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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1912

Page

6

Amend Railroad Incorporation In Texas Four Month Life

The attorney general's department approved an amendment to the articles of incorporation of the Bering Kiam & Southern railroad filed in the state department. The amendment shortens the corporation's existence to four months. The line, incorporated in 1906, runs from Bering to Kiam in Polk county, about fifteen miles, with principal office in Bering. Original charter allowed twenty years. Directors are F. C. Bering Theodore C. Bering R. B. Landrum F. H. Heins W. A. Sarford and James E. Hill Jr.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Bering Kiam & Southern Railroad State Department Bering Kiam Polk County F. C. Bering Theodore C. Bering R. B. Landrum F. H. Heins W. A. Sarford James E. Hill Jr

Cold Affects the Kidneys Foley Kidney Pills Advised

Cold affects the kidneys by congesting and overworking them and may lead to serious trouble such as Bright's disease. The text promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Edwards & King Drug Co as a tonic to strengthen and cure kidney or bladder issues within medical reach.

Bright Edwards & King Drug Co Suc

Staacke Pros Offer Best Delivery Wagons in San Antonio

Staacke Pros advertise the best lines of delivery wagons ever sold in San Antonio, highlighting their quality and value for local buyers.

Staacke Pros San Antonio

Dr. J. R. Cunningham OSTEOPATH at 449 Moore

A historical notice identifies Dr. J. R. Cunningham as an osteopath located at 449 Moore Street. The fragmentary text references old phone numbers and ring data.

J. R. Cunningham Moore En Osteopath Old Phore

Theo Artzt's Orchestra

Two phone lines connect to a taxi service with the number 2-2-3. The notice implies coordination between Theo Artzt's group and local transport, highlighting contact options for arranging rides.

Katy Schedule Improves Amid On Time Train Efforts

AUSTIN Feb 29 The railroad commission received an encouraging report from A H Bethard Katy general manager on last week’s passenger schedule showing few delays in the printed timetable. All three commissioners endorsed the report praising the Katy for striving to run trains on time.

Katy Austin Tex Railroad Commission A. H. Bethard

Social gathering notices from local clubs and luncheons

Mrs Carlton W Adams hosts cards for Miss Mildred Chamers. Luncheon at Cafe Mexicana for wives and visiting ladies of the insurance convention. Mrs A P Lorio organises luncheon and card party for Miss Elsie Stumberg. Shakespeare club meets with the Misses Baskin. Phoenix club meets with Mrs J B Cunningham.

A. P. Lorio

Hosiery Shower For Miss Stumbers In Los Moros

Mrs A P Lorie hosted a hosiery shower and card party in Los Moros Street to honor Miss Hisse Stumbers on her upcoming marriage. Green and white decorations featured a hanging silk stocking for gifts and small silk stockings filled with mints as table favors. Five hundred was played by five tables with guests including Mrs Roy W Hearne and Miss Stumberg among others.

Hisse Stumbers A. P. Lorie Los Moros Street Mesdames Roy W. Hearne Bertha Stumberg J. T. Smith Austin Eager A. J. Castanola Ed M. Steves George Meyer Henry Hoeke Misses Stumberg Octavia Graham Paula Clara Clementina Seeling Ola Edna Hoeke Mamie Bergstrom

Laurel Heights Bridge Club Hosts at Summit Avenue

Mr and Mrs Frank C Smith entertained the Wednesday Evening Laurel Heights Bridge club at their Summit avenue home. Auction bridge was enjoyed for several hours and a luncheon was served afterward.

Frank C. Smith Laurel Heights Bridge Club Summit Avenue

Ladies Aid Plans Meeting at Mrs Bell's Home

The Ladies' Aid society of the Madison Square Presbyterian church will convene at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon at 135 Fairview avenue with Mrs G E Bell hosting.

Ladies’ Aid Society Madison Square Presbyterian Church G. E. Bell Fairview Avenue

Mrs Shield and daughter return from California

Mrs Charles Shield and her daughter Beulah arrived in the city yesterday after a winter in California, splitting time between Los Angeles and San Francisco. They are staying at the Gunter.

Charles Shield Beulah City California Los Angeles San Francisco Gunter

Pr and Mrs George P Stoker Married by Rev Frederick Bowen

Pr and Mrs George P Stoker wed Tuesday afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Rev Frederick Bowen. The couple are staying at the Gun ter hotel while Dr Stoker, who had retired from medical practice years ago, adjusts to newlywed life.

George P. Stoker Frederick Bowen Gunter Hotel Dr. Stoker

Boy Recovers From Severe Eczema After Cuticura Use

A letter from W Lindsay Wilson of the Reme Soil Pipe Mfg Co recounts a childhood eczema case in Augusta and Rome Georgia. The boy’s body itched and blistered, treated with Cuticura Soap and Ointment over two to three weeks, after which the condition disappeared and did not return.

Rome Augusta W. Lindsay Wilson Sec’y Reme Soil Pipe Mfg. Co

Scalp Troubles Ended By Cuticura Remedy

D L Goldberg reports months of dandruff and hair loss improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He credits the products for full recovery and good hair growth. Sample literature offered by Cuticura at Boston address.

