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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1913

Page

5

Notable City Guests At Local Hotels Listed

A stream of visitors is recorded staying at major San Antonio hotels including Pierre Block of Rio Grande eis at the Bexar and J. N. Dixon of Jourdanton at the Bexar. W. F. Wallace of Charlotte at the Savoy and J. L. Galloway of Pleasanton at the Savoy. R. H. Kayser of Rockdale and C. F. Heidenrich from Kyle arrive in city, staying at the Gunter and exar respectively, with other arrivals from Dallas Houston St. Louis and El Campo.

Pierre Block Rio Grande Eis Bexar Hotel W. F. Wallace Charlotte Savoy R. H. Kayser Rockdale Gunter A. C. Pohlon Fort Worth St. Anthony J. M. West Houston Menoor P. H. Holder Mount Pleasant The Crockett Wv. E. Gregg el Campo Bowle J. N. Dixon Jourdanton Bexar J. L. Galloway Pleasanton Savoy Hotel L. D. Kelly Longview Menger C. F. Heidenrich E. L. Trench Dallas A. D. Thetford C. R. Mayfield W. M. Abbey H. Witter Austin Bowie

S S S Blood Purifier Promises Clear Skin Effects

An advertisement extols S S S blood purifier for rapid skin clearing. It claims cleansing the blood stimulates skin vessels to target pimples, acne, eczema and lupus, warns against cathartics, and urges readers to get S S S from drugstores. The Swift Specific Co. offers a book and product details from Atlanta, Georgia.

Swift Specific Co Swift Atlanta

City hotel arrivals list names several travelers

The Menger and other hotels in the city report a stream of guests including J. R. Cohn of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bond and two children of Beeville, Miss Della Rackett of Austin at the Bowie, J. E. Stewart of Marble Falls at the Savoy, 8 P. Bailey of Paris, Thomas KF Hill of Corpus Christi, W. F. Jourdan of Del Rio, B. L. Hodge of Hillsboro, and D. M. Braddock of Austin among others registered at respective hotels.

William Garden Menger D.ly Neeley Cotulla Bexar Hotel J. S. Dollard D. A. Barber Beeville Savoy J. D .Peeler Keneday Gunter H. P. Griffin San Juan St. Anthony Kampmann J. R. Cohn Dallas E. Bond the Crockett J.E. Stewart Marble Falls P. Bailey Paris The Thomas KF Hill of Corpus Christ W. F. Jourdan del Rio B. L. Hodge Hillsboro Crockett D. M. Braddock Austin

Births Report From Local Families In July and February

To Mr and Mrs Miguel Perez a girl born July 21 608 8 Pecos Street To Mr and Mrs Juan Foertien a boy born July 22 511 San Luis Street To Mr and Mrs C Campero a boy born July 12 206 Cibolo Street To Mr and Mrs H H Bager a girl born July 19 302 BE Locust Street To Mr and Mrs Cecil H Sheueman a boy born February 28 809 Labor Street To Mr and Mrs Paul C Branden a girl born July 11 617 Cherry Street

Miguel Perez Pecos Street Juan Foertien San Luis Street C. Campero Cibolo Street H. H. Bager BE. Locust Street Cecil H. Sheueman Labor Street Paul C. Branden Cherry Street

Burial permits list multiple local deaths in July

Burial permits record several local deaths with names ages and addresses. N F Murphy 49 died July 21 at 949 N Flores. Fred R Stellwagon 22 died July 17 at 218 B San Pedro. Mrs Lucy Crozier 26 died July 20 at 306 Nogalitos. Amida Butler 60 died July 21 at 117 Camp. J W Pearce 27 died July 21 at Santa Osa Hospital. Franklin Anne 86 died July 21 at 128 Sharer Street.

N. F. Murphy N. Flores Street Fred R. Stellwagon B. San Pedro Place Lucy Crozier Nogalitos Street Amida Butler Camp Street J. W. Pearce Santa Osa Hospital Yn At Franklin Anne Sharer Stree

Young Student Will Be Ordained Priest At Three Day Rite

Francis J. Ledwig, a Yorktown native born March 19 1889, will be ordained a Catholic priest in a three day ceremony at St. Gerard's Church starting Thursday at 7 30 a m Rt Rev J W Shaw will celebrate assisted by local clergy The final ordination will occur July 31 at Yorktown Tex The introductory tonsure was performed by Bishop Shaw Tuesday morning at the rectory Notes on Ledwig include education at Yorktown Rhineland Sacred Heart College in OK and philosophy at Conception Mo Theological studies at St Thomas Seminary in Denver and St Josephs Seminary in St Benedict La

St. Gerard's Catholic Church Francis J. Ledwig J. W. Shaw Yorktown Tex Shaw St. Gerard's Cahill O’ Reagan Muehlsiepen Bruening Derenski Redemptorist Order Mr. Ledwig Rhineland Sacred Heart College Sacred Heart Oklo Conception St. Thomas Seminary Denver Colo St. Joseph's Seminary St. Benedict

Naturalization Petition Filed by James J. Wilson

James J. Wilson, a storekeeper in Lady of the Lake Gardens, filed a petition for naturalization with the federal clerk of court this morning. A native of London, England, he arrived in September 1906 and his petition will be acted upon at the December term of the Federal Court.

