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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1912

Page

13

Funds Raised For Civic Beautification Drive And Council Notices

City plan committee members raised 200 among themselves plus 50 from Mayor A H Jones to back civic architect George E Kessler and urge immediate action to beautify the city. A goal of 5000 is planned. details include Kohrs dance at Turner Hall and WIGWAM events. Also reports on river course change by Paul S Knittel needing owner consent. poultry and dairy ads from Welsh Produce Co.. court action removing minority disabilities for Kerry Tucker. and sorrow over Sherman death remarks by Major Culberson.

Yeste A. H. Jones George E. Kessler Paul S. Knittel San Antonio Romana Navarro Mater Knittel

All Star Quartette Now at Wigwam No 2

Naval recruits train-missing connections in San Antonio. nine sailors bound from Dallas to San Francisco spend the day in the city as they await their next link.

ALL Star Quartette Naval San Antonio Dallas San Francisco Texas United States Naval Training Station Twigwam NO. 2

Divorce Suit Filed in 73rd District Court

H I White filed for divorce from Viola White in the seventy third district court yesterday. The Brief notice lists services and local businesses including Welsh Produce and Dr Hadra with medical specialties. Four arrested on South Alamo street yesterday afternoon for an affray.

H. I. White Seventy Third District Viola White Jackson South Alamo Street

Eckman’s Alterative Promoted for Tuberculosis Recovery

An advertisement argues Eckman’s Alterative treats tuberculosis alongside fresh air and nourishing food. It cites a sworn affidavit from Arthur Webb detailing dramatic weight gain after starting the remedy, and claims effectiveness in bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles with no poisons or habit forming drugs.

Eckman Weldon Til Fort Worth Texas Colorado Canon City Arthur Webb Eckrman A. M. Fischer Eckman, Laboratory Philadelphia

Charge Filed After Alleged Altercation in Bibb County

Names cited by those against whom charges were filed include Ay as Bibb S C Miller R Carey and Charles Lockhart who says he acted as peacemaker. Cases set to be heard tomorrow morning in the corporation court. Removal notice notes business relocation to 119 N Laredo street for larger quarters. Welsh Bexar Social club hop scheduled for Saturday evening November 2 1912 at Modern Woodmen hall with music by Carolus.

Ay As Bibb S.C. Miller R. Carey Charles Lockhart Lockhart Corporation Court N. Laredo Street Welsh Produce Co Bexar Modern Woodmen Hall Carolus

Auditor C A Cunningham Transferred to San Antonio

C A Cunningham traveling auditor for the Katy lines with Houston headquarters has been moved to San Antonio to be based here. He arrived this morning and is staying at the Gunter hotel.

San Antonio C. A. Cunningham Transit Department Katy Lines Houston Cunningham Gunter Hotel

Detective Mussey Returns to Duty After Horse Injury

City detective Mussey resumes active duty after being kicked by a horse while driving, ending several weeks of layoff. Police relief shift began at 7 this morning, with each of three monthly shifts scheduled to report.

Mussey

Police court fines for traffic violations

Eight hours earlier than last month the duty runs began at headquarters with Sergeant Fitch on the early watch before being relieved by Sergeant Beck. Sergeant Fitzhenry keeps the last watch. Stanley Wall was fined five dollars for operating a car without proper number plates. Z Bustamte was fined five dollars for driving on the left side of a street.

Fitch Beck Fitzhenry Stanley Wall Z. Bustamamte

Walter Arnold Discharged From Bankruptcy by Judge Maxey

Walter Arnold, who filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition on June 138 1912, has been discharged by Judge T. H. Maxey. The notice was received this morning by Clerk of Federal Court Hart.

Walter Arnold T. 8 Maxey Federal Court Hart

Dickson Divorce Grants Custody to Plaintiff

Judge W. B. Anderson of the thirty seventh district court grants a divorce in Katherine R. Dickson versus John A. Dickson and awards custody of the minor child to the plaintiff Katherine R. Dickson.

