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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
7
An old testimonial style notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all for blood diseases and weak nerves. It claims dramatic recoveries by customers from Lowell and Bethlehem, detailing various ailments and urging purchase of the remedy from Hood Co. in Lowell Massachusetts.
West Austin a negro was sentenced by Judge Dwyer to two years in the state prison for burglary. The courtroom heard earnest admonition to obey laws as a citizen, with sympathy from District Attorney Baker for the defendant’s plea. A second burglary charge against him was dismissed, while related cases involving Gus Norker were postponed until a stated date.
President of the association, Mr Chamberlain, said after the meeting that this year’s annual excursion will take the form of a 20 percent contribution to the treasury. Bankers’ novels will leave Fort Worth on July 9. During the convention in Fort Worth, participants will address U.S. financial topics and consider issues led by Texas money managers.
J Holland Forbes of New York forwarded a small balloon to the Business Men's club for testing the power of San Antonio gas. Experiments will probably be made this afternoon or tomorrow. J B Morehoare, superintendent of the gas works, has agreed to provide the gas free of cost to the club.
Real estate committee members discuss a sidewalk building campaign at a meeting likely in Oberon on April 23 24 and 25. The event aims to plan improvements, with visiting Masons and postal workers noted as attendees, at the Bexar Postal Guard store on 220 E Houstonges.
A special venire of 200 men is named to select jurors for the case of Gid and Chales Mayfield charged with murdering J. C. Goole. Goole was shot by one of the Mayfield boys in Karner county and died after hospitalization. The Bexas county grand jury returned information.
A home face wash using Rose Water Cologne Spirits Eppotone and hot water promises clear skin and a delicate glow. It claims to replace powder and rouge, appealing to women seeking a natural, harmless beauty aid with easy mixing at home.
An indictment filed against Mayfields follows a feud with Goode. The piece mentions a stake in the Beimarck area, a vaudeville program for cattlemen, and appearances by Sidney Wis at the Grand Opera House. Feature acts and meetings are planned for both afternoon and evening sessions in Ne Grand.
A special train carrying Raymond and Whitcomb tourists will arrive from New Orleans via the Southern Pacific Thursday morning. The train will be split with two coaches bound for Mexico and the remainder for California.
Poultry men from the San Antonio Poultry association will convene tonight to decide on plans for the poultry show during the carnival. A site is not yet secured but the carnival committee will provide a prominent location. A poultry club committee is organizing prize schedules to showcase a wide variety of fowl.
Edwin Podewils and Augustus Franks received discharge in bankruptcy before Judge Maxey in the U S Circuit Court at Ware. Podewils reported debts of 21112.47 with assets of 1445. $33340 valued property exempted. Franks showed debts of 1589.97 and assets of 656. all were claimed and exempted.
The Public Playground association will meet tomorrow afternoon at the MCA at 4 10 for electing a board of directors. The constitution will be ready at that time and a motion to inaugurate the project will be considered. An invitation is extended to all interested persons.
An clipped advert notes Sahenermeyers as the best brandy in the city, tracing origins to a 1358 fame imported by Paul Gale & Sons of New Orleans from N. Barrlasson & Co in Cognac France. It mentions exclusive San Antonio supply by Aug Limburger and local bar traders.
A busy schedule at the Lyric Grand Opera House and nearby venues features hypnotic stunts, a matinee, and a continued run of The Poor Mr Rich with Allen Colledge and company, plus Woodland starring Max Flan, and The Man on the Box at New York’s theater making a stop in the city. The Empire presents The Detective and the Girl, while Maharas Minstrels promise vibrant colored entertainment with choruses and décor. The program highlights include The Power of Money and a parade at noon, with strong crowd appeal across multiple houses.
An advertisement touts America’s largest commercial school in Tyler Texas offering training in shorthand typing telegraphy and station work. It promotes Byrke Simplified Shorthand and Practical Bookkeeping with twenty teachers and says graduates secure top state and US positions and corporate roles. A 162 page catalog is available with guaranteed cash-backed statements.
The note promises Mr Tiennin will bring a strong company and complete scenic production to win the heart of his fair young employer and become her bridesroom. It mentions dates Thursday and Friday nights, and Friday matrons, plus a teething remedy advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup at twenty five cents a bottle.
A long, garbled notice describes Keystone Park investment prospectus with 3 prize payments of 100, 50, and 25 dollars, plus subsequent credits. It invites readers to inspect offerings in the Mackay building and promises favorable terms, urging swift submissions and highlighting park views and liberal investor terms.
Real estate transfers include deeds for lot 4 block 2548 on Sweet street to Jas F Rahling for 700 dollars and deed to ot 21 week 4 William Mall survey 2671 for 250 dollars. Also listed are transfers involving Haught, Wool, Fox, Mary Bawarda Realty Co, Edwarda Realty Co, Jol Sheahy, Wack & Kor, and Martin P Gregory among others with various lots and subdivisions noted.
A long OCR fragment enumerates numerous real estate deeds and transfers in a city, naming parties such as Chas U Vixen, James Tavis, and Lania Cobtrini, with block numbers and street references. It mentions parcels on Glenwood addition, Mission ghot, Thweon streets, and others, with monetary figures and guardianship notes.
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