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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1911

Page

7

Remarkable eye disease cures offered by Dr Moore

Dr Moore in San Antonio markets cures for eye diseases including granulated sore eyes cross eyes cataracts and growths. He claims the Oscillator treatment aids weak eyes and optic nerve trouble with headaches. Free consultations are advertised from his Suite 204 Gunter Office Building at Houston and St Marys Streets.

Charles Bosshardt East Houston Street San Antonio Texas Moore Suite Gunter Office Houston and ST. Mary's Streets San Antoni

Firebug izbites Early Morning Fires Hit Homes and Church

Fire Marshal says lone incendiary is behind a string of fires at two houses and a church within a quarter mile. One dwelling burned completely, others saved by fast fire department work. Property loss around 4200 dollars, insured partially. No clues yet to the arsonist, though a white man was seen near the church.

W. T. Ingle Dawson Street German Episcopal Church Montana Hackberry Streets Dawson and North Olive Streets W. A. Shafer No. 10

Blaze In Three Vacant Buildings Destroys Unoccupied Homes

Firefighters battled flames across three vacant structures within hours in a Lamar area, including a large frame church-adjacent building, a five-room house moved for relocation, and a North Palmetto street cottage. Neighbors reported seeing two white men near the cottages.

Bishop Palmetto Street Lamar and Burleson Streets T. L. Boone

Adam Huse Sr. Dies. Noted Luling Resident

Adam Huse Sr., one of Luling’s oldest and most respected citizens, died Monday night after several weeks illness. He was born December 5, 1838 in Baden Baden, Germany. Funeral services were held at the city cemetery conducted by Rev. Routh of the Lockhart Baptist church. He is survived by a widow and several daughters and sons.

Luling Tex Adam Huse Sr Baden Baden Germany Routh Lockhart Baptist Church

Newman’s Theater Hosts Taft and Diaz The Last of Diaz

The theater presents Newmans Theater Thursday and Friday featuring Taft and Diaz The Last of Diaz. Don’t miss this engaging program at the venue.

Newman's Taft Diaz

Daffydil Judge Pranks Stir Youthful Courtroom Tale

A satirical piece from The Light recounts a comical court scene with a judge in old Cove style, Tim in seersucker, and Jeffrey Davis sentenced to life by a blusterous jury. Miss Stella Holmes and others post quirky daffydil forms as contest entries glide through a carnival of rhymes and raucous banter. The prose blends battleship imagery, urban oddities, and playful legal phrases.

Kerflop C. S Jeffrey Davis

PAYS FINE TO SAVE DOG AT police court

George Tong paid ten dollars to the Buckley court after being found owner of a vicious dog. Ricardo Ortiz, 13, said the dog attacked him near Tong’s West Commerce Street restaurant on August 3. The fine was suspended if the dog were killed or removed within six hours. Tong, who described the animal as a good watchdog, surrendered the ten dollars.

George Tong Buckley Tong Ricardo Ortiz West Commerce Street Tony

Young Man Surrenders for Old Broadway Robbery

Frederick J. Hall, described as modest and well dressed, went to police headquarters and sought arrest for an eight year old restaurant hold up in upper Broadway. He claimed reform since, and investigators located the case record after a long search.

Associated Press New York Frederick J. Hall Upper Broadway Hall

Schwab Appointed to Yoakum School Board

Dr. Fr. H. Schwab has been appointed to fill the vacancy on Yoakum school board caused by the resignation of Hon. Thomas M. Smoot.

Yoakum Tex FR. H. Schwab Thomas M. Smoot

Texas Grand Lodge elects officers for two years

The Texas Grand Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor elected officers today for the next two years. Named were Grand protector Mrs. Marie J. Cole of Dallas grand vice protector Joseph Netzer of Laredo grand secretary J. Burgheim of Houston grand treasurer Jacob Weber of San Antonio grand chaplain Mrs. M. Sabath of Houston grand guide Mrs. E B Kirkham of Cleburne grand guardian S F G Knight of Allen Brownwood and Dallas contend for the next meeting site which may be decided this afternoon.

Associated Press Houston Tex Texas Grand Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor Marie J. Cole Dallas Joseph Netzer Laredo J. Burgheim Jacob Weber San Antonio M. Sabath E. B. Kirkham Cleburne Grand Guardian S. F. G. Knight Allen, Brownwood

Merit Never Loses Hall's Texas Wonder Ad

An 19th century testimonial style notice promotes Hall's Texas Wonder as a quick permanent relief for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Claims of universal efficacy and a personal endorsement by Dr. E W Hall of St Louis Missouri accompany a reminder that druggists sell the remedy.

Hall E. W. Hall St. Louis

Auto Hits Laborer in San Antonio Traction Work

Ascencion Frial, a laborer for the San Antonio Traction Company, suffered multiple injuries after a failed lifting incident severed a finger ten days ago and an automobile collision yesterday left his left ankle sprained. He has been confined to his home near the I. and G. N. passenger depot after the crash. the car number was reported to police.

Ascencion Frial San Antonio Traction Company West Houston Street

First Rice Is Sold Special to the Light

Virgil J. Harper delivered the first 1911 crop of rice to Bay City by sending a 500 pound sack of No 1 Honduras to the Farmers Storage company. Matagorda county farmers W T Harper and M T Huebner were expected to arrive with rice from the new crop.

Bay City Tex Virgil J. Harper No. 1 Honduras Farmers’ Storage Company Matagorda County W. T. Harper M. T. Huebner

Huebner Misses Race. Harper Wins Season Title

Mr. Huebner led last year with the first arrival on August 10 signaling an advanced crop. He failed to reach the city with his race Saturday, leaving Mr. Harper as the season winner.

Huebner Harper

Contractor awarded sidewalk project on Houston Street

Yoakum Texas reports 9 H Hermann secured the contract to lay several thousand feet of cement sidewalks on Houston street. Materials are on site and work will begin as soon as additional needed articles arrive.

Yoakum Tex H. Hermann Houston Street

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