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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
5
Sound First Mortgages advertises first mortgage bonds at 6 percent for trustees executors and institutions with legal investment limits. Loans range from $500 to $200,000 and are fully guaranteed by the company with $1,000,000 capital. Mortgage Buyers are urged to request the booklet Mortgage Loan Investments.
A notice lists Central Trust Company Capital with an amount of $1,000,000.00 and provides the address 201 West Commerce St. for the entity.
The Ringling Brothers circus arrives this Saturday September 27 with a grand pageant Joan of Arc featuring 1200 performers 650 horses and 300 dancing girls. Acts include Augustus Clark the Balkans riders the Saxon Brothers human bridge the Four Reeders and many others in a lavish program.
Mrs. William Hanesler entertained guests at a birthday supper on the lawn during the week. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Melcher and family, Mrs. Rocks, Mr. and Mrs. J. Neidert, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Herman, Joe Fern, Miss Frieda Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. H. Goodyear, C. Nagel, Mrs. M. Schmidt, Mrs. G. Schoenbach of Hallettsville, and Mrs. C. Schmitz of Houston.
A photo of Texas Republic era treasure chest and its story reaches State Treasurer J. M. Edwards. District Judge Clarence Martin of Fredericksburg found the chest and image while traveling Kimble County. The chest, preserved by President Anson Jones’s relatives, is in good condition and will be sent to the Daughters of the Republic in San Antonio for archives.
Rev. E. H. Lampkin travels to Austin to seek Governor Colquitt's endorsement for an Old People's Relief Home. The project aims to serve worthy aged negros and include the erring and delinquent. White and Black support is noted, with Dr. G. Walker as trustee and the San Antonio Loan and Trust Company as fund custodian.
Serge nt Fitch promoted by Police Chief Lancaster to assistant chief of the detective bureau. He will lead the office during Chief Detective Lawrence s absence. Will Green named plain clothes officer and George Rupe becomes desk sergeant. Detectives Joe Harris and A F Shirar named mounted officers.
Charters issued for several firms in Texas include Cruse and Shivers Mercantile of Rosebud with 30000 capital, Farmers Gin of Corsicana with 10000, Beaumont Cotton Oil of Beaumont with 80000, Beeville Light and Power of Beeville with 130000, and Standard Square Base Compress of Grand Saline with 20000. Incorporators are named for each venture.
Professor Gus F. Urbantke announces the State Deaf and Dumb Institute will open for the fall term on September 24 with over 400 pupils. He has nearly chosen the teaching staff, but the list awaits board action. The board of managers will meet next Tuesday.
G. M. Sims of San Marcos arrives in Austin and assumes duties as assistant to Professor W. J. Doughty, state superintendent of public instruction.
Miss Josephine Browne hosts a seven course dinner on the St Anthony roof garden honoring the Clarkson Kelso bridal party. Fort Sam Houston bachelor officers hold an 830 p.m. hop at the Third Cavalry mess.
Miss Catherine Franklin returns from Corpus Christi and Miss Mayme Wellner from Wisconsin and Chicago. Mrs M Schmitz returns to Houston after weeks with Mrs J F Fricke. Miss Birdie Coleman to host a dancing party September 13 at the Country Club. Miss Hannah McLain of Lavernia en route to Omaha. Clarkson Kelso wedding party begins gaieties with a buffet supper hosted by Miss Marjory McGown at her parents home. Lieut Bruce Magruder and Mrs Magruder visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs C E Chowning return from a western tour. Annabel and Clara Hicks host a matinee for Thursday Morning Club at the Royal and Menger visit. Mrs P Skinner to entertain Clark son Kelso wedding party at St Anthony hotel September 18.
Robert Yuel walked in his sleep at 2 am and fell from a second story porch at 634 East Commerce Street. He was rushed to the city hospital with a battered back and a badly bruised right hip. doctors fear possible internal injuries though a death is considered unlikely. He recently arrived from Cuero.
Bellevue Ohio resident Mrs Charles Chapman reports severe back pain and weakness eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She praises rapid improvement and urges others with female illnesses to try the remedy despite doctors not helping in her case.
