Central Trust Company Leadership Note
Central Trust Company announces B. G. Barnes as Vice President and W. P. Rote as Secretary.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
7
Central Trust Company announces B. G. Barnes as Vice President and W. P. Rote as Secretary.
Real estate loan department announces plans to loan money on real estate assets. Details include applicant types and potential terms. The notice indicates ongoing funding availability and evaluation procedures for property financing.
Fires raged in undeveloped Western North Dakota coal beds near Grand Forks as the state legislature sought a plan to halt the underground blazes. About 32 000 captive miles of coal beds held an estimated 500 billion tons of lignite, with miners reporting fires smoldering since early exploration.
An old fashioned remedy, the Little Doctor jar of MacLaren Mustard Cerate, claims to cure throat, headaches, cold in head, chest issues, muscle loss, stiffness of joints and more. Marketed by MacLaren Drug Co. with 25c and 50c jars, endorsed by physicians, free sample offer via mail to Cleveland or Los Angeles.
Atlee B Ayres chairman of the City Plan Committee says a dam across the San Antonio river at the mill bridge on Navarro street would beautify the area and back up water. Mayor Jones favors the project and a petition with Citizens' City Plan Committee signatures may be presented at the next council meeting.
Visiting railroad officials gathered in San Antonio for the General Managers' Association meeting at the St. Anthony Hotel. Among attendees were R. A. Taylor and Harry Webb of Southern Pacific in Houston, BE. B. Carver of Wichita Falls route, E. H. Coombs and H. B. Sperry of Katy, E. B. Warren of Pennsylvania Lines, H. F. Anderson of M E T, and E. S. Waid of Sunset Central with Mrs. Waid aboard their private car Isleta. They plan to depart tonight for El Paso.
London reports James Bryce British ambassador to Washington has been appointed to serve on the permanent court at The Hague. The change follows prior hints that his U.S. departure would await resolution of the Panama Canal question between Britain and the United States. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice will replace Bryce as ambassador in Washington.
A recent discovery claims Kellogg's Sani tone wafers are the world's newest and most reliable nerve strengthener for men and women. It promises to transform dull weakness into brightness and courage, offering brain awakening and body vigor without equal in medical history.
An advertisement claims Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers cure nervous breakdown insomnia and malaise for men and women. It offers a 50 cent free trial box and a one dollar per box price with mail order from Battle Creek Michigan. The copy emphasizes increased nerve force and improved vitality.
A fragmentary prospectus promotes the opening of the Inter Coastal Canal from Corpus Christi to Galveston with a boat parade from Corpus Christi to Galveston. Harbor City claims prime gain with deep water access, price stakes, and a sales push by A D Powers at 333 Alamo Plaza.
A reader requests a free 50 cent trial box of Kellogg's Sanstone Wafers by return mail. They enclose six cents in stamps to cover postage and packing and specify street or R F D delivery.
Regular one dollar Kellogg’s Sanitone Wafers sold in San Antonio by A. M. Fischer 523 E Houston St W C Kalteyer 410 E Houston Adolph Dreiss 119 N Alamo J W Taliaferro 120 E Houston and Sommers McElroy’s 4 Drug Stores no free boxes from druggists.
Reports from Fort Sam Houston indicate the official order creating four new U S army departments has not arrived at Texas headquarters yet. Fort Sam Houston may see executive officer changes after General Bliss assumes command with Colonel Frank West slated to replace Colonel Charles G Treat. Major W S Scott’s adjutant general post may not continue past April.
The Rotarian February issue is out and showcases San Antonio with front cover palm trees and skyline. Articles by local Rotarians, photos of city scenes and buildings, and pieces by J R Sprague and others detail San Antonio life, industry, atmosphere, and club activities.
If you have kidney, bladder or bronchial trouble consult Dr Miller free at the 203 Gunter building.
Berlin, Feb 6 The Imperial Parliament committee on petitions refused to hear a bid to extend Richard Wagner opera Parsifal copyright past December 31 this year. The petition was signed first by Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a painless corns remedy, claiming quick results with no bleeding or bandaging. It asserts safety for healthy flesh and also mentions warts callouses and bunions disappearing, with pricing details hinted at by a Chicago company.
Improvement District No 4 voters will decide on issuing 240000 in bonds to widen Commerce Street from Alamo to Main Plaza, move the south property line, and repave with a new bridge. About sixty to seventy property owners may vote, with a straw poll for non residents. Polls open 8 am to 6 pm at Groos National Bank.
The issuance of January salaries started this morning with vouchers at the city treasurer’s office. Over $50,000 will be distributed over the next three days to city officials and employees. Treasury Gallagher will begin cash payments this afternoon, with police and health department staff first, and aims to complete all departments by Saturday afternoon.
New officers of the Union Pacific were named as William Averill Harriman, Yale senior, was elected a director amid talks on separating the Union Pacific from the Southern Pacific. Frank Trumbull replaced Julius Kruttschnitt on the board. Resignations and succession changes were announced, with further dissolusion plans to be reviewed.
Moderate prices and quick service praised by patrons. The venue sits on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House and offers attentive staff and quality meals.
Juan Miranda pled guilty in three cases, receiving two year terms in each. Four other Miranda cases were dismissed. J. Williams pled guilty to passing forged instruments, getting three years. Five other forgery cases were dismissed. Parks forgery case ended with a hung jury and discharge. A luncheon discussion referenced radical labor leader Ettor in a Bryant Hall waiter scene.
Obituaries note deaths of Amanda Regina Weyel 46 at 1622 West Houston, Joel A. Howard 54 at 235 Helena, Francis Rourke 17 of Mission Valley, Nelson R. H. Burnett 53 from a local sanitarium, and E C Burks with services at 725 South Presa. Survivors listed include husband Charles Weyel and sons Edward Harry Robert. Ruth Howard. parents and Burks family. Interments slated in Sacred Heart Church area, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Mission Valley, or other local facilities.
A downtown Chicago restaurant started parcel post lunch deliveries sending 300 meals in pasteboard packages to brokers bankers real estate men clerks and others. The meals were mailed to arrive shortly before noon to solve the short lunch period.
An advertisement for Eimer & Amend's N. Y. 2861 claims rheumatism relief and urges ladies and gentlemen to visit Gimbel Delicatessen on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House and to recommend the product after trying it.
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