Hobo tourists arrive in San Antonio amid winter influx
Southern Pacific special officer W. J. DeLacy reports a daily flow of hoboes arriving by freight and riding the rods to San Antonio. He notes box car robberies and store theft along routes, with the city employing them to build roads in Brackenridge park as a deterrent to their travel southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullmans
San Antonio
W. J. DeLacy
Southern Pacific
East Yards
Mr. DeLacy
Brackenridge Park
Triplets Born to Holstein Jersey Cow in Bexar County
A Holstein Jersey cow owned by Dr. A. J. Bailey at 910 Baylor Street gave birth to triplets on Sunday. All calves are medium sized and healthy, with Jersey-type height and weight expected as they grow. The 6-year-old mother, city native, has been Bailey’s herd for most of her life, and one calf bears several black spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J Bailey
Baylor Street
Bexar County
Bailey
Thieves Take Four Watches In Nighttime Heist
Sneak thieves struck Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning stealing four watches, mostly fifteen jewel models, plus a 21 jewel piece from John Reihl at 120 Pierce Ave. Also taken were watches from Frank Studer at 721 East Houston St and G J Johnston, and from W J Conroy’s office in the Conroy building. A type writer was stolen from the Queen Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reihl
Pierce Avenue
Frank Studer
East
Houston Street
G. J. Johnston
W. J. Conroy
Conroy
Queen Theater
Two Officials Resign as New Bexar County Superintendent Appointed
Roy Barneburg was appointed general superintendent of the Bexar county farm by the county commissioners on Monday afternoon. Following the appointment, the resignations of farm superintendent John Meeke and Home for the Aged superintendent George B. Thomas were announced. The new head planned to keep both men in some role at the farm. Dr. J. K. Foster and Prof. Sureddin are listed with local businesses in the adjacent ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Barneburg
Bexar County
John Meeke
George B. Thomas
Home For the
Advertising Proposal Aims to Boost San Antonio Travel
James P. Crane of Chicago, a Texas state commissioner in Illinois, has urged the Thousand Club to place more San Antonio advertising in railroad passenger departments in Chicago. He expects the move will raise tourist travel to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Crane
Chicago
Printed folders and booklets from Dulinig Printing Co Adv
Advertising note indicates folders and booklets printed in current style by Dulinig Printing Co. The snippet highlights up to date printing capability and company branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulinig Printing Co
Adv
Meek to Lecture on Changing Conceptions of Education
Superintendent Charles Meek will deliver a free public lecture Tuesday evening at the Carnegie Library auditorium. The talk, under the San Antonio Scientific Society, is part of the monthly series offering knowledge to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meek
Charles Meek
Carnegie Library
The
San Antonio Scientific Society
Elgin Waltham Watches Sold With Easy Payments
Overland Auto Livery at 216 Soledad St advertises Elgin and Waltham watches for sale with easy payments. Prices listed as Cr. 6114 Cr. 5100 4100 and 900 with rates of $1.5¢ and $2 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Davis
Elgin
Waltham
Overland Auto
Soledad St
Library Substation Granted to Herff School No 18
A library sub station has been granted to Herff School No 18 and books will be ready for dispatch from the central library within nine weeks. Miss Elizabeth West, the librarian, states this will be the twelfth sub station established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Library
Elizabeth West
Alamo Jewelry Ad and Court Docket Report
An Alamo Jewelry Co ad offers buy and trade of gold silver diamonds and old coins at 315 Alamo Plaza. Clerk Murray reports the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals has eighty cases pending or submitted, sent to the Supreme Court Monday to aid distributing crowded dockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Murray
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Joe Murray
Dr Louis Hirschfeld Practices at 417 Gibbs Building
Dr Louis Hirschfeld a specialist in Genito Urinary diseases has relocated his practice to 417 Gibbs Building Adv. The notice confirms the move and new offices for patients seeking urological experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hirschfeld
Gibbs
Five Law Licenses Granted by Fourth Court Clerk
Clerk Joe Murray of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals issued licenses on Monday afternoon to B. A. Greathouse and Lawrence B. for the practice of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Murray
Fourth Court of Civil Apeals
B. A. Greathouse
Lawrence B
Delatone Hair Removal Ad Claims Quick Skin Banishing
An advertisement promotes delatone as a quick method to remove hair and fuzz from the skin. It instructs mixing powder with water to form a paste, applying for about two minutes, then rubbing off and washing to leave smooth skin. It cautions to buy genuine delatone.
