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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

9

Tobacco Heart Threatens St Louis Woman

A 43 year old woman, Anna Siefert, from Dover Street, was admitted to the city hospital with a tobacco heart after twenty years of smoking a clay pipe and three years of chewing. Doctors say she may die. She reportedly preferred chewing to life without it, saying she would rather die chewing. The case is described as unique in the hospital.

Sickers M. L. EB. Richter Michigan Avenue Charles Wo. Burkett North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Clarence Hamilton Poe Croesus Burkett Prof. Burkett India Olive Street St. Louis Postal and Western Union Wirds

Miona Tablets Promise Quick Cure for Indigestion

A vintage advertisement touts Miona tablets as a permanent cure for indigestion and stomach disorders. It claims the product strengthens stomach walls to improve digestion, reduces symptoms like fullness and belching, and offers a money back guarantee through Bexar Drug Co.

Ste. Bexar Droge Co Ike

Suffragettes Go to Jail in London Disorder Roundup

London Oct 29 all suffragettes except two arrested last night were arraigned and fined 25 dollars each. They refused to pay fines and were sentenced to one month imprisonment. One under 21 and a Wise Woman secured adjournment to press assault charges against the arresting constable. Also a testimonial claims Foley's Drine Laxative saved a three year old's life from constipation and fever.

London

Railroad Wins Case in the Supreme Court

The case Ida Matzdorf v. G W & S A Railway Co. ruled for the railroad on damages from injuries when she tripped over a door mat at Sunset station. Frank Simmang v. Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co. upheld damages against Otto Geise for a fire at Sehle garden rented property. Gelser’s garnishment defense failed. judgment favored Simmang, later reversed for Geise. A.B. Storey of Lockhart arrived today at the Menger.

Ida Matzdorf Caoort Frank Simmang Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company Simmang Otto Geise Sehole Garden Wolff & Marx Company Geise Simmons Out & Writ Gelser Gelao Aport Guise

Turkey Fund Grows To Aid Orphans At Thanksgiving

The Turkey Fund in 189 IA for Turkey Fund has reached 159 dollars with subscriptions from Hd. Steves and Sons and others. The effort aims to provide turkeys for orphans in four city institutions on Thanksgiving Day, with cranberries and other fixings hoped for. A committee of local ladies and gentlemen will oversee disbursement, appointed by Rudge Shook.

Hd. Steves and Sons Mrank Paschal G. D. Hobbins Eli Hertyberg W. A. Wurrhach Edward Dwyer Rudge Shook

Day Hatfield Deep Mystery in California Town

Sindase, Cal provide October 29 report on William Hatfield, alleged murderer mystery. Hatfield, brought from Sherman, remains in custody as investigators press questions about his past and identity. Sheriff and district attorney pursue verification of his stated family ties while Texas officer McAfee claims the man is James Dunham.

Sindase Cal William Hatfield Sherman James Dunham Dunham Hatfleln Frank Big Mother Thomas Hatfield Knoxville Vent McAfée Texas Flatfield Stosdfestly Dimhar

Vacuum Cotton Picking Machine promises vast rewards and partnership

An inventor from St. Louis promotes a Vacuum Cotton Picking Machine with claims of simple operation, durable construction, and large future profits. He outlines a Missouri company with 3 million capital, 7 million common stock and 1 million cumulative preferred shares, offering paired common shares with preferred, and invites public participation in profits. The pitch emphasizes not a stock scheme and cites Burkett as inspiration. Read tomorrow’s papers.

Burkett General Compressed Air and Vacuum Machinery Co St. Louis United States Planta Europe South America Vacuum Cotton Picking Machine Company

Building Permits Report From Local Approvals

A list of numerous building permits issued for one to six room dwellings and sheds across multiple streets including Paid Kerr Buena Vista North San Saba and West Avenue G. Noted sums range from 10 to 1500 with several entries lacking complete price data. Names such as Blas Reyna Qarkin Collins Hohel Lillie Wagner and others are associated with specific property improvements.

Blas Reyna Noth Paid Street Qarkin Collins Kerr Singer Saith Buena Vista Street W. L. Chasey Sianta Roc Lillie P. Wagner Mineeyeieel Seerig Gouth Sovem Garaa Nuh San Saba Street Geo Marines Kerralent W. H. Dromgndle Blaine Street August Briam, Jr Avenue G Jas. Anderson North Flores Street Ramalda Wid WM. Marka Alda Salitilo Street Cruz Moran Divango Stress T. Garza Kerr Street W. Jaeger Wharton Street Cassanovt Kean Be Tohneau Royal Welling Noth Pingatrexi Daniel Rodriguez San Fransisco Alley

Cattlemen seek soldiers to entertain at Texas plow event

In Port Worth Texas on October 24 the Texas Cattle Raisers association aims to mobilize $00 authors machinery infantry and artillery and dirigible balloons to maneuver a parade or display during the ranchers’ plow event. Local agencies and adjoining states are coordinating entertainment showcases.

Liehe Port Worth Tex

Real Estate Transfers List Details Lots and Deeds Across Counties

A long ledger of real estate transfers from 1908 to 1998 notes numerous deeds, parcels, and payments. Names include Thoms, Gustave Thomns, Ramon Viel cia, Vhotaker, Jason Smith survey, and others, with amounts ranging from $72 to $7,340 and notes on surveys, strips, and lots across San Antonio, Bexar, La Salle, and nearby counties.

Thoms Gustave Thomns Charles BL Aten Duniingham County Ramon Vilecia Bexarconte Broad Avenue Richter N.wv Tittlefield Hmderty Edward 7 Agnes Koestring South Praza Development Company Vhotaker Villa Ross Ain Gt Dixon Tod W. Vanil Jason Smith M. Kaunas Mary Dixon Hove H. T. Koch J. i Welch Bani Iulia P. Altes H. Koch Ns. Menefee Komala Sanches Hitalge Borney Saffio South San Jacinto Beare Madge Waring Bexar County Bok. Coleman Ta Sulla County Oaklwig Street Trenton Avenue Rilise K A. H. Byrd St. Junuis Ifc G. G. Geyer Oh Galdwin Tanillian Emma G. Davis Bexarcoms Kitsbeta Charles and Emalie Bexar J Albert Haautler Comallequity Ofbile Creek Hunily Burying Ground Dominga Refagin Gonzales S. Ty. Kearney Marie Meire F. A. Ruiz Medina River Bivek 2 Tne Eain Place Nik Avenue

Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Wide Range of Ailments

An advertisement touts TIN DIPO from ALO Mast Houston strent, claiming cures for Brights disease, diabetes, rheumatism, gout, bladder inflammation, bad blood and nervous troubles. It alleges success by mail with a sixpence trial and a $2.00 six box guarantee, offering no risk if it does not work.

Brights Stok A. M. Wiseher Houston O&perionice

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