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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1912
Page
5
A Mexican suspect detained by police is believed to be the man who shot and wounded L. P. Holmes at his home on Esx and Gevers streets. Holmes lies in hospital with a pistol wound to the left thigh and is reported improving as detectives continue the investigation.
Charles L. Waters, described as a negro, pleaded guilty in four burglary cases heard by a jury in the Thirty seventh district court this morning and received two years in each case. Seven more cases are pending against him, and he was sentenced immediately after arrest two months ago following reports of multiple break ins. He was captured after the Camden street resident identified him.
Staacke Pres. promotes delivery wagons as the best line yet offered in San Antonio. Dr A R Beal outlines his lungs nose and throat practice at 308 Gunter building. Big sale cottages and two story houses on Schley Ave and Presa Street tomorrow.
Mrs Charles Florian hosts Miss Celia Haskell after a Grand performance with the Faun. Mrs L J Hart hosts Laurel Heights Auction Bridge at Craig Place. San Antonio Self Culture Club meets with Mrs R G Callan. Our Reading Club gathers at the clubhouse. Bohemian Scribblers meet with Mrs S G Tayloe at East Craig Place. Mr Marshall Hearne wed Miss Elsie Stumberg at 7 PM at the Lutheran church.
Mrs Louis B Moorhouse will entertain the New Tennis club with a chocolate tomorrow at her apartments on South Presa Street.
Mrs Charles Florian will entertain a few of her young friends at her Augusta street home this evening after the Faun performance for Miss Haskell a leading member of the company who is visiting. A breakdown at the temple postponed the Tuesday Musical club recital until repairs are completed. Parish Aid Society of Christchurch meets at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning with Mrs Guy McFarland 114 East Craig place.
The City Mission board will hold a meeting at 10 o clock tomorrow morning at Travis Park church. Invitations have been received in San Antonio to the marriage of Er-
Nest M Groos and Miss Hallie Bol linger will marry in St Pauls Episcopal church. Mrs D K Furnish to host luncheon for Miss Elizabeth Wilson of Kansas City. Mrs T J Nye to entertain Bridge Club Friday afternoon at Richmond Ave home. Mrs A B Storey and Miss Mamie Storey have gone to Bourne for a week. Mr and Mrs Eugene Edmundson left for El Paso and Arizona for indefinite stay. Edmondson was formerly Miss Ora Edwards. Mr and Mrs Alex Villaret and Miss Georgia Armstrong returned from Comfort. Annie Ray Townsend and Miss Edith Watts back from Kerrville. Watts returning to Lexington Ky Friday.
Mrs Edna Sibley of Birmingham Alabama will arrive this evening to be the guest of Mrs Eugene Sibley at 829 Grayson Street.
Mrs Thomas Booth hosted a farewell reception for Mrs Ella Beckman, who departs at week’s end for a European tour. Sweet pea décor and favors, letters of good wishes to be opened on board the steamer, and a four to six o’clock gathering with invited ladies marked the event.
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse the system and build up health. It urges readers to call a taxi, listing phone numbers 1-2-8 for service.
The Tour of Mexico lecture by Miss M B Donoho scheduled for Saturday night at Beacon Hill chapel is moved to 8 pm. Public welcome. Also notices of Queen's Daughters meeting, Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid, Travis Park Methodist Missionary session, and clean up day planned by State Federation of Women's Clubs with district meetings in Waco Texarkana Borham Wichita Falls Gonzales. An organ recital at Temple Beth El and Home Mission Society entertainment at Englewood Methodist with a penny drive are listed with program details.
Maude B. Dodson, 23, died at a local hospital after weeks of illness. She was survived by her husband M M Dodson, parents Mr and Mrs T P Martin, five sisters, and six brothers. funeral details to be announced. Thomas G. McGlassen, 72, died in his West Buena Vista apartment after a health-related stay. remains sent to Paris Texas for burial.
John A. Fournier aged two and a half years died at 8 30 last night at 1344 Camaron street. Funeral is set for 5 o'clock this afternoon with burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
Miss Anna Grady, over 200 pounds, became trapped in a second floor window during a blaze started by a gas stove. Firefighters extracted her after removing a sash, as she had tried to escape via a stairway and window. Her screams drew the first fire unit to the scene.
A mass meeting of the United Irish societies in Chicago applauded as a telegram from Congressman James T. McDermott praised Robert Emmett on the 134th anniversary. The message urged immediate telegrams to Senators Cullom and Lorimer to support the Irish cause.
Speakers argued against the proposed alliance with Great Britain and stated that the Irish of America were decidedly against any treaty with England.
Staacke Bros offer a large selection of carriages buggies and phaetons at reduced prices to clear stock. Limited quantities remain as discounts attract buyers.
Asbury Park New Jersey March 4 Borden Jeffrey of Deal Lake is $15000 richer after workmen repairing an ancient fireplace uncovered an oak chest full of gold and silver coins. The find confirms local treasure lore tied to early shipbuilding days around Deal Lake.
A Rochester store advertises Rexall Orderlies as a safe effective remedy for constipation, avoiding harsh laxatives. The ad claims no griping or nausea, suitability for all ages, and a money back guarantee if not fully satisfied, with prices for 12 36 and 80 tablet packages.
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