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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1907

Page

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Sleepwalking man treks twenty miles through wild country

In Pasadena on September 18 Ned Rubi, a Hl Porventr mine employee sixty miles from Stockton, walked twenty miles while fast asleep over rugged terrain. A hunter reported watching a bear trail the sleeper for nearly half a mile without aggression as local residents vouched for the unusual journey.

Pasadena Cal Ned Rubi Hl Porventr Stockton Ruhl Wiilo

Ice ordinance takes effect in Waco enforcing weighed ice cakes

Special to The Light from Waco Texas on September 18 reports a new ice ordinance requiring distributors to weigh ice cakes in the presence of customers. The measure aims to fix short weights amid complaints. Observers predict higher ice prices to offset the ordinance impact.

Waco Tex

Attorney Recovers Succist to The Light

Joe W l ar dor of Waco Texas injures while walking off sleeper near Temple returning from Austin. Initial reports suggested fatal injuries though later recovery appears.

Waco Tex Dept Joe W.l'ardor Temple Aislin

Plan to Swap Wives In Curious Trade At Martins

Uniontown Pa Sept 13 a wire trade with much to boot and a ride to the old country details one of the county s most unique arrangements George Mettio a Martins boarding house keeper and Mike Paul a star hoarder closed the deal for exchanging their wives The terms included the wife in the old country and fare for Mettio to reach his new wife The wife here is said to sanction the trade Mettio turned his wife over to Paul and Jeff for his native but Paul s wife was injured and Mettio was forced to return wife and deed of theTol were involved in a complicated set of exchanges and the plan was later called off

Uniontown Coe Wie Wee Ooe Tayette County George Mettio Martio Mike Paul Deal Pail Old Country Moeltdla America Dra Martin Mettio Paul Jef

Pettibone Faces Possible Death As Trial Delayed

In Bolse Idaho on September 8 George W Pettibone an indicted official of the Western Federation of Miners is reported to be suffering from an ulcer of the bladder. A physician testified Pettibone was too ill to appear at his trial and warned that unless the ailment is treated he may die.

Bolse Idaho George W Pettibont Ming Pettiton Pettivone Song Pettibone THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

War Time Figure Closes His Career

York Beach Maine September 18 in the death of Rear Admiral John Walker United States Navy retired the country loses a war time fixture He was best known as promoter of the famous white squadron and served as its commander Admiral Walker died suddenly at Mish Pase ture York Cliffs aged 72 He entered the Navy in 1866 and served in the civil war including the capture of New Orleans and operations against Vicksburg He commanded ships in the Mississippi squadron and later gunboats in the North Atlantic squadron He was promoted for his war service and retired in 1897

York Beach Maine John Walker United States Navy Walker Mish Paseture York Cliffs Jis John Grimes Walker Towa United States Naval Academy Reberra W. Pickering Boston New Orleans Vickshurg Baron de Kalb Vickshhure Wilmington N.C

Victoria Lets Water Contract With Houston Bid

At a special Victoria city council meeting bids opened to supply 14 108 000 gallons of artesian water. John C Tindepwond of Houston bid 25000 with city supplying all machinery. another Houston firm offered piping, well and basin for 13000. Unanimously accepted the lower bid. contract to be signed today. Malaria Makes Pale Blood The Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC.

Victoria Tex John C. Tindepwond Houston Alga Fm Houston Goten

Heavy Mail Overload Strains San Antonio Post Office

The San Antonio post office faces a sharp rise in mail volume as winter traffic increases. Clerks are taxed to their limit to sort and deliver, with two wagons required for outgoing trains instead of one. Chief Clerk Filer notes daily mail weighs fifty to sixty pounds more than last month and fears further overload before winter peaks.

San Antonio Corea Mexico VW. Filer

Interior eye photography method by Profateer Dlinmer

Gratz scientist Profateer Dlinmer recently perfected an apostatia for photographing the interior of the human eye. A system of lenses and mirrors with a flash projects a magnified image of the retina onto a photographic plate. Exposure is set to a fraction of a second to avoid whystolonen effects, aiming for correct information and clear detailed results.

