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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1911

Page

9

Lydia Pinkham's Remedy Praised for Backache Relief

An endorsement from Mrs. Oxim Dal l of Shorton's Gap Kentucky credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with curing two years of female disorders and continual backache. She urges others to seek root causes and notes free advice from Mrs Pinkham.

Lydia E. Pinkham Orton’s Gap Kentucky Lydia B. Pinkham Oxim Dall Shorton’s Gap Lydia Pinkham

Revival draws many as union services begin in Antonio

Protestant ministers join in two revival meetings opened Sunday at the Airdome. Evangelist Sid Williams conducts the services, stirring up strong enthusiasm. The Airdome offers a bright, central setting and singers are urged to join the choir.

Antonio Airdome Sid Williams

Police Chief Arrives From Texas to Aid Houston Probe

Duff Voss, chief of the police department of Yeeetors Tex, arrived in aye last night and left today over Southern Pacific railroad, having a study R. C. McKay, a white man, to be wanted in Houston. The mer was arrested in the city day by the local department on graphic information from Chief of Houston. It is said McKay ned money by agreeing to pro loans for certain individuals in Bayou City.

Duff Voss Eeetors Tex Aye Southern Pacific Railroad R. C. McKay Houston Mer

Lightweight Ads Solve Your Troubles by Phone and Pay Later

A short classified note offers telephone advertising and a pay later option. The ad emphasizes convenient, immediate placement with deferred payment to fit budget needs.

Katherine M. Joseph Editor Notice

Katherine M. Joseph listed as editor with old phone 176 and new 1369 at office and home 2862 in the notice.

Katherine M. Joseph

Prospectors Club forms and season plans at stag supper

The Prospectors, a young set club of Prospect Hill, organized at Edgar Boyd's Buena Vista home with officers elected including President Gus McDermott and Secretary Edgar Boyd. After the meeting members adjourned to an automobile party. Other local society notes follow.

Prospectors Prospect Hill Edgar Boyd Buena Vista Street Gus McDermott Herbert Edgar Paul Mohnkern Henry Hare Oy Hare Aldes Cadwallader

Highland Park party for Fort Worth guest and bridal shower

Mrs Harry Hyman hosts a rocky party at her Highland Park home for Mrs Charles W Childress of Fort Worth. Miss Dorothy Pagenstecher hosts a linen shower at her South Presa street home for Miss Emily Fowler a bride of next week. Mrs J O Hedge hosts the Hiawatha Card club at her Crosby street home.

Harry Hyman Highland Park Charles W. Childress Fort Worth Dorothy ,Pagenstecher South Presa Street Emily Fowler J. O. Hedge The Hiawatha Card Club Nome Crosby Street

Society Notes Highlight Teas And Pre Nuptial Event Attendees

Mrs. Harry Hyman hosted a New Braunfels and Hammond avenues reception for Mrs. Charles W. Childress of Fort Worth with yellow and white decor. San Antonio debut of Rock mini games. Miss Eugenie Taylor and Annie Rose served punch. Numerous guests attend from Fort Worth and Galveston. Another linen shower for Miss Emily Fowler featured sunflowers and a chandelier display with gifts showered from above. Attendees included Miss Octavia Graham and many local social figures.

Harry Hyman New Braunfels Hammond Avenues Charles W. Childress Fort Worth San Antonio Eugenie Taylor Annie Rose Mrs. Charlies M. Roberts A. L. Matlock Lane Taylor William Lupe J. D. Young D. K. Furnish Mattie Lewis Holland E. D. Mouton Robert Maxey J. O. Ford S. M. Gaines Walter Napier B. G. Barnes Mace Stewart Galveston E. O. Evans Rachel Furnish R. L. Dalton Floyd McGown R. White H. D. Thompson Burns Ben Hammond Howard McClannahan Emily Fowler Dorothy , Pagenetecher South Presa Street Octavia Graham Ilse Harmon Della Tengg Clara Rossey Lucile Teagarden Meta Emmy Jennie Wahrmund Minnie Bardenwerper Elsie Seebe Paula Seeling Mamie Ethel Bergstrom Isabel Sartor Lena Poppins Mary Elmendorf Meta Hertwig Agnes James Julia Flory Gladys Heilig Annie Weber Lottie Engle

Miss Mary Peter Hosts Birthday Evening

Miss Mary Peter entertained Monday evening at her Dashiell street home for her birthday. Pink and green decorations adorned the rooms. Dainty refreshments were served to a group of guests including Georgia and Louise Rilling Adaline and Adella Neuman Agnes Sherrill Lena Peter Mabel Pace Tillie Dittner Alice Wolff Emma Mainz Julia Peter Paula Peter Annie Peter Alma Hilderbrandt Mildred Zimmerman Louise Peter Erna Peter and Mrs Julius Pace along with Robert Neuman Charles Wolff John Balmos Kidder Wolff James Balmos Harry Wolff Joseph Balmos and Harry Balmos.

