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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
4
Display room open till 9 o'clock Saturdays. The Light Premium Department on Losoya Street next to Losoya Hotel calls customers to examine six teaspoons one sugar shell one butter knife and other premiums for viewing and selection.
Garden States reports an Emancipation Day gathering at Alameda hall East Commerce and Oak streets where Megroes organized a three day Juneteenth program. William Dickey elected president will form a committee for planning speeches parades and picnics at San Pedro park as the jubilee locale.
Ingram Texas resident Mrs B M Evans reports long standing womanly trouble that kept her in bed monthly until using Cardui a vegetable extract said to target womanly organs. The ad urges readers to ask their druggists for Cardui and offers a 64 page home treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
The charge alleges unlawful transporting voters to polling places during the city charter election. In a separate item, the Dixie Social club shirtwaist event at Fest hall and Artzt music is noted. Eastern Star names Stella Vodie, Fred Mitchell, Annie Harris, Ara Horner, Willie Shirley, Minnie Russy, Cora Smith as elected officers of San Antonio chapter No. 3 at the Masonic temple meeting.
The Fort Sam Houston Enlisted Men club presents a special evening program at 7 o'clock open to the public. Entertainers include Miss Myrtle Grayson, Miss Vinnie Grayson, Rose Brack, C F Ketter, G W Rogers, and Misses Annie and Dee Smith.
Apply to 102 East Houston for access details and booking options at the Eagles lodge room available four nights per week.
Rev Hugh McLellan pastor Central Christian church arrived from Fort Worth after twelve days at the state convention. He spoke May 16 on Woman's ark and will preach both services Sunday. Boedker Auditing Co moves to 403 Conroy building joining United States Collecting Co. H H Boedker leads. firm now Boedker Auditing and Collecting Co. Watches growth, seeks business. Fred FE Jokes presides over Aransas Pass claim department sale of unclaimed freight in Houston. Two divorce petitions filed in Fifty-seventh district court: Gladys Ramsey Highsmith v Douglas Highsmith Ethel Getts v George Getts. Praetorians Dallas acknowledge receipt of checks totaling 2000 dollars.
Mrs. Eleanor Torrey thanks the Praetorians for their consideration and courtesy in paying the claim promptly. She notes this is the first claim paid of all insurance carried by her late husband Edward Torrey who died May 4.
Coffman Warren and P B Rodgers move to Cattlemen's headquarters at 317 St Marys Street. Dr Charles K Garring osteopathic physician opens at 204 Gunter Building, old phone 3439.
Henry Olivarez was arraigned in police court today and fined five dollars for driving an automobile through city streets without a number plate. Patrolman Zapata made the arrest on West Commerce Street yesterday afternoon.
Humane officer KE M Collins listed in Room 211 Mackay building. Telephones show day 2409 and night 638-1 for contact.
The city school board will meet tonight in the Washer building rooms to elect teachers and others connected with city schools for the 1911 12 year. Adams at 120 Losoya and Dr. C E Tinkham dentist at suite 422 423 Moore building listed for contact.
A campaign kickoff is announced with a meeting at Bee thoven Hall on May 25 at 7 30 PM. The notice urges attendees not to miss the event and mentions the ceremonial start with the first gun of the campaign.
Attorney Charles B. Pretman and EB Cook were arraigned in Columbus on bribery probe charges after refusing to testify, delaying the senate investigation. Also noted are hotel staffing shifts with A A Soloman named chief steward at the Gunter and several local guest registrations at Maverick, Bexar, and Menger hotels.
Edward Hines president of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association defended his acts and attacked his accusers in Chicago during his annual address. He denied all charges related to a $100,000 fund reportedly raised to influence the election of Senator William Lorimer and vowed to face the tribunal, stating his innocence unequivocally.
Loranz Anton Loranz 87 pioneer resident of Bexar county died at his Wetmore road home. Survived by wife and three sons Louis Alex Amos. Burial at Olmas family grounds. Gavina Torres 45 died at 214 South Colorado after appendicitis. Funeral at 4 pm. San Fernando cemetery entombment. Daniel A Bateman 17 died from head injuries after a rock incident. Morgue holds body. funeral plans pending. survived by mother two brothers and several sisters.
Religious services marked the silver jubilee of Rev. Father J. H. Quinn D. M. I. with a solemn high mass at St. Marys Church in San Antonio. Bishop Shaw and a large clergy gathering attended, followed by a luncheon and a grand reception at the school auditorium.
By retreat tonight the third detail of militia student officers will have mustered out. Practice all of them will leave by this evening's trains for their homes. The present batch of national guardsmen is satisfied that their time at Leon Springs has been put to good use. They have faced strenuous days at the reservation. The fourth detail is due at Fort Sam Houston next Saturday. In all 208 will report, including six from this state.
Frank Jones, a negro, jailed after detectives Miller and Cassiano recovered ten diamonds a sapphire and clothing from the Siegel residence at 129 Glenwood Court and parts of goods from the Simmang home at 1007 Avenue A. Autorities expect a second arrest and link to other burglaries.
Colonel Oscar Guegsar says a half fare plus 75 cents round trip will bring San Antonio men to a June 5 anti-prohibition rally in Fort Worth. The Katy and International & Great Northern railways may offer the rate, with tickets valid for June 4 departures and June 6 return. Fort Worth attendance expected from Southwest Texas.
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