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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1911
Page
3
Marie J. Zimmerman is plaintiff in a divorce action against Henry J. Zimmerman in the Thirty seventh district court.
Dr Chas K Garring osteopathic physician located at 204 Gunter Building formerly used old telephone number 3439 for contact.
Joe Taylor sues J. Oppenheimer & Co in the Forty-fifth district court seeking 10000 dollars for injuries claimed from an elevator in dangerous condition without guard rails. The alleged incident occurred April 10, 1911.
Garden Stables advertises hacks cabs and high class livery services with contact by phone at 213.
Frank Graschel sues International and Great Northern Railway for damages after a verdict of 13 500 was returned on Saturday. The defendant railway company has filed a motion for a new trial seeking relief from the jury’s decision.
Dr Fairfield, a dentist, relocated to the Gibbs building using the old phone number 1268 for contact.
In probate court Paul Riebe seeks letters of temporary administration for the estate of William Perry who is deceased. The estate value is about 400 dollars.
Decorative line promotes 20th Century Tire Protector with claim you won’t need chains. Includes demonstration phone number 1580 and address 312 Gibbs Building for Auto Tire Protector Co.
Public and many private schools will close at noon today as the school board grants a half day. Parents pupils and teachers urged the action to allow children to watch the largest parade of regular troops since the Civil War along the route.
An advertisement notes signs or cards available at Adams, 120 Losoya, with a new phone number 848 for contact.
The E O C Ord Post No 3 of the Grand Army of Republic formed a committee for Decoration Day May 30 with Dr L L Whittaker as chairman and five others. The post will send five delegates to the state encampment in Dallas on May 4 and push for the 1912 encampment in Corpus Christi. One recruit was enlisted last night, bringing membership to 97 with three deaths this year.
Don't fail to attend the Royal Achates ball at Turner hall on Tuesday evening April 18. Admission is 25 cents.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon will hold a reunion banquet with visiting fraternities and post members as guests. The event is set for 12:30 PM in the dining room of the St. Anthony hotel on Thursday April 20. C. M. Dickson secretary of the SAE Alumni Association, 503 Hicks Building, is in charge.
Attention W C Members of Olive grove will meet in joint session with other groves Wednesday April 19 at 3 p m at W O W hall. Program and refreshments.
The graduating class plans a June performance of Princess by San Antonio High School. Cast assignments were made Friday with Ned Holland as the Prince and Miss Marjorie Hicks as Madie Blanche under the direction of Miss Ida Gilbert. The Grand Opera House may host the production if the venue is secured.
An advertisement touts Mi-DNA stomach tablets from the Bexar Drug Co as a five minute cure for indigestion, gas, heartburn, and related symptoms with a money back guarantee. The product is sold for 50 cents a large box and ordered via Booth's Hyomei Co. which also makes Hyomei catarrh remedy.
An eye surgeon and professor, formerly in charge of the State Institution for the Blind and at the American Medical College in St. Louis, has set up in suite 204 of the Gunter Office Building at the corner of Houston and St. Marys streets. Old phone 8439.
A poetry recital features names Psyche Melissa Violet Florian Cyril Ipse and Gama with singers Miss Ger trude Dowden, Miss Anita Connor, Miss Ellen Camp, Charles Conley, Roupert Gresham, Moss Slater, and Louis Schies. No admission will be charged.
Gerlach Bros at 117 West Houston Street announces new spring stock arriving daily. The retail notice highlights fresh arrivals and ongoing inventory updates for customers.
The sage of San Diego Judge Jas O Luby a noted Republican standpatter travels to the carnival. Luby a lawyer banker and cowman politician reports 128 poll taxes paid in San Diego this year forecasting votes for temperance opposition and liquor supporters alike.
The Diaz Sisters perform nightly music at Electric Park bringing lively dance and entertainment. A steady stream of patrons attends the park for dancing and socializing under neon lights.
Awards speaker Pat Neff of Waco presented a banner last night to San Antonio Camp No. 12034 Modern Woodmen for securing the largest number of new members in the jurisdiction. The banner was accepted by H B Vodie consul of the San Antonio lodge.
Thursday event at the M W A hall features Carolus orchestra for a Modern Woodmen of America degree team dance on April 20.
Special Passover closing services at Temple Beth El tonight at 8 o'clock with Mendelssohn piece I Waited for the Lord sung by Mrs. L. L. Marks and Mrs. Watson and Fear Not Ye O Israel by Spicker. Wednesday at 10 o'clock a Temple Beth El quartet will perform The Singing in Gods Acre with Mrs. Watson singing a solo.
Mr. Wilford Adams states he was bedridden with chronic rheumatism and used Foley's Kidney Remedy. After two bottles he improved and with the third resumed his job as conductor on the Lexington street railway. The remedy is claimed to clear uric acid from the blood. Bexar Drug Co.
Four major missionary groups close their year with shortages or debts. The Presbyterian foreign missions report receipts of 1 589 000 dollars up 158 000 from 1910 aided largely by 100 000 in legacies. The Presbyterian home missions show 1 053 000 dollars in receipts but expenditures of 192 000 leave a 138 000 shortfall. The Baptist home and foreign boards together spend about 2 000 000 with no gain. home funds short 25 000 and foreign debt 62 500.
A carnival queen visits McDonald’s on Houston Street and extols the venue for its wallpaper lines and décor. She notes McDonald’s carries the finest wall papers pictures moulding and related items for her court. The unidentified speaker mentions a price of 322 £.
The Chow Chows and Beta Tau Zeta present Thompson of the Variety at the Grand Opera House on April 29. Ned Holland stars as Phil Thompson with Miss Gertrude Dowden as Hazel Green. other roles include Edwin Smith Moss Slater Percy Clarkson George Paschal Walter Pape and Miss Amanda Miss Taylor Thea Guenther and Margaret Haile in female parts. Proceeds go to Beta Tau Zeta furnishings.
Hundreds greet San Antonio police veteran Andy Battle on Alamo Plaza as he returns to duty in uniform. He credits Vito Nuevo Mineral Water treatment at 115 Avenue C for his recovery after two years of illness. Sparking Vito-Zone is bottled at the Vito Nuevo Mineral Spring.
Washington April 18 announcement notes Representative Shepherd of Texas has introduced a bill to coin a 2 1 2 cent piece. The measure targets women shoppers who feel the standard price reductions from 75 cents to 33 1 2 cents per yard. The proposal aims to create a smaller denomination for everyday purchases.
Foley Kidney Pills contain concentrated ingredients of proven therapeutic value for relief and cure of kidney and bladder ailments. They are antiseptic, tonic and restorative. Refuse substitutes. Bexar Drug Co.
The Elite Cafe promotes 50 cent dinners with daily and Sunday service from 12 to 12. Trials are invited to sample the meals at Sean Antonio go 004 service locations.
General Hoyt led the Third brigade in a simulated attack at Leon Springs using 1643 troops, 24 640 rounds fired and 297 targets hit. The exercise showed the regular army can be highly effective with proper training and discipline, though real warfare would produce far higher casualties and different outcomes.
An Eau Claire man reports back and kidney pain relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He credits improved sleep, appetite, and overall health to the product, shared by Bexar Drug Co.
The king and queen visited MecDonald's art store at 322 E. Houston St to view pictures for hair dressing ideas and decor. The note promotes McDonald as having the best stock for a home fit for royalty.
An osteopath listing for Dr. Sarah F. Herdmann located in the Gibbs building offers residential contact at 3055 blue and telephone numbers for appointments.
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