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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

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Miss Kerns Heads Local Procession In Election Drive

A list of local supporters and voters is led by Miss Ethel Kerns at the head of the procession urging votes for Cash up to Wednesday July 22. The roster includes Miss Florence Caupirns Olive Grove Miss Pearl Young Pancoast Morgan Co May Burke Joske Bros Miss Jennie Alan Wolff & Marx Miss Marguerite Brown Washer Bros Mrs Dan H Pfeil King Mothers and Fries Club Miss Marie Carter Garden Street Miss B Lindenborn Callahan Miss Annie Lachanelle School No 10 Miss M Grier Herff School Mrs F Gowles Maverick Place L C Provines School No 1d Mrs G F Scharfenberg Golden Star Miz Louise Collins 269 Mason Miss Concha Martinez Woll & Be.

Ethel Ferns Florence Caupirns Olive Grove Young Pancoast Morgan Co May Burke Joske Bros Ente Cazell Menger Mies Hose Siede Castra Jennie Alan Wolff & Marx Misa Marguerite Brown Washer Broz Dan G. F. Scharfenberg Golden Star Miz Louise Collins Mason Mise Concha Martinez Wolll & Beat

Special Votes Listing With Time and Amounts

A fragmented notice lists daily and Sunday durations of 2 3 and 4 years with votes totals and monetary figures. It shows amounts such as 10 million dollars and 15 thousand dollars and a 0.515 69 rate or value, indicating a financial or voting instrument.

Spectacular San Antonio contest race fuels vote battle

The Light details a fierce beauty contest style race in San Antonio with leaders shifting daily. Ethel Kerns surged from fourth to first casting 10 000 votes, Cao Pung close behind, Cappuyns and about a dozen others in a tight field. Contest rules require resident ladies to clip ballots from The Light with daily expirations, as excitement builds toward the August 1 finale.

San Antonio Ethel Kerns Miss Cao- Pung Kerns Miss Cappuyns Light

Subscription rates and election balloting rules for The Light

The Light offers daily and Sunday subscriptions at varied terms and prices. Balloting to determine campaigns runs after June 21 and closes August 1 at 9 p m. No employee or relative may run. No extra coupon copies will be printed. The Light reserves the right to reject individuals’ games.

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Explosion Injures Mother and Son in Kitchen Fire

Mrs H. Mountaine and her young son, living at 513 North San Marshe, suffered painful burns when a bottle of household liquid exploded. Mrs Mountaine carried the bottle and the boy held a lantern, triggering flames that burned their hands and arms. Firemen had just returned from another call when the incident occurred.

Fountaine North San Marshe Street

Real Estate Transfers From July 1908 Listings

Mion Schmidt and others quit claim to Mary Fannie Swans Bates for lots on East Sygress Street and upper Labeditch in Didoklyn avenue, $200. Edwards Realty Co through Kearney Maw son to George Wrase deeds to Fox's Beacon Hill lots 13 and 14, block 4, $140. Edwards Realty Co to Howard Wrase deed to lot 16 addition, block 4, Fox's Beacon Ell, $140. J B Callahan to Mrs D M Longoria deed to lots 9 to LE, block 18 Lynwood addition, $90. Caroline T F Dan to Myra Dan deed to an indi Augusta Dan July 22 1808.

Mion Schmidt Mary Fanney Swans Bates

Actress Miss Carlotti Niligon Saves Two Children at Squirrel ton

Miss Carlotti Niligon, the actress, swam at Greenwich, Georgia, and averted a serious fire at a resort. She saved the lives of the two children of the owner, demonstrating quick action and bravery.

Fire damages home as lamp explodes at North Plover street

Neighbors rushed to the scene after an unattended nerocene lamp exploded in a building owned by L Wolfson at 09 North Plover street. The fire broke out while residents were visiting neighbors. Prompt action limited the blaze and damage is estimated at about $40.

Enforting Game Laws Enna Texas Prairie Crime Adjudged

Enforting game laws in Enna Texas on July 24 resulted in a man named Wang being fined 540 by the county court for killing two prairie chickens. Several other cases are pending. Townsend Rebeanca of Dallas, July 25, reports that J. Townsend, previously on bond, was released after the grand jury found no bill and discharged Townsend's bondsmen from liability.

Enna Tex Wang Yeaieday Townsend Dallas J. Townsend

Land transfers and deeds from early 1900s incomplete record

Fragmentary list of property transfers and deeds dated 1906 to 1908. Names include Zeutner de Noriega to O Noriega, N. Binz to Fey, Oppenheimer to Told, Aubrey to Williame, and Mucker to Investment Co. Vague lot and block references with monetary figures.

North Slitz Florida Street Staffel Commonwealth Land and Improvement Co Joseph Zeutner Ben and Josefa O. de Noriega Henry N. Binz Henry Fey Genk Ficia Rodriguez Salado Creek M. L. Oppenheimer Otto Tota Texas Land & Investment Co H. M Aubrey Grizzel B. Williame Mell Mucker Taxna Investment Co

Notice to Taxpayers San Antonio Tax Books Deadline

Notice to taxpayers under city ordinances requires all property owners to render their property for taxation. City Assessor books are open for inspection and assessment through September 1 1400. Signed Bryan Callaghan mayor and Pedro Fries city clerk.

San Antonio San Antono Bryan Callagitan PKBO

Battle Against Consumption Warns Nations

Public health notice extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for coughs and colds, claiming it prevents consumption. Warns against unknown preparations. Promoter Bexar Drug Co.

Bexar Drug’ Co

Births Reported In City Families This Month

Birth notices list a boy born July 2 to Mr and Mrs RL Areiniegs of Callaghae Avenue and a boy born July 22 to Mr and Mrs A Jonson of Chavez Street. Also included are stray lines about tired talk and toy ideas for a pneumatic tire.

RL. Areiniegs Callaghae Avenue A. Jonson Chavez Street

Ham Lewis A Democratic Governor Hopeful In Illinois

A garbled account casts Ham Lewis as a Democratic candidate for governor of Illinois. It highlights his ambitions, nicknames, whiskers, and praised speaking style while noting past roles in Congress and as a corporation official. The piece portrays him as a suave, flamboyant politician amid a polished banquet setting.

Hhnolz Ham Lewis J. Hamilton Lewie Illinois MC. Lewis Afknuia Lora Chesterfield Tyhanelss Ham

Building Permits for Local Properties and Dwellings

Frank Redon files for a two story Store Building on West Commerce Street valued at 1750 dollars. Mrs A and Robert Linklater seek two four room dwellings on Simpson Street listed at 1200 dollars. N A Dowson plans a Groom dwelling at town rent totaling 1200 dollars. Alamo Ol and Refining Company obtain a storage shed on Simpson Street valued at 80 dollars.

Frank Redon Wuilding Commerce Street A and Robert Linklater Simpson Street N. A. Dowson Alamo Ol and Refining Company

Burial Permits for Maria Lopez and Joseph Hill

Burial permits issued for Maria dal Carmen Lopez aged one year who died July 22 at 1831 Thompson Avenue Tylerment Bun Tersandy cemetery and for Joseph Hill aged 39 who died July 20 from exhaustion at 508 Durango Street. Both entries list cemetery dispositions and inform of death occurring within the local area.

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