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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1912

Page

7

Police Court Roundup and Local Notices From Saturday Weekend

Seventy eight cases were called in police court today for arrests made Saturday and Sunday with many on Saturday night. Fines were small from 1 to 50 cents and12 to 15 continuances granted. A barn search near Jones Avenue uncovered a man lost and releasing him after questioning. The Bexar Humane Society listed office in Mackay Building with E M Collins as humane officer. Rieglers advertised Paradise Fruit Cake White French Fruit Cake and California Fruit Cake at 231 E Houston St. Dr W A Hering dentist listed at 217 Hicks Building with phones 390. Negroes William Stewart and Fred Richardson to have a hearing in the corporation court tomorrow morning.

California Rieglers Houston St G. G. Braden Jones Avenue Fock William Stewart Fred. Richardson Corporation Court

Disturbing the peace on East Commerce street

The item reports charges of disturbing the peace on a street car on East Commerce street late Saturday night. An argument with conductor A G Martinez involved a knife display by one of the individuals, Stewart attacked Officer Yantis during escort to the station, and a battle occurred before the suspect was subdued.

East Commerce Street A. G. Martinez Stewart Yantis

Christmas Cheer Helpers Deliver Gifts to Poorest Families

Busy workers at Christmas Cheer HQ press on through rain and cold delivering baskets and supplies to East End and West Side families. Special Policeman Davis leads volunteers as they aid desolate homes, with 53 baskets to Miss Bowden and 25 to others for Mexican communities. auto shortages hinder final deliveries. Donations total 1518 dollars with additional gifts from several supporters. urgent requests for bed clothing push ongoing purchases of quilts and toys for children.

Davis East End Carson Street Mr. Davis Spencer St. Joseph's Orphanage St. John’s Miss Bowden van Teel James Vanlandingham Corrals L. B. Clegg C. 8. Venable A. W. Houston Santa Claus Benno Kayton Christmas Cheer Committee J. M. Young C. W. Titus J. W. Forgerson Sem Slack Ed Leighton Roy Beitel Elizabeth Houston C. E. Wynne A. D. Nash Katherine Joseph

Visitors check in at San Antonio hotels sources

A long list of visitors and travelers is recorded in San Antonio hotels with guests from Chicago Eagle Pass Beaumont Gonzales Kerrville Kerrville Taylor Victoria Dallas Houston Temple Castroville and other Texas towns. Notables include Mr and Mrs T F Banett Mr and Mrs L F Seed J W Cawthorn J T Edwards B L Schostag Winston Harwood and many more lodging at Menger Crockett Gunter St Anthony Bowie Savoy Bexar and other hotels.

T. F. Banett Chicago Menger Hotel L. F. Seed Eagle Pass Tex Crockett William A. Burton Junction City Kan Bowie B. Raichargon Beaumont Gunter Hotel W. H. Price Poteet Savoy George T. Burgess Gonzales St. Anthony Hotel H. H. Harrison Fiatonia Bexar N. R. Schreiner Kerrville Menger J. W. Cawthorn Dallas H. Thompson Houston Bowie Hotel Kim L. Tiras Gunter H. H. Field Lockhart Oscar Brown San Benito St. Anthony A. T. Teller G. C. Roeboone Orange Grove Bexarote Cacaar Kleberg Kingsville J. J. Thames Taylor, Tex J. T. Edwards Charlotte William G. Brown Jr J. A. Wright Savoyate P. A. Noble P. O. Childers Temple Mary EB. Subury Gerard, Tex Bexar Hotel H. D. McDonald Corpus Christi Walter Gerlich New Braynfels B. L. Schostag Austin Bowtle Winston Harwood M. EB. Doggen Yoakum 8. B. Scott San Antonio B. D. Kear Victoria G. E. Smith John W. Vann M., K. & T. Railroad Bennie Pasco John Vann

Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria

Scrupulously clean facilities and modern equipment create a strong reputation for the institution run by expert white attendants. Half the building is devoted to ladies with a beauty parlor now moved to the Goeth location across the street. Visit hours are 2 to 4 pm.

Harlandale South Flores

Navy expert urges more aviation work

Navy aviation chief Captain Washington H. Chambers argues the United States trails in military air power. He cites France as world leader with 350 aircraft and plans for 1000, notes German progress and the Gottingen aerodynamic laboratory led by Prof. Prandtl, and lists national appropriations and subscriptions in ranking nations.

