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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

10

Had Wrong Man at Police Court Over Hobby Horse Case

Chares Wils, a negro, stood in the police court on Henry Ricks’s complaint for a hobby horse amusement enterprise misidentification. Hicks testified the arrested Ellis was not the intended man, and the case was remitted. Thanksgiving Eve dance at electric park features a grand mask ball on Thanksgiving night November 26 with 26 cent admission.

Chares Wils Henry Ricks Hicks Ellis Electric Park

Mexican Specialties Ad at Jon Prices Corner

Mescal Llano Tequila cigars and cigarettes imported items advertised with low prices. Mention of Aug Lim burger at corner Malin plan and West Sommerce with old phone 584. Also note skating tonight at Electric Park.

Mescal Llano Tequiliz Jon Priens Limburger Malin Plan West Sommerce Algit Maryland

INSTALL OFFICERS THURSDAY AT LOYAL AMERICAS ASSEMBLY

At the next regular meeting of San Antonio assembly No 78 of the Loyal Americas of the Republic there will be officers installed. The gathering takes place Thursday night at Odd Fellows Hall with a public portion to follow.

San Antonio Loyal Americas of the Republic Odd Bellows’ Hall

The Best Gough Cure Sold by Leach Chemical Co

An old advertisement promises a remedy named The Best Gough Cure using Virgin Oil Pine compound, glycerine, and whisky. It claims to cure coughs and colds in 24 hours with a teaspoonful every four hours, urging readers to ask their druggist for the genuine Ledch's Virgin Oil of Pine compound.

Leach Chemical Co

Damages At Issue In San Antonio Traction Suit

The $20,000 damage suit of Helen Hertzberg against the San Antonio Traction Company likely heads to trial in the Fifty seventh district court this afternoon after jurors were empaneled. The plaintiff claims injuries from a June 27, 1907 street car incident at South Alamo and Guenther streets when a broken platform caused a fall. Other court items note cases in the Forty-fifth district and a divorce suit by Rede R. Smathers, plus various filings and notes on promissory notes and foreclosures.

Helen Hertzberg San Altonso Traction Company Fifty Seventh Piiintiff Traction Company Alarmo Guenther Wolff-Schramm Forty-fifth District Dhe Wolff Edgar Schramm Js Plaintifg Johanna Louise Woltz Bexar County P. G. Walker Max B. Mayer Roxie Jones Waormen of America Rede R. Smathers William M. Smathers Mary Lessing Forty-fifth District Court L. B. Baldy James G. Boles A. C. Bullitt

Installation Of Officer Program Arranged In San Antonio

Citizens of Lone Star assembly No. 1983 Algino assembly No. 1907 and Friends of San Antonio assembly No. 78 invited to attend. Committee includes Anguet Nester secretary Joe Kotcon president elect, Mrs 3 veee vice president elect, and Mrs J B Hankla correspondent. A bond musical program titled Electric Park promoted with drink and cigar discounts advertised.

Lone Star Assembly Algino Assembly Friends of San Antonio Anguet Nester Joe Kotcon 3 Veee J. B. Hankla

Hold Dress Rehearsal For Princess Chrysanthemum

The orat for the operetta held a full dress rehearsal last night at Beethoven hall with a full orchestra accompanying. The production, under the Beethoven Maennerchor, opens tomorrow night with principal and chorus members performing with professional polish.

Orat Chrysanthemum Beethoven Hall Beethoven Maennerchor

Does This Suit You A M Wischer Ad Offers Kidney Cure

A M Wischer of East Houston Street markets Hindtpo the Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic with a bold guarantee. The ad claims to cure all forms of Kidney Troubles and Nervous Disorders and offers a 450 cent box by mail under a positive guarantee with risk on the purchaser if unsatisfied.

A.M. Wischer East Houston Strece

Papes Trapepsin and Diapepsin Marketed for Indigestion

Advert claims Pape's Trapepsin relieves sour stomachs in five minutes by reducing fermentation and excess acid. It touts purifying the digestive canal, curing biliousness and stomach troubles, and notes Diapepsin digests any food quickly. The tone urges readers to buy at pharmacies to ease digestive discomfort.

Pape

Warships Sought For Foreign Protection In Crisis

A New York dispatch reports German French and British nations urged immediate dispatch of warships to Lex Cayey and Jerantic to protect foreigners as uprisings threaten asylum at the German Consulate in Loy Cayes. Refugee Gen Maveroles, district military commander, is among those seeking asylum. Mallard's Torhouny Syrup advertisement follows.

New York Nay He Henad Forteau-Prince Meryl Sys

Princess Chrysanthemum at Beethoven Hall November 25

Marriage licenses listed include Henry Gabriel with Lilla Haywood Tomas de la Garza with Felmena Callardo Clinton Hall Kearney with Mary Cha bul Cresson Pilar Rodriguex with Petre Vargas John Thomas Horser with Leanor Stowe in fragmentary notices from a local paper.

