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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
4
Frank Paltstein of Taske Bros. store received a Jong this morning at the shop. The brief note records the transfer of goods and names the local firm involved. Further details were not available in the fragment.
Article extols Dr La Fayatte Derry praising his diagnosis and treatment methods for cancer tumors and other ailments. Claims extensive experience, successful cures, and urges public trust. Mentions sudden uncle news from Del Rio and local social notices. Invites readers to a community event by Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle with a Cob Web social.
A gypsy colony of about 25 men women and children pitched in small tents near Weet End at Midwig drawing interest from many visitors.
Vague election return note indicates a relay system and telegraph cashing at a city building. Public invited to identify what appears to be a misread or garbled account of returns and receipts. No clear dates, names, or locations are discernible from the fragmented text.
Help wanted notices seek skilled carpenters for Col Brankenridge's residence project. Apply to Thelmann at Halvanier WG Hast Commerce Street. Coverage notes uncertain address and names due to damaged text but the call is for construction carpentry work.
Fragmented OCR text shows a monologue about San Antonio life and club membership with stray jokes about a Phoenix Pressing club and a classroom riddle about letters and tasty treats. The piece is garbled with nonsensical phrases and incomplete dialogue.
Frederielk Fuller, who would have turned 71 the following day, died at his home on North Flores Street this morning. He came from Medina County years ago, was born in Germany, and his wife survives along with eight children, four in San Antonio, three in Medina County, and one in California. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. with interment at the Lutheran Cemetery.
Thousands converge on Bexar county woods as opening season brings quail and deer to the field. Experts warn of severe quail hatch losses due to armadillo raids, risking near extermination of local stocks. Deputy assessor Villanueva urges hunters to cull armadillos to protect nests and future seasons. A notable buck near the city weighed 75 pounds as hunters report mixed success and plentiful game in some areas.
The text records multiple funeral notices and services: Clara C. Muegge infant daughter of Theo Muegge, with rites at San Fernando cathedral and burial in the cemetery. Algado Tebars funeral from 11 South San Saba Street with Mexican community gathering and band. Dr Samuel Wren Boynton funeral with remarks by Rev W torment 4 at the grave. C Schlemmer learning of his brother Pred Schlemmer's death in the Alps. Max Kaliski funeral at 93 East Laurel Street with Rabbi Samuel Marke officiating. and other scattered notices including arrangements and floral tributes.
The deceased was a member of the Eli lodge Knights of Pythias and related orders. Lodge members from J O B and other affiliated groups attended the service in a solemn hour.
Aniseneng’s dramatic company presents The Southerner, Merbert Whoyluw’s The Bontherner adaptation, brought by Houston Amusement Company. A 29 member ensemble with a New York selected star enacts reconstructive era scenes with elaborate scenery, electrical effects, rain and wind storms, and sunset moonlight lighting.
The article previews Sheath Gown Girl a lively comedy with Wared Burchard Art Rankin Murry May and Harr y LeRoy appearing on the Grand Opera House bill with The Hello of We Capita at Tew.hoa Jest night and The Devil at the Empire theater. Buffalo Bill and Jay Thompsons act will also visit, showcasing Wild West displays and trained horses.
New York report states the United States court resumed proceedings and threw out the misappropriation charge against Charles W. Morse and A W Curtis connected to a $100,000 note from Calvin Austin. The prosecution alleged Morse possessed the note and used the proceeds without consent, but the claim was dismissed on grounds tied to the National Bank of North America.
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