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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1908

Page

4

Hume Recovering After Appendicitis Operation at Palestine

Charles Hume assistant claim agent for the 2 & GN railroad underwent appendicitis surgery in Palestine last week. He is reported recovering well and is aided by relatives in the city. Hume, son of the late Thomas Hume former superintendent of the 1 & G. N, and brother of W. TH Hume, is described as doing nicely with good recovery chances. Magnalia Grove Woodmen Circle to stage a Cob-Web social dance on November 4 at Woodmen hall with refreshments free and 14 cent admission. Bugede F Pettersen, born in Kristiania, Norway, petitions to become a United States citizen, renouncing allegiance to Haakon VII, King of Norway. Pettersen, 25, has been in the U.S. since July 15, 1902. Who is Geo. W. Butcher, seeking justice of the peace precinct No. 1, lace No. 22. He was the late superintendent active power on S. AL & A. P. rail. Vote for him.

Charles Hume 2 & GN Palestine H.ume Thomas Hume W. TH Hume Magnalia Grove Woodmen Circle Woodmen Hall Bugede F Pettersen Ristiania Norway United States Haaken VI Kag Pettersen Geo. W. Butcher Minning Justice of the Peace Lace

Rail way mail clerks shuffled among Texas runs

Karl A. Kramer, a clerk in the railway mail service, transfers from the New Orleans Houston run to the Houston San Antonio route. Hugh M. Ormond, Houston M. Pasy ron, promoted from class 3 to mass 4 with a $100 yearly raise. T. A1. Wiley receives a permanent position on the Houston El Paso run with a $169 yearly salary increase.

Karl A. Kramer Railway Mail Service New Orleans Houston

Gun Draws Warrant Charges Firearm Carrying

An affidavit filed by Police Officer Andy Battly in county court shows Joseph Slavin is charged with carrying a firearm on November 1. The complaint stems from an incident described in the affidavit leading to the warrant.

Flcor Andy Battly Joseph Slavin Wualan

Refuses Discharge in Lyons Case

The application for discharge in the Ray Lyons indictments for larceny and theft was refused. A bond of 200 was set in each case after the court denied the discharge request.

Exparte Ray Lyons

Charges Assault in County Court Against C. Try Pollallo

Two affidavits filed in county court accuse C. Try Pollallo of unlawfully carrying metal buckles and of an aggravated assault on Lury Daniels a resident of 12% North Juaredo Street. Daniels sustained a mouth injury requiring several stitches.

Bean Ted C. Try Polgallo Lury Daniels Juaredo Street

FIREMEN HURT IN GAR GRASH ACCIDENT

A collision between a Sap streetcar and Fire Company No. 7 wagon near Market and Alamo injured three firemen, with Lieutenant Gilbert L. Hovey hospitalized after a fall. Driver Lomia Moglia and Pipeman L Meadows escaped with minor injuries. none of the passengers were hurt. The axle was bent and glass broken, but no severe damage occurred.

Fire Company No. 7 Gilbert L. Hovey Avene BR Lopia Moglia Pecos Street L. Meadows Regent Street Market Street M.M. Farber Avenue FB Alamo Maglia Hervey Ume John W. Kenney The Tenn Hovey Kenny Moglia Fly Company Pipemad Meadows

Remedies for aches and pains advertised by Raxar Drug Co

A broken back tale claims a cure for rheumatism lumbago sore muscles and strains with a Snow Lihimeny remedy. The ad promises relief from aches and pains and urges readers to buy from Raxar Drug Co.

Buklord Raxar Drug Co

Mortuary notices and funeral details mix in local column

The fragment reports the funeral of Mrs Susie E Jamies and the death of a infant son of Mr and Mrs Martin Tea gow. It notes interment in Confederate cemetery and San Fernando Cemetery, with survivors including a county official and relatives. An unrelated ad for spirits ends the fragment.

Susie E Jamies Jamer Font Pikes Pintors Sloan & Hagg D., M. Poor County Commissioners’ Court

Civil Service Exam for Junior Chemist Held in Federal Building

A civil service examination will be conducted in this city at the federal building on December 2 for the position of Junior Chemist. The job offers salaries from 840 to 1200 dollars yearly. Temporary appointments may be made from those scoring 60 to 70, with pay from 600 to 700 dollars annually.

