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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1913

Page

9

Young Woman's Christian Association Plans Fall Religious Work

Mrs. E D Love returns as religious work director and leads fall plans with Miss Etta Pickering to extend Bible study and church cooperation. The Bible study committee, led by Mrs. R V Perine, will meet at 11 the next Wednesday at the association building to arrange class schedules.

E. D. Love Young Woman's Christian Association Love Etta Pickering Committee On Bible Study R. V. Perine Association

Old Convict Pardoned After 43 Years in Ohio Penitentiary

John Taborn, the oldest convict in the Ohio penitentiary, was pardoned by Governor Cox after spending 43 years in prison for a murder conviction from Delaware County in 1870. He is 66 years old.

Columbus Ohio John Taborn Ohio Penitentiary Cox Taborn Delaware County

Milk Samples to Be Analyzed in Pure Milk Campaign

Nine teen milk samples collected by inspectors from San Antonio dairy men were brought to the pure food department in Austin for analysis to determine whether the milk is adulterated. This action supports the ongoing campaign for pure milk in San Antonio.

Austin Tex San Antonio Pure Food Department

City may buy own bond issue from sinking fund

San Antonio consider using its sinking fund to purchase part or all of a recent bond issue if bids fail on October 2. Under charter the city could invest in good securities, buying bonds would free up funds for street improvements like repaving Houston Street and keep the fund available for future use.

San Antonio West Texas Bank & Trust Company Lambert Brown Commerce Houston Street Alamo Plaza North Flores Street

Joshua Stewart Dies at 60 After Illness in San Antonio

Joshua Stewart a retired stockman aged 60 died at 6 15 yesterday afternoon in a local hospital. A native of Missouri he had lived in San Antonio for three months after moving from Fort Worth. Zizik Undertaking Company holds the body awaiting relatives instructions.

Stewart Joshua Stewart Missouri San Antonio Fort Worth Zizik Undertaking Company

Army officer reassigned to Eagle Pass district duties

Major F. M. Caldwell, recently on militia duty for three to four years, rejoined the Fourteenth Cavalry and was ordered to Eagle Pass to oversee the border district. He will stay there temporarily before moving to Fort Riley for several months at the school of equitation.

F. M. Caldwell Fourteenth Cavalry Eagle Pass Border Territory Fort Riley School of Equitation

Paving Company Increases Stock in Texas

An amendment to the Alamo Paving Company of San Antonio charter was approved and filed in the state department increasing capital stock from 25000 to 30000 dollars.

Mrs Romana de Olvera Dies After Short Illness

Romana P F de Olvera 41 died at 4 this morning at a local hospital. A native of Mexico she had lived in San Antonio nine years. Survived by husband Jose Olvera. Funeral at 10 tomorrow at Immaculate Heart Church. Burial in San Fernando Cemetery.

Ellis R. E. Ellis Dies at Local Sanitarium

Ellis R. E. Ellis, 50, a farmer and native of North Carolina, died at 6 this morning in a San Antonio sanitarium. He had lived in San Antonio eleven years after coming from Caldwell, Texas. The body is held by Shelley-Loring Undertaking in Caldwell for relatives.

Ellis R. E. Ellis North Carolina San Antonio Caldwell Tex Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Death of George W. Ide 76 at Oneida NL

Max Cohn learns of the passing of his father in law George W Ide at Oneida NL aged 76. He was well known locally for former visits here. Survived by three children William G Ide of Portland Oregon Addie Talbot Oneida Illinois and Cora Adams Wichita Kansas.

Ide Max Cohn George W. Ide Oneida William G. Ide Portland Ore Addie Talbot Ill Cora Adams Wichita Kan

Death brings shock over sudden Chicago death of Harry Mack

Telegram informs Mrs. Charles Willard of San Antonio of the death of her brother Harry Mack in Chicago. Mack, 63, had just been here recently and was noted in San Antonio for his frequent visits. Survived by another sister Mrs. William Dunn of this city.

