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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1916

Page

9

Use of Schools as Community Centers Urged

Delinquency focus at City Federation meeting at the Gunter hotel features Miss De Zavala and W D Williams. Talks stress home conditions, county libraries, and extending club work into rural areas with the Carnegie library offering weekly use of its auditorium for club programs.

City Federation Gunter Hotel Adina Veavala W. D. Williams Bexar County J. T. Wetherell Sarah King Bowie School Elizabeth West Carnegie Library Library Board Miss de Zavala

San Antonio Posterettes Boost Local Advertising Drive

Rotary Club campaign prompts rapid posterette sales totaling 165000 in a week with expected reach near half a million. Banks, railroads, hotels, and major local firms place large orders as Mayor Brown and Judge Davis bolster city pride and tourism. Posterettes printed and distributed by San Antonians at low bulk prices aim to lure Northern visitors to the winter resort city.

Rotary Club San Antonio Light San San An Tonio Brown James R. Davis Sages Tobin San Antonians Pruitt Commission Company Pioneer Flour Mills Louis' Book Store San Antonio Brewing Association

Addresses and managers listed for local delis and stores

No 2 424 West Houston Street Manager John Ahr Travis 4302 No 9 102 East Houston Street Delicatessen in connection Manager Albert J Peters Travis 4309 No 10 3902 South Presa Street Manager J E Billingsley Travis 4310 Phone orders given prompt attention New phone 354

West Houston Street John Ahr Travis East Houston Street Delicatessen Albert J. Peters South Presa Street J. E. Billingsley

Landscape stock at Ramsey's Austin Nursery

Sycamore trees demanded by the city for school grounds are offered nursery grown with fine roots up to 15 feet tall and 3 inches in diameter. Ligustrums ash elms pecans shrubs evergreens and roses are fresh dug. See them across from the post office at the San Antonio branch for landscape consultation.

San Antonio Ramsey Austin Nursery

Resolutions by Self-Culture Club Honor Late Member

The Self-Culture Club met in regular session and passed resolutions mourning the death of first vice president Mrs. John H. Sutherland. The group extended sympathy to her family and directed copies of the resolutions to be sent to relatives and filed in club records. Movie men Visit Corpus Christi for Gulf Coast Exposition filming with Governor Ferguson and staff to be recorded.

John H. Sutherland George E. Knauff Albert Burke O. M. Fitzaugh Corpus Christi Tex Selig Tribune Hearst Vitagraph News Ferguson White Point Nueces County Causeway

Concert at Gunter Hotel Promises Notable Sunday Program

A regular Sunday night concert at the Gunter hotel is set to feature special vocal and instrumental music for guests and visitors. The plan, started about two years ago by Manager Percy Tyrrell, has proven successful from the start. Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 4:30 PM Tuesday to handle routine business, with A. B. Weakley presiding as the new president.

Williams Wetherell Bexar County Sarah King Bowie School Gunter Gunter Hotel Percy Tyrrell Chamber of Commerce A. B. Weakley

Beacons Hill land sale to Mrs Anna Krausse details

Thomas E Lyons sold 100 feet on Woodlawn Avenue Be a con Hill to Mrs Anna Krausse of Galveston for 4000. Krausse plans a fine home. Also ads note Geraldine Farrar tickets Jan 19 and other local services. A three month old baby girl available for adoption through the Bexar County Humane Society.

Nicholson, Furnish & Smith Woodlawn Avenue Beacon Hill Thomas E. Lyons Anna Krausse Galveston Bexar County Humane Society Gunter Building

Alamo Jewelry Co Buys Old Gold and Silver

Local ad states Alamo Jewelry Co at 315 a Street advertises purchasing old gold silver diamonds and coins for cash or trade.

Alamo Jewelry Co

Specialist Dr Louis Hirschfeld Relocates to Gibbs Building

Dr Louis Hirschfeld a genito urinary specialist has moved to 417 Gibbs Building Adv. care now available at the new address for examinations treatments and consultations with the physician noted for urologic expertise.

