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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1916

Page

15

Corona Grand Prize Horror Kills Burman and Schrader

In Corona California on April 8 Bob Burman and mechanic Erich Schrader were killed in a dramatic crash during the 300 mile grand prize race won by Eddie O'Donnell. Joseph Thomas finished second and Pullen third as Teddy Tetzlaff battled to fourth after a dramatic repair and a dangerous finish. About 65,000 spectators witnessed the event marked by multiple breakdowns and a fatal accident.

Corona Cal Bob Burman Erich Schrader Chicago Eddie Q O'Donnell Deusenburg Bess Ik. M. Speer Burman Peugeot Schrader Riverside Eddie O'Donnell Joseph Thomas Pullen Teddy Tetzleff R. C. Durant Waterman O'Donnell Eddie Pullen Joe Thomas Fast Company

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Claims Wide Stomach Benefit

Thousands praise Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach troubles including gall stones jaundice indigestion appendicitis and ulcers. One dose reportedly helps many cases and the product is sold by local druggists with a refund if it fails. A free booklet on stomach ailments is offered.

Mayr Supreme Court Geo H. Mayr Mfg Chicago A. M. Fischer Sommers’ Drug Store J. P. Pfeiffer

San Antonio Country Club elects four to board of governors

At the annual stockholders meeting on Saturday afternoon four directors were named: Thomas H. Franklin and L. RB. Clegg were re-elected, with Dr. Robert E. Moss and J. H. Lapham succeeding William Aubrey and R. J. Boyle as retiring governors. The board will meet early this week to elect officers. Other board members include F. E. Chandler, A. S. Gage, Frank M. Lewis, Ernest L. Brown, Dr. J. H. Burleson, Duval West, T. C. Frost, Thomas B. Goggan, and F. E. C. Tarrant.

San Antonio FE. B. Chandler A. S. Gage Frank M. Lewis Ernest L. Brown J. H. Burleson Duval West T. C. Frost Thomas 8 Goggan FE. C. Tarrant

Mayo Surgeon Calls San Antonio a Healthful Oasis

Dr. Donald C. Balfour of the Mayo Brothers Sanitarium Rochester Minnesota lauds San Antonio as a healthful climate with many attractions. He says the city should advertise more to attract northern and eastern visitors and plans to recommend San Antonio to patients seeking recovery. He and his family reside at 114 Barilla Place.

San Antonio Donald C. Balfour Mayo Brothers’ Sanitarium Rochester Minn Balfour Dr. Balfour United States F. E. Scobey Barilla Place N. Becker Pacific Coast Middle West Becker San Francisco Chicago Detroit Texas St. Anthony Hotel

Texas Proclaims May 7 as Mothers Day

Governor Ferguson issued a proclamation designating Sunday May 7 as mothers day in Texas. He urged all to observe the day in remembrance of mothers and give or send a fitting gift. He notes the white flower tradition as a reminder of mothers purity and truth.

Austin Tex Ferguson Texas

Bennett trial set for murder case in district court

E L Bennett charged with the killing of E G Millikan before the I and G N hotel is scheduled for trial Monday in the Thirty seventh district court. A special venire of 200 men has been summoned to select a jury. The case was postponed previously due to missing material witnesses some having moved out of state.

E. L. Bennett E. G. Millikan Thirty-seventh Bennett Anderson

Plumbing Fixtures Stolen From Vacant House

Thieves broke into a vacant home at 822 East Quincy Street last week and lifted all plumbing fixtures. The theft was found Saturday afternoon and reported to police by W. S. Conness.

East Quincy Street W. S. Conness

If your dealer does not sell San tone Brick Chile

Classified note indicating unavailable product and a contact Cr. 4691 for further details.

Chile

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