Associated Charities issues ninth annual report
The ninth annual report covers work from January 1 1912 to September 30 1913 with 8543.08 spent in 1912 and 4580.95 in the year ending October 1913. The organization aims to unify city charity work with minimal overhead to meet needs. The secretary Mrs Sadie Haley author presents the address. list of cooperating churches and societies. 500 members. officers directors and staff named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Sadie Haley
Pyramid Pile Remedy Offers Free Trial for Piles
Circulation ad promises free name and address to receive a trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy by return mail. It urges against surgery, claims the product reduces inflammation and symptoms, and notes a 50 cent price at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug CO
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Mrs Brown Heads Federation of Clubs in San Antonio
Mrs H D Brown was elected president of the San Antonio Federation of Women’s Clubs at a Saturday meeting on Camden street. Officers named for the year include Mrs W A Daniel first VP Mrs R H McCracken second VP Mrs T M Dechman third VP recording secretary Mrs J Vanlandingham corresponding secretary Mrs George T Howard treasurer Mrs A Zorkowsky Mrs Eva S Lepper and Mrs A Sachs directors. Mrs A Sachs chosen as delegate to Fifth district Federated Clubs meeting in Lampasas April 27 28. City ordinance banning smoking on street cars praised. a letter of appreciation to mayor and council to be written. Mrs Clara Graham policewoman reported on aiding and saving girls and young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Brown
San Antonio
Harry Leopold
A. Zorkowsky
Eva S. Lepper
A. Sachs
Federated Clubs
Lampasas
Clara Graham
Wortham Visits San Antonio Denies Political Motive
Fort Worth legislator Louis J. Wortham arrived in San Antonio saying his trip is not political and will not influence the anti forces seeking a candidate to oppose Tom Ball. He noted an elimination conference in Fort Worth on April 14 and declined to predict Ferguson’s prospects, stating he is entirely at sea on the situation. He visited former Attorney General James D. in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Wortham
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Tom Ball
Wortham
Fiesta San Jacinto Opens With Elaborate Decorations
San Antonio readies for Fiesta week as committees finalize parades and events. Electrical lighting on Houston and Commerce streets will glow with 9000 bulbs and flags across Alamo plaza to welcome thousands of visitors.
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San Jacinto
San Antonio
Texas
Houston
Commerce
Alamo Plaza
North Flores Street
Southern Pacific
Jast Commerce Street
San Fernando Cathedral
Alamo
Markethouse
St. Anthony Hotel
Fiesta Association Committee
P. L. King
J. F. Fentiman
Herbert Barnard
Martin Wright
Emil Horwitz
Southwestern Decorating Company
Houston Street
Flores Street
Commerce Street
Navarro
Losoya
St. Mary’s
Soledad Streets
Main Avenue
Alamo Street
East Commerce Street
West Commerce
West Houston Streets
Market
Haymarket
South Alamo
East Commerce Streets
Avenue Co
West Houston
Battle of Flowers Association
Order of the Alamo
Majestic Theater
Eager to Work Health Regained by Right Food
A Michigan woman chronicles recovery from dyspepsia after a year of illness and a diet of Grape-Nuts. Two months on Grape-Nuts restored appetite, steady nerves, and eagerness to work, with full return of health and interest in life. The letter promotes Postum Co. and advertises The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Free acts set for afternoon and night schedule at plazas
Two free performances are planned with one in the afternoon and the other at night. Both will be staged on Military and Hay Market plazas, with additional free acts accompanying the main events.
Rand McNally Suit Seeks Texas Franchise Tax Ruling
Rand McNally & Company of Chicago sued John L. Wortham then secretary of state in Texas Twenty sixth District Court over the franchise tax. The firm argues the tax burdens interstate commerce while applied to intrastate business. If lost the case may be appealed to the U S Supreme Court.
