Astor 10 Bt Aide to British General
Lieutenant Waldorf Astor of the First Lifeguards will be aide de camp to General Sir Charles Douglas when he becomes inspector general of the forces. The appointment, a coveted junior billet, marks Astor as ornamental on official occasions in Life Guards uniform and reflects his promising, earnest conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Waldorf Astor
Sir Charles Douglas
W. W. Astor
Douglas
Life Guards
Astor
Ritchie Beats Trendall In Pittsburg Fight
Willie Ritchie won a six round decision over Harry Trendall at the American Athletic club in Pittsburg before about 2000 fans. The St Louis lightweight led with jabs and crosses and outworked Trendall in the clinches. Ritchie fought with Emil Thiry and Packy McFarland guiding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Willie Ritchie
Harry Trendall
St. Louis
Ritchie
American Athletic Club
Emil Thiry
Packy McFarland
Packy
Large Boys' Corn Club in Caldwell County Texas
John I G Drake in charge of USDA agricultural work in Caldwell County has organized 49 Boys Corn Club members and 93 demonstrators and co-operators. Active work starts now with Caldwell’s club aiming for prizes. Col A D Mebane leads the demonstrators and co operators. most county farmers have joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Tex
John 1G. Drake
Caldwell County
Boys’ Corn Club
A. D. Mebane
Two Weddings Planned In Halletsville
Special to The Light from Hallettsville Texas reports upcoming marriages of Miss Lillie A Wangemann to Albert E Appelt on January 30 and Miss Emelia Lena Appelt to Peter Kuhn on February 1 both ceremonies set at the Sacred Heart Church in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Tex
Lillie A. Wangemann
Albert E. Appelt
Emelia Lena Appelt
Peter Kuhn
Arch of the Sacred Heart
Powderpaint discovered Cuts Paint Costs Seventy Five Percent
I Rice a leading manufacturer announces Powderpaint a dry powder paint that with cold water forms a durable fireproof coating for wood brick and other surfaces at about one fourth the cost. A L Rice Manus r 622 offers a trial package and color information to readers who write today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Rice
A. L. Rice
Manus
Summers Campaign Stop In Dallas Aims For July Primary
Dallas candidate for congressman at large Hatton W Summers visits the city staying at the Gunter hotel. He arrived from Houston after addressing a land show on cotton production and selling. Summers reports strong local encouragement and expects solid primary support. Eagles ball at Turner Hall features Souter's orchestra on February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton W. Summers
Dallas
Gunter Hotel
Mexican Supper by St Joseph's Parish Young Ladies Sodality
The Young Ladies Sodality of St Joseph's Parish hosts a Mexican supper at St Joseph's Hall tonight from 6 to 11. A good program begins after 8 with supper served at a price of 25 cents. San Antonio Humane Society officers George L McCauley and Fred Davison located at 324 Hicks Building can be reached on the old phones Tl Nights and Sundays 4726 and 2783.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Sodality
St. Joseph’s Parish
St. Joseph’s Hall
San Antonio Humane Society
George L. McCauley
Fred Davison
Hicks
Birds Win at Dallas Southwestern Poultry Show
Seidel, a White Leghorn breeder from the city, reports all five birds sent to the Dallas Southwestern Poultry show won prizes, with every first prize secured in the events. This victory elevates him among Texas White Leghorn breeders. Bexar County Humane Society operates from 211 Mackay building with humane officer E. M. Collins. contact numbers 2409 day and 5877 night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
W. A. Seidel
Southwestern Poultry Show
Southwestern
Mr. Seidel
Bexar County Humane Society
Mackay Building
E. M. Collins
Boy Hit by Car in San Pedro Laurel Crash
Chester Fitch a 14 year old from Richmond avenue was knocked from his bicycle by an automobile at San Pedro avenue and Laurel street yesterday around 12:30. He was taken to Physicians and Surgeons hospital with facial bruises and shock. no bones were broken and injuries were not serious. The car drove away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Fitch
Richmond Avenue
Physicians & Surgeons Hospital
San Pedro Avenue
Laurel Street
No Council Meeting Tomorrow Due to Fifth Monday
The city council will not meet tomorrow as it is the fifth Monday of the month. Only four regular gatherings may occur monthly under the charter. Several petitions and memorials are on file, with a $40,000 street work ordinance likely to advance at upcoming readings.
