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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1911
Page
5
Mrs. W. O. Learn of San Antonio known as Wenonah brings her live snake act home at 1615 North Camal Street after a four month tour in New York and Pennsylvania. She plans to perform at the Plaza next week as she prepares for a Europe trip in 1912.
A pre nuptial linen shower was given at Mrs J O Woodgate 106 Macon street on Friday December 22 1911 for Miss Alma Lee Boykin and her upcoming marriage to Dr William B Bennett of Goliad Texas. The party featured red and green holiday decor a two course luncheon and attendance by Doire Lee Blair Blanche Roberts Luella Stallar Florence Wernette Ella Leroux Laura Saunders S W Burchfield and Mary Krisch among others.
Bowen's Island prepares for the Nat Reiss Carnival opening December 28 through January 6 for the San Antonio Press club festival. Twenty shows plus free attractions will thrill visitors with high dives, bicycle stunts, a 102 foot ladder act, a 66 foot space jump, and an educated flea circus amid a 3000 light illumination.
The Carnegie library plans a five Thursday series starting December 28 with fifty stereopticon slides per lecture. Topics: Civic Art, American Sculpture, American Painting, Whistler's Painting, and Tapestry. Lectures are supplied by the American Federation of Art, formed in Washington in 1909 to promote art and ship exhibits to cities. An exhibit is expected in San Antonio in March or April.
A German engineer has perfected a water powered process that splits rock by breaking it into masses rather than crumbling it, offering a more efficient approach than traditional devices.
Twenty eight licenses were issued in one day at the County Clerk’s office, the largest ever in the county and likely the state. Clerk Newton and Registrar Coates reported the surge due to Sunday and Christmas Eve. A list of couples follows, including Grinage and Walters, Hatchet and Kelley, White and Cranson, Coronado and Rios, and many others across Bexar County.
The San Antonio Humane Society reports no indebtedness and no link to a restaurant at the San Antonio International Fair. A committee of ladies plans a high class entertainment with professional talent at Casino Hall late in January to raise funds for broader, more effective work.
A mass meeting of Negro citizens is planned for January 1 at the Masonic hall on Zavala Street to foster poll tax payments. John House leads preparations for what could be the largest such gathering in the city. L. W. Greenley and others will speak with a push to rally younger Negroes to pay taxes.
Texas corporations have sixty days to file statements of net returns for the year ending December 31. Noncompliance carries a fine of 1000 to 10000 dollars, with 1800 firms fined last year. The Alamo Auditing company offers help in preparing reports at 508-510 Gunter Building. Phone numbers old 193, new 1123.
CORPUS CHRISTI Texas December 23 Colonel Uriah Lott of Brownsville is in the city arriving from Houston. He is said to have several cards in his sleeve to promote a railroad system to the Texas coast and has recently met with the railway commission in Austin.
Retired San Antonio dentist requests friends and patients transfer dental care to Dr. E. M. Hight at 303 4 Hicks Building. Recommendation cites competence and conscientious practice.
Charles Bierkamp seeks injunction and damages in a case alleging usurious interest on a $75 loan. The petition claims a $260 note covered interest, harassment by the loan agent, threats, and a threatened sale of notes and collateral. prayer includes cancellation of notes and damages totaling $1,150 plus double interest.
T O Moorman, 37, sustained two jagged facial wounds in a dispute at about 10 30 last night. R E Molan and Moorman were booked on affray charges. Officers Serna and Mockert made the arrests at the scene.
Mrs J C Warren and Dr C E B Scull marry at 8 in the home of the bride's parents 1010 Wryoming street with Rev C B Cross officiating. The event lists George N Mc Cauley as humane officer and notes contacts for services and notices.
The San Antonio Deutscher Maennerchor meeting set for this afternoon at Muth's garden is postponed to Sunday December 31. Festivities will begin in the afternoon and run into the new year with prize bowling for roast turkeys, dancing and music. Also promoting Xmas roast turkey at Matthew's Delicatessen, 222 Losoya Street.
Judge Edward Dwyer of the Thirty-seventh district court could not adjourn for the term yesterday due to heavy business. Court will be held this week with motions for new trials to be argued. Henry Buckhola and Major Lee, convicted this term, have motions pending. Thomas Schoolroom seeks pupils after holidays. information via old phone 291.
Office clerk Miss Anna Lou Waller left for Christmas with her Rockdale family and will return this week. In her absence Miss Felicia Newton will run the office. Also a notice to locate an uncle: Geo Schannel seeks any relatives in San Antonio or elsewhere at 208 Fourth Street.
Katie White files a divorce suit yesterday in the Fifty seventh district court naming W. W. White as defendant. The complaint seeks dissolution of the marriage and related relief.
The escaped prisoner, described as a negro convict, overpowered Deputy Sheriff Jack Fraser on Thursday night and fled. Sheriff Tobin and outside county officers aided in the pursuit but have not captured the escapee.
The M. W. A. degree team dance has been postponed from December 23 to December 27. Local members are advised to note the new date and plan attendance accordingly.
In the Isaac McElroy versus International and Great Northern case the railroad’s request for a new trial was denied and notice of appeal issued. The plaintiff was awarded a verdict and judgment for 15000 dollars.
Visitors Mr and Mrs F S Coddington of Illinois who winter in San Antonio have bought property at 316 Dallas Street.
A socialistic worker J V Rake will deliver a lecture titled Youth Age and Eternity at Odd Fellows hall 123 Soledad street this afternoon at o’clock. Prompt delivery offered for fresh oysters. Old phone 7405.
Buck-B Baldwin of San Antonio came home from Hidalgo county with a good-sized buck. He reports abundant game in the area. The Dixie Social Club will hold New Year’s Eve ball at Beethoven hall. Dixie Social Club New Year’s Eve event is planned.
Concrete water troughs reinforced for durability are marketed as a cheaper sanitary alternative to wood. Location listed at 302 Roosevelt Avenue.
County Court adjourned by Judge George Huntress yesterday. Minutes were signed and the court will not reopen until January 2 for the January term.
Fireworks ignited during a display at a fruit stand run by C Castro and E Flores at 633 Austin Street destroying about $200 of stock and causing $50 damage to the wood frame building. The blaze attracted hundreds as cannon crackers and rome candies discharged. Fire Chief Bishop and multiple fire crews responded and battled the flames.
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph improving after a week of concern. He walked briefly in the palace gallery and will be allowed to go outdoors for a short time tomorrow.
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