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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

5

Funston to Visit Western Border Posts

General Funston plans an inspection tour starting Friday to the far western border, visiting El Paso Brownsville Laredo Yuma Douglas Nogales Columbus and El Paso again. He will travel with Mrs Funston Captain Fitzhugh Lee and his children, staying ten days to two weeks.

Funston Scott Elso Regan Headarters Brownsville Laredo el Paso Columbus General Funs Yuma Arizona Douglas Nogales Colums General Pershing Colonia Dublan California Fitzhugh Lee

Nymph in San Antonio Ablutions Delays at A Bar Plbg Co

Local advertising note describes a San Antonio figure washing in fixtures and stalling at the A Bar Plumbing Co as a theatrical or comic reference. The fragment mentions Shakespearean phrasing and a playful promotion.

Shakespeare Heaven’s Gate San Antonio A-Bar Plbg. Co

County Judge Davis Sees Excess Fees In 1916 Report

The report filed by County Judge James R. Davis shows 1916 fees totaling 5886.69 with 3500 salary, 1182.04 clerk hire and 78.90 expenses. Expenditures total 4760.94 leaving a gross excess of 1125.75 of which the county received 884.31. Delinquent fees of 704.22 were collected, county entitlement 475.36.

James R. Davis Davis Osceola Archer

Social events and club meetings schedule

In Society Thursday Night Mr and Mrs Ted H Milburn host a dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Frank Newton Friday. Ruiz School Mothers Club meets with Dr C E Stephens as speaker. Dean Richardson Auxiliary gathers 3 30 p m at St Mark's parish house. Ladies Auxiliary of the Christian board of missions meets 3 p m at Central Christian Church. Sorosis Club holds annual musical at 3 p m in the Oak Room St Anthony. Lamar School Mothers Club meets with Superintendent Meek and Miss Emma Pirie as speakers. Travis School Mothers Club with Meek as speaker.

Ted H. Milburn L’rank Newton Ruiz School Mothers’ Club C. E. Stephens Dean Richardson St. Mark’s Parish House Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Christian, Board of Missions Central Christian Church Sorosis Club the St. Anthony Lamar School Mothers’ Club Meek Emma Pirie

DAR Tea Honors Alamo and San Antonio Chapters in Travis Club

Mrs. Harry Hyman hosted a formal tea in the Travis Club parlors honoring Alamo and San Antonio de Bexar DAR members. Mrs. Van Ett en spoke on Colonial Music with piano, song, and a group sing of America. Mr. and Mrs. David Marks return from their wedding tour to stay with L. W. Lehman. Mrs. Lula McAllister Griesenbeck to host High School orchestra at Symphony Society opening in Beethoven Hall.

Harry Hyman Alamo Daughters of the American Revolution Travis Club San Antonio de Bexar Hyman William Cassin Claude Keeran F. M. Hicks J. B. Lewright Thirza Bellinger David Marks L. W. Lehman West Cypress Street Lula McAllister Griesenbeck Symphony Society Beethoven Hall

Dramatic Club to Present Shakespeare Program at Gunter

The Dramatic Club meets Monday evening in the pink room of the Gunter for a Shakespearean program directed by Frederick Abbott. Mrs. Lena Budd Powers and Miss Maida Davis will perform scenes from Shakespeare, and Mrs. Lewis Krams-Beck will read "The Shakespearean Centennial."

Dramatic Club Gunter Frederick Abbott Lena Budd Powers Maida Davis Lewis Krams-Beck

Drama League talk by Mr Abbott and Mrs Sachs

Mr Abbott will give a talk on the work of the Drama League and Mrs A Sachs is scheduled for a talk on Attainments as Dramatists.

Abbott Drama League A. Sachs

Mrs Roberts Hosts Card Party and Tea Wednesday

Mrs Charles M Roberts entertained with card tables and tea on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs Gaf ford and Mrs Roberts. The St Anthony luncheon club met for a debate on What Suffrage Is Doing led by Miss Marin Fenwick and Mrs Aaron C Pancoast with several talks on suffrage by local figures.

Charles M. Roberts W. H.chambers Charles H. Florian Harry S. Affleck Craig Adams Earl Gafford L. J. Hart Victor Keller B. F. Dittmar Sterling Freeborn Cole Y. Bailey T. J. Nye John Roberts St. Anthony Marin B. Fenwick Aaron C. Pancoast William Negley William J. Moore Illinois Colorado J. C. Griswold Eleanor Brackenridge Gus Giesecke J. B. Dibrell Seguin Arthur Seeligson Carlos Bee Henry A. Greene John Winn Fort Sam Houston Hunter McFarland Joseph Burton Dibrell Walter Wilcox Austin Frank Paschal Dan Sullivan Frank Badger Robert Harding A. C. Pancoast W. J. Moore E. R. Richardson A. W. Seeligson Perry Lewis Frank Huntress Mattie Walthall Leman Edward Robinson Lyman W. V. Kennon Marin Fenwick

Miss Carolina Elizabeth Richardson to entertain Saturday

Miss Carolina Elizabeth Richardson will host a 3 o clock Saturday afternoon gathering at her parents home Mr. and Mrs Edward Wade Richardson to honor the Juvenile Musical Club of which she is a member. A few additional friends have been invited.

