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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1912

Page

4

Fashions Echo French Revolution at Wolff & Marx Opening

Wolff & Marx showcases blend of 18th century revolutionary styles with modern trends. Millinery draws crowds as hats and gowns reflect Robespierre era, notably Robespierre collars and two eared bows on hats. Store decor highlights autumn color harmony inspired by the period and Poiret's color theory amid fashionable admonitions.

Wolff & Marx Company Robespierre Danton Charlotte Cordey Paul Poiret

Births in September Add Two Boys and One Girl

A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Rux on September 23 at 420 Lopez street. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Judson on September 21. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. Elisondo on September 23 at 400 South Laredo street.

William Rux Lopez Street M. C. Judson F. Elisondo South Laredo Street

Burial Permits for Several Deceased in City

Burial records list Maria Harris Willis aged one year died September 23 at 114 Longinotti avenue. Minerva E. Alexander 75 died September 23 at 416 Dallas street. Francisca Padilla 9 months died September 24 at 725 Nogalitos street. Guadalupe Aguillon two months died September 24 at Rock Quarry. R. J. Boyle campaign manager returns from coast with fish stories and tan coat.

Maria Harris Willis Longinotti Avenue Minerva E. Alexander Dallas Francisca Padilla Nogalitos Guadalupe Aguillon R. J. Boyle A. H. Jones

Judge Named to Preside Over Darrow Trial

Superior Judge William Conley of Madera County has been named by Acting Governor Wallace to preside over the second trial of Clarence Darrow on the charge of jury bribery.

Darrow Sacramento Cal William Conley Madera County Wallace Clarence

Stockholders listed in San Antonio invest in 146 shares

A provocative promotion urges San Antonio readers to buy stock in HIS promising 2 percent quarterly dividend from profits. It touts rapid profits since organization, with vendor lien notes netting over $500 weekly, and highlights a long list of named San Antonio residents and prominent Texas business figures as stockholders and supporters.

San Antonio Texas

Prominent Guests Locate At San Antonio Hotels

A long list of visitors and ranchers arrive in San Antonio staying at major hotels. J G Childers Jr of Cotulla and H T Oliver of Los Angeles are among arrivals, with Mrs. Charles Taylor of Austin and John Rosser of Dallas also checked in. Other guests include E D Meyer and daughter of Cape Girardeau, A H Wells of Corpus Christi, J E Rosser, and many more from Texas and beyond.

H. T. Oliver Los Angeles Cal Gunter Charles Taylor Austin Menger John Rosser Dallas Crockett, L Fort Worth St. Anthony Joseph Jones Josephine Jones del Rio City G. & Rogers F. T. Adams Springfield Crockett William McMurray Big Wells Savoy M. Rodriguez Jr Mexico City Bowie Henry Simpson Galveston Chélis Pottsboro Victor R. Sweet Atlanta Menger Hotel B. G. Brown Waelder Tex Bexar Molly Douglas Clara McHenry V. Stires Bagg Quincy Emily Bokern E. Bokern Lola Laux

Cascarets Cure for Constipation and Liver Troubles

Ad copy touts Cascarets as a cure for sluggish bowels, torpid liver, headaches, and biliousness. It promises a 10 cent box keeps the head clear stomach sweet and bowels regular, with gentle cleansing for children as well.

Real estate transfers list shows numerous 1910s to 1912 deeds

The record catalogs multiple 1911 1912 property transfers involving H B Shiner Lee Reynolds F J Walker G P Morey Dongan Rosedale Park and other blocks with prices from 50 to 4000 dollars. Transactions include undivided interests in Lots 20 21 28 24 Block E New City Block 2527 Westfall Avenue and various parcels in old city blocks Park Avenue Texas Avenue Alamo Heights Lewis Paschal addition and Lakeview addition.

H. B. Shiner Lee Reynolds New City Nelson Hunsdon F. J. Walker Old City Westfall Avenue G. P. Morey H. Jewett Dongan Livenia Place Southwestern Land Corporation R. B. Hobbs Rosedale Park A. C. McFall Joe Clomperick E. H. Beavers Hilario Hernandez J. D W. W. Shiner New City Block A. L. Shiner ER. P.brack EB. Vidal A Seidel Alex Joske Juan Jaramillo H. F S. Zoller Sophie J. Matthies Texas Avenue Eldridge Mary E. Stibbins Park Avenue Mission Cemetery Company Clara Moore Mission Burial Park W. J. Eckenroth W. H. Hume Alamo Heights J. ©. Scott J. A. Scott West Houston Sabinas Highland Improvement Company E. J. Elsen Eula & Anderson J. A. Nix Lewis & Paschal Harlandale J. W. Neal Paulina Koerbel West Side Wrasch Street G. F. Blesge Miss Hilda Knibbe West Laurel Height G. F. Blesee BD. L. Knibbe Jr West Laurel Heights William Dobrowolski T. C. Goleman Lakeview Rosana Russek A. Dibrell Hillyer-Deutsch-tar-ratt Company Hillyer-Deutsch-Jarratt, Company Dan M.S Kahn T. Post Annie and Louise Post J. P. Ward