Notable San Antonio Figures Named in Petition
Brady Adolph Grasso and Robert O Hiuff of San Antonio along with Paul H Fertsch of Hallettsville are referenced in a regional petition. The fragment confirms these individuals as named parties connected to the case.
Defendants Wanted in Texas, Arrests Reported
Sheriff Tobin says two men are held in custody. one in Austin for cow theft and another in Victoria for wife desertion. Deputy sheriffs will be dispatched Tuesday night to bring them back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin
Austin
Victoria
Auto Livery Rates Set for Cowles Crockett Service
Cowles Auto Livery in Crockett announces new rates for its New 342 and 342 services. Rate structure lists $1.50 and $2 per hour with pricing differences likely tied to vehicle type or duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowles Auto
Crockett
Visitor from Mexico Enters City Staying At Gunter Hotel
Sebastian Carranza a relative of First Chief Venustiano Carranza arrived Monday night in the city and will remain several days as a guest at the Gunter Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastian Carranza
Venustiano Carranza
Gunter Hotel
Satisfied Customers Recommend Red Swan Coffee
Satisfied customers tell friends about Red Swan Coffee to share their positive experience. Reinhard&Co Graduated Roasters appears as the brand reference in these word of mouth endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhard&Co
Community Meeting on San Antonio School Bond Issue
A public meeting for the proposed San Antonio school bond issue will be held Tuesday evening at Highland Park School. Principal Mrs Ada Crain and Charles M Roberts are among speakers listed for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Schools of
San Antonio
Highland Park School
Ada Crain
Charles M. Roberts
Turkish Bath and Massage Parlors Ad Listed
An advertisement for Turkish bath and massage services for ladies and gentlemen at 515 Na varro Street, opposite St. Anthony Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navarro St
St. Anthony Hotel
Double Tracks Open On Nacogdoches Street
Double Tracks Street cars ran Tuesday morning over the new double tracks on Nacogdoches street between Houston street and the subway. Temporary tracks had been used for weeks during installation and paving work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogdoches Street
Houston Street
Subway
Boston Tainch 104 FE Houston Best 25c Meal
A brief price and menu note listing a 25 cent meal at a Boston Tainch in Houston with oysters offered at 20 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Houston
Bakery Fire Suppressed by Policeman and Owner
Police officer Polian helped prevent a bakery blaze at J. F. Luckett 633 East Commerce street at 1 45 AM Tuesday. He found the kitchen fire, awakened the proprietor, and they, with a crew, extinguished it without raising an alarm. A prior still alarm at midnight Monday drew station No 2. A flue fire at 515 Navarro street was quickly checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polian
J. F. Luckett
East Commerce Street
Navarro Street
Farmers Arrested After Displaying Pistol
Two farmers were arrested by Policeman McKaughan at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning for displaying a pistol. The weapon owner was booked at Central Police Station on unlawfully carrying firearms, the other man on intoxication. The first case will go to county court Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKaughan
Central Police Station
Cats to Be Judged at Show in Conroy Building
The Texas State Cat Club hosts a cat show at the Conroy building 120 North Alamo street. Cats arrive Tuesday for judging Wednesday with exhibition through Sunday and prizes from San Antonio merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroy Building
North Alamo Street
Texas State Cat Club
W. L. Pearson
Texas Cat Club
Houston
Lola Besse
American Cat Association
W. M. Colburn
Chicago
Besse
Pearson
San Antonio
Steel Strikes in Spain Blamed on Foreign Agents
Paris reports a general metal strike began in Barcelona Spain without incident. The Duke of Alba says confidential labor information points to international agents planning a nationwide strike to drive Spanish workers to factories abroad, with Barcelona as the initial focus and government monitoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Barcelona
