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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1914

Page

5

Caruso and Other Noted Artists Sing Great Quintette

Grand opera at the Metropolitan and home listening with Victor records. Cast includes Caruso Hempel Duchene Rothier De Segurola and the Met Opera Chorus. Also features Destini Bori Bart McCormack Kreisler and other stars in arias duets and ballads with varied instrumental numbers and new dances.

Metropolitan Opera House New York Metropolitan Victor Caruso Hempel Duchene Rothier de Segurola Metropolitan Opera Chorus Emmy Destini Ucrezia Bori Mme, Bart John McCormack Paris Traviata Les Stephen Foster Ags Alma Gluck Old Kentucky Braga Fritz Kreisler Kreisler Wilfred Jlenn Blue Ridge Vale of Love Edna Brown James F. Harison Love The Beauty Shop Reed Miller Hauncey Olcott Billy Murray Billy Watkins Dorns Harlan Tenessee Ves‘lia Saint-Saens Pietro Detro United States Marine van Eps Jos. Goggan & Bros Victor Representates Vicola

Heisler and Quesenberry Obituaries Notice

Louise Heisler of San Antonio dies at home on South Presa Street aged years with husband and four daughters among survivors. Annie Quesenberry daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Quesenberry dies at 15 in Oak Island after six months in San Antonio with funeral plans and interment to follow.

Sdence Joseph's Catholic Church Joseph's Cemetery Oak Island

Nley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment

Nley Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and related services. Contact numbers listed include 971 for inquiries and orders.

Nley-Loring Undertaking Co Utomobile

Comanche County Grand Jury Probes Calloway Hunter Clash

COMANCHE COUNTY grand jury is investigating yesterday's fight between Congressman Oscar Calloway and former Judge Sam Hunter client. Hunter testified before the panel after a report that Hunter aided a claim against the United States government. Hunter, ex Court of Civil Appeals member, previously represented Tarrant County in the Legislature last year. Denison fire damages building at 207 West Main Street owned by M. Su Epstein Fort Worth area.

Denison House Burns Enison Tex West Main Street Patti Bros M. Su. Epstein Forth

Men and Millions campaign ushers San Antonio luncheon

Abraham E. Cory led a luncheon at the St. Anthony Hotel to promote the men and millions movement aimed at raising 6 300 000 for Christian missions. Subscriptions under 500 are not accepted and a buzzer guides speakers during meetings.

Abraham A. Cory St. Anthony Central Christian Church Corps of Men and Women Abraham E. Cory China Nanking Cory Christian Church Gainesville F. D. Kirschner Texas Christian University H. ©. Pritchard Eureka College Eureka A. E. Cory Cincinnati Berty Washington Roland Poland Kosciusko Germany Anheuser-Busch

Austin lawyer Albert S. Phelps seeks Travis County attorney post

Albert S. Phelps, a noted Austin lawyer, announced his candidacy for Travis County attorney. He filed his name with County Chairman James A. Berger to appear on the July primary ballot.

Austin Tex Albert S. Phelps Travis County James A. Berger

Katy to Buy Rolling Stock

C E Huff general attorney of the Katy wins railroad commission approval for a contract to purchase 30 locomotives and 200 Roger ballast cars at a total cost of 900000.

Katy Austin Tex C. E. Huff Railroad Commission

Automobile licenses issued in city records

License numbers for Ford, Studebaker, Maxwell and Premier models list owners with street addresses. David Lehr Jr owns No. 5201 Ford at 2415 Buena Vista, Mrs. B. Baerman holds No. 202 Ford at 1006 North Flores, H. V. Weise owns No. 5203 Studebaker at 205 Woodlief, Anton Heisler has No. 5204 Maxwell at 1191 East Crockett, Evelyn Company at St. Anthony Hotel holds No. 5205 Premier.

Ford David Lehr Jr Buena Vista Street B. Baerman North Flores Street Studebaker H. V. Weise Woodlief Street Maxwell Anton Heisler East Crockett Street Premier Evelyn Company St. Anthony Hotel

Social Page Visitors and Guests At San Antonio Hotels

Dallas visitor E H Pollard stays at the Menger while Charles Manley and E H Daugherty arrive from Corpus Christi and lodge at the Bexar. Cotulla couple Mr and Mrs John M Dohr visit San Antonio and stay at St Anthony. J W Burlton from Aransas Pass and Mrs Hendrix return from Galveston staying at Gunter and St Anthony respectively. Numerous dignitaries from Austin, Waco, Houston and Baltimore are listed as guests at the Menger Gunter and Bexar with hotel notes and brief travel updates.

