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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1915

Page

11

Appeals Court Reverses Artesian Belt Receivership

The Fourth Court of Covit Appeals reversed Judge Chambliss and vacated the receivership for the Artesian Belt railroad and the Boston and Texas Corporation. West Texas Bank and Trust Company, executor and trustee for the Simmons estate, resumes control of railroad assets as the court overruled prior orders. The decision, penned by Associate Justice J F Cast, challenges earlier findings and sides with the bank in stripping Terrell as receiver.

Fourth Court of Covit Appeals Jude J.C. Terrell Artealan Belt Raiway Boston and Texar Corporation West Texas Bante and Trust Company Br c. J. Simmons Josetetlants Mealulen J F. Cast Artasian Bett Boston and Texas Corporation Uieinlet Daudge F. G Chambliss Beruben Rowton Widh Texas Corporation Continental Trust Company M. C. Brown Twades Garl Loucher Negetiate Court Apwicatian Listrich Chambliss Ole Welthy Boston and Texas Boston and Texas Corporation Diatiiet Chamblisx Orden J. Verrell Fudge Terrell II Hls Bank West Texas Bank and Trust Company Dr. Simmons

Bank Wins Mandamus Battle Over Receivership in Me¢ County Rail Line

The Fourth Court of Chil Apperis orders the clerk to file a superseded bond, vacating the receivership. The decision, a complete victory for the bank, disburses the receiver and returns control to the loan, with assets of Artesian Belt railroad tied to the Boston and Texas Corporation. Ownership remains unsettled until the stock purchase is fully paid and notes cleared. Associate Justices cite that no transfer of ownership occurs while venders notes lag, and a receiver is deemed unnecessary for the railroad or corporation.

Given Tilden Mulley County Cari Wid Mourland McMullen County Guy 5 Mcfarland Chainard Corporation Artesian Belt Railroad Buxton and Texas Corporation Camn Npisios Boston and Texas Corporation L. A. Hopking Crowlzer

St Anthony Hotel Listed Quiet Arrivals and Visitors

A jumble of names notes arrivals and visits at the St Anthony Hotel including Mr and Mrs Spears in Texas and W C Aloward of Corpue Chiledl in Texas. Several individuals from Chicago New York and California are recorded as stopping at the Gunter or the Menge while others are mentioned in transit or inquiry at the St Anthony.

Aumia Varedo Try St. Anthony Tom Angeles Cal Denes Corpia Christ Tex Bt. Anthony Gunter Chattarango Taun MD. Keene Clavilant Menge Ab Barger Bentinant St. Anthony P Merrie Iaiverton Tax

Campaign to raise stock for Medina lake toll road

A Sac Antonio Automobile Club Toll Road Company committee launched a campaign at 2 PM Wednesday to sell the remaining 325,000 stock for the toll road project. At 3 PM at the Gunter Hotel, Franz Gros, Sam Bell, R Baker, L J Hart, and William J Furlong Jr urged business men to invest, with 15,000 already sold and plans for the balance due to the lake area’s resort benefits and improved San Antonio Medina Lake traffic.

Sac Antonio Autonmiobile Club Toll Road Company Medina County Medina Ake Franz Gros Sam Bell R. Baker L. J. Hart The Automobile Club Gunter Hotel Lusiness Menn Line Committee San Antonio Medina Lake

Railway mail clerks get $100 yearly pay bump list released

Twenty two members of the railway mail clerks corps at San Antonio have received no notices from Washington of a $100 per year pay increase. The rewards come as recognition for efficient service. Names include Sam Nagel Eric Porcher Hick Charles McClendon Hervey Leary Mant Mastar Ver nop Smith Edward Pigot Maceon Woodard Railway Gordon Horsden Francisco Jennings Ben Bell Henry Schmidt Longston Branch William Brown Ira Avent Carl Ries Erhard Schnette John Jourdan Charles Crocker Burton Rutherford John Barnett.

