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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1915

Page

9

Carrington Reports Port Aransas Campaign Talks

John B. Carrington, secretary of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, says Corpus Christi and San Antonio back a winter advertising drive to develop Port Aransas shipping. Businesses along the coast pledge to recruit trade, with Morgan Line service under consideration between New York and Port Aransas and a plan to raise ten thousand dollars locally and matching from external sources. A Corpus Christi delegation will visit San Antonio early next week to discuss the winter effort and possible service hours.

Corpus Christi San Antonio Port Aravsey Morgan Ling Xo- Uctt Hin Grande Valley John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce Carrington San Antonin Port Aransas Corpus, Christi Chamber of Ammerce Vonstivise New York Port Arune SAS Corps Christ Jan Antonis Storpus Christy Iw Retara Ietter Morgen

Antisaloon League Plans Field Day in San Antonio

San Antonio events outline Sunday Anti-Saloon Day with sixteen meetings across churches and venues. Morning services feature multiple churches led by noted speakers. a 3 40 pm gathering at Travis Park Methodist includes Congressman Garrett and Dr A J Barton. Evening group meetings cover several districts while a separate Negro meeting is held at Second Baptist Church. Local weather and stray notices conclude the item.

San Antonio Anti-Saloon League San Antonio Sun Christian Church Atticus Wel Fort Worth Travis Park Central Congregational Church C. A. Riley Travis Park Methodist Church Garrett A. J. Barten Second Baptist Church C. J. Perpener Marshal McKinley Avenue Methodist Church Hot Wells W. J. Herwie Hilcrest Baptist Hot Walls W.C. Dunn Prospect Mill Prospect Fill A. J. Sirion West End

Visitors at St Anthony and Gunter hotels in San Antonio

A list of guests and arrivals at the St Anthony, Menger, and Gunter hotels includes Mies GK Wilson of New Orleans stopping at the St Anthony. J F Hunting of Tucson registered at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs G Frury of Auglin Texas at the Gunter. C Lasoter cattleman of Falda Texas reg at the Menger. Mr and Mrs G G Rore of Shreveport guests at the St Anthony. W R Lowry of Austin arriving at the Gunter. Mrs J Dibrell of Semin Texas stopping at the Menger. Albert Hasseler of Cuero registered at the St Anthony. RM Muir of Clarendon at the Gunter. Mrs W Hale of Meridian among new arrivals at the Menger. W E Eshalman of Chicago at the Menger. TW Pyle of Clarendon registered at the Gunter. Ferguson of Meridian Texas at the Menger. Ola H Tifton of Dallas among arrivals at the St Anthony.

Mies GK Wilson New Orleans Laig St. Anthony J. F. Hunting Tucson Atlin Childers Ming Gildred Childers Menger G. A. O'Toole Paling Tex Mr. G. Frury Auglin Albert Hasseler Cuero St. Anthon RM. Muir Clarendon Wo. Hale Méridign EB. Eshalman Chtesgn Ge Se Amtlon TW V.ferguson Meridian Pex Mise Ola H Tifton Dalles St Anthons

Birth Record Fragments With Various Families

Fragmented birth notices list multiple names and addresses with dates in August and July. Entries mention families such as Fernandes Vordunbcum Younis Wait Ininicke and others, with streets like Cameran East Locust Wieka Main Avenue and Weanling Street.

Fernandes Cameran Street Mes M.A. Vordunbcum Aurust East Locust Erreit Wieka Street J. W. Younis Loon Street Moses Wait Fierea Street P. Ininicke Rigdinuske Laidhatreel Mien Patily Tak Main Avenue Mer Marnbergers Ermbe Inves Aueuer Weanling Streat

Funeral for August Biesenbach at West Houston Street

August Biesenbach aged 67 died Thursday morning at his home 1825 West Houston street. The funeral will be held at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the residence. Services to be conducted by Reverend Father Schnetzer. Pallbearers active Albert Beitel Ernest Steves F L Evans August Briam J Dell Ed Woerps Max Autrey Christin Groos honorary Nic Tenggen J B Muegee Gus Mavermann Louie A Schmitt La Menger Sr Charles Hummel.

Nic Tenggen J. B. Muegee Gus Mavermann Louie A. Schmitt L.a Menger Sr Charles Hummel

Autoist Dies After Desert Drive Near Salton Sea

In An discharge from Angius, California, Aug 6, a trio including James S Trudhe, John T Walsh, and James G Clark faced extreme heat and radiator failure. With no water, Roche and Walsh attempted to reach a mirage believed to be the Salton Sea. Roche revived after a day, while Walsh died. Roche later testified to their drinking improvised fluids.

