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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1914

Page

3

Austin High School diplomas awarded sixty two graduates

Diplomas were awarded to 62 Austin High School graduates in a ceremony at the school auditorium. Principal J E Pearce presented the diplomas as relatives and friends watched a well received program. The list includes Mary Louise Allen Rodney Isup Gerald Bacon and many others. Chas Gildemeister watchmaker advertised at 516 BE Houston followed the notice.

Austin Tex Austin High School J. E. Pearce Mary Louise Allen Rodney Isup Gerald Bacon Jerrold Belleher Lila ‘Mae Annie Joe Hill Edward Neville Margaret ‘Posey Aubrey Reilly Alma Reese Daniel Saenz Ida Schwartzberg Willie Shaw Walter Sisk Carroll Smith Isaac Taart Clara Trenckmann Willie Warrick Emily Wells Edith White Philip Thompson Maxey Hart Marion Hawkins Bessie Holloway Martha Hart Lida Isbell Mary Jarmon Ira Jordan Lambert Johnson Don Keeble Bryan Lacey Merritt Lawrence Henrietta Lightfoot Kathleen Little Hallie Lindsey Elmer Maud Amanda McDonald Mildred McDonald Freddie Morgan Florence Morley

Texas Social Clubs Meet At Houston For Policy Talks

About 800 delegates from 100 social clubs gathered in Houston to map the clubs stance on state legislative and other issues. Prominent politicians attended including E R Kane who urged stopping payments to preachers to curb prohibition pressure. Officers and next meeting place to be chosen later today.

Houston Tex Texas Texas Association of Social Clubs E. R. Kane

Few Cyclopedias Remain in Office

The Light advertises remaining copies of the People’s Cyclopedia distribution urging immediate purchase before sale ends tonight. It praises compact size, comprehensive subject coverage, quick reference, and library space savings, inviting readers to inspect at The Light office and take sets away today.

The Light Yoom

Voting on liquor in dry Jones county Texas denied or kept

Jones county, Texas, voting on a liquor option today after petitioners secured enough support on May 17 to force the commissioners to order an election. Prohibitionists run a sharp campaign to maintain the county’s dry status in this 25 year old tax era.

Stamford Tex Jones County

Reserve Agents Approved for State Banks in Texas

The department of insurance and banking approves reserve agents for several banks. Security National bank of Dallas will act for First State bank of Westminster. First Guaranty State bank of Vernon for Alma State bank of Alma. First State bank of Pahouse for Alma. West Texas Bank & Trust Company of San Antonio for First State bank of Sabinas. National City bank of New York for Farmers' & Merchants' State bank of Edgewood. Alamo National bank of San Antonio for Nixon State bank of Nixon. Oklahoma Stock Yards National bank for First State bank of Seminole.

Austin Tex Department of Insurance and Banking Today Security National Bank of Dallas First State Bank of Westminster First Guaranty State Bank of Vernon Alma State Bank of Alma First State Bank of Pahouse West Texas Bank & Trust Company of San Antonio First State Bank of Sabinas National City Bank of New York Farmers’ & Merchants State Bank of Edgewood Alamo National Bank of

Bonds Approved by Attorney General in Texas

The attorney general's department approves a batch of bonds including $6000 for McCulloch County Common School District No. 44 $1000 for San Augustine County Common School District No. 16 $6000 for Jackson County Common School District No. 19 $1000 for Lee County Common School District No. 33 $2000 for Kerr County Road District No. 3 and $15000 for Edward County Common School District No. 36.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department McCulloch County San Augustine County Jackson County Lee County Kerr County Edward County

May shipbuilding activity slips from last year

Waskington June 6 The department of commerce reports May shipbuilding quieter than the previous year with 217 vessels totaling 20 052 tons launched versus 189 vessels totaling 39 913 tons. Notable ships include the William D Crawford at Lorain Ohio and the South American at Ecorse Michigan.

