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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
7
City detectives report a major break after arresting two young white men on theft charges early Thursday. A third person was later taken into custody as part of the investigation.
Detectives Harvey and Green recovered a leather grip with surgical instruments valued at 250 dollars identified as stolen from Dr. H. McC. Johnson in Moore Building. Also recovered were architectural instruments and a Walsh & Burney typewriter from the Conroy Building. A suitcase owned by Louis J. Wesing Jr. was found, with other unidentified articles. Arrests by Detectives Kohr and Trevino followed suspicions leading to charges.
The charter of Prospect Hill Christian Church of San Antonio was filed in the State Department. No capital stock. Incorporators are Charles E. Lee Frank Brice Sr. and J Archie Leppard.
Turner Hall in San Antonio touted as top for comfort and convenience as Willett’s famous orchestra plays Saturday. Notices detail arrests for careless driving after a crash at Hackberry and Hays, city attorney Robert G. Harris opening an office at City Hall, and licensing actions for city vehicles and back tax affairs.
Notice announces a band concert by the Hermann Sons on Sunday July 22 at 8 p m in the garden for members and their families only.
Two young men accused of rudely accosting a woman after following her from the city to her home near the Sap depot appeared in police court. Judge Wilkins fined each $10. Other snippets include theft charges, job ads, and social notes involving local figures and businesses.
The ad markets 50c underwear at 39c, broken lots of men's shirts and drawers, white pleated shirts at 95c, Madras and percale with cuffs, $8.00 pajamas at $5.00, white silk slip-over robes, and $1.50 bathing suits on sale for $1.15 tomorrow and through Saturday noon.
Women’s low cut shoes in canvas and Nu back with hand turned or welted soles. Cuban or Louis heels offered. Regular 4.00 shoes discounted to 2.39.
Serviceable worsted knickerbockers for boys aged 5 to 17 offered at 59 cents, regular value one dollar. Waist band and belt tabs included. Sizes and stock appear limited in this ad from the clothing section.
San Antonio Elks lodge reports progress in placing soldiers in Fort Worth and expanding club activities. Fort Worth aims to mirror San Antonio progress with gym work and social features at the club as Friday night dance at West End pavilion promoted. Also notes El Paso visitors and Army Y M C A official moves to San Antonio, plus city plans to dispose of six superannuated firehorses after department inspection.
A new club named the Happy Club was organized by the bell boys of the Gunter Hotel, YMCA members. Virgil Winters was elected president and Marcus Strum secretary treasurer. J Floyd Smith sponsors the boys work at the Y. Meetings will be held three times a week.
Officers on Wednesday afternoon presented Police Chief Lancaster with a pearl handled .45 pistol for Police Captain James Stevens after he called the roll for relief changes. The officers expect one horse to be sold to a mounted policeman and another to be chloroformed if unfit for work.
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