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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1911

Page

3

Citizenship Declaration Filed by Merchant Vergilio Megetti

Vergilio Megetti a merchant of 437 North Flores Street yesterday filed in federal court a declaration of intention of citizenship. He is 56, born in Valdeltavo Italy and came to the United States on September 20 1870. Dr Chas K Garming osteopathic physician 204 Gunter Building old phone 3439.

J. Harvey Moore State Institution For the Blind American Medical College At St. Louis Gunter Office Building Houston S&st. Mary's Streets yVergilio Megetti North Flores Street Valdeltavo Italy United States Chas. K. Garmng Gunter Building

Final Discharge Petition Filed in Cunningham Bankruptcy Case

A petition for final discharge in the George H. Cunningham bankruptcy was filed yesterday in federal court. A hearing is scheduled for June 2 at 10 a.m. before Referee G. S. Mc Farland.

George H. Cunningham Coourt G. S. McFarland

Garden Stales Hacks Cabs and High Class Livery

Advertisement notes services including hacks and high class livery with contact phones 212.

Dr. Fairfield Moves to Gibbs Building

Dentist Dr. Fairfield relocates offices to the Gibbs Building using the old phone 1268 for patient contact and appointments.

Dr. Fairfield Gibbs

Orphans Hunt Eggs on Arsenal Grounds

Girls from St Josephs Catholic Orphan asylum and Protestant orphans home in the West End will join Mrs Albert Friedrich and Miss Friedrich for an Easter egg hunt on the Arsenal grounds. Colonel C H Clark offered the grounds and eggs hidden along the river bank area. Ninety dozen eggs prepared for the event.

St. Joseph's Catholic Orphan Asylum Protestant Orphans Home West End Albert Friedrich Miss Friedrich Arsenal C. H. Clark

Olive Grove W C Members Meet in Joint Session

Attention W. C. Members of Olive grove will meet in joint session with other groves Wednesday April 19 3 p m at W. O. W. hall. Program and refreshments.

W. C Olive Grove W. O. W. Hall

Ranch duo to embark on six month overland trip

Mr and Mrs Williamson and P S Briggs have sold their Boerne ranch and plan a six month overland journey ending in Oregon. They will be joined by Gordon L Strathy, a noted scout, traveling via New Mexico Arizona Nevada and other western states.

Oregon S. Williamson P. 8S. Briggs Boerne Gordon L. Strathy New Mexico Arizona Nevada

Royal Achates Ball At Turner Hall Set For April 18

Attend the Royal Achates ball at Turner hall Tuesday evening April 18. Admission is 25 cents.

Turner Hall

San Antonio High School Debater Arthur Wright in State Contest

Arthur Wright will represent San Antonio high school in a state contest at Agricultural and Mechanical College on April 21 with the subject W. J. Bryan the Democratic Cincinnatus. Milton Peter will represent Marshall Training School with The Future of Japan. Also noting Rev. J. M. Owen's move to St. Mark's Episcopal Church rector position and a pending decision within a week.

Arthur Wright San Antonio Agricultural & Mechanical College Milton Peter Marshall Training School Wright W. J. Bryan Peter Japan J. M. Owen St. Mark’s Episcopal Church St. Paul’s Church Norfolk J. T. Woodhull

Auto Tire Protector Ad Promises Chains Not Needed

An advertisement touts 20th Century Tire Protector with claim you won’t need tire chains. It directs demonstrations by phone at No. 1580 and lists Auto Tire Protector Co. located in the 312 Gibbs Building.

Auto Tire Protector Co Gibbs

Editor Visits City, Frank H. Bushick

Corpus Christi Caller editor Frank H. Bushick, formerly a San Antonio resident, visits the city and greets many friends during the carnival event.

Frank H. Bushick The Corpus Christi-Caller San Antonio

Modern Woodmen dance Thursday at MWA hall

Final announcement for a Modern Woodmen of America degree team dance scheduled Thursday April 20 at the MWA hall featuring Carolus orchestra providing music.

Modern Woodmen of America M. W. A. Hall Carolus’ Orchestra

Missionary to Speak on China at Local Baptist Church

Dr. J. Porter of the First Baptist Church will lecture tonight in the Sunday school auditorium at Fourth and Taylor on "A Visit to China." The presentation will feature stereopticon views to illustrate the talk.

China J. Porter First Baptist Church Fourth Taylor Streets

Dancing at Electric Park with Diaz Sisters each night

Nightly entertainment at Electric Park features Diaz Sisters performing music. Fans attend for nightly dancing and live tunes as the venue showcases regional entertainment.

Electric Park Diaz Sisters

Man Arrested After Striking At Dallas City Hall Corridor

Dan Miller 35 from Dallas tried to strike Policeman W A Jarvey with an iron bar in the basement corridor of city hall on the way to the jail. He was overpowered and jailed for the night, later fined $25 by Judge Buckley in police court for intoxication.

Dan Miller Dallas W. A. Jarvey Miller Buckley

Congeniality Club Prize Dance at Turner Hall

L. A. Drug Co. hosts a prize dance at Turner Hall on Wednesday April 19 with gents 50 cents and ladies free.

L. A. Drug Co Turner Hall

Floresville Scouts Visit Local Boy Scout Division Camp

A delegation of thirty-five Floresville boy scouts visited the division camp yesterday. They enjoyed YMCA facilities and were entertained with a meal during their stay.

Boy Scouts San Antonio Floresville

Scout Leaders Toasted at Y M C A Event Dinner

Scoutmaster George S. Chessum acted as toastmaster. Responses came from Scoutmaster Professor W H Butler of Floresville and patrol leaders Elbert Franklin George Burnett Haywood McDaniel. Rev Brooks I Dickey and Corporals Walter Townsend and George Cannon also spoke. San Antonio scouts prepared the meal.

