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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1912

Page

9

Fiesta San Jacinto directors mull state Hermann Sons meeting

Fiesta San Jacinto association directors meet Thursday to consider hosting a state gathering of Hermann Sons in San Antonio during the April festival. They expect 1000 to 3000 Hermann Sons, with a possible gigantic parade and native costumes as a Fiesta feature. Floats are also to be planned for upcoming parades.

Fiesta San Jacinto Association Sons of Hermann San Antonio Hermann Sons Ayres

Fire alarm false call robs crews of alert response

Several fire companies were dispatched to box 127 at Avenue D and Eighth Street after a false alarm. No trace of the person who sent in the alarm could be found.

Box 127 Avenue D Eighth Street

General Hall Leaves San Antonio for New York on Business

General Charles B. Hall, retired from A. A. served, guest at the Gunter hotel, spending the winter in San Antonio, departed last night for New York where he is called on business and will return to San Antonio in several weeks.

New York Charles B. Hall Gunter Hotel San Antonio

Officers Depart Fort Sam for Firing School

Capt. Clarence N. Jones and Capt. Charles J. Mortimer of the Third Field Artillery leave Fort Sam Houston for Fort Sill to attend the school of firing. The session runs February 15 to May 15 after which they return to San Antonio.

Clarence N. Jones Charles J. Mortimer Third Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston Fort Sill San Antonio

Gunter Hotel Serves Club Breakfast at 6:30 to 11

The Gunter Hotel offers a club breakfast from 6 30 a m to 11 a m with prices starting at 30 cents. The event details emphasize early morning dining options and budget pricing for guests.

Gunter Hotel

Golden Leaf Leap Year Ball Feb 16 at Turner Hall

Diaz Sisters headline the Golden Leaf Leap Year Ball slated for February 16 at Turner Hall. Dr R B D Hays has resumed practice after a city absence. Contracts for jail time clock and sterilizing plant awarded to Frank L Young and W B Kroeger. Dr N E Forest relocates to 411 Main Avenue.

Turner Hall Diaz Frank L. Young W. B. Kroeger N. E. Forest Main Avenue

Supreme court rules for San Antonio Traction in cross action

The Texas Supreme Court refused a writ of error in J. P. Nelson v. San Antonio Traction, affirming damages for the traction company. Nelson sought 18516 dollars on a paving contract, but the court allowed 19205 dollars in damages to the traction firm for Nelson’s failure to maintain payment, leaving Nelson liable for 689 dollars on the cross action.

Supreme Court Nelson Traction Company Austin Tex J. P. Nelson San Antonio Traction Company Bexar J. P. Nelson Paving Company

Street Railway Equipment and Distribution Paper Read

Scientific Society met last night with Edward Neumann of the San Antonio Gas and Electric company delivering a paper on Street Railway Equipment and Distribution. W 8 Chaplin’s Earthquake Measurements paper was not read due to his absence.

Scientific Society Edward Neumann San Antonio Gas & Electric Company Chaplin

Back From World Trip Mr and Mrs Erhard Guenther

Mr and Mrs Erhard Guenther have returned from a around the world voyage leaving San Antonio October 12 last year. They visited Newark, Japan, Egypt and the pyramids, traveling by steamer and Pacific routes before landing in San Francisco.

Erhard Guenther San Antonio Newark Old World Japan Egypt Pacific Ocean San Francisco

Bexar County notices and events spark curiosity

Several items fill the docket: lunacy complaints filed in probate court against Guadalupe Reyna Alfredo Trevino and W M McCulloch. Valentine prize waltz at Turner hall on Feb 14 with 60c admission. streetcar service back on schedule after power plant repairs. Souter's and Muth's dances set for Feb 15. two divorce suits filed Emma Woods vs Jake Woods Sallie Jackson vs George Jackson. various balls and dances including Helotes masquerade Feb 17 Dixie Social Club final mask ball Feb 20 Beethoven hall. Colonel D M Appell to speak at Bexar County Medical association meeting with Dr S Burg and Bee thoven hall Musicians ball on Feb 15.

