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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1905
Page
2
The Texas Land and Cattle Company Limited versus W C Isaacs et al went to trial yesterday afternoon before Judge Camp in the Forty fifth District Court. The foreclosure lien on Hemphill county land involved nine thousand dollars. Due to late hour, the case will resume tomorrow morning to complete.
The district courts saw new suits after noon yesterday with Simon Reyes and Bartolo C Villie vs H H McLane both to try title and for damages or injunction. Judge Dwyer issued a restraining order to prevent disposal of involved property.
A suit was filed in the Fifty-seventh district court yesterday by Frank Rieden et al naming The San Antonio Traction Company as defendant. The plaintiffs allege that on April 27, 1905, while riding with Mrs Ingles and Mrs Louise on South Alamo Street a car owned by the defendant struck their vehicle, throwing the occupants to the ground and causing serious injuries. They seek damages of 5259.
W D Murdock, passenger traffic manager of the Mexican Central based in Mexico City, is in the city with his wife and children. The family will make San Antonio their future home and have rented a Laurel Heights residence. In the fall, they will enroll the children in local schools.
Edward's Millinery at 806-308 West Commerce St advertises trimmed hats on sale with prices cut from 3 to 1.98 and from 6 to 1.93 and 7.50 to 4.98. The notice also mentions a new line of picture frame mouldings and hints at wallpaper patterns and prices.
The program for St Marys College commencement next Thursday at Beethoven hall includes marches by Fr Louis, solos and choruses, selections from Faust, the presentation of medals and diplomas, and a valedictory by Bonaventure Notzen with the class officers and speakers listed.
Street Commissioner Russi directed a large crew on South Presa between Devine and Sadie streets improving the area. His workers also moved to Riddle street where observers praised the results as excellent.
Washington reports the issue of patents to Texas residents including J. G. Spergel of Dallas for a step ladder, J. B. Watson of Liano for tension for weaving machines, M. J. Pletcher of San Antonio for a telephone transmitter, and J. M. Gurley of Denton for a haypress.
For sale two Beethoven Hall bonds with accrued interest six percent. No coupon clipped. Inquiries to T. B. Johnson at the Daily Light Office. When in doubt ask for Joy.
The piece analyzes whether Judge Camp properly issued an injunction restraining the Mayor and City Council from appointing a new Fire Chief in San Antonio. It argues that if a legal remedy exists, such as quo warranto or an ordinary suit for salary, injunction is improper and unnecessary, citing Micklejohn and Ex Parte De Roland to support preferring legal remedies over extraordinary injunctions.
In a court ruling, the plaintiff Tobin had no equity or legal basis for an injunction or the relief sought. The court noted adequate remedies at law exist including a quo warranto proceeding and direct suit against the city, rendering the injunction unnecessary and improper.
The Railroad Y M C A in Pine Bluff will reopen tomorrow at 8 o clock with an entertainment. H G Burt becomes first assistant secretary, S C Walker named second assistant secretary. Fred B Shipp and Dr M J Bliem will give illustrated talks on Y M C A work, with vocal selections by Applewhite Watt Gillett Martin Daggett. Moving picture show by M T Baird follows, then refreshments by the ladies auxiliary.
Real estate transfers include H H McClane to Julius Sievert on Dallas street lots 4 and 5 in block H for 700 dollars. H J and A M Limmermacher to August Christian Ulrich on block 7 lots 17 and 18 for 400 dollars. H H McLane to Eva L Thomas on Morton street block 23 lots 17 to 22 for 600 dollars. Helen Michel to I Michel on Avenue C block 16 for 5500 dollars. W P Wickland and Mattie J Wickland to George W Pillsbury block 18 lot 6 on Prospect hill for 1800 dollars. Jane Allen to Susie Aven northern part of lot F block 1 for 100 dollars. Albin Seidel to James W Oates lot 1 old block 7 near Mason and Pierce streets.
The city records marriage licenses for Peter Pettie and Katie Wetz Joseph Myrick and Susan Crowell Ellis Fussell and Ruby Nanée Albert Dulling and Alma Eisenhauer Edward Ramby and Hilda Scholl George Beard and Ida Perner Martin Fernandez and Q Herrera.
Austin Texas June 10 judges grant creditors petition to adjudge Houser Brothers Harry F House and Will J Houser of Kingsland as bankrupts Nelson Davis Co and others of Austin filed the petition The firm and its members are ordered to appear June 30 1905 at the Referee in Bankruptcy Franz Fiset office in Austin for administration of the estate
An advertisement claims indigestion constipation dyspepsia kidney and liver disorders and all stomach troubles can be cured using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 85 cents in tea or tablet form from 1. & G.N. Drug Store.
The ad promises prescription service from Donoho and Burns with home delivery. It guarantees purity and accuracy, notes moderate prices, and lists a phone number for contact. The old phone is 00 and the new phone is 97.
Capt Thomas F. Winthrop dies after illness last Thursday night at 12. Born May 1, 1842 in Andover Massachusetts. Served as private and officer in Civil War. Long railway career with brief government service. Survived by wife, three sons, two daughters, and grandchildren. Funeral from family residence.
The late Captain Winthrop, a staunch Republican and former executive committee chair, spent his life as a devoted father and husband. A recent photo shows him with his grandchild at his old home in Rouses Point, New York. Funeral services are at 4:30 this afternoon at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with burial in National cemetery under military honors. The EB. O. C. Ord post No. 3 G
Austin Texas June 10 On the 14th of July next the military heads of about one hundred Texas colonels on the governor's personal staff will drop their titles and uniforms The governor's staff will consist of the adjutant general and nine aides de camp The act sets ranks and selection rules for the aides de camp and after July 14 the coveted titles will be removed from these officers The legislature faced much criticism but this act received strong commendation from supporters.
A fragmented note mentions a feed price at J 108 and a dealer sale. Names such as Theo and Kraut appear in garbled form along with addresses and unclear references. The text is inconsistent and lacks coherent events or confirmed entities.
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