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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

5

Body Found Under Railroad Trestle in City

Edward Hawkins fifty five a carpe r widow man found dead near rail trestle at Carr Wood & Coal Co yards with dog beside him. Coroner Umscheid to hold inquest as authorities note natural causes suspected. Other notices report funeral services for Mrs Dell Daniel Shofner and memorial details for Shelley-Loring and Henry’s church attendees.

Edward Hawkins Umscheid Hawkins Carr Wood & Coal Co

Leinweber Fritz Leinweber Dies After Illness In Hondo

Fritz J. Leinweber 46 farmer of Hondo died at 12 20 this morning at a local hospital after a several weeks illness he had come here for treatment Surviving are his widow four children three brothers C B George and E R Leinweber and three sisters Mrs George Bendele Mrs F L Graff and Mrs R M Bendele The body will be taken by the funeral home for burial.

Leinweber Fritz J. Leinwebe Hondo Wider C. B George E. R. Leinweber George “Bendele Rs. F. L. Graff R. M. Bendele

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promote Quick Relief

Advertiser touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cure for constipation and a rebellious liver. Claims claim the pills are health promoters with no need for salts or oils and promise superb relief from dizziness nervousness and unsettled stomach. Available by mail from Hot Springs Chemical in Hot Springs Arkansas.

Ark

Robert F. Yantis 84 Dies at Home in Local City

Robert Franklin Yantis, 84, died yesterday at his son Jesse Yantis’s home on T125 Rivas Street. A Civil War Union veteran born in Garrett County Kentucky, he lived in Sutherland Springs Texas before moving to this city. Survived by sons Jesse, R. M., J. C., and J. B. Yantis and fourteen grandchildren, with funeral at West End Presbyterian Church at 5 pm. Grand Army of the Republic will be honorary bearers. burial in Laverne beside his wife and son Eli is planned for Tuesday morning.

Yantis Robert Franklin Yantis Jesse Yantis Rivas Street Garrett County Kentucky Sutherland Springs Tex Jesse R. M J. C J. B. Yantis West Endresbyterian Church W. A. McDowell GesSraise Grand Rmg of the Republic Lavernia Eli

George F. Perrenot Dies After Long Rockport Residence

George Francis Perrenot, 71, a longtime Rockport resident, died yesterday afternoon at a local hospital. The funeral, under Masonic lodge auspices, will be held in Rockport after the body is transported there by Shelley Loring Undertaking. A Florida native, he had lived in Texas for 40 years and is survived by two sons D. T. Perrenot of California and M. A. Perrenot of Yoakum, a brother F. D. Perrenot of this city, and two sisters Mrs. F. M. Thompson of Cotulla and Mrs. E. R. Rochal of Falfurrias.

Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company Saeeze Asers Dell Tillie Dell Furnish Avenue Ell Texas Waring Téx Shelley-Loring Undertaking Perrenot George Francis Per- Tenot Rockport Shelley- Loring Undertaking Company Masonic Lodge Perrent Florida D. T. ‘Perrenot California M. A. Perrenot Yoakum F. D. Perrenot This City F. M. Thompson Cotulla E. R. Rochal Falfurrias

Mrs Lily Knight Dies at 33 at Palmetto Avenue Home

Mrs Lily B Knight age 33 wife of C E Knight died yesterday at her home 1811 Palmetto avenue Her body was taken last night toward Sherman Texas for burial She was a native of Jan and had been ill for some time with health failing in the hope that she would improve

Knight Lily B. Knight C. E. Knight Palmetto Avenue Sherman Tex Porte

Local Artiste Browns Pose Amid Financial Crunch

A fragmented exchange hints at financial strain among artists and creditors. The dialog mentions postponement of obligations and a tense mood as parties discuss payments and obligations in a strained economic moment.

