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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1912

Page

10

Jeffersonian debate on a national university under government supervision

The Jeffersonian Literary Society held an extemporaneous debate Friday afternoon on the topic that a national university under government supervision should be established in the United States. C Russey and G Brinklow spoke for the affirmative, while H Baxter and J Reynolds argued the negative. An essay on Glass by E Travers followed, with critique by X Cather, and the meeting closed after committee reports.

United States Jeffersonian Literary Society C. Russey G. Brinklow H. Baxter J. Reynolds Glass E. Travers X. Cather

Free prescription for nervous debility offered to men

An advertisement promises a free copy of a physician authored recipe for treating weakened manhood and related issues. It claims dramatic effects without medicines, urging men to request the sealed envelope at a Detroit address and notes others would charge for similar letters.

A. E. Robinson Luck Detroit Mich

Hayne Birthday Celebration Entails Debating Club Program

The Hayne Debating club marks Senator Hayne's birthday with an entertainment featuring a biography of Hayne by Elmer Luter a declamation from Hayne’s work by Robert Field and a Hayne Webster debate discussion by Luther Bickett held at Mexican Cafe Elks Building. The notice lists events and local sponsors including Bond’s, Shafer, and the Salvation Army hall dedication led by Major John C. Smith with services and holiness meetings, plus other community activities and business notices.

Hayne Senator Hayne Hayne Debating Club Elmer Luter Robert Field Luther Bickett New Hell Salvation Army East Houston Street John C. Smith Dallas Smith Ensign Goblenz

Grand Jury Returns Two Score True Bills and Adjourns

The grand jury reported two score true bills including murder charges against Alvino Thevino and Vidal Aguilar for the Bridido Garidono killing on October 12. Indictments include theft, burglary, swindling, and assaults across multiple individuals.

Alvino Thevino Vidal Aguilar Bridido Garidono Jesus Martinez Anton Lutz Alex Coy Ruel Boulden Eddie Leon William Henry Scott Alvin Isiah Edward Bowman John Bowman Ernesto Martinez Geronimo Gonzales Francisco Perez Leopoldo Colonga Cora Johnson Curley Brown Castulo Castellano W. A. Thompson

At Home Made Meats Promoted By Union Meat Co

In a local ad the Union Meat Company urges buyers to choose ham bacon lard and compound with the line ring two ninety two for prices. The copy stresses the products are made at home and meet high standards despite being offered at attractive prices.

Standard Union Meat Company

Eat at Home Adverses Outsourced Meals

An ad urges readers to avoid meals sent from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha and to dine at home. It highlights Union Meat Company and features Dr Weatherby a dentist at 215 Alamo Plaza upstairs.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat Company Dr. Weatherby Alamo Plaza

Welch convicted in tarring case will face sentencing

Ernest Welch was convicted last night of assault and battery in the Minnie LaValley tarring case at West Clarksfield and will be sentenced next Tuesday. His counsel plans an appeal. The next trial will be William Smith for perjury connected to the grand jury probe, with Welch's brother Harlow to follow for involvement in applying the paint. Minnie LaValley expressed sorrow at the prospect of prison, saying she does not want him locked up.

Norwalk Ernest Welch Minnie LaValley West Clarksfield Young William Smith Smith Perry Fenimore LaValley Harlow

Argentine businessman calls Mexico situation rotten

A. G. Thornton of Buenos Aires, after six weeks in Mexico, arrived in San Antonio en route to New York. Asked about the business climate, he said the situation is rotten and revolutions have created deplorable, unsettled conditions nationwide.

Torreon P. W. Arman New York City J. E. S. Thorpe Toronto Canada Mexican Northern Power Company San’ Antonio San Antonio Gunter Hotel Medina Dam Mexico A. G. Thornton Buenos Ayres Republic New York Mr. Thornton

Rotary Club to Publish San Antonio Edition of The Rotarian

The Rotary club of San Antonio arranges a city edition of The Rotarian, the national order publication. The February issue will spotlight the Alamo city with a thirty nine page story and numerous pictures, providing wide publicity for San Antonio.

Rotary Club of San Antonio Rotarian Alamo City

Norris Case Continued Until February Date

The arson charge against Rev. J. Frank Norris of the First Baptist Church in Fort Worth has been continued to February. The case had been set for November 26. Norris is accused of setting fire to his own church. Lieutenant General Sir Robert Baden-Powell has returned to London after a world journey promoting the Boy Scout movement. Japanese authorities study the movement for potential educational use.

