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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1906

Page

2

Howe Claim Seeks Cancelation Of Deed In San Antonio

An elderly man sues in district court to cancel a deed to Emma Schonberg claiming it was a mortgage misrepresented as a note for 600 dollars. He alleges he signed without reading, was told he owned nothing, and seeks foreclosure of the mortgage and recovery of excess proceeds. The property is valued at 3500 dollars, while the deed lists 1900 dollars as consideration.

Phil Emma Schonberg Frorndon San Antonio St. Louis

Neep’s Tabs on Tax Delinquents

The county back tax office reports slow operations as Collector Klock gathers information on each delinquent taxpayer on individual sheets. Payments destroy sheets. the task is large and progress is slow. The aim is to show each taxpayer’s complete amount owed and to provide the collector with a complete state account.

Klock

Bon Ton Restaurant Adopts Summer Early Closing

Henry Magendie proprietor of the Bon Ton restaurant at 18 East Houston street institutes a 10 p.m. closing hour for the summer and adjusts each employee’s working hours on a humane basis. Proper rest and recreation are cited as factors in courtesy to guests and attentive service.

Henry Magendie Bon Ton East Houston Street

Local Edison Phonographs and Sewing Machines Offered

M. J. Hewitt at 110 West Commerce presents a full line of Edison phonographs, Victor Talking Machines, records and supplies. New and second hand sewing machines available. Machines for rent and repair. Otto Riebe undertaker, phones 341.

M. J. Hewitt West Commerce Street Edison Victor

Review and Comment on Old World Affairs

A London publishers' digest reviews Paris politics and German moves in Persia. It notes Guesde's alleged speech, socialist aims, and army role. discusses British plans against anarchists, Russian agrarian disorders, and Manchurian railways policy. Japan to co own Manchuria lines with public capital. Chinese unlikely to hold shares.

Work Weakens the Alones The Kidney Remedy Claim

San Antonio workers strain their bodies daily bending over desks and lifting. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised to cure sick kidneys and back pain. A carpenter, F Morales, testifies the remedy relieved back pain and urinary issues after using Doan's at Bexar Drug Co. and has stayed cured for two years. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.

San Antonio Dean F. Morales Carpenter E. Houston Street Tex Seventh Street Bexar Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

San Antonio Daily Light outlines policy for public

The San Antonio Daily Light announces a new policy focusing on fairness honesty industry and broad public consideration. It plans radical changes staff expansions AP and telegraphic services wire access with Western Union this week and aims to grow circulation with 1000 new subscribers in six weeks.

Associated Press Service Western Union Texas the Light THE SAN Antonio Light Pub. CO

Uncle Sam's $1200 Job Goes Begging

The civil service department announces an exam on July 25 for trained nurses in the Panama Canal service at $720 with board and quarters. An exam on July 11 for deck hands in the immigration service at New York pays $50 to $60. An exam on July 18 for plate cleaner in the treasury at $1200 per year, a washing of plates used for money and bonds, requires silk rags and the ability to wipe.

Civil Service Department Panama Canal Service Immigration Service New York Treasury Department United States

No Intangible Assessments Yet in Bexar County

Owners of intangible assets have not been assessed this year and have not appeared to request assessment. There is suspicion at the courthouse that they will not appear. A court case seeks to strike down the tax on intangible assets. If sustained, the commissioners court as board of equalization may direct the assessor to list them on the unrendered roll. If the law is struck down by the supreme court, future steps are uncertain.

Publishers’ Press London M. Jules Guesde United Socialists Paris M. Guesde France Constantinople Persia Porte Great Britain Turkey Kermanshah Ha&nekhin Baghdad Germany Bahrein Holul el Awful Farsan Red Sea Barehdad Bexar Court House Commissioners’ Court Board of Equalization Supreme Court

Fig Crop Ruined by Dry Weather Says Grower

A local fig grower with a large orchard near town reports drought has ruined this year’s crop as figs rot at the stem and drop early. Rain now would do them no good.

All Pattern Hats On Sale At Half Price Pattern Hats

Edward's Mill i or Store at 306 308 W Commerce street advertises half price sale on all pattern hats. Includes location near West Commerce with prominent pricing. Customers urged to visit store for bargains on headwear and accessories.

Edward's Milli Or Commerce Street

J. T. Burnett & Co Undertakers sell paper supplies

J. T. Burnett & Co offers wrapping paper in straight carload lots direct from mills in all sizes. They supply butcher, grocer, and dry goods paper, twine, paper boxes, and printed or plain business materials at low prices. They claim to stick strictly to their line and save customers money.

R. L. Burnett Co

Wurzbach and Tobin Named in Local Announcements

The Light announces W. A. Wurzbach as candidate for state senator in the Twenty fourth district subject to Democratic party action in the primaries. Jao. W. Tobin seeks re election to the office of sheriff subject to primary processes.

W. A. Wurzbach Democratic Party Jao. W. Tobin

Representative to the Legislature in Bexar County

Mr. Graham Dowdell is a candidate for representative in the legislature from Bexar county Place No. 1. This runs under the action of the democratic primaries to be held July 28, 1906.

Graham Dowdell Bexar County J. F. Onion

Onion candidate for representative in Bexar County

J F Onion seeks the Democratic nomination for representative in the Texas legislature from Bexar County Place No 1 in the upcoming primary on July 28 1906. The notice calls voters to participate and outlines campaign relevance in this historical election.

