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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1912

Page

12

Notable Arrivals and Guests Lodging at San Antonio Hotels

Hotel guest list shows I M Roos of St Louis at the Menger and W Homeyer Jr of Burton Tex at the Gunter. Visitors include E A Hecht and A Diaz of Tampico at St Anthony, R C Gould of Mexico City at Bowie, J D Connor of Houston at St Anthony, J I Tucker and George J Ferris of Galveston at the Crockett, and many others from Dallas, Laredo, Floresville, and beyond staying or stopping at local inns. Numerous families and businessmen frequent the Bowie, Bexar, Savoy, Menger, Gunter, St Anthony, and Crockett.

I. M. Roos St. Louis Menger Cc. W. Buffington Dallas Crockett E. A. Hecht A. Diaz Tampico Mex St. Anthony R. C. Gould Mexico City Bowie Cc. A. Blake Kansas City Bexar R. S& Cary Agsherton Memphis Paul H. Brown Floresville S. F. Durell Alpine Gunter Ll. C. Toss Louisville George J. Ferris J. I. Tucker Galveston Crocket W. T. Goldthward Dalles R. S Zapp and Son S. H. Zapp la Grange City E. G. Knabe Yorktown Savoy I. J. Brodek Los Angeles Wiliam W. Martin Odessa Tex John B. Martin Laredo Crockett. Co B. McColum Waco W. Christensen Brackettsville Tez B. EB. Oliver F. A. Walter East S. A. Fairchild Linton, le George R. Tingle Hugo Werdmann New Orleans Robert T. Burgess Sinton S. B. Robertson Julius Reinsheimer Vancouver B. C Texas Louis Fuhrmann J. N. Rainbolt Gonzales Q. C. Herring L. Mack Devine, Tex The

Emma E Hill 39 Dies After Long Illness

Emma E Hill died at 2 a m at 302 Omaha street after a long illness. A Fulton Kentucky native, she lived in the city six years. Survived by mother Mrs S A Jones husband W G Hill and son Thomas Hill all of this city and a sister in Hayti Missouri. Funeral tomorrow at home conducted by Rev S J Porter First Baptist Church. Interment Mission Burial Park.

S. J. Porter First Baptist Church Mission Burial Park

Death of Mrs Catherine Hesse 73 in San Antonio

Mrs. Catherine Hesse died at 1:20 yesterday at her home 119 Bowie Street. A German native, she lived in San Antonio fifty years. Survived by daughters Sister Mary Gertrude E V Wilke and Mary Hesse and sons John and Frank Hesse, all of San Antonio. Funeral from the residence at 7:45 tomorrow with Mass at St Josephs Church and interment in St Josephs Cemetery.

St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery

Norther Blows Through Snyder Texas

Snyder Texas reports a stiff norther with a clear dry morning. Temperature sits at 60 degrees as the wind sweeps through town. Germany’s fastest train maintains an average speed of 65.177 miles per hour between Berlin and Hamburg.

Norther Snyder Tex Germany Berlin Hamburg

Constipation and Sluggish Liver Cure Ad

A vintage advertisement praises Hot Springs Liver Buttons to banish constipation and purify the stomach and bowels. It markets a gentle remedy for men and all users, contrasting with harsh purgatives and inviting readers to request a free sample from Hot Springs Chemical Co. in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Hot Springs Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs, Aric

Hydrophobia case linked to Austin exam on bite

Mrs A Whitney reported that the mad dog head bitten her child Sunday was taken to Austin for hydrophobia testing. The girl is improving under Pasteur Institute treatment. The item also lists a variety of social events, dances, and local notices including a name change proposal for Luther Hare camp No 1, and a fire damage estimate at San Antonio Drug warehouse.

Luther Hare United States Army Navy Woman's Auxiliary Owls’ Hall San Antonio Drug Company

To Become Citizen Eulogio Seal of Candela Coahuila

A Mexican resident at 807 Veranz Street declares intent to become a United States citizen before federal court clerk A I Campbell. Dr J F Oldham returns home and local business listings appear for W P Williams dentist and E Tinkham dentist. A vagrancy case ends with caution as a white defendant is arraigned before Judge Buckley.

Eulogio Seal Candela Coahuila Mex Veranz Street United States A. I. Campbell Federal Court

Woman Faces Fine For Vagrancy And Contempt

A woman challenged the judge during the trial and was fined five dollars for vagrancy in addition to contempt of court. The incident highlights courtroom tensions as penalties were imposed.