Resolutions of Regret Over Death of Judge Kroeger
In Bexar County the county commissioners court adopted resolutions of regret at the death of Judge W. C. Kroeger, former county commissioner. The documents were drafted by County Judge Phil Shook and Commissioner Charles K. Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
W. C. Kroeger
Phil Shook
Charles K. Crawford
Grand prize mask ball by Hermann Sons for school
Hermann Sons hosts a grand prize mask ball for the benefit of Hermann Sons school at Beethoven hall on Saturday February 8. Tickets are 50 cents with Theo Artzt providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Sons
Hermann Sons School
Beethoven Hall
Theo
Artzt
Notice of Open for Business at Old Stand
Open for business Monday at 1 p m at 324 E Houston St old stand A McDonald. Dr C E Tinkham dentist pauite 422-423 Moore building. Money raised for charity five city women gathered 231 68 under Charity Saturday Association turned over to Associated Charities to aid San Antonio poor. Mrs Sadie Haley thanked Mesdames Wells Lyons Blank Terrell and Patterson and Miss Patterson and donors Maverick Clarke Lithographing and Guessaz Ferret Printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Saturday Association
Associated Charities
San Antonio
Sadie Haley
Mesdames L. K. Wells
W. J. Lyons
P. C. Blank
J. H. Terrell
J. P. Patterson
Maverick-Clarke Lithographing Company
Guessaz & Ferret Printing Company
Brunhilde Sisters Install Officers for Year
The Brunhilde Sisters Lodge No. 7 of the Order of Hermann Sons installed officers for the year at a lodge meeting. Officers include Marie Weiss president Elsie Lutz vice president Clara Sommer secretary Therésa Schuettel treasurer Franziska Marx administrative counselor Antonie Deinsinger Anna Wilke Antonie Keller finance committee Henry Mayer deputy Marie Paris guide Anna Breit inner guard Marie Eichmann outer guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunhilde
Brunhilde Sisters
Lodge No. 7
Order of Hermann Sons
Marie Weiss
Elsie Lutz
Clara Sommer
Therésa Schuettel
Franziska Marx
Antonie Deinsinger
Anna Wilke
Antonie Keller
Henry Mayer
Marie Paris
Anna Breit
Marie Eichmann
Carter Mullaly issues 2001 to 2026 auto numbers
The Carter Mullaly company yesterday filed 26 new auto numbers at the county clerk, raising the county total to 2026. Numbers issued run from 2001 to 2026 inclusive, while number 2000 went to the Auto Sales Supply company. Two other firms also secured numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City News
Carter-Mullaly Company
Th Auto Sales Supply Company
Men Directing Work of Developing Texas
A list of named Texas leaders forms an executive and officers group. B B Cain from Dallas leads as organizer with vice presidents across Abilene Paris Amarillo Austin Beaumont Corpus Christi and more. An executive committee includes H J Pettingill Dallas and John L Simpson Gainesville among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
B. B. Cain
Dallas
Royal A. Ferris
John N. Simpson
G. L. Blackford
Denison
J. A. Happer
el Paso
J. M. Potter
Gaines
Stamford
Howard Bland
Taylor
P. JL. Downs
Temple
W. W. Seley
Waco
R. E. Huff
Wichita Falls
H. J. Pettingl
John L. Simpson
Gainesville
Court action frees two defendants in burglary and theft case
In Criminal Court on Habeas Corpus proceedings yesterday Judge Edward Dwyer discharged Grant Jones and Charles H. Mackenzie, charged with burglary and theft, and reduced the bond of Blakio Garcia charged with attempted burglary to $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dwyer
Grant Jones
Charles H. Mackenzie
Blakio Garcia
Theft From Person A in Fisk Court Names Jones and Frazier
A charge of theft from a person was filed yesterday in Justice Ben Fisk's court against Frank Jones and Willie Frazier. They allegedly relieved A Schulz of 95 dollars in cash and other valuables. Bonds were fixed at 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Fisk
Frank Jones
Willie Frazier
A. Schulz
City charity groups to merge into Associated Charities
Rev. Cross and Dr. Bowen say consolidation of four city charities should occur this week. They expect to eliminate one humane society by February 5 after arbitration discussions with Yale Hicks, then merge the remaining societies into a unified Associated Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Cross
Frederick Bowen
Pastors’ Union
Yale Hicks
Humane Societies
Humane Society
Associated Charities
More Postal Savings Banks to Open in Texas
The postal savings system will launch February 19 and 20 at Texas post offices including De Leon Fredericksburg Mercedes Mount Calm San Saba Smithville Barstow Jewett Killeen Marble Falls and Tulia according to the inspector in charge.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Post
de Leon
Fredericksburg
Mercedes
Mount Calm
San ,Baba
Smithville
Barstow
Jewett
Killeen
Marble Falls
Tulia
Free Copies of Laws for Court Officials Limited
Austin January 27 special to The Light says only county judges supreme court judges appellate court judges district court judges district and county clerks and justices of the peace will receive free bound copies of the revised statutes 1911 penal code and code of criminal procedure. Other officials are not entitled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
