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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
7
Charles Gates with wife and his mother arrived in San Antonio to inspect Gates interests including Harlandale baths. He expressed optimism about the city’s growth and prosperity since his last visit. The party departed for Port Arthur today.
Dr N E Forest an eye ear nose and throat specialist has moved from the Frost building to 411 Main avenue. Leave for Houston G F Lupton general passenger agent and F D Daggett chief clerk have gone to Houston on company business. Bexar County Humane Society Office 211 Mackay building. EB M Collins humane officer old phone 2409 day 5877 night and Sunday. Dance Math Thursday March 21. Dr E Tinkham dentist guire 422 423 Moore building Grand Matron Coming Here For
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a fast cure for cold symptoms and catarrh. Claims direct application to membranes speeds healing, reduces sneezing runny nose and headaches, and strengthens weakened membranes. Promotes 50 cent bottle from H. L. Wagner as harmless and effective.
Mrs. Laura F. Seaman of Greenville grand matron of the Eastern Star arrives in San Antonio tonight after initiation exercises at Oak Cliff. She will visit Dr. A. C. McDaniel during her stay and depart Saturday for Laredo to visit chapters in intermediate cities. A. H. Shafer’s mother dies in New Wilmington Pa age 91 prompting his trip there for the funeral attended by many relatives.
Charles H Yeager filed for divorce from wife Mary Yeager in Fifty-seventh District Court this morning. Sheriff John W Tobin left on official business to Dallas overnight and will return before week’s end.
Mrs Lucy Fine of Johnson City Tennessee reports long suffered headaches eased by Cardui the womans tonic. She says severity diminished soon after starting Cardui and a stomach disturbance causing constant spitting improved with use. She plans to continue using Cardui and recommends the remedy for other women.
Since the start of street car service into the Heights a handsome office and rest booth have been erected near the line end. J. E. Sickles in charge invites residents to ride the Beacon Hill car to Los Angeles Heights and view the ongoing improvements. You will be amazed.
The Texas Supreme Court granted a rehearing and writ of error in the case of J P Nelson versus the San Antonio Traction Company from Bexar County. The court, which had earlier refused, reopened the paying contract dispute estimated at about $18,000 with about $600 offset for alleged pavement repairs. Lower courts ruled against Nelson.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals reverses and remands Ramona Armendaiz v Hotel Dieu of El Paso, ruling charitable institutions are not state agencies and can be sued for damages. The opinion, by Chief Justice J. H. James, says Hotel Dieu is not exempt from master and servant laws. Other cases noted include Belgarde v Marsh Carter and Vider v Wesley Peacock.
Proceedings in the Court of Criminal Appeals show affirmations of Walker and others, reversals and remands of Mills and others, motions for rehearing overruled, and cases set for April 10 including Ben Lane, Peter McMillan, and several Dallas and Houston figures. The report lists numerous individuals and counties involved across the state.
The case of B. J. Wilson Jr from Bexar county was submitted today in the court of criminal appeals. Carley Bee of San Antonio represented the appellant. The issue is whether an insane adjudication with murder indictment allows bail while Wilson remains confined in the Southwestern insane asylum.
Robert L. Connor, special representative of the San Francisco Advertising association, arrives in San Antonio to organize a large Pacific coast delegation aimed at winning the 1913 Associated Advertising Clubs of America convention in Dallas.
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