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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1912
Page
5
The January grand jury, charged by Judge Edward Dwyer, begins inquiry into poll tax receipts and gambling, liquor laws, and minor protections. Foreman W C Sullivan and 11 others named lead the panel as it probes county accounts and multiple homicide and burglary cases.
Old remedy promotes gin-based formula for kidney and bladder troubles. Six ounces gin, half ounce Buchu, half ounce Murax compound mixed and shaken. Take one to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime. Claims quick relief and warns prompt attention for backache, frequent or discolored urine to prevent Bright's disease.
The case against Winston Elias for stealing a $100 bill from Hal A. Seiver in the Menger hotel was continued as Seiver could not attend from New York. The trousers were later found in possession of another man who directed officers to Elias.
An article warns San Antonio residents about stomach and bowel trouble possible turning to appendicitis and promotes Adlerika as a German remedy. It claims a single dose relieves bowel or stomach trouble instantly.
Sam Houston Camp presents a prize mask hall at Turner Hall with Artzt's orchestra on January 18 1912 Admission is 25 cents Dr William E Luter of 228 Pecan Street listed with old phone 5269 as contact.
Juan Serba was sentenced to one year in county jail and a $50 fine for theft of a bicycle owned by G. Garza. The alleged theft occurred on December 20. Judge Shook praised the jury for imposing a drastic penalty to curb bicycle and buggy thefts on sidewalks.
William T. Ingle fire marshal of San Antonio died at his home on San Fernando street after extended illness including pneumonia. He served as a peace officer under city and county governments and was appointed fire marshal last August. Surviving are his widow and six children, with funeral at his home and San Fernando cathedral, burial in San Fernando cemetery. The notice also lists Theodora Wilkes, 18, dying at her sister’s home on Pecan street, with several surviving relatives.
The brother and sister living in this city will accompany the deceased to Fort Worth where interment will occur Tuesday. Nettie Greenfield a 38 year old resident of 103 Lakeview avenue died suddenly while talking to a friend. She had been ill and is survived by her husband and four children. Her body is held at Shelley-Loring Undertaking company awaiting news from Cincinnati.
George P. Smith 44 died at a local sanitarium after months of illness and to be interred in Brownsville. Amaziah D. Payne 91 died at 213 Vera Cruz street. Civil War veteran, funeral under Grand Army auspices, burial at National cemetery. Robert A. Lyons Sr 64 died at 812 Morales street. Galveston police officer with large family, burial in Galveston. Charles Petsold 51 found dead in Eureka hotel. honored sailor with Medal of Honor, full military honors at National cemetery. Miss Cora I. Allen ? obituary in Rockford visit. burial in Rockford.
Joseph Schraffel aged 52 died at 7 20 P M last night at a local sanitarium He was a stockman from Lavernia and had come here for treatment or stay as stated in the notice
An Ohio woman, age 40, reports relief from years of stomach distress after two years of eating Grape-Nuts twice daily. She says she suffered migraines, used morphine for weeks, and lived away from home before adopting the cereal. Now she claims perfect health, can eat freely, walk miles, and find sharper mental focus. The letter is from Postum Company with the slogan There’s a reason.
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