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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1912

Page

7

Dr. Hicks to Resume Practice by October

Information confirms Dr. E. D. Hicks is recovering after an operation three weeks ago and will resume his medical practice around October 1.

Diaz Sisters orchestra, 659 now featured in city

Diaz Sisters orchestra remains active at 659 and promotes upcoming dance events at Electric Park. Mrs. Small hosted a Plaza matinee party honoring guests Misses Fern Wueste Gertrude Wueste and Inez Zaragoza with chaperones Mrs. Fred Small and Mrs. A Robertson.

Diaz Sisters Orchestra Plaza Julia Fannie Small Fern Gertrude Wueste Inez Zaragoza Eagle Pass Fred Small A. Robertson

Local notices and ads from Bossier frontier era

District court notes show a $6430 claim with $1715 exempt and a hearing set for October 18 before Judge Guy B. McFarland. Local events include Ivy Social Club dance at W. W. A. hall on October 6 with Diaz Sisters, and W. P. Williams dentist ads. Also mentions West End Lake recreation, Mexican Cafe meals, Pedro Romo naturalization filing, and other business notices.

Guy 8. McFarland Ivy Social Club W. W. A. Hall Diaz Sisters

Made at Home Meats Offer Premium Hams and Bacon

Union Meat Company advertises home produced hams bacon lard and compound at attractive prices. Call two ninety two for quotes and premium quality claimed.

Union Meat Company

Eat at Home Versus City Meal Deliveries Debate

A reader questions the trend of ordering meals from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha arguing for local home cooking. The note suggests supporting nearby kitchens and reducing reliance on distant suppliers.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat Company

Obituary Notices for Alfred I Meyer and Florence Crutcher

Alfred I Meyer 22 of Indianapolis died Friday night after a brief illness in San Antonio. He was a native of Indiana and his body was sent home with his mother and the widow. Crutcher Florence daughter of Frank and Mrs Crutcher died at 12 last night in San Antonio. Frank S Crutcher of Denver formerly with Maverick Clarke Printing heads to arrange funeral. Interment in City Cemetery No 4 planned.

Mbeyer Alfred I.meyer Indianapolis Ind San Antonio Indiana Riebe Undertaking Company Charles F. Meyer Crutcher Florence Crutcher Frank Crutcher Franks. Crutcher Denver Colo Maverick-Clarke Printing Company City Cemetery No. 4

One Four Sunday Specials Advertised by Creampry Dairy

Phone orders for Isque Ice Cream and Orange Ice offered by Creampry Dairy Co. Phones listed as 871 for direct orders.

ISQUE Creampry Dairy CO Creamery Dairy CO

San Pedro Park Lake Dwindles As Water Heads Fall

City Engineer Will Pancoast says San Pedro park lake is nearly a relic as the spring head sinks due to three years of drought. No water over the dam and the drinking spring is out of commission, with concerns of deeper wells if rains do not return. He plans a cleanup and deeper wells if needed to restore flow.

San Pedro Park Aaron Pancoast Pancoast Mr. Pancoast

Notable Hotel Guests Arrive in San Antonio

The city hosts a parade of visitors with T B Lemons, Mrs G W Oliver, J W Moss, Warren Smith, L Gilbert, Pp T Crawford, H M Gaines, F Tigon, W D Armstrong, B Jesse Noble, Edgar Hold, D P Roach, Dorothy Mathews, T B Warner, Reed and Simmonds, A S Marke, W I Thompson, Neece trio, B A Anderson, Wynne, Mrs H A Vaughn, R D Green, J S Webster, Dockray, Charles W Lawrence, G Hirsch, I H Cathey, W A Allen, J M Brown, J Amandin, J Hugh Campbell, Hart Shannon, B A Follmer, J N Darrough, Belssner, J L McGill, and a National Railways of Mexico private car passing through yesterday.

T. B. Lemons Dallas Gunter G. W. Oliver San Marcos Savoy J. W. Moss Lockhart Bexar Warren ©. Smith New Orleans St. Anthony L. Gilbert Menger Pp.t. Crawford Crockett H. M. Gaines Cupar Ferrocarril Mexicano Mexico City San Antonio Bowie F. Tigon Fort Worth W. D. Armstrong Omaha Nebd B. Jesse Noble Lacoste Pains Edgar Hold el Paso D. P. Roach Boston Dorothy Mathews T. B. Warner del Rio P. T. Reed William Simmonds Indianapolis Ind Marke Bear W. I. Thompson Neal Neece Doris Neece B. A. Anderson Waco Miss Wynne H. A. Vaughn R. D.green Chicago Webster Shiner R. M. Dockray Laredo Charles W. Lawrence G. ¥. Hirsch New York I. H. Cathey St. Louis Menger, W. &. Allen JT. M. Brown Victoria J. Amandin J. Hugh Campbell Kansas Gunter Hotel Ae Hart Shannon Corpus Christi BH. A. Follmer Crystal City National Railways

Eight Counties Plan Scenic Tourist Road Through Texas

The San Antonio Blanco and Granite Belt Good Roads association promotes a scenic route from San Antonio to Marble Falls via Blanco and Burnet counties and beyond. The plan aims to boost auto travel, tourism, and local commerce by improving highways between San Antonio and Dallas, with a Marble Falls meeting on October 3 drawing officials from multiple counties including Kerr Llano Hays and Lampasas. A San Antonio delegation led by Hall P. Street will attend.