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Organizations

Ursu lineraduates reception hosted by Staten association at 8730 academy. Jewett party this evening. Ursuline academy holding annual graduation exercises at 9 30. Meeting of jes society of fe wrestes years at church. Laurel Heights Woman's Missionary Society meets at 4 30 in church parlors. Epworth league presents Southwestern University quartet recital at 6 o clock in Sunday school rooms.

Staten Association Academy Society of F Fe Woman's Missionary Society of Laurel Heights Methodist Church the Ursuline Academy Marie ‘Lacoste F. Wagenfuhr Gus McCloskey Elsie Schmidt T. Courand Annie Laurie Jolly Seven

Visiters and Addresses in Rio Medina Community

John Gaddis returns from college in Bee. Mr and Mrs Otto Wurzbach and son Julius hosted Med guests for a week with Miss Lula Ion also returning home. Miss Marguerite Coleman is in New York serving as chaperone to Lt Morey West Point wife Mor ey

Otto Wurzbach Julius Wurzbach Rio Medina J. C. Reich Lula Ion Marguerite Coleman New York Servie aEtes A Otel Welcott Gney ‘Morey Morey West Point

Recital Tuesday by advanced pupils of Mrs Yates Gholson

The advanced pupils of Mrs Yates Gholson present a Tuesday afternoon recital at 5 o clock in St Arm thong. Participants include Willie Voight Ruth Taylor Belle Moore Esther Clements Irene Shaw Flora plus Dine Hugo Ruth Shaw. Mikene Worten will play violin and Octavia Bullis harp. Miss Ethel Holmgreen entertains Wednesday with cards for Miss Helen Bollows the July bride. Texas B Schramm attends Phi Kappa convention in Chicago July 26 27 28 as UT chapter delegate. Epworth league at Travis Park Methodist Church hosts an 8 pm entertainment for Sunday school missions conducted by the Southwestern University quartette.

Ethel Holmgreen Helen Bollows Texas B. Schramm Chicago University of Texas Epworth League of Travis Park Methodist Church Southwestern University Quartette Epworth League

Musical Recital at Mrs Warren Fiat Bes Saturday Afternoon

A garbled program from Mrs Warren’s recital lists pieces including "isolation" and "Frolic of the Butterflies" with performers Miss Josie Bech and others. The text is fragmentary but indicates a local school or community musical event led by Mrs Warren with several students performing.

Warren Fiat Tolly Gram Bohm Josie Bechtel Warren

Local Church Group Plans Meeting and Social

The Wena Maes society of Travis Park Methodist Church hosts a program at the church. Readings, solos, and musical numbers feature Miss Bowden, Miss Lucile Power, and Mrs. Badbe. Refreshments will honor Mrs. Tiry H. Miller. attendees include Mrs. T. M. Gerhardt and Mrs. W. Furman.

Givis Etter Wena Maes Society Travis Park Ee Chilines W. A. Badbe Wicliaan Tiry H. Miller T. M Gerhardt Rite Colers W. Furman Day W. B. Teagarden

Wrecking and Remodeling in Vance Block on Houston Street

Work began on the Emil Blum company remodeling of the Vance block on Houston Street. The Emil Blum firm will occupy the entire second floor and half the ground floor with a basement underneath. The first floor will host Woodhull and 10 cent store on the other half. Several tenants moved out to new sites, including Boston Dairy and the Majestic theater relocation. The building will be rebuilt with full plate glass windows along Houston Street, widening the sidewalk front.

Vance Block Houston Street Emil Blum Company Woodhull Boston’ Dairy Houston ‘Street Luchese Boot and Shoe Factory O'Connell Loan Company Alkemeyer Grea ’ He Majestic Theater Comerce Street Flores E. D.homas Commerce Street St. Mary’s Street Main Plaza Hous- Wha Street

Railroad Officials Fear Car Shortage as Crops Boom

Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio agent A B Atkinson heads to Houston to urge faster crop movement. Railroads nationwide worry car shortages due to expected record yields in Texas Southwest as rain remains uncertain. Strong effort to secure sufficient cars to handle the bumper harvest across the region.

