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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1927

Page

8

Religious sect ties woman to bed during exorcism style vigil

Mrs. Wollman of Dalton was tied to a bed for three days while members of a Bridgewater sect prayed and shouted. A committee of local businessmen freed her after learning she had not eaten for five days. Doctor said she was hysterical and under hypnotic influence. The farm protestors are farmers and wives in the area. The investigation was halted for now.

Bridgewater S. D al. Wollinsn Dalton G. Hellansser Mra. Wollman Dr. Clausser Clausser Rect Wollman

Four Negroes Arrested in Nolan Street Raid

Four negro suspects were jailed after detectives Jack Hice and Frank Vogler raided a Nolan Street house. They found a man and three women inside with liquor, one woman lamenting they wouldn’t pour fast enough as officers entered.

Arade Jack Hice Frank Vogler Nolan Street Setunday

Gander’s Famous Ride Sparks Local Feud and Folklore

The legend begins when “Daddy” Browning brought a honking African gander home to “Peaches.” The tale grows as the bird’s antics trigger a growing fad and everyday debates in the community about its fame and impact.

Puzzle contest for under twelve at The Light

A child friendly drawing puzzle starts Monday in The Light offering every youngster a chance to win two Aztec theater passes. Each day the winner draws a tarred answer and must bring it to The Light for a prize.

Ship Sails as Man Visits Passengers

In Sounthampton Epeland Yeh report a trans Atlantic cruise proceeds with soup and fish served aboard. A passenger named FL Burke from Kellys wore a dress and spoke of a bon voyage dinner in New York. Other travelers lent him a coat and sweater as the voyage continued.

Soucthampton Epeland Inast Burke Kellys Thes Sticas New New York

Marfa Sewage Plant Outlined

MARGA Feb 12 The Municipal Engineering company of Dallas begins final preparations for Marfa waterworks and sewerage improvements. Much of the material for the work has already arrived.

Titereational News Service Marga Municipal Engineering Company of Dallas Hills ALB Clewny Marfa

Girls Clubs Raise Funds for School Delegations

Girls clubs in Eltis County held box suppers and entertainments to raise funds for delegations attending the farmers short course at A and M College next summer. The events are organized by local clubs to support student participation in agricultural education programs.

International News Service Waxatiachid Eltis County A. and M. College

Farmers Turn To Grain Over Cotton In Local Shift

Farmers in Gaston Alabama area forecast about seventy percent less cotton this year and switch to grain crops as the main substitute. The report notes grain as the preferred alternative for regional farming.

Uinternationa News Service Gaston Eeerion

Ohio Congressman Claimed by Death at Home

Cincinnati reports the death of 65 year old federal official Stephens of the Neland Ohio District after a long illness in North Bend. The passing ends his service in the Ohio delegation and prompts local casualty notices.

Ohio Cincinnati Fea Keessman AL Stephens Neland North Bend Hin

Mentha Pepsin Stomach Elixir Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Dares Mentha Pepsin as a pleasant stomach elixir that rapidly relieves stomach distress gas and indigestion. It claims the remedy smooths breathing eases heart pressure and restores natural comfort with a single dose and is available from pharmacists nationwide.

Torsey Ayer Cegular Antcrien

New York Flappers Attend Browning Trial Spark Trends

Flappers at the White Plains Browning trial witness ironic fashion as the sander necklace craze spreads. Despite closed wild game season, observers report a rising trend in wearing imitation geese, with air mail shipments delivering novelties toward San Antonio.

Daddy’ Browning White Plains N.Y Anclé Sam San Antonio

Americans in Shanghai Face No Great Danger Officials Say

Americans in Shanghai are believed to be in no great danger amid Chinese civil war developments. U S naval vessels and Marines will be kept off the port until all danger passes, according to official announcements. The tense situation prompted additional families to be sent to Shanghai, a fact Washington officials are aware of.

Washington Shanghai United States Naval

Chinese Refuse Reply to U S Note on Shanghai Exemption

Hankow reports that the Nationalist Cantonese government will not reply to the American proposal for Shanghai exemption from the battle area. Cantonese officials say the U S note was improperly addressed. Eugene Chen was expected to issue a statement. Kellogg proposed the exemption to Chang Tso-tsin and Chang Kai-shel.

