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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
8
Max Engle, head of Engle Bros homeseekers excursions, has departed for Chicago to arrange several large parties during April. He plans to assemble buyers and organize trips aimed at promoting housing prospects through organized excursions and promotions.
The Jewish Literary Society holds its regular meeting at Red Men’s Hall this evening. An interesting program of musical selections will be performed.
Miss Harriet M Bogardus who directed the Eighteenth Century fete during last springs carnival is preparing for another opera style show this season. The event features a planned festive program with period costumes and music aimed at showcasing community talent.
Bexar County Humane Society officer E M Collins lists contact numbers at 211 Mackay building. Harmon Club leaders announce Harmon day on April 6 with State Chairman Rice Maxey urging all Harmon men to unite at headquarters 824 Washer building.
Want ads run Friday Saturday or Sunday for ten Sundays with two Sundays included. Cost is one half cent per word per insertion. Phone your ad if you wish and pay later. Line 176.
A suspect believed to have robbed a stranger of $125 last night was arrested at 6 am. A negro woman was fined $26 for vagrancy by Judge Buckley in police court. Theft charges expected to be filed in the justice court later today or tomorrow.
North Texas Man Tr Durbin father of H C Durbin who died in Southern Pacific boiler explosion attends burial in Mission cemetery. Former San Antonio police officer now works for a railroad company. telegrams brought him here after the accident.
Sheriff John W. Tobin returned from Dallas with a $260 diamond ring borrowed from a local young woman. No arrest was made as she accepted the ring’s return.
County tax collector John A. Bitter, after a long illness, visited his office for a short period yesterday afternoon. He remains not fully well and plans a gradual return. The illness was severe and at one point an operation seemed the only remedy.
The couple married this morning in Justice Ben Fisk's private office with Garcia described as an agent of the Mexican government stationed in San Antonio. They will reside at the St. Anthony hotel. Miss Angela Di Carlo is the bride, daughter of a well known Italian resident and formerly worked in the office of County Clerk Frank R. Newton.
Ida Belle England wife of H P England died last night at 321 Oakland street of pneumonia. The body to be taken in the afternoon to New Mexico for burial after services at the house at 6 o clock. She leaves husband two daughters Gladys and Marjorie and one sister Herrera. Mariana H Herrera 64 died Tuesday at 914 El Paso street funeral held yesterday interment in San Fernando cemetery. M C Holcombe 67 died at 10 last night at 322 Mason street survivor include six sons two daughters two sisters and a brother. Body to be taken to-
Specialists in Europe have achieved notable success fighting consumption using a Swiss preparation called Sirolin. Imported in large quantities, Sirolin attacks tubercle bacilli while avoiding harmful drugs. It suits delicate stomachs and boosts appetite, aiding body-building. Sirolin Co. offers further information at 223 West Broadway, New York City.
A period ad-style notice touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast solution for indigestion and fermentation in the stomach. It claims one dose relieves sour stomach symptoms within five minutes and digest any food without discomfort.
The Sloan and Hagg Undertaking company conducted a burial procession to Floresville for a deceased individual. The service followed local customs and departed from the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are set for Mrs. Fanny G Patrick 68 who died early Wednesday. Services will be at 2 pm Sunday at the home 818 South Presa and 2:30 pm at St. Mary's church. Body held at Sloan Hagg parlors. Pallbearers Ed Tynan Nelson Lytle D G Campbell Frank Bosswardt and Professor Carl Hahn. Interment in Confederate cemetery.
William Molsberger 57 died at home on Burleson street after 25 years in San Antonio. Survived by widow two sons W A and Alex and two daughters Annis and Olga. Funeral 5 p m at Riebe company chapel with interment in Hermann Sons cemetery. R L Miller 55 died at 1 p m at 320 McKinley avenue. Funeral 8 p m at home and interment in United Confederate Veterans cemetery. Sallie G Raymond 42 died at 218 West Woodlawn avenue. Funeral held 9 a m at Ned Mellhenny residence and interment in Dignowity cemetery.
James R. Wofford aged 59 died at 10 am Wednesday at his home 523 Flores street. Funeral at 10 am with Rev. Jones officiating and burial in Mission Burial Park. A native of DeWitt county he lived in the city eight years as a farmer and stockman and formerly secretary of the rangers under Captain McNally. Survived by widow, two sons, a brother and sister.
