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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1912

Page

14

Writs Aimed at Medina Irrigation Dam Faces Court Ruling

Six injunction requests seek to force open flood gates and halt dam work to prevent overflowed lands. Trial court denied the writ, citing federal jurisdiction per the Reitzer case. Appeal notice filed. San Antonio likely venue for the civil appeals court. Plaintiffs include Sebastian Tschirhardt Stettle firm Mrs J S Stettle and Habeys Haeglin. Only one case may proceed on appeal as a test before handling others. Attorneys for Medina Irrigation Co are Aubrey Cresson DeMontel Fly and West. Company officials Palfrey and Creson attended the hearing.

Medina Irrigation Company Federal Reitzer Court of Civil Appeals San Antonio Sebastian Tschirhardt Stettle and Sharp a_ firm J. S. Stettle L. Habey T. A. Habey Joseph Haeglin William Aubrey C. C. Cresson DeMontel and Fly Hondo Duval West Thomas B. Palfrey

Entertain Embroiderers Club Hosts Meeting

The Olive Embroidery club enjoyed a delightful afternoon hosted by Mrs. Lawrence Leonard. About twelve members attended with chrysanthemums and ferns decorating the dining room. The next meeting is planned for December 9 at Mrs. V. G. Eckelkamp’s home on Drexel avenue. Miss Gossip notes a joking remark about a no account husband and his cash payments.

Olive Embroidery Club Lawrence Leonard V. G. Eckelkamp Drexel Avenue

Beauty Remedies and Hair Care Tips From An Old Column

The page lists home beauty remedies including plain pyroxin to darken thin eyebrows and lashes, maya tone with witch hazel as a daylong facial lotion, and Mother’s Salve for sore throats and bronchitis. It also covers removing superfious facial hair with delatone, dry shampooing, and therox root powder to energize hair roots for wavy, lustrous hair.

Debut dance and cotillion events at St Anthony hotel

Mr and Mrs J C Marley hosted a debut for their daughter Miss Terry Marley with twelve dances and a five course supper in the tapestry room. Guests included many notable locals and the Girls Cotillion club was reorganized with Belle Robards as president and several officers elected. A missionary tea and a citizens auxiliary meeting were announced for Utica Presbyterian church members and Ward 7 precinct 44 residents respectively.

St. Anthony J. C. Marley Terry Marley M. Terry Logan Los Angeles Cal Edwin McCormick Rose Gunther H. Morris Jack Rowe Earnest Lee Brown D. E. Potter Samuel Alexander Barclay Joseph Lanier Nix Juanita Hopkins Roxana Wilhelmine Schmitt Josephine Woodhull Annie Ray Townsend Carrie Jones Annette Schmitt Eda Nacke Florida Booth Washington, D. C Ruth Kelso Mary Maverick Annie Lee Kerr Inez Foster Emilee Chapman Milby Beatrice Giles Ethel Belle Robards Zulime Herff Janie Polk Regina Beckmann Ruth Muir

Christchurch women’s auxiliary to meet at 10 tomorrow

The Christchurch branch of the women’s auxiliary will meet at 10 o clock tomorrow morning with phre. G. W. Johnson at 222 West Craig Place. The Hebrew Ladies’ Relief Society will hold an important meeting at 3.

Christchurch Woman's Auxiliary Phre G. W. Johnson West Craig Lace The Hebrew Ladies’ Relief Society San Antonio M. K. Alterman Goliad Street

Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Relief for Sick Children

A vintage health ad touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, thorough bowel cleanser for children showing signs of illness such as constipation, poor appetite, or listlessness. It claims the product, made from figs, senna, and aromatics, is safe, delicious, and effective for all ages, with directions on the package and urging readers to refuse substitutes.

California Fig Syrup Co Eckman

Eckman Alterative Promoted As A Tuberculosis Remedy

An advertisement touts Eckman's Alterative for consumption and lung ailments. A sworn testimonial from JO8.1. Troeschner credits the remedy with his recovery after years of illness. The notice claims no poisons or habit forming drugs and invites readers to request a recovery booklet from Eckman Laboratory. Local events include a Travis club gathering and a rural themed farmers dance at the chamber of commerce venue.

