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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1912

Page

11

Graustark onstage Captures Regal Scenery in San Antonio

The Grand presents Graustark for five performances starting today with matinee and night shows. Baker and Castle reproduce McCutcheon’s scene grandeur with Edelweiss landscapes, a royal boulevard, castle terrace views, and a throne room, praised as the studio’s artistic peak.

George Barr McCutcheon Messrs. Baker and Castle Royal Boulevard Vetive Graustark Castle Harvey San Antonio

Crystal City Uvalde Railroad Amends Charter Aims 105 Mile Southward Extensions

The Texas attorney general approved amendments to the Crystal City and Uvalde Railroad company articles of incorporation. The plan includes a 60 mile southern extension from San Antonio through Bexar and Atascosa counties and a 45 mile southwest extension through Atascosa, McMullen and La Salle to Fowlerton. The firm will rename to San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf.

Austin Tex Rine Attorney General's Department Crystal City & Uvalde Railroad Company San Antonio Bexar Atascosa Atascosa County McMullen LaSalle Fowlerton LaSalle County

Railroad Amendment Raises Capital Stock to 230000

The amendment increases the capital stock from 125000 to 230000 and was filed in the state department.

State Department

Weeks ends 15 mile trek for Foley's Honey and Tar

P W Weeks M D Onalaska Texas reports a customer walked 15 miles to buy Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The product contains no opiates and is advertised as a remedy for coughs colds bronchitis hoarseness and throat tickling, suitable for children and adults, via Edwards King Drug Co.

P. W. Weeks M. D Onalaska Texas Foley Edwards King Drug Co

Roast goose at White Horse Tavern cited by doctors

Dr Littrell and Dr Stone of KIRO-PRACTIC and Osteopathy advertise a roast goose offering in the Conroy Building on the third floor at San A Lac. The message promotes an invigorating dining experience at the White Horse Tavern.

Littrell Stone Kiro-Practic & Osteopathy Conroy White Horse Tavern

The Volunteer Pianist at Plaza Delights San Antonio

Foster and Foster present a split act at the Plaza theater where two performers sing different songs simultaneously while half the orchestra accompanies each. The novelty features a pianist playing with mittens bound to the hands. The act has become a hit with local playgoers as part of a vaudeville bill with several novel attractions.

the Plaza Foster Plaza Theater San Antonio Plaza

Cardui Praised By Carrsville Woman For Women Health

Mrs F E Cossey of Carrsville Kentucky describes years of severe female troubles and sleepless nights. She reports immediate relief after using Cardui and says she has taken seven bottles with lasting benefit. The ad notes Cardui as a plant based remedy backed by fifty years of use and offers a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet.

Carrsville F. E. Cossey Cardui Mrs. Cossey Cardus

Little Goddess leads dainty mythological playlet bill

Hermine Shone and company headline a dainty mythological playlet titled the Little Goddess. Cadets de Gascogne sing grand opera selections. Bertie Fowler, Lambert Brothers, Lee Fung Foo, Paulinetti and Pique, and Plazascope provide varied acts and entertainment.

Hermine Shone

Easter egg hunt opens Exposition Park in San Antonio

Exposition Park launches a big Easter event with 6000 colored eggs hidden by Palace Candy. The hunt starts at 4 pm, free for all, and will be the city’s largest Easter celebration. Manager W S Sinsheimer oversees improvements including a rebuilt dance hall and the Giant Dip. The Powers Stock company arrives at the theater with a 12 girl chorus and family friendly shows. Free band concerts and a downtown price restaurant accompany attractions including a Mexican village.

Exposition Park Palace Candy Company San Antonio W. S. Sinsheimer Powers Stock Company

Exclusive $2 Hat Store at 321 Alamo Plaza

A compact grocery style notice references an exclusive $2 hat store located at 321 Alamo Plaza. It also mentions Horger Lumber Co at seven blocks south of S P Depot and an offer to estimate lumber bills.

Alamo Plaza Horger Lumber Co S. P. Depot

Willie Griffin Pleads Guilty Under Juneteenth Release Deal

Willie Griffin pleads guilty in county court under an agreement to be released from the convict camp by Juneteenth. Judge Shook imposes a hundred dollar fine and grants bond, noting it costs less than a jury trial. Griffin remarks he is glad for the agreement and avoids 200 days in confinement.

