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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1912

Page

7

Marriage Licenses List for Local Couples

Emile J. Toudouze and Ethel A. Timber lead a batch of marriage licenses issued. Others include Lem O. Bryant with Leona Russell and Urban L. Springer with Willard Mays, plus Creps with Maria Fernandez and Zavala with Sara Longoria. Additional pairings feature William Teller with Annie John, Nisbet with Anna Deasee, Thuckries with Bertha Benky, Montez with Marta Rodarte, Jones with Wilberta Eckels, Gonzales with Delfino Campo, Stroeck with Margaret Schero, Sendero with Jesusita Cervantes, Fontaine with Floy E. Martin.

Emile J. Toudouze Ethel A. Timbere Lem O. Bryant Leona Russell Urban L. Springer Willard Mays Arry T. Creps Maria Fernandez Lucio Zavala Sara Longoria William Teller Annie John Wesley J. Nisbet Anna Deasee Thuckries Bertha Benky Erardo Montez Marta ‘Rodartegh Jones Wilberta Eckels Pablo Gonzales Delfino Campo

Births Record Notices Include Multiple Newborns

Pay your poll tax and birth records list several newborn announcements. To Mr. and Mrs. Sanchez a boy at 514 South Laredo. To Mr. and Mrs Vidal a girl at 408 North Concho. To Mr. and Mrs Faulk a girl at 124 Fairbanks. To Mr. and Mrs Herrera a boy at 111 Baylor. To Mr. and Mrs Teel a boy at 142 Parker. To Mr. and Mrs Weyerman a girl at 1709 North New Braunfels Avenue.

F. Sanchez South Laredo Street R. Vidal North Concho Street W. C. Faulk Fairbanks Street A. Herrera Baylor Street W. E. Teel Parker Avenue R. F. Weyerman New Braunfels Avenue

Missing 67 year old man last heard from Sunday

A 67 year old man, 230 pounds and 6 feet 1% inches, was last heard from on Sunday December 15. He wore a Mack suit, black overcoat and a Hack Stetson hat. Information should be sent to D Ansley, 117 West Woodlawn Avenue, Old Phone 8026.

D. Ansley West Woodlawn Avenue

Senator Kern Defends Dynamite Conspiracy Defendants

United States Senator Kern urged jurors to judge the forty defendants in the dynamite conspiracy case fairly, stressing many came from far away and faced a hostile court. He argued charges centered on transporting explosives illegally, not dynamiting, and criticized reliance on McManigal's testimony. He noted letters from 6000 secured, with 400 read to imply conspiracy, and described the Open Shop Erectors Association as linked to the case amid Iron Workers Union tensions.

Indianapolis Ind United States Kern Ortie E. McManigal McManigal National Erectors Association United States Steel Corporation Iron Workers Union Erectors Association

Real Estate Transfers in December 1912 San Antonio area

A long list of real estate transfers dated December 1912 shows numerous properties changing hands. Notable entries include Peter P. Hoefgen to Gustav Etter for Lot 10-14 in new city block 965 on Avenue D for 3800 dollars, and Samuel M. Stechner to Herman Kalisky for Lot 6 in Block 2, new city block 650 on Butz Street for 900 dollars. Other transfers cover Los Angeles Heights additions, Highland Park, East Macon Street, North Flores Street, and several surveys with varied prices, dates from 1911 to 1912, and multiple buyers and sellers including estates and corporations.

Peter P. Hoefgen Gustav Etter New City Avenue D Casa Blanca Los Angeles Heights Comany M. M. Fairchild Southwestern Land Corporation Josef Muzny Lakeview A. Baity W. H. Ferguson Hunstock Samuel M. Stechner Herman Bertha Kalisky Butz Street H. R. Dryden J. H. Thompson Halliday Addition Halliday Avenue Willie Reininger Charles Haag A. Zamora San Antonio C. Cerrella E. Hernandez Louis M. Michael Emil Gottschalck Highland Park Emil Gottschalck Et al Sisea” Antonio Nacogdoches Road HA. Woods E. G. Paschal W. K. Sullivan Macon Street William A. Rory F. Bk. Weiser Rosemere Cordelia Rogers J. J M. Pelsch New City Block North Flores Street Constable David R. Nelson Avid R. Nelson Emil Reubsahm Rosedale Park Terrell Well Company C.W. Gordon Jose D. Powers C. W. Gordon Primrose Atnee Wesley Jackson North Side Nebraska Street Florence Avery J. ©. Terrell New el Reet Oerster Walter Kendell East Commerce Street Nk J. Walker John Navarro South Ne Oe Ee Eights Improvement Co Cc. J. Paatnar Olive Street North Josichey JL. E. Johnson Highland