Spain
Havas
Madrid
Duke of Alba
Ministry of the Interior
Fort Worth Considers Sunday Show Ordinance Vote
Fort Worth officials planned a Sunday shows ordinance after a committee met the city commission. The measure could go to a referendum immediately. Fort Worth has not hosted Sunday shows in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
City Commission
Pleasing Superiority on Stage Laughter Logic
A stage remark contrasts old jokes and audience pride. It notes audiences enjoy feeling superior because they know the punchline while actors appear behind the joke. The exchange hints at comic dynamic and shared knowledge between performer and crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xink
British Scientist Unveils Peat to Concentrated Fertilizer Method
A British scientist reports a simple inexpensive process to convert ordinary peat into a highly concentrated fertilizer. The discovery promises a practical method to boost soil nutrients using readily available peat and could impact agricultural practices.
Ready for Spring Flowers Promotes Plant Distribution Drive
The City Federation of Women’s Clubs civic committee led by Mrs. A. H. Cadwallader urges residents to donate plants and seeds for a spring flower show. Seeds from Earl McClouds gift lavender jack bean will support Bowie School students. A downtown distribution station is planned and new trash can solutions aim to curb alley nuisances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Federation of Women's Clubs
A. H. Cadwallader
City Federation
Woman's Club
W. H. Burges
Lambert
Thousand Club Seeks San Antonio Literature Tours
George E. Marsters incorporated requests literature on San Antonio for a public inquiry surge. Secretary Carrington reports Eastern inquirers. three guided tours to the Pacific coast will run before winter ends, each including a day in San Antonio and an overnight stay at the Menger Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Thousand Club
George E. Marsters
Lafayette Sails Safely After Threats Near New York
The French liner Lafayette arrived in port New York after threats of destruction. It reported no submarine or mine sighted during the voyage and was convoyed briefly by French torpedo boats destroyers. The ship was searched at Bordeaux with no explosive or incendiary bombs found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lafayette
Henry Clews Jr
Bordeaux
Schmidt Writ Denied in Supreme Court Review Bid
Justice Hughes denied an application for a writ of error to seek Supreme Court review of Hans Schmidt's conviction. Schmidt is under a sentence to be electrocuted Friday at Sing Sing for the murder of Anna Aumuller in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Washington, D. C
Hughes
Supreme Court
Hans Schmidt
Sing Sing
Anna Aumuler
New York
Best Liver and Take When Bilious Headachy for Colds
An advertisement promotes a tonic for liver support and relief from biliousness headaches cold symptoms and bad breath. It claims to aid sour stomach and overall digestive comfort, urging readers to try the product for quick improvement.
Cascarets Offered As Gentle Liver and Bowel Cleanser
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a safe home remedy for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims the product moves bile and poisons from the bowels without griping, can be taken like candy at night, and leaves the user feeling well by morning. It also urges mothers to give Cascarets to sick or feverish children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross
Rates For Classified Advertising In The San Antonio Light
Advertising rates outline for The San Antonio Light classifieds. One insertion costs 1 cent per word with various multi insertion discounts. Minimum 15 words. half-rate for situation wanted ads. 12:30 p.m. daily and 10 p.m. Saturday deadlines. late ads go to Too Late to Classify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Classified ads require written orders for t f ads
All classified advertising orders to run indefinitely must be in writing. No t f advertisements accepted over the telephone. Orders to discontinue t f ads must also be in writing and will not be accepted over the telephone. A stop order receipt will be given when t f ad is ordered discontinued.