Dlinmer Gratz

Catarth and Kidney Health Advice Promoted by Katarna Remedy

The note discusses September and October temperature swings causing kidney strain and catarrh, recommending Katarna as a preventive and restorative remedy. It claims Katarna stimulates kidney action and heals mucous membranes, with instructions to use at early signs of kidney issues and to follow directions on the bottle, sold by the San Antonio Drug Co.

Seal of Death on Cleveland's Brow

New York reports Cleveland's health failing amid gout in feet and knees with weight loss. Mrs. Cleveland acts as adviser. the president may not recover fully, remained at Princeton as illness spreads to indigestion and intestinal issues. Dem leaders talk of long absence and fading political role.

Pinceton New York Aity Clevelana Clevelang Cleveland Princeton Claveland Ois Bauttadle Life Treveland

Ninth United States Infantry Band Concert at Muth's Garden

The Ninth United States Infantry band, under Frank OConnor, performs Thursday evening at Muth's Garden. Program includes March Stoulder Siam O ASRS Overture King Base. Bernard Woltz Sobre las Alas. The Yankee Sana ve Robyn Tatermazzo Flying Arrow. Malsman Medley Dear Old Ger. Serenade Dreaming.

United States Infantry Muth's Garden Frank O'Connor Stoulder Bernard Woltz Robyn Tatermazzo Malsman Old Ger Tay Leer Renee Ee

Cotton brokers fail in New Orleans

New Orleans cotton brokers including A. Hardle and Co have suspended operations due to an inability to collect margins. The failure is not considered a sweeping collapse, with liabilities not expected to exceed twenty thousand dollars.

New Orleans T. A. Hardle & Co Cottya Dyokers Thin

Hold Funeral But Keep The Corpse In House

In New York a grieving family delays burial of Irving B. Ryseu died August 20 as the body remains in the parlor. Mrs Ryan resists seeing the corpse while awaiting a vault at Valley View cemetery, saying the embalming makes removal safe but she cannot bear farewell. Funeral held at the Ryan home with Rev Delos Lull and Rev Hite assisting. interment to be private.

New York Gravel Street Irving B. Rysu Lars Calleva Waly Robert S. Ryan Valley View Dover Plains Lef Mr. Ryn Mr. Ryan Ryan

When Is a Gord Really a Cord

President Nat 1 and the Business Man's club form a four member committee led by S. W. Kearney to inspect wood dealer practices. The panel will meet at the Sunset wood yard next Friday at 9 am to compare four foot lengths and measured cords, amid a recent court case over allegedly short timber sales.

Nat Washer Business Man's Club S. W. Kearney George Surkey C. A. Baird Wood Yard City Wood Yard Association Variona Pos Biblia Wood Dealera Steve Josthy Aplis

Bonfires and Bird Food At Franga Market

In Franga a bird dealer notes yellowing bants along the stream and nightly bonfires. Peagants, mortals, amalting figures and fireflies scatter as flames burn by dawn. Small creatures are driven from darkness to feed pet birds like finches and nightingales.

Franga

Affinity Desertion Splits Family in Mojins

Dr. Rutherford Stevens, a noted haranlogis expert and tuberculosis law-society head, deserts his wife and two children near Taylorville, sending a letter claiming he can never live with his wife again. Mrs. Stevens appeals to the Palentensis Woman's Club as divorce papers are reportedly refused.

Des Mojins Tawa Te Frontaleps Hoerran Rodhinand Murle Bruther Stevene Uaide Tn Motler Stevens Laws Society For the Prevention Kent Sanvons Taylorville Mra. Stevens A. Elseswhore Mra

Grand Opening Saturday at Monter & Hesenbicom Co

Public invited to attend the grand opening of a new men and boys shop at 225 East Houston Street. The store offers fall styles with cash or credit terms and will give away souvenirs the following day.

Monter & Hesenbicom Douglers Wonton Mentek & Rosenbiqum CO East Houston Street

Plan fete in Mexico invites republic officials

City of Mexico reports government officials plan a elaborate fete at the Jacky clan site in the near future. High officials of the republic are invited to attend and participate in the event.

Mexico City of Jacky Republic

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