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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1913

Page

5

Suffragettes to Observe Anniversary in St Anthony Hotel

The Equal Franchise Society marks its first anniversary with a 3 PM jubilee in the St Anthony Hotel ballroom. The year has grown the group to 550 members and featured the now-favored woman’s bill in the Texas House. Dr. Anna Shaw spoke at the Grand Opera House and at the Menger patio amid wide attendance.

Equal Franchise Society St. Anthony House of Representatives Frank A. Burmeister Committee On Society Anna Shaw Menger Hotel M. Eleanor Brackenridge Anna Maxwell Jones New York Ualchise Jean Gordon Charlotte Walker Eugene Walter Benjamin Hooper Wisconsin San Antonio

Kidney Remedy Testimonial From Stillwater Patient

J A Parrish of Stillwater Oklahoma testifies that Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cured his kidney pains and backache after years of illness He invites publication of the testimonial and notes a 1912 sworn statement by Justice of the Peace H B Haussder He describes sample bottle offers and mentions drug store availability in San Antonio Daily Light listings

J. A. Parrish Stillwater Okla H. 8. Haussder Justice of the Peace Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y San Antonio Daily Light

Putting Greens Club Officers and Jubilee Meeting

Officers of the club are led by President Miss M Eleanor Brackenr idge and include vice presidents Mrs Marin Fenwick Mrs Herman Kampmann Mrs G Bedell Moore and Mrs George Maverick with secretary Mrs N T Wilson and acting secretary Mrs William L Dunne. Prominent members list many local names. At the jubilee meeting next Monday Mrs Albert Burleson will speak and impromptu talks follow. Tea will be served in the tapestry room after the meeting, which is open to the public.

M. Eleanor Brackenridge Marin B. Fenwick Herman D. Kampmann G. Bedell Moore George Maverick T. N. Devine N. T. Wilson William L. Dunne Mesdames Carlos Bee Charles Florian Arthur W. Seeligson Isaac Kampmann Caroline Kampmann Winchester Kelso Harry Hyman J. Townsend Woodhull Thomas A. Coleman Joseph H. Frost J. Noyes Evans William C. Rigsby Elizabeth Houston Albert Burleson

Does Your Roof Leak We Stop It No Cure No Pay

City Supply Co advertises roof leak repair with a no cure no pay promise and a phone contact for service inquiries.

Phone City Supply Co

First National Bank of Poth opens in Floresville

The First National Bank of Poth opens for business in a new building with capital stock of 25 000 dollars. Officers are President Richard Voges Vice President J H Brown Cashier R J Woellert. Directors include Richard Voges R J Woellert Alex Klaus J V Marr William Eckel J Poth J H Brown and E J Whitsett.

Floresville Tex First National Bank of Poth Richard Voges J. H. Brown R. J. Woellert Alex Klaus J. V. Marr William Eckel J. Poth

Japanese Premier Delays Installation Amid Party Split

Tokyo reports Count Gombei Yamamoto and his cabinet postponing the official installation after the old constitutional party decided not to back a non party cabinet. The diet met and adjourned.

Tokio Count Gombei Yamamoto Constitutional Party Diet

Mining Engineer George M Maynard Dies in New York

Boston report: George M. Maynard mining engineer who introduced the Thomas Basie steel process to the United States died in the night. Born in 1839, he hailed from New York and was an original member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers.

Boston Mass George M. Maynard United States New York American Institute of Mining Engineers

Charles Major Dies at Home in Shelbyville

Charles Major, noted author, died at his Shelbyville residence this morning after several months of illness. The novelist, born in Indianapolis, authored popular works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Charles Major Shelbyville Ind

Sidewalk reform urged at San Antonio Chamber luncheon

At a St. Anthony Hotel luncheon nearly 160 business leaders urged bond issuance, licenses, and a city sidewalk inspector to curb fly by night contractors. W J Fegan pressed a $2000 bond and licensed inspectors to ensure proper work and contract compliance.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce St. Anthony Hotel

Sirolin Sees European Triumph in Treating Consumption

Europe reports a breakthrough remedy Sirolin for consumption now imported in large quantities. It is praised for stomach compatibility, aids digestion, promotes weight gain, and is free from habit forming drugs. Available from Sir-Co and regional druggists in New York and Houston Street locations.

