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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1912

Page

7

Southwestern President Preaches at Travis Park

Rev C M Bishop new president of Southwestern University Georgetown delivered a sermon at Travis Park Methodist church on Sunday. He used the text What Shall I do Lord and urged forming a partnership with God through life from cradle to grave. A Dixie Social club leap year ball is planned for Turner hall on Thursday February 29 with Artzt music. Ed Green a negro charged with assaulting fruit dealer George Cassels on Avenue C was fined $10 in the corporation court.

Southwestern Travis Park Methodist Church C. M. Bishop Southwestern University Georgetown Dixie Social Club Turner Hall Artzt Ed Green George Cassels Avenue C Corporation Court

Eye Surgeon Dr N E Forest Moves to 411 Main Ave

Dr. N. E. Forest an eye ear nose and throat specialist has relocated from the Frost building to 411 Main Avenue. He will continue practice in the new address serving patients in the area.

N. E. Forest Main Avenue

Dance Given by the T N C Wednesday at Modern Woodmen Hall

Baggage transferred. Phones 234, Drs. Garring and Hatcher Osteopaths. 206 Gunter building. Old phone 68238. Theo Artzt. The event is a dance to be held Wednesday February 28 at Modern Woodmen Hall 117 North Flores Street.

Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building Modern Woodmen Hall N. Flores St. Theo

Three Vagrants Fined 200 Each by Police Court Judge

Judge Buckley imposed the maximum fine of 200 on each of three defendants J. M. Robinson Stella Robinson and a girl identifying as Leah Bennett after they were arraigned on vagrancy charges. The trio had recently arrived in the city from Oklahoma.

J. M Stella Robinson Leah Bennett Buckley Oklahoma

Two Chinese Arrested Near South District Early Morning

Police officer Hoffman took into custody at about 3 o clock two Chinese men identified as Lee Hai and Chung Ta after they were found prowling in the vicinity of the South district.

Lee Hai Chung Ta Hoffman

Cardus Woman's Tonic Praised By Suffering Patient

A letter from Eros Louisiana extols Cardus as life saving after doctors failed to help. The writer states she recovered fully from gall bladder issues and fatigue, credits Cardus with restoring strength, and urges others to try the remedy. The ad invites readers to write to the Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet.

Cardus N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Medicine Co Chattanooga

Chinese Intruders Held After Being Found Armed

A Ta, Ta man searched at a Pacific passenger depot was found armed with a pistol. Booked on vagrancy charges, the Chinese individuals were jailed for the night and then handed over to the United States immigration department for further investigation.

Ern Pacific United States Immigration Department

Bexar County Humane Society Office Contact Details

Bexar County Humans Society telephones list the office at 211 Mackay Building with humane officer KE.M. Collins. Day line 2409 and night and Sunday line 6877.

Bexar County Humans Society Mackay Building KE. M. Collins

Yellow Taxicabs Dance at Owls Hall February Twenty Eighth

Degree team K and L of H announce a dance on Wednesday February 28 at Owls Hall on Sole Dad Street with all phones 234 for information.

K. and L. of H Owls’ Hall Soledad Street

Daring horseback riders fined for vagrancy

Mary Williams and Sarah Quinones were fined 15 dollars each on vagrancy charges by Judge Buckley. Policeman Cardenas arrested them after they rode wild near the city market house Saturday night, colliding with an express wagon that overturned. Williams sustained a badly sprained ankle and was taken to the station.

Mary Williams Sarah Quinones Buckley Cardenas Williams

Notice to the Public on painting and papering bids

Our contracting department is ready for business now offering cheap figures on painting and papering. A. McDonald, old phone 886.

A. McDonald

Diaz Sisters Dance at Turner Hall Exhibition

Dentist Dr B G AtLee advertises a dance and exhibition drill at Turner Hall on Saturday March 2. Diaz Sisters perform with 25 cent Kohr’s special dance Tuesday at Turner Hall. References to phone numbers and Gibbs Building address are noted.

B. G. AtLee Gibbs Turner Hall Diaz Sisters Kohr

Sunday School Meeting Near Tuesday at Madison Square

The second ward meeting of the Bexar County Sunday School Association will be held at Madison Square Presbyterian Church on Tuesday.

Bexar County Sunday School Association Madison Square Presbyterian Church

Careless About Appendicitis in San Antonio

A San Antonio notice warns of appendicitis risk from stomach trouble and promotes Adler ika a German remedy Buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. H L Wagner Avenue C and Houston street claims a single dose relieves bowel or stomach trouble instantly.

San Antonio Adler Ika H. L. Wagner Avenue C Houston Street

Best Dressed Woman Urges Return to Earlier Fashion

Mile. Cecile Sorel a Theatre Francais actress famed as the second Bernhardt and the best dressed woman in the world calls modern gowns poor. She urges a revival of Empress Eugenie style and the grace of seventeenth and eighteenth century fashions as inspiration for today.

Mile Cecile Sorel Theatre Francais

Association Aims to Boost Sunday School Attendance

The group meets in the evening at 7 45 to discuss plans to secure a larger Sunday school attendance and increase the efficiency of the work.

