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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1916

Page

3

Appellate Court to Hear Bee County Election Contest

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals did not sit Wednesday as Chief Justice W S Fly traveled to Austin to present resolutions to the Supreme Court on Judge Leroy G Denman's death. The Thursday session will address Bee County's bid to contest its outcome when Bee County remained dry since February.

Bee County W.S. Fly Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Austin Supreme Court Leroy G. Denman Ply Beeville Dallas

Supreme Court to Review Gilmore Waples Case From Tarrant

The Texas Supreme Court granted a writ of error in C. E. Gilmore vs Paul Waples and advanced the case, involving the Democratic executive committee’s right to name the railroad commissioner nominee. The court also paid tribute to Judge Leroy Denman and affirmed or remanded several criminal appeals.

Austin Tex Supreme Court C. E. Gilmore Paul Waples State Democratic Executive Committee Tarrant County Executive Committee Democratic Party W. D. Williams Gilmore Court of Civil Appeals Fort Worth Leroy G. Denman San Antonio W. 8S Fly F. A. Williams Galveston J. B. Dibrel Seguin Denman Court of Criminal Appeals Sally Renfro Jack Lane John Cortonella Dallas County Jay Wilson Clay County J. G. Wright E. W. Redwine Ellis County Claude D. Arman Taylor Lubbock St. Bank Taylor County W.H. Horn R. Cobb Bexar Pierce Fordyce Oil Assn

St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief

Advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism remedy that quickly relieves pain stiffness and swelling by topical application. It claims most cases do not need internal treatment and cites broad use for sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache sprains and swellings.

St. Jacobs Oil St. Jacobs Oi

Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Says San Antonio Woman

Mrs. W. H. Paulger of 433 Delgado St San Antonio reports kidney trouble causing backache and other symptoms. A few doses of Doan's Kidney Pills relieve her pain. the ad urges readers to use the Dean's Kidney Pills 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes the remedy.

San Antonio Dean Myp W. H. Paulger Delgardo St Doan Paulger Foster-Millburn Co Buffalo

Barragan Reaches San Antonio En Route to Mexico City

Colonel Juan Barragan chief of staff of the First Chief Venustiano Carranza arrived in San Antonio Wednesday morning from Washington. He said he is on vacation and may stay several days, awaiting instructions, and he conferred with Mexican Consul General T R Beltran at the St Anthony.

Engelking Davis J. R. Davis San Antonio Texas Beethoven Hall Bexar County New County Hospital United States S. Engelking Juan Barragan Venustiano Carranza Washington Mexico City Barragan St. Anthony T. R. Beltran

Camel Gift to City Zoo by GIVES CAMEL TO 700 Alzafar Temple

GIVES CAMEL TO 700 Alzafar Temple presented a camel to San Antonio for the municipal zoo. The animal traveled from Porter Spring to Brackenridge Park where it will be housed. The gift allows Shrine use in parades and ceremonies on request.

Alzafar Temple the Order of the Mystic Shrine San Antonio Porter Spring Brackenridge Park

Pope's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief

This ad proclaims Pope's Diapepsin cures indigestion and gas in minutes. It claims many people suffer from sour stomachs and undigested food and notes the remedy digests foods gently, restores regulation, and costs fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.

Fabrics on Sale at Wolfson's Cotton White Fabrics

Wolfson's offers year around service fabrics at reduced prices. Twelve yards of 36 inch cloth at 1.59 a piece, ten yards Japanese Nain sook at 1.98, thirty inch Flaxon 0.15 per yard, thirty six inch Longcloth 0.09, Pajama Checks 0.11, and 27 inch Checked Dimity 0.125 per yard. Second Floor.

Beddings Demand Aims at Weather Driven Surges

As seasonal demand peaks, shoppers are urged to monitor weather patterns for probable spikes in bedding purchases. Vendors note that cold snaps or rapid temperature changes often trigger stronger buying, prompting stock checks and promotions.

Obituary for Adrian Jameson San Antonio engineer dies at 32

Adrian Jameson 32 died at 6:30 PM Tuesday at 820 Trenton Avenue. A Missouri native who lived in San Antonio seven years he supervised construction of major Texas structures including I. & G. N. station St Anthony Hotel Plaza Theater and more. Knight Templar and Anchor Masonic Lodge member survived by widow two children and family in San Antonio Missouri. Funeral by Knights Templar Friday at the Masonic Temple with burial at Mission Burial Park. Louis Jurasek obituary follows.

Adrian Jameson Trenton Avenue Missouri San Antonio St. Anthony Plaza Theater Texas Steam Laundry Wolff & Marx Houston Chronicle Houston Texas Jameson Knight Templar Anchor Masonic Lodge Jean Jameton Julius Leon Jameton St. Louis E. R. Wagner Knights Templars Masonic Temple Mission Burial Park Louis Jurasek Malbane Street Weimar el Campo Zizik Undertaking Company

Major Connor Leaves for Philippine Duty

Major William D. Connor assistant chief of staff at Southern Department headquarters for four months left San Antonio with Mrs. Connor for duty in the Philippines. He will sail on the November transport from San Francisco and serves in the Corps of Engineers as an engineer officer. Connor is noted author on military organization and troop transportation.

William D. Connor Southern Department San Antonio Connor Philippines San Francisco Corps of Engineers Washington

Farewell Dinner Honors Major and Mrs. Connor at Menger

A farewell dinner and dance was held Tuesday night at the Menger hotel by Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Edgar Russel in honor of Major and Mrs. Connor. The event recognized work on the National Defense Act, which has since become law.

The War College Menger Hotel Edgar Russel Connor

Thorne Named Republican Candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner

The Republican party of Texas certifies Jap Thorne of Red River county as candidate to succeed Judge W D Williams in the railroad commissioner race. Secretary of State McKay forwards the name to county clerks for placement on official ballots.

Austin Tex Republican Party of Texas State Department Jap Thorne Red River County W. D. Williams McKay Thorne

Regents Close Meeting At University Of Texas Session

The University of Texas board of regents adjourned after two days without acting on the report from a recent special meeting. A special session is set for November 15 to consider the report, with a budget recommending $820,000 in appropriations for each of the next two fiscal years.

Austin Tex Board of Regents The University of Texas

Tarvia Plan Extends To Olmos Creek On Blanco Road

County Judge James R. Davis announced the plan to tarviate the Blanco road to the Olmos Creek about six miles out. Commissioner Charles X. Gutzeit had proposed reaching the city limits, while Judge Davis said Commissioner Jacob Klaus would carry the work to the Olmos in his precinct outside the city.

Tarvia Olmos Blanco Road James R. Davis Olmos Creek Charles X

Aviator On Leave Describes Air Height as Sickening

An exchange between a returning aviator and a woman on a Detroit Free Press page highlights the fear induced by great altitude. The man notes three to four miles up feels terrifying and sickening while the woman admits shared anxiety from heights.

Detroit Free Press

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