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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1907
Page
6
A fragmented notice describes a 25 inch high attraction aged 32 and called atile dariing by ladies, a member of the B. P.O. EB order, billed as a premier act at the fair in month building with a standout reach, urging attendance to avoid missing the spectacle.
Two divorce actions were filed in the clerk's office today. Ive Remise N Up seeks separation from Benjamin Northrup, and Corambis seeks divorce from Charles Trhmbi. A county saving plan estimated at fifty dollars annually for ten years awaits committee completion by Judge Stank's appointee.
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association censures Governor Campbell for vetoing the sheep bounty bill passed by the last legislature. A 10 member committee will press the measure with the next session while urging all members to lobby for mohair production and continued support for intact official reports. J W Fulton
A city committee including Commissioner Frank Bommiers County Auditor Samsey and County Treasurer Wallow considers refunding $295,000 in five percent bonds at four percent. Savings would come from using funds in the school fund to retire outstanding bonds. The group is tasked to lead the move.
Sadie Sale and Henry Vaughan Watkins of Mississippi wed yesterday in a home ceremony attended by family and a large circle of admiring friends. Rev Templa Woolls officiated as Miss Joyce Stanfield served as maid of honor, with W. F. P. Cook as best man. The couple plans a wedding tour and will reside in Ekson Mississippi.
Alice Savishla filed for probate of William Smith's will seeking independent executorship. Corra Wilson granted community letters in the estate, with bond set at 488,000. Local meetings and lectures by Dr Diva and other society leaders are announced at Lakeside Classical, with Sunday programs on biblical topics and music, inviting members to attend.
Miss Maury Gayloy daughter of Mr and Mrs Gayloy becomes Count Giulio Seni’s wife at the Gayloy townhouse. The ceremony led by Mgr J J O Vonnell followed by a wedding breakfast. The couple had announced their engagement last summer after meeting in Europe where the bride met her fiancé. The Gayloy fortune stems from steel interests and Carnegie connections with the father noted as a top steel executive and inventor.
A husband and wife Lee and Avnto wils faced a police court after a brutal home brawl at a boundary near the city. Crawford and others were described as injuring them. one man was fined for drunkenness while others were restrained. The report details injuries and investigations, with names and acts described in bleak terms.
A garbled list of local figures from San Marcos includes Misses Lina Corella Minty Morden and Adeline Tardlenwerper with several titled ladies and gentlemen. The piece mentions a country dance fundraiser by the Girls’ Athletic association, Thanksgiving German at the Driskill, and visits from Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Tarfield, and Mrs. Frey plus friends in San Antonio and Chicago.
A stream of guests arrive for the fair including J la Garson and wife from Laredo staying several days, Mr Timmons with blooded stock on display, Mrs A Donaldson wife of a San Luis Potosi mine operator, Lie Santiago Gheegon and wife from Monterey visiting relatives, and Guillermo and Trinidad Garza wine merchants from Vera Cruz touring the exhibits.
The report lists guests and locals at the Dallas fair. Prominent Mexican merchant John Etienne and partner Alfred arrived for business and left for New York. Indian Territory stockmen E B Smith and Sam Dalton head home after cattle showing. Waco's Leslie St. Clair and sister Anna joined for a weeklong stay. Domestic visitors from Dallas and Mexico praised the livestock exhibition as Texas worthy.
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