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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1917

Page

3

Texas lawmakers debate near twenty million budget for two fiscal years

Texas state government faces an almost 20 million dollar two year appropriation to operate the state. House and Senate finance committees have completed three of four money bills including departmental judiciary and eleemosynary measures with education still unfinished. Bills await passage, and a bone dry amendment to the sub mission is under consideration as lawmakers rush to finalize funding and tax relief for Galveston after recent storms.

Austin Tex R. V. Nickels Senate Finance Committee House Senate Nickels Judiciary Bagby Texas Company Railroad Commission Nichols House College of Industrial Arts Agricultural and Mechanical College Metcalfe Hopkins King Hudspeth Westbrook Bailey Caldwell and Johnston Harris Texas Galveston Senate Committee On Dean Col Farnsworth Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company Senate Committee On Public Health McNealus Pharmacy McNealus Bee Lattimore

Notre Dame Lady’s Remedy for Rheumatism Claims Free Home Cure

A Notre Dame woman offers a home treatment for rheumatism including muscular and joint pains, sciatic and neuralgia relief. She promises the remedy cures at home without climate change and asks to mail proof to M Summers, Box R, Notre Dame, nd.

M. Summers Notre Dame

Costume dance and masquerade ball headline in society page

In society notes the Casino Association hosts a costume dance this Saturday night and the Art Guild stages a masquerade ball. Mrs. Ethel Kline Crabb appears in a graduating dramatic recital at 8 15 in the Woman's Club.

Casino Association Ethel Kline Crabb Woman's Club

Local Ladies Host Irish Themed Reception and Notices

Mesdames Linscott Stuckey Cannon Young Black Brady travel to Floresville to judge a gold medal contest by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. A reception in St Mary's auditorium honors Mrs. Mary Mee Whorter with a program of readings songs and addresses. Various clubs meet and a May wedding is noted for Leroy Denman and Mary Carter at Travis Park Methodist Church. The couple plan a New Orleans trip before settling at 109 West French Place.

Herbert B. Linscott A. C. Stuckey Lillian Cannon Eldon Young C. B. Black Lawrence Brady Floresville Woman's Christian Temperance Union St. Mary's Auditorium Mary Mee- Whorter Chicago Ireland St. Mary's Mary Kinney Violet Pfeil J. W. Shaw McWhorter J. H. Quinn J. E. Wetherell A. O. HH United States W. B. Singleton F. J. Doyle William Cassin J. &. Wilson H. «. Gillette BE. J. Gallagher Hugh B. Rice Hugh Burns William Small H. B. Wyatt Elizabeth Tynan Leroy Gilbert Denman Mary Louise Carter Travis Park Methodist Church Marguerite Guinn Anne Page Antoinette Norris Martha Lewis Ella Goodwyn Carter Kate Greenway E. D. Mouton Dallas

Truck On Rampage Crashes Wagon In Narrow Escape

Pas Garza of 1109 North Laredo Street narrowly escaped serious injury when a heavy truck demolished the wagon he rode in at 4 15 Friday afternoon in the 400 block South Laredo Street. The truck driver was held on a charge of care.

Pas Garza North Laredo Street South Laredo Street

Allen's Foot-Ease relieves corns and bunions for troops

When feet hurt from pinching shoes or corns, Allen's Foot-Ease powder provides instant relief by sprinkling in shoes or foot-baths. The product is widely used by German and Allied troops at the front, selling at 26 cents.

Allen

Automobile wreck injures driver and damages property

An out of control automobile after a collision left the driver injured and wrecked the wagon. It swerved and damaged a bicycle owned by Juan Hernandez at 509 West Nevada, tore through the front fence at 401 South Laredo, and stopped after hitting the house and breaking a gallery post.

Juan Hernandez Nevada Street South Laredo Street

Church News Notes From City Churches This Sunday

Mrs. B I Lindsay of St Louis speaks Sunday at Madison Square Presbyterian on The Church and the World's Need. She also leads the Woman's Missionary Society practice service Monday at 3 in the parish house parlors. Special children service at 11 at West End Presbyterian. Rev J T Renfro closes Hillcrest revival with 3:30 p m youth service. City Baptist YP Union elects Howard Beckerman president and Alfred Crozier vice.

8. I. Lindsay St. Louis Woman's’ Board of Foreign Missions Madison Square Presbyterian Church Woman's Missionary Society West End Presbyterian Church Howard Beckerman City Baptist Young People’s Union Alfred Crozier Camden Street Lexington Avenue James Morillo Todd J. Lindsay New Garish House Lindsay Woman's Board of Foreign Missions

Physicians report McKinney sane in murder case

George McKinney a colored man sentenced to hang March 9 for Alice Parrish murder is judged of sound mind by a commission of physicians led by D Berrey G H Moody and T F Dorbandt. The trial on sanity began at 11 with testimony from McKinney witnesses jail guards and family.

