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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1916

Page

4

Obituary for Leon V Garza at San Fernando Cemetery

Leon V Garza, 24, died at his father Juan Iza’s home at 622 Arbor Place. A San Antonio native, he is survived by his widow, an infant child, his parents, four sisters Vetra Adee Josefina Victoria Garza and four brothers Agustin Isaac Juan Garza Jr. The funeral will be held at his home at 10 Sunday morning and at San Fernando Cathedral, with interment in San Fernando Cemetery. Carl Haas, 28, died in a San Antonio hospital Friday. a native of Indiana, he had been in San Antonio for the last years.

Leon V. Garza Juaniza Arbor Place San Antonio Vetra Adee Josefina Victoria Garza Agustin Isaac Juan Garza Jr San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cemetery Carl Haas Haas Antonio Indiana

Obituary Notice of Local Moulder Union Member

Eight months. He is survived by a brother Louis Haas in Granite City Illinois and a sister Mrs W Hollinger of Wabash Indiana. He was a member of the Moulders Union of Logansport Indiana. The funeral will be held from the Riebe Undertaking Company chapel at 4 oclock Sunday afternoon with services under the San Antonio Moulders Union. Rev R Y Barber of St Johns Episcopal Church will be in charge. Interment will be in City cemetery No 4.

Louis Haas Granite City W. Hollinger Wabash Ind Moulders’ Union Logansport Riebe Undertaking Company San Antonio

Automobile Travel Ads For Eagle Pass And Sutherland Springs

Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and round trips to Eagle Pass and back on April 9 10 and fim April 16. Southern Pacific advertises 60 cents round trip to Sutherland Springs every Sunday at 7 55 am.

Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co Eagle Pass Fim Southern Pacific Sutherland Springs

Plan to fund deep Alta Vista oil test well

M S Blackburn launches a $15 000 trustee fund drive to drill a 2000 to 2500 foot deep test well in the Alta Vista field. Subscriptions from $10 to $100 will be solicited with money held by a trustee, and if the fund fails to reach target all sums will be returned.

Alta Vista M.S. Blackburn San Antonio Blackburn Mr. Blackburn F. W. Moore Moore

Concert at Army Post by Third Field Artillery Band

A Fort Sam Houston concert by the Third Field Artillery band is set for Monday afternoon at the lower post with a program arranged by Chief Musician A. C. Pentland including selections from Buisson Verdi and Sullivan plus band numbers. A Thursday matinee at the post is announced with a similar program. In Austin on April 1 chartered firms include Model Oil Company Houston Hefley Coal Company Fort Worth Farmers Cash Supply Shamrock Plano Marble Works Plano and amendments and permits involving several other companies and banks.

Third Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston A. C. Pentland Geet Eeek I. Caryl Goodwin The Post Austin Tex Model Oil Company of Houston Capital Stock Robert C. Kerr Robert K. Adamson George R. Langley Hefley Coal Company of Fort Worth W. J. Hefley W. C. Guffey J. B. Wray Farmers’ Cash Supply Company of Shamrock Wheeler County Glen King E. J. Baker L. C. Burcham Plano Marble Works Plano G. W. Clark E. W. Reed M. W Clark Avis-Wood Oil & Refining Company of Wichita Falls Avis Refining Company Sour Lake State Bank Sour Lake Crispi & Company of Waco Chisps Mining Company Augusta Maine Texas Terlingua Elizabeth Ol Company Pittsburg Farmers’ & Merchants’ Gin Company Stamford Sugarland Manufacturing Company Sugarland Texas Sand & Gravel Company United Telephone Company of

Historic Landmarks Association elects leaders in Texas

J E Elgin of San Antonio was named president of the Texas Historic Landmarks Association and Guido Dittmar led Founders Chapter No 2 at the St Anthony Hotel. Other officers include Frank Coreth, M G Howe, J J Callan, Lee L Russell and Annie Sullivan, all elected unanimously. Charles M Barnes announced tablets to memory of Alamo heroes and permanent memorial plans. honorary members named Mary A Adams Julia De Zavala and E B King. Barr Studio ad follows.

J. E. Elgin San Antonio Texas Historic Landmarks’ Association Guido Dittmar Founders St. Anthony State Association Frank Coreth New Braunfels M. G. Howe Houston J. J. Callan Menard Lee L. Russell Fort Worth Mattie Dittmar H. A. Moss Annie Sullivan A. B. Dooscan 8. D. Adams T., T. van derHoeven M.L. Blatherick M. B. Gaenslen Herman Wagenfehr E. T. Larkin E. Corregan Adina de Zavala Charles M. Barnes Mary A. Adams Julia de Zavala E. B. King

Commercial Loan & Trust to Manage Gunter Office Building

The Commercial Loan & Trust Company led by Judge George B. Taliaferro takes over managing the Gunter office building. A. P. Ford resigns as manager to join the Commercial State Bank as assistant cashier. officers include L. L. Hart and Dr. John B. Herff.

