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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1912

Page

10

Divorces Granted by District Judge Anderson

District Judge Anderson yesterday granted divorces in Ada Mayer v Mayer Rosa McAnnelly v McAnelly Marion Thompson v Thompson George Hice v Hice and O B Ware v Ware. Dr Byler dentist 207 Gibbs Bldg Pure Apple cider 75 cents per gallon holiday rush Old phone.

Anderson Ada Mayer John P. Mayer Rosa McAnnelly C. C. McAnelly Marion Thompson Sallie Thompson George Hice Annie Hice O. B. Ware Alfleta Ware Byler Gibbs

Local notices and business openings in city area

Dr. O. BE. Hicks dentist room 212 Gunter building with old phone 1170. Dolls Hospital offers repair and dressing. old phone 6709. Tax suits filed in district courts by the city. Mrs Archer and Mr Higginbotham entertain at Beethoven hall tonight. Diaz sisters perform. Huskey’s bar and cafe now open to the public at 1384 Soledad.

O. BE. Hicks Gunter Building Mrs. Archer Mr. Higginbotham Beethoven Hall Diaz Sisters Huskey’s Soledad

Burgin to Preach At Alamo Heights Methodist Church

Rev. H. C. Burgin, presiding elder of the San Antonio district, has returned from Kansas City and will preach Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the Alamo Heights Methodist church located at Broadway and Poco streets. Also noted is a Martinez Social club hall dance planned for Sunday, December 15. Texas wines and local services are listed with contact numbers 1152 and 330 Montana for references.

Martinez Social Club Hall

Dr. W. M. Wolf Moves Office to Bedell Building

Dr. W. M. Wolf has moved his medical practice to the Bedell building at 228 24 Bedell, expanding access for patients. The relocation places the office in a central downtown area for better patient flow and easier appointments.

W. M. Wolf Bedell Building

Judge Seeligson Grants Divorces

Judge Arthur W. Seeligson of the fifty seventh district court yesterday granted divorces in the cases M. E. Miller vs. Sam Miller, W. Conley vs Ida Conley and L. Story vs Frank Jory.

Seeligson Arthur W. Seeligson Fifty-Seventh District Court M. E. Miller Sam Miller W. Conley Ida Conley Story Frank Jory

San Antonio Humane Society Officers Named

Noted officials George T. Botsford and Fred Davison lead the San Antonio Humane Society at 324 Hicks Building with evening and Sunday hours listed, contact numbers 6771 and others.

San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Fred Davison Hicks

Bexar County Humane Society Office Details

The Bexar County Humane Society lists office at 211 Mackay building and names E. M. Collins as humane officer. Contact lines show old day phone and 5877 for night and Sunday calls.

Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins

Judge Davis Opens County Court for First Criminal Term

County Judge James R. Davis will open court Monday morning as the criminal docket of the county court is called. The two week term has many settings and she intends to dispose of them. Clerk A. L. Dunnica has scheduled more than a dozen cases daily amid hundreds of old cases needing attention.

Chiropractor Dr Littrell’s Practice Noted in Conroy Building

A notice highlights chiropractor Dr Littrell operating from the Conroy Building focusing on nervous and chronic diseases management.

Littrell Conroy Bidg

Duck Shooting Trip From Rockport With State Men

Ernest Steves left last night for Puerto Bay near Rockport to spend a week duck shooting with J. P. Ray of Waco and several other Texas business men.

Ernest Steves Puerto Bay Rockport J. P. Ray Waco

Kohr’s Prize Mask Hall Event Teased

An event at Turner hall on Tuesday December 10 features Diaz Sis wnig music with admission for gents 50 cents and ladies free.

Kohr

Dance at Highland Social Club Sunday

Dance at the Highland Social Club scheduled for Sunday December 8 features Artzt music to draw attendees to the venue.

Highland Social Club

Caldwell to sail for Barcelona Spain December 20

G W Caldwell construction engineer for Medina Valley irrigation company departed last night with his family for New York and will sail to Barcelona Spain on December 20.

Spain G. W. Caldwell Medina Valley Irrigation Company New York Barcelona

Dr. F Hadra Specialist in Skin Genito Urinary Recital Diseases

Dr. F Hadra listed as a specialist in Skin Genito Urinary and Rectal diseases located at 314 Gibbs Building.

F. Hadra Gibbs

Yale Dentists on Hicks Avenue Ride

Yale dentists at 211 Hicks Avenue are reachable by phone at 390. The terse note lists address and contact number for the dental practice.

