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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1911

Page

3

Women to Inspect San Antonio Milk Dairies for Sanitation

Dr. W E J Kirk urged San Antonio women to tour local dairies to document sanitary conditions. He criticized dirty cans, filthy wagons, and unclean cows and urged consumer pressure and veterinary oversight to enforce better hygiene. Kirk plans return visits for further inspection and photo evidence.

San Antonio W. E. J. Kirk New York Milk Commission Travis Park Methodist Church Bexar County Medical Society Kirk Aires Antonio Galveston

Red Cross Christmas stamps for sale at post offices

Stamps for sale under Mrs John J direction with Red Cross for charity. Postmaster General Hitchcock authorizes tables at the post office and Red Cross volunteers will assist. A nationwide sale is planned to fund relief efforts. Religious retreat and mass details follow at St church with Father Handley delivering messages from New York daily. Keeling dentist moved to 517 Moore building with special notices for children.

John J Red Cross Hitchcock Red United States Nning St. S Church Father Handley New York Keeling Moore Building

Mystery Assault Case Moves Toward County Bond

Dr. Bindley, who testified that A. D. Baldwin shot at him, fled into a fire station and then to city hall where an affidavit charging Baldwin with assault with intent to murder was filed. Baldwin expected to be transferred to county authorities after bond is arranged.

City Hall Travis Street Dr. Bindley Mr. Baldwin Miller Office of Justice Umscheid A. D. Baldwin Bindley Baldwin

Leonard Lawhon Dies After Illness in San Antonio

Leonard Lawhon aged 30 died at 5 yesterday afternoon at the home of his sister Mrs. T K E Wood 235 Blum Street after several months illness. A Kendall County native he came here two months ago for health. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J W Lawhon four sisters Mrs S Schnider Miss Sarah Lawhon Kendalia Mrs T E Wood and Mrs Augusta Kneupper San Antonio and three brothers John Jessie and Marcus Lawhon Kendalia The body to Kendalia this afternoon by Riebe Co for burial.

Augusta Kneupper San Antonio John Jessie Marcus Lawhon Kendalia Riebe Company

Mrs Nannie Bass Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Nannie Bass aged 44 died at her home 125 Oleander street after a brief illness. Born in Longview Texas she had lived here for three years. Survived by husband W W Bass daughter Miss Irmay Bass and sons William Howard and Everett Bass all of San Antonio. Funeral at 4 this afternoon from the late home with interment in Lutheran cemetery.

Bass Nannie Bass Oleander Street Longview Texas W. W. Bass Irmay Bass William Howard Everett Bass San Antonio Lutheran

Death of A. B. Welson at Fredericksburg

A. B. Welson, age 40, formerly with the Wharton company, died in Fredericksburg yesterday after living here about two years. He leaves a widow and two children. Funeral services will be held in Fredericksburg.

Farrell Girl Died From Pistol Wound in Wichita Falls

The body of Miss Flo Farrell who died from a pistol shot wound at Wichita Falls Thursday night will reach San Antonio tomorrow morning and the funeral is expected in the afternoon. She is survived by two sisters Mrs J E Kentner and Mrs R E Hill of 1418 North Pine Street and her father Michael Farrell. Her mother died here in September.

Mrs A E Cowles dies after four year illness

Mrs A E Cowles 50 died at 122 West Park Avenue at 12 45 this morning after a four year illness. She was the widow of H O Cowles who recently died and a Mich gan native who lived in Texas 26 years. Surviving son G W Cowles of this city. Funeral from the residence at 4 30 this afternoon Rev W A Godbey officiating. Interment in city cemetery No 6.

W. A. Godbey City Cemetery No. 6

Death of John Hunter in Austin Street apartments

John Hunter 39, a structural steel and iron worker, died at 2 am in his Austin street apartments after arriving in the city five months ago from Tampico Mexico. No relatives survive. Funeral set for tomorrow with Riebe Undertaking Company and burial in Cemetery No 3.

Hunter John Hunter Austin Street Tampico Mexico Riebe Undertaking Company

British Club to Meet

The Texas British association will meet at the International club Monday night December 4 at 8 15 when William Kendall will give a descriptive address on his impressions of political commercial and social conditions in England after a year in that country Visitors are cordially invited.

