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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1911
Page
5
Not Guilty of Assault In Local Court
Ernest Huff was found not guilty in Justice Umscheid's court yesterday afternoon of assaulting his father Henry Huff. The report lists local civic contacts including Humane Society officers, a mounted officer, and sheriff news. Other items note a reward for Webber Burton, a German girl sought for housework, and various local business and club notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Huff
Henry Huff
Justice Umscheid
Jail cases set for next week by county court Judge Shook
The county court judge announced that jail prisoners’ cases will be heard next week. Deputy sheriffs are asked to visit the jail each morning to learn who wishes to plead guilty so sentences can start or fines be paid for liberty. Dr Shropshire holds office hours from 11 to 12 and 4 to 5 in Dr Jackson’s Moore Building office. phones 238 and 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shook
Dr. Shropshire
T. T. Jackson
Moore Bldg
Two Assault Cases Set for Trial in Local Court
Two assault cases proceed in Justice Umscheid's court this afternoon. Irina Garza and Paulina Garza face hearings on charges of assault against Ignacio Garza. Timoteo Cassanova will be tried for assault with Guadeloupe Martinez as the complaining witness. Gerlacho Bros. advertis ement notes new stock at 117 West Houston Street. Eagles Picnic at Fair Grounds opens July 22 at 7 p m with dancing and refreshments. Holt elected delegate at local Letter Carriers meeting to attend the National Convention in Rochester, Sept 5 to 9 with wife accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Umscheid
Irina Garza
Paulina Garza
Ignacio Garza
Timoteo Cassanova
Guadeloupe
Holt
Letter Carriers’ Association
Frank Holt
National Association of Letter Carriers
Rochester
Slayden Heads to Mills County for Ranch and Reunion
James L. Slayden, recently back in San Antonio, departs for Mills County to run his Goldthwaite ranch and settle business affairs. He will attend the Confederate reunion there and likely return to San Antonio later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slayden
James L. Slayden
Washington
San Antonio
Mills County
A Home Recipe to Remove Wrinkles Teased in Woman’s Journal
A feature promotes a simple home remedy for wrinkles and sagging skin. It advises dissolving an ounce of saxolite in a half pint of witch hazel to create a wash lotion. The piece claims rapid improvement and a refreshed facial feel after first use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's National Journal
National Real Estate man to attend Denver convention
E. W. Mills of the Real Estate exchange plans to be in Denver July 18 19 and 20 for the National Real Estate association convention. He offers to help promote Southwest Texas during the session and assist in securing advantages for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Mills
The
Real Estate Exchange
Denver
National Real Estate Association
Texas
Fashionable Girls Serve as Waitresses at Piasa Springs
Three summer guests from St Louis, Miss Ethel Bernet Miss Julie Becker and Miss Mae Spring, volunteered to fill the midday waiter role at Piasa Springs hotel after regular staff quit. The trio, daughters of local prominent families, wore aprons and white caps and helped feed nearly 100 guests, saying it would be fun to serve. The hotel is run by the Ladies' Civic Improvement association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Piasa Chautauqua
Piasa Springs
St Louis Post-Dispatch
Ethel Bernet
Christian Bernet
Cates Avenue
Merchants’ Exchange
Julie Becker
G. V. R. Mechin
Raymond Avenue
Mae Spring
L. F. Spring
Maple Avenue
Ladies’ Civic Improvement Association
Enp
Merino Sheep Lead Queensland Rural Outlook
Queensland's Merino flocks exceed twenty million, up two million from last year, underscoring strong livestock growth. The piece argues government ownership raises telephone exchange costs versus private firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Queensland
Death rates by occupation up to age seventy
