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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1912

Page

3

Action 10 to be taken in proposed suit against City Treasurer

Assistant Attorney General Walthall said he expects action today or tomorrow in a proposed suit against San Antonio City Treasurer F W Church over the alleged failure to file with the comptroller an itemized account of bond funds. Church denied knowledge of any suit and said the original report remains unchanged.

Austin Walthall F. W. Church Church Attorney General's Department

Not Guilty Plea From 16 Year Old Burglary Suspect

Ed McKinney, a 16 year old African American youth, pleads not guilty to burglary before Special Judge Davies. He says detectives forced a confession, lacking legal representation, and requests court appointment. Trial set for the afternoon.

Ed McKinney Davies Thirtyseventh District Court McKinney

Catarrh Cure and Beef Gas Prices Reported

A historical ad notes catarrh as excessive nasal secretions with chronic mucous inflammation and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by acting through the blood. It also lists Swift & Company's fresh beef gas prices in San Antonio for the week ending January 6 at 7.35 cents per pound.

Swift & Company San Antonio

Theo Artzt's Orchestra and Taxi Phone Messages

The fragment references Theo Artzt's Orchestra, two phone numbers for taxi calls, and a directive to pay poll tax. It presents unclear context but indicates a sequence of contact actions and civic payment instruction.

Community notices and social gatherings announced

Katherine M. Joseph announces social events including a Miss Fanita McMillin buffet at San Pedro avenue for Miss Evelyn Wilkinson. Harmony club entertainment at Harmony hall. Woman's Auxiliary of the YMCA meeting at Gibbon's Literary club. B Natural Musical club afternoon at Belknap Place with Harmony club women performing a minstrel show and dance. detailed program lists and participants. Laurel Heights Tobin Hill Aid circle meets 3 pm Tuesday at 838 Erie avenue with Mrs. Sallee present.

Harmony Club Chib-Rooms Dave Gottlieb Sam Harris Ethel Pfeiffer Camille Lang Pauletta Marks Carrie Josie Pauline Washer Reva Berman Max Steifel Emil Frank Carrie Josie Helen Kahn Birdie Marks Gertrude Baum Cecilia Picard Mabel Lyons Tessie Meyer Alexander the Roses Janet Sterne Hermine Sulzbacher Pauline Washer Jessie Oppenheimer Carolina Ray L. L. Marks Laurel Heights Tobin Hill Aid Society of the First Baptist Church J. R. Walker Erie Avenue Sallee China

Local Social Notes From January Weekend

Mrs J N Keeran and Mrs Claude A Keeran invite at home Thursday afternoon January 25 from 4 to 6 at 315 Magnolia avenue west. Clarence Reed of Oklahoma City and Miss Lillian Vann wed at the bride’s aunt Mrs Harry Vann’s Convent street home with a reception and farewell for the newlyweds to Oklahoma. The bridal party included Mrs Harry Vann matron of honor Miss Day Fort Worth maid of honor and bridesmaids Lucile Fannie Rowe Mary Williams Jewel Bessie Bruce. The groomsmen were Rollie Reed William Gather Andy Brooks Allen Thorpe J B Foster Ben Davis. Bonnie Farrington surprise party on King avenue Alamo Heights with games and refreshments. Mrs John Cornelius Shea visiting Day ton Ohio with brother W L Bingaman. Miss Lou Sproul returns to Floresville from visit with Miss Clara Webb. Miss Fanita McMillan to entertain Lowndes Wilkinson wedding party at buffet at her San Pedro avenue home. Miss Atlee Born returns to Corpus Christi after visit with Mrs Atlee Ayres Belknap Place. City Mission board to meet at Travis Park church 10 tomorrow. Mrs Joseph Cusack to entertain Lower Post Card club next Monday. Mrs Joseph Deisman and Arlington daughters who visited Mistletoe avenue have moved to Nixon. An entertainment has been planned.

