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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1912

Page

7

Hotel staff shakeups noted at Gunter and Menger

Lucas joins the Gunter clerical force replacing Menger man J. H. Lucas. George E. Korst moves from Grunewald hotel New Orleans to fill the Menger position. Moore Building Pressing club charges $1.00 per month. A secret marriage to J. F. Bryson was kept for four months to care for a ill mother. Marie Smith revealed the secret to friends today.

Lucas Gunter J. H. Lucas Menger The George E. Korst Grunewald Hotel New Orleans Moore Building J. F. Bryson Marie Smith

Couple in Texas Title Co Marry in 1911 Ceremony

The couple, both employed by the Texas Title Company, wed November 8, 1911, at Madison Square Presbyterian Church after a license was issued in Karnes county. Awaits transfer for Alejandro Calderon, saved from execution, to begin life term after penitentiary order arrives.

Mr. Bryson Texas Title Company R. D. Bowen Madison Square Presbyterian Church Karnes County Alejandro Calderon San Antonio

Fire at St Luke's Episcopal Church Damages Roof

A roof fire at St Luke's Episcopal Church at North Leona and Zavala streets was started by an overheated stove pipe and extinguished before serious damage. Services were interrupted but no chaos occurred.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church Leona Zavala

When He Woke Up Money Was Gone

A Mexican suspect is held in a West Side pool room for allegedly stealing $4 and a gold ring from Sisario Rodriguez while Rodriguez slept. Rodriguez’s companion is reported missing as well. Humane Society and city notices follow, including officers and contact numbers.

Sisario Rodriguez West Side Rodriguez

Millionaire offers a cure for dyspepsia becomes public warning

An advertisement markets Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion promising a money back guarantee. The copy cites a famous millionaire’s stomach illness as a cautionary tale and promotes Rexall Store H. L. Wagner at East Houston and Avenue C as the local supplier.

Rexall H. L. Wagner East Houston Avenue C

Man to Miss Rainsford in News of Death

The text notes a man learns his aged mother is dead after returning from a city where she lay dying. He cannot attend the funeral in time for Sherman but will go to be with the bereaved family. Mrs. D. B. Chapin remains in Sherman.

Quits Medina Company J. A. Sargeant Medina Irrigation Company Cuba Sargeant Ing Sherman D. B. Chapin Paderewski Ellison Toronto Jack

Dulling Stationery & Printing Co. Ad

Dulling Stationery & Printing Co invites savings at 112 West Commerce Street. Chris G. Dulling, proprietor, offers affordable printing and stationery services with phone access via 3338.

Dulling Stationery & Printing Co Chris. G. Dulling West Commerce St

Have a Happy Time Easter with a Lentz suit

Ad copy promotes Lentz tailor at 312 West Commerce offering suits noted for style fit and exclusiveness. It promises lasting value and references the idea of a suit being the best worn after months of use. The message links Easter shopping to personalized tailoring and household commerce.

Lentz W. Commerce

Luncheon Honors Kathleen Van Arms dall at Cafe Mexicana

Mrs Beatrice Till hosted a noon luncheon at Cafe Mexicana in honor of her visitor Miss Kathleen Van Arms dall of Louisville Kentucky. The event featured sweet pea centerpieces and a notable guest list including Miss Moore Lydia Moore Madge Dulling Helen Ballow Frasser of Buffalo N Y Lucile James Ruth Burleson Milly Giles Mildred Pancoast Miss Williamson Margaret Wood Miss Kenney Pearl Kenney Mary Louise Carter Lottie James Sehorn and Marie Burns.

Cafe Mexicana Beatrice Till Kathleen van Armsdall Louisville Miss Moore Lydia Moore Madge Dulling Helen Bollows Frasser Buffalo N. Y Lucile James Ruth Burleson Milly Giles Mildred Pancoast Miss Williamson Margaret Wood Miss Kenney Pearl Kenney Mary Louise Carter Lottie James Sehorn Marie Burns

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as tasteless

The ad promotes GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC claiming it is as strong as bitter tonics yet tasteless because ingredients do not dissolve in the mouth. It claims effectiveness for both adults and children and notes it has been the standard for 30 years with a price of 50 cents.

GROVE

Lentz Tailor Opens Shop With New Cloth Styles

A description of a tailoring service by Lentz offering stylish suits and a mental tonic effect for social ease. Miss Elsie Janis may be referenced with an opening at 9 in the morning, pricing from 50c to $2, and Staacke Bros. promoting delivery wagons in San Antonio. A. Collman is listed as a plumber with two phones. Roast goose noted at White Horse Tavern.

Lentz Talor Elsie Janis Staacke Bros San Antonio

San Antonio Readers Urged to Try New German Remedy

H L Wagner of Avenue C and Houston Street promotes Adler ika the German Appendicitis remedy. A single dose supposedly relieves constipation sour stomach gas quickly and antisepticizes the digestive organs by drawing off impurities.

H. L. Wagner Avenue C Houston Street Adler Ika San Antonio

Love Is For Always in a Forest Death Tale

Louis Hengers frames a short tale of a tramp found asleep under a tree as roses scent the forest. A man and woman confront a forbidden love anchored by a sun dial inscribed Love is for always, arguing whether the dead can be loved. The sun dial, speaking through silence, underlines the tragedy of passion and loss.

Louis Hengers Evelyn

Easter Clothes and Tailoring Ad in Roast Turkey Area

Short notice urging readers to order Easter outfits with Lentz the tailor at 312 W Commerce offering pat terns for tailored suits. Nearby businesses include White Horse Tavern and A Collman plumber at 416 Main Ave.

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