Waskingtn D. C Department of Commerce William D. Crawford Lorain Ecorse Mich

Mrs John L Camp Hosts Linen Shower for Miss Mary Harrison

Mrs John L Camp honors Miss Mary Harrison with a linen shower at her home. The event brings together family and friends to celebrate the upcoming nuptials with practical gifts and warm wishes.

John L. Camp Mary Harrison

Beacon Hill PTA elects officers and hosts meetings

At a Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers' Club meeting officers were elected led by Mrs. John M. Gunn as president and Mrs. C B Dakin as first vice president. Adina De Zavala spoke on Child Heroes urging reading good books and emulation of heroes. The school grounds opening to district children drew praise as a rummage sale was proposed to fund a playground.

Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers’ Club John M. Gunn C. 8. Dakin Emmett B. Cocke Eli . Howell G. Ll. Johnson J. K. Sherrod J. E.coyle Adina de Zavala Eee 8. C. Kile Lamar School Mothers’ Club James M. Young Council of Mothers Mesdames Arnold, Davis and Mitchell Los Angeles Heights F. W. McAllister

Feels Like A New Woman Promoted By Pinkham Remedy

Mrs Orpha Turner of Piqua Ohio reports severe organic weakness with backache aches, dizziness, and fatigue eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the remedy and allows use of her name. The ad invites other women to seek advice from a Pinkham agent in Lynn Massachusetts.

Piqua Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Orpha Turner Wayne St L E. Pinkham Medicine Co Itial Lynn Mass

Two Women Die As Auto Train Collision Rocks Houston

Houston, Tex June 6 A wreck involving a family auto and a Southern Pacific passenger train left Mrs F C Bering and Mrs Amanda Derosa dead yesterday. Frank C Bering and his daughter Florence, and other occupants, survived with injuries and funeral services were set for Sunday. The driver Miss Minnie Ball, daughter of Col Tom Ball, also drove the other vehicle that struck the train.

Houston Tex Frank C. Bering Florence Selena Caereeperaen Rle Sataiementen Auto Southern Pacific F. C. Bering Amanda Deroza Anse Minnie Ball Col Tom Ball

Former Bank President Arrested in Texarkana

J. F. Black, once president of the Texarkana Trust Company, now defunct, was arrested yesterday on three warrants charging knowingly receiving deposits in an insolvent bank. He posted bonds of one thousand dollars in two cases and five hundred dollars in the third.

Texarkana Ark J. F. Black Texarkana Trust Company

Harvard Clubs elect officers at eighteenth annual session

In Chicago on June 6 the Associated Harvard Clubs elected A. T. Perkins of St. Louis class 87 as president. Other officers include R. B. Montgomery of New Orleans for the Southern district and Arthur H. Morris of Kansas City for the Southwestern district.

Chicago Harvard Clubs A. T. Perkins St. Louis R. B. Montgomery New Orleans Arthur H. Morris Kansas City

Comptroller Goes Campaigning for Congressman-at-Large

Comptroller W. P. Lane tours the Panhandle and northwestern Texas for three weeks promoting his candidacy for Congressman-at-large. He will speak at several towns across the Panhandle during the campaign swing.

Comptroller Austin Tex

Rail line added as co defendant in state penalties suit

AUSTIN Texas June 6 The Houston East and West Texas Railway named as a party defendant in the state’s suit against the Katy Railroad for penalties tied to alleged violations of reciprocal demurrage regulations set by the railroad commission The Katy suit was filed in the Twenty sixth District Court Thursday.

Austin Tex Houston, East & West Texas Railway Katy Railroad Railroad Commission Katy Twenty-sixth District Court

River Avenue to Become a Boulevard With Bargain Cottage Sale

A resident at 1720 River Avenue near Brackenridge Park describes River Avenue as the busiest exit to the North Loop and predicts real estate values will rise. The two story six room cottage with bath, electric lights and gas is for sale for half cash and balance at 20 dollars each, as the seller plans to move to Seadrift. The property includes window shades and gas fixtures.

