Bailiffs Pay Dispute Over Mounted Status Clarified
District Clerk Oceola Archer announced grand jury bailiffs must be paid per statute with mounted bailiffs earning 2.50 per day and unmounted 1.50. Chief Bailiff Captain Sam C. Lytle contends all men serve mounted duties by riding or driving, while Judge W. S. Anderson says pay follows actual riding. Payroll will follow existing practice pending resolution of the language. The list of grand jury bailiffs includes Lytle, Lambkin, Cassiano, Cantu, Cantana, Huntress, Ia, Barcoco, Braden, Carter and Berrey.
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Oceola Archer Serv
Arr
Sam C. Lytle
Dores
Archer
Itain Lytle
W. S. Anderson
Thirty-seventh District Court
Ther
Anderson
Grand Jury
Bher
Ing
Cnt Grand Jury
Lambkin
de Cassiano
F. B. Cantu
G Ntana
Frank Huntress
William Ia
Angel Barcoco
Joe Braden
JC. Carter
T. J. Berrey
York State Railways Urges Safe Trainman Practices
The York State Railways issues a safety reminder to trainmen stressing schedule maintenance, proper coal drafts, gas safety, and courteous conduct to protect public goodwill during cold weather. The message notes rock dust use in mines to prevent explosions and reinforces worker responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York State Railways
Hypo-Nuclane Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
A Danville woman, once thin and anaemic, reports gaining 32 pounds in sixty days after using Hypo-Nuclane Tablets. She describes pale blood, weak digestion, and rapid improvement in strength and appetite, praising the remedy as a blessing and urging trial with one or two packs. The item cites sales through The Blackburn Products, Dayton, Ohio.
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Cassie - Brown
Danville
Blackburn
Dayton
Ohio
Prisoner 10 Held After Daylight Prowler Report
A 42 year old man, believed by city detectives to be a daylight house prowler, was captured 11 minutes after a second call reporting the entry at 680 Carson street. Officers Caperton and Lowell handled the arrest. the suspect is held for investigation in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Caperton
Lowell
Central Police
Carson Street
Central Headquarters
J. H. Davis
Kentucky Avenue
J. W. Neal
Belknap Place
Mulberry Avenue
Ford
Otto Gass
South Flores Street
Alamo Plaza
Mark Wright
Avenue C
Travis Street
Sauceda
Alamo
Commerce Streets
Mystery death linked to Arlington man by letter
Police believe the stranger who shot himself on the old Mill bridge is H. M. Houdeshell of Arlington. Mrs. Houdeshell sent a letter describing her husband’s departure from South Bloomington on February 2 and a San Antonio dated note hinting at suicide by drowning. The body in the morgue matches his description and initials.
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Old Mill Bridge
H. M. Houdeshell
Arlington
Lancaster
Luther King
Riebe Morgue
Findlay
H. M
Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a General Tonic Ad
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with QUI NINE and iron, claiming its value as a standard remedy. The ad emphasizes iron content and tonic properties to attract consumers.
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Grove
Military Officer Transfers and Appointments Announced
Major Amadeus Uannas and First Lieutenants J. H. Reaney Edward G Huben relieved from duty and moved within forces. Several captains and lieutenants from Cavalry Infantry and Field Artillery shifted to detachments or reassigned to the Southern Department names include Foy Bundel Spalding Myatt Heard Griffith Moner Connell Mudgett On Taylor Fletcher Whitside Taylor Rison Calvert Clapham McWkinney Sarkat Frink Cheadle Alva Lee Blauvelt Whitmore Conell Harris Dentler Styler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Mitchell
Ninth Infantry
J. H. Reaney
Tenth Infantry
Edward G. Hube
Field Artillery
Robert C. Foy
Cavalry
Charles M. Bundel
Isaac Spalding
Robert F. Myatt
Fallkner Heard
Charles T. Griffith
Whitmoner. Connelly
Ira T. Wyche
Infantry
Arthur W. Holderness
Ine J. Mudgett
Infantr
Dinneck
Clarence C. ON
Thirteenth Cavalry
Victor M. Whitside
Aberyt Bk. Taylor
Sagapa H. Fletcher JR
Cavaraiack
WILLIAM __H
Thirty-fourth Infantry
William H. Whitmore
Virginia Infantry
William M. Conell
Fifth Cavalry
Emmett R. Harris
Southern Department
Clarence E. Dentler
National Guard Homeward Move Speeds Ahead with Texas Holdout
War Department orders state troops not yet home to muster out with home department commanders. leaves restricted. By Feb 20 most units are to be released, shrinking national guard on border by about 25 000, leaving about 50 000. Texas units to remain longer, praised for efficiency at Fort Sam Houston, with several units slated to depart Feb 16 17.
