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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
6
San Antonio resident conductor B F Blount was knocked from a bridge about sixty miles northwest of here when a locomotive engine struck. He survived with serious injuries.
Community notices include a daily art meeting at 8:30 PM with free admission and welcome attendance, a proposed paper mill in the city with land donation offers, and a planing mill project discussed by the Business Men's Club. Also reported are travels of E G Rountree and family, Judge Simpson's visit, sheriff convention plans for San Antonio, a Pena family reunion, and a police officer undergoing surgery for a neck carbuncle.
Amusements notice describes Phroso the mechanical tox briefly meeting Lyvie and flowers after a stunt. It notes two Phrosos, Throse the wife and Phrose the machine, the latter a precise counterpart. Audience found the flesh reveal astonishing and the management aims to clarify the act tonight as the engagement ends. The Ble Tent Theater reports a large crowd for An en maiden show and previews two upcoming plays The Hero in Raggy tonight and Pirasian's Slave tomorrow.
Burial permits list several deceased individuals with ages and causes of death. Anacleto Mejias, 70, chronic nephritis, died July 3, interment at San Fernando cemetery. Leora Smith, 17, iberculos is missing, died July 1, interment at Newport cemetery. Josephine Williams, colored, 15, pneumonia, died July 8, interment at Wa cemetery. Della Valle, 46, paralysis, died July 4, interment at San Fernando cemetery. Alvira Herrero, 1, enter velitin, died July 4, interment at South Heights No. 1 cemetery.
Fragmentary text from a Chiang News page shows a nameless youth and a cautious reply about memory culture. The garbled lines reference pills and a warning to watch for a man behind them with unclear context and missing dates or places.
A meeting is set at the family church house tonight at 8:20 by the Farmers Union to discuss building a cotton warehouse in San Antonio. J. Alrhart, state organizer, will speak from Yoakum. the session aims to present a plan to business men and gauge support for a central Southwest warehouse location.
Edward Caruthers of Philadelphia lists guests in his home with Mes. George Gueling and Prof. A. G. Worst, then plans to travel to the City of Mexico. Various locals host relatives and friends from Houston to El Paso, with trips to Jamestown Exposition and Silver Lake ranch. Numerous parties honor birthdays, including Miss Rosa Gloeser and Miss Sadie Patton, featuring entertainment, games, and refreshments.
Mare's Hall third story for Adamlon on Tirtin street valued at 6000. M Morton applies for a two story dwelling on Maina avenue 34706. Qty Kriseh filed Sent addition with Teiny arrget. James Thoms seeks one room at Adan with a 24 cost. Brilest Rieche opens shed on Boat Tous qtoit street for 40.
Gaines announces railway mail service examinations to be held August 6 at multiple Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma delivery offices. Applicants must be at least five feet five inches tall weigh at least 115 pounds and be free of physical defects. Exams cover spelling arithmetic geography United States and railway transportation. Successful candidates join an eligible list for appointment with pay from 800 to 1600 yearly.
Jokn DeShea of Sanderson who was killed by a train on July 2 is described as a brother of Robert Deshed of this city and a descendant of a distinguished Southern family. The obituary lists Moris DeShan as an early governor and mentions other local deaths and interments, including Mary Goxsin and Anacelio Malas, with ages and burial locations noted.
Fragmentary lines describe personal tensions and a shifting romantic pairing as two individuals are said to have moved on from a former relationship last week. The brief text hints at evolving social ties and a change in companionship.
Postmaster John J. Stevens announces three permanent clerk positions at the Seg Antonia post office with a $300 yearly allowance for substitutes. One eligible clerk remains, Rufe Kilgore, to be named. others to be filled by temporary appointees and future exams. Named appointees include Joseph P. Scully Albert H Sprigger and John Q Chanman. Substitutes listed for Washington forwarding include William Jones George J Krachta Frank Gilds Fred C D Howe TEAS Roh H Prederick PC Culpepper Otto Hoffman Norman James.
Durans Mexico resident Tt B Minter is in the city as guest of Ellie. Adolph Eggeling arrives from Wey Bruonfels and stays at the Bexar. J J Cooper of Greenville registered at the Menger. Senator John G Williey from Corps Chiiav visits the Menger. A J Smith from Hillsboro stays at R H Jarvis. W I Burgess city attorney from BY Paso registers at the Menger. A W Liliendshi, contractor from Salillio Wesleo, a guest of the Bexar. Avinst Peluga and wife visiting from Brownsville, registered at New Maverick. J Mul of El Paso registered at New Maverick. A W Witker from Filet Point registered at Monger. Judge Adreellus & Klelhire of Galveston en route home after Yorktown visit. Joh S Kenner returning from the West, staying at Southport hotel. Woltz mentioned. stray line notes Aesop query and Harpoon printing tease.
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