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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1911

Page

5

San Antonio Schools Face Record Overcrowding

Superintendent Lukin warns the San Antonio public schools are overcrowded, with several rooms added over the summer yet insufficient. A new Hill district training building costing about 7000 dollars will be ready soon, and a committee will inspect the district's 41 departmental reports as principals take leave for a conference in Houston.

San Antonio Charles J. Lukin Respect Hill Nual Hill Ing Lukin W. W. Lips Mike Goggan Don A South Ducational Association Houston Miss Bell Nettie Williams G. H. Buckley

Frisco System Buys Pascagoula Northern Railway

News from Pascagoula Mississippi reports the Frisco system has acquired the Pascagoula Northern railway line. Official confirmation could not be obtained. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Associated

Tents expanded to house tubercular patients at Poor Farm

Poor Farm Superintendent Joseph Chadwick has added five tents to the grounds giving space for more than a dozen consumptives. Each winter tubercular residents arrive from the north chasing San Antonio climate and destitute arrivals from elsewhere. without funds or friends they become public charges the farm must shelter.

Joseph Chadwick Chadwick San Antonio

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Praised for Colds

Mrs. Anna Pelzer of 2526 Jefferson St South Omaha Nebraska endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a sure cure for coughs and colds. She cites her daughter’s recovery and a neighbor’s relief amid widespread neighborhood praise from Edwards King Drug Co.

Foley Anna Pelzer Jefferson St South Omaha Neb Benson Edwards King Drug Co

Want Streets Paved

At a monthly luncheon the Austin Real Estate exchange urged the city to issue 300000 in bonds to pave streets in the business district and residential areas. The past six months saw 14 blocks paved, and the plan would extend paving for several miles. The exchange also urged about 100000 for new county roads.

Austin Tex Austin Real Estate Exchange

Organize Rebekah Lodge in Kerrville Texas

Mrs. Mary E. Sauer district deputy of the grand assembly I O F I invites Miss Elizabeth Steinman and local members to organize Rebekah Lodge No 445 in Kerrville. Officers installed include N G Ida Becker vice grand John Ward secretary A Becker treasurer S P Benton. Charter members include Mr. and Mrs Ward Mr and Mrs Smith Dr A F Thigpen C A Maurer and Miss Ida Becker. A banquet followed the installation.

Rebekah Lodge Kerrville Tex Mary E. Sauer Grand Assembly Elizabeth Steinman Rucker Powers San Antonio Ida Becker N. G John Ward A. Becker S. P. Benton O. F. Smith A. F. Thigpen C. A. Maurer

On Trial For Murder in Halletsville

George Washington known as George Foley faces murder and robbery charges in the case of Frank Kubena a Bohemian farmer. Jury selection began Tuesday at 3 pm with 60 jurors and 25 talesmen exhausted leaving eight jurors. Over 100 witnesses expected. Will T. Bagby assists the prosecution while Henry H Paulus defends the defendant.

Hallettsville Tex George Washington George Foley Frank Kubena Will T. Bagby Henry Paulus

Wilson County to vote on $30,000 road bond issue

Wilson county commissioners ordered an election to decide if the county shall issue thirty thousand dollars in bonds for road work. The funds would pay for steel teams and scrapers to improve clay roads in the county, which claims a long record of good roads for its size in Texas.

Floresville Tex Wilson County Texas

Kingsville Adopts Commission Form of Government

Kingsville Texas voters approve incorporation under a commission form of government by 169 to 39. B F Laws is elected mayor with E W House and H C Jennett selected as commissioners in the November 16 ballot.

Kingsville Tex B. F. Laws E. W., House H. C. Jennett

London social figure sues for slander in court

Mrs. Mabel Atherton sues her sister in law Lady Aubrey Dean Paul for slander in London courts. She also names her brother in law Sir Aubrey Edwards Henry Dean Paul Bart alleging remarks that forced her to leave the Savoy hotel in Cairo due to her behavior.

