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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1913

Page

5

Notice to Stockholders of The Central Trust Company

The directors of The Central Trust Company of San Antonio Texas call a stockholders meeting for June 10 1918 at 10 a.m. in the North room Central Trust Building to vote on increasing capital from 500000 to 1000000 dollars. The meeting follows authorization at the March 11 1913 annual meeting and stockholders may attend in person or by proxy with rights to purchase new stock equal to their current holdings. San Antonio Texas April 8 1913.

Central Trust Company San Antonio Texas Central Trust Building Commerce and Navarro Streets Bexar County Said Central Trust Company

Political Ward List Highlights Candidates

Voters see ward by ward candidate names including Jack W. Neal George W. Saunders U H Gay Robert F Uhr William L. Hoefgen J R Baldwin in an advertisement. The notice presents a governance slate likely for upcoming elections and urges engagement.

Jack W. Neal George W. Saunders U. H. Gay Robert F. ‘Uhr William L. Hoefgen J. R. Baldwin

Forty Hours Devotion Begins at St Marys Parish

The forty hours devotion in memory of Christ’s tomb begins Friday morning at St Marys Catholic Church with solemn high mass and communion. It runs from 8 15 Friday morning to 7 45 Sunday night in a scheduled observance across the arch calendar for each church.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Christ

Two Die in Hotel Fire in Oswego Healey House

Two men died and three were injured when a blaze swept the Healey House, a three story hotel in Oswego New York. Victims were trapped in rooms on the top floor as flames gutted the building.

Oswego N. Y Healey Vicms

Women Busy with Pre Convention Work for W C T U

Preparations for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention proceed with pageant rehearsals and committee meetings. A St Anthony Hotel committee mailed thousands of invitations and programs while Iva Gilbert drills participants at Travis Park Methodist Church.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union St. Anthony Hotel Iva Gilbert Travis Park Methodist Church Beethoven Hall A. G. Goffe

Goggan Sues Goggan Case Decided in Thirty Seventh District

Jury verdict favors Thomas Goggan and Brothers after a three week trial in the Thirty seventh District Court. Mike Goggan previously won around $56,000 before an appellate reversal. An appeal will be filed.

Thirtyseventh Mike Goggan Thomas Goggan & Brothers W.S. Anderson Fourth Court of Civil Appeals

Danderine Hair Beautifier Promises Soft Lustrous Hair

An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine as a solution for neglected dry or thin hair. It claims Danderine cleanses the scalp, reduces dandruff, and prevents itching while promising new, soft hair growth after weeks of use. A 25 cent bottle is recommended from drug stores or toilet counters.

Knowlton

Fiesta San Jacinto Directors Honor Ayres At Banquet

Directors of the Fiesta San Jacinto Association praise Atlee B. Ayres for his leadership at a St. Anthony hotel banquet. A watch gift is presented to Ayres, with Mrs. Ayres thanked for her parade float. Swearingen is toasted for a successful event as plans for an annual celebration are announced.

St. Anthony F. M. Swearingen Swearingen Ayres Atlee B. Ayres Harry Miller

Banquet guests urge bold city needs and bond drive

W. C. Rigsby and Otto De wearingen note banquet where Mr. Swearingen urged San Antonio directors to pursue more than Fiesta plans. He called for a winter golf course, a two mile auto course, an interurban line and boulevard to the gulf coast, plus a city bond issue to meet immediate needs and establish the city as a great Southwest center. Attendees listed include F. M. Swearingen, Emil Frank, Atlee B. Ayres, and many others. Menu described at St. Anthony tapestry room with cocktails, entrees, desserts, and cigars.

