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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1912

Page

7

Poultry Fanciers Gather for Lone Star Show Plans

The Lone Star Poultry association will meet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms tonight to discuss plans for a large chicken show next winter under the American Poultry association. Dr. J. H. Burleson will resume his post. West End Lake offers dancing boating and picnics with regular dance on Wednesday. San Antonio Humane Society officers George T. Botsford and Fred Davison, 324 Hicks Bldg, old phone 71, nights and Sundays 5771 and 2782.

Lone Star Poultry Association Chamber of Commerce Southwest American Poultry Association West End Lake San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Fred Davison Hicks

Woman shoots herself after nurse leaves room

NEW ORLEANS September 4. Mrs. Katie Verges 48 lies ill when she rises doors for gunfire and shoots herself in the head. She is in the hospital with poor chances of recovery.

New Orleans Katie Verges

Dances At Electric Park And Social Clubs In San Antonio

Social events announced at Modern Woodmen hall 117 N Flores feature Corolus music with the Ivy and Golden Leaf club, while Muth’s Garden hosts dances on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Separately Billy Wilson alias Ainsworth, ill and under indictment for forgery, is moved from county jail to hospital for health reasons. Bob Barker sues Lane for 50000 alleging a July 11 false statement in The Artesian Candidate. defendants include W P Lane John T Smith and Austin Printing Co.

the Ivy and Golden Leaf Social Club Modern Woodmen Hall N. Flores Corolus Music Billy Wilson Ainsworth D. Berrey Couny Bob Barker Lane San Antonio W. P. Lane Barker Artesian John T. Smith The Austin Printing Company Ivy and Golden Leaf

Beaumont Chamber Adopts San Antonio Luncheon Plan

Dr J B Herff will be away until about October 1. J W Cones wins Northwest Photographers Association Diamond Medal in Minneapolis for portraits. Beaumont Chamber plans weekly luncheons like San Antonio to discuss city welfare. School Board to meet on purchasing oil for school floors. Drs Garring Hatcher osteopaths listed. Prof renewers returns to teach violin.

J. B. Herff Northwest Photographers’ Association Minneapolis J. W. Cones Cones Beaumont Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Sah.Antonio Chamber of Commerce T. W. Larkin Beaumont Chamber San Antonio

Meeting of the School Board Tonight

Tonight the school board will meet to decide on important matters. Dr. Shropshire operates from the Moore building and Dr. Littrell offers chiropractic methods. Also noted are rail and hotel industry changes and local business notices.

Oysters by the Dozen or Can at Bond's

Miss Wescott's school will reopen September 9, 1912, at 113 Reynolds Street for classes. The notice advertises Bond's oysters by the dozen or by the can as available neighborly vendors.

Bond's Miss Wescott Reynolds Street

Declares His Intention to Become U S Citizen

Otto Hey of Weiden Birkenfeld Germany now living at 209 Lewis Street appeared before federal court clerk A I Campbell and declared his intention to become a United States citizen.

Otto Hey Weiden Birkenfeld Germany Lewis Street A. I. Campbell Federal Court United States

August Receipts Show Increase for Post Office

August receipts total $26,533.37, up from $25,442.92 last year. The San Antonio maneuver camp last summer boosted prior receipts, making this year’s rise under 4 percent. Full year receipts typically rise 10 to 15 percent.

San Antonio

Attractive Home Made Meats Offered by Union Meat Co

When in the market for hams bacon lard and compound call two ninety two for an attractive price. The article is made at home but quality remains top standard. Union Meat Company promotes value and high standards.

Union Meat Company

Orpheum Presents Alamo Concert Club Debut

The Orpheum hosts the Alamo Concert Club in its first appearance on Saturday September 7 at 8 15 p m. The event features popular local talent with admission unchanged for the moving picture show. A Colman plumber 416 Main AV.

Orpheum Alamo A. Colman

Fall Jubilee Backed by Women in San Antonio Effort

The women of San Antonio form an auxiliary to the Harvest Jubilee to create a social exhibit for the fall festival. Led by chairman Mrs J Tom Williams, the group aims to collect antebellum furniture and household items, with talks and music planned. The project will be financed by the Harvest Jubilee association and includes exhibits from out of town attendees.

