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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1911

Page

4

Abina fugitive tracked after fatal Mitchell Lake farm shooting

Authorities pursue Leonier Abina and his wife after J. T. Watson was killed at Mitchell Lake farm last Sunday. A horse and Abina’s buggy were found north of Castroville, with sightings placing the pair in San Antonio at dawn. Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Stevens directs a Castroville and San Antonio search as theories swirl about travel toward Mexico and money sourcing.

Leonier Abina J. T. Watson Mitchell Lake Abina San Antonio Leonardo Santiago Watson Stevens Mexico Castroville

Marriage Licenses Issued To Numerous Couples

San Antonio today saw multiple marriage licenses issued including Herrera and Mary King A L Theres and Tate Pittman Herbert Victor Palmer and Rose Mary Garvey Geor M Campbell and Georgie Anna Harris. Mrs Lucy Halstead a Grunewald hotel housekeeper is in San Antonio en route from Mexico registered at the Gunter. W E Parr of Waelder visits city staying Maverick. FP P Oliver San Marcos merchant visits Bexar. R L McKibbin Southern Pacific traveling passenger agent back from New Orleans where he escorted Third artillery trains. Movement between San Antonio and Crescent City reported hitch free with army officers expressing satisfaction.

Su ’ . Herrera Mary King A. L. Theresand Tate Pittman Herbert Victor Palmer Rose Mary Garvey Geor M. Campbell Georgie Anna Harris Lucy Halstead Grunewald New Orleans San Antonio Mexico Gunter W. E. Parr Waelder Maverick P. Oliver San Marcos Bexar R. L. McKibbin Peeseeker Southern Pacific

Ford remanded to jail without bail on murder charge

A. Ford, a Black man, waived examination and was remanded to jail without bail awaiting grand jury action for the alleged murder of his father, H. Ford, during a family dispute over three weeks. The elder Ford died a week after a polo mallet blow. Ford claims self defense citing prior alleged abuse.

A. Ford H. Ford Justice of the Peace Ford Ed McKinney Arthur Jehpaor Camp Yar Morales and San Saba McKinney Louis Clapper M. Gimble Maria Catellano Ed Buchanan Will Johnson Jake L. Grant

First Rail Ride Fulfills Texas Pioneer's Dream

J. E. Riegel, born on Redo Street and now age 57, took his first railroad trip with the Southern Pacific to Galveston. He joined the railroad efforts a lifetime ago and regarded the voyage as the thrill of his life, admitting the sight of the vast water overwhelmed him.

Mr. Riegel San Antonio Southern Pacific Wne Cherry Street J. E. Riegel Laredo Street East Comeree Street Galveston J. Riegel

Surgeon and consul return from Catalina fishing trip

Dr. T. T. Jackson of the Southern Pacific and J. R. Davis, Aransas Pass consular official, came back from Catalina islands after a month of fishing. Jackson noted they sought every fish but a mermaid, the lighthearted remark marking their voyage.

T. T. Jackson Southern Pacific J. R. Davis Aransas Pass Catalina Islands Dr. Jackson Mr. Davis

Cotton Market Finds Larger Texans Crop At Yoakum

In Yoakum Texas during the week of August 2 farmers report about one hundred bales of cotton marketed daily and a heavier crop will be produced than earlier expected. The fleecy staple is being rapidly gathered in game sections while in gathers it is not opening 50 fast and gathering is slow. Farmers are seen daily on the streets seeking cotton pickers and hauling them out of town quickly.

Yoakum Texas

Paralyzed Man Hails Unproven Eye Treatment Claim

J W Scott of Texarkana Texas writes that a physician scientist claims a peculiar eye remedy can cure chronic paralysis. He tests the treatment and reports improvements in walking and sensation, while promoters publish a Systematic Treatment guide.

J. W. Scott W. Broad St Texar- Kana Tex Samuels

Bexar County Highway League Members Eye Corpus Trip

Membership drive aims to reach 609 this evening with canvassing of downtown offices. A delegation of about fifty autos will travel Saturday to Corpus Christi for the mass meeting called by Y S Hawkins to boost Good Roads efforts and organized support along the route.

