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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
6
Prices for vegetables and fruits listed with reader friendly pricing. Items include green beans tomatoes cauliflower pears onions beets peppers and more with numerous per unit prices. also includes butter honey and canned goods and a note about a studio stamp of permanence.
Society editors report the Bohemian Scribblers held their initial meeting of the season hosted by Mrs. Jordan. Newly elected president introduced guests, welcomed back Mrs. J K Collins from Tennessee, and new members were greeted by Mrs. Robert Darrington Fane. A luncheon reunion is planned. A Travis Park Methodist lawn party featured Japanese lanterns and a candy booth run by local girls.
Mrs BP Zinetke hosts Mrs L C Kings of Galveston at 233 San Pedro Avenue. Miles Roca Morrison guest in Denver returns to Dallas for final fair events. Robert Smith at 624 Mast Crockett Street hosts during the fair. Clara Moritz now residing with sister Mrs L Puck Adams Street. Miss Bertha Riley travels to Raleigh to visit sister Mrs G Lowenthal. Mr and Mrs I Reutzel and children depart for California and Seattle. I Reutzel and family stay months. I B Richardson of Gay City wed Thursday evening at 1801 West Commerce Street. Rev C C Coleman officiated. Bride wore white silk. Couple to live at Valmetto and Grosby streets corner. Miss John Hester at 80 San Pedro as fair guest. Mrs B M Covington Stockdale and Mrs Cyrus Tense Karnes City also guests. Angelo Morris enters New Commerce. Ella Hanson to wed Ernest W Detleusen October 14 at Omaha Street home.
A fragmented 1910s style note discusses hair care and grooming with a tonic recipe, interspersed with philosophical maxims on happiness and contentment. It lists social notices, travel, and visiting guests in San Antonio, referencing local residents, addresses, and upcoming events at the International Fair.
A reader letter praises Postum, recounting long-term coffee troubles and relief after switching to Postum. The writer says the changes affected several family members, noting improved digestion, appetite, and energy, and asserts the letter is genuine and from Battle Creek, Michigan.
Admiral Sperry orders a quarantine of ships after several cholera cases near Manila. Governor General Smith and generals met him aboard the flagship Connecticut to discuss landings and shore liberty under strict limits. Sperry plans keep ships quarantined while officers enjoy brief shore access with close restrictions.
The fair awarded premiums in the swine department with George P. Lillard of Seguin winning best boar and other top prizes. J D Stephenson of San Antonio secured a second, while Lillard also took best four boars under one year. Other exhibitors from multiple towns earned sweepstakes and breed prizes as judging continues across livestock departments.
A garbled 19th century style listing mentions Castoria for infants and children as the familiar remedy. The fragmentary text includes scattered names and places such as New York Boston Chicago and Cairo, plus stray references to doctors and merchants. The source presents a jumble of names, towns, and phrases with no clear single event or outcome.
Alanta Gun Ontober 3 John W Kern democratic candidate for president daybed busiest campaign morning automobile ride a convention at the state capital with Governor Smith held. Kern will speak at Macon tonight.
A late night blaze in Waco Texas destroyed the home of Tadge B Daner and damaged two other houses. The Beckley and Riley properties suffered loss with estimated damage near 19000 dollars. Insurance reports indicate the fire started in the Beckley residence and spread rapidly through the district.
Fire destroyed three large summer cottages and the Ocean View hotel at Winthrop Beach today. Officials estimated the loss at about 176000 dollars. Some occupants escaped with minor belongings as the blaze swept through resort properties.
Officers were elected to lead the State Association of Sheet Metal Workers with Fort Worth chosen as the next meeting site. T. P. Walsh of San Antonio became president, with Fred Farrell of Galveston as VP and other officers from Fort Worth Dallas and Houston. The session discussed boosting state and local memberships and forming a committee of local secretaries to oversee growth.
Franklin Louisiana October 2 Sydney Bowterig editor of a local paper is near death in a hospital as the girl bride and her father are held in jail awaiting the outcome of his injuries. The couple allegedly shot Bowterig after a marriage dispute and fled the scene. Bowterig’s condition is listed as critical.
A historic relish recipe segment details making a cold tomato relish with onions peppers celery mustard seed vinegar and spices and a mixed pickle with green tomatoes celery onions red peppers cucumbers and spices. It notes steps for preparation cooking sealing jars and serving suggestion for pork. The text reflects verbose, older kitchen instructions with approximate quantities and method.
Nat Paris of Victoria has been annointed stock agent for the G H W S A railway, succeeding Captain Jones Revue mont who resigned earlier. Captain Beaumont held the post for years and was well known throughout this region. Mr Parks, a Victoria attorney, has long been connected with the personnel in the Injuguelaine department of the railway and is based in Victoria.
A Taft train tour reached Oley Kansas with all Kansas Republican factions aboard. Judge Tutt led the convoy as it crossed the state line at Go dlock and halted at Syracte for water. A large crowd gathered to view Taft pictures and sunflower decor while he greeted supporters and delivered a late speech. Kansas figures including Joe Hoch David W Mi vilane Jos L Bristow and Senators Long and Curtiss backed the candidate.
A long list of visitors and residents arrive in the city for the fair. Among them are Mrs. Louise Suille, Miss Mary Crawford, A G Yanow, Mrs. M. Milgrom, Dik Weller, and many others from Fort Worth, Milwaukee, Beaumont, Laredo, Rockport, Eagle Pass, and beyond. Hosts include Mrs. Menger and City Attorney Joe Ryan, with stays at the Menger, Angelus, and Southern hotels.
New York stocks surged in the late session with gains in Union Pacific and Reading, Southern Pacific, Rock Island, and Missouri Pacific. The market closed near its highs after a brief pause, with notable quotes in Central, Pennsylvania, and Pacific rails and steel shares showing strength amid metal industry notes.
The city hosts a large fringe of visitors for the fair. Mr and Mrs D Z Smith of Antin stay at the Southern hotel along with Crawford and Mrs Bryant and Mrs Grueveford from Blooming Grove. G Cooper and Guy Cooper from Martin are at the L and GN hotel. Waco and Roskdale representers and others, including Jnclsonville, Paso, Dallas, and Honey Grove, mingle with merchants and residents during the fair.
Special to The Lishl) Canestille, 'Pex. Qcf, alley Eng lish, 9 cattleman here, sold A. S., Bee Manneth, of Cleburne, 10M three-pear ald steers today for $87 per head. The cattle will be fed at Chaturna.
A Kansas City man identified as Io Fhdtien, recently arrived from Kansas City, was found dead this morning in a Dallas hotel. Officials believe death was due to natural causes.
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