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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1912

Page

11

Barrett Appointed Deputy in El Paso by U S Marshal

United States Marshal Bert McDowell announces T M Barrett as deputy in El Paso succeeding Capt A L Rogers who served under Marshal Nolte. Three more deputies to be named to fill vacancies from Eugene Nolte’s removal while McDowell seeks suitable men. Kohrs dance Friday Turner hall Olive Grove dance Turner hall Sat Gents 50 cents Diaz Sisters Mrs Archer and Mr Higgenboth am dance Elks building tonight.

United States Bert McDowell T. M. Barrett el Paso Capt A. L. Rogers Marshal Nolte Eugene Nolte Marshal McDowell Olive Grove Turner Hall Diaz

Friday the 13th ads offer 13 day run for ten

The Light advertises a Friday the 13th special where an 18 day campaign costs only ten units. Example a 15 word ad for 13 days costs 75 cents at half a cent per word per insertion. Ads can be placed by telephone with billing later. phone numbers 176.

Co op Development League Forms in Uvalde Area

The Uvalde division of the Co operative Development league began with a meeting in Uvalde tonight. The league aims to foster cooperation among business men in towns along the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf route and promote the region opened by the new road.

Uvalde Co-operative Development League San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf

Garden Stable Cabs for Shopping

Advertisement mentions cab service called Garden Stable for shopping at $1 per hour and old phone listing. Also includes a dentist Dr. Byler offering gum disease treatment at 207 Gibbs Building and a Pure Apple cider sale at 75 cents per gallon with a note about holiday rush and an old phone line.

Garden Stable

Ad Club Lecture Postponed Due to Weather

Postponement of the San Antonio Ad Club lecture originally set for last night in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. It will be held Friday night with all Chamber members invited. The lecture is one of ten lantern slide talks on Character in Advertising.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Lexington Avenue Fourth Street St. Anthony Hotel Trenton Dallas

Doctors at 206 Gunter building referenced in listing

A terse listing notes doctors Garring and Hatcher in osteopathy, located in the 206 Gunter building with a residence at Travis Club, indicating a professional address and linked location.

Drs Garring & Hatcher Osteopaths Gunter Building Travis Club

Franklin Taxicabs and Dr Wolf Office Move noted

Franklin Taxicabs contact remains available by phone. Dr W M Wolf relocates his office to 223 24 Bedell building for appointments and consultations.

Franklin

Mexican Held on Theft Charge In Meat Market Incident

A Mexican suspect is under arrest after a canvas bag containing $19.75 belonging to Jesus Cardenas was stolen yesterday at a meat market on 516 Avenue C. Detective Marsden recovered the money and will file charges in the justice court this afternoon.

Jesus Cardenas Justice Court Avenue C Marsden

Woman Doctor Charged With Illegal Medical Practice

A county court complaint accuses Mrs. Amelia Jost of practicing medicine without license. Assistant County Attorney W. S. Anthony drew the complaint and Dr. Charles D. Dixon signs it. The case alleges she prescribed for Mrs. E. Billings of Yorktown, Texas on December 9.

Amelia Jost W.S. Anthony Charles D. Dixon 8. E. Billings Yorktown Tex

Perspi-No Powder Promises Freshness All Day

Advertises Perspi-No powder to control unnatural arm pit perspiration and body odors. Claims dryness in hot conditions and a fresh May morning scent. Brand Perspo Co. Chicago Illinois lists retailers W C Burns A M Fischer H L Wagner Meier Pharmacy George Keene.

Perspo Co Chicago Ill W. C. Burns & Co A. M. Fischer H. L. Wagner Meier Pharmacy George Keene

Silk Ribbons Charge Leads to Fines in Theft Case

Juan Galindo was fined $10 on a charge alleging he tried to dispose of silk ribbons and other articles with no explainable reason for possessing them. The report notes the scarf involved was not paid for and ties to the same case.

Juan Galindo

Bexar County Humane Society Administrative Note

Bexar County Humane Society office at Mackay building is listed with humane officer E. M. Collins. Contact numbers provided 614 for day calls and 6877 for night and Sunday. Archer teaches dancing. Old

Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins Archer

Dr Littrell Chiropractor Nervous Chronic Diseases

Chiropractor Dr Littrell operates in the Conroy Building offering care for nervous and chronic diseases.

Dr. Littrell Conroy

Dillard Faces New Charge After Escape From City Rock Pile

Antonio Dillard, who escaped from the city rock pile three weeks ago by sawing the ankle lock, will stand trial for unlawfully destroying city property. He was arrested yesterday by Officer Sims, rock pile foreman. After serving his remaining three days, he will be heard in police court on the new charge.