Tos Angisues Gal Jameg Trudhe John Ti. Walsh Utloroeye James G Ark el Centro Imperial Valley Koche Walsh Salton Sea Clark Minera Springs Roche

Bride of six weeks injured in Houston auto crash

Mrs Kenneth W Way, newly married six weeks, was badly injured in Houston when a stationary automobile driven by her husband collided with a locomotive engine. She suffered two broken limbs. her husband escaped injury.

Houston Tex Kenneth W. Way J. & Gon

Fort Worth Petition Drive Reaches Governor and Pardons Board

Petition drive signed by thousands from Fort Worth and Tarrant County was presented to the governor and the pardon advisory board, seeking clemency or action on statutes.

Austin, Tex

Judge Rules On Commutation Petition In Montague Case

By Judge A J Power of Fort Worth for C A Moyers a petition seeks commutation to reduce the death sentence given for the killing of A W Montague last July. No action will be taken for some time on the petition.

A. J. Power Fort Worth C. A. Moyers A. W. Montague

Forty Eight Hour Week at Willy Overland Plant

Toledo dispatch reports Willy Overland announces an eleven thousand strong workforce will shift to a 48 hour work week at the plant starting November 1. This follows a voluntary 5 percent wage increase recently granted to employees.

Willys-Overland Toledo Ohio Willy Overland Company

Malaria Blood Tonic S. S. S. Promised Cure

An old advertisement extols S. S. S. as a thorough blood tonic that destroys malarial germs and cleanses the blood. It claims immediate relief from headaches fatigue and chills and fever by rebuilding red blood cells and restoring health. The copy urges readers to obtain S. S. S. from a druggist.

S. SS

Grape-Nuts Promoted as Ideal Weather Food

A vintage advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a body builder and nourishing, easily digestible cereal. Made from whole wheat and barley, it highlights minerals from the grain’s outer coat and claims to stimulate appetite during hot months.

Open Prisoner Mail Ruling by Postmaster General

The Postmaster General Albert Harrewson has ruled County Jailer Jack Fraser may open incoming and outgoing prisoner mail in the county jail. The ruling allows inspection but forbids delaying mail beyond necessity. The practice has been common in state jails for years amid a complaint at Bexar County Jail.

Albert Harrewson Jack Fraser Ade Bexar Duster Fraser

Club approves 21 candidates for San Antonio Automobile Club

Directors of the San Antonio Automobile Club acted favorably on 21 membership applicants at Thursday’s meeting. Plans were discussed to enlarge activities and establish the club on a firmer financial basis. New members include Leon S. Walthall, T. B. Baker, Ray M. Mackex, Rev. Philin Cook, H. W. J. Barnes, Dr. L. L. Shropshire, Reagan Houston, Charles M. Archer, S. Hinckburn, W. B. Sinsheimer, J. B. Waggoner, Gus Geyer, W. Bodell, G. H. Moody, A. M. Arneat, FLOM. Clothier, Joan H. Wherton, Charles I. Gulcin, George D. Campbell, O. Kinney, and W. Mortis.

San Antonio Automobile Club Leon Walthall T. B. Baker Ray M. Mackex Philin’Cook H.W Barnes

Real estate transfers and parcel descriptions noted

Real estate notices show multiple transfers including Gecker and wife to Albert Siz nald gud wife 40 pres ih survig 325, Harris and Giony rout for $2100, Guthrie and wife to Mazin H ney part Jet J Mock 47 Lewan tes trees $270, and other parcels. local street references include Jet J Mock 47 Lewan tes trees and new ety block 303T.

Gecker Ant Albert Siznald Gud Harris Giony Guthrie Ant Mazin H. Ney Jet J. Mock Lewan Elie Elren I McComb Herman

Automobile Licenses Listed for Several Residents

The notice lists license entries for residents including Thomas Brown, Lir Bart Conrit, Tob-Hwison Miss Bain Leste at 151 Mistletoe, and James C Sheer at 431 Van Newelt Pilger Fm Pemehounl. Some entries show partial addresses and unclear spellings due to OCR errors.

Twi

Building Permits Filed For Cathedral and Workshop

Featilels 1 Cathedral carbedpat Wilng St Maryn taaek A Nagel shop John arene ML ay haber warshouss Nurttr stheet.

Featilels Cathedral Wilng St. Maryn Taaek A Nagel John Arene Ay Haber Warshouss Nurttr

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