Dobbs Nominated For Representative In Place No 2

The Daily Light announces Mr T D Dobbs as a candidate for representative to the legislature in Place No 2 subject to the Democratic primaries to be held Saturday July 28 1906.

the Daily Light T. D. Dobbs F. P. O'Brien

O Brien Announces Candidacy for Legislature No. 2

The Light reports F. P. O'Brien, Idlewild farmer and stockman, entering the race for the legislature in place No. 2 to oppose T. D. Dobbs. O'Brien has never held elective office.

F. P. O’brien Place No T. D. Dobbs O’brien Idlewild

O Brien Announces Candidacy for Place 2 Legislature

F P O Brien announces candidacy for representative to the Legislature in Place No 2 subject to the polls on Saturday July 28 1906.

District Judge Candidate Solon Stewart Seeks Support

For District Judge Solon Stewart as a candidate for Judge of the Forty fifth Judicial District at the ensuing general election he solicits the support of his friends and other voters.

Solon Stewart

Light Announces George Surkey For District Clerk

The Light announces George Surkey as a candidate for district clerk subject to primary action.

Andreas Coy Jr Seeks District Clerk via Primary Vote

Andreas Coy Jr., a candidate for the District Clerk office, runs in the primaries. The statement notes his bid and the electoral process ahead.

County Judge Candidate Joseph Ryan Seeks Democratic Primary

Joseph Ryan runs for County Judge of Bexar County subject to Democratic primary action. July 28 date referenced.

Joseph Ryan Bexar County

Shook Files For County Judge In Bexar Primaries

Phil H. Shook submits his candidacy for the office of County Judge in Bexar County, Texas, pending primary election action and party procedures.

County Attorney Candidate Thad T Adams Nominated

County Attorney announces Thad T Adams as a candidate subject to Democratic primary outcomes. The notice states Adams seeks the county post pending primary results and party procedures.

Frank R Newton Seeks Re election for County Clerk

For County Clerk Frank R Newton seeks re election to the office of County Clerk of Bexar County subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries.

Baker Seeks Re Election for District Attorney

For District Attorney J C Chas Baker runs for re election to the office of District Attorney, seeking support from voters and outlining his experience and plans to continue prosecuting cases and upholding the law.

J. C Chas.) Baker

Robinson Nominated for District Attorney by Light

The Light announces C. S. Robinson as a candidate for District Attorney, subject to Democratic primaries. Robinson is named as the contender in this political notice.

Walton seeks re election as County Treasurer

For County Treasurer. A. Y. Walton, Jr., as a candidate for re election to the office of county treasurer, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.

A. Y. Walton, Jr

Peter Jonas Sr Candidate for County Treasurer

Peter Jonas Sr is a candidate for county treasurer. The notice notes his bid for the office, presenting background and qualifications to voters.

Re-election bid for Bexar County Assessor by Albert V. Huth

Albert V. Huth announces candidacy for re election as County Assessor of Bexar County subject to the Democratic Primaries on July 28 1906 and solicits support from friends.

Asessor Bexar County Albert V. Huth

County Tax Collector candidate Paul Meerscheidt

Paul Meerscheidt runs as a candidate for the Bexar County Tax Collector position. Voters consider his background in local governance and financial oversight as they assess his plans for tax collection efficiency and public accountability.

Bitter for Bexar County Tax Collector in 1906 Primary

John A Bitter enters the race for county tax collector of Bexar County contesting the Democratic primaries dated July 28 1906. He stands as a candidate in the party selection process to determine the official nominee.

John A. Bitter Bexar County

Hertzberg Bexar County Justice Candidate Declared

For Justice of the Peace Harry Hertzberg runs in Precinct No 1 Place No 2 of Bexar County. The filing centers on his bid for the county office with an emphasis on local judicial service.

Fisk Announces Candidacy for Justice of the Peace

BEN S58. Fisk announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace precinct No 1 place No 2 Bexar County subject to the Democratic primaries and respectfully solicits active support of friends.

Office of Justice of the Peace Place Bexar County Ben

Constable Chas F Stevens Seeks Re election in Precinct 1

For Constable Chas F Stevens candidate for re election in precinct No 1 subject to the primary election.

Chas. F. Stevens

Shoaf for Constable in No. 1 Precinct

Geo C Shoaf announces candidacy for Constable Precinct No 1 subject to the Democratic primaries on July 28 1906 requesting active support of friends and pledging to perform duties without fear or favor to the best of his ability if elected.

Geo C. Shoaf

Daily Light San Antonio AP News Briefs

The Afternoon San Antonio Daily Light prints Associated Press dispatches in a compact digest. Readers are kept informed on national and regional happenings through concise wire reports and brief items.

San Antonio Associated Press News

Weather-Friendly Painting Service Ad

The note advertises painting and wallpapering by Fred Hummbert at 204 206 West Commerce. It promises on-time service and asks customers to place orders for immediate work.

West Commerce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stein Bloch’s Kuppenheimer Howe Ageda Wolff & Marx CO Theo. Magott East Commerce Street Ere-Springall CO Commerce NEEPS Otto Riebe Heaven Britain International Organization Madrid England Voronezh Saratoff Grodno Douma Volga Samera Tokio Manchuria H. Mueller Holland W. Commerce St Wolland C. Harnisch & Co W. Commerce Uncle Sam Treasury SUSPI J. T. Burnett & Co., Undertakers Wilke Jones Hashal George Surkey Andreas Coy, Jr Phil H. Shook Thad T. Adams Frank R. Newton Cc. S. Robinson Peter Jonas, Sr Paul Meerscheidt Justice of the Peace Light Harry Hertzberg Fred Hummbert Oipnig Piercs
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