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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1911

Page

12

Tragic San Pedro Avenue Accident Claims Arthur Lott

Arthur Lott, a Reagan and Barham Auto worker, was killed after shouting he would catch a moving San Pedro streetcar. He ran toward the tracks and was hurled against the curb, fracturing his skull. his body was found in the gutter minutes later. Burial set for this afternoon in city cemetery No. 3.

Arthur Lott Reagan & Barham Auto Company San Pedro Avenue Hivergreen Street City Cemetery No. 3 Lott San Pedro

Merchants J J Wolff and Sam Joseph Stop at Exar

J J Wolff of Runge and Sam Joseph with D M Wolff of Lockhart are a party of merchants stopping at the exar.

J. J. Wolff Runge Sam Joseph D. M. Wolff Lockhart The Exar

San Antonio Promotes Adler-ika German Appendicitis Remedy

Local advertorial urges San Antonio residents to try Adler-ika a buckthorn bark glycerine compound claimed to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas instantly. The notice attributes quick digestive relief to antiseptic action and toxin removal from the digestive tract and cites H L Wagner at Ave C and Houston Street as the contact point.

H. L. Wagner Ave. C Houston Street San Antonio Uston Street

Press Club Postpones Meeting Tonight At Gun Ter Hotel

A miscommunication left the Press club without a quorum yesterday. The meeting is rescheduled for tonight at 8 o'clock in the Dungeon room of the Gun ter hotel. Dr Shropshire is listed for contact at Moore Building offices 520 521 and Kalteyer Drug Store.

Gunter Hotel Dr. Shropshire Moore Bldg Kalteyer Drug Store

Yellow Taxicabs and autos offered by Citizen's Garage

Notice advertises seven passenger Oldsmobiles from F. W. Crow tied to Yellow Taxicabs. Citizen's Garage on Travis Street opposite St. Anthony provides contact for automobiles and service.

F. W. Crow Citizen's Garage Travis St St. Anthony

Bexar County Humane Society Office Contact Details

Bexar County Humane Society lists office 211 Mackay Building with humane officer E. M. Collins and old telephone numbers 2409 for day calls and 5877 for night and Sunday calls.

Bexar County Humane _ Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins

Crossed Wires Trigger Run by Fire Co. No. 3

Early morning alert on La vaca street caused Fire Co. No. 3 to respond at 1:15 as electric lines sparked a run. Damage was minor and quickly checked. Antonio Rodriguez and Susiano Lujan received 125 days in jail for vagrancy after a police court arraignment following a shoplifting incident. Detectives Green and Stowe led the arrest. Kosher meats and sausages and fresh fish are advertised by Jos. S. Hahn, 501 South Alamo.

Lavaca Street Antonio Rodriguez Susiano Lujan Buckley Green and Stowe S. Hahn, Grocer South Alamo Street

Nurses' Central Directory of San Antonio Offers 24 Hour Aid

The Nurses' Central Directory of San Antonio is prepared to supply graduated nurses any time day or night. Miss M McKnight RN registrar at 701 Camden. Phones Old 1094 and 2930 red.

Nurses’ Central Directory of San Antonio

Lecture at Railroad Y M C A by Isaac Page

Isaac Page of the International Anti-White Slave association in Denver will address the Bible class at the Railroad Y M C A at 8 tonight to elect officers for the year. Prof Uhr reports strong progress in the association’s mechanical drawing class as members plan a session Tuesday night.

Railroad Y. M. C. A Isaac Page International Anti-White Slave Association Denver Colo Uhr

Disturbances on Street Cars Lead to Local Fines

W J Carrington, a young white man, was fined $10 in the corporation court for creating a disturbance on a South Heights street car. Jim Gillan, a hack driver, was fined $10 for engaging in an affray with Conductor W C White on a San Fernando street car. the White case was dismissed.

South Heights W. J. Carrington Jim Gillan W. C. White San Fernando White

Owner of Vicious Dog Faces City Court

Julia Krohn protests a dog attack as George E. Dorgan is arraigned in the corporation court. A $10 fine is imposed with judgment suspended if the dog is removed from city limits or killed within six hours. The complainant says the dog attacked her Saturday on the street.