Mack Charles Willard Harry Mack Chicago Ill

Corpus Christi Station Contract Lets for Rail Line

The $10 000 depot contract for the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf line was awarded to C D Carlisle by A R Ponder. Work will start immediately and finish by December 15 as the Mathis to Corpus Christi service is planned to begin with regular passenger trains. Henry T Phelps designed the mission style brick station.

Corpus Christi San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad A. R. Ponder San Antonio San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Mathis Corpus

Civil Service Exam Open for Stenographer and Typewriter

A government civil service examination for stenographer and typewriter positions will be held Novem ber 15. Both men and women may apply. Applications are available from the local civil service secretary and should specify the desired exam type.

Civil Service Federal Classified Service Civil Service Secretary

Old Standard Grove Tonic Highlights Quin ine and Iron

The Old Standard Grove chill tonic is promoted as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to drive out malaria, enrich the blood, and build up the entire system.

Area hotel guests listed from many Texas towns

The report lists numerous individuals and couples from cities such as Decatur Aransas Pass Waco Schulenburg Cuero Houston Fort Worth and others staying at hotels including the Menger Crockett Bowie Bexar St Anthony Gunter Savoy and Savoy. Notable names include A D Rogers J W Long George E Burns and Mrs J A Clarke among many arrivals registering at the noted hotels.

A. D. Rogers Decatur the Menger J. W. Long Aransas Pass the Crockett George E. Burns Waco Bowie Charles Sengelmann Alex Sengelmann Charles Vogt Schulenburg Bexar George J. Schleicher Cuero St. Anthony Dewees Pieresville Gunter W. H. Patten Fowlerton Savoy Frank W. Church Houston Meng Robert Garedi Seguin Menger John T. Duncan la Grange Crockett H. M. Schiéy Bowile C. A. Grandi Lee Kirk Fort Worth T. C. Tarver Jr W. J. Staten Beeville R. L. Bower Dallas R. E. Read el Paso The Tom J. Martin Charles H. Wagner Fredericksburg Crockett Hotel Fred Ryden H .L. Kincaid Uvalde F. D. Kobernot Gonzales P. F. Francisco D. Orozco Sabinas Mexico J. K. Ward Waxahachie Clarence Martin James Hobson Bowle D. W. Ramsey Walter McComb Asherton M. D. Phelps Toledo Ohio A. Lorenz Kitty H. G. Milner Buckeye H. F. Sloan Corpus Christi J. K. Warton J. B. Marr Son Poth W. D. Abel Monterey H. G. Chandler Roswell N. M Gunter, Co G. Mahone Charlotte J. A. Clarke Austin Savoy Hotel

Lieutenant Jones Applies for Transfer to Aviation Corps

Lieutenant B. Q. Jones of the Third Cavalry has filed an application seeking transfer to the aviation corps, indicating a shift from field service to air duties. The move would involve reassignment within military branches.

B. Q. Jones Third Cavalry Aviation Corps

Veterinarian Alexander Plummer Returns to Fort Sam Houston

Alexander Plummer, longtime chief veterinarian at the Fort Riley army school of equitation, returns to Fort Sam Houston where he will be stationed again after several years away.

Alexander Plummer Fort Riley

Duty officer moves with venue change in Pearsall case

Lieutenant John T. McLean, assigned to guard smugglers on trial at Carrizo Springs for Deputy Sheriff Ortizs murder in Dimmit county, is ordered back to Fort Clark as the murder case is moved to Pearsall.

John T. McLean Carrizo Springs Ortiz Dimmit County Fort Clark Pearsall

Officers witness shrapnel firing at Leon Springs

Brigadier General Tasker H. Bliss commander of the Southern Department and Colonel William S. Scott head of militia affairs, with Lt Col Guy Carlton and Major Sedgwick Rice, plus senior officers, observed experimental shrapnel firing by batteries and troops at Leon Springs today. They departed by car for the maneuver grounds this morning.

