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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
1
Local notes recount Mr. Larkin Keown age 78 of Edwardsville praised Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic boosting health and spirits over a decade. The Keowns celebrated their Golden Wedding on November 4 1907 at 606 Ms St Edwardsville IL amid long standing health claims.
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt spirit that cures nervousness typhoid malaria and stomach and throat lung ailments. It claims broad healing powers and urges customers to buy only sealed bottles priced at 1.92 with the trademark “Gid Chemist” on the label and a unbroken seal. A medical booklet and advice offer is included from Curry Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester NY.
A comic police court report recounts Rudolph Yretz an Austin visitor accused of assaulting Jimmy Brown a Houston shoe black by damaging a pair of shoes. The narrative follows the failed shoe shine visit and a nose injury, ending with the defendant admitting mixed bottle mistakes and leaving after the case. The item blends satire with courtroom detail and includes an advertisement for Foley's Urinary Laxative from Roxur Drug Co.
Gallinous O., a 49 year old inmate at Columbus insane asylum killed himself today after writing What’s the use in a note. The report notes a shortened and garbled OCR style with missing details and stray phrases from surrounding items.
Ground was broken today for a new freight depot of the G H A Tallway. Superintendent Hank Swall directs the project for the Southern Pacific and the Brooks Gordon Construction Co of Houston holds the contract. The depot, costing about 100000, will be reinforced concrete and powered by steel doors. It fronts Dakota and Plum, running NW to SE with a two story office on the NW side and tracks for loading and road use between the buildings.
Mrs Frank Pasetn, chair of the tag day collection, reports funds still flow in and the total has reached 2700 dollars Staff expect 2750 to 2800 with half to Associated Charities and half to a child’s hospital project Dr Frank Paschal believes the receipts will cover the year’s work and debts for Associated Charities
Henry W. Savage presents The Devil adapted by Oliver Herford at the Garden theater New York with a Vienna stage director and a renowned cast. The play, by Frans Molnar, drew vast interest amid controversy over spurious versions. Matinees on Wednesday Thursday and Saturday feature a postperformance souvenir photo giveaway and a Fall engagement preview.
An order at a commissioners court session directed County Auditor Ramsay to issue a 27.60 warrant to the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals as costs in the suit County Collector against D. Sullivan over added taxes. The case began when original assessments were raised by the board of equalization. the civil appeals court ruled reassessment by the commissioners’ court was improper. The county sought a new trial, which was denied, and the costs were presented for payment.
County commissioners approved a 600,003 bond for Bexar County depository with the San Antonio National Bank. An order directed the county treasurer to transfer all county funds from West Texas Bank & Trust Co to the San Antonio National Bank. A contract was awarded to Maverick Clarke Lith Company for loose leaf typewriter records, five records at 20 dollars each, to be witnessed in the county clerk's office.
The registry lists couples Flores and Taresa epeito, Ore and Mrs Key, Frank G. Gerth and Agnes Wilson, and Sekt e auam G Brill and Sine Marke among recently filed marriage licenses.
New Paschal Nere prank Pancha arrived this morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Paschal at 93 Bast Laurel Street in Hingiad. The family greeted by a large circle of friends as they received congratulations on the event.
News arrives of Judge W J Leake death in Virginia, funeral for Dr Albert Burke held at his Madison street home with Masonic burial at Anchor Lodge cemetery. Emiglio Lisero, 29, native of Mexico and city grave digger, dies of consumption. funeral set for 4 PM at City Cemetery No 4. Mrs J Lindsay Patton mourns her father, with Rev Patton at bedside.
Personal notices list guests at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio including Mr and Mrs G C Guy Mrs W Polt Captain W T Davidson and others from Houston Washington Ardmore and Laredo. Also mentions a medical ad for PAZO OINTMENT and a December 83 1908 horse proposals call by the U S Army Quartermaster for cavalry horses with bid details and submission instructions.
Empire Opera House this week features Miss Bunting and her company with a polished production. Nance Olden as Buyvtimg charms the audience, giving a vivid portrayal of a high class role. The show impresses with complete staging and even a real night coach, enhancing the atmospheric presentation.
Special to The Ight reports Santa Fe announces two new extensions in Texas within 30 days. One line will run from Longview to Center and Timpson, the other from Longview to Paris, expanding rail service across the region.
Special to The Light from Waco Texas reports Ty Caldwell of the First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans has returned and will likely accept a post there but will not decide until next week after a visit to the city.
The New York World reports vast crowds at Cooper's headquarters in New York as his medicine Cooper's New Discovery is promoted for digestive ailments. A Brooklyn man, George Bedell, recounts long-standing gastric distress eased after one month of treatment, claiming renewed sleep, appetite, and tobacco tolerance. The piece notes the medicine is now widely sold in leading drug stores nationwide.
A violent tornado swept northwestern Arkansas shortly after 2 PM, leveling Cravens Barr Berryville and surrounding areas. Reports cite eight known dead, about 60 injured, with extensive property damage including churches and homes. communications by wire were down and railroads were the only link to affected towns.
George filed suit in the county district court against Will J Vollmer proprietor of the Vollmer livery stable seeking appointment of a receiver. He claims ownership of the property where the stables sit and that Vollmer owes about 600 in rent to Woods National Bank 5000 to the bank and 1600 judgment to Smith Malone Buggy Co. He states a mortgagee claims a lien on the property and requests citation to appear on Saturday November 28 to show cause why the receiver should be granted.
We extend our thanks to friends and acquaintances for kindness and attention during the burial of Mrs Jace Les Dull and for floral offerings. Otto Qualach and family Lew Oui an.
Hereford report on November 24 describes a tense Farwell murder trial of John Williams charged with killing John Armstrong a prominent cattleman. Attorney J M Burney from Fort Worth arrives to participate as Amarillo and Hereford citizens attend in force.
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