Antonio Dillard Sims

Fisherman’s Corner Offers Salmon Lunch Specials

Kippered Salmon, Lunch Salmon, and Smoked Salmon advertised by Bond's Yale Dentists at 211 Hicks Bidg. Phone numbers listed as 390.

Bond's Yale Hicks

Theosophist to Lecture at Monroe Hall Friday Evening

Theosophical lecturer Dr W L Linberg of Kansas City will speak Friday December 13 at 8 o clock in Monroe hall 123 Soledad street. All seats are free and the public is welcome.

Theosophist W. L. Linberg Kansas City City Monroe Hall Soledad Street

Pigs For Sale Discussed By Commissioners Court

The court considered fattening a dozen pigs at the poorhouse under the superintendent’s plan to prepare them for sale, likely in January. The topic drew attention during this morning’s session.

Dr. Ferdinand P. Herff Office Move Notice

Dr Ferdinand P Herff announces his office has moved to 223 24 Bedell Building The new contact numbers are 1629 and hours are 2 to 3 30 p m.

Ferdinand P. Herff Bedell

W A White Electric Work Office Ad

W A White offers electrical services at 102 Casino Street. Phones old 1337, new 867.

W. A. White Casino St

Jury scaled down after illness in Guzman v Katy and International

In Seventy third district court a compromise was reached in the case M Guzman versus the Katy and the International railroads after both sides agreed to a nine juror panel. Wheeler was sick, leaving one juror absent and ending with plaintiff testimony completed.

Seventy-third District M. Guzman Katy International W. C. Wheeler Wheeler

Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co Ambulances

Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co offers auto ambulances with licensed service at the two Wigwams. For inquiries call 2323.

Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co

San Antonio Humane Society Contacts and Offices

Local humane society details provide names George T Botsford and Fred Davison associated with the 324 Hicks Building. Old phone lines noted with numbers 5771 for nights and Sundays. Direct contact information appears incomplete in the fragment.

San Antonio Humane Society Cheorge T. Botsford Fred Davison Hicks

Mrs Gould Advocates Six Year Presidential Term

Mrs George J Gould a New York society leader and reform advocate urges extending the U S president term to six years. She argues a longer tenure allows reforms and reduces pressure from politicians citing France where a seven year term has largely succeeded.

George J. Gould New York United States France

Real Estate Transfers in San Antonio Area 1912 Summary

A sequence of 1912 deeds lists transfers from San Antonio Land and Building Company to Alfonso Casias and others, with prices from 40 to 900 dollars. Transactions include Ed Steves & Sons acquiring several lots in Lubbock street and city blocks, and properties traded in Lakeview and Beacon Hill additions. Names such as D E Williams, J B Jones, S W Kearny, T M Stotts, Abe Kaufman, M H Burris, Beacon Hill Company, and others appear with dates in 1912 and various parcel descriptions.

San Antonio Land and Building Company Alfonso Casias Loma Vista Serena Garza D. E. Williams Et al Sheriff Ed Steves & Sons New City Lubbock Street J. B. and L. Jones Lakeview Townsite Company T. M. Stotts New City Block Lakeview Addition L. L. Hyer L. Pullen Snow City Abe Kaufman W. H Leek I. L. Riesenecker C. P. Thrailkill W. T. Garvin Nathan E. Frazier Lamar Street Eston Lee Jarvis Pauline Groos

Burial Permits for Five Residents Across City

Five burial permits issued for residents who died in December. Frieda Banaka 27 died December 10 at city hospital. Savas Luna 50 died December 10 at 104 Connoly Street. Annie Louise Robertson 32 died December 11 at 521 W Agarita Street. R Richard Roberts 34 died December 11 at 124 Clifford Court. Thomas B Dickerinson 20 died December 11 at 124 Arlington Court. Angelita De Luna 85 died December 10 at 1124 San Fernando Street.

Frieda Banaka City Hospital Savas Luna Connoly Street Annie Louise Robertson W. Agarita R. Richard Roberts Clifford Court Thomas B. Dickerinson Arlington Court Angelita de Luna San Fernando Street

Electric Treatments and Repair Service Ad

Dr. L. A. Brustead offers electric treatments at 399 Moore Building. Friedman proclaims no watch or clock too complicated to repair.

Friedman

Mrs Archer and Mr Higginbotham Dance Event Postponed

Mrs Archer and Mr Higginbotham planned a dance at the Elks building was postponed due to rain.

