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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
5
Archdeacon Percy Webber describes the blessed dead as sheltered in a homelike protection and nourishing fellowship, a paradise that signifies repose and love. He explains death as a transition into Christ and the final promise of reunion, with souls resting in divine care until resurrection.
San Antonio Commandery No 7 Knights Templar boasts its best year yet with 57 new members this year and a January 18 field day at the Masonic Temple Lasaya Street. Officers to be elected January 18 and Malta Degree ceremony January 26 will cap a landmark year. General Lee may attend and past commanders will officiate at various events.
Local press records a Houston area police report with a wifeDeserdeiChiged case and other arrests. Notes mention deputy sheriff Wd Stevens and Sheriff MF Mumngnd, plus multiple notices about clinics, auctions, and business ads.
Corpus Christi bridge project moves to start under Bartlett Ran consulting engineers with 185000 dollars earmarked for a 1.44 mile span. The eight month timetable targets completion as Live Oak Nueces and Bexar counties report recent bridge activity and remaining spans across San Antonio river and Medina river area.
A birth notice records the birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Thomas Marcias at 481 Aransas street on January 16. The fragment mentions names Nasa and Weenie but unclear full details or confirmable authorities.
Planning meeting of the In department committees led by J Boxer and Jaoes with Dr W A Bourn and Ronald Spring set future activities for younger YT M G A members. Weekly talks by business men and ministers were approved. Next MC A summer camp planned at Kerretile. February Father and Son party planned. Enrollment reached 284 with 170 members from Ayr Hair review. High level details indicate ongoing youth programs and outreach.
A Fair Haven woman recounts years of nervous fatigue and weakness relieved after using Vinol. The account claims renewed energy allows her to complete housework and endorse Vinol to neighbors. The advertisement touts Vinol as improving appetite, digestion, blood quality, and overall vigor for women and men in the area.
This ad-style piece touts a pill and diet plan to help thin individuals gain weight. It promises rapid fat and muscle improvement, claims nourishment from a special formula, and urges purchase of a product with testimonials and a toll-free contact for purchase.
Porters and skiers gather around a boot locale with references to a Denver scene, notable names, and a mix of venues, dates, and events. Details are garbled but suggest a regional gathering featuring musicians, archers, and local businesses amid wintertime notices and a street layout.
Robbers robbed B. M. Bullidge of Gillette Texas on College Street, forcing him to surrender money. Two well-dressed men snatched a purse from Mrs. G. O. Kerts on Tenth Street. Burglars hit Alvert Kneupper’s store near Selina, 18 miles from San Antonio, stealing unspecified goods. Sheriff’s deputies investigated as details emerged Wednesday night and Thursday.
A 1914 fire loss of 240 658.22 less than the prior year, with total city losses reported at 438 993.57 for 1918 and 3195 140.36 for 1914, Chief Wright cites fewer large fires and 30 arson affidavits as factors. Marshal Mercer’s anti arson drive is praised for reducing losses and improving morale.
A bold swindle in which Vilgechi was deceived out of 312,006 dollars, then handed a rolled bundle of newspapers with three one dollar bills, led San Antonio police to a rapid auto pursuit and the arrest of three men near New Braunfels after a hotel and barrage search and coordinated police action.
Residents of Ciliad Stevtic Peplest confront city officials and Judge Phil Shouli over condemnation for a new right of way. Mayor May Brown seeks amicable settlement before court action, citing delays if lawsuits proceed. The issue centers on an elevated line project and the impact on nearby homes along the street.
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