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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1908

Page

4

May erect statue of An tho of St Anthony in San Antonio

On feast day of St Anthony, San Antonio contemplates a revived effort to erect a bronze statue of the saint in a prominent place. Francis D. Bowen reports a $6000 fundraising goal, with Knights of Columbus as potential sponsors and public subscription planned. The statue would be about 18 feet with a granite base, and a refined clay model exists for review.

Anthony San Antonio D. Bowen Pines Bowen New York Alamo Las Anlouie Knights of Columbus

Note features misprint on early 1900s banknote in New York

A careful read describes a February 25, 1903 suit noting a M' Plrst National Bank of the City of New York note bearing MecKining's portrait. The note shows misprints like Payement and Exopté. The piece urges buying home grown peaches now, with plentiful supply and dealer delivery offers.

New York MecKining

Homeseekers Go West Arrive At Uvalde

A party of homeseekers arrived by wagon and will labor in the area. They plan to attend the Crosatinch at Uvalde tomorrow morning with aims to invest. A White Rose invitation dances at night in Muth garden Hall featuring Theo Aytr's orchestra.

Feelty Uvalde Daner Theo Aytr

Habeas Corpus Hearing in Assault Case Postponed Indefinitely

The habeas corpus hearing for W N Jates, charged with criminal assault, was postponed until further notice at the request of the defense counsel. Judge Dwyer had been set to preside at the thirty seventh district court this morning.

W. N. Jates Didge Dwyer Fisthet

Divorces Granted by Judge Levilgson This Morning

Three divorces were granted in the morning session of the Titty seventh Mstrict court. Coral Shane was granted a divorce from Jim Siaus, Seth Gentry from Clara Gentry, and Mollie Neal from Lon Neal with custody of minor children. Josefa Dias de Morales filed for divorce in the Forty-fifth district court against Helo Morales.

Levilgson Coral Shane Jim Siaus Seth Gentry Clara Gentry Mollie Neal Lon Neal Josefa Dias de Morales Helo Morales

Cyclists Set to Make Run to New Trauntele

A party of Incal wheelmen led by Lars Schuntze and Will Lock will leave at four tomorrow morning for New Trauntele. The trip emphasizes endurance over speed and will include a day-long stay at Nan Braurfelé before returning by moonlight.

Lars Schuntze Nan Braurfelé

Moonlight Picnic At Landa Park At Atanie Lodge No 532

The moonlight excursion hosted by Atanie lodge No 532 of the Patriernal Brotherhood at Landa Park drew over 201 members and friends. Dancing and hunting were highlights with park attractions enjoyed by all. More similar events are planned for the summer, including a dance at Muth's garden on Friday evening July 10.

Atanie Lodge No Landa’s Park Muth's Garden

Doctor to Discontinue Practice After Nervous Collapse

Owing to a nervous collapse last Tuesday, Dr. Jacobi will discontinue his practice indefinitely as physicians order a complete rest.

Dr. Jacobi Jacobi Bin

Southern Pacific Announces Move to New East Houston Office

Division Freight and Passenger Agent A. R. Atkinson said this morning that the teen offices in the Moore building will be occupied starting Monday. The offices will be moved into the new quarters tomorrow. Completion signs and large plate glass windows mark the location of the new office clearly.

A. R. Atkinson Southern Pacific Anlé Moore Building East Houston Alreat oMces

Land Buyers Here At Santa Ana Mission Hotel Visit

Land buyers from Santa Ana Jasper and William Dougherty arrived last night and are staying at the Mission hotel.

Putternon Wid Orpo Jasper Santa Ana Wililiam Daugherty Frame, Onl Dand Mission Hotel

Police Court Action Over Night Trash Burn Ban

Fire Chief Pat Wright had Yario Castillo arrested on a complaint charging an open fire near his home in South Heights. Wright warned that burning trash at night is illegal and will not be tolerated, with affidavits to be filed against violators.

Cit Pat Wright Yario Castillo Castillo Hisbone South Heights Film Department Ghief Chiff Wright Fire Department

Investments in and around San Antonio Spark Attention

The group is gathering to maximize investments in and around San Antonio, signaling a push to expand economic activity. Local officials and business leaders anticipate broader development and job opportunities as plans unfold.

