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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
4
A San Antonio girl named Mildred Miller aged 11 donates her single pot plant and flowers for a hospital patient on her birthday. The old woman expresses deep gratitude saying the gift brings daily flowers and happiness, as other patients receive bouquets from many florists.
A monkey raided Martin W. Heller’s egg wagon in Caldwell beside a lunch wagon. An egg struck Hester at the counter and another hit him in the face as he chased the culprit. He later found the monkey atop a crate, tossing eggs while three near-hatched chickens lay on the sidewalk.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Edward Reif, a young research chemist, maintains a home microbiology setup with virulent microbes including tetanus and typhoid. He claims millions of cultures hatch daily and seeks to cross breed microbes to potentially soften disease. The piece adds a note on the origin of the word tariff from a Spanish harbor town.
The New York American notes veteran Fitzhugh Smith, once praised by Lincoln, was ejected from 769 Greenwich Street by deputy sheriff. An old World War II era romance connects him to a long-separated wife who once deeded property for love. Smith, a former lieutenant and state Senate candidate, preserves a life history folder signed by the president.
United States senators from New York in April 1868 commend Smith for bravery at the second Bull Run. He has found a temporary home with friends after service and commendation.
George Steltz of Moscow Idaho describes a violin case crafted from 958 pieces of material representing 44 kinds of wood. The case, created over two months of work across many years, showcases wood from nearly every country.
A Houston proposal for locating a division and maneuver camp was investigated by Col. Stephen Co. Millis and Col. H. P. Birmingham. The report and topographical blueprints were filed at division headquarters with no decision announced. Brig. Gen. Ralph W. Hoyt will command until further orders as Maj. Gen. Carter departs.
Marriage licenses were issued to Coward and Ella Parker. H. V. Moseley and Ethel Baghteh. The notice lists the couples but provides no further details.
The joint resolution admitting New Mexico and Arizona is moved to unfinished business in the Senate under a unanimous consent agreement and will be voted on during the legislative day next Monday. Judge Winchester Kelso and his son Winchester have gone on a fishing trip to Tarpon Springs.
Burial permits record several local deaths with ages and addresses. Rudolph Paull 30, died August on San Juan Road. Samuel Newell Stickney 26, August 8 at 701 Zarzamoras Street. Victoria Padron 1, August 2 at 910 Colima Street. Mariano Gonzales 57, August 2 at City Hospital. Martina Madrid 51, August 1 at 505 El Paso Street. Guadalupe Gonzales 3, August 1 at 1026 South Colorado Street.
To Mr and Mrs Juan Kimball a girl born July 29 at 705 South Laredo street. To Mr and Mrs William Auge oy a boy born August 3 at 114 Oleanger street. To Mr and Mrs R C Opperman a boy born July 30 at 106 Oelkers street. To Mr and Mrs Otto Loep a boy born July 2 at Santa Fe hospital. To Mr and Mrs Juan Casares a boy born January 80 at 815 San Saba street. To Mr and Mrs August Seffel a boy born June 28 at 316 South Center street. To Mr and Mrs George T Jamber a boy born January 1 at 321 Callaghan avenue. To Mr and Mrs Santos Tine a boy born December 1 at 829 South Flores street.
J W Seo of 307 W Broad St Texas Kana Texas says a eye compound promoted by Prof Samuels improved his paralysis. He notes better walking, clearer feet, and a healthier appearance after using the treatment. Samuels Sales Co offers the system and a free booklet titled A Message of Facts through local druggists or by mail from Kansas City.
A 25¢ box of mixed candies contains chocolates and hand dipped bonbons. The assortment promises fresh candies and is touted as the best value in town.
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