Yale Dentists Hicks

Aransas Pass Editor Visits Son in San Antonio

Aransas Pass Editor J. E. Vernor and owner of the Aransas Pass Leader arrived in San Antonio to spend Sunday with his son W. H. Vernor who lives in the city.

Aransas Pass J. E. Vernor San Antonio W. H. Vernor

Grand Ball by Commercial Camp No 41 W O W

A grand ball hosted by Commercial Camp No 41 W O W at Turner Hall on Wednesday December 11. Gents 50 cents, ladies admitted free.

Commercial Camp Turner Hall

Kansas City Produce Co Buys Montague Addressing Machine

The Kansas City Produce Company of San Antonio has purchased a Montague addressing and imprinting machine. The machine uses a ribbon similar to a typewriter for imprinting addresses.

Kansas City Produce Company San Antonio

Central Christian Church Members Meeting

A meeting of all Central Christian church members is set for Sunday at 3 30 PM. All members are urged to attend due to important business to be transacted.

Central Christian Church

Pr W A Hering Dentist at Hicks Building 213

Dr W A Hering dentist operates from 213 Hicks building with two telephone lines listed as 390 for contact.

W. A .Hering Hicks Building

Electric Treatments Available from Dr Brustad

Dr. L. A. Brustad offers electric therapies to patients at 399 Moore Building.

Returns From Inspection Trip

Edward Arnold chief clerk of the railway mail service returned home Saturday afternoon from an inspection tour through the northern part of the district.

Twdward Arnold Railway Mail Service

No watch or clock too complicated for repair Friedman

A fragment notes someone named Friedman says watches or clocks are too complicated to repair. No additional context or details are provided.

Friedman

To Permanently Organize Precinct No 438 in Ward 7

A notice states that Precinct No 438 will be permanently organized on Friday in Ward 7. The action formalizes election boundaries and local governance procedures for residents within the precinct.

Engagement News Ties Roumania and Bulgarian Royal Lines

Princess Elizabeth eldest daughter of Prince Ferdinand of Roumania may wed Crown Prince Boris of Bulgaria. The couple’s alliance could shape future leadership among the Allied Balkan states, potentially elevating Boris to czar.

Elizabeth Ferdinand of Roumania Boris of Bulgaria Balkan States

City Health Board Meeting Set at 137 Leopold Street

On December 13 at 3 o'clock the health board and city administration will speak at Mrs. R. Fred Peters home 137 Leopold street. The invitation goes to all interested in the work.

R. Fred Peters Leopold Street Board of Health and City Administration

Dr Ferdinand P Herff Office Relocation Notice

Dr. Ferdinand P. Herff announces his office moved to 223 24 Bedell Building with phone 1629. Hours are 2 to 3 30 p m.

Ferdinand P. Herff Bedell Bidg

W. A. White Electric Work at 102 Casino Street

W A White offers electrical services at 102 Casino Street with old phone number 1337 and new number 867. Service details and scope are not specified in the fragment.

W. A. White Casino St

Ad Club Receives Slides for Advertising Lecture

The San Antonio Ad club has received the first consignment of stereopticon slides for an upcoming meeting. Gerald B. Wadsworth of New York will lecture on Character in Advertising in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium, with Chamber members receiving notices from Secretary White.

Ad Club San Antonio Gerald B. Wadsworth New York Chamber of Commerce Wadsworth White

Hanukkah Ball at Hermann Sons Hall Hosts Community

A Sunday night event titled Entertainment and Hanukkah ball hosted by the Alamo Lodge and B Rith Abraham at Hermann Sons hall on December 8 draws community members for menorah lighting and festive activities.

Hanukkah Ballet Alamo Lodge B’rith Abraham Hermann Sons’ Hall

Travis Club Buys Montague Addressing Machine

The Travis Club purchased a Montague device used to address envelopes and imprint letters. The machine uses a ribbon and works like a typewriter for placing addresses and headings.

Travis Club

Thieves Steal Kitchen Lead Pipe in Mrs Barry’s Home

Burglars crawled under Mrs. Thomas E. Barry’s residence at 1106 Avenue D and removed a five foot kitchen lead pipe plus other connections. The loss was found yesterday. Similar pipe thefts have occurred at nearby homes in recent weeks.

