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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
5
At the Knickerbocker tent on Buena Vista and Cincio Aheats last night a large audience could not be seated. Rev Perny Mui otker spoke on the "Unpardonable Sin" and several attendees went forward for prayer. Tonight the topic will be "The Mermaid's Head and The Dragon's Tail."
Patrons anticipate a Wirt innovation as Lyric introduces an amateur night. Hatson and Drew present a new sketch Going to the Ball while a musical number delights, and The Big Tent reopens with My Uncle from Japan a four act comedy promising strong laughs this weekend.
Peace reports that Tones was arrested yesterday as the man who jumped ball in a six week old assault and battery case. The complainant did not appear this morning, and Prosecutor Garza dismissed the old charge. W. O. W. degree team camp 55 played three balls Saturday night May 2 with good music.
Charles Stevens reports for April, filed with Auditor Ramsey, shows $53.55 in fines collected. There were $1 cases before Justices Fisk and Umscheid, Umscheid handling 43. Umscheid levied $52 in fines and Fisk $11, totaling $63 for the month.
Justice Mill Inactive presiding officer Henry Stabt reports April incidents with one disturbing the peace offense resulting in a $1 fine. A street car collision on Main avenue injures a horse owned by W. H. Bock, later killed. horse tied to Caretty and Maine corner. Center Point safe burglary suspects pursued but not traced. clues point to a buggy escape. Marriage licenses issued to Andres Ropeg and Maria Grosna, Walter Fogarty and Ada Albright.
The Mayfield brothers charged with killing Attorney J. C. Goods at Karnes February 3 will likely plead not guilty and the state seeks evidence to dispute the claim. County Attorney Tom Newton partners with District Attorney Tikers. Charlea Mfiel d faces trial May 26.
Street car conductors report several crude imitations of the silver Hall dollar circulating in San Antonio. The coins have a tin base with weak habbit and glaze, a dull dust under the eagle, and crudely etched milling likely made with a pocket knife or file.
Samuel M. Duck of the railway mail service receives a tentative appointment on the San Antonio Corpus Christi route. The promotion carries a $100 salary increase and affects eligibility for permanent status.
A garbled program list referencing March events, with titles like Grand Selectiay Bom Gatien and A Dream for Petits by Jol T ad's Opera. It mentions Theo. Moses Pram shudd Wagner, a cornet solo, and a Tanmhnuest galop, all presented in a dated, theater or concert context without clear dates or venues.
The notice advertises the After-Supper Sale No 44 promising unusual economies for shoppers. It invites attendance for purchases or leisure and presents the sale as a pleasurable visit, welcoming readers to stop by.
Garments for girls ages 8 to 14 show light soil from washing but retain freshness. Imported piques and reps with Trish liners and embroidery, originally priced from $2 to $12, now sold at $1.50 to $5.00. Some pieces feature hand embroidery while others have delicate machine embroidery.
Advert sees a sale of women and miss footwear with canvas oxfords priced around 95c to 3, pumps and oxfords at 1.65, plus 300 pair of white canvas Blucherettes and various styles including patent kid, Cuban and French heels. Children and barefoot sandals offered, sizes for various groups, all described as affordable for an After Supper sale.
Local store advertises discounted hosiery, gloves, vests and sheets with prices from 12 to 65 cents. It features women and children’s apparel, silk gloves, sample rugs, tapestry covers, enamelware, skin care and hair products. Limited quantities noted with bold “After Supper” pricing phrases throughout.
The ad touts "After Supper" sale values at low cash prices. White pleated shirts $1.19. $1.25 washable vests 95c. Cuffs attached shirts $1.49. Washable duck and physique vests in black and tan, 9Sc. Special at 12l4c with limited quantity.
Local retailer touts boys suits priced at 2.29 during a post dinner sale from 7 to 10, offering double breasted lightweight gray tan and brown varieties regularly 3 and 4 dollars. Some includes extra pants. halflined piece with style claims and consumer testimonials.
A county campaign splits between anti Dalley and Bailey factions as funding and election details unfold. San Antonio polling sites list presiding judges and locations for 32 precincts with rules on mixed or scratched ballots. Individual precinct chiefs and campaign leaders are named, with emphasis on primary conventions and upcoming county and city voting events.
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