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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1913

Page

2

Obituary notices of Schimpf Wesenberg Matthies and Cockrum

Adolph Schimpf 49 died suddenly at 544 River Avenue after preparing for a bath. Char­lies Wesenberg Jr. 17 died at his mother's home on Avenue E. Sophie Matthies 87, pioneer San Antonian, died at 1320 South Presa Street. George R. Cockrum 38 of Cockrum O Neil died in Sutherland Springs. Funeral arrangements and interments are noted for each.

Wesenberg Charlies Wesenberg Jr Mary Wesenberg Avenue E Ed Wesenberg Helen Calisch Adel Matthies Sophie E. Matthies San Antonio South Presa Street Falkenburg Saxony Christian Fritz William Charles Mary Matthies Charlotte Biering Mission Burial Park

Tarkington Woman Dies En Route To Interment

Mrs. Ida B. Tarkington, 23, died Saturday morning at Union Land Company Colony in LaSalle County Texas. Her body was prepared for interment and taken to Duncan Oklahoma by her parents Mr and Mrs P D Woodwine and her sister.

Local marriages listed for J A Paschal and Ellen Cannon

The recording shows marriage licenses issued to J A Paschal and Mrs. Ellen Cannon R N Chaddock and Maye Speed Lonnie Ellis and Ethel Irvin Casimiro Flores and Romana Rivera Manuel P Navarrette and Maria Vasquez The text also notes a large financial figure about drilling a 7350 foot deep hole in Silesia costing more than ten dollars per foot.

J. A. Paschal Ellen Cannon R. N. Chaddock Maye Speed Lonnie Ellis Ethel Irvin Casimiro Flores Romana Rivera Manuel P. Navarrette Maria Vasquez Silesia

Land Suit to Be Taken Up at Senate Probe

A penitentiary matter is expected to be discussed in the senate probe early next week. The outcome will hinge on statements from the sea governor and related officials.

Senate Nor

Favorable Report Expected On Property Measure In Senate

The Senate Judiciary Committee No 2 will hear the bill granting married women exclusive control of their separate property on Tuesday. A favorable report is expected but not unanimous, with a minority likely. Uncertainty remains about passage in the Senate and opposition appears in the House. A constitutional amendment proposal for woman suffrage faces debate, with many predicting its defeat if voted on. An extra legislative session seems likely as the 60 day limit nears, and work on a general appropriation bill progresses slowly.

Austin Tex Senate Judiciary Committee Senate House Senate Committee On Constitutional McGregor

Fraternity Men Oppose Texas Greek Letter Ban

In Austin on January 27 the push to abolish UT fraternities drew early opposition from fraternity men. The bill by Representative Harris of El Paso faces debate as lawmakers and the Alumni Association weigh in. University authorities' stance remains undisclosed pending faculty committee action.

Austin Tex Harris el Paso University of Texas Alumni Association of Texas

Legislature to elect U S Senator in Texas amid long and short term race

Austin reports a Senate vote will choose a successor to J W Bailey for the unexpired and six year term with Sheppard set to be ratified for the long term. The contest centers on the unexpired term while the long term is uncontested. The same day the suspended sentence bill was passed and debates on penitentiary finance and liquor control measures moved forward.

Austin Tex United States J. W. Bailey Sheppard

Vinol Cod Liver and Iron Body Builder Ad

Fisher promotes Vinol cod liver and iron as a guaranteed strength booster for old people delicate children and all weak run-down persons available at leading drug stores with money-back guarantee if not satisfied.

Plant Juice hailed by San Antonio life insurer

R L Edwards of Federal Life Insurance Co Testifies Plant Juice lengthens life and cures indigestion He claims his stomach is now strong and predicts benefits for others Plant Juice advertised to relieve liver kidney and blood disorders Sold at Fischer's corner Houston and Alamo.

San Antonio Fischer's Houston Alamo

Women 10 Aid With Shriners Fair in San Antonio

A women’s committee appointed by San Antonio Ben Hur Temple Shriners will run a fair February 17 to March 3 to fund travel for the Ben Hur Patrol to Dallas in May for the Imperial Council meeting. The roster includes Mrs. P C Blanks Mrs P H Bethage Mrs C S Lincoln Mrs C Schwenkenberg Mrs A W Smith Mrs Claude F Glaze Mrs C B Watters Mrs B T Morris Mrs Murry Douglass Mrs J H Lucas Mrs C D Parker Mrs W E Voight Mrs L S Bates Mrs E J H Meier Mrs L H McDaniel Mrs H T Matthews Mrs H M Snyder Mrs Ralph English and Mrs T EB Blundell.

San Antonio Ben Hur Temple Mystic Shrine Ben Hur Dallas Imperial Council Shriner Committee of Women P. C. Blanks P. H. Bethage C.S. Lincoln H. T. Matthews H. M. Snyder Ralph English T. EB. Blundell

Cure a Cold in One Day Alleged Tablets Ad

Old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets cure a cold in one day. It asserts druggists refund money if it fails and features a signature by W. Grove on each box.

W. Grove

Gimbel Delicatessen Special Lunch Menu Ads

The Gimbel Delicatessen offers a special business lunch for ladies and gentlemen from 12 to 2 p m on Crockett street opposite Grand Opera House priced at 35 cents.

Gimbel Delicatessen

Cook Stoves At Low Prices From HOFHEINZ Hardware

Hardware ad promotes cook stoves with multiple value tiers and guaranteed quality at discounted prices. It lists store address 219 Losoya St and mentions a free rheumatism and neuralgia consultation with Dr. Miller at 203 Gunther Building. Also urges readers to pay poll tax.

