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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1907
Page
6
Crowds fill Alamio Plaza for Banda di Matado Mayor concert honoring the San Anterio club. Members and large attendees enjoyed the gallery and club rooms as the band performed last night.
The Ninth Infantry and Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston will escort the First Cavalry from their quarters to the train for the Philippines, but the cavalary unit will board near Government Hill. Soldiers and officers plan suitable farewells. the march will not go through the city.
Lois Harris, a one year old girl, was killed by a street car at Presa and Devine streets. Funeral services will be public at from 303 Devine Street, burial in Confederate Cemetery. Motorman Hart and Conductor Tidwell faced charges, posted bonds, and await next court date. Extensive public sympathy flowed to the Harris family as the city mourned.
A retiree city marshal now runs a business and enjoys visits to San Antonio. A divorce petition by Annie Zuyercher against William Zuercher cites cruelty. Two new criminal cases are listed in county court involving theft under 50 and abandonment of wife and child. Relic news: cantuation articles from Santa Anna to Texans is offered for sale at the Alamo by George Sthemke.
The injunction suit filed by V Cochran against Fred Tulte was withdrawn in the Fifty-seventh district court at the defendant's cost. Dismissal accompanied by the Busy Gay marriage license clerk noting several couples granted licenses in County Clerk Newton's office, including Robert Lee Robertson and Fancie J Potts and others. Beethoven Maennerchor members are advised of a concert at Heathoven Hall tonight by courtesy of Mayor in charge officers. admission restricted to members and guests.
Two local sportsmen were fined 24.2 dollars each in Tusttou court for hinting on the Mitchell Tale Preserve. They paid the fines and one joked as he handed the check to the assistant county attorney Dan Lewis, who playfully wrote Por Punching across it.
A large crowd gathers for the fair with many locals and out-of-town guests registering at the Menger and Angelus hotels. Notable visitors include J. M. Thomas from Dallas, Kiprid of Victoria, H. A. Sontag from Royston, and J. Lane of Houston, among others enjoying events, dinners, and parties surrounding the event. The St Cecelia Harmony circle held meetings with music and debates as officers were elected for the state federation.
A reader testimonial from Rettla Creek, Michigan, claims Postum Food Coffee improves heart, nerves, and energy after twenty years of coffee use. The writer says the switch eased despondency, strengthened mental work, and boosted physical vigor, noting better digestion and bowels within two weeks.
John D. Metall, Austin mayor and state camp twoller, leads Shiners in the hot sand as guests arrive for the fair. George Travig Powell from Pettus visits the Menger. A Menger welcome greets Alpine leader A M Turney and Wilt Home, son of the late Juma Hogs, as Jowell P. Lighfool arrives with the Austin caravan.
The article lists various dignitaries and travelers in town for the fair, including Elwin Hobby and Wy Brawkins from the state capital, John D. Griggs from Galveston, Mrs. TD. A. Mason and Alfred Mason from Palestine, and many others. They attend events, lodge at the Southern, and plan departures as the International Fair winds down.
AG Taylor of San Angelo visits the fair to inspect the city while awaiting departure home in the morning. Haiser of Beaumont is among the week’s arrivals as a guest registered at J.T. Bumew & Co. Undertakers.
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