Obituary for Bessie Peters Smith
Mrs. Bessie Peters Smith aged 25 died at her brother B A Peters home 417 Lewis street at 8 30 am Wednesday. Native of St Louis she lived much of her life in San Antonio and San Francisco before moving here four months ago. Survived by two brothers B A Peters San Antonio and E D Peters St Louis and three sisters Miss L BE Peters Mrs F B Morrison and Mrs A L Harper all of San Antonio. Funeral private to be held from the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Peters Smith
B. A. Peters
Lewis Street
St. Louis
San Antonio
San Francisco
E. D. Peters
Great Old Remedy for Skin Diseases Ad Claim
A vintage advertisement touts S. S. as a purely vegetable blood purifier and tonic for skin eruptions, Scrofula, Eczema, and itching. It claims relief by cleansing the blood, warns against ointments, and invites readers to consult Swift Specific Co. for advice in Atlanta, Georgia.
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S. S
Swift Sperific Co
Atlanta, Ga
Funeral service and burial details for local Reverend
A funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 30 conducted by Rev T F Gallagher. Interment will take place at Mission Burial Park with burial rites to follow according to the funeral arrangements.
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T. F. Gallagher
Mission Burial Park
Mrs Elen Towne Dies at 69 in San Antonio
Mrs Ellen Towne 69 died at her home 315 Buena Vista Tuesday night. A Bangor Missouri native who moved to Texas in 1880 and to San Antonio in 1898 she previously lived in Lockhart. Survived by two sons Bert and Earl Towne of San Antonio and four sisters in the East. Funeral at Ludwig Undertaking 4 PM Thursday with Rev R Y Barber. burial in national cemetery.
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Elen Towne
Ellen Towne
Buena Vista Street
Bangor
Texas
San Antonio
Lockhart
Bert
Earl Towne
Ludwig Undertaking Company
R. Y. Barber
National Cemetery
Herman J Hamer Dies Nearby San Antonio at 42
Herman Julius Hamer, age 42, died at his home twelve miles from San Antonio on the Culebra road, at 3 p.m. Tuesday. He was born in Guadalupe county and lived most of his life near San Antonio. He belonged to the Masonic lodge Woodmen of the World and the Order of Hermann Sons. Survived by widow four children his parents and four brothers. Funeral from the home at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev A L Wolff of St. John's Lutheran in charge. Interment in Helotes cemetery.
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Herman Julius Hamer
San Antonio
Culebra
Guadalupe County
Masonic Lodge
The
Woodmen of the World
Order of Hermann Sons
A. L. Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Helotes Cemetery
Shelley Loring Undertaxing Co. Automobile Equipment
Local advertisement notes Shelley Loring Undertaxing Co offers automobile equipment and both phones 971 featured. Light want ads claim best results by reaching the most people.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaxing Co
Public Meeting to Promote Sensible Farming in San Antonio
The Texas Industrial Congress plans a February 2 gathering in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium to urge better farming methods among San Antonio business men. W. C. Barrickman says President Kirkpatrick Vice President Barrow and Nathan Adams of Dallas will attend after a similar Houston event.
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San Antonio
Texas Industrial Congress
Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Barrickman
E. W. Kirkpatrick
E. D. Barrow
Nathan Adams
Dallas
Houston
Tiz Promises Relief For Tired Puffed Up Feet
An advertising item extols Tiz as a miracle foot remedy. It promises instant relief for tired aching feet and bunions, claiming feet will feel fresh and sores-free for a year with a 25 cent box available at drug stores.
Solvax Promised Cure for Kidney Trouble
An advertisement touts Solvax as a quick remedy for kidney and urinary ailments. It claims relief from back pains swelling and nervous fatigue and offers a money back guarantee via Wagner Drug Store if customers do not notice improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Drug Store
Wagner
Mexican consul lauded for Piedras Negras cleanup effort
GQG. M. Seguin, Mexican consul, leads a rapid border health campaign in Piedras Negras after typhus fears. A $20,000 gold aid from Mexico funds a health department, fumigation, and street cleanups, earning praise from US officials and a health-status tie with Eagle Pass.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
M. Seguin
Piedras Negras
Mexico
Lea Hume
United States Health Service
van E. McFarland
Pierce
Seguin
Rio Grande
Buffalo Herd Moves to City Zoo by Clever Ruse
San Antonio relocated its herd of buffalo to the municipal zoo using a crate coaxing plan devised by Al Henson of Brackenridge Park. After days without green feed, the buffaloes entered the crate and were hauled to the new rock quarry range adjacent to the pumping station. The old bull was last to enter despite initial reluctance.
