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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1902

Page

2

Labor Day Parade and Festivities in San Antonio

Tomorrow is a state holiday observed in San Antonio with city offices closed and unions celebrating in San Pedro Park. A parade forms at 9 am from Houston Street to Alamo Plaza, with multiple division lines and a long march past notable sites, followed by a band concert and speakers, and a sports program offering prizes for tub races and races for youths.

San Antonio First Diston Carmen Houston _ street Alamo Plaza Avenue E Houston Street Hugo & Schmeltzer Building Hast Street Comimerce Street Military Plaza Dolorosa County Court House Commer Street Commerce Street Alamo Street Avount Plaza Theodore Harris

Denison Herald on Texas press shift to cash basis

The Denison Herald notes marked improvement in Texas newspapers from lax ad practices to cash-driven business. It credits stricter management, honest advertising, and a stronger, professional press, asserting newspapers now serve bona fide advertisers and readers. Hood's Sarsaparilla endorsement appears as stray copy.

Denison Herald Texas Agvl

Successors Named for Late Col Jenkins and Son Albert

Mr. Batchelder of Denver Gas and Electric was chosen to succeed the late Col E. H. Jenkins as general manager of the San Antonio Traction and San Antonio Gas and Electric companies. W W Oaliaeh of St Paul, Minn. will succeed Albert F Jenkins as superintendent of the gas works, resigning to pursue ranching. Mr. Cutcheon will arrive around September 14 to take charge. the two appointments were announced by Reagan Houston, director in charge, at the company’s local office yesterday.

Batchelder Denver Gas & Electric Company BE. H. Jenkins San Antonio Traction Company San Antonio Gas & Electric Company San Antonio Feye Stheyrath W. ‘Oaliaeh St. Paul Minn Alvert F. Jenkins Cutcheon Albert F. Jenkins Iia Albert Jenkins Reagan Houston

Crowded Schools Meet With Superintendent On Plans

Public school principals and Superintendent Wolf met at the High School to discuss crowded conditions and plans to reorganize seating. They will report seating capacity and unseated pupils Tuesday at 4 p m and meet leaders for each grade next Thursday to discuss arithmetic at the institute. Vaccination was discussed. teachers to investigate and ensure pupil vaccination promptly.

Ovlock Transfe Institute Miss Berry Miss Nelson Misa S. King M. Johnson C. A. Arnold W. J. Knox F M. Halberh W. C. Williams

Long Descent of Edward's Pedigree Traced Through Many Monarchs

English genealogists revive stories of King Edward's ancestry linking him to fifteen of the thirty five predecessors. Claims reach back to William the Conqueror, the Georges, Henry VII, and the first four Edwards, with further ties to Alfred the Great and Margaret of Scotland. Some extend to Roman emperors and a debated David lineage via Roger d Este, supported by the Anglo Israelite theory once promoted by F R A Glover. Queen Victoria, however, never expressed belief in Jewish descent and accepted her clear royal lineage.

Denison Herald Edward William the Conqueror Georges Mames J Henry VII Edwards Margaret of Scotland Alfred the Great David Roger d’Este London Chronicle Victoria F. R. A. Glover Cologne Windsor Prince Albert Israel Great Britain

Field of a Trust Company for Foreign Banking

A trust company expands to serve as a vehicle for foreign banking. The Guarantee Trust Co of New York has modified its charter to establish branches abroad and already operates in London with plans for China and the Philippines. State banking oversight remains, so foreign investments face scrutiny, while a New Jersey trust company plans a holding model linking independent banks for cross‑funding and unified governance, starting with $100,000 capital.

International Banking Corporation Trust Company Guarantee Trust Company of New York London China Philippines State Banking Department New York State New Jersey Securities” Corporation

The Sunbonnet Baby by Minna Irving

A verse feature from The Pilgrim for September recounts the Sunbonnet Baby from a pink rosebud infancy to a white maiden. The bygone bonnet signals modest charm as a seaside lordly lover lifts the veiled beauty toward a coronet and noble future.

Minna Irving

Recreation as a business in the summer population study

The piece notes a 1900 Bureau of Labor report on summer visitors as a substantial economic force. It cites totals for summer recreation, employment, wages, and investments in cottages, hotels, and related travel receipts, labeling the phenomenon the “summer people industry” and detailing capital flows and payrolls from farmhouses to rail and lake transit.

Carrol Burea of

Money apportioned to county schools

Alamo cigar, the best on earth, is mentioned as a sidenote in a brief item noting funds allocated to county schools. The brief records a funding action affecting local education without detailing amounts or recipients.

Alamo Cigar

Filipinos Arrive to Form Caldwell County Agricultural Colony

Fifteen Filipinos have arrived in Caldwell county Texas near Austin to establish a large agricultural colony. They come directly from the Philippines and plan to send for their families after settling. They intend to introduce Philippine agricultural products suited to Texas climate and soil, while questions about citizenship and allegiance remain pending without new legislation.

Caldwell County Texas Austin Philippines United States

Why He Growls Invoices Dunned For Back Subscriptions

A Lipscomb county paper quotes harsh views on overdue payments. It argues for cash in advance and notes that unpaid subscriptions strain editors. The piece warns against letting issues lapse without satisfaction and calls longer bills harder to collect.

Lipscomb

Way to Do It Boosts Pork Crops and Diversified Farms

The Alverado Bulletin urges farmers to plant hogs despite a short corn crop. Pigs can become staple like cotton and sold year round. A successful farmer uses careful planning, diversifies crops suited to land, and maintains cattle without wasteful feeding.

