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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

5

Miling party heads south to scout Nueces mountains

A city news note reports a party of six led by Voepperwein and G Thomas leaving on Saturday via Southern Pacific to travel about three weeks along the Nueces region and mountains. They plan rail to Uvalde then wagon to a distant terminus, carrying badges for views of scenery.

Voepperwein G. Thomas Roy Davis Tah Townhead Henry Gibson Southern Pacific Nueces Spellon Uvalde Teniynlaing Preuy

Back From State Camp by W C McNonad

Deputy district organizer of the Modern Woodmen of America, W C McNonad, returned from Ansin where he attended the state camp meeting the largest ever held in Texas. He was elected as a delegate to the national head camp in Peoria Illinois on June 18. The effort aims to land the next place for San Antonio. Pat West of Waen, a former speaker, is noted.

W. C. McNonad Woodmen of America Ansin Texas McRonad Peova San Antonio Pat West Af Waen Speale

Ward Captures Next Meeting After Austin House Talk

A House of Representatives session in Austin featured a speaker whose remarks won Ward the next meeting. The Removal Notice notes Moran Piano Co moved to the corner of Presa and Market, opposite Carnegie Library.

House of Representatives Austin Ward Moran Piano Co Presa Ana Market Streets Carnegie Whrary

Dramgoole Seeks Divorce in Fiftyseventh District Court

Levy D. Dramgoole files for divorce from Mary A. Drumgoole alleging cruelty. Married December 22, 18, the couple separated repeatedly with the latest leaving in March 18xx after claims of misperception and accusations about ancestry.

Levy D. Dramgoole Fifty- Seventh Mary A. Drumgoole Peltion

Onions Shipments Reach Far United States Regions

South Texas shipments move over 850 cars of onions to destinations nationwide from New Brunswick to Oregon. Hoy Campbell, agent for the South Texas Tract Showers' association, notes planning for over 840 cars this season. Kaiser Yamin found not guilty by a jury after a three day trial in the Thirty-seventh district court.

South Texas United States New Brunswick Oregon Hoy Campbell Yamin Thirty-seventh Kaiser Yamin

Annual Texas District Conference Recaps Work and Plans

Attendees gathered for the Texas district annual conference focusing on last year’s efforts and this year’s campaign plans. Rev Felger presented a noted paper titled How Crim We Retain the Young Confirmed Members in the Church. The next conference is set for September 18 in San Antonio.

Texas Felger San Antonio

Shelley Heads Undertakers at Texas Fancra Directors Meeting

Shelley of San Antonio was elected president of the Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers association as a two day Houston session closed. Marlin will host the next meeting. Officers elected include Joe Shelley San Antonio president A B Rogers San Marcos first vice president M Schwartz Baird second vice president Smith Willingham Glebe third vice president Isaac Crouch McKinnay fourth vice president M Raines Marshall treasurer Catby E Smith Dallas secretary.

Partition Suit Filed Over Hood Street Land in Fifth District

In the fifth district court, a partition suit was filed against Charles Kaiser and Frederik Paul Kaiser. The dispute concerns land on the north side of Hood Street valued at about 1200 dollars.

Charles Kaiser Frederik Paul Kaiser Hoodelieet

Evangelists Lead Night Revival at Apostolic Faith Mission

Revival services are held nightly at 8 o clock at the Apostolic Faith Mission, located on 24 Avenue D, under the direction of evangelists Mr and Mrs Howard A Goes from Kaugas. The event aims to draw attendees to spiritual renewal through focused preaching and prayer.

Apostolic: Faith Mission Avenue D Howard A. Goes Kaugas

Health Board to Meet This Afternoon

The Health Board will convene this afternoon to consider routine reports. Members will discuss standard agenda items and financial notes during the session.

Bar Privilege Brings $3700 for Fair Grounds

The International Fair association granted C Miorelli exclusive oil barrel concessions at the fair grounds for $3750. The amount is lower than last year due to Sunday opening laws and the Baskin McGregor act requiring adherence by the concessionaire.

International Fair Association C. Miorelli Ue Widders

Tale of the Chickens in a Downtown Brawl

In a corporalion court session Judge Buckley heard Short plead guilty to affray after a street scuffle on South Flores street involving A H Sehuiltt, C A Short, and a group of seven Wroll chickens and an older hen. Schmitt testified he bought the flock from a Fredericksburg farmer, while Mockerliuet attempted to intervene as the melee escalated with blows and a high eye accusation.

A. H. Sehuiltt C. A. Short Buckley Short Sehuiltt South Flores Street Mockerliuet Schmitt Fredericksburg

Political Turmoil Surrounds Texas Primary Campaigns

In Brownwood and Austin, Bailey and anti Bailey factions oppose Governor Campbell for not taking a side in the May primary. Bailey supporters seek a strong rival like Poindexter, while anti Bailey forces urge Campbell’s departure. Poindexter, visiting Austin, says he will consider running if pressured, but has not decided.

Brownwood Campbell Hyan Baley Brooks Wi Scott Bailey Sul Austin Tex Taige Poindexter Cleburne T. M. Cambell Duc Dog Dudge Poindexter Nakely

Soldier McLean Held In County Court Case

Judge Phil H Shook delayed the state case against United States soldier William McLean charged with unlawfully carrying arms. McLean was jailed by Deputy Constable H L Wilkens and later released to US officials after an army post order issue. If the order lacked, a formal request would go to the commandant at Fort Sam Houston. Other court actions included abandonment of wife suspensions, theft charges continued or dismissed, and arms earning cases resolved.