State Officer Visits Taylor Rebecca Lodge Tour

Miss Dolan, president of the Rebecca State assembly auxiliary to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, arrived to tour the state in the order’s interest. She will address Milam lodge No. 24 at the Odd Fellows hall tonight.

Missessie Dolan Taylor Tex Rebecca Order of Odd Fellows Miss Dolan Milam Lodge No. 24 I. O Odd Fellows Hall

Missing Son Report From 207 South San Saba Street

Mrs. Paula Broca reports Baldomero de la Rosa 17 left home February 9 in search of work. She has heard nothing since and he previously said he planned to go to Fort Worth. Police assistance requested to locate him.

Paula Broca San Saba Street Baldomero de la Rosa

Pro longed Meeting Underway at Ambassadors Mission

A protracted meeting began at the Ambassadors' mission on Avenue D with Rev. P. B. W. Gotfriedson in charge. Two daily services are held from 12 m to 1 p m and at 7 45 p m at 923 Avenue D.

Ambassadors’ Mission Avenue D P. B. W. Gotfriedson

Plaza Seeks Three More Girl Ushers

Help wanted for three female ushers. Apply at the Plaza this evening or tomorrow at 10 a m.

Texas Insurance Men Meet Here Tuesday

Delegates to the Texas Life convention and the medical section of the American Life meet in San Antonio with sessions at the St Anthony hotel starting Tuesday morning. The program includes Texas problems discussions, a 2:30 automobile tour, and a Mexican supper for about 150 delegates.

American Life Convention St. Anthony Texas Life Convention Texas Robertson Insurance Texas Life Insurance Companies Cafe Mexicana James A. Stephenson Dallas Southland Insurance Company L. C. White Southland San Antonio

Banker Ernest Thalman Dies in New York Home

Ernest Thalman head of Ladenburg Thalman and company banking firm died at his New York home. He had been a member of the New York Stock Exchange since 1879.

Ernest Thalman Associated Press New York Ladenburg, Thalman and Company New York Stock Exchange

Brothers Convicted of Murder in Texas

Edmund and Austin Thomas brothers were sentenced to 20 years each for the murder of Deputy Constable Otto Henneck of Taylor, committed in February of last year.

Associated Press Georgetown Tex Edmund Austin Thomas Otto Henneck Taylor

Arnaud Dies After Short Illness At 39

Eli C. Arnaud son of the late Eli Arnaud former city alderman died at 4 this morning after a brief illness at his mother's home 217 Buena Vista street He was born December 29 1873 in San Antonio and attended San Antonio schools later graduating from St Marys college He is survived by his mother two brothers Charles and Paul Arnaud four sisters Louise Arnaud Mrs D E Genard Mrs Albert Lanner and Mrs Gus Loeloff Funeral services will be at 10 tomorrow from the family home then at San Fernando cathedral and burial in the local cemetery

Eli C. Arnaud Eli Arnaud Buena Vista Street Mr. Arnaud Arnaud San Antonio St. Mary's College Charles Paul Arnaud Louise Arnaud D. E. Genard Albert Lanner Gus Loeloff San Fernando Cathedral

Death of Thomas Welby in East Commerce Street apartments

Thomas Welby aged about 28 died at 2 o clock yesterday in his East Commerce Street apartments after coming to the city five months ago for health reasons. The body will be sent to St. Louis Missouri by the Riebe Undertaking Company for burial.

Obituary of Sophie Levison of San Antonio

Miss Sophie Levison 75 died Sunday morning at Santa Rosa Hospital after a long illness. A German native who lived in San Antonio fifty years she was known as Aunt Sophie on South Flores. She is survived by sister Eliza Koenigheim brother H Levison and two nieces Mrs Aaron Frank and Mrs Abe Cohen. Funeral at 10 from Mrs Abe Cohen’s home Rabbi Samuel Marks officiated. Interment Temple Beth El cemetery. Bearers named Harris Frank Gottlieb Joske Strauss Lindheim.

Aaron Frank Abe Cohen San Pedro Avenue Rabbi Samuel Marks Temple Beth el L. Harris Sol Frank Dave Gottlieb Alexander Joske I. Strauss Louis Lindheim

Moore Mrs Louisa B Moore obituary in Arkansas city

Mrs Louisa B Moore wife of the late Major C B Moore longtime Texarkana resident died at 815 last night at her daughter Mrs Yale Hicks home She was daughter of Rev Joshua Green Arkansas first Presbyterian minister Survived by daughter Mrs Hicks son Ralph G Moore brother W F Green Little Rock and sister Mrs S W Davis Fayetteville Interment in Little Rock with her son in law and daughter to accompany body

Texarkana W. F. Green Little Rock S. W. Davis Fayetteville Ark Yale Hicks

William Russell Dies at 63 in Harlan Dale Home

William Russell 63 carpenter died at 6 25 yesterday at his home 1386 Compton avenue Harlan Dale He had lived in the city seven years Survived by widow one sister Mrs Rose Wright of Houston and half brother George Dickerson of Kentucky Funeral at 330 this afternoon from the late home Rev T C Long of the South Side Baptist Church officiating Interment in Mission Cemetery

Russell William Russell Compton Avenue Harlandale Rose Wright Houston George Dickerson Kentucky T. C. Long South Side Baptist Church Mission Cemetery

Quest of funds for budget is pushed

Committees fan out across the city in a drive led by Lloyd Spencer and Frederick Reutzel to raise funds for the Chamber of Commerce and Fiesta San Jacinto. Thomas Conroy directs the effort with S. B. Ricaby aiding. early reports praise the morning's work and promise a total of 43000 dollars or more by week’s end.

