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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1926

Page

26

Husband’s parents sue fiancé for meals during courtship

Kansas City report says He Hickman fights a $125 claim from Gus G. Ashem for meals at his future in law’s home. Hickman vows to carry the case to the Supreme Court to defend courtship rights, arguing he paid $5 per plate and occasionally bought shows, candy, and flowers.

Universal Service Kansas City Supreme Court Wall Hickman Gus G. Ashem Ashem aAshem

Dempsey to Return to New York for Court Actions

New York December 9 Tex Rickard said Dempsey will return to New York early next year to face the court actions from his former manager Jack Kearns He noted a possible March match at Madison Square Garden if a suitable opponent is found He favored a bout with the final survivor of the heavyweight elimination tournaments over a Tunney rematch and called the Dempsey Tunney match next fall a major draw while the elimination series should crown the top challenger.

New York VPI Tack Dempsey Jack Kearns Tex Rickard Rickard Dempsey Madison Square Garden Jack Gene Tunney Tunney

British Polo Team Chosen for U.S. Tour and Westchester Cup

The British army polo squad for the United States tour includes Capt R George Central India Horse No 1 Maj A 17 Williams Wirerox's Bodyguard No 3 Maj E G Atkinson and Capt J P Dening Eleventh Cavalry. Thirty ponies will be shipped from India in March with fifteen more bought in England to reach New York in April for early practice ahead of the Westchester Cup in September on Long Island.

Bombay Indias United States R. George Central India Horse Williams E. G. Atkinson Wirerox J.P. Dening Eleventh Cavalry Jnndia America England New York Arney Tudia Long Island

Cleveland Skipper to Be Named Later

Cleveland Cadisus coach Tris Sneaker remains unnamed while he recovers in Cleveland. Ernest Barnard notes Sneaker’s absence. reports of McCallister or Knute Roquene joining staff are denied.

Cleveland Venh Asheville WN. C Dee Dresialent Ernest Barnard Todar Jack Medalister McCallister

Sealed bids sought for courthouse furniture and fixtures

The county invites sealed bids to furnish metal and wood furniture equipment fixtures blinds and related items for the county courthouse. Bids due at 61 oclock am Monday via the auditor with 5 percent certified check. Specifications available from Phelps and Dewees architects 718 721 Gunter San Antonio Texas.

Augustus Metioskey Ovcinck A. Am Mendy Pexar Hrsat East Ter MUSE Phelps and Dewees Gunter San Antonio Tow

Citrus Orchard Dream Prompts San Antonio Talk

A San Antonio resident envisions every family owning a citrus orchard, describing a yard at 542 Rigsby Avenue as a potential model for local households. The remark reflects a broader Utopian idea about home-grown fruit abundance.

Tangerines From Home Orchard Highlight Rigsby Avenue Woman

Mrs. John Qerter of 542 Rigsby Avenue grows tangerines at home, avoiding markets. She explains the tree began from a seed and now yields hundreds annually, reflecting how women contribute to family enterprises and the home economy.

Rigsby Avenue John Qerter South Esas Partfernia Florida Oerter

Supreme Court in Austin Orders Civil Appeals Dockets Report

The Texas Supreme Court ordered civil appeals courts to report docket conditions by December 21 to equalize workloads. Cases decided that day include judgments affirmed and reversed by the Commission of Appeals. motions to advance and for retrial were addressed, with various parties named across Harris, Grayson, Potter, and other counties.

Austin Cleris Supreme Court Frankin Jonas Kansas City Southern Hallway Company Bowie Magnolia Coleman Harris Boston Insurance Company Eft Bortar Camp Schwartz Robert A. Lee Terrant D. V Tarrant Murray Bt. Louis Brownstille Mexico Tarra G. G. Wright Cook Fila Matlons de A. Gregg Caldwell- Guadalupe Guadelupe Make Ol Creek ON and Gas Company J. Lettman Nellie Cuiila Iarcis Inspire Ton Bureau George WL Armstrong Haris Goa Wavisson Hasviand County Huatien Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway Company of Texas Whitesboro Grayson Saner-Whiteran Lumber Dany Texas & New Orlains Ra Company Mo J. Louis Gnida Holman Et al I. Il Ward Et Lamar Globe Indemnity Company A. Tarnes Donley J. Mackawford el Paso Sash and Loor Company el Peau Fred Z. Stesetey Biglya City of Alias Datan Ide Wiieinger Sarmiots Stockman Commpany Portier W. E. Spencer Robert Pettit Daabbooks Southern Surety Company Civil Appeals Courts of Civil Appeal Commission of Appeals Ladies’ Benevolent Society of Beaumont Tesax Magnolia Cemetery Company Jofferson Unt Rains County Rockwall Comet Meyer and Elser de. J. & Prench Stephens Orrer Rector Ve. M. C. Brans Palo Pinto District Court W. V. Smelker

Australia Seeks Anderson to Delay Pro Tennis Move

Melbourne reports strong efforts to persuade J. D. Anderson former Australian singles and doubles champion to postpone turning pro. Patterson notes Anderson’s current form and Davis Cup hopes rely on his amateur status remaining intact for next season.