Bexar County Highway League Wee East Houston Corpus Christi Hawkins S. Fowler Fowler D. E. Smith Gunter J. Herbert Compton B. G. Paschal Glover Johns Hicks and Moore A. A. Hughes Frost Kenneth Weimer D. E. Colp R. G. Callahan Gibbs Fornge Exander Boynton Mr.aw J. W. Warren Alexander Boynton D. B. Colp Albert Steves Jr Park Longworth T. C. Casey W. A. Mering Gulf San Antonio Young Men's Business Club Corpus Houston Street Erning J. W. Warre Apath Ender An

Custody Battle Opened for Child Bessie in Texas Court

Joe Weinchieh petitions habeas corpus in the Thirty third District Court seeking custody of his three year old daughter Bessie. He claims the mother is dead and that the Schlessingers refuse to return the child. The report notes related items including a washwoman ad and a probation disposition for Teste.

Joe Wienchieh Thirty-third District Bessie Core Ag Theca Singer Ederman Schlessingers

Where to Dine and Local Notices in San Antonio

Luncheon runs from 12 to 2 and dinner from 6 30 to 8 at Crockett Hotel Cafe with prices noted. Garden Stables offers hacks cabs and high class livery. phones 212. Norman Scholl’s arm fractures from a bicycle incident improved and he has returned home. A. L. Parragan’s case dismissed after it was found he was not driving the vehicle. Police Captain A Coy Sr reported improved health. Humane Society and officers listed with contact info.

Crockett Hotel Cafe Norman Scholl South Alamo Street Barrera Street Coy A. Coy Sr

Doctors Garring and Hatcher to discuss river conditions

Osteopathic physicians Drs Garring and Hatcher of the Gunter Building plan to attend a city board of health meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss the San Antonio river condition. The session will cover unsanitary bed conditions north of Josephine street and Secretary Mueller's vital statistics report for July. The death rate is expected to drop compared with prior months.

San Antonio City Board of Health Josephine Street Mueller

Local resident reconsiders auto order amid family arrival

A man on Jamberseelaghan Avenue recently ordered a neo passenger auto. He now plans to cancel and switch to a five passenger model due to the birth of twins yesterday. The twins are both boys with birth weights around 6 pounds 12 ounces and seven pounds.

Dinner honors ruling in commission charter suit

Dr. Amos Graves Sr. hosted a dinner at the 8 Anthony roof garden after the suit favorable to the contestees. Guests included Judge Walter Baker of Waco Judge Alexander Graves of Lexington Mo J Piru A B Storey J Boyle and Barnett.

Graves Ie Commission Amos Graves Sr San Antonio Aransas Pass Anthony Roof Garden Walter Baker Waco Alexander Graves Lexington J. Piru A. B. Storey J. Boyle Barnett

Dentist quits building as cobwebs linger at West End pavilion

E Tinkham dentist quits the ey oe building while M. P. A. cob web and change at the West End pavilion. Music by Pheo Arat. Admission 26 cents. Start your wy mt ads tomorrow toe on four dave Puding Sunday for the cast of three que Refund an ynuse sertiong. Accepted over telephone on line 176.

West End Pavilion Pheo. Arat

Texas chartered plan to form new entity

A Texas charter was signed by the secretary of state yesterday afternoon establishing a new plan now operative. Officers will be elected soon and attendees at the meeting included several listed individuals.

Longue Texas Secretary of State Es Arning Warren Acke Wurnigh Dew ‘S. Hering M. J. Ar- G. Callahan G. Paschal BS Govantent Albert Steves Jr R. H. Wester

Insurance authority certificate for Southwestern Casualty Insurance Co

The state official certifies that Southwestern Casualty Insurance Co of San Antonio has complied with Texas laws and is authorized to do business in Texas for the period ending February 29, issued by the Chief Clerk in Austin with official seal.

Austin Tex Southewestern Casualty Insurance Company San Antonio Texas Goria

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