San Antonio Business Men's Club elects Cook president
Frat W. Cook unanimously chosen president of the San Antonio Business Men's Club at a meeting in the club auditorium. Officers include First vice president Jake Wolff and Second vice president George B. Tallaferrro, with directors Otto Koehler Chaz Grackner Henry L. Hallf HG Staacke and Simon Frank. The session featured tense moments over proxies but ended with a united vote of thanks to leaders and a pledge to push San Antonio forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Vaughan
F. W. Cook
BE. Woller
Viea
Jake Wolf
Otto Koehter
W. C. Rigsby
George S McElroy
K.P. Ingram
B. Wernex
Vaughan
Mul Jaly
Mr. Vaughan
B. Weller
Wip Mace
W. ©. Rigsby
Jy 2M
Mullaly
Jake Wolff
Fred WY
Kirknatrick
San Antonio
Fete Booster Ane Chosen for San An Carnival
The Carnival association announces a new booster effort with an advisory committee to shape the spring carnival. Colonel George Lestey Brown leads plans as J. Blood Walker chairs a committee including Chris Grashner KR W Garr and others. New features discussed include an international balloon rate aero display and a Grecian play, plus a home-made products parade and a comic day parade with a booster theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carnival
Chis. Grashner
KR. W. Garr
Wo.c. Bruce
Selig Dentechiwau
Fred Tek J. Fielding
Loura Menerman
Wilness
Insane Suit Seeks Damages From Alamo Dressed Beef
In Hexar county, Yeargan vs Yeargan and Alamo Dressed Beef company unfolds as one of the era’s most unusual trials. Yeargan, a former stationary fireman injured November 29, 1907 by a steam valve explosion, is confined in Southwestern asylum since April 1908 under guard. His wife Celia sues for damages, claiming the injury rendered him insane. doctors trepanned skulls with no improvement. A prior trial ended hung jury. current jury of 12 includes Mangham, Armstrong, Meerelli, Grasso, Nelson, Clenksealer, Schaffenberg, LeFinto, Cardo, Hohenberg, Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gour
Southwestern Insane Asylum
Hexar County
Morty-fifth
Souet
Yeargan
Alamo Dressed Beef Company
Celia Yeargan
Southwestern Asylum
Yeargen
Eugene Mangham
John
John,Armstrong
Chas. Meerelli
0. Grasso
J. M. Nelson
J. F. Clenksealer
A. Be, Schaffenberg
W. le. Finto
Frank Cardo
Walter Hohenberg
W. G. Wheat
Carnival plans for city Battle of Flowers events
A grand masked ball at the new J and G depot and a daylight parade of fraternal societies lead a busy carnival schedule. A committee including General Albert Myer and Col Roy Hearne will work with society women to coordinate the House of Flowers event and provide funds and support to ensure a magnificent Battle of Flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Hearne
Rewusau Rowston
Kerkpatrick
Chas
Cresson
Minking
Battle of Flowers
Laughter and Digestion Health Remedies Promoted
An eminent Russian physician links laughter to relief of dyspepsia and digestive pain, while various products claim to aid digestion. Stuart's and Bryant's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as natural supports, with lists of ingredients and a mail order offer from a Marshall, Michigan firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Stuart
Bryant
America
Canada
Smart Co
Ainart
Marshall
Miah
Free Liver Trouble Remedy Promoted By Dr Caldwell
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a liver laxative remedy for torpid liver symptoms. It claims quick relief for yellow eyes, jaundiced skin, pimples, constipation, and headaches, with testimonials and a free test bottle offer from Dr. Browne E B Caldwell, Monticello, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lee
Penn
Sylvania
Indianapolis
Ind
B. Minchum
Jackson
Rally Sunday School Workers Meet In San Antonio
A meeting of Bexar County School association officers led by President J S Adame reviewed last gathering. W N Wiggin, general secretary of the State Sunday School association, will visit San Antonio January 25 for two meetings at U N C A hall. A primary council session precedes the 7:30 rally and workers conference. All denominations urged to attend. county convention slated for mid March ahead of Fort Worth state gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Bexar County School Association
J. 5. Adame
Migs Exsie Haynes
W. N. Wilgins
State Sunday School Association
I Sam Antonio
A. Hall
Wiggin
Nelel Ty Mit Win
Directors of International Fair to choose new president
FAIR ELECTION a ODAY, directors of the International Fair association meet this afternoon at RU O'dlock to select a successor to W. HL Sinttis as president. Geneva business will be transacted. The deed of trust on the fall grounds was filed for renewal with the county clerk for $20,000 to W. P. Napier as trustee for the San Antonio Traction Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Fair Association
RU O'dlock
Tn Hy
W. HL Sinttis
Geneva
W. P. Napier
San Antonio Traction Company
Groves Tonic Promises Health Boost for All Ages
Fragmentary ad text touts Old Standard Groves Tonic as a waste reducing tonic that “drives out” illness and builds up the system. Claims benefits for grown people and children, with unclear dosage and target symptoms.
