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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
4
Net receipts from the Turner party closing Saturday night are estimated between $500 and $600. Dutch Village led earnings with over $250, followed by the Mexican venue and Gay Japan in close contention.
The Painters and Paper Tangers’ union plans a picnic at Madarasg park on June 21 with a committee arranging a program of speaking music dancing and athletic sports. Also notices on Certificates of Title warn buyers that suburban lots often lack examinations. Ben A. Stribling offers title examination certificates for a fee. Shiner in Field reports M G Shiner will run for county treasurer but has not filed yet. Adolph Real runs for constable in precinct No 6.
Policeman Van Raub logged 24 tips and arrested 14 men during a Saturday night on the west side. Most charges involved drunkenness. John Higgins, arrested by Detective Van Riper for involvement with the theft of a saddle horse owned by Policeman Quintana, was sent to the county court this morning.
The German school, under the auspices of Hermann Sona, opened this morning at Brackenridge Grammar School with a larger attendance.
The Hermann Sos German language school enrolls 110 pups this year with a strong faculty including PM. Haibecl, yriely Hernan Hirach, L. Meyer and Miky Schattenberg of Boerne. The program offers additive instruction beyond that of the Westeschon term, aiding language education. A separate note: Frank Tigye fined $8 after throwing A Cruz through a window at a West Commerce street saloon. Miss Lillie Fest hosted a Sunday night gathering at 1741 North Flores with several attendees including Miss Libbie Serna Kate Ferguson Nina Divese Annie Krisch ledie Krisch and others.
A mass of requiem was said at St Marys Church this morning at seven o clock for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Adna OConnor. Father Martin officiated.
Alumin urn dog tags go on sale as city officials issue the last tag, with residents paying to ensure their pets are free from enforcement. Also listed are marriage licenses issued by the county clerk, with several couples named. A drug store update notes a new phone number and ringing instructions.
Castroville hosts Pentecost celebrations with church services this morning and an elaborate ball tonight featuring Artzt and his orchestra. The event marks the annual closing of the Castroville festivities as the town proceeds with the Pentecost observance.
District Attorney officials authorize Nalsan Lytle to announce candidacy subject to Democratic Primary. Wite A Wale drew stronger support after advertising in The Tight, prompting questions about campaign reach.
Awesenem Lyric delivers a record crowd with a seven night run, praising The Four Benningtone novelty act wearing a lighting fountain plus Miss Fisher. The program includes moving pictures and river scene humor with frogs and alligators. Electric Park and The Aerial Melanie offer strong acts. Newton C. Bassett sings, dogs perform tricks, and a Wleetrascope display accompanies new moving pictures.
The audience will again be treated to a program of the best order with two repertoires presented. "Sex Against Sex" is billed for the evening as the main attraction and indications point to the S. A. O. aligning to bring the act to a close early.
County commissioners fixed the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway rolling stock assessment at 742 802, up 124 042 from the prior year. The board, including the county judge, took oaths of office swearing to appraise property at true cash market value and to uphold tax laws before returning records to the County Tax Assessor Faith. The minutes note the order to proceed with 600 no.
Notices to property owners are being forwarded to appear and show cause why their assessment should not be raised. Most assessments this year were made under the full rendition law, so few such instances are expected.
Mrs Margaretta Brotze a 65 year San Antonio resident died at St Franciscone after months ill aged 69 born in Germany she is survived by her son Onedr H Brotze of 183 Palmetto avenue funeral services at St Josephs church this afternoon. Mrs Martha A Pry aged 77 died at home of St Porter 519 South Pine street after months illness born April 24 1831 in Virginia longtime resident of Clinton Kentucky remains to be shipped tonight to Kentucky for interment.
Henry Albert McKeen died at 7 15 am Monday June 1908 in his 18th year. Friends invited to the funeral Tuesday at 4 pm from his father Charles F L McKeon’s residence No 25 Ruiz Street Warren martieworks 1127 B Com 4 T Burnett & Co Undertakers.
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