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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
7
Local sale advertises $1.50 colored lawn kimonos at 69c, $15 tailored linen suits at 6.95, $20 and $25 taffeta silk coats at 9.39, $5 whipcord and striped serge skirts at 2.95, plus odd lots lingerie and wool dresses.
A 24 year old girl Dorothy Kline left her South Presa home unseen by her parents and wandered downtown for over an hour. She was found by Patrolman Anderson on West Commerce Street and brought to police headquarters where her father retrieved her before noon. The incident followed a discovery that she had not been asleep as thought, prompting a family search and police involvement.
R Cunningham osteopath located at 449 Moore Ride lists old telephone number 984 J.
A frame bath house in San Jose burned completely around 1 am. A porter spotted the blaze near midnight but flames spread unchecked. All telephone lines were destroyed. No insurance was carried. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars. Investigation to be led by Harry Hamilton of the Terrell Wells company acting for Willi A. Morriss, receiver.
Mr and Mrs J B McKenzie of Dallas declare San Antonio the best honeymoon destination after their Dallas wedding. They arrived at the Menger hotel with other newlyweds also choosing the city for their post nuptial visit.
Hotel clerks recount San Antonio drawing a steady stream of newlyweds, claiming the city sets an annual record for the number of couples entertained. The reputation as a honeymoon mecca is widely spread, with visitors praising the city's beauty and hospitality.
The Wigwam shows four first runs including two comedies and two western dramas with titles The Magic Wand The Sheriff’s Daughter and Jealousy in the Ranch plus a Vitograph comedy Lovesick asens tomorrow. Music by capable musicians and an advertised cool atmosphere with exhaust fans. Local businesses Riebe Undertaking Co and A Collman are noted with contact details.
Eight examinations announced for September with vacancies in physician draftsman engraver and dairy chemist roles. Salaries range from 1600 to 2000 dollars yearly. Additional tests include telegraph operator and graphic arts aide with various dates through October 16. Some positions canceled such as trained nurse in Philippine service.
Governor announced the appointment of D. E. Decker of Quanah Hardeman county to the Forty-sixth district court to fill the vacancy after Judge S P Huff resigned. Huff was nominated for associate justice of the Seventh court of civil appeals at Amarillo. Decker is a well known state figure and former state senator.
H Wm Johnson of the Houston Post declines appointment as secretary of the college board and publicity agent. Governor recommends Lloyd P Lochridge of the same paper for the job.
San Antonio retail clerks formed yesterday and delivered a petition to dry goods dealers calling for strict enforcement of the Sunday closing law. They have signed many merchants’ names and aim to close all Sunday operations, threatening prosecutions if needed. In separate item, Pete Flavo and Felix Medina faced arraignment in corporation court for an affray with fines set at ten dollars.
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