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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
31
Santa plans extensive Christmas services across Catholic and Protestant churches. St Josephs, St Marys, St Henrys and others schedule masses from 5 am to 11 am with sermons, benedictions, catechetical instruction, carols, and holiday programs for parishioners including children.
Frank P. Dillard, commissioner of district No. 2 in Johnston County, died suddenly last night after severe head pains. He collapsed before medical help could arrive. Malaria makes pale blood. Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic advertised as a remedy for malaria and to boost the system for all ages. 65c.
A nickel plated aluminum lined ebony handle electric chafing dish is offered as a practical and attractive Christmas gift. Priced at 7.50, it targets mothers sisters or sweethearts as ideal recipients.
The First Presbyterian and Utica and Prospect Mill Methodist churches held morning Christmas programs on December 24, 1911. The programs featured organ preludes and postludes, anthems by Vincent Persis Cambanbin and Guilmant, solos by Agnes Donoho and Miss Harrison, and choral pieces including There Were Shepherds and Jesus Came the Heavens Adoring. Also listed were organ solos, offertories, and other musical items with performers such as Mrs Edmund C Watson, J Callaerts, and Miss Paulee Jones.
Druggists across the city begin stocking Hot Springs Liver Buttons marking their first San Antonio sale. The small laxative claims quick relief for constipation liver issues stomach troubles and general cleansing. A box costs 25 cents with mail orders from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Ark.
The Riverside Park Baptist Sunday school program unfolds Saturday December 23 at 7 30 p m featuring song selections including Joy to the World and Star of the East duets by Florence Weber and Laura Aaron scripture Luke 2 1 19 invocation by the superintendent and pastor an exercise Behold He Cometh Stars under the Stars class Mrs Lawrence a choir chorus Christmas Spirit and a recitation At Last Tis Christmas in a festive program aimed at the church community.
A Christmas program listing concerts and recitations by Louise Rupe and others includes songs, solos, and a Christmas tree gift distribution at First Baptist Church on Sunday December 24 with 11 a m service, organ selections, hymns, and a sermon. Prospect Hill Baptist Church hosts morning services, a Christmas tree program on Friday December 22, and a cantata with pupils, solos, violin, and Santa Claus arrival.
A Christmas cantata titled Christmas at Grandma's will be performed Saturday evening December 23 at 8 o'clock at the Alamo Methodist church. Miss Claudia Smith leads with teachers and Sunday school children assisting. A real Santa Claus and other characters will add pleasure and merriment.
Bracketville Texas reports a smallpox outbreak with five known cases. The rise follows a visit by a Mexican woman who arrived from Mexico about three weeks earlier and developed the illness.
The Texas attorney general's department ruled that poll tax receipts cannot be ante-dated under any circumstances. The date must be the actual issuance date. Collectors must record the real issue date, even if manpower delays prevent same-day processing.
Ed Mill, a 25 year old car repairer for the H. & T. G., died from injuries after being struck by a string of cars yesterday afternoon. He lived in Cleburne, Texas, and his death was reported from Ennis, Texas.
A fragment shows a distressed speaker admitting disgust after an awkward start. The dialogue hints at a misstep and a graveyard pickup selection that was ultimately sold, suggesting a problematic beginning and a completed transfer.
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