Mrs. Archer Mr. Higginbotham Elks Building

Bexar Social Club Masquerade Ball at Beethoven Hall

Grand prize masquerade ball hosted by Bexar Social Club on December 14 at Beethoven Hall. Music by Artzt. Admission set at 50 cents for gentlemen and 25 cents for ladies.

Bexar Beethoven Hall Artzt

Doctor F Hadra Specialist in Skin and Genito-Urinary Disease

Dr F Hadra operates as a specialist in skin and genito urinary diseases at 314 Gibbs Building. He offers expertise in skin conditions and urinary tract related health issues. He is identified as a medical professional focusing on genitourinary and rectal health.

F. Hadra Gibbs

Hermann Sons Jr. Dance At Hermann Sons Hall

The Hermann Sons Jr dance is set for Wednesday December 18 at Hermann Sons hall with Artzt providing music. The event invites members and guests to enjoy a evening of dancing and socializing.

Hermann Sons Jr Hermann Sons’ Hall

Two Fined for Vagrancy in Police Court

Stephen Henry, described as a negro, was fined ten dollars in the police court today for vagrancy. He was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Bennet after attempting to leave an East Houston street store with a ...

Stephen Henry Bennet Houston Street

Dentist Dr W Hering Listings for Hicks Saintes

Dr W Hering listed in Hicks Saintes with two phone numbers 390 and 21) indicating contact options for dental services.

W. Hering Hicks Saintes

Attractive At Home Meat Goods From Union Meats

In a sales pitch urging buyers to call for prices, the ad promotes hams bacon lard and compound made at home by Union Meat Company. It emphasizes quality and value, urging customers to ring two ninety two for an attractive price without any concern over production origin.

Union Meat Company

Eat at Home Ad Campaign Questions Local Meals

A fragmented notice questions consuming meals from distant cities. It mentions Friday the 13th and a 13 day run with a focus on costs and domestic eating options. The text hints at Chicago Kansas City Omaha as alternatives and a consumer message.

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce with phone 341 for rapid funerary transportation and related arrangements.

Riebe Undertaking Co

Births Registered for Glanberg and Thorn Boys

A birth notice records a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Glanberg on December 6 at 221 W Romana Street and another son born to Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Thorn on December 8 at 1028 W Summit Place.

Oscar Glanberg W. Romana Street Elbert Thorn W. Summit Place

Pyramid Pile Remedy Trial Package Offer

Many cases of piles have been cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy without further treatment. When it proves its value, get more from your druggist at 50c a box. Fill out the free coupon and mail today. Save yourself from the surgeon's knife and its bills.

Pyramid Pile Remedy Sample Request Ad

A reader seeks a free sample of Pyramid Pile Remedy by mail. The request lists sender address in Marshall Michigan and asks for plain wrap packaging. No further details or context provided.

Kondon Sonanenee Minn Marshall, Mich

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Natural Color

A simple garden sage and sulphur formula claims to restore gray hair to its natural color and reduce dandruff. The ad urges regular use, notes hair care matches dental care in importance, and offers the remedy at fifty cents a bottle with a money back guarantee.

Wyeth

Beholder in Court: Young Man and Old Man Face Police Court

A young man and an older man stood before the police court at the beginning and end of the same day. The proceedings reflected the routine nature of minor criminal charges and the persistence of legal process across hours.

Oldest and youngest prisoners arraigned in police court

Judge Buckley dismisses the charge against 11 year old Richard Herman after warning the boy to mend his ways. Alonzo Weed 80, serving a 25 day jail term, faced intoxication charges as the judge noted his long criminal pattern. Both cases highlight two age extremes in local policing.

Alonzo Weed Richard Herman Buckley Richard United States Eldridge Weed Amesville Ohio

Real Estate Venture Aims to Polish NYC Terminal Neighborhood

Pennsylvania railroad officials form a real estate company to improve land around the great Pennsylvania terminal in New York City. The area now shows a shabby appearance that detracts from the building’s architectural impact, and the proposed improvements signal growing aesthetic taste in business circles.

Pennsylvania Rairoad New York City

Water system losses cited from low rates in St. Louis

The St. Louis water system is reported to have lost 1,022,618 dollars to taxpayers over eight years due to too low rates for service. Rates may be raised.

St. Louis

Pouting Wife and Wit Meet Over Metered Cost

A witty exchange captures a pouting wife recalling the light of life remark and a husband admitting the line came with a price. The Boston Transcript showcases a playful quip reflecting domestic humor.

Boston Transcript

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