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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1908

Page

4

City News The Summer Normal Opens At High School

The Summer Normal will open at the high school building June 17 with examination days continuing in July. It offers special instruction in primary methods and drawing. Separate classes will be organized for eighth graders high school pupils and others aiming for entrance to high school or university. Faculty includes Dr Arnold Beeville superintendent M M Johnston W S Madderra J W Bsmith and others.

Builiding Arnold Yrin

Crops Flourish Amid Mixed Storm Impacts

Farmers report thriving crops in Nexar community with minimal damage from recent storms, contrasting with nearby counties to the north where fields suffered more. Hay and feed supplies showing strength as weather effects remain limited for now.

Nexar Ttis

Law Breakers Pay Into Court in San Antonio Fines Totals

Fiscal year ending yesterday shows San Antonio corporation court fined $16,696 across 5408 cases. Heaviest month March with $1,751. July 1907 lowest at $72. Charges include cranks, peace disturbers, affray, abusive language, nuisance from health dept, vagrants, selling stale fruit, concealed weapon, speeding. One murder charge led to county transfer. 278 cases sent for higher charges. juvenile arrests 140. appeals 27.

Corporation Court San Antonio Mills of Justice Weath Health Department Willie Benson

Heavy rains cause crop damage across county slopes

The county reports sustained heavy rains with southeastern areas seeing significant crop damage. Sloped fields suffered washouts, reducing yields in portions of the county.

Mothers to Meet at Abe Pecos Street School

The King Mothers and Friends club holds a meeting at Abe Pecos Street School on Wednesday June 3 at 4 47 p.m. All mothers and friends are cordially invited to attend.

King Mothers’ and Friends Club Abe Pecos Street School AN Mothers and Friends

May Locate Here as Clayton Visits San Antonio

Sr. L. Clayton of Arizona visits brother in law Reynolds J. Lewis stenographer for the Thirty seventh district court in San Antonio. Clayton is delighted with the city and may decide to locate here.

Sr. L. Clayton Arizona Reynolds J. Lewis Thirty-seventh District Court Mr. Clayton San Antoni

Fish Shipment Reports to Del Rio From San Marcos

Fifteen cans containing about 3400 tark lasy passed through here this morning from the United States fish catcheries at San Marcos to Del Rio to be put in private lakes in that section. The shipment was made through the Walls-Fargo Express company over the Katy and Southern Pacific, with J Forsythe of the fish latelery in charge.

United States San Marcos del Rio Walls-Fargo Express Company Katy and Southern Pacifle J. ©. Forsythe Fish Latelery

Through Car for Veterans for Birmingham Confederate Reunion

Traveling Passenger Agent R. L. McKibbin announced a through tourist car for the Confederate reunion in Birmingham, Alabama. The car will depart Sunday morning and arrive Monday afternoon, with no change of cars. A large crowd is expected to attend.

R. L. McKibbin G., H. & S.A. Railway Birmingham Ala Birmingtam

Bexar Abstract Co Certificate Advisory Note

A notice from the Bexar Abstract Co urging readers to check the certificate before relying on it. It asks whether the document covers personal money adgments and whether it excludes them, and notes jurisdictional coverage for the U S court in Lexar county. The firm claims compliance and warns not to trust memory without reading the certificate.

U. S X - Lexar County Wis Bexar Abstract CO West Gommeree Street

Summer Rates In Effect For Northbound Travel

Announcement states summer rates start today for northbound travel. San Antonians are seen taking advantage of the reduced fares.

Elf

Stepped on His Neck in Soledad County Incident

Report says Lawrence Rile slept on a cot when Juan a Ulaelk allegedly wandered homeward and stepped on his neck. Judge Buckley later dismissed the case during the morning session.

Lawrence Rile Gonzadi Tite Juan Ulaelk Buckley

Unable to Contact Commander Over Sailor’s Death

Parents of George H. Prongch, a young sailor killed by a freight train in California, have not heard from the commander of the ship Alabama to which Frohoch was attached. They telegraphed the commander. the remains were shipped to San Antonio for burial.

Frohoch George H. Prongch California Hip Alabama Hel Frohoch Tiv San Antonio

Auction of Smuggled Goods Seized at Eagle Pass

Auction sale announced for Ashuygled goods at the customs office in the several building on Wednesday at 10 oclock. Goods seized by customs officers while smuggled across the Rio Grande from Mexico include meat, cigars, cigarettes and drawn work.

