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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1917

Page

8

Feast of St Patrick Observed By Hibernians In San Antonio

The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Auxiliary plan San Antonio events for St Patrick Day next Saturday. Morning high mass at St Patrick Church and a street parade lead to an evening Beethoven Hall program with Irish songs and sketches. Rev Father Cassidy to deliver the sermon on The Secret of St Patrick's Success. Grand marshal A Lincoln Mahoney and aides lead the parade through Soledad Main and Commerce to St Patrick Church.

San Antonio Order of Hibernians Ladies’ Auxiliary Beethoven Hall Hibernians St. Patrick’s Church J. F. Cassidy County Clare Ireland Hibernian Committees Red Men's Hall John W. Shaw Soledad Street Main Plaza Soledad Houston Alamo Plaza Commerce Pine and van Ness Streets A. Lincoln Mahoney Matt C. Cody Edward J. Walsh Pat O'Shaughnessy Ben Newman Father Cassidy Ed Campbell John Pinnell Mungret College Limerick All Hallows College United States St. John’s Seminary St Mary’s Parochial School St. Mary’s School Joe Walsh M. J. Gilbert William Mooney Maher Erin R. A. Bower Hedge School Columbia Topsy Hammond Sketch Gilbert Syracuse N. Y Emerald Isle County Tipperary St. Peter’s Orphanage St. Patrick’s Frank C Cloonan &Sr J. H. Weatherall H. J. Jensen Hugh B. Rice H. J. Fallon J.F. Maley P. J. Geehan P. J. Donovan Frank A. Cloonan Sr James F. Garland Thomas F. Hart

California Syrup of Figs Offered as Gentle Laxative

A nostalgic advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for cross or feverish children. It claims a coated tongue signals constipation and promises relief within hours without griping. Directions and the 50 cent bottle are printed on each label, warning against counterfeit syrups.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Old Charter Restored At Spanish War Veterans Meeting

A smoker and stag reception at Moose Hall honored Past Commander Lewis Maverick and announced the recovery and restoration of the 1900 charter to the John L. Bullis Camp Spanish War Veterans in San Antonio. Speakers praised Maverick's Roosevelt Rough Riders service and urged patriotism fellowship and charity.

John L. Bullis Moose Hall Lewis Maverick San Antonio Captain Maverick KE. G. LeStourgen Texas Samuel Belden C. G. Colesworthy C. S. Broadbent

Heuermann Candidacy Declared for Commissioner of Streets

The Light announces Louis Heuermann as a candidate for Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements in the upcoming election. The notice marks an official political advertisement and outlines the candidate’s bid for the post.

Louis Heuermann

Fiesta San Jacinto Fiesta Plans Advance With Railroads

The Fiesta San Jacinto program will be adopted Tuesday night by the directors. Lower railroad rates and Sunday extensions will allow visitors to stay through Saturday. Dances at hotels and open house at clubs, posters in 100 Texas cities, and extensive railroad advertising boost Fiesta week. Antonio III will coronate at Alamo Plaza, with pageants, parades, and the Battle of Lovers attracting tourists. President Ayres lauds the preparations and committee support.

Texas Antonio III Alamo Plaza San Antonio Atlee B. Ayres Mission McAllen Pharr San Juan Edinburg Donna Mercedes la Feiia Brownsville San Benito Harlingen Lyford Raymondville Sarita Riviera Kingsville Chamber of Commmmerce Fiesta Association the Red Cross Associa

Hugh B. Rice Opens Offices in Frost Building

Hugh B. Rice has opened new offices at 206 Frost Building and will continue business under the existing firm name.

Hugh B. Rice Frost

Talk on United Sales Service Opens San Antonio Luncheon

A salesmanship expert Happy Day of Houston spoke at the Salesmanship Club luncheon in the Gunter Hotel about training and value in sales work. The club plans biweekly talks by outside experts and a Bravo tour for 100 excursionists in April, with a $35 package including sleeper and meals.

Charles Rees Rees San Antonio East Houston Street Gunter Hotel United Sales Service Salesmianship Club Happy Day of Houston Day Salesmanship Congress Salesmanship Club Elouston

Trade excursion to lower Rio Grande planned for April

Letters sent to Chamber of Commerce members inviting them to join the trade trip to the lower Rio Grande on April 3. Organizers arrange details and coordinate participation for local business representatives.

Chamber of Commerce Lower Rio Grande

Seattle man hires 105 mourners at $1 for own funeral

Henry Sharpnack selected and supervised a mausoleum project then arranged for 100 mourners at $1 each after his death. A few days ago 105 mourners followed his body to the mausoleum without emotion, paid by city free employment and charitable groups. Some were designated by Seattle ministers and included three widows with children.

Seattle Wash Henry Sharpnack Sharpnack City Free Employment Bureau

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