A. BR. Atkinson Galveston, Harrisburg Oreperia San Antonio Texas Ile

Endicott resident touts Saxo Salve for eczema relief

A. L. Morgan of Endicott reports severe sleepless nights due to itching from eczema. Saxo Salve claimed to stop the itching, soothe eruptions, and heal various skin conditions by penetrating pores and destroying germs at the source.

A. L. Morgan Endicott

Judge Birkhead Refuses Endorsement Tie Up in City Race

District Judge Claude V. Birkhead declines to sign a document repudiating the Citizens League endorsement. Lipscomb enters the race after the sign refusal as a Callaghan candidate while Birkhead remains the league's official choice. Rumors of coercion surface as Lipscomb and OConnor consider city hall backing amid the contested endorsement.

Claude V. Birkhead Citizens’ League Callaghan W. H. Lipscomb Birkhead Judge Birkhead Wile Muce Birkhead Lipscomb Lingscotwmb John A. O'Connor City Hall

Protestant Churches Endorse Billy Sunday Revival Call

The Minsters Union of San Antonio seeks city church endorsements for a six week Billy Sunday revival in early 1913. Sunday will not lead the protracted meeting unless all major churches agree to suspend regular services during the campaign. Some denominations support the plan, while several large Baptist churches have not yet ratified. The revival committee reports progress and left the final decision to the committee.

Ministers” Union’ of San Antonio Billy” Sunday Sunday Young Men’s Christian Association

Saint John’s Day Observances by Texas Masons

Saint John’s Day on June 24 will be celebrated by Texas lodges with a special excursion from San Antonio to Sutherland Springs via the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad. Two trains depart San Antonio at 7:30 am and 1:30 pm, returning from the Springs at 6 pm. Twenty eight lodges join the event with a public installation of officers at Sutherland Springs.

St. John's Texas San Antonio Sutherland Springs Galveston Harrisburg

Life Insurance Day to be Observed at Chamber Luncheon

Chamber of Commerce members plan a Life Insurance Day at the noon luncheon at St Anthonry hotel Thursday with Homer Wads named toastmaster. The group aims to discuss topics of interest to San Antonians and will invite speakers from active insurance professionals.

Chamber of Commerce St.Anthonry Homer Wads Theouthwestern Casualty Insurance Company San Antonians

Deputy Kellar Heads to Austin for Federal Court Session

Deputy U S Marshal Fred erick H Kellar departed yesterday for Austin to attend the federal court in session there.

United States Frederick H.kellar Austin Federal Court

Grand Opera House draws big crowd for film and music

Amusements report a full house at the Grand opera house with Baby Dolories and vibrant photoplays pleasing audiences. The program today features The Isle of Strife Hone Eyes and Kantuck with Baby Dolories appearing in costume and a serpentine dance Tuesday night with striking light effects.

Baby Dolories

Hotel Arrivals List Toasts Many Cities Guests

A long hotel arrivals column lists guests from Dallas Chicago Houston New York Washington D C Corpus Christi and many other places. Names include Anthony Epperson Mears Hooper Armstrong Abbey Florence Patti son Baum Kernohan Nap hie Wilson Lipsco Osbourne Quiez Misner Carle Dodson Spencer Clark O Connor Hughes Pearsall Wyatt and Owens among others with ties to St Louis Laredo El Paso and Mexico. The dense roster notes residences and origins of travelers across the region.

Anthony K. B. Epperson Chicas W. A. Mears Dallas W. H. Mears Chicago F. H.hooper Jackson Mich A. Grant Armstrong W. M. Abbey Houston J. H. Florence L. H. Pattison Wu Pulves Gt Ttks Nogre Inoe Lipsco Olumbia Pig S Stanaia Cuero R Yoox Wid Ey tSeyatt Dahias le W. Osborne Lawton Okla L. A. Quiez Laredo Leo Misner Paine ‘City Idaho F. J. Carle D'Hanis J. E. Abbey BH. Bordner Big Weils Lu Bennett Austin Avinville Kerrville W. B" Green Gonzalez Crockett BicepPsew York KR. H. Bec PS Sater and Family Oklahoma City Og A. Harrell BE. G. Polley Bisbee Ariz E. Seymour

Dinner for Travis Club Members and Guests

Members of the Travis club and their families are invited to a beefsteak dinner on the roof garden Wednesday night from 9 to 11 30. It is a get acquainted affair with an elaborate beefsteak menu and vaudeville acts between courses under Lloyd Spencer's direction.