The article showcases a summer hat with black satin trim and ostrich plume, and a practical khaki fishing outfit with a rolling brim Panama. It highlights color options from midnight blue to red, stresses suitability and ease, and notes prices from 98 cents to 10 dollars with a copy estimate of about 33 cents.
A Ford touring car driven by J L Mitchell of Miami Tex completed a Dallas to Houston Galveston and San Antonio trip totaling 1018 miles. The machine averaged 33 miles per gallon of gasoline. Mitchell traveled with Mrs Mitchell and their three children. Local Ford dealer Clifton George holds the signed statement.
Up to date he has accumulated 15 645 miles. The car was sold through Citizens Auto, local distributors for the Reo line. Mr and Mrs George Potchernick and children, with Mrs August Kuehne, returned from a two weeks stay in Galveston. The trip used a Franklin Little Six touring car owned by Mr Potchernick. A carload shipment of Hudson Six 54s arrived today for the Hudson company here. Dr A B Gibson of Llano arrived yesterday driving his Ford touring car and plans to stay several days.
E H Stickney resigns as mayor Brown's secretary to become general agent for the Benevolent Order of Ranchers a fraternal life insurance group newly formed with headquarters in the city. successor to be named soon. Stickney had been appointed by Mayor Jones a year ago after a prior career with a Fort Worth life insurer.
Dr. Henry Hartman who has served 14 months as state bacteriologist and health officer tendered his resignation to State Health Officer Steiner. He has accepted the head of pathology at the University of Texas medical branch in Galveston and has departed for the new post.
Rome reports Cardinal Joseph C. Vives Y. Tuto prefect of the Congregation for Religious Affairs has recovered from a long mental derangement but is now ill with appendicitis and is slated for imminent surgery.
Mrs Louis W Isbell opened a studio at 1715 Main Avenue offering expression oratory and physical culture engagements for recitals. Contact Travis 958 for details.
Col. George W. Goethals approves a railroad compatible pontoon design from Prairie du Chien to span the Culebra cut. The pontoon will carry a railroad track and vehicle roadway with approaches, and is estimated to cost $113,000.
Authorities at Matteawan hospital begin building a second high fence with a large gate to seal the area. The plan uses two gates and sliding inner gates to prevent another escape like Harry K. Thaw’s August 17 dash.
At the State Insane Asylum board meeting plans by C H Page & Brother for a new hospital building costing 40 000 are adopted. The structure will primarily house aged female patients and bids will be sought immediately.
The converted Jewish evangelist Mr. M. Capp of Kansas City will conduct nightly meetings in a large tent at Hickman Street and Blanco Road. He is described as possibly the only converted Jewish evangelist in the world. Attend for this rare chance to hear him. Beacon Hill note. No collections.
J P Morgan at his country home says Morgan firm severed ties with the New Haven railroad is not a hostile move toward President Elliott or the railroad. He states the aim was to let the new administration arrange finances freely and that Morgan & Co would consider future service or contract with the New Haven.
Ira W. Collins of El Paso has appealed his conviction for unlawfully practicing medicine. The osteopath was fined 50 dollars and jailed one day for practicing without a registered certificate under the state medical examiners act.
Austin Chamber of Commerce considers keeping a federal funded farm demonstrator for Travis county after the County Commissioners voted not to renew. The move sparked protest and the chamber may revisit the decision.
A grocery ad urges customers to ask for the king with Tin Tag to ensure fresh wholesome sausage. The display appears in the lobby of the Grand Opera House and cites Union Meat Company and Sam Speir Hardware Co with address at 219 Losoya Street.
At the Grand Amusements section announces The Grafter a one act musical comedy with bright music and new costumes. Jess Allard plays the colored telephone boy. Today shows three new reels of moving pictures. Four performances tomorrow two in the afternoon and two at night.
The Royal Theater presents The Gambler's Pal from Broncho-Selected Seven other first run features include A Man Mother with varied situations and Edwin's Badge of Honor. Also two of the era's best talking pictures and a three reel The King's Last Wish from Great Northern Film Company.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder trouble by restoring function and strength after taking the medicine from Fischer Drug Co. The copy emphasizes seriousness of neglect and benefits of using the product.
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