Madison St New York City D. L. Goldberg Cuticura Dept. T. Boston

Couple Forms Mining Ties in Mexico and Minnesota

Mrs. Stoker of St Paul and her winter stay in San Antonio highlight a cross border mining interest. The pair plan residence in St Paul while the husband maintains large stakes in Mexican mining ventures.

Mexico Stoker St. Paul San Antonio H. Ulmer

Mrs Adams Hosts Debutante Mildred Chambers At Home

Mrs Carlton W Adams entertained at her Blanco road Woodlawn avenue home for debutante Miss Mildred Chambers. Forty guests played five hundred in a pink themed afternoon and enjoyed a two course luncheon with awards for first second guest and consolation prizes.

Carlton W. Adams Blanco Road Woodlawn Avenue Mildred Chambers

Dinner in honor of Buffalo guests at Mexicana cafe

Mr and Mrs Cornelius ONeill hosted dinner at the cafe Mexicana honoring Mrs Snow Mrs Kingdon and Miss Lula Nash of Buffalo New York Covers were laid for twelve guests.

Cornelius O'Neill Cafe Mexicana

Visiting ladies entertain at Cafe Mexicana luncheon

The visiting ladies and wives of the medical section of the American Life convention were entertained at luncheon at Cafe Mexicana. Eighteen guests sat at a long table in the private dining room decorated in red white and green with red geraniums poinsettias and narcissus. Favors were red baskets of pecans. After lunch an automobile ride around the city followed.

American Life Convention Cafe Mexicana

Dinner and toast program at Travis Park church event

The ladies of Travis Park church plan a turkey dinner at the church tomorrow evening with a reception for Bishop and Mrs. E. D. Mouton and several couples. Toasts include The Old Guard and Outlook for Travis Park Church. The Woman's Relief Corps will meet Friday afternoon at the Odd Fellows hall.

Travis Park Church E. D. Mouton S. H. C. Burgin W. A. Godbey Joe L. Hill W. L. Holder T. O. Foster W. H. Braswell Thomas E. Rock San Antonio The Woman's Relief Corps Odd Fellows’ Hall

Census Clers to Leave Service as 1910 Work Ends

The last of the temporary clerks employed by the census bureau to compile the 1910 census returns will leave government service tonight. 281 temporary clerks remain across 38 states and the District of Columbia. Congress denied the requested appropriation to extend the temporary staff. Director Durand warns of slight delays in some divisions but does not expect serious impacts. Efforts to move dismissed workers to the regular list have failed.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Census Bureau States District of Columbia Congress Durand

May Run for Railroad Commissioner

Representative Jesse Baker of Hood county says he has not yet decided to enter the race for railroad commissioner though urged by friends. He plans to attend a Woodrow Wilson rally in Waco and believes Wilson will carry Texas.

Austin Tex Jesse Baker Hood County Waco Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Wilson Texas

Warning Against Wet Feet And Cough Remedies

Wet and chilled feet may affect mucous membranes in the nose throat and lungs leading to grippe bronchitis or pneumonia. Watch children closely and for stubborn coughs give Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to soothe inflamed membranes and heal the cough quickly. Take no substitute. Edwards King Drug Co. Suc.

Foley Edwards & King Drug Gco Suc

Riebe Undertaking Co. Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co provides auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce with phone line 241 for emergency transport and funeral arrangements.

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Lecture on A Tour Through Mexico at Beacon Hill

The Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers' club schedules a lecture entertainment at the chapel on the Blanco road and Craig Place featuring Donoho O P 176 N P 1359 A Tour Through Mexico. It will occur Saturday evening March 2 at 8 o'clock with a rain date Monday March 4 at the same venue. Proceeds benefit the piano recently installed in Beacon Hill school.

Mexico Blanco Road Craig Place Beacon Hill Parent- Teachers’ Club

Government Hill Literary Club Meets at Manning Residence

The Government Hill Literary club gathered yesterday afternoon at Miss Mary Manning house. Members presented papers on Great Britain's Colonies with topics India Africa Australia New Zealand England's Colonial Palaces Canada and The History of the Durbar. Miss Manning contributed vocal and instrumental numbers.

Government Hill Mary Manning Great Britain Ella Richmond India Anna Urquhart Africa Zg. BB. Alling Australia George Adamson New Zealand A. J. Nichols England Fred York Canada J. H. Reagan Durbar

San Antonio Delinquent Child Study At Twentieth Century Club

At the Twentieth Century club meeting held yesterday at the Maverick hotel prominent women discussed San Antonio social conditions. Rev Philip Cook suggested methods to help local children and Mrs Sadie Haley of the Associated Charities described local conditions. Mrs L K Wells read a paper on saving delinquent children followed by short talks and musical numbers by Leonora Smith Irene Hugman and others.

