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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1917

Page

2

Spider Bite Fatal for Rus sell-Coleman Official

James M. Young, 52, secretary and treasurer of Rus sell-Coleman Oil Co., died at 7 AM after a spider bite infection from a hunting trip. Native of Chapel Hill Texas, he lived in San Antonio years and is survived by his widow and three daughters. Funeral Thursday at 9:30 from 405 Patterson Street. interment Mission Burial Park.

James M. Young Russell-Coleman Oil Company Mr. Young Chappel Hill Tex San Antonio E. T. Phillips Fort Worth Kathryn Mana Atlee Young Patterson Street Rev. Badger Mission Burial Park

Mrs. C. Ahi Dies at 79 in San Antonio Residence

Mrs. C. Ahi aged 79 died at 8 am Wednesday at her home 1206 Blanco Road. Native of York Pennsylvania she moved to the city nine years ago from Pittsfield Massachusetts. She is survived by one son W Ahi of Altosmo California four daughters Mrs Edward Spann Mrs Amanda E Wrigley both of Denver Colorado Mrs C D Palmer and Miss Martha E Ahl of San Antonio Services will

C. Ahi Blanco Road York Bis City Pittsfield Ahi W . Ahi Altsmo Cal Edward Spann Amanda E. Wrigley Denver Colo

Pape's Diapepsin Claims Quick Digestion Cure

An advertisement promises instant relief for indigestion and sour stomachs. It touts Pape's Diapepsin as digesting any food within five minutes, curing heartburn belching and gas, with a fifty cent bottle for the whole family.

Pape

Funeral to Be Held at Church Residence Wednesday

A funeral service is planned at the Christian Church residence at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The body will be transported later Wednesday night by the Riebe Undertaking Company to Pittsfield Illinois for burial.

The Christian Church Riebe Undertaking Compan Pittsfield Ill

Death of San Antonio resident Mrs Watzlavzick after long illness

Mary Watzlavzick, a 60 year San Antonio resident born in Prussian Poland, died at home on Barrera street after a prolonged illness. Survived by son Joseph Watzlavzick of Oakland and daughter Mrs Thomas Hurley of Minatitlan Vera Cruz Mexico. Funeral at 8:30 AM Thursday at St Michael's Church South street with 9 AM services and burial in St Michael's cemetery family plot.

Mary Watzlavzick San Antonio Barrera Street Watzlavzick Poland Joseph Watzlavzick Oakland Cal Thomas Hurley Minatitlan Vera Cruz Mexico St. Michael's Church South Street St. Michael's Cemetery

MRS JULIA CAREY DIES AT 79 IN SAN ANTONIO AREA

Mrs Julia Carey aged 79 died Wednesday at 10 30. She leaves two sons and two daughters Mrs J J Sweeney Mrs I H Babcock and T H Carey of San Antonio and James J Carey of Austin. Funeral at 9 am Thursday from 1425 Avenue D and 9 30 am at S J Patrick’s Church.

Julia Carey J. J. Sweeney I. H. Babcock T. H. Carey San Antonio James J. Carey Austin Avenue D S&j. Patrick's Church

Vicente de la Garza Dies at 66 in San Marcos Native

Vicente de la Garza, 66, died Tuesday afternoon at his son Erasmo Garza’s home at 23 Colima Street. A San Marcos native, he had lived here for years and is survived by six sons and six daughters. Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday from 28 Colima Street with services at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. burial in San Fernando Cemetery.

Vicente de la Garza Erasmo Garza Colima Street San Marcos Imaculate Heart of Mary San Fernando

Mrs Emma Roberts Dies in San Antonio Residence

Emma Laura Roberts died at 3 pm Tuesday at 811 San Pedro Avenue. widow of Dr G L Roberts she leaves a son J D Latimer of San Antonio and two stepsons. funeral at 3 pm Wednesday from the residence with Rev C W Weddell officiating and interment in Confederate cemetery. Effie M Ross, 36, dies in Los Angeles Heights. widow of Rev William V Ross and mother of five. funeral plans pending Ohio relatives.

Emma Laura Roberts San Pedro Avenue C. W. Weddell Travis Park Methodist Church Confederate Cemetery Effie M. Ross Los Angeles Heights

John Hart 65 Dies at Brother's Home in Local Notice

John Hart aged 65 died at 1 p m Tuesday at his brother T F Hart 809 West Ashby Place He long worked in mines in Mexico He is survived by brothers T F Hart of this city P J Hart of Tampico Mexico and sisters Mrs L W Jungermann La Coste and Mrs Andrew OBrien Ohio Fu announcement will be made ter.

John Hart T. F. Hart West Ashby Place Hart Mexico P. J. Hart Tampico L. W. Jungermann la Coste Andrew O'Brien Ohio

Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Ad for Automobile Equipment

An advertisement from Shelley Loring Undertaking Co listing automobile equipment and contact details with two phone numbers is printed. The ad urges customers to reach out for services and items related to auto parts and funeral needs.

Shelley-Loring” Undertaking Co

Federal Court Jury Draws Questioned After Judge Maxey Resigns

President Wilson’s failure to wire Maxey’s resignation caused all jurors drawn for the term to be deemed illegally selected. Judge Duval West quashed the panels, ordered 30 grand and 40 petit jurors redrawn, with notices sent for attendance January 8. West assumed the bench amid naturalization petitions in San Antonio.

Wilson T. S. Maxey Maxey United States Texas Duval West D. H. Hart A. J. Campbell Weston Western District of Texas San Antonio Judge West Hart Campbell

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals issues five decisions

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals handed down five decisions on Wednesday led by Chief Justice W. B. The rulings cover cases reviewed by the panel, reflecting the court's activity for the week.

Fourth Court of Appeals Fourth Court of Civil Appeals

California Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Relief

A vintage teaching-style ad urges using California Syrup of Figs as a first laxative for children showing signs of constipation and illness. It assures safe, pleasant tasting action that cleanses liver and bowels, warns against counterfeit syrups, and instructs purchasing from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

How to Relieve Rheumatism

After each meal and at bedtime take a tablespoonful of the home made medicine claimed to relieve rheumatism. The recipe lists syrup of saraparilla and other ingredients, said to be a simple elixir published by Medical Formula Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, with ingredients obtainable at any drugstore.

United States Medical Permula Laboratory Dayton, C

Vandals Break Into H Shapiro Store and Scatter Jewelry

Vandals entered H Shapiro's shop at 715 West Commerce street Tuesday night and rifled the safe, scattering $500 to $600 worth of jewelry without stealing anything. Detectives Harvey and Flores reported the break in after being alerted by a central headquarters call early Wednesday morning. Mr. Shapiro spoke with officers about the incident.

H. Shapiro West Commerce Street Harvey Flores Central Headquarters Mr. Shapiro

Jewelry Safe Left Unlocked After Break-In Report

A theft story describes a jewelry safe left unlocked after being closed for the night. Intruders forced open a rear window and entered and departed, with details indicating a burglary at the residence or shop.

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