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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1915

Page

3

Posterette contest seeks San Antonio, Rotary Light prizes

Only a few days remain to submit Pasterette sketches for The Light contest run by the Rotary Club and The Light. Residents of San Antonio may enter, no limit per person, with prizes totaling 43 first prize and seven $5 awards. Submissions must arrive by noon Wednesday September 1 to The Light.

Ind Oneink Ieee Dass Tate Heink Roley Club Mare San Antonians Hilea Eli Var San Antonio Phuiches Jan An- Loni Pasteretre Rotary Choir San Anlouie

Free Site for Asylum Site Proposal in San Antonio

A Chamber of Commerce committee plans to urge San Antonio as a site for a free asylum facility and will meet in September with officials to decide on a location. The group, led by Governor Ferguson, Lieutenant Governor Hobby, and Attorney General Looney, has offered 20 acres for the institution, with support from the San Antonio Chamber.

San Antolin Ferguson Hobby Looney Ban Antonio Rockport Clyde V. Birkhead Chamber of Commerce Committee

S. S. S Your Remedy for Boils and Pimples

Patent medicine advertisement claims S. S. S purifies blood to cure boils pimples and scrofula. It urges immediate use urging the reader to wash out impurities strengthen blood and restore health. The copy touts no drugs and promises clear skin and return of vigor via the remedy.

Ilotohos Rezmin

Society notes recount weddings and parties across Texas and California

In San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego society circles gather for dances and meetings. Miss Mae Wilzabeth Hamilton wed Mr Clark at Ingram Texas as honeymoon follows in San Antonio. A garden party hosted by Miss Ratcliffe honors Miss Margaret Chambers with music and lights. Other items include guests from Eagle Pass and notes on upcoming club meetings and local advertisements.

Ome Clark Mae Wilzabeth Hamilton Ingram Texas Mrs. Clark San Antonio Dias Mate Wille Ratelitte J. S. O'Meally Milas Margaret Chambers Misa Ratcliffe W. H. Chambers O'Meally Letar Xeter von Kreps Edward Stowe Fov. White Miay Ratcliffe Miss Chambers

Automobile Collision Injures Two in City

A head on crash near South Alamo and Tej ngio drives injured Barntopples and a passenger. Driver Robert P. Green of 128 Villa Place faces charges of reckless operation after being taken to City hospital. Charles Stevens, who drove the other car, escaped unharmed. Witnesses say Green traveled at a rapid rate prior to the 8:30 p.m. accident and a jitney rider, H. Frasier of Southern Pacific, was knocked unconscious briefly. Trial postponed to Tuesday morning.

Robert P. Green Villa Place Wag Green Stevens Alamo Street Frasier Lavaca

Plan Billiard League Formed In Texas

A movement to form a Texas billiard league was inaugurated by W A Gardner of Chicago, Brunswick representative, with a meeting of local leaders at the St Anthony Hotel. Representatives from Dallas and Houston attended as the plan aims to include major clubs and run year round tournaments.

Ru Billiard Leage 1 Texas W. A. Gardner Chicago Brunswick Billiard Company Oak SS Anthony Hotel Alaveral Dallas Houston Aga Gardner Feaane Point Ny Grell Ae Ate

Auto hits boy on street. driver unidentified

A heavy auto struck a boy about 10 years old at 415 Goligh street near the Go- Had street Friday morning. The driver, a woman, left the scene after lifting the child and driving away. Police, aided by witnesses, could not identify the child or the driver. A missing child report circulated and no ambulance or hospital record confirmed the boy's fate.

Goliad Street Unoy Presidenta Go- Had Street AP. Automobile Buy Goligh Street C.J. Abertaon I. McNal Wyonlink Reeidenty Urevar Lo'eluck Meilay

McCloskey to Resign as City Attorney Position Vacancy Soon

August McCloskey tendered his resignation as assistant city attorney of Corporation Court. The vacancy will occur September 1, with Ed Wilkins racing to fill it. McCloskey plans a new partnership with TH Keatley and Perry Robertson as Henry McCloskey Robertson. He was appointed two months ago to relieve Revert Murtis who moved to a different post. The pay is $109 per month.

August McCloskey Corporation Court of Bes F. Ed Wilkins Me McClokey TH Keatley Perry Robertson Kenry Meloskey Hobertson Chim Corporation Court Aca Revert Murtis Guerry

Approves Post Road Inspection by National Road Office

Captain J Wilson, director of the Office of Sub Roads in Washington, visited San Antonio on Thursday for the first inspection of the post road segment nearing completion. He praised the alignment and efficiency, comparing it favorably to other highways in the state and noting that two additional lines would have been good for this estimate.

San Antonia-Austin Expres J. Wilson San Antonia Wilsoe

Surprise party honors Mrs. F. A. Lowther on birthday

A group of young people hosted a surprise party Thursday evening for Mrs. F. A. Lowther to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. J. L. Holiday, Mrs. Kha Theta, Miss Porter, and many others. food and games were part of the event.

Yonor Lowther F. A. Lowther Gantesuvere J. 1. Holiday Kha ‘Theta Alsses Fen Porter Foie Warabaeh Gladys Henking In Read Anite P Wurzbach Golitte Wirringa Gree

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