Yemehaay W. 8. Anderson Thirty-Seventh District Court Katherine R. Dickson John A. Dickson

Cupid Travels by Wire

Miss Ann Jeanette Brown once a telegraph operator at the Hotel Astor dined at the Hotel St. Regis on Tuesday night. She attracted attention from staff and her husband Dudley C. Wray, president of Rabok Manufacturing Co. of St. Louis amid a noted social turn.

New York Ann Jeanette Brown Hotel Astor Hotel St. Regis Dudley C. Wray Rabok Manufacturing Company St. Louis

Cupid seals telegraph romance with church marriage

A humble hotel worker married a guest from upscale apartments in New York. Six weeks earlier Miss Brown and Mr. Wray announced their engagement via telegraph keys. Tuesday night they wed at Holy Trinity church on East Eighty eighth Street.

New York D. Cupid Miss Brown Mr. Wray Holy Trinity Church No. 323 East Highty-eighth Street

Made at Home Meats Offered at Attractive Price

In a market pitch the ad urges customers to call 292 for ham bacon lard and compound with a high price quality claim. It emphasizes the goods are up to the standards of the Union Meat Company and argues home production should not deter buyers.

Main Avenue Houston Street Standard Union Meat Company

Eat at Home Ad Offer Surges in Local Paper

A short classified note urges readers to choose home cooking over meals sent from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha. It offers a ten day 15 word want ad for seventy five cents including two Sundays and invites readers to telephone.

Chicago, Kansas City Omahat Union Meat Company

Man and girl engage after brief meeting in Chicago

John H Hinsley of Hammond Indiana met Nellie Brown an 18 year old orphan to hire her as a housekeeper five minutes before they became engaged. An hour later both were armed and Hinsley said he received messages from a higher force predicting the marriage while Brown lived with Mrs Dalzell at 4869 Armitage Ave. The wife asked the girl not to flirt or annoy her.

Chicago John H. Hinsley Hammond Ind Nellie Brown Hinsley William Dalzell Armitage Avenue

Halff Homestead on Goliad Street For Sale In San Antonio

One of the finest residences in San Antonio for sale at a bargain and on good terms known as the M. Halff Homestead on Goliad street close in and in good neighborhood. Woodward and Altgelt.

San Antonio M. Halff Goliad Street Woodward & Altgelt

Riverside Restaurant Advertises Turkey and Shrimp Supper

An advertisement promotes turkey and shrimp suppers at Riverside Restaurant with a good dinner tonight and an extra supper tomorrow. Local dining option highlights and timing are noted.

Riverside Restaurant

Riverside Restaurant Advertises Supper Special

A Riverside Restaurant promotes a turkey and shrimp supper tonight for 25 cents and an excellent dinner tomorrow at the same price, highlighting a low cost meal for diners.

Poslam Heals Affected Skin and Stops Itching

Proven skin remedy Poslam promises rapid healing for eczema acne herpes rash itching and related disorders. Poslam Soap is marketed as a safe daily cleanser. Sold by W C Burns & Co and druggists, with free samples available by writing to 32 West 25th Street New York City.

W. C. Burns & Co, BH West 25Th Street Ener Tah

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Kohr Turner Hall Grand Bee Bluemel’s Hall Theo. Artzt Orchestra U. S Uncle Samson Wigwam NO Welsch Produce O N. Laredo-street Welsch Produce Co DB. A. Brustad Moore Dr. H. E. Johnson Alamo Plaza Littrell Borrow Conroy Union Orchestra WIGAM Welsh Prince Co iIn Theirty Seventh District Court Yesteray W. S. Anderson Erry Tucker E. Houson Franklin Sherman Charles A. Culberson James Sherman Stowers G. A. Stowers Furniture Goa Gommergce Street Washington Dr. Sire Moore Building Julius Horn Heinz van Camps Richelieu California Tenth and Austin Streets Oosevelt Ass Meeting THE Royal Theater Udge Noah Allen Andiddle West Nat M. Washer J.D. Dodson Bexar County Progressive Party San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Vrred Davison Hicks Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins Garring & Hatcher Gunter Travis Club Comb Chocolates Iain Hodgson E. Houston St F. Hadra Gibbs Muth E. Houston Friedman C. E. Tinkaham Hodgson’'s East Houston Cupid MR. Retailer Fine House Artonio Riverside
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