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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1912

Page

10

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed In Federal Court

Two voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed in federal district court yesterday afternoon. The J. L. Brown company of Runge reports liabilities of 43 565 938 with about 29 000 unsecured. assets listed at 50 640 63. William Alfred Young of Nixon seeks debts of 586 66 with assets 1 875. Civil service exams for positions paper-maker and dairyman butter-maker offer 1000 and 1800 salaries. exams set for March 16 at the San Antonio post office and March 20 for the dairyman position.

Federal District Court J. L. Brown Company Runge William Alfred Young Nixon Civil Service United States San Antonio

Linter Moves Office and Local Ball Events Scheduled

Dr William E Linter relocates to Gibbs Building rooms 14 and 15 with new phone 160 and old 5757. A grand ball at Bluemel's hall on March 2 features Theo Artzt orchestra and Diaz Sisters with 25 cents admission. Oil men Ca hoom and Warren depart for Tampico to inspect Mexico's oil industry.

Wm. E. Linter Gibbs Bldg Bluemel's Fredericksburg Road Theo. Artzt Tampico C. W. Cahoom Pierce- Fordyce Oil Association of Texas M. H. Warren Waters-Pierce Mexico The Republic

Local Notices Highlights Moves And Citizens Calls

Dr N E Forest relocates from Frost building to 411 Main Ave E M Collins humane officer contact details listed Old phone numbers for day and night child burns from kitchen stove incident details and care Fire at Fort Sam Houston barber shop causes 25 damage with post fire teams arriving Divorce suits filed including Carl L W Huser vs Bertha M Huser and Maria T Sanchez filed in Seventy third district court

Fort Sam Houston MacSorley Post Fire Company Carl L. W. Huser Seventythird District Bertha M. Huser Maria T. Sanchez

Digestive relief with Pape’s Diapepsin claim

An appeal explains indigestion as food fermentation and promotes Diapepsin as a quick remedy. It claims rapid relief within five minutes and urges readers to ask a pharmacist for a 50 cent dose to test with a 22 grain tablet. It asserts almost instant relief after taking Diapepsin.

Wilson Waives Examination in Theft Case

The defendant Harry Wilson waived examination in Justice Fisk's court in the state case against him for theft over $50. Bond was set at $300.

Harry Wilson

Deputy Brings Three Prisoners in Jewelry Theft Case

Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles Stevens returned from Fort Worth with three young white men wanted for theft of about $100 in jewelry. The suspects were picked up in Fort Worth and have indictments pending locally for the same thefts.

Charles Stevens Fort Worth

Foley Kidney Pills strengthen kidneys and urinary tone

Partly by drawing blood from the surface and congesting the kidneys and partly by throwing too much work upon them Foley Kidney Pills strengthen the kidneys give tone to the urinary organs and restore the normal action of the bladder. They are tonic in action quick in results. Edwards King Drug Co Succ.

Edwards-King Drug Co., Suc

Two Specialties In The Gun Ter Dining Room

Roast young chicken, stuffed auxTeuffe, and spring chicken a la creole featured as specialties in the dining room. The menu highlights classic fowl dishes with regional creole influences and a focus on savory preparations.

Gunter

Staacke Bros Offer Low Prices on Carriages and Buggies

A large let of carriages buggies and phaetons is offered now by Staacke Bros at very low prices. The sale promises bargains on a range of horse drawn vehicles and related equipment.

Staacke Bros

Staacke Bros Dissolves. Staacke Brother Cadillac House

A. E. Stracke announces the dissolution of Staacke Bros and sale of the auto business to his brother H. G. Stracke who will continue under Staacke Bros as a Cadillac house. He invites patrons to head quarters at The Collins Auto Company Alamo Plaza and notes Cadillac guarantees. A. E. Stracke thanks patrons. Big Sale cottages and two story houses Schley Avenue and Presa tomorrow.

Staacke Bros H. G. Staacke Collins Auto Company Alamo Plaza Schley Av & S

Will Wed at Clarkwood in Nueces County

Houston Smith an attache of the department of education will wed Miss Pearl Nixon of Clarkwood Nueces County this evening. After the ceremony the couple will return to Austin to reside.

Austin Tex Houston Smith Department of Education Clarkwood Nueces County Miss Pearl Nixon Clay Nixon

Texas Independence Day Observed at University of Texas

Texas Independence Day was celebrated with state offices closed and University of Texas students leading events. A 21 gun salute from capitol cannons moved to campus, where R E Seagler presided, Rev W D Bradfield gave the invocation, and Rose C Zelesky read the Declaration of Independence. James W McClendon and I F Hildebrand spoke as part of the day’s exercises. A push ball contest between first and second year classes followed in the afternoon.