George McKinney Alice Parrish Commission of Physicians W.S. Anderson D. Berrey G. H. Moody Thomas F. Dorbandt McKinney C. C. Todd Graham W. C. Linden J. F. Onion Jr Bickett & Woodhull

Men Held to Grand Jury in Tex Case

Samuel Gandara and Manuel Arreola, jailed since their arrest on suspicion of organizing a military expedition against Mexico, were today bound over to the federal grand jury on $1000 bonds each. Bail default sent them back to jail.

Laredo Tex Samuel Gandara Manuel Arreola Mexico Federal Grand Jury

Church Services and Schedules Across Local Baptists

Sunday programs listed for First Baptist Central Baptist Calvary Pegues Riverside Park Baptist and Riverside Park Baptist with Bible school times, sermons, and choir/union activities. Notable speakers include Dr. S. Porter and pastor names. various ladies aid and prayer meetings noted throughout the week.

Church Schedules and Parish Activities Listed for Two Churches

St Marys Church on St Marys Street lists Sunday masses from 6:30 to 1¢ and a high mass with sermon at 11, special masses for visitors at 9 and 10, a children’s mass at 8:15, weekly masses at 6:30 7:30 8:15 and 9 am, plus devotions and catechism. St Josephs Church on East Commerce Street notes Sunday masses at 6 7 8:30 and high mass at 10 with English sermon at 8:30, Sunday school at 3 pm, catechetical instruction at 3:30, and other devotions. Children of Mary to receive communion at 7:30 mass and meet at 8 pm. weekday masses and catechetical instruction for solemn communion, plus a four-voice male choir at the 1 o’clock mass on the second and fourth Sundays.

St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Street J. H. Quinn Holy Name Society Children of Mary St. Anthony St. Joseph's Church East Commerce Street P. Schnetzer High Maze St. Joseph's

Central Christian and affiliate churches weekly services

Central Christian Church and three other congregations list Sunday services with Sunday school times and evening programs. Prospect Hill Church and Government Hill Church schedule sermons, Bible study, and Christian Endeavor sessions. A Boy Scouts address is announced at one church and a Ladies Aid Society meeting is planned at another.

First Church Services Scheduled on Avenue D

The First Church of Christ Scientist on Avenue D and Fifth Street holds Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with the evening service repeating the morning lesson. Sunday school begins at 9:20 a.m. A testimonial meeting is planned Wednesday at p.m.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Avenue D Fifth Street

Church meetings in San Antonio branch schedule

The San Antonio branch of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion led by John A. Lewis meets Sundays at 2 30 p m in Red Men's hall 112% Sol edad Street. Wednesday services at 425 East Guenther Street include divine healing at 3 p m and a prayer meeting at another time led by evangelist N B Green.

San Antonio Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In

Life of Prayer Lesson at Christian and Missionary Alliance

The Christian and Missionary Alliance at 26 Matagorda street holds Sunday school at 2 30 p m and Sunday preaching at 3 30 p m The Life of Prayer lesson concludes at 3 30 p m Tuesday prayer meeting at 8 p m Thursday Bible class at 2 30 p m on Matthew 22 Mrs Martha Kier is superintendent in charge

Christian and Missionary Alliance Matagorda Street Matthew Xxil Martha Kier

Preacher Burleson to Lead Service Next Sunday

The Church of Christ at 3432 South Flores Street announces Brother Burleson will preach next Sunday while Brother Rance travels to Leesville to fill an appointment.

Church of Christ South Flores Street Burleson Brother Rance Leesville

Central Congregational Church Service at 822 East Houston

Rev. Charles Albert Riley presides at Central Congregational Church located in the Woodmen of the World hall 822 East Houston Street with Sunday school at 10 a m and worship and sermon at 11 a m The sermon title is Good Roads the Universal Highway for Storm Torsed Folks.

Central Congregational Church Woodmen of the World Hall East Houston Street Charles Albert Riley

Episcopal church services listed for several San Antonio parishes

St Mark's Travis Park Rev W Bertrand Stevens rector conducts Holy communion 7 30 a m Sunday school 9 30 a m morning prayer and sermon 11 a m evening prayer and sermon 8 p m Holy communion Friday 10 a m St Luke's West Houston and Chapa Deras streets Rev L S Bates rector Holy communion 7 30 a m Sunday school 9 30 a m morning prayer and sermon 11 a m evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m Christ's Laurel Heights Holy communion 7 30 a m Sunday school 9 50 a m morning prayer and sermon 11 a m evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m St Paul's Government Hill Sunday school 9 a m morning service 11 a m officiated by Rt Rev William Theodotus Capers D D St John's Cherry and Burnet streets Rev R Y Barber rector Septuagesima Sunday Holy communion 7 30 a m Sunday school 9 30 a m morning prayer and sermon 11 a m evening prayer and sermon 8 p m

St. Mark's Church Episcopal Travis Park W. Bertrand Stevens Sexagesima Holy Comunion St. Luke’s West Houston Chapaderas L.S. Bates Christ's Church Laurel Heights St. Paul's Episcopal Church Government Hill William Theodotus Capers D.D St. John's Cherry and Burnet R. Y. Barber

First Evangelical and Friedens Church Notices

Sabbath school at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. Sermon and communion at 10 30 a m. Y P A services 7 15 p m sermon 7 45 p m Rev 8S New P E will preach Saturday night at a o clock and Sunday at both services. Young people's prayer meeting 8 p m Tuesday. Congregational prayer meeting 8 p m Wednesday. Evangelical Friedens Church Main avenue Elmira street Julius Reichert.

First Evangelical Nolan and Muncey Streets Youngeople Congregational Evangelical Friedens Church Main Avenue Elmira Street Julius Reichert Psthes Burst Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur Gray Jones Young People’s League M. T. Russell Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Russell Westminster Presbyterian Church Gareden King William Streets Thomas W. Griffiths Baraca R. D. Campbell Westminster League Young People's Meeting Teachers’ Conference First United Presbyterian Oxaen Locust Streets C. E. McStravick Pantie Young People’s Alamo Heights Christian Endeavor Harlandale Presbyterian New York Avenue L. H. Morey Utica

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Promotion

A clipped plea urges readers to mail a 5 cent slip to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package offering Foley products for coughs back pain kidney issues rheumatism and digestion. An advertisement lists Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills Foley Cathartic Tablets and mentions A. M. Fischer as a seller.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley A. M. Fischer

Grace Lutheran Church Services and Activities

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church on Avenue E and Fifth Street lists Septuagesima Sunday with Sunday school at Avenue E and Fourth Street. Sermons by Pastor Paul Koin and Captain C F Lauer, Luther League, Brotherhood meeting, catechism classes, and multiple services at 9:30 and 7:30 with German and English sermons. St Johns Lutheran on South Presa hosts German and English services with events and a Tabitha Sewing Club weekly.

Grace Evangelice! Lutheran Church Corner Avenue E Fifth Street Paul IF. Hoin Avenue E Fourth Street Sla C. F. Lauer Fourth Ilinois Infantry Luther League Edwin Knaak the Brotherhood St. John's South Presa Nueva Streets A. L. Wolff B. G. Stricker

Methodist Churches Rally with Evening and Morning Services

A long list of San Antonio area Methodist churches announces Sunday school times from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and morning and evening sermons. Pastors include Rev. C W Weddell Lewis McVea J W Rowland J N Rentfro and others with Epworth Leagues midweek prayers and special programs across multiple congregations.

Safe Crackers Plunge Towards Long Aimed Heist

Jim Brooks works the safe combination while a tense woman watches, her white face set as she strains to catch each click and follow the turning knob. The scene builds toward a long awaited major theft that has loomed for weeks.

Jim Brooks

Pine Street Presbyterian Church Services and Activities

Services conducted by Dr. A. H. P. McCurdy at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Young People's League at 6:30 p.m. Westminster League at 6:45 p.m. An important congregational meeting follows the morning service at Sabbath. Located at South Pine and Omaha streets.

Young People’s League Pine Street Presbyterian South Pine Omaha Streets A. H. P. McCurdy Westminster League

United Progressive Souls Church Weekly Service

Regular weekly service held at Woodmen of the World Hall 822 East Houston Street. Dr B F Austin of Los Angeles will deliver the evening address on Spiritualism and the Bible.

United Progressive Souls Church Woodmen of the World Hall East Houston Street B. F. Austin Los Angeles Cal

New Church Service in San Antonio on Salvation Theme

The San Antonio Society of the New Church holds Sunday worship at 11 AM at 201 Camden Street. Pulsford delivers the fifth lecture in the series with text from Matthew 1 21 He shall save his people from their sins.

San Antonio Society of the New Church Camden Street Pulsford

The Chossopnicas Society Meeting and Theosophy Class

The Chossopnicas Society will meet at headquarters at 20 Avenue C on Sunday at 1 a.m. Dea F. Austin will lecture. A members only theosophy class is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 15 p.m with 7 15 p.m. arrival. Star in the East holds Tuesday sessions at 7 p.m.

Chossopnicas Society Avenue C Dea F. Austin

Unitarian Services At Gunter Hotel Tomorrow

The Unitarian Church led by Rev. George H. Badger holds services in the Gunter hotel ballroom starting at 11 a m. The sermon is The Religion of Responsibility vs. the Religion of Submission with a new appraisal of religion. Sunday school begins one hour later.

Unitarian Church George H. Badger Gunter Hotel

Texas highway bill favored by Senate committee

The Senate committee on roads, bridges and ferries reported favorably on the Tillotson Bland state highway commission bill, same as passed by the House. D E Colp of the Texas Good Roads Association urged retaining the provision that the state supply license plates, noting 70 cents per plate versus up to $5 for individuals.

Austin Tex Senate Committee On Roads, Bridges and Tillotson-Bland

Bids Opened for Army Uniform Materials in Philadelphia

Schuylkill arsenal requested bids Friday to supply textile materials for over 500000 men. Estimated total expenditure reached fifteen million dollars.

Philadelphia Schuylkill Arsenal

Rheumatism Remedy Advertisement Recall 1864 Claim

This remedy has relieved rheumatism since 1864 and contains no marine codeine heroin or other opiates. It can be taken by any age without its effects. Trial proves value. Price 75 cents per bottle postpaid. Eimer & Amend 205-311 Third Ave New York Also W H Whisenant and W C Kaiteyer.

Eimer & Amend

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Government Oftate Committee On Constitutional Amendments Terrell Boner Templeton and Meador Notre Dame Lady's Hertzberg Houston and St. Mary's Sts Texas Refining CO Lyken Valley Pennsylvania Arkansas Crockett Travis Mission Wood and Coal Co Gunter Dinner Dansant Art Guild Fleida Jones Tyler Beatrice Jones East Guenther Street Collins Gardens J. W. McDade Mary Gilson Five Hundred Club Nell Pryor John Ross Whisenant John Boyle Richard Wooley Anna Bess Moore Steinfeldt Mildred Seele Eleanor Nuckollis Bach Lucille Vaughan Eugenia Burges Corinne Vaughan Seguin Mamie Bessie Guinn Boston Grand Opera Company Dorothy Matthews Mildred Lee Dollinger Miss Dollinger Miss Almalott Elizabeth Nuckolls Olive Dorothy Hazelrigg Eleanor Nuckolls Chrissie Peck Kankakee, Ill Drs. Paul and Mary Peck North Olive Street Grace Luther League Church News Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Prospect Hill Hillcrest Baptist Church J. T. Renfro B. A. Owen The First Baptist Church Rev. L. Newman First Evangelical Church E. E. Dilley Young Men's Christian Association Alamo Methodist Church Epworth League E. F. Lauer Fourth Illinois Infantry Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Margaret T. Russell First Presbyterian Church John W. Smith South Side Christian Church Margaret Russell Moody Bible Institute Young Woman's Christian Association Mary Aubrey Ella Mackenson M'Kinney Fourth and Taylor Streets J. Porter Louisville B. Y Neil Whayne Solers Central Baptist Church Johnson and Nathan Streets Ladies’ Aid Teachers’ and Workers’ Council R. W. McCann Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays W. W. Lee Pegues Memorial Baptist Church Denver Alevard St. Anthony Avenue L. R. Byrd Christ Our Sunbeam Band Woman's Auxiliary Ocolck Riverside Park Ladies’ Aid Society School House Christian Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Hugh McLellan West Travis North Sabiras Hunstock Alamosa Avenues J. W. Smith Boy Scouts Christian Science Church IN Zion Christian? Alliance Evangelical Lutubrean Navarro Travis Streets C. W. Weddell Hattie Rankin Red Sea South Side Methodist Church Lewis McVea Palm Heights Trinity Methodist Episcopal Prospect Hill Methodist Church Buena Vista Cibolo H. M. Ratliff Denver Heights Methodist Church Palmetto Avenue Porter Street J. W. Rowland McKinley Avenue South Presa Street J. H. Groseclose B. Benli Broadway Paco Streets John N. Rent West End Methodist Church Charles M. Kabe Wesley Peacock San Maivos Street German Methodist Church D. G. Hardt Woman’s Missionary Society Government Hill Methodist Church Pine and Magon Streets Sloan L. Batchelor Midwick Laurel Heights Methodist Church Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place Felix R. Hill Jr Free Methodist Church Crosby Street North Hackberry Streets H. A. Hanson Presbyterian Queen Theater Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Hidden Hand Strand Theate Milton Schuster Mickey & Ickey Honolulu Bean Trust Elmer M’donald Heidelberg Girls Empire Irene Fenwick and Owen Moore Paramount Scenic Spiritualists Theosophical Society Unitarian Commission Third Ave New York W. H. Whisenant W. C. Kaiteyer Trav Interstate Orpheum Keith Wm. Gibson Guinan Texas’ Own Darling Dater Itn W Mack Fanny Steadman Emma Bunting ST. Elmo Grand Opera House Oliver Morosco J. Hartley Manners Arthur Hammerstein Hauerbach Rhior Jinks Heer Lyricane ST. Theatres Vienna Katinka Cme Quartette Nat
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