Mary Peter Dashiell Charles Wolff John Balmos Kidder Wolff James Balmos Harry Wolff Joseph Balmos Harry Balmos

Acquainted Three Weeks Marry In New Orleans Hotel

After a three week acquaintance Frank Sharp an 81 year old retired realty dealer wed Mrs Sarah Forsyth age 27 at a New Orleans hotel last night.

Associated Press New Orleans Frank Sharp Sarah Forsyth

Artesia Face Powder Promises Hide Shine and Protect Skin

An advertisement touts Artesia Face Powder as unseen on the skin yet effective against sun and wind burn, tan and freckles. Four shades are offered with a free sample booklet on skin care and a pocket cream sample via mail with stamps and address. The Artelia Cream Co, Waco, Texas.

San Marcos Rector Accepts Call to San Antonio

Rev John Rideout rector of St Mark s San Marcos Texas has accepted a call to make San Antonio his home. A Virginia seminary graduate in 1891 he served at Grace Petersburg and St Andrew s Richmond before leading St Mark s in San Marcos. He is known in San Antonio and is a trustee of West Texas Military Academy.

Christchurch Laurel Heights John Rideout St. Mark's Church San Marcos Tex San Antonio Rideout Virginia Grace Church Petersburg V.C St. Andrew's Church Richmond St. Mark's West Texas Military Acad

Five Indictments Against Former Bank Official

Houston Tex July 25 Harris county grand jury returned five additional indictments against former President F E Pye of the Central Bank and Trust company charged with forgery and embezzlement. He was arrested and released on bond. Two forgery counts were sent to Brazos county for trial after mistrials in Harris county.

Associated Press Houston Tex Harris County F. E. Pye Central Bank & Trust Company

Attractive Bonn Avon School Catalogue Promoted in San Antonio

A glossy San Antonio issued catalogue from Bonn Avon school for girls highlights the institution. It outlines the school, instructors, courses, departments, pupils, graduates, requirements and expenses with concise attractive illustrations of the building and grounds.

San Antonio Bonn Avon School

Bible Class Out of Doors

Open air Bible class of the Railroad Y M C A met Monday night by the river with a line of members stretching nearly a block. Mr Lytle spoke on Y M C A origins and urged men to live by high and holy standards before the group enjoyed watermelons together.

Association Lytle

Messenger Boy Job Draws Civil Service Examination

An examination will be held in San Antonio on August 19 to fill a messenger boy vacancy in the signal service at Fort Sam Houston. The job pays $25 a month. Applications must be filed before August 12 and may be secured at the federal building. Eligible applicants are ages 16 to 18.

San Antonio Civil Service Signal Service Fort Sam Houston Federal Building

Davis Named Special County Judge in Huntreys Case

Governor Colquitt appointed Marcus W. Davis as special county judge for Bexar county to preside in the trial of a case in which George W. Huntreys, the regular county judge, was disqualified.

United Associated Press Austin Tex Colquitt Marcus W. Davis Bexar County George W. Huntreys

State banking board grants new Texas bank charters

The Texas state banking board met in a called session and issued certificates to operate to Campbell State Bank of Campbell and State Bank and Trust Company of Tyler.

Associated Press Austin, Tex State Banking Board Campbell State Bank of Campbell State Bank and Trust Company of Tyler

Purchases of Sugar Were Fair Says Mott

Henry C. Mott former American Sugar Refining director testified to a congressional sugar trust probe that purchases were fair and no discrimination against planters occurred. He said the company would buy all Louisiana sugar for independent refiners at the company price with cash.

Associated Press New York Henry C. Mott American Sugar Refining Company Special Congressional Committee Sugar Trust Louisiana

Canvass Vote Planned for Bexar County Prohibition Poll

Bexar county vote from the prohibition election will be canvassed by the county judge and county clerk with two witnesses. No canvassing date set yet though expected tomorrow. Commissioners' duty is redrawing precincts due to several districts surpassing 850 votes, to be done in August.

