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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
7
Katherine M. Joseph notes office details and family travel as Mrs. Rowey and son Edwin return from an extended eastern and western trip. The Luther League announces a moonlight trolley ride next Wednesday at 7:30 PM, all members urged to attend at their hall.
Meeting of presidents of foreign mission societies of the city at Travis Park Methodist Church. Riverside Tennis Club meets at 5 at their court on Crofton Avenue. Dance at Muths Garden for officers of Fort Sam Houston.
A well attended Luther League meeting featured songs a violin duet and piano pieces including So nimm denn meine Hand and Serenade de Amour. The American Woman's League enjoyed an evening hosted by Mrs. M. C. Vance on Cypress street with a musical and literary program and plans for greater activity. Miss Nellie Wilson of Hondo has returned home after two weeks with Miss Ruth Harris.
James J. Harris from New Orleans visits his parents at 1512 Pine Street. Mrs J E Wells and daughter Maxine return from Galveston. Miss Marjorie Hicks and Miss Ann Adele Hicks back from Corpus Christi. The Philathea class hosts a basket picnic at Hot Wells tomorrow at 10 30 AM. The Riverside Park Baptists plan a parent tea at Arlington Court tomorrow afternoon. Edward Bierschwale of Comfort and Gertrude Bohne of Dallas wed in Dallas and visit his parents in San Antonio. they plan to live in Comfort after August 21. Mrs Abe H Gans of Waco visits her parents on Dallas Street. Mrs W C Moore and Lydia and Christi Moore return from a two months visit in Palacios. Greetings received from Mrs W E Ballard who has been vis-
The Gillespie County Fair at Fredericksburg runs September 13 to 15 with prizes for the oldest man the most negligent person and the neatest calico and gingham dresses. A 12 to 14 year old essay on The Benefits of a Railroad to Gillespie County wins a fountain pen.
The county spent 25311.56 in July while receipts totaled 7697.92, leaving a July balance of 114600.87 after approval by county commissioners. August starts with 17613.70 less than July due to the slow summer tax collection pattern. the report notes the fall and winter tax season to come.
Mrs. Helen York, charged with stealing dresses and other garments from Miss A. Woltz at the Sterling hotel on August 5, was discharged by Judge Dwyer after a habeas corpus hearing. The state said a man delivered a bundle of clothes to York’s room. York testified a man left the bundle and she later placed it in the bathroom.
San Antonio churchwomen prepare a two day event to celebrate the golden jubilee of American missionary work with thousands expected from across the United States. Officers were chosen at Travis Park church to organize committees for publicity entertainment and speakers with Mrs. R F Stokes as president and Mrs. L B Haynes as vice president.
Mrs. J. B. Dobbs, corresponding secretary of the foreign mission board of the Methodist church based in Nashville, Tenn., with Miss Daisy, field secretary, also of Nashville, plus Miss Miller of the Christian church and Miss Emery of New York City named in the same listing.
Cr H Surkamp of the Waterworks reports pumping 20,000,000 gallons daily from 900 feet, says city mains supply is fresh. He notes rust from pipes may affect water in additions but not in the city, and cites one past complaint about a foul smell with no odor detected after bottle tests.
Berta Phillips a Black woman accused of robbing Fernando de la Garza a wealthy Mexico City citizen of 500 dollars waived examination before Justice Fisk and was held on 500 bond awaiting grand jury action. The arrest followed Garza report of a Wednesday night alley robbery near South Concho Street. He carried 2000 in greenbacks with 1500 left unrecovered. Garza planned to go to Houston to open a curio store and stopped in San Antonio to buy goods. Phillips offered no statement at the hearing.
Eugenio Ramirez faced three forgery charges and three charges of passing forged paper, held on bonds of 200 each. Authorities accuse Ramirez of a swindling scheme using forged William Cassin signatures on checks drawn on American Bank and Trust.
Ed R. Kane calls a Monday Austin meeting to organize a Texas exhibit for three major land shows in New York Chicago and Pittsubrg this fall. Fred Reutzel of the Publicity league will send a delegation to participate. A San Antonio delegate proposes assigning a state agriculture official to arrange the exhibit and help raise funds.
Phil lip Mangum suffered a broken finger and possible robbery attempt after a rock struck his hand while he walked south on the Southern Pacific tracks toward Victoria and Walnut streets last night. Howard Green had his hat knocked off by a rock thrown by a passerby last Tuesday night, causing him to flee.
The national championship ten mile swim from Chain of Rocks to Eads bridge will start at noon with a record field. L B Goodwin defends his title with Mc Dermott and Guessling among competitors. Heath, a young local, also entries as over a hundred thousand spectators are expected along the levee. Boats will accompany in case of emergency.
Prefers grandfather Ivy Mann a ten year old Negro told Deputy Sheriff Gallo acting probation officer that he wished to go to his grandfather’s near Victoria to pick cotton since his father and mother did not care. The boy signed the recognizance and declined the deputy’s offer to live with him and help with light work.
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