Short Police Court Session Reports One Prisoner
A notably brief police court session this morning saw only one arrest. Murlaie Garyvad fined two dollars and jailed for failure to pay. The defendant was found lying in the street last night and the city government did not collect any fees from the case. Police suggest extreme cold weather may reduce disturbances and ordinance infringements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia Court
Nokee
Murlaie Garyvad
Many Barbers To Close Sundays In City Action
Following a movement to affiliated unions, barbershops in the city began posting signs announcing Sunday closures. Sheriff Lindsey has not yet acted, though several shops have prepared to shut on Sundays. The shift reflects pressure from local barber unions seeking rest days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Theaters Struggle Amid Cold Weather In San Alfonso
San Alfonso theaters and picture houses endure hard luck as cold, wet streets deter attendance. Reports describe poor patronage at the Grand and in city venues, with performances appearing rehearsed on icy stages. Little Miss Anderson impresses in a perilous third act, while vaudeville teams push extra effort to stay warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stort
San Alfonso
Miss Anderson
At Cozy Corners at Empire Opera House this week
The Emma Bunting company presents At Cozy Corners at the Empire Opera House with original plot and lively character types. Old New England setting, superb stage settings, and humorous scenes mark the production. Matinee Saturday offers souvenirs. upcoming week features Honest Hearts with Miss Bundling returning as ingenue. Seats are on sale now.
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Hmma Bunting
Empire Opera
Cozy Corners
Old New England
Honest Hearts
Boards of the Empire
Miss Bundling
Vaudeville bill keeps audiences warm in cold wind
Rusu presents a regular vaudeville lineup despite wind rain and cold with Elizabeth Ray delivering melodic numbers and George Wade generating laughs. Fennell Tyson Imgham and Desmond sisters entertain while Ed Mack Mario Kenneth and Elva Barling perform songs and dances. The mikratoscope and new motion pictures headline as H Keefer and the five piece orchestra round out the show at the Happy Hour theater drawing steady crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ray
San Antonio
George Wade
Fennell
Tyson
Imgham
Happy Hour Theater
Desmond Sisters
Ed Mack
Mario Kenneth
H. H. Keefer
Orchestra
Gilmore Stars in The Boys of Company DB at the Grand
Mrs Ryda Tohnso presents Paul Gilmore in The Boys of Company DB with strong praise for his Tony Allen role. The actor and his company will perform at the Grand next Sunday for local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gilmore
Ryda Tohnso
Young
Tony Allen
Home Made Dandruff Cure Promises Quick Hair Relief
An old advertisement-style note touts a DIY dandruff remedy using Be quinol alcohol and water mixed, claiming it cures dandruff and stops hair loss in a week and makes hair glossy. It also promotes a stomach remedy recipe, Progone Compound, with ceachona and sherry wine, to be taken with meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peone
Yisyou
Teopia
Vinci tonic advertised for growing children health
An old advertisement claims Vinci tonic boosts energy and growth for children. Mrs Gilmore of Durand Michigan says her 9 year old daughter improved quickly with Vinal. Mrs Allen of New Bedford Massachusetts reports both children gained flesh and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
W. Hi. Gilmore
Durand, Mich
Allen
New Bedford
Mass
Minstrel Show Promises Laughs and Local Parade
Matinee and Monday night show features Cumere in light comedy and nostalgic turns. Georgia Minstrels Coming, Richards Pringle troupe promises largest road show with 40 performers, a noon parade, and seats on sale this morning for Tuesday January 14 at the Grland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Werksie Carder
Richards& Pringle’s
Pophaipa
Grland
Marriage Licenses Issued To Dusto Escobedo Castiti and Carolina Guerra
Dusto Escobedo Castiti and Carolina Guerra received marriage licenses. Also listed: Mireies and Gillerma Castit i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusto Escobedo and
Gillerma Castit
I, D. Mireies and
Carolina Guerra
Ice Forms on Lakes Hindered by Thin Coverage
Ice forms on Lake View and West End lakes partially cover the surface but lack enough thickness for skating. Neighborhood boys hoped for full, solid ice but banks show only about two feet from shore and thickness near half an inch. Weather changes spoil prospects for safe skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake View
West End
Burial Permits For Jett Sanchez and Freeman
Burial permits list three deaths with ages and causes. W K R Jett, 34, died January 11 in Lyblan Park with burial at Galsland, Texas. Tateyen A Sanchez, 23, died January 11 from tuberculosis with burial at San Fernando Cemetery. Preeman, 17, died January 12 from heart failure with burial at San Fernando Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KR. Jett
Jasrippe
Lyblan Park
du Terment
Galsland
Texas
Tateyen A. Sanchez
Simiary
San Fernatdo
Iniolicie Preeman
Sears
Heart
Whiskey for rheumatism said to cure with formula
The article promotes whiskey mixed with Loria compound and Saraparilla syrup as a near certain cure for rheumatism. It claims immediate results when taken in tablespoonful doses before meals and at bedtime, urged by a medical fraternity.
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Kaline
San
Fred W. Cook
Business Men’s Organization
Dr. Fielding
W. P. Barclay
Charles Graebner
Carrington
Business Men's Club
Brownsmilth
Sap Antonio
Eun Antonio
Mayor & Co
Baltimore
Dlor
Mar
Caldwell
Monticello
Sunday School Workers
E. W. Grove
Auizeneyn Tlements
Harry Soone
Empire Opera House
the Royal
A. i. Fischer Druggist
Cumere
Humming Bird
Company B
Jules Murray
Iron Brew
Ron Brow
G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO
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