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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1911

Page

25

Pardon Granted on Aged Father's Appeal

Governor Colquitt pardoned Charles Howard a Harris County horse thief after an aged Mississippi father traveled to Austin, gathered signatures and favorable recommendations, and pledged to return the offender to Mississippi. Howard had served one year of a three year sentence.

Austin Tex Colquitt Charles Howard District Court Harris County Mississippi Gover Houston Howard

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Instant Relief at Home

A magazine notice from the Pyramid Drug Co offers a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure for piles. It claims immediate pain and itching relief, reduced inflammation and swelling, and a full size bottle for 50 cents with home use and private trial.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Marshall, Mich Pyramid Drug Company 800

Lassies Enter Convent At Incarnate Word

Forty one Irish girls arrived in San Antonio to join the Academy of the Incarnate Word led by Mother Alexis and Sister Felix. They travel from Londonderry to New York then New Orleans and finally San Antonio. They begin probation this year and become novices after two years, with vows after that.

San Antonio Alexis Felix Academy of the Incarnate Southern Pacific River Avenue Londonderry Ireland New York New Orleans Incarnate Word Convent

Death of William Onions Barber at 103 East Houston

William Onions a barber of 103 East Houston Street died Monday afternoon in a local hospital after reportedly drinking bay rum Sunday. The funeral is at 6 pm at Otto Riebe Undertaking chapel and interment will follow in City Cemetery No. 3.

William Onions East Houston Street Otto Riebe Undertaking Company City Cemetery No. 3

Funeral of Confederate Veteran Carlyle Held at State Cemetery

Funeral services for W. T. Carlyle, 80, a Sixth Texas Cavalry veteran, were held at the Confederate Home in Austin. He had resided at the home since 1894 after moving from Waco, with interment afterward in the state cemetery.

Austin Tex W. T. Carlyle State Cemetery Sixth Texas Cavalry Waco

Comptroller Not Worried By Injunction In Liquor Case

Assistant Attorney General C E Mead travels to Runge to defend the comptroller in the liquor license forfeiture case of saloon keeper William Reubenauldt. The district court will rule on reinstating the license as Judge Briggs in Galveston grants a temporary injunction against commissioners taking testimony.

Austin Tex C. EB. Mead Runge William Reubenauldt Lane Briggs District Court Galveston Comptroller

Nation to Fight Rheumatism

Washington reports a national effort to identify a permanent rheumatism cure. Tests evaluate many claims with T. C. Millard’s scheumatism Cure highlighted as most reliable and safe. A notable case is Mrs. Mary E. Thorn of Owosso who reportedly recovered after three days.

Washington, D. C T. C. Millard Flint Michigan Mary E. Thorn Pine Street Owosso Mich A. M. Fischer J. Resene Po Conan Puss

Galveston Liquor Cases Near Hearing on Eight-Nine Saloon Licenses

The injunction lasts a week and the comptroller expects it to be sustained at the hearing. If sustained, the temporary order may be dissolved and testimony taken to decide whether forty nine Galveston saloon keepers will be shut down.

Galveston

Roses for sale from American Beauty and La France varieties

Long stem roses available in any quantity with orders by 1 or telegraph. Small orders fulfilled from 1102 Wyoming Street. Reference by permission from St. Anthony Hotel, Gunter Miengey, and hotel BELLA VISTA GARDENS in Monterrey, Mexico.

American Beauty la France Wyoming Street St. Anthony Hotel Gunter, Miengey Bella Vista Gardens Monterrey Mexico

San Antonio Draws Winter Transit from North

George F. Lupton of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass reports large winter traveler influx to San Antonio. He notes many passengers board trains at northern points en route to the city, calling the movement heavier than ever this season as northerners seek warmth.

San Antonio George F. Lupton Aransas Pass Chicago Mr. Lupton

Good Roads Boosters Start for Dallas Convention

A nine car convoy of twenty four good roads boosters from Bexar County Highway League began a 300 mile overland trip to Dallas for the state convention called by Governor Colquitt. They will be joined by others by train and expect to reach Dallas by Thursday morning. Others will meet in Waco tonight for a welcome.

Dallas Good Roads Colquitt Good Roads Boosters San Antonio Bexar County Highway League League East Houston Street Red River Gulf J. W. Warren H. B. Hildebrand G H., Byrne G. A. C. Halff D. B. Colp J. R. Wood Floyd Fox W. G. Milligan H. O. Skinner Waco Waco Automobile Club

Cobbs Sworn In As Associate Judge Of Fourth Court

Capt Thomas D Cobbs was today sworn in as associate justice of the fourth court of civil appeals. Chief Justice J H James administered the oath in Cobbs private office. He will not begin active duties for several days and will first be introduced to appellate duties next week.

Thomas D. Cobbs Fourth Court of Civil Appeals J. H. James Udge Cobbs Secretary of State

County approves gravel road contract in McGregor area

McGregor community will see $100000 in gravel road work after county commissioners awarded the contract to Waco firms Flannigan & Pritchett. Construction starts immediately.

Associated Press Waco, Tex Flannigan & Pritchett Waco McGregor

Temple editor named new Cactus chief for year

The student council appointed Richard T. Fleming of Temple as editor in chief of the university newspaper the Cactus for the coming year. Austin dispatch notes the appointment and mentions a cheaper clothing option headline.

Dents Council Richard T. Fleming Temple The Cactus Austin

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