San Antonio County Election Officers Named
County commissioners announced polling places and officers for the April 6 county school trustees election. Election judges were named for precincts 1 through 4, with polling sites at the county courthouse High school school house corner Eighth and Austin and other local locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Independent School District
Country
County Court House
Edwin Routledge
M. Dreyfus
Julian Froebesch
High School
George F. Howard
Charles Schreiner
Hugo Haas
School House
Eighth
Austin
Gustav Frasch
A. I. Lockwood
C. A. Schmidt
Matagorda
Lavaca
Henry Meyer
Julius Vorpah
William Jones
Debating Society Formed at Brackenridge High
The Phoenix club a new Brackenridge high school debating society was organized at a mass meeting yesterday. Officers elected Coleman Craig president Howard King vice president Ward Kilday secretary Swift Johnson treasurer William McCullough sergeant at arms Guerra Everett reporter. Meetings set for Fridays at 3 15 pm with yellow and white as the emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Club
Brackenridge High School
Coleman Craig
Howard King
Ward Kilday
Swift Johnson
William McCullough
Guerra Everett
State Grants Permits For Insurance Firms In Texas
The Texas department of insurance and banking renewed authority for Volunteer State Life Insurance to operate in Texas for the current year. A permit was also issued to Bankers' Reserve Life Company of Omaha Nebraska, with a tax payment of $100 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Texas
Volunteer State Life Insurance Company
Bankers’ Reserve Life Company
Omaha
Nebraska
King George Opens Parliament With Disappointing Speech
The king's throne speech to the second session of the second parliament offered few new measures. It mentioned Ireland governance, Welsh church establishment, electoral reform, and no reference to Germany. He urged mediation to end the Italy Turkey war and supported Persia stability in coordination with Russia, while pledging non intervention in China and calming labor unrest.
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Associated Press
London
George
Ireland
Wales
Germany
Viscount Haldane
Berlin
Sue
China
Italy
Turkey
Russia
Persia
Gunter Hotel Praised as Traveler Headquarters
The Gunter Hotel offers large rooms high ceilings and luxurious furnishings with unmatched dining rooms making it a natural headquarters for the traveler who seeks comfort and quality.
Factory Inspectors to Meet in Washington DC
Edgar T. Davies Illinois state factory inspector and president of the international organization issued a call for the twenty fourth annual convention of the International Association of Factory Inspectors to be held in Washington DC the week of June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Edgar T. Davies
Illinois
International Organization
International Association of
Washington, D. C
Excavation Starts for Brazos Lock and Dam Project
Two carloads of excavating machinery have arrived in Waco Texas for the Brazos River lock and dam below the city. Crews will build coffer dams and begin excavating soon after. All necessary buildings have been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Cold Remedy Ad By E. W. Grove
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a worldwide cold and grip cure. It asks readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove, 2inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Gunter Natural Headquarters Invites Messenger to Meet Friends
A message invites people to meet friends at the Gunter Natural Headquarters. Messenger boy with two phones 290 is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter
Open Letter on HYOMEI Sales and Catarrh Cure
An open letter urges readers to use HYOMEI for catarrh claiming it has cured more cases than any specialists. It advises changing gauze weekly or every four days, using 15 drops in the inhaler thrice daily, and notes the inhaler lasts a lifetime with a full HYOMEI outfit costing 1.00. It promises money back if not satisfied for catarrh deafness coughs and croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyomeil
America
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Quick Cold Relief
A cold inflames the air passage membranes and Ely's Cream Balm quickly relieves symptoms like sneezing coughing and nasal discharge. The antiseptic balm is applied directly to sore surfaces and may heal weakened membranes ending catarrh. A 60 cent bottle is available from W. C. Kalteyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Bly
W. C. Kalteyer
San Antonio Pioneer Ester Rheiner Dies at 84
Ester Rheiner, 84, wife of the late Daniel H. Rheiner, died at 1 AM at 233 Camargo St. A Texas resident for 44 years, she was born July 4, 1828 in Winterthur Switzerland and came to the United States in 1849. Funeral 3:30 PM from the family home, with interment in the new Lutheran cemetery. she leaves three sons Henry D. Rheiner Jacob J. Rheiner and Albert P. Rheiner of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ester Rheiner
Daniel H. Rheiner
Camargo Street
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Louisville
Texas
Indianola
San Antonio
San Pedro Park
Peter J. Rheiner
Sabinal
Sabinas
Henry D
Jacob J
Albert P. Rheiner
Rheiner
Frauen Verein
St. John’s Luthern Church
Hartmann
Charles Baumberger
Conrad Flaig
George Dahlgreen
Jacob J. Weber
L. J. Sueltenfuss
Ed Wolff
Julius Tenge
J. A. Bitter
Charles F. Nuetzel
George Huntress
J. A. Gaul
H. R. Geyer
German-born veteran Rheinhardt dies after long illness
Wilhelm Rheinhardt aged 50 a retired soldier died at 5 am at his home 195 Twelfth Street after a lengthy illness He was a native of Germany and had lived in Texas many years A 1908 fall from horse during picket duty left him permanently injured paralyzed for eight years He served 17 years and was honorably discharged Surviving: his widow and one stepson The funeral is set for 4 pm tomorrow with interment in the National Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheinhardt
Wilhelm Rheinhardt
Twelfth Street
Germany
Texas
Second United States Battery
National Cemetery