Light warns ads may appear with single incorrect insertion
The Light notes its responsibility for only one misprint in any classif ied advertisement that may appear, emphasizing caution to readers about potential errors.
Five Texas Newspapers Ad Rate Notice
Classified advertising in five Texas papers costs 5 cents per word on weekdays and 6 cents per word on Sundays. A 20 word ad costs as little as one dollar for a weekday run or three twenty for three insertions, with Sunday copy due by noon Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the
San Antonio Light
Joyce John J. Joyce dies at 71 in Chicago
John J. Joyce aged 71 died December 31 1915 in Chicago Illinois beloved husband of Rose Joyce nee Glover father of J P Joyce and Mrs Wm Healy. Funeral held Monday January 3 1915 from his late residence 2720 Jackson Boulevard Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
John J. Joyce
Rose Joyce
Railroad Time Table Snapshot From Major Lines
Timetable scan lists arrivals and departures for numerous trains. From Laredo to Houston, Kerrville to Kerrville daily routes on Sunset and Katy lines, with Victoria Division connections and Santa Fe routes. Highlights include Sunshine Special, Katy Flyer, Katy Limited, and Kerrville daily services across multiple depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Waco
Corpus Christis
Coast Dogg
Kkk
Yoakum
Coast
Kerrville
Bungay
Cotiur
COPE
Doumur i
Rees
Fir Youkum
Coast Patets Vieev
Cuero
Victoria
Port Lavaca
Arriv
Sunset Limited
New Orleans
del Rio
Francisco
Ses
New Ordori
Cece Acan
Sunsett Express
New Ortor UE
Sunset Express
San Pvarciocg
Des Seten
San Vue
Likeice
Cence
Heavens
San Francisco
Sunset
Mney Cog Reness cc
Shanes
San Santa FE
North
S. A
Building Permits Listed for Several Dwellings
A. Ruhnke applies for an eight room dwelling on Weat Romana street valued at 500 dollars. Ed M. Rivas seeks a four room dwelling on Jones avenue amounting to 8650 dollars. Julia Williams requests a three room dwelling on South Geverg street valued at 250 dollars. Mrs B F Morris proposes a five room dwelling on Schley avenue with a value of 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Ruhnke
Weat Romana Street
Ed M. Rivas
Jones Avenue
Julia Williams
Local pairs listed in courtship or property records
DP A Gregg and Clara E Huffman. Joe A Gonzales and Preciana Lozano. Gertrud Alonzo and Ascencion Orta. Eugene Williams and Estella Michel. James W Wellborn and Albetina Alva rez. Julio De Leon and Agalita Canales. Roy A Dalton and Mrs Alice Kennerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DP. A. Gregg
Clara E. Huffman
Joe A. Gonzales
Preciana Lozano
Gertrud Alonzo
Ascencion Orta
Eugene Williams
Estella Michel
James W. Wellborn
Albetina Alvarez
Julio de Leon
Agalita Canales
Roy A. Dalton
Mrs
Alice Kennerly
Local Notices List Of Births And Marriages
To Mr and Mrs W P Bel a baby was welcomed on January 9 and listed at 105 J street. To Mr and Mrs Ernest Hale Goff a marriage was recorded on January 6 at 611 Freder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Bel
J. Street
Ernest Hale Goff
Freder
Readable Births and Gifts Listed by Local Families
Intermittent lines show baby announcements with names and dates. The records include Decker Ogden street, Morris Delmar street, McCabe West Florida street, Edwards Hays street, listing January dates and recipient parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icksburg Road
