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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1905
Page
3
Crothers and Birdsong advertises Laclede bicycles for youths claiming superior quality and low prices and invites customers to inspect the selection. The brief notice emphasizes value and a comparison challenge.
Bazaar by Manse Circle of Westminster Akagi terian church on Garde King William streets NJiday Beet her 8 from 3 to 10. Yale Dentists Hicks building open every Saturday night till 10. Max alias Charles Nuernberg held to answer for passing a $20 counterfeit. released on $400 bond. US Commissioner Neil. U S Social club dance Turner hall Sat Dec 9. Horace W Yates visiting San Antonio on leave. Postmaster situation questions in flux. Horse shot by Officer Dukes after illness. Gold watch to H F Faust. Alamo City Commercial College resumes Monday. Robberies, accidents, and city events listed. Christmas lectures, elections, and social events noted.
The notice lists several individuals staying at local hotels. H Perkins of Laredo and M V Dittinger of Austin reside at the Mahncke. W Baylor of Uvalde and L A Block of Dallas are among Mahncke guests. C I King of Austin and W A Miller of Cotulla arrive at the Mahncke. F Simmons of Oakville quarters at the Mahbacke. Pete Vahey of Houston rooms at the Bexar. R S Barnett stays a few days at the Mahncke, sailing from Helena. Adolph Gold of Fredericksburg and A G Heune of New Braunfels are noted among visitors. Ed Steves & Sons is also mentioned.
United States troops from the Twenty sixth Infantry including Companies F and H and the band are ordered to Austin for the state encampment under Captain David P. Cordray with Lt Supplee and NCOs. arrival December 5 1905 via I G N rail.
The Gospel Crusaders plan a major charity dinner to feed up to 500 poor residents in San Antonio. V Cochran says fourth annual event aims to surpass prior years with hundreds of dollars in edibles and donations from merchants. Twenty five waiters and a dozen dishwashers will staff the hall.
A social club invites members to a Tammer ball on Saturday night featuring music and dancing at the club venue. Festive attire requested and guests encouraged to RSVP for seating.
District Attorney I C Baker has a record of convicting more criminals in nine months than any former prosecutor. Three death penalty sentences were upheld in recent cases. He prosecutes fearlessly, granting mercy when warranted but never letting the guilty go free.
Wilton Lackaye repeated The Pit before crowded houses yesterday afternoon and last night. The night audience was select with many city notables. Lackaye was at his best as Curtis Jadwin and was praised by the crowd. Tonight he will present Trilby with Svengali impersonation renowned.
New divorce suits have been filed in the district court. Plaintiffs include Lula Lampkin against E. H. Lampkin and Lucy F. Hillyer against W. B. Hillyer as the docket shows.
The coffee and lunch palace run by Mesdames Mooney Kinster and Gro hen took first prize, with coffee supplied exclusively by Hoffman.
The Salvation Army aims to provide a good Christmas dinner for the poor. Captain Meridan asks for contributions in money or provisions and also seeks cast off clothing to distribute to those in need.
Beyond rehearsals little is done toward the state Saengerfest and progress is unlikely until after Christmas and New Year festivities. Then committees will take up the task and push work to ensure a successful meeting.
The Pioneer Figt exhibit at the fair weighed 1723 pounds under the watch of Mr. P. H. Wolff, a popular baker. Thousands of guesses from across the country including Arizona Louisiana and Mexico are being canvassed. Winners will be announced by the Pioneer Flour Mills in a day or two.
If you have a horse to board Garden Street Stables is the place Shelley Undertaking Co New phone 971 old phone p64.
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