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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1907
Page
6
A city notice reports events and figures from October including a county jail feeding cost of 473.50 and total fines collected of 111. Diag Sisters music is part of the evening program while Sheriff Tobin presents his monthly report.
The San Antonio Fire Department faced ten calls in October with one false alarm and substantial damage from all fires. City Clerk Fred Fries underwent surgery and remains homebound, with Assistant Clerk McNeill handling affairs. Turner Lath hosts Fedena Golden Leafrance and Dids Sisters' music as other items unfold. Norrigan, penniless, begged Chief Mavermann to stay in jail until better weather, a request denied.
Ground and buildings at 219 and Oyg Rant Commerce street sold for 47540 dollars, nearly 950 per front foot, highest price ever paid in the city. King and Hie bought from Lewis Maverick, with leases remaining to five years. no improvements planned until lease expirations pass.
The Texas British Cricket Club held a special meeting at KR L Lewis, 2003 South Presa St, to close the 1906-07 season. Attendance was strong, with members noting high interest and quality matches. Plans for next season were discussed and future events outlined.
Albert Friedrich a well known hunter and dealer in horns brought the season’s first deer to town near Castroville Wad ten miles from the city. The four buck weighs 125 pounds and was hung outside Friedrich’s Houston street shop attracting attention. A. Clagton and Jack Haynes accompanied Friedrich. two others escaped. Indications point to a plentiful season ahead.
London reports brighten that President Lloyd George may avert a general railway strike by a compromise. The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants executive postponed action from yesterday and will confer with Mr. Grorsa on November 6, inviting three representatives. Richard Bell, MP, general secretary, likely to lead the delegation.
New York Navy 2 W describes the second day sale of furniture from the office of ex President McCurdy and other Mutual Life Insurance officials. The two day sale brings in 35000 dollars with the McCurdy directors table costing 12000 dollars listed as sold for 0. The article notes the total receipt from the two days of sale and identifies the McCurdy table as a centerpiece.
The anniversary of the Czar's accession will be celebrated by all churches in St Petersburg tomorrow. The imperial family will attend a procession as troops form and schoolchildren march through the streets of the city.
The description notes a pale blue satin dress with marquisette and silk voile materials. It features serpentine lace trim, satin edges, filet insertions, and a high draped bell sleeve. Miss Ella Carr hosts Beta Tau Zeta Sorority at 3 PM on Main Avenue.
London reports W. Wheeler, a Roosevelt commission member, discussed Jewish emigration with Israel Zangwill in Worthing. Wheeler notes America absorbs Jews faster than other lands and questions broad immigration limits while stressing individual cases. He plans further meetings and a forthcoming report on immigration.
A Chicago man credits Grape Nut s with restoring digestion appetite and energy after years of poor health. He claims four packages cured symptoms and improved tasting ability and overall well being. He notes the product holds the body and nerves together and mentions the book The Road to Wellville.
Special to The Light Colon reports on November 3 celebrations for Panama's independence day beginning in Colon and spreading to other towns. Red white and blue decor, portraits of President Monsevall, and a display of fireworks mark the events. A municipal meeting and speeches by officers are planned, with messages of congratulations from notable figures worldwide.
A batch of visitors from Kerrville Kerr County Cuero Uvalde Karnes City Fort Worth Mexico City Los Angeles are staying at the Menger Angelus Elite and Bexar while in San Antonio for business tours and social visits. among them W W Vaughan H G Herry M Bishop Augustin Alfred Neves N P Bresilen 0 Goode NL Duncan wife Captain Charles Schreimer J Moore and Emilie Gordon with her mother Mrs Dwyer.
Plans for the emperor of Japan Mirtenko to celebrate his birthday with a grand imperial event. Officials expect a formal birthday ceremony with a foreign diplomatic corps and Japanese ministers in attendance.
In Seattle Epokune Wash November 2 the annual meeting of the board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church opened with 12 bishops from around the world in attendance. A banquet at the new First Church followed the opening events with visitors being entertained and more dignitaries expected to arrive.
Sunday school begins at 9:30 with a regular lesson. A 12 o'clock service features talks by Dr. C. G. Coleman Rev. Ruthe and W. W. Boone with A C Todd presiding. Special roll call by classes and music by the Sunday school orchestra and San Antonio Conservatory artists. Evening services at 7:45 include remarks by Pastor T. V. Neal and others. All are invited to attend these activities.
Notice lists sermons and meeting times at First Primitive Baptist Austin Street Gospel services Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 Elder Johnwin preaching Baptist Helping Hand 220 Austin Street Sunday 3:30, teachers meeting Tuesday 7, Rev J Bettar ton Friday 7. Trinity Methodist Episcopal at Argute C and Pecan pastors Dr Charles Woodson 9:45 Sunday school 9:45, services 11 and 7:30, Epworth League 7 p m. St Paul’s Memorial Government Hill rector Rev Geo Harris Sunday prayers 8, Holy Communion 9, evening 5. St Mark’s Episcopal Jeferson and Peamo streets Rev J L Patton 7:30 Holy Communion 7:30. First Christian Church Auditorium Cormar Ave and Third Street 11 and 3 services with sermons. St Luke’s Church Rev WW D O Christian in charge 11 a m and 7:40 p m. Apostolic Mission Ave L near Army Post car 10 a m and 3:30 p m. Central Christian Church San Pedro Avenue 9:30 Sunday school, 11 and 7:30 services. Christian Endeavor 7 p m. Strangers welcome at all churches.
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