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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1911

Page

6

Stolen Guns and Ammunition Loot From San Antonio Sporting Goods

A thief raided the San Antonio Sporting Goods store at 640 East Houston Street, stealing eight revolvers and fifteen rifles or pistols valued around $500. He entered through the rear, pried open bars, and searched boxes for guns with compatible ammunition, leaving the store lighted and cash register damaged with about $2 taken. A hand axe was used to open cases and the cash drawer, and a box of Rosenthal specials was also removed.

San Antonio Sporting Goods Company Sporting Goods Company Rosenthal East Houston Street

Drops Dead at Dinner Table in Texas City

Edward Shampaighn collapsed and died at his home in Yoakum from heart failure during dinner. Nearby, Mrs. A Suhr died at her home several miles away from consumption after months of illness, leaving a husband and four children.

Yoakum Tex Edward Shampaighn A. Suhr

New Eye Treatment Promises Cures by Dr Moore in San Antonio

Dr Moore announces new eye treatment in San Antonio with cures claimed for granulated eyes cross eyes cataract and eye growths. He offers tests for glasses and the oscillating treatment for weak sight headaches and optic nerve troubles. Free consultations are available for a short time at his office suite in the inter office building corner Houston and Mary Streets.

Moore San Antonio St. Louis INTER Houston Mary's Streets San AN

Beacon Hill P T A Meets Friday With Child Program

Katherine M Joseph editor notes the Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers' club will gather at 3:80 Friday afternoon at the school. The program features the first grade children and the kindergarten pupils presenting items.

Beacon Hill

Marriage Announced for Nellie Parrish and Arthur Yewell

Society calendar lists multiple weddings and club meetings. Nellie Parrish wed Arthur Yewell at 9 am at the bride’s Oakland Street home, and Marie Vanlandingham wed Grover Cleveland Shaw at 8:30 am at Central Christian Church.

Marie Vanlandingham Grover Cleveland Shaw Central Christian Church

Miss Nellie Parrish and Arthur Yewell Married at Oakland Street Home

The ceremony was held at 9 o'clock this morning at the bride's parents’ home on Oakland street. Rev. S. H. Burgin officiated and Miss Stella Huffmeyer provided the nuptial music. The bride wore a pongee silk going away gown with LaFrance roses and the couple departed for Owensboro, Kentucky.

Nellie ‘Austin Parrish Arthur Daly Yewell Oakland Street Nellie Austin Parrish J. Otis Parrish H. C. Burgin Stella Huffmeyer Mrs. Yewell Owensboro, Ky

Free Clinic to Meet Tomorrow at 10 30 AM in International Club Rooms

The Free Clinic will convene at 10 30 o clock tomorrow morning in the International club rooms.

Alamo Mission Daughters of the Republic Gunter Hotel International Club Rooms

Cardus praised by North Carolina husband for wife’s cure

Loray, N C resident W M Poteet recounts his wife’s three year battle with a female ailment. After one bottle of Cardui she improved and after a second bottle she was well again. He compares costs with a neighbor who spent 30 dollars without lasting relief and urges others to try Cardui as a reliable tonic for weak women. The ad invites requests for a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet from the Chattanooga Medicine Co.

Loray N. C Poteet Cardui Cardus N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

Walnut Grove guest, Beta Tau Zeta to Austin game

Mrs. Mary Saund of Walnut Grove ranch hosts Mrs. John J. James on Cameron street. Beta Tau Zeta sorority from the high school plans to travel to Austin October 21 for a football game between St Edward's school and San Antonio High School with chaperones listed. San Antonio Pen Women organized, meeting set for the second and fourth Tuesdays. officers and members named. affiliation with City Federation approved.

Mary Saund Walnut Grove Ranch John J. James Cameron Street Beta Tau Zeta Austin St. Edward's School of San Antonio H. I. Guenther Helena Guenther Charles Lukin Oakerland Bama Camp Katherine Copeland Carrie “Lewis Edna Hooker Mary Wester Amanda Dorothea Elizabeth Guenther Dorothy Swearingen Phillys James Leila Stone Kathleen Lukin Clara McCormick Margaret Haile Frankie Johnson Frances Williams Pen Women R. D. James Main Avenue A. L. Matlock Menefee R. B. Hadden J. Kendrick Collins Clara Gray A. G. Munro Mesdames EF. Hertzberg F. M. Hicks William Luke Mabel M. Bates Adena DeZavala Harriet Ford City Federation

Mexican Supper and Music at Playground Association

The Playground association will host a Mexican supper on the grounds at Smith and Buena Vista streets tomorrow evening from 6 to 8. A musical program runs from 8 to 9 30. A girls basketball contest is also planned and the public is invited.

Playground Association Smith and Buena Vista Street

Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets at Trinity Church

The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a 3:30 p.m. meeting tomorrow at Trinity Church. Delegates report from the Dallas convention will be presented.

Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union Trinity Church Dallas

Mrs Nellie Jameson Visits Pearsall Relative

Mrs Nellie Jameson returned from Pearsall where she spent several days with her niece Mrs George Robert Sanders.

Nellie Jameson Pearsall George Robert Sanders

Mrs A P Calhoun to Return Sunday from the North

Mrs A P Calhoun is coming back Sunday after spending the past month in the north.

A. P. Calhoun

Mrs. Sanders Returns From Asheville Visit

Mrs. George W. Sanders has returned from Asheville North Carolina and the east where she had been visiting for some time.