Louis Hirschfeld Gibbs

Lecture at St Mary's Church by Rev John Noll

The Very Rev John F Noll of Huntington Ind editor of the Sunday Visitor will give a free lecture at St Marys church Sunday evening at 745 under the Holy Name Society auspices.

St. Mary’s St. Mary's Church John F. Noll Huntington, Ind Holy Name Society

Reward for Stolen Dodge Touring Car Details

A $100 reward offered for a stolen Dodge touring car license 7798 with three US tires missing rim or rear tire, gasoline tank bent on the right, flange of left rear fender damaged, car number 0842 and motor 4144. Contact 320 Fredericksburg road or Travis 2076.

U. S Fredericksburg

Cowles Auto Livery Crockett Rates Change

Local ad lists Cowles Auto Livery Crockett offering new rates and hourly charges. The price structure shows $1.50, $2.00, and $2.50 per hour with a $42 indicator possibly for a service or credit.

Overlang Auto Soledad St. Cr Cowles Auto Crockett

Red Swan Coffee Earns Rave Customer Recommendations

Satisfied customers praise Red Swan Coffee for its quality and flavor, with many recommending the brand to friends. Reinhard and Co Graduated Roasters are noted as a benchmark in the industry.

Reinhard&Co

Majestic Theater Cabaret Moves to Thursday For Week

The Majestic rents for Friday night to the Mozart Society with Geraldine Farrar scheduled to appear. The regular Friday cabaret is moved to Thursday this week. A special Friday feature extends the bill with all week’s artistes performing after the regular show.

Majestic Theater Mozart Society Geraldine Farrar the Majestic

Coupon Ad for Tic Massage at Butler's Beauty Parlors

Coupon offers Tic massage for 50 cents at Butler's Beauty Parlors managed by Miss Emelia Kraut. Located at 515 Navarro Street with Crandall Cr. 4232 for appointments.

Butler's Emelia Kraut Mgr Navarro St

Recover Stolen Articles Accused of Possessing Uniform Gear

A report states parts of Company C’s equipment including uniforms shirts leggings and other gear were stolen. Police investigation continues to identify suspects and recover the items from unknown locations.

Company C

Arrest Made at Market House Auditorium by City Detectives

State National Guard reports a young white man was arrested by City Detectives Long and Proudfoot Saturday at the Market House Auditorium. Stolen articles were recovered.

State National Guard Market House Auditorium Long Proudfoot

Auto repair move to new Alamo Presa shop

In New Quarters W F Long moves his auto repair shop from 922 San Pedro avenue to 85 Alamo and Presa St where he will be prepared to care for your troubles and repairs. Prompt courteous service guaranteed work and prices right specialty in starting lighting and ignition.

New Quarters W. F. Long San Pedro Avenue Alamo Presa St

Chiropodist Clinic Ad at Marinello Shop

Corns bunions sore feet and aching feet treated scientifically by our chiropodist at Marinello shop. Phone Cr. 3280. 117 119 Ave D. Adv.

Marinello Ave. D

Turkish Bath and Massage Parlors Ad

An advertisement lists Turkish bath and massage services for ladies and gentlemen at 515 Na varro Street opposite the St Anthony Hotel. The card notes the address and type of service with minimal detail.

Navarro St St. Anthony Hotel Ady

Boston Lunch 104 EK Houston Ady Best 25c Meal

Ad listing for Boston Lunch in Houston promoting a 25 cent meal and 20 cent dozen oysters. Appears as a compact advertisement noting location and pricing. No further action or dates provided.

Boston Houston

Thief enters Mauermann home on Lavaca Street steals jewelry

A thief entered the home of A. J. Mauermann at 111 Lavaca Street while the family was away and stole several pieces of jewelry. City detectives received a list of the stolen items on Saturday.

A. J. Mauermann Lavaca Street

Teen Arrested for Grocery Theft and Earlier Jewel Theft

A 16 year old boy was arrested on a theft charge after breaking into a grocery store run by Schwartz Cohen Henry on South Laredo street. Detectives Long and Proudfoot took him into custody Saturday morning. Small jewelry items were missing. He also confessed to stealing a typewriter from the Crispi manufacturing plant on Cameron street two weeks earlier. the machine was recovered.

