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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
4
Gonzales Texas reports the West texts Methodist conference choosing Uvalde as the next gathering site. The day focused on various subjects and the conference will adjourn Monday at noon with the assignment for the following year to be announced.
Li Formally Withdraws as Candidate for County Judge in Letter to Judge Shook, drawing stares as party slate loses its top name.
W G Van Viesk is in the city from Houston inspecting the new freight depot site and Nolan street subway. He reviews work near New Braunfels avenue as he campaigns for justice of the peace No. 1 No. 2. Work continues on the S A & A P railroad and statues for Sunset grounds are in progress. Golden Leaf Hallowe en Register dance tonight at Turner Hall. The Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co advertises gin Creatvery 30c lb.
Local San Antonio reports a hunting season rush as open season nears. Gun and sporting goods shops sell gear at high demand. Dealers note unprecedented preopening sales, 60 dozen jake gear rented, and carloads of paper and supplies ordered.
L B Camp resigns and withdraws as the Republican nominee for Bexar County Judge leaving the ticket headless. He cites lack of time and personal reasons including longstanding friendship with Judge Phil Shook, noting ballots cannot remove his name and suggesting Democrats may gain advantage.
Br La Fayette Berry asserts he can cure cancer gall stones tumors and female disorders without surgery and will continue practice by constitutional rights. He says ignorance or jealousy drive opposition and that his work aids the sick while he will be at the Menger Hotel except Sundays.
A fragment from a political notice warns that lawmaking is dominated by lawyers across the 28th 9th and 30th legislatures and urges support for candidate Real a business farmer. The notice invites voting at Mission Garden Hall on Sunday November 18 and mentions ticket prices and supporters.
A Thanksgiving turkey fund for orphans grows thanks to Happy Hour Theater on Losoya Street. Receipts of 382.76 plus earlier totals boost contributions for turkeys to be delivered to San Antonio orphans. Ladies organize under Judge P. H. Shook to disburse funds with plans for a turkey menu and toy donations. visitors will not attend on Thanksgiving Day.
The Thirty seventh district court and the comity court close their October term today and plan to begin the November term on the following week. Judge Dwyer may empanel the November grand jury, with civil business expected to occupy early weeks and criminal cases slated for trial, including the B. W. Duke killing case and others.
Vineta Lodge No. 15 0. DB BH presents a grand ball at Mission Garden hall on Sunday November 1 at 4 p m. Tickets 25 cents include music by Oscar Puype's orchestra and entertainment by Artz. Proceeds or details not specified.
In Fort Worth Texas on October 31 the market report shows steady quotes for beef and hogs with firm prices across several stations. Cattle receipts totaled around 160 head with steady to higher bids, while hogs remained mostly steady with top quotes near 4.60 for calves and 3.10 for steers. Grain prices list No 2 hard wheat and No 2 red corn with mixed futures as traders eye supply.
The San Antonio Business Men's movement considers a $100,000 railroad bonus plan and a rights of way deal for a line from the city toward Brownsville. Edwards proposes a 330 day option to secure funds, with trustees holding the money and deeds until construction begins. Edwards departs for St Louis tonight, planning to return December 1 with a formal contract to guarantee funding.
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