This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
6
The Christmas Cheer program prepares filled baskets for aged destitute and sick residents. Volunteers at headquarters assemble food items clothing toys and essential supplies for delivery to homes, with many baskets intended for Christmas day distribution.
The state fire marshal distributes an admonition through the police and fire commissioner urging vigilance during Christmas festivities. It warns against inflammable decorations, hot sparks, and careless use of fireworks or matches, detailing penalties for ordinance violations and stressing safety in stores, homes, and public displays.
Farmer Atkins on Frionine Road reported his flock of 180 chickens declined to 42 as a giant gray wolf killed and carried birds during nightly raids. After weeks of stakeouts the wolf was sighted in broad daylight near a gravel pit and was shot dead, measuring about 1 foot 7 inches from tip to tip with nine inches between ears and nose.
Advertisement urges readers to purchase shares with delivery arranged by special messenger on Christmas morning. It promises to provide a receipt and deliver the certificate to a named recipient regardless of address. A greeting card and goodwill note accompany the enclosure as a harbinger of the new year.
Police raided a Crockett Street garage Sunday night arresting ten chauffeurs at 10:30 p.m. for gaming. They were taken to central station, charged, fined ten dollars, and released on bail by Judge Lowther in Police Court Monday morning.
Cross manager of the Eastwood Hotel in Chicago visits San Antonio for the first time in fifteen years with Mrs. Jess. They stay at the St Anthony Hotel and plan to travel to New Orleans after a short stay. They recently completed a six week automobile trip along the California and Pacific coast. Cross notes San Antonio has changed, now a modern city with faster train service and a favorable climate, predicting it will become a popular winter resort.
The Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio invites officials of the Western Passenger Association and the Truss-Continental Passenger Association to hold their next meeting there. The Western Passenger Association meeting is planned for March, with details yet to be finalized.
An elderly woman at the Bexar County Home for the Aged waltzes to a music program, amusing inmates and visitors alike. The Anolia Club of San Antonio joins the Players for the Living Club to inaugurate the Christmas season at several city institutions with carols and brief remarks.
A Disney driver, identified as I RL I. Kelles, was attacked near 809 block Commerce Street shortly before 2 AM. The robber demanded money, struck the driver with a jaw-breaking blow, and escaped. Chief Lawrence's unit searched the area but found no trace of the culprit.
A fragment indicates judges are out hunting and a probate matter involving a will is temporarily delayed. The note mentions district judges W. Anderson and Exell on assignment, and Judge G. Vasioe at Rovik Springs, with references to a Fourth Coast of Civil Appeal and pending fines and duties. Recess scheduled after two weeks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.