Switzerland Europe Sir— Co West Broadway New York

Trained Nurse Credits Resinol for Clear Skin

A New York trained nurse, Miss E. Virginia Peterson, credits Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap with curing three years of acne. She says samples helped, then regular sizes cleared her face and friends asked for the product. The ad notes the balsams penetrate pores to clear eruptions and prevent pimples and blackheads.

New York E. Virginia Peterson 170Th Street Dept. 3-T Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore

City panel calls for safeguards on sidewalk work

Miller urged city action to stop cheap sidewalks and protect customers. He backed a city inspector, contractor bonding, and licenses. A. C. Pancoast and Sam Roberts spoke while R. O. Whiteaker hosted. Charles Graebner cited neglect and the Chamber urged action as T. L. Conroy and C. M. Cain outlined ongoing investigations.

Mr. Miller A. C. Pancoast Sam Roberts R. O. Whiteaker Charles Graebner Chamber of Commerce San Antonio T. L. Conroy C. M. Cain Citizens

Real Estate Transfers Across San Antonio Area Properties

A long list of property deeds documents transfers from 1910 to 1918 involving Medina Valley Irrigation Co Los Angeles Heights Improvement Co Alamo Heights and other entities. Transactions include right of way grants lots blocks city blocks and undeveloped tracts with prices ranging from 10 to 383 083 dollars and dates from 1910 to 1918. Beneficiaries include L Schneider H Nentwick W Geiger Mrs F A Schneider C Du Bose Sam Spindle and various firms.

L. and J. Schneider Medina Valley Irrigation Company L. Nentwick William and R. Geiger F. A. Schneider Co. O. Austin George Jenssen New City H. and A. Collins B. B. Moseley Marlborough Place Sam A. Spindle C. F. du Bose Block R. G. de Longoria Sam Spindle Alamo Heights Company M. A. Begker Alamo Heights J. C. Houston T. H. Brady Harrison Foard and Stafford C. Amman J. B Yeager C. Masqueda F. Rubiola G. R. Funke Et al Los Angeles Heights State Bank & Trust Company Ford Staffel J. C. Mitchell George R. Funke Los Angeies Heights Improvement Company W. A. Walker W. T. Goode C. N. Wellner Hot Wells Development Company Griffin Hot Wells Park Graham P. Skinner M. Dahlgren H. J. Benson F. E. Moses West Gardendale F. J. J. Laws B. Cocke F. C. Groos Lownsberry Avenue Otis Street William F. Schutz J. R. Lepuededa Kerr Street Henry Grote Otto Grote San Antonio Cibolo River Albert R. M. Beilel W. Andre J. H. Kirkpatrick Louis Holzman San Fernando Addition Cora J. Callans E. N. Requa Waverly Place J. C. Shafer R. F. Henry Toti Oe Marlborough Addition

Burial Permits Listing Heights and Streets

Burial permits issued for several residents with names ages and dates of death. Louis Walters 56 died February 11 at 1406 South Laredo Street Augustina Flores de Telles 44 died February 12 at 1119 South Laredo Street Sarah J Lytle 83 died February 12 at 602 Augusta Street Refugio Mayuca 17 died February 11 at 121 Hill Street Charles H Stafford 68 died February 12 at 2017 South Flores Street Clara Howes Powers 12 died February 9 at Oakland and Ninth Streets A S Alejandro 62 died February 11 at 512 South San Saba Street.

Louis Walters South Laredo Augustina Flores de Telles Sarah J. Lytle Augusta Street Refugio San Saba Street

Fire damages Seattle Times and Denny buildings

A large fire partly destroyed the Seattle Times building and the adjacent Denny building in Seattle. The four and five story structures suffered extensive damage with an estimated loss of $250,000. The cause remains under investigation.

Seattle Wash Seattle Times Denny

Pioneer Manufacturer Morse Dies at 82 in Putnam

George M. Morse, 82, a pioneer New England cotton manufacturer and president of the National Society for the Promotion of Holiness, died at his Putnam home today from pneumonia.