Customs Feveral Custems Rio Grande

Day at Post Office Highlights May Mail Carriers

A fragmented note shows four new mail carriers at the post office receiving their May salaries. The event reflects light staffing changes and wage distribution among postal workers.

Neks Ang poatoMee

Railway Mail Service Clerks Noted in Distribution

About $7100 is being distributed in this manner and among these are the clerks of the railway mail service.

Railway Mail Service

Postmaster Stevens Returns From Absence

Postmaster Johm J. Stevens returned this morning after a three week absence. He was accompanied by his daughter Miss Eleanore Stevens who has been attending school in Virginia. They visited New York Philadelphia and Washington and called on President Roosevelt in the Capital City.

Johm J. Stevens Mise Eleanore Stevens Virginia My. Stevens New York Philadelphia Washington Roosevelt

Attorney Cox in the City

W. Dy. Cox, a well known attorney of this city, has returned from California where he has been located the past two years. He will be here for a short stay and expects to return to California.

Attorney Cox W. Dy. Cox Califonia Bers California

Health Officers' Collections Reported Fees

Health officers reported revenue from inspections and fumigation during the past month. Villemato, a milk inspector, collected 9 dollars from new retail dealers, while Nat Sellinger accounted for 750 dollars in fumigation fees, a report filed with Secretary Muesler.

C. Villemato Ally Milk Inspector Muesler Ure Health Nat Sellinger

Braden Returns After Brief Sabinal Absence

Alderman Ed Braden resumes duties after a month away spent rustleting and sightseeing. He says he left without letters or contact, severing ties with official business during his absence.

Braden Brown Utis Aid

Lukin Begins Duties as Public Schools Superintendent

Charles Lukin entered his duties as superintendent this morning with initial plans for the high school commencement on Monday night. He will likely need a few days to close matters at the high school before fully taking over at Melby, with a period of office time scheduled.

Lukin Harness Charles 4 Melby

Morales Sues For Divorce In District Court

A divorce suit was filed in the district court by Hattie Morales against Chris Morales. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and relief as appropriate under applicable law.

Hattie Morales Chris. Morales

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerks

Marriage licenses issued include Guadalupe Garza and Joaquina Cael lar Oscar Sennen and Jang Magag enes FA Carriea and Marti Mitchell documented by county clerks Guadalupe Garza and Joaquina Cael lar.

Guadalupe Garza Joaquina Caellar Oscar Sennen Jang Magagenes Carriea Marti Mitchell

Beaten at Boerne by visiting San Antonio team

A San Antonio quartet traveled to Boerne yesterday to best the Kendall county squad, delivering a decisive showing to demonstrate skill and teamwork.

Boerne Pine San Antonio le Kendall County

May baseball clash ends with 16 to 7 victory

The Hourng players led by example as they defeated the San Antonians 16 to 7. On Saturday the Bucroe team beat Center Point 8B to 6 in a separate game.

Hourng San Antonians Bucroe

Italian immigrant files intention to citizenship in federal court

Asichele Silla a 28 year old shoemaker and musician from Italy filed papers in federal court this morning declaring his intention to become a citizen of the United States He is a native of Lacedonia and has lived in the United States since October 8 1904 His present address is listed as the Southwestern ingane asylum

Asichele Silla Italy United States Lacedonia Ocber Ingane Asylum

Road reports from Henry Applewhite on county convict camp

Henry Applewhite, superintendent of the county convict camp, filed the May report with the county auditor. It records eradicating 00 feet of Applewhite road in the last 40 days and hauling 932 loads of gravel. The camp has moved to a new gravel pit on Jorag Maltaberger road No. 2. Seven commissioners serve at the camp. Feeding costs for the month totaled 337.86 dollars.

Henry Applewhite Jorag Maltaberger Road Pressinc No. 2

Deputy Constable Seizes Felina Garago in County Jail

Deputy Constable Td Wilkens has jailed Felina Garago on a charge of aggravated assault against Marie Alvaedo a 12 year old girl. The incident occurred in the county area and Garago remains in custody awaiting further action.

Wilkens Felina Garago Marie Alvaedo

Miss Georges Arrives A New Daughter At Home

A daughter named Georges was born to Mr and Mrs HB Georges at 610 Virginia Avenue West Troy on Saturday The mother and child are progressing nicely Papa Georges a well known painter is the father

Ores Mane Hb.b. Georges Virginia Avenue West Tn Childré Papa” Goerses

Chaffee Couple Return Home After Honeymoon Visit

Mr and Mrs W A Chaffe who spent a week visiting My and Mrs G C Chaffe at 10 Adawid street left this morning for Houston. The couple were married about two weeks ago and enjoyed their honeymoon in this city. Mr Chaffe is a well known printer formerly located here.

