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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1912

Page

7

Visitor from Georgia Visits Matthews Family in San Antonio

Georgia visitor Miss Clyde Matthews of Atlanta stays with her brother H. T. Matthews at 610 Delmar street for several months in San Antonio. Post D. T. P. A. meets at Menger hotel headquarters at 10 this morning with state president A. Dinkelspiel in attendance. Full attendance requested. Diaz Sisters' orchestra and Spirella corset demonstration listed.

Georgia Clyde Matthews Atlanta, Ga H. T. Matthews Delmar Street Post D Menger A. Dinkelspiel J. F. Fentiman

Honeymoon Returners Visit San Antonio Guests at Gun ter Hotel

Mr and Mrs L J Johnson from San Marcos return from a Cuba and US honeymoon to San Antonio where they stay at the Gun ter hotel. The city notes a prize mask ball by Alamo lodge No 34 and Royal Achates at Turner Hall. Dr R L Hays resumes practice after absence. Divorces sought include Lopez v Lopez and Cohen v Cohen. Anna Becker granted divorce from Charles Becker.

Alamo Lodge Royal Achates Modern Woodmen Hall

Grand Jury Expected to Report Monday with About Fifty True Bills

The grand jury, set to report Friday but delayed, is expected to issue about fifty true bills when it reports on Monday. The notice also lists contacts for taxi service and humane society offices with old phone numbers.

San Antonio Humane Society Offiaane L. McCauley Fred Davison Hicks

Eye specialist Dr Forest moves to 411 Main Avenue

Dr N E Forest an Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist has relocated from the Frost building to 411 Main Avenue. The move updates the practice location and preserves the same professional services for patients in the area.

N. E. Forest Main Avenue

Garring Hatcher Osteopaths Sold Interest in Jenner Co

Notice from Drs. Garring and Hatcher of 206 Gunter building that they have sold their interests in Jenner Manufacturing Company wholesale confectioners. They thank patrons for past favors. Event mentions Robert C. Jenner Lula C. Grossmann and Humane Officer EF M Collins with old and day/night phone numbers. Public notices reference Spanish War Veterans installation hall Turner Hall.

Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building Jenner Manufacturing Company Robert C. Jenner Lula C. Grossmann Bexar County Bumane Society Mackay Building EF. M. Collins

Travelers' Protective Association selects candidate for state presidency

A local Travelers' Protective Association meeting at the Menger hotel 9:30 this morning will nominate a candidate for state president. Agenda includes business matters and plans to curb tipping abuse. Additional items cover Kohr teaching dancing at Turner hall and Dixie Social Club prize mask event at Beethoven hall on Feb 20.

Travelers’ Protective Association Menger Dixie Social Club Beethoven Hall Artzt Music Gents

Local notices and incidents from South Leo street hall to a bike return and gasoline blast

A South Leo street hall gathering for organizational matters draws a large crowd. Notices list rental suits at 1414 N Pine and four suits with two extra trousers in Moore Building Pressing Club for $1 a month. A Muth’s ball is set for Thursday February 22. George Battaglia receives a bicycle sent by Walter Lee the newsboy who walked from New York to San Antonio and won $3600. Gasoline explosion at 1306 West Commerce injures tailor Z Montez. flames singe hair but damage is minor.

George Battaglia Walter Lee New York San Antonio Little Newsie Z. Montez West Commerce Street

McCaleb to Speak on Great Britain's South American Conquest

W A McCaleb will address the Texas British association on Great Britain's Attempt at South American Conquest at the regular meeting Thursday February 22 at 8 15 p m Odd Fellows hall 121 Soledad open to visitors. County commissioners approved treasurer's report for the quarter and Frank Herber’s constable bond at Elmendorf was approved. he will be sworn in next San Antonio visit likely Monday.

John T. Dickinson Corpus Christi Texas St. Anthony W. A. McCaleb Great Britain Texas-British Association W. F. McCaleb M. A Odd Fellows’ Hall Soledad Street Frank Herber Elmendorf Herber San Antonio

Hotel Arrivals List From St Anthony and Nearby Cities

A long hotel arrivals roster lists guests at St Anthony and St James including households from Seguin Dallas Lincoln Corpus Christi and New York among others. Names include Mr and Mrs H H Starke Mr and Mrs Edgar Nolte O K Anderson J P Street Menger Byron W Noyes Louis J Wilson and many more with locations across Texas Nebraska Iowa Illinois Indiana and New York.

