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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1912

Page

12

Fortune Hunter Star Delights San Antonio Crowd

Frank Bacon delivers a standout Sam Graham in The Fortune Hunter creating deep audience sympathy. Lloyd Spencer recalls their Napa beginnings while Harmon praises Bacon lifting Warfield’s stature. The San Antonio run ends after a brief but strong engagement highlighting Bacon’s modest, steady acting.

San Antonio Frank Bacon Mr. Bacon Sam Graham Joseph Jefferson David Warfield Bacon Warfield Mr. Warfield Graham Lloyd Spencer Napa Cal Spencer Mr. Power Utica California Los Angeles Trimbles Kennedys Jud Simpson Simpson Harmon Judson Harmon Mr. Spencer Mr. Harmon

Pyramid Pile Remedy Testimonial Offer Promoted

The ad touts hundreds of testimonials for Pyramid Pile Remedy claiming cure of piles and offers a free trial package by mail. Readers are urged to send name and address to Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan for a no cost sample before buying 50 cent boxes.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Hair

An old advertisement extols Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a cure for premature grays and scalp troubles. It claims Sage and Sulphur nourish color and vitality, urging readers to buy a fifty cent bottle from W. C. Kalteyer and try it with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Wyeth Chemical Company of New York Wyeth W. C. Kalteyer

Stockholders to Meet for Travis Club Opening

Final opening plans for the Travis club will be perfected at a stockholders meeting Thursday night at 7 30 at the St Anthony hotel. The formal opening is expected to be one of the most elaborate affairs in San Antonio with a date likely in early April.

Travis Club St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio

New York Social Club Prize Ball at Turner Hall

Diaz Sisters headline a social club prize ball at Turner Hall on February 22 as part of a festive community event. The note highlights the event date and performers.

New York Turner Hall Diaz

Kohr's Souvenir Dance at Turner Hall

The Diaz Sisters headline a evening program with seven musicians at Turner Hall for Kohr's Souvenir Dance on Tuesday.

Kohr Turner Hall Diaz

Call a Taxi. Both phones 123.

Charge of Adulteration Four affidavits filed by T. H. Johnson, state pure food commission special agent, in Justice Umscheid's court this morning alleging sale of adulterated sausage in this city. Warrants of arrests will be served this afternoon on different parties.

T. H. Johnson State Pure Food Commission

San Antonio Humane Society Officers Listed

Officers George L. McCauley and Fred Davison listed with contact numbers Old phone 71 Nights and Sundays 4726 and 2782 at 324 Hicks Building in San Antonio.

San Antonio Humane Society George L. McCauley Fred Davison Hicks

Doctor Forest Relocates ENT Practice to 411 Main Ave

Dr. N E Forest, an eye ear nose and throat specialist, moves his practice from the Frost building to 411 Main Avenue, expanding patient access in the downtown area.

N. E. Forest Main Avenue

Divorces Filed in Thirty-seventh District Court

Three divorce suits filed today in the Thirty-seventh district court include Louise Reed versus Lee Reed Vicenta Madina versus Victor Madina and Pearl A Hardeman versus William Hardeman.

Louise Reed Lee Reed Vicenta Madina Victor Madina Pearl A. Hardeman William Hardeman

Local Humane Officers and Osteopaths Office Directory

Drs Garring and Hatcher osteopaths at 206 Gunter Building list old phone 5828. Bexar County Humans Society office in Mackay Building room 211 with humane officer E M Collins contact numbers 2409 day 6877 night and Sunday.

Drs, Garring & Hatcher Osteopaths Gunter Building Bexar County Humans Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins

Dixie Social Club Mask Ball to Close Season

Final prize mask ball at Beethoven hall hosted by Dixie Social Club on Tuesday February 20 with Artzt music. Gents 50c ladies 25c as Muth's offers mask ball options on Thursday February 22.

