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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1913

Page

12

Funeral Oration Planned For Mossback In San Antonio Parade

The Chamber of Commerce works on obsequies for Me thuselah Mossback with Nat M. Washer delivering the funeral oration and J H Kirkpatrick giving the progressivism talk. Cavalry and mounted band, cadets from Peacock and West Texas Military Academies, and 50 mounted police will lead a no-vehicle march through Alamo Plaza with dignitaries walking. Publicity includes 300 posters and theater slides.

Mossback Alamo Plaza Washer T. L. Conroy Lloyd Spencer Col C. G. Treat Fort Sam Houston A. W. Rohde S. G. Bechtel W. S. Leng Peacock West Texas Military Academies Jones J. R. Davis Commissioners’ Court Lancaster San Antonio Plaza Won- Gerland Crescent Star Royal Orpheum Empire Pike Chamber of Commerce

Sirolin Praised by European Specialists for Consumption Remedy

Physicians praise Sirolin as an effective consumption remedy with endorsements from European experts. The preparation allegedly builds strength, increases appetite, improves digestion, and reduces coughing and mucus. Readers are urged to request full information from the Sirolin Co in New York and from local druggists.

United States Europe Case di Fon Sirolin Co West Broadway New York Jungkind Avenue C Wagner Houston Street

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Growth And Health

Parisian Sage a hair tonic claims to nourish roots prevent dandruff and stop itching within two weeks. It boasts no poisonous ingredients and promises soft glossy luxurious hair with pleasant perfume. Made in America by Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo NY price 60 cents at drug stores and toilet goods counters.

America Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y

Country Club Announces Weekend Golf Matches and Tours

Country Club golfers will start Friday afternoon with a handicap tournament for women under pro J A Donaldson. Saturday features a ball sweepstakes for men, with three weekly tours to begin next week. Men’s tours are set for Wednesdays and Saturdays, with Friday afternoons hosting women’s golf programs. The lawyers’ tourney for the Lockwood cup nears its final match between Duval West and J D Crenshaw, date pending Crenshaw’s return.

J. A. Donaldson Golf Committee Duval West End J. D. Crenshaw Crenshaw

Public auction planned for three barrels of concealed goods

Deputy Collector H C Smith of the Port of San Antonio announces a public cash auction at the Custom House on February 19, 1913, at 10 AM for three barrels of mescal seized in Brownsville for violation of federal customs laws. Last years aviator deaths rise with 288 fatalities across 1908 to 1913 in four years of flight attempts.

Port of San Antonio Texas Custom House Brownsville H. C Smith

Obituary notices from San Antonio pathos span several families

The page lists multiple obituaries and funeral announcements. Gholson of 231 Post Avenue dies at 56. widow, children, siblings survive. Clarke dies at 123 Fir Street from apoplexy. funeral pending arrival of daughter. Utley, 18, dies after surgery from Peacock Military School. interment to Hillsboro. Terry, Henrietta B. dies at 509 West Mulberry. services at Mission Burial Park. Edmonds, 86, funeral held. burial at City Cemetery No. 1. Ridley, Lulie Mae, 27, dies at Delaware Street apartments. survived by husband and daughter.

Clarke Mary E. Clarke Robert Clarke Fir Street Houston San Antonio Galveston Clarke & Courts William P. Clarke G. P. Spalding San Francisco Spalding Utley Jesse Lee Utley Peacock Military School Hillsboro Tex Sloan & Hagg R. L. Utley Terry Henrietta B. Terry West Mulberry Street I. B. Bigelow Brownsville Mission Burial Park Bishop Johnston Episcopal Church Ridley Lulie Mae Ridley Henry Ridley Delaware Street What Cheer Iowa Sloan & Hagy

Clubs Push Civic Improvement in City Districts

Prospect Hill Improvement Club leads a city wide effort with West End to plan district improvements. A road from West End to Prospect Hill is proposed. Prospect Hill meets Fourth Ward residents at Main Avenue High School to form a ward club. A First Ward club is planned at Briscoe School on South Flores. Friday night Sixth Ward organizers meet at Government Hill Methodist Church.

Prospect Hill

Funeral Notice for Mrs Robert Clarke in San Antonio

Mrs Robert Clarke died in San Antonio Texas at 3 o clock February 17 aged 70. Funeral at the late residence 123 Fir street at 330 Wednesday. Interment at Anchor Masonic Cemetery. Attendance of friends appreciated. Sterling Illinois ordered by Judge Rameau to operate Herman Rieske saloon during twenty day jail term for selling liquor to minors.

San Antonio Texas Robert Clarke Fir Street Anchor Masonic Cemetery Sterling, Ul Rameau Herman Rieske Herman

Shoes Link to Robbery Leads to Arrests in Rosenberg

Sheriff Tobin traced a clothing store robbery in Rosenberg Fort Bend county to six pairs of tan shoes found in trash barrels. Two white men were arrested this morning after allegedly confessing and providing clues to two more suspects. The Fort Bend sheriff will return to the city tonight to take custody of the men.

Sheriff's Department Tobin Rosenberg Fort Bend County

Company Directors Elected At Walker-Moore Meeting

The Walker-Moore Wholesale Grocery Company elected G. C. Walker W. W. Lipscomb W. C. Bruff John A. Kerr A. J. McKean Dr B J Frances and R. C. Roose as directors at yesterday’s stockholders meeting. A committee was named to oversee construction of a modern two story brick building for the company’s future location.

Walker-Moore Wholesale Grocery Company G. C. Walker W. W. Lipscomb W. C. Bruff John A. Kerr A. J. McKean J. Frances R. C. Roose

New Commercial Center Set to Open in City

A new corporation plans a major business facility in the city, expected to be among the largest buildings opened this year. The project signals a significant commercial expansion and economic activity for the area.

Doctor on Trial for Practicing Medicine Without License

A Consumption Doctor named Dr. W. N. Norwood is on trial in the county court today charged with fully practicing medicine. The case was brought at the instance of the County Medical Society.

W. N. Norwood County Court County Medical Society

Intention Declared by Aschermann in United States Citizenship Claim

Citizens declaration details in a register show Friedrich C Paul Aschermann, a native, informing Deputy United States Clerk Campbell of his intention to become a citizen. He mentioned another offer but rarely uses it, and noted his occupation as a cook at a San Antonio club.

United State United States Cler Campbell Friedrich C Paul Aschermann Aschermann Clerbell San Antoni

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