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San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1902

Page

6

Elks Plan First Annual May Festival at Muths Garden

The local Elks Lodge announces the First Annual May Festival to be held Tuesday May 27 at Muths Garden. The program features Brothers Buck Watlington and Victor Hugo as card game kings, a sparring display by Harry Wyman and Ludwig Mahneke, a Funny Dora Sextette, ragtime by Otto Hilgers, and remarks by Judge R H Ward. Guests receive lunch baskets and dancing to Terps chore goddess worship ends the night.

Lodge of Elks Elkdom Muth's Muth The Elk Lodge Buck Watlington Victor Hugo Joe Lodovic Harry Wyman Ludwig Mahneke Suniny South Otto Hilgers Fomby Jack Bate Legal Lodge T. TL. Jackson Bobby “Burns R. H. Ward Terpyschore Elks Dave H. Lehnimann Lodge Co Elks

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Endorsement

Alfred Heinze of Quincy Illinois praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver saying they are safe and do not gripe. He encourages others to try the pills and others named include James Clavin C Schasse and Wm Appmann.

DeWitt Alfred Heinze Quincy, Hi James Clavin C. Schasse Appmann

Real Estate Transfers Across City Blocks and Streets

A series of property transfers lists multiple buyers and sellers including W Boynton to I C Shafer for parts of lots 7 and 8 in block 500 on Milan Street at 500 dollars, and McFall to I C Shanes for parts of lots 7 and 8 in block 25 at Milam Street for 2490 dollars. Other transfers include C F Michel to Sallie Spapetry for lots 1 and 16 in block 15 at block 4 for 560, Wickes Nease to J C Shafer for lot 11 in block 121 on Buena Vista Street for 400, and more transfers with prices ranging from 400 to 8700 dollars across various blocks and streets including Guenther, Garden, Pine, and South Flores avenues. The list also notes a transfer from San Antonio National Bank to Lula F Johnston for 1300 and a sale to George Wahrmund in Garden Street, among others.

W. Boynton I. C. Shafer Milan Street W. F J. A. McFall I. c. Shanes Milam Street C. F. Michel and Sallie ¥. Spapetry Kik. A. T. Wickes Nease Buena Vista Street William Dobrowolski August G. Proll Ed and Agnes Pace Guenther Street L. G M. J. Immall James A. Bailey Frank and Emilie Bernhard Frieda Rheiner Pine Street Hy. D. Kaipmann N. & Mmn Bosshardt South Presa Street Martinez Street Wilson, Jr Clements Lok Mimira Street Kate L John Spring Paul Moerseheidt Spring Garden Street

Henry Vernor Wins $4000 Judgment in Federal Case

In federal court Judge Maxey awarded the plaintiff Henry B E Vernor $4000 in the suit against Clarence Paul Hermann Adolph von Rotsman and others for professional services claimed, with total demand $8000. Remaining defendants were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. US Marshal William Hanson of Laredo reported back. several petitioners in Tankruntey were discharged.

Henry Vernor Henry BE. Vernor Clarence Paul Hermann Adolph von Rotsman Maxey Tankruntey Riedalph Eriest Welhausen Henry Sehles Ferdinand Philip Yeager Henry Nicholas Flato

New Agents Advertise I G N Service May 19

Promotional note announces Galveston service via I and GN with new agents and price offer of three dollars per gallon per the Monday May 19 timetable.

Galveston

Dismissed Marshal Claimed Political Motives Mocked

The article argues Dr. John Grant was ousted for ethical violations in office not for declining political support. It notes Roosevelt would not be swayed by such claims and praises Roosevelt’s decisive action. It concludes Texas will send a solid delegation to back Theodore Roosevelt.

John Grant Roosevelt Grant Dr. Grant Texas Theodore Roosevelt

Dr Grant and the chicken shortage in the city

The Weekly Record quotes remarks on Dr Grant and tithe purveyor to federal paper, noting a period of usefulness long past. It cites hotel men stationed on country roads buying farmers’ chickens to keep tables supplied, urging farmers to raise more poultry amid scarcity and high prices, reported by McHugo's Chronicle.

