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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1912

Page

8

Picnic and dances at Madaraz park by local group

A September 8 picnic and power event is planned at Madaraz Park by the Ancient Order of United Druids Garibaldi Grove No 20. Activities include dancing, boating and picnics at West End Lake with regular dances on Wednesdays. Also reported are updates from the San Antonio Humane Society and local medical and church offices, plus a boy injured in a horse fall near his home.

Debs Eugene V. Debs San Antonio Pacific Coast Middle West Ancient Order of United Druids Garibaldi Grove No Power Madaraz Park Jus Epp John Epp

Local Notices and Docket Updates Including Arrivals and Resignations

A compilation of city notices and brief updates: removal of R. G. Thomas the plumber from 195 College to 103 College. Gaviro Garcia released on $300 bond after shooting into a streetcar on South Flores with assault to murder charge. Dr. Shropshire and Dr. Witte returning to practice. Miss Wescott and Miss Magruder opening schools at Reynolds and Dallas streets in September. Baker returns from Corpus Christi, seeks to prep criminal docket. social club event September 7 at M. W. A. hall. Dr. Littrell and Dr. Lowry resume practices. Clapton charged for displaying a pistol at California restaurant. case postponed to October 7. Sgitovich charges for unwholesome fruit not sustained. peddler Steinwein fined for peaches. other local business notices and upcoming events.

Gaviro Garcia South Flores Street L. C. Baker John Astrago J. A. Clapton California Clapton Mack New Orleans George Sgitovich Theo. Anderson Buckley Commission George Steinwein Sgitovich

Opening of Prospect Hill School in San Antonio

A joint committee from the school board and the San Antonio Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers' association will meet this afternoon to finalize plans for the Prospect Hill school public opening. A reception will run from 4 to 9 PM inviting the public to inspect the modern, fully equipped building.

Arran San Antonio

Auction for Home Made Meats by Union Meat Co

Union Meat Company offers hams bacon lard and compound at attractive prices. Call two ninety two for a quote, with emphasis on home made quality and best standards.

Union Meat Company

Terrill Medical Institute Ad Promotes Local Care

Medical ad urges patients to eat at home and avoid meals sent from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha. Terrill Medical Institute in 215 Hicks Building advertises specialists in chronic and private diseases for men and women.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat Company Terrill Medical Institute Hicks

Actress Aids Him To Vaudeville After Rise And Fall

George B. Whitfield once a Consolidated Stock Exchange member and millionaire now penniless and seeking work as a vaudeville actor. Betty Martin, an actress once generous with Whitfield’s gifts, meets him on Broadway and persuades him to try the stage. She quits her Broadway job and prepares a sketch for their act as they rehearse together.

George B. Whitfield Consolidated Stock Exchange Broadway Whitfield Betty Martin Miss Martin

No More Street Car Rides for Canines in San Antonio

The San Antonio Traction Company bans dogs from street cars effective immediately. Superintendent Brown cites city growth and safety, noting conductors on pay as you enter cars cannot monitor pet storage. The rule targets dogs to improve comfort for the majority of riders while allowing discretion for other pets.

San Antonio Traction Company San Antonio Brown Traction Company

Nurses Circulars Announce Texas Exams in October

San Antonio hosts nominations for nurse examiner exams on October 16 at St Mark's rectory. Applicants must file by October 1. The state board meets October 23 and 24 in Galveston to review papers and issue diplomas. Exams also set for Fort Worth Temple Waco and Houston the same day.

San Antonio C. L. Shackford Board of Nurse Examiners Fort Worth Temple Waco Houston

City to test Uvalde natural asphalt for streets

Mayor A H Jones and Street Commissioner Pancoast vow thorough testing before adopting Uvalde natural asphalt. Twenty carloads will be used to repair holes and evaluate performance on Houston street Main avenue Commerce and South Flores streets as crews prep and adjust the asphalt plant for new material.

A. H. Jones Aaron Padcoast Pancoast J. W. Smythe Uvalde Mr. Pancoast F. O. Brown Brown Houston Street Main Avenue Commerce South Flores

Rain Brings Drunk in Public Arraignments

Charles Stevens, first assistant chief of police, cites yesterday afternoons rain as cause for a surge of simple intoxication arrests before Judge Buckley. He notes officers detained drunken individuals seen on city streets, attributing the spree to the rainfall and public cheer.

Charles Stevens Buckley Captain Stevens

M. T. S. Opens Sept. 12

The Marshall Training school will open for the fall term September 12 under new proprietors Dr. J. T. Curry and Prof. W. J. Moyes. Curry, ex San Antonio Female College executive member for three years, and Moyes, a four year training school instructor, report strong early enrollment and expect capacity crowds at opening.

Marshall Training School J. T. Curry W. J. Moyes San Antonio Female College

Case Dismissed Blame in Auto Crash Cast on Saldana Bay

A reckless driving charge against George Scott was dismissed in the corporation court after an automobile struck ten year old Trenio Saldana near Avenue D and Travis Street. Witnesses said Saldana Bay and others were playing near the street when he backed into the car, making avoidance impossible. Old furniture made new. Cuarter Mullaly Transfer Co.

Saldana Bay George Scott Scott Trenio Saldana Corporation Court Buckley Avenue D Travis Street Saladana

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Eleanor Cameron Cadi Werte enioeEs Company West Commerce Street Percival & Son Engineers and Surveyors Rockport Court House West End Lake San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Fred Davison Electric ‘Park Muth Ae . H Burgin Nate Son Ivanee Methodist Churches Bexar County Humanes Society Mackay Building WW. M. Collins Os Jackson Moore Bldg Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building Travis Club Boot Shop East San Antonio Loan & Trust Commerce St L. G. Denman Edwin Chamberlain Wm.l. Herff Sec’y-Treas Dr. Shropshire Mosre Kohr Electric Park R. G. Thomas College Street Fireaman Bond's Miss Baker Coast J. C. Baker Corpus Christi Bayshore Points Ivy and Golden Leaf Social Club M. W. A. Hall B. FE. Witte S. T. Lowry City Neufchatel Magruder Dallas Street Littrell Conroy Bid C. E. Tinkham Moore Building R. Bluemels Hall Theo. Artzt A. C. McDaniel Europe Gibbs Bldg MR. Retailer A. Collman Main Ave Fletcher Tastoria H. A. Moos, the Book Man Kampmann Bldg Soledad St St. Mark’s Rectory Portsmouth Evening News Stevens Prof Cuarter- Mullaly Transfer Co Dalkowitz Bros. CO West Commerce and North Flores Sts Mien Dalkowitz Bros. Coo North Fiores Sts
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