Turners Held Special Meeting By Tiraversin Group

Members of the San Antonio Tiraversin are urged to attend a special meeting Monday night June 16. Mullers of importance are to be dealt with. Secretary C RUNGE requests every member to read and attend.

San Antonio

Will Be Ordained June 21 at San Antonio Seminary

This notice states ordinations set for June 21 at the San Antonio seminary. Rev G. Van de Ven will officiate as deacons and priests, with Reverend Jf. B. Luvaig and others elevated. Brothers C. Labpe, B. C. Echardt, Ti. Metwer named deacons, and J. Conterier, J. M. Clarent, JL. Limon to be subdeacons. All candidates are Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Arthur Dusseau, long a student in Montreal, leaves for Canada to join the Oblates in Lachine.

San Antonio Seminary G. van de Ven Ilally Jf. B. Luvaig C. Labpe B. C. Echardt Ti. Metwer J. Conterier J. M. Clarent JL. Limon Mary Tine Maculate Arthur Dusseau Lny Liegt Antimay Avostolly Xenial Canada Obintes A Lachine Nens Monreal

Builders Elect Trustees for Local Builders’ Union

Members of the board of trustees were elected at a regular meeting of the San Antonio Builders’ Union. The trustees elected are Fred Hummert, A Stevas, PT Shields, John Shiffe, A A Sinfer, J F Holmgreen, J B Steirving, Jack Wiener and W E Wetza.

Liv San Antonio Truteex Fred Hummert A. Stevas PT Shields Shiciffe A. A. Sintfer Holmgreen Steirving Jacko Wiener W. E. ‘Wetza

Saloon Break In Leads To Theft Charge

A corner Main street saloon was entered at night and whiskey stolen. Two men were detained by City Detective Frank Newnan and Re Linburger, questioned, and after affidavits were filed in court, charged with theft under fifty dollars and sent to county jail.

Mainovenio Conmerca Street Frank Newnan Re Linburger Inckup

Fire Destroys Chicken House and Wood Shed

Fire at 401 Zalzamarnd Street on Prospect Hill destroyed a chicken house and adjoining wood shed after Mrs George Lanham said the fire spread from her premises. Firemen limited further damage, with total losses estimated at about $150 for sheds and contents.

Wille

Knights of Columbus win at Alka festival contest

The Knights of Columbus won first place at the Alka festival closing last night. Misses Dodge and Braden entered the contest to support their order before the KGs were mentioned. A separate item notes Herman Riek Jr, son of the adjutant general, fell from a swing yesterday and broke his arm while at St Anthonys school.

Knights Knights of Columbus Kmights Dodge Braden Hsta K. G Herman Riek, Jr Gleorkiek Adjutant General’s Military Agarita Slyvet

Beware of the Holes on City Bridges

A brief report notes dangerous holes and cracks found on the Fourth Street Bridge and Hutlz Street Urga over Ainzan crack, urging caution.

Eaxtate Fourth Street Hutlz Street Ainzan Crack

Time Limit Tonight Thad W. Smith Announces HQ Open

Thad W. Smith says the Democratic headquarters at Look building will stay open until midnight to give supporters a final chance to file necessary documents and participate in ongoing outreach efforts.

Thad W. Smith Democratic Headquarters Look Midayle Nondar

Elko Carnival Nets Near Eight Thousand Dollars

The Elko carnival concluded with net profits estimated between four thousand and five thousand dollars for the building fund. A house and lot sold at auction for two thousand seven hundred dollars to Joseph F. Ryan for a client. Knights of Columbus won the coveted lodge chair with strong support, and attendance was the largest of the festival with booths bustling. Musical numbers and booths attracted steady crowds, aided by lunch service from the ladies chief among the fundraising efforts.

Joseph F. Ryan I Knights of Columbus Lodge Chatr O. B. Clegg San Antonio Daily Light Avenue St Federal Building Scudder Hines Knights of Columbus RB. F. Wrigsley Russell Jennett Vaudevilly

Lost watch and money found at 622 South Prena Street

A male occupant of a ground floor room in a building at 622 South Prena Street reported finding a gold watch and money in the area this morning. The incident has been reported to the police for investigation.

