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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
8
Trustees W. W. Collier W. H. Hume and R. C. Jones sent notices to residents in the district announcing the school election tomorrow. Heights voters will decide on a 325 000 bond issue to fund building a new school building, with polling at the Argyle hotel.
Pretty Home Wedding. M Appling of Seguin and Mrs Sallie E Griffin of this city wed last night at the bride’s home 219 Seguin street Rev R F Stokes officiating They will reside in Kingsbury. Also notes on local humane society revival meetings and appointments plus a barn fire and salary warrants.
Dr Clarence Warfield resumes medical work in Hicks Building. Office hours 10 12 a m 4 6 p m and residence listed with Old phone 5912. Also notes a Shamrock Social Club benefit dance at Electric Park Friday night October 6 with Diaz Sisters orchestra and various local offices and phone numbers.
M G Dean son of C H Dean leaves San Antonio to enter Moisant school on Long Island then aims to Wright school at Dayton and a European training year He thenmay work with Alex Winton to test a new Winton aeroplane promising notable advantages.
W M Gibony about 60 was struck in the face with a horse collar during a Ralph street dispute. He filed affidavit against Henry Dietrich about 60, who was fined $10 by Judge Buckley in police court for assault and battery.
A German official requests locating A Teiss to settle an estate in Stadtill Rudolstodt Germany. Teiss is said to be the son in law of Guenther Froebel who died in Texas years ago. Mrs Froebel, formerly Theresa Elbel, is mentioned. Detective Bodeman pursues the lead.
Ed C. Lasater, head of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association, rebuts Swift & Company arguing that meat over supply forced down prices while producers took one third less than last year and consumers paid high prices. He calls for eliminating waste and narrowing profits through fair middleman practices.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Tribune Printing company in Bay City elected directors William Cash N M Vogelsang W C Wright John W Gaines and Carey Smith. They then reappointed officers with Cash president Gaines secretary Wright business manager and Smith editor.
Special to The Light reports F. F. Nesista and J. J. Limhanzel opening a wholesale dry goods house in Flatonia Texas on October 5. The move introduces a new business hub for local retailers and suppliers.
Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for dyspepsia and indigestion. Claims cure in five minutes, relieves belching, nausea, heartburn, and sour stomach, and helps digestion so food nourishes like a healthy stomach. Priced at 50 cents for a large case.
In his inaugural address R H Wester of the San Antonio Real Estate Exchange calls for harmonious relations among agents and with other business groups He seeks rapid city development through cooperation and supports exclusive contracts to protect client loyalty He cites plans to value membership certificates and urges real estate to be recognized as bank collateral W W Austin of St Louis attends and backs regional prosperity J Herbert Compton and others offer brief remarks at the luncheon
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, San Antonio announces a free lecture on Christian Science at Bee thoven Hall next Sunday afternoon October 8 1911 at 4 o clock by Francis J Fluno M D C S D member of the Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church Boston Mass The public is invited J R Leavell Kerrville deputy county and district clerk now in the city having his eyes treated by Dr J Harvey Moore in the Gunter office building.
Common colds, severe and frequent, lay the foundation of chronic diseased conditions of the nose and throat and may develop into bronchitis, pneumonia, and consumption. For all coughs and colds in children and adults, take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promptly. Ed wards King Drug Co.
Ben Johnson brings a recently purchased aeroplane to San Antonio and will test it on the mounted drill grounds north of Fort Sam Houston. The hangar is secured, and the aircraft will be moved there this week with improvements including a shock absorber and heavier framework to handle alighting and rough winds.
Lone Star Poultry association members meet to boost department preparations for a larger exhibition at the fairgrounds. Dan E B Root notes last year’s birds came mainly from the group and plans aim to maintain that share with national sources. O S McCord of Danville Illinois will judge the event, bringing national prominence to the San Antonio fair.
Ad touts TIZ as instant relief for tired aching and swollen feet and for corns bunions and sweaty odors. Endorsed by A F Creutzer of Chicago with claims of physician disappointment and universal use. Sold by druggists for 25 cents a box or mailed from Walter Lauther Dodge Co Chicago.
Mrs. Ella D. Journeay files to probate the will claiming about 5000 in value but experts estimate up to 75000 if all listed properties are owned. The document notes a codicil dated 1910 and a will dated 1911, with extensive real estate across Harris, Fort Bend, Bexar, Shelby and other counties, plus stocks and life policies.
After Salliway's death, requests push to keep estate out of probate and grant undisturbed possession. Reported prior wife already claimed her share after a divorce last year. Rumor of a later will dividing assets between two Catholic orphan asylums. A box with securities may hold the will, but it remains unfound. Temporary administrators Joe Newton and Robert G. Harris seek the box and plan to return papers to owners once located.
The ministry of public works advertised concessions for electric tramways and electric light plants in Adrianople Adana Aleppo and Jerusalem inviting bids from qualified companies and investors within a set timeframe.
Frank H. Wash announced his candidacy for the district judgeship to replace Judge Arthur Seeligson. He pledged to fight to a finish ahead of the July Democratic primaries. Wash, once assistant city attorney of San Antonio, now serves on the district’s legal examiners panel.
A. D. Hensley of Bay City Texas announces his candidacy to represent the district comprising Brazoria and Matagorda counties. Matagorda County names the member this year under a long standing agreement. Hensley has previously served in this capacity.
Hon. Ark. J. E. Freeman states he suffered severe kidney trouble and could not work. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy, he recovered fully and has never been bothered since. Edwards King Drug Co. promotes the cure.
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