1720 River Avenue San Antonio River Avenue North Loop Brackenridge Park Ira Herbert Streets Seadrift

Curtailed Church Series Open With Mission at St Marys

A summer shift curtails regular services across many city churches until September. St Marys hosts a non Catholic mission beginning Sunday at 8 30 pm led by Rev Father P P Donnelly O M I with an open question box for parishioners. Other churches announce Lord’s Supper observances and special lectures including Pastor Wolff on Creation and a feet washing service led by Elder H S Ball at Yancy Texas.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Father P. P. Donnelly Father Donnelly Laurel Heights Government Hill Primitive Baptists St. John H. 8 Ball Yancy Tex St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church A. Wolff Russell Wolff International Bible Students’ Association the Majestic South Alamo Methodist Church C. C. Straughan Travis Park Travis and Navarro Effects D. Emory Hawk J. W. Woodson Epworth League Englewood Itar South Heights Porter and Palmetto Avenue F. M. Jackson EB. L. Jolly Travis Park Methodist Church East End Methodist Church Gevers Montana P. C. Blank Rayer San Marcos German Methodist Church Buena Vista Woman's Home Mission Society Frayer H. Hengch Laurel Heights Methodist Church Woodlawn Melknap Place Callom H. Booth Los Angels Heights J. R. Brubaker Tomey Government Hill Methodist Church Magon North Pine Streets T. Neville Barton Epworth Lee West End M. E N. Hagg Epworth Methodist South First Evangelical Church E. Garfield Johnson Burnet Chestnut Streets Co. A. Arnold J. Harrison Young People’s Alliance Misa Helena Dulling Harrison Friedens Evangelical Church Main Avenue Elmira Street John Lyons Trinity James T. Hutcheson St. Mark's Episcopal Church Philip Cook Barnabay St. John’s Church Cherry and Burnet Streets R. J. Barber St. Luke’s Church West Commerce Street R. Y. Barber Cathol St. Mary's Street Gunter Hotel J. H. Quinn Fernando Cathedral and. Rosa, Co Anthony St. Joseph's Catholic East Commerce St. Joseph's Streets Third Order of St. Francis Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan East French Place McLellan Ketter Christian Endeavor Socity Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Harlandale Compton Trenton E. G. Knaak St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church East Nueva South Presa C. Hartmann Luther League Ladies’ Society Luther Hall St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Roseborough O. C. “Busse Odd Fellows’ Hall Soledad Street Ball Saviow City Missionary First Baptist Church Fourth Taylor Streets J .Porter Pogues Memorial C. T. Finch D. m Prospect Hill Baptist Church D. D Wade H. Boggs Madison Square U.S. A Camden Street Lext Avenue Morillo Todd Observe Union Presbyterian Boerne ¥. Pine Street Presbyterian Church

Piles Cured at Home by Absorption Method

If you suffer from bleeding itching pinch or protruding Piles send your address for a home treatment description. It promises immediate relief and permanent cure with a free trial offer. No money needed write today to Mrs M Sum mP Notre Dame Ind.

Aeseu Summ P Notre Dame Ind

Submarine Tender Fulton Joins U S Navy

Quincy reports the Fulton launched at Fore River Shipbuilding Company yard becoming the first submarine tender in the United States Navy. She will carry heavy oil engines and serve as mothership for a division of submarines. Length about 226 feet, speed near fourteen knots.

Quincy Mass Fulton Fore River Shipbuilding Company United States Navy

Election set for Three Rivers independent school district

Three Rivers Texas June 6 voters will decide on forming the Three Rivers Independent School District in an election June 15. Trustees will be elected then and will call a bond election for a $15000 brick school building plus maintenance tax and will choose the principal and teachers for the coming year.

Three Rivers Tex Three Rivers Independent School District

Plaza Opened With The Marriage of Lisbeth Theatre Debut

Evelyn and her company opened at the Plaza Theater this afternoon in a rural comedy drama The Marriage of Lisbeth a play written for the famous little star Miss Evelyn played Lisbeth Watts the sweet country miss her acting praised and she added a charming vocal solo. Other company members also praised by the audience.

