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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1907
Page
7
Pecans are ripening and trees in Brackenridge park are laden with nuts as harvest begins. Hunters praise the season’s quality with many securing ample supplies from the ground and branches.
A peripheral notice details Fischer's Dive Store staying open overnight while the Terrell recruiting office faces moves. Ser geant Duey and Cornoral Hartman, in charge for a month, are reassigned to the Ohlm recruiting district with HQ in Cincinnati. Lieutenant Jeter R. Horton, overseeing Texas Wetelet, returns to active duty aboard the Battleship Alabatat as the office reports fifty recruits seen at the associated mission. Dancing Academy and Mission Garden Hall openings are noted with Kohr planning to reopen his dancing academy and anticipated turnout similar to last year.
Sheriff Medlin of Seguin arrived in the city to secure Jesse Wilson, a Black man arrested Saturday night on horse stealing charges. Medlin says he has a strong case against Wilson, who was detained after being seen at a local Black saloon and was involved in an incident late Saturday night with Captain Chadwick.
Deputy Constables Ritterman Witkins report a calm weekend with eight arrests Saturday and Sunday totaling few incidents. Chief Mauermont praises morality and obedience to law while noting mild disturbances and no bloodshed.
Local notes recount a comical misadventure as Ferner Walker was found caught up a pecan tree by a man named Kampmann. Walker refused to descend, hurled impudent talk, and faced a fine of five dollars. The item sits among a string of city notices and assorted local happenings.
Three car crews from San Antonio Traction will be sent to Shreveport Louisiana to operate at the fair. Six men will accompany the trip including motormen and conductors. The Bexar Drug Co will stay open all night and provide immediate delivery and prescription service.
Special to The Light Aurth Tex Sent 20 District judge Victor J Brooks of the Twenty Fourth District filed his resignation with the governor effective immediately He will join the law firm of Gregory and Batts It is rumored Rector a leading lawyer at the Austin bar will succeed Justice Briain County Judge Wiles of Wihafison may also be appointed
A fragmented note from the Indianapolis News describes various professions from doctors to lawyers and chauffeurs drawn into a widespread trend. The piece hints at social pressure and shifting tastes affecting a diverse cross section of city life.
The post office will weigh all mail through midnight and classify it by route beginning October 12. A report will be sent to Washington. Extra staff include one permanent clerk and two temporary clerks for the month, with railway service duties redistributed among existing clerks.
Special to The Light Austin Texas September 20 1900 Medina Oil Company chartered with capital of 10000 incorporators Sam C Ball L L Scanning and W A Bing The company will operate across the road from the Mission field about 200 yards distant from where boring begins Officials say indications are excellent The machinery to begin operation will arrive soon and others are expected to be granted in the area Experienced men are confident a rich strike will be made in the territory
A dispatch from Lourdon dated Sept 30 reports the Swedish Yacht Club has sent a challenge to the New York Yacht Club for a series of races in the American Cup, signaling Sweden's entry into the competition.
Louisvitte Kentucky report says Mr. Converse editor of the Chrielian Observer, believed to be the oldest religious newspaper man in the world, died last night of heart failure. He was 71, leaving a wife and four children.
Funeral services for John A Booth will be held this afternoon from the home of his late brother in Jay Pui Shardem 204 Arsenal Street. Booth, an aged Austin resident, died Sunday in that city and his body was brought here for burial. Interment will be at Alamo Masonite Cemetery.
A reflective discourse on revenge contrasting personal payback with legal justice. It argues that taking vengeance lowers moral standards, while the law serves as the proper arbiter of wrongs, guiding souls toward or away from salvation. The piece laments cruelty and urges restraint.
Frisco bound Texas Limited derailed near Frisco station after colliding with freight cars. About twenty people injured, three may die. At St Louis, two killed and several injured. A separate B&O freight crash near Cleveland injures Orchid Company members, none seriously.
Constable Sievers reports a suspected cattle thief, Westfall, holed up near Lake View. Shots struck Constable Stevens as he approached the house, with witnesses recalling Westfall saying he planned a hunt before fleeing into the brush. Dr. Berry notes injuries may be less serious than feared.
Special to The Ligut reports a New York exhibition at Madison Square Garden where cows are shown with a new electric picker. Pretty dairy uniforms and electric mirrors highlight a sanitary display. Expected visitors include farmers and dairymen from the region and women of the metropolis curious about dairy technology.
Special to The Light from Moul Sapt details a Montana state fair exhibit opening Thursday and Friday featuring over $100,000 in gold and mineral displays. Three U.S. troops guard the exhibit while major ore samples and notable livestock breedings attract attention.
A letter to M Karothen reflects on soaring paint and gas prices in New York, arguing state actions failed to fix gas costs and painters still charge high rates. It catalogs prices from $1.75 to $1.95 per gallon for paint and notes labor costs from $8 to $4 per gallon. The writer promotes Dove’s and Devon la the strongest day of the eight, urging readers to seek Springall Co. and Erb Springall Co. for paint.
Dudly Express reporter visits Dr Fielding on Noland Street to find him reconvening offices and renovating a new operating room. He details antiseptic setup, sterilization process, and extensive European medical training including courses in London and Edinburgh. He recounts his racing and motorboat exploits during his European trip and return to San Antonio.
Special to The Light from Austin Texas on September 30 reports four men killed in a pitched battle in Rusk County. The governor was informed by Sheriff Stone as telegrams and telephone lines failed for details. Rangera and Caplin Rogers with a detachment were expected to be sent, and District Attorney Buard was asked to provide further information.
An unclear OCR fragment discusses a new object from a retailer or designer, mentioning a mother and a fashion statement. The text is garbled, with references to a lightning protection and a supposed “Letter alone” line. Exact details and identities are unreadable.
Five residents Carl Mueller Max Schultze and Alt Od Burberly announced plans to form a permanent singing society in San Antonio. A meeting was set at 18 South Street to discuss organization and opening activities. Actors, theater staff, and soldiers from the Boal were listed for a forthcoming painted baseball game with a Sunday timing noted. Names like John Burk Michaels Marion W. Marion Cooper Lovely Sonter Samiuely Hughes Welsh Elsie Willanat Stevens Kingley Evans Young Kt Henry were mentioned among participants. A. Wahlstabe and J Ronse arrived in the city to settle permanently.
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