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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
10
Dallas, Feb. 17. Hearing on the defense in the suit to place the Texas and Pacific Railway Company in receivership was adjourned until tomorrow as the judge suffers grippe. Proceedings await resumption amid ongoing court action in Dallas.
Opening of federal court was pushed morning due to Judge E R Meek's illness. A ruling on the railroad motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction was expected today. Arguments by Dallas attorney Henry Coke were not finished and would continue tomorrow.
Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president received congratulations in Washington as she was elected honorary president of the District of Columbia Community Forum. She has shown a keen interest in the Forum and its social center movement.
Louisville Courier Journal notes a claim that pretending to be dead in battle is easy but warns against movement when cannon fire passes over a prostrate body. The remark reflects Civil War era attitudes toward deception in combat.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote highlights the Twobble couple who fill hours with discussions about each other’s faults, illustrating restless domestic conversation.
Fiesta Association to meet next Tuesday to discuss float construction contracts for upcoming parades. Reports from committee chairmen on progress in their departments will be presented.
An advertisement from Overland Auto Livery lists service locations at 216 Solefind St Cr 5100 and 4100 New 900. Rates shown are $1.5¢ and $2 per hour.
O Connell Loan Co at 112 E Houston Street advertises loans on diamonds watches and jewelry with quick appraisal and discreet service. Local lender invites customers to bring valuables for collateral or pawn arrangements.
Dr. Albert J. Caldwell advertises ENT services at 513 Gibbs Building with Cr. 8299 contact in the local paper.
Bishop William T. Capers will deliver the principal address at the weekly Rotary Club luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel Friday noon. Charlies H. Ade will preside as toastmaster. The luncheon was moved from St. Mark's parish house to the hotel and the parish meeting will be held later.
Prof Sureddin offers medico osteopathic, electric and Swedish massage and adjustment at 316 17 Hicks Building. Messenger boys available, phones 101.
A petition signed by women at a manufacturers luncheon asks county commissioners to name the hospital board and include a woman. The item was presented at the Wednesday afternoon session and again at Thursday's meeting but not acted on due to County Judge James R. Davis being absent. Drescher's Orchestra. Cr. 2683.
Dulling Printing Co at 131 Losoya St offers over 600 calendar styles for 1917 with a ten percent discount on orders placed at the office and free delivery. Advertisement notes.
The municipal Brackenridge Park golf course will reopen Friday after days of sprinkling and drying. A date for the commissioners Steves and Lambert friendly match, signaling the formal opening, has not been set.
Local ad announces W. Davis selling Elgin and Waltham watches with one easy payment option. Cr. 6114. Adv.
W G Schuwirth & Co advertises sewer connections and plumbs at 231Peg St Crockett 641 with phone contact for Crockett.
Police report two burglaries to poultry at separate homes. At C. A. Stone’s address eight Rhode Island Red hens and two Brown Leghorns were stolen from a locked coop on Wednesday night. A second raid at Kate Matzeka’s residence on 1536 South Laredo Street saw three young chickens taken, and investigators arrested a man charged with the theft.
The San Antonio Symphony Orchestra performs Thursday night at Beethoven Hall in a local music event highlight.
Positive word of mouth supports Red Swan Coffee as Reinhard & Co Graduated Roasters gains referrals from loyal customers and adyvy.
Miss Morris was appointed by the commissioners court to serve as office assistant to Prof. P. F. Stewart county school superintendent. The appointment follows a prior order allowing an office helper, enabling Stewart to devote more time to county schools and visit remote schools more frequently.
Turkish bath and massage parlors for ladies and gentlemen located at 615 Na Varro Street opposite St Anthony Hotel offering services at that address.
Notice invites members and their children to a mask ball on February 19 hosted by Hermann Sons society. Event details limited in readable text.
County Commissioner J. K. Lamm said Castrovillé road from Twenty fourth Street to Zarzarmora and Zarzarmora to Castroville road will be re graded graveled and rolled at once. This adds two inlets to Commerce street paving with Twenty fourth Street already tarviated.
Local jeweler advertises purchasing or trading old gold silver diamonds and coins. Alamo Jewelry Co located at 315? AVE invites customers to bring valuables for evaluation and sale.
Alexander Y Walton is listed as a civil engineer and surveyor residing at 108 Chandler Building.
An application to probate the will of Ike West, who died recently, was filed Wednesday afternoon in the office of County Clerk Frank R. Newton. The estate is valued at about $150 000. The will has not been placed on record.
Sheriff John W. Tobin and Deputy Antonio Diaz arrested a Mexican suspect Wednesday night for the shooting of Juan Anchaluta near the Second Mission last Saturday. Anchaluta received a flesh wound to the left arm. the assailant was captured.
Roy Chapman Andrews, famed explorer long believed dead after disappearing in Corean jungles, will lead a American Museum of Natural History expedition with his wife Yvette Borup to western and southern China. Andrews, known for circumnavigating the globe and discoveries in ocean fauna, has prepared months for the journey.
