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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
5
City Auditor Victor Beze has commenced compiling the Hirst quarterly report for the professional year starting recently. The work will take a couple of days to complete. Rabbi Samiel Marks of Temple Meth Hi spent a brief vacation at Corps Whriati and was called upon by pastors of various Wa churches to deliver a sermon during his stay.
Early 20th century advertisement touts Caldwell's Syrup Papsin as a safe laxative and digestive aid for all ages. Claims quick relief from dyspepsia indigestion biliousness sour stomach and related ailments. Encourages free samples and lists Chicago and Troy Ohio testimonials and price points.
Rev. Perry was prevailed upon to return and deliver an address at the Deep Water convention in a notable speaking engagement.
W M Hobbs former superintendent at Vallway arrives this evening with family from California. Hobbs now with Southern Pacific is bound for New Orleans. Shackford Louisiana Whes superintendent and former general manager of Bar Antonio Gull is also in the city.
Charlie Sekey Bradbent of 03 Weat Macon Street has passed an examination for enlistment in the United States Navy. He will escort Dathies Findlay to the Pacific coast to board the training ship.
City electrician William A White shows August activity with 130 electrical perils issued and 16 new studies of wiring reported. Fees collected total 404 dollars. Burleson has returned home. County commissioners meet to plan a trip to inspect cooperative work on Applewhite road and related projects.
Juror reports show Roy Louralte, a minor from Mieyra, pleaded guilty under 440. The court found him guilty of theft involving a watch. Judge Shook sentenced him to a $10 fine and 60 days in the county jail for the misdemeanor.
Fragmented readable text notes a missing person from Caldwell County, with city event references and park pavilion mentions. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but indicate a missing boy and community notices around a park and local groups.
Captain McManus of Fort Sim Houston has been relieved from duty at the Peacocke Military School by the War Department in Washington. The application for leave was recently made and would be granted within a few days. Captain McManus has commanded the military facilities at the Peacocke school for many years.
First meeting of creditors for Frank Prigstly, a Uraggist of Gonzales, held yesterday in Refure Guy 3 McFarand’s office. RH Walker of Gonz des appointed trustee with a fixed bond of $2000. The goods were ordered sold at private sale.
A detailed ship model by AR Atkinson, division fretsbt and weezer agent of the Southern Puy allin itiney, on display in the ticket office window at East Houston Street. General Passenger Agent I J Anderson facilitated the display, which has drawn much attention from passersby.
Justice Monry Stanl filed a report from precinct No 8 stating that nothing occurred in August. The filing, made yesterday in the county office, notes no incidents or notable activity in the precinct during the month.
Col George LeRoy Brown and his family have returned home after an extended absence. The return marks a homecoming for the Brown household, with neighbors noting their arrival.
San Antonio business leaders plan a mass meeting at the Business Men's club auditorium to discuss W J Hogue of Dallas proposed railroad project. The railroad committee says no decision will be made until the proposer proves financial ability to carry out the plan. Members stress the need for community funds and united backing to ensure construction proceeds regardless of competing offers.
Attorney G Batter presides over a case involving a stabbing at a Rayna Drive store, Houston Street. Local authorities report the patient is in hospital with a neck wound and expected to recover fully.
Roy Catton, longtime elevator engineer, returns to charge duties after a lengthy illness. He will depart for New York soon to pursue significant coverage for Columbia College, while associate colleagues prepare major mining news assignments.
A civil service examination for the deputy collector and clerk of the Internal Revenue Service is being held today. About a dozen applicants, all men, are taking the test amid anticipation of new appointments.
Quavtarmaster Matthews of the United States naval recruiting station announces one applicant for enlistment this morning and the candidate is now under examination for qualification. During the week ending August 29, 24 persons from Texas sailed by nets. the week ending 2s wan 671 shows 22 enlisted in Texas, a low level of enlistment for the state.
Paris on September 2 reports Germany’s sudden policy shift in North Africa. Officials worry that Berlin aims to redefine influence in Morocco, including Morocco’s Sultan Moulay Hafid, after a perceived front betrayal. The move triggers concern over European balance and French strategic plans in the region.