Joe Knaus Guadalupe Reyna Alfredo Trevino W. M. McCulloch Emma Woods Jake Woods Sallie Jackson George Jackson Colonel Appell Bexar County Medical Association International Club D. M. Appell Department of Texas S. Burg

Couple Returns From Honeymoon in Galveston

Eugene F. Griswald a clerk at the Gun ter hotel came back this morning from Galveston with his bride formerly Miss Mary Putman of Weatherford after a honeymoon trip

Eugene F. Griswald Gunter Hotel Galveston Mary Putman Weatherford

Admiral Nowell Salmon Dies at 77 in London

Admiral of the Fleet Sir Nowell Salmon died today in London at age 77. He served 58 years in the navy and was one of the fleet's most popular officers before his retirement in 1905.

Nowell Salmon Associated Press London

Business Men’s Lunch Served at Anticipated Downtown Inn

The business men’s lunch was served between 1 and 2:30 PM at the annT, cost three cents. Dinner hours were from 6 to 8 PM, priced at $1.

Local Notices Listing for J R Cunningham and Others

Fragmentary OCR listing shows names such as Dr J R Cunningham and address 449 Moore with bid items and numbers unreadable 6the Guanine Oldphore 984 Ting.

J. R. Cunningham Moore

New Breakfast Food Cream of Rice Hits Market

Theo Artzt conducts orchestra as brand launches Cream of Rice breakfast cereal campaign with messaging about convenience and taste. Phones listed for consumer inquiries indicate strong regional promotion.

Three Opinions Issued In Absence Of Chief Justice

Due to Chief Justice J H James being away ill a Fourth district civil appeals session produced three opinions. Justices Fly and Moursand delivered the rulings with James absent in El Paso. Decisions include affirmances in Kretzschmar Peschel and Lauterstein cases, a reversal and remand in Gosch Urana, and a rehearing motion overruled in Kennon Miller.

J. H. James Fourth Court of Civil Appeals W. 8S. Fly Antor N. Moursand James el Oo Julius Kretzschmar Oscar Peschel Austin I. Lauterstein

Case of Abel Garza set for March 6 in Texas court

February 14 report lists proceedings in the Court of Criminal Appeals with affirmances reversals and remands. It names Abel Garza of Bexar and a host of attendees, cases set for March 6, and notes numerous motions and Supreme Court actions across Texas courts.

Abel Garza Bexar

Texas Court Docket Notices Set for Late February to March

A series of civil cases adjourned or reset includes et al. versus Powell Hartley and I B Henyan versus Felix Trevino in Bexar with rehearing motions and cost submissions. Other dockets reset include De Silva versus Jefferson and Raywood Canal versus Erp in Hunt and Liberty counties, and actions involving San Antonio Brewing, Pacific Express, and M J Horn in Harris, Tarrant, and surrounding jurisdictions.

Supreme Court Austin Court of Civil Appeals Distric Court Port Arthur Rice M. Va Beaumont Rice Mills Et Solieauame Pecos N. T. Ry. Co C. B. Cox, Hale St. Louis & Southwestern Railway Co. of Texas J. Alexander Hill Port Arthur Rice Mill Co Beaumont Rice Mills Jefferson Pecos & North Texas Railway Co B. Cox Hale Hugh Hunt J. R. Johnson Johnson John Roe John Roe Vs. Mrs. D. Davis, Bowle. i App Ee Noe Refused—A. J. Woolsey Hampton Nacogdoches M. Ky. Co Texas Joe M. Brown Houston Oil Co F. H. Bayne Hardin Laura Burks Sam Burks Marion James Burleson T. H. Davis Travis W. JL. Noland B. F. Wee San Antonio Traction Co Exer Nettle Keller Meshal Keller Toshiaten Edward O'Brien Vs Mayer Tarrant Patton-Worsham Drus Co Drennon Bexar A. A. Cox J. T. Robison H. R. Co William H. Gratunftten Robertson N. T Harris Texas & N. UR. Re Co W. P. H. McFaddin Jease H. Jones Executorss Et al Sadrock Hattman Powell Hartley I. B State of Texas Benjamin de Silva F. H. Wells Liberty A. G. Burnett J. P. Atteberry Hunt St. L W. Ry. Co. of M. J. Horn Thomas Gathright Pacific Express Co

