Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1912

Page

10

Dixie Social Club Dance at Dixie Hall

The Dixie Social club hosts a Wednesday evening dance at the Dixie Club Hall 1429 S Flores St with Artzt music. A car of road oil arrived from East Texas for Fredericksburg road oiling, with another due soon as County Commissioner Meyer plans oiling. Exposition Park offers open air amusements and many concessions.

Dixie Social Club Dixie Cial Club S. Flores St East Texas Fredericksburg Dave A. Meyer Exposition Park San Antonio

Veterans encampment leads push for San Antonio 1913 reunion

Ma n y veterans from across the nation gather in Macon for the United Confederate Veterans reunion with Texas delegates forming the largest bloc as San Antonio vies to host the next gathering. Elab orate programs at Camp Gordon feature speeches and ceremonies.

San Antonio Texas Chattanooga Jacksonville San Jacinto Southern Confederate Memorial Association South Sons of Confederates Camp Gordon National Guard Alabama Georgia Boy Scouts Irvin Walker Charleston Bennett H. Young Louisville Army of Tennessee General van Zandt Trans-Mississippi Department

Probate of Probandt Will Delays Disqualification Ruling

Special Probate Judge Bertrand and Judge Shook recused due to relation to the executor as the will of Charles P. Probandt was admitted to probate. T. T. Van derHoeven named independent executor and qualified immediately.

Charles H. Bertrand Phil Shook Charles P. Probandt T. T. van derHoeven

Exposition Park Opens With Free Music and Dance

The Travis Club hosts a formal opening in its new building on May 10 with free band concerts and solos by a famous soprano. Admission is free and the event includes a dance honoring Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Skinner’s son and daughter, in a grand ballroom praised as among the finest in the south.

Exposition Park Travis Club H. O. Skinner

Medical and church notices in San Antonio area

Doctors Garring and Hatcher osteopaths list address 206 Gunter building and old phone 5828 while Dr Baldwin a rectal and genito urinary skin specialist is at 312 Gunter Blog. Dance Owl Hall Thursday May 9th hosted by ladies nest with admission free. Unitarian church calls Rev George H Badger of Middle States to assume pastorate. return reply not yet received.

Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building Baldwin Gunter Unitarians Unitarians of San Antonio George H. Badger Middle States Unitarian Association New York

Ad Club Luncheon Discusses Retailer View

The San Antonio Advertisers' Association holds its bi monthly luncheon at the St Anthony hotel at 12 30. Discussion on Advertising From a Retailer's Standpoint begun by J R Sprague continues. Members plan for a May 25 circle tour of the state visiting about a thousand advertising men after the national convention in Dallas.

Ad Club San Antonio

County Court to Meet as Board of Equalization in May

The County Commissioners' Court of Bexar County Texas will convene as a Board of Equalization on May 13 1912 to inspect correct and approve the assessor's tax lists and related records. Frank Jr Newton County Clerk San Antonio Texas with official seal notes the date and office.

Board of Equalization County Commissioners’ Court Bexar County Texas San Antonio A. D Frank JR. Newton Medina M. M. F. de Medina Canary Island Frasch Street A. Montez Montez Wilson County Medina River Rafael Medina San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cemetery

Staacke Bros Rubber Firing for Carriages and Buggies

Staacke Bros offers rubber firing for carriages and buggies using Kelly Springfield rubber. They promote the product as the best available, highlighting durability and grip for tires.

Staacke Bros

Osteopath Dr J R Cunningham Opens Practice

Dr J R Cunningham listed at 449 Moore Gy OSTEOPATH with old phone 984ring.

J. R. Cunningham Moore Gy

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Offer Quick Relief

Claiming to unclog the liver and flush toxins, Hot Springs Liver Buttons are advertised as a cure for constipation and upset stomach. The copy touts widespread use by locals and promotes a 25 cent price with free samples via Hot Springs Chemical Co.

White Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs

Vincent Astor Reaches to Comfort His Mother in Grief

Vincent Astor, now head of the Astor clan in America, seeks solace with his mother Mrs Ava Willing Astor after the death of John Jacob Astor. He and Mrs Astor met over successive days while sister Alice Muriel attended family gatherings. A new heir to the Astor millions is not expected until late autumn.