Explorer Millward Vanishes Ahead of Planned Wedding

Russell Hastings Millward, noted explorer and globe trotter who recently secured a license to wed Miss Madeline Esther Sylvester, has left his apartments and will not return until next summer. Miss Sylvester says he will come back next week. Friends and Miss Sylvester debate the timing of the marriage as Millward had told a friend he did not intend to marry for a long time.

Russell Hastings Millward Madeline Esther Sylvester Miss Sylvester

Arrivals and Hotel Guests in San Antonio Notices

A parade of visitors and arrivals in San Antonio includes W. J. Daniels of Houston at the Gunter, H. H. Field of Lockhart at the Savoy, Lulu Underwood of Fort Worth at the Menger, and many others from Dallas, El Paso, Bryan, Atlanta, and beyond. Notables and families stay at the Crockett, Bowie, St. Anthony, Menger, Gunter, Savoy, and other hotels as Christmas visits and business trips unfold across the city.

H. H. Field Lockhart Tex Savoy Lulu Underwood Fort Worth Menger T. G. Searle el Paso Crockett A. E. Copeland Atlanta, Ga St. Anthony W. T. Mattock Floresville Bexar Hotel J. L. Hunter del Rio Gunter Pearl Prosch Segua Savoy Hotel W. F. Redd Columbus Bowie C. H. Cole Crockett Hotel A. O. Tate Temple St. Anthony Hotel J. Anthony F. Sitten LaCoste W. C. Beaton Cuero J. Franklin Moore Saltillo Mex C. Armstrong Austin Bexar J. C. Simpson Big Wells Frank Eshelman Waxahachie Mattie H. Koch Karnes City San Antonio E. Hudson Newton E. Kiene T. M. Read Goliad M. L. Perry Luling O. P. McCarty Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Baltimore W. D. McCarty Richmond Avenue

Gimbel Delicatessen Christmas Specials Announced

The Gimbel Delicatessen offers a special Christmas Day luncheon at noon for 35 cents and a dinner from 6 to 8 pm for 50 cents. Located on Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House.

Gimbel Delicatessen Crockett Street Grand Opera House

Mel Archer and Higginbot ham Dance at Ellis Building Xmas Night

A grand moonlight dance by Mel Archer and Mr Higginbot ham is planned at Ellis building on Xmas night Dec 25 with Diaz Sisters Orchestra and a Newest Cars Leonard Smith Auto Livery offering day and night service. The item also notes a Christmas dinner at Saratoga Restaurant for 25c and various local ads and notices around San Antonio.

Leonard Smith Auto Mel Archer Mr. Higginbotham Ellis’ Building Diaz Sisters Orchestra

The Little Doctor Stands Above All Others

An old advertisement touts MacLaren's Mustard Cerate as a soothing remedy that relieves headaches cold symptoms and muscle pains without skin irritation or blisters. Sold at Schwab McElroy drug stores and other druggists with free proof samples from MacLaren Drug Co. Cleveland Ohio or Los Angeles Cal. Remember the Little Doctor.

MacLaren Schwab- McElroy MacLaren Drug Co Cleveland Ohio Los Angeles Cal

Local Post Office Job Applications Open in February 1913

San Antonio and other cities will hold postings at the San Antonio post office on February 15 1913 with applications issued by local postal authorities until February 8 1913. Dr C E Tinkadm dentist SUITE 422 423 Moore building Pearce Robinson Undertaking Co auto ambulances. Chauffeur W Cardwell fined six dollars for speeding by Patrolman Murphy last night in police court.

San Antonio Dallas el Paso Fort Worth Galveston Laredo New Orleans Shreveport Waco C. E. Tinkadm Moore Building W. Cc. Cardwell Murphy

Union Meat Company Ad Encourages Home Made Goods

An advertisement urges retailers to call two ninety two for favorable prices on hams bacon lard and compound. It emphasizes the article is made at home and claims the goods meet the best standards with no other reason to avoid handling them.

