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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

8

Court in equity case over Presnell hotel assets in bankruptcy

The federal court handles a complex equity suit involving the Presnell hotel at 215 Garden Street. It seeks appointment of a receiver and a temporary injunction to restrain defendants from transferring or disposing of estate property including the hotel, its rents, and other assets amid a bankruptcy proceeding for Jesse Presnell of Fresno with parties Gertrude Woolley and Ada Presnell among others named.

Montgomery Blair Hutehins Fan Aie Rain Hutehins Thabli J. H. Presnell Graham Dowdell Sbankenpt Ina CG. H.& Si.a. Railway Company T al Ganlerwat Sire Khl J. Wt Pre Wijnselvert Ye Puter Im Vankrantey Gertrude Woolley mPresnall Kkid Anna Tete J. IE Presnall

City council weighs park admission at Electric Park

Alderman Ray Tambert led a council move to have the city attorney report on the legality of Biedric Park company charging admission at the amusement grounds. He argued the public park extends along Byergrean Street and Nixon Street and that charging at the gate burdens families and visitors.

Ray Tambert Biedric Park Company Byergrean Parle Avenue Nixon Street Thisfield Streee Lambert Park Company Tallobert Gnrasement Company

City Council Deliberates on Legal Matter and Bankruptcy Case

The city council discusses Sut Nae matter with Libvetts unresolved and referred to the city attorney for action. A bankruptcy discharge order is granted in federal court for Henry Dur yid Ligon amid an involuntary petition, while other cases proceed to trial.

Dodge Maxey Henry Dur Yid Ligon Ligon de Gnartalpe County Charles Matyear England United States Hilyer-Deutsch-Jareatt ‘Company

Carrington Returns to Aid Luling Business Club

Secretary Joh B. Carrington of the Business Men's club returned from Luling where he assisted in organizing a new commercial club. He reports widespread business support and a large banquet marking the community's inaugural gathering.

Joh B. Carrington Business Men's Club Luling Carrington Garrington

Examinations Begin at Wight School Tomorrow

Examinations to the university of Texas will start tomorrow morning at the Wight school and run through Friday. Conducted by J Ikin, principal of the Meh setoal and superintendent elect.

Texas Wight School J. Ikin Peinelput Meh Setoal

Burial Permits for Garcia Callaghan and Polk Residents

Burial permits issued for Fosa Perez Garcia 40 of union slack yards with malaria fever and Dan Callaghan 55 from city hospital with heart disease. Polk resident aged 10 at 31 Hrakl Omidge Avenue also noted.

Fosa Perez Garcia Union Slack Yards Malaria Fevec Dan Callaghan City Hospital Antionty Polk Hraclomidge Avenue Fini Heart

Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Home Relief Without Surgery

An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a home remedy for piles lasting decades. It promises relief from swelling congestion itching and fissures without operation and offers a free trial pack with a 4 cent sample via Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.

Tafine Druggist Pyramid Drag Co Marshall, Mich

Horse show entries close amid grand three night fair

The upcoming horse show plans to open at Jelpele with 890 entries announced for three nights of competition at the fair grounds. Dallas and Fort Worth entries join national and army cavalry horses in a dense program of harness, hunters, roadsters, pony classes, and special events.

Hunters Tnt Dallas Fort Worth Army Fork Sam Houston Jripa Axnert Cavalry Trentoy Forest Reat Ind Velight le Pure Tavwir Pertial Elfes China Huntera Frida Harass Shetland Apnie Clare

Fragmentary Read on Tela-Woras and Distant Did She

Readable fragments describe a distant figure and a woman named Tela-Woras. The text hints at a halted gesture and a narrow distance between two parties, with limited context and no clear outcome.

Atella Tela

Memorial for Dr Barnardo the Children’s Friend

A memorial is sculpted for Dr Barnardo by Mr Wrompton at Barkingside Home for girls. The home began in 1873 with televeted girls, remodelled by Mr John Sani and Mossford lodge is linked to the gift. The Sphere notes the epitome of a philanthropic life, with Shettle girls named, though the text blends ornament and vanity.

Barnardo Dr. Barberin Mtr. Wrompton R. A Barkingside Televete Girls Edach House Mossford Lodge John Sani Miy Frampton

Births Reported at Alb Rincon Street

The notice records a birth at Alb Rincon Street naming George H. Walter and Mrs. He Davenpork as holders. A son is reported with father listed as Mr. and Ali. The brief item notes the event without further details.

Ali

Change in Food Works Wonders in Health

A reader reports that Grape-Nuts food cured years of indigestion and dyspepsia. The letter claims the product is predigested and supplies nervous energy, aiding the body's engine and overall health.

Ghange Matrnellang Nadalta Wellville Phage Rennon

County Treasurer Report April Expenses and Budget Balance

County Auditor Thos F Ramsey reports April expenses totaling 17 180.74 and a year to date total of 116 324.04, leaving 67 426.17 to run the county to August 1. Interest on bonds paid 17 607.25, with commissions for tax collection and election recounts noted.

Ramsey Apri Fuea Ao Dulance c Wade Durite

The Terrible Mourns in Uptown Theatrics

A young woman in an uptown room faced a bizarre scare when she uncovered a hidden tarp and felt hair under it. The startled tenant alerted neighbors on the seventh floor who rushed to the hall. She then revealed a mouse that had settled in her closet, prompting a swift, noisy crowd response.

New York Globe Taonse Old Mouse

Fred Daggett Returns From Trip To Woring

Fred Daggett chief rate clerk in the Sap General passenger department returned from a trip to Woring. He accompanied home Mrs Daggett and their children who spent two weeks there.

Fred Daggett Sap General Passenger Department Woring Mrs. Daggett

PROJECT NEW CEMETERY FOR SOUTH HEIGHTS

A new city cemetery will open on South Heights once the engineer’s plat is finished. The city owns seven acres of land near gravel grounds planned for a cemetery expansion. A Krehn ordinance aims to prevent establishment of new cemeteries within city limits. The city also owns sizable land outside limits for future burial sites.

South Heights Aldertan Im Kuehn

A L Burnett Co Prominent Texas Box Manufacturer

A L Burnett Co one of the state’s largest 50 percent factories with a major tin box plant serving Texas Louisiana and Mexico. President A L Burnett brings thirty years’ experience in box making and the firm employs thirty five to fifty people. They offer wrapping paper pages twine photo supplies and finishing at 130 West Commerce St. Also notes other local businesses and products in the ad list.

A. L. Burnett Co South A. L. Burnett Imanager Tha Company Texas Louisians Mexico K. L. Burnett Company

Bhiriaker Sought At Johnsons Shirt Factory

Bhiriaker wanted at once at Johnsons Shirt Factory located at 108 Yturri Street between Commerce and Markt streets.

Bhiriaker Johnson’s Yturri Street Commerce Markt Streets

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