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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

10

Artesian Well Reaches Great Depth on Globsa Property

The artesian well on Globsa property Avenue D reaches 724 feet while expectations of a strong water flow rise for tomorrow or the next day. A mail clerk transfer at Fort Worth to Grady notes a large movement in service lines and personnel, with July 28 set as the transfer date for related duties.

Globsa Avenue D Venkondartor Tlhuls Ubsch Wiles Crom Fort Worth Grady Big Sktmnorotalturras Hernan Christan Port Lavaca H. Timm

Fine Hack Driver Charged Over Platform Incident

L Rodriguez, a Chick driver, appeared in court this morning on a charge tied to carrying passengers on the platform at the International Creek Northern depot. A fine of 3 dollars was assessed.

L. Rodriguez Guerrerd Ira Collril Northern

Arrest of Soldier John T Connors Alias Bill Jones

A soldier named John T Connors alias Bill Jones from Duns Wen was arrested last evening by Officer Wil Green. The accused poisoner was moved to Fort BM Houston this morning amid claims of overstaying and absence from service.

John T's Connors Bill Jones Duns Wen Wil Green Fort Bm Houston Feegd Hla

Civil Service Exams Announced for Local Posts

Two civil service examinations are announced to be held in this city. One on August 13 and 20 for the chemist position in the old Tolice department at Picatinny Arsenal Dover No 2s at 2400 pay. The second on September 2 for engineers wood preservation in the forest service department of agriculture, with an entrance salary of 1000 per year.

Old- Tolice Lange Picatinhy Arsenal Dover Phowyn Engineers Wood Preservation Ia Forest Service Department of Agriculture

Hospital Car Here Solace Vehicle In Southern Pacific

A hospital car named Solace of the Southern Pacific Railway is in service with Dr Weit in charge at the facility. The item description appears fragmentary but notes medical transport under railway management.

Southern Pacific Dr. Weit

Fragmented Prohibition Campaign Claims Debunked

A local report debunks statements from campaign committees accusing rival candidates of being pro prohibitionists. It asserts the anti prohibition side has endorsed candidates and condemns the central democratic and prohibitive groups for misstatements.

Markets in New Orleans July markets report steady drops

Market notes from New Orleans indicate prices across grains and livestock show small declines. Wheat No 2 softens while corn and oats hold near steady. soybeans and lard quotes drift with limited depth. Trading activity remains cautious as July contracts reflect slight downward pressure across futures.

Examination of Employees for Vyesteht and Bearing

An inspection of workers is conducted at Intervale to maintain the physical standard of the company’s staff. The car will stay about a week. ten workers are to be examined before the vehicle proceeds west.

Floods in Louisiana Report Flood Conditions Across Cities

A fragmented report cites private letters from New Orleans indicating high water at various points. Alexandria dispatches note water levels rising and barriers placed along barns to curb the overflow. The postal service records a three foot depth in street areas.

New Orleans Lotimvans Alexandria

Leave for Sea Tomorrow From San Antonio Youths Navy Enlistments

The San Antonio youths who have enlisted in the United States Navy will depart for their training ship tomorrow. They will travel toward Dallas where they will join a large number of others who enlisted there.

United States Navy Dallas

School Building Committee Probes Plant Damage

The Beanville and Teanville school boards sent President Lipscomb Sam Havela Palerna Ed Tynan and a superintendent to inspect a building site. Architect M D PheMbs and contractor FP UC McLemoré attended as they seek the cause of the damage with no developments yet.

President Lipscomb Sam L. Havela Palerna Ed Tynan Takin Teanville School Upadhs Tn Ge

Mortuary Notices for Roark and Milner Families

Miss Nellie Roark aged 20 dies at home 409 Colber street death likely from tuber mitosis funeral today at 9 am interment in No 3 cemetery A de Milner and A J Milner noted Milner aged 65 dies at 843 Kentucky avenue formerly from North Carolina ranching near Lampasas Confederate veteran Mason lodge member funeral from 2240 o'clock A J Milner reports Milner aged 86 dies at 832 Kentucky avenue Longtime North Carolina native who lived in Texas 49 years formerly ran a wagon works near Lampasas funeral in San Antonio later today

Nellie Roark Nelle Roark Cieper Street Miss Roark Mississippi Pole A. de Milner A. J. Miltmer A. H. Nigeli Kentucky Avenue Decedent Texas North Carolina Lampasas San Antonio My. Milner Masonia Lodge Lampagas Daugster Nigel Lamapanas A. J. Milner AL . Milner A. H. Nigell Tad Sanawalo

Tyler Commercial College Catalog Promotion

An ornate catalog prospectus for Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas promotes courses in bookkeeping business valuing shorthand typewriting telegraphy and railroad work. It includes testimonials from former students and employers and a money back guarantee if the course is not as advertised. Offer of a life scholarship with books board and lodging from eight dollars to a specified sum. Mail name and address to receive a free catalog.