Thomas E. Barry Avenue D

Dentist Dr C E Tinkham Practicing In Moore Building

Dr. C E Tinkham, dentist, operates from suites 422 and 423 in the Moore building.

C. E. Tinkham Moore Building

Pearce Robinson Undertaking and Auto Ambulances

Barr's Studio relocates from Main Plaza to 215 Ave. C near the new bridge. Pearce Robison Undertaking Co offers auto ambulances and operates with phone service at 2323.

Pearce-Robinson Undertaking .Co Auto Ambulances Barr Main Plaza New Bridge 215 Ave. C

Diaz Sisters Orchestra at 659 Tonight

The Diaz Sisters present a Sunday night dinner at The Hutchins promising a pleasing evening. Reserve your table in advance if possible.

Budew’s Christmas Cards and Views Offer in San Antonio

Budew’s advertises a special Christmas sale with 35 Christmas New Year and San Antonio view post cards for a quarter each, six for five cents, plus a wide range of toys fireworks jokers and novelty items. Wholesale pricing claimed with 1,000,000 views arriving and 150 new subjects. Harry Budow at 516 East Houston Street.

San Antonio Matt Jeff Budew’s Harry Budow East Houston Street

Bexar Camp No 12034 M W A Sets Urgent Meeting

A special called meeting of Bexar Camp No 12034 M W A is scheduled for Monday night December 9 to transact business of great importance to the members. W A Lieber venerable consul will preside.

Bexar Camp No W. A. Lieber

Made at Home Meats Offered at Attractive Prices

When you are in this market for hams bacon lard and compound ring phone two ninety two for an attractive price. The article is made at home and the goods are up to the very best Standard Union Meat Company standards.

Standard Union Meat Company

Eat At Home Versus Meals Sent From Chicago Kansas City Or Omaha

A reader questions why residents should rely on meals delivered from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha instead of cooking at home. The note argues for domestic meal preparation and local sourcing.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat Company

Ed Steves & Sons Castors Urge Gentle Floor Care

Ed Steves and Sons promote non scratch castors for furniture to protect floors, advising users to avoid scratching surfaces and use proper glides for movement.

Ed Steves & Sons Feltord Castors

Panhandle and Texas Visitors Arrive at San Antonio Hotels

A long list of named guests and arrivals at San Antonio hotels includes B. M. Reagan of Palestine, S. L. Benham of Waco, John J. Fox of Victoria, Mrs. J. B. McKinzie of Floresville, D. A. Fair of Dallas, A. E. Parkhurst of Austin, Claude W. Gilham and family of Hondo, Jourdanton visitors, and many others registering at Gunter, Savoy, Menger, St. Anthony, Crockett, Bowie, and Bexar. A separate note lists out-of-town bath guests and additional visitors from Mississippi, Nebraska, Illinois, and other states.

B. M. Reagan Palestine Tex Gunter S. L. Benham Waco Savoy John J. Fox Victoria Menger J. B. McKinzie Floresville San Antonio A. E. Parkhurst Austin St. Anthony Claude W. Gilham Hondo Bexark Hotel A. A. Ochs Jourdanton J. A. Muckleberry W. P. Allen Terrell Savoy Hotel J. A. Bryan of Sherman Charles H. Gill Aransas Pass Crockett Hotel E. Dunwoodie Dallas Bowie Mattie Campbell Dorothy Vaughan Seguin St. Anthony Hotel W. B. Martin Bexar Helen H. Halm San _ Marcos Gunter Hotel R. F. Heynie Clarence, Mo Perote Robert W. Eddy Lake Charles C. E. Bacon Schertz, Tex Crockett H. A. Hammeyer Katie Pearl Adams Pearsail Bexar Hotel R. O. Cook Jr Corpus Christi C. M. Posey Stockdale Charles W. Morris St. Louis J. W. Webb San Marcos C. H. Withercomb New York William Rummel London J. W. Hopson Jr Houston Paris B. F. Huffman Fort Worth Harlandale C. P. Emmett E. Zafir Beaumont WG. Kibbe Marathon Chris Peterson Beeville R. W. Allen Omaha Neb H. J. Mohr Lincoln H. N. Keys Holin Micn Bizavetn Nompson

Temple Beth-El Hanukkah Jubilee for Religious School

About one hundred children from Temple Beth-El religious school will take part in a Hanukkah jubilee program this afternoon at 3 o clock in the temple. The children will sing recite and present pieces about Judas Maccabaeus Hannah and her seven sons with prose and verse. All are welcome.