Alverado Bulletin

Bennettsville Editor Praises Electric Bitters Cure

Astounded The Editor 8. A. Brown of Bennettsville South Carolina recounts his wife’s recovery from dyspepsia. After suffering long she used Electric Bitters and, after four bottles, felt entirely well and could eat anything. The tonic is praised for indigestion stomach and liver trouble with gentle laxative effects. Sold 50 cents at Kalteyer Sons Geo Schmitt and Adolph Dreiss druggists.

A. Brown Bennettsville S. C Kalteyer & Sons Geo F. Schmitt Prop Adolph Dreiss Druggteta

Peruna endorsed by congressmen across the nation

Prominent lawmakers from Illinois to Alabama praise Peruna catarrhal tonic for coughs colds and la grippe. Letters from Crowley Linney Goodwyn Roach Ogden Smith Meekison Mallory Butler Sullivan Thurston Worthington Howard and Brewer highlight its tonic strength and claimed cures. Dr Hartman offers free advice at Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.

Joseph B. Crowley Illinois Robinson Crowley United States Romulus Z. Linney Taylorsville N.C A. T. Goodwyn Robinson Springs Ala U.S W.N. Roach Larimore N. C H.W. Ogden Benton, la H. W. Ogden H.W. Smith Murphysboro, Ill Geo. W. Smith David Meekison Napoleon, C Mallory Pensacola Fla Stephen R. Mallory M.C. Butler South Carolina M. C. Butler W.V. Sullivan Oxford Miss W. V. Sullivan J. M. Thurston Omaha Neb H. G. Worthington Nevada Howard Ft. Payne M. W. Howard Willis Brewer Haynesville

Then and Now The Current contrasts Johnnies of yesterday and today

Fifty years ago Johnnie rose at daylight fed the horses milked cows and walked miles to school while today’s Johnnie avoids early rising skips breakfast and may ride to a three block school. The older Johnnie is hale while the modern youth seeks ease and a store clerk career or college with uncertain prospects.

Johnnie

Only One Way's Right From Uncle Hiram Advice

A clipped reminiscence features Uncle Hiram urging steadfast effort and adherence to one right path. He warns against tempted shortcuts, praising persistence, long effort, and single correct method as the route to success. The speaker recalls the honesty and practice of his mentor and the value of steady toil.

Hiram

Suit Seeks Cottage Return and Rent in San Pedro Springs

W E B Cox sues A W Smith and wife in the Forty fifth district court for possession of a three room cottage moved from Lot 1 Block 5 near San Pedro Springs to the corner of Agarita and North Flores Streets. He seeks $8 monthly rent, $100 damages and a writ of injunction to stop further alterations or defacing of the house.

W. EB. Cox A. W. Smith and Forty-fifth District Court San Pedro Springs Agarita and North Flores Streets

Moore Sues Nellie for Divorce in Forty-Fifth District

Silas Moore files a divorce petition against Nellie Moore in the Forty-fifth district court, seeking dissolution of marriage. The action names Nellie Moore as the respondent and requests judicial relief consistent with local family law proceedings.

Silas Moore Nellie Moore Forty-fifth

Bourland Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony and Custody Relief

Viola Bourland filed for divorce from Virgil Bourland in the forty fifth district court yesterday. She seeks alimony of 20 dollars per month and 25 dollars for attorney’s fees, a writ of habeas corpus to obtain possession of her child said to be withheld in Jefferson County, and restoration of her maiden name Viola Watson.

Viola Bourland Virgil Bourland Forty-fifth District Jefferson County Viola Watson

Stafford and Boynton sue Campbell for writ of garnishment

Stafford and Boynton file a suit in the Fifty-seventh district court seeking a writ of garnishment against D. Campbell to seize property or funds for the satisfaction of a judgment. The action names Campbell as the debtor and outlines the court’s authority to issue the writ.

Stafford & Boynton D. Campbell

Weinert Sues Zinsinger Over Garnishment Writ

In the Forty fifth district court A. Weinert brings a suit seeking a writ of garnishment against Emil Zinsinger.

A. Weinert Emil Zinsinger

Pro bate court actions on Estate filings and guardianship

Late filings and orders in the probate court list estate matters including William A. Miller deceased with John F. Miller seeking letters of guardianship for a estate valued at $600 comprising a house jet and oil stock. Rinda Camp Chapman deceased with Geo R Hines and Emil A Chapman granted as temporary administrators with bond $2000. Clara A. Ford minor guardian authorized to loan $700 and prior March 25 1902 order to make loan set aside.

William A. Miller John F. Miller Rinda Camp Chapman Geo. R. Hines Emil A. Chapman Clara A. Ford

Goodloe and Avere Granted County Marriage License

Wylie L. Goodloe and Mrs. Cora McHugh Avere received a marriage license from the county clerk yesterday, formalizing their union.

Wylie L. Goodloe Cora McHugh Avere

Finger Amputation In Bicycle Chain Incident

Otto Geyer twelve year old resident of 236 Rusk street suffered a finger amputation when his right hand index finger was caught in a bicycle chain Friday night at home. Medical treatment was given and the injury dressed.

Otto Geyer Rusk Street Young Geyer

A Jolly Evening Celebrates New Hermann Sons Members

Ernest Stremmel hosted a Friday night gathering at his Atwino and South streets home to welcome the entrance of August Koepp and Walter Kendell into the Hermann Sons. Guests enjoyed the evening and gave a rising vote of thanks to the host.

Ernest Stremmel Atwino South Streets Messrs August Koepp Walter Kendell The Hermann Sons Stremmv i

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