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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
10
A comparison by A. D. Powers notes Harbor City elevation exceeds Texas City. Distances to jetty ends are ten miles at Harbor City and twenty six miles at Texas City. Harbor City channel is 100 feet wide and twelve feet deep, Texas City 200 feet wide and twenty five feet deep.
A medical office at 203 Gunter offers free consultation and professional services to all. Hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 on weekdays and 10 to 12 on Sundays.
The Bexar county Commissioners Court issued an edict to enlist two thousand residents who failed to perform road work for the current fiscal year. They must work five days on county roads within forty-five days or face a fine, under supervision of road overseers.
Adolph Ricassett arraigned in Police Court after colliding with a buggy at Alamo plaza injuring Fred Schnell and his two daughters. He was fined 25 dollars. Manny Malone received five dollars for open cut-out and ten for speeding on Garden street. J L Armstrong paid ten for Roosevelt avenue speeding. W T Scott fined five for blocking Sole dad street, obstructing traffic.
A bandit at 7 this morning forced the Frisco station ticket seller to hand over 60 dollars in bills. Harry Orr, 20, is under arrest charged with the crime. This marks Tulsa’s fourth depot robbery in the past month with bystanders present at the time.
The Swift Laboratory in Atlanta promotes S. S. S. as a revolutionary blood poison remedy replacing mercury iodides and arsenic. Advertisements claim cures for mucous patches ulcers and skin disorders with worldwide fame and a free informational booklet from The Swift Specific Co. Readers are urged to try a $1 bottle and request the illustrated book for proof of efficacy.
The first half of a $100,000 bonus pledged by San Antonio businessmen for the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf Railway becomes due late this week. The line from San Antonio to Fowlerton is in operation, with graders at work twenty miles south of Campbellton as work to reach the gulf coast proceeds.
San Antonio society women frequent Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths on South Flores Street for rest from social duties. Beauty parlor operates in connection with the facility and can be reached via the South Flores street car line.
A flood of arrivals and guests fills San Antonio hotels including L. M. Williams and J. B. Kelley of Dallas at the Menger and Savoy, W. A. Riley of Dallas at the Crockett, and Henry Cunan of San Benito at the Savoy. Also listed are travelers from Fort Worth, Waco, Castroville, Temple, Laredo, Houston, and Chicago staying at Bowie, Gunter, St. Anthony, Bexar, Crockett, Menger, and other city hotels.
The Fifty two Club of San Antonio plans a banquet at the Travis Club honoring E. B. Chandler, club president and birthday host. Chandler hosts annually at his home in June, a gesture returned by the members who, with 12 charter members still living, include J. J. Stevens Judge W. W. King Ike T. Pryor Marshall Freeborn Judge W. S. Fly Ferdinand Herff R. J. Onderdonk Dr. B. F. Kingsley Max Krueger and T. D. Todd.
Multiple obituary notices from San Antonio detail deaths of Eliza Bell 79 widow of David Bell at 411 San Pedro avenue. Mary Hillan 74. Amatus Layton 90. and Josephine Heintz pioneer resident. They note births, prior residences, survivors including children and siblings, funeral times, and burial plans at St Marys and local cemeteries. The notices list surviving kin and pallbearers and place of services.
Mrs. cee Mason of Clarksville explains how Cardus relieved her long standing womanly troubles and helped a neighbor’s daughter. The letter urges other women to try Cardus the doctor recommended tonic and notes it has aided thousands over fifty years.
The San Antonio campaign for funds to endow the Southern Methodist University in Dallas will end tomorrow. Bishop Atkins and Dr. H. A. Boaz depart for Sabinas for a lecture, while Rev. J. D. Young stays to finish solicitations. Donors in San Antonio have included several thousand dollar subscriptions and pledges from local businessmen.
A meeting of San Antonio Police Department members is scheduled for 3:30 PM next Sunday in the city hall corporation court room to form a Police Relief Fund Association. Temporary organization will be perfected and steps taken to obtain a charter promptly.
Meridian Mississippi January 15 ten candidates compete in what is claimed as the county s first primary for postmaster nomination. Congressman Witherspoon says he will abide by the primary result though a second primary may be needed for final decision. A casual note adds a dining remark from Matthews Cafeteria 222 Losoya.
Henri Rochette the French banker and promoter, convicted in Paris for embezzlement, appeared in Mexico City after a recent escape from police. He reportedly fled a popular café before officers closed in and then gave an interview denying the charges. Believed to have arrived at Vera Cruz on the steamer Espagne.
To Mr and Mrs William Mergle a boy at 509 Jones Avenue January 14 To Mr and Mrs Roy Barnaberg a boy at 851 Belmont Street January 10 To Mr and Mrs A R Norberry a girl at 704 Carson Street January 13 To Mr and Mrs Charles Schmidt a boy at 332 West Delaware Street January 11 To Mr and Mrs M F Abbott a boy at 1345 North Flores Street January 9 To Mr and Mrs Juan Hernandez a girl at 1012 Colima Street January 12
Five burial permits issued for individuals in Bexar County and area. Jack A Grady 28 died January 11 at Bexar County Hospital. Alice Margaret Nation 7 died January 14. Maria Gonzales 89 died January 13 at 525 South Laredo Street. Mariana Carvahal de Rodrigo 7 died January 14 at 310 Hidalgo Street. Harry Katz 22 died January 11 at Lee Surgical Hospital.
Patrons at Matthews' Cafeteria 222 Lo scya sample a rich steam table with savory dishes and rotating specials. Diners savor hearty entrées, vegetables, and desserts in a bustling lunch setting noted for variety and prompt service.
Washington reports Edmund D. Fisher deputy NYC comptroller urged a federal national reserve to enable currency reform. He proposed a 15 member board with seven bankers three merchants four government officials and two appointed by the President to manage a consolidated national reserve from regional units.
Locke Craig of Asheville was inaugurated governor of North Carolina in Raleigh today. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad opened a wage and employment bureau in Baltimore to govern pay and selection of workers for service.
An urging claim that cosmetics harm skin and that mercolized wax provides a natural remedy. Advice includes applying mercolized wax nightly and using a saxolite and hazel wash lotion to erase wrinkles. Promotes cosmetic product usage and home skin care steps.
Advertising copy details a HYOMEI inhaler kit to cure catarrh hawking and snuffling. It urges five daily deep breaths and a nightly vapor treatment, claims physician endorsement, notes Australian eucalyptus antiseptics, and prices 1.00 for the complete outfit and 60 cents for refills with money back if unsatisfied.
Pedro Lascurain, Mexico's foreign minister, arrived in Mexico City after a return from the United States. He was joined by Lloyd C. Griscom, former U.S. ambassador to Italy and current president of the Pan American Society.
Readers may obtain The Cook's Book containing this and 89 other recipes free by sending the certificate packed in every 25 cent can of K C Baking Powder to the Jaques Mfg Co Chicago. Send for The Cook's Book today.
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