Julia Krohn Main Avenue George E. Dorgan Corporation Court

Modern Woodmen Degree Team Dance at M W A Hall

The Modern Woodmen degree team hosts a dance on Wednesday October 25 at the M W A hall located at 117 North Flores Street with Souter's Orchestra providing music.

Modern Woodmen M. W. A. Hall North Flores’ Street Souter

Local Ad Club Plans Large Scale San Antonio Welcome

The local Ad Club hosts a luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel to outline entertainment for 1500 Associated Ad Clubs of America delegates arriving in Dallas mid May. Secretary William Moore White favors a Mexican themed stay with lights music and a Hot Wells supper and 200 touring autos.

San Antonio Associated Ad Clubs of America Dallas St. Anthony Ad Club William Moore White Texas Mr. White George W. Coleman the Voice Associated Ad Clubs Alamo City White Hot Wells Mexico

Cascarets promise relief from headache and liver cleanse

An advertising pitch claims headaches stem from a torpid liver and foul bowels. It touts Cascarets as a nightly, 10 cent cure that cleanses the stomach, removes undigested food and poisons, and leaves a clear head by morning.

Dallas Ad Club plans lantern slides to woo 1912 convention

The Dallas Advertisers' Association seeks lantern slides showing San Antonio attractions to send to all US ad clubs to spark interest in the 1912 convention. Mr. White urges San Antonio literature be shared with delegates, highlighting the Alamo and missions. He notes Dallas's buffalo barbecue feat of procuring five Buffalo for 10000 dollars from Goodnight ranch.

Dallas Advertisers’ Association San Antonio United States White Dallas Alamo Missions

Heany Tungsten Light Patent Rejected by Patent Office

The Associated Press reports the Heany tungsten light patent applications, tied to fraud allegations and past legal actions, were rejected by the patent office. Assistant Patent Commissioner Billings will announce the ruling formally tomorrow. Riebe Undertaking Co. auto ambulance service listed with address and phone.

Associated Press Washington John Allen Heany Patent Office Billings Heaney Riebe Undertaking Co

Doctor Narrowly Escapes Auto Hit by Train

Dr. E F Mikeska assistant surgeon at Dr F C Floeckinger's sanitarium had a narrow escape when his auto was struck by a train in the International and Great Northern railway yards at the Main street crossing. He reversed the engine in time and suffered no injuries though his car was badly damaged.

Frais T. Taylor Pex E. F. Mikeska F. C. Floeckinger International &Great Northern Railway Main Street

Blood purifying cure touted for rheumatism by S S S

An advertisement targets rheumatism sufferers urging purification of blood to cure the disease. It promotes S S S as a safe, root based remedy that allegedly removes uric acid and builds nourishing blood. The copy claims external treatments offer only temporary relief and invites readers to request a free medical book from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.

S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, Ga

Cornerstone laid for new county jail in presence of officials

In a morning ceremony at 11:30 officials including Carlos Bee and County Judge Phil H. Shook laid the cornerstone of the rebuilt county jail. The box held old cornerstone papers, today’s newspapers, rosters, and private cards sealed by W. C. Kroeger Jr. and Stewart Brice.

Carlos Bee Phil H. Shook Callaghan W. C. Kroeger Jr Kroeger Stewart Brice Bee Shook Phil Shook Frank C. Sommers Willam Kroeger C. K. Crawford Dave A. Meyer Frank R. Newton Andres Coy John Bitter Albert Huth Bryan Callaghan Kenney Wickeland Wickeland, Lucas and Richter, Sheriff John Tobin E. W. Tynah John Trainer Joe 8. Newton

Grove's Tasteless Malaria Cure for Nursing Mothers

An old ad claims Grove's Tasteless Malaria Cure strengthens the system for both adults and children including nursing mothers. It promotes 507 as a key component and suggests broad health benefits through a simple tonic.

