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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1917

Page

2

Funeral for J W Stennick Held at Local Chapel

John W Stennick 81 died February 9 at his Soledad street apartments. Funeral service set for 5 p m Wednesday at Shelley-Loring chapel with interment at Mission Burial Park. Native of Canada and retired lumber merchant from New Brunswick. lived in San Antonio about four months. Surviving relatives include a brother and a nephew.

J. W. Stennick John W. Stennick Soledad Street Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company Mission Burial Park Stennick Canada New Brunswick San Antonio

One Dinner Dish Aid 10 Be Enough

Scientists debate meal theory suggesting limiting to one or two dishes to ease digestion. Studies show healthful stomachs handle varied foods, while natural Vitalitas tonic claims to banish stomach, liver, kidney, and blood disorders with earth minerals. Sold by Sommer's Drug Store and druggists.

Sommer

Cassin estate valued at over 200000 in probate filing

William Cassin who died February 13 left an estate valued in excess of $200,000, per Mrs. Charlotte N. Cassin. She asks to be appointed independent executrix without bond. The will was not filed and assets are not itemized. Also filed was the will of Octavie T. Lecomte valued at $50,000 with Angelo Lecomte and Rh. P. Ingram named as executors.

William Cassin Frank R. Newton Charlotte N. Cassin Newton Angelo Lecomte Rh. P. Ingram

Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Ad Claim

An advertisement claims Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths cure the sick and invigorate the healthy. The copy features a convalescing man on a veranda and asks if readers are getting the most out of life, answering yes for the first time. Take the Harlandale South Flores street car for access.

Harlandale South Flores

Thieves Break Into Portage Tire & Cycle and Great Northern Auto

Thieves entered Portage Tire & Cycle Company at 221 South Alamo Tuesday night by prying a rear window and stole between 30 and 40 dollars worth of old bicycle tires. Five sacks of automobile vine tubes were taken from Great Northern Auto Supply Company at 7389 East Commerce Street during the night.

Portage Tire & Cycle Company South Alamo Street Great Northern Auto Supply Company East Commerce Street

Light Want Ads: Buyer for almost anything of value

An advertisement notes Light Want Ads offer buyers for nearly any valuable item with a one time 15 word listing for 15 cents.

Woman's Club Luncheon To Honor Out of Town Guests

The Woman's Club of San Antonio plans a George Washington birthday luncheon at the Gunter Hotel inviting fifth district clubwomen and local men's clubs. Dr C S Potts UT speaks on Abolishment of the Electoral College. Senator O S Lattimore discusses The Recognition of Women. Invitations extended to Rotary and City clubs. Reservations listed for attendees.

George Washington Woman's Club of San Antonio Fifth District Club Women of Gunter Hotel C.S. Potts University of Texas Potts O. 8. Lattimore Senate Austin W. A. Daniel Woman's Club James H. Quinn Clinton G. Browne W. H. Wentland Fifth District Federation of Women’s Clubs Henry A. Greene Camp Wilson Joseph B Lattimore Rotary Club City Club Chamber of Commerce John Barrett Pan- American Union Dr. Potts Latimore J. B. Dibrell W. D. Love Civic Club of Uvalde Howard Stolzfuss Mariah's Neighbors Club Tulita Tex Jesse T. Cope el Progress Musical Club Karnes City C. Ellis Irwin Club Lockhart J. M. White Carrizo Springs Dina Winfield Georgetown

California Syrup of Figs Promises Easy, Gentle Constipation Relief

Mothers are advised that California Syrup of Figs is a pleasant laxative for children and adults. A teaspoonful cleanses the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping, with many boosting its use as an inside cleansing for fevers and stomachaches. Beware of counterfeits. obtain the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

List of named ladies in local society circle

A long roster of women including Mrs. Pierce Mrs. Perine Miss Bessie Fler Mrs. W. B. Syres Mrs. Thomas Franklin Mrs. Moody Mrs. Clark Mrs. Turner Mrs. Ponder Mrs. Frederick West Mrs. Stone Miss Pearl Mrs. Conrad Schasse Miss Agnes Cotton Mrs. Collins Miss Agnes Cotton appears again in the list and many others such as Mrs. Drought Mrs. Bleim Mrs. Holmes Mrs. Davenport and Miss Edith Ramsey are named as part of a society gathering or notice.