Austin Tex Col. J. F. Wolters Temple United States Senate University of Texas Capitol University University Auditorium R. E. Seagler Students’ Association W. D. Bradfield First Methodist Church Leighton Edelen Rose C. Zelesky James W. McClendon I. F. Hildebrand

Alamo Bicentennial Observed With Quiet Texas Commemoration

State and county offices banks and federal institutions closed for Independence Day observance in San Antonio. Flags fly over the Alamo area as restoration work is halted. Daughters of the Republic hold ceremonies at Bonham school with a Texas flag gift to students. Judge W W Burnet delivers the address.

Alamo City Republic of Texas Mexico Alamo Daughters of the Republic Bonham School Texas W. W. Burnet

The Gunter Hotel Ideal Location And Equipment

Insurance Board Back From Houston members of the state insurance board returned from Houston after inspecting the extent of a recent fire. They said there will be slight difficulty in adjusting losses and praised Houston for moving toward a building code to prevent future fires.

Insurance Board Houston Austin Tex R. L. Pollard Wallace Inglish State Insurance Board City of

March 9 Declared Clean-up Day by State Health Officer

State Health Officer Ralph Steiner issues a clean up day proclamation to health officers city and county authorities and women's clubs designating March 9 as the annual day to clean up premises in Austin Texas

Austin Tex Ralph Steiner

Wilson Rally in Waco Launches Wilson Boom in Texas

A large group of Governor Woodrow Wilson advocates left Austin for Waco to attend today’s rally, where the Wilson campaign is expected to be formally launched in Texas. Comptroller Lane, a Wilson supporter, was among the attendees.

Wilson Waco Austin Tex Woodrow Wilson Texas Lane

Berry Makes First Parachute Drop From Plane

Captain Albert Berry completed the first parachute drop from an aeroplane in history. He rose in a biplane over Jefferson Barracks and landed safely among watching soldiers at St. Louis yesterday, March 2.

Associated ST. Louis Albert Berry Jefferson Barracks

Faversham Stars In New Play The Faun At Grand

William Faversham presents The Faun by Edward Knoblauch at the Grand for Monday through Wednesday engagements. The fantasy places a forest god in modern London, guiding characters from artificial life back toward nature with brisk, sparkling humor and a striking departure from his prior serious roles.

William Faversham Edward Knoblauch Mr. Faversham Faun London Lord Stonebury Stonebury Ulster Herod

Vaudeville closes strong at Royal with star lineup

Tonight and upcoming Sunday matinee cap a premier vaudeville run at the Royal playhouse. Bayonne Whipple and Company headline Harmony Discord, Hap Handy and Company perform Original Soap Bubble Manipulators, Willisch the German juggler and comedian, Chester and Grace juniors sing and dance, plus Royalscape photoplays. Free Royal soap bubble outfits for children at next Wednesday and Saturday shows.

the Royal Bayonne, Whipple and Company Hap Handy and Company Willisch Chester & Grace Royalscape Royal Soap Bubble

Plaza Theater Ends Biggest Week With Final Vaudeville Bill

Willard Simms closes the Plaza engagement tonight after a run of top vaudeville acts. The matinee tomorrow features Chadwick Trio led by Ida May Chadwick, billed as champion lady dancer, with Doria Trio, Romano Brothers, Riene Menlo, four pianos, Monkey Land, Murray K. Hill phonograph, Schoen's Rough House Kids, and Plazascope motion pictures.

Plaza Theater Willard Simms Chadwick Ida May Chadwick Doria Romano Brothers Riene Menlo Murray K. Hill Phonograph Schoen Rough House Kids Plazascope

A Cold La Grippe Then Pneumonia Warning

A cold and la grippe followed by pneumonia is a warning sequence. The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to stop coughs and heal the cause, Edwards-King Drug Co. labels the product. Hood's Sarsaparilla is pitched as a vitality tonic to combat tiredness before exertion.

Foley Edwards-King Drug Co Iuc Hood

You Can Live Comfortably at the Gunter on the European Plan

Staacke Bros advertise rooms at $1.50 and up at the Gunter hotel on the European plan. Also listed is delivery wagons from Staacke Bros and a note for A. Collman, plumber at 416 Main Ave in San Antonio.

Staacke Bros San Anteonio A. Collman Main Ave

Burglar Steals from Bluff City Saloon

Corpus Christi March 2 burglars entered the Bluff City saloon by breaking a rear window and took 145 dollars in cash and 77 dollars in checks before fleeing.

Corpus Christi Tex Bluff City

Winchester Woman Convicted Under White Slave Law

Mrs Mollie Henry of Winchester Virginia was convicted yesterday under the white slave law. She received a four year prison term and a $200 fine.

THE Associated Press Washington, D. C Mollie Henry Winchester

Whiskey and Pine Cold Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cure

An old time remedy touts whiskey mixed with glycerine and concentrated pine compound as an almost infallible cold cure. The ad warns to use only genuine Globe Concentrated Pine and advises specific daily doses for adults and children. Local druggists report strong demand over six years.

