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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1912

Page

5

Men Come and See These Good Washer Styles

A bold notice invites men to view a selection of washer styles framed as fall shirt options. The ad emphasizes practical, durable garments and active lifestyle appeal for the season.

Colquitt transfers 2500 to aid Woodrow Wilson fund

Governor Colquitt sent 2500 by registered mail to Henry Morgenthau for the Wilson campaign fund. He will in a few days forward an additional 1000 from Texans. The article lists numerous individual donors and amounts, noting aviation speed comparisons before an ambulance ad from Riebe Undertaking Co.

Colquitt Austin Tex Henry Morganthau Woodrow Wilson Campaign Fund Committee National Committee Oo. B. Colquitt J.W. White Mason C. J. VonRosenberg

Funds Raised for Wilson Marshall Campaign in San Antonio

Local Democrats in Bexar county report ongoing fundraising for the national committee. Officers and volunteers list numerous donors from San Antonio and area, with totals reaching about half the targeted sum. women’s committee also reports subscriptions. The Hoyle & Rarick Clothing Co announces a credit plan offering outfits with no deposit and weekly or monthly payments at its San Antonio store on West Houston Street.

Democratic National Campaign Fund Marshall Hicks Wilson-Marshall Club Bexar County Democrats San Antonio Hicks Cato Sells National Committee Frank C. Davis Mr. Hicks E. C. Wheeler St.Louis Seth Searcy James Simpson Vinton James Anton N. Mourland Sam Belden Charles G. Starr C. Smith J. K. Beretta R. L. Ball W. J. Moore Nat Davis W. S. Fly Kampmann A. B. Spencer George C. Eichlitz E. E. Eysenbach W. W. Collier Ann E. Hicks James H. Johnston Johnny Willacy Ira Kercheville Col T. H. Sanderson Carlos Bee Women’s Wilson-Marshall Hoyle & Rarick Clothing Co West Houston Street Houston United States

Christmas Party Planned for St. Mark's Poor Children

St. Mark's Episcopal Church aims to host a Christmas party for San Antonio's poor boys and girls. The church club met at the parish house, appointed committees, and will prepare lists to ensure no child is overlooked. H Partee presided as plans for winter work and a parish house opening were discussed.

San Antonio Church Club St. Mark's Episcopal Church H. Partee Parish Aid Society

Young Woman in Jail on Assault Charges in Houston

Miss Evelyn Larson remains jailed in Houston on two counts of assault with intent murder after a Monday night incident. Authorities say she attempted to shoot her sweetheart Frank Pullen and his brother Mike, then shot herself in the arm. doctors report she will recover.

Houston Tex Evelyn Larson Frank Pullen Mike

Surveyors Open Path for San Antonio Uvalde Gulf Extension

A survey party under G W Gowers leaves Fowlerton to chart a 25 mile stretch toward the Rio Grande as the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf railroad eyes a lower valley extension. Franklin plans to announce soon with J E Franklin expected in San Antonio about November 10 to present broader expansion aims. A R Ponder pushes to complete the Fowlerton line by November 1 to enable further development.

San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad Rio Grande Fowlerton Rio Grande Valley G. W. Gowers The San Antonio J. E. Franklin Chamber of Commerce Here Franklin Colorado Springs Colo Brownsville

Hood's Sarsaparilla Alters the Whole System

The ad claims inward humors are more dangerous than outward ones and that Hood's Sarsaparilla eradicates humors and their effects. It is promoted as a great alterative and tonic with merit "everywhere established."

Hood

Pastor Pinnell Leaves Alamo Methodist Church for Joplin

Rev. J. T. Pinnell departed the Alamo Methodist church on South Alamo and Wicks for a new post at the First Methodist church in Joplin Missouri. Mrs Pinnell and their two children accompanied him. An interim pastor will be chosen at the Beeville annual conference next week. Dr J T Curry of the Marshall Training school will preach at the Alamo church Sunday.

J. T. Pinnell Alamo Methodist Church South Alamo Wicks Street Joplin Beeville J. T.curry Marshall ‘Training School Alamo Pinnell

Gasoline Fire Tragedy Follows Baby’s Death in Houston Yard

In Houston, a switchman J J Nicholson was badly hurt in the yards. His wife left their 10 month old to care by friends. The child spilled gasoline which ignited and burned fatally before the mother’s return. Nicholson’s condition is reported as may recover. White slavery indictments also issued in Houston grand jury. Archie Bean named in one true bill. trial set for Friday. Hewett petitions habeas corpus in New Orleans as case linked to Bomarton Texas abduct.

Houston Tex Southern Pacific J. J. Nicholson Nicholson Archie Bean Ruth Hewitt New Orleans Bean Bradley Hewitt Hewett Peter J. R. Hewett Bomarton

Madras Drapery Materials Offered for Home Use

Trade ad lists multiple fabrics for window dressings and coverings. Includes 75c Madras for side draperies, 40c to 60c imported bedroom Madras, remnants clearance with pieces 3 to 15 yards, Reps for portieres at 75c, Silk Poplin at 1.50 a yard, Cretonnes 10c to 1.50, Denims 15c and Burlaps 15c to 25c, and stenciled scrims 14c to 30c a yard.

Madras

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