J. J. Stevens W. A. Daniel L. S. Bates Lee Joseph R. H. Ward R. J. Adams Noah Allen H. M. Aubrey T. W. Beck W. S. Conness W. W. Creswell A. G. Seamond Eleanor Steinwell Leo Cotton H. Worden Tommy Irvin Sterling Price Adams R. B. Green D. R. Webb T. B. Anderson Thomas T. Lee B. E. Wright M. Gertrude Smith E. G. Levy J. B. Murrah Edith Ramsey

Mangham Leads Houston Midwinter Golf Qualifiers

Clarence Mangham of the San Antonio Country Club led a field of 25 in the qualifying round of Houston’s midwinter golf tournament with 76. Dallas champion George N. Aldredge was close at 79, followed by several other Texas players. a 36-hole medal play for professionals is planned for Sunday.

Houston Tex Clarence Mangham San Antonio Country Club George N. Aldredge Dallas Gavny Gwathmey Fred Tarrant San Antonio Jack Tarrant Robert Kampmann Granville Cochran del Walker Austin E. P. Mills Shreveport B. N. Honea Fort Worth Ross Padgett Waco Ors Jerome D. Travers Chick Evans George N. Aldredge Jr C. Buxton

LAX FOS Cascara Tonic Laxative Ad

LAX FOS presents an improved cascara laxative with safe additives boosting efficacy. It is described as pleasant to take, non gripe and gentle on the stomach, suitable for children and adults. Try one bottle for constipation at 50 cents.

Fears of Anarchy and Embargo Grow Across City

Amid rising food prices and fears of hunger, officials push for a national food control commission. Housewives clash with peddlers over onions and potatoes as shortages provoke protests and calls to keep children home from school. Babst of American Sugar says sugar supply is ample and refineries run at full capacity. Railroad officials report ongoing efforts to stabilize distribution.

Weights and Measures Congress Food Control Commission United States Bureau of Weights and Measures Upper East Side Ida Harris Mothers’ Vigilance League Harris Earl D. Babst American Sugar Refining Company

Food trains rushed to New York

Food shipments are being expedited to New York to relieve shortages. Officials say fast delivery will bolster city supplies as railcar loads and routing adjustments increase throughput amid ongoing demand. Local merchants anticipate quicker restocks through coordinated federal support.

New York

Freight embargo lifted for Pittsburg to Chicago shipments

An announcement by Pennsylvania lines says the embargo on eastern freight through Pittsburg west is lifted. Agents will accept carload shipments via the Panhandle Railroad to Chicago, easing freight from eastern origins and mills. Also, a proposed car fast week is urged to clear terminals by halting nonperishable shipments and unnecessary travel.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Lines Chicago Panhandle Railroad ST. Louis C. W. Nelson Car Service Committee The American Railway Association Wilson Nelson

Prowler Arrested in Hotel Holds Ring of Door Keys

Police arrested a 17 year old boy early Wednesday in a West Commerce street hotel doorway. He offered no clear reason for being there and at the station a ring filled with many door keys of different sizes was found on him.

Weakley West Commerce Street

Bottlers Debate Deposits at Texas Convention

Delegates at the Texas Bottlers Association session in the Gunter Hotel discuss deposit requirements to cover bottle and case costs. The proposal, backed by J. F. Decker of Goliad, prevails with adoption of a resolutions committee, as district chairmen report strong state sales and a promising summer. Officers to be elected and the 1918 meeting location chosen, with Galveston Fort Worth and Waco vying for the next gathering.

Texas Texas Bottlers’ Association J. F. Decker Goliad Bottlers’ Association H. Reeves Greenville A. H. Swanson Austin A. O. Alexander San Antonio Galveston Fort Worth Waco

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Pennsylvania Fraser Auto Supply Company Birdsong & Potchernick Travis Tire Service Acme Auto Service Lowry & Doolin Cassin S. F. Welsch M. J. Kelly Corpus Christi M. J. McNamara Alamo Plaza Gift and Kodak Store
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