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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

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Magnificent site eyed for Chautauqua at Sutherland Springs

A Baptist committee reports Sutherland Springs offers a prime site for a new Chautauqua plant with an auditorium, cottages, club houses, pavilion and commissary. The venture aims to invest about ten thousand dollars in year one and expand gradually, with 30 acres along the Cibolo river praised for scenery and boating.

Jas Sutherland Springa Cibolo Sutherland Springs I. J. Stokes Calvary Baptist Church Texas Cibolo River

Birth Record Noted for May Dates in Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR shows birth announcements for May dates including names Te Mer, Ay Spencer, Ane Brien, Taglin and Vista ais Te Mie. Appears to list couples or individuals with dates May 4 and May 11 and a possible monetary amount S800 Burleson. Details are garbled.

Te Mer Ay Spencer Ane Brien Taglin

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claim

An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with claims of simple quinine and iron in a tasteless, plainly printed form. It targets both adults and children, urging use to drive out malaria and build up the system.

Mataria

Nominations Sent to Senate by President

The president today sent to the senate nominations including Oscar Strang of New York for ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Turkey, Charles Denby of Indiana to Vienna as consul general, William Ruble of Wisconsin to Mong Kong, Alan Wilder of Wisconsin to Shanghai, and George Davis as judge advocate general with brigadier general rank.

Associated Press Washington Senate Oscar Strang New York

Mussey case to go to jury this afternoon

Special Dispatch from Hondo dated May 12 reports the Mussey case is to be sent to a jury this afternoon after the defense declines to introduce testimony. If acquittal is not reached, the Nipper cane will likely be discussed as part of the verdict considerations.

Hondo Vox Mussey

Twenty-One Years Bishop Johnston Delivers Major Address

Bishop J. S. Johnston announced his twenty-one years as bishop of the West Texas diocese and convened the twenty-fifth meeting of the diocesan council. The proceedings opened with services, including an address and a report by the bishop, as the gathering continued its organization since 1874.

Thi Be West Texas J. S. Johnston Johnston

Bishop Johnston Reflects on Four Decades of Service

Bishop Johnston recounts 40 years in ministry and his leadership within the diocese. He reviews church property gains including land for Alam Heigis and plans for a West Lexis Military Academy, plus additions to St. Mary’s hall and the church chapel at Falltu rins. He urges broader interdenominational evangelism and cites the Baptist example of significant giving to support expansion and missions.

Johnatow Bia J. 4. Johnston Churchill University of Virginia Tolmatan Antanin Alam Heigis Weat Lexis Military Academy St. Philip's Industrial School St. Mary's Hall Falturrins Canada Johnston United States Tohratan

Pierce's Case Set for Monday in Perjury Trial

Special Desyaton Austin Texas May 12 The trial of H Clay Pierce of St Louis charged with perjury in suits against Waters Pierce Oil company is set for next Monday Pierce is expected to appear in person as new bond under the indictment is ready for court Pierce defense may seek a change of venue District Attorney Hamilton said he will push for an immediate trial rather than delay until fall

Hamilton Today Texas News Service

Grain growers meet to protect interests in Springfield

Associated Press reports grain growers from many states met in Springfield to heed National Farmers' Union president CS Barrett calling action to safeguard members interests. The union publicized its 3,000,000 member base as the grain growers branch convened with over 100 delegates from across the country.

Associated Press Springfield CS. Barrett National Farmers' Union Farmers’ Upion Grain Growers Towa Rocky‘ Mountains Atlantic Gulf

Katy to Run Excursion San Antonio for Baseball Fans

J W Allen, Katy general freight agent in Dallas, attended a railroad commission hearing in Austin and announced a Sunday excursion from Austin to San Antonio at 1.50 round trip to aid baseball fans. International & Great Northern agents and others visited the city as several rail lines plan promotions and tours during the weekend. Bullfighter Francisco Palomo arrives Friday with his troupe to parade the streets as promotion. The I G N advises Sunday excursions to New Braunfels will resume next Sunday with good flows on routes 7230 and Oateats.