Henry Gabriel Aud Lilla Haywood Tomas de la Garza Felmena Callardo Clinton Hall Kearney Mary Cha Cresson Pilar Rodriguex Petre Vargas John ‘Thomas Horser Leanor Stowe

Gets 7 Years After Killing of Ranger

Weatherford Texas November 24 Stokes Clark charged with killing Ranger Hamer White here several months ago received a seven year sentence by a jury upon conviction. An appeal will be taken.

Ranger Weatherford Tex Stokes Clark Hamer White

Prisoners in Thirty-seventh district court receive harsh sentences

Guillermo Rodrigue begged for a receipt entitling him to serve two years in the state penitentiary after being sentenced for a September 19, 1908 mule heist. Jurors also convicted J H McCormack for forgery and jailed him two years, while a black youth known as Dish Pole Johnny drew two years for burglary. Frank Powell got three years for theft over fifty dollars. Trials for Guillermo Turin and Pedro Rodrigues on assault to murder were set for next Friday amid a Patrolling Br. Froboose attack investigation.

Guillermo Rodrigue Dwyer Mird Taborn State Penitentiary Rodriguez Jose Maria Gonzales Rodrigues J. B. Matthews J. H. McCormack Johny W. Tobin Kaumionry Goods Stern HBO Baker Johnnin Green Benlange Frank Powell Guillermo Turin Pedro Rodrigues Edu Get Triad Grand Br. Froboose

Race riot claims disputed amid riot aftermath in city

Cynthia Metit a teacher in the city public schools left Okrmisee Olda after visiting her sister, widow of a Chapman brother killed on November 1. Reports of a race riot led troops to be called, but resolutions by commissioners denied the riot, blaming drunken waste. Also advertised are patent remedies and liquor offers with pricing and contact numbers.

Cynthia Metit Hemerd Okrmisee Olda Chapman Brothers United States Olumigas Covart

Music hall performer Herbert Lee dies after head wound

In Tomion Nov 21 Herbert Lee, a music hall performer, died from a head wound sustained during the act of William Pellact at a local hall. Madame Clementine fired at 50 feet, surrendered to police, and Lee had performed for 18 years without previous accidents.

Tomion Herbert Lee William ‘Pellact Lee Madame Clementine

Fire destroys $10,000 Goliad residence

Goliad Texas November 24 a fire destroyed the residence of P L Campbell valued at about 10 000. Five firemen fought the blaze but could not save the home. Insurance covered the loss and it was reported the total damage approximate.

Goliad Tex P. L. Campbell

News Notes at Fort Sam Houston

Captain M. TM. Locke reported for duty this morning at Fort Sam Houston where he will serve as battalion adjutant.

Fort Sam Houston M. TM. Locke Hillery

InterCity Smoker Fetes Rail Officials Amid Care Inquiry

A formal smoker at the International Club drew together local bar members and visiting railroad officials, including state railroad representatives, to mingle during a care investigation. The event featured no speeches, but heavy attendance from San Antonio figures and city homes aiding the aged.

Internatiomal Last Oight Frankin K. Lane Interstate State Railroad Commission Harlan Mtendancanyon Ralroais Jo 7. Storey Claude Pallard Attorney General Attorney General's Office Bveme Brownsville Toad Paul Kett Mort Worth Freigit Bureau H. M. Garwood Southern Pacfic R. C. Duff Beaumont Sout Lake & Guif E. B Perkins Cotton Belt A. W. Efonston Jocsl Bar San Antonians Parry Lewis H.C. Carter R. H. Ward T. H. Franklin Joel Bil TM. Paschal

Help for the Unfortunate in San Antonio Institutions

A historical San Antonio notice recalls Thanksgiving shortages at local shelters and lists agencies aiding the needy. Associated Charities on 142 First Street requests bed clothing, sturdy shoes, and warm apparel for schoolchildren. Salvation Army on Flares Street, Rescue Home at Bow Street and Monterey, House of the Good Shepherd, and Humane Society also operate to ease hardship during the holidays.

San Antonio San Saba Monterey Fkind Womiykind Phare Thira Stront Salvation Aray Flares Houeton Commerce Ha Rescue Bow Siha Monterey Strats House of the Good Shepherd East Snd Hunwne Society

Weatherford Mills Resume After Panic

Weatherford Texas reports Weatherford cotton mills will resume operations after a panic shutdown. A large force will be employed full time as production restarts following the incident.

Weatherford Mills Weatherfort Tex Mov Waly

Fraud Claims in Medical Testimonials From Firms

A San Antonio Light reader reports that testimonials used by medical firms vary in sincerity with some written by friends or employees, while many patients genuinely praise cures. The piece cites Robert Sussman of Toledo whose eczema improved after D D D oil of wintergreen, and who offers to correspond with eczema sufferers. Sussman attributes his recovery to the remedy and urges others to contact him with a self addressed stamped envelope. The notice mentions D D Prescription and D D Soap, available in San Antonio via A M Fischer at 610 El? Horeton 3%.

San Antonio Imei Woll Robert Sussman Toledo Ohio Sussman Pey D. TD TD. Com Svary San Antholo A. M. Fischer EL Horeton

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