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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1912

Page

9

Fiesta San Jacinto directors postpone meeting

The Fiesta San Jacinto association directors meeting is moved from Tuesday to Wednesday night due to a dinner at the St. Anthony hotel honoring O R Mounsey of London, representative of the English syndicate to build the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad. Attendees urged to attend next Wednesday night as Battle of Flowers week preparations accelerate.

St. Anthony O. R. Mounsey London England San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railroad Fiesta San Jacinto Association Directors &I

Jim Stevens George Huntress Club Meeting Notice

The Jim Stevens George Huntress club will meet at 3 p m Sunday February 11 at Owls hall 220 Soledad street. Everyone is invited.

Jim Stevens George Huntress Club Owls’ Hall Soledad Street

Diaz Sisters Music Highlight at Golden Deaf Social

The Golden Deaf Social club hosts a grand prize mask hall at Turner hall on Friday February 16 featuring Diaz Sisters music. Dr. R. DB Hays, a local dentist, has resumed his practice after a months absence from the city.

the Golden Deaf Social Club Turner Hall Diaz Dr. R, DB Hays Turner ‘Hall The Golden Leaf Social Club Fridlay

Norton to Visit City Amid Mother's Illness

R W Norton of Cleveland Ohio arrives today after being summoned by the serious illness of his mother Mrs E Norton. Norton long served as chief clerk to the general manager of the San Antonio Aransas Pass railroad.

Cleveland R. W. Norton Ohio E., R. Norton

Auto and Street Car Collision Near Medina and Leal

T Wagner of South Heights narrowly escaped serious injury when his car collided with a West End street car at 3 pm yesterday at Medina and Leal streets. The front of the auto was damaged but no serious injuries were reported. Diaz Sisters music event noted at Turner hall on February 16. Texas Livery Co advertises high class services at 310 S Flores. Dr N E Forest ENT specialist moved to 411 Main Avenue.

T. Wagner South Heights West End Medina and Leal Streets

Baggage Transferred and Kohr’s Dance Highlights

Sunday events at Turner hall include Baggage transferred and Kohr's dance. J H Howe of St. Louis, brother of Dr. R M Howe, visits his sibling in this city and is staying at the St Anthony hotel.

Kohr’s Turner Hall J. H. Howe St. Louis R. M. Howe St. Anthony Otel

Injunction Issued In Family Custody Dispute

Judge J L Camp of the Forty fifth district court issued an injunction restraining Hiram McCaslin from taking his children from his wife Mrs Mary E McCaslin's home to his boarding place following her petition. Also noted are notices for a Golden Leaf Social club event on February 16 with Diaz Sisters' music and a report of 12 year old Lena Gonzales Love boarding a Sunset train to Sierra Blanca en route to Roswell New Mexico.

J. L. Camp Forty-fifth District Court Hiram McCaslin Mary E. McCaslin Lena Gonzales Love Sierra Blanca West Texas Sheriff Tobin Roswell New Mexico

Brownsville Visitor James Dwyer Reports Quiet Matamoros Visit

Brownsville man James Dwyer, formerly of the city and now living there, arrived yesterday for a few days on business. He says there is not a sign of trouble at Matamoros, opposite the city, and he observed no disturbances during his stay.

Brownsville James Dwyer Matamoros Oppo

Brownaville Traders Echo Mexico Revolution Skimmed

In Brownaville Mr Dwyer says little of the Mexican revolu tion. business thrives and people are thrifty and making money. The remark suggests local optimism despite distant upheaval.

Brownaville Mexico

Valentine ball and prize mask ball notices

Valentine ball set for Tuesday night February 18 by the T N Ladies Auxiliary. Eagles prize mask ball to be held at Turner hall on Friday. Dr EB Tinkham, dentist in suite 422 428 Moore building, lecturer leaves for Galveston. William Bruce Leffingwell official lecturer for Union Pacific and Southern Pacific systems leaves for a southern and eastern lecturing tour.

Valentine Ball T. N. Ladies’ Auxiliary Eagles Eb, Tinkham Moore Building Galveston William Bruce Leffingwell Union Pacific Southern Pacific Systems Tribe of Ben: Hur Red Men’s Hall Soledad Street

Injured SP Worker Fractures Knee After Runaway Horse Incident

J W Vann of the Southern Pacific Railroad, living at 615 Avenue C, suffered a fractured knee cap and injuries to shoulders and arms Friday night after jumping from a cab pulled by runaway horses. Dr G A Goeth reported the injuries are painful but not dangerous, with weeks of bed confinement ahead.

J. W. Vann Southern Pacific Railroad Avenue C G. A. Goeth

Board of Health Hears Options on Inspectors

The board of health met in a special session at 6 pm yesterday and disposed of routine matters. With spring approaching they considered adding inspectors but made no definite decision.

Board of Health

Hoffmann-Hayman Coffee Co Moves to New Location

The Hoffmann-Hayman Coffee Co now operates at 1223 West Commerce Street continuing the wholesale coffee business formerly run by Wm. R. Hoffmann and the Merchants' Coffee Company. New phone listed as 3025. Old phone omitted.