Two Fight Injuries After South Laredo Affray

A morning fray in the 300 block on South Laredo Street left Justo Gonzales with a four inch scalp laceration and Trinidad Gomez cut on the right hand. Both men, arrested for an affray, received medical attention at city hall.

South Laredo Street Justo Gonzales Trinidad Gomez

Woman Held on Lunacy Charge After Police Arrest

A woman was arrested by police yesterday afternoon near Avenue B and Twelfth Street on a disturbance charge and probably will be transferred to the county court on lunacy charges.

Avenue B Twelfth Street

Y M C A Corps to Meet Tonight at Local Building

A senior leaders corps gathering is set for tonight at the Y M C A building. A reunion of last year's leaders will occur and two vacancies will be filled. Winter activities plan will be discussed.

Naturalization Petition Filed in Federal Court

Pere Mors Freed a bookkeeper residing at 207 South Mesquite Street filed a petition of final naturalization before A. Campbell, clerk of the federal court.

Pere Mors Freed Mesquite Street A. {. Campbell Federal Court

Automobile Hits Child on South Alamo Street

A9 year old girl Ida Lindsay was struck yesterday afternoon while crossing South Alamo Street between Commerce and Market streets. The incident occurred near the crosswalk as she attempted to cross. Police and emergency services responded, with no further details available on injuries or the driver.

Automobile Collision Leaves Child Unharmed as Dickinson Is Freed

An automobile driven by O. C. Dickinsonson struck a child who escaped serious injury. Dickinson was arrested by Officer Jackson and later released on bond to appear in the corporation court tomorrow.

O. C. Dickinson Dickinson Jackson Corporation Court

Opium Case Postponed in Rankin Smuggling Hearing

Joe Rankin charged with opium smuggling and possession of various burglar tools faced Commissioner R L Edwards this morning. The hearing was postponed by agreement to 9 o clock Friday morning.

Joe Rankin R. L. Edwards

Durango native declares intent to become US citizen

Will Become Citizen Augustin Galvan, a carpenter born in Durango Mexico and resident at 917 Parral Street, files declaration of intent to naturalize as a United States citizen.

Augustin Galvan United States Durango Mexico Parral Street

Fire damages cottage at 107 Gimbel Street

A frame cottage at 107 Gimbel Street belonging to Charles Klaus suffered about 300 dollars in damage early this morning. The vacant building, valued at 1200 dollars, had been unoccupied for days. Origin of the fire is unknown though neighbors told Fire Chief Wright that tramps may be responsible.

Phil Wright SAN Antonio Drug Co Gimbel Street Charles Klaus Wright

Melcher Case To Be Heard In County Court

The county court will hear the Melcher negligent homicide case this afternoon before Judge Phil Shook. Max Melcher is charged by grand jury in an indictment arising from a collision between his auto and a buggy carrying Mrs. Grace Samuels, who died later from injuries.

Melcher Max Melcher Grace Samuels Samuels Phil Shook

Bond Set at 1560 in Habeas Corpus Case

William Banks, identified as a Negro, is charged with murder and placed under bond of 1560 in the Thirty seventh district court this morning. The case proceeds to further hearings as details emerge.

Thirtyseventh William Banks

Bond Set In Train Shooting Affray Case

A shooting affray on a South ern Pacific train led to an appearance bond of 1500 dollars. No oral testimony was taken as the bond was arranged. Back From North Edward August and Louis Menger returned from a two week northern states tour with kodak pictures of cities and Niagara Falls.

Southern Pacific Edward August Louis Menger Kodak Niagara Falls

Rain and lightning disrupt Waco services after three days of rain

Waco Texas reports about 1.80 inches of rain last night, raising the three day total to nearly three inches. A long electrical disturbance knocked many phones out of service during the downpour.

Waco Tex

Unclear ad fragment promotes ham and bacon pricing

Fragment of a classified style notice from Union Meat Company urging purchase of ham bacon and compound with emphasis on quality. The readable portion hints at a price offer and a promotional call to ring PH two ninety two for details.

Union Meat Company

Union Meat Company Promotes Local Meat Delivery

A consumer appeal urges buying meat locally with the slogan why not bat at home instead of sending to Chicago Kansas City or Omaha. The message emphasizes regional production and direct sourcing from the Union Meat Company.

Chicago Kan City Omaha Union Meat Compan

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