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San Antonio
Ray Lambert
al Henson
Brackenridge Park
Henson
Buffalo Pen
Radford Goes to Washington with rural credit talk
Peter Radford state warehouse manager travels to Washington for a conference of presidents and former presidents of farmers unions nationwide. They discuss a federal long term credit bill before Congress with actions by Senator Morris Sheppard and Representative Robert L. Henry on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
Washington
Austin
Tex
Peter Radford
Congress
Morris Sheppard
Robert L. Henry
Well Known Woman Says She Was Saved From Operation
Corsicana Texas Mrs Jessie Hoffman details illness for four to five years and says doctors urged surgery but she avoided it by using Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription. She credits the non alcoholic herbal remedy with restoring health and urges other women to try the tonic.
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Corsicana
Tex
Jessie Hoffman
S. 18Th St
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Zemo Promises Clear Skin At Low Costs
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a skin remedy available at drug stores for 25 cents or one dollar for a large bottle. It claims to remove pimples blackheads eczema and ringworm without mess or staining and promises dependable, easy application for a small cost.
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Zemo
Cleveland
Locks Twisted Off In Twin Burglaries Citywide
Detectives linked two Tuesday night burglaries to the same thief or thieves after locks were twisted off in identical fashion. At M Klein dry goods, 729 West Commerce, a rear door lock was torn and four suits, four shirts and stockings were stolen. At Southwestern Grain, 531 South Medina, four sacks of pecans and three large empty sacks were taken. Additional reports: 50 feet of garden hose stolen from 319 Trenton Avenue and 70 empty grain sacks taken from a shed on Eighth Street and Avenue D.
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M. Klein Dry Goods
West Commerce Street
Southwestern Grain Company
Medina Street
T. H. Dennis
Trenton Avenue
Ed Katus
Eighth Street
Avenue D
Woman’s Minstrel Preparations At Scottish Rite
Preparations move ahead for the Woman's Minstrel by Eastern Star members on Friday and Saturday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. About 200 women will perform with new songs and jokes for Eastern Star benefit.
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Eastern Star
Unruly Children and Vinol Advertisement Claim
A truancy officer links unruly behavior to poor nourishment and mal assimilation. Local druggists advertise Vinol as a non secret remedy with iron cod liver extractives and beef peptone to strengthen children. money back if improvements do not occur.
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A. M. Fischer
Meier
W. Commerce St
Sap Drug
S. Flores St
Main Avenue
Main Ave
George Keene
Military Plaza
H. L. Wagner
Hicks
Appmann Drug Store
E. Commerce St
San Antonio
Texas
Burlesque Parade to headline 1916 Fiesta events
A Fiesta Association meeting outlined a week long 1916 fiesta beginning April 24 with daily parades and spectacles. Highlights include a king’s coronation on Alamo plaza, allegorical parade Tuesday, carnival shows, Civic Parade Wednesday, Titania’s coronation Thursday, and a Battle of Flowers Friday followed by a burlesque parade Saturday. Committee lists and fundraising efforts were announced with a goal of 20000.
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The
Fiesta Association
Alamo Plaza
Titania
Fairyland
Texas
United States
Max Blum
John R. Carrington
Emil Frank
Harry L. Miller
Louis Saur
Herbert Barnard
Harold Kavton
Atlee R B. Ayres
Ed Raymond
Frank Tames
Fd Finck
J. Frank Davis
Porter F. Loring
Travis Club
Aiscess
Rotary
Order of Lions
Canada
Deflavexnanene
Directore
Allen R Ayran
Phil WT. Jackson
Al’bert Vo Futh
W. S Hendrier
Wax Rinm
Fred Hummert
Emil Front
Witte
T Prient
Tania Sone
Harcld Kovton
Frank James
Edward W. Kraxv
C. Silliman
Tohn
Newsies Enjoy Queen Theater Showing With Burke
Newsboys who sell The Light attended a night performance at the Queen Theater as guests of manager Jack Burke. Their enjoyment was shown by frequent bursts of applause between scenes.