Staacke Bros Separated. H G Staacke Leads Firm

The Staacke Bros automobile dealers split as H G Staacke takes control following a dissolution with A E Staacke. A E Staacke shifts to Collins Automobile Co on Alamo Plaza. Established 1849 by A Staacke, the firm added Cadillac in 1903 and will keep its longtime policies.

Packers Trial Near End as Government Plans Rest

District Attorney James H Wilkerson announced that the government will rest in the National Packing company cases early next week. Fifty witnesses subpoenaed will not be called as officials deem testimony unnecessary. If the government rests, the defense will move for a directed verdict of not guilty for all ten defendants, with arguments expected to take a week.

HED Press Chicago James H. Wilkerson Packers Carpenter National Packing Company

Fowlerton Baptists Plan New Church Building

The Baptist congregation of Fowlerton has chosen a lot and will start building a church immediately. The completed church is expected to cost several thousand dollars, becoming the town's second church after the Methodists began their building a few days ago.

Fowlerton Tex

New Officers Named at Austin Statesman

Asher G. Smoot departs after twenty years with the Austin Statesman including a period as managing editor. Directors elect H. M. Bowzee president and general manager E. P. Wilmot vice president and treasurer and Joe Harrell secretary.

Austin Statesman Austin Tex Asher G. Smoot H. M. Bowzee E. P. Wilmot Joe Harrell

Lyon Finds Many Taft Admirers

AUSTIN March 2 Col Cecil A Lyon reports a strong Taft sentiment growing among Republicans in Travis County and the district despite a cool reception for his Roosevelt drive Governor Colquitt was met by Lyon during the afternoon Pettengill of Dallas was elected president of Bell Telephone Missouri at a directors meeting to succeed Charles S Gleed while Gleed becomes chairman of the board of Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph company

Austin Tex Cecil A. Lyon Roosevelt Lyon Travis County Taft Colquitt

Militia Company for City Forms in San Antonio

Plans for a Texas National Guard unit in San Antonio gained approval at a Chamber of Commerce gathering led by Capt. Dudley K. Lansing. At least 30 volunteers are needed. 15 have enlisted including Rudolph Gras Walter P Walsh Fritz Neidert Walter Neidert and Walter Cannan. A follow up meeting is scheduled for Monday night with several militia officers and possibly Gov Colquitt staff in attendance.

San Antonio Texas National Guard Dudley K. Lansing Chamber of Commerce Rudolph Gras Walter P. Walsh Fritz Neidert Walter Neidert Walter Cannan Lansing O. Co. Schultz Texas National A. James Roy W. Hearne

Murder at Banquete Postmaster Found Dead

Corpus Christi March 2 The body of C. M. Arnes Banquete postmaster and shopkeeper was found early this morning with wounds suggesting murder. He had warned by Mexicans near Banquete of a threatened killing. Sheriff Wright and deputies depart by auto to investigate.

C. M. Arnes Corpus Christi Tex Banquete Arnes Wright

Delicate Gentle Laxative Syrup of Figs and Senna

Women will find in all life stages a simple gentle laxative in Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It acts softly, safely and naturally, suitable for maidens wives and mothers, with a pleasant flavor and pleasant toning effect. The genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product is sold by leading druggists in original packages for fifty cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co

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Orpheum James Forbes New 2526 MR. Willard Simms& CO Flinders Royal I. L. Kaufman Barnes-Reming CO Reg. Mat California W. C. Hirzel Willie Hears Jaby G. Baldwin Stellam Ss. A. Welding CO East Commerce Street Kohr Turner Hall B. G. Atlee Gibbs Oak Street Urion W. Commerce Fred Hummert Wall Paper Commerce Street R J. Harvey Moore Aite Gunter Ottis Diaz Sisters N. E. Forest Main Avenue Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins James Alexander R. L. Alexander C. E. Scull Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building San Antonio Humane Society George L. McCauley Fred Davison Hicks Grand Opera House Sheehan Grand Opera H.C. Rees Optical CO W. Commerce &T Heights J. E. Sickles Beacon Hill Los Angeles Heights Mike Goggan Houston St Domato Sanchez Thirtyseventh Cadillac House Cadillac Staacke H. G. Stracke Sloan Sloans Fretcurr Norman Whittier Calif Sloan’s Earl S. Sloan Boston Mass Nolpe State Department A. Glossner Ontario St Rochester N. Y Gunter Hotel J. K Cunningham Moore Bldg Osteopath Messenger Bay Monia Staacke Bros. Company A. IE. Staacke A. E. Staacke Collins Automobile Company A. Staacke Cadillac Motor and Sales House San Antonio Loan & Trust Go West Guardian Geo. W. Brackenridge Leroy Denman Edwin Chamberlain M. EB. Brackenridge Ford Herff Caroline Kampmann Thos. B. Palfrey B. A. Stribling Chas. A. Zilker WM. L. Herff Acagliins Jiutinens Cilige Crockett Street San Antoni
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