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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
8
San Antonio nest No 136 and the ladies nest of Owls present a joint evening at the Owls hall on Soledad Street. Recitations by Alberta Gilbert Yong Gladys Henry piano Edna Diggs address A E Heilbron Vivian Stowe Bell Irvin Mamie Casey Pat E O Hara with refreshments to follow.
Baroness de St. Marc formerly Miss Ellen Wall of Philadelphia expresses considerable fear for her husband’s safety. He is recovering from a wound from a duel with Marquis de Montebello and has not answered challenges to other duels arising from a recent social tea party dispute.
Resolution adopted by the Order of Railway Conductors seeks special and preferential laws to aid railway workers. The text will be public only after other unions review it, with joint board sessions planned in San Antonio and Fort Worth urging conventions in 1914.
A servant employed by Dan DeVilliers was arrested yesterday afternoon for theft. She is charged in Justice Umscheid's court with stealing a plush dress valued at 100 dollars and an opera cloak valued at 50 dollars from the DeVilliers residence at 619 Jackson street on Wednesday morning.
Baseball teams Roundup and Little Barrister must report at Louis' book store tonight at 8:30 for a meeting regarding the game.
Europe reports Sirolin as a superior consumption remedy now imported in large quantities. The Swiss product is praised for appetizing the stomach and rapidly increasing weight while avoiding habit forming drugs. Reading channels promote Sirolin’s use, with address in New York for further information.
The Pennsylvania Lines San Antonio Passenger Office has moved to Room 314 in the Gunter building.
A local shop on 402 East Houston Street advertises union-made hats guaranteed for quality. The brief notice highlights affordable pricing and factory-to-friend sales.
Mrs. Lottie Weaby, 26, of 216 Keller street, died at 6 pm yesterday at home from lockjaw that followed stepping on a rusty nail seven days earlier. Survived by husband and her parents, she was a Texas native who lived in the city for several years. Funeral at Riebe chapel at 2 pm with burial in San Fernando cemetery.
Special to The Light reports Albert Snowden 20 accidentally shot Clyde Pendergrass 16, son of Dave Pendergrass, while hunting near Elgin Texas. No further details available.
Dr A A Batchelerf aged 29 died yesterday afternoon at 4510 Broadway after a six month illness. He was a physician from Vicksburg Miss, came here for health last week and was a native of Bovina Miss. He is survived by a widow and three children. The body will be taken tonight.
Hicks' Capudine is advertised to stop headaches and remove their cause from heat cold stomach or nerves. The product supposedly acts quickly and is suitable for colds and flu. Available in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
Madaline Rabe two year old child of Mr and Mrs Henry Rabe died at 845 this morning at 405 Water street home. Funeral at 10 tomorrow from the family residence with Rabbi Samuel Marks officiating. Interment at Temple Beth-el cemetery.
Quote from the Washington Star notes an indolent citizen preferring postcard pictures to real travel, dismissing railroads and hotels as unnecessary when friends can send images that look better than the scene.
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