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War Department
Funston
Border Service
Texas
National Guard
Fort Sam Houston
Arizona
New Mexico
Minnesota Field Artillery
Llano Grande
Pennsylvania Infantry
el Paso
San Antonio Lobbies for 1918 Shoe Dealers Convention
George J. Roark, head of the Chamber of Commerce convention bureau, travels to Fort Worth to present an invitation from San Antonio leaders to the Texas Shoe Retailers and Southwestern Shoe Travelers associations. He aims to persuade delegates in a joint Fort Worth session and lobby for a 1918 San Antonio gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Shoe Retailers’ Association
Southwestern Shoe Travelers’ Association
San Antonio
George J. Roark
The
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
Roark
Clinton G. Brown
Drink Hot Water For Stomach Trouble Says Doctor
A New York physician explains that most stomach issues come from acidity and fermentation. He notes hot water combined with a teaspoon of purified magnesia in half a glass neutralizes excess acid and improves blood flow, offering a simple remedy over artificial digestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Printing and legal notices fill San Antonio page
The San Antonio National Police Rifle Club held its first practice at Brackenridge park with the afternoon police relief starting at noon and the morning relief at 4 pm. The Sneddon will was filed for probate with $3000 estate and administration sought by Guy Sneddon. A stove explosion at 625 McCullough Ave caused about $100 damage, and a bag of automobile tools was found at St Joseph's church. Sheriff Tobin traveled to Austin on official business, and a preliminary hearing set bond for $300 in a Leon Springs government property theft case.
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San Antonio National Police Rifle Club
Brackenridge Park
Sneddon
William Sneddon
Frank R. Newton
Guy H. Sneddon
A. Schulz
McCullough Avenue
St. Joseph’s Church
East Commerce Street
Leon Springs
John L. Dibrell
United States
R. L. Edwards
Fraternal Order of Eagles Ball at Gunter Hotel
Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts its annual ball in the Gunter Hotel ballroom on a Wednesday evening January 14. Admission is 50 cents with ladies admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Gunter Hotel
St Valentine Ball Hosted by Eagles at Gunter Hotel
The Eagles invite the public to a St Valentine ball in the Gunter Hotel ballroom on Wednesday evening February 14. It promises a night of music dancing and social gathering with members extending the invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Gunter Hotel Ballroom
Plan to Pay Off Debt Meeting Postponed Again
The Young Women’s Christian Association postpones the open board meeting to Friday at 3 30 PM with R A Cassidy as financial manager for the 50 000 debt campaign. The first plan was Wednesday then Thursday due to speaker arrival and a Y M C A Auxiliary tea. Committees’ working plan will be announced Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
R. A. Cassidy
Carridy
Young Men's Christian Association
Inquiries Bureau Sees Turbulent Tourist Data
At the inquiries desk, the tourism office distributes information labeled Tourist-Information. A section reads Tired Attendant It has, mentioning fatigue or service gaps in visitor assistance. This fragment hints at operational strain in public tourism support.
Obituary for William Surberg and Theresa Leitner
William Surberg, 97, longtime San Antonio resident, died at his daughter’s home. Survived by two sons, six grandchildren, a great grandchild, and a German-born native. funeral at Riebe Chapel and Hermann Sons cemetery. Theresa Leitner, 56, Austrian-born widow, died at a niece’s home. survived by two sons, a brother-in-law, three nieces. funeral at Mrs Klar’s residence and Hermann Sons cemetery.
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William Surberg
San Antonio
Charles Ditrich
Castro Street
Germany
William
Ernest Surberg
Riebe Undertaking Company
Hermann Sons
Theresa Leitner
Frank Leitner
E. Klar
South Alamo Street
Miss Rosetta Hassett Dies After Health Trip
Miss Rosetta Hassett aged 23 died at 6 pm Monday at her mother Mrs J K Crown 399 St Anthony Street after a ten day stay in San Antonio from Chicago for her health. Funeral services were held 11 am Tuesday at Knob Hill Catholic Church and the body was sent to Cold Water Michigan for interment by Shelley Loring Undertaking Co.
