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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
14
The Kansas Club meets at Hot Wells from 2 PM to dark Friday for a basket picnic inviting all Kansans in San Antonio. Community alerts include beware of imitators of a local dentist sign and a report of a fence burned near the Southern Pacific yards by waste oil.
A special train carrying steel rails for the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf extension arrived from Galveston via the Katy. The rails are part of a 9000 ton order placed by J. E. Franklin, and once filled, enough rails will be available to complete the line about 20 miles below the Nueces river in Live Oak county.
A camper in Stimberg camp yards on South Flores street reported a suitcase theft last night while the owner was away. Clothing was taken and the incident was reported to police.
Ernest K. Critzer's will filed in county probate court names widow Helen Elmore Critzer as sole executrix with no bond, estate valued around 25000 dollars. The filing seeks probate, while other notices mention Mrs Archer dancing instruction and a prize waltz contest at Exposition Park tonight.
The San Antonio High School concludes five days of exercises with 115 graduates the largest class on record. Class day tomorrow at 10 am features solos and two addresses by Walter Biard and John A. Smith, a class prophecy by Mildred Taylor, followed by a lawn luncheon. Alumni dance at Turner hall Saturday. Commencement sermon Sunday at First Presbyterian by Rev. Arthur G. Jones. Dr. Frederick Terrell will present diplomas and deliver the presentation address.
Mayor Steves notified R. G. Scott the city would abrogate the Buena Vista street macadamizing contract between Pinto and Murray. Delays cited rock scarcity and a workers strike. The city will assume the project. Scott may receive only amounts already paid.
With only two days left to avoid interest and penalties hundreds of property owners packed the City Collector Willemain's office at city hall. Tax collection runs through Saturday evening as the April deadline nears and delinquent payments face added costs.
She will star in the operetta Golden Hair and the Three Bears at Beethoven hall for the bene fits of the Playgrounds Association.
The comptroller provides permit blanks with a civil oath to close saloons at midnight and reopen at 5 am, ignoring the new criminal statute restricting hours. Saloon men expect enforcement by peace officers but fear Lane may push criminal-law aims if local enforcement falters.
A family doctor notes many women seek treatment for female trouble but improve after addressing kidney and bladder issues. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as the best and safest tonic for such times, claimed to deliver quick results. Fischer Drug Co.
A readable fragment notes a Riverside Restaurant located at 101 East Houston Street. No further details are provided about the business, hours, or ownership in the visible text.
The body of a approx 35 year old white man with dark hair and eyes was found near Frio City road by a local Mexican and later buried in City Cemetery No. 8. Police and Coroner Fisk could not determine identity after an inquest. death is believed to have occurred early Wednesday morning.
San Antonio residents report relief from kidney and back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. William Schwartz of 129 Scott Street cites personal improvement and recommends the remedy to a relative with similar symptoms. Sold by dealers nationwide, 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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