Twentieth Century Club Maverick Hotel San Antonio Philip Cook Sadie Haley Associated Charities L. K. Wells

Fifth Grade Mothers Club Meeting Friday at the School

The Eleanor Brackenridge Mothers' club meets Friday afternoon at the school. Fifth grade mothers will handle refreshments. Dr. Walter Hirzel will present a talk titled Hygiene for Children.

Eleanor Brackenridge Walter Hirzel

Amar Mothers and Teachers Club Plans Friday Meeting

The Amar School Mothers and Teachers club will meet Friday afternoon at the school. The program includes moral training in the school and a sixth grade reading class by teachers. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs Podewils, Mrs J J Rheiner and Mrs Fred Ursler.

Amar School Mothers’ and Id Podewils J. J. Rheiner Fred Ursler

Tea Benefit For Fanin School Mothers Club

The postponed tea for the Fanin School Mothers' club will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. L. Davies at 1013 Burnett Street. An interesting program has been arranged.

Fanin School W. L. Davies Burnett Street

Travis School Mothers Club Meet On Physical Culture

The Travis School Mothers' club will gather tomorrow at 3 45 afternoon at the school for a talk by Mrs Hagerty Snell on Physical Culture. All members are urged to attend.

Travis School

Book Shower Social for Texas Independence Day

A book shower social is planned for Friday evening at the Young Woman's Christian Association building. The event is described as a celebration in honor of Texas Independence Day.

Young Woman’s Christian Association

Sheehan English Opera Comes to Grand in Premier Run

The Sheehan English Opera company arrives at the Grand for three nights and Saturday matinee with a selected repertoire. Led by Joseph I. Sheehan, the world's most popular comic opera tenor, the company features an all-star group of renowned artists and the finest English opera chorus.

Sheehan America

Royal bill delights with clever comedy and acrobatics

At the Royal a strong vaudeville bill combines clever comedy singing and skilled acrobatics. The Barnes-Reming company delivers Mrs Foter's First, a hit sketch about marrying a widow, while Donald Deane charms as The Merry Widower of Vaudeville. Klindt Brothers showcase agile juggling and hand balancing, Bella Halley sings thecoon songs with suitable voice.

the Royal Donald Deane Merry Widower Klindt Brothers Bella Halley

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Appetite and Vitality

Advertisement claims loss of appetite equals loss of vitality and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring appetite, improving digestion, aiding eating, enriching blood, and steadying nerves.

Hood

Classified Want Ads Offer Low Rates for Listings

Notice offers ten time want ads starting tomorrow and running two Sundays at half a cent per word per insertion with telephone placement and postpaid billing. The message appears as line 176 in the source.

Staacke Bros Offers Carriages at Low Prices

A wide selection of carriages puggies phaetons is advertised by Staacke Bros at very low prices. The listing emphasizes affordability and inventory variety for customers seeking wheeled vehicles.

Staacke Bros

Biggest Laugh in Vaudeville at Plaza Theater This Week

Wil lard Simms and Company deliver a two act vaudeville bill with paste brush and wall paper stunts and a sharp chorus girl parody. Carl Demerest the Kubelik of vaudeville demonstrates violin mastery, dancing, and musical novelty. Bargain matinee tomorrow and school children guests Saturday.

Willard Simms Plaza Theater Simms Carl Demerest

Educators in Session at National Education Meet

In St Louis on February 29 members of the National Education Association department of superintendence gathered with the National Council of Education to hear the council report on uniform records and reports. Council President C H Keyes presided as the normal schools department also met, marking the final day of the four day convention.

Associated Press ST. Louis Department of Superintendence National Education Association National Council of Education C. H. Keyes Council Department of Normal Schools Association

Orpheum Players Open With The Commuters Laugh Hit

The Orpheum Players stage The Commuters with Hay den Stephenson as Larry Brice in a witty marital farce. Lola Downin plays Mrs Brice and delivers strong work amid light plotting as the Philadelphia Athletics visit tomorrow as guests. Week ends with Belasco’s Girl of the Golden West. tickets for next week go on sale today.

Orpheum James Forbes Hayden Stephenson Larry Brice Sammy Fletcher Brice Fletcher Mrs. Brice Lola Downin Miss Downin Philadelphia Athletics San Antonio Belasco

New Texas Opinion Upholds School Tax Assessments

The general's department issues an official opinion to J. H. Ross, Galveston County tax collector, that League City independent school district may levy a school tax on the value fixed by county authorities. The assessment for school district taxes must match state and county valuations. The district may also collect the 10 percent delinquency penalty.

Austin Tex

Staacke Bros Promote New Year Car Top

Staacke Bros advertise upgrading vehicles with a new automobile top as a way to start the year. The short notice targets car owners seeking fresh styling and weather protection for 1910 era models.

Staacke Bros

Texas Railroads Post Six-Month Operating Report

The Texas railroad commission released a report on railroad operations for six months ending December 31, 1911. Operating revenue totaled 55,002,741 dollars, up 1.35 percent, while operating expenses rose to 39,341,401 dollars, up 3.1 percent. Net income from operations dropped to 15,661,339 dollars, down 2.49 percent, indicating no profit for the period.

Austin Tex Raroad Commission Pub Texas Ing

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