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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1902
Page
4
Scrofula is commonly inherited and often affects pale weak children. Nine of ten cases show neck swellings, abscesses, skin eruptions, inflamed eyelids, sore ears, rickets, catarrh, wasting, and general debility. Adults may suffer as well.
An advertisement claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills permanently cure diseases. Mrs. J. H. Jones of Parker City Indiana testifies that her daughter had extensive scrofula and was cured after taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla, now in good health.
The High School wins the city interscholastic tennis title with 4 points, Seeleys finish second and West Texas third. Russ of High School earns the interscholastic singles title. Beaureguard and Walthal claim the doubles title. A large crowd watched as strong play and solid court conditions capped a competitive day.
A party of distinguished visitors arrived in Austin this morning and paid respects to the Governor. General John Black of Chicago and wife Ay Ri Howard treasurer of the International and Great Northern Railway company and wife Miss Elizabeth Hoy of Chicago Mr Homer Eads of San Antonio assistant general freight agent of the International and Great Northern railway accompanied by their party toured the state and traveled from San Antonio. General Black formerly served in Congress with Governor Sayers and was pensions commissioner under the Cleveland administration.
This afternoon at 3 o'clock Mr. W G Searles discusses influence with chemical illustrations for the boys. The Yoke fellows band meets at 4. A month long Orange Pink Reds contest ends with the Pinks prevailing. Prof Halstead will lead a San Marcos excursion Saturday. Lecture No 3 by Mr Kirkpatrick is postponed due to his absence. a new date will be announced. Secretary Shaw seeks a camping site for the boys summer camp.
Henry Hoecke and Walter Frank of San Antonio discussed League of Liberty interests with Col. Jas. P. Newcomb, former Texas Secretary of State, who recently helped publish the Texas Liquor Dealer. Mrs and Miss Cropper, from San Antonio, faced an empty opera house as Thursday night engagement was canceled after few attenders received refunds.
The Texas Medical association investigation found that Tr. Sachs the oculist tied to the Comal tel in New Braunfels advertised unethically and he was consequently blacklisted by Lecamé, a Southwest Texas Medical association member in San Antonio.
A fragmented clipping portrays hostile remarks toward a group described as noisy from San Antonio, criticizing their presence at summer picnics and calling for suppression, with several incomplete phrases reflecting alleged impudence and disturbance.
A young alligator about twelve inches long was found in the yard of Jacob Wohlfarth at 1603 North Flores Street after his daughter reported it last Thursday. The reptile is alive and likely migrated from San Pedro Creek which runs by Mr. Wohlfarth’s property, where earlier small alligators were found.
The Union Mission at 505 Austin street votes to become City Gospel Mission in affiliation with the Church of the Nazarene. Founded 1895 in Los Angeles, it expands across states, aims to evangelize the poor, and emphasizes holiness and continual revival through aggressive city missions.
An advertisement urges starting summer with One Minute Cough Cure to treat coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and lung troubles. It claims immediate action and safety and quotes user testimonials from J B Bowles and James Clavin.
Detectives Womack and Cassiano arrested two men named Robert Fields and Henry Waters for theft under 50 dollars. The pair, said to be employed by Nix Furniture Co on East Houston Street, admitted stealing lace curtains and window shades. Police recovered the stolen items from a pawn shop and linked the duo to the crime.
The Deputy Collector of Customs moves to the Federal building second floor adjoining the Railway Mail service. The change results from the need to enlarge the District Court clerk’s office. Chico Deputy Marshal H Heilig is in Taylor on official business and Deputy U S Marshal Fred Lancaster heads to Austin for duties related to opening of the Federal court.
A collection of editorials notes on language and publicity in journalism, Morgan’s ambitions, smog rules, and San Antonio affairs. Commentary praises Admiral Schley’s popularity, hopes for a manufacturing district hub, and calls for better roads and Austin political action. Oil field reports hint at exhaustion and potential relocation to Sour Lake. Local prospecting invite ends with inviting readers to explore Bexar oil prospects.
A Springville Alabama mother describes how her three children, including a three month old baby, contracted whooping cough last summer but recovered quickly after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She claims her children remained pliant and healthier than others whose parents did not use the remedy. The oldest daughter loudly asked for cough syrup between episodes. The remedy is sold by all druggists.
J Martin Schuh seeks approval to build a three room cottage on Josephine Street costing 550 dollars. P B Griffin plans a one room and gallery addition at 512 North Laredo Street for 300 dollars. Wm Dobrowolski proposes a four room dwelling on Erie Avenue costing 8500 dollars. Mrs R H Ward applies to erect a room at 226 Garden Street for 26 dollars. B Mackensen intends a one story house on Adams Avenue costing 1600 dollars.
