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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1913
Page
71
Fragments reference Carnival and the Tutchins Hotel along with Blackberries Bond's at 235 E Houston Street. Details are sparse but indicate a listing or notice tying these locations together in a readable local item.
The San Antonio branch of the National Anti White Slave Association will meet at the YMCA at 3 o'clock this afternoon. It is the second meeting of the new organization with branches across the country. Plans for future city work will be outlined, and pastors of the city are specially invited.
The Hutchins Hotel offers consistent comfort with convenient services and economical rates, aiming to attract travelers seeking dependable lodging.
Drs Garring and Hatcher osteopaths operate from the 206 Gunter Building with a residence at Travis Club.
Bexar County Humane Society lists Humane Officer E. M. Collins stationed at 211 Central Office building. Old telephone number 7s for day hours and 6877 for night and Sundays.
A free entertainment and dance hosted by the American Yeomen is scheduled for Tuesday night April 22 at Red Men Hall. All are welcome. The event will include a Dancing Expo with afternoon park hours from 4 to 6 and a music program by Diaz Sisters in the evening.
Tonight at Electric Park Higginbotham and Weil are set to perform in a dance event awaiting local crowds. Mers provides the scene as the music and entertainment highlight of the evening.
A pile of rubbish in the rear of the Clower building at Househ street and Main avenue caught fire at 7:45 last night. Chief Wright led seven companies as the blaze was quickly extinguished.
Bond's at 235 E. Houston St offers Cheeses including Neufchatel miniature creams pimento and tasty potted varieties plus Roquefort Camembert and imported Swiss. Talk to Dooley for Fiesta signs of all kinds. Phone Crockett 4801.
The library will close in observance of San Jacinto Day, a Texas legal holiday, with most San Antonio business houses following suit and remaining shut the adjacent Monday.
Miss Cornelia Notz announced last evening that Tonic will close and the Carnegie Library will shut its doors all day. A dance was given at Modern Park Tuesday night by Nolan Leach and John Knight with good music. Admission was 25 cents and everyone was invited.
Bond's at 235 E Houston Street offers free root beer to customers during carnival week, inviting locals to enjoy a complimentary beverage as part of the event promotion.
Carnival visitors locate friends at the Hutchins Hotel, a brief note highlighting social gatherings during the event.
At the Carnival the Midgets of all Midgets, the Filipino Midgets, are billed as the smallest people in the world with a dance performance described as a notable attraction.
Advertisement notes free consultation at Chicago Pain less Dentists located near 515 Fast Houston Street. Mentions Dr Littrell a chiropractor in Conroy Building and treats nervous and chronic diseases.
Last night the Kansas Club announced the outing and luncheon at Hot Wells will start at 4 o clock Monday afternoon and run to 6. The start was moved up two hours because Fiesta week openings.
A legal brief identifies I. Baker as a lawyer connected with Frost National Bank. The note lists no further actions, dates, or court details beyond the association.
The San Antonio Humane Society lists officers George T. Botsford and Fred Davison at 324 Hicks Blag. Old phone numbers are Nights and Sundays 6771.
Packard and Stearns Knight tour ing cars and taxicabs for hire. Phones, Crockett 1 2 3. New 1 2 3.
A local roofing ad urges property owners to hire specialists for painting and repairing tin roofs. It highlights leak stopping, skilled roofers, and reasonable prices, claiming the work is excellent and recommending Traiis 1047 for contact and 304 Central Office building address.
Chief Deputy County Clerk Joe Newton announced that 31 wills of deceased persons have been filed and are awaiting probate at the next court term. Filing time remains open to ensure action at the upcoming session.
The notice mentions taxicabs and touring cars with a new 2-8-4 model and provides a phone contact Crockett 2-3-4 for inquiries.
Dr. O E Hicks dentist in room 212 Gunter Building lists old phone 1170. Dance event at Electric Park Sunday night with Higginbotham and Weil managing.
Franklin Taxicabs with phone 4 in West End lake area offers rides and boating info. Theo, Artzt's Orchestra lists contact phones. R. V. Smith, surveyor, phone Crockett 7377. Dr. C. E. Winkham, dentist, suite 422 423 Moore building.
Supporters of the Citizens' League forecast an overwhelming victory as the election nears while Joseph Ryan's slate shows signs of disintegration. Chairman Van derHoeven reports many of Ryan's backers switch to Brown. Campaigns expand with planned meetings, big rallies, and coordinated ward events to counter overconfidence and cover all city sections. Mayor Callaghan's 168 vote win and Mayor Jones's sub-1000 margin cited as context.
A. B. Tony Hillan announced his bid as an independent candidate for Seventh Ward alderman. He lives at 820 Victoria street and has twenty years in the ward. Hillan previously served as secretary of the ward improvement club and says his record merits recognition. He outlines a campaign platform and asserts no factional ties.
Judge J L Camp will wrap 17 years on the Forty fifth District Court bench by transferring 20 civil cases to other district dockets in Bexar County Monday morning. His successor S G Tayloe appears with P H Swearingen as counsel. Tayloe will likely qualify next week after Gov Colquitt announced his appointment. Tayloe, admitted in 1891, is 22 years in practice, born July 10 1868 in St Joseph.
Judge Tayloe began his career in Texas in May 1890 in Cleburne, then moved to Sonora in Sutton County before relocating to San Antonio in 1906. There he partnered with P. H. Swearingen until his elevation to the bench. In Ozona in 1893 he married Miss May Callahan. They have three children Corinne 15 Alfred 10 and Lois 8, and live at 204 West Crait. Friends and legal colleagues send congratulations on his appointment.
At yesterday's People's party executive meeting in the Eighth ward alderman P G Lucas was suggested to succeed himself but the committee did not decide on presenting his name to voters. Other names were offered and a decision may come this week. Fiesta week may delay action. A publicity bureau for the Ryan ticket will be established with George P Olmstead in charge. An electric Alamo beer sign is being erected by Lone Star Brewing over the Plaza Theater, featuring a western cowboy scene and described as a costly installation.
Union Meat Company advertises old-time breakfast pork sausage sold in one pound boxes at twenty five cents per pound. Order through your local butcher or grocer.
Community members clash over student dining options as River side eateries trend upward. University officials say student input will guide future choices while critics push for more budget transparency and inclusive menus.
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