George W. Sanders Asheville N. c East

Adams Host Informal Evening for Central Christian Leaders

Mr and Mrs J B Adams entertained fifty guests at their Beacon Hill home in honor of Central Christian church teachers and officers. Flowers and ferns decorated reception rooms and hall as church business affairs were briefly discussed and the social hour with refreshments followed. Assisted by Mr and Mrs Clifton Adams, the hosts extended hospitality to the gathering.

J. B. Adams Beacon Hill Central Christian Church

First Baptist Junior Philathea Baraca Classes Entertained

The Junior Philathea and Baraca classes were hosted by Mrs. A J Moore on Belknap Place. A varied program of dances contests and musical numbers delighted more than one hundred guests as class officers greeted attendees.

First Baptist Church A. J. Moore Belknap Place Moore

Surprise Birthday Party for Fritz Dolle at North San Marcos

A surprise party honored Fritz Dolle for his fifty seventh birthday at his North San Marcos street home last evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Neuse and family, Alfred Krisch and family, Mrs Sherrer, Mrs Miller, Mrs Holder, J Bourgias and family, Alvin Dolle and family, Henry Smith, Sam Dolle, Norman Lee, Max Arman, Miss Hattie Dolle, host and hostess. Refreshments were served.

Fritz /Dolle San Marcos Street Hattie Henry Smith Neuse Alfred Krisch Sherrer Miller Holder J. Bourgias Alvin Dolle Sam Dolle Norman Lee Max Arman Hattie Dolle

Miss Vail Rejects Star Status in Interview

Miss Vail, star of Miss Nobody From Starland, says she would not want to be a star. She prefers a good musical comedy part with a strong company and adequate pay, criticizing the parade of fame and the pressure to maintain a fixed persona.

Miss Vail Vail Nobody Starland

High class ladies' tailoring ad

High class ladies tailoring offered by Abrams and Koenigheim in the Conroy Building. Call a taxi using the two listed phone numbers 123.

Abrams & Koenigheim, Conroy Bldg

Plan to prosecute buttermilk vendor for unsafe product

Health authorities prepare to file an affidavit in corporation court against a dairyman after ten people fell ill from allegedly contaminated buttermilk sold Sept 14. Samples analyzed by the city bacteriologist show the product unfit for consumption. the complaint may be filed with the police clerk today.

Braden Corporation Court Kemp Health Board

Entertaining Evening at Monterey Street Home

Mrs E L Miller hosted friends at her Monterey street residence last evening in honor of Miss Nannie May Perkins who departs for Vernon Texas to reside. Twelve couples attended and enjoyed a pleasant evening with ices served.

E. L. Miller Monterey Street Nannie May Perkins Vernon Texas

Trash fires targeted by city fire marshal affidavits

City Fire Marshal William Ingle announced that affidavits will be filed against anyone burning trash within city limits without a permit from Fire Chief Bishop. He cites indiscriminate burning causing several recent fires and warns that fines and arrests will follow to stop the practice.

William Ingle Bishop

Bogus Circus Tickets Seized by Houston Police

Local officers hunt a man accused of selling about 300 fake Ringling tickets at 50 cents in crowds yesterday. A description and warnings were sent to Texas towns on the show’s itinerary. The note mentions Confederate monument efforts in Houston.

Associated Press Houston Tex Texas

Floresville U. D. C. Elects New Officers

Floresville Texas October 11 The Floresville U D C chapter announces its newly elected officers led by Mrs W R B Myers as president and Mrs W O Murray as first vice president Miss Mattie Murray serves as secretary and Mrs E D Mayes as treasurer Elna Hughes is historian and Mrs W E Myers is chosen as delegate to the state convention.

Floresville Tex Floresville U. D. C W. RB. Myers W. O. Murray J. A. King Mattie Murray E. D. Mayes Elna Hughes W. E. Myers

Mrs Winston's Syrup Claims Safe for Mother and Child

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winston's Syrup as a universal remedy for infants and mothers, promising relief from teething discomfort, wind, and diarrhea. It asserts high popularity, calls it a safe, all natural cure, and warns to ask for the specific bottle.

Salvation Army warns against unauthorized fund solicitors

It warns the public that two men in Salvation Army uniforms are soliciting funds for the Salvation Army Rescue Home. Only commissioned women from the home at 3019 Ryer Avenue may solicit funds or clothing. Adjt Jennie Stevenson, matron.

Salvation Army Salvation Army Rescue Home Ryer Avenue Adjt Jennie Stevenson

High class entlémen's tailoring by Abrams and Kodigheim

Abrams and Kodigheim offer refined men’s tailoring in the Conroy Building with bespoke fittings and formal wear services for discerning customers.

Entlémen's Tailoring Abrams & Kodigheim Conroy Bldg

Parisian Sage Promises Hair Problems End with Drink

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a remedy for falling hair and itching scalp. It claims the product nourishes roots, stops shedding, and prevents dandruff with a money back guarantee through Bexar Drug Co and druggists nationwide.

America Bexar Drug Co

Court suspends sentence for youthful burglar in Corpus Christi

Manuel Martinez a 16 year old Mexican youth was tried before Judge Timmon on burglary. Convicted he was sentenced to two years in the state reformatory but the sentence was suspended. He was placed with his mother and may remain as long as he behaves properly.

Corpus Christi Tex Manuel Martinez Timmon Merhking State Reformatory Barbie

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