Texas-British Association International Club William Kendall England

Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford Comes to Grand Op Era House

The Grand Op era house presents George M. Cohan's Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford tonight and Sunday December 2 and 3 after long runs in Newark and Chicago. The play follows J Rufus Wallingford a Slick promoter whose schemes turn real successes and lead to wealth and respectability. A large company stars with lavish four act staging praised by critics and audiences from New York to the Gulf. Also announced is Thomas Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle with a special children’s matinee Monday afternoon and a strong supporting company for a major seasonal attraction.

Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford Grand Opera House George M. Cohan Wallingford Newark Chicago New York Cohan and Marrs South George Randolph Chester Saturday Evening Post J. Rufus Wallingford Blackie Dan Battlesburg Gulf Thomas Jefferson Rip van Winkle Rip

Plaza Theater Week Ahead Show Includes Zoo Acts and Dance Trio

Plaza Theater announces the final performance of this week's bill and previews next week's lineup headlined by Updale's Zoo with trained bears and monkeys, the Four Dancing Belles, Maddern and Fitzpatrick in a comedy sketch, Charles Marvelle the boneless bender, the Killarney Girls, McCart and Bradford in A Legitimate Holdup, Billy Barron in a novelty act, and the Plazascope in new films.

Maddern Fitzpatrick Charles Marvelle Killarney McCart Bradford Billy Barron Plazascope

Royal theater week program offers hour and a half of fun

The Royal theater reports strong patronage this week with many patrons yet to attend tonight. Each act promises lively entertainment and a very good bill for next week features a European musical novelty, a Chinese humorist and musician, and three other strong acts, making the program diverse and high quality.

the Royal Royal Theater

December Term Postponed by Federal Court

The December term of the federal district court is postponed until January 2 to observe Christmas holidays. Judge Maxey ordered jury commissioners A I Campbell and James Dyree Stevens to draw grand and petit jurors and issue writs of venire facias. The jury wheel lists over 300 names with equal representation from nine counties in the district.

Federal District Court Maxey A. I. Campbell James Dyree Stevens

Madero Seeks Liberty Within Law for Foreigners in Mexico

President Francisco I Madero pledges peace within the law and progress for all residents in Mexico. He praises American sentiment and outlines a difficult task to extend liberty and opportunity for both Mexicans and foreigners, asserting upcoming tranquility and guaranteed prosperity for outsiders.

Mexico City Francisco I. Madero Society of Mexico Henry Lane Wilson Madero Republic

Damages Sought In Suit Over Vicious Mule Incident

James B. Dillon sues the estate of Elijah B. Martindale of Indianapolis for 6000 dollars after a mule on the Martindale farm in Greene County mauled him during shoeing. Clayton Baker, a farm worker, allegedly knew the mule was vicious but warned no one. Dillon was thrown twenty feet, injuring his leg and knee, and may be crippled for life.

E. B. Martindale Linton Ind James B. Dillon Clayton Baker Martindale Greene County Dillon Baker Theate Elijah B. Martindale Indianapolis

Surprise reptile prank ends with fleeing shopkeeper

Fritz Offenhauser teases Orchard Street merchant Max Eckhardt by freezing his pet blacksnake in ice and freezing a tale of catching an eel. The melted ice revived the snake, prompting Eckhardt to leap over the counter and flee. Offenhauser later retrieved the animal from the stove and took it home.

Max Eckhardt Orchard Street Tarrytown N. Y Fritz Offenhauser Offenhauser Aoerees Max Eckhardt Eckhardat

Possum Bite Kills Young Farmer Near Jefferson City Iowa

Joseph Eveler, a young farmer living two miles east of here, died last night from blood poisoning after an opossum bite a week earlier. The minor hand wound appeared harmless at first but became inflamed and resisted treatment. The report notes opossum bites are rare yet many are caught and hunters in the area often suffer bites. Riebe Undertaking Co. offered auto ambulance service at 221 East Commerce.

Joseph Eveler Here Jefferson City Iowa

Tag Day Proves A Great Success In San Antonio

Bright weather and energetic taggers drive San Antonians to donate for charity as crowds flood the streets. The drive runs from 6 AM to 10 PM with volunteers, including women and children, continuing the effort all day. Proceeds are expected to exceed previous years.

San Antonians

Texas Treasury quarterly state funds report details

The Associated Press telegraph reports Texas treasury figures for December showing cash on hand of $812,367.24 and $18,940,990.28 in bonds across funds. Disbursements for the quarter ending November 30 totaled $1,519,639.20 with cash allocations including $539,579 to the available school fund and $86,892.11 in general revenue amid large warrants.

