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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1903
Page
16
A heartfelt memorial for Paul L. Jeffreys who died December 4 1903 at age 28. The tribute, penned by friends in San Antonio, recalls his Christian character kindness and endurance and asks God to grant him peaceful rest in heaven.
To reduce stock the Braden Jumbing and Electric Co offers low prices this month on electric fixtures and marble lavatories. A cooking range is offered at a small advance above cost, with overstocked items highlighted for holiday presents at 102 EB Commerce.
Velvet trimmed shoppers greeted a sale tomorrow at BARGAINS ARDS' MILLINERY STORE on Commerce Street. Fine Dolls are also at a special sale advertised by Moke Millinery Co for Millinery shoppers seeking feathered accessories.
In the Thirty-seventh District Court Minor Court the capital case of Taylor was tried this week for forgery. The jury found the defendant guilty and fixed his punishment at five years in the penitentiary. Other cases against the defendant remain pending. Abe Simmons robbery by assault is set for Monday in the same court.
Mary Kinney seeks executive duties in the estate of John Kinney deceased. Lunacy information referenced. State versus A W Smith dismissed. Ex parte Thomas Rivas noted as epileptic.
There will be no midnight mass at St. Marys or any parish church in the city or diocese this Christmas. The St. Marys choir elaborate program will be performed at the 10 30 o clock mass.
A persuasive feature extols charcoal as a safe inexpensive purifier for the stomach bowels and breath. It urges daily use of Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges blending Willow charcoal honey and antiseptics claiming improved health complexion and breath with no harm. A Buffalo physician endorses them for gas in the stomach and bowels and liver benefit at twenty five cents a box.
The instrument, described as unmatched or equal, is marketed by Buford Bros representing Jesse French Piano & Organ Co. It is offered through easy payments and touted as endorsed by Von Bulow D'Albert Mark Hamburg and others. The ad lists 225 E Houston St as the contact.
An cut price offer promotes a fine tooth brush and tooth powder for 25 cents at Jung kind's Drug Store 517 EB Houston St. Also advertised is a Nernst Lamp promising to halve electric light bills and improve light quality from Shafer the Plumber 125 W Commerce St.
An advertisement seeks buyers for used cook stoves and heaters in a city market. It lists ALAMO INSTALLMENT CO at 107 West Houston Street and references multiple hardware and appliance sellers including Helllinger Hardware Co and Nic Tenge for toys and games. The text promotes sewer disposal and first class work by Bra den P. & FE, Co and mentions Garland Stove as a preferred gift option.
Advertisement notes a Bsewire machine available for purchase for $20 with a contact at 20 East Houston Street. The terse listing emphasizes a straightforward sale and location.
The letter from H B Salliway defends issuing 200000 in bonds to fund a municipal electric light plant, argues taxation would fall vs current 32500 yearly levy, and urges voters to approve bonds on December 19 1903. It accuses Charles Masson of false claims and calls for a public debate.
A vintage ad proclaims Electric Bitters as a cure for nerves sleeplessness stomach troubles and general malaise. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify blood with a money back guarantee. Sold by Kalteyer and Droiss druggists for 60e.
Shafer The Plumber at 125 W Commerce St announces new stock of artistic mantels with exclusive designs and special sale prices.
At Moke Millinery Co a special sale event is advertised under the Fine Dolla banner. The notice highlights discounted headwear and accessories with limited quantities and a promotional period.
David Parks a cattleman from Leona Frio county visiting the city was fleeced of 40 dollars Friday night. Police arrested two women connected with the robbery and, after a search, located them at a west side saloon. They were jailed at city hall for further inquiry.
The note refers to Shafer The Plumber of 126 West Commerce Street offering plumbing services for a new house. It mentions two assistants and chandeliers as part of the project.
Joseph Winn McMillan formerly of San Antonio now in Los Angeles Cal filed a voluntary bankruptcy in federal court. He lists liabilities at 9852.47 with 800 assets exempt. Unsecured creditors include San Antonio Building and Loan Co 8728.95 Amos Graves Jr 54.20 and M C Bullock Manufacturing Co Chicago 598.50.
Dr King s New Discovery praised as a cure for consumption by T R Beall of Beall Mississippi after his wife recovered from tuberculosis symptoms using four bottles. The ad touts guarantees from local druggists and trial bottles, with Burnsett Co paper products offered by telephone order.
The International Drug Company at 1403 West Commerce street advertises bicycle delivery to any part of the city with purest drugs, low prices, and prompt delivery. It lists two phones, No. 444.
Pine Dolls observed at a special sale by Moke Millery Co with noted event specifics and location details not fully clear from the fragment.
Special devotions to the Virgin are to be held today. St Josephs Society will hold a regular meeting. At St Marys Church a 745 PM ceremony marks the first public reception of members into the Junior Branch of the Children of Mary and the Boys Sodality of the Immaculate Conception. Rev Louis Sehratz of St Louis College will preach. benediction and Blessed Sacrament will close the services. Girls in white with veils and medals. boys in gala attire.
Local item notes Santa Claus visiting Pown to feature toys and games at Nic Tengg shop. Event signals playful seasonal display attracting families.
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