Clarence Reed Oklahoma City Lillian Vann Harry Vann Convent Street Miss Day of Fort Worth Lucile Fannie Rowe Mary Williams Jewel Bessie Bruce

Woman's remedy Cardui praised by Tennessee reader

Ridgeley resident Mrs. Jennie Estes reports severe illness from February to October and weak confidence in doctors. After trying Cardui she recovered enough to work, gained weight, and credits the medicine with saving her life. The ad cites thousands of similar testimonials and invites readers to request an informational booklet.

Ridgeley Tenn Jennie Estes Cardus

Married life the second year in quiet turmoil

Helen and Warren clash over Christmas tensions and a dinner with Carrie. Helen feels sidelined as Warren discusses her with his family, wondering what he will say and if she can ever again feel united with him. The scene traces a fragile, growing rift in their marriage.

Mabel Herbert Urner Warren Carrie Winifred Roy Hardy Helen

New Year Auto Top Promotion by Staacke Bros

Stationery ad notes Fletcher's Castoria for children and promotes a vehicle top service. Staacke Bros and W. G. Sinclair advertise from the 206 Moore Building with land trading references. The piece blends medicinal product mention with automotive upgrade and local business promotions.

Staacke Bros W. G. Sinclair Moore Building

Gun Toters Fined In County Court

Manuel Vidinales a Mexican and Aaron Holden a Black man pleaded guilty to carrying pistols in county court. Vidinales was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail. Holden was fined 100 dollars and given no jail time after testifying he was taking the pistol to a repair shop.

Manuel Vidinales Aaron Holden Holden

Twelfth Night revels and club gatherings noted in city

Shakespeare club celebrated Twelfth Night at the Misses Baskin home with costumes and a cake cutting ritual. Jewish Women Council meets at the club house with a program on child welfare and training. City Mission board meets at Travis Park church. San Antonio Kindergarten Association directors meet with Elizabeth Harrison attending. Pen Women plan to meet at Mrs. William Like’s home on Brooklyn Avenue.

Shakespeare Club Li Freed Charles Livingston J. Grumberts Sam Dalkowitz The San Antonio Kindergarten Association Elizabeth Harrison Pen William Like Brooklyn Avenue

Mission and Aid Society Program At Calvary Baptist Church

The Mission and Aid Society of Calvary Baptist Church on ine and Hays streets presents a 3 PM program titled A Million Women with topics on organization consecration and service. Led by Mrs. R F Stokes and other speakers include Mrs W W I tiood Mrs L Houston and Mrs W P Calloway. All women are cordially invited to attend.

Mission and Aid Society of the Calvary Baptist Ine Hays Streets R. F. Stokes Www I’. Tiood Hannah L. Houston Miriam Oman W. P. Calloway Organization of Southern Baptist Women Harvey Williams I. H. Thorpe T. Farnsworth Dan Pilbeam Cc. H. Arnold F. F. Andree

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Campbell’s India Akos Theo Artzt Washer Bros.Co Katherine M. Joseph Fanita McMillin San Pedro Avenue Evelyn Wilkinson Harmony Hall Woman's Auxiliary Young Men's Christian Association Gibbon Knights of Columbus Hall Mrs. Atlee B. Ayres B Natural Musical Club Belknap Place J. N. Keeran Claude A. Keeran Magnolia Avenue West Bonnie Farrington King Avenue Alamo Heights Pauline Freda Rudolph Marvel Rineholt Melva Frances Wilson Amy Shipley Marie Hauek Floyd Rineholt Charlie Winterborn James Converse David Porter Raymond Farrington Mr. Tatum John Cornelius Shea Dayton Ohio W. L. Bingaman and Trenton Avenue Lou Sproul Floresville Clara Webb Fanita McMillan Lowndes-Wilkinson Miss Atlee Born Corpus Christi Mrs. Atlee Ayres City Mission Board Travis Park Church Joseph Cusack Lower Post Card Club Joseph Deisman Arlington Mistletoe Avenue Nixon N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn Doaul Woltson Fletcher M. B. Donoho O. P N. P Travis Park Methodists Church Maxwell House Blend Coffee Cheek-Neal Coffee CO Nashville, Tenn Jacksonville, Fla Mouston, Tex
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