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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
8
A list of church services across San Antonio churches including Central Christian Long Street Pine Street Presbyterian St Pauls Episcopal Travis Park Methodist St Luke Episcopal Spiritual Society Comal Street Methodist German Evangelical First Presbyterian Madison Square Presbyterian and related activities with times for Sunday school worship midweek prayers and special musical programs.
A special citizen committee appointed with a city council group to study city ownership of electric light and gas plants has sent in its resignation to Mayor John P. Campbell. The letter notes unfinished investigations and states the council's action to present the proposition has relieved the committee of further duties. Signed by Edwin Chamberlain George C Vaughan and Theodore Harris.
Westminster Presbyterian at Garden and King William streets will host sermons by Rev. John D. Wilson at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with Prof. Clarence E Tallman as superintendent.
Eastminster Presbyterian on Nebraska street between Mittman and South Walter invites Sunday school at 3 oclock led by superintendent Jas Anderson. Free Methodist on Crosby street hosts Sunday school at 9:30 with Mrs M B DeArment as superintendent and services led by the pastor at 1 and 7:30. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7:30 and San Antonio Holiness Association gathering Thursday 7:30. W H Winters, pastor.
Utica Presbyterian at Utica street between 700 San Pedro avenue and 1300 North Flores street invites all to attend. Rev. A. G. Irans will preach Sunday at 11 am, Sunday school at 3 30 pm, league service at 7 pm. Teachers meeting tonight at 7 30 pm. Bible Band Tuesday 4 pm, prayer meeting Wednesday night.
The Primary and Junior association will meet at Trinity Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon. All Sunday school teachers in the city are invited. Mrs. A A Hyde is president and Miss Felt house is secretary. Sunday school at 9 45 am with preaching by the pastor at 11 am and 8 pm. Strangers welcome. A A Hyde.
Rev A J Harris will occupy the big pulpit at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Morning topic continues the series on the Roman Letter. evening topic is The Cause for Lame Christians. Sunday school at 9:30. B Y P A holds services at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:20. All warmly invited to attend.
Mechanical toys and electrical novelty items draw interest in Xmas displays. Shafer, The Plumber, 125 WU Commerce avenue, offers a selection of instructive toys and gadgets showcasing simple circuits and mechanical demonstrations.
Mr Wagar of Watertown testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured his rheumatism after four boxes. His wife and daughter report relief from stomach trouble and female weakness, praising the medicine as valuable for the family. Pills sold in boxes 50 cents or six for two dollars fifty, available from druggists or by mail from Schenectady NY.
Police logged several calls last night with no arrests. Burglary attempts targeted Hess at 426 Matamoras Street and Altschmidt on East Crockett Street, with intruder driven off by a dog. Officers Morin and Herrera investigated but found no entry, while Praeger at 533 Water Street reported a suspicious loiterer. Vagrants were detained by Judge Brown and told to leave.
George Gernhauser tells of his visit to the Lockhart street fair then describes a post office sighting. A large notice over the main delivery window urges Lockhart residents to clean premises and take sanitation steps because of the high yellow fever prevalence in San Antonio. The notice is signed by Mayor Storey.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Bartenders Local No. 12 held its annual officer election last Thursday afternoon. Elected President is Mrs. Joe Braden, Vice President Mrs. Rudolph Bremer, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Steffler. The next meeting will be at Mrs. F Zizik's residence.
Charles Dunbar reported to police that he was robbed of 21 dollars while watching the cocking tournament at the Western Stag yesterday afternoon around 6. He says two men sat beside him and he believes one took the money from his pocket.
A light rain fell in the city last night and morning, easing dust and purifying the air. About 10 o'clock a strong wind rose, resembling a coming norther.
The Bisaesser Benevolent Society hosts a grand ball at Mission Garden Hall on Saturday December 12 1903. Entrance 26 cents, ladies free. Music by Theo Artxt’s orchestra. Everyone invited for a good time.
All Oak chunks of any size priced at 4.26 per card sold by Holmes Wood and Coal Co. Call old 386 or new 681 for orders and details.
Bargains advertised by Emerson & Co Whe le ole be ale ols fe ale sfe efe efe be fe Now is the time to buy holiday goods including nations stationery laces toys and novelties at IL Goldman & Son 114 Main Maia Wholesale only orders replied with prompt attention Note text is garbled but shows a sale ad for holiday wares and supply items.
A municipal committee warns that the plan to run a city electric light plant costs far more than current contracted service. It cites running expenses for 300 arc lights, questionable bond uses, and musters concerns about equal charges and local conditions. The memo urges voters to oppose a $200,000 bond issue.
W W D Mahon international president of the Street Car Men's Union spoke to strikers at 10 30 this morning at the Trades Council hall on Soledad street. The address lasted about ten minutes and focused on the strike situation. By noon he had not met with Houston president of the Traction company.
The only ground floor studio in the city showcases the highest attainment in photographic art. Visit Smith's Studio at 23 East Houston Street to inspect the display.
The Palace Meat and Fish Market at 511 East Houston Street offers meats fish and game with contact via two phones. Emerson & Co advertise bargains in second hand goods. Roadit & Barnes and Pinelli's Settavana Cigars are also listed among local merchants.
Mrs. Jennie Pearl Elam wife of J W Elam of San Antonio died Saturday night at her parents home Elder J Marding and wife after a short illness. The remains were buried here and followed by a large concourse of people.
A three year old child named J. P. Williams died this morning at 801 West San Pedro Place.
The passage argues that merchants and businesspeople now accept advertising as essential. It cites a state publication calling advertising the current era and jokingly compares neglecting advertising to winking with green spectacles, noting modern readers and journals support this view.
An advertisement urges readers to invest spare cash with Emerson and Co and Roach and Barnes Co, highlighting diamonds and sundries as part of the opportunity.
A Mississippi river steamboat explosion leads to a saved infant who becomes Edith Goulds ward. Two suitors vie for her heart, one a convicts son unknown to all. A villain plots via forgery and deceit until truth emerges and happiness returns. Edith and her preferred suitor marry as the Goulds safeguard her true origin. Show runs Sunday matinee and night with 25c 35c 50c seating.
Thelma a drama in three acts is praised as the most approved recent buoyant stage work with a strong southern cast. The first, second and fourth acts unfold in Norway while the third is set in London. Scenic features are extraordinary and the book closely followed. The Grand presents the play Tuesday with matinee and night performances.
The Empire Opera House continues to attract large crowds with Harry Carson Clarke and his comedy company delivering lively performances. The popular venue offers affordable seat prices, keeping theater accessible to all city residents.
Get what's due you with best value fit and satisfaction. Ladies and gents suits from 18 dollars. Services include button covering repair cleaning and pressing. A Reidner, Tailor, 104 West Commerce Street.
Lump coal sold at 8.50 per 2000 pounds. One hundred fully dressed dolls offered at the Christian Church Christmas Bazaar, inviting community shoppers to attend and purchase.
Shafer the Plumber promotes Majestic Steel Ranges at 125 West Commerce Street highlighting top quality and the claim of being best in the world.
Local shop M. J. Linwitt advertises sewing machines for purchase and purchase or trade options. Quick turnover items and varied models offered to customers seeking home stitching solutions.
The ad promotes A H Shafer as a self employed contractor offering first class plumbing and electrical work. It highlights the modern time store and lists the Alam o Installment Co at 107 West Houston Street as the business location.
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