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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1916

Page

2

Emma Anna Russi Dies at 38 in San Antonio Home

Emma Anna Russi age 38 died at her residence 1419 East Houston Street at 6 am Thursday. Native of San Antonio she resided here all her life. She leaves husband H. G. Russi three sons Harold Ralph and Gilbert Russi two sisters Mrs Lena Eisenhaur Miss Mary Nuetzel and brother Charles F Neutzel all of San Antonio. Funeral from home at 4 pm Friday Rev A L Wolff St John Lutheran in charge with interment in the old Lutheran cemetery pallbearers named John Bitter J J Rheiner Ed Andrews John Hildebrandt W P Covington and Herbert Ward

Emma Anna Russi East Houston Street H. G. Russi Harold Ralph Gilbert Russi Lena Eisenhaur Mary Nuetzel Charles F. Neutzel San Antonio A. L. Wolff St. John’s Lutheran Church Old Lutheran Cemetery John Bitter J. J. Rheiner Ed Andrews John Hildebrandt W. P. Covington Herbert Ward

Funeral for Cirinio Reyes Held After Car Crash

The funeral for Cirinio Reyes, who died from injuries after being struck by a car Monday, was held Thursday afternoon from the South Pecos street home. Interment followed at San Fernando cemetery.

Cirinio Reyes South Pecos Street San Fernando Cemetery

Mrs Caroline Hanson Dies in San Antonio Sanitarium

Mrs Caroline Hanson aged 54 died at 8 o clock Friday morning in a San Antonio sanitarium. She had lived in San Antonio for the last two years.

Caroline Hanson San Antonio

Iowa immigrant widow laid to rest in Mission burial park

The obituary notes years in Iowa and surviving husband H Han son. The funeral will be held at Waters Undertaking Company chapel at 2pm Sunday conducted by Rev Paul Hein of the English Lutheran Church. Interment follows at Mission Burial Park.

Iowa H. Hanson the Waters Undertaking Company Paul Hein English Lutheran Church Mission Burial Park

Mrs A J Sowell Dies in San Antonio at 20

Mrs A J Sowell aged 20 died at a San Antonio hospital at 1 am Friday. Survived by husband and son William, mother Mrs Anna Edward, two brothers J K and K Edward, sister Mrs W J De Lacey, all of San Antonio. Husband's mother Mrs B T Lowell of 1530 North Palmetto Street to attend funeral at 10 am Saturday. Interment in City Cemetery No 4.

A. J. Sowell San Antonio William Anna Edward J. K K. Edward W. J. de Lacey T. Lowell Palmetto Street City Cemetery

Penaloza Dies in San Antonio Sanatorium at 35

Joseph Penaloza aged 35 died Friday afternoon at a San Antonio sanitarium. He was born and raised in San Antonio and is survived by his widow, three young sons, a brother Daniel Penaloza, and three sisters Mrs. J. McClure Mrs. Emil Maurer and Mrs. Howard Varga all of San Antonio. The body is held by Reibe Undertaking Company with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Joseph Penaloza San Antonio Daniel Penaloza J. McClure Emil Maurer Howard Varga Reibe Undertaking Company

Hayes' Teams Maintain Lead Over Hucker's

Continued from page one the list names multiple sponsors and firms including Morse Auto Company San Antonio Macaroni Factory Emil Blum Company Allens worth Carnahan Curry Wagoner Robichaux Edwin Chamberlain Meerscheidt Reuttzel George Huntress Frank Brothers Seeligson A M Fischer Krueger O L Price Texas Trap Rock Southwestern Seating Fred Pfeiffer Peter Brothers Hertzberg Jewelry Dr Aureliano Urrutia among others.

Frank Pavelka A. Valsechi Morse Auto Company L. Lowenthal William Seeger R. Cohn & Company W. C. Kalteyer San Antonio Macaroni Factory Emil Blum Company Allensworth-Carnahan Company Curry, Wagoner & Robichaux Edwin Chamberlain Meerscheidt & Reuttzel George W

Robbers Return Doctor's Instruments After Hurry Call

Four men robbed Dr. A. H. Leviton in Chicago early today taking $40 his watch and fur coat. They later returned his handbag with surgical instruments after he said he was rushing to attend an expectant mother. The leader told him to proceed and wished the mother and child well.