Evelyn Plaza Theater Lisbeth Miss Evelyn Boston New York Lisbeth Watts

Three Men Arrested Over NYC Payroll Robberies

Joseph Longo and James Fay were charged with taking part in yesterday’s hold-up of two American Can Company employees, with nearly 3000 dollars stolen. Fred Kelly, who confessed, drove the getaway car. Police link the case to two Brooklyn paint company clerks robbed of a 3000 dollar payroll satchel and another architect firm employee robbed of 500 dollars. Five men used an automobile to escape.

New York Joseph Longo James Fay American Can Company Fred Kelly Longo Brooklyn

Woman Wins $20,000 Damages in Promised Marriage Suit

In Chicago on June 6 a circuit court jury awarded Miss Georgia Jay $20,000 against Rodeheaver, choirmaster for Billy Sunday, for breach of promise to marry. Jay testified they met in Iowa, grew close, and he proposed, but he refused later claiming marriage would hinder his career. Evidence showed Rodeheaver earning $100 weekly plus travel expenses.

Chicago Georgia Jay Rodeheaver Billy Miss Jay Iowa

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San Antonios Pauline Power of Attorney Keystone Reuben Jules Verne Coulon Electric Park Dance Pavilion Coulon & Stevens Chas. Gildemeister Kone Antis Beulah B. Patterson Beta Tau Zeta Sorority Post Gymnasium M. Esther Thomason St. Mark's Parish Louise Nagel Mattie Gentzen Carmen Damm Elfrieda Krueger Menger Eleanor Barclay Pearl Zilker Misses Shipley Pennsylvania Shipley School Pear Zilker Christie, Moore Etelka Holz Elizabeth Guenther Gertrude Negley Jeanette Hagelstein Louise Barclay Genevieve Dague Jacksonville Illinois Woman's College Florence Shields Lela Riely Marstella Chittim Anna Mosely Galveston Robert Nacke Rennert- Krueger High School Dramatic Club Gun_ter Punch Helen Mattan Barton Dorothy Hensel Ruby Massepp Katherine Robinson Laura Wolfe Edna Doebbler Thelma Brooke Ella McNeill Ruth Newton Katherine Hurt Theresa Barton Virginia Pryor Elizabeth Beal Marjorie Campbell Jessica Mathews Hester Williams Mieses Helen Hertzberg Frances Lockwood Amanda Blondin Pauline Harris Ferda Parkinson Eleanor Wright Mary Frances Jones Evelyn Merril Alma Care Mildred Hall Virginia Pryor Margaret Campbell Therese Barton Marjorie Wil Margaret Allensworth Alice May Dockery Martha Kehoe Mary Erblinger Lucille Parker Otto Riebe Northene Private Chapel White Horse Tavern Collier First Guaranty State Bank of Mercedes Hidalgo Bank of Guaranty Bank Hiladgo County I. V. Horner A.D. Powers Phone Crockett Avenue D St. Mary’s Wickes Streets A. Noble James T. W. Robertson Alamo Heights Methodist Church Broadway Paco Streets Gaston Hartsfield Robert J. Newton Fred Hoffstetter Epworth Ague Methodist Episcopal Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Pecan Street Orin Palmer Wright Old Phone Crockett Gideon His Glish C. F. Bohmfalk Unitarian Unitarian Church George H. Bader Fellows’ Hall Crockett Hotel Jesus Majestic Theater Central Congregational Church Woodmen's Hall North Flores Street J. M. Carhart New Birth Church Zion Chris- Catholic Apostolic Church John A. Lewis John Alexander Dowle Red Men's Hall Cedar Street Nettie E. Green Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Corner Avenue Fifth Street Paul F. Hein Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Learterly God Ppma State Bank 6 Trust CO Guaranty Fund Bank Capital Plaza Hertzberg House of Hertsberg E. Hertzberg Jewelry Co Heuston and St. Mary's Sis
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