Putnam. Conn George M. Morse New England National Society For the Promotion of Holiness

Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Says Milwaukee Goose Delicacy

An aged advertisement highlights Gimbel Delicatessen offerings including a home roast select Milwaukee goose and other select foods with oysters and refreshments listed as available.

Gimbel Delicatessen

Economy advocates fail to curb battleship program in session

In Washington on February 13 the naval affairs committee held a stormy executive session. Economy advocates failed to secure a cut in the two battleship program and returned to further talks with little chance of agreement. Also noted is a Nevada ore mystery where stones moved toward a center due to lodestone or magnetism.

Washington, D. C Frouse Naval Affairs Committee Nevada

Home Made Cough Syrup Promises Fast Relief

A simple recipe claims to cure stubborn coughs within 24 hours using granulated sugar water and Pinex pine extract. It touts low cost versus store bought syrups, notes pleasant taste and slight laxative effect, and offers a money back guarantee with purchase through The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.

Norway United States Canada Pinex Co Fort Wayne Ind

Weather Forecast Sees Unsettled Weather Then Warmer Projections

The New Orleans weather bureau forecast for the next 24 hours calls for unsettled conditions with rain tonight or Friday and a rise in temperatures Friday. The report notes forecasts have seemed contradictory lately, causing hope that clear and warmer weather may come to San Antonio.

Weather Bureau New Orleans San Antonio

Do You Stutter Call On Dr J Harvey Moore

An advertising line urges readers to contact Dr J Harvey Moore an ENT specialist at 204 Gunter building San Antonio to learn how to be cured. The item shifts to art news noting The Holy Family attributed to Procaccino dated 1610 found in a dusty wine barrel and now owned by Atilio Grafignia loaned for exhibit at Avery Hall Columbia University.

J. Harvey Moore Gunter Office Building San Antonio Holy Family Giugnio Cesare Procaccino Broadway American Art News Atilio Grafignia Avery Hall Columbia University

Retail Merchants Association to Hold Board Meeting

A meeting of the Retail Merchants Association board of directors will be held tonight in the office of Secretary Grasso. Next week a general meeting will hear the charter committee report and discuss a central delivery station for local merchants along with other action items.

The Retail Merchants Association Grasso

San Antonio Board Delegation Heads to Austin for Charter Amendments

Dr. Frederick Terrell president of the San Antonio school board and Judge Don A Bliss will depart tomorrow for Austin to confer with legislators on amendments to the San Antonio school charter. Other board members may join the delegation.

Austin Frederick Terrell San Antonio Don A. Bliss

Finest half shell oysters 25 cents a dozen

Finest half shell oysters offered at 25 cents a dozen on Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House.

Gimbel Delicatessen Crockett Street Grand Opera House

Building Permits and a Notable Youth Height Record

Jane Dacura receives a second story addition permit on Montana street for 1600 dollars. C Coboyo gets a 3 room dwelling permit on Vera Cruz street for 500 dollars. William A Cocke secures a 2 story dwelling permit on Hertzberg street for 2500 dollars. Charles Tietge of New York, fourteen years old, is six feet tall.

Jane Dacura Montana Street C. Coboyo Vera Cruz William A. Cocke Hertzberg Street Charles Tietge New York

San Antonio Druggist Praised for Adler-i-ka Remedy

H. L. Wagner of the Hicks building is praised for introducing Adler i ka a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine mixture. The German remedy, once famous for appendicitis, is claimed to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation in a single dose instantly.

H. L. Wagner Hicks Building San Antonio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Trust San Antonio, Texas J. O. Terreld Otto Koehler Chas, Schreiner, V.pres J. J. Stevens B. G. Barnes W. P. Rote Banking Department Safe Deposit Department Real Estate Loan Department Foreign Exchange Department Trust Department Tate West Commerce A. J. Tower CO BOSTON _ Tower Toronto Binghamton, N. Y England Aristocrat Kentucky Old Kentucky Pancoast W. J. Fegan Fegan W. H. Miller En Ig Meo Melville Clark Apollo Houston and Navarro Sts
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