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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
8
Thieves forced entry at the Hanson residence while the family was away, ransacking trunks and drawers. They stole $49 in cash, four Baccaliber flags, and a Smith & Wesson revolver. Entry occurred via a broken back door. Constable Sterend and Deputy Newton are investigating the case.
Police uncover multiple dismembered bodies on Mrs. Guinness farm near Laporte after a tip from John Heldgren. Investigators suspect trunks shipped from Chicago hid adult and child remains tied to a possible prison-for-crimes scheme. Witnesses link Andrew Heldgren to a wedding plan with Mrs. Guinness as motive.
Veiling Mrs L Toll torner of Commerce and Pinn street returned home this morning. Mrs A G Foster of Seguin posted home after a few days in the city. Mrs G Troell on Leal street left for Seguin on a visit. Miss Bird Shanklin of Prairie Lea left for home after a pleasant visit. Mrs A Dauchy of 207 Fifth avenues and Mrs Bertha Colms Wyoming Street left this morning for Isle So. Seanin. Mrs W Felthouse Wyoming Street left for a visit. Mrs W Hill of Waverly, visiting her daughter, left this morning for Poynton. Mrs I Henry, a lawyer, left this morning for Seguin on professional business. Mrs J W Thompson of Houston, visiting Mrs J T Webr, returned home this morning. Mrs M D Ching, visiting Mrs O Rore, left this morning for Houston.
Kerr County held a Republican convention at Karrville on May 6 to choose delegates for the state convention in Fort Worth May 16 and the congressional convention in San Antonio May 14. Delegates endorsed Taft and backed Cedi Lyos for delegate at large to the Chicago national convention. Alfred Vandersticken of Fredericksburg was endorsed as one of two delegates to the Chicago convention from the fifteenth district.
Funeral services for Mrs. Janvella Crawford were held at 4 p.m. yesterday from the home of her daughter Mrs. A J Cameron 161 Upson Street with Rev A J Weeks pastor of West End Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed in Alamo Cemetery. Mrs. Elen Powers, aged 67, died yesterday at 507 North San Safo Street. she was a native of Migule and had lived in San Antonio 20 years. She is survived by daughter Mrs. Carrie Lite, her mother Mrs Dr William R Smith, among others.
Guidance on bowel health warns against habitual use of purgatives as they irritate the stomach and bowels. It cautions that repeated use leads to indigestion and constipation, urging natural methods for relief and restraint from overreliance on medicines.
Cotulla Fer May Gt now loo yey Inne Hike the much talked of railroad into Dimmit county will be Weil tram Gardensdale tin row town on that GN to Ashertown to be put on the map exactly in the center of Dimmit county Asbar Richardson one of the southwest Tex wealthiest land owners says he was ghoul abandoned the route to connect with the f GN Artesia but have concluded useless to fool away time especially who there is a live wire bunch fealty willing and waiting to give up all the money asked for to bid the rug on a route
Members of Sat Houston Camp No 5b W O W are urged to attend the funeral of Sovereign A Perez at Woodmen hall at 2 PM Thursday May 7. Members of other orders and groves are invited to attend. Clerk: J J Hatil. Artin Arnold. Warren marbleworts. 1127 1 Com
William J Wildebrand aged 76 a Confederate veteran died at his son Julius home in Gonzales after a long illness The Fayette county planter spent most of his life in Southwest Texas He lived in Waco 16 years served as McLennan county commissioner He fought for the Confederacy and at one time was a scout in Bragg's army The funeral will be held at the station with burial in the Confederate cemetery
Dames 7 Hawkina Mawldas aged 40 died at her home on Gerenk street at 5 30 yesterday afternoon. She was married to a real estate agent who came to San Antonio from Doaton for his health eight months ago. A native of No via Sdotin she was a widow. The funeral will be held from her residence at 630 o'clock tomorrow morning with the burial in Dig somlhe narvakare.
The San Antonio Horse Show to be held May 10 24 and 15 will begin at noon. President L. Strang reports strong exhibitor interest and a long race track to be built at the fair grounds. Cash prizes and cups are awarded across dozens of classes from roadster to harness, with numerous special prizes and ribbons. The prize list is subject to change.
Shoppers at McArdle's sale in San Antonio gain access to deeply reduced prices on season’s dry goods. The McArdle guarantee offers satisfaction or money back on all purchases, with the entire current stock included in the markdown. Sale continues this week at McArdle’s store, 292 294 East Houston Street.
Two coachloads of homeseekers will arrive in San Antonio tomorrow from Fort Wayne. They are bound for West Texas to view investments and will be met by representatives of the Allison-Richay Land Company who will guide them through West Texas to showcase the available opportunities for investors.
In the Thirty seventh district court Judge Dwyer granted several divorces this morning. Sallie Bledsoe was granted separation from C Y Bledsoe and Leoni M Fitzgerald from Maurice Fitzgerald.
A party of about six telegraph operators from Williamson Hays and Uryla Goun plans to view lands in Maverick County near Eagle Pass for colonization by European settlers. Led by W C Kincella immigration agent of the Missouri Kansas and Texas and the U W S A mailways, the group includes A Parle of Allison Righey Land Co and many prominent men. They travel by two special sleepers toward Flade Darling. Mullins non-sinkable boat provided by McIlrey Brown agents.
In the thirty seventh district court Yamin defended against charges tied to stale property. The defense argued for exculpatory evidence while the state pressed that only one firm handled the Eagle brand bills. Yamin testified that Benjamin and Yamin share linguistic roots, disputing the origin of names and the meaning of the alias.
Alfred Perez age 80, veteran of the fire department for about a decade, died this morning in Mahome. He is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 from San Parnan do cathedral to San Barnanio cor tory, with the fire department to be represented.
The sale of lots by Sutherland Springs Development Co drew large crowds from San Antonio with two special trains. Auctioneer Melirea cited $10,000 to $12,000 in values sold and plans for private sales and a possible second auction. The Southern Pacific promised a spur track and buyers plan immediate dwelling and business construction.
Ernst Albig Schuster, 35, native of Oberscheile Chemulte Germany, declared his intention to become a United States citizen in Pemeral genrt this morning. He has resided in the United States since February 16 1904 after landing at Galvestan, and works as a mason.
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