Norris Fort Worth Tex J. Frank Norris First Baptist Church Robert Baden- Powell London Boy Scout Movement Japan

Home Mission Week Begins Across Presbyterian Churches

Presbyterian churches in the city start home mission week with Sunday services and weeknight meetings. Leaders include Rev. S. J. Porter, Rev. Henry Alford Porter, and Rev. Co. B. Humphrey. The program features morning and evening sermons, Sunday school, and Junior and Senior societies at multiple congregations.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Garden Street United Presbyterian Church Ogden Locust Streets First Avenue D Fourth Street Utica Church West Poplar Madison Square Church Camden Lexington Streets First United Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church Hill Crest Baptist Church J. Porter Henry Alford Porter Walnut Street Baptist Church Louisville First Church Hill Crest Church Co. BE. Humphrey S. H. GC. Burgin Laurel Heights Methodist Church Central Christian Church Baptist First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets Baptist Young People’s Union D. D Walnut Street Baptist Church of Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society Hillcrest Baptist Church Elsie Avenue South Flores Street Post Avenue South Flores C. E. Humphrey Pegues Memorial Baptist Church Victoria South Hackberry Streets South Heights Judd B. Holt John P. Smith Baptist Young People's Union Ladies’ Missionary Society South Olive Street Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Streets Nolan W. W. Lee Ben Overton Ladies’ Aid South Side Baptist Church Nathan and Johnson Streets T. C. Long Madison Street Bible School C. A. Smith Ladies’ Aid Society Beacon Hill Baptist Church Grant Avenue San Pedro Place Beacon Hill J. W. Clayton E. M. Lewis C. Wickline Pacoty Sore Philathea H. M. Smith Westminster Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Armstrong L. H. Morey Harlandale Presbyterian Church Pine Street Presbyterian Church Omaha South Pine Streets J. R. Jacobs East Commerce Street R. P. Wright Covenanters Westminster League Methodist Alamo Heights Methodist Church Broadwa and Poco Streets H. C. Burgin West End Methodist Church South Leslie E. Booth N. Hagg West End Church Alamo Methodist Church Alamo Wickes Streets Sap Depot Tobin Hill Epworth League A. Noble James East Guenther Street Government Hill M. E Pine and Mason Streets John W. Shoemaker Albert Isaac Orr McKinley Avenue Methodist Church McKinley Avenue South Presa Streets Townsend 8. B. Johnston Travis Park Methodist Church D. Emory Hawk St. Anthony Hotel Methodist Episcopal Trinity M. EE Avenue C Pecan Street Orin Palmer Wright Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In Zion John A. Lewis John Alexander Dowle Red Men’s Hall Soledad Street Cedar Street Nettie BE. Green New Church Woman's Club Camden Street Clyde W. Broomell Christian, Christian and Missionary Alliance The Gospel Mission Matagorda Streets Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan East French Place Battishill Cant Johnston Fred Jones Clark Find Wilson Steddings Mozart McLellan Christian Endeavor Government Hill St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Street Gunter Hotel J. H. Quinn the Children of Mary Evangelical First Evangelical Church Burnet Chestnut Streets G. A.’ Arnold Chestnut Street E. Garfield Johnson Etrangelical Friedens Church Main Avenue East Elmira Street A. Koerner Young People St. John’s Episcop Cherry Streets R. Y. Barber Christchurch Laurel Heights John Ridout St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Travis Park Philip Cook

Prospect Hill Improves Streets Upgrades Urged

Aaron C. Pancoast city engineer addressed Prospect Hill Improvement Club, pledging rapid street work in San Antonio. He noted Buena Vista street macadamizing and outlined plans to boost conditions citywide. Aldermen Kenney Uhr and Rev Neal discussed costs and the potential city two thirds share. G N car line rerouting was touched on with no new details.

Utica First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Post Office Arthur G. Jones D. D Young People’s Society First United Presbyterian Church Ogden and Locust Streets C. BE. McStravick Madison Square Presbyterian Church Camden Street Lexington Avenue L‘a Frederick Bowen Christian Endeavor Tobin Hill Westminster Presbyterian Aaron C. Pancoast City Engine Peet Hill Improvement Club San Antonio Prospect Hill Buena Vista Mr. Panecoast Rio de Janeiro Brazil Antonio Kenney Uhr T. V. Neal Pect Hill G. N

Corpus Christi man bound over in embesement case

The examining trial of S. E. Dale in Corpus Christi was held before Justice of the Peace Whelan. Dale was bound over in the sum of 2000 dollars to await grand jury action. He has been released on bond.

Christi Tex S. E. Dale

Abbott to Inspect Bakeries in Texas

Abbott announces that the pure food department will inspect bakeries and biscuit companies across Texas. Commissioner Abbott said he will lead an active campaign on bakery sanitary conditions handling of products and overall compliance with health standards.

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