McDonald
Attorney General's Department
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Justice of the Peace
Corpus Christi touted as gulf terminal for San Antonio railroad
Local opinion in Corpus Christi holds the city as the likely gulf terminus for a railroad line proposed by J. B. Franklin and partners from San Antonio. Franklin owns land in the Nueces river valley near the city and has discussed the project with the Chamber of Commerce, though he has not named a terminal point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Pus Christi
J. BE. Franklin
Nueces River
Franklin
Chamber of Commerce
Gulf
San Antonio
City stir prompts Commercial Club pursuit of move
The passage notes a local controversy stirring in the town and drawing interest from Commercial club members who have sought this change for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
In Honor of Graduate Miss Ruth Moynahan
Miss Florence Evans hosted a post graduation party at her mother Mrs. EB Evans house in honor of Ruth Moynahan a mid winter high school graduate. The gathering featured cut flower decor and a progressive dance with prizes awarded to Jessie Davenport Mae Wood Irene Correvoh. Guests included Ruth Moynahan Nell Wood Mae Wood Gertrude Russell Esther Moynahan Irene Correvoh Edith Marshall and others with hosts Mrs Moynahan Evans and Eugenia Tanner participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Evans
EB. L. Evans
Ruth Moynahan
Jessie Davenport
Mae Wooand
Irene Correvon
Miss Evans
Nell and Mae Wood
Gertrude Russell
Fred Marie Peyton
Taylor Water Replaces Six Inch Mains With Ten Inch Pipe
Taylor Texas January 27 The Taylor Water company switched water supply to a new ten inch pipeline from the San Gabriel river to the city reservoir a five mile run The larger mains at the same pressure deliver about one third more water than the old six inch lines The new pipe runs beside the old one and will replace it while the old line is repurposed for the city The laying work finished this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Tex
Taylor Water Company
San Gabriel
City
Smith named manager of Taylor Light and Heat gas plant
J. L. Smith of Youngstown arrives in Taylor Texas to oversee the active management of the Taylor Light and Heat company's new gas plant. Installation of gas machinery is underway and pipe mains will be laid this week with a target operation date of February 1. The plant building was built about a year ago and idled until the Taylor franchise sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Tex
J. L. Smith
Youngstown
Taylor Light and Heat Company
Smith
Lima
Ohio
Walker Granted Bail in Murder Case in Corpus Christi
J W Walker charged with murder in the killing of Louis Shirar in Corpus Christi January twenty first was bound over for grand jury action under five thousand dollars bond. Walker and Shirar were hotel partners and brothers in law. In a quarrel over business matters Shirar was shot twice and died three days later. The wife of the defendant was shot while trying to separate the men and her arm was amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
J. W. Walker
Louis Shirar
Whelan
Walker
Shirar
Confederate Veteran H A Caricom Dies at 92
H A Caricom aged 92 died yesterday in the Confederate home hospital in Austin Texas. He served in the Civil War as a member of the Fifth Tennessee cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
H. A. Caricom
Fifth Tennessee Cavalry
Call For Track Candidates at Clark Field
Coach Taylor of the Diversity Track team will issue a call for all track candidates to meet on Clark field four times weekly. With spring season near, the coach aims to have the team in excellent condition as the track is being relaid with cinders and widened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Taylor
Clark Field
Call For Baseball Players In Austin
Coach William Disch will issue a call Monday for all old baseball men to report on Clark field Tuesday for sharp practice. Freshmen tryouts have been in progress with Captain Star Baldwin. likely new players include Tilden Anderson Enlow Louis O K Green and Hight. Manager Walter Dealy to put season tickets on sale next week admitting holders to eighteen Clark field games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
William Disch
Clark Field
Disch
Star Baldwin
Tilden
Anderson
Enlow
Louis
O. K. Green
Hight
Walter Dealy
Sunday Theater Law To Be Tested In Texas Appeals
The constitutionality of Texas Sunday theater prohibition will be tested in the court of criminal appeals in ex parte O F Gould. Gould, agent for Interstate Amusement, operated the Majestic theater in Dallas. He faced fines totaling about 1500 dollars after multiple violations. Assistant Attorney General C H Lane leads the state's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Exparte O. F
Endorsement for Judge Clark by Local Bar Association
Judge John H. Clark receives formal backing from 125 bar members voting in favor of his campaign for county court civil judge. The endorsers cite his district court experience and proven legal knowledge as main reasons for support.
