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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
7
The Protestant Orphans Home board issued public thanks to the Retail Merchants Association for aiding the $30,000 dormitory project. A hailstorm caused window and roof damage, but repairs were completed by noon with help from the auxiliary committee led by Alderman C T Fincham after volunteers fixed panes and roof holes.
Mayor Jones and Alderman Fincham inspected city paving this morning. The asphalt plant had shut down but was repaired during the visit and work resumed before noon. Repairs continue on Plaza front of city hall using material from the Uvalde plant.
Nineteen defendants tied to blue sky land deals in Duval Starr and Zapata counties are indicted on swindling conspiracy and forgery charges. Clint W. Roberts and Mary K. Jones, among others, are under arrest or released on bond. Mrs. Osa Hutchinson is detained in St. Louis as a material witness.
The Waco Ad Club launches arrangements for a Democratic simplicity dinner in Waco on March 12 honoring Congressman R. L. Henry who will travel from Washington. The event, called the Wilson Henry banquet, aims to celebrate Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration and Henry’s congressional career with a large Texas turnout. A letter from club President W. W. Crawford emphasizes the honor and potential historical significance.
A Civil Service list of exam passage holders for mail carriers and postal clerks was received at the San Antonio post office. The top averages from the November exam will fill eight hour posts tomorrow, with three additional clerks named as Andrew Dilworth Thomas Chiado and George L Matyear. most eligibles will serve as substitutes.
State Treasurer J. M. Edwards reports February receipts of 125,739.21 paid into lands. Of this amount 74,894.08 funds the available school fund and 50,845.13 supports the permanent fund.
Local shop rolls out new spring apparel with updated shirts and hat designs. Shoppers can preview latest colors and fits as store promotes in-store arrivals and seasonal specials.
County Judge James R. Davis must sign his name 392 times on election blanks and supplies for the April 5 school trustee election. Ninety eight sets of blanks will be used county and city wide, each requiring four signatures. County Clerk Frank R. Newton prepares materials for two county board trustees and district trustees across the county. Charles Seidenschnur and T. P. Dashiell are the current candidates, seeking re election. Last year voters totaled under 300 for the election.
A series of 1913 real estate transfers includes Alamo Heights parcels, West Glendale and new city blocks with prices from $1 to $10,000. Key exchanges feature buyers and sellers such as Alamo Heights Company, William Myers, Mrs Kate Schoenstein, and Mrs Edna Fair Sweet, among others, with multiple lot and block references and quit claims noted.
Burial permits issued for William A. Howell 82 died February 26 Broad Avenue Alfred Victor Bennett 29 died February 26 Santa Rosa Hospital Maria I Campos 6 months died February 27 821 South Leona Street M Webster 4 died February 27 216 Garden Street Paul John Seffel 16 died February 26 519 Nolan Street q 8 Mergell 43 died February 27 City Hospital
Marshal Johnston applies for a five room dwelling on Dunning avenue costing 1250 dollars. Goldman seeks a dwelling on South Flores cenet with 800 dollars. Morales requests a one room dwelling on Jean street valued at 350 dollars.
The record lists license numbers 3290 C for E Boatwright of 505 East Massion Street and 3261 F for Fritz Meyer of 1120 Nolan Street.
Birth notices list a girl for Mr and Mrs Whintz at 1412 North Olive on February 26 and a boy for Mr and Mrs Salinas at 1218 El Paco on February 10. Epworth Union Meeting at 8 pm with a 7:30 business session. social hour led by West End chapter after.
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