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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1902
Page
10
A fragmentary Sunday column satirizes water issues in New Braunfels with references to Democrats, water meters, and local officials. It notes collector Ww. Johnson, Commodore Salliway, and George Shumpke as prominent figures, while lampooning mugwumps and aldermen amid typhoid and hydrophobia quips.
W T Sturdevant of Merry Oaks North Carolina reports fifteen years of dyspepsia and indigestion. After trying many doctors and medicines a friend advised Kool and it gave immediate relief allowing him to eat almost anything with good digestion. He endorses Kool.
June 22 history entries include John Fisher bishop of Rochester beheaded in the Tower born 1459. Matthew Henry dies? 1662, 1748 Thomas Gay born, died 178% 1806 Emile de Girardin born Paris died 1881. 1815 Napoleon abdication waterloo breach. 1898 Shafter’s corps lands at Daiquiri, first Cuban landings. Captain Schrey rescues Greely and six others in Lady Franklin Bay expedition.
A June 22 1881 report lists visitors including Alderman Hans and L Degner at Central School examinations. Prof J E Smith oversaw testing with Miss Edwina Robb winning best arithmetic board work, later a top city teacher. Other medalists included Miss Ruth Cotton, George Robinson, Thomas Reed, Emma Wolfram, Miss Minnie Fisher, Carlos Bee, Anna Lachapelle, and Miss Cotton’s class. Major Kampmann proposes a fountain on Alamo plaza if the market house is removed. Otto H Weting marries Miss Eugenie Goulon at St Marys.
Lawrence, Kansas friends report Mrs L Pease had suffered seven years in bed from kidney and liver trouble nervous prostration and debility. Three bottles of Electric Bitters made her walk in three months she felt like a new person. Benefits claimed for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells. Sold by F Kalteyer Sons Geo F Schmidt Adolph Dreiss 60 cents.
St Louis Missouri June 21 Prof John O T Ranh justice of the peace and a school teacher was found dead in bed at midnight from carbolic acid poisoning. He had been dismissed from his teaching post amid charges against him and was despondent yesterday in Wellston St Louis County.
Grove's Black Root Liver Pills use an active principle from Black Root to act on the liver like calomel without griping or causing sickness. They claim to cure chronic constipation. Price 26 cents.
The twenty second annual commencement of St Josephs Academy on Bonham street opened at nine o clock in St Josephs hall with a packed crowd of relatives and friends. Rev J Colling delivered closing remarks praising the pupils and Sisters and urging continued education. Medals and prizes were awarded following a varied program including piano violin and vocal pieces and a violin class recital.
The text lists cast names and roles for a cantata titled The Verdict of the Flowers. It includes Flora and Rosess A, Weisler Snow, Miss H, and Attendants to the Queen with attendants named and a named accompanist.
A historical program lists vocal solos and ensembles led by Misses Fal Brinkmann Meny and others with accompaniment by Ashbacher Nauwald and Neuwald plus violin by L Nobis Wagner. Selections include Caprice Mazurette Let Us Go for Pleasure and a closing remark by Rey Colfing.
A long list of gold and silver medals and prizes awarded to numerous students for excellence in studies, mathematics, drawing, penmanship, music, attendance, and various subjects including Texas History, composition, reading, German, grammar, and deportment. Names include Cornelia Schwartz, Jessie Vogel, Louise Tip, Helen Muench, Winnie Weimer, Florence Cappuyns, Adele Tenge, Caroline Nawwald, Adela Weissler, Clara Dersbach, Carfie Fenti man, Josephine Schumm, Johanna Schumm, Olite Meyer, Sophie De Viere, Maggie Casey, Mary Hails, Julie Arnez, Cornelia Simon, Mamie Richter, Kunigunda Diel yer, Lula Fields, and Mathilda uiapbed eck.
Medals awarded in the Preparatory Department include Christian Le Mea ger for arithmetic Ida Hanser for United States History and Laltian Schumacher for United States History.
Wor department Elenora Gueldner, Ella Wagner, Annie Zizelmann, Irene Brown, Ottilie Engelmann named for specific subjects including penmanship geography instrumental music in a historic school roundup of honors.
Odilia Kraus attends regularly with guidance from Cecelia Mentor and Adeline Burger. Agnes Brinkman leads instrumental music as Gersbach contributes to overall department aims.
The primary department notes Teresa Neugebauer for Christian Doctrine, Elizabeth Koeh for Excellence in Studies, and Ella Stenzel for department honors. The brief listing highlights standout students receiving recognition within the department.
Rev W Fuhrwerk Alfred Campbell leads list of awardees for excellence in studies. John For arithmetic August Toens receives second excellence in studies. Jacob Wurzbach earns second in studies. Ben Lange wins violin. Eddie Jud prize for instrumental music and application. Freddie Fields history with third excellence in studies. Martin Schott third in studies. Joe Nentwig geography. Charles Bauderer department. Louis Negbauer penmanship. Willie Herring application prize. Arthur Schmitt excellence in studies reading Robert Vollrath. Louis Lafitte geography.
The Christian Doctrine program names Malcolm Campbell for excellence in studies Fritz Wagner for application Eddie Lange for deportment Louis Sultenfuss for reading Henry Dielmann for writing Paul Tarrillion for arithmetic George Mandry for reading and math progress as listed in the junior department awards.
For Christian Doctrine Peter Schif fers earns recognition. For excellence in studies Martin receives honors. For department Henry Schmitt also noted.