Mrs Walmsley hosted a card club gathering at her Carl ub yesterday afternoon with Mesdames Shackford Church Kaylan Nesey Ferguson Schwenkenbirg Carriere Abbott Limburger and Miss Ambarger among the guests. Prizes were won by Neeley Kayton Carriece Shackleford and Limburger with refreshments served afterward.
The Association of General Passenger Agents of Texas holds its regular monthly meeting tomorrow in this city at the Menger Hotel. George F. Lupton of Sap will preside as home fan. attendance expected, docket appears uneventful.
A morning session of the Gan Antinia & Arinsas Pays Railway company convened in the JT. & Pelor office with stockholders and directors present. Notable attendees included J. Pelor, Hausen, Telor, Thornie, and J. W. Terns, as managers were elected and actions deferred until October.
Mr Nussbaum, a noted golfer, visited the office seeking support for a pressing club venture. He urged substantial encouragement, promising to act if promised favorable terms could be secured. J B Robison, maker of exclusive suits in the Moor Building, was encountered on the street and praised as producing the best in the world.
A meeting is announced for this afternoon at 4 o clock at the residence of Mrs. Belle Dilgarde located at 1712 Naena Viele ktrent. Attendees will discuss local temperance and civic matters in a neighborhood gathering.
Markets report steady tones across grain and livestock in New Orleans and New York with prices varying by item. Wheat futures show limited gains while cash grains move slowly amid mixed demand, and regional summaries note quiet trading in several staples.
A fragmentary excerpt shows Edward Tromganje misidentifying as Edward Dromgoole amid a tense scene with Miss Pinkha. The passage references a morning death at the family home on Tine Street and an interment at a cemetery, with a witness noted for tomorrow at 10 o clock.
Hayes vice president of organization announces at Chicago convention that the group formed to combat the “mudicatt tse” tenets. Chicago chosen as meeting site. Dr. B. Yedraun elected president from Youngstown Ohio with McGortlek of Chicago as secretary and treasurer. Woodmen of the World in San Antonio Camp 629 call a meeting September 3 1908 at 2 p.m. for Wise Sovereign George R. Pem’t funeral. officers invited.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a concrete construction entry with scattered street references including Garden Street and Old Pine Street. No clear event, person, organization, or date is discernible to form a complete news item.
August city departments report fees and collections led by Victor Boze auditor and William A. Yehille electrician. Counts show 5504 for fees and 404 from permits for sanitary work. Giraud and others document 9335.56 in trench-related charges.
The Big Tent Theater presented a lively menu of acts headlined by Nione the Mysterions Moddl with Velma Whitman in the lead. Cast includes Fuenard Lester and Peter Amoy Dunn among others. the four act melodrama The Princess at Patches features new acts tonight and tomorrow. The program highlights acrobats and singing acts, with additional acts by Betteneoit sisters and Mrs Southerland. the Palace Moving Picture Show plays at 105 West Houston Street. a subplot concerns love, marriage, and legal validity set on the Magish border with a dramatic finale.
A fragmented report from a Brigity aide notes a man named Overjos learning his daughter is legally bound. The tale ends with a Solrpy tallest as a scene unfolds at Palace Moving Picture House on West Houston Street during a moment of civic ceremony.
Funeral notice announces the death of Mr George R Penk aged 84 in San Amor Texas on September 2 1908 at about 8 00 am. The funeral will be from Tate residence Yn do and McCulloch avenues Thursday afternoon at 5 00 pm, then to San Fernando Catholic Cathedral for 4 48 pm mass, with interment in San Fernando Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
A.B. Stephens this morning secured permits for the creation of 12 small rent houses on Perene aid Delgado streets. Six five room houses on Peche and six three room navellines on Delgado street will cost over $2000 in total. The venture is described as a safe investment attracting vacant lot owners in desirable localities where three-route dwellings bring $8 to $12 monthly.
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