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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
5
Central Trust Company lists capital and surplus at $525,006.50 with J. O. Terrell as president Otto Koehdher as vice president Chas Schreiner J. J. Steviins as vice presidents B. G. Barnes as vice president and W. P. Roth as secretary in a formal roster.
The Banking Department will receive your money on deposit and pay interest thereon. It will make loans on approved collateral. Interest will be allowed at the rate of 4 percent per annum, payable semi annually.
The Safe Deposit Department announces steel safe deposit boxes for securities and valuables at prices from $3 per year. It offers storage of large, bulky items in burglar and fireproof vaults.
Real Estate Loan Department Will loan money on real estate and sell first mortgage notes. They will advise on investments and discuss the advantages of Real Estate Serial Notes.
Foreign Exchange Department announces availability of Travelers' Checks for international use. Funds good worldwide through department offices and authorize convenient access abroad.
Oscar J. Fox, director of the San Antonio Choral Club, plans to direct the group with an imported baton at Beethoven Hall on February 10 assisted by Rudolph Ganz. The baton comes from Dr. Lothar Kempter of Zurich, conductor of Zurich’s municipal opera, who used it at a Wagner festival last year.
Mrs Cc C Ackerman of Council Bluffs touts Blackburn's Casca Royal Pills for constipation coated tongue bad blood stomach liver and bowel disorders. Sold by all drug stores with two sizes 10 and 2.
The city’s Lent season opens with Ash Wednesday observances and daily Lent services across Catholic Episcopal and Lutheran churches. Visiting pastors fill pulpits at several Methodist churches while special music and organized Sunday and midweek services invite parishioners to observe the approach to Easter.
Harbor City Terminal Corporation announces immediate construction of a line from Harbor City to a connection with the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad. Surveying and land clearing underway, graders to follow. Stock sale finances the project offering a lot in Harbor City and a lot in Ingleside with each share, one hundred dollars per share. A. D. Powers invites inquiries.
Dr J R Gunningham of 449 Moore Building is listed as an osteopath in old directory entries. The address appears within a historical listing with no further professional details or dates provided.
Mrs Beatrice Till hosts a large card party for Miss Mary Lee Fallis of Louisville at the Travis Club. The event follows a carnival evening at the Casino, describing social gatherings and cordial compliments within the city’s social scene.
Mrs W S Perkins hosted a Plaza matinee in honor of Mrs J T Yancey of Paducah Kentucky with guests including Mrs Yancy Miss Grundy Mrs Will Yancy and Henry Yancy from Paducah along with Betty Arne and the hostess. The June High School class theater party featured red and white colors and a senior song by Robert Hall. Violet Oldham hosted a five hundred party for Miss Mary Lee Fallis of Louisville with six tables of play and a pink lily bonbon luncheon. The Elks Club held a dance for about 150. A theater party at the Grand honored guests Miss Mayme Storey Milby Giles Winnifred Bollows Fairfax Janin Marie Shafer Arthur Wynne Albert Engelke Hubert Loeffler and J M Muir. James Miley and John Daley with Miss Julia of Chicago visited relatives on West Laurel Street en route to the Panama Canal.
The Battle of Flowers Association held its first year meeting at the Menger Hotel and set April 26 for the parade. Mrs. Newton resigned as president amid illness and was honored with sympathy from members. New officers were elected: Mrs. Coleman president, Mrs. Aubrey vice president, Mrs. Herff secretary. Next planning session February 15 at the Menger.
A farewell gathering was hosted last evening at Miss Belle Groos home in honor of Miss Willie Joe Hood. Refreshments were served and E J Pfanstiel played several violin solos. Attendees included Misses Belle Groos Willie Joe Hood Laura Adkins Ruby Adkins Lottie Burnet Jesse Burnet Helen Adkins Elizabeth Buck Hedwig Ries Hulda Ries and Messrs Hans Ries Earl Groos Ed Dobrowolski William McCullough Don Chattmann Elmo J Pfanstiel T J Rather O Tryer James Adkins Fritz Buck and Ivan Metrindorf.
No 3 Austin Texas January 30 1913 to all whom it may concern certify that the Rio Grande Fire Insurance Company of San Antonio Texas has in all respects complied with Texas laws as conditions precedent to doing business and I have issued a certificate of authority entitling it to do business in the state for year ending February 28 1914 under my hand and seal of office B L Gill Commissioner
Promotion for Harlandale hot sulphur baths claims relief for nervous disorders insomnia and grip aftereffects with medicinal properties of the waters. Instructions mention riding the South Flores street car to reach the baths.
Miss Evelyn Weilding, last seen with Mme Nazimova, recovers from a fright at home in Chicago after a Halloween prank. A casket with a dummy face prompted a Pinkerton hunt. rewards were offered. She resumes her role in Bought and Paid For and later performs The Prince of Pilsen. The piece remains aligned with Henry W Savage standards and features hits like The Message of the Violets and The Stein Song. Adelaide Thurston brings The Love Affair to Grand Opera House with high praise from critics.
At the Prospect Hill Improvement Club meeting, George D. Marshall the government highway expert described the need for better streets in San Antonio and improved highways in Bexar county. He and other speakers urged cooperation between local groups as plans for curb lines and tree planting progress.
The Plaza Theater will end its engagement with a top season bill. Headliner Mag Haggerty's Father competes for honors with Julius Tannen in The Chatter and other acts, pleasing large audiences this week and leaving a favorable impression.
W H St James and players in A Off the Old Block, Snyder Buckley, the two man band The Mi nerva Sisters and The Van Oss Troupe have received plaudits from audiences, while all other acts have gone well.
Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals in triplicate by February 4 1913 at 11 am for constructing an extension to the Concrete Target Butt concrete pavement track and movable target frame at U S Military Reservation Leon Springs Texas. Bids may be rejected in whole or part. Specifications on request. Envelopes must be marked Proposals for Constructing Extension to Target Butt Leon Springs Texas and sent to R H Rolfe Constructing Q M.
Hundreds seek relief at Harlandale Baths as cured patrons praise the water. Visitors ride the South Flores street car to reach the baths and hear testimonials from afflicted individuals who report benefits from the mineral waters.
A druggist guarantees cure of piles in six to fourteen days with Pile Ointment and offers a money refund if no improvement occurs within six to fourteen days. Price listed as 60 cents. Active promise targets ingrown, bleeding or protruding piles with refund policy.
If you have rheumatism or gin consult Dr Miller at 203 ter building for free advice.
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