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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1907

Page

7

Ducks at Mitchells Lake Draw Big Bag Hunters

A large party visited Mitchells Lake and returned with bulging game bags as blue winged teal ducks were seen in abundance. Colonel Oxgar Guessar reportedly brought down 25 birds and several companions fared similarly. Nearby reports mention a nine mile wash sighting and a hint of wartime shortages. In other news, a local court fined J B Wirren 50 dollars for an aggravated assault on TR Burns, while Burns’ wage claim was dismissed. Warren, a Katy brake manual, was charged after striking Burns with a railroad letter carrier at the depot.

Mitchell's Suny Fay Colonel Oxgar Guessar Ila B. Wirren TR. J. Burns Suysel Aight Loremas Burns Warren

Flacher's Drug Store Opens Late Summer Return

Kokernot returns from California with his family after a summer away. He reports improved health and a more robust appearance, supporting his claim of recovery.

Califoria Inn Kokernot California

Wills and damages arise in San Antonio area traffic case

The will of Ci Jeon is contested with about 35000 and 4000 left in realty and cash. appraisers include WV. A. Warz bach, Charles Freeman, Alfred Pimalian. Traction Company sued for 20000 by Mary T. Stebbins claiming permanent injuries from a streetcar crash on San Pedro hill after brakes failed. she alleges injuries and shock from the collision near the barns. Tad Scott’s address listed for new utilities at 121, 123, 125 N Flores St.

Lhc WV. A. Warzbach Charles Freeman Alfred Pimalian Sues Traction Company Mary T. Stebbins San Antonio Traction Couply San Pedro Hill

Marriage Permits and Local Notices Across the County

A report covers marriage permit activity with couples listed and a note that hearing dates are pending. It also mentions a lawsuit over elopement, debris removal on Houston Street, a new gravel pit for roadwork near Palo Alto, an Atlanta Mexican association office, five divorce suits, and a night-opening drug store.

Palo Alto

Beeville Picayune Change of Ownership Speculation

Fragmentary report from Beeville notes area newspapers and individuals, including George Atkins and the Beeville Picayune, with mention of ownership changes and a planned October 1 transition. Other items reference Scully bonds and a local incident involving Victor Santoya and a rock attack, with courtroom detail in Judge Fisk's office.

Knawe Causes and Jury Wheel Updates

Fragmented local notes report a girl tied a bloodstained rock to a judge's desk as evidence, while a boy and his mother deny motive. A new jury wheel for the October term of the Fifty-seventh district court is drawn. Dengue fever hospitalizes Mrs Marr and M Bouwsvides, father-in-law of Deputy District Clerk Moore. Circuses return to San Antonio with Sells Finto and Sells-Forepugh shows arriving next week.

Uc 161E Commerce Street Aelrt Gil San Antonio Charley G. Snowhil McA M. Bouwsvides Moore Cevalios Street

Big Tent Theater Delivers Laughter in Bowery Comedy

Audience roared through the entire performance of the comedy "Busi Prien ot Bow en" at the Big Tent Theater last night. The production was full of jollity from start to finish and the cast entered into their roles with a lively swing.

Big Tent Theater Bowen Camapung

No School for Six Unless Aid Comes

At least six San Antonio children cannot attend school due to lack of clothing. Mrs. Haley of Associated Charities described families afflicted by illness, fire loss, and poverty, with a mother earning only enough for food and rent. Donations at 112 Third Street can help provide presentable clothing and school access.

San Antonio Haley Associated Charities Big Boy The Third Street

Jailed on Horse Theft Charge in West Commerce Brycet

John Ballard of Lakeview was jailed in the county jail after being arrested by Constable Stevens and Deputy Wilkins in West Commerce Brycet while attempting to dispose of a fine colored horse. Ballard, who uses aliases J W Smith Sam Smith and William Smith, denied being a wanted man until identified by a woman. Also named are Mattias Baker and Juste Yantis, each with two horses stolen, who may travel from Lakeview to aid prosecution.

John Ballard Lalitvim Stevens Wilkins West Commerce Ils Mors Hubert GeBha Lilkeview Datlard DeSha Mathias Baker Juste Yantis Lakeview Ballard Courthoule Yasterday Te Tian Wanter Constable Stevens Hallard J. W. Smith Sam Smith William Smith

Think Estimate of Cotton a Farce

Special to The Light, Waco Texas September twenty locally challenging report on cotton cited by government appears misrepresented. Informants in Texas and other cotton growing areas say shortages implied by the report are exaggerated and would not drastically impact output. W. S. Black

Waco Tex Texas Rachelly

Fragmented travel notes on cotton, birds, and reports

A garbled field of travel reports mentions travelers across Carolinas and Alabama, referencing cotton as a topic and nonequally clear names like Parrish, Spartadiishia, and Now Alabama. The text also lists medical and booksellers terms, with no coherent event or outcome.

