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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1916

Page

8

Officials Arrested Over Gate Left Open Near Eagle Pass

On a public road between Eagle Pass and La Pryor Texas, Mayor E H Schmidt, City Commissioner 8 P Simpson and Maverick County Commissioner Alec Harvin were briefly jailed after a gate was left open. They were released after apologies from the complainant and treated to dinner at the La Pryor Hotel. County Commissioner Williams of Zavala county reported the autos and gate issue via telegraph, aiding the arrest process. The event ended without charges.

Eagle Pass Tex la Pryor E. H. Schmidt 8. P. Simpson Alec Harvin Maverick County Williams Zavala

Daughters of Republic Open Meeting in San Antonio

The Daughters of the Texas Republic opened their twenty fifth convention at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio with Mrs. Rebecca J. Fisher of Austin presiding. A Friday flag raising at the Alamo with a Philadelphia flag, plus a Texas flag from the Alamo, is highlighted along with memorial services and greetings from various organizations.

the Daughters of the Texas Republic Menger Hotel Rebecca J. Fisher Austin Texas Alamo San Jacinto Independence Hall Philadelphia Alame United States Daughters of Scotia Clan McDuff Menger 8. J. Porter Clinton G. Brown Fannie G. Applewhite Alamo Mission Fisher Texas Veteran Association J. W. Darlington San Antonio Houston T. N. Devine Daughters of the American Revolution E. Q. Spencer Daughters of the Confederacy W. A. Daniel Woman's Club Cornelia Branch Stone Galveston Hazel Hutchins J. Raggett D. A. McAskill Arthur H. Geissler Oklahoma City Nettie Houston Bringhurst Clara Driscoll Sevier Charles H. Milby Harrisburg L. C. Kreisler Victoria Jacob Smith Rozine Ryan

Charters Granted and Amendments Filed in Texas

A list from Austin on April 19 detailing newly chartered firms including Houston Chandelier & Electric Company and Ho Tex Oil Company with capital stocks of 15000 each, W P Clark Company at 10000, Farmers' Union Mercantile at 1650, Feldman Blair Petroleum at 25000, Gulf Coast Dock & Channel at 3000, San Felipe Lodge of Waco library venture, Southern Dock & Channel at 4000, and permits for Virginia Bridge & Iron and Billithic. Amendments include Farmers Elevator Electra from 5000 to 15000, Laborers Co-Operative Mercantile Waco from 400 to 3000, and Southern Publishing Dallas from 40000 to 80000.

Austin Tex Houston Chandelier & Electric Company of Houston Capital Stock J. W. Bentley M. T. Dorsett Ll. A. Buchhanan Ho-Tex Oil Company of R. F. Butts T. M. Clark I. Kendrick W. P. Clark Company W. P. Clark Phil FE. Hawkins J. of Riser Farmers’ Union Mercantile Company Rowena Runnels County Capital M. Feist P. J. Gerhardt P. J. Englert Feldman-Blair Petroleum Company A. Feldman Gulf Coast Dock & Channel Company Texas City W. R. Tarpey J. R. Godson G. W. Oser San Felipe Waco H. Williams J. H. Hayes M. Watson Southern Dock & Channel Company

Four Doctors Disagreed Then Used Pinkham's Compound

Wilmington woman Mrs. George W. Sebold reports severe backache side pain and nervous fatigue. After four doctors offered differing advice she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and improved, gaining weight. The ad touts Pinkham's forty years of cures for backache nervousness ulceration and menstrual pain and invites readers to write for advice.

Wilmington Del George W. Sebold West 4Th Street Jel Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE Pinkham Medicine Co Confidential Lynn Mass

Amusements at Majestic and Lillian Gish Film Tonight

Vaudeville at the Majestic offers six acts led by Ray Samuels The Blue Streak of Rag time and a strong comedy lineup including Flanagan and Edwards Gardiner Trio Grace Fischer and Medlin Townes and Watts Buck Brothers and Lillian Gish in Daphne and the Pirate at Grand The play features Elliott Dexter and Walter Long while Keystone offers Charlie Murray in The Judge Our Profit quotes Senator Wadsworth on American exports to Europe.

Nazimova Majestic Theater Ray Samuels America Flanagan Edwards Gardiner Grace Fischer Sunshine Girl Medlin Townes Watts George Watts Buck Brothers Lillian Gish Grand D. W. Griffith Daphne and Triangle Miss Gish Elliott Dexter Dexter Walter Long Daphne Charlie Murray The Wadsworth Europe Washington Times

Tiz Foot Remedy Ad Claiming Instant Relief

Vintage ad promises quick relief for tired swollen feet with magical Tiz remedy. Claims reduce corns bunions and pain and urges use of smaller shoes with a 25 cent box and a year guarantee or money back.

Marriage in Society Sets Thursday Date for Hazeltine Cahill

In Society Wednesday Night. Marriage Lieutenant Charles B. Hazeltine and Miss Margaret Cahill of Kalamazoo Michigan, Thursday. W T Haring Mothers Club meets at 3 80 p m Parent Teachers Association of Collins Gardens school holds Easter egg hunt and picnic at San Pedro park Morrill high school helds last weekly teg of the season from 8 until 56 p m at the home of Mrs James Cooper 512 Stonewall street Beacon Hill school meets at 3 30 p m Milam School Mothers and Teachers Club meets at 8 45 p m

Charles B. Hazeltine Margaret Cahill Kalamazoo Michigan Parent-Teachers’ Association of Collins’ Gardens San Pedro Park Morrill High School James Cooper Stonewall Street Beacon Hill

Hazeltine Cahill nuptials held at St Anthony

Lieutenant Charles B. Hazeltine and Miss Margaret Cahill marry in the Oak Room of the St Anthony with Chaplain Barton W. Perry officiating. Evelyn Haile maid of honor and Faulkner Heard best man. Supper served in the Red Room for twenty six guests.

Charles B. Hazeltine Fourteenth Cavalry Margaret Cahill Ralph Emory Kalamazoo Mich Oak Room St. Anthony Barton W. Perry Evelyn Haile Faulkner Heard Red Room Hazeltine Miss Cahill

Mrs Muenster Hosts T I Club Meeting

Mrs Muenster hosted the T I Club Tuesday. Mrs J Muenster was hostess for a future meeting and Mrs Charles Reynolds will entertain the club May 2.

Muenster J. Muenster T. I Charles Reynolds

Delays Hit Capitol Renovation Plans in Texas

Austin reports that the state house renovation faces multiple plan changes before state inspector Hendrickson approves. Despite a $125000 appropriation available since last September, work may be delayed until next winter as lighting and heating systems are deemed antiquated and inadequate.

Austin Tex State House Hendrickson State Department

Fortune teller at church fete predicts son’s distinction

A fortune teller told a ten year old red haired boy will be very distinguished if he lives long enough. The mother exclaimed with pride asking what he will be distinguished for. The teller answered for old age, in a dry humorous twist at the church fete.

Pontes Knoxville Bentinel

Mind of the Mob Hypnosis Alarms Minnesota Professor

Dr. George E. Vincent president of the University of Minnesota argued that a crowd can be controlled by a form of hypnosis. He spoke on The Mind of the Mob at Main Avenue High School auditorium, showing how individual reasoning is stilled and emotions rule in crowds.

George E. Vincent University of Minnesota Main Avenue High School

Preserving Individuality Through Education

A Washington tar columnist argues that society humans are bound by convention and orthodoxy. The piece stresses nurturing individuality via education to produce great leaders. It warns that crowd mentality can lead to unreasoning acts unless unique thought is protected.

McLellan Class Public Speaking Program at Central Christian

Public invited to an eight o clock program by the McLellan class in public speaking at Central Christian Church. Declamations speeches and a toast America First will be presented along with a suffrage debate and several musical selections.

McLellan Central Christian Church America First

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