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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

9

S S S Oldest and Best Blood Purifier Claims

An advertisement extols S S S as a long trusted blood purifier and tonic for rheumatism skin diseases and blood disorders. It emphasizes purity natural ingredients and safety for all ages while urging readers to consult the book and buy from drug stores. A testimonial from Mrs F L Bailey adds consumer confidence.

S.S. S S.S S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta Trencichen Pourisian F. L. Bailey Linden St Cinerfeld

Striking Passages From The President's Address

National leaders debate conservation in a public address stressing the danger of exhausting natural resources. The speech urges wise use of forests and water, irrigation and canal projects, and laws that balance private and public welfare to protect soil and navigation.

United States

Funeral of Mrs Nellie May Nipper

The funeral of Mrs Nellie May Nipper, widow of J D Nipper, was held from the family residence at 185 McKining avenue Mission Field at 1 o'clock this morning under the auspices of Assembly No 78 Loyal Americans of the Republic. Services were conducted at the residence and at the grave by Rev Mr Bell with interment in the Confederate cemetery.

Mra. Nipper Nellie May .Nipper J. D. Nipper McKining Avenue Mission Field Assembly No Loyal Americans of the Republic Mr. Bell. Intoral

Paving Plans Moved for Houston Street Work

The joint city council and property owners committee will review paving material bids for Houston Street within days. Mayor Callaghan seeks bids on various materials as companies submit offers. Traction Co. will realign rails before paving begins.

Houston Callaghan Trinidad Traction Company Houston Street

TPA Leaders Arrive Here Tonight for Convention

State officers of the Travelers' Protective association reach this city tonight with Dallas Fort Worth delegates due on tomorrow morning's train and the El Paso excursion arriving on the east bound Sunset. Drummers continue arriving. headquarters at the Business Men's club opens tomorrow as the I F W convention begins with officers and directors meeting to prepare the report to be submitted Friday.

Travelers’ Protective Association Dallas Fort Worth el Paso Tuas San Antonio I. F Business Men's Club Srreaeas Beethaver Hall

Granted Final Papers to Simbin Joseph Atafla in Federal Court

Final naturalization papers were granted by Judge Maxey in federal court this morning to Simbin Joseph Atafla a merchant of this city age 40 originally from Syria Turkey and a resident of the United States for the past eight years

Maxey Simbin Joseph Atafla Syria Turkey United States

Feud Leader Shot in El Paso, Tense Aftermath

In El Paso on May 13 Chas Harber, leader of a feud faction, was shot and killed. Deputy Sheriff W P Hawking at Ver Horn pledged to surrender if confronted in El Paso as Harber's faction seeks to oust him from office. A recent clash between factions follows a prior killing at Dan Williams.

Hi Paso Tex Chas Harber Feader W. P. Hawking Ver Horn

Rehearing Sought in Sunset Case Over Train Service

Austin May 18 The attorney general filed a bill and motion for a rehearing in the Court of Civil Appeals in the Railroad Commission case 1 13 involving operation of a double daily passenger train service over the Victoria division The state asks that a rehearing be granted and the gate challenged

Austin Tex Court of Civil Appeals Railroad Commission Victoria

High School Program for 58 Graduates to Be Held at Beet hoven Hall

The upcoming high school commencement on Monday June 1 at Beet hoven hall will feature 58 graduates. Prof. L. D. Daggett directs choruses with Miss Ethel Johnston guiding pupils in sketches, and diplomas, fates and scholarships will be distributed by the school board president. Mentors listed include Sam Barclay Olive Ranson Alice Hoettler Serger Borders and many others.

Beethoven Hall L. D. Daggett Ethel Johnston Kate Dahiwig Beulah Shaw Kate Dalwlak Edward Daugherty Fugenti Davenport Lucy Davison Leroy Don

Harriman rail stocks soar in early session

New York headlines report a strong buyer surge in rail shares as Rock Island Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific gain ground. Higher-than-expected gold export news failed to dampen optimism as Harriman securities rise amid expectations of forthcoming dividends.

Cnet U New York Rock Island Missouri-Pacific Southern Pacific Herriman Wachenger

Bexar Court Grants Writ in Broker Case

Special to The Light from Avatin Texas dated May 11 reports the supreme court granted a writ of error in the case of Caffarvill Brok versus the opposing party, marking a procedural step in a Bexar High Court matter.

Avatin Tex Supreme Court Caffarvill Brok

Armstron g Captured in Southwest After Indictment

Information from Sheriff’s office says Armstrong indicted by the March grand jury for assault with intent to murder was captured in transit yesterday. Deputy J Dwyer to leave San Antonio tonight to rendezvous with a Baxar county deputy. Also notes Bexar County cases and motions in several local actions amid real estate ads.

John E Manuel Armstrong March Grand Jury Tub Inso el Paso Armstrong Baxar County Towiner Jee Dwyer San Antonio

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