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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1905
Page
4
The Daily Light will gladly correct any erroneous reflection on the character standing or reputation of any person firm or corporation that appears in its columns when brought to the attention of the management.
W. D. Conley discusses marriage as a sacred bond shaping moral life. He praises wives as moral guides, notes the sacrifice of leaving family, and argues couples should marry for true happiness.
The piece argues couples should unite in sharing duties and pleasures, opposing the notion that a man must amass wealth before marriage. It warns such thinking leads to bachelors, vice, and inefficiency, stressing that a virtuous, supportive wife is essential to a man's success and happiness.
Special to The Light Houston Texas December 9 The murder trial of Major Hugh N Swan continues in the criminal district court The case stems from the shooting of Charles Jones then president of the Texas Fire and Marine Insurance Company Internal disputes over 133000 of bogus Austin city bonds are linked to the tragedy Swain previously received a 10 year sentence on a prior trial but the conviction was reversed and remanded The present trial began yesterday and may extend for several days
John Ryan a Grand Trunk railway passenger engineer lectured on astronomy at the railroad Y M C A hall last night and will speak again today at 3 30 PM. His topic is The Power Wisdom and Goodness of God as Shown in Creation. On Thursday the Ladies Auxiliary will host a pie supper with a pie eating contest drawing several young men into training.
Houston, Texas reports a fifth consecutive frost this morning marking a notably cold week. The cold spell persisted through the week with heavy spread of frost across the area.
A Pyramid Drug Co advertisement offers a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure in suppository form mailed in a plain wrapper. It claims immediate relief from itching bleeding and burning piles and promotes full size 50 cent packages via druggists or mail order from Marshall Michigan.
A pale crystalline layer appeared over the city each morning and was welcomed by residents. The dawn cover was so light it could have tracked jack rabbits on the outskirts. Mosquitoes of all kinds, including stegomyla faciata, have died and mosquito bars may be removed safely.
Houston Texas December 9 Charles Hottle a former convict was placed in the Huntsville pen for life by Captain Sisk transfer agent. He claimed innocence of a former prisoner murder but was convicted after a dramatic crime across Cross Timbers where he and two companions sought robbery. He killed one man and wounded the other then fired again to ensure silence. The wounded man survived and later testified leading to Hottle’s conviction.
W W Walling lawyer operates in state and federal courts with offices on WG Crockett Street contact numbers 1359.
Roach and Barnes Co offers Japanese gold fish in all sizes and aquariums. Fisher and Boys advertise bicycles for Christmas for boys and girls. EB D Jeweler at 512 E Houston street promotes wedding gifts and holidays. Riedner's $20 suits touted as unbeatable.
The life of Rev. E. L. Shettles, once a Belton gambler nicknamed Shorty, is highlighted after his revival conversion by Joe Jones. He built churches in Bryan and Pittsburg and rose to presiding elder, earning high regard across Texas Methodism as a striking changed-life case.
Claude V. Binkhead a former Waco attorney now in San Antonio married Miss Lillian Guessaz of St Louis in Dallas. Miss Guessaz is sister of Oscar Guessaz of San Antonio. They will reside in San Antonio after the ceremony.
Waco Texas December 9 Austin College at Sherman affiliated with the Presbyterian church is nearing the goal of a college Y M C A Texas organizers plan to build a facility costing about ten thousand dollars with five thousand already raised Secretary W M Lewis will visit early next week to aid the effort and gauge support progress appears promising with a liberal policy considered by Texas leaders.
Texas, Dec 9 news from Waco reports rapid progress in overhauling the suspension bridge built thirty five years ago. Workers expect to locate the moorings on the west bank today after a hole was cut through solid masonry to inspect the moorings. Local old settlers keep vigil near the bridge during the investigation.
Sheriff George W. Tilley left Waco for Huntsville with Addison Smith of Bell county who was convicted here on a revision of reins for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Ike Grubbs about two years ago. Smith was sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary and the case was affirmed. T. B. Smith and Mrs. Catherine Smith, his parents, are charged with murder in the same case.
Daughters of the Confederacy of Texas conclude four days of reports, resolutions, and debates in Waco Texas. Bryan was selected as the 1906 meeting city with officers elected amid strong interest and extended delegate participation.
A large meeting at the Business Men’s club in San Antonio formed The Charity Hospital Association of San Antonio to establish and fund a free charity hospital for the care of indigents. Dr C B Keller elected president with an executive committee to begin fundraising and launch operations.
I B Warren sells blocks 28 29 30 in block 6 to Jease Yantis for 300 dollars. George Heuermann and others transfer lots 10 and 12 in block 15 at the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Avenue D to Charles B Mullaly for 7000 dollars. Fritz and Maria Matthies sell to Adolph
Advertisement touts Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. Claims to soothe the child ease gum pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Bottle priced at twenty five cents.
R L Burnett Co offers straight carload direct paper supplies in sheets or rolls including white fibre wrapping paper and various hardware papers. They provide twine, corrugated items, printed or plain business materials and custom envelopes, bags, and boxes at low prices with strict line adherence.
A buy sell and exchange notice for horses appears on Garden Street tables with contact at phone 212.
Advertising notice from Fred Hummert invites interested people to talk paint and wallpaper services at 204 206 West Com street. Contact details provided.
Ellis County Sheriff J P Minnick, visiting Austin, says it will be hard to convict violators since the Court of Criminal Appeals ruled the last legislature’s ban on soliciting orders unconstitutional in local option precincts. He notes local compliance is high, with only rare fines for liquor sales, and adds crops suffered from drought but farmers remain hopeful for next year.
Advertisement notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to aid indigestion constipation and liver and kidney troubles. Price 85 cents at I. and G. N. drug store.
A full line of toys dolls games and fancy goods offered at NIC Tengg shop located at 220 West Commerce Street with Xmas candles and pups also advertised.
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