Chicago A. H. Leviton

Assim Bey Captured Near Kerediji by Cossack Patrol

A Teheran dispatch via London reports Assim Bey Turkish minister to Persia has been captured by a Cossack patrol near Kerediji in Petrograd February 11.

Persia Petrograd London Teheran Assim Bey Kerediji

English Historian Aubrey Dies in Croydon Home

William Hickman Smith Aubrey, noted historian and journalist, died last night at his Croydon home. His London letters on politics literature art and society were distributed by an American newspaper syndicate.

London William Hickman Smith Aubrey Croydon

Rotary Luncheon Hearns of Manual Training in San Antonio Schools

Professor Nelson Hunsdon outlined San Antonio public schools manual training program at a Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel. The program serves Mexican heritage students with practical iron, plumbing and allied work and negrito students with targeted training. The sixth grade introduces the general course, with high school options after two years, offering wood and iron work plus architectural drawing. New Rotarians were introduced and Lincoln's Birthday observance included a reading of If Lincoln Had Lived by Frederick Abbott.

San Antonio Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Rotary St. Anthony Hotel Nelson Hunsdon Hunsdon United States R. S. Bynum Victor Theriot Harry L. Miller Cc. B. Allen G. S. McElroy Gus Elen Phil Jackson John Meusebach A. P. Barrett Craig Adams W. H. Chambers Lincoln Frederick Abbott

Morrison Coffee Co. Ad Proclaims Healthful Flavor

A clipped advertisement touts Wesco and Misa coffee as healthful invigorating and economical Morrison Coffee Co promotes a satisfying brew in a brief ad text with promotional phrasing.

Wesco Misa Morrison Coffee Co

Funeral of Mrs McKay at Belton

The body of Mrs John G. McKay was taken from Austin to Temple then Belton for burial this afternoon at 5 o clock. Governor Ferguson led state officials in attendance. services were held at 10:30 a.m. at the family home. Pallbearers included Governor Ferguson and numerous officials from Austin Belton and Dallas in active and honorary roles.

Austin Tex John G. McKay Temple Belton Ferguson West Fifteenth Street W. A. Hamlett First Baptist Church McKay James E. Ferguson C. C. McDonald W. M. Woodall Lon A. Brooks George Leavy Sam Carter Lon A. Curtis Charles M. Campbell E. E. Upshaw Hugh Smith Chester Thrasher George S. Matthews W. S. Hunter Neal Bassel M. W. Smith Robert McKinley Walter Roach John D. Robinson H. K. ‘Orgain Curtis Mitchell H. C. Poe T. T. Moore Stanton Allen Winbourne Pierce W. W. Hair W. S. Lemley Charles Love William Campbell

Funeral Travelers Set for Mrs. John G. McKay

Judge and Mrs. 8. G. Tayloe with Mrs. S. M. Meeks and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Cordell of San Antonio left Friday for Belton Texas to attend the funeral of Mrs. John G. McKay who died in Austin Thursday.

McKay 8. G. Tayloe S. M. Meeks B. A. Cordell San Antonio Belton Tex John G. McKay Austin

Newspaper men view British fleet visit with crewed injuries

Reporters observed a Royal Navy vessel visited by a party, noting only two crew members in the sick bay with football injuries. Officers play golf when possible, but shipboard duties dominate. Rumors of Zeppelin raids circulated, and the crew hoped they would test anti aircraft guns.

Woburn Woman Cured of Stomach Aches by Plant Juice

A Woburn resident, Mrs Hattie Irving of 16 Court Street, testifies she suffered fifteen years with indigestion and dizzy spells. After one bottle of Plant Juice she can eat any food, sleeps well, and no longer feels nervous. Plant Juice is sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.

Hattie Irving No. 16 Court Street Woburn Mass San Antonio Fischer's

Aniceto Pizana Captured Near Matamoros in Border Case

Aniceto Pizana, alleged leader of the Texas revolution, was captured and brought to Matamoros Mexico for incarceration after authorities tracked him to the Mexican border. Four other alleged Mexican bandits were detained. Pizana faces possible trial in Matamoros or transfer to U S authorities.

Brownsville Tex Aniceto Pizana Matamoros Mexico A. P. Blockson United States Border Patrol Pizana Luis de la Rosa James E. Ferguson Texas Luis Caballero Tamaulipas Here

Morrison Coffee Co Advertisement Promotes Loyal San Antonio Grocers

A Morrison Coffee Co advertisement urges customers to support Wesco and Misa Coffee if they remain loyal to San Antonio and shuns the other grocer as unworthy of patronage.