Union Meat Company

Why Not Eat At Home Meal Sourcing Debate

A local reader questions reliance on meals sent from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha and advocates for home cooking options. The note references Union Meat Company as a supplier and implies a push for regional or in-house meal preparation.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat Company

Otis Goldthorne Dies in City After Short Stay for Treatment

Otis Goldthorne a 35 year old railway conductor died at six o clock yesterday afternoon in Yoakum Texas where he had come a month ago for medical treatment. The body was sent to Yoakum for burial this morning by the Shelley Loring Undertaking Company.

Mission Burial Park F. M. Jackson South Heights Goldthorne Otis Goldthorne Yoakum Tex Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Cement antitrust case brings Travis County official to assist

Travis County Prosecutor John E. Shelton attended the anti trust suit against Texas cement companies led by Attorney General Walthall. The county attorney joined the state in its action and Hart & Patterson of Austin were retained to aid the trial. Shelton sought evidence linking the Alamo Cement Company with other state firms to show connections in the case.

John E. Shelton Travis County Walthall Austin Hart & Patterson Shelton Alamo Cement Company

Building Permits Report for Two 3-Room Dwellings

Lacks and Knight file permits for two 3-room houses on East Commerce Street valued at 400 dollars. Mrs. T R Smith receives permit for a 3-room dwelling on Monterey Street valued at 250 dollars.

Automobile Licenses List No 3079 to 3080

No 3079 C P Fenstermaker 337 East No 3080 Mrs R M Hughes 202 King William Street.

C. P. Fenstermaker East Commerce Street R. M. Hughes King William Street

Daylight Burglar Frightened Away from Avila Home

In broad daylight at 724 West Mistletoe Avenue a burglar bound and gagged Mrs. Avila and searched drawers for valuables before she freed herself and screamed. The intruder fled as neighbors entered. mounted police rushed to the scene shortly after the alarm.

Carlos Avila Mistletoe Avenue Avila

Intruder Description Sparks City Patrols

Mrs Avila recalls a white man about 24 years old in blue overalls as the intruder. Police suspect a tramp after recent complaints of vagrants in that city area.

Avila

Burial Permits and Death Notices for Local Residents

Burial permits list Otis Goldthorne 35 died December 23 San Juan road W F Barrow 22 died December 22 123 East Maple Street Francisco R Diaz 44 died December 22 300 Day Avenue James A Maxwell 38 died December 17 Bexar County by Philip Valderas 35 died December 22 511 Gevers Street

Otis Goldthorne San Juan W. F. Barrow East Maple Street Francisco R. Diaz Day Avenue James A. Maxwell Bexar County Philip Valderas Ae Tieelbis Gevers Street

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George Evans Honey Boy John King Sam Lee Vaughn Comfort Chas Hilliard Tommy Hyde 60 Corkers de Golightly Cicero Didimus Jones David Belasco Ee Soda Biomtis Arinee Za KY Soa Prclal Beethoven Hall Deutsches Theater Berliner America Live Oak ST Wagentehr Poultry Depot Dwyer Avenue Texas T. M. Holt Mmanigali Dynamiter W. J. Daniels Houston Gayle R. A. Gayle Lorena Mrs. Archer Saratoga Restaurant Phil H. Shook Oppenheimer Building West Commerce Street Franklin Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins Don J. Marr Visiton Thirtyseventh District Court Jourdanton Court House O. E. Hicks Gunter Building Byler Gibbs Drs Garring & Hatcher Travis Club A. F. Beyer Dave Colley South Olive Street L. A. Brinstad Moore Friedman F. Hadra Dr. Littrell Conroy Guessar Oscar C. Guessar Ford Ranch Qussar Yale Dentists Hicks Ferdinand P. Herff Bedell Texas Office Machinery Co Main Ave W. A. White Casino St San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Pred Davison H. Geyer Schley Avenue Garden Stable Muth William Stewart Canape Lorenzo G. A. Stowers Furniture Co Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co MR. Retailer Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company Hartmann S&st. John's Luthern Church Ave. D Maureaux Commerce St
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