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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1915

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Corner Stone of Memorial Laid for McKinley Birthplace

NILES O Nov 50 The corner stone of the McKinley Birthplace Memorial was laid with ceremonies by Spigeneft of the former president life. hymns and dances were played by the United States Marine Band and James H Hoyt. President Wilson did not attend but sent regrets and will attend dedicatory services later.

Wilson Niles. O Netlonz SiKinley Birthplace Nook Tom Mckinlers States Marine Hand James H. Hoyt Geeling

Kidney pills praised by postmaster for cures

Blanchard California postmaster says kidney trouble led him to hospital where kidney pills completely cured him. He claims widespread benefits from the standard remedy for kidney and bodily ailments and urges purchases through A M Fischer.

Tr. Blanchard Blanchard Cal A.M. Fischer

When Baby Comes Aid from Experienced Mothers Urged

Experienced mothers urge use of Mothers Friend before birth. The external remedy, available at drug stores, eases muscles and ligaments, reduces pain, and helps the mind and body during childbirth. It is claimed to prevent sickness and distresses in many cases.

Prominent Guests Attend Dedication of McKinley Memorial

A national administration style dedication gathered senators, congressmen, governors, and veterans to honor William McKinley. The program included a parade with state troops and veterans groups, a Masonry ceremony, and a tablet bearing McKinley’s name and dates. The monument features a two story, angular design with plain stone and strong verticals.

Tive National Allee Pomerene Waerren G. Harding Oto William A. Ashbrook Johnstown Ohio J. @. Schmidiap Cincinnati Memorial Fund Frank Wills Myron T. Sterrick Heveland France L. ¢, Dyce St. Louis Congresa Uniteg Pittsburg Sharon New Casila

Conference at Seguin German Methodists to convene

The Southern German Methodist Conference will meet in Seguin Texas starting Tuesday night and run until Sunday. Bishop Wilbur P Thikied of New Orleans will preside with about sixty to seventy ministers and delegates in attendance. Special services are planned, with a Thanksgiving sermon by Rev. Dy Brelhat of New Orleans.

Seguin Tex Southern German Methodist Conference Hishop Wilbur P_ Thikied New Orleans Br. Molfinger Divine Chicagy Dy Brelhat

J A Potts Death Notes Missouri founder of saddlery group

J A Potts a prominent stockman and founder of the American Saddle Horse Association died of apoplexy at his San Antonio home after a stroke. Born September 17 1866 in Missouri he moved to Mexico and later San Antonio where he led stock ranches and served as Missouri agriculture board president. He leaves a widow five daughters three sons and two grandchildren with funeral plans pending.

Agdriao County Missouri Mexico Potts Southern Bank of Mexico Wex Jafar Missouri State Art Associaton American Saddle Iyorko Angaciation Merdin Hardin Coblems Bir Being & Knighe Templar Laving Typon San Antonio Eneial Ifie Misupuri Friany Wight Ave X. H. Rees Menfeo B. L. Robertson Anne Lowery Ralph . Green E. B Quick Newhaka Neh John W. Potts Potts Ranch Joseph T Sims A. Potts Wwother Robert Potts St Joseph Alamo Masonic Cemetery Mission Burial Park

Jourdanton Gains Population Boost and Road Funds

A San Antonio lawyer reports Jourdanton in Atascosa County is expanding rapidly with population doubling last year and a $10,000 street improvement appropriation. An additional $100,000 is set for county roads as the Good Roads movement grows. Farmers report excellent crops and new modern farms, including Colonel Zander’s 4,000 acre estate built to a top standard.

Tourdanton Atascosa County Mason Willian San Antonin Aitormey Salé Williams Texas Jourdanton San Antonio

Great actor Forbes Robertson farewell at Grand Opera House

Forbes Robertson drew large crowds in San Antonio for his farewell appearance in The Passing of the Third Floor Back at the Grand Opera House. Audiences praised his performance and the play’s uplifting message, noting the lack of programs heightened the experience. The essay-like review lauds Robertson as a shaping influence on acting and laments his departure from the stage.

Forbes-Robertson City Forbes- Robertson Grand Opera House Ban Antonians Aga Wanderer Forbes-Roberigon Ruakin Torbes Trahertson San Antentang Parkes- Robertson Soran Bernhardt Forbes-Roberman F. W. Grave J 'Abe

Fire destroys home of Julius Ripatein. children escape

A fire at 1345 o'clock Saturday damaged Julius Ripatein’s 1807 Montana street residence. Five children aged 3 to 15 were home alone but escaped safely as neighbors alerted the fire department. The blaze began with a kerosene lamp explosion sparked by a draft, with damage estimated around $600.

Julius Ripatein Montana Street Christiana Ripstein Guz Roteseau Lester Ulleckly

Gas in the Stomach and Its Dangers

The article warns that gas in the stomach is dangerous and can disrupt digestion. It discusses symptoms linked to acidity, fermentation, and stomach upset, advising neutralization through nonprescription remedies and careful hydration to relieve discomfort.

