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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1908

Page

21

Republicans Name County Delegates In San Antonio Meeting

Bexar county Republicans named delegates for the county convention to be held May 5 at 12:30 PM in Ma Turner hall. Three delegates to the state convention at Fort Worth on May 16 will be chosen. Precincts 4, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 25, 29, 32, 33 reported delegates and alternates. overall turnout described as limited with several precincts still to report. The congressional convention will meet May 14 at 12:20 PM in the Saurd building to select delegates and one elector at large. The Central Republican club aims for 500 members. Chairman Oppenheimer urged unity to carry the county for Republicans, noting Democrats polled fewer than 3,000 votes.

Bexar County Turner Fort, Worth Hépubligan Club Elks Hall S- Flores Street M. “Dreifuss W.L. de Baum Albert ‘Meyer Salina Street Welter Scott Harley Schneider Upson Street Sam Hogers C. S. Broad Kent Charley Baur J. A. Brown Wallace Witame Mike Powell Green Yates Moses Waiters Croasent Austin Hertov J. le Eyana Delmar Street B. Hengan G. Chase William Grosenbacker Pereida Gardarstreyta Fred Baider Theo, Vinke Emil Kentin Thomas Abbott Oppenheimer Glaze Saurd Elgak Chicago Central Republican Club Wika Sag Anstonio

Reorganized Republicans Select Delegates in Bexar County

The reorganized Republicans held primaries across Bexar county yesterday and elected delegates to the county convention to be held May 5 at Crockett and Walnut streets. The convention will select delegates for the state convention in Waco on May 6. J. M. Shelburn, colored, is county chairman.

Bexar County Crockett and Walnut Streets Wacn J. M. Shelburn

Guild May Fair a Success at St Pauls Church

The St Pauls church Guild at Government Hill held a May fair and midway on the rectory lawn last night described as one of the most attractive church events. Notable acts included Tiny Tim from Timbucton by Arthur Marek and a bearded Lady Henrietta Halebreadth by Olive Barry, with various curiosities and performances drawing crowds.

St. Pauls Church Guild of St Paul’s Church Government Hill J. Tom Williams Mary Tohnston Tiny Tim Timbucton Arthur Marek Mrs. Long Long Island Camle Johnson Rosetta Maria Rosetta Matilda Ross Irvin Grace Harden Flossie Flotta Nrofly Parry Henrietta Halebreadth Olive Barry Joe Ryan Joseph Muir Mieg Hdlth Simpson Barnard Watting Eplelera Rebecca Gladys Hardis Mis Evelyn Grayson Jessie Lloyd Fry A. W Garden Bertha Rowalla Chandler Lamy

Fine program for benefit by Free Kindergarten association

A benefit program on Thursday May 7 features the Ninth Infantry band and a lineup including San Antonio Mandolin and Guitar orchestra under Louis Schuetze, vocalists and dancers, operatic selections, a Japanese sketch, and a new one act comedy “Fun at the Hotel Halback” with a large cast led by Marcelus Boon and Washington White. Proceeds support the Free Kindergarten association’s work.

Free Kindergarten Association Ninth Infantry Kindergarten Association Overture San Antonio Louis Schuetze Pearson Garrett Signor Caruso Bonci Nicolini Grand Opera Calleselo Anon Seehe Faye L. Nickerson Constablie Caesar Cul Hugene Staffel Ninth Infantry Band Frank O'Connor Halback Marcelus Boon B. P. Nick Mn Bilas Bootehop Hatback C. G. Sturtivent

Miss Eleanor Onderdonk Leads Community Pageant

Miss Carrie Chilton impressed with a wild girl impersonation while a ferocious chain display drew attention. A lemonade stand run by Miss Gladys Harris and Miss Evelyn Grayson prospered, and an ice cream and cake booth led by Mrs. M. B. Horton and Mrs. George D. Harris drew many customers. A 40-piece picture gallery sold all pieces under Mrs. J. Howard. The gaiety girls, directed by Miss Misa Budd, Miss Hadith Burbank, Miss Moore, and Ming Florence Converse, drew crowds with energetic performances. Other Indies noted were Miss Lucas, Miss Chilton, and Mrs. Atolar.