Carolina Elizabeth Richardson Edward Wade Richardson

Harlandale Dramatic Club to Meet Friday Evening

The Harlandale Dramatic Club will hold its regular meeting at 9 o'clock Friday evening in the school building. An interesting program has been arranged.

Harlandale Dramatic Club

Richter announces daughter Rose marriage to Charles Jenke

Mr and Mrs William L Richter announce the marriage of their daughter Rose to Charles Jenke on Wednesday evening January 3 at St Josephs Catholic Church. The Jenkes will be at home after January 15 at 1721 North Olive Street

William L. Richter Rose Charles Jenke St. Joseph's Catholic Church Mrs. Jenke North Olive Street

Sullivan Hosts Majestic Party in Honor of Wilcox Guests

Mr and Mrs Dan Sullivan entertained with a Majestic party and supper at the St Anthony on Wednesday night for house guests Mr and Mrs Walter Wilcox of Austin. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wilcox Mr and Mrs H Lee Ransom and Miss Carmen Damm. Thieves stole a Ford owned by E H Prescott of Kerr County from in front of the St Anthony hotel.

Dan Sullivan St. Anthony Walter Wilcox Austin Wilcox H. Lee Ransom Carmen Damm E. H. Prescott Kerry County Augustus Duggar St. Anthony Hotel

Dances Held At Gin ter In Honor Of Mrs Clark Arrival

A social dance at Gin ter was held January 19 to honor Mrs H S Clark of Baltimore, who will arrive next week as house guest. Mrs Clinton G Brown has resumed activities after a holiday visit in Austin. Miss Dorothy Wilcox of Austin, visiting with Mr and Mrs Dan Sullivan, departed to Houston for a visit.

H.S. Clark Baltimore Clinton G. Brown Austin Dorothy Wilcox Dan Sullivan Houston

Dixie Dance at W. O. W. hall January six

Announcement for a Dixie Dance at the West Orange Wing hall on Saturday January 6 with admission 60 cents, ladies free, hosted by Wil lett Oreh. A Five Star Social Club Dance also tonight at Turner's Hall with gents 50 cents and ladies free, Willett's Union Orchestra as per adv. Wedding invitations and calling cards by Printing Company. a. F. attorney-at-law at 521 Bedell, phone Crockett 1250.

Dixie Dance W. O. W. Hall Willett Oreh Turner's Hall Gents Willett’s Union Orchestra A. F Bedell

Eagles Install Officers in San Antonio Aerie 70

The San Antonio Aerie No. 70 Fraternal Order of Eagles held its annual officer installation Wednesday night with Past President James Stevens presiding. New officers include John L. Richter as past worthy president, C. R. Bruno Rose as worthy president, W. B. Arnold as worthy vice president, Sam Goodman as worthy chaplain, William T. Souter as secretary, F. G. W. Rose as treasurer, Ed Dugan inner guard, William Moody outer guard, Frank Bergman and R. V. Ketchum as trustees, Dr. J. W. Miller physician, F. D. Guardo conductor.

Eagles San Antonio Aerie No. 70 Order of Eagles James Stevens John L. Richter C. R. Bruno Rose W. B. Arnold Sam Good William Moody Frank Bergman R. V. Ketchum Hugo Clauss J. W. Miller F. D. Guardo

Gold and Jewelry Buyer Ad at Alamo Plaza

Local ad notes a buy or trade service for gold silver diamonds and old coins. It lists a contact at 315 Alamo Plaza and is framed as a consumer offer from AA Yates Co.

Aa Yates Co Alamo Plaza

Chiropodist Norton Adverts 50c Coin Removal

Dr. F G Norton chiropodist at Appmann Building corner Houston and Soledad advertises coin removal service with a 50 cent price. Contact Cr. 8778 for details.

F. G. Norton Appmann Bldg Houston and Soledad

Police Department Inspection Ordered for January 9

Commissioner Uhr orders a general police department inspection between 2 and 4 PM on January 9 in the police assembly hall. It is expected officers will have received their winter uniforms by that time.

Uhr

Car found and returned to owner after ride theft report

Motor officer Subira located the car at Morales and Comal streets at 10 am Thursday and returned it to Davis, a local credit jeweler at 503 St. Mary's. The item mentions foot ailments and an expert chiropodist M. Corinne Blais at 306% E with appointment details.

