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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1915
Page
5
A cryptic ledger lists boxers with weights and sacks. Aaron and Bilvel Lear appear with 24 to 48 pound ranges as presis and air entries.
The Hexax county grand jury told District Judge Anderson that a state funded plan is needed to build a hospital for the criminally insane in or near San Antonio or at another suitable institution. It recommends funding for a juvenile home and an old age home, plus improved treatment for the criminal insane, and calls for inspections of county institutions. The report, signed by Judge fare man and county officers, notes arrests and indictments have been cleaned up and urges continued oversight over facilities while holidays delay full public release.
The Paltaire and Brush Society art show at the St. Anthony Hotel closed Saturday, selling more than fifty works priced from 10 to 450 dollars. It aims to fund a permanent San Antonio gallery, with plans for an annual exhibit, and drew buyers including Mrs. St. P. Drought and TomDe Coleman, who purchased pieces totaling 1000 dollars from Amierdenk and Onderdonk.
Governor Ferguson is slated to reach his Austin office on Monday after a three week absence. He reportedly stopped in Kansas to purchase registered stock while away. Lieutenant Governor Hobby has acted as governor, and no departure date for Hobby from Genemont was announced.
The Alanbatan Cafe formally opened its enlarged quarters on East Honaton Street with gaily decorated rooms, extra dishes, and an increased staff. The venue offered a large seating capacity of 176, with roses for ladies and cigars for men, as diners enjoyed a festive afternoon and evening.
A dinner for all company officers and salesmen was held at the San Antonio Macaroni concern. Ed Dreiss, Buller, Paul Dreiss, Mraz Dyess, and Bred 4 Calting attended along with other executives. The event featured a notable menu and highlighted product quality as family members enjoyed the occasion.
Visitors honor Mr and Mrs Richert on their golden wedding anniversary in San Antonio with a family reunion. The couple married December 18 1865 after Civil War service by Richert in battles such as Shiloh and Chickamauga. They have two children Clyde Richert in Memphis and a daughter in San Antonio. A Sunday dinner and family gathering mark the event with relatives traveling from Memphis and other cities.
Fragmentary report discusses national marine governance and a proposed scheme offering exceptional benefits. Mentions government, exemptions, and mail routes but details are garbled and unclear.
A Monday afternoon concert at the Fort Sam Houston post features the Nineteenth Infantry Band under Oscar Biermann with pieces including Marche Royal, Lucia di Lammermoor overture, and Army Life. The program begins at 4 40 PM and includes a grand selection and march.
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