Associated Press New York Vincent Astor America Ava Willing Astor John Jacob Astor Vincent Madeline Force Astor Young Astor Alice Muriel Astor Fifth Avenue

Immigration Is Now Problem of Church

The Associated Press reports the Americanizing and Christianizing of millions arriving from abroad is a major church issue. The Methodist Episcopal board highlights a $613,768 budget for work among non English speaking communities and warns immigration now touches most national problems, including tenements and sanitation in large cities.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn United States Union

Last Rites at Landa Mausoleum in New Braunfels

Mrs. Helena Landa dies, is laid to rest at Landa mausoleum Beth El cemetery beside husband and two sons. Transported by special train from New Braunfels, hundreds attend service. rabbi delivers eulogy. choir sings Nearer My God to Thee.

Helena Landa New Braunfels Landa Beth el Samuel Marks Rabbi Marks

Railroads move freight with 1000 non union workers

Chicago May 6 officials of 24 railroads plan to resume freight with 1000 non union workers as guards patrol railroad property. Freight Handlers union president Flannery warned the strike could spread unless demands for a nine hour day higher pay and a Saturday half holiday are granted in Chicago.

Associated Press Chicago Flannery

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements From San Antonio Resident

San Antonio resident T. J. Boullt of 619 S Flores St testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and weakness after use. He says he has recommended the pills to others and that they have proved beneficial. Available at Bexar Drug Co and other dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Refer the name Doan's.

San Antonio San’ Antonio Doan T. J. Boullt S. Flores St Texas Bexar Drug.Co Dean Foster-Milburn ‘Co Buffalo New York United States

D's post reports new membership record and convention planning

Ed Sachs, secretary, announced POST D's Protective Association increased its membership to 400, ranking second in the state behind POST E of Dallas with 525. Fourteen members will attend the state convention as delegates, with several others expected to join in Houston. Delegates named include Harry Holtz, W. W. Wharton, R. L. Burnett, Frank Church, A. Lovein, R. L. Burns, Ed Witte, Fred Hummert, E. Burmann, B. E. Paech, J. C. Marshall, J. Hampton Sullivan, J. P. Ward, and E. R. Holland.

Travelers’ Protective Association Ed Sachs Menger Hotel Post Post “E Dallas Houston Harry Holtz W. W. Wharton R. L. Burnett Frank Church A. Lovein R. L. Burns Ed Witte Fred Hummert E. Burmann B. E. Paech J. C

Organization Formed for Bakeries Statewide Standards

A tentative master bakers organization was formed yesterday at the Retail Merchants' association offices to improve methods and raise bakery standards across the state. A committee led by H T Matthews, Charles P Steffler and J Salcher will draft a constitution, with F W Pflughaupt as temporary chair and Adolf Grasso as temporary secretary.

Retail Merchants’ Association H. T Matthews Charles P. Steffler J. Salcher F. W. Pflughaupt Adolf Grasso Phil Wolf Ed Weltens Gus Jorke H. T. Matthews

San Francisco Police Board Leader Calls Low Pay Issue

Jesse B. Cook, chair of the San Francisco police commissioners, voices concern over insufficient pay for officers. He says the current wages undermine morale and demand for quality policing.

Jesse B. Cook Board of Police Commissioners of San

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plaza Count Vilmos Westony Moore Stage-Door Johnnies Ste, Sos Tee Waco SAN Antonio Bronghos Morris Brock & Co East Houston Street Cinco DE Mayo Grand Opera House Sarah Bernhardt Mazda Wright Bros R.C. Wright Mark Wright Meetrical Contractors Main Ave CIEY NEWS R. G. Arlington San Antonio Humane Sect George L. McCauley Fred Davison Hicks Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M Collins Corpus Christi Tex H. C. Rees Optical CO W. Commerce St Walter H. Whisenant Houston Street Macon Veterans of the Confederacy United Confederate Veterans Kansas Missouri Colorado California A. Collman Theo Artzt Orchestra Castor Hood A. Coliman Methodist Episcopal Church Landa Mausoleum Pioneer Horton Annie Horton J. C. Horton Rigsby Avenue Tulsa Okla Jambois George Jambois Cass Street St. Henry’s Catholic Church Messalines Shantung Canton Inc Alamo Plaza Mission Grounds Lyman L. Goodrich West Johnson Street Cook Los Angeles Council of the Mystic San Franciscan Dr. Pierce Mrs. Corrry Genetrrr E. Corrry Longstm Ky Gitizers Insurance Company W. L. Herff SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO West Commerce Street
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication