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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1916
Page
4
City Clerk L. Fred Fries of San Antonio issues a public notice by resolution describing matters to be set out, addressing property owners along Labor Street between Carolina Street and Goliad Street. The notice cites legal procedures and seeks compliance with the council resolution.
City of San Antonio resolves to assess abutting property for Labor Street work from Carolina to Coniad Street. City Engineer’s statement details costs, front-foot assessments, and a hearing set for April 27, 1916, at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall.
The Luck Tire and Manufacturing Company receives final papers from Michigan and the Michigan Securities Commission. Capital stock is 500000 dollars. The firm will manufacture and sell rubber tires tubes and related accessories with a plant in Jonesville Michigan. John J. Luck assigns rights for the Luck Botherless Tire US territory.
A Manufacturers' Club gathering is set for Tuesday at 8 PM. Walter Steves chairs the trade excursion committee and will present. Discussion will cover the Made in San Antonio exhibit at the June Retail Merchants' convention and manufacturing costs along with other business.
An ad urges women to use Cascarets for rapid relief from constipation and biliousness. It claims a clear head, sweet stomach, fresh breath, and bright eyes after use, praising the product as gentler than salts or pills and suitable for children.
An old tip suggests dissolving a teaspoonful of canthrax in hot water to produce a soothing cooling lather that removes dandruff oil and dirt. The rinse leaves the scalp clean and hair with natural color and added fluffiness, making arranging the hair a pleasure.
Probate Judge James R. Davis postponed his hearing to April 17 after a ten day legal notice was found missing. The artesian belt railroad receivership petition, a Simmons estate asset, is set for Wednesday afternoon before District Judge W. F. Ezell. Bennett trial delayed due to illness of Judge Ward. jurors seated and final panel listed for 2:30 p.m. Monday.
Residents along Frio City road report an armed man terrorizing the area on Tuesday morning. Deputies Subira Newton and Stevens chased him, found him drunk, disarmed him, and escorted him to the city.
An advertisement explains how to restore color and brightness to gloves shoes neckties silks satins laces furs and dresses using Solvite dissolved in gasoline. Soiled items are cleaned quickly without shrinking fading or wrinkling saving dry-cleaning costs. Do cleaning outdoors due to flammable gasoline and ensure safety.
A heavy rain accompanied hail over fifty feet wide with many farm houses damaged by ice. The report cites the incident at Dr. M. D. Paglin’s home on Mesquite, where his daughter was bitten by a dog. A charge of keeping a vicious dog was filed against P. J. Cappuyns in the corporation court.
W G Schuwirth & Co at 231 W Commerce St offers sewer connections and plumbing services with contact Crockett 641.
A private police patrol has been organized to watch cars left in the business district to reduce thefts, especially near theaters in the evening. The charge is 10 cents per hour or 25 cents until midnight. F. P. Quinn is the manager.
Local ad notes Alamo Jewelry Co at 315 Alamo Plaza buys or takes in trade old gold silver diamonds and coins from customers.
County Criminal Judge Nelson Lytle postponed Tuesday morning to allow a milk dealer charged with violation of the pure food law to prepare a new complaint. Several physicians chemists and state pure food department representatives attended. The original complaint was defective and County Attorney Dan Lewis was given time to redraw it. Look for the Barr Studio Bargain. Another one greater than ever.
County commissioners will meet May 8 to act as a board of equalization. Renditions of property for taxes cease April 30 at the County Assessor Albert V. Huth’s office, after which the board assembles to adjust renditions and set taxes as needed.
Advertisement notes sewer connections installed right by Young and Ramsey Crodo 2908 and asks who is your printer Dulling who gave money at 131 Losoya Street Cr 3338.
The Fiesta Association invitation to participate in parades and civic functions was accepted by the county commissioners court. Commissioner Henry Meyer, in charge of the courthouse, has begun decorating the building for Fiesta a week early.
The San Antonio Jitney Owners' League formed after a Tuesday meeting. Officers elected include Herman Post as president W C Fleming as vice president J C Mitchell as secretary and G D Schoenfeldt as treasurer. Headquarters are at W O W Hall. The group aims to raise jitney service standards and improve harmony with city administration.
Advertisement notes Alcazar combination cook stove that burns gas coal and wood plus gas ranges and oil stoves. Event dates April 10 to 15. from Speir Hardware Co at 219 Losoya. Also claims a new gasoline engine uses only one twentieth of a drop of fuel per charge.
The Army announces Chaplain Milton O Beebe of the United States Army has been appointed with rank from March 4, 1916 and assigned to the Twelfth Cavalry. He will report to Jefferson Barracks Missouri on May to await orders and then proceed to Fort Barrancas Florida. Leave of absence of one month and ten days is granted Lieutenant Colonel Richard Crockton First Infantry. Leave of absence of five days April 19 is granted Captain Bernard Sharp United States Army retired. First Lieutenant Harry Gantz aviation officer Signal Corps is relieved from duties at Fort Sam Houston Texas and will proceed to San Diego California and report. Captain James L Walsh ordnance department will proceed to San Antonio Texas and report as assistant to ordnance officer.
Sunday service on the Southern Pacific line runs a 60 cents fare from Sutherland Springs to return, with the train departing at 7 55 am.
Patrolman Ed Froboese collared a fleeing man on West Commerce Street after a scuffle on Monday. A right swing felled the officer, who then recovered and struck the assailant in the jaw, sending him to the pavement before a patrol wagon transported both men to the station.
Galveston county commissioners award a 5600 foot temporary vehicle bridge to connect island and mainland, completing in seventy days at a cost of 41561 dollars. The bridge will serve until the hurricane damaged causeway is rebuilt. Tulsa this morning.
Several shot at Oklahoma carnival near Haskell. In Tulsa on April 11 officials report none of the wounded likely to die. statements from companions to two injured men.
Arthur Jones of Allen Kansas writes at 52 about long kidney and bladder trouble and credits Foley Kidney Pills with enabling him to work in the hay field. He adds that rheumatism and back pain have also improved, along with stiff joints, based on his experience.
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