Blanco and Burnet Comal County Texas San Antonio Marble Falls Burnet and Lampasas Blanco County Blanco and Pedernales Burnet County Colorado Comal Blanco Association Kendall Kerr Llano Hays Burnet Hall P. Street Highway League The Chamber of Commerce

San Antonio Traction begins work on Grove Avenue power plant

Beginning this week San Antonio Traction will place men at work building foundations and buildings for new machinery at the Grove Avenue power plant. The project includes a small dam to conserve water and new oil storage tanks to fuel the turbine generator, with arrival and delivery timelines tied to contracts signed over a month ago.

San Antonio Traction, Company Grove Avenue The Traction Company

West Texas ranches change hands in Alpine and Valentine

Three West Texas ranches changed owners today at Alpine and Valentine. Lee Davis sold his Fort Davis mountains ranch near Alpine to Reynolds Brothers of Fort Worth for $15,000. W. T. Jones of Fort Davis bought George W. Flache’s eight section ranch near Valentine. Ford and Clarence Bell bought C. E. Couring’s recently purchased Valentine Mercantile company ranch.

West Texas EL. Paso Tex Alpine Valentine Lee Davis Fort Davis Mountains Reynolds Brothers Fort Worth W. T. Jones Fort Davis George W. Flache Ford Clarence Bell C. E. Couring Valentine Mercantile Company

National Conservation Congress Hears From Taft Roosevelt Wilson

Indianapolis reports indicate Taft and Roosevelt likely to attend the fourth National Conservation Congress October 1 4 with Governor Wilson already committed The event will address vital resources and may attract insurance experts and more than 2 500 delegates from around the world Eyeing higher attendance up to 20 000 visitors and extensive press coverage for the gathering.

Indianapolis Ind Taft Theodore Roosevelt National Conservation Congress Congress Woodrow Wilson 10- Cal Board of Managers United States Harvey W. Wiley Washington, D. C Wiley James G. Gipe

San Antonians to Rally for 40000 Road Bonds in Devine

A pre election rally will urge approval of 40000 road improvement bonds in Devine precinct Medina County. A barbecue and speeches from Highway Division officials and San Antonio highway advocates aim to boost turnout for the October 1 ballot. If approved, funds may fund a link to the proposed San Antonio to Laredo highway.

Devine Medina County D. E. Colp Chamber of Commerce San Antonio-Laredo

Salado Water Supply aims to restore creek flow by artesian well

The Salado Water Supply company formed two months ago plans to bore an artesian well to restore water in Salado Creek. Jacob Wolff holds the contract as 500 feet depth reached and water expected at 650 to 700 feet. Directors include F. Theis John V. Spring W. F. Kelly William Icke B Sueltenfuss and attorney J D Quinn.

Salado Water Supply Company Salado Creek Jacob Wolff F. Theis John V. Spring W. F. Kelly William Icke B. Sueltenfuss J. D. Quinn

Those Peruna Testimonials How Are They Obtained

Physician S B Hartman cites thousands of unsolicited Peruna testimonials from catarrh patients across social strata. He defends Peruna claims, opposes broad drug regulation panels, and proposes independent investigation with penalties if claims prove false. Alice Bogle of Circleville Ohio endorses Peruna, while KA-TAR-NO advertises a formula variant with a free booklet offer.

S. B. Hartman M.D Alice Bogle Clinton Street Circleville Ohio Peruna Columbus

Riley Week to Honor Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley

Indianapolis marks James Whitcomb Riley birthday with six days of events from October 7 to 12. The beloved Hoosier Poet is celebrated for his child friendly verse, optimism, and human kindness, with Riley Week including school programs and public tributes in his home city and beyond.

Indianapolis Ind James Whitcomb Riley Riley United States Longfellow America Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Rain and Storm Quiet D Hantis Texas

About half an inch of rain fell at D Hantis with a severe electrical storm. Dust settled and temperatures dropped. Cotton is growing rapidly, yielding about one-third of a bale per acre.

D’hanis D'Hanits Tex Acre

Creamery Dairy Co Sani tary Products Ad

Advertisement for Creamery Dairy Co and sanitary products featuring Dr. Saunders physician and surgeon with office at Maverick Bank building and old phone numbers.

Bexar Decency Humane Spa Mackay Building Lb.m. Collins Dr. Saunders Maverick Bank

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Central Trust Company W. Commerce St San Antonio, Texas Ferdinand Herff Dixie Social Club Dixie Club Hall Flores San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Fred Davison Hicks Friedman Bond's Swearingen Dickerson O. C. Dickerson South Alamo Street Ida Lindsey Buckley Clarence Warfield Hicks Bldg Robert EB. Moss Travelery Transfer Co Plectric Park T. T. Jackson Moore Bldg Garring & Hatcher Travis Club Terrill Medical Institute Richard Emil Noll van Raub Bexar County W. P. Williams West End Lake Elks Club Pedro Romo Monclova Coahuila Mex San Luis Street Louis Seidel Albin Seidel Charles E. Hummel Kampmann West Commerce Shropshire E. Tinkham Moore Building MR. Retatler Travis and Soledad Sts San Pedro Park Lake Kurt Heinrich Alois Braun Carnegie Hall Elsa Harms Heinrich Berlin Austin Tutt’s Indianapolis Conservation Congress SAN Antonians Devine Precinct Salado Water Supply Company Commerce Street H. G. Rees
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