Tasker H. Bliss Southern Department William S. Scott Bureau of Militia Affairs Guy Carlton Sedgwick Rice Leon Springs

German Books Added to Carnegie Library Collection

Several hundred German titles were added to the Carnegie library's German department. The books are not yet for circulation as cataloging has begun and they should be ready in about two weeks. The expansion responds to the department's large circulation and previously limited German holdings.

Carnegie Library

Brown Targets Delayed Traction Cars Shipment

To resolve why fourteen new cars ordered by the Traction Company for local streetcar use were late, T. C. Brown, transportation superintendent, left for St Louis to secure an early shipment. He will be away a few days and hopes the cars arrive soon after his return.

Brown iIn The Traction Company San Antonio T. C. Brown St. Louis

Dr Ferdinand P Herff Returns From Vacation

Dr. Ferdinand P. Herff has returned from his vacation according to a brief classified notice in the advertisement column.

Ferdinand P. Herff

Phoenix Dance at Elkshall Tuesday Night

The Elkshall venue hosts a Phoenix dance featuring Willett's popular orchestra on Tuesday night. The event advertisement promises lively music and dancing for local residents.

Phoenix Dance Elkshall Willett

Tomorrow Night Elks Hall Dance in Phoenix

Willett's popular orchestra headlines at the Elks Hall in Phoenix for a social dance night with admission details and sure to draw locals seeking lively music and community fun.

Elks Hall Phoenix Willett

Dentists Offer Bridge Work At Union Painless Den

Union Painless Dentists at 322 West Commerce Street advertise bridge work options and related dental services.

Union Painless West Commerce St

Driverless horse and buggy found on South Presa

A horse and buggy without a driver was found wandering on the 2300 block of South Presa Street by Policeman Gravis at 2:45 this morning. The rig was taken to a livery stable and is held awaiting the owner. A medicine case found in the buggy is kept at police headquarters.

South Presa Street Gravis

Family Wanted To Pick Cotton At 609 Burnet Street

A family is sought to pick cotton at 609 Burnet Street with Pat Stevens listed as contact in the advertised notice. The brief item identifies the location and the contact for employment.

Burnet St Pat Stevens

Moonlight Dance and Prize Waltz at Exposition Park

Mrs Archer's Novelty Moonlight dance and prize waltz are set for Tuesday at Exposition Park with Diaz Sisters performing music.

Doctor Chas H Edwards resumes practice at San Antonio Eye Hospital

Dr Chas H Edwards has returned and resumed practice at the San Antonio Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital Advancer notes his return to clinical work at the health facility.

Chas. H. Edwards San Antonio Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital

Divorce filing by Anna Lieck against Julius Lieck

A divorce suit was filed this morning in the Thirty seventh District Court by Anna Lieck against Julius Lieck. The petition seeks a judicial separation of their property as well.

Anna Lieck Julius Lieck Thirtyseventh

Degen's Bottle Beer Adverts Phones Shift to 863

A compact ad notes Degen's Bottle Beer promotion with contact update. The line lists phone change from 1712 to 863, inviting readers to call for orders or inquiries.

Degen’s Bottle

Packard and Stearns Knight Tour Cars For Hire

Packard and Stearns-Knight tour ing cars and taxicabs for hire. Phones Crockett 1-2-3 new 1-2-3.

Packard and Stearns-Knight Crockett

Dr. Clarence Warfield Set for October 1 Return

Dr. Clarence Warfield is slated to return on October 1 at the Hicks Building as an adviser appointment is announced.

Clarence Warfield Hicks Bldg

Dr Ludwig Brustad Returns to Practice at Moore Building

Dr Ludwig A Brustad of 309 Moore Building has returned and resumed his medical practice, announcing reopening and ongoing service to patients.

Ludwig A. Brustad Moore Bidg

Mrs Archer Teaches Dancing at Cr 6816 Franklin Taxicabs

An old classified note announces dance instruction by Mrs Archer at Cr 6816 near Franklin Taxicabs with a contact phone hint. The short ad implies a local service offering lessons in a neighborhood area.

