Justices of the Peace Refer Complaints to County Attorney
Justices Ben Fisk and R Neil Campbell agree to stop filing criminal complaints. They will refer all cases to County Attorney Tom Newton or assistant Louis Schlesinger, who will file complaints evenly between the two courts. Preliminary hearings will proceed as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Ben S. Fisk
R. Neil Campbell
Tom J. Newton
Newton
Louis Schlesinger
Justice Campbell
Fisk
Cuticura Heals Children's Feet
A mother describes severe foot blisters in her three children and how Cuticura products helped. She cites swollen feet fever and sleepless nights, then notes sending for a sample after seeing an advertisement. A Boston postal offer and nationwide sales are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Cillar Kendrick
Deerharet
Ala
Dept. H
Boston
Active plan for San Antonio Automobile Trade Association
At a Travis Club meeting Tuesday dealers resolved to build a firmer San Antonio Automotive Trade Association. W. J. Edgecombe outlined goals and a plan for February 15 reporting, with committee members named. Officers to be elected, and a large turnout noted as preparations for a Chicago show trip proceed with plans for stops in St. Louis and a City Club luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Club
San Antonio Automobile Trade Association
W. J. Edgecombe
Texas Retail Merchants’ Association
B. R. Webb
F. A. Winerich
Edgecombe
W. A. Williamson
G. F. Wroten
J. J. Clem Jr
William Steinhardt
J. E. Hagen
W. F. Gordon
Dallas Association
Dallas
Webb
San Antonio
Chicago
Austin
Fort Worth
W. Flewellyn Saunders
St. Louis
Sanchez Denies Conviction InFederal Court Case
Leopoldo Sanchez a prominent Coahuila stockman denied a San Antonio newspaper report that he had been convicted of neutrality law violations and sentenced to a federal prison term. He says his case was continued to the next term and he did not plead guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopoldo Sanchez
Coahuila
Mexico
San Antonio
Sanchez
Light
Carlos Bee
Samuel Belden
Hotel Guests and Visitors List Details Local Stays
Mrs J D Seamonds of Dilley guests at the Gunter hotel. W J Sames of Laredo stays at the Anthony. H Bryan of Dallas registered at the Meiser. M A Champlin of Peoria stops. P V Baker of Dallas a guest at the St Anthony. W S Metcalf of Plainville registers at the Menger. N B Hamilton of Fort Aransas staying at the Gunter. Co Wilcox of Cain guests at the Anthony. Mr and Mrs F W Cheseborough of Rene City stay at the Menger. R Pigg of Berkeley arrivals at the Gunter. Mrs Alice M Graves of Columbus guest at the St Anthony. Mrs F N Price of Corpus Christi staying at the Menger. Mr and Mrs J D DuBois and daughter of Gallatin arrivals at the Gunter. R E Thompson of Richardson guest at the Menger. Mrs T C Honea of Cleburne among Tuesday arrivals at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs G N Numsen of Baltimore chase guests at the St Anthony. Thom Penckston of Fort Worth is
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J. D. Seamonds
Dilley
Gunter Hotel
W. J. Sames
Laredo
S Anthony
H. Bryan
Dallas
M. A. Champlin
Peoria
P. V. Baker
St. Anthony
Metcalf
Plainville
Mass
Menger Hotel
N. B. Hamilton
Fort Aransas
Co. Wilcox
Cain
The
J. Anthony
F. W. Cheseborough
Rene City
Menger
R. Pigg
Berkeley
Cal
Alice M. Graves
Columbus, O
St. Anthony Hotel
F. N. Price
Corpus Christi
Funeral for Corporal Ralph Ford of Third Cavalry Band
The funeral for Corporal Ralph Ford, a 36 year old New York native and member of the Third Cavalry Band, who died last Saturday in Mercedes Texas, will be held at 3 PM Wednesday from 725 Camden Street. A military funeral will be conducted by Reverend Heim of Grace Lutheran Church with interment in the new Lutheran cemetery. He is survived by his widow and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph @. Ford
Third Cavalry Band
Mercedes
Tex
Camden Street
Hev. Heim
Grace Lutheran Church
New Lutheran Cemetery
New York
Lectures Close Friday on Modern Drama at Beethoven Hall
Dr. Axson of the Rice Institute will conclude his two lecture series on modern drama at Beethoven Hall this Friday. The 4 PM talk is Romancers and Idealists and the 8:15 PM talk covers Drama in England and America Today and Tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Axson
Beethoven Hall
Stockton Axson
Rice Institute
England
America
Axson
School Board
Carnegie Library Board
San Antonio
Stella Elmendorf
Carnegie Library
Mont Clair and Madaline Terrace Residents Plan Street Improvements
Eighty five property owners in Mont Clair addition Alamo Heights met at the Alamo Heights school to plan street and sidewalk improvements. County commissioners will build a permanent street through Mont Clair and Madaline Terrace once residents choose which street to improve Mont Clair avenue was selected for Mont Clair. Madaline Terrace residents will meet Tuesday to decide their street. Gravel with tar or oil will be used on both streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Clair Addition
Alamo Heights
Mont Clair
Madaline Terrace
Mont Clair Avenue
Chamber of Commerce campaign teams plan attack at Menger
Preparatory to a campaign for new members the Chamber of Commerce forces will meet at the Menger hotel on Thursday night to map out a plan and receive final instructions from Commanders Hoefgen and Loring. A five day solicitation targeting 2000 prospects begins Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Menger Hotel
