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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1911
Page
7
A near centenarian in a local hospital receives flowers through The Light program, highlighting the impact of bouquets on patient morale. Despite good weather, few bouquets arrive, prompting calls for broader public participation from children and adults to brighten rooms and lift spirits. The piece notes flowers’ therapeutic effect and urges more support for sick residents.
Tenants of the Hugo Schmeltzer Building report no move to vacate as Governor Colquitt contemplates a thorough cleanup and removal of the modern superstructure. The Daughters of the Republic, custodians of the Alamo property, seek official notification and consultation on the planned improvements. The carnival association and other tenants face relocation needs with August 22 as the eviction deadline.
Katherine M. Joseph listed new contact numbers for office and home, with old phone 176 and new 1359 on file.
The wedding occurred at 7:30 in the First Presbyterian church. A meeting of the little girls will join the southern cross drill for the Daughters of the Confederacy entertainment at Beethoven hall in the morning. An event by the Woman's Foreign Missionary society runs from 4 o'clock in the Philadelphia rooms of Travis Park Park church.
The day features the marriage of Miss Emily Esty Fowler and Herman C. Timm at 7:30 PM in the First Presbyterian church with a large bridal party. A separate notice reports the marriage of James J. Coleman and Olive G. Denning at the First Methodist church in Houston, followed by a trip to Galveston.
Chief Deputy Stevens downplays the clue as James Miles reports seeing a man named Abina with Mexicans near Medina river Sunday morning. Miles misidentifies the suspect. authorities believe Abina and his wife remain at large with his missing buggy and pony. Watson's body was buried after services at Zizik chapel. Robert Watson of South Carolina ordered the funeral. The Watson wife is not yet located.
Miss Jessie C Warner and R R Guess were married by Rev R F Stokes at 8 last evening at Mr Stokes home on Nolan street. The bride hails from Tampico and the groom from Largess. They will visit Texas then move to a Tampico ranch to reside.
Foley Kidney Pills are formulated with ingredients chosen to heal and stimulate the kidneys bladder and urinary tract. They are described as antiseptic antilithic and uric acid solvent and are offered by King and Pattison Drug Co.
N. M. Leach traffic manager for International & Great Northern and Texas & Pacific returned from New Orleans where merger business was conducted. He will keep temporary headquarters in San Antonio for the month, then move with his family to New Orleans on September 1.
NEW O. R. C. LODGE Thomas Hume Division No. 696 organized in this city by R. F. Arthur of Denison. Officers elected include J. D. Seamonds chief conductor C. G. Wilcox assistant chief J. O. Boyd senior conductor J. W. Conroy junior conductor F. A. Shang secretary treasurer M. M. Porter legislative representative and E. M. Lewis trustee. Twenty charter members, all conductors on the International & Great Northern, run between Taylor and Laredo. Twenty applicants await admission. Meetings set for the first and third Mondays at Rieden hall 1804 West Commerce Street at 4 PM. The lodge honors the late Thomas Hume, longtime division superintendent for the I G N in San Antonio.
Local carpenters unions convene at the Eagles hall tonight to hear international president H. M. Huber speak. District organizer A. B. Berry will attend and invitations go to union and non union men for discussion of union labor matters.
A comic told tale unfolds as characters discuss limits of endurance in marriage and a tavern tale of Bert Dawson and Mrs Dawson. Cousin Jonas performs an impromptu domestic justice while Bert is confronted by a ready iron skillet wielding wife and bystanders.
A freight car uncoupling caused a derailment on the Southern Pacific main line at Sabinas on Monday at 3 PM. Crew members leapt to safety as derailed cars blocked the track for hours. Train No 10 to San Antonio faced a 90 minute delay.
Deputy Sheriff Alfonso Newton and soldier Jesse Florence arrived from New Braunfels last night. Florence, facing a statutory charge, is expected to have a preliminary hearing this week in Justice Fisk's court.
PALESTINE Tex Aug 1 The Anderson county commissioners ordered an option election for this precinct to be held on Aug 17.
Real Estate Exchange bulletin outlines Thursday luncheon at St Anthony hotel with A W Hartman on reciprocity with Mexico and Homer Jones on title guarantee. Describes rapid formation of Bexar County Highway League, recent meetings and invitations to commercial groups, and emphasis on tourism and road improvements to spur business in summer.
Scott Calloway was instantly killed by lightning while plowing near Wills Point Texas on August 1 year.
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