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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1911
Page
4
The Ninth Cavalry Band from Port Sam Houston performed Sunday for the Negro Odd Fellows celebration in this city. They played at the Methodist church on Center Street then at the Omer Hall on Hast Commerce Street, drawing a large crowd despite heavy heat and crowded conditions.
A collage of items: a chemicals and medical update with Dr Chas and K Garring. a criminal docket in county court led by Judge Shook with continuances. provost guard called to manage soldiers at a Madarasz park basket picnic. ads for signs and Adams. Mrs J E Farnsworth of Dallas to have an operation in San Antonio. Eagles lodge room rental. California court decision about Leila Bonner Dwyer estate. M S Harlem to California. Kodak film services. Mission Finishing Co. Court reset schedule and humane officer contact.
Hall P Street of the Texas State Realty Association reports progress after a ten day mission to Uvalde. By July 10 the group plans to push legislative measures for Texas real estate reform and aims to host the largest Temple convention yet with exhibitors and visitors from San Antonio and Southwest Texas. The association seeks nationwide affiliation with the National Real Estate Association and hopes the national president attends Temple.
John Gable, a negro, was formally charged with assault with intent to murder in Justice Fisk's court. The affidavit stems from a Saturday night incident on Guelebra road in which Ed Ripstein, a white man, was struck and two shots fired. The Gable family has a history in district courts with prior convictions and a pardoned sentence.
In Washington on May 15 the senate failed to elect a president pro tempore. Republican candidate Senator Gal Unger and Democrat Senator Bacon each captured 3 percent of the first ballot while 1x progressive Republicans backed Senator Clapp.
A luncheon at the St Anthony hotel gathered forty local business and ad men to discuss creating a new Advertising Club in San Antonio. Speaker Mr Dobbs urged knowledge of newspaper circulation and honest advertising while stressing the value of trademarks and responsible copy. An August Boston meeting of allied clubs was announced and a follow up luncheon planned at the same venue to finalize the club’s formation.
Mrs Ludie Fincher of Peavy Alabama describes seven years of illness ending in March 1907. After starting Cardus she improves after four bottles and gains health sufficient for housework. The ad explains Cardus targets the womanly constitution and is for women only. Readers are invited to write to the Chattanooga Medicine Co for a booklet.
A partial roster page lists individuals including HH Wurtz J B 8 Ann Wilson B Dooley A J Bagot J Johnston George F Piper Chandler Diehl J Stires E R Holland Dolph Grasso William L Stiles Annee Kayton A K Ragsdale KR H ca S H Burgin T A Tiralo 0 T Prince W J Murphy G N
Major Lee is jailed on maiming and two aggravated assault counts after allegedly throwing carbolic acid at his estranged wife Mrs Estella Lee and two bystanders, Mrs Mamie Scott and Myrtle Scott, as they walked to church near 711 North Center Street. The victims sustained burns and sight loss fears. police say the incident occurred moments after Lee called to his wife.
American bluejackets from the Asiatic fleet visit Yokohama for a garden party hosted by Mayor Arakawa with 50 officers and 500 sailors in attendance. Admiral Hubbard attends a mayoral dinner as officers from both navies exchange cordial sentiments with 200 local residents.
Mrs Josephine Van Vechten 81 suffered a stroke of apoplexy while laughing at a joke at her River Avenue home this morning at 9 40 am She fell from her chair and died before medical help arrived Her daughter Kate Stephenson of San Antonio and grandchildren Irene Schmid J C Stephenson J M Bird Ruth Amie Stephenson and R Johnson survive The funeral arrangements will follow relatives arrival from outside the city Also noted Dr Benjamin F Crumrine 76 resident died last night at 216 Hinita Street Burial will be with Grand Army of the Republic Interment in National Cemetery Rose Moore 16 died at home on East Elmira Street Burial plans to Sedalia Missouri
Mr and Mrs W B Carr and A F Dechman were hurt when an axle broke on their car on the Frio City road ten miles southwest of San Antonio. The vehicle descended a hill at about twelve miles an hour and occupants were thrown from the car. Mrs Carr suffered a badly lacerated chin requiring stitches. Mrs Dechman sprained a knee and suffered bruises. Mr Carr had internal injuries. Dechman also sprained his wrist and shoulder. The injured were brought to the city by Mr and Mrs F G Eppright.
The Grand audience enjoyed a strong vaudeville lineup with new acts and standout performances. The Michael Angélos dazzled with clay figures and home run gags, Rose Mayillon and trained birds created a color rich set, Mozarto performed a dual instrument act, and the Shepherds plus Paddock and Paddock drew crowd praise for humor and dance.
Exposition Park hosts the Orpheum Musical Comedy company with Pequita as the opening bill. Foster Ball and W H Cross carry the comedy as Dutch inn keeper and Irishman with fine dialect and lively stage presence. Mabel Darrigh leads the cast with a commanding voice and presence supported by Hjelma Hosford, Monte Blair, Ed Tannehill, and James Peck. The Thursday Star notes a complete bill change next day.
Harry Kronsberg and orchestra open with William Tell and close the Royal performance on a lively note. The Boccaccio trio brings refined harmony, followed by Biff and DeArno with a strong acrobatic routine. Vadés offer novelty stunts with piano interludes while Navis Cooper adds song and dance energy. The overall show maintains fast tempo and audience appeal.
The Star notes a half week Sunday opening bill with three classy acts featuring comedy and singing. The program promises light frothy sketches suited to hot weather and pleases audiences with its breezy, entertaining lineup.
A large San Antonio shippers meeting at 4 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce will discuss protesting the terminal lines closing freight depots on Saturday afternoons and restoring the 5 o'clock weekday closing hour. The Jobbers and Manufacturers league sponsors the session with members urged to attend.
Burial permits issued for Concepcion T Valdesas 22 died May 18 424 Brazos street Itchell Marshall 6 died May 18 431 Ninth Street Lorenzo Galvah 62 died May 18 720 South Leona street Aivania Hilling 1 died May 13 131 Dashiel street Maryney 26 died May 12 211 O street Marina Espinoza 4 died May 12 San Patricio street Daniel Morales 4 months died May 11 503 Eighth street Charles Gerguin 83 died May 11 403 Sout lores street
To Mr and Mrs Teodoro Elizondo a boy born May 8 at 400 South Laredo To Mr and Mrs G a girl born May 10 at 805 Eidiasinbet To Mr and Mrs Anpuas C May 9 at 1225 North Hack Riots a girl born at 812 Santa Avenue
A list of marriages licensed includes A Talamantes and Ma Cadana Reginio Berlanga and Clemencia Cas sars George Ashton and Boies rera H Kraemer and Te yer A J Grass and Storbeck per local records.
Manual lines indicate permits issued on the north side of Fl whee ae ewthan and Theo avenue with costs shown for a house on Felicia street and a gas tank at Buick Auto on Hays street. A $750 permit appears for a voormh house on Theo avenue and a $125 permit for the Buick site.
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