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Austin
Tex
Rand McNally & Company of
Chicago
John L. Wortham
Twenty-sixth District
Mr. Wortham
Texas
United States Supreme Court
Corporations Chartered In Texas April 11 1920s
O. K. Harry Steel Works of Dallas capital 80000 with O K Harry J M Harry W H Clark as incorporators. Elizabeth Oil and Gas Co of Wichita Falls capital 150000 with Langford Dale Head. Northern Texas Utilities Co of Dallas capital 500000 to manufacture gas electric power and ice. Incorporators Grosman Woodlief Heninger. Clarion Oil Co of Houston amends capital from 5000 to 100000.
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Austin
Tex
O. K. Harry Steel Works
Dallas
Capital Stock
O. K. Harry
J. M. Harry
W. H. Clark
Elizabeth Oil and Gas Company
Wichita Falls
P. P. Langford
E. A. Dale
J. E. Head
Northern Texas Utilities Company
Hiram Grosman
W. C. Woodlief
W. T. Heninger
Clarion Oil Company of
Houston
Licenses Issued In Texas To Various Insurance Firms
The Texas Department of Insurance and Banking issued licenses for the current year to multiple firms including Title Guarantee Company of Dallas State Assurance Company Limited Liverpool England American Mutual Benefit Association Houston Bohemian Roman Catholic Union of Texas Ruthville Fayette County Ancient Order United Workmen Dallas Supreme Assembly of the Equitable Fraternal Union Neenah Wisconsin Mystic Workers of the World Fulton Ill General Accident and Life Assurance Corporation Perth Scotland.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Department of Insurance and Banking
Title Guaranty Company of
Dallas
State Assurance Company, Limited
Liverpool
England
American Mutual Benefit Association
Houston
Bohemian Roman Catholic Union of Texas
Ruthville
Fayette County
Ancient Order United Workmen
Supreme Assembly of the Equitable Fraternal Union
Neenah, Wis
Mystic Workers of the World of Fulton, I
The
General Accident and Life Assurance Corporation
Perth
Scotland
Hempstead Issues School Bonds for New High School
J. B. Oliphant county school superintendent of Waller County appeared before the attorney general to seek approval for a $20,000 Hempstead Independent School District bond issue. Proceeds will fund construction of a new Hempstead high school.
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Hempstead
Austin
Tex
J. B. Oliphant
Waller County
Attorney General's Department
Hempstead Independent School District
Oliphant
Dallas County predicted to back Ball in July primaries
Austin April 11. Thurmond Barrett an attorney from Dallas predicts Colonel Ball will win Dallas county in the July primaries. Barrett serves as secretary of the Tom Ball Club of Dallas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas County
Ball
Austin
Tex
Thurmond Barrett
Dallas
Colonel Ball
Barrett
Tom Ball Club
Deputy Sheriff Retraces Trail for ArkAnsas Held Suspect
B F Hibbs 45 indicted in Bexar for theft is arrested at Mena Arkansas and to be sent to San Antonio. Detection of the Early home loot traced Hibbs through 24 states after a July to October 193? robbery. A female suspect bound on theft charges and $1000 in goods recovered. The report notes the Mena sheriff will deliver Hibbs to San Antonio authorities. The text also mentions a local hospital board meeting with Rev Paul F Hein as superintendent and a list of directors.
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B. F. Hibbs
Mena
Ark
Lancaster
Hibbs
Bexar County
Grand Jury
Helen B. Early
Aganter Tees
George Millard
Texarkana
Norris
San Antonio
Early
City Detective Bureau
Lawrence
Detective Bureau
Paul F. Hein
H. O. Wyneken
Alice G. Henniger
Lorents Hansen
Herman Ochs
J. C. Felger
Nic Peters
Adolph Richter
Lutheran Sanitarium Proves Success in First Six Months
The Grace Lutheran Sanatorium on Prospect Hill reports 90 patients treated in the first half year with generally good results. Purchased in September 1913 as the San Antonio Tent Colony, it has since received gifts enabling major improvements and now operates as a well equipped tuberculosis sanitarium serving all denominations.
