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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1912

Page

5

Misses Brack Host H. B. Club at Broad Avenue

The Misses Brack hosted the H. B. club at their Broad avenue home with refreshments after the meeting. Members present included Misses Clara Seeling Clementine Seeling Lottie Engel Elise Engel Joyce Stanfield Lizzie Ehleirs and Juanita Watkins. New Peques Memorial chapel officers were elected led by Mrs A S C West as president and include vice presidents and secretaries. Teachers training class from Travis Park church held a strolling party at Miss Willie Voight’s Florida street home with lawn walking music and punch and ices served by Mrs W B Voight Miss Jacksy Miller and Miss Marguerite Robinson.

Brack H. B. Club Broad Avenue Clara Clementine Seeling Lottie Elise Engel Joyce Stanfield Lizzie Ehleirs Juanita Watkins Travis Park Church Illie Voight Florida Street W. B. Voight Jacksy Miller Marguerite Robinson Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan East French Place McLellan Ira Kercheville Christian Endeavor Soldiers Mason and New Braunfels Avenue Albert T. Fitts Pegues Memorial Baptist Church Victoria South Hackberry Streets Judd B. Holt John ‘'P. Smith Baptist Young People’s Union Ladies’ Aid Society Inner Circle South Hackberry Street Ministry of Difficulty South Side Ladies‘ Aid First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets S. J. Porter D. D Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Avenue Fourth Street Arthur G. Jones Young People’s Society Utica Presbyterian Church West Poplar Jackson Streets San Pedro Y Thomas F. Gallaher Westminster le

Entertain Spring Maids At Garden Street Home

Miss Louise Chatfield and Miss Clara Rossy hosted the Spring Maids club gathering last evening at Miss Chatfield’s Garden Street home. The house wore white and green colors and ices matched the theme. About 25 guests attended.

Louise Chatfield Clara Rossy Spring Maids Miss Chatfield Garden Street

Governor Colquitt Plans Early Tour Of Texas Prisons

Governor Colquitt prepares to depart early next week for a statewide inspection tour of Texas penitentiaries. He will be joined by Judge Ben F. Looney future attorney general and Richard Mayes next lieutenant governor to visit farms plants and industries within the prison system.

Austin Tex Colquitt Ben F. Looney Richard Mayes

Dr. Francis Fisk Dies at 76 in Nashville

Dr. Francis Hosea Fisk, 76, former president of the National Hlectic Medical Society, died in Nashville last night.

Francis Fisk Nashville Tenn Francis Hosea Fisk National Hlectic Medical Society

Cascarets promise quick relief for digestion and liver

Ad copy touts Cascarets as a sleeping aid and laxative that cleanses the stomach, removes sour undigested food and foul gases, and washes out bile from the liver. It claims a 10 cent box keeps bowels regular and head clear for months, appealing to adults and children alike.

Cascarets

Allen acquitted of courthouse murder

Victor Allen, last of the Allen clansmen to be tried, was acquitted yesterday of participating in the Carroll county courthouse murders at Hillsville last March. The verdict followed a 30 minute jury deliberation amid spectator demonstrations. Floyd and Claude Allen have been executed or sentenced. Sidna and Wesley Allen remain at large.

Wytheville Victor Allen Allen Carroll County Court House Hillsville Commonwealth's Attorney Floyd Allen Claude Allen Victor Friel Allen Sidna Edwards Sidna Allen Wesley Allen

Change in Meeting Time Proposed for Committee

Alderman Charles Fincham top fire and police and public service panel proposes moving Thursday meetings to 10 am. He plans to discuss with Wolff Peck and Clegg and expects approval from the rest of the committee and Mayor A H Jones. Morning sessions would allow Thursday afternoons for other committees.

Charles Fincham Fire and Police and Public Service Committee A. H. Jones Fincham Steves Wickeland Jake Wolff L. P. Peck L. B Clegg Messrs

Mayor and Aldermen Planned Damsite Visit Next Tuesday

Mayor Jones and the Medina Damsite board may tour the Medina damsite next Tuesday. C C Cresson said T B Palfrey of the company wants officials to visit, with a formal invitation to come discussed Monday. Autos will ferry the group leaving City Hall at 8 am, and most aldermen have signified willingness to go. Assistant City Clerk Simpson notified aldermen of the plan.

Jones Medina C. C. Cresson Medina Damsite Company T. B. Palfrey Simpson

Book Company Barred in Texas Permit Denial

Judge Frank Andrews of Houston sought to re-enter Texas for the American Book company but the governor denied the request. W B Thalheimer traveled from Cincinnati to confer, but the governor held firm and said mandamus in court is the path to appeal.

Austin Tex American Book Company Texas Frank Andrews Houston W. B. Thalheimer Cincinnati Thalheimer

Pulpit Changes Mark Sunday Worship Across San Antonio

San Antonio churches plan pulpit changes as pastors return from vacations. Bishop Mouton will preach at Laurel Heights Methodist with Epworth League on the evening, while Rev W L Lawrence preaches at First Presbyterian. Special rally day programs and memorial services accompany regular worship across multiple denominations.

