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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
10
Van Barnes a 15 year old son of Chas. Barnes in Chicago built a pine pipe organ for his father's home. Starting at age 12, he designed and crafted the instrument himself over three years, with no expert help, save for ornamental pipes and keys. The project followed years of music and mechanical interest and drew praise from teachers and organ builders.
The San Antonio City Council discusses a proposed ordinance to require overhead trolley lines to be placed underground citywide. Mayor Callaghan warns he would veto if Traction Company wires remain exempt. Alderman Braden advocates a separate ordinance for traction lines. The measure extends wiring underground start and completion dates, with committee review and related city projects noted.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for rheumatism promising relief through nervous-system calming effects and improved sleep. It cites cured cases, offers free advice, and guarantees partial refund on the first bottle if no benefit, with a Rockaway Nova Scotia address and Elkhart Indiana maker details.
W Andrews, a CB&Q agent based in Dallas, arrived today on business. Francis M Jennings, a postal clerk on the Longview & Laredo line, got a salary rise of 400 dollars annually. Joe Rankin, Big Pour Ines agent, arrived for several days. Local registrants include J Black of Cotulla at the Maverick. B S Crowel of Coroua Christi. F W Johnson of Fort Worth. W M Watkins of Eagle Pass. W F Morris of Beverly. O B Pash of Amarillo. H Bell of Brownsville. Also H W Fisher of Sapulpa and others attend the convention at the Southern. Charles Zebeeel of El Paso and Gabe Fitley of New Orleans are in town on business, with Pils ton noted as a popular railroad official in New Orleans.
An alarmist home remedy advice urges self treatment for kidney disease with a kidney flushing test and a compound blend of Kargon, Dandelion, and Sarsaparilla. It warns of urine sediment and widespread symptoms from back pain to headaches and urges buying ingredients separately for home preparation.
A special school board session with new members W W Lipscomb Ed W Tyrnan and Edgar Schramm aimed to set preliminaries for selecting a new superintendent. The board discussed bids for funding and an annex at the high school, while opting to save costs and review fire safety and room additions.
The state charges Tom Henry with theft of over wan bus Bin in Forty-fifth district court. A jury was selected then excused until 2 PM. The case stems from robbing the Plummer grocery store and loading a safe into a carriage for suburb travel. Denny was previously convicted of burglary last month and sentenced to three years. Harvey Williams, chief state witness, will testify again.
San Antonio resident 8 F Houck testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after following directions. He bought them at the Bexar Drug Store and reports strong relief. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold nationwide for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Judge Shook urges wide attendance atLoop Road meeting in Thirty-seventh Wishier court room Myiday avenue open to all and will allow voices from interested public. Prominent business leaders invited to discuss Adie Joop project to Leon Springs. no one barred from attending.
Sam Lewis testified in police court that Lee, Buddy Francis, and Joe Williams joined with others to attack him after a heated dance at a café. He claimed jealousy over his attention to a woman led to the brawl, which began Saturday night and spilled from the dance into a street confrontation.
The Francis brothers and Williams were each fined $10 after a disturbance escalated to near contact with Lewis. The incident involved several participants and resulted in monetary penalties for the named individuals.
Fragmented timetable listing departures and arrivals for many lines and stations. Mentions Commerce Straat, Awatin, Loneview, Obi wat Teanckund, St. Louia, Chicago, Fort Worth, Nat, Hanews City, Lovis, Monterey, San Marcon, Houston, Galveston, New Orleans, and other points. Includes times like 12 00 pm 10 20 pm and 7 30 pm with unclear spellings and connections.
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