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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1911

Page

17

Central Trust Company Ad Promotes Security and Growth

201 West Commerce Street to J O Terrell Prest Barnes Joske Schreiner Rote Secy The Central Trust Company presents itself as an independent trust firm serving depositors and stockholders. With capital surplus and profits over 530000 dollars it claims to be among the city's largest financial institutions offering absolute security and courteous service to all depositors.

J.O. Terrell B. G. Barnes Alex. Joske Chas. Schreiner W.P. Rote Secy The Central Trust Company Southwest Texas

Announcement on Wabash receivership dispute issued

The first official announcement from the Associated Press in St Louis on December 26 says the Wabash railroad receivership is being disputed across the system. It orders officers and employees retained in their current positions and promises prompt payment of all outstanding debts for labor and supplies.

Associated Press ST. Louis Wabash Railroad

San Antonio Church Wins Spirit Contest Over Austin

Special to the Light reports the Central Christian Church San Antonio won a signal victory over the Central Austin School in a nine week spirit contest. The event took place in Austin, Texas, on December 26, with both churches competing in a religious and communal effort.

Austin Tex Central Christian Church San Antonio Central Austian Church of Austin

San Antonio Edges Austin In Contested School Score Drive

The attendance contest began October 29 and concluded yesterday with San Antonio scoring 47 517 points to Austin 46 584. Austin led last Sunday by over 50060 points before San Antonio surged to gain a 933 point victory. Austin workers will present San Antonio with a banner in the next few days.

San Antonio Austin

Confederate Veteran J C Adam Dies At 78 At Confederate Home

J C Adam aged 78 a Civil War veteran and longtime inmate at the Confederate home in Austin Texas died after a long illness He had lived at the home since its 1888 founding and served in company D First Louisiana infantry losing both legs in the war His funeral was held at the state cemetery.

Austin Tex J. C. Adam First Louisiana Infantry State

Appreciation of Hospitality Dinner for San Antonio Newsboys

About 220 newsboys attended a Christmas banquet at the St. Anthony hotel hosted by Nat M. Washer. The group enjoyed a lavish meal and expressed deep appreciation, with the event described as unusually generous and well prepared.

St. Anthony Nat M. Washer San Antonio Mr. Washer

Newsies Banquet at St Anthony House Boosts Needy Guests

In Travis park a cosmopolitan crowd filled the hotel banquet hall for a special charity feast hosted by Mr. Washer. Newsies and city poor lined tables laden with roast turkey and other dishes as Army workers and Salvation Army helpers distributed meals and gifts to hungry children and aged beggars.

Mr. Washer F. M. Swearingen The St. Anthony Gustav Beraud Newsies Joseph Washer A. G. Dugger Colonel Stephenson Diehl Harry Hertzberg Mercer Johnson Washer Carlos Bee Carlos Pauline Washer Joseph B. Washer Plaza Stella Zimmerman Santa Claus J. E. Alexander

Destitute Dine With Salvation Army on Christmas Day

More than 600 of the citys destitute and unfortunate residents were guests at the Salvation Armys Christmas dinner served yesterday at 518 West Commerce Street. The large crowd gathered for the holiday meal reflecting the charitys season of giving.

Salvation Army West Commerce Street

Granny Wagoner 110-Year-Old Arkansas Woman Spends Merry Christmas

Springfield reports Mrs Lucy Wagoner of Taney County Arkansas, claimed 110 years old, greeted by neighbors on Christmas Day. She says she was born in 1801 in Tennessee, lives alone in a log cabin, and supports herself by cotton field work and odd jobs. She counts eight great great grandchildren among her descendants.

Associated Press Springfield Lucy Wagoner Taney County Arkansas Granny” Wagoner Tennessee

Christmas Feasts At Texas State Institutions

Christmas was celebrated with large dinners at Texas state care facilities. The Confederate Home served 50 gallons of eggnog to 450 old soldiers, with many turkeys in the meal overseen by Superintendent Wynne. The state insane asylum fed 1523 patients with 265 turkeys and other foods, while over 150 blind institute pupils enjoyed their annual feast. The state deaf and dumb institute held a monster feast for about 300 pupils, featuring turkey, cranberry sauce, celery and more, described as a great success by Superintendent Thomas.

Salvation Army Ensign Goblenz Adjutant Andrews Cadet Goblenz Mattie Jinks W. Spires H. Blakesdale Emma Kahn Emma Roland Mother Brown Austin Tex Wynne State Insane Asylum State Blind Institute State Deaf and Dumb Institute Thomas

Austin Youth Buried in Sudden Texas Death

The funeral for Fred A. Sterzing Jr. was held at the family home on San Jacinto Street and he was buried in Oakwood Cemetery. He was found dead in a bathtub Sunday night, death attributed to heart failure, a traveling salesman home for the holidays and son of City Tax Collector and Assessor Sterzing. Local ad copy appears in this clipping for Foley Kidney Pills with testimonial from E A Kelly of Belvidere Illinois and Edwards King Drug Co.

Austin Tex Fred A. Sterzing Jr San Jacinto Street Oakwood Cemetery Young Sterzing Sterzing Foley Belvidere A. Kelly Edwards King Drug Co

Dr Keeling Dentist at 517 Moore Building

Dr Keeling operates a dental practice in the Moore Building offering special attention to children. The office emphasizes pediatric care and patient comfort in a traditional boarding-house style setting.

Keeling Moore Building

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