Hoefgen
Loring
Chamber
Opposition to Adamson Act by railroad unions
W. B. S. Stone, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and L. E. Sheppard of the Order of Railway Conductors testified before the House commerce committee in Washington to block the Adamson bill. The proposal would create a special investigating committee that would make strikes and lockouts during its deliberations unlawful, halting railroad traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
S. Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
L. E. Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
House Commerce Committee
Cardui touted as reliable female tonic by anxious patient
Mrs. Ellie Gifford of Trenton Georgia writes of relief from pain in stomach and hips after marriage. She credits Cardui with curing her nervousness and pain after taking two bottles then two more later. The ad claims Cardui is a pure vegetable tonic with a 40 year record and recommends it for women who are weak and nervous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Ellie Gifford
Cardus
Cardui
Honor Gift for San Antonio Salesman Issy Zork
M. Halff & Bro rely as a token of appreciation for Issy Zork thirty-two years of service with a diamond set in a gold watch fob. The design features a five pointed star circle with center diamond and edge inscription Issy Zork M Halff & Bro 1884 1916. Zork becomes El Paso representative from January 1 and runs his own border city mercantile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Halff & Bro
San Antonio
Issy Zork
Zork
A. H. Halff
M, Halff & Bro
Take Laxative Coldine Tablets Adv Titling
Advertisement for Coldine laxative tablets marketed for colds la grippe and headaches without quinine. Priced at 25 cents with availability at all druggists.
Older Boys Conference Set in San Antonio Churches
The fifth annual Older Boys conference for San Antonio Sunday schools opens February 26 at the Y M C A and runs three days. J Floyd Smith will supervise, and delegates from all city Sunday schools are invited. The event features a banquet at the Original Mexican Restaurant and a closing mass meeting at First Presbyterian Church with a program on boys work led by prominent state figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
J. Floyd Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Avenue D
Fourth Street
Claude J. Carter
A. M. Thompson
T. F. Gallaher
Floyd Smith
Clarence Baldwin
Russel Davies
H. W. Gates
Carl F. Behring
Home Made Pinex Cough Syrup Outperforms Store Brands
A simple Pinex based cough syrup made with 2½ ounces Pinex and sugar syrup costs about 64 cents for a full pint. It acts quickly to loosen phlegm, reduce throat tickle, and heal irritated membranes. Suitable for bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. Ft Wayne Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
National Manufacturers Leader to speak to Manufacturers Club
W M Bertrand of the National Association of Manufacturers will address the Manufacturers Club Tuesday at 8 pm at the Gunter hotel. He tours the country to discuss legislation impacting manufacturing interests. club president Geyer urges full member attendance for the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bertrand
National Association of Manufacturers
Manufacturers’ Club
Gunter Hotel
G. G. Geyer
Reward Offered in Bexar County Cattle Theft Cases
Sheriff John W. Tobin announced a $50 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions of cattle thieves. The call came after reports of organized cattle stealing and slaughter in western Bexar County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
John W. Tobin
Hotel prowler fined for vagrancy in police court
A Mexican hotel prowler was fined 50 dollars on a vagrancy charge after being arraigned before Police Judge Lowther. Detective Duke Carver made the arrest Monday afternoon. Other items note car rental and loan offers on jewelry, and an upcoming Raleigh Club dance with Willett’s Orchestra at Turner Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowther
Duke Carver
Raleigh Club
Turner Hall
Willett
Temporary Home Sought For Boy By Humane Society
Bexar County Humane Society seeks a temporary home for a young boy whose mother is hospitalized. The mother has supported him while ill, with the father having deserted three years ago. The notice sets a real estate loan offer at 15000 dollars and mentions confidential transactions for personal items. Commissioner Uhr will enforce the eight-foot limb rule after complaints about low branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County Humane Society
Thefts Reported Across City Early Tuesday
A string of theft reports surfaced Tuesday morning with several incidents noted. The San Antonio Gas & Electric Company reported the theft of 60 feet of lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Gas & Electric Company
Thefts Reported On North Flores and West Agarita
Willie Neal reported thieves stole a Rambler radiator from the rear of his shop at 211 North Flores. Cervantez of King Furniture Co. said two blankets worth eight dollars were taken from a delivery wagon. R. Henderson of 1030 West Agarita Avenue reported ten hens stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Neal
North Flores Street
Co. Cervantez
King Furniture Company
R. Henderson
West
Agarita Avenue
Try Us for School Books This Term Ad at Alling
Ad for school books promotes lowest prices and convenient location at Alling 223 Losoya. Includes brief sales pitch and courtesy note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losoya