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Newsies
Jack Burke
Queen Theater
Boys Found Sleeping in Box Car Arrested
Two white boys aged 16 were arrested by Policemen Hyatt and Pugh early Wednesday after being found asleep in a box car in I. and G. N. railway yards. They claimed parents live in Austin and were held for transfer to juvenile officers. An ad notes Overland Auto Livery and a local dentist.
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Hyatt and Pugh
Austin
Loans on Diamonds Watches and Jewelry
OConnell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston street advertises loans on diamonds watches and jewelry with quick service and discreet terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’connell Loan Co
Houston Street
Union Men Urged to Join 1918 Fair Parade
All union men are urged to meet at the Trades Council hall Thursday at 1 30 p m to march with the council in the 1918 Fair parade.H M Spangler secretary Adv.
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Trades Council Hall
H. M. Spangler
First annual ball by Chauf feurs Local 129
Diaz Sisters Orchestra to perform at the W. O. W. hall Lat venue for the event on January 29. Tickets priced at 25 cents. Advance notice in local advertising.
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W. O. W. Hall
Diaz Sisters
Calendar call to save ten percent with free delivery
Calendar ad states call Cr. 3388 to save 10 percent and receive free delivery from Dulling Printing Co located at 131 Losoya St. Adv.
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Dulling Printing Co
Losoya St
Adv
Eastern Star Lady Minstrel Dates Promoted
Advertisement notes events Friday and Saturday 28 and 29 by the Scottish Rita cathedral with ticket sales at Fisch er's and Milburn's Drug Store. Also mentions Medical and Cosmetic Massage products and Elgin Waltham watches with easy payments via C. W. Davis, Cr. 6114.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer’s and
Milburn’s
C. W. Davis
Elgin
Waltham
Sewer Connections and Plumbing Ad
W. G. Schuwirth & Co. advertises sewer connections and plumbing services at 231 W Commerce St with Crockett 641 phone, promoting established local trades.
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W. G. Schuwirth & Co
Commerce St
Crockett
City Directory 1916 17 in Press for Corrections
The 1916 17 City Directory is in press and corrections for changes of residence office telephone and new names will be accepted until January 25. Persons must submit corrections in writing to publisher J A Appler in San Antonio Texas.
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J. A. Appler
San Antonio
Texas
P. O. Box
Satisfied Customers Recommend Red Swan Coffee Brand
Local customers praise Reinhard & Co Graduated Roasters for quality coffee and service. The message suggests strong word of mouth and strong brand loyalty among patrons.
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Reinhard&Co
Ady
Auto Stolen and Abandoned Near College and St Marys
An automobile belonging to J. Cassidy of the Travis Club was stolen Tuesday night from College street near St. Marys street. The theft was reported to the police at 11 15 o clock. The car was found several hours later abandoned.
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J. Cassidy
Travis Club
College Street
St. Mary's Street
Turkish Bath and Massage Parlors Advertised
Turkish bath and massage parlors for ladies and gentlemen operate at 515 Na varro Street opposite the St Anthony Hotel offering private services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navarro St
St. Anthony Hotel
Ady
Boston Lunch Ad Highlighting Cheap Meals
A compact advertisement from Boston Lunch at 104 E Houston promotes a 25 cent meal and 20 cent oysters per dozen, signaling a budget dining option in the area.
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Boston
E. Houston
New Livery Rates Spotted at Cowles Auto Livery Crockett
Cowles Auto Livery Crockett 342 lists new rates of 1.50 and 2 per hour for vehicle rental.
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Overland Auto
Soledad St
Cowles Auto
Crockett
We Buy Old Gold Silver and Diamonds
Alamo Jewelry Co offers to buy or take in trade your old gold silver diamonds and coins at 316 division street.
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Alamo Jewelry Co
Two Shot at Quarrel Over Axe Ends in Injuries
Millie Malone of 733 Belmont Street is jailed after a dispute over an axe. Harvey and Marvin Bird of 603 Belmont Street are hospitalized with facial and body wounds from a single shotgun blast fired at 7 o'clock Tuesday night at the Bird home. All involved are Black.
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Millie Malone
Belmont Street
Harvey
Marvin Bird
Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Calomel in Town
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains favor. The vegetable remedy is pitched as safer, gentler, and effective for liver sluggishness and constipation with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
Burglar Tries Window Entry on North Pine Street
An attempted break in at 413 North Pine Street targeted Frank Lange’s residence just before 1 am Wednesday. Police Captain Coy and Detective Beck responded after the occupants alerted headquarters. the intruder fled as police were contacted.