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John H. Clark
Bar Association
Clark
Elvil
FF. C. Davis
David J. Powell
W. R. Parker
C. A. Keller
Robinson
M. T. Eckles
T. M. West
J. R. Burnett
Gilbert Co. Storms
McCollum Burnett
C. C. Harrin
Floyd McGown
G. Newton
G. G. Newton Jr
Andrew H. Young
Kam Mann
Henry P. Burney
DuVal West
Thomas W. Masterson
W. M. Pardue
A. B. Storey
J. Brooks
Henry C. King Jr
Alexander C. Bullitt
Gordon Bullitt
C. R. Kennon
C. Clamp
Joe L. Hill
T. F. Mangum
R. F. Townsend
Howard Templeton
Wallace H. Newton
Anderson
W. Y. McFarland
Cc. L. Bates
James W. Brown
Semp Russ
Charles Dittmar
Paul Meerscheidt
Carlos Bee
W. B. Teagarden
Samuel Belden
M. H. Townsend
C. L. Bass
George R. Gilette
Frederick 8
Murphey
Ton
W. Co, Berry
J. L. Browne
George C. Altgelt
D. A. McAskill
G. O. Brown
C. C. Todd
T. H. Ridgeway
Forrest Campbell
C. R. McFarlane
Emmet B. Cocké
Charles E. Smith
Selig Deutschman
Y Cater
A. Bentley
R. J. Boyle
R. L. Edwards
Leonard Brown
James D. Crenshaw
William Aubrey
W. W. King
C. J. Gray
T. M. Paschal
Leonard Garza Jr
Bart J. DeWitt
Yale Hicks
Charles M. Dickson
T. H. Browne
Edward H. Wicka
Bascom Bell
Jay Minter
A. E. Heilbron
Theodore E. Simmang
James Raley
P. L. Ripley
Henry E. Vernor
Robert G. Harris
Douglas Cater
J. C. Lamkin
D. A. Meyer
W. A. Silvera
Samuel G. Hamblen
M. 8. Hallam
J. E. Yantis
New Bank Receives Texas Charter for Ore City
At a special meeting of the state banking board a certificate of authority to do business in Texas was granted to the Guaranty State Bank of Ore City Upshur county with capital stock of 25000 dollars. W. O. Stamps of Upshur county serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Banking Board
Texas
Guaranty State Bank of
Ore City
Upshur County
Capital Stock
W. O. Stamps
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Mink
Commerce St. Ol
William Waldorf
Lucchese Bros
Losoya St
Houston
Eagles’ Ball
Turner Hall
Souter
Drs
Garring & Hatcher
Osteopaths
Gunter Building
Diaz Sisters Orchestra
N. E. Forest
Main Avenue
J. H. Rice
Gibbs Building
Ralph 8. Jackson
Prospect Hill
Commerce
William E. Luter
Pecan Street
Spirilla
Swearingen Building
E. Houston St
A. McDonald
C. E. Tinkham
Moore Building
Paris
L. J. Hart
L. M. Bule
Homer D. Wade
W. M. Woodall
A. Lindsey
Tyler
W. W. Cameron
C. E. Dunlap
Waxahachie
J. A. Kemp
J. 8
Texas Commercial Secretaries’ and Business Men's Association
Semen
J. G. Smith
Henry T. Phelps
Moynahan
State Board of Medical Examiners
United States
Holland
Hicks Building
NBEO
Oasis
A. Holland
Hicks Bldg
San Antonio, Texas
St. Anthony
H. L. Halley
Seguin
H. K. Peebles
Cincinnati
W. F. Brace
Victor
N. Y
J. B. Turnbull
New York
W. A. Halbert
Chicago
Thomas Lundin
A. H B. Carter
R. H. Pierce
Boerne
Edgar A. Levy
New Orleans
L. F
Tenn
L. E. McKee
M. Hurst
Laredo
Menger
B. C. Williamson
M. A. Btone
Little Rock
Ark
John M. Berry
Rome
George B. Thomas
J. Lindsey
Granger
P. J. Benton
Fort Worth
F. H. Valentine
A. Rosen
Chattanooga
A. C. Dale
F. W. Harley
Robert C. Jones
Petersburg
L. R. Comack
Des Moines
St. James
Charles EB. Bell
Wichita
Kan
C. W. Shoubel
B. F. Harrison
A. G. Wilcox
M. Sears
Galveston
Joseph D. Gray
Lincoln
Neb
D. A. Trimble
Kansas City
Leo Clayton
Henderson
Huntress’ Place
The
San Antonio Loan & Trust
West Commerce Street
Geo. W. Brackenridge
Percy G. Denmen
Edwin Chamberlain
M. B. Brackenridge
Ford Herff Sr
Caroline Kampmann
Thos
B. Palfrey
Mire
B. A. Stribling
Chas
A. Zilker
Eerbpy
Seo'y
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