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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

9

Davies Elected Texas Knights of Columbus State Delegate

James R. Davis of San Antonio was elected state delegate of the Knights of Columbus Texas at the convention. Other officers elected include State secretary Charles Schneider of Austin and state treasurer J A Angley of Palestine. Delegates to the national convention named: East State Deputy Clarence Kendall of Houston, James R. Davis, and James Healy of Fort Worth. The group closed with thanks to contributors and attendees.

James R. Davis San Antonio Yesperday Knights of Columbus Texas Nothng C. F. O'Donnell Charles Schneider Austin J. A. Angley Pale Jallas A. B. Bann Texarana Clarence Kendall F Houston James Ravis James Healy Fort Worth Theolumbus Monument Washington Clarence Kendall M. ‘Olan Jayes Nelson Lytle James A.air Knights of Columbus of Texas

Pleasant evening at Travis club ball with trains homeward

An evening at the Travis club ball ended with many guests catching late trains home. The passage notes a social scene and travel departures as the night concluded. An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood and prevent illness with doctors Littrell and Stone promoting sanitarium care at KIRO-PRACTICE and OSTEOPATHY in the Conroy Building.

Travis Hood

Sewage Plan Abandoned in Plainview Texas

Judge Joe B. Lancaster reports Plainview authorities have dropped plans to turn sewage into a subterranean stream beneath the town. The proposal faced complaints from residents in Plainview and surrounding areas.

Austin Tex Joe B. Lancaster Plainview

Railroad commission reviews six key cases under advisement

The railroad commission finished reviewing its docket and took six propositions under advisement. The items were deemed of major importance as the body concluded its session in Austin.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission

Gonzales Plans County Fair This Fall

Gonzales Texas May 16. A Gonzales Business Men's club committee named to organize the Gonzales County fair set for October 24 25 and 28. Members include A H Fitzgerald J C Jones and J W Holmes.

Gonzales Tex Gonzales Business Men's Club A. H. Fitzgerald J. C. Jones J. W. Holmes

Six Letters Show Pinkham Vegetable Compound Aids Women

A series of women from Boston to Newport and Bethlehem report relief from menstrual hemorrhages backache and other female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters from Mrs Zorge Juby Julia King Etta Donovan Winfield Dana Jonny A Thompson and Gracie Copps praise the product and urge others to try it.

Lydia E. Pinkham Boston Mass Lydia BE Pinkham Zorge Juby Fifth Street South Julia King Phoenix R.I Etta Donovan Willimantic Conn Lydia Erta Donovan Main Street J. A. Thompson Newport Lydia BE. Pinkham Jonny A. Thompson Ewport Center Vermont Bethlehem N.H Lydia EB. Pinkham Gracie B. Copps Lydia FE Pinkham Medicine CO Lynn

Merchants Press for Bills and Bad Debtors at San Antonio Smoker

At Beethoven hall the Retail Merchants association of San Antonio passed a resolution linking candidate support to paying bills. The pledge requires backing the bogus check bill next session. Speakers urged unity, credit ratings, and co operation among retailers and wholesalers to protect business interests. About 300 members attended.

Retail Merchants’ Association of August Briam Jr Adolph Grasso Nic Psters W. M. Morgan State Association Charles Graebner Mr. Morgan Dallas Chamber of Commercce Graebner S. B. Weller P. G. Lucas Frank Webber Tetall T. L. Conroy Pe Onroy San Antonio W. J. Edgecombe Grasso Credit Rating Department Clarence H. Jenkins Bradstreets R. T. Pruitt

Boy Injuries Prove Fatal

Alfred Moeller aged 18 son of Louis Moeller of this city died yesterday afternoon after being injured when a horse fell on him Tuesday in New Braunfels Texas.

New Braunfels Tex Alfred Moeller Louis Moeller

Set John O'Neill's Trial

Houston May 16 Monday set for examining trial of John ONeill charged with attempt to murder and carrying a pistol after he fired four ineffectual shots at Frank Terrell yesterday.

John O'Neill Houston Tex Frank Terrell

Cuticura Soap and Ointment End Severe Skin Blotches

A New York man reports sudden eczema with itching blotches on face neck and arms. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment he notes rapid relief and complete recovery over three months, praising the products for skin issues hair nails and shaving, with a 32 page book offered.

Ashford St New York N. Y W. G. Donovan, Jr Cuticura Dept. T

Texas Master Bakers Meet Closes With Officer Vote

The twelfth annual Texas Master Bakers association convention in Austin concludes with officer elections and selecting the next meeting location. Papers on promoting good will among bakers ovens and bakery accounting are presented. J S Abbott criticizes Texas bread moisture and urges bakers to bake purer bread with support from the Pure Food Commission.

Abbott Master Bakers’ Convention Austin Tex Texas Master Bakers’ Association Amon W. L. Richter San Antonio H. Shedding Galveston James Bailie Pure Food J. S.S. Abbott Texas Pure Food Department

Mexican Shot in Jaw Near Corpus Christi Farm

Daniel Chapa, a Mexican, was accidentally shot in the jaw with a 22 caliber rifle yesterday afternoon on a farm six miles west of Corpus Christi. The bullet lodged against the lower jaw was removed and Chapa is expected to recover.

Corpus Christi Tex Daniel Chapa F. Polecack Chapa

Dahlmann Wins Omaha Mayoral Primary Again

Jas C Dahlmann secures a third term as Omaha mayor amid strong voter support. He credits Foley Kidney Pills for relief from kidney trouble and urges others with backache rheumatism or bladder issues to try them for quick, lasting results with Ward s King Drug Co.

Jas. C. Dahlmann Omaha Neb Foley Dahlmann Hdwards-King Drug Co

Cuero Graduation Class Invites Published for May 24

Cuero Texas May 16 The Cuero schools graduating class invites have been issued for the largest group in years. Commencement exercises will be held at Turner hall May 24 evening. Graduates include Ella Burns Fritz August Schorre Jr Alma Lillian McHenry Julia B Covey Nelle B Bennett Adele Antoinett Fuess Herman G Nami Charles B Hefner Roberta Ardelia Partain Florentine Maijo Crisp Willie May Koehler Rosa Mae Gwendolin Buchel.

Cuero Tex Turner Hall Ella Burns Fritz August Schorre Jr Alma Lillian McHenry Julia B. Covey Nelle B. Bennett Adele Antoinett Fuess Herman G. Nami Charles B. He

Hail damages crops in northwest Houston area

Reports from the Houston region northwest of the city describe serious crop and garden damage due to heavy hail Tuesday afternoon. A new rain and a cold snap worsen conditions, paralyzing crops already planted during the unusually rainy period.

Associated Press Houston Tex

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