Washington D.C United States Washington lI. Chambers Navy Aviation Corps France Germany Gottingen Prof. Prandtl Russia Great Britain Italy Japan

Burials listed in City Health District death notices

Burial permits record several individuals with ages and dates of death. Names include Joseph Reichman 37 dying December 20 at 244 Porter street, Juan Flores 52 dying December 21 at Santa Rosa hospital, and Thomas Williams 25 dying December 20 at city hospital. Additional entries note Ira Thomas Williams 21 at 116 East Poplar street and Grady Welch 14 at 410 Sixth street. Others include Mrs. Carl Lee Edwards 26 at 415 Avenue E, Elias Krithinos 2? years at 209 East Myrtle street, and John K Moore Jr 46 at McCulloch street.

Joseph Reichman Porter Street Juan Flores Santa Rosa Hospital Thomas Williams City Hospital West Myrtle Street Ira Thomas Williams East Poplar Street Carl Lee Edwards Avenue E. Grady's East Myrtle Street John K. Moore Jr McCulloch Street

Births Reported at Local Addresses Before Christmas

Records show three December births to Carravajal Herrera and Gallardo couples at 655 South Flores 922 Guadalupe and 324 Seledad. A special Christmas dinner offered by The Gunter Hotel on December 25 from 6 to 8 30 p m at 1 50 per plate with reservations via phone 992.

R. Carravajal South Flores Street Eugene Herrera Guadalupe Street A. Gallardo Seledad Street Gunter Hotel

Texas urged to unite for better highways and boosting

Caesar Kleberg of the King Ranch calls for statewide cooperation to boost all Texas cities and regions through improved roads. He notes California’s highway system shows the potential gains and says inter city cooperation is essential for Texas progress. Kleberg returned from California with Miss Alice Kleberg.

Texas Caesar Kleberg King Ranch California Kleberg Menger Hotel Kieberg Alice Kieberg Marlborough School Los Angeles

Negro fears burning as Ashdown posse hunts him

Peter Nolen a black man wanted in Ashdown Arkansas for shooting a white man Maddox was arrested after noon by Sheriff Tobin and deputies Galbraith and Newton. He said 500 men sought to burn him and he escaped to San Antonio while alias Scott. A reward stood for his capture.

Peter Nolen Ashdown Ark Maddox Tobin Galbraith Newton A. T. Collins San Antonio Nolen Scott

Reservations Requested For Evening Event Details

A notice lists an event on February 25 from 6 to 8 30 p m with a price of 1 56 and a reference number 3992. It asks readers to make reservations.

Opera Star Harriet Wiswell O Neill Visits San Antonio

Opera singer Harriet Wiswell O Neill stage name Enrichetta Onelli arrives in San Antonio for a two week visit with Mrs. Clint Kearney at 815 Grayson street after a South Africa tour. She will perform for friends here and then travel to Mission to visit her sister.

Harriet Wiswell O'Neill Enrichetta Onelli Europe Africa Clint Kearney Grayson Street South Africa Mission Tex San Antonio

Two Christmases for a Woman and a Milwaukee Milestone

A Washington Post quote notes a woman’s two Christmases with gifts and swaps. A. I. Carp of Milwaukee is credited as the first to attempt a motorcycle ascent of Mt. Spokane.

Washington Post A. I. Carp Milwaukee Mt. Spokane

Negro charged with auto tire theft claims being used as tool

Lee Davis says a white man ordered him to deliver the tires and take the money. Sheriff Tobin reports a habeas corpus hearing set for tomorrow in the Seventy third District Court. Davis is held in the county jail.

Lee Davis Tobin Seventy-third District

Also Mentioned on This Page

Western Union LAS Dia Telephone THE Western Union Telegraph Company Muth Phil H. Shook Oppenheimer Building West Commerce Street Franklin Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins Leipziger Stollen E. Houston St Grand Opera House Max Spiegel Mal Clarke Lovey Marie Greene George Evans Honey Boy Minstrels Corkers Er Vie CIFT Petal Badsai the Hudson CO Leonard Smith Auto Mrs. Archer Mr. Higginbotham Elks Diaz Sisters O. EB. Hicks Gunter Building Byler Gibbs Drs Garring & Hatcher Travis Club L. A. Brustad Friedman J. F Ars Archer Old Tee Littrell Conroy Yale Dentists Hicks San Ferdinand P. Herff Bedell W. A. White Casino St San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Fred Davison Garden Stable Elks Building Houston Street MR. Retailer Union Meat Company Kansas City Omaha Riegler Fletcher Maverick Clarke Whiting Paper Company Cordova Leath Macey Manship Schaeffer Hurd Whiting Maverick-Clarke Litho Company Soledad Street Arkansas Mrs Hotel Menger’s
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