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Grace Lutheran Sanitarium
Paul F. Hein
Prospect Hill
W. C. Farmer
Willis Ranney To Open Bids For Nueces River Bridge
Willis Ranney representing Partlett and Ranney will depart Monday for Oakville Live Oak County to open bids on a new steel bridge over the Nueces near George West. Plans were prepared by their firm to connect local farmers with the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf Railroad, shifting trade from Beeville and other towns to the San Antonio area.
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Willis Ranney
Partlett
Beeville
San Antonio
Jovians Plan Texas State Meeting in San Antonio
San Antonio members of the Order of Jovians prepare for a Texas state meeting in San Antonio during fiesta week on April 25. Delegates from across Texas will attend a rejuvenation event, with planning meetings at 12 30 Tuesday noon and 8 p m Wednesday at local venues. The day includes a sightseeing tour and entertainment, culminating in the Traveling Men's burlesque parade and a Moose Hall gathering to rejuvenate satellites of Jove.
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Texas
Weener
South Alamo
Goliad Streets
Jacob Wagner
William A. Menger
Lohengrin
William Tell
Spirit of the Rhine
Die Lorelei
Mocking Bird
St. Cecelia
David and Saul
Ching Fung
Happy Frogs
San Antonio
Houston Street
Alamo Plaza
Frown
Treat
Automobile Club
Grand Opera House
Civic and Trades
Household Furniture Company
Pioneer Vinegar Works
Steves Sash & Door Company
Corpus Cornice Company
Pancoast-Morgan Company
Woodward Carriage Company
L. Frank Saddlery Company
Southern Motor Car Company
The
Jenner Mfg. Company
San Antonio Macaroni Factory
Newton-Weller-Wagner Company
Union Meat Company
Pioneer Flour Mills
Alamo Iron Works
G. A. Duerler Mfg
Texas Glass & Paint Company
Morrison Coffee Company
San Antonio Wire & Iron Works
Joske Bros. Company
Guenther Milling Company
Brown Cracker & Candy Company
M. Halff & Bro
Eagle Furniture Company
Buford Bros. Company
R. L. Burnett & Company
Fruitt Commission Company
San Antonio Machine & Supply Company
Schulze
A. Implement Company
E. Praeger Hdw. Company
Dalkowitz Bros
Lucchese Bros
Fraser Auto Supply Company
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Ford Sates Company
Ben L. Miller Company
Merchants Transfer Company
Fish Tire Company
Royal Tea & Coffee Company
Avenue D
Third Street
Commerce Street
Commerce
Main Plaza
Courthouse
Trevino Street
Military Plaza
City Hall
Dolorosa Street
San Saba
Alamo
Military
Main
Haymarket
Herbert A. Kline
Schreyer
Hardy
Order of Jovians
St. Anthony
Moose Hall
Be sure it's the Bexar
Messenger bays package and baggage transfer service advertised with a phone contact 749 in a concise local notice.
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Bexar
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BIG Crockery Store
Newton, Weller & Wagner CO
Homer Eads
M. J. Bliem
Lewis Goodman
Thomas W. Beck
Nat M. Wesher
Philip Cook
J. Ernest Jarrett
George E. Gillette
F. Paschal
T. W. Beck
Nat M. Washer
Jay E. Adams
E. B. Chandler
George R. Gillette
Sol Halff
A. Joske
T. A. Coleman
J. Ernest Parratt
Clinton G. Brown
James R. Davis
Ellen L. Braden
E. Gertrude Bailey
Nester’s Drug Store
San Pedro Avenue
Mrs. Brown
Federation OF Clubs
MAN
West
Karotkin
Library
Arkansas
Mena, Ark
Lutheran Sanitarium
Acen AB
John Williams and
Haber
Maverick Hotel Bldg
E. Houston
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