A Willow Grove Delaware resident 8S Meredith declares DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve a certain cure for piles noting that operations are unnecessary and that it heals skin diseases wounds and other ailments. The advertisement urges acceptance of genuine products and warns against counterfeits.
Messrs G W Butcher and B D Henry returned to San Antonio after a brief city visit. Pullman assistant division superintendent left San Antonio for Durango to inspect the international road service. D I Moran of Thomas Goggan Bros finished a San Antonio business trip. T A Coleman and a San Antonio family stay at a Dimmit county ranch for the summer. R H Hotheing journeyed via San Antonio to Monterey. Mrs Ford of San Antonio enjoys her native climate with Mr and Mrs T N Levaller. Mrs W R Allen, from Mexico City, departed for San Antonio.
A Kirkman woman suffered a frightful burn from a gasoline stove and after failed medical treatment she was fully healed by Bucklen's Arica Salve. The ad lists uses for cuts corns sores boils bruises skin diseases and piles and notes 25 cents at F Kalteyer Sons Geo F Schmidt and Adolph Dreiss druggists.
W Bourke Cochran of New York and United States Senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas have been selected to deliver the long talks at Tammany Society's July 4 celebration. Both have accepted. The short talkers list will include several prominent Democratic congressmen from the South and West.
The Austin Tribune reports that Hon. W. T. Lanham invited Judge John J. Reagan to seek the Democratic nomination for Texas governor at the Galveston convention by July. Reagan has consented and Hon. Carlos Bee of San Antonio was asked to second Lanham’s motion and has accepted.
Chicago July 2 The race for twenty thousand dollars between Cragshdes owned by Lucky Takiwin and McChesney owned by Hildreth is considered probable. Both horses were withdrawn from the Derby due to injuries sustained Wednesday at Harlem. Baldwin indicated they would schedule the race as a feature for a future date.
Unclaimed letters for the week ending June 21 remain at the San Antonio Texas post office. Addressee names include Adams, Alexander, Berg, Bernes, Barfield, Burns, Bobo, Baird, Banarial, and many others. Proceed to claim by advertising and paying one cent. include full address on envelope edge.
A long alphabetized roster lists numerous individuals with initials and last names, including Lizzie Allen Katy Anthony Jeannne Bernes Boise Bender Ani ta Bidauri Alia Lroadnix and many others, suggesting a social or community directory snippet from a local paper. The fragmentary roster includes women’s names and married titles, reflecting a society page item.
A fragment lists multiple names with initials and surnames including Maria Barcos Antonio Cresswell Reyes Carreon Felicitas Dias Felipe Dinucio de Gonzales Giace mo Francisco Leon Francisco Mera Don Visente Negrete Miguel Nunez Heeiquia Ortega Atanacio Ranches Selfes Mary Smith Pearl Schrader Sallie Townsend Pedro Tunero.
A mixed list of firms including MISCELLANEOUS H Bennett Co Fansers Mer chants Fire Insurance Importing Native Plant Rapid Mfg S W Coal and Improvement Semple Grocery Co appears as a clustered business roster. The fragment suggests a directory or insurance and trade references with several company names.
Merchants G C White H Hopkins W G Min ter S E Emanuel and Mes M EB Servi present a lineup of goods for shoppers. Details on offerings and prices are listed among promotional notices in this period page.
A reader credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with saving their son from severe whooping cough pneumonia and multiple croup attacks. The testimonial notes the product was available from all druggists.
London June 21 The pole game between the American and British teams at Hurlingham was won by ten British players with seven goals to one.
New Orleans dispatch reports a claim that Boer sympathizers and disgruntled muleteers infected South African livestock with injected virus. The accusation, citing a Philadelphia chemist, alleges carbon and glanders were used to disrupt British supply. British supposedly moved HQ from New Orleans to Montreal. inoculations were also said to occur in Lathrop Missouri, prompting retaliatory cattle bans in South Africa.
A mob of hundreds attacked Italian suspects near Stretch injuring two men named Sandof Tony Madron and Lou Miadron. Davis James, a prominent citizen, was assaulted the day before. Frank James died trying to rescue his father. The assailants fled but were captured, held at a police station, then moved to Greensburg jail after a carriage evacuation to Pittsburg.
Maverick Clarke is linked to a legal matter at Herweck's involving wallpaper sales or display. The case centers on a dispute over materials and ownership with implications for local commerce. Public notices provide no further concrete dates or outcomes.
Five cowboys were slain in a clash near Tukumeari New Mexico involving Bud Lee and an elderly Indian fighter. Lee and his partner surrendered to the sheriff after the battle left eight cowboys at least five dead and three fleeing. Names of the dead were not released.
Washington June 21 House military affairs chairman Hill opened the conference report on the military academy appropriation bill. Hay Clayton Mann criticized the conference for proposing to raise cadets by thirty and then further increase the number. He warned against accelerating a large standing army. After discussion the conference report was adopted.
Eight days remain to pay city taxes without interest penalty and costs. Call early to avoid the rush. W. W. Johnson City Collector.
Des Moines June 21 James Gallagher and wife were murdered by robbers at River Junction last night. The crime report notes a fatal shooting and indicates authorities are investigating the incident.
The Union Restaurant at 509 West Commerce Street announces all night service with meals to fit every taste and budget. Private rooms and a ladies dining room are available, and the new phone number is 562.
An old advertisement for The Thomas School a select school for girls in West End San Antonio promotes healthful buildings capable faculty and rich offerings. It guarantees free 14x17 portraits with every order of Confirmation pictures within a 30 day window, from Smith's Studio on 323 E Houston Street, a ground floor studio.
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