Lytle Airdome Offers Varied Vaudeville Program

At Lytle Airdome Mitchell Browning headline the week with a lively comedy about a scheming lawyer and his costly schemes. Chapman's Sisters, ventriloquist Hugh McCormick, Don Daggett singing, and other acts round out the bill with stereopticon and moving pictures.

Woo Carry Raymond Thomas Pickaninny Hugh McCormick Mitchell & Browning Dow Daggett Vaudevillle Lytle Airdome Mitchell Browning Sitcred Whleh Hhe Chapman Clavet Don Daggett

Court test for Texas search law in Sherman case

Sanited text reports a Sherman county court denying habeas corpus to A. 4 H. Bumleigh charged with aggravated assault after entering a video room. appeal noted to the court of appeals and possible higher court review on constitutionality of the search. The piece mixes unrelated product ad content and garbled lines.

Sherman Tex H. Bumleigh Grayson County Court of Appeals

Women inspectors endorsed by European duchies

In recent years a number of foundly inspectors have been appointed to boards for factors inspection in the British duchy of Dudden and in the duchy of Saxe Coburg Gotha. The central power has been indicated by the churches that the central powers of Saxe Weimar Gaxe Meine logan Saxtvlenture Moves and Selwaerbure have decided to introduce the practice.

New York Times Duden Saxe-Coburg- Gotha Saxe-Weimar Gaxe- Meinelogan Saxtvlenture Moves Selwaerbure

Bryan Not the Man Says Party Leader

Washington January 17 Senator Simmons of North Carolina praises W J Bryan as the greatest among the people s rights and interests but fears he cannot carry the full Democratic vote He urges the powerless trader not to be a data for the presidency and to support a ticket that heals the party breach Senator Simmons backs a ticket with WJ Bryan and Governor Johnson of Minnesota and notes big states New York Illinois and Minnesota would shape the electoral map

Washington Simmons North Carolina W. J. Bryan Yale People's Rights Chanler New York Johnson Minnesati Naw Yorl Tilants Ghle Simons

Texas Newspaper Change Rumor on Fort Worth Telegram Merger

Rumor says the Port Worth Line plans to absorb the Fort Worth Telegram, a private information note received in Houston. Details and confirmation unavailable. market chatter suggests newspaper consolidation rumors in the Texas region.

Houston Tex Port Worth Fort Worth

A Dickens Plunder and Russian Wordplay Debated

A fragmentary note discusses Dickens use of archaic and foreign terms in Martin Chuzzlewit, suggesting a misinterpreted link to a Russian word. The author questions Dickens’s linguistic knowledge and hints a later edition corrected or altered his references amid financial constraints.

Martin Churlentz Amorion

Melee Ends With Man Shot In East Commerce District

Edward McDevitt was shot in the leg during a melee after an affray on East Commerce street. TS Walker was arrested the following morning. an affidavit was sworn in Sunica Pisk's court charging him with assault, battery, and intent to murder. Preliminary hearing date set. The melee drew a crowd of about 200 people as tensions flared over a private matter.

East Commerce Edward McDevitt TS. Walker Sunsiica Pisk McDevitt Walker Beestie Sm Ag Loch Wordy

Public school board plans reforms and high school remodeling

Arrangements for public schools are being finalized as rules requiring parent attendance are abolished. A remodel of the high school will add twenty rooms and a large assembly hall. Construction contracts were awarded to G. W. Baell for 2500 and Latre Fare- LONE company for 37200. Fire drills will be instituted once work stabilizes.

Bee Wolfe B. Stout Blieman Sehool Abdy Possibie Ubervetitz G. W. Baell

Adoption ad sparks claim of selling baby for expenses

Chicago man Lucas Campbell a Hammoutl pressman aged 36 at 361 South Hobmian street says his baby for adoption ad arose from publicity. He alleges he could not live on $100 salary and offered the child to any buyer willing to pay all expenses. He admits the child was unborn when buyers inquired and hints at doctors and nurse expenses.

Chicago Lucas Campbell South Hobmian Street Hammoutl Lst Campbell Uwe Willy Liseo

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