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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1901
Page
11
The weekly sport page notes the Texas State shoot on the 7th 12th and 13th offering 750 added cash. San Antonio entrants J M McCormack and Captain P E Whitworth head to represent the city with possible A H Piety joining.
Hon T A Marshall captain of the American shooting team to England is a two time Grand American handicap winner (1897 1899) and tied for first in 1900. A reporter misread the victory as a horse race error noting Marshall owned by Major Keithsburg of Illinois. He has competed in five grand Americans missing only four and has a 14 of 145 live bird kill with a 139 straight best.
A Morgantown report describes a multiworker gang including a grocer, doctor, tailor, policeman and expressman who plan to hunt together using ferrets. They stipulate shared fines if any member is indicted. The piece notes prior indictments, alleged rabbit hunting, and a dramatic contrast with a Boston museum python feeding effort nearby.
London dispatch reports hunting men discussing the king's plan to suppress the royal buckhounds, which could end stag hunting except possibly wild stags on Exmoor. In Chicago reports, several hydrophobia cases arise while Dr Lagoria warns of negligence and possible epidemic though authorities dispute widespread rabies.
Scatter gun cranks and riflemen will hold practice shoots at their ranges on River Avenue this afternoon, offering a routine firearms drill for members and spectators.
An advertisement claims Herbine willton regulate the stomach and liver, noting that other preparations only relieve symptoms. It lists W. C. Kalteyer and Sunset Pharmacy at 323 West Commerce Street as providers, with mention of U. Schaa and William Ppmann.
In the case W. H. Clark vs August Fehn and bondsmen, a jury awarded Clark $1,000 for sale of intoxicating liquor to his minor son. Clark sought $2,500 in damages from the East Sixth Street saloon and its sureties. verdict returned yesterday afternoon after a lengthy trial.
Notice to taxpayers. City taxes for the year 1900 are now due and payable at my office in City Hall San Antonio. Delinquent June 34 after which penalties, interest and costs will be added. ED STEVES City Collector.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern promotes a yardmaster to division superintendent. Santa Fe orders 125 locomotives for delivery by 1902. Buffalo teams race record trips to Pan-American exposition with Michigan Central joining. Aspen tunnel finds oil at 423 feet and gas at 1150 feet. Northwest Railroad club opposes pooling. advocates separate engines. New York and Port Chester rapid transit aims for 25 minute Port Chester to Manhattan trip using third rail AC power.
A. E. Lafayette of Gregory Landing Missouri credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life during a severe illness nine years ago. He recalls doctors saying he could not live but relief came after a neighbor gave him the remedy. He praises its enduring presence in his home and calls it the best on earth, noting it’s sold by druggists.
The city council approves amendments to sections 1 and 2 of the Bridges chapter in the Revised Criminal Ordinances. It establishes fines from one to twenty-five dollars for riding over bridges and from one to ten dollars for foot bridge violations, with contributory negligence per se in damage claims. Approved June 3, 1901 by Mayor Marshal Hicks.
The Alamo City Commercial college will again open its six weeks summer school on Monday June 10. The program has grown in popularity with increased attendance each year. Tuition for the full term is $3. Scholarships and other prizes will be awarded for excellence.
The Order of Herman Sons and the National Kriegerbund plan joint conventions in San Antonio from September 17 to 20. About 4500 dollars is expected to fund delegate hospitality, raised by local subscriptions. Local committees list chairmen for accommodations amusements music hall decorations printing and more.
Hartwell Mayer of Florence South Carolina writes from Charleston to recommend Treblhena as a safe preventive for colic and stomach upset in infants. He says it helps teething troubles and is free from the dangers of drugs and soothing syrups, and he now uses it for three children and advises friends to try it.
The University of Texas begins commencement on June 9 with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Ira Landrith and an address by Rev. C Polk Goodson. A week of class day Alumni events and the final commencement on June 12 precedes rail fare deals for round trips.
A good cough medicine. Drugstore users praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy with five years of proven satisfaction. Druggist J. Goldsmith of Van Etten New York reports using it for family coughs colds and la grippe coughs and finds it efficacious. For sale by druggists.
The school board meets July 18 and reporters are to be admitted as it acts as a public body. A superintendent and teacher for the next year will be chosen amid over 1000 applications, many from outside states.
An old advertisement touts Grandma's Diarrhoea Cure as a universal bowel remedy for children and adults. It promises cleansing and healing and offers a refund if not satisfactory, priced at 25e at all druggists.
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