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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

8

Agentia topic featured at San Antonio Scientific Society meeting

Havpl Samuel Marks spoke on Agentia before the Scientific Society of San Antonio with President Schramm in charge and many women present. Next Friday a demonstrated agricultural farming lecture was planned in Bex County by FP Tk Hendley to place the department of ver e culturea in charge of the Waster agriculture extension.

Samuel Marks Scientific Society of San Antonio Pres Schramm Bex County Tk. Hendley Department of Vere Culturea

Boy Bandit To Jail Says County Judge

Durteha, a persistent juvenile offender known as a deft thief, has been sentenced to six months in the county jail by Judge Shook after a series of petty thefts and burglaries. Detective Newnam arrested him for holding up and robbing Harry Green, a watch theft that frightened the victim.

Haliiltory Bortcha San Pedro Judge Shook Durteha Newnam Harry Green Cortela Bethel Treehaven

Hexar County Farmers Told To Attend Institute Lecture

The Farmers Institute invites a large number of Hexar county farmers to attend a forthcoming lecture, promising a broad turnout. The city meanwhile features a new line of postal cards from the Hexar Posts Card steve at 220 Hatston.

Hexar County Farmers’ Institute Hexar Steve Hatston

Seek Federal Positions at Duthie Exam Today

Two women and a man take a federal service examination at the Duthie Ing today under civil service examiner A O Gentaen. A K Ashworth and wife Mary L Ashworth of Uvalde and Miss Ruby Wade of 108 Elm St are participants. The test closes tomorrow afternoon.

Tomdern Philippine Service Duthie Ing A. O. Gentaen Civil Service A. K. Ashworth Mary L. Ashworth Uvalde Ruby Wade Elm Street Robert Shermerborn Department of Texais Fort Sam Houston

Will Entertain Clerks at Local Post Office Meeting

Will Entertain Clerks W 5 Cotton Guenther recently named a clerk in the local post office will host the postal clerks association at tonight’s 8:30 meeting in the federal building. After the business session refreshments are to be served and several clerks will perform specialty acts. The notices posted today say the postoffice orchestra will furnish the muster.

Cotton Guenther Postal Clerks’ Association Postoffler Orchestra

Meeting to Discuss San Antonio Road Plan

A meeting of San Antonio business leaders is set for March 9 in the Thirty-seventh district court. County Judge Phil Shook will host to discuss plans for a proposed 0 mile automobile road through government land north of the city. Letters have been sent to prominent locals inviting participation to support a drive and potential regional benefits.

San Antonio Thirty-seventh District Court Phil Shook Nouth

Stork Brings Baby to Buena Vista Street Family

Gus Geyer, bookkeeper for the Gel bard Ghile Powder Campany, is the father of a newborn boy. The child arrives at the family home on Buena Vista Street.

Stork Gus Geyer Gelbard Ghile Powder Campany Big Home Buena Vista Street

Canvass of Vote Sets Board Meeting for Results

The school board will meet to canvass the vote from yesterday’s election. Officials will announce the results and certify the outcome.

How to Become Beautiful From Skin Care at Home

A guide describing skin roughening from wind exposure and a home formula using water, Cologne Spirits, Eppotone, and Rose Water to restore soft, delicate skin. It touts the wash as harmless and soothing, promising a youthful glow and reduced need for powders or rouge.

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Members elect to be inducted at next teguary meeting

The members elect W. W. Lipscomb Capt. Edgar Schramm and Ed W. Tyr nast will qualify and be inducted into office at the next teguary meeting to be held next Wednesday night.

W. W. Lipscomb Capt Edgar Schramm Ed W. Tynast

Poultry Men to Meet at Business Men's Club

San Antonio Poultry association schedules two meetings this evening at the Business Men's club to finalize arrangements for the poultry show during the Spring Carnival and Battle of Flowers. Full attendance urged as important matters will be discussed.

San Antonio

Mayfield Trial Reset for Karnes City Slaying

The trial of Charles and Gil Mayfield of Karnes City for shooting J. G. Goode was reset to April 20 in the Thirty-sixth district court.

Blaze of Light at Carnival Illumination Plans Revealed

The Spring Carnival and Battle of Flowers association will request Bill to handle electrical work for lighting streets, public buildings, and the river during next month’s festivities. The illuminations are planned to be more elaborate this season.

Bill Battle of Flowers Association Tis

Y M C A Boys Debate At Forum Meeting

An interesting debate featured the Y M C A forum last evening. Lewis Temple and Larry Morey argued for the affirmative side of reciprocal commercial treaty with Canada, while William Schulestiger and Robert G. Harris upheld the negative. The program included several other notable segments.