Dr Casper reports a study on life expectancy by profession. Clergymen lead with 42 percent reaching 70, followed by farmers 40 percent, merchants and laborers 35 percent, soldiers 32 percent, lawyers 29 percent, actors and other professionals 28 percent, teachers 27 percent, and doctors 24 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Casper
Temporary Administrator Sought In Stafford Will Contest
County Judge Shook orders attempt to name a temporary administrator for the $500 000 Stafford estate during the will contest. Attorneys to choose a candidate and define powers. Three grandchildren, disinherited, seek control for estate assets and notes valued at $150 000 while litigation may last years. Mrs Myra Prior opposes. suggestion includes Capt J T Prior or E A Hutchins if named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah B&. Stafford
Stafford
Myra
Prior
J. T. Prior
New Court to Convene Special Term for Non Jury Trials
Judge Claude V. Birkhead of the Seventy third district announced a special term starting the second Monday in August for non jury cases. The new court, created by recent legislation, will have quarters on the fourth floor. The docket now includes one fourth of the cases moved from three other courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude V. Birkhead
Seventy-third Judicial District
Judge Birkhead
Campbell
Seventy-third District
Birkhead
Railroad promoter blamed as San Antonio Chamber backed Fredericksburg road
A Fredericksburg conference between the Fredericksburg railroad committee and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce members led to a unanimous resolution of confidence in San Antonio and its chamber. The promoter’s letters showed he faked opposition to blame others, as the committee pledged to proceed with the road with Antonio cooperation. the San Antonio delegation returned tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Jake Wolff
Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Carrington
H. E. Hildebrand
Henry L. Halff
W. B. Tuttle
Ses
Fires Cause Ten Dollar Loss in Three Calls
Fire department responded to three blazes last night and this morning. A box of matches at 309 South Concho caused a lamp explosion with $10 damage. A gasoline lighting system at Duval and Austin raised a saloon owner’s alarm but caused no damage. At 736 South Presa papers burned behind a cook stove but were extinguished with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Concho Street
Duval
Austin
John Slavin
South Presa Street
Geography and physics mix in river and canal facts
The text notes the Mississippi mouth sits farther from Earth's center than its source causing an uphill flow. It also claims the eastern end of the Panama Canal lies farther west than the western end, describing it as a surprising but factual point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Panama Canal
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Casa DE Loco
Hoase Four
George
Selig
Yukon
DE. J. Harvey Moore
Gunter Office
Fred Hummert
Wadd Paper, Paint and Artists’ Materiabs
Commerce
Mission Finishing Co
Pilms
Gibbs
Builders Hardware
Moody & Hormann
Ave. C
Bedell Bldg
Terrell Well
ELL Well Water Co
Avenue D
Electroliers
Martin Wright
Bedell Building
Great Britain
Europe
England
CIEY
NEWS
Humane Society
Texas State Humane Society
Mackay Building
B. F. Kingsley
R. I. McCalla
E. M. Collins
Geo. L. McCauley
Hicks
Adams
Losoya
Webber Burton
Burton
N. Laredo
Houston
John W. Tobin
State’ Sheriffs’ Association
Chas. K. Garring
Gunter Building
Dixie Social Club
Gerlacho Bros
West
Houston St
R. G. Callahan
Joseph Emerson Smith
Ray Mackey
H. G. C. Club
Muth’s Garden
F. A. Piper
Highth. Street
H. W. Bitter
Bangkoks
Priestley
Coat & P
Suite Avenue
Godchaux
Washer Brothers Company
Fair Grounds
NEW Inquiry
Taft
Associated Press
House Committee On Expenditures
Interior Department
M. F. Abbott
Richard 8. Ryan
Richard A. Ballinger
Ryan
Charles P. Taft
Controller Bay
Alaska
Miss Abbott
R.S. Ryan
R. A. Ballinger
Charlie Taft
Chas. P. Taft
Daniel Guggenheim
Alaskan Syndicate
Frank H. Hitchcock
Walter L. Fisher
Secretary of the Interior
Richard S. Ryan
San Antonio Loan & Trust Go
West Commerce Street
BO. W. Brackenridge
Denman
Edwin Chamberlais
S. Caroline Kampmann
B. Palfrey
E. A. Stribling
Chas. A. Zilker
WM. L. Herf
P. Sec
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Motocycle Delivery Service
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