Mrs. J. Schmidt of 110 Nueva to lay gas pipe. Mrs. Elliott of 413 Soledad to repair water pipe. Mrs. Schmidt of 215 Obraja to lay gas pipe. Mr. Franklin of 105 West French place to lay water pipe. D. Lebrish of Los Maros street to lay water pipe. Mrs. Chew of Elmira street and Baltimore avenue to lay water pipe. W. T. Harris of 109 West Locust street to make sewer connections.
John Esquival, a small Mexican boy of 119 San Fernando street, was injured Friday at 7 PM when a fish hook caught in his left hand during a quarrel with another boy. The injury required surgery to remove the hook, and Esquival claims the act was intentional. An affidavit was filed against the other boy.
Congressman Burleson of Texas repeatedly seeks government information, but mocks reveal he does not want the facts. He aims for notoriety through his insistence rather than information received, according to the New Braunfels Herald.
A series of birth notices dated April 30 and May 24 to residents in the city. A girl to Mr. and Mrs. C Avode at 507 Costlehola Street, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. ? at 1 Pfeiffer Cincinnati Avenue West End, a girl named Shortz April 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Doberich of 725 Lubbock Street, and a girl born May to Mr. and Mrs. Holl of 201 Market Street.
A Mexican prisoner named Finland Garcia was arrested on a San Antonio burglary warrant. An officer planned to return him tonight from San Antonio. Mrs. R. Trippe and her children were traveling from Fort Clark and are staying at the Bexar.
The twenty fourth biennial Saengerfest gathers May 5 to 7 in Houston with singers from Austin San Antonio Taylor Dallas Brenham Galveston LaGrange Fayetteville Bellville Cedar Sealy and more arriving to a full three day program including receptions banquets rehearsals and two grand concerts at the Auditorium. Officers and hosts greet the visitors as Lieder and Lifedertafel traditions replace earlier commers style welcomes. The festival features performances by the Galway mixed chorus the Houston Quartette Society and Miss Cartie Bridewell with Carl Beck and other notable conductors guiding the mass chorus.
Local reports note saloons did not close here yesterday for the school trustee election. In Houston, however, all saloons were ordered shut by the city during the election night.
Free trial bottles of Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy are promoted as a universal cure for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases and related symptoms. The ad claims high success rates, safety, and superiority to other medicines, with assertions of non constipating, vegetable ingredients and suitability for children and the elderly.
A historical health ad urges a twenty four hour urine test for sediment pale or discolored urine and claims Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cures back pain frequent urination night-time urgency and liquor related urinary issues.
Readers can obtain a trial bottle of the medicine and a medical advice pamphlet free postpaid by sending their full address to the Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York and noting the paper. The offer is described as generous though the publishers question its genuineness. Medicines sold by druggists or direct at $2.00 per bottle and six for $5.00.
In the city election yesterday three men were elected to the Independent School District board to replace Goggan Sloan and Maverick. Ferdinand Herff Jr led with 1260 votes, Fred Cook had 1243, and Mike Goggan 1243 as ballots across 33 precincts total 200 votes.
Warning on neglected wounds and stubborn sores. The ad claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve prevents trouble and can cure aggravated injuries. Testimonial from H C Murtly of Yankeetown Indiana and others praise rapid relief and skin cures, with warning to beware of counterfeit products.
Amusement notes report the Knowles wrap up a successful week at the Grand last evening then shift route to New Braunfels and later Galveston for summer plans. Empire Opera House assistant treasurer Knox Swinlells remains ill at home. The Columbian Comedy Company closed at the Empire with the De Leon Comedians arriving for today’s matinee. Lee Staitys shows a new opening “Pretty Hats for 50 cents to $25” at Ben Moke’s.
The New Braunfels Herald praises Sheriff Tobin of San Antonio for aggressive crime fighting including capturing Ramon Mendez and Juan Aguilar. Aguilar turned state's evidence leading to Mendez conviction and an eighteen year penitentiary term. Aguilar received a shorter sentence for his cooperation. Aguilar was later killed in Huntsville prison. Mendez is expected to be executed for the crime. The piece condemns traitors who betray accomplices for leniency and calls such acts despicable.
Voter fatigue grows in Kerr County as supporters spar over nominee in the contest involving Slayden and an opposing candidate. The district shows strong engagement as factions press for the preferred man amid shifting alliances.
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