Schwartz, Cohen & Henry South Laredo Street Long Proudfoot Crispi Cameron Street

Fletcher Way Case Set for Trial in 37th District Court

The Fletcher Way murder case against Louis Moglia Sr. goes to trial tomorrow morning in the Thirty Seventh district court with Judge W S Anderson presiding. A jury of 200 will be drawn from a special venue. The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin previously allowed bail after Anderson ruled the case unbailable.

Small Warrant for 83 Cents Reimbursed to Constable

A county warrant for 83 cents, one of the smallest ever drawn by Bexar county, was ordered made out yesterday in favor of Constable John Trainer. Trainer had paid 83 cents too much on his excess fees for 1915, and county authorities ordered reimbursement after checking the report.

Bexar John Trainer Trainer

Printing Savings Offer by Dulling Printing Co

Local ad from Crockett promotes Union Label printing services. Dulling Printing Co at 131 Losoya St offers affordable printing with Union Label branding and cost savings for customers.

Union Dulling Printing Co Losoya St. Crockett Ady

Tilge's Bond Approved for County Provisions 90 Day Contract

The contract and bond of J. Ng for furnishing provisions to county institutions for 90 days with renewal at the same prices were approved by the county commissioners yesterday and ordered filed.

Tilge J. Ng

Temporary Injunction Granted by District Judge Ezell

District Judge W F Ezell granted a temporary injunction yesterday in a case involving disputed property and related proceedings. The ruling halts certain actions while the matter moves toward a full hearing, with court officials noting conditions to be met.

W. F. Ezell Yester

Temporary injunction bars Gottardi refuse dump on Cartey land

A judge granted a temporary injunction restraining F Gottardi from dumping refuse on land adjacent to Mrs E Cartey on South Laredo street. The hearing focused on the injunction request with a later merits hearing scheduled.

Drescher's Orchestra and Diaz Sisters Orchestra Ad

Cr 2683 Diaz Sisters' orchestra ravis 885 classed advertisement listing musical ensembles and contact reference for booking and event notices.

Drescher

Unnamed Ad Offers Hair Removal by Electric Needle

An advertisement promises hair removal services with an electric needle at Crockett 4981 by Mrs. Gallagher. The copy stresses guaranteed results and mentions a price or service claim.

Crockett Gallagher

Hassell Osteopaths Practice on Avenue D

Drs S J and Nellie Hassell operate osteopathic practice at 305 Avenue D, Travis 3857. The brief notice lists their names and address for patients seeking treatment.

Drs, S. J Nellie Hassell Ave. D. Travis Ady

Appearance Bond Set in Lopez Habeas Corpus Hearing

District Judge W. Anderson heard Francisco Lopez on a habeas corpus petition for theft of a male. The appearance bond was fixed at 260 dollars.

W. Anderson Francisco Lopez

Jury Reports Indictments From Federal Grand Jury

The federal grand jury released its first report after a weekend of deliberation. Six indictments are included, detailing two Mexicans accused of attempting to pass counterfeit money, opening United States mail matter and stealing contents, breaking into a federal post office to commit larceny, and stealing government property.

Federal Grand Jury Wia United States

Local firms merge as Allien Bros acquire Luling store

Luling Texas January 8 The Allien Bros of San Marcos have purchased the implement and grocery business run by the Luling Dry Goods Company and now operate the store. The Luling Dry Goods Company will continue its dry goods operation.

Luling, Tex Allien Bros San Marcos Luling Dry Goods Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss King Santos Ise Fredericksburg Road W. B. Chambless Will Hovel Victoria Street John Halliday Avenue D J. W. McIntire J. B. Mitchell North Hackberry Street A. M. Delcambre Culebra Avenue H. F. Achilles H. P. Sauce New South Numsen White Mountain California Bes Y. F the Peoples Cash Stores Self-Culture Club J. K. Foster Gibbs Bidg Sureddin Hicks Ua Boys W. Davis Elgin, Walthamey Miss Rowley Thos Goggan Bros Adv Academy Hall Smith's Orchestra Geraldine Farrar & Co Carpenter Texas Dolls Kid Utton Plaza Puppe Cueter Guardian Nature
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