A.F. Decker
Ogden Street
W. A. Morris
Delmar Street
E. J. McCabe
West Florida Street
Eugene W. Edwards
Hays Street
Obituary notices for Holt, Fest and Alvares
Three death notices: Octavia Lee Holt age 19 died January 10 at 506 Salatio Street. William F. Fest age 38 died January 10 at 207 West Cevallos Street. Carmen Alvares age 40 died January 9 at City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octavia Lee Holt
Salatio Oe
William F. Fest
West Cevallos Street
Carmen Alvares
City Hospital
Listing of vehicle and owner details with street addresses
No. 8373 Hupmobile CC H Wagner 23203 Monterey street. No. 8874 Ford W A Lindsey 1108 Crosby street. No. 8374 Pullman C E Mahone Sr 611 Brady Building. No. 8376 Ford R B Wornell Travelers hotel. No. 83877 Ford F W Hubers 1607 Saunders avenue. No. 8378 Chalmers H Crouch 416 Goliad street. No. 8379 Ford Bexar Business Company 203 Arciniega street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hupmobile
CC. H. Wagner
Monterey Street
Ford
W. A. Lindsey
Crosby Street
Pullman
C. E. Mahone Sr
Brady Building
R. B. Wornell
Travelers Hotel
F. W. Hubers
Saunders Avenue
Chalmers
H. Crouch
Goliad Street
Bexar Business Company
Arciniega
Help Wanted and Merchandise Ads in Malf Texas
Help wanted listings for Malf Texas including employment and messenger roles at 228 East Commerce. Miscellaneous sale items and pants deals advertised with prices. Also barber college seeks men to learn trade offering paid training and potential high wages at Moler Barber College 716 W Commerce St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Employment & Messenger Co
East Commerce
Roth Nhones
Moler Barber College
W. Commerce St
Crockett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crand Opera House
2Nd Triangle
Knickerbocker Theater
New York City
Golden
Bessie Barriscale
Wite
Keystone
Chester Conklin
Weber and
Fields
Julia Dean
Ford Sterling
Soledad
Hayden
Shelton
McFall
Hunter
Hanson
Navassar
Sousa Dooley & Augel
May & Kilduff
Lew Suilly
Farrar
Ufman’s
Memphis
el Paso
California
EDW. M’clannahan, Cp
T. A
A. R. Atkinson, D. F
P. A
Houston St
Circle Tours
Galveston
San Jacinto
Concho
Mallory Line
Texas
Bedell Ride
J. K. Foster
Gibbs Bidg
Sureddin
Hicks
Messenger Boys
Carpenter
Matthews
E. Houston St
San Antonio, Texas
Dansant
T. B. Baker
A. P. Ry
Corpus Christi
W. W. Wooldrivg&, Ciy
Avenue C
Moore Bldg
Peones
Civic Committee of City Federation
Lafayette Sfe
Port
T. EF
Dallas Times-Herald
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
el Paso Herald
Houston Chronicle
Laredo
St. Louis
Hearne
Santa WO Power Oc Ccvikvescivs
St Louis
Sunshine Special
St. Bogeek Vciccecenkescc
Stee
San Antonio Express
TS Enge Sieceves
CMR
St. Louise
Santa We Dare
Mexico
Katy
Kanas City
Gal
A. P
Erante
Franere
Moore Building
Thoor
Commerce
Gage Tailoring Co
Datlkowitz Bros. CO
Main Ave
Hanaven
Lomita Rooms
East Crockett
LIGHT
Salvation Army Rescue Home
River Ave
E. Crockett
Eee
RLU ES
San Antonio Music Co
E. Ashby Place
W. Poplar St
Garza St
Senate
Magnolia
John B. Carrington
Lincoln and
Patterson Aves
Alamo Heights
Crockett 1841
Dalkowitz Bros, CO
TF Ee
Main Avenue
U. S
Booker T. Washington
Frederick Fr. Drinker
R. L. Phillips Publishing Co
Atlanta
Cantor
Idaho St. City
Antonio
Ec Ee
CE Zar Vogi
Princess Zenita
Travis
Ave
Cossa Ralle
Sam J. Breakwell
S. Alamo
Jewel Hotel
Carolina
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