Willie Griffin

Aged Man Robbed Near I and GN Station

An elderly man at 108 North Medina Street was robbed of 57 dollars near the I and GN passenger station last night. Two men Antonio Reyes and Vicente San Miguel were arrested on theft charges. affidavits filed in Justice Umscheid's court. The money was recovered.

Lucio Guzman Medina Street Antonio Reyes Vicente San Miguel Justice Umscheid

Exposition Park Opens With Free Admission Easter Events

Great amusement event at Exposition Park opens Sunday with free admission and band concerts. Easter egg hunt planned and Soldier Edward Lee fined $15 after a police chase on South Concho Street. officer struck, suspect hid in a Camaron Road garage.

Exposition Park Jackson Edward Lee South Concho Street Camaron

Bexar County Humane Society Notices

Bexar County Humane Society announces contact details for humane officer B M Collins stationed at the Mackay building Office 211 Old phone 2409 day line 5877 night and Sunday coordinates for animal welfare inquiries and reporting.

Bexar County Humlne Society Mackay Building B. M. Collins

Souvenir Offer At Witmer Crane Millinery

Souvenir with each $2.00 purchase offered at Witmer Crane The Home of Good Millinery located at 127 Avenue C Corner Travis Street. Ips Taxi contact numbers 1-2-8 provided for inquiries.

Witmer-Crane Good Millinery Avenue C Travis Street

Vagrancy case before Judge Buckley pounds woman

A woman described as a heavyset Negro appeared in police court today charged with vagrancy and fined $50 by Judge Buckley. She was arrested after four Black men were detained in a room of a Concho Street house owned by the defendant where they were said to be smoking. The men were each fined.

Ethel Horse Buckley Concho Street

Easter egg hunt at Expo Park draws crowds

Great Easter egg event Sunday at Expo sition Park offers six thousand colored eggs for children. Free admission at Hot Wells car line, with Dr Baldwin specialist services noted. Wagon incident classed with lamp issue ends in a fine for Perry Davis.

Exposition Park Hot Wells

Local notices from San Antonio two day events and appointments

Classified items list calling cards for doctors and offices, a Humane Society meeting at 8 pm to review agents and finances and elect directors, Exposition Park features opening Sunday, Dr. Luther O Whitman moves to 219 Moore Building, Kearney to New York on Medina Valley Irrigation business, county appoints W N Cook night watchman at county courthouse, ten day want ads at half cent per word, Baraca class at Government Hill Methodist Church plans entertainment and forms glee club and orchestra.

Baraca James Lewis Baraca Government Hill Methodist Church

Organizing Branch Formed by San Antonio Postal Supervisors

A new Organize Branch of the National Association of Supervisory Employees was formed yesterday afternoon by the supervisory staff of the San Antonio post office. Officers elected include President R. S. Hedges Superintendent of Mails Secretary C. S. Smith Superintendent of Station A Treasurer W. W. Gentzen Superintendent of Carriers.

National Association of Supervisory Employes San Antonio

Scouts Plan Two Day Hike From San Antonio Camp Out

The San Antonio Boy Scouts troop will depart this afternoon for a two day hike led by Scoutmaster G. S. Chessum. A campsite ten miles out on Castroville road has been chosen for instructional activities and pastimes to occupy the boys during their stay, with the excursion anticipated as the best in the history of the troop.

San Antonio Boy Scouts G. S. Chessum Castroville Road

Marshal Nolte Returns to San Antonio After El Paso Court Recess

Marshal Eugene Nolte resumes duties in San Antonio as the federal court in El Paso likely clears its heaviest docket. The grand jury continues its neutrality cases with witnesses moved from San Antonio to testify, and no adjournment was taken.

Marshal Nolte Federal Court el Paso Eugene Nolte San Antonio Nolte

Light want ads offer bargain weekend insertions

Classified notice advertises light want ads available starting Saturday, Sunday, or both days at half a cent per word per insertion. Refunds apply for unused periods when ads end. Telegraph or call for ads with a bill mailed later. Phones listed as 176- with incomplete last digits.

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