Associated Press Austin Tex Fish and Oyster Fund Prison Commission

Real estate dealer files bankruptcy with assets listed

Charles E. Mitchell, a Kansas City dry goods former dealer, petitions in federal court for bankruptcy relief. He has assets of 200 dollars, liabilities totaling 115 256 28 dollars, and requests exemption for the full asset value. Most debts are accommodation paper held by banks and dry goods firms in Kansas and New York.

Charles E. Mitchell Federal District Court Kansas New York Mitchell Kansas City

Struck By Wagon Wheel Spoke Near Military Plaza

Casimero Dominguez, residing near the rock quarry, was struck in the face by a wagon wheel spoke at Military Plaza at 10 this morning and cut beneath the right eye. The assailant was arrested on an assault and battery charge.

Casimero Dominguez Military Plaza

Notable Visitors Lodging At San Antonio Hotels

R Claridge of Houston with International and Great Northern Railway checks in at the Gunter. R K Norman of Corpus Christi arrives at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs C A Gonder of Marlin guests at the Gunter. Major General Charles B Hall US Army retired and daughters M C Hall and G P Hall stay at the Gunter. W G Sterett, Port Lavaca fish and game warden, registered at the Menger. J W Rainbolt of Gonzales at St Anthony. M H Smith of El Paso at St Anthony. Cullen F Thomas of Dallas a guest at St Anthony. T G Gage and son of Eagle Pass at St Anthony. Mr and Mrs B M Pollard of Austin guests at St Anthony. A J McCost of Uvalde at Losoya. R J Williamson of Seguin among arrivals at Bexar. Mr and Mrs N P Peterson of Brackettsville stopping at Bexar. T H Blank of Higgin$ registered at Bexar. T J Morris district judge from Floresville guest at Bexar. J F Coop of Crockett registered at Maverick.

R. Claridge Houston International & Great Northern Railroad Company Gunter R. K. Norman Corpus Christi C. A.gonder Marlin Mr. Gonder Charles B. Hall U.S. A Portland Ore M. C. Hall G. P. Hall San Antonio W. G. Sterett Port Lavaca Menger Austin J. W. Rainbolt Gonzales St. Anthony M. H. Smith el Paso Cullen F. Thomas Dallas T. G. Gage and Son Eagle Pass B. M. Pollard Pollard A. J McCost Uvalde Losoya R. J. Williamson Seguin Bexar N. P. Peterson Brackettsville Peterson T. H. Blank Higgins T. J. Morris Floresville J. F. Coop Crockett Maverick

Memorial Services for San Antonio Elks Honor Departed Members

The San Antonio Elks BPOE lodge holds its annual memorial service at Travis Park Methodist church honoring four members who died this year and forty five since the lodge’s founding. The program features a memorial address by A P Barrett, roll call, multiple solos and choirs, and benediction by Rev W A Godbey.

San Antonio Charles W. Ogden Jesse R. Oppenheimer J. Harper Shafer Harry L. Benson Walter P. Napier Sam B. Weller Henry Maracheau A. Groos A. P. Barrett W. E. Roach Chorus of Angels Scotson Clark J. M. Steinfeldt W. A. Godbey George A. Mietzke Lucile Mueller V. A. Godbey Posilude J.M. ‘Steinfeldt

Coast artillery company prepares for Fort Pickens instruction

The adjutant general department announced that the first company coast artillery Texas National Guard of Galveston will be detailed to Fort Pickens Florida for instruction by the One Hundred and Twenty eighth company C A C of the U S Army This will give the Galveston company valuable coast defense instruction and training.

Austin Tex Adjutant General’s Department Coast Artillery Texas National Guard Galveston Fort Pickens Florida United States Army

Foley Kidney Pills advertised as quick tonic

An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills are a tonic that rapidly cures any kidney or bladder disorder within reach of medicine. The message ends with an offer from Edwards King Drug Co and a note directing readers to Saratoga Restaurant for oysters on half shell.

FOLEY Edwards King Drug Co Saratoga Restaurant

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Otkh Les Get Rich Peage Jay O Madero Amertgans Riebe Undertaking Co Gladys Hinckley National Capital Washington Miss Hinckley Connecticut Avenue Quarterly Statement OF Texas Treasury General Revenue Fund Travis Park Church Texas Guard Florida Fort Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich
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