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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1912

Page

12

Election Suits Dropped and Public Notices in City

The Forty fifth district court dropped two election contest suits in J. J. Lockwood vs. Joel Lipscomb for lack of prosecution. Listings note services and ads for Electric Park dancing, Dr. B G AtLee dentist, and humane society officials. Also details temporary administrator Joseph Shelly for estate of M G Dena and various local business contacts and schedules.

J. J. Lockwood Joel Lipscomb Dena Joseph Shelly M. G. Dena

Boy's Body Covered With Blisters

A Rome Georgia man recalls eczema starting in childhood while living in Augusta. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two to three weeks the blisters faded and did not return, per W Lindsay Wilson secretary of Rome Soil Pipe Mfg Co dated June 6 1911.

Rome Augusta W. Lindsay Wilson Sec’y Rome Soil Pipe Mfg. Co

Scalp Troubles Prompt Hair Regrowth Claim

Dandruff and hair loss plagued D L Goldberg of 327 Madison St New York for months before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment nightly. He reports excellent hair growth after treatment and notes samples mailed free with a 32 page Cuticura book from Boston. Tender-faced men urged to try Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick.

Madison St New York City D. L. Goldberg Cuticura Dept. T. Boston

Car Thefts Tie Willie Lewis and Horace Applewhite Over to Grand Jury

Willie Lewis and Horace Applewhite waived preliminary hearing in Justice Ben Fisk's court and were bound over to the grand jury in $500 each on charges of stealing brass fixtures from passenger coaches. Arrested by special deputy W. J. De Lacy. Modern Woodman hall hosts a lrtwaist dance Saturday night June. Crescent Theater offers Picardini family vaudeville and Photo plays for five cents. W. O. W. No 38 to dance at Electric Park June 1 with Diaz Bisters music.

Citizen’s League of Bexar County 37Th District Court 8. Anderson 57Th District Court R. B. Minor Claude V. Birkhead Clinton G. Brown Andres Coy JR James R. Davis John H. Clark Frank R. Newton John W Willie Lewis Horace Applewhite Ben Fisk W. J. de Lacy

Aged Pair to Wed In Local Ceremony

Narciso Aranda and Juana Menchaca, both 74, will marry this evening in Losoya by Justice of the Peace J. B. Chavagneaux. They entered the county clerk’s office seeking a license, with a compa nion from Losoya present. registrar A. H. Coates waived the 21 year age oath.

Narciso Aranda Juana Menchaca Losoya J. B. Chavagneaux A. H. Coates Mr. Coates

Lunacy Complaint Filed For C E Hastings In Probate Court

Complaint of lunacy alleges C E Hastings a former Mexico mining man believes himself in hypnos is in perpetual peril to himself and family. Court action seeks medical treatment to restore mental faculties. Mrs Wm A Allen Chacon NM endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as life saving after severe coughing. Edwards King Drug Co.

C. E. Hastings Mexico Wm. A Allen Chacon New Mexico Allen Foley Edwards-King Drug Co

Burton to Lead Taft Drive for Ohio Delegates

Senator Burton will travel to Ohio to lead Taft forces in the state convention and fight for the six at large delegates. Taft aides, with President Taft and Sherman present, plan to dominate the convention despite Roosevelt's Ohio primary victory. The president sent a telegram to Arthur Vorys reaffirming no compromise in the Ohio fight.

Associated Press Washington Taft Burton Ohio Sherman Arthur I. Vorys

Refusal of Roosevelt Tickets at National Convention

Chicago May 30 Colonel Harry B New head of the Republican convention arrangements sub committee refused Senator Dixon's request for 250 convention tickets. He noted traditions give tickets to officials and not to candidates. Taft’s circle will receive 150 tickets. Roosevelt supporters are not allocated. Upham settled hall decorations banning images of Taft or Roosevelt.

Associated Press Chicago Col Harry New Dixon Roosevelt Taft Colonel Roosevelt Senator Dixon Fred W. Upham Colonel New Upham

Alaska Republicans elect six Roosevelt delegates at Wickersham convention

Six delegates instructed for Roosevelt were elected to represent Alaska at the Republican national convention by the Wickersham faction at their convention in Alaska. They plan to contest Taft delegates chosen at Cordova two months earlier. James Wickersham was nominated to Congress and the platform condemned Taft's Alaska policies while praising home rule efforts.

Associated Press Valdez Alaska Roosevelt Wickersham Alaska Republican Party Taft Cordova James Wickersham Congress

Deaths of Mathias Halbedl Suhr and Ernst Kitzinger

Mathias Halbedl 90 dies at his son Prof F M Halbedl’s home 2017 South Flores San Antonio Austria native. funeral arrangements pending. George A Suhr 63 dies dies at local hospital. service at L T Waters chapel 6 pm burial in City Cemetery No 3. Ernst Kitzinger 61 German native dies at county poor farm funeral plans pending.

Mathias Halbedl South Flores Street F. M. Halbedl Brackenridge High School Halbedl Austria San Antonio Prof. Halbedl Kitzinger Ernst Kitzinger Germany

Kidney Pills Relief Cited by Wichita Man

J B McKeen of 1301 Cleveland Avenue Wichita Kansas reports severe kidney pains and backache, saying Foley Kidney Pills brought improvement and he was fully cured of his kidney trouble after using the product Edwards King Drug Co distributed.