Phil H. Shook William McLean Fia United States Bort Sim Houston McLean Juan Penn Wennestay Jacob Frank George Taylor Trinidad Salwar Henry Jonas George Hazel

Texas Death Rate Slumps Amid March Health Report

The Austin area release shows March death toll at 117 with a drop of 400 from February. Births total 4515 while three months’ counts include 978 pneumonia, 421 tuberculosis, 276 other communicable diseases, and 3043 total deaths with no deaths in the local canal boat incident.

Austin Tex

Electric Park hosts crowd at opening night

Anisencirg Electric Park opens under directors Pratt and Milburn with a large young crowd. A 12 piece string orchestra under Professor Rogers provides music as the park proves ideal for dancing despite cold nights. Vaudeville shows at the park theater are popular with Nilea and Heark, Ray Fern, Bonth and Gordon, Edington sisters, and Edwie Winchester delivering multiple acts plus a touring drama at the Big Tent theater promising busy weekend performances.

Tance Prat Mian Milburn Rogers Park Theater Tve San Antonio Nilea Heark Ray Fern Bonth and Gordon Edington Sisters Edwie Winchester

Reads Paner at Conference Rov J Melger Returns

Rov J Melger of the Grave Engi sh Lutheran church returned yesterday from Seguin with remarks from a conference.

Paner J Melger Seguin

Talk of the Town Phar maceutical Claim

The ad promotes Buch and Lithia Compound Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles after other methods fail. It urges fast action, promising relief and renewed vigor, and notes availability at all druggists with a small price.

White Plague Kills Negroes in Richmond Address

Richmond Va May 7 An important factor of the national conference of charities and correction today was the address of Dr Charles R Grandy of Norfolk Va on the negro consumptive He said nearly three times as many deaths from tuberculosis occur among negroes as among whites of the United States He indicated that there is a physical predisposition or lack of resistance and that mental condition the Black can meet the conditions of American city life which now face him

Richmond National Conference of Charities and Corrention Charles R. Grandy Norfolk United States

Knights of Columbus Gather in Texas and San Antonio

The Texas state council will hold a Houston convocation Monday with 190 initiates to join the Knights of Columbus. San Antonio Knights prep for a Sunday gathering, sending delegates R J Borte and Charlee H Bertrand with alternates F C Woods and Ee Tynan. Judge M W Buckley of San Antonio will report on growth and new councils form the state event notes.

Vae State’ Council of Texas Kalelts of Columbus Houston San Antonio Knights San Antonio Knights of Columbus R. J. Borte Charlee H. Bertrand F.C. Woods Ee Tynan M. WH. Buckley San Antonio Counci Knights of Columbus

Soldiers to Federal Court case recap and theft charges

The article describes continuances in a civil suit over notes in the Woods National Bank case, with a federal court proceeding pending and a criminal docket to be heard next Monday. It names defendants Blakely and Fry, former U S Army privates, charged with stealing and selling government property. The report notes their capture near Fort San Houston after an incident involving a brass cannon theft and mentions a chaplain’s shooting during the act. It also includes an advertisement for Foley’s Kidney Cure.

Aise HN. Morris the Woods National Lant G. 4 Clyne Wakely George Fry Twenty-sixth United States Infantry Blakely Fry California Dickson Fort San

Charity Benefit Planned After Fire At Orphan Home

Society plans a Friday May 15 charity entertainment to raise funds for rebuilding after the Protestant Orphans Home fire. Mrs Albert Steves Sr offers her King William Street home for the event with a literary and musical program by city talent. Guests will be welcomed in several reception rooms without a formal receiving line.

Wright Hon Albert Steves King Williams Street

Mortuary notices for OShaughnessy Cushman and Riddle

Obituaries report Lizzie O Shaughnessy of Langtry Texas died this morning aged 42 surviving husband and sister in law. Funeral planned tomorrow afternoon with interment at city cemetery. Paul Riddle death in Panama will reach San Antonio tonight and funeral set for tomorrow morning. Also note the death of D C Cushman Northern Pacific treasurer, burial yesterday and survivors listed. Paul I Riddle funeral arrangements detailed.

Lizzie O'Shaughnessy John O'Shaughnessy Langtry Tex Oneister S. A. Dorehand Oly Paul Riddle Panama San Antonio Katy New York Ira. N. Riddle Mr. Riddle Willany Riddie Atel

Tre Yaka to Face Jury on City Running At Large Charge

Dairyman Tre Yaka was arrested yesterday on a charge of allowing cattle to run at large within the city. Bascom Hall, attorney for Yantis, requested a jury trial and the casual be heard next week. earlier dismissal had left hope for no future charges.

Baby remedy ad promises calm nights for crying infant

An old time advertisement touts Ges's Baby Blixie as a remedy to soothe a crying baby and ease disordered bowels and teething pain. It claims safe, drug-free relief, priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle, sold by Ring wpisek Stotts' new etabiay JET at 128 125 N. Morea St. Phone 493.

Foley Bexar Drag Co MeGes Bexar Drug Co Wpisek Stotts N. Morea

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