J. W. Allen Katy Texas Dallas Mr. Allen Railroad Commission Austin San Antonio Southern Pacific Francisco Palomo Mexico International & Great Northern Wily Palestine New Braunfels

Mission meeting closes with foreign mission gifts

Clergymen attended the council with $40,000 in foreign missions noted. Listed are numerous pastors from San Antonio Kerrville Uvalde and other Texas towns. A Woman's Auxiliary meeting was held in the afternoon. Rev AB Rowden of Guero will preach tonight at St Mark's church as the council continues with sessions tomorrow and Sunday.

J.T. Hutcheson San Antonio A.W. Burroughs Richard Galbraith Kerrville A. W Garon A. T. Holaworthy Corpun Christi Joseph Wiis Kareville Richard Mercer Fort McKavitt Stephen Mercer Robert Gordon J. A. Mavsey Bourne Richard W. Anderson Uvalde Hey George M. MacDougall Goliad W. D. Christian Gavin L. Williena Gonzales George D. Warrin Percy Dix Liana Robert V. Barber Victoria Lyndsay Patten San Antonias Bowden Nero Benj M. Grigham Alice Wm. J. Ehrhardt Brownavilly John Rideout San Marcus F. J. Bristay San’ Antonins Bates San Antonia W. G. Smith Ciligoroin Merset G. Johnston AB. Rowden Guero Bi. Mark's Chiral

San Antonio May Send Delegates to Irrigation Congress

Delegates may be sent by the San Antonio Business Men's Club to the National Irrigation Congress meeting for its fifth annual session in August in Spokane Washington. The city has discussed the possibility of arranging a meeting of the congress here and efforts are believed to enable San Antonio to join.

San Antonio National Irrigation Congress Spphario Washington

Parisian Sage Promises Cure for Dandruff Hair Loss

A bold claim outlines Parisian Sage as a universal remedy for dandruff and scalp diseases. The advertisement markets "Giroux Drug Co." of Buffalo and "Bosan Drug Co." of San Antonio as sellers, guaranteeing results in six to two weeks or money back.

Orld America Giroux Bikg. Co Buffalo Boxar Dri Co Bosar Drug Co Avery Hottle Expresa Obirges Sbrehais Giroux Mig. Co Bullalo

Modern Brotherhood of America Organizes in San Antonio

The Modern Brotherhood of America organized last night with Glass of alaty-tya members, the first lodge of this order in San Antonio. Officers elected include Worthy President J. E. Livenworthy, Vice President Mrs. J. Hy Tneksan, Secretary and Treasurer Shoe J. Lancaster, Worthy Conductor Mrs. & Fa. Trauser, Chaplain Mya Se watehman, Sentry Henry B, Vodrie, and Trustees A. P Stapp and W. Li Baker, among others.

Modern Brotherhood of America

Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples

Lornie A. Woldon and Esther Ketten Eckhart. Minnie Koll and Warren W. Fenchand. Amelia Chas Sebulls and Frances Surlos listed among marriage licenses granted.

Lornie A. ‘Woldon Esther Kettenae Eckhart Ant Minnie A. Koll Warren W. Fenchand Amelia Att Te Chas A. Sebulls Frances Surlos

Ambitious Grend Was Fans Pack Cozy Corners for Miss Bunting

Amusements note strong despite weather as Miss Bunting draws crowds at Cozy Corner engagements. Fans and families attend Saturday and Sunday matinees with high anticipation of her Avis Hallister role. Night performances also sell well with rising audiences as the engagement nears its potential end at West Garden venue.

Miss Bunting Avis Hallister Pateots de Haouee

Notice to Taxpayers City Tax Collector April May 1909

Notice to taxpayers of taxes for fiscal year 190¢ and June 1 1908 due at City Hall office of City Tax Collector from April 1 1909 to May 31 1909 with interest penalties and costs if paid before June 1 1904 Gardendale West area.

Sixty Day Fasting Record Setter Dies in Missouri

Jefferson City May 12 State Representative H H Grunfield of Unionville who drew world wide attention by fasting sixty days to beat Dr Tanner is said by his physician to be dying in his living here He has suffered stomach trouble for a year

FeRerson City BR. Grunfield Unionville Tanner

Legal opinion says bond amendment allowed for San Antonio National Bank

County Attorney Tom W Newton informed the county commissioners that amending the county depository bond is legal by inserting the clause specified in the bond agreement. The opinion cites the agreement with the bondsmen and applies to the San Antonio National Bank's depository bond.

Tom W Newton Cammisgioners San Antonio National Bank

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