Mabel Atherton London Continent Aubrey Dean Paul

New Battleships 10 to Feature Triple Turrets

The Associated Press reports three 14inch guns will be mounted in each turret of battleships Oklahoma and Nevada. Bids for construction are due next month. The change reduces turret tonnage by eliminating one great turret, yielding ten 14inch rifles in four main turrets. The New York and Texas will keep two guns per turret on five turrets. These designs aim to give the United States the world’s heaviest armament after completion.

Associated Press Washington Oklahoma Nevada Navy Department Italy Russia New York Texas United States Great Britain

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service with contact at 221 E Com and phone number 341 Theo Artzt's Orchestra also listed with phones.

Riebe Undertaking Co Theo Artzt Orchesten

Independents Fight Dissolution Suit

New York Nov 15 The independents file petition to intervene in the government dissolution suit seeking to delay the plan. If granted the case would move to the Supreme Court with the petitioners becoming parties to the action. The petition is signed by the National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association and the Cigar Manufacturers Association of America.

New York Tobacco Trust Federal Supreme Court United State Circuit Court Supreme Court National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association Cigar Manufacturers’ Association of America

A Genuine Rupture Cure On Trial To Prove It

Advertises a rupture cure sent on trial to prove it stops wearing a truss. Claims instant relief after failed treatments. Offers free illustrated book, prices, and testimonials from hundreds of patients. Includes a free coupon and mail order prompt.

Pennsylvania Man Thankful for Brooks Rupture Appliance

A Pennsylvania man writes from Bethlehem praising the Brooks Rupture Appliance after six years of rupture trouble. He states the device fits snugly, adapts to the body, and healed his rupture, vowing to recommend it to others.

C. E. Brooks Marshall, Mich James A. Britton Spring St Bethlehem, Pa

The Brooks Rupture Appliance Advertisement

An advertisement touts the Brooks Rupture Appliance as a unique air cushion device for support. It claims comfort, invisibility under clothing, washed durability, and lack of metal springs, inviting readers to send a free coupon amid claims of thirty years of experience and fair prices.

Recommend From Texas Farmer

A Texas farmer praises Brooks Rupture Appliance Co. of Marshall Michigan. He says after years with no relief from hernia trusses the appliance cured him, allowing him to resume farm work with ease after two weeks free wear.

C. E. Brooks Marshall, Mich Brooks Rupture Appliance Co

Emphatic gestures lead to courtroom clash over a blow

In county court Louis Keilman testified he struck A Muensch after Muensch raised his fist in a threatening manner while arguing over a loose telephone wire from Keilman’s home. Muensch claimed he was merely emphasising his remarks. Keilman was found not guilty.

A. Muensch Louis BE. Keilman Muensch Keilman

Married couple wed in Yoakum church ceremony

M A Tucker and Miss Ezilla Byars were married yesterday morning at the Catholic church in Yoakum Texas officiated by Rev. Father Sheehan. The couple will reside in Yoakum.

Yoakum Tex M. A. Tucker Ezilla Byars Catholic Church Father Sheehan

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Mrs Blair

San Antonio resident Mrs G L Blair testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidneys and backache and that she recommends the remedy to acquaintances. The ad notes the product is 50 cents and sold by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as U S agents with the slogan Remember the name Doan's and stake no other.

Dean San Antonio G. L. Blair Elm St Texas San Marcos Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Appliance Cures Boy After Many Remedies Fail

A letter from WM. Patterson of Akron Ohio praises Your Appliance Co for curing his boy after failing several other remedies. He says the device cured him 3 months after use began and that he wore it about a year, and he would recommend it to friends.

WM. Patterson Main St Akron

Search warrants allowed to seize ducks kept for sale in Texas

Austin dispatch reports Attorney General Woodward stating search warrants may be issued to inspect premises where ducks are believed kept for sale. The ruling cites chapter and section references from prior legislatures and directs enforcement under the penal code. Edwards King Drug Co notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy.

Austin Tex Sterett Attorney General's Department Woodward

Dr W Hamilton Skin Specialist at Moore Building

Dr. W. Hamilton, a specialist in skin diseases, operates from the 527 Moore Building.

