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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
5
A piano recital pleased attendees as Miss Podewils and Miss Tenug gave readings. Dancing and games followed with a grand march led by Ms. Oliver Abbott and Miss Podewils. Refreshments were served between dances as numerous guests and chaperones enjoyed the evening.
The Texas Bankers association District No 3 meets at the Driskill hotel Austin on Tuesday January 7 1902 with a full program. Morning session features welcome by Mayor White and talks by H Y Allen and H P Hilliard on Texas duties and the World’s Fair. Afternoon topics include suppressing express company competition with banks and bank reminiscences with officer elections. A carriage drive and state institution visit follow, with a banquet at seven in the Driskill.
Ex-chairman Eloy Green in Paris lauds President Roosevelt for appointing Henry C. Payne as postmaster general after Smith's resignation. Green and Payne are friends and Green says Roosevelt is right in selecting the best men, supports Roosevelt for 1904, and criticizes those who oppose him as wanting control over appointments.
The article advises soaking the corn in warm water to soften it, pare it carefully without drawing blood, then apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily with five minutes of vigorous rubbing. A corn plaster should be worn for a few days to protect the area from the shoe, and Pain Balm is recommended as a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism. For sale by all druggists.
A. Young and his wife from Providence R I are at the Bexar. The short dispatch notes their presence though details are limited.
Senator Tillman argues the dispensary method curbs liquor excess by selling only for carry out, removing saloon profits and treating incentives, closing at sundown, and limiting sales to daylight hours. He cites fixed salaries for dispensers and prohibits on site consumption.
A delightful surprise party was hosted for Miss Lily Podewils by Misses Fannie Becker and Emily Fowler at her residence on 103 Callaghan avenue. During the evening Miss Becker and Seehe performed or were involved in activities as part of the celebration.
James Jordan has resigned and left for Beaumont to run a restaurant with his brother. J. W. Bondurant, a Union Labor figure, is set to succeed him and his nomination is expected to be submitted to the council by the mayor tomorrow.
Notices show Cora Lee Davis plans a four room house on Hays Street costing 650 dollars. Julian Johneo seeks a two room house on South Concho Street for Mrs Pauline Delaya. Delaya plans a four room dwelling on Dreiss Street at unspecified cost. K Snyder to build an open shed on West Houston Street for five dollars. A Chapman to add kitchen and stable on Leigh Street with unspecified cost BTS.
The Light reports that the carrier boys have engaged printer Mr M M Mooney to issue a handsome original New Year's souvenir. He will be around Wednesday to deliver the address and ensure no reader is skipped.
We must move and will dispose of our entire stock at unheard bargains. We offer TEN DOLLARS worth of premium with every dollar purchase. The stove is leased to the Singer Co and we will not move it. Address 320 Ey Houston street.
Public notices list several individuals and addresses authorized to dig trenches to repair or connect utility pipes. Names include Mr Nix at 12 College Street and Khu Haas at Centre Street with sewer work, plus C S Austin at 213 West Park Avenue for a water pipe, Seiadler at Town and Plom Streets, W Witt at Concho and Zavalla Streets, and Mrs Plaherty at 416 Zavalla Street for water pipe work.
A Kansas City socialite and other testimonials praise Peruna as an internal remedy that cures catarrh wherever located. Letters from Miss Blanche Myers, Hattie Becker, Mrs. Mary Cook, and public figures claim the medicine ends mucus drain, restores strength, and improves health, with Dr. Hartman offering free advice.
Burglars entered through a broken rear window of 227 North Flores Street Friday night and took $100 from the trousers pocket in May Cid Carle's second story sleeping room. Police notified and detectives assigned. no other items reported stolen.
Natchez Tribe No 4 elected officers including Sachem Joseph Ryans and Senior Sagamore Otto Riche for the new term. Public installation planned January 9 as the first such event by Natchez Tribe. A morning meeting will arrange the program for the occasion.
H Robinson of Hillsboro Ireland reports severe corn pain but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured them. The product is touted as a magic healer for sprains bruises cuts sores burns ulcers skin diseases and piles. Sold by F Kalteyer & Sons Geo F Schmidt Adolph Dreiss 25 cents.
Police were called yesterday afternoon to East Commerce and Blackberry Streets where three boys allegedly assaulted a youth, took a basket and an overcoat, and fled. One suspect was found and charged with disorderly conduct as the other items were recovered.
The winter term of the Alamo City Commercial College opens January 2. The school emphasizes strong teaching, practical methods, thorough equipment, and disciplined management to deliver the best work in the shortest time at the least expense. Enroll at the beginning. Shafer and Powney, proprietors, box 117.
Rey was born December 24 to Mr and Mrs Laing on Yara Street. Noy born December 27 to Mr and Mrs J J Olsen on Guenther Street.
San Antonio Council No 61 U C T A hosted complimentary entertainment and dance at their hall on Commerce and Navarro. Visiting members and ladies enjoyed a varied program with waltzes by an orchestra, short recitations, vocal and violin solos, a male quartet, and a final "Eat, Drink and be Merry" closing note followed by an elegant repast for all attendees.
Smer son Pianos offers Emerson pianos in various woods with a 35 year standing trust in this climate. Sold on easy payments through Thos Goggan and Bros, a local firm.
Ensign Howard announces the Salvation Army visit by Booth Tucker and Colonel Higgins. They arrive January 12, with Beeth Hall secured for meetings and stereoptical views planned to show the Army’s work in large cities.
The San Antonio Express is represented here by W. D. Hornday a rhodent and unassuming fellow who watches after its interests with high class skill and judgment He has been the staff correspondent here for years and knows the channels of news like a good book He also represents some large papers in the East and never misses a chance to advertise Texas Austin Tribune
A fragmented OCR listing numerous individuals and places including A. G. Roberts Austin P P Marion La Coste Alamogordo W Meriwether and family Eagle Lake A D Evans John Varzel Hallettsville Mrs Roos Schulenburg M Krueger Gonzales Brunner Kiel Germany Harzburg Germany and others in a scattered legal notice at the Mahneke Hotel with no clear action or outcome.
Superintendent J. E. Smith of the Belton school system departed after spending the holidays in the area, marking a quiet end to the break before resuming duties.
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