Real estate transfers on city blocks and avenues

Property deeds list transactions across multiple blocks and avenues. Buyers include Leonaea Jaimes, N L Barry, Willis Waldo, P W Duston, Kirby W Griffith, with prices ranging from 125 to 1700 dollars. Parcels sit on South Pine street Vera Cruz street Encino avenue and Highland Park areas.

Ermano New City South Pine Street T. P. Parker Leonaea” Jaimes Vera Cruz Street M. H.wnsend N. L. Barry Encino Avenue M. H. Townsend Willis Waldo Kirby W. Griffith P. W. Duston Highland Park Ben Glover

Corpus Christi May Be Road's Terminus

M. B. Leming vice president of the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf railroad plans a October visit to Corpus Christi to discuss locating the coast terminus. J B Franklin proposed the city subscribe 100000 in a bonus, with a contract expected to be closed during Leming’s coast visit.

Leming Coast City M. BE. Leming San Antonio Corpus Christi Henry McDonald Wranklin Pleasanton Nueces River Corpus

Booth Successor Named Chief of Staff at Salvation Army

VIENNA Sept. 25 Commissioner A H Howard of the Salvation Army is named chief of staff succeeding Bramwell Booth who became general after his father General William Booth died.

Pretty Hats Shown at Alkemeyer Store Millinery Opening

Women packed Alkemeyer’s millinery shop for the fall opening as an orchestra played. Black and white hats drew special attention with velvet, fur, and plume trims while other displays featured green and gold, royal purple, yellow plush, and pale blue styles.

Alkemeyer

Welch Ordered Taken Back To Uvalde County

Sheriff O C Pope and Constable M Z Weaver of Edwards county, who captured Ed Welch, were advised by the attorney general to return him to Uvalde county. Welch escaped after a 25 year sentence for the death of Ben M Tanner. Governor Colquitt told officers to keep him in Travis county jail until Uvalde sheriff arrives. He also faces indictments for assault to murder in Edwards county and for murder in Val Verde county. A $250 reward was offered for his arrest.

Austin Tex O. C. Pope M. Z. Weaver Edwards County Ed Welch Uvalde County Ben M. Tanner Colquitt Travis County Bill McCulloch Edwards Ben’ Newman Val Verde County

Reward Offered for Information in State Case

A $300 private reward was offered for information in the state case and is expected to be collected.

Building Permits Reported For Several Dwellings

The list shows permits issued for multiple residences including 4 to 6 room dwellings on streets such as North Olive Culebra Virginia Warwick Indiana Pine Mistletole and Trenton Ave with values from 100 to 1860 dollars. Names include Alex Haywood George White J B Girard Elizabeth Greem Joseph Leitner Mrs C Ackermann Mary Tourlain and M McAmis.

Alex Haywood North Olive Street George White Culebra Avenue San Antonio School Board Virginia Street J. B. Girard Carson Street Elizabeth Greem Warwick Boulevard Joseph Leitner Indiana Street Mrs. C., Ackermann South Pine Street

Automobile Licenses Listed With Owners and Addresses

A docket of automobile licenses lists numbers and owner addresses including Claude Marty 246 Keller St No 27883 and E S Bttie 106 Omaha St No 2734 Leonard Hoefgen 223 West Carolina St No 2735 Paul Co Kurts 1002 Wyoming No 2736 C A Moehrig RF D No 3 and F C Pfeiffer South Hackberry No 2738.

Claude Marty Keller St E. S. Bttie Omaha Street Leonard Hoefgen West Carolina Street Paul Co. Kurts Wyoming C. A. Moehrig R. F F. C. Pfeiffer South Hackberry Street

Civil service exams scheduled for several Texas posts

The San Antonio post office carrier list is exhausted with 20 to 25 daily requests for blank exam instructions. A stenographer and typewriter test is set for November 26 to fill vacancies in Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Galveston Laredo New Orleans Waco and San Antonio. Additional tests occur October 9 for hospital training school chief and metal working teacher and October 11 and 16 17 19 for various technical roles.

San Antonio Civil Service Dallas el Paso Fort Worth Galveston Laredo New Orleans Waco Government Hospital For

Digestit promises quick relief for indigestion

Digestit aids digestion after meals and relieves indigestion and stomach upset. It is described as harmless for children and adults, offering quick relief and a money back guarantee if it fails, with availability at local drug stores.

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