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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
3
A historical note extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective for women's ailments. It cites testimonials from many women over 30 years, claims restoration of health and avoidance of surgery, and notes the product is plant based and harmless.
The Grand lodge officers of the Negro Pythians of Texas and the Court Calanthe were installed at Market Hall after a three day convention in San Antonio. Officers include C G Simpson Palestine co grand chancellor Rev I M Burnen Waco grand prelate L Mitchell Austin and many more. Headed by a Negro Pythian band, over 500 Negro men and women marched through San Antonio streets in one of the largest demonstrations in recent years.
Miss Anne Pierce of Nixon, visiting sister Mrs George McGrew, was injured at a street show when a pistol fired blanks blew a bean bag into her eye, causing the loss of sight in the one eye she could still see.
Judge Winchester Kelso departed yesterday for Balge Pass en route to Monclova. He will undertake a brief business trip and return to San Antonio.
San Antonio club members plan a strong turnout to back Governor Colquitt ahead of the July 27 primary. They argue his re election would settle Prohibition issues, while Ramsey would bring a tough new set of liquor laws.
A committee from the Jobbers' and Manufacturers' league led by Jake Wolff and other members will travel to Austin to press the railroad commission for freight differentials from San Antonio tied to the Port Aransas harbor. Chairman Mayfield said the matter is not before the commission now and must move through regular channels, despite large shipments expected via Port Aransas.
Floresville Mothers' club donated a modern sanitary drinking fountain for public use. It will be installed on a main business street with free city water. The fountain will be kept running during hot summer months to serve residents and visitors.
Mrs Flouv Leehin wife of Charles Leehin died yesterday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Miles V Smith after an illness. She leaves a little daughter and other relatives. The funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
Final exercises of St Marys parochial school were held yesterday at St Marys church. Ferns and flowers decorated the altar as Mass was said by Father KE J Carrier and a sermon delivered by Father James H Quinn. A banquet followed and diplomas were awarded.
At the first regular meeting of the Bryan Literary society at Brackenridge high school Thursday night officers were installed: President Walter Biard, vice president Frank Gray, Secretary William Welton, sergeant at arms Ward Kilday, reporter Arthur Biard. A debate followed on sidewalk funding in San Antonio.
Adjutant General Hutchings and Colonel York will arrive from Austin to muster in the local national guard organized by Lt Haskins of Galveston. Over 40 youths have enrolled with expectations the group will reach 100 by Sunday. Officers elected at the Commercial club include H G Knight first lieutenant John J Coates second lieutenant George A McCrary first sergeant and Major Jackson of the Second Infantry aiding the effort.
Jacob Tolle, 29, died from an 8.5 inch butcher knife wound after an argument over drink prices at 103 Lavaca street saloon. Charley Walz, the proprietor, was charged with murder in Justice Umscheid's court. Walz claimed self defense. Tolle, a painter from San Antonio, died en route to Wyeth hospital. coroner inquest held. Walz jailed awaiting habeas corpus hearing.
Relatives gather for the family residence service on Tolle Place at 10 o'clock Sunday morning followed by interment in Hermann Sons' cemetery.
More than 2000 people fill Epworth auditorium on Friday night for a complimentary program to Christian Endeavor delegates at the Epworth encampment. The Quartette society Choral club Celestial City orchestra and Woodman band contributed to the program.
Delegates at Epworth seaside camp engage in fishing surf bathing boat sailing and other coast diversions to the limit. They are noted as enjoying a musical highlight and will return to San Antonio Sunday morning.
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