Clint Hopele Aiden Stella

Will Split Car Service and Towing Route Change Planned

A major fleet routing change takes effect Sunday November 21. Prospect Hill will be served by two lines between downtown and the I. G. N. depot with one line via West Houston and the other looping Dolorosa through Main Military and Commerce streets to Nolan and Burnet. Transit will shift Nolan Street to direct routes to Houston and Post Office, with a second line via Lakeview and Commerce to Santan Street and Dolorosa to Alamo. One fifteen minute headway planned, aiming for seven and a half minutes on Prospect Hill. single-truck cars will serve the routes.

Coe Houston Colling Gardens Prospert Hill Nalan Streat Army States Army Post Prospect Hiwan Jnx Jatter A. A. Cudtalinder Crockett Parent-Teachers’ Association W. B. Tuttle Trac— Hon Company Hed Curgover Prospect, Hui Petter Tuttle Hanilton Avenua Medina Street Houston Street Nolan Street Burnet Atreet Burnet Street Hourton Street Arouund Lakeview Snap Cammarce Street Sannbn Street Commerce Atraat Commierce Alamo Atfects Prospect Hill Acc Highland Pack Collins Nolen

Death and multiple funerals in San Antonio era

John Varga a Civil War veteran and early San Antonio resident dies at 5:30 pm at his home Ley Granada. Survived by widow Katrina and children John Joseph. funeral held from 3780 Magnolia Ave with Confederate veterans in attendance. Burial in North Carolina. Additional obituaries note deaths of Miss Ones K. Johnson at 41 and Grace L. Parkhurst, 82, at West Ashby Place, with services in San Antonio.

John Varese San Antonio Ley Granada Gir Varga Wee Austria-Hungary Cate Eiece Fie Viggo Ameriicn Texan Joan Varga J. H. Kampmann Bualagsa Wr. Varcaix Katrina Varga Captain c A Donny T Diaksculen Charley Smith J. S. ‘Tisdale Kanmey P. &. Ripley Mixa K. Johnson Oney J Cooner Sohneon W. A. Batty Cestillo Avende Bas Antonio Tennessee Mrs. Baity Mors Grace GL. Parkhurst Grace L. Parkhurst J. L. Sumney West Ashby Place Wikland Amy Parkhurst Rustand Pennsylvania Shelley- Loring Undertaking Company J. H Groneclose Wilve

Promoter Not Guilty in Tennessee Federal Trial

In Chattanooga Tennessee a jury returned a not guilty verdict for George Wilkinson promoter of Philadelphia who faced fraud charges over using funds to promote enterprises at Spring City. Judge Sanford paused to allow more evidence on his finances before final verdict. later, after reconsideration, the jury found him not guilty. Also noted is Pilot Boy awaiting cargo at Galveston with compressed cotton for export.

Chattarooga Tenn Wii George Wilkinson Philadelphia Spring Ci Sanford Pilot Boy Colton Tex Gulyestan Galyeaton

Cardus Health Claim From Henrietts Woman

Mrs Anna Hileman of Henrietta Oklahoma reports five years of headaches backaches and other health troubles. She says after losing hope she found Cardus at a local drugstore and claims recovery miraculously improved energy and ability to work. She cites weight gain and says friends also improved after using Cardus, urging others to try the remedy.

Henrietta Okla Anna Hileman Colorado Tikota Missouri Kansas Cardus Henrietts Cardut Bell Cardi

Driver held on charge of negligent homicide

W P Coleman Sr, driver of the auto involved in a last Saturday night collision that killed Austin Greenage, was arrested Saturday morning on a complaint charging negligent homicide. The case was filed by Motor Vehicle Officer J J Cay and County Attorney Dai Coleman. Greenage, 45, was struck on Commerce Street and died Friday afternoon after undergoing skull surgery. Police seek a brother as a contact. Coleman released on bond, re-arrested Sunday on negligent homicide with bond set at 200 dollars.

W. P. Coleman Sr Tewan Locety & Brother Caleman Wan Caperton Tockitas

Baptists Choose Wago Austin Texas Conference Session

In Texas on November 20 1918 the West State Baptist Convention met at St. Wnco with pastors and laymen in session. Rev George Trnatt of Dallas was chosen to deliver the opening sermon with Ray A. 3. The Ream of Corps Christiay alternate. Rev P West of Weatherford chaired the time and ministers committee and ratified the action after rejection.

Austin Tex St Wnco Dhonen West Btate Baptist Convention Pasetors George Trnatt Dallas Ray Corps Christiay P. West Weatherford

New Orleans and Texas Residents Arrive at Gunter Hotel

Notes from Seguin show a stream of visitors to the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio including Me and Stra El Crows from Virginia and many others from New York, Chicago, and Texas towns. The report lists arrivals and stays at the hotel and mentions local events and a shooting incident near Seguin involving Ben Williams and Will Dayla at Glenewinke farm.

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