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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
3
Amusements and City Notices
Amusements include the Empire Opera House with Harry Carson Clarke and street cars serving all city areas. The Hayseed Club hosts a mask ball January 16 at Beethoven Hall. The county courthouse elevator is under repair for several days. H Mohavier was arrested last evening by Chief Irvin on charges of dis orderly conduct and using abusive language. It was alleged that
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Opera House
Harry Carson Clarke
Hayseed Club
Beethoven Hall
County Court House
H. Mohavier
Irvin
Chapa Drugstore Open Day and Night at 518 W Commerce
F A Chapa successor to Chapa and Dreiss Drugstore offers prescription specialists and pure medicines. Open day and night with free delivery at all hours. Located at 518 West Commerce Street opposite New Market. Two phone lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapa & Dreiss
Commerce St
New Market
Local notes mix protest, weddings, and city events
Mohavier calls H H Green a scab as several blackbirds pass overhead. Bridge repairs reported on Arsenal street. Hotels promise Christmas cheer. Bartenders union election results due after afternoon meeting. Recorder’s court to hear jail cases. a strike rally occurs on Alamo plaza. Tobias Cade and Ella Ellis wed at 1001 South Flores. Metropolitan Bar bought most seized goods before the federal building door. A man and wife in a police court dispute are dismissed. Rev J W Jones named chaplain to Actors' Church Alliance. Sunrise prayer and union Christmas day service planned at Trinity Church. Turner Association children’s Christmas tree and ball to be held. Joseph W Wiggins and Genevieve Nations wed at Mr Scruggson’s home. Bicycle bell demand up after new ordinance. Civil Service exam set for January 19–20 for hydrographic aid pay band. German Evangelical Christmas services on Camden street. Boy fined for bicycle incident. caps found harmless. Rescue Home appeals for Christmas contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohavier
H. H. Green
Arsenal
Bartenders' Union
Recorder’s Court
J. W. Jones
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
San Antonio
Actors’ Church Alliance
Trinity M
San Antonio Turner Association
Turner Hall
Joseph W. Wiggins
Genevieve Nations
Scruggson
Probrandt
United States Civil Services Commission
Geological Survey
German Evangelical Synod of North America
Old Christian Church
Camden Street
J. L. Haack
Avenue C
Third Street
Corporation Court
Antonio Rocha
Katie Payne
South Concho Street
Urgent need for girls shoes and infants wear
The message notes a shortage of girls shoes from size three up and infant clothing. It also mentions Holy Pastores at the Bergen settlement on the San Juan road tonight. The Salvation Army postponed the children's Christmas tree event to New Year’s Day. Mr. Frank Ashley plans a Christmas spread tomorrow at his ranch near Berg's Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen Settlement
San Juan Road
Salvation Army
Frank Ashley
Berg’s Mill
Local visitors and holiday travelers fill San Antonio hotels
T P Berry of Luling and many others from Chicago Monterey Beaumont Prescott and Philadelphia are quartered or visiting in the city for the holidays. Notables include Dr L M Berg from Los Angeles and Prosper Senat plus Mrs Senat from Philadelphia, while UT and Princeton alumni join relatives at the Menger and other hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Berry
Luling
Thomas Lindin
Chicago
Ill
W. E. Moore
Monterey
Mex
M. Mackentoch
Beaumont
Bexar
Joseph Greenwood
Seguin
Isaac D. Williams
Prescott, Ariz
L. M. Berg
Los Angeles
Cal
Clinton G. Brown
University of Texas
Prosper L. Senat
Easy
Hertzberg
University of Texas At Austin
EB. Hertzberg
B. Florence Rabe
Miss Florence
San Antonio
F. G. Chamberlain
Princeton
N. J
Edwin Chamberlain
Phil Bolin
Waco
H. C. Gillette
Sherman Street
Western Union Telegraph Company
St. Louis
Vogel
Judge Clark resigns from Thirty-seventh district court
Judge John H. Clark tenders resignation to Governor Lanham with effect January 2 1904. He cites insufficient salary of 2500 per year. He plans to form a law partnership and remain in San Antonio to avoid interrupting court business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Lanham
S. W. T. Lanham
Texas
John H. Clark
San Antonio
Return good for evil lesson sparks quick student reply
A Sunday lesson by a teacher on returning good for evil prompts a student to point out the child would be struck again for another apple. The quick retort highlights the humorous misinterpretation of the moral.
Wager Goes Wrong in Plain Talk Between Girls
A Chicago Post item recounts a quarrel sparked by a bet about a marriage proposal. The girl in blue claimed they planned for the proposer to be refused, while the girl in gray watched as the bet failed when the proposal went through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Chicago Post
The World Went On After Injury
After two weeks laid up with a sprained ankle I found the world turning as before and felt that my own impact was small. The Detroit Free Press reflects on human insignificance and resilience in a brief, contemplative note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Author explains why critics make him brighter
Mr Author explains that criticisms of his books sharpen his mind as readers in Kansas City discuss his writing. The note frames the author’s view with a humorous exchange highlighting self awareness and the impact of reviews on his craft.
Hard to Collect and the Pref Creditor Judge Remark
A terse exchange frames a debtor and creditor clash as a judge cautions against relying on the world to pay. The young man asserts entitlement while the older judge notes the reality of being only a preferred creditor.
