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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1897

Page

8

A San Antonio Sanitarium For Alcohol and Morphine Addicts

The article outlines Dr J J McKanna's new San Antonio sanitarium to treat liquor and morphine addiction. It describes the home like setting on Patterson place along River Avenue, with spacious grounds, comfortable rooms, and nurse supervision. Dr J P Rice serves as consulting physician as Mrs J J McKanna oversees operations. The program emphasizes humane, noninvasive treatment using natural remedies, aiming to cure without harsh drugs and to restore health and manhood.

Rittpe Pate Humaanity Texas J. J. McKanna South McKanna San Antonio Patterson River Rales J. P. Rice McKanha Nature J. J. McKenna

City removes park trees as disease and decay spread

San Pedro park trees killed by disease and growths are being removed. Strong specimens will be replaced with quick growing species like box alder and cottonwood. Debris will be stored in the city wood pile for next winter’s school fuel. Some hollow trunks are being repaired with cement. Local authorities cite statewide epidemics as the cause.

San Pedro

Grand Jury Reports Eight Bills in Thirtyseventh District Court

The Thirtyseventh District grand jury reported eight bills yesterday. Three target Henry Young for burglary at Jesse Bros. store and a Smith residence on April 2, plus theft of $60 and cloth suits from Joske Brothers valued at $7.80 each. One bill accuses Joe Hofman of stealing two horses on May 7 from J. W. Wilson of Hell County.

Thirty- Seventh District Court Henry Young Jesse Bros J. E. Smith Young Joske Broa Joe Hofman J. W. Wilson Hell County

Thirty Seventh District court actions yesterday afternoon

No session of the Thirty Seventh District court yesterday afternoon. W A Vatesek vs Francis Smith & Co for debt and damages will be renamed tomorrow morning. Worth Fifth District: A B Frank Co vs Joseph Wassenick verdict unable to agree and discharged. Other business includes Edward Fangerow vs Louise Fangerow divorce judgment for plaintiff. Ware Furniture Mfg Co vs T Becker appeal from Justice Court motion for new trial overruled. Frank Simmang vs Otto Geise note defendant's motion for new trial overruled. Notice of appeal given. Mary A Pancoast vs Pioneer Savings and Loan Co to cancel deed of trust and remove cloud. defendant's amended motion for new trial overruled. Notice of appeal given. United States Mortgage Co vs S S B D Contret et al notes and foreclosure. motion to set aside default against T N Devine et al granted. San Antonio Foundry Co vs Giles and Gulden debt. defendant's motion for new trial overruled. Notice of appeal given. George B Maverick issuing G Cohn garnishee and M Beck defendant for $606.18 in the Thirty-seventh District court.

Thirty- Seventh District Court W. A. Vatesek Francis Smith & Co Worth-Fifth District Court A. B. Frank Co Joseph Wassenick Ward Fangerow Louise Fangerow Ware Furniture Mtg. Co T. Becker Juatien “Court Frank Simmang Otto Geise Mary A. Pancoast Ve Pioneer Savings and Loan Ca The United States Mortgage Co B.D. Contret T. N. Devine San Antonio Foundry Co Giles and Gulnden George

Colored citizens split over emancipation day plan

Henry Clay Smith warns against Grabbers and speculators dividing the colored community after a meeting at Benevolent hall on Centre Street. He recalls two competing committees led by Geo Carter and Henry O’Neal, condemns attempts to split the united group, and urges unity to honor Emancipation Day.

Daily Light Benevolent Hall Centre Street Geo. Carter Henry O'Neal O'Nead Henry Clay Smith

Lunch Basket Taken Report

A brief police log notes that yesterday near noon Special Officer Coojey responded to an early call about a lunch basket taken. The entry lacks details on suspects or outcomes.

Coojey

Paine's Celery Compound Praised By Medical Elite

The article extols Paine's celery compound as a superior cure for nervous debility and related ailments. It highlights Prof. Phelps of Dartmouth and Yale training, his famed medical influence, and asserts the remedy is a genuine, non patent medicine special. It claims dramatic health improvements and lasting vitality for users.

America Dartmouth Sions Washington Paine Thin Giant Prot Phelps Fret Connecticut Yale Vermont University Dartmouth College Robby Reputalion Phelpa Pot

Federal Court Convicts Garcia in Chinaman Smuggling Case

Gregorio Garcia was convicted in federal court on charges of aiding and abetting bringing Chinese to the United States from Mexico. Two related cases were dismissed and Judge Maxey will sentence him later. Proceedings in the Howard mail fraud case began with three witnesses examined and will resume tomorrow. Baas case set for tomorrow morning.

Gregorio Garcia United States Mexico Maxey Thomas D. Howard Beeville Howard C. L. Baas

Diaz Estate Inventory Approved in Pyphere Court

The court yesterday approved the inventory and appraisement of the Rafael Dias estate. Appraisers list the homestead at the Matagorda and Golladstreste corner, plano and household furniture at 300, and effects from Alamosin to aspecta worth 3,000, totaling 9,420.

Rafael Dias Matagorda Golladstreste Plano Alamosin Aspecta

Grand Free Concert at San Pedro Springs

Music program for the Grand Free Concert this afternoon in San Pedro Springs features a Victoria march an overture and polka selections. An assortment of waltz galop and fantasia pieces is listed along with light vocal and instrumental numbers.

San Pedro Springs Victoria Martinez Overture Calip Bagdad Boudeux Ingolas Dulcio Jusilo Galop Kinderfreuden Wim Luckett Tone Pictures North Ena Zapateces Masurka Anelbig Ossese Bentsen A. Schaetter Brooks Kite Walt J. R. Lamp Satan

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