Catherine Ave Ascot Place Queen's Court L. 1 Catskills Jersey City Eckman Troescher A. M. Fischer Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Riverside Park Baptist queen hosts towel shower for Buckner Home

Mrs. Laura Houston entertained Riverside Park Baptist Church women with a towel shower benefiting Buckner Orphan Home. Guests enjoyed games and two-course refreshments with help from numerous friends. Also noted: Estelle Grandjean and Lillian Robin headed to Devine for welding event. Country club plans Thanksgiving dinner with a 5 30 PM to 9 PM menu and dancing.

Laura Houston Riverside Park Baptist Church Buckner Orphan Home George Lupe John Harvey Youngblood T. M. Mount McVade J. Spencer W. C. Williams W. A. Baily J. O. Bell J. A. Hammond A. Perner W. H. Butler Misses Agnes Akin Mary Melliff Ruth Spencer Estelle Grandjean Lillian Robin Devine Country Club Provincetown Bradford New England Roquefort

Park plans deer and elk transfer by Kerrville

G A Stowers petitions the city to buy Brackenridge park deer and elk for his Kerrville park thirty miles away. He offers five dollars per doe, seven fifty for does with lawns, fifty dollars per elk, and twenty five for two bull elk. A city ordinance requires consent of twelve women from as many groups for under eighteen girls to perform publicly, replacing mayoral consent.

G. A. Stowers Kerrville Brackenridge Park Mr. Stowers Minneapolis

Notable Travelers Lodging at San Antonio Hotels

A long list of visitors and arrivals includes Harry Knight of Dallas at the Gunter, Walter Cobb of Uvalde at the Savoy, Forrest Richardson of Asherton at the St. Antony, and H. M. Telever of Mexico City at the Menger. Others from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding towns are registered or stopping at the Crockett, Bowie, Bexar, Savoy, St. Anthony, or Menger during visits for business, shopping, and travel over the coming days.

Harry Knight Dallas Gunter Walter Cobb Uvalde Savoy Forrest Richardson Asherton St. Antony H. M. Telever Mexico City Menger Leon Lehmann Houston Crockett F. J. Henford Burnet Tex Bowie An Wright Bexa Hotel R. W. Wells Edna E. Volk Fort Wath B. H. Mitchell H. H. Schiebach Crockett Hotel M. C. Templeton Lone Grove W. L. Davidson Glenblork F. B. Ware Stockdale Savoy Hotel W. F. York Oklahoma City San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel Alfred Levi C. H. Cole del Rio H. M. Battis Hy Kneck R. H. Ward Yancy Bexar Hotel J. H. Campbell A. F. Fisher Waelder Fort Worth Jz Callan Gunter Hotel West Texas C. W. Coleman H. Bencini Alamo Oi! Company J. E. English Louisville

Thanksgiving Bowls Held by Vineta Bowling Club

The Vineta Bowling Club held a Thanksgiving noon event. First prize went to Mrs Albert Bartholomew, runner up was Mrs Charles Thiel, and booby prize was awarded to Mrs C O Dannis. Repeats are planned now until Christmas.

Vineta Bowling Club Albert Bartholomew Charles Thiel C. O. Dannis

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Ayer J.C. Ayer Co Lowell Mass Iri Im Society Beulah B. Patterson Edgar Dean Walker West Park Avenue Mrs. L. J. Hart the Grand Eli Hertzberg West Macon Street Miss Janin the St. Anthony Miss Fairfax Janirt Union Meat Company Beef and Pork Packers Union Stock Yards San Antonio, Texas Miss Gossip Philadelphia Bulletin Mme, D'Mille Arnold Electric Arnold NOA Spears CO Losoya St Ida B. Shiner Grand Violet Oldham Roberta Spencer B. H. Nuckols West Cypress Street Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society Utica J. W. Spillman Ward 7 Precinct 44 George Reeder Warwick Boulevard Board of Health Carter Larters Travis Club Byron McMillan New York City Amanda Loomis Mary Peters Dixie Betty Krueger Lucille Price Mary Nance San Marcos Lucille Ruckerman Chicago Adlle Loring Mason Messrs Frank Morrison Dewitt McGinnis Bob Cayne B. A. Peters Hans Helland Berlin Germany Erik Kunkel Arthur Marek Karl Peterson Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Washer Brothers Company N. K. Fairbank Company
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