Travis Club Jong Lloyd Spencer

Mutilated Body Found of Mrs. Mary Louise Kelly in Jeffersonville

In Jeffersonville Indiana on June 17 the badly mutilated body of 73 year old Mrs Mary Louise Kelly was found at her home. A small fortune saved over many years and stored in her bedroom is missing.

Jeffersonville Ind Mary Louise Kelly

Minister Fatally Hurt by Nelogany Cyclone

Thomas Latin a Presbyterian minister lies unconscious in a Muskogee hospital after injuries from the Nelogany cyclone Saturday night. He was seated in a depot chair waiting for a train when the storm struck, and he probably will not survive.

Muskogee Okla Thomas Latin Nelogany

Dell Speaks at Gilmer Congressman's Packed Speech

In Gilmer Texas June 17 the district court room overflowed as Choice B Randell spoke to a full crowd. His remarks criticizing Sherrord's national policy views were frequently encored as attendees crowded to hear him.

Dell Gilmer Tex B. Randell Sherrord

National Toilet Company Ad Promotes New Purifying Process

The ad touts a new purification process that prevents sunburn and discoloration return. It highlights colors White Flesh Pink Brunette and notes availability by toilet counters or mail. Price listed as 50 cents. Port Te.

National Toilet Company Port

Boosters for Brenham Arrive in Automobile

Dust covered air mobile bearing Brenham Young Business Men's association sign arrived in San Antonio after rough Texas roads. Three travelers George Dwyer Eugene Eversberg and Arthur Hohlt plan tours promoting Brenham as best town in Texas. They will stay at the Guifer hotel until noon tomorrow before continuing toward Houston via Austin road.

Texas Brenham Tex San Antonio Panama Canal George Dwyer Eugene Eversberg Arthur Hohlt Rennen Houston Austin Guifer Hotel

Don Carlos Killed In Cyclone Aftermath

Press dispatches report a cyclone sweeping Sas and Missouri with numerous victims. Don Carlos, a San Antonio dog trainer and monkey keeper, is listed among the dead, with his wife and others affected in John County.

Accu Sas Missouri Amon Don Carlos Haven Beer John County San Antonio Mikey Hote

Coal Contracts Set for 300 Tons Plus at 6.15 Per Ton

A school board contract for 300 tons or more of catiel coal is drafted to protect the board from high winter prices. The price is set at 6.15 per ton with future adjustments to 6.75 per ton in excess of a baseline. Signed by T.N. Dachta, attorney and president of the board, the document awaits ratification.

Catiel Silimar T.N. Dach Ta Anthorney

Onion king Nye reports record onion and truck crop shipment

A. P. Nye of Laredo, described as an onion king and pro truck grower, travels to New York reporting unusually bright produce. He notes shipments and crate counts surpass prior years despite car shortages and heavy production, signaling robust market activity.

A. P. Nye Laredce Antonio New York Bera Mr. Nye

United States Sugar Trust Showdown Delayed

A conference against the sugar trust, chaired by the North Atlantic group, was postponed from today to tomorrow morning due to counsel’s request.

Nee Co Une Spit United States Su Sugar Trust North Atlantic Corence Af Éxaminér

Tax Board in Session as Railroads Protest Asset Values

The Texas tax board meets in Austin amid protests from railroad representatives over how tangible assets are valued by the board. Local officials and industry observers await the board's determinations on asset assessments and potential tax impacts.

Remion Austin Tex

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