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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1911

Page

14

Funeral trip and local notices in San Antonio

En route to Laredo to attend Bishop Verdaguer’s funeral and Bishop Lynch’s, a young Dallas diocese prelate stops in San Antonio. Humane Officer Mce Cauley listed. social club events at Dixie Social, Math's, and Kohr’s dance nights noted. Painter Baldres burned hands cleaning turpentine rag tossed into a fire at 823 South Santa Rosa Avenue.

Laredo Verdaguer Joseph P. Lynch Alex Baldres South Santa Rosa Avenue

Life Insurance or Death Insurance Which

A 1905 testimonial argues Eckmans Alterative cures consumption and improves health. Arthur Webb cites recovery after doctor recommendations and notes the remedy helps bronchitis asthma hay fever and lung issues without poisons or habit forming drugs. Available at Fischer's Drug Store with a booklet and further evidence from Eckman Laboratory.

Eckman Epperte Fischer’s Drug Store Eckman Laboratory Ce Ee Pa

Local items and notices parade through city scenes

Fire Chief dresses injuries of a man aided at home after an accident near Electric Park. W. B. Martin travels from Jourdanton to the city, fighting floods and mud for 3 1/2 hours over 50 miles. Judge Burney tours toward Hondo for civil appeals race. Hagenbeck-Wallace circus licenses lost and refunds discussed. J. H. Kampmann says Texas investment and tourism boost expected with San Antonio promotion.

Burney P. H. Burney Kerrville Fourth Court of Civil Appeals T. D. Dobbs Hondo

To Get Rid of Frown Wrinkles in Household Ad

The ad claims a wash lotion of saxolite and witch hazel can tighten skin and erase frown lines crow's feet and sagging cheeks. It touts immediate toning of skin and underlying tissue with a druggist supply, promoting a simple cosmetic remedy.

Coast Country Promises Growth At Gulf Region

F. Z. Bishop, founder of Bishop, lauds gulf coast productivity while visiting the Menger hotel. He predicts wave of homeseekers and tourists will visit this winter, noting many locals migrated from the north. Bishop owns 26,000 acres central to the town, with 16,000 sold to homeseekers.

Gulf Coast F. Z. Bishop Bishop Menger

Terrazas Fined Fifteen Dollars in Assault Charge

Refugio Terrazas, suspected in the October 21 wounding of soldier W. H. Cregger, was arraigned in the corporation court and fined 15 dollars on an assault charge.

Hay Hook Strikes Downtown Market in Altercation

Manuel Cadina struck on the head with a hay hook during a plaza altercation yesterday afternoon. Guadalupe Talamantez, Jose Cadina, and To renso Talamantez arrested by Officer Serna on affray charges. Guadalupe reportedly used the hook.

Manuel Cadina City Market Guadalupe Torenso Talamantez Jose Cadina Serna Guadalupe Tamalantez

Open Day Arrives as Fair Grounds Rapidly Prepare

A car load of Brazos county farm products leads arrivals at the International Fair. Colonel Pyron directs decoration as rain improves grounds. Children’s events by Playground Association and Humane Society, with fireworks preview for "The Last Days of Pompeii." Durango Mexico brings largest manufactured display yet. Cuba on Wheels move in. livestock arriving hourly. Governor Colquitt invited to opening November 8.

Brazos County Colonel Pyron The Fair Association Playground Association Bexar County Humane Society Humane Society Cunliff Pain Fireworks Company Durango Mexico Cuba Sap Railroad

Dispute Over Hay Price Leads to Fines

A report states two brothers were fined for a trouble linked to a dispute over hay pricing. One brother paid $10 and the other $5 as penalties.

October Busy Month For Police Chief Reports

October proved busy for the police department with fines totaling $2100 paid in cash as stated by Chief Newnam. The month’s report is expected to be completed by Clerk Braden tomorrow. Bishop John W. Shaw departed for Laredo to conduct the obsequies of Bishop Peter Verdaguer and was due back tomorrow morning.

Newnam Buckley Braden Shaw Laredo John W. Shaw Peter Verdaguer

Improvements at the postoffice underway

Several improvements are being made at the postoffice. All the doors have been screened and in the next days the workmen will tear up the lobby floor of large tiling and lay down terrazo paving.

Freight Derailment Narrows Tracks at Local Yard

Last night about 12 30 a freight train of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad derailed three loaded cars in the east yards. The main line was blocked and all trains were detoured to other tracks to prevent delays.

Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad

Engineers Set Annual State Convention Here on November 8

The State Association of Stationary Engineers plans a two day convention with about thirty delegates. President George H. Cushman says topics include fuel economy refrigeration and operations of electric and waterworks plants. Engineers will attend the International Fair on Engineers Day and tour the Fair grounds machinery. L G Wilder of Loresville arrives in Bexar.

State Association of Stationary Engineers George H. Cushman Odd Fellows

Navy to Handle Its Powder Cautiously

Secretary of the Navy Meyer ordered extraordinary precautions in handling smokeless powder after reports that the Liberte explosion stemmed from deterioration. Powder moved from shore to ships or vice versa must be shaded from sun and kept below 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with deteriorated lots to be landed at a naval magazine and reported immediately to the Bureau of Ordnance.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Meyer Navy Bureau of Ordinance

County judge to serve as special judge called to San Antonio

Halletsville Texas October 31 P H Green county judge who has acted as special district judge in place of M Kennon during the current district court term was summoned to San Antonio by his wife's illness.

Hallettsville Tex P. H. Green M. Kennon San Antonio

Court to appoint special judge for two weeks

Judge Kennon remains detained by his wife illness and pending jury trials. Attorneys will elect a special judge for a second time this term. With no criminal or civil jury cases this week, the district court jury was discharged Monday morning after one day’s pay. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as an all healing tonic eradicating humors and their effects.

Kennon

Obituary for Mrs. L. A. Fowler

Mrs. L. A. Fowler, wife of J. H. Fowler, died Monday. Burial from the house at 604 Soledad street at 3 p m on Wednesday. A 3 show for 10 20 and 30 cents at the Royal theater.

L. A. Fowler J. H. Fowler Soledad Street The Royal Theater

Rail official hails Texas as top travel draw

R L McKibbin traveling passenger agent for the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad returned yesterday from a extensive tour of the north and east. He said Texas is the best advertised state in the Union and railroads entering the state will see greater homeseeker and winter tourist travel than ever before.

Texas J. H. Kampmann Menger Hotel Pittsburg New York San Antonio R. L. McKibbin Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad Union Mr. McKibbin

Officer’s Accident Leaves Lieutenant Bower Injured

First Lieutenant David H. Bower of the Twenty second Infantry, stationed at Fort Sam Houston, sustained a severe leg injury in an automobile wreck at his Guthrie Center home yesterday. A telegram to Colonel Fred Reynolds confirmed the injury and stated fellow Lieutenants Herr and Bower's friends have been notified. The unit was reviewing and set pay for this month. upcoming events include cavalry participation and target practice schedules.

David H. Bo Twenty-second Infantry Fort Sam Houston Sustai Guthrie Center Fred Reynolds Ost Bower Seace Charles F. Herr Twen Second Infantry

Park Heaton Family Plans Move From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Park Heaton and their children of Oklahoma City are sitting at the Maverick and will sale their home in this city.

Park Heaton Oklahoma City The Maverick Cate

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