Hofheinz Hardware Coo Losoya St

Visitors from across Texas check in at San Antonio hotels

A long list of travelers arrives in San Antonio and registers at hotels including the Gunter Savoy Bowie and Menger. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. T H Wilhelm of Fort Worth and A H Reed of Goliad with guests from Dallas Houston Austin Georgetown Eagle Lake and Brownsville among others arriving for business and leisure.

T. H. Wilhelm Fort Worth Gunter Hotel S. Clower Houston Tex City Savoy Hotel W. A. Dallas Eagle Lake San Antonio Bexar Hotel Orbin Piland Buda Bowie E. L. Elias Dallas St. Anthony Hotel L. C. Jones New Orleans Menger Comfort Crockett A. Sanchez Laredo Gunter Alex Brinkman A. H. Reed Goliad Bexar Kate Calsbell Georgetown Bowie Hotel Carl O. Donaldson St. Anthony. Co D. Watson J. A. Fox W. G. Schuelle Crockett Hotel J. A. Martin Austin Tom Seawell John.t. Bivens John T. Bivens Jr Pearsall J. C. Shannon Charlotte J. D. Claybrook St. Anthony F. 14 Wilkins E. L. Dreeben A. G. Putignate Corn Joseph Jones Walter F. Jones del Rio Savoy J. P. Monday Frank Herbert J. R. Sharp Lon Heidron Rockdale W. C. Kiel I. Carter and W. T. Childress Batesville, Tex R. Richey Victoria M. C. Hamshire Beaumont I. S&s Mexico D. F M. J. Slattery Brownsville A. Offenbutter Child New York

Beauty and ambition clash in Lea Lature’s acting quest

Lea Lature, playing Beauty in Everywoman at the Grand, says she aspires to be a great actress rather than defined by beauty. She reflects on the pressure of public standards, recalls her past as an artists' model, and shares tips on staying attractive through regular meals rest and positive focus. After the show, patrons can visit the Gimbel Delicatessen on Crockett Street opposite Grand Opera House.

Lea Lature the Grand Gunter Hotel Mr. Savage Miss Lature

Building permits list for several properties in town

J. W. Etter and G. A. Meyer seek an 8 room dwelling on West Craig place for 3900 dollars. Mrs. R. A. McNeill applies for a store building on Stace street for 160 dollars. William Appmann requests alterations on West Houston street for 100 dollars. A. L. Sharpe plans an addition on West Commerce street for 360 dollars.

J. W. Etter G. A. Meyer West Craig Place R. A. McNeill Stace Street William Appmann West Houston Street A. L. Sharpe Weat Commerce Street

Doan's Kidney Pills Public Endorsement

San Antonio resident J. J. Billing testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and lumbago after try other remedies failed. He says a family member endorsed them in 1908 and the remedy has continued to prove its merits. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean San Antonio J. J. Billing North Street Tex Bexar Drugs Company Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

William H Crane to Star in The Senator Keeps House

William H Crane appears at the Grand Opera House Friday and Saturday January 31 and February 1 in The Senator Keeps House a New York hit. The show ran four months at Garrick Theater and is praised as a top metropolitan comedy. Joseph Brooks directs the New York production and supports Crane with the same cast.

William H. Crane Grand Opera House New York City Garrick Theater Metropolitan Mr. Crane New York New Brooks

Prince of Pilsen Coming to Grand Opera House Soon

The Prince of Pilsen will play at the Grand Opera House on Thursday and Friday, February 6 and 7. Jess Dandy leads a cast with Lottie Kendall and Mrs Madison Crocker in key roles, with new scenery and costumes from Paris and New York and an accompanying orchestra.

Hans Wagner Cincinnati Lottie Kendall Paris New York

Mitchell Lake cotton gin contract awarded to Fowler

C. H. Fowler has secured the contract to construct a four-stand cotton gin for the Mitchell Lake owners. The agreement covers erection of the facility and related improvements at the site identified as Mitchell Lake. The project signals development in local cotton processing capacity and economic activity for the area.

C. H. Fowler Mitchell Lake Owners Mitchell

Nature's Remedies for Disease and Lydia E Pinkham Claim

A historic look at fall remedies using roots herbs and barks such as Pennyroyal Wormwood and Balm Gilead. It notes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the standard female illness remedy grown from these roots and herbs.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Digestion Relief

Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal digestion solution claiming the product can digest any food and relieve all indigestion symptoms. Promotes improved mood, health, and appetite, urging readers to buy a 50 cent box at any drug store.

Stuart

Lake gin to be built for C H Fowler by July first

A new cotton gin will be built for C H Fowler with capacity 3000 to 4000 bales. construction aims for completion and operation by July 1 and it will be the sole gin between the Medina river and San Antonio, serving a large, well developed territory.

Harnandale Hot Sulphur Baths draw San Antonio society

San Antonio society women frequent Harnandale Hot Sulphur Baths for rest and recreation from their social activities. A beauty parlor operates in connection with the baths on Flores Street car line.

Harnandale San Antonio Flores

Mrs Bennett Praises Cardui Woman's Tonic

Henderson Texas dispatch reports Mrs T V Bennett describing a severe illness last November. She avoided surgery, used Cardui the woman’s tonic, recovered quickly and urges other women to try it. She notes Cardui is a plant based medicine for the womanly constitution and invites publication.

Henderson Tex T. V. Bennett Cardus

Poslam Heals Skin Quickly, Says Advertised Remedy

Poslam claims rapid action for minor and serious skin troubles including eczema acne and itch with overnight use. Poslam Soap is advertised to protect and improve skin tone while dandruff shampoo cleanses and softens. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories New York.

Poslam West Twenty-fifth Street New York City

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