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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
14
Result of group meetings for forming a members council in the Chamber of Commerce sees men in similar lines of business joining to discuss common interests and coordinate efforts.
Automobile Dealers meet to form a new organization within the C chamber of Commerce. The Jewelers group and the Hardware and Implements group have already taken similar steps. Laundry and Towel Supply elected F. W. Patton to the members' council while Charles E. Schoff and M. C. Hill became representatives for the Printers, Engravers and Office Supplies group.
Cavalry officers from Colorado Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas will attend a state militia school May 18 28 at Fort Sam Houston. Four selected enlisted men from each cavalry troop will participate. Texas troops hail from Amarillo Corsicana Houston and a new San Antonio unit commanded by R C Whittaker.
Government corruption tale from the Philadelphia Bulletin. A political boss touts a fake employment scheme offering a job paying three thousand dollars a year to you and one thousand to him. The worker questions an assistant to handle the bulk of the work, and the boss confirms a split of half the salary.
Advertises Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant sold by H L Wagner Druggist with a money back guarantee. Claims one 50 cent bottle yields a pint of medicine to treat severe coughs colds whooping cough croup bronchitis and asthma. Emphasizes economy and safety compared to narcotic remedies.
A San Antonio Rotary committee organizes a civilian training camp at Fort Sam Houston in June under Major General Funs on to prepare men as citizen volunteers. Over a dozen Rotarians plan to attend with others awaiting work constraints. Efforts seek employer permission for employees to join and a possible Rotary Zouaves company.
County commissioners approved use of the Austin road by the signal corps for speed tests stringing field telegraph and telephone wires. An army officer assured Commissioner Jacob Klaus there would be no traffic interference or road damage in his precinct.
Reinhard and Co coffee roasters advertise guaranteed quality for their blends.
An advertising note lists an active auto livery with charges of 1.50 and 2.00 dollars per hour, indicating pricing for quick transportation services.
Edward Baxter Perry will address listeners at San Antonio Female College on Tuesday February 29 at 8 15 p m. Admission is 40 cents.
An advertisement for Overland Auto Livery at 216 Soledad St lists Cr. 5100 and 4100 with a new rate of 900 and hourly charges of $1.50 and $2.00. The compact notice implies updated pricing for car rental or parking services.
A. B. Warrington of Krotona Los Angeles national president of the Theosophical Society is in San Antonio to develop the local Theosophical Society. He will meet members Monday evening at Avenue C rooms. conference is members only. He is a guest at the Menger Hotel.
Beethoven Hall hosts a grand orchestra of 75 musicians for a Tuesday Feb 29 ball. Admission 50 cents with ladies free.
O'Connell Loan Co. at 112 E. Houston St offers loans secured by diamonds watches and jewelry with quick appraisal and local service. Accurate collateralized lending for valued items provided by a trusted lender in the area.
Automobiles driven by Frank Steinle aged 52 of 1510 North Palmetto Avenue and Eric Watkins twelve of 117 Avant Avenue collided at the Roosevelt and Fairplay avenues intersection at 5 30 Sunday afternoon damaging both cars. Mrs W H Walker of 157 Arlington Court riding with the Steinle family sustained a sprained wrist.
On March 1 an advance in material forces a 26 cent increase in shoeing charges. Notice from H. R. Geyer.
Co. W. Davis markets Elgin and Waltham timepieces with easy payments. Cr. 6114.
Prof Sureddin offers Medico Osteopathic treatment with electric and Swedish massage and adjustment at 216 17 Hicks Building.
A gasoline leak lit by lanterns on a company car at the Reigler Ice Cream Company factory at East Houston and Nacogdoches streets caused a brief blaze Sunday night. The fire was quickly checked with minor damage reported.
Messenger Boys Phones 101 listed as an advertisement noting Grasse and Rei Piano finishers and a trade reference for track 5226. The terse entry hints at a service or product tied to piano finishing and a phone contact.
W. G. Schuwirth & Co at 231 W. Commerce St offer sewer connections and plumbing services contact Crockett 641 for details and estimates.
Local ad from Alamo Jewelry Co at 315 Alamo Plaza inviting customers to buy or trade in their old gold silver diamonds and coins.
County Health Officer Dr. D Berrey secured a pay increase for the cook at the Bexar County Home for the Aged after the cook threatened to resign over pay. The cook earning 340 monthly will receive an additional 10 dollars per month. The decision followed a motion by Commissioner Jacob Klaus and a second by Commissioner Henry Meyer.
Mrs. G B Mabrey of 103 Kansas Street was robbed of her purse on East Commerce Street near Water Street Saturday night. The thief, a Negro, escaped with $18 down Water Street and officers have no trace of him.
600 calendar samples described as beauties priced from $5 per 100 delivered prepaid. Contact Crockett 3338 or visit 131 Losoya St for selection. Adv.
