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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1911

Page

7

County officials to visit Medina dam site on Sunday

Bexar County Humane Society announces a Sunday visit by county officials to the Medina river dam project. Judge Shook invited the officials, who will tour the site with the construction company. Also noted are a single marriage license issued to Edward J. Naef and Eleanor L. Sparks and a pistol case dismissal for Dave Burd.

Medina River Judge Shook Great Reservoir Edward J. Naef Eleanor L. Sparks Burd Dave Burd

Local Medical and Professional Notices and Bond Hearing

Drs Garring and Hatcher osteopathic physicians and surgeons list offices at 201 208 Gunter Building with phone updates 5828 and 840. Robert Daniel held on bonds 300 each for conspiracy to steal and theft over 50 after waiving exam before Justice Fisk to await grand jury action. Dr W D McCarty resumes dentistry at 318 Moore Building. Geo L McCauley Rumane Officer offices 324 Hicks Building night and Sunday phone 4726.

Garring and Hatcher Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Gunter Building Robert Daniel Fisk Rumane Geo. L. McCauley Hicks Bldg

Stevens to Attend National Postmasters Convention

Postmaster John J. Stevens departs tonight for Omaha to attend the National Association of First-Class Postmasters convention, a three day event beginning September 12. Arthur Gentzen of the civil service examiners travels to Del Rio to conduct clerk and carrier civil service examinations.

Stevens John J. Stevens Omaha Neb National Association of Arthur Gentzen Board of Civil Service Examiners del Rio

Count Votes Tonight In Columbus Day Queen Contest

The second official count in the Columbus day queen contest will occur tonight at Giorda hall with the Italo American Young Men's club present. Thousands of votes have been polled since the contest began last week, sparking strong enthusiasm in the local Italian colony as boxes are stationed across the city for twelve candidates and their workers.

Giorda Hall

Corner stone laid for Hermann Sons home on Garden Street

The Hermann Sons schedule a Sunday ceremony on September 10 at 6 p m to lay the corner stone of the new home on Garden Street followed by a hall event.

Garden Street

Called meeting of Anchor Lodge NG 424 A F A M for F C work

Members of Anchor Lodge and visiting brothers invited to a scheduled Saturday night called meeting at Anchor Lodge NG 424. Fraser the tailor notes tailoring as an interesting business taught by a self educated clientele.

Anchor Lodge Anchor Lodge NG F. C Alamo Lodge Fraser

Placed Under Arrest and Fire Alarm Incident Noted

Placed under arrest Policarpio Vanega by Deputy Sheriff Ora Baird in Justice Chavagineux court precinct No 6 for abusive language. Complainant Pula Nerio. Also report of preventing a false fire alarm at box 416 Mesquite and Wyoming streets led by Frank L Pfeiffer a grocer who stopped youths. Dance at Highland Hall on September 10 1911 and F O E memorial meeting notices follow with local lodge details and music guidance.

Policarpio Vanega Court of Justice Chavagineux Ora Baird Pula Nerio Bishop Frank L. Pfeiffer Mesquite Wyoming Pfeiffer

Judge Buckley Sentences Woman on Vagrancy Charge

Mary Hunter, described as a negress, was jailed for 50 days after arraignment in police court before Judge Buckley on a vagrancy charge. She had appeared before the court repeatedly for the same charge, promising to leave the city each time.

Mary Hunter Buckley

Notable Visitors and Travelers Stay at San Antonio Hotels

A parade of guests checks in across city hotels. T. J. Anderson, R. L. McKibbin, L. J. Hart, Oliver Allstorm, W. W. Jones, Alice Jones, J. R. Landrum, H. J. Cullinan, and others arrive on business or pleasure trips, with registrations at the St. Anthony, Menger, Gunter, Bexar, Savoy, and Maverick.

T. J. Anderson Galveston, Harrisburg San Antonio Houston City Oliver Allstorm Atlanta St. Anthony Allstorm W. W. Jones Alice Jones Corpus Christi J. R. Landrum San Benito H. J. Cullinan Fred P. Flato Menger Hotel Colorado Pike’s Peak Manitou J. A. Mittmann Austin Gunter N. B. Hart Asherton Bexar Carl Utterback Port Aransas Maverick George A. Baker Big Wells Tex Savoy F. T. Rennie Galveston The Menger W. F. Daniel Cushing Mildred Mary Fanny Dove Pearsall D. A. Goodstein E. C. Abbott Moore George M. Thurmond del Rio R. S W. R. Eubank Oklahoma City Dixon Greer Shiner J. G. Williams Waco Mr. Williams Cr. Downie Sanderson Country

Death notices of several San Antonio residents

Charles H. Wernette, 48, dies at home after two year illness and stroke. Survivors include widow and children, brothers, sisters, and half brother. Funeral at residence Saturday. Other notices include Dora Flores interment at San Fernando, Olivia Lehmberg infant death, Franz Fischer, Sabina Sonnen, Emory Gibson buried with Confederate rites.

Strengthen the nerves with Florsford's Acid Phosphate

A teaspoonful in a glass of cold water makes a wholesome refreshing beverage. The italics emphasize a home remedy claim for nerve strength and vitality.