U. S Hankow United States Shanghai Vas TA Eugene Chen Kellogg Chang Tyo- Tin Northern Military Alliance Chang Kai-Shel He Cantonese

Plan for new Gulf Coast Railroad station at Robstown

Corpus Christi Feb 12 The Gulf Coast plans a new Robstown station using brick and concrete. The structure will include modern facilities with restrooms baggage checking stalls and ticket offices as construction begins within 20 days.

Ty International News Service Corpus Christ Gulf Coast Noes Bag Robstown

Robber Escapes From Goat Held by Oxon Resident

A intruder entered the home of George Vickers at 24 Oxon Street and wrested free after being confronted. Vickers seized the robber by the overcoat as another family member helped restrain him with poles. The suspect fled as police were alerted.

8. A Sueprisi George Vickers Oxon Street Mr. Vickers Negra Faterday Vickers Packers

Thieves Report Varied Loot From Cars to Jewelry in San Antonio

Several residents reported thefts Friday night in San Antonio ranging from automobiles to a battery and a medicine case. Victims include J J Delaney 236 Rigsby Avenue J P Suipp Company C Second Engineers Mrs W H Austin 225 East Pecan Jack Bowers Armour Packing Edward Gore 114 Edward Street Levi Stevens 621 South Olive Dr LE Davenport and Mrs A L Sheil of West Houston Street.

San Antonio J. J. Delaney Rigsby Avenues J. P. Suipp Company C W.H. Austin East Pecan Street Jack Bowers Armour Packing Company Edward Gore Edward Street Levi Stevens South Olive Street LE. Davenport Crockett and Losoya Streets Mra. A. TL West Hauston Street

Civilians Held After Lisbon Revolt Leaders Escape

In Lisbon 300 civilians are detained as revolutionaries sought to overthrow the government. Troops and police hunt those tied to the movement including Commander Juan De Carvalho who fled by motorboat, while Jose Domingos Santos and two others remain at large.

Jourdanton Man Missing From Home

Jourdanton police sought D. W. Cobb who has been missing from his home since Friday afternoon and asked the public to aid in the search.

Jourdanton D. W. Cobb

Women Host Card and Bunco Night by Owls Order

The Owls order ladies host a card and bunco party at Woodmer Hall on Saturday night at 5. All members are invited to attend.

Bunco Himeo Ladies of the Owls Order Woodmer Hall

Arongs flock to Lingola shrine in Lincoln centennial observe

Chicago residents visit the Chicago History Society to view Lincoln artifacts including the bed where Lincoln died and his shawl, while Springfield hosts Lincoln Centennial events at the tomb. Capt Nelson Thomasson recalled Lincoln's 1861 meetings and stories of the president’s life and habits.

Chicago al Shrine Chicago Historic Society Abraham Lingoly Kentucky Springfield Gaius Puddock St. Louis Lincoln Mary Odd Nelson Thomasson Military Order of the Loyal Fiesion Illinois Historical Society Thomasson Clark and Rendolph Randolph Abe Lincoln Uhiento W.P. Thomas Cengre Houisville John Hay T Lincoln Thomassoni Chomasson Executive Mansion Washington of War Department Villard Northern Pacific Railroad

Bandera Area Social Notes and Visits in San Antonio

Local residents from Bandera and nearby towns visited San Antonio for shopping business and social events. The column lists numerous residents and visitors including Miss Madge Head from Stoynersville Mo Mrs Roal Ubigman Mrs Stoney Stevens and Mr and Mrs Charles Eckhart among others with plans and past week activities.

Madge Head Stoynersville San Antonio Bandera Roal Ubigman Sy Mi Stoney Stevens Hendera Charles Eckhart of Draughon’s Business College Elva Delavan Laling United North South Oil Corporation M. B. Warren Jim Jim Glass Parpley Laud Converse Carlton Converse Wo Thomason Pipe Creek

Greeters of America Leader Visits San Antonio

At a Plaza hotel banquet Saturday at 7, Harry Pollaworth, second vice president, meets San Antonio officials of Missouri Pacific to discuss his U S tour and Greeters reorganization. The San Antonio chapter No 21 is being reorganized and Pollaworth will stay a week at the Travelers hotel.

Plaza Hotel Harry Pollaworth Greeters of America San Antonio Missouri Pacific Company Poltsworth United States Greeters’ Association Travelers Hotel

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