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Frank Lange
North Pine Street
Coy
Beck
Officers Take Test for Detail in Ordnance
An exam for officers to detail into the ordnance department is under Captain Harry B Jordan at the San Antonio arsenal. The first lieutenant exam runs Monday through Thursday, with two more days for captain detail. Officers tested include Capt N E Wood Fort Sill Okla First Lt E P Pierson Fort Clark Tex and 2d Lt Roger S B Hartz Fort Bliss Tex.
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Army
Ordnance Department
Harry B. Jordan
San Antonio Arsenal
Deta Il
N. E. Wood
Fifth Field Artil Jry
Fort Sill
Okla
E. P. Pierson
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort Clark
Tex
Roger S. B. Hartz
Eighth Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Seek Ranchman Henry Johnson Missing in Seattle Hotel
Seattle police report a Texas ranchman named Henry Johnson, last seen in a Seattle hotel. A return ticket to San Antonio and an unfinished letter addressed to a friend signed Tom were found, and San Antonio police were asked to help in locating him.
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San Antonio
Henry Johnson
Seattle
Wash
Johnson
Tom
Courtroom Exchange Over T and Desk Sergeant
In a tense exchange, Desk Sergeant asks T why he was summoned again while Toodlies confirms telling the judge he had not been seen by the desk sergeant. The judge listens as the dialogue highlights distrust and procedural friction.
Notable Visitors Stay at Gunter and Menger Hotels
Brownsville Texas resident O A OBrien stops at the Gunter while Dallas man H A Miller registers at the Menger. Sam Mackin of Laredo guests at St Anthony. W L Gear of Waco joins Gunter arrivals. Chicago’s W A Caldwell at the Menger. A R Field of St Louis registers at St Anthony. W H Fairlamb of Kansas City guests at the Gunter. J B Ferguson of Cincinnati arrives at the Menger. W H Keith of Dallas stops at St Anthony. Mr and Mrs Nusbold Breene of Louisville register at the Gunter. Ben Tanner of New York City guests at the Menger. William J Lyman of Dallas listed as 18.
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W. A. Caldwell
Chicago, Il
Menger
A. R. Field
St. Louis
St. Anthony
W. H. Fairlamb
Kansas City
Gunter
Cincinnati
W. H. Keith
Dallas
Yex
Nusbold Breene
Louisville
Ben Tanner
New York City
William J. Lyman
Tex
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Laxative Cure
Mothers praise California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses stomach and bowels without griping. The ad urges a teaspoonful for sick children, notes feverish or sour stomach signs, and claims adults can use it too with a 50 cent bottle available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
New Arrivals Reported At Local Hotels And Stays
At the St Anthony Corsicana brings Witherspoon F M Perkins from Chicago registers at the Menger Hazen Follensbee Corpus Christi visits and R B Everett Houston arrives at the Gunter Mrs T W Wilson Navasota stays at the Menger Mr and Mrs R W Besley Nebraska registered at the St Anthony.
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Hazen Follensbee
Corpus Christi, Tez
The
St. Anthony
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Triangle Pictures
Knickerbocker Theater
N. Y
Raymond Hitchcock
Douglas Fairbanks
the Lamb
Chaplin
Mary Boland
Soledad Rink
Ballet
Metropolitan Dancing Girls
George and
May LeFevre
Ralph Kettering
S.S. S
H. L. Wagner Drug CO
Dr. A. Parker Pray Co
Chicago
Industrial Congress
Buffalo
Sunny
Brook
Ave D
J. K. Foster
Gibbs Bldg
Hicks Bidg
Messenger Boys
J. Oppenheimer & Co, General Distribut
Katy
Superior
Hot Springs
St.Louis
E. Houston St
J. W. King, D. F
P. A
Gm, Benum, C. P
T. A
S. A
A. P. RY
Corpus Christi
Pullman
Ca Ul
W. Wooldridge
Avenue C. Moore
O. A. O'Brien
Brownsville, Tex
H. A. Miller
Dallas, Tex
Sam Mackin
Laredo, Tex
W. IL. Gear of
Waco, Tex
Choss
St. Amethony
F. M. Perkins
Chicago, Ill
R. B. Everett
Houston, Tex
Mrs. T. W. Wilson of
Navasota, Tez
the Menger
R. W. Besley
Neb
Renalt
Renalt Remedies CO
Fort Worth
the Union
Painless Dentists
Wost
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