Mrs Josephine Dircksen 74 died at home 227 Nolan street at 6 30 pm Wednesday. Born in Germany she had lived in San Antonio 28 years. Survived by daughters Marie and Anna Dircksen. Funeral at 4 pm Thursday from Riebe Undertaking Company with Rev Paul Hein of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in City Cemetery No 6.
Mrs Emma Atkins 61 died at a San Antonio sanitarium at 3 AM Thursday. A native of Alabama she had lived in Texas 33 years and in San Antonio seven months. Survived by brother L H Hall Floresville and four daughters in Beeville Robstown and Linton. Daughters will accompany body to Beeville by Shelley Loring Undertaking. Funeral set for Beeville Friday at 10 AM.
Mrs Philomene Schentrup aged 38 died at her home 117 Se fuin street at 6 45 am Thursday Born in Indiana she had lived in San Antonio a year She is survived by husband Joseph two sons Joseph and Henry and daughter Irene The funeral will leave the residence at 3 pm Friday for services at St Patrick Church at 3 30 pm with Rev John Pinnell officiating Interment will be in St Marys cemetery.
Baltesar Sueltenfuss aged 68 died at 3 50 am Thursday at his Southton Road home ten miles from the city He was a native of Germany who came to Texas at age two and lived here his widow five sons and seven daughters survive Funeral will be at 8 30 am Friday from his daughter Mrs Emil J Lamm 158 Panama Avenue with services at St Joseph s Church Rev Father Joseph Jacobi officiating Interment in the new St Joseph s cemetery
Mrs Zudie Carpenter 32 died at her Harlandale residence at 8 30 am Thursday. A native of Wilson county she lived in San Antonio about a year. Survived by husband Wiley W Carpenter of San Antonio an infant child father Will Woolsey Floresville three brothers W R Woolsey Red Rock Dr Woolsey Karnes City William Woolsey Floresville three sisters Mrs B T Heaner Victoria Mrs R E Spruce Floresville and Mrs J Griffin Charlotte Tex She belonged to Woodman Circle Nixon Tex Funeral arrangements not completed.
Joe S. Shannon aged 80 died at a San Antonio sanitarium at 11 30. The obituary notes his passing with no further details on survivors or cause.
A New York City native who moved to San Antonio about a year ago died at oclock Wednesday night. He is survived by his widow and infant daughter Albertina, his mother Mrs. Sallie D. Shannon of New York City, a brother John S. Shannon of New Orleans, and a sister Mrs. James Reed of New York. The funeral from Riebe Undertaking Company chapel will be held at 9 30 Friday morning, with services by the Bartenders Union and Rev. Mr. Wilson in charge. Interment is in city cemetery No 8.
The Texas state health department announced deputy hotel inspectors J. J. Howe of Sherman George W. Best of Galveston and J. B. Stewart of San Angelo. Working with the Travelers Protective Association they will inspect hotels statewide and grade sanitary conditions inside and around properties, with scores sent to the State Department.
A Houston Post quote captures a tense exchange as an agent remarks on the time spent waiting with a sharp retort about the length of the meeting. The line reflects a brisk, streetwise news tone.
Advertises a new assimilative agent named Sargol claimed to increase body fat and strengthen nerves by aiding digestion. Endorsed by prominent users and sold by H. Wagner and other leading druggists, with a money back promise if not effective. The ad warns nervous people may gain at least ten pounds.
Laredo Texas February 17 collapsible wooden houses will replace tents for members of the Ninth infantry at Fort McIntosh. The War Department approved the move and allotted 10000 dollars for four and six man units. The homes pack compactly and can be erected quickly offering comforts beyond tents.
Fortune for ships notes an oil company purchased the steamer Dunholme for 850000 amid high Atlantic freight demand. Four years earlier most of the vessel sold for 30000 after a fire destroyed its superstructure and interior. The Dunholme can carry 5500 tons.
The janitor of our flat named Crawford and Crabshaw discuss a housewarming entertainment. The exchange hints at a light social moment with playful expectations for the event.
An announcement from the state pure food and drug department states samples will be gathered at once of all vinegar sold in Texas and a strenuous campaign will be waged against the manufacture and sale of adulterated vinegar.
An old Sixth French army order dated June 2, 1915, says officers and men who exchange handshakes or conversations with Germans on the Somme front are to be punished. The order brands Germans as bandits and condemns their alleged acts of arson, murder and torture of prisoners and civilians.
W H McIntyre, president of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway, arrived in San Antonio on Wednesday to assess lines including Sap Road. He notes prosperity for Eastern railroads due to war shipments, but Western lines face shortages of freight cars. He reports Say lines in good condition and will stay several days.
The letter column cites remedies for dandruff and scalp health with mingol, cough relief with mentholaxene, and tonics for weight gain, nerves, blood purification, rheumatism, kidney concerns, and weight loss. Specifics include three-grain hypo-nuclane and carlomene tablets, iodide and salsalilate mixtures, and arbolene weight reducers.
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