Eleanor Onderdonk Carrie Chilton Gladys Harris Evelyn Grayson M.B. Horton George D. Harris J. Howard Misa Budd Misa Hadith Burbank Miss Moore Ming Florence Converse Misa Lucas Mig. Chilton Mrs. Atolar

Funeral notice for Brother Alb Schaub by Bartenders association

Bartenders association No 12 calls members to Trades Council hall at Sunday May 3 at 4 30 p m to attend the funeral of Brother Alb Schaub. Signed by Secretary Paul Sterelger and President Frank Ghimling Glidden in Jerusalem. Charles J Giidden and wife recently toured Jerusalem claiming the Glidden car first auto in Jerusalem. FT Burnatt Co Undertakers.

Bartenders Association No. 12 Trades Council Hall Brother Alb, Schaub Paul Sterelger Frank Ghimling Glidden Jerusalem Charles J. Giidden Globe Boston

Panic Premeditated Says Ryan Et Al Named in Suit

Howard A. Whittler of Newark files a $20,000 damage suit alleging Thomas F. Ryan Harry Payne Whitney and Levi P. Morton conspired to trigger a financial panic to discredit President Roosevelt. The complaint cites an October order to drain local bank deposits over $600 as part of a scheme to wreck Wall Street and harm the administration. Similar orders by reinsurers tied to the same group are claimed to have caused money withdrawals nationwide.

Dy Hoare New York Wilttler Thorus Ryan Whitney Morton Ryan Theodore Roosevalt Walted Bttes Wall Street Whit Aty Morten United States

Concert Stars Shine At Casino Hall Encore Night

Miss Hila W Hellig and Miss Prancie Johnson headlined a successful concert with Miss Faye L Nietw erson and Fred Daggett. Hellig impressed with Magurka Brillante and Ballade A Flat, Johnson wowed with Spanish Dance Caratine and Serenade, Daggett sang Over the Desert and I Love Thee, while Nietw erson read The Waxing of Valient to lively applause. Nickerson, Emerson College graduate, has been praised for refined talent in multiple San Antonio appearances.

Hila W. Hellig Prancie Johnson Faye Nickerson Fred Daggell Casino Hall Miss Heltie Analenca Miss Johnson Fred Daggett Desert Kellie Yogrich Faye L. Nietwerson L” Misa Nickersom Emerson College of Oratory Boston San Antonio

Mortuary Notices From St Mark’s Church Roster and Obituaries

A jumble of death notices and funeral plans from San Antonio records. Mrs. Delfraisse is mourned by W R Richardson and four children Dorothy Margaret Eleanor Walter with services set at St Mark’s Episcopal Church by Rev Patton Burroughs and Garden. Other obituaries include Mrs Haralson and Albert Schank with services today and 4:30 pm at homes or local churches. Charles H Woltersdorf, 38, dies at 10:18 pm at 2 Wyoming Street, survived by wife, daughter and five sisters. funeral Monday morning at 9?40 from his residence. The notices list several fraternal orders and community affiliations for the deceased.

Tan R. Delfratess A. L. Delfraisse Dean Richardson Mrs. Delfraisne Mras Dot Richardson W. R. Richardson St. Mark's Church Texas Margaret Eleanor Walter Richardson St. Mark's Episcopal Church J. T. Patton W. Burroughs A. W Garden A. W. Houston L. J. Shropshire O. J. Woothull George Maverick A. Iuner Sarah Stayart Jas. M. Carr King Leon Walthail W. G. Tobin Carlos, Bee Charles Thomson Albert Senaun Albert Schank Plontain Street Order of Frertiann Sons Knights and Ladies of Honor The Eagles Hartenders? Union Hartmaim John Garmac Charles H. Woltersdorf Wyoming Street Hina Wolterstorf Milant Addient Order of Unitea Workmen Krine Fankagkon Voretn

Mayor Johnson Seeks End to Cleveland Street Strike

Mayor Tom L. Johnson presses to avert a strike by Municipal Tram conductors and motormen over a three cent fare. Bohner and union leaders confer as balloting results show 1492 to 128 in favor of a strike, prompting calls for a second meeting to seek peace or at least delay.

Hearst Clevsland Tom L. Johnson Municipal Tracton Company Johnson L. Bohener Carmen’s Union Dupont Maferial Company

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Republicans Oxfords Patents Tan Russia Alamo Plaza FT. Burnatt & Co. Undertakers A. Levetansky West Commerce Life Insurance Co Ryan ET AL Petitioner Bigs Roosevelt Guy Clifford Powell Sheggeret Beun Phyzlaan- Sefontigl Lyr Guy Cliftard Powell Migalivx Guy Tord Powell Frank Hag Voorn Ida R. Delfraisse Haralson W. K. Haralson North Street St. Joseph's Catholic Church Father Punrwerk St. Joseph's Cemetery Tom Johnson
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