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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
5
Justice Fisk will hear a peculi ar case next week. C Hernandez a Medina dam teamster bought a horse from Henry Sherman a fellow teamster and mortgaged his mule for part of the price. The horse died and Sherman sues for recovery of the mule claiming the mortgage validity and ownership.
A colorful proverb suggests a mortgage remains active despite failed collateral. The line implies financial obligations endure beyond a failing venture and resurface in debt discussions.
In Chattanooga on June 20 Senator Frazier rested well and showed slight strength, prompting hopeful notes from his doctors yet avoiding any forecast of recovery. A new method for storing electric heat for cooking is described, and Germany plans naval aviation experiments.
An advertisement touts PARISIAN SAGE as the only way to stop hair troubles by killing dandruff germs. A 50 cent bottle claims to remove dandruff by tonight and spark hair growth, with claims of satisfaction nationwide and testimonials from Mrs. Julia Watson of Fredericksburg Virginia.
In a county facing primaries July 27 the Callaghan faction debates participation amid concerns over controlling election machinery. Citizens' league candidates push unity against one man rule while Colquitt’s influence looms. Senator Bailey seeks retirement and has asked his name be removed from the ballot in Bexar County.
The New Texas rate sheet takes effect about July 15 and fees will be calculated to the exact mileage. A two volume book, 776 pages for east of the Mississippi and 522 for west, was compiled by J E Hannegan of St Louis. The change affects one way interstate tickets and may require agents to look up precise mileage. The note adds that the stepless car order for New York street railways is also mentioned.
The Overland band of Willys Overland factory workers in Toledo on a cross country tour filled the Gunter hotel lobby with a concert blending classics and modern tunes. Director Herr Gustav Koehler led the group with A J Graham accompanying, before the band left for El Paso after a 6 pm banquet hosted by Frank Winerich.
Judge W F Ramsey visited San Marcos with Comptroller Lane and candidates Looney Pendergast for attorney general and associate justice to speak at the Baptist tabernacle. Ramsey praised his service on Texas courts while criticizing Colquitt and the penitentiary system amid loud applause.
Special to the Light reports new charters and amendments in Texas: Farmers State Bank of Perry Falls County with 10000 capital stock. incorporators include G A Bletsch J H Claybrook W H Smith. Church of Christ Brownwood no capital stock with J M Moody B F E Hurlbut J R Churchill. Walker Mercantile Gouldbusk renamed Gouldbusk Mercantile. dissolutions filed for Bardwell Gin Bardwell Tandy Coleman Plainview Auto Sales & Repair Houston.
Mrs. O. C. Connor wife of Capt. O. C. Connor died in Paris Texas this morning. She was described as the wealthiest woman in the area. The funeral is planned for tomorrow.
Forecasts predict fair and warmer conditions after a spell of wet cool weather. Rain persists in some areas from San Antonio to the coast while northern localities clear. Farmers hail timely showers boosting corn yields and cotton prospects, with cattlemen hopeful for recoveries in grazing after recent depletions.
In Nashville date June 20 the Annual Fifty Years in Business convention gathers civil war veterans of southern commerce. Visitors arrive from Louisville Little Rock Charleston Memphis and Knoxville. Notables include Robert Clagett a 93 year old merchant and banker and D W Gray of Louisville president of a bank founded in 1834. Franklin's Review Appeal 100 year old paper will be represented. A Nashville market house veteran in business sixty years attends.
Capitalized at 1 250 000 dollars the Houston Hotel association of Houston filed its charter with the secretary of state. The clause states plans to build hotels opera houses and office buildings. Jesse H. Jones of Houston owns 1 090 000 dollars worth of stock half paid in.
Bio Gas Strike reports a petroleum company hit a strong flow of gas at about 1900 feet near Burnet on the Red River with a promising oil show. The well is being baled as crews assess production.
An urgent Southwest Texas highway meeting will be held at Sutherland Springs as the Wilson County Highway League prepares a petition for a bond to improve roads. The plan could fund up to 250000 dollars, aiding the San Antonio Port O Connor coastal route and drawing many Chamber of Commerce highway division members. D. E. Colp plans to lead but is stranded away, delaying travel after rain damaged roads.
The South Texas District Medical association gathers in Beaumont at 10 this morning for a two day session with many doctors from Houston Galveston Liberty and Port Arthur. Dr O L Northsworthy of Houston presides as elaborate entertainments are planned. Canary birds are descendants of the common gray Canary Islands species and have lemon yellow plumage due to captivity and cross breeding.
Special to The Light Austin Texas June 20 seven extensions planned by the Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad in an amendment approved by the attorney general’s department and filed in the state department. The 108 mile program extends from Bloomington to Seadrift Port O’Connor and Victoria to Austwell with branches through Calhoun Refugio and Starr counties to Roma and Rio Grande City.
According to amendments approved by the secretary of state the First State loan of Weimer increased its capital stock from 25000 to 50000 and the First State bank and Trust company of Abilene raised its capital from 55000 to 100000.
TIZ claims to permanently remedy sore feet, corns, bunions, and chilblains by drawing out poisonous exudations. It advertises immediate relief after first use and a full week to forget foot pain, priced at 25 cents a box and available through Chicago stores.
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