Melbourne Austentia J. D. Anierson Australia Gerald AL. Patterson Anderson Meledowne Sydney Suzanne Tlenglen Vincent Richards

Wives and Work: How Partners Shape Men’s Careers

A reflective piece surveys several men whose careers faltered after marriage, blaming wive’s control and extravagance for lost opportunities. It cites famous figures and argues a wife can both support and derail a husband’s ambitions, urging prudent, financially wise partnership.

Walley Fruit Prices Drop Amid Stormy Weather

Inclement weather reduced both supply and demand on the San Antonio wholesale fruit market. Mains across South Texas faced market difficulties as parsley and carrots fell from 40 to 80 cents per unit, while tangerines from the Rio Grande Valley sold at 4 per box. Rose grapefruit and other fruit prices held steady with local merchants citing Borethestay’s prices.

San Antonio Vickers Outer Valley Peleo Werthestay A. Spyder Sryver Praduce Company

Local Produce Prices at Wholesale Market

Farmers reported varied wholesale prices for vegetables and poultry. Items include squash five dollars per bushel, potatoes two fifty per bushel, okra six dollars six cents per bushel, cucumbers two eighty five per bushel, green beans three twenty five per bushel, and tomatoes one twenty five per crate. Poultry rates list turkeys twelve cents per pound and fryers twenty five cents per pound.

Aries Runstein

Permits Sought to Erect Gas Stations at Two Streets

Petitions for permits to install gasline equipment at 1201 Hl Piso Street and 130 Monterey Street were filed Thursday. The commissions will consider them for first reading at the next meeting and act after the second reading, Acting Mayor Phil Wright said.

Piso Monterey Street Fred Fries Stealay Phil Wright

Airplane Found Near Huntsville Spawns Ownership Probe

Huntsville officials traced a locally found airplane to determine ownership and whether any civilian planes were missing from the city. City marshal wired Chief T C Miller to confirm details Thursday.

Huntsville T. C. Miller Opr

Texas citrus exports seen rising in five to ten years

Houston December reports from Ernest L. Tutt in charge of the Hemstow Foreign and Domestic Commerce Office indicate Texas citras will grow exports significantly within five to ten years. A Washington bureau inquiry into foreign markets backs this, noting expected expansion of Texas citrus to new markets as more trees come into bearing.

Houston Ernest L. Tutt Hemstow United Lurexia of Foreign and Domestig Gonaeree Washington Boreau Tutt Lexus Futt Texas United States

Solf Stars Warwaig Up Monterey Peninsula Open Qualifier

Amateur and professional golfers gathered in Del Monte California for a warm up to the Monterey Peninsula Open. A field of 154 entrants including 126 professionals and amateurs played eighteen-hole best ball matches at Pebble Beach Links on a par 71 course. Notables included George Von Elm and H Chandler Egan among amateurs and Leo Diegel Johnny Farcell Tommy Armour Mike Brads Bobby Cruickshank Al Haspinosa James Carbery Bill Metl tore Larry Nabbotts Al Watrous Willie Hunter and Harry Cooper among professionals.

del Monte Cal George von Elm Los Angeles H. Chandler Egan Medford Ore California Leo Diegel Washington, D. C Johnny Farcell Tommy Armour Mike Brads Bobby Cruickshank New Leveland al. Watrous Grand Rapids Mich Willie Hunter Santa Mouier Harry Cooper

Golfers Persist Through Rain at San Antonio Club Championship

Second round proceeds despite inclement weather as LoSage and Lewis advance in the title flight. Matches list several second and third flight pairings with contenders including Baldwin, Hugo Smith, Cade, Burleson, Williamson, Evans, Masters, and Paschal, while the fourth flight halves its remaining players.

San Antonio Ralph Baldwin Ralph. Hugo Oo Smith G.C. Cade W. 3B. Masterson Sr VR. Robinson Fimil Mueller K. 2 Yost Nivets TK. Beck J. H. Burleson W- A. Williamson Lieutenant Evans Meary W. B. Masters Strele Robert Mave George Paschal A. J. Byrne J. R. Walker Martindale Malvyin AL B. Weakley Ed Fomby

Galveston Plans Kirwin Memorial at St Marys University

A memorial chapel for the late Rt. Rev. Mar. J. M. Kirwin will be erected at St. Mary’s University in La Porte. Announcement by Diocesan Chancellor Rev. TL. J. Eichers notes content for the construction will be provided this month. Rev. George Elmendorf is preparing Kirwin’s biography.

Wes Serie Gata Wston Tex Mar. J. M. Kirwin Diovese Galveston St. Mary's University, la Porte TL. J. Eicher Diovesan George Elmendorf St. Mary's University

Houston Rector Accepts Pastor Emeritus Title

Rev. Dr. Teter Gray Sears accepted the position of pastor emeritus at Christ Episcopal Church after resigning from the post.

Houston Teter Gray Sears Christ Episcopal Church

Valley deeds and building permits filed by 1926 owners

A long list of quitclaims and warranty deeds records transfers across multiple blocks and tracts in Los Angeles and surrounding additions from 1926 through 1928. It notes numerous grantees and grantors, property blocks, and lots, plus six new building permits totaling about 28 440 dollars for various five to six room dwellings and garages on streets including Mission Road, San Carlos, Trinity, and Trinity Street. It also lists recent births at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital and related family notices.

EU Noch Jr Ottiliig Hoch Willan Hlerbsleb Charles Kosh Ddu Hoch Alaries Po Stallings Wille Hoeh Chira Diech Art Bink Marty Hoeh Belnge Gule Murr Vivors Edward Doch Christina Hoch Ders Petal Campbelt Luaver Company East Halim Amd Sewrity Olin Emil Eriva M. Staples Ldeepiber West Cav Ahy Vdy Ainlyh J Angsia G. King D. Aini Rosa Tela Guerrera Harlandala Development Company Rutmisey Seebohin Sanose Towisita Os Angeles Tietgits Stunprevenient Company A. Schmilds Tut Blyule Ae Hos Allegetes Lleipbis Alaibo Hone Fasemypl du Jis Kosa Lobor W Bluck Lynaw Leslie and Bello Payne St. Julia's Churen Seie End Theodore Anna S. Gnu Hdikusch Willian Kimery Kot Varag Mission Road Uly Caspar J Nort Engelstein Emima Doibbler Anna Frank Lange Edwerd Mary Mingelstein Charles W Teodory Anna N. Kugel New City Jlyston Road W. Bruce Grace H. '‘Thompsom Mai Alicea M. Lee Guaranty Bend Stuty Bank M. Li GC. A W. A. Dangen Gensity L. Leste Die Biartz I Webb Weadtrayy Gardens W. A Elsie Dawson Angler Men Iy G Jova ‘Aeruchs Helen Brite Lucie Hala Embleton Ohtton Silen Georgi« Uvolrich Meyer Enstum Jerome Inpstein Decembeug Alfred W. Rohde Joseph R. Cald Woodrow Place Ata Pauling Jlenyan J. B. van Meyer Bypstein G Epstein I Gantt F. P. bin Abhars Ling C.D Lady of the Lake Gardens Company Oldine Dervelopment Company Lady of the Lake Cimidénsi Emma Miller William F. Miller Sisto Arayano Alamo Development Company Georges and Luella Lux Edgewood Helen Johnson Alex Guilever Mays Realty Company TD Ow Schmidt Davis Heights Wiliam Davison Bennie Ida Mo Potts Morris Spencer EB. L. Spencer Lotg Sa Kinck Alamo Heights TP. Carr Irving F Margaret Ms Carr G. Woodson Martis Wave City Jesse Gertrude Yates Sem Stein Feo W. Bavlin Ton and Addie Littl Tanmas Annie Echroeiter Dominga Priciliane Hogene Briscoe Sr Eugene Briscoe Iso South Fuels Tat Thomas W. Masterson P, Te Mannen E. B Bn, Carruth P, Freeborn Company Perfecto Juan Rafael Flores Josefa Pars Fernimln Flores Mimendorf Wiliam Church Frank B. Snyder Joseph Smith W. E Bellaman Homer Rogers Holmes and Riche Holmes Herlandale Kampmann Lawrence C. Wingenroth iMock Mock Alois and Magdelena Hillmayer Joe Hillmayer Anton Anna Rorenbach Crescertra Tsner Tol Tate Ida Racusin Jose Gareta Biock James Evantha Caldwell Win Adres Trinidad Guerra Mission Cemetery Company Beadle Mission Burial Park Eufemio Herrara Morcedes Hernandez Colima Jacob Rubiola Jesus Natelia Arthur Eliasbeth Harvey Rice Mattle Dickinson L. B. Fite Leonard T. Rodrigues John 2. Wilson Jr Louis and Anelena Tore Sseso Busby Bailding Corporation Evs Laura Crouch Naw Oftica A. A Harrmond Avenue Josefina G. Gradeno Bar Carlos Street J. OE Duwn Kirk Place L. E. Fite & Company Tinwaad Fite & Company Linwoad Avenues San Antonio Amusement Company Rent Board St. Mary's Streets Joseph Marshall Orid Secundina Roman San Carlos Street Wilkan Tenodeling West Muteberry Street Brigida A. Prieta San Luke Street George Gunderson Carage South Brazos Street Meyer Epstein Cavallos Street Linn Mugo Mugo Two Five-Room Dwellings, ‘Trinity Street: $4Pn0. Stago A. Stein Trinity Street

Chicago U. Baseball Eyes Southern Training Trip

University of Chicago baseball players plan a southern training trip pending Coach A A Stagg's approval. The Maroons seek the spring voyage to start the 1930 season amid stiff practice conditions and support from Fritz Risler, with Varana possibly joining the trip.

Chicago U Chicago University of Chicago A. A. Stagg Maroons Fritz Risler Varana

Wrestler Hens Steinke Freed After Injury Dismissal

Chicago wrestler Hens Steinke, jailed on a charge of island assault after a December wrestling match with Tony Untches, was released by a New York Police magistrate when Bellevue Hospital affidavits showed he had recovered from a skull injury sustained during the bout.

New York Hens Steinke Chicago Tony Untches Bellevue Hospital

Books Rouse Nan and Navy Health Concerns

Universal Service Richmond reports two Dr W Armistead Gills books The Price of a Sailor's Life and Three Years Under the Hammer parallel to Col William Mitchell on air service The ministerial union will hear a survey and a committee will report Findings criticize commissions for untrained young doctors and call for naval hospital training at government expense noting only 3 percent of inductees deemed fit and citing the surgeon general's 1925 warning.

Univeral Service Richmond Wiliam Mitchell Air Service Army W. Armistead Gills United States Navy Union of Gills L. Bain Charles L. Ring Harold B. Peters

Owners Nominate 2280 Horses for Nine Stakes Races

ATW YORK Dec 9 1927 Nomination totals for nine Saratoga stakes show 2280 thoroughbreds entered by 117 owners. Hopetil stakes attracted 375 entries, highest of the two year old events with 865000 in purse. Notables include Mrs Payne Whitney and Harry Payne Whitney, Willis Sharpe Kilmer with 103 nominations, Sagamore and Green Tree stables among leading entrants.

York Saratozz Marsaside the Inn Payne Whiner

Bergdall Reaches Swabian Village in Germany

Grover Dargdell, an American drift evader, arrived at the Swabian village of Weinsberg Worttemberg near Stuttgart, about 235 miles north, and stated he has no intention of permanent residence in the United States.

Bergdall Weinsberg Worttemberg Deedn Grover Dargdell Stuttgart Tiergdall United States

Burglary Report Over San Antonio Store Brooms

San Antonio police were informed by Philip Speegle of 701 Nustin street that a thief stole a dozen brooms from Troe of the store, signaling a planned "clean-up" in the city.

San Antonio Philip Speegle Nustin Street Troe

Weather summary for multiple locations with variable rain and temperatures

Weather notes report rain and colder conditions in parts of Central and South regions. Coastal areas show easterly winds and mild changes in temperature. Northern locales like Kansas City and York record cool to near freezing lows with light precipitation and northerly to northeasterly winds.

Aun Antonio Hive Rio Liranile Colorado River Columbus Chinico Kansas City Inch York Washington Cawest

Uelsinger Bros to Perform Music at Touduure Event

Dame Thursdey ushers in Touduure's South Flores area with a musical program by Uelsinger Bros Noi Douglas and Woerner Cady. The concert highlights local arts and signals a community gathering.

Dame Thursdey Uishe Uelsinger Bros Noi Douglas and Woerner Cady

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