J. B. McKeen Cleveland &J Wichita Kansas Edwards-King Drug Co

Staacke Bros Offer Best Line of Delivery Wagons

Staacke Bros advertise a superior line of delivery wagons in San Antonio promising reliability and value for merchants seeking efficient transport solutions.

Staacke Bros San Antonio

Have the Light Follow You on Your Vacation

A devotional travel note offers guidance to vacationers, urging travelers to seek mindful rest and spiritual refreshment while away from home. Practical tips blend with reflections on light, pace, and presence during trips.

San Antonio Petition Seeks Injunction Over Warrants

The district court suit filed by D Sullivan and company seeks to restrain the city from cashing $10 550 23 in warrants and to stop further issuance. Joe Ryan city attorney will draft the defendants answer ahead of Monday hearing. The case questions interest on overdrafts and the city sinking fund investments with bonds, presided by Judge Arthur Seeligson in the Fifty seventh district court.

San Antonio D. Sullivan and Company Joe Ryan Fifty-seventh District Court Arthur Seeligson

Fire Rips Holland Texas. Losses Reach Twenty Thousand

A morning blaze in Holland Texas caused about 20000 in damage with partial insurance. Thompson's meat market I A Stone Co C J Wilkerson and J H Underwood were burned out.

Holland, Tex Associated Press Thompson’s Meat Market I. A. Stone & Co C. J. Wilkerson J. H. Underwood

Miller Sent to Penitentiary for 25 Years in Brother-in-Law Murder

Deen Miller, convicted of murdering his 15-year-old brother-in-law Alex Baker, was moved to Huntsville last night to begin a 25 year prison term. His family said goodbye after visiting him on Saturday.

Miller Austin Tex Deen Miller Alex Baker Huntsville

Wedding of Miss Luck and W M Fechner at Filatonia

Special report from Filatonia Texas notes the Tuesday night wedding of Miss Tinnie Luck of Filatonia and W M Fechner of Goliad. The couple wed in the town with local witnesses and family present.

Filatonia Flatonia Tex

Top O the Town Hotel Roof Opens Tonight

The Top O the Town at St Antoho Ny opens its roof tonight from 6 30 to midnight offering a cool dining spot high above the city with a view and meals.

ST. Anthony Hotel

Aguirre Benavides Heads to Mexico City as Deputy Candidate

Aguirre Benavides, aide to President Francisco I. Madero and candidate for the northern district in the national chamber of deputies, left this morning for Mexico City with his family. He has been in town ten days and previously resided in San Antonio during Madero's exile. He followed Madero and became a prominent local figure during the revolution and now seeks election to the chamber.

Aguirre Benavides Francisco I. Madero Mexico National Chamber of Deputies Mr. Benavides San Antonio Madero

Carnegie Steel Works to be Enlarged at Pittsburg Plant

The Edgar Thomson Steel works of Carnegie Steel in Pittsburg plans major expansion costing 8 to 10 million dollars. More than 3000 workers are expected to be hired for varied improvements including fourteen new open hearth furnaces and reconstruction of the rail mills.

Carnegie Steel Works Associated Press Pittsburg Edgar Thomson Steel Works Carnegie Steel Company

Memorial Services to Honor Dr Ferdinand Herff

The Bexar County Medical Society schedules a memorial service for Dr Ferdinand Herff Sunday at 8 p.m. in Casino Hall. A committee of Drs M J Bliem J W Carhart and Frank Paschal arranges speakers from medical and legal professions and other citizens. A musical program and testimonials are planned, with speakers to be confirmed and the program to be printed tomorrow.

Ferdinand Herff Bexar County Medical Society Casino Hall M. J. Bliem J. W. Carhart Frank Paschal San Antonians

Staacke Bros. Unveils New Delivery Wagons For Bakery and Laundry

Staacke Bros. reports arrival of a carload of delivery wagons designed for bakery and laundry services. The fleet emphasizes best quality and low prices for local customers.

Staacke Bros

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Exposition Park Hot Wells THE Children’s Texas League Austin SAN Antonio Bronghos Morris Block & Co East Houston Street W. C. Hirzel Fred Hummert Commerce Street S. E. Ricks San Pedro Avenue Macon Street Corporation Court M. B. Buckley Frank Newnam Kohr Electric Park Sureshin Hicks Bexar County Monane Society Mackay Building FE. M Collins de. Baldwin Gunter B. G. AtLee Gibbs San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Fred Davison Hicks Cox’s Military Drs Garring & Hatcher Osteopaths Gunter Building Travis Club Expo Park Muth J. L. Camp Wright E Main Avenue J. M. Krakauer South Alamo Crescent Theater Picardini Family Bexar Social Club Modern Woodman Hall Carolus Music Dance Electric Park Diaz\Bisters San-A-Lac White Horse Tavern West Commerce St Leason's Restaurant San Antonio Hospital West Commerce Street H.C. Rees Optical CO Mike Goccan E. Houston St Harvey Moord Union Painless Dentists Joske’s G Reat Ryan A. Coliman Main Ave Mexico City de. Tse Cunningham Moore Bldg Osteopath DR. Herfe Casino Citizens Insurance Company W.L. Herfe SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
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