James J. Wilson Lady of the Lake Gardens Federal Mr. Wilson London England

Greater City Civic Harmony Dinner Aims 1000 Attendees

A lawn party at the Gunter Hotel to celebrate San Antonio's bond passage expects about 1000 attendees, with tickets rapidly selling. The Chamber of Commerce reports reservations exceeding 5600 presales at 10 am and aims to close the list by 5 pm. Committees from many civic groups coordinate ticket distribution across downtown businesses and offices. Officials are invited, with Mayor Brown and county leaders urged to attend as final program details are prepared and live talks and stunts are planned with band music.

Civic Harmony Gunter Hotel Chamber of Commerce San San Antonio Ray M. Mackey Mr. Mackey Citizens’ Auxiliary Board of Health Woman's Club Rotary Club Automobile Club Progressive Woman's Club Federation of Woman's Clubs Prospect Hill Improvement Club Real Estate Exchange Highway League Jobbers’ and Manufacturers’ League Publicity League J. L. Strohm Conness L. J. Hart Fowler T. L. Conroy H. J. Hayes Arthur Muir R. H. Wester J. C. Rice W. N. Chambers W. A. Stuart A. M. Fischer J. L. Lytle W. T. Goode Harry Traylor Clinton G. Brown

Eckman’s Alterative Promoted for Lung Trouble

A historical home remedy advertisement touts Eckman’s Alterative as effective for severe throat and lung ailments including bronchitis and asthma. The letter-like testimonial from a patient describes recovery after at-home treatment starting October 1905, with health restored by January 1906 and claims of long-term benefits. The notice cites the Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia and lists local seller A M Fischer.

Eckman Atlantic Ave Haddonfield N. J California Eckman Laboratory Phia Reco

Old Resident of City Passes Away in San Antonio

George H. Bennack 79 died at 605 North Street after a civil war service in Illinois cavalry. Survived by widow, six daughters, two sons, 22 grandchildren. Military funeral planned at residence with Grand Army of the Republic. burial in National Cemetery. Also notices for Jessie Denman 29, Albert Troy Utz 37, and other local obituaries.

George H. Bennack San Antonio North Street Germany United States Illinois Cavalry E. 0. C. Old Post Grand Army of the Republic Mr. Bennack Southern Pacific Railroad Frank FP Arthur J. Bennack W. H. Dwenger D. J. Murphy J. C. Bellinger A. L. Blondin Ea Hudson Sid Murray Maude Harris Utz Howard Leonard Harris Elizabeth Ruth Elijah William Samuel Boykin Reed Brownsville J. K. Harris DeZavala School Uutz Andrew Utz Bexar County Colorado Avenue E. M. Lewis Beacon Hill Baptist Church Weesatchie Camp No Woodmen of the World Mission Burial Park

Royal Theater Big Amateur Show Delights San Antonio Crowd

A large audience at the Royal Theater enjoyed an amateur program headlined by Baby Lucas singing ragtime. The program featured five first run reels including Manny's Secret Code and The Secret Formula by Pathe with love and intrigue. The Royal will debut talking pictures soon, with singing and talking in harmony. At the Grand tonight a military battle royal is billed as the star attraction.

Grand Opera House Texas National Guard Bowen's Justin Seger Justin Ellis San Anto the Royal Royal Theater Baby Lucas Manny Pathe San Antonio

Public auction sale of seized mescal at Port of Antonio

Deputy Collector H C S Smith announces a public cash auction at the Custom House on the second floor of the Post Office Building in Port Antonio on July 24, 1913 at 10 o clock a m. A twenty gallon keg of mescal seized for violation of United States customs laws will be sold. Public notice appears in the Adv. publication.

Antonio Tex Custom House United Customs H. C Smith

Space-Saving Double-Sided Photographic Paper Designed

A photographic paper sensitized on both sides aims to copy records for filming. The scheme is a space saver and offers a compact approach to archival duplication.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arrow Washer Bros. Co Kyle the Exar Ss. B. Baum New Orleans A. L. Watson St. Louis Della Rackett the Bowie Henry Hooke T. B. Walker New City Avenue B J Bosshardt Minna Schromer Crosby and Bowers Streets Fleet Townsite Company J. J. Kenney Somerset R. L. Corey John A. O'Connor New City Block Matamoras Street E. A. T. W. Nease H. H. Knuth Southwestern Land Corporation A. R. Burg Rosedale Park Charles Graebner A. Duerier Teodosa Lopez Colonia Santiago Lakeview Townsite Company P. E. Arnand Lakeview Lakeview Esate Company H. J. Inselmann Lakeview Addition L. Kaufman Kaufman Dry Goods Company Dolorosa Street South Flores Street EB. Gantt R. B. Williams Los Angeles J. Gonder Mary BE. B Loaray Laurel Heights H. C. Jones Mission Lumber Company Duffy's Duffy Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Harmony Greater City H. L. Miller J. R. Sprague Castoria Larry Tiewies W. M. Tatem Hart, Schaffner & Marx Fomby-Jones Company East Houston Street Paige Glenwood Famous & Davis Bosch G. A. C. Balff S. 8. Weis Sec Treas E. A. Urst Mgr Alamo Auto Sales Co Ave.c Travis ST Bedell Camaron Sts Unu Up Gibbs Building Wimer, Richardson & CO
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