San Antonio Harvest Jubilee Association J. Tom Williams St. Anthony Carrington John B. Carrington Charles G. Norton Frank Rennett J. Tom. Williams Mattie Walthall Leman Mesdames IL B. Clegg L. 8. Bates Conrad Schasse S. G. Tayloe W. C. Silliman Joe L., Hill Daisy -Marquis Briggs H. O. Skinner

Spanish War Veteran Credits Saxo Salve With Relief

William Delaney a Spanish war veteran from New York describes severe eczema lasting five months before Saxo Salve stopped the itching and healed the skin. He endorses the product and notes a money back guarantee via A M Fischer Druggist San Antonio for eczema tetter ring worm barber's itch or any skin disease.

William Delaney East 61St Street New York A. M. Fischer San Antonio

Local names listed for society figures and attendees

A fragmented roster lists individuals including Little, B. 8. Morrow, William Meurer, E. A. Stribbling, F. York, M. W. man, Helen Schenck Wyschetakl, Mamie and Irene Florian, Steele, Donoho, Mrs. Mabel M. Bates, E. A. Leighton, Mrs. Taylor, George Surkees, and Misses SmaWi and Lacoste.

Teachers Are Assigned For Scholastic Term 1912 13

Prof. Charles J. Lukin announces the 1912 13 teaching roster for 307 teachers including 30 principals and one vice principal. First teachers meeting at Main Avenue High School Saturday 2:30 PM. principals meet Lukin at 9 PM. Spanish department teachers gather Monday 9 AM. negro schools at Douglass school same day.

Charles J. Lukin Main Avenue Douglass School St. Mary's Street Mr. Lukin Main Avenue High School W. D. Williams Marshall Johnston C. Pessels B. Mackinsen Anna Jones Edith Symington Elizabeth Morey Otto Pfeiffer Elizabeth Rait Nannie Dawson Elizabeth Hebgen M. A. Comack Sidney Smith Alice Stone Lillie Gohmert Leonora Mitchell Alpha Johnston Louise Lancaster Lula Suggs Jessie Wood Nance Ora Johnson Luck Newton Bessie M. Neill Janie Baskin Emma Gutzeit Esther Perez Fred Hofstetter Eisie Jonas Emma Pirie Gonda Chapa Helen Gareissen Adgh Gibbons W. P. Caine N. S. Hunsdon C. Walter Artitt J. A. Navarro Brackenridge High School F. M. Halbech Kate James Annie Jary Katherine Jarrel Viola Moore L. D. Moore Gladys Morgan Luck Richmond Ella Stone Georgia Underwood Anna Woltersdorf Mary Colente Jennié Wright Ella Butler Edna Martin Viola Crowell Olga Scholz L. C. Provines Alice Breeding Gladys Heilig Julia Moore Naomi Cone Millie Walker Lopez Street Sarah King Florence Keen Gunnell Pederson Florence Davis Nellie Beal Helen Baetz Pearl Wright Annie Higgins Fannie Malone Fannie Laird Mamie Higgins Charlotte Stoddard Garden Street Mildred Baskin Elizabeth Mack Lois Cook Agnes Donoho Theodora Neumann Ruby Cole Bessie Maney Mamie Halbedh Buena Vista Street Herman Hirsch Lizzie Loessberg Rhoana Williams Ellerbe Wood Tip Thomason Stella Higgins Mamie Russey Irene Young Mary Gardner Camille Yeamans Emmie McClanahan Nettie Marshall Starr Street Kate Schenck F. M. Ripley Ida Bess West Katherine Black Rachel Maude Robinson Callie Lazo Ruth Pressley Bessie Webb Jasmine Fas Gevers Street Mrs. Adamn Ellen Preston Susie Applewhite Bessie Taaffe Florence Yeamans Nannie Applewhite Brooklyn Avenue Mary Huppertz Ivy Chapman Rachel Baer Carrie Josey Camille Johnson Annie Pameeye Tinie T. McKnight Bennie Camp Calhoun Street C. J. Hinton Ruby Adkins Ida Schweppe Ancere Mary E. Robinson Esther Burwell Indiana Street Mrs. Emrie Johnson Mary Davis McGehee Emma Schweppe Lillian Hargrove Alice Winthrop Bessie Moynahan Irman Heilig Carrie Kimbrough South Flores Street Flora McNeill Mildred Spoor Martha Fuller Addie McKenzie Mabel Dugger Elizabeth Schroeder Helen Deermont Lizzie Schmidt Nannie O’brien Amanda Conaway Charcilla Mason Ollie Stratton Carrhill Minnie Johnston Rowena Williamson Annie Stephenson Ivy R. Bass Pansy Chapman Agnes Jones Theo Avenue Anna Kappelle Elma Neal Edna Ischer Robie Palmer Rural Avenue Bakeley Lora Riesenecker Argaret Jonas Jean Lockwood St. Mary’s Street J. Sutton Franklina