Temple Beth-El Temple Judas Maccabaeus Hannah

Bedridden Cripple Seeks Mercy Killing Legislation

A bedridden man, John McAllister, appeals from his hospital bed for mercy killing, arguing it would relieve intolerable suffering and guide future cases. He cites progressive muscular atrophy, hopes for a peaceful death with civil and religious authorities present, and urges action on proposed physician assisted death laws amid his seven years of immobile illness.

New York John McAllister McAllister

Real estate transfers involving Harlandale and Sylvan Park properties

A compilation of 1912 property transfers shows A B Bennett to Horace H Shelton for lots 38 39 block 23 Harlandale at 210 dollars. Huff and Taylor families to Samuel Johnson for multiple Sylvan Park parcels at 1 dollar. Evans to Love for lot 10 block 11 Brackenridge place at 6500 dollars. Shaenfield Bros Co to Randall and Spencer for lot 10 block 8 New City Block 794 Quincy street at 4000 dollars. Shelton to Waterbury for several Sylvan Park lots at 165 dollars. Waterbury to Bocquet for Sylvan Park parcels at 600 dollars. McFadden to Anne McFadden in Los Angeles Heights area at 1912 date. Mabel Wilson to Robert Frank for Brooklyn avenue lot 3 block 5 New City Block 840 at 4050 dollars. Aloise Muller to Ladinsky for lot 48 block 2 New City Block 625 on Cactus street at 100 dollars. Goode to Miller for north 45 feet of lot and block 3 New City Block 6002 on John's street at 500 dollars.

Taft] Boulevard San Fernando George R. Gillette Lucy J. Johnson New City East Commerce Street Alamo Heights Co M. H. Townsend Charles Schaeffer Alamo Heights Lakeview Townsite Co J. D. Quinn Bexar County J. Clark Donthett Lawrence County Pennsylvania Lakeview Domingo Bustillo H. M. Lightfoot P. H. Wolf Alamo Home Builders South Olive Street Harry H Mary B. Stine New City Block Highland Park Marlborough Place T. A. Taylor Travis County R. A. Richey Liston A. Casey Eadh Woodlawn Avenue Laurel Heights L. A. Casey San Antonio Land and Building Company Harry Sadie Angelo Clay County Indiana Nelson Hunsdon G. W. Williams Westfall Avenue Olive Streets A B. Bennett Horace H. Shelton Harlandale R. O Carrie Bell Huff J. A Nellie C. Taylor Hays County Samuel Johnson W. B. Evans W. D. Love Uvalde County Brackenridge Place Shaenfield Bros. Co Abe Shaenfield Dave Sam Shaenfield L. B. Randall John W. Spencer Quincy Street N. C. Waterbury Sylvan Park O. J Annie Bocquet Henry W. McFadden Anne A. C. McFadden Mason County Illinois Los Angeles Heights Mabel Wilson Robert F. Frank Brooklyn Avenue Aloise Magdaline Muller BE. Z. Ladinsky Cactus Street W. T. Goode Tiry H Leona E. Miller A John's Street H. Kick F. S. Bakeley

Riverside Restaurant Promises Day's Turkey Dinner and Chicken Supper

The Riverside Restaurant offers a big turkey dinner and chicken supper today and tomorrow for 25 cents per meal. Do not wait for Xmas or New Year. Visit and enjoy the same meal again at the same price.

Riverside

Grace wedding planned for Miss Gladys Grace and Captain Grace

Arrangements are nearly complete for the wedding of Miss Gladys Grace daughter of Michael P. Grace of New York and Captain Hamilton Grace formerly of the British Thirteenth Hussars. The captain a highly efficient aviator in the British air force promises to quit flying after the wedding. Miss Grace is a niece of former New York Mayor Grace.

Gladys Grace Michael P. Grace New York Hamilton Grace British Thirteenth Hussars Grace Army Flying Corps Miss Grace Mayor Grace

Women Lay Corner-stone at Floresville School

Officers of the Floresville Mothers' club oversaw the corner-stone ceremony for a new $20,000 brick school building. Speakers included Mrs. S. V. Thurston of Beeville, Mrs. W. B. Toone, Prof. W. B. Toone, J. E. Canfield, and Rev. G. M. Boyd.

Floresville Tex Mothers’ Club S. V Thurston of Beeville Fifth District Congress of Mothers W. B. Toone J. E. Canfield G. M. Boyd

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