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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
6
An armed man was arrested in Dresden after a midnight theater scare. He expected King Frederick August and Grand Duke Cyril of Russia to attend a gala fence and was lured below as the royal procession passed before his arrest.
Three burglars stole an automobile load of clothing worth 1100 from the Hudson-Davis general store in Mesquite Dallas county. The loot included 73 suits and 25 overcoats. The sheriff pursued within 35 minutes as witnesses reported the robbers heading toward Dallas.
Waco Texas October 15 W P Hamby of Rockdale faced a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner McCormick on charges of tearing down and destroying a mail box near Rockdale Bond set at 500 dollars.
Mrs Erhard Rosini Guenther hosts from 8 to 6 to meet her nieces Miss Amanda Guenther and Miss Dorothea Guenther. Mr and Mrs Erhard Rosini Guenther host from 8 to 11 pm in honor of their nieces Amanda and Dorothea Guenther.
Mrs. William Redding entertained the Amateur Music Club at 622 Sherman Street with a Halloween themed program and refreshments. Prizes went to Miss Florence Hicks for ragtime, Miss Bertha Wesp for vocal solo, and Miss Emma Obadol for instrumental piece.
The Young Women's Christian Association offers parliamentary law classes directed by Mrs. J. T. Smith. Thursday mornings at 10 30 features the course as the millinery class fills to its 15 student limit. A morning millinery class and a Spanish beginners’ session are planned, with Bible classes also growing in popularity. Moll Japan will build a new railway station costing 100000 dollars.
An advertisement extolls 8S8 as a blood purifier that stimulates skin cells to reject poisons and heal boils, carbuncles, and eruptions. It promises rapid skin improvement and offers product details for The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
Maj. F. M. C. Usher and Mrs. Usher moved from Fort Sam Houston to Texas City. Capt. Patrick Guiney of the Third Cavalry was sent to Eagle Pass to join his unit. Col. Charles G. Treat, post commander, returned from New York with Mrs. Treat and Miss Treat.
Capt. O. W. Bell of the Fourteenth Cavalry arrived at Fort Sam Houston yesterday and met his wife who had just returned from St. Louis. They were guests of Col. W. S. Scott last night and departed this morning for Fort Clark where Captain Bell is stationed.
Seven heavy fines were lodged by Judge Lowther in the Police Court for vagrancy. Nora Ford received the maximum penalty and was required to leave the city after sentencing. Nathaniel Roach and five others were fined 50 dollars each. Detectives conducted all arrests.
State Health Officer Steiner said a few mild smallpox cases exist in Maverick county traced from a point in Mexico opposite Eagle Pass. Quarantine inspector Dan E. McFarland oversees the case and those affected are quarantined. The note adds that day laborers in Bombay average about 20 cents a day.
Macon Georgia mothers testify Vincl Vinol strengthens weak children. J L Fickling notes a formerly thin child gains weight, sleeps better, and eats well after a trial. The ad claims Vinol provides cod liver oil elements and tonic iron for rapid improvement with a money back guarantee. The note adds a Saxo Salve for eczema.
A Cincinnati company advertises Walnut-Tint Hair Stain as a safe, odorless hair coloring that hides treatment and avoids hair damage. The kit, mailed in plain packaging, costs twenty five cents for trial and one dollar for full size, with simple comb application for even shade from brown to near black.
The chamber of commerce board schedules a meeting for eight o clock Tuesday night October 21 to plan a prospective new member campaign and to align divisions for stronger community upbuilding. Directors approve quarterly get together meetings and discuss increasing capital stock from 10000 to 20000, pending stockholder approval. J I Lytle replaces C O Austin as Real Estate division president and joins the board.
The Calvary Baptist Church youth aged fifteen to seventeen have formed a class led by Stafford Thorn as president, Clarence King as vice president, Howard Backleman as secretary treasurer, and Amos Alley as assistant secretary treasurer. The group is named the V. S. 8S class, Valiant in Service.
The Grand presents Julian Eltinge in The Fascinating Widow tonight and tomorrow in a farewell tour with new songs and numbers. Also featured are Anna Held All-star Variety Jubilee and a slate of acts including George Beban Ward and Curran and others in a high velocity vaudeville program.
Detectives arrested two young men suspected of complicity in five burglaries over the past five to six days. One suspect, recently released on habeas corpus, allegedly stole $30 from a North Street boarding house. The other, from Memphis, is linked to three burglaries including thefts at 224 Hillcrest, 324 Ogden, and King William Street.
Committees of the Automobile Club began the fundraising for half the guarantee fund of a race meet. The club must gather 4000 dollars while the Chamber of Commerce nears an equal target. Dr Fielding was originally to cover the Auto Club share but members now seek broad subscriptions. R T Pruitt said he expects to raise the amount in a couple of mornings.
Mrs D W Carrol hosted the Clover Card Club yesterday afternoon at her West Commerce street home. Also present were Mrs F C Cruce and Miss Grace Carrol of Dallas. Prizes of hand painted plates went to Mrs L B Webb Miss Grace Hazel and Mrs J D Collier. Mrs L F Webb and Miss Clara Webb will be the next hostesses.
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