George L. Atkins Dies. Longtime Traveling Salesman

George L. Atkins aged 60 died this morning at a local hospital after a career as a traveling salesman for 30 years. He resided in San Antonio 11 years and was connected with a California firm for 25 years. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at Sloan & Hagg parlors with interment in City cemetery No. 6 beside his wife who recently died. no relatives survive.

Atkins George L. Atkins California San Antonio Sloan & Hagg City Cemetery No

San Antonio Mayors Move To Refund City Bonds

Mayor A H Jones weighs refunding all outstanding San Antonio bonds to secure a higher credit standing. The plan targets a new series at lower interest, extending redemption dates, while addressing a $400000 sinking fund deficiency. No new bond issue is planned until old debt is refinanced and credit restored.

A. H. Jones San Antonio Jones Texas

May Rain Forecast Near San Antonio A Weather Bulletin

Major Allen Buell of the weather bureau says rain is possible in the San Antonio area within 48 hours, with indications strong though not guaranteed. A trace fell yesterday from 5:15 to 5:22 pm, and while temperatures have run high at 86 degrees, no relief is expected until a substantial rain arrives.

Allen Buell Weather Bureau San Antonio Major Buell

Hay Fever Relief Ad Claims Fast Aid

An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm and Ely's Dream Balm as quick relief for hay fever symptoms. It claims five minute relief, air passage opening, and healing of inflamed membranes. The offer includes a fifty cent bottle and money back if unsatisfied. L. Wagner is listed as agent.

Ely L. Wagner

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Southwestern Telegraph and Jaren J. H. Burleson Electric Park Muth Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building EE M Collins T. T. Jackson Moore Bldg Renewers Exposition Park A. Hall Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building Travis Club Dr. Shropshire Moore Building Littrell Conroy Bid C. E. Tinkham C. L. Sykes Houston-Galveston Omaha Hotel Supply Company Sykes Kohr R. G. Thomas College Street Har’ G. Bishop Dennis Hiarrie Third Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston Bishop Leavenworth Currie Friedman Hermann Sen Hermann Senshall Artzt Menger MR. Retailer Chicago Kansas City Omaha Buell Fisk Tires Charles Rex Houston Street Orpheum Theatre Commerce St Thos. C. Nelson Hieven Swearingen-McCraw R. C. Wright Mark Wright Wright Bros Electrical Contractors Main Ave Vale Dentists Bite Losoya St New York City HOTEL Algonquin West 44Th Albert Astor House Broadway Barclay and Wesby Earlington 27Th ST Hotel Flanders West 47Th ST Margaret Brooklyn Heights Toby Mgr Martha Washington Madison AV Hermitage Hotel ITH Iroquois Hotel West 44Th ST 5Th AV Somerset 47Th ST Bath Arlington W. 25Th St Bristol West 49Th St Quality Pharmacy Ave. C Sam Antonio Fred Hummert Wald Paper, Paint and Artists Commerce Street SAN Antonio Printing CO Ee Stanery Fine Book Soledad St
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