W. A. Chaffe G. C. Chaffe Adawid Street Houston

Late Train Delays Federal Court Session

A three hour late Katy train prevented Judge T. B. Maxey from starting morning sessions. Cases including Hillyer Deutsch Jarglat v Shields and Crocker Estate v Southern Pacific face delays as Judge Maxey is unavailable and attorneys await his decision.

Katy Max‘ey Federal Court Hillyer-Deutsch-Jargalt. Company P. T San Angelo Crocker Estate Company Thomas H. Hubbard Southern Pacific Company Athantomen Maxey

June Term Opens in Forty-fifth and Fifty-seventh District Courts

The June term opens in the Forty-fifth and Fifty-seventh district courts with juries empaneled for cases including Assef Yazhook vs Chi zeng Ice Co. The Forty-fifth jury includes names such as H Curin ali and Emil Scher Wilbur Johnston, while the Fifty-seventh lists F Hoffman Jr and Eugene Artyt among others. Real estate ads fill the classified section.

Wes Assef Yazhook Chizeng ‘Ice Company H. Curinali Ernest F. Schuchardt To. Metzer Willis Creagwell Tullis Achterberg Heny Bohn Jean M. Ouseet Duereher H. Weyrich Waherty Paul Arnaud Emil Scher Wilbur Johnston Jesus Vidal Daniel Ochee A. G. Trons Fues Max Karotkin Henry M. Thinler F. Hoffman, Jr Eugene Artyt Stave Buller Jacob Ritling Lews Veiglander W. Richardson W. Rogers Hee Shiner James YT. Mitchell W. Linnartz Robert Uby Frank Gegert Louis UT. Mumme MW. Dickerson W. Babler George Williams Meny W. McBride Juling Freimuth C. L. Varey Thornton Stevens Geo. J. Sleab G. G. Chalte, Sr

Tarlton and Fly Candidates for Senator and Judge

Leo Tarlton a district lawyer has filed for state senator with the county democratic executive committee. Judge W M My the incumbent is a candidate for judge of the appellate court in the fifth district with no other aspirants in the field.

Leo Tarlton Democratic Executive Committee Elvic Court

Honor Roll at Grockett School Noted in Public Schools News

Public schools notes list Grockett pupils with top averages for the term. Names span multiple grades from first through seventh, with many students recognized in each class and several listings of high and low grade honorees.

Wightman Norma Sharpe Brisla Bares Allie Bader Viola Gross Agnes Scott Ethel Ryden Igh Bertw Murray Adam Hice Mim Bain Bryin Souley Alice Rawdon

Mill Operatives Defeat Plum Era Union 3–0 in Street Grounds

The Mill Operatives beat the Plum era Union 3 to 0 on North Flores street grounds yesterday morning. Morin and Redugues held the mound for the operatives while Carolus and Beek pitched for the Union.

North Flores ‘Street Morin Redugues Carolus Beek

Court Seeks Probate Battle Over Louisa Robin Property

Peter Grindjean files in Forty-Auih district court against Louis J. Ratio over debt and foreclosure linked to a will from Louisa H. Robin dated December 17, 1505. The Rabin homestead on Lyr rede street supposedly passes to children with possession held until $1070 owed to Felipe Cardenas is settled, while a $1000 note is claimed paid and damages total $2500. petition requests sheriff sale of the property.

Peter Grindjean Louis J. Ratio Louisa H. Robin Rabin Lyrrede Street Jron-Itlaw Felipe Cardenas Vehdoy

Union Picnic At Hot Wells Gathers Local Moulders

The Tron Moulders' Union held a Sunday picnic at Hot Wells with games and races. L Lott won a 300 yard dash, Mrs Joe Quintero took the ladies' race, Jim Harrigan and William Cornell won for the jovial moulders, Charles Brinkhoff won the fishing contest, and George Gittinger was named the best man on the grounds.

Tron Moulders’ Union L. Lott Joe Quintero Jim Harrigan William Cornell Charles Brinkhoff Matt George Gittinger Mr. Schefferbeit

First Ship to Panama Inaugurated From Mobile

The Mobile Panama steamship Wing was inaugurated this morning with departure from Mobile for Cristobal, carrying passengers and mail. The launch marks a significant reduction in transit time between the new republic and the United States.

Mobile Ala Mobile Panama Steamship Wing Cristobal Colon New Republic United States

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