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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1902
Page
2
A collage of humorous anecdotes and moral quips from a town column. Vignettes range from teeth mishaps to revival preachers, train sleepers, diamond talk, and observations on manners, honesty, and aging. The tone mimics a folksy, rambly reminiscence with colorful characters and everyday follies.
Two San Antonians testified at the Houston examination of Eldridge for the killing of Capt. Dunovant on the Aransas Pass train near Eagle Lake. John P. Campbell described the shooting in the partitioned car near Simonton as Eldridge attempted to shoot Dunovant. Conductor C. W. Buckner testified Eldridge disarmed Dunovant and discussed catching the Katy train as the late schedule was noted.
Eyewitness accounts place Eldridge striking Captain Dunovant in the head as the Aransas Pass train neared Simonton. The witness details Dunovant’s seat, shirt stain, and actions of passengers including Captain Dunovant boarding the third coach. Deputy arrested Eldridge at Futshear and brought him to Houston.
A dispatch from New York suggests a government sale of 10,000 boxes of lemons due to duty avoidance. Traders in Texas doubt the figures, saying the lemons were overripe or spoiled cargo, likely not representative of the usual firm stock sold locally. The report warns of potential price impact from large immediate sales.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and back pain. W. E. Davis of 410 Soledad Street Testifies to relief after using multiple boxes. Sold by Bexar Drug Co in San Antonio. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY. 50 cent price.
F F Collins reports success with Egyptian cotton in his southern city gardens. Blooming plants show no boll weevils, suggesting immunity and potential huge acreage next year as government tests expand in Texas. Morse and other cotton figures praised the results. Collins and club delegates head to the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress in St Paul.
The Ligat reports Blake and Springall visiting Salt Lake City on August 12 while touring by observation car. They describe a lake bath, a spacious pavilion, and a large crowd. They plan to leave Salt Lake August 13 and Denver Thursday night if connections hold, aiming to be home by Sunday.
Advertisement notes a lunch counter space for rent at Scholz's Garden, associated with Boerner.
Hoo Hoo in Texas and Louisiana rally for a September Milwaukee trip for the eleventh annual gathering. Supreme Senior Norris of Houston promotes a special train plan with the International and Great Northern railroad, offering low rates and sleeper cars for a large Texas-Louisisana delegation. The effort invites nonmembers and family to join, with routes from Houston to Milwaukee via Little Rock and St Louis, culminating in a Sept 9 to 11 meeting.
A Mt Pleasant Park Clinton Ia letter by Rev Harriet R Edwards praises Peruna as a wonderful medicine for diseases peculiar to women. The ad-style testimony cites relief of backache trembling knees digestion headache and weak drains with endorsements from Jos B Crowley and Mrs D W Mason among others and directs readers to Dr Hartman in Columbia Ohio for guidance.
A fragment notes Ark an Sunday morning scene mention of Hoo-Hoo joining a party in special cars. The text is incomplete but indicates a social or parade context with named group Hoo-Hoo and regional reference.
Historical notes list events and obituaries: Edward V and Richard III related note in 1483. Jonathan Trumbull, patriot and governor of Connecticut, died 1781. Frederick the Great died 1786. Fredrika Bremer born 1801. Ole Bull, violinist, died 1880. Mary Abigail Dodge Gail Hamilton died 1896. Thomas Murphy, Republican politician, died during the Grant era.
In 1881 Waterworks mains arrive at Sunset depot and five cotton gins machinery reaches the area. Died of sunstroke are Robert Zach and Adolph Duchler. Heat causes deaths near Medina and on Sunset road. A traveler fears boarding Sunset train, fueling merriment at the depot. Real estate demand rises for western lands. A man found dead at International crossing on the Frio. KE Conlit? leaves Houston Post for The Light. Fred Cocke, county attorney, returns from vacation.
Advertisement claims a jaundiced complexion and skin blotches signal liver trouble and touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy. Purported benefits include clearer skin and rosy cheeks with a regulated liver and purer blood. Sold for five cents at local druggists F Kalteyer & Sons Geo F Schmitt and Adolph Dreiss.
Preparations for the opening of the San Antonio International Fair are advancing with many improvements planned. Roping events will be larger than ever, entries continue to pour in, and exhibitors will have light supplied by a self-run dynamo at nominal cost. Space in the main hall is filling, two Elmendorf potteries will exhibit, and wiring, fire protection, and new machinery are being installed.
County Judge Haas and Commissioner August Tsehirhart return from San Antonio and New Braunfels after inspecting bridges and securing plans and estimates. They deem a first class steel Medina crossing at Castroville feasible for 10 000 to 12 000 dollars.
A vintage advertisement for Jungkind's Mosquito Lotion at 517 Houston St urges readers to beware the bite of mosquitoes and its disease risk, warning that danger is close by if the insect is near.
Three damage suits filed in district court include Guillermo Chavez versus I G N Railway for 25000 alleging a velocipede accident with a crow bar injuring his leg. F W Van Diest versus San Antonio Traction Co for 41000 alleging injuries from a car starting suddenly. A M White versus Western Union Telegraph Co for 122 alleging loss of a bank message hindered stallion purchases. Probate court sees Isidore Kleban seek guardianship for Leon Kleban, minor.
The Sunset Wood company transfers to a new firm led by Howard P F Glaze Chas A Zil ker and H L Guenther with Geo S Baird staying in charge. The firm will continue to supply Osage McAlister coal, Pennsylvania anthracite, and varying woods and feeds to customers, promising low prices and prompt delivery.
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