Democrats unveil luxury tax chemical bill

The Ways and Means Committee released the democrats chemical bill which would raise government revenues by 3.53 million dollars year over year. It raises duties on perfumes and fancy soaps while cutting duties on drugs and common-use materials. A caucus is planned and introduction to the House is expected on Saturday.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Ways and Means Committee House

Cardui touted by Tennessee woman as relief for headaches

Mrs Lucy Fine of Johnson City Tennessee praises Cardui the women's tonic for curing chronic headaches and stomach disturbances. She reports reduced severity since starting Cardui and plans to continue using it. The ad asserts Cardui strengthens womanly organs and urges readers to consult a druggist or write to the Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a 64 page home treatment book.

Johnson City Tenn Lucy Fine Cardus Cardui N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Hog Dentistry as a Cure for Razorbacks

A Carlisle Mercury editor quips about hog dentistry plugging teeth to fatten Arkansas Razorbacks, citing a Carlisle Indiana dispatch. Three teeth from a hog killed near Headquarters, Indiana demonstrate the effect, prompting speculation about forming a Razorbacks Hog Dentist company.

Carlisle Mercury Carlisle Indiana O. W. Sparks Sparks Arkansas Arkansas Hills

Women to Open Store to Reduce Cost of Living

San Jose dispatch reports members of the American Woman's league plan a commission house to sell teas coffees spices eggs butter farm products fruit cakes at cost directly from country producers. The store aims to aid local residents by cutting living costs with shipments already ordered and preparations underway for operation next week.

Lair American Woman's League a_ dispatch San Jose Cal Leaguers

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Grand Opera House Grand Opera Madam Butterfly Martha Il Trovatore Carlo Nicosio Nigne’soc Armanis Naples Bloomquest N. Nederveld Monk ROYAL I. L. Kaufman Mgr South R’ives Jewell Sisters Senor Don Carlos California Hermann San Benito San Benito Engle Bros Gibbs San Antonio,Texas Hugh B. Stanford Nelbert Road William Lamb Henry E. Gier Joe Smith Sr J. M. Smith Sidney Smith Associated Charities Frank Paschal Philip Cook Hugh McLellan San Antonio Humane Society George L. McCauley Fred Davison Hicks Walt OF Error J. P. Nelson and Nelson Paving Company Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building Milam Harmony Hall Theo Artzt Music Bexar County Humans Society Mackay Building BH. M. Collins Kohr Dancing Turner Hal Souter Muth C. E. Tinkham Moore Building Helotes Dance Hall Dixie Social Club Beethoven Hall Gents B. B Dance Harmony Hall Theo Artzt Alamo Plaza Appeal Court Court OF Criminal Appeals George McMillan Baylor G. M. Nesbitt Coryell Mary A. Miller Swisher Clayton Black Shandra Johnson Taylor Ex-parte Jesus Napoleon Dallas J. J Doyle Austin Tyler Harrison Jones Roy Jones Curtis McGinsey McLennan Bob Boyd Erwin Baggett Matt Williams Richard eFoote Chero H. W. Folke Lee Cyphers Caldwell John Anderson Mesanee Will Clay San Augustine Tom Edwards Atchley Parker Titus Jesse Farley Hall Jose Hernandez Nueces Frank King J. H. Hughes Montague Riley Jones Newton J. K. Bailey Erath Floyd Johnson Leon Joe Walker Delta Curtis Robinson Harrison Henry Moray Ira Crantland John Myers B. F. Dowling John Smith The San An Antonio Loan & Trust Co Wes West Commerce Street Wepay Geo. W. Brac Denman Brackenridge Caroline Xampmazn B. Aa rauaIeee Win Chamberlain ES Merff Sr Palfrey Kentucky Winkley Mrs. Winkley Harper’s. Weekly Fletcher California League Buffum Big Horn Basin Worland Wyo Qhlhaes Poke So Yrse Cadilla
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