City News Highlights College Term and Local Events
The spring term at San Antonio Female College begins Tuesday January 7 with pipe organ instruction. Spanish classes start today at 5 pm led by Prof Margarita Toscano under the commerce committee. Evening sessions meet Fridays 8 to 9 pm and afternoons Mondays 5 to 6 pm. Garland the clairvoyant and Turner hall host a prize mask ball on January 8 with 12 prizes and Artzt’s music. Mrs Luz Morin shows marked improvement after being struck by a freight car at the I G N crossing.
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San Antonio Female College
International Club
Margarita Toscano
Airect
Turner Hall
Artzt
South Side Protest Urges City Dump Removal
A South Side delegation plans to press San Antonio officials to move the city dump away from the Iowa Nebraska and Monumental and Skinner streets area. With 550 nearby students and teachers at No. 7 and Herf schools exposed to odors, residents demand action or risk a new protest meeting.
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South Side
Iowa
Nebraska
Monumental
Skinner Streets
San Antonio
No. 7
Herfs
South Heights
Laurel Heights
Herit
San Antonio Briefs and Notices Highlight Local Events
Residents rally around medical cases as an 86 year old patient undergoes possible leg amputation but shows recovery prospects. Veterans elect officers at Redmen's hall while school trustees may award a new Austin street building contract. A New Year’s spread earns thanks from San Antonio Traction workers. Crevelli recovers after a hose wagon accident and a nurse service suit seeks 2100 in damages against the estate administrator.
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San Antonio
Redmen's Hall
Soledad Street
Austin Street
School Board
Officer on Road to Recovery After Rusty Nail Injury
Policeman G. W. Gray remains confined to his home at 3436 South Flores street for several days with an injury from stepping on a rusty nail. Medical staff report he is much improved this morning and expect a rapid recovery.
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G. W. Gray
South Flores Street
Local Social Notes Highlight Meetings and Visits
Mrs. M Brannon recovers from illness at 1424 North Pine Street. Rev J B Cleaver to speak to Travis School Mothers club Friday at 3 15 pm with a short program and refreshments. Barnard Bee chapter Daughters of the Confederacy to meet at Mrs J D Guinns on Alamo Street. Mrs C T Trott guests visit in Houston. Mr and Mrs George Macatee host luncheon at Hotel Macatee honoring Mrs T D Cobbs of San Antonio. Miss Della Burns hosts guests MargZuerite Stevens Salle Harris from San Antonio and Ana Dealy. Mary Elmer Sears keeps score as Miss Harris James McGee Alfred Otis win prizes. The Swedish Women study circle changes meeting days to first and third Thursdays. Mr and Mrs Henry T Phelps entertain for Miss Clara Pandy of Virginia. Guests include many named individuals. A W Houston Jr returns from holidays with Elizabeth Houston traveling to Atlanta. Jessie Felder returns from San Angelo assisting Mr and Mrs C B Henderson. Misses Burbank hosting Young Ladies Card Club for Fort Sam Houston. Mrs Norval J Welch returns from two weeks in Mexico City. Mrs Q E Lowe and family return from Marin ranch near Spofford. City musical groups show strong interest in Calve’s Grand appearance Wednesday night.
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Della Burns
Mar-gZuerite Stevens
Salle Harris
San Antonio
Ana Dealy
Mary Elmer Sears
Miss Harris
James McGee
Alfred Otis
Houston Post
Carmen star in airs in costume at gala events
The world famous Carmen star appeared in costume for an airs program. Box holder names for the events will be announced later.
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Carmen
Notable Visitors Lodged at San Antonio Hotels From Across Texas
A roster of prominent figures visiting San Antonio includes G A Heilig from La Grange staying at the Angelus with his brother H C Heilig of the Yexag Republican, Major Mose C. Harris editor. Other guests include W H Lyne from Houston, W EE Buck from Dallas, J A Atlee from Laredo, B Tf Johnson Jr from Lytle, F Evans of Kerrville, A S Young from Cactus, Charles Gates and party bound for Port Arthur, James McLymont from Del Rio, JF Yturri from Brownsville, John M Green from funcinal, J J Lash host from Panhandle, J M Green, Winfield Scott from Fort Worth with family, D M Pollard from Dallas, D T Bomar from Fort Worth, I M McCormick from Dallas for the U S court opening session, and H M Stevenson among others.
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G. A. Heilig
la Grenge
H. C. Heilig
Yexag Republican
Mose C. Harris
An-gelus
W. H. Lyne
San Antonio
Houston
Angelus
W. EE. Buck
Dallas
J. A. Atlee
Texas
Laredo
B. Tf. Johnson, Jr
Lytle
F. Evans
Kerrville
A. S. Young
Cactus
Charles G. Gates
Port Arthur
John Gates
Charles G
East Texas
Mr. Gates
Southern Pacific
James McLymont
Southwest
del Rio
Menger
JF. Yturri
Elvira Sotomayer
Brownsville
John M. Green
Funcinal
J. J. Lash
Panhandle
Plain
I. M. McCormick
United States Court For
H. M. Stevenson
Citi
Chicagoan and party register at San Antonio hotels
Zen of Chicago and his wife maid and chauffeur arrived in San Antonio for several weeks to enjoy the climate and historic surroundings. The party is registered at the Menger while F. W. Burford from Port Lavaca is a guest at the Angelus for a short business visit.