Jesse Ballaing Prena Atreet Polica

Committee to Make Rules for Primary Election

Committee appointed by Chairman C. I Ross of the democratic county executive committee meets to prepare the rules for the forthcoming primary election. The executive committee will review and finalize the rules based on this committee’s report.

Bascom Ball Sean Deutschmann Richard Buckley H. B. Silliway Russell Caffery

Saloon Pebble Fines Met by Two Soldiers

In police court Judge Buckley fined John H. Vines and Walter J. Jenen $3 each after midnight arrests on the West Side for tossing pebbles at a saloon. Officer Daniels detained them following a bombardment at the Now S side establishment.

John H. Vines Walter J. Jenen Buckley Daniels

The Kind You Have Always Bought Castoria Warning

Caution to buyers of Castoria notes it has been produced under Chas H Fletcher for over 30 years. The wrapper bears Fletcher's signature in black, and red on both bottle sides. Mothers are urged to guard against counterfeits and spurious child medicines to protect their families.

Castoria Chas. H. Fletcher

Experiment Shatters a Theory in Warfare

A test at Pine Beach near James Town exposition grounds used a American Whitehead torpedo fired at the Florita water tight bulkhead from about 400 feet. The ship sustained serious but not vital damage while officials plan further tests to gauge damage absorption and stability of the vessel.

Monroe Stinulss Hampton Roads Fohstar Pintida Plorita Pine Beach Jimestown Exposition Tinia

Wastern Girl at Big Tent Theater Airdome

Crowded house attends the Wastern Girl at the Big Tent Theater Airdome as the Iyn Lehr Dramatic Company plays to strong nightly crowds. Tomorrow features Under Two Flags with Migs Lote and Mr. Llewellyn. curioso stage acts and the Lyre Theatre continues to draw big audiences with the Florida scene and an electric fountain in view. RG Cantanan will depart for Paris, Texas, to attend court.

Airdome Iyn Lehr Dramatic Company Rdea Migs Lote Mr. Llewellyn Lytic Lyte Noty Worthy Bonningtons

Schwarts Granted New Trial In Burglary Case

Special to The Light from Austin indicates Julius Schwarts in Bexar County is to be retried after the Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the prior burglary conviction for theft of a safe from Plummer’s store. The ruling, issued after the state sought a rehearing, returns the case to the district court for retrial.

Austin Tex Julia Tony Court of Cofiniial Appeals M. FP Owens Julius Schwarts Bexar County Thirty-seventh District Court Plunmer’s Owens Cave Boxar Criminal Court of Appeals

Cap Artesian Well At St Authors Hotel Heats City Corner

An artesian well at the St Authors hotel on Wararre and Travis streets issues a steady water flow. The water cools and feeds the hotel, supplying heat and power, with plans to lower the temperature and stabilize the site amid ongoing concerns.

St Authors Wararre and Travis Streets

Chautauqua Opens With Fine Program at Electric Park

The San Antonio Chautauqua opened under unsettled circumstances with a large audience listening to H W and a plea for kinder words. Mr Sears impressed as a gospel exemplar, while Fulcher entertainers started the program with musical selections. Rita Rich and Nell Newt Parks are scheduled for folk songs and readings, with Den ton Crow the Sam Jones Man as speaker. Frederick Warde, Shakespearean interpreter, is billed for tomorrow and Governor Heb Taylor will lecture. The evening features a prelude by Rita Rich and Nell Parks followed by Warde on Shakespeare and his age.

San Antonio Fulcher Rita Rich Nell Newt Parks Denton Crow Sam Jones Rich Nell Parks Frederick Warde Rite Rich Net Parke Heb Taylor Nall Parka Fredurie Warde Shakespeare

Weather forecast notes unexpected change in temp

The official forecast for today calls for cloudy weather with uneven air pressure across the country. High pressure lies over the west and a low trough sits in between. Cooler conditions are predicted for northern Texas despite scarce recent clarity in forecasts.

Texas

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