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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
6
A scanned old catalog item lists prices for fruits vegetables and other goods. Items include tomatoes at 3 for 10c, cauliflower, green onions, potatoes, pumpkins, cucumbers, and various fruits priced per dozen or per pound. Also noted are miscellaneous items like butter, honey, kraut, oysters, and fryers. The entry ends with J.T. Surnett & Go., Undertakers.
An informal social afternoon at Mrs. Henry Terrells Oakland Street residence drew numerous friends. Guests admired red and green decor in the hall and drawing room and white and green in the dining room. Mrs. Terrell’s daughter in law was sent to San Antonio while Miss Sarah Terrell and Katherine Gobison led the welcome. Attendees included Mrs. Frederick Perel and Mrs. C M Terrell, with Mrs. Florida Tunstall and others assisting. Delicacies were served in the dining room with Bliss Terrell and several young guests helping.
Local society items note a Woman's Home Mission social at 220 Delmar Street hosted by Mrs C F Brown, plus updates on residents traveling to and from Houston and San Antonio. Guests include Mrs E J McCullough, Capt W G Budd, Miss Gyad, Mrs Gaddis, Mr and Mrs Onton, and others, with upcoming dances and birthdays among the varied social engagements and visits.
A fragment recipe section describes line pastry with pale brown bake and cold chicken stew. It instructs simmering bones in water to half, adding milk and butter, thickening with flour, then folding into pastry and garnishing with parsley. Maple custard method uses melted ice cream, cornstarch slurry, thickening, and sherbet serving.
An advertised skin remedy named possum claims to clear eruptions and eczema after a single overnight application. It markets 50-cent and $2 jars through San Antonio and New York vendors with free samples on request from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
An assortment of beauty and etiquette notes offers a home remedy for skin care with carbonates and magnesia and guidance for wedding gifts and social manners. It discusses bride etiquette, guest decor, and signs of maturity along with advice on attire and self respect for young women.
Taft travels through Ohio on the third day of his tour, with stops planned at Wellsville Empire Misgu Junction Garri Junction Cadiz Breadenvile and Wheeling. The candidate aims speeches across towns before turning south at midnight.
W A Wurzbach, returned from Houston where he attended the national prohibition convention as a delegate from Bexar county. He said the attendance was gratifying, and Bexar county had the largest delegation, even larger than Harris county.
To 2h and Mrs PLM Gohdrick Tort Sam Houston, a boy. To Mr and Mrs F Hattinger 11d South Mores a boy. To Mr and Mrs Henry Kettenders 220 Oak Street a girl. To Mr and Mrs Henry Colemat 201 Sharer a girl.
A light daily fashion description portrays the Furttan hat as a demure model with a wide brim and softly waved coiffure. The tam crown, ribbon, and silk velvet flowers pair with dark wine red velvet and ribbon, appealing to young girls for its youthful and becoming style.
A San Antonio theater manager defends stock company operations at the Empire theater. He argues crowded houses lower prices, explains touring stock risks, and urges regular patrons to support affordable shows. He notes city tastes influence how long the company stays and emphasizes building goodwill through consistent attendance.
A damaged notice reports a wreck victim named Roko with 40000 listed and a lawsuit involving George Vetter and Louisa Torres over the death of Julius Julard. It notes a Granger Texas incident on September 11 and cites divorce actions by Virginia C Dabney against John Dabney.
Frame Brophy lists several building permits including a two story dwelling on Mason streets for 1750, a six room dwelling on Gimmi avenue for 7400, a three room dwelling on Tash Commerce streets for 00, and other projects. Additional permits cover four room dwelling on Paso endo and Mae Raniae room on Thayer street, estate of William Asser row additions on Avent Bj a0, four room alteration on Matamonis firmet, and warehouse extension on Alumo plaza. Minor items include pool repairs on Warren street and a move of a house to Blersan avenue.
Special to The Light Austin Texas Oct 14 Proceedings of the supreme court today show applications refused and various cases listed including El Paso and Western Railway Co versus O’Keefe and others. Several bids granted to amend certificates and re hearings planned. cases reset for November.
A public concert is announced tonight at 7 o'clock near the Ninth Infantry area. The program lists selections including Verdi pieces and showpieces by various performers. Attendees are invited to attend and enjoy a varied program with guest appearances and stage routines.
The city plans a hearing into alleged favoritism in plumbing inspections. Alderman Smith, chair, said the board is ready to hear testimony tomorrow at 4 PM in the council chamber. The inquiry aims to determine if improper conduct occurred and will continue at the next city council meeting if needed.
A false alarm was accidentally sent from box 215 at morning rush, triggering the fire department. Superintendent James Seasais, overseeing the fire alarm system, investigated after weeks of faulty Nexes, but the alert proved accidental and caused no blaze.
A regular drill occurred this morning at Fort Sam Houston with a routine parade planned for 4:30 this afternoon. The Ninth Infantry will conduct exercises on Wednesday and Friday, dedicating those days to further routines.
Washington Oct 14 The Supreme Court announced to the Texas News Service correspondent that it will not take up the Texas Waters Pierce case for several days, possibly a week.
Special to The Light by Rusk reports Southern Pacific plans to shift penitentiary transport contracts, proposing a Gallatin to Rusk route to compete with Cotton Belt for prison business. The note suggests organizational changes and competition in the regional rail freight sector.
The Moliness and Church of the Nazarene merge today at Filet Point as a national convention of ten thousand members wraps up in Henkin Texas. The action focuses on unity of the two denominations across the United States with events concluding tonight.
Austin Oct 14 The lieutenant governor will go to Dallas to represent Governor Campbell at the State Fair opening. Governor Davidson wired that he would attend if able, but Canig Bell is reported too ill to be present.
Burial permits show Agaphe Estrade age 6b at 238 Zavala with tuberculosis. Annie Horn age 38 at 135 Wyoming has septicemia. Joseph Sommer at Zapata straat age 24, John Brown 225 South Poplar age 24. Adilio Brooks 418 South Dreise age 26 with tuberculosis.
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