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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
7
The Dixie Social Club on 1429 S. Flores St hosts Wednesday dances with Artzt music and free band concerts at Exposition Park now open. A great soprano singer performs solos each evening and admission is free.
A Galveston excursion is offered by the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad from San Antonio on May 24 to celebrate the causeway opening May 25. Round trip $3.85, tickets valid May 24 and return through May 26 night. Also notes on local events, church services, humane society contacts, and a May dance at the Modern Workmen hall.
The Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio railroad reports the San Antonio veterans special train arrived on schedule with no mishap. Mr. McKibben notes veterans are pleased with Macon reception and support for next encampment in San Antonio. Also notes Alamo Meat Market is back open after two months closed.
The notice promotes Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as a refreshing drink mix with a teaspoon in cold water. It references Dr. Littrell and Dr. Stone and lists the KIRO-PRACTIC and OSTEOPATHY addresses on the third floor of the Conroy Building.
An old advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a remedy that drives out malaria and strengthens the system for both adults and children.
A long hotel arrivals column shows guests from New York to San Angelo, Houston to Dallas. Names include J. H. Thompson, W. M. Lacy, C. C. Kirkpatrick, J. T. Scott, Bernard Levy, A. G. Armstrong, B. Nixon, J. Ward, and many others, with cities ranging across Texas and beyond.
Gus F Sickel 31 dies at home after brief illness at 115 North Swiss Street San Antonio native from St. Louis survived by widow mother M C Myers Chicago four brothers Louis Honolulu Fred Will Walter and two sisters Minnie Steinkamp Chicago Adelia Sickel San Antonio funeral private Friday at Riebe Undertaking. Louis Klein Sr 80 dies at 312 Martinez Street San Antonio longtime resident formerly painter member of St John s Lutheran Kranken Verein survived by two sons Louis Chicago Gus San Antonio daughter Mrs M Rossy seeks further details.
May Irwin the comedienne and aviating hopeful plans to shed fifty to one hundred fifty pounds to learn flying. She has asked Denver weight loss expert Marjorie Hamilton to prove a method that could unlock her aviation dream. Hamilton promises possible dramatic reductions and expresses willingness to help, with friends of the late Calendar Girl compiling a book on the proposition.
In the city two deaths are reported. Mrs May B Allen 24 died at 12 45 this morning at 611 Delmar after months of illness. The funeral is set for 3 pm tomorrow at Sloan Haggs parlors with interment in Mission burial grounds. William M Herdler 62 died at 2 am at 2327 North Flores. a grocery merchant born in Germany. Interment planned for Rutersville, Fayette county, Texas. Mrs Herdler survives with relatives in Fayette county. Reverend O Hartmann to conduct services for Mrs Allen.
Work officiating. Burial will be made in the old St. Joseph's cemetery.
A list of births noting new babies for Mr. and Mrs. Gonzales in May at 208 North Laredo street a boy. Also births for Mr. and Mrs. Peavier Sherman street April 30 a boy Mr. and Mrs. Peche 228 Cassiano street May 3 a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Sanchez 26 Leal street April 26 a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Cordova 849 Culebra avenue May 3 a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Desmukes Colorado and Speed streets May 8 a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Herbsleb 626 South Hackberry street May 4 a boy.
Hoyle and Rarick Clothing Co at 116 West Houston street unveils a new credit plan allowing complete outfits for men women or children with no deposit. A full suit shoes and hat sells for 15 dollars with weekly payments of one dollar or monthly options. As a major San Antonio credit store they tout low prices and broad national store network.
Acting on Mayor Callaghan orders tight enforcement, M.x Coy of the city service wagon crew was arrested and fined five dollars for dumping trash and manure in various city areas. Authorities report street sweepings unloaded near the Alazan creek at West Commerce crossing and vow stronger enforcement.
The Honorable County Commissioners Court of Bexar County Texas will convene as a Board of Equalization on May 13 1912 to receive from the assessor the county tax assessment lists for inspection correction equalization and approval. Witness my hand and seal in San Antonio Texas May 2 1912.
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