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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1911

Page

4

Neal Institute officials tout success in Dallas alcohol cure

A Temple Texas veteran aged 61 credits the Neal Treatment for Alcoholism with his recovery after forty years of whiskey use. The Dallas Institute at 1717 Richardson Avenue promotes humane, private care and claims nearly 300 Texas cures.

Dallas Neal Institute Temple Texas Dallas Neal South Neal Institutes Richardson Avenue Houston Pease Avenue

Elephant Key to Ringling Brothers Circus Make-Up

A Ringling Brothers representative touted the elephant as essential to the circus, noting its superiority in aiding stuck wagons, powering a show, and entertaining families. The piece highlights ten elephants trained to push wagons, the trunk’s iron-like strength, and the pachyderm’s lower sleep and hunger compared with other animals.

Ringling Brothers Willie Smallboy Daddy Twotail Ringling Circus

Danger in Delay In kidney troubles warning and testimonial

The ad warns kidney trouble danger from delay and lists symptoms like backache headaches nervousness and lameness. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy and cites B Swain of San Antonio confirming prior use and family success. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the sole agent for the United States.

Bright Dean San Antonio B. Swain Live Oak St Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo York United Test ‘S

San Antonio to Host Ad Club Leaders Luncheon

Mr. Coleman of the Associated Ad Clubs of America arrives in San Antonio for a luncheon at the St. Anthony Hotel hosted by the local advertisers. J Frank Davis, traveling from Boston, will also host a 20-person luncheon and push membership growth to boost next year’s Dallas convention. Coleman tours the south to recruit delegates as Davis and Hopkins promote Texas publicity efforts.

George W. Coleman Associated Ad Clubs of America Boston Dallas St. Anthony San Antonio Waco Davis Coleman J. Frank Davis S. A. Hopkins East Mr. Hopkins Hopkins Texas Associated Ad Clubs Ad Club

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk

Marriages licensed today include Astacio Ledsema with Nasaria Torres, Robert A. Streich with Ruby Helen Reichmann, William M. Starr with Myrtle Whitely. Wesley Duncan and Jennie Morris listed as a couple.

Astacio Ledsema Nasaria Torres Robert A. Streich Ruby Helen Reichmann William M. Starr Myrtle Whitely Wesley Duncan Jennie Morris

Plans $5000 Residence Under Way in Smithville

W S Rabb has let the contract to M M Turney for a $5000 residence to be completed by December 1. R L Pierce of San Antonio is the architect. The Hubbard residence is finished and ready for occupancy. E Buesher is boring an artesian well to 600 feet. Prof J W Melton of San Antonio plans a San Antonio Business College branch here. O B Sparks has leased the Morey opera house for the season.

Smithville Tex W. S. Rabb M. M. Turney R. L. Pierce San Antonio W. T. Hubbard E. Buesher Electric Light and Water Plant J. W. Melton San Antonio Business College O. B. Sparks Morey Opera House

Bids Sought for New Industrial Building at Blind Institute

The Associated Press reports in Austin Texas that bids will be invited soon for a new $10 000 industrial building to be added to the blind institute. The appropriation was provided by the last legislative session.

Associated Press Austin Tex E. B. Bramlett

To Continue Graft Probe by Grand Jury

In Columbus Ohio on September 18 the investigation of alleged corruption in the last general assembly is to be taken up by the grand jury where the last session left off. The new probe will target loose ends and at least 300 witnesses are to be examined.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio

Card of Thanks from the Binz Family

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy during illness and death of their son Clinton and for floral offerings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Binz.

Clinton Mrs Joe Binz

I G N Railway Begins Operations Under New Charter

Houston reports the International and Great Northern Railway operates independently of federal receivership starting today. Henry Martin is promoted to general manager with Houston as headquarters. A long list of Texas and Pacific and I G N assignments await President Freeman’s approval, including George D. Hunter named general passenger and ticket agent for the Texas and Pacific with Dallas headquarters, replacing Turner who resigns October 1.

Associated Press Houston Tex International & Great Northern Railway Company Dallas Henry Martin Texas & Pacific Freeman George D. Hunter Turner

Austin Presbytery to Hold Semi annual Session in Austin

The Church Presbytery of the Austin district meets in a three day session at West End Presbyterian church starting tomorrow evening at 8. A state synod meeting follows at Madison Square Presbyterian church from 8 p.m. Thursday to Monday with sermons devotional times and Presbyterial business led by various pastors.

