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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1913

Page

3

Medina Case Set For Resumption By Three Commissioners

The Medina Valley Irrigation Co seeks valuation of lands in the reservoir of the big dam. Hearing to resume Monday in federal court with Judge S Maxey presiding. Officials may face orders to produce books and papers. landowners contest the production. Austin authorities to discuss the matter tomorrow. An appeal from valuation would go to Judge Maxey.

Medina Valley Irrigaton Company S. Maxey Austin Maxey Caimed Jdge Maxey

Note in a Bottle Sparks Kentucky Romance to Marriage

A note found in an Ohio River bottle two years earlier led Clarence England of Constance Kentucky and Miss Mayme Jarrett of Charleston West Virginia to a courtship that ended in their marriage in Newport Kentucky. England fished the bottle from the river near Newport and followed its address to Miss Jarrett, who replied and sustained their pen pal exchange until she moved to Kentucky for their wedding.

Newport Ohio River Clarence England Constance Mayme Jarrett Charleston W. Va England Miss Jarrett

Edgar H. Clark Named Chairman of Interstate Commerce Commission

Edgar H. Clark of Iowa was confirmed as an interstate commerce commissioner and named chairman to succeed Franklin K. Lane, who is now secretary of the interior. The appointment follows the commission’s rotating chair plan.

Washington, D. C Edgar H. Clark Iowa Franklin K. Lane Secretary of the Interior

Syrup of Figst for Indigestion and Constipation

An old style health ad touts Syrup of Figs as a safe, natural cleanser for stomach liver and bowels. It claims benefits for indigestion biliousness and constipation and urges readers to ask their druggist for Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, prepared by The California Fig Syrup Company.

Chas. H. Fletcher Ccontaur Company Murray Street New York City Ssr San California Fig Syrup Company

New San Antonio to St Louis Train to Boost Texas Rail Traffic

A Sunset Central Frisco cooperation plans a new through service from San Antonio to St Louis within ninety days. The route will use 90 pound rails from San Antonio to Flatonia, Sap tracks to Giddings, Houston & Texas Central lines to Dallas, then Frisco to St Louis. Sleeper cars include through service for Austin, Houston, Fort Worth and Waco passengers.

San Antonio St. Louis Sunset Central Frisco W. B. Scott Sunset-Central Houston Houston &Texas Central Scott Texas Flatonia Southern Pacific Giddings Sap Dallas Fort Worth Austin Waco International Great Northern Katy New Orleans

Two Held on Charges in Denison Dispatcher Killing

Police Officer W A E East and Glenn Streight a 16 year old boy are held on bonds of 2500 and 1000 charged with killing Albert S Walker a Katy dispatcher last night. Walker was said to have tried to enter Charles F Coleman’s home after telephoning Mrs Coleman and asking if her husband was away. Streight is Mrs Coleman’s son by a previous marriage. Detective Burris and Mrs Coleman testified.

Denison Tex W. A. E. East Glenn Streight Alberts. Walker Katy Walker Charles F. Coleman

Inter national Club Holds Annual Meeting

The Inter national Club meets tonight for its annual session to present reports, elect directors and officers, and review the year’s progress. President A T Mills says the club is paying expenses, reducing debt by several hundred dollars, and expects further improvement under careful management with growing membership.

International Club A. T Mills

Pecos division to get US marshal deputy and clerk

United States Marshal J L Dibrell will name a deputy for the Pecos division of the Western District of Texas within days. The federal court deputy clerk for Pecos will be appointed by District Clerk C H Hart once the first term date is set. The Pecos division covers Andrews Crane Ector Gaines Jeff Davis Martin Midland Reagan Reeves Upton Ward and Winkler counties. A warning is issued about a bottle of poison sounding a sleigh bell if touched, day or night.

United States J. L. Dibrell Pecos Western District of Texas Congress C. H. Hart Abilene District North Texas el Paso West Texas Andrews Crane Ector Gains Jeff Davis Martin Midland Reagan Reeves Upton Ward Winkler

New Way Corn Cure GETS-IT Quick Sure

Bold claim advertising for GETS-IT corn cure promises pain relief in two seconds and corn disappearance with no bandages or salves. It claims safety for healthy flesh and notes wart and bunion use, priced at 25 cents a bottle from E Lawrence & Co Chicago.

E. Lawrence & Co Chicago

Residents and guests fill San Antonio hotels

A long list of visitors and registrants includes W Ferguson and R S Saunders from Troy and Boston at the Menger, J F Burke of San Francisco at the Crockett, and many arrivals at St. Anthony Gunter Bowie Bexar Savoy Menger Crockett and other city hotels. Names include J A D Martin, W H Haste, E Foster, G Adams, and Sidney Sladden among others.

