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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1903
Page
8
Family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and Hermann Sons for assistance during illness and burial of husband and father W Wadenpohl. Gratitude also for funeral offerings from Mrs A Wadenpohl and family.
Members of Myrtle Grove No 1 are summoned to meet at Kath hall on Sunday evening December 27 1903 at 3 pm to witness the unveiling of the tenov Emelia Carolus monument in the new Lutheran cemetery. Magnolia and Olive Groves and other camps are invited. departure by bus at 4 pm sharp. By order of Mrs Dowling and Mrs Hogan.
Notice is hereby given that at 19 o clock in the forenoon on the 28th any of December A D 1903 under order of the court there will be sold at public auction for cash the highest bid er the goods wares merchandise and fixtures pertaining to the estate of Sol Katzenstein bankrupt The sale will be conducted at the place where the property is situated 511 E Houston street San Antonio Texas by John F Fentiman Trustee
The Arie No 70 lodge meets this afternoon at 3 p m at We and Red Men’s hall on Soledad Street. Visiting members are invited. W. Sec. J Sohl notified.
The Charity Association of San Antonio and Bexar County expresses gratitude to many individuals and groups for cash toys and other gifts for Christmas week and basket distributions. Special thanks go to St Mark's Woman's Auxiliary Mrs A W Houston Miss Nellie Lytle Central Christian Ladies' Aid Society and St Mark's Charity Chapter among others. mentions contributions from San Antonio Traction Co lighting wiring Prof Magruder's School for Boys a $12.25 check and Rev A B Carlisle who planned the event.
In This City 21 Years Ago column notes Ed Steves Sr and Mrs Steves celebrate their silver wedding at their King William Street home. County clerk issues marriage licenses to multiple couples. Rail promoter N Gusset claims funds to seek Corpus Christi and San Antonio railway charter. City happenings include Mayor French receiving a pearlset cane from Theodore Laldus.
Local supplier Olmes Wood and Coal Co advertises cutting real wood to order and offers phone numbers Old 386 and New 681 for customer orders aiming to attract households and kitchen customers seeking reliable fuel and wood supply.
Wadentemer and Jonas Plumbers advertise services, listing address or contact details and a claim of readiness to handle plumbing work. The fragment mentions a figure “482” which may refer to a price or lot number associated with the business.
News of the Army reports Texas chosen for experimental firings of the new United States magazine rifle model 1903. A 2000 yard range is needed, with ranges in Texas used. land near Fort Clark will be rented for the tests. Lt Col John Pitman of the ordnance department will oversee the setup and orders direct him to Fort Clark.
A nationwide realignment of city recruiting stations to take effect January 1904 creates fifty nine main stations with six to twelve sub-stations each. Texas receives two main stations in Dallas and Houston with sub-stations including Denison Fort Worth Sherman Waco Corsicana Greenville Palestine for Dallas and Austin Beaumont Victoria Bonham Galveston for Houston.
General Grant is expected to depart for Chicago around January 10 to assume command of the department of the lakes. Colonel Taylor will leave for Oklahoma City to serve as adjutant general of the southwestern division. Senator Depew introduces a bill to retire Colonel J. N. Wheelan as brigadier general. Captain George W. Moses fills a pay department vacancy. Senior officers Howe Pratt Harrison and Wisser named acting inspectors general. Brigadier General J. Franklin Bell is relieved at Fort Leavenworth effective January 15, 1904, remaining as commandant of the general service and staff college.
The item promotes a selection of fruit cakes, genuine German honey cakes, and Vienna coffee cakes available daily during the holidays. C Harnisch & Co advertises a wide assortment, highlighting quality and seasonal availability at their cate.
An unusual wine item highlights Val Scherrer, a Texas producer, promoting holiday selections with direct delivery from Montana and a new phone ordering option. The note emphasizes fresh availability and a streamlined service for holiday buyers.
The popular F. F. F Social club plans a New Year’s Eve ball at Beethoven Hall next Thursday. Arrangements are complete for an enjoyable evening with a fine supper and a souvenir for each attendee. Tickets are $1 for gentlemen and ladies, obtainable from members or at the door. Theo Artzt will direct the music.
At Morawietz hall on Matagorda street last Wednesday night the N club elected its officers for the coming year. Charles Deininger was named past chief, E. Chiestik president, John Langer vice president, Charles Semlinger secretary, Joseph Morawietz treasurer, Frank Langer bailiff, Ed Burda judge, W. Gorrell outer guard, Ben Chieslik inner guard, Albert Dugosh, W. Wilke and Charles Siebel trustees. Sick committee includes Ed Dobrowolski Ed Gorrell Ed Dugosh and Charles Deininger. Ed Wilke named delegate. Installation set for tomorrow night.
This afternoon at 4 o'clock Rev J Lawrence pastor of the Sherman Street Methodist church will address the meeting. Mr BE G Lawe will sing. On Friday afternoon New Year's Day from 3 to 5 the ladies auxiliary will give an informal reception to the railroad men. All men in service who have never been connected with the organization by membership are invited. In the evening from 8 to 10 a free entertainment will be given.
