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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
3
Mrs John Thomas reports a four year leg sore treated with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. After one month the sore vanished and itching stopped. five years later hair regrowth from scalp treatment is noted. Ads promote Cuticura products with sample offers and pricing.
Elmer Pet Brown undefeated Taylor champion meets Ed Brennan in a finish match best two out of three falls. Catch-as-catch-can style with strangle hold banned. Purse of 250 dollars plus all gate receipts attract heavy interest in this Texan city.
The 227 San Antonio newsboys enjoyed a Christmas dinner at the St. Anthony hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Nat Washer. The event featured a full meal, entertainment by Spanish dancers and the Four Dancing Bugs, a blessing, and a chorus of America. Guests included Rev. Philip Cook and several local dignitaries who joined the boys in celebration.
Last evening at Central Christian church worship included baptismal rites and illustrated songs. Evangelist Mr Minges preached on Moses and faith urging a life of service over ease. Several attendees professed faith after the sermon.
A Christmas cantata titled Christmas at Miss Prim's was presented at First United Presbyterian Church to a large audience. The pastor thanked attendees for a desk given as a gift and the program told of a grown person trying to dampen children's belief in Santa Claus who is saved by Santa bearing gifts and spirit.
A. D. Powers argues Harbor City will become a thriving town, noting its elevation twenty feet above water and safety from storms. He cites proximity to Port Aransas, Corpus Channel depths, and a ten mile distance to Gulf deep water as advantages over nearby Texas City.
Mr and Mrs F Keylich pioneers of Austin and their daughter Mrs Louis DeNette of 417 San Pedro avenue joined a Christmas reunion with Miss Zoe Kuykendahl granddaughter of the Keylichs and three generations were present. The party convened yesterday and Mr and Mrs Keylich returned to Austin today after an enjoyable trip.
Scrupulously clean facilities with modern equipment and courteous white attendants attract a broad clientele. The building is split with half dedicated to ladies and a beauty parlor operating in connection. Take the South Flores street car to access.
Public notice alerting car owners to pay poll tax and obtain lap robes, plush or wool, for automobile or carriage. Woodward Carriage Company listed.
Police pursue a revenge motive in the Christmas Eve murder of Emil Hoffarth, a 30 year old found near Camden and Richmond. Investigators note no robbery motive due to intact pockets and $100 in his clothing. The case involves an American and a Mexican suspect with ties to a prior dispute.
Cornelius Thomas asserts Christmas celebrators fired the fatal shot killing Mamie Thomas, 24, wife of Cornelius. He is in custody of the state police. The incident centers on a Christmas event and a deadly discharge.
Charles LeMot a resident of 122 East Woodlawn avenue was fatally shot after stepping from a street car at San Pedro Avenue and Craig Place. He told police before dying that his assailant was a man he recognized as he fled the scene. The suspect’s arrest is expected.
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