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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
7
Funds sought for a free hospital campaign in San Antonio fail to meet goals as committees push three funds. Building reaches 6500 dollars, endowment 5000, maintenance 865 dollars per year.
Mothers should watch the bowels of children in summer to prevent common illnesses. Symptoms include constipation and diarrhea. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended as a gentle, non habit forming laxative without opiates. Sold for fifty cents a bottle with a free trial offer by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
Five year totals rise to 12365 as the Tree Clinic Association solicits funds. A donor, M A Dominguez, offers services while the organization plans further $1 pledges and broader mailings. A Free Clinic Association meeting set for tomorrow at 5 p.m. will discuss ways to sustain the effort.
A group of Frisco executives spent several hours in Beaumont on a tour of inspection. The party included D. L. Winchell president W. C. Dixon vice president E D Levy assistant general manager J H Pyeatt vice president and general manager of the Texas lines and F H Jonah chief engineer of St Louis.
Mrs J Light Townsend widow of Colorado County sheriff dies in Kerrville. Six children survive her. A special train carried mourners from Columbus to her funeral.
The commissioners court formally adopts an eight hour work limit for county contracts. The order excludes clerical courthouse staff and convicts on roads but covers road contractors foremen engineers and construction superintendents. County Judge Phil Shock and all commissioners voted in favor.
An advertisement claims Grove’s Tasteless Chili Tonic is as strong as bitter tonics but undissolved in the mouth. It supposedly dissolves in stomach acids, suitable for both adults and children, labeled as the first original tasiness chill tonic and priced at 50 cents.
We provide doctors day or night with prescriptions filled at Bexar Drug Co. Accommodations at any city hospital for 3 cents a day. Phone or write for further information. Our plan same as railroad. AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSN., Swearingen Bidg.
A large political rally and barbecue will be held on July 4 at Campbell’s schoolhouse on the Sulphur Springs road, 15 miles from San Antonio. Citizens’ league candidates will speak, with others from D. J. Woodward, T. VanderHoeven, C. Fowler and more. The event aims to energize support ahead of the July 27 primary as the county vote size grows.
The Postal Telegraph company of Texas will cut telegraph rates between state points starting July 1. W. E. Herring says about 100 Texas points are affected, with San Antonio key connections to Waco Dallas and Fort Worth. Current ten word rate of 40 cents drops to 30 cents on those routes. Western Union and Mackay offices expect no immediate instruction to adjust rates.
B. R. Roades, a brakeman for the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad, fell from the top of a moving box car in the east yards this morning and sustained injuries described as bad but not serious. He was taken to Santa Rosa hospital for treatment. Dr. T. T. Jackson, surgeon for the railroad, said Roades could be up and about in a couple of days.
District Judge Claude V. Birkhead quashed the jury panel after whispers that someone tried to corrupt a juror. He dismissed the jurors, held a private hearing and continued it in open court, with testimony to be taken tomorrow morning.
Lawyers report a juror was approached with a definite money offer to sway the verdict. The juror told another party, who alerted Judge Birkhead, prompting the judge to dismiss the entire jury. Court attendees expected public testimony, but the hearing occurred in the judge’s private office.
An amendment filed with the state department raises Schulz Bros. Manufacturing Co. of San Antonio from 15000 to 75000 dollars in capital stock and increases the board from three to five directors. The action was recorded in Austin on June 26.
Flatonia, Texas, lays out gala days for July 4 5 and 6 with a high grade program. Boosters print and distribute materials and book first class attractions including a guaranteed aeroplane flight by a noted aviator marking the region’s first aviation display.
Gardener Hartman notes two century plants in Alamo plaza are in full bloom. One, the Ayala variety from which pulque is drawn in Mexico, and another is a mezcal producing type. Plants are under seven years old and will be replaced next spring. blooms occur every six to ten years.
Testimonial notes months of weeping eczema eased immediately by Saxo Salve with later full remission. Claims its action covers all eczema forms and other skin troubles, with a money back guarantee if it fails to help, by A My Fischer, Druggist, San Antonio.
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