Church Presbytery Austin West End Presbyterian Church Madison Square Presbyterian Church Frederick Bowen San Antonio Arthur F. Bishop D. D C. J. Bradley Budah James Perry McKinney Smithville

Perrine Family Thanks Friends for Support During Sorrow

Mr and Mrs J L Perrine express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the illness and death of their daughter Pearl Perrine.

Pearl Perrine J. L. Perrine

Officers raid resorts arrest spree on East Crockett Street

Detectives Knaus and Cassiano arrested fifteen men and ten women, all Negroes, in a raid on a house on East Crockett Street near Walnut Street early Sunday. They were arraigned before Judge Buckley and fined $15 each for vagrancy. Other resorts visited led to about six more arrests with fines from $5 to $10.

Knaus and Cassiano East Crockett Street Walnut Street Buckley

Mexico Inde pendence Celebrations Extended On Bowen Island

The Junta Patriotica and Consul Manuel Esteva extended Mexico’s independence celebration on Bowen's Island and San Pedro springs through today and tonight. Activities include speeches recitations bands booths dancing and a grand ball with crowds guiding the event. Prominent participants include Alderman Boynton Miguel G Dana and J Ira Kercheville with performances by Margarita Gomez Emma and Adelina Villareal Anita Villareal Juanita Caballero and others.

Bowen's Junta Patriotica San Pedro Springs Manuel Esteva Patriotic Altar Mexico Bowen Island Madero Alderman Boynton Margarita Gomez Emma Adelina Villareal Spain la Banedra Anita Villareal Juanita Caballero Samuel Belden Pablo Guajardo George Mayer J. Ira Kercheville Miguel G. Dana San Pedro Park Marie de J. Trevino Madalena Valtre Julia de Los Santos Adela Lewis M. R. Morales

Artesian Well Improvement Promises Major Flow Increase

A Salado artesian well on Col. George W. Brackenridge’s land is being expanded from a 12 inch to 19 inch pipe to boost daily output from 8,000,000 to an anticipated 14,000,000 gallons. Water now jets 12 feet wide into the Salado creek, forming a riverlike flow. The project, supervised by J. W. Judson, also yields rocks and a 35 pound shale fragment carried from the well.

George W. Brackenridge Salado Daily Light J. W. Judson

Notable Visitors and Arrivals Across San Antonio Hotels

W G Van Vleck general manager of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad passes through San Antonio en route to Houston. Dallas insurer Leon Dargan arrives at the Menger, while E E Swift of Saspaño Texas checks in at the Crockett. Other guests include George A Baker of Big Wells at the Savoy, Corpus Christi businessmen at Maverick, and Mexico City residents at the Bexar and St Louis College bound.

Houston W. G. van Vleck Galveston, Harrisburg Leon Dargan Dallas Menger Hotel E. E. Swift Tex Crockett George A. Baker The Maverick B. D. Hortoh Martindale M. M. Kane International Hotel Monterey Mexico Eivil United States F. Obrejon J. Obrejon Juan Bustillo Revera Mexico City Bexar St. Louis College Inez Russek Schulenburg Lida Russekl Miss Sida San Antonio Monkhouse Hondo D. A. Watson

Gambling crackdown in Flatonia ends with fines

Twelve black gamblers were surprised by officers in a Flatonia crap game on a Saturday night. All pleaded guilty and paid fines promptly, authorities reported.

Flatonia Tex

Brothers Wounded in Knife Attack on South Santa Rosa

Ramon Garcia fled a house on South Santa Rosa avenue with a knife wound to the jaw and left cheek while his brother Timoteo lay in a city hospital with a back wound. Jesus De La Santos is charged with assault and denies the cutting. the case against Ramon proceeds while Timoteo remains hospitalized.

Ramon Garcia Santa Rosa Avenue Gilbert Daniels Ramon Jesusy de la Santos Timothteo Garcia Jesus de la Santos Daniels Timoteo Garcia Timoteo

Loughlin Shot by Acquaintance in New Orleans Home

James Loughlin age 40 died after being shot at his residence Friday by Fred Kitzinger age 37. Kitzinger is jailed and charged with murder claiming Loughlin wrecked his home.

New Orleans James Loughlin Fred Kitziger Kitziger Loughlin

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