Wesco San Antonio

Runaway Wagon Fatal for Mineral Farmer Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler of Mineral, Texas, died yesterday afternoon from injuries after his team ran away and threw him from a wagon. He was the son in law of A. J. Standles of Beeville.

Beeville Tex Tom Chandler Mineral Chandler A. J. Standles

Endless Chain Danger of Catarrh in Chronic Cold

Catarrh is a chronic form of a cold caused by airborne bacteria entering the body through breathing. Modern indoor living and sedentary work weaken mucous membranes allowing germ spread, leading to inflammation. blood vigor decides if catarrh clears or persists. Purify the blood to treat catarrh, the advertisement claims, urging readers to write for advice from Sw Specific Co. in Atlanta, Ga.

Sw Specific Co Atlanta, Ga

Resignation of Secretary of War over national defense policy

In 1916 Lindley M. Garrison resigns after clashing with President Wilson over military reform. He argues for a national force raised and controlled by the federal government, rejecting reliance on state troops and the militia system. Wilson accepts Garrison's resignation with appreciation.

United States Regular Army Continental Army Hay Mr. Hay Lindley M. Garrison Wilson Philippines Congress House Representatives Department of War Garrison Woodrow Wilson

Culberson Club Forms In San Antonio Campaign

The Bexar County Culberson Club formed at the Menger Hotel to aid Senator Charles A. Culberson in his bid for re election. T T VanderHoeven elected chairman with officers Paul Meerscheidt and R J Boyle vice president and J Hill Grover secretary. An executive committee of fifteen to organize county and outside activities was to be appointed. Speeches praised Culberson and pledged a vigorous regional campaign. Notables T T VanderHoeven Dr T T Jackson George D Armistead T D Dobbs Paul Meerscheidt J D Walthall J N Brown Carlos Bee A W Seeligson attended.

Bexar County Culberson Club Menger Charles A. Culberson United States Senate Texas T. T. van derHoeven Paul Meerscheidt R. J. Boyle J. Hill Grover Culberson San Antonio T. T. VanderHoeven Dr. T. T. Jackson George D. Armistead T. D. Dobbs J. D. Walthall J. N. Brown Carlos Bee A. W. Seeligson Fol

Notable Names List From State Proceedings

A roll call of numerous individuals including J. L. Camp, William Aubrey, J. B. Butler, A. W. Hartman, J. H. Collard, Dr. J. H. Moore, L. H. Lyons, Walter Acker Jr., Paul Meerscheidt, Otto Meerscheidt, George D. Armistead, J. Hill Grover, J. N. Brown, Winchester Kelso, Eugene S. Nordhaus, O. T. McGinnis, W. M. West, Sam C. Slack, J. C. Cumberland, Irving M. Dietz, William Holland, F. Brockmann, T. F. Pinckney Jr Jr., Marshall Eskridge, T. J. Finerty, Dr. T. T. Jackson, 8. T. Lowry, Rebel L. Robertson, R. A. Holland, J. L. Browne, A. J. Bell, W. W. Walling, T. T. VanderHoeven, Thomas H. Franklin, State Senator Carley Bee, J. D. Walthall, Thomas D. Dobbs, Dr. F. C. Walsh and Robert P. Coon.

To Cure a Cold in One Day

Advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets with a refund if ineffective. Druggist price 25 cents. E W Grove signature appears on each box.

E. W. Grove

Former bank cashier sentenced for banking law violations

Wesley H. Tebbs former cashier of the Cisco Farmers National Bank pleaded guilty in United States Court in Dallas to national banking law violations and was sentenced to five years in Leavenworth. He said all shortages have been made good.

Dallas Tex Wesley H. Tebbs Cisco Farmers’ National Bank United States Leavenworth Tebbs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Andom Outfitters Ilsbee H. L. Wagner Drug Co DRUCS Gunter Optician Anna Sowell Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co Hayes Hucker Errand Savings Department Ohio State National Bank N. S. Hunsdon Mkay Home For Burial the “Endless Chain Danger OF S.S.S Olaretary E. & W. Redman Washer Bros. CO Bexar Cisco Bank Sloan Liniment Alario Plaza
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