Flores died at 5 this morning in Gurley Texas at 19. She was born in Gurley and lived the last eight years with Mrs. Benigna Pizzini at 1002 West Commerce Street. The funeral will be held tomorrow in Gurley.
Alex Gorrell aged 16 died at 7 50 this morning at his parents home 403 Matagorda street after a brief illness. Funeral at 10 tomorrow. Interment in St Michael's cemetery. Survived by parents Valentine and unknown mother two sisters Alice and Rose and brothers Stanley Harold and Gildes.
Dr Littrell and Dr Stowe of KIRO PRACTIC and OSTEOPATHY keep offices in the Third floor Conroy Building while Dr Luter relocates to Gibbs Building. Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 FE Com. contact numbers 341 and 5757 or 160. Residence 652369.
Officials of the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad anticipate a decision on the Fowlerton extension route by Monday or Tuesday. A committee works to secure the necessary bonus to extend toward Jourdanton and Hindes rather than east into the Frio valley. G F Hinds Col T H Sanderson and Jourdan Campbell arrived in San Antonio and favor the former route.
A women's week mission at St. Mary's Catholic Church draws larger crowds than past efforts. Fathers Flynn and Sullivan lead nightly talks on Catholic truths with Masses at 6, 7, and 8:15 am and confession slots from 5:15 am to 11 am and 3:30 to 6 pm. Adoration Saturday 7 to 8 pm.
The article explains that cold weather burdens the kidneys by drawing blood away from the surface and overworking them. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic to strengthen kidneys, improve urinary organ tone, and restore normal bladder action with quick results. Edwards King Drug Co. advertises the remedy.
A travel brief notes the Gunter Dining Room as an ideal place to eat for motorists. It highlights convenient dining options along the route and describes the setting as suitable for a quick meal during car trips.
Seventeen members of the Red Tie brigade of the Chamber of Commerce went into the field to push subscriptions toward a $75,000 fund goal, targeting $59,000 today. Committeemen active this afternoon include D. H B. Colp H. P. Street J. L. Lytle J. W. Warren R. T. Pruitt William Leng W. G. Barcus E. J. Meir Dr. J. N. Stone J. L. Strohm J. F. Fentiman Ed Melcher Albert Huth W. 8. Conness George C. Saur Fred Reutzel and W. S. Ricaby.
Capudine claims to reach the headache cause quickly whether heat cold grippe or stomach troubles and cures even sick or nervous headaches. It is advertised as the surest remedy for colds feverishness aches and nervousness. Capudine is a pleasant liquid that acts immediately and is sold at drug stores in 20c 25c and 50c sizes.
Forty five American paintings from the American Federation of Art collection are on display at Carnegie Hall through April 7. The show, after touring Austin Fort Worth and Dallas, aims to stimulate interest in art and may yield purchases for an upcoming San Antonio gallery.
Deputy Sheriff Sam Slack and William Jennings Bryan share a March 19 birthday both turning 52 that day. They met in San Antonio in 1896 when Bryan ran for president and joked about Slack attending a future birthday dinner. Slack sends belated goodwill message despite no presidency milestone.
R J Kleberg of Kingsville, manager of the King ranch, returned from Fort Worth where the Cattlemen's association opened. He said rebuilding plans for the burned King ranch house are not yet settled, with architects' proposals awaiting approval.
R G Collins postmaster Barneys N J suffers severe grippe cough. He bought Foley s Honey and Tar Compound and after using it all coughing spells ceased. Edwards King Drug Co Suc reports sale of the remedy in Barneys New Jersey area.
J. R. Wooten of Columbus Texas announced plans to intensify and expand the cultivation of long staple cotton after reporting prices of 18 to 20 cents per pound for lint and 25 dollars per bushel for seed. The Associated Press notes the favorable market as of March 21.
Old home remedy claims to make syrup by mixing sugar water and Pinex to treat coughs and bronchial issues. It promises quick relief within 24 hours and credits Pinex as a key pine extract with guaiacol content. The ad-style note asserts satisfaction guaranteed and offers the Piner Co contact for Pinex.
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