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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1911

Page

7

DIES AFTER OPERATION OTTO FELTHOUSE A ST LOUIS SALESMAN

Otto Felthouse aged 68 died at 3 a m after an operation. He had traveled Texas for forty years for a St. Louis hardware firm and was a Civil War veteran. Survived by wife, three sons including Emmett Felthouse of Cedar Rapids, and three daughters. Funeral Saturday at 420 Montana Street with Knights of Pythias and other orders conducting services. Interment in Knights of Pythias cemetery.

Otto Felthouse Texas St. Louis Mr. Felthouse Harry Fred Felthouse San Antonio Emmett Felthouse Cedar Rapids G. H. Nichols Lucy Blanche Felthouse Felthouse Ohio One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry United States Army Lotus Podge Knights of Pythias United Commercial Travelers Ancient Order of United Workmen Grand Army of the Republic Montana Street Bigl Greer South Pine Street Presbyterian Church O. Hartmann L. S. Toft J. L. Hagenson Emil Greeven H. H. Wagner Andres Coy Otto Rieber

Obituary for Mr Koelblen in San Antonio Church Services

William Hill of 40 Prabant street reports that Mr Koelblen a native of France lived in San Antonio for thirty seven years He is survived by his wife and one daughter both in San Antonio Funeral services are set for Saturday morning at St Henrys church with interment to follow in City cemetery No 3

St. Joseph's Church Columbus Texas William Hill Prabant Street Koelblen France San Antonio St. Henry's Church City Cemetery No

Many Churches Vacant After Presbyterian Assembly

The Presbyterian general assembly elected Rev. Dr. John F. Carson of Brooklyn as moderator and prepares to study reports. A key committee notes non church members at 60.9 percent nationwide and vacant churches rising from 1886 to 2167 between 1909 and 1910.

Atlantic City N. J Presbyterian General Assembly John F. Carson Brooklyn Christian Life

Lincoln excise board requires photos of habitual drunkards

Lincoln Nebraska May 19 The city excise board adopts a rule requiring friends and relatives to supply pictures of habitual drunkards for saloon keepers and bartenders. Photos must accompany the legal motive to desist in selling liquor and are to be posted behind the bars.

Lincoln, Neb Lincoln Excise Board

Hermit James T. Burge estate valued over 60000

Springfield reporters say a probate board valued the estate of the late James T. Burge at over 60000. The hermit left about 9.15 in furniture and revealed to relatives the hiding place for buckets full of gold coins and several railroad and government bonds before he died. Burge was a bachelor.

Springfield James T. Burge Burge

Three Women Enter Air Queen Contest Near Boston

An international aviation race for the title air queen will be held near Boston in the fall with three entrants. Mrs Jimmie Martin represents England, Miss Emily Willard the United States, and Mlle Helene Dutriey represents France, each flying a native-material biplane.

Boston Jimmie” Martin Helene Dutriey Emily Willards England France United States Emily Willard Martin Grahame- White Graham-White

Mrs Wisslow's Soothing Syrup Rest and Health Claim

Mrs Wisslow's Soothing Syrup is claimed to soothe teething children, soften gums and relieve pain and wind colic. The ad asserts it has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers and cautions it is the only safe option, costing twenty five cents a bottle.

Carrier pigeon lays egg in Chicago man's hotel room

A carrier pigeon with an aluminum band stamped U. 75,053 entered Daniel W. Kaufman's hotel room in Waukesha. The bird laid an egg on the dresser, was fed and cared for overnight, and was released. It flew in a circle and then headed south.

Waukesha Wis Daniel W. Kaufman Chicago Kaufman

Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad

An 1900s style advertisement touts Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and health builder for adults and children, priced at 60 cents.

X Ray Portrait of Jack Johnson Shown in Magazine

Popular Mechanics June issue features an x ray portrait profile of Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion. The article notes Johnson's skull is unusually thick and resilient, taking longer for x rays to pass than a typical skull, highlighting his formidable skull structure.

Johnson Jack Johnson Popular Mechanics

Lost control on steep descent leaves cyclist injured

A young man returning to college while cycling sped down a steep gradient and was thrown. Two men found him lying injured on the macadam road. He explained he lost his central gravity, precipitating onto the road. bystanders dismissed him as a foreigner.

Tro College

Soldiers in Texas Surprise Jury Duty Call

A Buffalo Express brief recalls a patrolman asking a man about soldiers in Texas and joking about jury duty, as the driver expresses disbelief at soldiers in the state. The exchange captures a curious, light moment during police contact.

Texas Buffalo Expres

Citizens to file late suits in mayoral recount case

The Citizens party plans contest suits late this afternoon in Judge Camp's court seeking a vote recount from 42 boxes aimed at overturning the mayoral election. Petitions, each ~50 pages, are being typed after R Hara finished dictation, with one suit expected before adjournment.

Citizens’ Party Judge Camp’s R. Hara Webb Callaghan Citizens Council

Girls on a World Hike Heads Toward Frisco

Daisy Dean and her sister Bess, 20 and 19, trek from Fort Smith, Arkansas to Kansas City on a playful world hike. They plan to promote Awkansaw and have traveled through four states since March 15, enjoying the trip and hinting they might ride boxcars later.

Kansas City Arkansaw Daisy Dean Tulsa Okla Oklahoma Bess Dean Fort Smith Frisco

Why the Feet Suffer Doctor's Simple Foot Care Recipe

A renowned physician Théodore Peck M D urges foot sufferers to bathe feet nightly in hot or cold water with antiseptic powder and salt. He claims this simple regimen provides instant relief and long term relief from the intense foot pain affecting many in the city.

Théodore Peck

Bell Tags Panhandle Trains With City Bell

In Gage Oklahoma the town of Bills county erected a high tower and hung a large bell. The city marshal will ring the bell ten minutes before the arrival of all passenger trains on the Panhandle line to prevent missed schedules.

Guthrie Okla Panhandle Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Gage Bills County

Oklahoma teen found guilty of firing on public highway

Farvis Nunnally, 17, told Judge Lockridge he had only eight drinks and was not drunk. The county court jury found him guilty of discharging firearms on a public highway.

Shawnee Okla Farvis Nunnally Lockridge Nunnally

Reverend condemns superstition by burning prayer letters

In Kokomo Indiana on May 19 the Rev J C decried superstition while burning a sheaf of endless chain prayer letters before his Grace M E church congregation calling the act the best way to dispel superstition.

Kokomo Ind Grace M. BE. Church Rev J. C

Wanderer’s Stop Reflects On Religious Peril and Hope

A weary Wandering Jew pauses beside a roadside house for water. He asks if the Maine has been raised, receives a discouraging reply, and resumes his solitary journey amid themes of enlightened Christian living and mischievous letters.

Maine

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STEEL W. A. L. Steel Dakota and Walters Street Tor Kolen—Jacob Koelblen Tony Presbyterians THE Associated Press New York London Beacon Shoe Alamo Plaza Air Queen Pigeon South Dean Dayton, Ohio Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co W.altier Mull Nainsock Wallace Copenhagen Electroliers Martin Wright Bedell Building Bell Calls Gage, Ok Hertzberg
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