San Antonio E. D. Mouton Missouri Laurel Heights Methodist Church Epworth League J. D. Young First Presbyterian Church W. L. Lawrence Calvary Baptist Church W.W. W. Lee R. F. Stokes McKinley Avenue Methodist Church First Baptist Church J.S. Porter St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Evangelical Lutheran, Missouri Synod Woodmen of the World Hall West Commerce Street Joske’s Luther H. W. Hueschen South Cherry Street St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church South Presa Nueva Streets Carl Wooge A. Hartmann A. L. Swinehart Zaccheus Friedens Church Main Avenue East Elmira Street Arthur Koerner Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church S. Armstrong Harlandale Presbyterian Church L. H. Morey First United Presbyterian Church West Myrtle Street C. E. McStravick Co-operative Soulsaving Madison Square Strong Dr. Bowen O. M. Fitzhugh Christian Endeavor Society Tobin Hill Lexington Avenue Pine Street Presbyterian Church Omaha South Pine Streets J. R. Jacobs Commercce Porter Streets E. C. Jolly C. B. Cross Christ Judas West End Prospect Hill Methodist Church Buena Vista and Cibolo Streets Z. V. Liles H. C. Glover R. P. Isom Bruce Banks Woman's Missionary Society Government Hill Methodist Church Pine Mason Streets Nolan Army Post A. B. Davidson Baraca Elass Dre J. W. Orr J. Floyd Smith le St. Mark's Episcopal Church Travis Park Philip Cook St. John’s Episcopal Church R. Y. Barber C. A. Arnold Jesus Young People’s Alliance Mayme Wellner Burnet Chestnut Streets E. Garfield Johnson

The Blessing of Motherhood Reflections and Testimonials

A promotional note extols motherhood as woman’s highest sphere and credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring health for childbearing. Letters from Mrs. A. B. Martinez in San Antonio and Mrs. J. J. Stewart in Brooklyn praise the remedy and invite confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia BE. Pinkham San Antonio Texas Lydia E. Pinkham A. B. Martinez S. Laredo St Brooklyn N.Y Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Osteopath Dr J R Cunningham Offers Furniture Refurbish

Dr J R Cunningham located at 449 Moore Building advertises osteopathy services and specializes in refinishing old furniture. The Carter Mullaly Transfer Co is listed in association with the notice.

J. R. Cunningham Moore Bldg Carter. Mullaly Transfer Co

Hutchings investigates Texarkana site for National Guard encampment

Adjutant General Henry Hutchings toured a proposed Texarkana area six miles square for permanent Texas National Guard grounds. He noted the site would allow militia from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas to join maneuvers, but federal funding decisions would determine annual expense coverage.

Austin Tex Texas Henry Hutchings Texas National Guard Texarkana Hutchings Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas

Train Service Inaugurated On San Antonio Route

The completed section of the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad will begin running Monday per General Manager A R Ponder. A delay due to equipment fed a September 10 start. now coaches arrived and a Pleasanton to San Antonio service will depart Pleasanton Sunday night for a Monday trip to San Antonio. The outbound trip leaves Pleasanton at 6 30 am and reaches San Antonio in about two hours. return departs San Antonio at 4 30 pm. No ceremony will accompany the inauguration.

St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary’s Street Gunter Hotel J. H. Quinn O. M The Children of Mary St. Anthony Young Men's Christian Association Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Fifth Street Avenue D Christian Science Quarterly Seventh Day Adventists Red Men's Hall Soledad Street J. A. Leland Pastorristian Alliance Christian and Missionary Alliance Gospel Mission Victoria and Matagorda Streets San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railroad A. R. Ponder Pleasanton San Antonio

Directors Named for Real Estate Division of Chamber

The nominating committee named candidates for real estate division directors to be elected next Thursday. Names include J. L. Strohm and T. W. Campbell among others with two board appointments to fill unexpired terms. The annual meeting will be September 26 when directors and officers for the ensuing year are chosen.

Chamber of Commerce J. L. Strohm H. C. King T. W. Campbell Lon D. Cartwright B. F. Dittmar William Dobrowolski W. L. Cory J. G. Fowler Claude King L. A. Casey Ganahl Walker W. M. Smock Edwin Paschal Charles O. Austin T. L. Conroy William C. Lott Exchange

Government to establish money laundry in New Orleans

New Orleans will host a government laundry for washing currency tied to the subtreasury. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Robert O. Bailey says the facility will handle up to 30,000 bills daily.

New Orleans Robert O. Bailey

Roosevelt Promises Nevada Vote to Top Bosses

Colonel Roosevelt toured Nevada on the way to the Pacific coast urging voters to “beat the bosses” at the polls. He travels from Spokane with brief stops including Portland and Reno where an address is planned. He warned the progressive party would confront the bosses in the east as he ends a Northwest tour.

Reno Nev Roosevelt Nevada Pacific Coast Spokane Portland Ore San Francisco Southwest Progressive Party West Northwest

State may propose new lease for Rusk iron foundry

E. E. Vaughan J. J. Skinner and J. J. King visited Austin with plans tied to Cass county iron ore interests to lease the Rusk foundry. Governor voiced uncertainty about leasing the abandoned penitentiary plant as talks remain preliminary and negotiations were postponed.

Austin Tex Rusk E. E. Vaughan J. J. Skinner Philadelphia Cass County J. J. King Texarkana

Gentle Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Child Relief

An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the first gentle bowel cleanser for sick children. It claims the product cleanses stomach and bowels without nausea or griping and promises quick, happy recovery with the familiar fig flavor.

Californi Co

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