Grant McHugo

Names Listed in Local Notices

J. W. Williams and Laura B. Hawkins, Encarnacion Guajardo and Dolores Tejeda. F. Richards and L. Lawler.

J. W. Williams Laura B. Hawkins Encarnacion Guajardo Dolores Tejeda F. Richards L. Lawler

Texans celebrate tax rule as oil industry busts

McHugo's Chronicle notes 230 oil companies forfeited their charters for failing franchise tax payments. The piece warns that many Texans chase risky schemes and urges investors to seek safety. It highlights the broader impact of charter forfeitures on questionable ventures and unwise investments.

McHugo

Permits to Dig Trenches and Lay Pipes City Notices

Permits issued for West Texas Military Academy on Carson Street to lay water pipe. Julius Tengg at Oak and Starr to make sewer connections. O Farnsworth 117 Losoya to lay gas pipe. E E Smith 223 East Quincy to lay gas pipe. Rosshardt 310 Willita to lay gas pipe. P W Seffel 403 South to make sewer connections.

West Texas Military Academy Carson Street Julius Tengg Hive Oak Starr Streets O. Farnsworth Losoya Street Airs Be Smith East Quincey Street Rosshardt Willita Street P. W. Seffel South Street

Palestine Names New Public Schools Superintendent

San Antonio reports Prof W F Wilson formerly principal at Lavaca street school and now connected with Chicago University has been elected superintendent of the Palestine public schools. The system aims to rise to front rank in the state with Wilsons leadership.

Wilson Palestine W.F. Wilson Lavaca Street Chicago University Palestine’ Public Schools State University

Carrier Boys Play Ball In Busy Youth League

The agit route boys defeated other youngsters in baseball yesterday. Flores Street Blues won 13 to 9, then Sanita lost 11 to 3. The Light team featured Ken Mattiasep Ford McCormick Artur McCormick Bred Abbey Louis Jagge Ted Jones John Fournier Geo Moefling and Adolph Movehlendorff.

Carrier Agit Route Flores Street Blues Sanita Light Ken Mattiasep Ford McCormick Artur Mcormick Bred Abbey Louis Jagge Ted Jones John Fournier Geo Moefling Adolph Movehlendorff

Building Permits Report for Lafayette, Upson and Commerce Streets

Building permits show Marpola to erect a one room addition on Upson street extending east 860 KM. Friedrich plans a six room dwelling on East Commerce street estimated at $1000. Semlinger seeks to repair a dwelling on East Commerce street with a $400 cost.

Parmlps Lafayette Marpola Upson Street A. Friedrich Ereet Shel East Commerce Street Semlinger

Embezzlement Charged In Grand Jury Case

Deputy Sheriff Stevens arrested Max Weyrich on East Commerce Street yesterday on a grand jury capits charging embezzlement under 30 dollars. It is alleged he took 4.40 belonging to W. W. Day while employed at the lottery last February.

Stevens Max Weyrich East Commerce W. W. Day

Scarcity of Chickens Strains Local Purchases

Traders report tight chicken supply across markets as demand remains high and farmers curtail production due to feed costs and disease concerns. Consumers face limited weekly allotments and higher prices at multiple outlets.

New Sunlight Bath Treatment At Electro-Vital Parlors

The Light reports complimentary tickets for testing the Sun light treatment at Dr. G. W. Sims Electro-Vital parlors in the University building at Soledad and Houston streets. The new medical therapy aims to treat various diseases and may establish a leading Southwest institute. Public interest grows as newspaper men are invited to investigate the baths. A new building to accommodate hundreds daily is planned east of the city, among three sites under consideration.

G. W. Sims University Building Soledad Houston Southwest

Rooms Open For Afternoon Viewing And Gospel Meeting

The notice states rooms open today from 2 to 6 pm for viewing with leading periodicals and magazines free for men. A boys' gospel meeting is set for 5 o'clock. The Yohé Wellows hand will meet a shower baths are emphasized as the season's popular feature with five baths in heavy use.

Cy. A Yohé Wellows

Burglary Charge Filed Against Cue Smith

Cue Smith was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Trainer and Goforth on a burglary affidavit by William Griffin. Smith waived examination before Justice Amacheid and was committed to jail for burglarizing Griffin's house at 223 Salinas Street yesterday.

Cue Smith Trainer Goforth William Griffin Smith Amacheid Griffin Salinas Street

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