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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1908

Page

7

City Officials Approve Bexar Poor Farm Regulation Plan

City commissioners approve transit to regulate Bexar County poor farm and hospital. County Judge H. Shook and County Physician Dr. Di Berrey drafted the plan for future regulation, noting pauper care and disinfection efforts. Dr. Lankford reported on caries care. N. Sellinger logged 17 fumigated sites and 35 disinfected during September. John D. Ruhman to open drawing and surveying course October 15.

Falte Bexar County Commissioners’ Court H. Shook di Berrey Riley John D. Ruhman

POUND NOTICE FOR REDEMPTION AT CITY POUND

Public notice of a pound sale for a white Nancy goat described as left shoulder mark and unredeemed property tied to Trinity and Ruiz streets. Auction at 11 o clock in the morning on the 1st of October, 1908, to the highest bidder for cash. Gus A MaUermann, Marshal. Pred Fries, City Clerk.

Local Marriage Licenses List Includes Several Pairs

A docket of marriage licenses lists Miguel Cortinas with Aurora Lopez Mayo B Woodley with Sullie L Man Cayley Carranza with Elvira Reyes Courtlane Debrink with Ruby McCoy G W Stebinson with Marte Me Cormick.

Miguel Cortinas Aurora Lopez Mayo B. Woodley Sullie L. Man Cayley Carranza Elvira Reyes Courtlane Debrink Ruby McCoy G. W. Stebinson Marte Me. Cormick

Bishop Forest to arrive in New York for homecoming

A telegram to Monsignor Wack announces Bishop Forest’s safe arrival in New York from Rome. He is expected in San Antonio tomorrow morning after a health-restorative stay in France. Forest left San Antonio May 7 and was received by the pope in Rome. A hearty depot greeting is planned with clergy and laity.

Monsignor Wack New York Bishop Forest Rome San Antonio France

Stage Week Delights At Grand Opera House And Big Tent

Nellie Sassean earned hearty applause as the lead in The Mascot at Grand Opera House. Melba Palmer and Richard Lester starred in The Govness, with strong support as the four act drama played to a large crowd. Confessions of a Wife drew praise at the Empire for its staging and acting, while a reception matinee offered Saturday photo souvenirs of George Morgan as the week closes.

Empire WR. Morgan Geo.Morgan Mies Nellie Sassean San Antonio Grand Opera House Imperial Opera Company B Wal Big Tent Theater Gov Siness Melba Palmer Richard Lester Robert Carlyle Russia Oia George Morgin

Courthouse suits and divorces fill city dockets

Olga Barrier sues for divorce and child custody in the thirty seventh district court while William Merritt sues Annie Merritt. Mary V Franklin seeks 1400 from White Feather Farm Company. Ed Glaze, president, insolvent and a receiver is asked. M B Baina seeks removal of minority disabilities in fifty seventh district court. Jury in forty fifth district court discharged for the week. Jonnie Roley sues Otto Riebe over a land dispute. Elizabeth Puleh granted divorce from Eugene Puleh in thirty seventh district court with custody of a minor. I R Norton’s personal injury case against Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway continues. An affidavit charging A M Warren with carrying arms is filed in county court. Warren arrested after taking gun from a deputy at Main Place.

Olga Barrier Thirtyseventh District Court B. F. Barrier Margaret Hurler Fredericksburg William Merritt Annie W. Merritt Mary V. Franklin Forty-fifth District Bexar County Otto Riebe Elizabeth A. Puleh Eugene Ho Puleh Dywyer Thirty-seventh Plaintiy I. R. Norton Galveston, Harrisburg& San Antonio Railway Company Yeator A. M. Warren Polléeamm

Trial verdict in Maddox vs Brady over commission claim

A county court jury this morning returned a verdict for the plaintiff in Maddox versus Brady, involving a sub commission of 350 dollars for a solar parcel on military plaza occupied by A Cohen, with 50 percent of selling price as commission. AD agreed judgment entered in the Williams suit arising from sale of dry paraphernalia.

Www J. Forlne G. Williams

Personal notices from Mission and Menger hotels

A string of visitors and residents are listed staying at the Mission and Menger hotels. H F Luckenbach and Hermann Paerner of D’Humsayy are at the Mission, M J O Heart and wife of Ski pore re registered there, Charles Hoffman of vun Diegog and Jonas Well from Corpus Christi at the Angelus, Allie Bi Lingford at the Angelus, A B Brown of Comsiagle and M M Ratelitte at the city Cran, J Hoth and wife of Tans ton at the Menger, Chester Marston from Houston at the Menger, Rev G Delsmeer of Hallotisvilla in the city with apartments at the Menger, Noyes D Sm t and wife of Austin in apartments at the Menger, J H Green and wife of Victoria at the Menger, G Foley Wood western passenger agent for Queen & Crescent at Dallas this morning, John F Sullivan traveling passenger agent for Louisville & Nashville with Houston HQ in the city.

H. F. Luckenbach Hermann Paerner D'Humsayy Mission Hotel M. J. O. Heart Skipore Mission Tel Charles’ Hoffman Vun Diegog Angelus Jonas Well Corpus Christi Allie Bi Liingford Ts Plate The Angelis Brown Comsiagle M. M. Ratelitte Menger Charles Hoth Tanston Chester Marston Mengar Houston Rev. G. Delsmeer Hallotisvilla Noyes D. Smt Austin Ue Menger J H. Green Victoria G. Foley Wood Queen & Crescent Eine Dallas John F. Sullivan Aer Louisville& Naville Railway

Resistance to arrest ends in tragedy at police station

In Nashville an attempt to escape after arrest led to sergeant George Smith shooting Lucian Pervriss who died instantly. A brother, Hubbard Ferrisa, was dangerously wounded and Smith was badly beaten. The incident unfolded directly in front of the police station.

Nashville Env Bebe Tarly Shorhin Lucian Pervriss George Smith Hubbard Ferrisa Smith

Old Stomach Remedy Ad Promotes Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin

An old advertorial claims stomach troubles lead to many illnesses and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative and digestive aid. It lists testimonials, prices, and addresses urging readers to consult a physician before use, claiming wide domestic availability.

Caldwell A. G. Tan Warrensburg Alan Whnain Noll Teltison Ht Lauigville Nersandl Exneri- Wa Calawella Cawell Arena BO Conta Alan Wy Matition Nunetrods Frumtleecree Galdwet Caldwell Hide

Mrs Taft The Most Earnest Backer Of Her Husband

Portrait of Mrs. William Howard Taft shows a devoted, active partner in the presidential bid. She drives campaign planning, invites lists, and public engagement, believing firmly in her husband’s abilities and pushing the Taft family into political life.

Mrs. Taft Husband Harris & Ewing William Howard Taft Republi Geeth—Williaam Howard Taft Warner Taft Legase Buign Presidi Washington Taftis Fait Étire Tutt

Desertion Charge Leads to Soldiers Held for Trial

Five soldiers including two captured yesterday face desertion charges. Private T J Sutton of the Nineteenth Infantry was seized at Marion after leaving Fort McIntosh September 19 and brought to Port Arthur. Sergeant Cooper of the hospital troops at Fort Sam Houston was also taken into custody for desertion after a brief absence. Alfred Palcier, charged with absconding, was seized in the city. Four other men of the same regiment were reported missing and are being sought.

Marion Ari Port Sam Howston T. J. Sutton Fort McIntosh Hartwig Cooper Antos Fort Sam Houston Havin Schwartz Mile Alfred Palciier

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