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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1912

Page

10

Governor Receives Papers on El Paso Election Disqualification

Private Secretary J T Bowman sent to Governor at Mineral Wells the papers in two contested election cases against Judge A M Walthall of El Paso county. The suits challenge nominations for chief justice of the Eighth Court of Civil Appeals and district attorney, with Walthall disqualified for having run on a ticket. Telegrams from El Paso officials suggest Judges S J Isaacks or W Douglas for appointment as special judge.

Austin Tex J. T. Bowman Mineral Wells A. M. Walthall District Court el Paso County el Paso F. G. Morris James R. Harper C. L. Vowell W. W. Bridges Eighth Court of Civil Appeals Walthall Tom Lea S. J. Isaacks Midland W. Douglas Eagle Pass Bowman

Pay of Rural Carriers Raised for One Day in September

Nine rural carriers based in San Antonio will receive a $100 yearly pay rise beginning September 30. The change date creates a 29 day old rate and a 1 day new rate calculation. Eight earn $1000 yearly, one $960. new pay becomes $1100 and $1060 respectively. Three suits filed in federal court by trustee Lamar Smith allege preferred payments to creditors before bankruptcy.

San Antonio Lamar Smith Oscar Berthall Kessler del Rio Goodman Grocery Company San Antonio Hardware Company W. E. Smith Kessler

Old Carpets Make Beau Rugs Car Sale Notice

A salesman will visit your city to show rug samples and take orders for converting old carpets into new rugs. Available for a limited time with any size or style. Call E. A. Johnson at old phone 784 for information and appointments.

E. A. Johnson

Free Kidney Recipe Promises Quick Relief

A Detroit reader offers a $3.50 free recipe for weak kidneys claiming fast recovery from forehead and back headaches, muscle pain, vision spots, yellow skin, and cramps. The letter promises a mailed prescription by Dr. A. E. Robinson with pure remedies to use at home and cybers return.

A. E. Robinson Building Detroit Mich

Open Sabinal Addition Planned by H E Dickinson & Co

A Sabinal real estate note states an addition totaling about 200 lots called Golden Gate Park will be placed on the market next week by H E Dickinson & Co, a San Antonio firm that recently acquired the subdivision.

Sabinal Addition H. E. Dickinson & Company Sabinal Golden Gate Park San Antonio

Ward Clean-Up Plans Advance Across City

The first ward will start cleaning on September 13 with a September 12 pre-cleaning, under Mrs. Conrad Schasse who was elected chair. The campaign will coordinate with the board of health and city sanitation to improve yards and alleys, with meetings set for Ward 2 and Ward 3.

First Ward Citizens’ Auxiliary Board of Health South Flores Street Conrad Schasse City Sanitary Department City Garbage Department Sanitary Department Garbage Department Ward No W. A. King Ray Mackey M. J. Bliem W. B. Russ City Sanitary and Garbage Department Ward No. 1 W. E. Smith Sadye Meyers Florence Meyers G. Hillie W. B. Teagarden W. F. King A. W. Shaw A. F. Wade van Teel W. W. Walling Jack W. Neal W. P. Withers B. Dilgarde H. Vt. Cunningham FE. G. LeStourgeon John M. Roberts Laura Massey Mabel M. Bates Elizabeth Fry James Hopper Henry N. Friedlander King, Brumby Hull Bliem W. L Stiles

Woman seeks naturalization amid local notices and ads

A Fontenay native now living at 806 Maine Avenue declares intent to become a U S citizen. The item also lists a Highland hall dance, Art at music, Dr. J S Lankford resuming practice, a plumber removal notice, repair services, oyster ads, a school reopening, and requests for information about missing relatives and a long-ago wholesale grocer involvements.

Madeleine Bent Fontenay le Fleuri Seine Oese France Maine‘avenue United States H. E. Moorefield Minnesota Avenue Kansas City Kan Lancaster George R. Boulware and Sons Wattrons

Ivy and Golden Leaf Social Club Event at MWA Hall

The Ivy and Golden Leaf Social club gathers at the M W A hall on Saturday September 7. Dr B E Witte will return September 10 to resume his practice. Dr S T Lowry has returned to the city and resumed his practice.

J. T. Jackson Moore Bldg Ivy and Golden Leaf Social Club M. W. A. Hall B. E. Witte S. T. Lowry City

Auction at Fort Sam Houston quartermaster sale

Army post auction at Fort Sam Houston sold condemned quartermaster property including horses mules tents wagons and vehicles. Proceeds totaled about $2000 for items deemed unusable by the government.

Army Post Fort Sam Houston

School to Open in Dallas Street September 11

Miss Magruder will open her school at 124 Dallas street September 11 with Mr Magruder teaching in special branches. A Grand Ball is planned at R Bluemels hall on Saturday the 7th. Theo Artzt orchestra and Dr A C McDaniel have returned from Europe and resume practice on the third floor Gibbs Building.

