rites and condolences from San Antonio friends. It closes with an ad for Hoods Sarsaparilla and J T Burnett undertakers.
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