Florsford

Will Join Governor Soon

Mrs. Co. B. Colquitt and daughter Mary visit Cousin Mrs. Virgil Brown in Fort Worth and plan to join Governor Colquitt in Galveston. Architects Bebles and Boelhauwe are at 228 West Commerce Street. Theo Artzt's Orchestra listed with both phones.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Co. B. Colquitt Mary Bebles & Boelhauwe, Architects West Commerce Street Theo Artzt Orchestra

Dr Alton Du Puy Dies After Yearlong Illness

Dr. Alton D. Du Pu y aged 48 died at 4 15 this morning at 521 Garden Street after nearly a year of illness. He leaves a widow, a 9 year old son, three brothers H M DuPuy San Antonio J D DuPuy Palestine W R DuPuy Quannah and five sisters Mrs A Burke San Antonio Mrs J B Harkins Lufkin Mrs Marsh Blenn Palestine Mrs J R Sheridan Crockett Mrs J E Ledbetter Quannah. A native of Texas he was a Louisville College of Medicine graduate and for years chief surgeon of the International and Great Northern railroad. Funeral arrangements pending as relatives from out of town are expected to attend. Royal orchestra plays at the Saratoga restaurant daily.

Charles H. Wernette North San Saba Street John H Silva H. Wernette Edna L. Wernette John B. Wernette Castroville Joseph Wernette San Antonio John Texas State Liquor Association Hermann Sons and Mutual Aid Society Helotes Shooting Club Grimsinger International & Great Northern Hotel Alton D. DuPuy Garden Street H. M. DuPuy J. D. DuPuy Palestine W. R. DuPuy Quannah A. Burke J. B. Harkins Lufkin Marsh Blenn J. R. Sheridan Crockett J. E. Ledbetter DuPuy Texas Louisville College of Medicine International & Great Northern Railroad

Renewal of an Old Feud and Dental Notes

Exchange editor and literary editor spar over puns about lifts and lutes in a light quarrel. The column also notes dental practice using coin gold in bridge work, nine parts pure to one part copper, with contact for Dr. Sarah Herdman osteopath at Gibbs Building and phone N. P. 3055-b.

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Train schedules and routes across cities and lines

A fragmented timetable lists multiple train numbers with destinations including Palestine Laredo Houston New Orleans Dallas Ft Worth and Kerrville. It shows departures from various points with times ranging from early morning to late night and notes local express and coast town services.

Houston New Orleans Galveston Dallas Ft. Worth North Dallas, Ft. Worth Waco Houston and Gelveston A. P

Train Schedule Fragments for El Paso and Westbound Routes

Snippet shows partial train schedule times and routes including from the east to Kerrville Victoria and El Paso. Entries list various Nos and times such as 8:40 am 7:45 am 7:15 am 6:30 pm and a 9:00 am concert reference amid scattered abbreviations.

Kerrville Punter Aia Paso West Sa Ess Cuers Victoria el Paso East Cuero Santa Fe G. MW Enn

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Grand Opera House Motion Pictures Manning Twins Rome and Ferguson Doc Rico Faust Trio Britt Wood J. Harvey Moore Gunter Office A. R. Beal W. C. Hirzel California H. Michaels & Son R. M. Howe E. J. M. Hopkins Main Ave S. A. Welding CO East Commerce St Hermann Schuchard Main Avenue San Pedro Avenue Fred Hummert Wald Paper, Paint and Artists’ Materiads W. Commerce S Mike Coccan E. Houston Bexar County Humane Society Texas State Humane Society Mackay ‘Building R. I. McCalla E. M. Collins Wm. Klappenbach Knights and Ladies of Security Exposition Park W. D. McCarty Moore Bldg Hermann Sons J. M. Strayhorn, W. M Dr. C. KE. Tinkham Moore Building Highland Hall 8. A. Aerie No. 70 Aerie Rooms Charles Wernette John L. Richter William P. Souter Light Chlorolin C. Junckind Mfg East Houston St PABST Temple R. L. McKibbin L. J. Hart Charles Wernette W. A. Fuhrwerk St. Joseph's Cemetery Riebe Undertaking Establishment Irvin Harris W. W. Sloan Albert Sidney Johnston St. Louis St. Louis Limited North Texas Limited Kansas City Houston Street G. M. Bynum J. O. Beld M. Price Alton D. DU Puy Royal Orchestra Saratoga Restaurant Sarahr Herdman Osteopath Gibbs Bldg N. P G. N Laredo Mexico Mix Atwas TC Am Wiese Coset Poryville Coast San Antonio Loan & Trust Go Gzo W. Brackenridge Honey G. Denman Edwin Chamberlain Kenridge Perd Herff Gr Thos Chas. Ir. i. Herp Illinois Buffalo Pittsburg Detroit Chicago H. C. Webb D.P. A Main St Houston, Tex T. F. Bowes Moore Bidg Sun Port Lavaca City Ticket Office E. Houston Street Walter Walthall T.A S. A. Shoe Repairing CO Houston St SA & AP. RY Corpus Aransas Pass Ingleside Rockport Branch Gregory X. i. Wagner C. T. A. Cor New West Ee Nenese
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