BE Foard transfers to M L Zengerle lots 16 and 16 block 10 city block 1288 for 262.50 dollars. Axel Meerscheidt and wife transfer two lots in block 3 city lot 126 to Duncan Mackay for 275 dollars. Reich transfers 200 acres of survey 89 to H F Roses for 2500 dollars.
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died early yesterday from suffocation after a coughing fit at his home in St Louis. His wife and child witnessed the episode and a physician arrived too late. The death followed a slight cold the prior days. Bal lerd’s Horehound Syrup advertised.
ALAMO INSTALLMENT CO presents a selection of fine portable electric lamps at 107 West Houston Street. New stock just arrived including Xmag gifts. Shafer the Plumber is listed at No 125 West Commerce Street.
The Palace Meat and Fish Market at 511 East Houston Street offers meats fish and game with both phones listed for orders.
Miss Manuela Hernandez Flores known as the girl mayor of Linares Mexico has gained international fame for her fever relief work during the epidemic. She has received marriage proposals from Americans Canadians and Mexicans along with offers from national magazines and publishers to feature her story and photo. A cascade of scholars editors and clergy across Europe Asia and the Americas express interest in her tale and the chance to publish portraits and narratives of her acts and leadership.
New and old sewing machines available for rent at M. J Hrewitt's with phone contact for order and inquiries.
A. W. Houston, president of the San Antonio Bar Association, said no decision had been made on calling a meeting for tomorrow at 10 AM to choose a successor to Judge John H. Clark. If convened, the body would form a committee to pick a candidate for the governor's approval amid speculation of two leading jurists as likely nominees.
In a formal letter to Governor Lanham, San Antonio lawyers endorse Edward Dwyer to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge John H. Clark of the Thirty-seventh Judicial District. The signed names include numerous local attorneys and officials, reflecting broad professional support.
Prisoners in Bexar county jail share turkey dinner with a teddy as Sheriff Tobin and deputies prepare for Christmas. Ernest Thompson, under a sentence of death, faces execution within about thirty days.
Yesterday Judge Clark received grand jury report and new suits were filed. City of San Antonio vs. M. E. de Hernandez for taxes and foreclosure. Elizabeth H. McGraw vs. M. J. McGraw divorce. F Groos & Co. vs. J. T. Silcock executor et al debt. City of San Antonio vs. Mary C. de Robaline taxes and foreclosure.
Two boys named Jones and Thompson were badly burned on East Commerce street last night when a giant cannon cracker exploded as they were trying to inspect it after its fuse went out. They received facial burns and were treated at a drug store before being sent home.
An elderly union carpenter was hurled from a Flores street line car during a curve, suffering a broken arm in two places. It was likely his first ride, and the incident occurred on Christmas night. He received aid at the scene and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A fragmented OCR line lists individuals including Martin W. Taylor, Anna Dun bar Affleck, Eugene Wahrmund, Nora anks, Ernest Miller, Charlotte Johnson, P. Reininger, Clara Walzem, Aire a Voigt and Anna Lieck, suggesting a social, legal, or notices context with multiple names.
If you want your Tin Roof or Gutter repaired, see G. W. Pillbury. He does new work or repairing satisfactorily. 224 South Flores St. New phone 785.
A Merry Christmas to all, Lytle coal priced at 2.50 a ton from Carr Wood & Co. Pocket knives and razors offered at popular prices by Praeger’s Hardware. Look at sewing machines before buying at M. J. Hewitt. Plumbing services by Machenheimer & Jonas, phones 452.
Lucile Bartholomew of San Antonio Female College won the popular vote for the Kodak prize offered by George J. F. Schmitt. votes stood at Lucile Bartholomew 2709 Norma Prien 122 Annie Kaufman 628 Flora Bowlen 439 Hagel Norerogs 330 Laura Bellamy 270 Gertrude Smith 228 Lucile Bouland 219 Jennie Vermeer 192 about 1500 scattering among 25 candidates. Bartholomew, daughter of J. G. N. yardmaster George Bartholomew, attends West End’s Harrison's Female Academy.
The San Antonio Driving Association has announced a matinee program for New Year’s Day at the old Jockey Club race tracks on River Avenue. Events begin at 3 p.m. with no admission fee charged.
Henry C. Stearns of Shulisburg Wisconsin endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup for rapid relief of hoarseness and respiratory distress. He notes customer repeat purchases after two years of selling the remedy and cites 25 cent, 50 cent, and one dollar sizes sold at Fischer & Springall and Bexar Drug Co.
Shafer the Plimber offers the Nernst Lamp as a strong soft light for billiard and pool tables and other spaces needing gentle illumination. Visit No. 125 West Commerce Street to see the lamp and ask questions.
All forms of scrofula salt rheum and eczema are cured by Hood's Sar saparilla the blood purifier.
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