Bexar County

Who Are They The O Connell Loan Co

The O Connell Loan Co operates at 818 12 East Houston Street. Dan O Connell and Thos Haynes form the firm. O Connell is a retired stockman and Haynes, a diamond dealer and jewelry man since youth, runs the business. They buy sell exchange and loan money on diamonds.

East Houston Street O'Connell Loan Co Dan O'Connell Thos. Haynes Mr. O'Connell Thos, Haynes Helen M. Rice Geo Williamson Haynes

Summer Rates for Couples At Hot Wells Hotel

Special summer rates offered to couples at Hot Wells Hotel with American plan provided.

Hot Wells American Plan

Exposition Park Theater Raffles draws large crowds

The Exposition Park theater continues to attract big audiences for Raffles. The Sins stock company is praised as superior with leading man Richard Mandell and leading lady Katherine, plus a strong supporting cast. Performances are highly regarded and attractively priced.

Exposition Park Raffles Exposition Park Theater Sins Richard Mandell Katherine Epard George Hanna Earl Neil Roy Peck van Size A. Paul Maithot James P. Burtis Fred Francis James Peck Margaret Briggs Topsy Gates Minnie Lowvise Ferguson Beaumont San Antonio

Railroad Commission Postpones August Hearing to September 12

Austin July 25 The absence of Chairman Mayfield on vacation and the unimportance of pending cases lead to postponement of the regular monthly hearing of the railroad commission from August to Tuesday September 12.

Austin Tex Mayfield Railroad Commission

Allen Russell Charged After Shooting Near Mineola

In Longview Texas Allen Russell a Black man was brought in after being shot in the side and arm and charged with criminal assault on a Bohemian woman near Mineola the previous day.

Ansocliat WL Priass

Wiley Papers Taken to the President

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson carried the Wiley papers to the White House. He refused to reveal his exact recommendations and noted possible changes if the president does not approve. Indications point to a mild reprimand for Dr. Harvey W. Wiley.

Washington Wilson Harvey W.ley White House Taft

Reverend D James Waters Dies in Austin Sunstroke Link

Rev. D James Waters aged 76 died at his home 805 West Twenty second street after suffering a sunstroke last June. Waters was a leading Baptist minister in earlier years and had moved to Austin from California several years ago.

Austin Tex D. James Waters West Twenty-second Street Waters California

Spanish King Sets Sail for England on Giralda

King Alfonso at Santander sails today for England aboard the royal yacht Giralda. The Associated Press reports the Spanish monarch departs amid ongoing visits and diplomatic signals from Madrid.

England Associated Press Santander Spain Alfonso Giralda

Hay Fever Relief Promoted by Foley's Honey and Tar

A Chicago reader endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for hay fever relief during hot months. BH. M. Stewart of 1034 Wolfram St. reports great relief and cites his experience to help others who suffer similarly through summer. The King Pattison Drug Co. notes the endorsement.

Foley BH. M. Stewart Wolfram St Chicago Stewart King-Pattison Drug Co

Auto Races and Pageant At Galveston Beach

Auto races slated for August 3 4 and 5 return to Galveston Beach with a sequence of competitions and events. An Illuminated Night Pageant is scheduled for August 8 featuring lighted displays along the shore.

Galveston Beach

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Fion Beaves Adelaide Burger Elsie Stumberg Olive Hoeke Elsie Frederick Mary and Agnes Holnschuhe Mesdames de Staves Hill Meyer and Fower A. P. Calhoun Main Avenue Ingleside Irene Brown Sarah Louise Sperry Lucy Johnson Mamie Storey Craig Place Misses Hall West Colorado Woman’s Missionary Society of Prospect Hill Methodist Church H. V. Hohenstein Mrs. Hardie Howard Corpus Christi Woman's Christian Temperance Union A. R. Byrd Guenther Street Russell Miss Anne Taylor Monterey Mexico Phillip G. Wegner Kansas City St. Joseph, Mo BiggarBros Furniture Co L. P. Peck Petrich-Saur Chestnut Lamar Rohrer Artelia Cream CO Waco, Texas Payne Whitney Boston West End Whitney Providence Christ Church Emy Bonn Emil Blum Ats Daily O’connell Loan CO Commission Associated P Ss WILEY Jary Abdominal NOA Company United States
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