Swearingen F. H. Swearingen St. Anthony Emil Frank Frank San Jacinto King Hex John B. Martindale King Rex Steves San Pedro Avenue Mr. Martindale Ayres Atlee B. Ayres Fiesta Association Chamber of Commerce Carrington John B. Carrington Charles Graebner Old Carnival Association Mr. Carrington Gus Zalmanzig W. H. Furlong Jr Harry L. Miller J. I. Sprague George C. Saur Tom Brown W. M. Morgan D. J Straus Albert V. Huth Fred Hummert William Gebhardt Joseph Emerson Smith Bert J. McLean C. M. Cain W. B. Tuttle W. C. Rigsby San Antonio Brewing Association Otto Dewearingen Mr. Swearingen San Antonio Gulf Coast Great Southwest F. M. Swearingen J. B. Martindale R. T. Pruitt John F. Fentiman Hugo Goodman E. J. H. Meier L. B. Clegg L. P. Peck D. J. Straus James Kapp William Morgan E. W. Rogers George B. Wathen J. H. Savage Bert McLean Leo R. Sack P. L. King J.F. Sprague Franz Dc. Groos Virginia

Buffalo Strike Demands Higher Wages for 2500 Workers

In Buffalo New York more than 2500 department store workers across all stores walked out for higher pay and shorter hours. The unions seek minimum wages of eight dollars for women clerks fifteen dollars for men clerks eight dollars for boys and eighteen dollars weekly for drivers and chauffeurs along with an eight hour day and Saturday half holidays with full June through September pay.

Buffalo N. Y

Guard of Honor Named for Kriegerbund Voyage

Washington May 1 Colonel M A Winter announced a nine officer guard of honor to march the American flag when the Kriegerbund sails to Germany next August The group will be guests of the German government until mid September The color guard includes Majors E T Paull and D L Rice Captains W H Whunder John S M Zimmer man Adolph Gude A F Kramer W J Evans D W Thayer and J Walter Mitchell

Washington, D.C M. A. Winter Minute Men United States Guard of Honor Kriegerbund Germany Almgust E. T. Paull D. L. Rice W. H. Whunder John S. M. Zimmerman Adolph Gude A. F. Kramer W. J. Evans D. W. Thayer J. Walter Mitchell

May Day Quiet in Paris Amid Peaceful Observance

Paris reports May Day without disturbances as the General Confederation of Labor refrains from demonstrations. Police deployed citywide as a precaution, while the day proceeds with orderly celebrations and limited public action.

Paris General Confederation of Labor

Eczema Clears After Cuticura Treatment on Boy's Face

Mrs Spence Murphy recalls a three month old with eczema that COVERED the right side of the face. After two failed treatments, Cuticura Soap and Ointment halted spread and healed the skin in about a month. Free samples and Skin Book offered by Cuticura.

West Point Miss Spence Murphy Cuticura Dept. T Boston

St Mary's College Honors Drama Cast With Banquet

St Marys College faculty hosted a banquet at the school yesterday afternoon to honor students who acted in Hermigild at the Grand Opera House on April 10. Rev Father Eli praised the players and thanked them for their loyalty, with Brother John Ryan as toastmaster and students Griff Jones Merlin Miller and Leon Kaufman replying.

Grand Opera House St. Mary’s College Father Eli John Ryan Griff Jones Merlin Miller Leon Kaufman Nicholas Brewster

Rail crews expand to six on larger trains state wide

Newark May 1 The full crew bill now in effect requires freight trains under 30 cars to carry five men and trains over 30 cars six men. Passengers trains up to three cars need five men and four or more cars six men. Railroads plan to challenge the law's constitutionality by seeking prosecutions under a $100 penalty.

Newark N. J

Calamity in Omaha leads to Ohio flood reports and cures

The clipping notes rapid Omaha disaster overshadowed by Ohio floods with sickness from exposure. It cites a Mrs Poole from Omaha praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for a severe cough. Also references Texas Department of Insurance certification for Prudential Life Insurance with authority to operate in Texas for 1914.

Omaha Ohio L. Poole California St Foley Fischer Drug Co

No Market for Crop in Rio Grande Valley

F. W. Seabury of Brownsville reports a harsh year for cabbages with 8500 acres planted and 1000 acres rotting due to lack of market. Last year 3500 acres were planted but rail shortages kept shipments even. Rice and sugar cane growers fared better this season.

Austin Tex Rio Grande Valley F. W. Seabury Brownsville House of Representatives General Land Office Seabury

Milking and Farming Skills Taught in Public Schools

North Plainfield public schools plan to add practical farming subjects to the curriculum. Superintendent A B Wissler proposes milking cows poultry raising and vegetable gardening with board of education approval. The course will begin on a small scale.