E. H. Pollard Dallas Menger Charles Manley E. H. Daugherty Corpus Christian Business Bexar John M. Dohr Cotulla San Antonio St. Anthony J. W. Burlton Aransas Pass Gunter C. M. Hendrix Galveston Mr. Hendrix J. P. Decte B. Odem D. Thurston Austin E. ©. Roach J. W. Allen Waco Fred Brunner Bay City Annie Pauline Derma Mies Reagan Karnes City W. M. Abbey Houston J. J. Moran Baltimore A. J. Zilkeman Fort Worth C. Edward Long Jourdanton Nan Rankin Corpus Christi Morris H. Grenberg Gunteroe Oenena Lampena St. Antionaes

Births Mentioned From City Notices

To Mr and Mrs George Hall a boy born May 25 at 301 Newell avenue. To Mr and Mrs R Nagaro a girl born May 24 at 911 5 San Marcos street. To Mr and Mrs R Nagaro a girl born May 25 at 824 Ruiz street. To Mr and Mrs D Gonzales a boy born May 27 at Hazel alley. To Mr and Mrs W B Brendel a girl born May ah 422 Devine street. To Mr and Mrs Andrew Winters a boy born May 24 at 812 W Russell place. To Mr and Mrs J M Butot a boy born May 23 at 1829 N Palmetto avenue. To Mr and Mrs H tabiena a girl born May 23 at 203 Post avenue.

George Hall Newell Avenue R. Nagaro San Marcos Street Ruiz Street D. Gonzales Hazel Andrew Winters W. Russell Place J. M. Butot N. Palmetto Avenue H. ‘Abliena Post Avenue

Burials Register Oddities Include Several Local Deaths

Burial permits list several local deaths with ages and addresses. The Eddie James, 1, died May 28 at 213 W Theo Avenue. Carlota Jimenez, 12, died May 26 at 815 Vera Cruz Street. Andres Retriane, 56, died May 27 on Trinity Street. Eisier, 69, died May on 1088 Presa Street. Minnie Dreiss, 10, died May 24 at 510 W Street. Mrs. Henneh Gerald, 44, died May 26 at 624 W Maceacon Street.

Theddie James Theo Carlota Jimenez Vera Cruz Andres Retriane Trinity Streets Eisier Presa Minnie Dreiss W Street Henneh Gerald

Building Permits Reported for Several Dwellings

W A ay approves 5 room dwelling on Drexel for 1300 dollars. 1-1 Avenue lists a 5 room dwelling for 1400. W A Balty files for 5 room homes on Berkshire Avenue at 1300 and 1400 dollars. Balty also listed 8 room house on Bar La atte id 1 Banfield for 300 dollars.

W. A. Ay Drexel Avenue Sudeety Pecans A. Balty Berkshire Avenue W. A. Balty X. Ius Bar- la Atte Banfield

Marriage Licenses Granted for Four Individuals

Elizondo and Mart. Schulz and Cermia listed among marriage licenses issued.

New Directors Chosen by Bexar County Highway League

Three new directors R O Whitaker W D Hamilton and C E Schoff were elected to replace inactive members at a Wednesday meeting. Secretary D E Colp agreed to assume current indebtedness and take over the log book contract. The motion to accept was unanimous and activities will continue as usual. Examinations announced by the U S Civil Service Commission include timber scaler and survey positions with salaries ranging from 9 to 4000 dollars annually.

Bexar Countyighway League R. O. Whitaker W. D. Hamilton C. E. Schoff D. E. Colp Colp Highway League United States Civil Service Commission Aid Coast and Geodetic Survey

Are Our Women Becoming More Wrinkled

An adettext claims American women grow more wrinkled due to broader roles and stress. It describes a home remedy using almond powder?, water, glycerine, and an almoroin solution to make a masque that smooths lines during sleep.

How to Keep Your Face Free From Ugly Hairs

An ad states a small package of powdered delatone can remove facial hair. Mix powder with water, spread on hairy skin for about two minutes, rub off to remove hair, then wash away residue. It claims the method is simple and harmless if real delatone is used.

Also Mentioned on This Page

RY Investigates Fight Gressman Calloway Hunter Hostetter Sin Nan SUILS Piv Uy Tor Pli.sa Tae Voile Ratine la Vida Warner’s W. B Bien Jolie Kayser Tronerte Elizondo and Juanita Mart William W. Schulz and Mary E. Cermia Bexar County Highway League Num Berman & Zadek San Antonio, Tex Washingto Texoa
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