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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
7
Foster Mills, a well known carpenter, narrowly survived a fall of a four by four inch timber from a two story house at Laurel Heights. He sustained a fractured skull and unconsciousness but is reported to be improving. doctors expect a full recovery in a few weeks.
A lurid advertorial warns about sudden kidney failure in healthy adults. It emphasizes early symptoms, urges prompt treatment with Buchu and Lithia Compound Kidney Pills, and warns readers to act before it is too late. It cites a supposed common fate and urges purchase at druggists.
The Delaware River launch of the Michigan marks a new dreadnought class vessel built by New York Shipbuilding Company. It carries eight 12 inch breech loading rifles, a heavy main battery, two torpedo tubes, and a 81 officer and 768 crew. The hull design includes armor belts and a prolonged speed target of 18 knots.
Birth notices list girls and boys born to several city residents, naming parents and street addresses. Mrs Chis Sentz at 745 West Houston Street reports a girl, Mrs J Divilio and partner report a boy, and Mr and Mrs BW Nith at 23 Cooper Street report a boy. Additional births appear for Mr and Mrs 7 ML Plice at 209 West Johnson Street.
Rimsay City Mo May 2 The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States heard reports on home mission efforts among emigrants Indians and other groups. Debt exceeding 47000 was reported due to taking on the work at the northern branch of the church amid a year of rising gifts totaling about 24000 but offset by the financial panic impact.
W. A. Chaffe son of Mr and Mrs O Chaffe of this city will marry in Houston this evening. The bride is Miss Jutta O Leary an accomplished young lady of the Mug family. After the wedding Mr and Mrs Chaffe will proceed to San Antonio to stay with Mr Chaffe’s parents at 310 Adama street.
Knights of Pythias plan moving into a new hall at Market and Navarro streets. Two rooms occupy the second floor of a newly built two story brick building by M. Malft Hiro. The structure faces south and is well ventilated.
A long Elks meeting details committees for a festival prize house and a three night program. Highlights include the 33900 house to be given away, wiring offer, Matinee lineup, and named booths such as Harmony club and Casino Smoth with many ladies overseeing specific booths and activities.
Rain fell as a large crowd gathered in the chapel of the Coronat Institute for the fortieth annual commencement ceremonies. A lengthy program was presented by students and faculty to mark the institution’s convocation and celebrate graduates.
Henry J. Bowdoin of Baltimore filed in Forty-fifth district court against Aransas Pass Lumber Company of Texas. He seeks the appointment of a receiver, alleging the Texas corporation owes a bonded debt of 1,000,000 dollars and that most of its property is in risky deeds with remaining assets scattered or titled in doubt. The petition claims 25,000 dollars due on bonds and other debts.
L P Lawley aged 37 died at Santa Rosa hospital from acute pulmonary trouble. Remains shipped to Oakville for interment with father Leonard P Lawley and sister Mrs T W Hammett accompanying. Celeste Lester aged 22 months died yesterday at 117 West Mistletoe avenue. Funeral held at residence with Rev A W Burroughs of St Marys conducting. interment in cemetery No 8.
This Week offers its final opportunity to win big with substantial discounts in Villa Rosn Al from twenty dollars to a price much lower than the standard. Page nine contains the full details and terms of the offer.
May 26 report from Houston, Tes states Monk Gibson will hang June 27 for the murder of the Condit family. Judge Wilson held a special session and passed sentence. Gibson awaits execution with four officers escorting him to the jail front.
A group of Indies, including Mrs. W. Baugh and Mrs. J. Patton, will travel to Austin Wednesday morning for the formal opening of the On Vamin's More exhibit, marking the centenary of Jefferson Davis's birth. Also attending are Mrs. J. H. Kimpatrick, Mrs. Benno Kayton, Dr. M. Meier, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Norrhe, Mr. Joe Surkey, and others.
Baltimore May 26 4Drs Lewis and Mughes were elected bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church on the fifteenth ballot here today Sap Officials Return J W Peter vice president and general manager of the San Antonio Aransas Pass railway returned last night from a trip to Corpus Christi. He was with General Freight Agent J Mangham and General Passenger Agent George F Lupton touring to study watermelon freight and summer excursion traffic to the coast.
District Attorney Jerome declares opposition to removing Harry K. Shaw from Matteawan, arguing public safety risks and possible escape. Also notes repair services for magnetos and coils by Mes Hirey Brown, new phone 2399, and water outage in Juarez area due to electrical plant machinery.
A historical timetable lists train departures and connections from Commerce Street station with routes to Fort Worth Dallas Houston Galveston and New Orleans. It notes varied arrival times such as 1:26 pm 7:30 pm 10:20 pm and 1:00 pm along multiple lines including Frisco and Santa Fe connections.
A physician voices views on diet and nutrition urging proper food choices. He cites his experience with Grape Nuts alongside rich cow’s milk, claiming relief from overwork fatigue and malnutrition. The letter asserts the food’s value in a rational, scientific eating plan and invites readers to join the discussion.
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