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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1911
Page
6
Forty five civilian graduates passed the Army second lieutenant examination and will be commissioned. They will report to Fort Leavenworth for training in arms and field movements after receiving commissions.
The article discusses using three grain hypo-nuclane tablets made from a health germ of ordinary yeast combined with hypophosphates and absorptive phosphorus. Physicians claim the tablet helps increase weight and improve the nervous system by aiding digestion assimilation and absorption. Regular use for several months reportedly retains nutrients for blood and tissue.
Pain Away Pills relieve headaches and regular pains and are sold by all druggists.
Passed the examination and received commissions are Andrew Gardner of Arkansas William Crosse and William E Brougher of Mississippi John T Rhett of South Carolina Newton M Polk of Tennessee Norman P Morrow of Texas Alexander R Cook and Edward A Miller Jr of Virginia.
A brief note lists embossed stationery engraved cards writing sets and gentlemen's gifts offered by Maverick Clarke Litho Co located on Soledad Street.
Maximo Silva, a farmer near Elmendorf, reported being robbed of 25 dollars in an alley off Santa Rosa Avenue about 11 PM. Three Mexicans, who allegedly posed as friends after drinks, were arrested. fined 15 dollars each for vagrancy. Police said Silva could not identify his assailants and the money was not recovered.
Daughters of old Texas families note Bell Jewelry's long service and refined visitors. The ad touts a wide range of items from gold crosses to lockets, fob chains, cuff links, and silverware with prices and gift-worthiness implied.
An afternoon drag hunt took place at the Rock Hill Hunt Club on its club grounds. Riders assembled for the traditional meet and chase across fields and trails.
Mrs Olive Graves Ellis wed Major George W. Martin Seventeenth United States infantry at Austin. They will reside at Fort McPherson Ga. Debutantes Ethel Pfeiffer Camille Lange Adelaide Baer attended Harmony club opening with formal dances, pink green decor, and a seven course banquet.
The advertisement extols gifting photos in frames as a cherished gesture. It lists sterling silver options with oblong and oval shapes in plain engraved and engine turned finishes, priced from 50 cents to 67 dollars depending on size and style.
Mrs J T Crider hosts visitors at 726 Brooklyn. Oliver Butler and Rose Held to wed at Miss Held's home with Rev Phillip Cook officiating. Misses Olga Heuermann Lucile Groben travel to College Station for football and dance escorted by Mrs Giesecke. Ruth Newell to Austin for football and dance guest of Miss Marjorie Jarvis. St Mary's College Joyful Thanksgiving program in auditorium with junior senior and freshman pupils presenting plays and music led by T Menger and H Saw yer.
Mrs. Lane Taylor hosts a Saturday event for Miss Esther Hardie on December 9 featuring characters Dr Cru cible a scientific physician N Hirsh Bob Jollyboy student of medicine W Isaacs Andy McFlaherty serving man R McManus in a Parade March by McCosh.
Miss Catherine Burns enjoyed a pleasant surprise party at her Avenue C home last evening. About thirty guests attended with games and diversions after the arrival of her friends. A separate notice mentions a Christmas sale of decorated china by Mrs. Walter Beely on December 1 at 615 Paschal Street.
The Crockett hosts Theodore Henry of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. C. Miers of Fort Worth. Judge John T. Bivens of Pearsall registers at the Bexar. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wiseman of Floresville guests at the Bexar. Wiseman a local ranchman. The Savoy hosts G R Stewart of St Joseph Missouri and W McMurray of Big Wells. A Holliday of Memphis and C Murphy of Beeville also stay. Pace brothers from Beaumont register at the Losoya to start a local business next week. Pp H Cleveland of Denver stops at Losoya. M W Sherman of Cleveland arrives intending to locate here.
Fire department logged eight alarms in a 24 hour period with mostly minor damage from defective flues and chimneys. A vacant building at 530 Oakland street owned by J. P. Hayes sustained about 100 dollars in damage from burning trash yesterday afternoon.
Fire Chief Bishop urges safe decorating as San Antonio pubs pile hundred of trees. Do not use inflammable material, use nonflammable decorations, secure stands, avoid cotton snow, and supervise candle use. Keep matches away, watch gas jets, and consult insurance policies before festive setups. Coast artillery at Saego, Cal., and Mrs Burgin noted. First Lieutenant Henry T. a at the Menger.
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