Dance until 2 a m at the Musicians Annual Ball in Beethoven Hall. A 75 piece orchestra performs. Admission 50 cents, ladies free.
The S A Symphony Orchestra announces a concert on Thursday March 2 at Beethoven Hall at 8 30 p m. Tickets available in advance.
A San Antonio reader testifies Vinci cod liver and iron tonic rebuilt his nerves and physical strength. He details past jobs and poor appetite, and endorses the remedy with a money back guarantee. Several local pharmacies are listed as outlets.
Advertisement notes a concert by the S. A. Symphony Orchestra on Thursday March 2 at Beethoven Hall. The notice urges patrons to attend and enjoy the performance venue.
Woodman Hall hosts a Grand Leap Year Ball on Tuesday February twenty ninth with admission set at 25 cents. Proceeds support local community activities and the event promises music dancing and festive attire.
A motion picture of the Brackenridge park municipal zoo opening was released by Mutual Weekly No 60. Fred A Archambault reports Gau mont Company of Flushing New York produced the film showing a large crowd and animals being fed.
A meeting is set for 5 o clock Monday at Prospect Hill Baptist Church to draft permanent organization for the Prospect Hill Community Center and Neighborhood Club. A committee including Rev. T. V. Neal M. C. Hill Mr and Mrs A H Cadwallader R P Isom Mrs Belle Dilgarde and Mrs Ethel Young will prepare articles of organization after a recent community meeting.
The dialogue pits Kidderpop accusingly blaming a swallowed collar button by the baby after dropping it. His wife replies with calm sarcasm as she calls the husband unreasonable. The judge’s voice adds a wry, humorous note to the exchange.
Mrs Julia Jones aged 32 died at a San Antonio sanitarium after a brief illness. A native of Arkansas she had lived in San Antonio 26 years. Survived by her husband J M Jones and several small children. Private funeral at 6 pm Monday, interment in Coker cemetery.
Morris Schocket aged 39 died at 11 o clock Sunday night in a San Antonio sanitarium. A New York native, he had lived in San Antonio six months and is survived by his New York-based widow. Funeral services were held at 8 o clock Monday afternoon at Shelly Loring Chapel and burial followed in Beth El Cemetery conducted by Rabbi N. Gerstein.
Mrs Otto Heinze, 47, died at 6 30 AM Monday in a San Antonio sanitarium. A Milwaukee native, she had lived in San Antonio twelve years with her sister Mrs Ada Dries at 652 East Mitchell Street. Funeral from the home Thursday morning. hour to be announced.
Mrs Alvina Mary Hoeeffle aged 32 died at her home 504 Simpson Street at 7 50 o’clock Sunday evening. A native of the city she had lived here all her life. She is survived by ...
Survived by husband Charles Hoefle and four daughters Pauline Mary Amy and Camille Hoefle, mother Augusta McManus, brother Robert McManus, all of San Antonio. Member of Knights and Ladies of Honor. Funeral from home at 9:30 Wednesday to St. Mary's Church. interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers Otto Zirkel W J Knox E J Fisher Emil Mueller Henry Rips Gideon Meier.
Robert S. Welsh aged 54 died at 515 Edgar Street San Antonio after 83 years residence. He belonged to Sam Houston Camp No 55 Woodmen of the World and is survived by widow Lillie and four sons John William Alfred James, plus two sisters Annie O Connell Fox Lake Wisconsin and Hannah Jas mine Los Angeles. Funeral at 8 Monday from home under Sam Houston Camp auspices. burial in City Cemetery No. 1.
Mrs Julia Arnold aged 78 died Sunday afternoon at her daughter Mrs W F Swan 1302 Nolan Street San Antonio where she had lived 37 years. She was born in Germany and is survived by her husband two sons Edward and C C Arnold of San Antonio and her daughter Mrs Swan. Funeral will be from her daughter's home at 4 30 with burial in City Cemetery No 4 Rev F E Johnson of the First Evangelical Church to officiate.
The funeral for Mrs. Ella Slator, who died Saturday afternoon, was held at 10 am Monday from Zizik Undertaking parlors. Her body lies in a vault at Mission Burial Park before burial in Toronto, Canada. Rev. R Y Barber conducted the Episcopal service. Mrs Slator, once a New York concert performer, was well known in Texas circles. her husband Matthew Slater is the Empire Theater organist.
Mrs. Carrie C. Harding age 73 widow of the late Rev. J Harding died at her home in Corpus Christi. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.
A Christi widow is survived by three daughters Mrs. W. H. Potter Christine Mrs. W. P. Crossman San Antonio and Mrs. Tom Gipson Sherman and two sons R. B. and C. L. Harding San Antonio. Funeral from the home at 4 p m Monday with grandchildren as pallbearers. Interment in Mission Burial Park.
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co lists automobile equipment and services with two local phone numbers for inquiries and orders.
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