Hoffmann-Hayman Coffee Co West Commerce Street Wm. R. Hoffmann Merchants’ Coffee Company Respecttee

Kohrs Special Dance Tonight at Turner Hall

City employees receive January salaries as city treasurer completes distribution of 45,336.87 among departments. Police and firemen were paid between 3 and 5 PM yesterday following City Council ordinance.

Church

Grand Prize Mask Ball and Masquerade Ball Events

Highland Shooting club hosts a Grand Prize Mask Ball on Sunday Feb 11 with Theo Artzt Orchestra. U P Social club holds a Masquerade Ball on Saturday Feb 17 at Modern Woodmen hall with admission 25 cents. Police raid on Pecan street ends in arrest of W A Howard and Charles Armour on poker and dice charges in Justice Fisk's court.

Owls’ Hall Nest of Owls Highland Shooting Club Theo Artzt Orchestra U. P Modern Woodmen Hall Charles Stevens Antonio Diaz Pecan Street W. A. Howard Charles Armour Ben. Fisk Milam Harmony Hall

Theft charges filed in judge's court for Balton and Wells

Theft charges of theft from person and theft over 50 were filed in Justice Joseph Tumsacheld's court yesterday against Anna Balton and Sarah Wells. Balton posted $800 bond while Wells failed to post $600. Louis Roman and Henry Dietzel are the respective complainants.

Joseph Tumsacheld Anna Balton Sarah Wells Balton Wells Louis Roman Henry Dietzel

Jules Falk Recital Delights San Antonio Audience

A small appreciative crowd attended Jules Falk’s Grand recital last night. The virtuoso showcased a Strad violin with flawless technique in works by Francour Halir Mendelssohn Wieniawski Saint Saens Arensky and Porpora among others. Accompanist John M Steinfeldt complemented Falk’s artistry. encore after encore earned him lasting audience favor.

Jules Falk San Antonians Shekels Mr. Falk Francois Francour Popper Halir Mendelssohn Wieniawski von Dittersdorf Nicolo Porpora Falk John M. Steinfeldt Steinfeldt

Obituaries of Storey Robertson and Word from San Antonio

Eliza Storey 75 died of pneumonia Saturday at her Dallas street apartments after a weeklong illness. Owen Robertson 22 died at a local sanitarium after a brief illness while Sabinal school attendance preceded his burial in Winchell. Mary Vitula Word five died at home on East Commerce street after a move from Beaver Dam Kentucky. burial arrangements set with Beaumont undertakers.

Storey Eliza Storey Dallas Street San Antonio Word Mary Vitula Word A. Word East Commerce Street Mrs. Word Beaver Dam Beaumont Tex San Antonio Undertaking Company

Medina-Jacinto Medina dies at 75 in city home

Jacinto Medina 75 died yesterday at his home behind 311 North Leona Street after a five year residence in the city. Interment will be in San Fernando Cemetery.

Medina—Jacinto Medina Leona Street San Fernando

Be Sane Be Sanitary Clean Up Vacuum Cleaner

A domestic vacuum cleanser promises germ free homes and simple use by hand power and children. It claims zero equal performance, dustless durability, and hints at solving the servant girl problem. Free demonstration offered at 7062 old room 305 Mack y bldg. on rugs and carpets.

Life of a Kansas farmhand and teacher

Fragmentary text describes Joseph Taggart moving from the second Kansas district to life as a farm hand He taught in small schoolhouses along cellared plains and earned money to fund his ventures The narrative hints at his travels west and a problem solving effort that helped him move forward

Joseph Taggart Concre Kansas

The Cold Statue and the Power of Love in Winter

A reflection on a statue titled The Cold by Roger Blodie that shows lovers shielding each other from winter cold. The piece argues loyalty and love endure, even as fortune falters, and suggests small acts like giving a penny can warm bodies and hearts.

Roger Blodie

Berlin report notes plants yielding on electricity

A Berlin report describes experiments showing plant yield responding to electricity and reports faster strawberry ripening by several days enabling growers to gain early season advantage.

Berlin

Farmer Beats Man After Turkeys In Cotton Field Deal

An Oklahoma farmer defended himself after a dispute over turkeys and cotton. The man proposed a rush project involving cats and rats, but was beaten by the farmer who added value to cotton and released young turkeys into the field.

Also Mentioned on This Page

San Antonio Humane Society Sumaon de L. McCauley Fred Davison Hicks Goth Texas Livery Co S. Flores N. E.forest Main Avenue Ralph 8S. Jackson Prospect Hill Commerce Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building Bexar County Nanwws Society Mackay Building EB. M. Collings Beethoven Hall Buckhorn Tiburcio Sevida T. Schneider Buckhorn Saloon Moore Bldg Kohr California Seifert San Antonio Loan & Trust Go Ivardian One. W. Brackenridge Leroy G. Denman Eee Genes M. B. Brackenridge Caroline Kampmann Maureaux Booterie G. N. & Stock Thomas Tapper Fortune Lourdes Ister St. Peter Clavier Sister of Charity Our Lady of Lourdes France Saint Peter Clavier Nolan Street Angela Convent Ata Oyee Hi Rees Optical CO West Commerce
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