Jumiér Ghemisi Gevlogi Yey

Little Police Business at County Court

The session closed in under 30 minutes with minor cases. The only notable matter involved two youths charged with malicious mischief after pranks tied to a holiday, admonished by Judge Thuckley who stressed that white folks holidays are on a calendar and singled out a man named Patton as an exception, calling today a dark day.

Thuckley Amanel Patton

Local man dead seek Joe Dukes in Eagle Lake

Special to The Light Eagle Lake Texas November 3 A manhunt is on for Joe Dukes charged with killing Vaughn Beakes a railroad fireman in a Eagle Lake saloon witnesses say Beakes was shot in the head and died instantly Dukes a bartender of the saloon was viewed as friendly with Beakes prior to the tragedy Beakes formerly worked for the Southern Pacific and lived at Milam Street in Eagle Lake He had a sister Maude Beakes in Eagle Lake and relatives in Houston and Eagle Lake. Beakes had no known enemies according to his sister and the foreman at the railroad recalls a clean record until the fatal incident

Eagle, Lake, Tex Matsrial Vineyard Joe Dukes Vaughn Beales San Antonio Dukes Columbus Beakes Cat Vaughan Beakes Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Railroad Milam Street Glidden Eagle Lake Maude Beakes van Ness Street Bagie Lake Young Beakes Houston

Southernner drama stirs small but keen Grand crowd

A Southern drama based on Judge Kit trell of Houston and the tale Ned the old slave drew a modest yet appreciative Grand crowd last night. Percy Plunkett’s Ned earned praise as the standout, while the cast delivered a polished performance free of sectional bitterness and strong on historical tone. Buffalo Bill's exhibition follows with a showcase of riding styles and equestrian feats from diverse riders and horses.

Herbert Ward Winslow Norman G.I Rales Hag Judge Kittrell Houston Ned Ink Hang Sonathermner Union Buffalo Bill Colonel Cody Wid West

Belle of the Capital draws crowd at Big Tent Theater

A large audience attended the second performance of The Belle of the Capital at the Big Tent Theater, praised for its strong company and vivid production. The western comedy drama The Judge will be revived, noted for its unusual merit and engaging stage presentation.

Big Tent Capital Hornacanee China

Happy Hour Theater Brings Value and Innovation

A crackajack bill at the Happy Hour theater on Losoya Street offers strong value with a distinct innovation in moving pictures. A seven year old performs a notable act, showcasing the theater's variety and appeal.

Happy Hour Theater Losoya Street Even & yAndeyilly Entertainment

Dative and stage acts headline popular Empire show

The crowd-packed Empire tonight features a contortionist stunt and Johnny Guise the top female impersonator. Five moving pictures entertain as Bryan or Tafty Campbell or Simpson are awaited in election results. The Devil attracts the best audience while souvenirs and prices 25 cents. The Sheath Gown Girls perform A Trip to Zulu Land next week with songs such as Just Some One and Fatherland. Comedians include Art Ranin Harry Le Roy and Parry Clay.

Sy Herbert Hall Winslow Ungn Dudge Norman G Kitarell Zulu Land Pretty Girl Johnny Guise Empire Bryan Tafty Campbell Simpson Onion Walter Marshal Aliderd Art Raniin Harry le Roy Parry Clay

A. G Field Greater Minstrels Premier Show Preview

Universally hailed as the most original entertainment of its kind the new A. G. Field Greater Minstrels production debuts in a Jarrehoi conservatory venue. A electric fountain rainbow lighting and hypnoatic stage stay promise a high class attraction. The troupe appears at the Grend next Saturday Sunday with a Sunday matinee.

al. G. Pleth Pis Jarre Hoi Almgers A. G. Field Greater Minstrels Grend

Foley's Kidney Remedy Urine Aid Noted In Ad Claim

An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy noting hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. The copy urges quick use at first sign of irregularities and mentions Bexar Drug Co as distributor.

Taka Foley Bexar Drug Co. Se

Mexican specials line a full line of imports

A local ad lists Mescal Elliane Tequila cigars and cigarettes at low prices. It notes Aug. Lim as proprietor at a corner shop on Main Plaza and West Commerce, with new and old phone numbers 741 and 684. The ad also mentions hay and livestock feeds and a contact person M Maruchaau.

Limburger Main Plaza Weat Old Maryland

Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Tido for Infant Daughters Loss

Card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation for support and floral offerings received after the death of the infant daughter. Included is a note of gratitude from MR. AND MRS. TIDO MARGOR and references to limited time promotions for various liquors with contact details.

Tido Margor

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