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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1912
Page
3
An advertisement claims headache constipation and biliousness signal a clogged bowels and liver. It touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, safe purge from the California Fig Syrup Company using figs senna and aromatics with no griping or nausea.
The Spring Maid operetta tours to the Grand for a brief engagement on November 26 and 27. Mizzi Hajos stars as Princess Bozena with Charles McNaughton and a strong company and orchestra in what critics hail as a coast to coast favorite.
Mme Lillian Nordica, famed soprano, will perform in concert at Bee thoven hall on December 3 with accompanists Rummel and Romayne Simmons. David Bispham and Harry M. Gilbert will also appear. event under San Antonio Press Club auspices. tickets at Goggan Brothers.
A long list of visitors and registrants includes Cc E Clark of Houston at the Gunter M Grossman of Palestine Tex at the Bowie A Davis of Orange Tex at the St Anthony Mr and Mrs Carroll B Peak of Fort Worth at the Menger J A Tilley of Waco at the Crockett G M Woodall of Houston at the Savoy J L Walker of Fort Worth at the Bexar N R Powell of Pettus Tex at the Gunter Miss B Roundtree of Dallas at the Bowie Tom Johnson Jr of Dallas at the St Anthony Mr and Mrs J D Martlett of St Louis arriving en route to Mexico City N D Alterman of Dallas at the Crockett and many more guests and registrants at the Gunter Menger Bowie Bexar Savoy St Anthony and Crockett hotels.
Complete returns from the election of November 5 were sent Thursday to Austin by County Clerk Frank R. Newton. Bexar County was among the first large counties in the state to send in its returns though their canvass was slower than usual due to delayed processing by the county commissioners.
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It promises relief from belching sour gas stomach upset and undigested food with a small dose in about five minutes. It claims millions use the product to keep the stomach regulated so they can eat favorite foods without fear.
In Fort Worth Texas Judge Swayne excludes letters and telegrams and bars testimony the defense sought to show a conspiracy involving Captain Boyce. The defense argues vulgar remarks about Mrs Sneed led to the killing at the Metropolitan hotel January 13.
A Big Turkey Supper tonight and a Turkey Dinner with Chicken Supper tomorrow at Riverside Restaurant. Meals priced at 25 cents.
Lions and tigers at W. J. Horn’s animal show, wintering at the Fair grounds, fed on horse carcasses from San Antonio after police shot a horse with a broken leg at Rubiola’s camp yard. The city accepted Horn’s proposal to remove dead horses, avoiding city labor and disposal costs.
Washington reports that free political campaign materials through the mails created a deficit for the last fiscal year ending June 30. Franked mail for Congress and government shows postages would have netted nearly $20 million, with about $3.25 million on political documents. The service handled 310,245,000 pieces weighing 61,377,000 pounds, 3.8 percent of total domestic mail by weight.
Ben Grinnell, 42, veteran director and actor, recalls three decades in San Antonio since 1878. He toured with Annie Pickley, performed with George S. Knight, and starred in My Wife and Madame Sherry. He credits staying young to fresh thoughts and plans to avoid aging.
The wedding of Joseph Houston Frost and Miss Eda Kampmann took place at 6 p m in the First Presbyterian church. A reception followed at the home of Mrs Herman D Kampmann on Fourth street.
The grand jury returned about two dozen true bills for minor felonies. Five indictments were withheld due to no arrests. Indictments names include Earl Wright Pilar Lopez Eugene Davis Felix Alarcon Geneveva Escobedo de Garza James Douglas Leo Rhodes Leslie Rhodes L. N. Redman Joseph Woods Margaret Powell John Bildeback J G Patterson. The panel will resume Monday after a noon recess.
Dr. M. H. Boerner, director of the hook worm commission, received a request from Houston County commissioners to investigate the hookworm situation. The county has appropriated 300 dollars to aid state authorities, and State Health Officer Steiner says another assistant will be appointed soon as the campaign expands across Texas.
Mrs Scannling hosted a reception complimenting Mrs Roberts and Miss Townsend with American Beauty roses, pink chrysanthemums and smilax decor. Attendees included Mrs Townsend and Mrs Kokernot with gowns of apricot satin and black lace. Additional gatherings featured a luncheon for Miss Clamp, a Frost Kampmann wedding party buffet, and a dramatic recital at the St Anthony hotel honoring Henry Lawrence Southwick.
The Washington Herald notes a marriage taking place in prison contrary to jailbird stereotypes. The exchange cites a prominent banker and a militant suffragette as the married couple, with commentary about prison婚.
A Friday Y M C A gathering brought together ninety workers from twelve teams for the membership drive next week. T N Smith presided as speeches by J E Grinstead Lloyd Spencer and R H Wester boosted effort and a loving cup prize and two gold watch jobs were offered for top recruiters.
Nacogdoches was chosen by acclamation today as the meeting place of the next Texas Methodist Church South conference. The note about love and marriage appears as a brief aside from the Philadelphia Record.
John B. Willis, 45, died recently at a local hospital after living in San Antonio for months. Survived by widow and three children Thurman Edwin and Wilda Willis, mother Mrs. J. B. Willis. Burial arranged in Karnes City by local funeral company. Also notices for Mrs. Sarah J Pattison of Indianapolis and Day C Pattison of this city appear in The Light Friday.
Commissioner Be Gill has drafted a blue sky law to regulate stock sales and pay promotion fees for corporations. Governor Cale supports the bill in a message to the legislature, with discussion already underway. The draft is described as more complete than existing state law on company stock offerings.
Dr H Earl Coger of the Conroy building is the subject of a county court complaint filed by Dr Charles D on Thursday. Coger faces charges of practicing medicine unlawfully and failing to register with the district clerk as required by law. London plans seventy new motor mail wagons.
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