Maurer Matriarch Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Augusta Maurer 77 died yesterday at her son William Maurer’s home on 314 Madison Street after an illness of several months. She came to San Antonio almost 50 years ago. Survived by five children William John Joe Jean and Emil Maurer. Funeral services set for 4 PM at the residence and at St. Joseph's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurer
Augusta Maurer
William Maurer
Madison Street
San Antonio
William
John
Joe
Jean
Emil Maurer
St. Joseph's Church
Death of 82 year old planter and former teacher
W. P. Gains of Von Ormy died yesterday morning after a long illness. The 82 year old planter and former school teacher is survived by his widow. Interment will be held at Von Ormy this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gains
W. P. Gains
von Ormy
Pensions for Confederates Approved by Kentucky Senate
Pensions of ten dollars monthly for indigent and infirm Confederate soldiers in Kentucky were approved by a unanimous state senate vote. Widows who married after 1890 are excluded. The bill moves to the house for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Frankfort
Kentucky
State Senate
House
Woman Sends Dollar to President Taft in Restitution Plea
A conscience stricken woman from White Flat Texas sent a dollar bill to President Taft citing she once used a dollar’s worth of cancelled postage stamps. She promises to send the remaining three dollars later and hopes to meet the president in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White Flat
Tex
Taft
One Inch Rain Puts Land in Shape for Planting
One inch of rain fell at Dilley Texas on February 14 improving soil for early crop planting and farm work as farmers prepare fields and equipment for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dill
Dilley
Tex
Licenses Listed for Local Couple Pairs
A fragmented list shows licenses issued to couples including David B. Means and Mrs. G A Dab ney, Howard Sharman and Mrs. Clara B M MacArthur, Alexander Logan and Carrie Gates, Bruce Mc Gruder and Clara Forol Lott, W H Stephenson and Emma Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Means
G. A. Dabney
Howard
Sharman
Clara B. M. MacArthur
Alexander Logan
Carrie Gates
Bruce McGruder
Clara Forol Lott
W. H. Stephenson
Emma Byrd
Grey stone hospital planned for Paris Texas
Paris Texas February 14 announced that a grey stone hospital costing seventy five thousand dollars will be erected here by the Sisters of Mercy Their headquarters are at San Antonio and the project marks a major medical facility addition for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Tex
Sisters of Mercy
San Antonio
Pan-Hellenic Banquet Set at St Anthony Hotel
About 150 Greek letter fraternity members from Texas and beyond expected for a Pan-Hellenic banquet at the St Anthony hotel Saturday night. Walter P Napier as toastmaster assigns toasts by Dick Terrell Hal Brown H L Geise Ira Ogden and Judge A B Storey with themes The Co-eds The College Widow The Barbs Why I Joined Dear Old Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
Texas
Walter P. Napier
Pan-Hellenic Association
Dick O. Terrell
Chi Phi
University of Texas
Hal
Gunter Sunday Dinner Draws Patrons With 6 to 830 Menu
The Gunter Dining Room offers a Sunday dinner from 6 to 830 P M for a dollar and reservations fill up weekly as the venue becomes a popular dining spot for those who know how to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Good Blood Health
Abundant health is linked to good blood and Hood’s Sarsaparilla is urged as the medicine to improve the blood. It is claimed to sharpen appetite and steadies nerves, with a call to begin taking it now for real benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Carriage and Phaeton Sale Offered by Staacke Bros
Staacke Bros offer a large lot of carriages puggies and phaetons at very low prices. Dr A R Beal Lines Nose and Throat 308 Gunter building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staacke Bros
A. R. Beal
Gunter Building
Girl Struck byphaeton Injured at Navarro and Pecan
Laura Miller a 17 year old girl was struck and knocked down by a phaeton at Navarro and Pecan streets and badly hurt. The driver fled and officers seek the vehicle and auto occupants. Miller identified her home at 814 Mission Street and received medical care from Dr Wolf.
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Laura Miller
Navarro
Pecan Streets
Miss Miller
Mission Street
W. M. Wolf
Hotel Arrivals List At Various Cities
A long hotel arrivals list shows guests checking into St Anthony Menger and other hotels such as Bexar Crockett Savoy St James with names including J H Howe E Irvine McDowell Greer Taylor Walter Raymond and many more from New York Dallas Fort Worth Chicago and other places. Riebe Undertaking Co. auto ambulance service is listed with contact in Dallas.
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St. Anthony
J. H. Howe
St. Louis
E. Irvine McDowell
New York
Lewis P. Grinnan
Terrell
Greer M. Taylor
Dallas
Walter B. Raymond
Ford Halsell
J. F. Halsell
Fort Worth
J. M. Hopkins
Chicago
T. A. Casgriff
W. E. Fife
B. R. Miller
Salt Lake City
R. M. Jones
Poteet
Murry Kohn
Frederic Pryor
Pasadena
Cal
H. Kaufman
Louisville
George R. Page
Laredo
W. M. Camp
Menger
C. W. Nimon
Gainesville
Fenmore J. Spencer
Denver
Lon Hudson
Rochdale
C. M. Cavener
N. Abrams
M. Yates
Abilene
J. W. Parchigan
Hondo
A. L. Haynes
Austin
Mary A. Parrish
Parkersburg
West Va
E. M. Sager
Memphis
Tex
R. T. Jones
Clinton
Iowa
St. James
Frank Holt
Granger
W. Willand
W. F. Cox
Fort W
William Bracey
R. O. James
Mark
B. McFarland
Mra J Smith
Miss Nettie
May Smith
Utopia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Central Trust Company
W. Commerce ST
San Antonio, Texas
Horlick
Hardandale
South Flores
Bath House
Mission Loop
G. A. Duerler Mfg. Company
King Opcegh
Fletcher
Hyomei Inhalers
Bob
E. Houston St
Avenue C
Phaeton
Scott
Riebe Undertaking Co
Auto Ambulance Service
Southwestern
Telegraph
Derma Viva
Joske, Wolfson, Wolff , Marx, Wagner, Bexar Drug Company
Fischer, W. C. Burns and
Milburn Bros
F. Groos & CO
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