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Rosetta Hassett
J. K. Crown
St. Anthony Street
Hassett
San Antonio
Chicago
Knob Hill Catholic Church
Mich
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Advertises Automobile Equipment
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and related services. The ad lists phone contact 971 and promotes their offerings to customers seeking car accessories and funeral industry supplies.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
GuestsChecked In At Local Hotels Amid Mardi Gras Festivities
The note lists guests and arrivals at the Gunter, St. Anthony, and Menger hotels including M. Holderman of Waco J. W. Barr of Montgomery ALA 18 H. L. Brooks of Chicago and W. M Doughty of Falfurrias N. Giddings of Detroit and MH A. Myer of Houston Miss Mac Kinnard of Galveston 8. P. Clouds of Dallas and 8. O. Grayson of St. Louis Sidney R. Burnap of New York George D. Mitchell of Louisville A. H. Friend of Chicago C I Elliott of Fort Worth Mr and Mrs J. S. Smith of Dallas Mrs T. J. Sullivan of Chicago Mr and Mrs O. H. Beldine of Brownsville and others amid Mardi Gras travels. The text also includes a Scots dialogue about weekend visitation and a note on a room heater inventor.
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M. Holderman
Waco
Gunter Hotel
J. W. Barr
Montgomery
Ala
St. Anthony
H. L. Brooks
Chicago
Menger Hotel
W. M Doughty
Falfurrias
Nt. T. Smith
New Orleans
MH. A. Myer
Houston
St. Anthony Hotel
Mac Kinnard
Galveston
P. Clouds
Dallas
O. Grayson
St. Louis
S J. Anthony
Sidney R. Burnap
New York
George D. Mitchell
Louisville
A. H. Friend
Amon
C."i. Elliott
Fort Worth
J. S. Smith
T. J. Sullivan
Chiosge
O. H. Beldine
Brownsville
George Karges
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Mothers should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to ease colds feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for 30 years these powders never fail. Sold by all drug stores 21c sample mailed free Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co. le Roy
Parcel Post Marketing Extension Aims to Link City and Country
The Department of Agriculture will dispatch experts to study marketing farm products via parcel post. Claude C. Hawbaker will assess how to connect San Antonio and other Texas post offices with country producers to simplify direct city country trade and report findings to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Department of Agriculture
George D. Armistead
J. C. Koons
Parcel Post Committee
Claude C. Hawbaker
Parcel Post
Texas
San Antonio
Hawbaker
Mr. Armistead
Armistead
Red Cross to Offer First Aid Course in San Antonio
The San Antonio branch of the American Red Cross plans an immediate first aid to the injured course led by doctors and trained nurses. Registrants notify Red Cross at the Gunter Hotel Crockett 4336 or through Mrs. Stevens. The chapter also seeks sewing machines for the St Mark’s parishHouse headquarters to cut rental costs and donations of stationery for the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
American Red Cross Society
J. J. Stevens
Roy Campbell
E. 8. Parsons
Red Cross
Gunter Hotel
Crockett
N. Dalkowitz
Piles Cured? Druggists Guarantee PAZO OINTMENT
Advertises PAZO ointment promising relief or refund for itching bleeding or protruding piles. Claims quick curing action and offers 50 cents price. Reaches readers with guarantee language and physician endorsements.
Peace Returns to Santo Domingo After US Stabilization
Correspondent notes long political upheaval in Santo Domingo with about fifty presidents in seventy years and US military occupation aiming to restore order. Captain Knapp leads efforts to establish sound government, education, agriculture, and transport including a proposed 200 mile highway linking Santo Domingo City and Monte Cristi across the Cibao region. Large port improvements supported by foreign capital. natives continue farming amid instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Santo Domingo
United States
H. &. Knapp
Captain Knapp
Monte Cristi
Cibao
Caribbean
Christopher Columbus
Light Want Ads Promote Easier Ads by Phone
Advertisement notes Light Want Ads available by phone at Crockett 1742 and New 176 for convenient advertising. Mentions new mica stereopticon slides invented for heat resistance and durability compared with glass slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
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Kampmann
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Main Ave
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Ford Tires
Commerce St
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the Foolish Virgin
Ioe
ROYAL
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Marie Doro
Lucas
Herwin and
Galian
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Keeney Brown
Piano and Saging
Wolford’s Canine Circus
Rooney & Russell
Mary Pickford
Paramount
Mme. Petitclead
Girdlestone
A. Conan Doyle
Vitagraph
Helen Holmes
Mae Marsh
Robert Harron
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Devil and Woman
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