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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
1
Letter from Mrs White and husband of Bloomington praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for grippe recovery. They claim she improved quickly after following directions and express gratitude to the medicine's makers. The note is signed with initials D White and includes address details.
An old advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure distillation said to be a medicinal tonic and tonic and invigoration aid. It targets overworked men and delicate people, promises health longevity, and instructs buyers to seek genuine bottles marked Old Chemlet with intact seals. The Rochester company offers a medical booklet and advice.
The 1908 pecan harvest is projected to be much smaller than 1907 with estimates ranging from one third to one half of a normal crop. Experts cite water and soil conditions, spacing and maintenance as key factors, noting Southwest Texas especially fertile for pecans and San Antonio a leading market. The Duckar Manufacturing firm provides work for about 1000 people during peak season.
The oblique summary notes G. Frazer, an Indian fighter and veteran of the emavor, died at his home near El Paso. He helped open the first stage line San Antonio to El Paso in 1849 with Joseph B. Johnston. He later served as wagon master, sutler, and hotel operator in Mesilla and Mesilla, NM. He briefly commanded a company in Baylor's Confederate forces. The item also mentions Groves TONIC, a shooting near Lavernia, and the death of Albert Tromba from wounds, with local inquiries continuing.
In Mexico City on September 4 Gregorio Mamingues attacked Igiaeis Calyan with a knife, slashing her face twice and distorting her features. The crime occurred on Ratas street as Calyan spoke with women, Aminguez was arrested and Calyan taken to hospital for treatment and facial stitching.
Archibald Hurron, accused of killing Rev. B. M. D. Prickett in Metuchen on July 16, will not face execution next week. The case has been carried to the court of errors where it will be argued in November.
Police officer Morrison and Special Officer Wood of the Liaghtan company discovered a growing Merry Widow hat craze on a busy street. The hat image formed from a protruding pipe and worn paving drew laughs as vehicles and pedestrians moved past the corner of Ala mo and Commerce Streets.
A stage of a remodel near First Presbyterian Church at West Houston and North Flores reveals a sealed metal box laid during the 1860 cornerstone ceremony. Inside are letters, a rector’s note by R F Bunting, a list of officers, and a 53,000 dollar 1860 building cost with foreign and local subscriptions, plus period newspapers and religious pamphlets. Also found are records about the nearby French building and a copy of the San Antonio Herald from February 8, 1860.
Tonight multiple meetings across Crockett branches and unions. Woodmen, Odd Fellows, Encampment and Labor groups gather at union halls and Trades Council facilities. Also listed are fraternal/social clubs and a city singing event with unclear names due to OCR errors.
An Arizuin orchestra trio with linked phone records connects T Bornart and Co and Oneal in a compact note. The item outlines a compact business or artistic arrangement, referencing the three parties and the contact phones in a single archival snippet.
Mobile, Alabama. September 4. Owan Sossimian, 17, white, died after a pistol discharged during a mock duel. Henry Leach, 18, was handling the gun when it fired as a boy ran between the principals. Leach is held pending action by the coroner.
Widow of James A. Spates sues the M K&J railroad for 1500000 in Georgetown alleging her husband was killed near Weave Taast last June after a rattlesnake bite. Other items include Juan Pru-Unda injured by a rattlesnake in Kenwille, Joe Frient reporting no rebel plots at the border, Pivot National Bank becoming Guadalupe Valley Bank in Center Point, a Beeville sugar factory fire with 8600 loss, and Rice shipments and sales in Bay City with 25000 bags received and 1870 bags sold by S. Moore from local crops.
Suburban news lists residents traveling to New Orleans Chattanooga and New Mexico, with plans to locate or visit for weeks. Multiple homes and additions are reported, including Mrs. Arnie Bradford and Mrs. Lottie Winkie. A notable surge of new homes in South Heights and East Hud reflects a booming local market as temperate weather aids movement.
Center Point Texas reports the establishment of a well organized Musinetg Men’s club with a monthly trades day to begin on Saturday September 19. Merchants will offer low prices to draw shoppers while farmers and stock raisers can buy trade and exhibit stock and produce. Officers elected: Frank Cocke president George E B Thomas secretary and treasurer. An executive committee of five was named to serve for four months: Frank Mocke J W Nelson G E Thomas J D Kit ough and James Crotty.
Floyd McGown seeks a 10 room dwelling on Buendi Pigee for unspecified cost. Elizabeth Clark plans a two story dwelling on West Petan street valued at 2000 dollars. Mrs G Winthrop requests a five room dwelling on Locust Place for 1490 dollars. TOA Pleugt proposes a five room dwelling on Rural Avenue with a cost of 1100 dollars.
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