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Zen of
Chicago
San Antonio
Menger
F. W. —Burford
Port Lavaca
Angelus
Beauty Advice Column Endorses Hair Tonics and Skincare
A reader asks about improving hair growth and skin clarity. The columnist advises scalp massages with coconut oil and lanolin, cold compresses after facial massage, and using lactic acid mixtures for freckles. Remedies caution washing frequency and suggest medical consultation for tongue or stomach issues.
The Advice on Health and Rest for Women
A reader letter notes that many women ignore health caution by chasing medicines. It advises rest, fresh air, mental fortitude, daily bathing, restful sleep, bright skies, and balanced work as the best and cheapest remedies. It urges to seek further particulars and hints at new lines of thought.
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M. G
Little Johnny Jones and More at the Grand Opera House
Musical and dramatic fare fills two audiences with Little Johnny Jones praised for its clever pacing and Keough’s turn as a tipsy cadger. The Empire revives The Two Orphans with Emma Bunting, and Just Plain Folks draws crowds at the Big Tent before Homespun Hearts returns Thursday. Thomas Welch will perform illustrated songs with moving pictures, and The Mayor of Tokio is slated for Friday through Sunday with John L. Searney leading a 7 member cast and full orchestra. A Berlin divorce case involving Clara Heyl Schlubreck closes the notices.
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Little Johnny Jones
Grand Opera House
William Keough
Chinatown
Cecil
London
Southampton Pier
San Francisco
Thomas Welch
Boston
Holy City
Tokio
Richard Carle
Orlando Kidder
Death Grip of Constipation Warns Against Delays
A nurse from a major hospital warns that neglect of constipation leads to dangerous conditions like appendicitis and typhoid. She urges families to use a home remedy mixing Cascara fluid, Cardiol essence, and Rhubarb syrup after meals, applicable to both adults and children.
San Antonio Officers Elected and Fire At San Pedro
Reports from The Light dated January 6 1887 record Hook and Ladder and Mission Hose company officers elected with Mauermann and Miller in leadership roles. A house fire at San Pedro avenue was fought with neighbor aid. Also noted are forthcoming Terry Rangers mileage rates for a Austin gathering and several political announcements for city offices.
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Hook and Ladder Company
B. J. Mauermann
Eugene Staffel
H. C. Shafer
August Huth
Henry Baetz
John Bosshardt
Max Zimmermann
Ernest Steves
Henry Elmendor
Jack Labatt
San Pedro Avenue
Pat Cavney
Labatt
Terry Rangers
Austin
Mission Hose Company
Barry Co. Miller
Thomas’ H. Abbott
Jake Marshall
John Cavanaugh
James T. A. Bowman
C. Haueisen
John Stannenbeck
H. K. Judd
Winstow's Soothing Syrup For Teething Babies
Teething remedy advertised for infants claims to soothe gums ease pain and stop diarrhea. Sold at twenty five cents a bottle with a Food and Drugs Act guarantee dated June 30 1906 serial number 1098. Also mentions cabinet blinds sale at Forrest Studio and Christmas blites offered.
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We. Orge
Mee
Lowell
Mass
Maude
Hood
Geo. M. Cohan
McIntosh
Tir
Parsifal
John Cort
Calve
J. Saunders Gordon
Goggan Bros
Houston Street
Smith & Nixon
Rische
Pike Opera Hous
Emma Bunting Co
Matinees Sun
Prigess Nigni Yoo
Nickleodeon
E. Commerce St
Elite Cafe
Soledad
Main Plaza
City News
Jack Stotts
N. Flores St
Garland
GGLO
F. A. Chapa
Express
Julius Freimuth
Alamo Trunk
Elther
Tutile
San Antonio Traction Company
Traction Company
A. Anderson
John McMann
William Umscheid
John Arnold
Franci Umscheid
J. B. Cleaver
Central Christian Church
Travis School Mothers’ Club
Barnard E. Bee
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. D. Guinn
Alamo Street
T. D. Dobbs
C. T. Trott
George Macatee
Macatee
T. D. Cobbs
Holt
Rice Hotel
Mabel F. Smith
Houston, Post
The
Council of Swedish Women
Tandy
Henry T. Phelps
West Evergreen
Clara Pandy
Virginia
Agnes Clamp
Miss Tandy
Nellie Paschal
Bettie Paschal
Mabelle Hobbs
Mattie Terry
Alec Frazer
Thomas Gorgan
Seth Setarey
Nanolee Camp
Robert Silsbee
J. Hampton Sullivan
A. W. Houston Jr
Washington
Elizabeth W Houston
Atlanta
Bryan Houston
Jessie Felder
San Angelo
C. B. Henderson
Burbank
Young Ladies’ Card Club
Fort. Sam Houston
Norval J. Welch
Mexico City
Q. EK. Lowe
Streat
J. G. Martin
Marin Ranch
Spofford
Chrismas
Wena Foncee
Society Editors Office
Wellville
the Empire
Emma Bunting
Berlin
Jan
Clara. Heyl
Sehandein
Milwaukee
Tdent
Arthur Schlubreek
Germany
Grunwald
Ms. Schlubreck
Forrest Studio
Alamo Plaza
Frank Brothers
Courtland
Salety C
Dean
J. T. Burnett & Co., Undertakers
Beauty Shop
Navarro Street
Houston and
Navarro Sts
Rieda Engelhardt
Terrel
Ave. D
E. L. Francis
Donot
East
Riegler Ice Cream CO
Old Phones
Sette
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