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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
5
Wiss Ruth Franklin resigns from the post office utility clerk job and plans to leave for the Philippines with her parents as Miss Prandin presents her with a hand.
Elaborate arrangements have been made for the Golden Leaf Prize Danes on Saturday. The committee includes Pan Feilis Adviah Genewelder and Nat Obriat, with plans for a large attendance and a first annual Pall event.
Sinn Antonio Rautghis of Coluubins will unveil a handsome Wiesize statue of Christopher Columbus on October 12. The statue was porchived by the Jocal Knigtes.
Anissaenrs Empire promotes a Sunny Sunday run with matinee and evening shows. Attendance at the guile rises as performances gain traction and praise for Robert Bur pens plas. Mizxonva showcases Goodwin's Mizxonva piece with a reception planned Sunday. Cast Aarift, a four act piece, drew crowds last night and Velma Whitman stars as the title role.
Models display an array of gowns and coats led by a two tone Russian blue evening dress with hand embroidery and sabbard trim. Other highlights include pure velvet three piece suits, gold Paris model negligee, peacock broadcloth suit with embroidered skirt, and satin sheath styles in light blue pink lavender mauve and white. Exhibits run 10–12 and 3–5 tomorrow with live model fittings.
Scoring a distinct hit Richard Lester and Will Peters receive praise while James O Neil s Monte Cristo looms as a forthcoming production at the Lyric. The Werle crowd applauds performers Walter Warson Charles Mears and Bell and Washburn as a Johnnie and the Chonis Girl music and a moving picture finish each night. The management notes this is the last week of vaudeville before a one week break to prepare for the Giver D Bailey Stock company opening September 2.
The Joske Bros opening featured gala gowns and carriage dresses in prairie green velvet taupe and wisteria tones. Crepe de Chine and duchesse satin ensembles appeared with lace, embroidery, and feather trims while hats ranged from directorias to sailor shapes in satin and beaver felt.
Tea event at the Queens Daughters venue was postponed due to weather conditions. Attendance and rescheduling details remain unclear as the Browday area reports heavy rainfall and poor visibility affecting plans.
J M Moses was convicted of criminal assault on an 81 year old girl in Abiteny Texas and fined 76 dollars after a jury verdict. Proceedings date September 10. The case reflects a harsh sentence for the crime.
Bids requested for excavation work at the San Antonio Hotel on Houston and St Mary streets per plan and specifications. Sealed bids must be delivered by September 19 at 12 o'clock at 415 Navarro Street. The company reserves right to reject any bids. J. J. Hart, president.
At the Wolfson opening this morning the millinery department displayed season’s shapes including mushroom, Charlotte Corday, and directoire styles. Highlights featured Pocahontas effects with feather trimmings, large ostrich feather embellishments, and novelty hats made entirely of feathers, plus velvet and satin fashions with chic trims and distinctive crown and brim designs.
The family of W. Lange of Argo extends heartfelt thanks to members of Arnt Lodge No 10 DH 8, Kranken Kassen Verein, and Hon. Wi 4 for illness and death support and many beautiful flowers received during their loss.
Reported crash on the Katy Flyer leaves 17 injured among passengers. The article notes rescue attention and transport to San Antonio by train. Mina Griffin visited Mt. Whee ant and grandmother Mrs. Wood, returning to the city, among known passengers.
In a fragmented report from the Santa Rosa infirmary and a rail wreck at San Mare ny, the Beldon brothers Joe and Frank of Monterey are en route from St Louis to resume school. Miss Griffin sustained back and internal injuries after a derailment. a news agent boy was badly hurt and a Pullman porter injured. All trains north and south were halted. officials withheld casualty numbers.
Fort Worth market report lists cattle receipts around 4200 and hogs 6800 with top prices in the 4.00 area. Calves sold steady with tops near 4.86, hogs steady with bid up to about 7.05. Also notes Albert T. Smith of the Sap General Freight Office returning from a two‑week vacation.
Dr. Blien will return September 22. Mrs. W. M. Hobbs and daughter Will leave tomorrow for New Orleans in the private car Morgan. Senator Janes G Willacy arrives this morning from Corpus Christi en route to Austin.
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