Subira Morales and Comal Corinne Blais

Life Deacon Chosen At Prospect Hill Baptist

W. W. Sloan was made deacon for life at Prospect Hill Baptist Church after years of service. Eleven deacons were re elected and three were ordained at the Wednesday meeting, with Dr. W. M. Basset E. C. Williford and Robert H. Rice among the new ordinations.

W. W. Sloan Prospect Hill Baptist Church J. W. Schuchardt Will W. Sloan C. L. Wall Otto Hoffman Thomas Lodovic

Haag Swiss Watchmakers Move to 317 W Commerce St

J. J. Haag, renowned Swiss watchmakers, relocate to 317 West Commerce Street. The move positions the firm to serve a broader clientele with precision timepieces and expert service.

J. J. Haag W. Commerce St. v

Hertzberg and Kercheville Attorneys at Law Firm

Hertzberg and Kercheville, former attorneys at law, located at 605 610 Brady Building, are referenced in a legal matter with unclear case details. The fragment indicates a firm address and professional designation without further context or participants.

Hertzberg & Kercheville Brady Bldg

Elks Plan Oyster Bake Next January

The Elks lodge schedules an oyster bake for the third week in January. Exalted ruler J. F. Kline names a committee of C. W. Gibson Walton D. Hood W. H. Sartin W. A. Williamson and R. L. Gillis to arrange the event.

Elks Lodge of Elks J. F. Kline Ruler C. W. Gibson Walton D. Hood W. H. Sartin W. A. Williamson R. L. Gillis

Named Administrator-TI Named for Strauss Estate

Strauss named temporary administrator Thursday for the estate of Calma M. Strauss the young San Antonio engineer who died December 23 at Lynn Massachusetts where he was employed by a large firm. The application rv-

Strauss Calma M. Strauss San Antonio Lynn Mass

Law Firm Formed in San Antonio Under Old Partnership

Announcement that a co partnership for general law practice is formed as Boyle Storey Ezell Grover successors to Boyle & Storey. Offices in Gibbs Building San Antonio Texas with partners J Boyle A B Storey W F Ezell J H Grover. Adv.

Boyle, Storey, Ezell & Grover Boyle & Storey Gibbs San Antonio Texas Rk. J. Boyle A. B. Storey W. F. Ezell J. H. Grover

OConnell Loan Co Advertises Jewelry Loans

Money to loan on diamonds jewelry watches. OConnell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston St offers advances on precious items with prompt service and discreet terms.

O'Connell Loan Co E. Houston St

Money loaned on personal articles of value

Horace E. Wilson, lawyer, Cr. 8281, 516 17 State Bank Building. Adv. money loaned on all personal articles of value especially diamonds. Transactions confidential. Kehoe Aten, 503 W. Commerce St.

Horace E. Wilson State Bank Kehoe — Aten Commerce St

Milk Money Stolen and Dog Poisoning Reported

Mrs. J. L. Levinson of 310 Warren Street reported to police that money left on her porch for the dairyman was stolen Tuesday night. She also said her dog was poisoned the same night.

J. L. Levinson Warren Street

Traffic tag compliance drives license check Thursday

Commissioner Uhr orders police to keep a record of automobiles on city streets lacking the 1917 license tag and issue warnings to owners. The drive targets untagged cars and aims to enforce tag display rules.

Uhr

City Hall Office Opens for Auto License Payments

The commissioner stated arrests will occur as required by law. New automobile licenses may be paid at the inspectors' office on the first floor of City Hall.

Barrett & Barrett Attorneys Ad

Barrett and Barrett law firm advertises legal services from the 406 Py Building with Cr 443 contact.

Barrett & Barrett, Attorneys

Moose Dance Friday Nights at Moose Hall

Family and friends attend weekly Moose Hall dances with music by the Homen Bros Orchestra each Friday evening.

Moose Hall Homen Bros. Orchestra

Stolen Ford Reported In Kerrville Front Of St Anthony Hotel

Kerrville resident E H Prescott reported his Ford stolen Wednesday night from in front of the St Anthony Hotel. The report lists the vehicle as a Ford car belonging to Prescott and places the incident in Kerrville.

E. H. Prescott Kerrville St. Anthony Hotel

Federal Court Sessions Bankruptcy Matters Start

Judge Duval West presided as the federal court took up bankruptcy matters including a composition for the Dalkowitz Brothers case. Additional bankruptcy items were expected in the afternoon. The naturalization docket has concluded.

Federal Court Duval West Dalkowitz Brothers Judge West Naturalization

Buffalo Bill Moved to Glenwood Springs for Treatment

Buffalo Bill Col W F Cod after four weeks of illness was removed from Denver to Glenwood Springs for care at the resort hoping for improvement. The move followed a lack of progress at his sister’s home.

Denver Col Col W. F. Cod Buffalo Bill Glenwood Springs Colo

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