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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1902
Page
2
An essay argues that public and private life benefit from outward civility, while inner crude honesty harms social harmony. It claims culture softens harsh traits, aiding authority figures and daily relations, and stresses the duty to meet others with refined conduct to preserve peace and ease in society.
Grove's Black Root Liver Pills use an active principle from Black Root. They act on the liver as calomel but cause no griping or sick stomach. Claims cure for chronic constipation. Sold for 25 cents.
Notable dates included Gregory VII Hildebrand dies 1085 born 1018. 1659 Cromwell resigns end of protectorate. 1783 Emerson born Boston. 1850 Opera Comique Paris fire 200 lives lost. 1899 Rosa Bonheur dies Fontainebleau born 1821.
Dwight Van Wert declares engagement to Grace Senero and plans June wedding, while Rod and friends ponder how to ease Van Wert's heartbreak. The story traces Van Wert’s look and love life, his fall from beauty, and a plan to shield him from pain as a circle of friends watches Grace and Van Wert’s romance unfold.
For over sixty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has eased teething pains for millions of mothers. It soothes the child, softens gums, allays pain, and helps diarrhea and wind colic. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
In The Light of May 25 1881 the Pat Lyons murder case remains unsolved as coroner Anton Adam weighs the clues. The issue notes a proposed San Antonio to Topolovampo railroad, a city lighting contract card by Thomas G Williams of the San Antonio Gas Company, H P Gifford’s resignation from circulation duties, and a Converse post office discontinuance. Also mentioned are visiting Hungarian counts touring Ceon Springs, a state university location decision by vote, and Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted for its cures.
A series of transfers records Thad W Smith and wife to Perry J Lewis for lot 2 block 3 on San Pedro avenue with 2300 dollars and other minor deeds.Swink to Beatty parcels on Warren street for 2600 dollars. Coffey for Montana street lot 4 block 14 sold to Otto Zirkel for 1400. Wilsons to Davenport for lot 14 block 5 city Brock 812 on East Elmira for 800. Dunning to Petty tract bordered by Camargo Indianola and Barrera for 800. Susie and W C Lott to Janin lot 12 block 11 Laurel Heights for 400. Letzerich to Heintze lots 6 7 8 13 16 block 11 Calhoun and Wilson for 1238.75. Petersons to Henry Schroeder lot 44 and north half of 45 city block 962 On Avenue C for 825. Mauermann to Staffel for lot 13 block 5 0 C I 5 for 10 cents. Timer to Jessie Wimimer lots 11 12 block Cs on Aransad street for 1 with other considerations. Maurys to Peterson deed of correction lot 44 block 962 Avenue A.
Fruits and vegetables advertised for table use and preservation sold by the package at Reilly Bros. Includes presumed assorted produce bundles for household use.
A 16 year old girl, daughter of a city saloon owner, was enticed away by a 21 year old widow who worked as the family cook. The widow was arrested after the girl disappeared Friday night and later found on Wickes street. The girl was returned home and the widow released on bond after police statements.
Tax collectors from Mitchell Fannin San Saba and Grayson counties sent 1901 annual tax statements, totaling 134 counties reporting. Texas and Louisiana Railroad paid quarterly passenger taxes totaling 17.81 on 1780.85 and 9.80 on 980.15 for quarters ending March 31, 1901 and March 31, 1902 respectively.
J B Farnsworth of Dallas named lieutenant colonel and assistant commissary general for the Texas division of the Volunteer Guard. Commission issued and awaiting governor's signature. Farnsworth is general manager of the Southwestern Telephone Company. May 24 report from Austin Texas.
In a crowded drawing room Burney travels with Lafaire as Miss Lazenby recounts her seance and Burney's letters. A blonde beau, Maude Hughes, and Peter Merrill surface as tension grows. Lafaire, doubting Burney and fearing deception, confronts the unfolding gossip.
A speaker denounces staying at home for lack of success as he rails at sweating and lost health from trying to prosper locally. He claims customers in the Rockies enjoy tramping and boating, while Denver Road pursues a singular path. He urges writing to A. A. Glisson in Fort Worth.
The Government Weather Bureau cites Colorado as the land of sunshine with about 357 sunny days in twenty years and Denver averaging 3 051 sunshine hours yearly. Humidity averages 49.64 percent, far below Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. Altitude yields a crisp atmosphere, favoring tender shrubs, plants, and invalids. Colorado Springs offers year round sunshine, more favorable than Davos for invalids, and Colorado’s dry air tempers winter cold for robust health and outdoor life.
A clipped line promotes Crystal as a spot to visit for thirst and a smoke, urging patrons to drop in. The text reads like a brief local ad or notice for the Crystal venue.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and urinary tract issues. It claims quick relief from back pain, frequent urination, and scalding sensations, asserting it's best for liver bladder and other ailments, with trial bottle offers and free medical pamphlet by mail.
District Clerk George Surkey appointed F L Riley his chief deputy to succeed W W Johnson who resigns to become city collector. The appointment takes effect June 1. Riley is currently a member of the district clerk staff and is described as affable and capable.
Captain John P. Campbell former popular sheriff of Bexar county has recovered from six weeks of illness and was seen on the streets yesterday greeting friends and receiving congratulations on his improved condition.
Louis Spercer and Rosa Horton, both colored, appear in a local marriage notice alongside Willie Howard and Florence Collins, both colored. The fragment confirms a public civil record of unions involving four named individuals.
The Brenham Daily Banner urges officers to serve the people first and avoid using office for political ends. It condemns pursuing re election over impartial duty and argues one must focus on one task at a time to earn future promotion.
The Mississippi Supreme Court in Ammons v State held sweatbox confessions illegal. A Vicksburg police chief subjected Ammons to sweating, leading to a confession. The court reversed, declaring confessions must be wholly voluntary and not coerced.
An essay by Otto J. Koch in the Milwaukee Sentinel argues advertising success hinges on locality. For localized business, newspapers serve the relevant trade, while general advertising requires tailored media and careful planning. Profitability depends on product merit, sensible introduction, and economical execution.
The Fort Worth Mail Telegram notes Dallas street railway employees demand shorter hours and higher wages while San Antonio workers under President Jenkins are well paid and already work nine hours per day.
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