Railroad changes affect connections at Macdona and Kirk

Effective Tuesday October 24 1911 the Artesian Belt railroad will discontinue connecting with G H S A Railway train No 9 at Macdona. It will instead connect at Kirk with I G N train No 6 departing San Antonio at 7 o clock a m.

Artesian Belt Railroad G. H. & S. A. Railway Company Macdona Kirk San Antonio

Oysters on Half Shell At Saratoga Restaurant

Readable line mentions oysters on half shell served at the Saratoga Restaurant. A. Colmian is listed with the note plumper and both phones appear as contact references.

Saratoga Restaurant A. Colmian

Taft Speaks in Dakota Towns During Midwest Swing

President Taft, guest of Congressman Burke in Pierre, addressed schoolchildren after breakfast and planned visits to Huron Aberdeen and other towns along the presidential train route across central and northern South Dakota.

Associated Press Pierre Taft South Dakota Congressman Burke Burke Huron Aberdeen

Burglar Fights Automaton in Judge Treadwell Home

An automatic burglar alarm operated by electricity in Police Judge A. B. Treadwell’s house faced a real intruder Saturday night. The plaster man dummy was battered and wrecked, its head crushed by a heavy window weight. The mechanism activated when the burglar stepped on the top stair, delivering a surprising counterstrike.

Associated Press San Francisco A. B. Treadwell Central

Red Blood For Pale People In This Health Cure

A promotional note touts red blood corpuscles as the key to a healthy pink complexion and claims three grain hypo nuclane tablets increase red and white cells. It alleges improved color, flesh gain, and better digestion, with physicians prescribing them though available for self administration from apothecary shops.

Thief Escapes After Dark Attempt at The Electric Man

In darkness the thief lunges at his foe using a window weight as a club. The light goes out and the figure collapses, leaving the attacker to flee as the electric man’s wreck remains.

Roses for sale from American Beauty and La France varieties

Advertises long stem roses available by mail or telegraph with orders from 1102 Wyoming Street and old phone 2455. Mentions reference by permission at St Anthony hotel Gunter hotel and Menger hotel with Bella Vista Gardens Monterrey Mexico and toga restaurant daily.

Wyomin Street St. Anthony Hotel Gunter, Menger Hotel Bella Vista Gardens Monterrey Mexico

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Grand Opera House Sousa Virginia Root W Nicoline Zedeler Herbert L. Clarke John Philip Sousa Geo. Evans Honey Boy Rees Prosser Johnnie King al Fontaine Beatrice McKenzie Walter Shannon Plorence Hobson Sampson Sampson Roxy P. LeRocca Gil Brown and Lil Mills Plazascope Jupiter Brothers Oklahoma Cowboy Wizards Bella Italia John Zouboulaskis Hall and O’brien the Brownings George Lindsay Dr.r.m.howe Gunter W. C. Hirzel Biggar Bros. Furniture Co E. Houston St First Baptist Church Christ N. H. King W. R. Parker A. H. Coates H. H. Hyde A. G. Goss Diaz Sisters—Union Orchestra Hox Young Men's Christian Association Marshall Training School National Association Turner Hall Sutherland Springs Southwest Texas Baptist Conference R. F. Stokes J. Porter T. V. Neal H. L. Kobernot E. F. Routh Geo. IL McCauley Hicks Bldg Kohr Diaz Free Methodist L. A. Miller Campbell, Tex Free Methodist Church Crosby Street Pine and Olive Streets P. B. Estes Alamo Plaza Muth’s Angelus Apollo Eldwood Primatone Chickerings Emersons Goggan Haines Bros Royal Krells Fairfields Kimberly Brewster J.P. Hale Smith & Barnes Erhardt Thos. Goggan ®& Bros Houston and Navarro Sts Dakota Bay City Tex J. H. Selkirk Matagorda New Orleans J. W. Griener Menger Griener Royal Orchestra Saratoga E. J. M. Hopkins Grocery Burleson and Cherry Main Ave California Ainless Dentists Commerce San Antonio Loan & Trust Gs West Commerce Street Wery
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