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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
14
Indicted constable John Trainer again seeks immediate date set for his case on failing to arrest. District Attorney I C Baker cannot assign a date as December docket remains full. The case likely won’t be scheduled until near Christmas.
Mrs. M. W. Shubert of 450 Main Avenue, alleged to run a disorderly house, was deemed too ill to appear in county court. Dr T T Parker, who has treated her since November 12, testified the case be set aside. Judge Shook adjourned to next Thursday with expectation the defendant will attend.
W G Crush of the Katy, George S Pentecost of the Rock Island, and Edwin F Adams of the Santa Fe were in the city after attending a railroad commission session in Austin. They work on a trade excursion schedule for San Antonio manufacturers and jobbers to Victoria and Port Lavaca, to be completed soon in Houston.
A 12 year old boy riding a bicycle was struck by a buggy at St Marys and Houston streets about 11 this morning. He was knocked down and slightly injured. The Protestant Orphanage directors thank the Needlework Guild of America for 89 garments donated to the orphanage.
West End citizens are invited to attend a meeting of the West End Improvement Club at the Presbyterian church on Friday November 17 at 8 p m to discuss public improvement. R O Langworthy secretary.
A Temple Beth El choir concert with an address by Rabbi Samuel Marks will take place Sunday afternoon at 34 o'clock. The event honors James Richardson of Washington, described as the thirty third degree sovereign supreme commander general of the Scottish Rite Masonry and representative of the mother council of the world.
Beetho ven Hall hosts a Sunday social dance organized by the Dixie Social Club with Artzt music. Apples for sale at $1 per box. Forrest Campbell, receiver for the O. F. Kullenberg estate, lists old phones 2145, 2409 day, 5877 night. E. M. Collins is the Bexar County Humane Society humane officer.
Rae Monil of London leading English capitalists visiting Texas to explore investments for clients. He plans to visit Mexico and Abbott for hunting. J S Abbott Austin dairy commissioner passed through San Antonio en route to Falfurrias for a deer hunt. He was with Denton friends Drs Sanders Lipscomb Edwards and Messrs Johnson Smoot. Dr W M Brumbaugh may join soon.
Dr. Emma T. Miller a Persia based medical missionary will present an illustrated lecture at Travis Park Methodist Church tonight at eight replacing the Wednesday night meeting.
Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle Dance set for Thursday at Modern Woodmen Hall with Theo Artzt providing music. Admission 25 cents.
Humane Officer George L Mc Cauley will present an illustrated stereopticon lecture at the Prospect building. The talk will cover local humane topics and includes contact details for the office located at 324 Hicks Building with old phone numbers 71 for day and Sunday inquiries and 726 for night calls.
Rev H W C Ainley of the Interstate Blue Button army delivers a sermon at Hill Baptist Church tonight. No admission fee. LeCompte's stable hosts White Rose Grove prize masquerade ball Friday November 17 at the W O W hall. Admission 25 cents with Artzt music.
Yellow Taxicabs contact numbers plus Drs Garring and Hatcher osteopathic physicians and surgeons located in the Gunter Building at 201 208 with old phone 5828 and new phone 840 for inquiries and appointments.
M. C. of Washington D. C., attorney for the Interstate Commerce Commission, arrives in Waco with several officials to participate in U S district court cases against the Katy railroad. The action charges the company with violating the hours of service act by employing telegraph operators and train crews beyond permitted hours.
An herbal smoking remedy claims to cure catarrh by delivering medicated smoke to head and lung passages. The ad notes no tobacco, offers a free five day trial and an illustrated booklet from Dr J W Blosser of Atlanta, with a dollar regular treatment price.
City Treasurer Frank W. Church says his bond issue interest and sinking fund report follows the usual practice of predecessors. He told the state comptroller there is no way to provide per issue detail and his lump sum report stands. No new developments expected until the city council meeting next Monday.
Cuero prepares for the San Antonio Port Lavaca Highway league gathering on November 17 with expected large attendance. Speakers include J. H. Hawley of Galveston W M Bradburn and wife of Houston and J H Kirkpatrick of San Antonio. An afternoon program starts at 2 with an automobile tour at 5 and a banquette at the Muti hotel.
Detectives Stowe and Green took eight men and six women, all Negro, into custody in a Sherman street raid at 8 this morning. Three complete hop layouts were seized. The detainees, charged with vagrancy, were jailed. Police say newcomers prompted the raid and cases will be heard before Judge Buckley in the corporation court. Some arrestees are said to face malia charges.
Exploration of the San Antonio River from the business district to Brackenridge park shows all stagnant pools once a health concern have disappeared. Since recent rains, the river volume through the business district has fallen while a small but steady current remains. The pump has run over four weeks, lifting about 1.5 million gallons daily from the well, with pumping to continue about eight weeks more per initial agreements among San Antonio Gas and Electrics, Alamo Iron Works, and the Waterworks company. The city will decide if operation continues beyond that period.
Irven Hutchison of Three Rivers Michigan describes a four year battle with dry eczema. He reports itching burning and bleeding before relief and credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills with curing his condition. He urges others with skin diseases to try the products and requests a free sample and booklet.
Berlin reports Emperor William postpones a Silesia hunting trip after catching a slight cold. The note cites his doctors as urging caution while reports from aides remain matter of fact. An unrelated advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills via J E Parker of Smith Arkansas.
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