Dixie Social Club Beethoven Hall Artzt Music Gents

Eight Take Civil Service Exam for Immigrant Inspector

Eight applicants sat the civil service examination today at the San Antonio post office for the immigrant inspector post in the departmental service. Special examiner A. E. Gentzen supervised the test. Participants included George J. Dwyer Ellis D. Brooks William Brewster George J. Colomb Albert S. Horton George S. Robertson Robert A. Johnson Owen Lindsey.

San Antonio

Bakers to meet in Houston for Texas convention plans

Members of the Master Bakers' Association of Texas executive board travel to Houston today and tomorrow to organize details for the spring convention in Austin. Local group wishes were expressed at Sunday morning meetings with H. T. Matthews.

Case Against Archambault Dismissed in Court

Fire Marshal Jack Lyons charged F A Archambault under an ordinance on gasoline storage. The corporation court dismissed the case today after showing the defendant complied with rules and the exposed fluid was non explosive.

F. A. Archambault Jack Lyons

Chamber of Commerce completes directorate with Conroy and Wolff

The Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce names Thomas L. Conroy and Jake Wolff to its board completing the directorate. They join as secretary issue unresolved with a special committee empowered to act. Former secretary John B. Carrington will leave March 1 after long service dating to January 17, 1898.

Thomas L. Conroy Jake Wolff Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce Carrington Conroy Greater Chamber of Commerce Wolff President Graebner W. B. Tuttle A. H. Halff Fred Reutzer Simon Frank Fred W. Cook Atlee B. Ayres R. Hwester A. H. Jones H. E. Hildebrand W. L. Stiles Nat M. Washer L. J. Hart J. H. Savage M. Aubrey

Notice to the Public for Painting and Papering Bids

Public notice from A McDonald inviting bids from the contracting department for painting and papering work. Mentions old phone 886 as contact for the inquiry.

A. McDonald

Bob Davis Trial Opens for Murder in Dallas

Taking of testimony began in Dallas today in the murder trial of Bob Davis. He is charged with killing J. W. Whaley and attempting to murder Lydia Ahlgender, his 17 year old sweetheart, after Davis shot the girl in the back on a crowded downtown street.

Associated Press Dallas Bob Davis J. W. Whaley Lydia Ahlgender Davis Whaley

For Better Highways Meeting Of Bexar Farmers Institute

Bexar County Farmers Institute plans a Saturday 10 am gathering at the Real Estate exchange auditorium to discuss highway work. J W Warren of the Bexar County Highway league will describe completed work and methods for future projects, with J C Beck and others delivering addresses. A large attendance is expected.

Bexar County Farmers’ Institute Real Estate Exchange J. W. Warren Bexar County Highway League J. C. Beck Institute

International club backs banking reform resolutions

The International club of San Antonio adopted director resolutions endorsing the National Citizens' League and its push for a sound banking system. The move aims to publicize the league’s message and help the public gain fuller knowledge of weaknesses in the U S monetary system.

International Club of San Antonio National Citizens’ League United States

League aims to distribute literature on banking reforms

The text outlines the league’s goals to spread information on the subject, promote sound commercial paper by banks, issue an era currency, establish a discount market at home and abroad, and foster banking relations with foreign countries.

Dr Sahra F Herdman Cuore Gibbs Bldg Phones

Dr Sahra F Herdman listed at Cuore Gibbs Building with local office contact numbers. The entry notes a phone line at N 3055 B and references a residential or professional listing.

Sahra F. Herdman Cuore Gibbs

GOOD MINIMS RECORD St Louis College Youngsters End season

The St Louis Minims ended their baseball season with 13 victories and only two defeats after beating the C Reds last Sunday. They were the top minim team in the city, sharing honors with St. Marys Min with two wins and two losses. A fifth deciding game was not possible due to absence of the city team. The West End minors led city leagues, with regular lineup Marcheck center Schmitter Martin forwards Zahow and Tor guards.

St. Louis College C Reds St. Louis Loge Minims St. Mary’s Min Pear West End Marcheck Schmitter Martin Zahow Tor

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