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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1916

Page

6

German American group forms to aid U S if Mexico war erupts

San Antonio based German American citizens organize a volunteer company led by Carl C Wurzbach to ready support for the United States in case of Mexican intervention. The plan includes one company to start in San Antonio with possible expansion to battalion or regiment. Wurzbach cites loyalty and military background as reasons for mobilization.

San Antonio Mexico Carl C. Wurzbach St. Louis Wurzbach United States United States,” Mr.Wurzbach Texas West Texas Military Academy

Social Calendar Wednesday Garden Party at Harlandale

Rev and Mrs Arthur W host a garden party at their Harlandale home honoring house guest Miss Katherine Kilber of Brownsville. Ladies' Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians holds a picnic supper at Lambert's Beach on Thursday. Miss Marie Shafer hosts the Girls' Card Club.

Arthur W Harlandale Katherine Kilber Brownsville Order of Hibernians Lambert's Beach Marie Shafer

Local engagements and weddings reported in Kaufman and Port Arthur

Miss Lois Shaw visits UT guest of aunt Mrs Harold Morris. S J Josephs Literary Society plans a 5 PM Thursday picnic from St Marys and West Commerce. Mrs J C Gentry and Miss Josephine Pujo to Corpus Christi for relatives. Hardy Browning and Gertrude Tremlett wed at St Marks Episcopal Church with Rev R Y Barber officiating. Lillie Lubel to wed Max Lipoff of Port Arthur. engagement announced.

S J. Joseph' A Literary Society St. Mary’s and West Commerce Streets J. C. Gentry Josephine Pujo Corpus Christi Hardy P. Browning Gertrude Nora Tremlett St. Mark's Episcopal Church R. Y. Barber Ruby Hopkins Rehberg Mrs. Browning H Lubel Lillie Max Lipoff Port Arthur, Tex

Friedrich NeumannWedding at First Presbyterian Church

Max Clayton Friedrich and Clara Adelaide Neumann were married at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Arthur G. Jones officiating. Wedding music by Mildred Gates and a choral prelude by Judith Joyce opened the ceremony, followed by a reception of bridal party attire and bouquets.

Friedrich-Neumann Max Clayton Friedrich Clara Adelaide Neumann First Presbyterian Church Arthur G. Jones Judith Joyce Mildred Gates Eugene le Laurin Eva Kalb Houston Lillie Nicholson Norma Friedrich Lorene Huntress Pauline Zizelmann Raymond Neumann Dresden Friedrich Colorado

Recall Steps Postponed in Mayor Recall Effort

Postponed recall steps target Mayor Brown and Acting Mayor Lambert after seven citizens' committee members protested at Monday's council meeting. Former Senator John G. Willacy announced a revival meeting on Bowen's Island for next Monday to devote an entire evening to the recall project.

Brown Lambert Citizens’ Committee John G. Willacy Bowen's Island

Slashing incident and labor probe prompt new filings

A. L. Garrett deputy commissioner of labor leads findings from an investigation with County Attorney Dan Lewis and Assistant B. Black. More complaints are expected charging similar violations. Also reported a sleep walker breaking an arm after leaving a second story window on Adams Street.

A. L. Garrett Dan Lewis B. Black Walker Alex Schaffer Adams Street

Lake Geneva Y M C A Summer College Attendee

Walter Janert of San Antonio left Wednesday for Lake Geneva NL to attend the YMCA summer college with association men from across the United States expected in attendance. The report notes he was previously involved in a ground accident leading to an arm injury and transport by Sloan and Hagg ambulance to Baylor Hospital where the arm was set. Wall paper promotions and lumber ads appear in the nearby classifieds.

Sloan and Hagg Baylor Hospital Lake Geneva Walter Janert San Antonio Association United States

Money to Loan on Diamonds and Jewelry

O'Connell Loan Co offers money to loan on diamonds jewelry and watches at 112 East Houston Street.

Kehoe Loan Co W. Commerce St O'Connell Loan Co Houston St Adyv

Murder Charge Filed in Victoriano Contreras Death

City detectives filed a murder charge Wednesday against Rafael in the death of Victoriano Contreras, formerly of 816 South San Saba Street, who died Tuesday afternoon at the city hospital.

Victoriano Contreras San Saba Street City Hospital Rafael

Medina Justice Court Sees Stabbing Case Involvement

Medina, 40, appears in Justice Court after a three week old altercation on South Pecos street left Contreras stabbed several times. A board meeting delay postpones the high school plan review to Thursday to finalize bids. An advertisement notes Dulling Printing on the next order and Reinhard & Co. roasters. For sale big team horses at 303 East Commerce street. Sheriff Tobin reports arrest in Oklahoma.

Medina Justice Court Contreras Pecos Street

Indicted Forgery Suspect Nabbed in Hugo Oklahoma

A white man wanted on indictments charging forgery and swindling was arrested in Hugo Oklahoma. A deputy sheriff will be sent to bring him back to San Antonio.

Hugo Okla San Antonio

Bread Salesmen Get Thursday Afternoons Off

In hot weather the Richter Bakery will not deliver after 1 PM on Thursdays. The bakery and office remain open as usual.

Richter

Dixie Shirt Wag Dance Saturday at Willett’s Orchestra

Event notice for a Saturday dance on June 24 admission 25 cents at Willett’s Orchestra led by W. W. Hall with music by Willett's Orchestra. Dancing event promoted in a local page column.

Otto Koehler Willett W. W. Hall Willett’s Orchestra

Ninety Babies Entered for Better Babies Contest

Ninety babies have been entered for the Better Babies Contest in Angelo, Texas, starting Wednesday morning and lasting two days. The entry count marks a strong start for the event as judges prepare to evaluate infant health and development.

Ban Angelo Tex

Travel Offer to New York and Return by Steamer

Advertises an $84.15 round trip to New York via New Orleans and steamer on the Southern Pacific line. Depicts cost and routing as presented by Ady.

New York New Orleans Southern Pacific Ady

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