Local post appoints substitute carrier Culpepper

C Culpepper named as substitute letter carrier for the local post office to relieve Henry C Wilke who died last Saturday. Mr Chipenner tins already Heenan the duties of his new post lion.

C. Culpepper Henry C. Wilke Chipenner

San Antonio Club Names Secretary After Resignation

At a directors meeting the resignation of John B Carrington as secretary was received and Robert M Sishoao was chosen to fill the office. Carrington had held the post as secretary of the Business Men's club and had demanded his full attention.

San Antonia John B. Carrington Robert M. Sishao Me. Carrington Bia Dattes Bia San Antonio

To Choose Club President Meeting of International Club Directors

Directors of the International club will meet tomorrow afternoon to elect a president secretary and treasurer for the coming year. Several candidates are mentioned for the presidency and committees will be formed to map out the season's work.

Last Train Tonight Del Rio Service Changes

Last train No 4 of the G and A railroad will depart tonight for Del Rio while train No 5 leaves Del Rio for the city tomorrow. Additional trains will be run in this city for operation of the line and train No 4 will lay over here instead of Del Rio as formerly.

del Rio Thn Nero del Ridas

Jury Awards $1000 Verdict in Liquor Law Case

The Pitty enth lay district court jury returned a verdict of $1000 for plaintiff James T. Massey against Charles Bellinger and the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. Bellinger, a gal ion keeper, and his associates faced charges of maintaining a disorderly place in violation of the liquor law.

Pitty Enth Lay Trict James T. Massey Charles Bellinger Fidelity and Deposit Company of

Revival Continues at Church of Christ on South Plorey

The meeting on South Plorey Street at the end of the car line continues with great interest. All are welcome to attend as the revival draws more attendees and fosters community engagement.

Church of Christ South Plorey Street

Sunset Attorney Arrives in Houston by Private Car

Sunset attorney RR Parker, general attorney of Sunset, arrived this morning in Houston, Texas, aboard train No. 9 of the Houston and Texas Central private car from Dallas.

Sunset RR. Parker Texas Headquattera Bn Houston Houston and Texan Central Dallas

Keystone Park contestants and local notices

In Keystone Park, a real estate spotlight hails 2 Int as a top San Antonio investment. Divorce actions include Allee Stephenson vs Andrew Stephenson and Anna L. Keller vs C A Koller. Minor removals, an automobile raffle alert, and local ads for Hooda Sarsaparilia and Garr Wand Coal Co appear amid scattered party notes and railroad mentions.

Keystone Park San Antonio Allee Stephenson Andrew Stephenson Anna L. Keller C. A. Koller

Verdict In Martytuth District Court Slender Case

Jury returns verdict for the defendant in a slander action brought by May Allard against Fannie and P L Allard. Allard sought damages of 14500 for a letter the defendant allegedly wrote.

Martytuth District Court May Allard Fannie P-L. Allard

Empire Vaudeville and The Lion and the Mouse At Local Theaters

Readable notices describe Awiszaenr Big Tent and The Git from the West at the Empire, Majestic Vaudeville at the Lyric, and The Lion and the Mouse with plans for March 17 St Patrick's Day. Highlights include performances by Wie dialects display, charming leading ladies, and a strong slate of acts with Chester the equilibrist, Swanson, Price, and a Cail orchestra, plus advance seating at Barnes drug store.

Tyrle Oakon Ruby Lusby New York Jennie McAlyine Ciasperan Ed Hutchingon Eduilh The Majestic Aro WII Chester Tuerling Swanson Bille Price San Antonio Tt Cail Orchestra Barnes Drug Store St. Patrick's Day Entertainment Ethol Cecil Gillett Margaret Shields Brethoven

Pleads Not Guilty in Bank Fraud Case

New York March Charles J. Morse former banker and Alfred Curtis former Bank of World America president faced a joint indictment with 29 counts eleven for conspiracy and eighteen for making false entries. Bail set at 30000 for Morse and 10000 for Curtis. They were paroled to counsel to prepare plea as Morse quipped I am the goat as usual.

New York Charles J. Morse Alfred [. Curtis Word America United States Elient Cmitt Hail Way Flxen Marse Guntis Morse Curtin Fish

Squads on Toast Schenermeyers Brand Brandy Ad

An old brandy from 1858 is advertised as the best in the city. Imported by Paul Gelpi & Sons of New Orleans from W. Bailasson & Co. in Cognac. Available exclusively in San Antonio through Aug Limburger at the Metropolitan Bar. Beast goose Schenérmeyer's.

Paul Gelpi & Sons New Orleans W. Bailasson & Co San Antonio Aug. Limburger Metropolitan Schenérmeyer's

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