Lloyd Spencer Chamber of Commerce Fiesta San Jacinto Association Frederick Reutzel T. N. Smith Publicity League Real Estate Exchange A. H. Halff Jobbers’ and Manufacturers’ League Thomas L. Conroy S. B. Ricaby

Vinci the great strength renovator praised by C l a r k e

Westchester New York businessman J G Clarke reports his cough bronchitis improved after using Vinci a cod liver and iron preparation without oil praised as a valuable home remedy Thousands of others endorse Vinci as a cure for lingering coughs and general weakness Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Building opposite post office sells it with satisfaction guaranteed.

J. G. Clarke Westchester N. Y Vinci Fischer's Gibbs Bldg Postoffice

Suit for 2000 Insurance Involving Salliway Case

Attorneys sue the Grand Lodge of United Workmen of Texas for $2000 on a life policy. The suit, filed in Seventy-third district court, says H. B. Salliway, adopted father of Warl Journeay Salliway, paid premiums and died by suicide in his Dallas office. Z. M. Duckworth is named grand recorder. The lodge allegedly failed to honor the policy.

Warl Journeay Salliway Grand Lodge of United Workmen of Texas Seventy-third District H. B. Salliway Z. M. Duckworth Dallas Grand Recorder

One Killed in Freight Wreck Near Streetman

In Texas near Streetman a Trinity and Brazos Valley freight wreck killed engineer Hamilton and injured two other trainmen. Conductor Lane had a crushed leg and the fireman was badly scalded. The cause of the wreck is not known.

Associated Press Waxahachie Tex Hamilton Trinity and Brazos Valley Lane

Railroad Bridge Burned on Onion Creek over Trinity

A railroad bridge over Onion Creek on the Trinity burned, causing disruption to rail traffic and prompting investigation into the cause and extent of damage. Authorities closed the span and began assessing repairs and alternatives for trains routed through the area.

Associated Press Waxahachie Tex Onion Creek Trinity

Railroad Destroyed by Fire in Ellis County

A portion of the Brazos Valley railroad was set ablaze and destroyed today in the southern part of Ellis County, officials reported. The fire caused extensive damage to tracks and rolling stock, with investigators cordoning off the scene as flames were brought under control.

Brazos Valley Railroad Ellis County

Robbers Dynamite Bank Vault Heist in Keifer

Tulsa, February 26. Dynamiting the safe of the Guarantee State bank in Keifer yielded between 3000 and 4000 dollars. Robbers cut telephone wires between Keifer and Tulsa and Sapulpa and escaped.

Associated Press Tulsa Okla Dynam Guarantee Stat Bank Keifer Glenn Pool Field Sapulpa

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promise Quick Liver Relief

The jolly Liver Buttons are pitched as tiny magical workers that unclog the liver and purge poisons. Advertised for constipation and torpid liver, the pills claim to provide superior health benefits with no need for other laxatives. Sold for 25 cents at druggists with mail orders from Hot Springs Chemical Co., Hot Springs, Ark.

Hot Springs Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orpheum Theater Orpheum James Forbes MR. Willard Simms & CO Flinders ROYAL I. L. Kaufman Barnes-Reming CO Mrs. Fotter Reg. Mat Walter H. Whisenant Gunter Gunter Office Building E. Houston St The Heights J. E. Sickles Beacon Hill Los Angeles Heights Ss. A. Welding No East Commerce Street Jaby G. Baldwin Live Oak Street San Antonio Humane Society George L. McCauley Fred Davison Hicks Grand Opera House Jules Lavolle French Grand Opera CO San Antonio Hospital W. Commerce Mrs. Lonsdale Eros Cardui Fred Hummert W. Commerce Street Texas Insurance Medical Section American Life DR. J. Harvey MOORE Gunter Office A. P San Antonio Commandery No. 7 E. T Order of the Temple T. T. Vanderhoeven California San Antonio Loan & Trust Co West Commerce Geo. W. Beackeneidge Leroy & Denman Edwin Chamberlain M. £. Brackage Pord Herffer Caroline Kampmanz Thos B. Palfrey B. A. Stribling Chas. A. Zilker WM. i. Hemp H.C. Rees Optical CO W. Commerce &T Mike Houston St Cli C. Arnaud Western Union Western Union Telegraph Company Earl Journeay Shriners OF Ben-Hur Minstrel Organization ON Earth Milburn Bros. Drug Store Fischer’s Drug
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