America Tyler Conmercial College of Tyler Texas Tyler Commercial College Texes

Confederate veteran and Mason remembered in death notice

The obituary notes a Confederate veteran and Mason with surviving daughter Mrs Nigé. It reports Pelicita Cisneros aged 9 died last night at 48 Delgado Street from acute dysentery. Funeral is this afternoon from the home with interment at San Fernando cemetery.

The Masons Felicita Cisnaros Pelicita Cisneros Delgardo Street San Sernando Choebary

Funeral Notice for David P Carr in San Antonio

Died in San Antonio Texas July 15 1988 Mr David P Carr age 3 years. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Blaik Undertaking Company parlors. Friends and relatives invited to attend.

David P. Carr San Antonio Texweluchkae Bayi P. Carr Punotal Blaik Unidestiking Company O'Etbek

Huge Pumpkin Prize Feeds City Prisoners

A giant pumpkin weighing about 98 to 22 pounds was unloaded for use in walking pies for the city prisoners, with the rest intended for an orphanage. The pumpkin was displayed at a fair, where it won first prize for size and weight. An unrelated ad promotes Fo lexy's Kidney Cure from Hexar Drug Co.

Pwmpaia Bt John'd Patrick O'Hara Ely William Moeek Gavernot Busines Hexar Drug Co

Dr Rankin to Speak at Alamo Prohibition Event

Dr Rankin of Dating It is an hawusel will deliver an address on prohibition submission at Alamo plans next Saturday night for 20 dollars. An invitation to the Ant-prohibition League of Bexar county invites a speaker and a discussion with equal speaking time.

GO Rankin Alamo Plana Bexar County

Crime Roundup In San Antonio Shows Lull In Burglaries

Police report a marked drop in burglary and theft in San Antonio over the past three to four weeks. Detective J D Wor Hook notes citywide calm while acknowledging potential outbreaks later. Chief Mawermanh remarks the period has been the quietest in memory, with disturbances mainly in affrays and minor conflicts.

San’ Ar Wonio J.D. Wor Hook Mawernna Womack Niele Mauermanh Els

Lancaster Returns with Warrants for Revolutionary Leaders

Lanacaster's back from Del Rio with warrants for revolutionary leaders. Dolson leaves Del Rio with a watch for warrants. The chaotic notice also mentions teachers to be arrested on entry to Texas and a San Antonio ordinance detailing electric trolley wire pole replacements.

United States Pret HL Lancaster del Rio Wade J. 1. Dolson Tefl Texas

Seelgeon Retired as Judge in Local Election Contrast

A political snapshot condemns Judge Arthur W. Seelgeon for a perceived harsh ruling against a poor elderly plaintiff. Theodore Harris is praised for jurisdiction, while Callaghan and the anti reform group face criticism. District Attorney Baker and County Attorney Newton receive support amid endorsements and accusations of influence from wealthy interests.

Arthur W. Seelgeon Seeligeon Juige Theodore Harris

Boundary description and penalties in West Houston street ordinance

An ordinance outlines the boundary lines along West Commerce Medina and St Mary streets and specifies penalties for noncompliance within thirty days. It imposes fines from 10 to 200 dollars per violation, with each day counting as a separate offense, and allows the city to remove or replace wooden poles at the owner's expense.

San Antonio United States Peraony Travis Street St. Mary Street Tarvis Street Avenue D Avenues D Houston Street Alamo Plass Bonham Street East Commerce Street Saet Walnut Etrest Gonzsley Streets Gongates Street Sycamore Street Market Street Main Plaza Arona Main Plaxa Dwyer Avenue Woeet Nueva Street Dwver Avenue Dwyer Ave Ave Main Gaza Poicrosa Street Satta Rowe Avenue Benth Santa Rosa Avenue Commerce Street Medina Street West Orn Cty Corporation of Association of Association of Parnams Ana A. D. Isne Bryan Callaghan Bmayee

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