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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1906
Page
3
Mrs Joseph Kneitz observed her twenty third birthday at home with relatives and gifts. An invitation dance is set for West End on June 30 with local attendees and social club participation.
Jimmie Cuppe, a day caller in the east rols of the Sunset, has been promoted to the position of night field clerk on the same road.
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to force Schweitzer and Miss Minnie out, authorizing their union in the near term amid local civil records and civic registrations.
Mr and Mrs W P Rawlinson of eoard Texas are in the city for a bridal tour stop after spending several weeks in Mexico. They are en route home following celebrations in honor of the wedding.
Lodge No 264 of L A B R T holds a social at Mrs. Rutledge's house at 612 Morales feet on Wednesday from 8 to 11 pm. The event invites members and guests for fellowship and informal activities.
The S. S. Social Club announces a shirtwaist hop at the West Pavilion on Thursday June 28. A committee promises a refined program and renewed entertainments, with Theo Artzt and his team contributing to the evening’s import and pleasure. The club members vow to uphold their reputation for cultured social events.
Mr and Mrs Albert Tolle have retired after a pleasant visit to Corpus. Mrs Jennie Kendall is down in the country for the next thirty days supervising.
A traveling freight agent for the SAP Railroad is noted in this brief, highlighting the role of a liaison in freight movement, scheduling, and customer service across routes. The description emphasizes field duties, route coverage, and coordination with yard operations.
A. E. Weymouth, currently station agent at Cameron, Texas, will become traveling freight agent with headquarters in San Antonio, effective July 1, 1906. He began in 1888 with the Mexican National in Corpus Christi and has since served as cashier and agent at multiple offices before his Cameron post.
Corpus Christi plans to bore for oil near the Radial fields, signaling potential vast reserves and financial gains for the area. The city reports no boll weevils, good prospects for a large crop, two new baseball teams, and a painters union forming. The Alta Vista hotel is ready for summer guests, and autos will temporarily handle transport until the street railway plan is completed.
John Williams, an escaped Guadalupe County convict, was arrested near the L N G depot by Constable Green after a late train. He will be held for the Guadalupe County officers, likely to be called today.
A brief ad note asserts the only difference between U. M. C. lard and other brands is that U. M. C. is produced in San Antonio. The question “Where do you live?” follows as a stray line.
Outing Magazine explains the evolution of the backbone across life on Earth. It traces cartilage to bone in fishes, the rise of jointed fins, and the progression from water to land as tadpoles grow legs. Reptiles climbed trees, losing digits and gaining feathers, culminating in birds.
Pearson's Weekly recalls the Marathon battle where Miltiades led 10 000 Athenians to a decisive victory over Persia. The triumph halted eastern despotism and preserved western civilization and democracy for mankind.
Alfonso king of Aragon walks with his court while a jewel is stolen from a jeweler. He orders a basin of sand to be brought and has each person dip a clenched fist into the sand and draw it out flat. The diamond ends up buried in the sand, unnoticed by all.
In a new process calcium is made in minute quantities by Humphry Davy. Chloride of calcium is fused in a receptacle and electrolyzed. An iron cathode supports molten calcium which deposits as an irregular rod resembling a cabbage stalk. When full length the stalk is chipped, dipped in paraffin wax, and preserved from air.
Three remarkable men named Dumas are described by their grandson and relatives. Dumas the elder valued athletic prowess and leadership, Dumas II boasted culinary knowledge over authorship, and Dumas III prioritized art over writing La Dame aux Camellias.
In a Cleveland Leader quotation, writers discuss starting with self directed jokes and hoping to earn payment as their craft matures, highlighting the financial arc of comedic writing. The exchange reflects early career struggles and the hope of eventual compensation.
The Fielding practice in the Hicks Building advertises advanced care for insidious genito urinary and reproductive maladies. It stresses early warning on kidney irregularities and notes long hours, modern equipment, and free office consultation with limited practice to the office.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the R. R. YY. M. Cc. A. will host a harvest feast entertainment on Tuesday evening. A special program includes piano solos by Miss Doran and Miss Josie Fuller, songs by a young ladies chorus, vocal solos by Miss Gillett, Watters, and Mrs. Mitchell, recitations by Master Wyatt and Miss Patterson, a reading by Mrs. Morris, and a vocal solo by Mrs. Shelley. Refreshments will be served. Undertaking to New phone 971. old phone 9648.
An advertisement touts the most charming and daintiest wall paper designs in imported patterns and colorings. It asks readers to visit 204-2CE West Commerce to see the selection presented by Fred Hummert.
Shelley Undertaking Co lists a new phone number 971 and an old number 964. The firm advertises bicycles at Potchernick's, 208 BE Houston Street, and is operated by J. T. Burnett & Co as undertakers.
A dealer touts a horse as a bargain but the customer rejects it saying he needs something to drive and cannot drive a bargain. The exchange hinges on a play on words rather than the animal’s value. The humor rests on the double sense of bargain.
Quotation attributed to Montaigne noting that true wisdom shines through steady cheerfulness rather than moodiness. The line frames happiness as a sustained habit shaping character and perception.
Fireman Paul Dieckert on a bicycle was involved in a collision with an automobile at Market and Navarro about 6 30 pm. Dieckert sustained facial cuts and a shattered rear wheel, while the front wheel escaped damage. the auto driver remained unnamed and reportedly regretted the accident. Dieckert declined formal complaint, seeking only repair of the damaged wheel.
San Antonio audiences will enjoy a week of vaudeville at the New Electric park beginning Sunday night with cheap 10 cent children and 20 cent adult tickets. The lineup features Carter Waters & Co. one act comedies Zamna Musical Trio and Foster Ball Minstrel plus the Great Rinaldos and Electrograph motion pictures. Manager Weis touts high class summer entertainment and value, with box seats at 30 cents and continuous showings all week.
C S Robinson a San Antonio attorney and Ward 6 alderman announces candidacy for district attorney subject to Democratic primaries. He is well known in the city and county and would prosecute offenders without fear or favor if elected.
William Sucker aged 17 died yesterday afternoon at 23 LaChappelle street from consumption. Native of St. Louis he had lived in the city eight months. The body is held awaiting advice from his brothers in St. Louis.
Mrs Mary Berglan was beaten by two men who posed as city detectives at her home in Chicago on June 23 They fled after taking 500 dollars and some jewelry leaving her unconscious neighbors heard her screams and found her on the floor the assailants used the butt end of a revolver during the assault
Lightning ignited a 35,000 barrel Parrie Oil and Tank Co tank in Neodesha Kansas at 10:45 AM, destroying the tank and oil with a loss of 40000 dollars. Twenty cannon shots were fired into the tank to force oil to run out and burn in a surrounding enclosure.
Vicente Contreras, a Mexican man, escaped from the poor farm yesterday and was captured later that night and placed in jail. The incident highlights local detention facilities and ongoing enforcement actions.
The Order of Railroad Conductors, about 500 delegates, will arrive in Corpus Christi on July 8 to celebrate Independence Day. A special train will bring guests from Laredo, with a royal welcome planned. The Board of Trade forms a committee to arrange events, including a water excursion, a ball on the Fourth, and a ball game.
Children's Sailors and ready to wear hats offered at greatly reduced prices. Edward's Millinery Stores located at 306 308 West Commerce Street.
Otto Riebe undertaker nhones 242 reports incident at Potchernick's 208 EB Houston Street involving firearms. no injuries described. authorities notified and scene secured. investigation ongoing.
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