Plainfield N. J A. B. Vissler North Plainfield Public School Wissler Board of Education

More Money Sought to Finish Alamo Restoration

Governor and Dr. A B Conley report restoration of the Alamo property in San Antonio will resume after the Supreme Court mandate. About $4900 of a $5000 appropriation remains, with total cost estimated at $10,000 and potential extra $5000 request.

Austin Tex San Antonio Supreme Court A. B. Conley Conley State Penitentiary System

Dr Potter Antiseptic Healing Oil Claims One Day Cure

An advertisement touts Dr Potter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for cough and throat tickle within a day. It promises full directions with each bottle and lists price as $1.00. It also notes Piel Bros. bottled beer being sold in hotels and bars.

Piel Bros

Painter forces way into White House to see Wilson

Alfred L Wood a painter evaded guards and entered the White House corridor seeking President Wilson over a supposed Taft era marriage. He was restrained by White House police and sent to an asylum hospital for sanity investigation. He warned of electric batteries and was arrested.

Washington, D. C White House Alfred L. Wood Wilson Taft Wood Asylum Hospital McQuaid

School Count Is Begun in San Antonio Census

Official enumerator Alvin Huth swears in assistants Rh. I. McCall C. A. Nesbitt L. V. Muench J. R. Rendon Blas Martess Jr. Harry Ransom Henry Esser A. L. Soils O. C. Smith A. Gernhauser Eddie Feille and J. B. Franzini to tally scholastic census. About 24 000 school children aged 7 to 17 expected citywide within one month.

Alvin Huth San Antonio Mr. Huth Rh. I. McCall C. A. Nesbitt L. V. Muench J. R. Rendon Blas Martess Jr Harry Ransom Henry Esser A. L. Soils O. C. Smith A. Gernhauser Eddie Feille J. B. Franzini

New County Roads Director Takes Charge in Bexar

George D. Marshall, a government roads expert, assumed oversight of all highways in Bexar County this morning. Appointed by the commissioners court earlier, he officially took charge once he settled his prior affairs.

George D. Marshall Bexar County Marshall Commissioners’ Court

Marshall backs county roads and businesslike repair plan

Mr. Marshall asserts absolute control and supervision over all county roads, placing construction and repair on a strict business basis. He has contributed to good roads in this Texas area, and under his direction Bexar County may soon boast the finest roads in the southwest.

Marshall Texas Bexar County

Old-Time Breakfast Pork Sausage Sold By The Pound

Union Meat Company advertises breakfast pork sausage in one pound boxes for 25 cents per pound. Place orders with your butcher or grocer.

Union Meat Company

German appendicitis remedy advertised for quick relief

Local ad claims many San Antonio residents suffer from chronic appendicitis without pain. It promotes Adlerika with buckthorn bark and glycerine as a German remedy. A single dose supposedly relieves gas and stomach troubles instantly.

San Antonio H. L. Wagner Hicks Building

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Central Trust Company of John W. Warren Sam C. Bell Adolph Wagner B. G. Barnes M. W. Terrell Alfred Duebler J. O. Terrell S. G. Bechtel J. D. Oppenheimer Otto Koehler M. Baumblatt John T. Wilson Albert Steves Citizens’ League Ticret Clinton G. Brown George R. Gillette Co. Villemain J. F. Garland F. A. Hummel Frank Gallagher George A. Lowther Albert Steves Sr Leon Fl. J. Dielman C. T. Fincham Ray Lembhart Wes Ee W. OQ T. U. Meet Riebe Undertaking Co Beef and Pork Packers Union Stock Yards San Antonio, Texas Ted Jed Egzema ST. Mary’s New Jersey Department of Insurance and Banking State of Texas Prudential Life Insurance Company of Texas B. L. Gill A. Collman May Fomby-Jones America Supreme “Chesterfield Hart Schaffner & Marx Lines Fomby-Jones Co East Houston ST W. Redman Alamo Dremenehemen Lies Tywy Barre Bom Hea Cent Service
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