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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1915

Page

10

Goliad Veteran Henry Spangle Dies at 82

Henry Spangle aged about 82 a Civil War veteran died at his Goliad home late Monday night. He had lived in Goliad since 1882 enlisted with Confederates under Col 4 M Heb. Survived by widow four daughters J P Hurt San Marcos Edna Boone Galveston Mrs Otis McGaffey and Mrs William Brotton both Houston two sons William and Alex Spangle. Funeral to be from his home conducted by Rev G A Bastlett with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Also Corpus Christi funeral of merchant K B Gose held at 10 am under Masonic lodge auspices.

Goliad Tex Henry Spangle Ohio M. Hebi J. P. Hurt San Marcos Edna Boone Galveston Otig, McGaffey William Brotton Houston Wiliam Alex Spangle G. A. Bastlett The Baptist Church Oak Hill Cemetery

Yolev's Honey and Tar for Croup Relief

Two children in Cleveland Georgia suffered severe croup last winter. The father, J W Onix, reports both were choking and unable to breathe until using Yolev's Honey and Tar. He says it gave immediate relief and cured them, recommending its use for colds coughs and inflamed throats. Available at AMN Hischer.

J. W, Onix Merchant Cleveland Yolev Esie AMN Hischer

No Contract On River Avenue Paving Disputed

City Council debates River Avenue paving with Bermudez asphalt plans. City Attorney Gillette says no contract exists for paving by Western Paving Company due to missing Bermudez reference, while Mayor Brown signals adherence to the attorney’s opinion amid ongoing clashes over bids and street improvements.

Vaalsvetlundt River Avenue Grong Gillette Western Paying Grows Gillntte Riting Western Paving Company Troy Fe Propeerty Woo Hargis Otto Warrmund Bermudez Vons Offien Reown Kearny Marshall Eridee Brown Mayer Hugherthal Beary Ophiton Ertpr Tg Searny Frlee Isktge Eskridge Fron I0s Bers Muses Ashalt Mayer Brown Ridge

Turn Hair Dark With Sage Tea

An old remedy from Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to darken gray hair and restore a youthful look. The sensational home product, marketed at about a shilling a bottle, is easy to apply with a brush moistened in the liquid, and it reportedly fades gray by morning without obvious signs of use.

Council stalls after resisting paving on North Presentment

Proceedings reveal a delayed vote on paving North Presentment Street while debates focus on city finances and street work. Reflected motions authorize a $2500 public service appropriation and other payments, including $396.71 to Wright Bros for electrical work, with an opinion limiting the council from resisting a franchise tax on Grand Avenue.

North Presantenet Alere Hue Nevices Tix Grayson New Braunfelg Avenue Wright Bros Central Fire Oly Gillette Eminell Bhi Wexas ‘Transportation Company Grand Avenue Spears

Cuero Tex Campaign Announcements Stir Local Race

In Cuero Texas Ort area candidates declare for local offices this week. Schwab seeks reelection. Henry Mugge Emil Herder and Frank Kuetka Jr join race. County Treasurer Koenig declines. William Wagner of Coerg promotes his bid. Governor Ferguson names George Corey commissioner of deeds for Texas.

Guero Tex. Ort Mr. Schwab Aarpssar Henry A. Mugge Emil Herder Frank Kuetka Jr Koenig William Wagner Coerg Austin Tex Ferguson George A. Corey Wall Street New Fork Texas State Department

Cascarets Cold Remedy Ad Card

An old advertising notice promotes Cascarets as a nightly bowel cleanse to cure colds and clear the head. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, removes sour undigested food and gas, and removes toxins from the liver and bowels while you sleep. It urges a one or two tablet dose nightly and notes availability at drugstores.

Shelv Nike Systems Merihan

Miss Owen Retains Typewriter Record in New York

Miss Owen B Owen of New York defends world typewriter operator championship, maintaining a high average words per minute. The event saw her surpass the previous record of 132 WPM, with the new mark reported around 136 WPM, amid the recent contest in New York.

New York New Torn B. Owen Owen

Great Northern Claim Bill Case in Austin Court

In Austin Texas the fifty third district court heard a case involving Lylulie Concrete Investment Connery of St Louis against International Great Northern Railway Company of WW. The suit concerns prior to 1910 receivership and protections for creditors and employees amid the governor’s 1910 legislative session proposals. The plaintiff seeks $145,000 and the matter touches water distribution system proposals to be opened November 1, 1947, in Fort Worth.

Austin Tex Ital St. Louis International Great Northern Haliway Company Une Loriskitire Clutma Campbell Hota Palestine Elvis Elaine

Rate conflicts with railroad stimulate equitable adjustment

Avistin Texas September 26 0 HL T Hiddleston general manager of the state railroad met with the Railroad Commission to protest that special rates enforced by the International and Great Northern line discriminate against the state. He seeks an equitable adjustment and notes that a proposed extension to Dallas would be aided by such action. He cited improved physical condition of the line Palestine to Rusk about 54 miles and a profitable month in September 1915 after years of loss. Traffic on the line is steadily improving according to the general manager.

Avistin Tex Hlt Hiddleston Thestate Railroad Railroad Compassion International & Great Northern Talhwar Manaxer Hindlesten Dallas Palestine Rusk Toaf

Old Family Cough Remedy Pinex sold at Dor Fm store

An ad describing a home made cough syrup called Pinex with pine extract and guaiacol. It claims faster relief for coughs bronchitis and hoarseness, promises a 30 cent bottle yields four pints, and includes a satisfaction guarantee with refunds if unsatisfied.

Tysons Moby

Nation's Body Found In River Near St Marys and Crockett

The body of Nation, a five year old Maine child and newspaper employee, was found floating in the river near the St Marys and Crockett streets bridge. Police believe death occurred Monday night, with the body taken to Rieber undertaking parlors as investigations continue. Survivors include Mrs J C Williams of Richmond and a nephew, a train dispatcher in this city. Funeral arrangements pending.

Maine Nation Vie Ban Antenie St. May's Crockett Streets Carrie Nation Caloop-Simeshing Texas Fife Th Velasco World Sation South Alanta Street Rieber J.C. Willams Richmond Tey Willams Southern Pacific Riebe

Lincoln arithmetic lessons from early life noted in records

Fragmentary text recalls Abraham Lincoln in youth, citing arithmetic studies and early data. Mentions figures, dates, and places with unclear sequence, surrounding a discussion of education and public exhibitions.

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