He who tries to prove too much proves nothing
A French proverb noting that overreaching in argument can invalidate the point. It warns against excessive claims without solid support.
Burnett Co. Paper Box Makers Advertise Savings
R. L. Burnett Co. offers savings on all paper goods and bags. Plain and printed bags, wrapping paper, letter heads, envelopes, statements, notes, butter paper, and butcher paper. Two phones 862. Orders on short notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Burnett CO
Chavez suit against railroad firm for damages fails
Guillermo Chavez sues L G N R R Co for 25000 dollars claiming injuries while employed as a section hand in June. Trial ends with a verdict for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guillermo Chavez
Benn versus railway suit verdict returned for defendant
Phillip Benn sues G H and S A Ry Co for 25000 damages. Jury verdict rendered in favor of the defendant under court instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Benn
Cases Filed Against Sullivan Firm and Others
Karen H Wash sues D Sullivan and co for debt. Cornelia Mitchell sues D Sullivan and co for debt. G Sarceda sues FP Sauceda for divorce. G H Sharp sues Tillie Sharp for divorce. George C Altgelt sues AUG Mernitz and others for note and foreclosure. Tom A Drish sues San Antonio Foundry for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen H. Wash
D. Sullivan & O
Cornelia Mitchell
D. Sullivan & Co
G. Sarceda
FP Sauceda
G. H. Sharp
Tillie Sharp
George C. Altgelt
Aug. Mernitz Et
Tom A. Drish
San Antonio Foundry
Holidays adjourn court and January 6 wedding notices
The Court of Civil Appeals adjourned for holidays and will reconvene January 6. George Wetchler and Carrie Holdy plan to marry tomorrow on Vera Cruz street. Justice Adams performed a marriage for Jose Castillo and Eulogia Pinda at 307 South Concho Street. The court will be closed tomorrow except for jail cases in the Corion court. A deed of adoption records Thelma Ellen born August 15 1903 adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Washington. Trials set for January 6 1904 include August H. Kieffer first assistant city marshal and six Brew era Union members. Trials to be held in Thieerea District court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Civil Appeals
George Wetchler
Carrie Holdy
Vera Cruz Street
Justice Adams
Jose Castillo
Eulogia Pinda
South Concho Street
Corion Court
Albert B. Washington
Thelma Ellen
August H. Kieffer
Brewera’ Union
Thieerea
Reflections of a Spinster on Love and Virtue
A compact reflection on gender roles and love. It asserts that to remain ideal a man must die to bachelorhood, renunciation means giving up what cannot be had, and true bonds come from silences rather than confidences. It links jealousy, conscience, and divine closeness with a child’s trust.
Everyday Heroes on Lake Erie Coast Patrol
A December Everybody's recounts a coast guard rescue on Lake Erie where a raging sea traps a life boat and a man clings to a submerged wreck. The captain conducts a perilous search and brings the survivor to safety, highlighting everyday courage and quiet heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Take Cake of Girls The Stockdals
An archival note mentions the Stockdals and a past practice of parties from years ago, hinting at social customs and elder family actions within a community setting.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Health and Appetite
A humorous take on dyspepsia notes its social effects and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as natural relief. The advertisement claims the tablets supply essential digestive ingredients such as aseptic pepsin and malt diastase, ease stomach burden, and allow continued work and nourishment. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a box with a warning against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Lament on Women’s Demoralization in Society
The speaker condemns exposure of corruption in social and political circles praising women’s traditional roles while lamenting modern girls drawn to fashion and danger. A San Antonio friend notes fierce concern for daughters amid brutal temptations and social pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Young Man Dies in Meow Fever Era Locale
A Gonzales Inquirer report notes the death of Arch B Talley, about 18, in a local Meow area near Gonzales, marking a severe fatal case amid the San Antonio fever scare. The item underscores an alarming illness impact beyond prior events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales Inquirer
San Antonio
Arch B Talley
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Cheerful Relief
A promotional piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy that cures indigestion and restores cheerfulness. It cites patient testimonials, claims millions of boxes sold yearly, and states price at 50 cents a box with druggists carrying the product.
Young Man Dies After Brief Illness Near Botts Place
After two days of illness black jaundice claimed a young man once healthy and at work four miles northwest of the city. Burial today at Public cemetery at 3 o clock. The bereaved family has lost four children in three years, two within the past two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botts
Plumbing firm sued over phony orders in Roe’s case
Attorney for M Helmer and Jonas accuses the duo of issuing bogus orders at 45 PIT and FLINCH locations, including Roe's, as part of a scheme. The matter involves alleged misrepresentation and deceptive business practices. Legal action pursues restitution and penalties.
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BRUT
Urbana Wine CO
Urbana
N. Y
Christmas Kodaks
Crothers & Birdsong
Cor. Lamar and
Walnut Streets
City News
F. A. Chapa
Paul Jones
Cork
Metropolitan Bar
Main Plaza
West Commerce Street
Limburger, Proprietor
Tor Duffy
Hostetter
TRICT
New Zealand
London Standard
Blue
J. R. Hoag
Wymore
Neb
D. B. Steele & CO
Varro St
Commerce
Mhelmer & Jonas
Phonies
Roe’s
Finck
George J. F. Schmitt
Kodaks
Odd Fellows
Col. Houston and
St. Mary's Streets
KODAK
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