Miss Magruder Dallas Street R. Bluemels Hall Theo. Artzt A. C. McDaniel Europe Gibbs Bldg

Powell Milliner Files Bankruptcy Petition in Federal Court

Margaret Celeste Powell a milliner formerly on Commerce Street has filed a petition in bankruptcy in federal court. Liabilities are listed at 4591.68 with assets of 2450. The first hearing is set for October 11 before temporary referee in bankruptcy W. A. Hadden.

Margaret Celeste Powell Commerce Street W. A. Hadden

Lukin Issues Final School Opening Arrangements

Prof. Charles J. Lukin, superintendent of schools, issued final instructions at a teachers meeting at the Main Avenue high school regarding opening arrangements. Teachers will also meet with principals this afternoon to discuss schedules and programs for the first half term of the scholastic year.

Old furniture made new by Carter Mullaly Transfer Co

Local notice reports transformation of used furnishings through services offered by Carter Mullaly Transfer Co. The itemized brief cites relocation and restoration work conducted by the firm for residents seeking updated pieces.

Carter- Mullaly Transfer Co

Boy Scouts to Meet for Reorganization and New Constitution

The Boy Scouts of this city plan an 8 o'clock Monday meeting in the Young Men's Christian Association social room to reorganize the group and adopt a recently perfected constitution. Kingsbury, the new boys' director, announces proposed gym innovations including a 30 foot shuffleboard with iron balls. Bible classes will begin in October.

Boy Scouts Young Men’s Christian Association Kingsbury Young Men's Christian Association

Made at Home Meats Offered by Union Meat Company

In market notices the Union Meat Company promotes hams bacon lard and compound as made at home. Customers are urged to call 292 for an attractive price and are assured quality meets the best standards with no other reason to avoid handling.

Standard Union Meat Company

Eat At Home Versus City Deliveries Urged

A consumer notice urges choosing meals prepared at home instead of relying on meals shipped from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha highlighting Union Meat Company as the alternative option.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat. Company

Millions to Be Spent Improving Big Harbor

Washington reports the U S state department touts dollar diplomacy as Uruguayan plans to spend thirty million dollars over eight years to improve Montevideo harbor. Montevideo has already invested eighteen million, threatens Buenos Ayres with a competing thirty foot river Platte channel, while American firms are urged to bid on dredging and harbor work. Torres named city jailer succeeding Leon Valdez. to assume duties on mayor’s return.

Washington State Department Montevideo Buenos Ayres Western Hemisphere New York Boston River Platte Torres Modesto Torres Jones Leon Valdez

TIM BLUDSO AT WIGWAM WITH OTHER FEATURES

An adaptation of John Hay's poem Tim Bludso will be shown at Wigwam today. The Prairie Belle fire scene and Bludso’s ghost are highlighted as a dramatic set piece. Also on the program Richard the Lion Hearted and Three in One. Martinette and Lewis perform matinée and night shows with orchestra, piano, and violin. Admission is 6 cents.

John Hay Wigwam Jim Bludso Bludso

Found No Corpse After Death by Own Action Report

A man reportedly telephoned to claim death by his own action under a Southern Pacific engine in the east yards, prompting coroners undertakers and peace officers to search. No body was found and later it emerged he may have called to frighten his wife who has filed for divorce. Authorities denied any report from the yardmaster or yard employees.

Southern Pacific A. KE. Heilbron Southern Pacific Yardmaster Heilbron Joseph Uhscheid Sheriff's Office

Brisk Cotton Activity Reported at Dilley

Dilley Texas on September 7 reports two gins have processed 1300 bales so far this season. Demand for picks is strong and gin men expect about 4000 bales to be ginned. Earl G. Bright of the San Marcos Oil company is overseeing construction of a large cottonseed warehouse.

Dilley Tex Earl G. Bright San Marcos Oil Company

Grand theatre shows The Victims of the Mormons today

The Grand presents The Victims of the Mormons at today’s three reel feature by the Great Northern Film Co. It tells a true story of Mormons today and was barred in Utah by the state governor who asked the president to halt it elsewhere. Miss Eleanor Cameron performs today.

Louay Great Northern Film Co Utah United States Eleanor Cameron

Taylor Barbers Form Local Union 645

Taylor Texas barber shop workers have chartered a new local union No. 645 after leaving Austin Local. Officers elected include T. C. Johnston president W S Clifford vice president J T Kellum treasurer Ed Stabnow secretary and G Rudolph corresponding secretary.

Digestit tablets offer quick relief for indigestion

A newspaper ad promotes Brown's Digestit tablets as a fast, permanent remedy for indigestion upset stomach gas and sour stomach. One dose settles fermentation and restores digestion. It claims safety for children and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer at Schwab McElroy Four Drug Stores.

Schwab-McElroy

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