St. Anthony H._H. Starke Edgar Nolte Seguin M. G. Milliken Dallas Otto R. Rietsholm Lincoln Neb J. P. Street Mission M. Page Fargo N. D Ll. Gunst Corpus Philadelphia W. D. Wilson Bay City Louis J. Wilson Angleton L. A. Whedon Appleton Wis J. N. Dutton B. Dutton Burlington Joseph Rediinger Hartford Hartford, Conn, Bexar; Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Bean, Laporte, Ind.; Jesse Swisher Roesville Ind W. C. Seale Karnes City A. J. Guggenheim Corus Christi E. O. Montel Hondo Lon Cill Jr Harlingen Savoy R. B. Morgan Omaha William Basey Austin J. P. Morgan New York Hallie Hallownell Halloville G. W. Davide

Shriners Minstrel Show Delights Austin Audience

The Ben-Hur Temple minstrels given by the Shriners in Austin on February 17 proved a success. A highlight was the San Antonio patrol led by Captain Houston, which joined the parade this afternoon.

Shriners Austin Tex Ben-Hur Temple San Antonio Patrol San Antonio Houston

A Reasonable Plea For the Stomach

Digestive science suggests natural gastric agents aid digestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claim to stimulate gastric glands and restore normal function, with tested safety and universal physician recommendations. They promise digestion of proteins and foods when the stomach lacks enzymes, offering free trials and domestic analysis by John R. Brooke.

Stuart Chemical Laboratory London Central T. Fenchurch St E. C. London F. A. Stuart Co Clerkenwell Road E. C John R. Brooke F. C United States Canada Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Coon's Surprise Move for Congress Challenges Slayden

Robert P. Coon announced a possible bid for Congress against James L. Slayden, a plan he hinted at two to three weeks away. He said he would outline a platform if he decides to run and noted support from many friends while praising rotation in office.

Robert P. Coon Congress James L. Slayden The Light San Antoni Colquitt Slayden Mr. Coon

Officials Seek Clarification From Austin Visit

Pure Food Commissioner J. Abbott arrived in San Antonio after a telegram from County Attorney T. J. Newton ordered a consultation with an inspector. Newton had already left for Austin to meet the state commissioner, and Abbott spent the day chasing Newton without disclosure of the conference topic.

Abott San R. Io Austin T J. Newton Nowton Newton Mr. Abbott Abt Mr. Newton

Spirit of Get Together Drives San Antonio Fund Ahead

San Antonio business leaders have raised $33,958 toward a $75,000 Chamber of Commerce fund. Chairman Thomas L. Conroy predicts full subscriptions with simple appeals, planning a banquet at the St. Anthony hotel for volunteers after the goal is reached.

San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce Thomas L. Conroy Red Tie Brigade F. M. Swearingen St. Anthony Hotel Swearingen Texas Texas. Points of the Leaders. Mr. Conroy H. L. Miller J. We Bleger George C. Saur T. N. Smith Charles Graebner L. J. Hart F. W. Cook W. Schlesinger J. M. Nix R. A. Richey Ed F. Melcher O. O. Woodman H. G. Staacke Chamber of Commerce George Dc. Saur P. G. Lucas Ed. F .Melcher Albert V. Huth I. W. Biggar J. R. Sprague W. L. Stiles R. T. Pruitt George Allensworth R. H. Wester R. M. Morgan T. H. Flannery

Oriental dots pattern from Lentz tailor debuts

The woolen manufacturers unveil a new pattern called Oriental dots for the season. Lentz, a local tailor, offers an exclusive preview before it becomes widely available.

Ethoe Lentz

Four Ad Backed Complaints Filed Against San Antonio Meat Dealers

Dr. E H Golaz chief chemist announces four additional complaints against San Antonio meat dealers after analyses of recent samples. Oral complaints will also be made against milk dealers for adulterated milk. Complaints to be processed through Bexar County Attorney Newton.

San Antonio Austin Tex E. H. Golaz Pure Food Department Newton Bexar County

Opium Dens Closed Across Empire in League Claim

The Chinese Anti Opium League asserts opium dens have been shut in 100000 market towns across the empire, praising the crackdown as part of a broader reform movement. The report notes a spectacle titled The Pike accompanying the claim.

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