San Antonio Postoffice Department Washington Art Sam BR. Nagel Eric Porcherhick Charles D. McClendon Hervey B. Leary Mant Jate Mastar Vernop ¥ Smith Edward ¥. Pigot Meecon T. Woodard Railrey G. Horsden Francisc. Jennings Ben P. Bell Henry M. Schmidt Longston Branch Wiliam HH Brown Ira M. Avent Carl 3. Ries Erhard CN. Schnette John F. Jourdan Charles Crocker Cutavert E. Burton Rutherford John O- Barnett

Birth Record Notice with scattered names and dates

Fragmentary birth record items list individuals with dates and street addresses, including October and September entries, multiple spellings, and partial parent names. The legible parts name Hess, Ta Ife ant Ase George M, Bernhardt, Mey, Goelich Buell, Linnarts, and Oette. addresses include Fourth Street and North Laredo Street.

Hess George M Tanuivh Orfoler Rountree Print Bernhardt Ates A. Fayia North Laredo Stree Heoni Otte Linnarts Gevober Goelich Buell Otveser

Jurisdiction Taken In Jitney Case By Court

The Supreme Court overruled a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction in a case from San Antonio questioning the city's jitney ordinance. The court did not issue an opinion, merely overruling the motion to dismiss and assuming jurisdiction. The ruling discusses the ordinance’s validity and reasonable scope, with references to related cases and a loan brokers law upheld by the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Ausvix Tex Supreme Court Ry PL Green Cty San Antonio Yirl Rexit County Io Bass Disney North Court of Cisk Appeals Fly Coust of Criminal Appeals Fort Worth Sullivan Vasa Austin

Fourth Civil Appeals Court Actions On Wednesday

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals handed down five decisions. Harbor Terminal Co. v Sims affirmed in favor of Harbor Terminal. Western Iron Telegraph Co. v Smith reversed and rendered. Continental Trust Co. v Brown reversed and remanded. City of Brownsville v Tumlinson reversed. San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad v Schaeffer dismissed on motion.

Court of Civil, Appeals aArensas Harbor Terminal Company Exer Sims Crom San Patricio Anton Afoursund Western Iron Telegraph Company J. G. Smith Brazoria J. F. Carli Continental Trust Company Et al Mfrs C. Brown McBullen Carl Brownsville T. FR

Look at the Tongue For Sick Childs Feverish Signs

A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to check the tongue for illness, claims quick relief from constipation, and warns to buy only the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Company, noting counterfeit risks.

California California Fg Syrup Company

Fractured List of Names From A Crumbled Case Document

A long OCR fragment lists numerous names and initials across jurisdictions and counties. The document mentions appeals and dismissals, with scattered references to officers, attorneys, and locations such as Cameron, Bexar, and Comanche. The text reads like a docket or court record summary with many illegible or miswritten surnames and incomplete phrases.

Timber land dispute rules return of land to public domain

Supreme Court ruling maintains that 2 8 million acres of timber lands in Oregon tied to a 1866 grant to the Oregon and California Railroad must be restored to the public domain at a price of about 32 million dollars. The case centers on promised restrictions on sale price and acreage, and the government seeks to recover land values while the railroad retains essential grant benefits. The decision affects prior forfeiture actions and Congress oversight.

Washington Oregon Southern Pacific Railway Congress United States Supreme Court Roosevelt Wolverton Federal District Court For Oregon Supreme Curl Oregon & California Railroad Curo Conmans Antil Congress

Railroad land sale dispute stirs congressional talk

A contested split over government aid for a railroad and settlers drives Congress to consider options including paying the railroad balance and holding lands for sale at actual value or reserving timbered lands. The tally shows $3106.70 paid by a family from an annalist grant, with a complex claim of $4249.82 due. The debate highlights potential wealth impact and policy uncertainty amid public notices and editorials.

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Is Purely Vegetable Blood Remedy for Rheumatism and More

Scientists note forest vegetation yields roots herbs and berries used to craft a blood cleansing remedy claimed to aid rheumatism cataract scrofula and skin disorders. Advertised as a gentle healing tonic made from natural ingredients to purify and strengthen the system.

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