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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1902
Page
4
The passage argues medicine should be judged by cost and effort, aiming to maximize value. It claims the best medicine is the one that does the most for the money and delivers radical, permanent cures with the least expense. It emphasizes efficiency and lasting impact.
Ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying blood and curing pimples eczema and eruptions. It claims to fight tiredness and loss of appetite, providing energy and better blood condition. Includes testimonial from Miss Erriz Cotonne of Washington D C.
In Fifty seventh District court a jury awarded $500 to Kate and William Durburrow against F F Collins Manufacturing for injuries to William Carroll while employed by the defendant. Judge Brooks presided. other cases included divorce and damages actions with multiple parties.
The docket lists damages claims totaling thousands including Luciano Tenegruca injured at a wood yard by a circular saw and dying from injuries. Divorces noted for Refugia O Brien and Ada Williams. Partition case involving Philip Monier and others. Telegraph error case against Western Union for $2,000. Damages claimed in Osuna and Valdez cases. Death of Tom Goodyard leads to $15,000 claim. Probate orders include Kalisky guardianship and Battaglia estate actions.
Chief Van Riper orders East Commerce Street patrol to arrest any Southern Pacific employee blocking the crossing more than ten minutes. City police report numerous complaints of delays forcing pedestrians to wait as trains linger on the crossing. Boils Texas Crude Of Burner.
A compliment from Superintendent Searcy Baker of the State penitentiary commends District Clerk George Burkey for his prompt reports on prisoners convicted in Bexar county. The letter notes reports are usually late, but Burkey's reports are ready for the agent. It credits Burkey’s promptness and neat presentation, crafted by Gerome F. Cassiano, his expert penman.
Advertises Grove's Black Root Liver Pills made from an active Black Root principle. Claims to act on the liver like calomel, with no griping or sick stomach and no bad after effects. Says it will cure chronic constipation. Price 25 cents.
Last evening at 7 officers were called to 436 East Commerce where a fight ended with Jose Gonzales and Andrew Cruz arrested for fighting but released on bond. Cruz suffered two head gashes and bloodied clothes, alleging Gonzales cut him with a razor. Gonzales claims a chair collision caused a nail wound during a scuffle.
Do not pay high prices for hats. Ben Moke offers the latest millinery styles from 15 cents to 25 dollars with guaranteed discounts over other dealers. Visit Menger & Freed for a big bargain sale at 140 West of Commerce Street.
The San Antonio Rifle club hosts its annual afternoon shoot at its River Avenue range. Members anticipate strong entries and fine records as top shooters vie for an engraved medal prize. Besides the medal event, king and pot shooting will be included, with many visitors expected to attend.
A sales pitch invites customers to visit Ben Moke at 505 West Commerce Street for affordable waist fittings or a house dress. The ad emphasizes value and local shopping options in Unrivalled Texas.
Illinois Manufacturers association to visit Texas with Governor Sayers inviting the group in a formal communication dated the 13th. San Antonio Business Men's club responds through President Hart and Mayor Hicks, promising hospitality and coordinated attractions for July 4 celebrations in Laredo and San Antonio. A car of corn and other supplies are arranged for Zapata county, aided by railroads and Merchants' Transfer company, with free shipments to Laredo and holiday preparations underway.
Fragmented OCR text lists numerous individuals and locations including Galveston San Angelo Houston Fort Worth and San Francisco along with names like P M O Connor C G Werblun and J W Mithinamm. No coherent event or action is identifiable beyond a roster-like compilation.
An old advertisement offers affordable corsets at Moke located at 505 West Commerce Street. It promotes wearing a new corset for the arena and mentions a pay and night option with low prices.
Feeble garbled notes describe at Hauser nursery on East Commerce street a general shifting of buildings. A ground view plat and cyclone mention hint at construction plans. Capt Jagk dedBuske reportedly ill for some time, with unclear details about approval or progress.
Letters from Mrs Barbara McDonald Julia V Teller and others claim Peruna cured catarrh and stomach ailments during spring. They describe fatigue backache and headaches improving after taking Peruna and urge others to seek Dr Hartman’s free home treatment guidance.
Yesterday was set for a ruling by Judge Fudge Brooks in the Fifty-seventh District Court on the York versus Yrauierre barber suit seeking to restrain Sunday shop openings. Attorney Charles Oyden was absent, delaying the decision which is expected Monday when a ruling will be issued.
A group including Rainey Fentress and Isom Booker, all Black, were arrested by Sheriff Tobin and deputies Stevens and Neugebauer on aggravated assault and battery charges. They allegedly struck Mexican Francisco Esquibel in a field near the Union Stockyards after an argument over birds. Esquibel, residing at 909 South Flores, received medical care from Dr. Berrey for a facial laceration.
San Antonio Alderman Bilva Heiman elected to succeed the late Augie Lewyy will donate his May salary to church collections. The distribution favors principal churches of each sect with Catholic and Protestant Orphan Homes also receiving shares. Heiman's work on North Flores street earns praise as the neglected thoroughfare gains attention.
There will be matinee and evening plays at two theatres marking season end then a barrage of events across parks and resorts. Baseball at San Pedro Springs Band concert at San Pedro park Excursion to New Braunfels and Port Lavaca Krieger Verein celebration at Muths garden Thrier’s annual picnic at Leon Springs leaving Aransas Pass depot 8 am Excursion to Port Lavaca leaving 7 am Crescent Social club picnic at Beethoven hall 8 am Cigar Makers union picnic at Union Park River Avenue State Sportsmen's tournament at Scheurmeyer’s Rifle range on River Avenue open to visitors.
A local advertisement invites buyers to visit Ben Moke at 505 West Commerce Street to view House Press products at budget-friendly prices.
Mr. Ceo. B. Stokes, commercial agent of Shumate Razor Company, will be in the city tomorrow to present the Stumate Dollar Razor. The notice urges those interested to do business with him.
Special sale announced for Monday at 140 Commerce Street. The Menger store promotes discounted wines at half price as part of a limited event.
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