W. &. Hamilton Moore

Stock subscribers for International and Great Northern

A Texas railroad commission affidavit filed with the state department lists stock subscribers from a Houston meeting on November 7. Frank C Nicodemus Jr of New York subscribed to 14,210 common shares worth 1,421,000 and 22,891 preferred shares worth 2,289,100 totaling 3,710,100. The list covers only part of the company’s 11,000,000 capital.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission State Department International & Great Northern Railway Houston Frank C. Nicodemus Jr New York

Two More Storm Deaths In Gloucester

Two more names were added to the storm toll as government life savers announced abandonment of the search for a dory from the schooner McMorrow. The small boat, carrying two mackerel drawers, was swamped by heavy seas off Gloucester on November 16.

Associated Press Gloucester Mass Dory McMorrow

President's Nephew In Accident Near Opera House

Henry W Taft's automobile collided with a taxicab in front of the Metropolitan Opera House late last night. Inside was Henry Howard Taft II, son of Henry W Taft and nephew of the president. He was unharmed.

Associated Press New York Henry W. Taft Metropolitan Opera House Henry Howard Taft II Henry W

Cure of rupture cited by 76 year old Jamestown man

Jamestown NC resident Sam A Hoover writes from Marshall Michigan praising the Brooks Discovery appliance for rupture cure. He started in May 1905 and stopped November 20 1905 noting no further use or need and claims remarkable results at age 76.

C. E. Brooks Marshall, Mich Brooks Jamestown N.C Sam A. Hoover Marshall Mich

Child Cured In Four Months By Appliance Brace

Letter from Andrew Eggenberger of Dubuque Iowa thanks Brooks Rupture Appliance Co for a brace that cured his baby boy’s rupture in a little over four months. The child stopped wearing the brace six weeks ago and the family expresses gratitude.

Jansen St Dubuque, Towa Brooks Rupture Appliance Co Andrew Eggenberger

Mexico Moves Troops to Border as Protests Loom

The Mexican government increases garrisons along the Tamaulipas border from Nuevo Laredo to Matamoros. Fifty rurales arrive from Monterey to Lampazas, while more troops head toward Lagarita and San Antonio reports rising disquiet among Mexicans. General Gonzales leads seventy at Nuevo Laredo ready for field service as Maderistas seek trouble around November 20.

Tamaulipas Federal Government of Mexico Associated Press Nuevo Laredo Matamoros Monterey Lampazas Lagarita Laredo Francisco Naranjo Gonzales San Antonio

Appliance on Trial Coupon Offer Declared Free

A call to action invites readers to fill and mail a free coupon to trial an appliance. The notice frames the reader as a judge to prove the product’s claims true and urges immediate mailing of the coupon.

Information Name City R. F. PD State

A brief notice lists Information Name City R. F. PD State in a local context. The line reads as a placeholder or archival reference without clear event details or dates.

Commercial Cafe High Class Themed At Popular Prices

A. Collman the plumber operates at 416 Main Ave. The notice highlights Commercial Cafe as a first class cafe offering popular price meals.

A. Collman Main Ave

Kyle Bride Beulah White Weds James Ryman In Kyle

Miss Beulah White of Kyle married James Walter Ryman of Wadsworth at 8 PM with Rev. J. B. Armstrong officiating. The couple will reside in Wadsworth.

Kyle, Tex Beulah White Kyle James Walter Ryman Wadsworth J. B. Armstrong the Baptist Church Elgin

Murder on Steps of Home Claims Saloon Keeper

New York reports Peter Lenane a wealthy saloon keeper was shot and killed early today at his home threshold after refusing service to a man described as an intoxicated liquor man. The alleged assailant was at large.

Associated Press New York Peter Lenane

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Trust Company Capital Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas BLIC Wndance Hisory Bukin Board Lalthy Sre Limited Battle Creek, Mich City THE Hostetter Pennsylvania Texas Farmer L. E. Keilman E. Brooks Edwards-King Drug Co G. N Madero State of Hood R. F. PD Price
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