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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1905
Page
2
Special to The Light Houston Tex Dec 2 A young man named John Gardner attempted to force passage at the Grand Central depot without a ticket claiming San Antonio as his destination He flashed the butt of a weapon and was detained by two officers and jailed on serious trouble.
An ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a non-alcoholic remedy for “women’s peculiar ailments” with roots like Golden Seal and Black Cohosh. It claims safety for all ages, cites widespread use, and offers free medical advice via Common Sense Medical Adviser on order.
J. D. Trammel is granted indefinite leave of absence due to illness in the family and the chief engineer position is abolished. O. W. Crittenden is named resident engineer in charge, based in Palestine, effective immediately.
City Collector Celestine Villemain reports November tax receipts totaling 11,086.75 across funds including general, fire protection, cemetery, and sinking funds. Thad Smith, back tax collector, reports 6,058.36 for November with records dating to 1884.
Chas A Ragan, manager for the Southwestern territory of the Columbia Graphophone Co headquartered in New Orleans, visited the recent fair. He stayed at the Louis Book Store and frequented their well equipped booth during his visit.
Mr. Ragan praised the extraordinary success The Light attained with its free graphophone offer to subscribers at the Exposition building, noting the overwhelming response and wide public interest.
Dorothy Johnson, two year old daughter of De H J Johnson of South Flores street, suffered a severe scalp wound and possible skull fracture after falling against a door at home. She had won first prize at the fair in the baby show for being the prettiest child between two and three last week.
Four individuals are recorded with burial permits. Francis Spencer 40 died Nov 30 of heart failure at 211 North Cherry. interment National cemetery. Isaac Campbell 65 died Nov 30 of heart failure at 725 North Laredo. interment Lutheran cemetery. Henry Menger 37 died Dec 1 of heart failure at 910 Delaware. interment Lutheran cemetery. Catherine Pediothi 6 days died Dec 1 of inanition at South Presa. interment San Fernando cemetery.
Ed Steves and Sons tout barbed wire as the market’s best and cheapest option, emphasizing value for fencing projects and broad customer appeal.
The Houston lodge of Elks No. 151 will stage its annual memorial at the Houston Theater. A professional musical program accompanies the ceremonies. Hon. J. F. Wolters will deliver the memorial address. The lodge adds Exalted Ruler C. H. Taylor to the death roster for the year.
About twenty Houston cavalry members with horses and gear will depart for Austin tomorrow night to attend the state encampment opening Monday at 9 o clock. The Houston Light Guard will not go, against Adjutant General Hulen's protest. Captains sought excusal due to business obligations but were refused.
Houston expects two south Texas points to bid for the summer encampment of the Baptist Young People's Union at the Dallas executive committee meeting next Tuesday to choose the location. Galveston and La Porte are the contenders, with Houston preferring La Porte for accessibility and proximity, while Galveston offers a tempting proposal as a backup.
Society notice invites the public to the Xmag bazaar at Mause Circle Westminster Presbyterian Church Garden and King William streets with Red Bat refreshments and a select program in the afternoon and evening. December 8 is highlighted with cars passing the door and all are invited.
The History club held a Friday meeting with two papers read by Mrs. J Woodhull on Seven Hundred Years War and Miss Mary Innis on Watt Tyler and the Peasant Revolt A ballad of Chevy Chase was read by Mrs A Calhoun The event closed with a lively punt in Austin.
Mrs Wester was chosen as the club delegate to the federation, representing the group in upcoming meetings and decisions.
The Casino club ladies enjoyed a pleasant Wednesday afternoon of card games hosted by Mrs. William Kalteyer Mrs. Seidel Miss Dreiss and Mrs. Koehler Prizes were awarded to Mrs. JaK Meusbach Mrs. Hewitt Miss Siemering Miss Clara Stieren and Miss Giesen of San Meares
Walter McComb Jr and Ethel Richardson will wed at Travis Park Methodist on Wednesday evening. Lula Richardson serves as maid of honor and Hume Jones of Nashville is best man. Attendants include Bettie Stevens Carroll Greenough Kittie West Lytle Gosling Bebe Denman Frank Harris Carrie Spikes Kaufman and Raymond Kehler.
Mr and Mrs F M Hagner hosted a party on Friday December 1 in honor of their son Frederick Hayes Hagner on furlough. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments with naval themed decorations including a Kentucky model. Hagner sails December 4 from San Francisco to join the Asiatic fleet.
Miss Bettie Stevens hosted a box party Friday night for the McComb Richardson wedding party. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Stevens, Miss Ethel Richardson, Kitty West, Bebe Denman, Carrie Spikes, Lula Richardson, Bettie Stevens, Messrs. McComb, Hume Jones, Carroll Greenough, Frank Harris, Lytle Gosling and Raymond Keller.
Miss Lula Richardson hosted a refined luncheon on Wednesday for her sister Miss Ethel Richardson, a bride of the coming week. Hearts themed decor featured clung lace, red roses in a heart design, and red capped candles with heart shaped place cards as centerpieces.
Misses Carrie Spikes of Kaufman Kittie West Bettie Stevens Bebe Denman and Mary Goggan named as maids for the Mc Comb Richardson wedding. Manse circle to host bazaar and entertainment at Westminster church December 8 from 8 to 10 o'clock with refreshments offered. all invited.
Mrs Grice entertains at a Thanksgiving dinner with nine covers. Attendees include Mrs Smythie Riely, Mr C Thomas, Mr R H Russell, Mr J H Sullivan, Mr Frank Grice, Mr E C Bonsal, Mr J A Barnes, and Mr and Mrs F Grice.
The Austin School Mothers' club holds a meeting next Friday at 3 15 PM Mrs L B Alford will speak on the influence of art in the school and home.
The Daughters of the American Revolution hold a Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs. John M. Bennett’s home to elect officers and delegates.
The monthly gathering of city Mothers' clubs officers will be held Thursday at 10 o'clock in the Woman's club rooms located at St. Mary's and Pecan streets.
A Thanksgiving hall event hosted by the F F F Social club at Beethoven hall drew a large, cheerful crowd with artistry from Artats orchestra. The Mothers Club of Ruiz school met November 24 electing officers and hearing a talk on Mothers Care and Training by Mrs Fearney.
Olive Grove No. 157 Woodmen Circle hosted a pleasant social at Woodmen Hall with a hop and exhibition drill by sixteen ladies in lavender and green robes. Captain Mrs. O C Robitzsch led the team to applause for graceful floor work and first public appearance.
On Tuesday December 5 at 2 30 p m a mothers meeting will be held at Bowie school No 9 where Mrs Alford will discuss art and all patrons are invited to attend.
The Fernleaf Bowling Club women held their annual ball at Turner Hall on a Wednesday evening. The exclusive ladies club makes this event a yearly feature the eve of Thanksgiving. The hall was beautifully decorated with palms plants and cut flowers and music provided by a fine orchestra.
Artzis' orchestra for dancing continued late into the night. Ladies on the Door, Floor, and Reception Committees are praised for their splendid success. Door Committee Mesdames Steub ing Scholl Gueldner. Floor Committee Mesdames Ehr hardt Schumacher Linnartz. Reception Committee Miss Lizzie Wilkens Mesdames H Koepp Mora wietz Hoefling Langer Wahl.
Martin Beck general manager of the Orpheum Circuit and Fred Henderson arrived in New Orleans en route to Texas to study ground for building several new houses. The move aims to form a trans continental chain of theatres across the southern territory toward the Pacific coast.
Oak front doors and ash, poplar, and hickory materials supplied by Ed Steves and Sons. The note references door construction and the maker’s brand in a brief catalog-like entry.
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