Two Soldiers Arrested In Deserter Case In Waco

Detectives of Waco city agency arrested two men last night for desertion from the United States Army. The suspects were confined in the city jail and then turned over to federal authorities this morning. Detective Shepherd located them in the city.

Shepherd Waco United States Army

Bexar County Humane Society Ad Notice

Humane officer E M Collins invites contact at OT Central Office building old phone 2409 day and 5877 night and Sunday for Humane Society matters and services.

Bexar County Humane Society E. M. Collins

Dance at Muth's Garden Weekly Social Nights

Weekly social dance at Muth's Garden attracts local couples and visitors every Thursday and Saturday night. Organizers promote live music, casual atmosphere, and public welcome with minimal entry fees.

Muth

Jaegerlust Shooting Club Marks 30th Anniversary

The Jaegerlust Shooting Club celebrated its thirtieth founding anniversary at the hall near West End yesterday afternoon. Refreshments were served, games were played, and dancing followed in the evening.

Jaegerlust Shooting Club West End

San Antonio Humane Society Officers Listed

Local notice lists officers Fred Davison and ea Fieil at 224 Hicks building with old phone Travis 71. Schedule includes nights and Sundays. Crockett 2782 and ang 4482 are noted as contact details.

San Antonio Humane Society Fred Davison Ea Fieil Hicks Building Travis Crockett Ang

Doctors King and Hirschfeld Move Offices in San Antonio

Genito Urinary Specialists Drs King and Hirschfeld relocated their practice to 515 Navarro Street opposite St Anthony Hotel advancing patient access and services in the San Antonio area.

Drs

White Case Continued The Murder Case of Ben White

The murder case of Ben White was continued and rescheduled for trial, with proceedings set for the upcoming term in the Thirty-seventh judicial district.

Ben White

Convention Sought for 1914 Modern Woodmen Meeting

A telegram from Colonel A N Rooks in Dallas states the Modern Woodmen executive board will meet October 14 in Rock Island Illinois to decide the 1914 convention city. San Antonio plans to send Patrick Neff state lecturer and J N Kirkpatrick of the Chamber of Commerce to influence the selection. They expect to depart in early October.

Modern Woodmen of America A. N. Rooks Dallas Modern Woodmen Rock Island Ill San Antonio Patrick Neff Woodmen Texas J. N. Kirkpatrick Chamber of Commerce

District Court Continued to October Term and Dismissal

District Court proceedings extended to the October term. A special panel of 150 jurors was summoned for the case, which was dismissed. Regular jurors remained in court for the week and were to reconvene tomorrow morning. An advertisement notes Degen's Bottle Beer and a dentist ad for Dr. O. E. Hicks at the Gunter building.

District Court

Dill Pickle and Kraut from Hahngrocer

Local grocer Jos. Hahngrocer at Travis 281 offers genuine home made Dill Pickl and Kummel Sauer Kraut New stock listed with address 165 and others.

Jos Hahngrocer Travis

Croxone Claim Reassures Quick Kidney Relief

An advertisement touts Croxone as a fast remedy for backache kidney and urinary complaints rheumatism and tiredness. It promises rapid relief from pain and swelling with guaranteed results or money back, noting easy use and universal applicability across ages and durations of illness.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joske Dio Grand Opera House William Pfirrmann Richard Carle Dennisgrath McFadden Oyal Mutual Weekly Mary Office of Painless Matthews E. Houston Sr Western Union Rhce Theo. N. Vail Keke el Me Rae Pleasd Western Union Telegraph Company Wimer, Richardson & CO Financial Responsibility Co. D. Carlisle Corpus Christi Station Grove A Collman Dept. 10-S Baltimore Y News Nhal W. A. Wilson Degen New Franklin Riverside Advy Fletcher Ady O. E. Hicks Gunter Building Croxone Valdes
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