The Commercial Loan & Trust Company George B. Taliaferro A. P. Ford Gunter Ll. J. Hart John B. Herff Ford Commercial State Bank Ciizens’ Bank & Trust Company

Danderine promises lustrous hair and dandruff relief

A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims one application enhances softness, fullness, and shine while resolving itchy scalps, with a 25 cent bottle sold at drug stores.

Knowlton

Gown in Pearl Gray Taf Feta and Crepe Chiffon Sale

A gown described as pearl gray taf feta and crepe chiffon is offered at a sale from 125 dollars to 93.35 dollars. The price reduction highlights a substantial discount for this elegant dress.

Gowns Offered At One-Third Off In Clearout Sale

A series of reduced prices on ladies gowns including sapphire blue taf feta with rich laces down to 57.65 from 85 and gray imported crepe and satin down to 50 from 75, plus other dresses in silk taffeta Georgette and net with various original prices and new sale figures.

Attack by burros threatens Douglas

A sensational border dispatch claims Mexican forces led by imagined generals threaten Douglas, Arizona with burros and gas minions across the Rio Grande. The note urges U S Senator Borah and Texas leaders to caution against alarmist rumors stemming from the border.

Burros Douglas Washington, D. C United States Mexico Congress Texas Wilson el Paso Diabolo Quien Sabe Rio Grande Buckram Fall Poco Tiempio Manana General Manana Brownsville California Chill Don Carne Frijole Stone Borah

Saloon Closure Order Not Required Yet Says AG

Austin April 1. The attorney general's department answered several inquiries across the state and ruled that saloons will not be required to close on the first. The decision reflects guidance to officials amid ongoing discussions on enforcement and local options.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department

School Trustee Election Date Clarified Across State

The article explains that the old practice of holding school trustees elections on the first Tuesday in April has been changed to a uniform date, today, with elections held statewide where applicable. It notes that if no elections occurred today, none will be held next Tuesday.

Y M C A Plans Joint Reception for New Members

The Y M C A hosts a 7 30 p m reception for new members and the association's annual meeting. The new board of directors will be elected. Burlesque stunts and a musical literary program follow in the auditorium. Captains from the 200 in 300 minutes campaign lead the reception committee. Committees include George Wheeler Dan Murphy Joseph Naylor and J Floyd Smith Hayden F Smith Stanley Banks.

George Wheeler Dan Murphy Joseph Naylor J. Floyd Smith Hayden F. Smith Stanley Banks

Delegates to Confederate Veterans Meet in Birmingham

Delegates for the national reunion of Confederate Veterans will be elected by Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No. 144 at 3 30 Sunday afternoon at the Woman's Club 201 Camden street. Other business includes planning for Confederate Decoration Day April 16 with graveside exercises and floral offerings at cemeteries.

Birmingham Ala Albert Sidney Johnston United Confederate Veterans Woman's Club Camden Street

Junior Leaders Meet at YMCA Luncheon

The junior leaders of the YMCA gathered for a Saturday luncheon hosted by J. Floyd Smith. The business session followed with J. J. McAlester presiding. Plans for the annual physical department exhibition were approved and yearlong activities discussed with attendees including Wheeler Joyce Green Khan Shaefer and others.

J. Floyd Smith J. J. McAlester Wheeler George

Not a Square Deal Mis Mason Teaches Tares and Wheat

A teacher explains the parable of tares and wheat to a Suneday school class. A boy questions the moral, noting the wheat is thrashed while tares are spared, reflecting on good and bad.

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

A 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin is marketed as the cure for indiges tion gas heartburn sour stomach and upset digestion. The ad claims fast relief within five minutes and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfying.

Pape

Also Mentioned on This Page

GN Depot & Nolan Lines Commerce Street Houston Street Adless OF CO East Houston St Corner Jefferson Lme Guaranty Fund Bank P. Skinner Geo. B. Taliaferro Z. D. Bonner Cashier Jos. Rosenfield H. M Commercial Loan and Trust Company Gunter Building Geo B. Taliaferro John B. Nerff L. J. Hart K. Jake Wolff Gus Zaimanzig Ben A. Siribling Cc. Feldman Se Dirkield John B J. Hart George Balliaferro M. S. Blackburn Alta Vista Tract Army Post Third Artillery Historic Landmarks Association Barr Studio Ave. C N. R. Dawson Mer Commercial Loan & Trust Co Eid Dresden Copenhagen Saul Woltson
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