Alling
Ady
Wright Threatens Prosecution Over Chimney Fires Demand
Fire Chief Wright warned on Tuesday he will file charges against house owners where chimney fires recur. The department has logged numerous flue fires, despite a city ordinance mandating chimney sweeping three times annually. Hertzberg & Kercheville, attorneys at law, Brady Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Couple Married in Automobile Ceremony in Front of Courthouse
A couple, Jack Andrews and Miss Josie Brown, wed Monday afternoon in an open automobile in front of the county courthouse. Justice of the Peace R Neil Campbell paused a hearing to perform the ceremony as the bridal party stood bundled against the wind with witnesses Bennie Sergai and Miss Billie Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Andrews
Josie Brown
R. Neil Campbell
Bennie Sergai
Billie Clark
Justice Campbell
Damages from Dam Construction Sought in Federal Court
Federal court proceedings continue under Judge William B. Sheppard with Judge Duval West handling related matters as the case seeks redress for damage caused by the dam project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Sheppard
Duval West
Habeas Corpus Hearing For Three Mexicans In Slocum Killing
The habeas corpus hearing for three Mexicans charged with the killing of W. A. Slocum, owner of a Corpus Christi area grocery and saloon, was heard Tuesday morning in Thirty seventh District Court before Judge W. S. Anderson. Slocum was stabbed as he attempted to eject rowdy patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Slocum
W. 8. Anderson
Thirtyseventh District Court
Slocum
Corpus Christi Road
San Antonio School Board Set to Vote on Charter
A meeting of the San Antonio School board will vote at 8 p m Tuesday on the revised school charter at the board office. The charter advances to the Legislature now in session. A separate incident reports Florentino Sopen shot in the jaw at Houston and Cameron streets Monday afternoon. Juan Liaz, 35, arrested by Officer Kohr. No injuries reported at city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
United States
John L. Dibrell
R. L. Edwards
San Antonio
School Board
Florentino Sopen
Houston
Cameron Streets
Juan Liaz
Kohr
Gasoline Explosion Hurts Jose Garcia in Guilbeau Street Garage
A gasoline explosion in a Guilbeau street garage injured Jose Garcia, burning his face and arms after a lantern neared an automobile gasoline tank under repair. The vehicle, owned by W. E. Smith of Gonzales, sustained about $50 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Garcia
Division Street
Guilbeau Street
W. E. Smith
Gonzales
Narrow escape as house burns in Locust Street fire
J. J. Higgins awoke at 11 45 PM Monday to find Eugene Prescott 603 East Locust street residence engulfed in flames. He was alone on a second story sleeping porch with heavy smoke blocking exit. The two story frame house had just been purchased the day before from O O Later. Investigation pointed to sparks from the fire source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Higgins
Eugene Prescott
East Locust Street
O. O
Fire damages and losses across two city dwellings
A kerosene stove caused a fire at 207 Montana Street Tuesday forenoon damaging the dwelling, owned by Schultz Brothers and occupied as a rooming house by Mrs. Alice Mitchell. Firefighters confined the blaze to the upper part of the structure. other losses include a $6500 dwelling insured at $2000 to $2500. Another fire at 412 Howard Street Monday night originated in a rear kitchen room, damaging Captain William Leonard’s cottage valued at $1500, owned by Miss Mary Ils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Street
Schultz Brothers
Alice Mitchell
William Leonard
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Howard Street
Cyclone Fatality Near Karnes City Claims Fred C. Finney Sr
Fred C. Finney Sr. 55, of San Antonio and Price Brokerage Co, died after a cyclone struck Karnes City at 3:30 a.m. Monday. He was in Karnes City with his son Fred C. Finney Jr. and was later found in the derris. Finney had recently come from Houston and is survived by a daughter. The body will be taken to Houston for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Finney Sr
Karnes City
Price Brokerage Company
San Antonio
Finney
Fred C. Finney Jr
Beeville
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Kirschbaum
Jou
Alamo Plaza
Cutiura
FORD
Central Tire CO. Inc
Main Ave
Travis
Coahuila Stockman
Corporal R. G. Ford
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Georgia Lady
Tissy Zork
Central
Dalling
Turner’s Hall
Willett's Union Orchestra
J. E. Carl
Bedell Building
Phone Crockett
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oe Ae Co
JH. Kuehner
William Menger
Kuehner
Santa Rosa Hospital
New Braunfels Avenue
Scott Avenue
Dr. Foster
Gibbs Bldg
Dixie
Gents
Willett's Orch
Robert Holmes
M. Corinne Biais
O'Connell Loan Co
Houston St
Adr
Nelson Lytle
Alamo Bank Bldg
Moncey
Kehoe Ie
Commerce &T
Uhr
Laird & Scholei
Llamo Feze
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank Bldg
Hertzberg & Kercheville
Attorne Law
Brady
R. P. Thomas
California
Frank Bros
Martinez
San Francisco
Medina
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
L. Haley
GEO. A. Dicket & Co. Distillers
Nashville, Tenn
H. L. Wagner
C. L. Parmer
Waco
Texas
Texas Liquor Law
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