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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1915

Page

4

Organize to Direct State Saengerfest Held in May 1918

San Antonio leaders today announced plans for the thirty-first Saengerfest to be staged in May 1918. Ernest Steves chairs the organizing committee with Fernest Lopes and Ferdinand Gertz among officers, gathering 40 delegates from local singing societies to form Fest-Ebenehd group. The festival will feature German songs, choruses with orchestra, and a large children's chorus drawing on city schools.

Sco Wasner Germa Cretea San Antonio Tas Bean Fernest Lpves Ont Ferdinand Gertz Scoant Lee Erhard Guenther Gustav Delph Seriptacy Leo M. J. Tielman Rensurer Me. Waser Saengerfoet Sinew Helene Bon An Tonio Organimisi Gutus Aneerss Arthur Cuamen Berthoven Stronis Thors St Fons Valeea Board of Education Saunxer

Weinert outlines Texas ginners policy at warehouse convention

F C Weinert permanent warehouse commissioner announced intentions to align ginners with the Permanent Warehouse Law and support for state regulation of the tanning business at the Texas convention. He said the question of setting sinking prices is for the Legislature, not the warehouse department, to decide.

Austin Tex F. C Weinert Weinert Legismenre

Oil strike reported near Corpus Christi

Reliable information from Ingleside reports Buell well struck oil and flowing at about 26 barrels per day. The information was issued later this afternoon and could not be independently verified. The reporter did not guarantee the truth of the report.

Corpus Christ, Tex Ingieside

Prison Inquiry May Be Made Anyhow

The Senate committee considers using the legislative contingent expense fund to cover its investigation costs. It may seek mandamus to compel Comptroller Terrell Ghster to issue warrants and push ahead with hearings. The panel aims to complete its inquiry within 16 days.

ADSON Tex Senate Conitandars Wirness Terrell Giatke Senate

A and M College To Close Term

A and M College at College Station Texas reports examinations nearly finished after two weeks. 36 graduates are to receive their diplomas as Rev G Lyle Smith delivers the sermon at the commencement. Alumni attendance and campus events mark the final week with student games and faculty receptions planned.

College Station Tex A and M. College Bunaay G Lyle Smith First Christian Church Kickasha Okla Srndus la Ges Bizzelt

University of Texts Commencement Nears

Austin Texas June 6 The University of Texts holds commencement exercises starting tomorrow with the baccalaureate sermon by Dr Storma of Tallavapolis. A musical program will mark the occasion. About 290 students are slated to receive degrees as ceremonies conclude. Graduates prepare to depart and farewell events are planned through Monday and Tuesday.

University Austin Tex Te University of Texts Storma Tallavapolis Ind Alyleman Din

Scientific Society Plans Eleventh Anniversary Celebration

The Scientific Society of San Antonio will hold its eleventh anniversary meeting Monday night June 14 at the root garden of the original Moextean restaurant. Dinner will be served and the event is open to members and invited guests. Only eight of the original members remain on the roll including George W. Brackenridge and Brigadier General J Plimen. The society was organized June 15 1894 and its latest annual report shows 160 paying members with about twenty new admissions since.

Scientific Society of San Antonio le Amalr J. Plimen Girard Edward W. Heesinger Chariss J. Lukin B. G Cervantes Pompeo Coppin Solon Stewart Ite

Oil and gas struck in Ingleside well Tivellwell No 1

A Telegram reports a good showing of oil and gas at Ingleside Tivellwell No 1 in Ingleside. Oil poured in a 27 foot shale layer at 1120 feet depth, estimated around ten barrels per day. A later message said methane and mud flow from the well, with more drilling to come.

Tivellwell No. 1 Inglesids Ti. O. Burton Burton Ingleattis Bortan

Buy-In-Texas Meeting May Be Extended

Fort Worth hosts the Buy-In-Texas convention with plans to stretch it to a five day event from June 22, featuring factory tours and a barbecue. Texas leaders from Dallas and Abilene stress homeproduction, urging residents to buy Texas goods and keep prosperity within the state.

Views on Prosperity and Local Campaigns in State At Convention

Jane B Cerrington of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce voices support for a permanent organization and unified campaign emphasizing domestic products and local advertising. She argues prosperity improves with local factories and jobs, noting other regions’ allocations and suggesting local industries should stay home. The piece notes varied opinions and expects strong attendance at the convention.

Mina Wyatt Igbor Tye Jane B. Cerrington San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Jeu Speek Allen Jmr New York

Absurd Transcriptions of Real Estate Transfers and Deeds

A long garbled OCR list records numerous real estate transfers and deeds across various counties and cities. Names include Angles, Hodnett, and Overton, with dates ranging 1915 to 1946 and multiple blocks, lots, and court actions. The text mixes locations, beneficiaries, and consideration amounts in a disjointed ledger style.

Property deeds and notes across city blocks and lots

A long, fragmentary list of land transfers, deeds, and financial considerations dated from 1916 involved individuals such as Robert L. Gutlair Emily W. Martin Celso Davin and LaurI Agnew with streets like Corpus Christ! road Madd won Garden and Neal avenues. Money notes range from 98 to 508 dollars with cash and property exchanges noted in scattered entries.

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Picnic plan for San Artonio churches at Hert Park

The annual picnic of the Christian churches of San Antonio is set for Hert Park in Tex on Saturday June. About 700 expected and a chartered motor coach will depart from Sap depot at 8 am and return by 7 20 pm. Special rates offered.

San Artonio Hert Park Boeing Tex San Antonio Sap South Side Christian Los Angeles Heights Wil Christan Bill Christian

Agree to close early by merchants in downtown area

More than 48 downtown merchants signed a petition circulated by the Retail Merchants Association to close Saturday afternoons in July and August. Over 10 more were expected to join, covering dry goods clothing music millinery shoe stores and other trades, as many as possible will observe the summer early closing custom. Adolf Grasso, secretary of the Merchants Association, circulated the petition.

Retail Merchants’ Association Ats Adolf Grasso Inarrial Merchants’ Association

Don’t Buy Prim Beach Sale Promoted By Local Band

An advertisement urges readers to visit Prim Beach sale starting Sunday at 8 p.m. by the Smith Band of 80 men. It mentions Tailor at 412 W. Commerce Street and refers to dents and electric par hints as part of the event.

Smith

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