Tex Savoy Hotel G. B. Smith Pearsall Bexar R. S. Saunders Boston Menger. Co. eCotter Saspamco Crockett Hotel W. H. Haste W. and Jessie Haste Charlotte City Bowie Hotel W. W. Johnston Gongales Menger Hotel Gonzales A. G. Crawford Mercedes Crockett P. J. Kelley Pittsburg Bowie E. A. Foster St. Anthony George Adams Austin Detroit C. M. Shadbolt New York Gertrude Shank Chattanooga Tenn Sidney Sladden St. Anthony Hotel J. D. Bersch J. D. Bersch and Son Gunter A. M. Tucker Franklin, Tenn H. E. Daugherty Bartlett, Tex W. F. Neidham Wharton H. E. Johnson Moore, Tex J. S. Scarborough Kingsville Savoy

Local Humane Officer Reports Aid With Homes For Needy

E. M. Collins of the Bexar County Humane Officer division states in his weekly report that 35 needy persons have been provided with homes and cared for, and 15 animals relieved. The society has received many calls for men’s clothing which they have struggled to supply. Secretary Mrs. M. M. Bates requests donations of clothing and offers to pick up items from donors.

E. M. Collins Bexar County M. M. Bates

Viaduct Proposal Aims to Connect Laurel Heights and Beacon Hill

Mayor Jones plans a fast review of a reinforced concrete viaduct to link Laurel Heights with Beacon Hill across the International and Great Northern tracks. Estimated at about 150000 dollars, it could be funded partly by property owners and possibly the railroad. A conference with the railroad is anticipated after local officials assess feasibility. The project would cross a swale between the areas, with Mistletoe or Woodlawn avenues as possible approaches. If feasible, it could reduce repeated track accidents and highway damage.

Laurel Heights Beacon Hill Jones International & Great Northern Commerce Street Swale Mistletoe Woodlawn Avenue Woodlawn Great Northern North Loop

Walton Buys 33000 Acre Irrigable Tract Near Corpus Christi

Fox Realty Company of this city announces W. W. Walton of Bartlett Texas purchased a 33000 acre irrigable tract near Colerpus Christi for about 100000 dollars. Walton plans extensive improvements but has not announced plans for the property.

Fox Realty Company W. W. Walton Bartlett Tex Colérpus Christi Fox Company Walton

A Perfect Sati With Tetter Ad in Rileyville Virginia

Miss Mary Olstterbuck describes a severe tetter outbreak on face and hands cured in about three weeks by Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She details burning itching and marked skin issues before relief and urges readers to try the products with free samples and a skin care book offer.

Rileyville Mary Olstterbuck Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Groom in Barbed Wire Fence Incident Teases Edgy Question

A humorous exchange from The Tatler shows a gentleman asking a groom if he is married, and the groom replying he is not, explaining he was thrown against a barbed wire fence and his face was scratched.

the Tatler

Tailored styles on show at Wolfson's spring millinery event

Saul Watson's displays early tailored hats for spring with Nell rose and Madonna blue ribbons. Highlights include red rose hat, black hat with purple trim, corn color hat with small roses, honey straw turban with Bulgarian silk band and numidie aigrettes. A second opening will occur later as the season advances.

Saul Watson's

Has Buffalo Nickel Arrived Here Yet

No shipment of the new Buffalo nickel has been received for distribution here though several have reached bankers such as Leon Walt Hall of West Texas Bank & Trust Co. The coin is exceptionally concave with raised designs not level with the rim. The obverse shows an Indian head with Liberty and date while the reverse features a buffalo with United States of America E pluribus unum and five cents. Concavity makes the center feel unusually thin. initial fears about pay in slots in telephones proved unfounded.

Washington Mint Leon Walthall West Texas Bank & Trust Company United States of America

Auto Thieves Busy in San Antonio

Thieves strike repeatedly in San Antonio stealing two cars Tuesday night and a Grand Opera House side street Overland owned by Judge Anderson. Judge Seeligson's car lost a rear wheel at 10 pm on Main. Dr John Herff's car at the Menger Hotel nosedives a toolbox and tools. Police alerted and searching for the stolen vehicles.

San Antonio Overland Judge Anderson Grand Opera House Judge Seeligson Main John Herff Menger Hotel

Wireless Meeting Saturday in San Antonio

The San Antonio Wireless Association invites members and guests to a Saturday meeting. The event covers industry updates, networking opportunities, and potential speakers from local tech firms. Attendees should arrive by 9 AM at the downtown conference center.

Wireless Meeting San Antonio

Wireless club to meet at Sidney Friedrichs home

An organization of boys and young men interested in wireless telegraphy will hold a meeting on Saturday March 17 at Sidney Friedrichs home 350 East Commerce street. Friedrichs operates a wireless station at his home and has done much demonstration work. Other boys with stations at their homes exchange messages frequently. Riebe Undertaking Co auto ambulance service 221 East Commerce Phone 341.

Ciation Sidney Friedrichs East Commerce Street

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