George S. Chessum W. H. Butler Floresville Elbert Franklin George Burnett Haywood McDaniel Brooks I. Dickey Walter Townsend George Cannon San Antonio

T. N. Ladies Auxiliary Easter Ball at Beate Hall

The T N Ladies Auxiliary hosts an Easter ball at Beate Hall on April 20, 1911 with Artzt providing music for the event.

T. N. Ladies’ Auxiliary Beate Hall

Dance Night at Turner Hall Promises Budget Event

Dance at Turner Hall tonight with admission for gents at 50 cents and ladies free. A club stop featuring music and socializing in a local venue setting.

Names in a 19th century marriage index page readers might spot

A list of paired names appears likely from a marriage register including Paul Russell Chenoweth with Dorothy Agnes Stanley, Thomas Duell with Minnie Clemens, Charles H. Gilson with Emma Knapp, Balfrey G. Borden with Myrtle Bar, Frank Lane with Addie Rivers, Howard W. Ward with Kittie E. Simp son, Laula J. Smyth with Ruth Graves, Elliott B. Trumbull with Annie B. Watts, ae Boscamp with Mrs Amalie Mil r.

Paul Russell Chenoweth Dorothy Agnes Stanley Thomas Duell Minnie Clemens Charles H. Gilson Emma Knapp Balfrey G. Borden Myrtle Barrow Frank Lane Addie Rivers Howard W. Ward Kittie E. Simpson Laula J. Smyth Ruth Graves Elliott B. Trumbull Annie B. Watts Ae Boscamp Amalie Milr

Births Reported in Local Notices

To Mr and Mrs Ford Arredondo a son at 120 Hill Street April 14. To Mr and Mrs Roy Powell a girl at 2622 West Commerce Street April 12. To Mr and Mrs Albert Leeder a girl at 312 Powderhouse Street April 15. To Mr and Mrs Juan April 15 at 606 Matamoras Street a child. To Mr and Mrs De Ramires April 14 at 419 Lopez Street a baby. To Mr and Mrs A cetave April 17 at 107 Canyon Street a boy. To Mr and Mrs entiore April 14 at 129 Forest Avenue a boy.

Ford Arredondo Hill Street S. Roy Powell West Commerce Street Albert Leeder Powderhouse Street Juan A Matamoras Street de Ramires Lopez Street Oe A. Cetave Canyon Street J. Entiore Forest Avenue

When we clean clothes they stay cleaned New York Star Dye Works

A brief line from an advertisement noting durable garment cleaning effects offered by New York Star Dye Works, emphasizing that cleaned clothes remain clean.

New York Star D New York York Star Dye Works

Burial Permits list multiple local deaths

The notice lists burial permits for several individuals with ages and death dates, including Mrs. Mary Busby 63 from San Jose road died April 10, Alberto Diaz 16 died April 17 at 112 Chihuahua street, M Refugio Aguillar 19 died April 17 at 225 Salinas street, Alice May Marks 3 died April 17 at 106 Hays street, Jesusita Trevenio 18 months died April 17 Parral street, and Ben F Saunders Jr 5 died April 16 at P. and 8 hospital.

Mary Busby San Jose Alberto Diaz Chihuahua M. Refugio Aguillar Salinas Alice May Marks Hays Jesusita Trevenio Parral

Three Die in Auto Wreck Near Johnstown

Three people died and five were injured when a car traveling at about fifty miles per hour skidded, mounted a curb, and struck a telephone pole in Johnstown Pennsylvania. One of the deceased and one of the injured were women, and the other victims were men. The crash occurred today as reported by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Johnstown

Big Order for Steel Cars

The Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad ordered 2000 all steel freight cars at a cost of 2 million dollars from the Pressed Steel Car company and the American Car and Foundry company. The gon dolas and coke cars will use about 24 000 tons of steel plates and shapes plus 6000 wheels and 2000 air brake sets. It ranks as one of the season’s largest railroad equipment orders.

Associated Press Pittsburg Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad Pressed Steel Car Company American Car and Foundry Company

Firemen in Affray Ends With Slashes and Surrender

At fire station No 1 near Matamoras and South Frio streets an engine driver P C Roche was slashed three times with a razor after a dispute sparked by jocular remarks. Lieutenant Chas Morales surrendered to officers at the county jail. Roche’s injuries were not serious and he was taken to Santa Rosa hospital for treatment. Morales contends he was struck first, and an assault affidavit was filed with Morales released on bond.

P. C. Roche Matamoras South Frio Chas. Morales Roche Santa Rosa Morales Justice Court

Waco OKs Higher Rates for Business Phones

The Waco city commission authorized the Home Telephone company to raise business phone rates from $3 to $4 per month once the number of telephones in use exceeds one fifth more than the current total.

Waco Tex City Commission Home Telephone Company

Stop Drinking Promises Fade as Treatment Claims Rise

The article argues pledges no longer curb drinking and urges medical treatment for the habitual drinker. It promotes Orrine as a cure with a money back guarantee and discreet mailing, listing Orrine Building Washington DC and Fischer's Drug Store as local sellers.

Orrine Orrine Co Washington, D. C Orline Fischer Gibbs Bldg

Pastors oppose Sunday moving pictures petition in Waco

Petitions to allow Sunday moving picture shows trigger a quick response from Waco pastors. The Pastors' Association held a called meeting and adopted strong condemnations. Officials doubt the petition will be granted.

Waco, Tex Associatio

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