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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
8
Juan Dios Flores was released by U S Commissioner J A Mount in Corpus Christi Texas after prosecutors failed to show sufficient evidence of illegal voting in Nueces county local option election. Flores proved he did not vote and was not a U S citizen, thus lacking a poll tax receipt.
An advertisement for Lentz at 312 West Commerce touts truly tailored suits from collar to cuffs. The copy promises a fit described as artistically snug, promoting the shop as the sole maker of this style.
60 cents for round trip from Sutherland Springs and back every Sunday at 7 55 am on the Southern Pacific line Adv indicates timetable or fare listing for the service.
A political foe, once bitter toward the deceased, refuses to attend the funeral but publicly approves of it. The article notes a dignified opponent who had risen to prominence ended a long life, and at the funeral asks about attendance with a sharp, approving denial.
Paris dispatch explains Verdun early German success came from German numerical superiority. French staff planned reserves carefully and held the Meuse fortification with 250000 new troops prepped since February. Relentless German bombardment met stubborn French covering troops at Douaumont Bras.
Medina lake section gains mail facilities with a postmaster appointed for Mico. Postmaster Armistead of San Antonio is instructed by Postmaster General Burleson to receive bids by April 18 for twice weekly mail transport from San Antonio to Mico via Cliff.
West Danby New York resident Mrs Dewitt Singtbaugh reports nervous trouble and insomnia improved by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She says it steadies nerves aids female health and supports regular daily work on the farm with four daughters.
Under the tentative arrangement mail leaves Mico at 6 a m on Tuesdays and Fridays and arrives in San Antonio by 6 p m the same day. Mail from San Antonio is to be sent out at 6 a m Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Manager Raymond presents a local talent program at the Majestic Theater replacing the usual Friday cabaret. It will follow the regular show and promises a high level of excellence rather than an amateur night.
Advice promotes taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE at onset of cold symptoms to remove causes of colds and grip. Box bears E. W. Grove signature and lists 25e price.
In Chicago on March 22 a jury selection continued for suits seeking 300000 from the American Medical Association and George H. Simmons editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Plaintiffs John A. Patten and Z C Patten Jr owners of Chattanooga Medicine Company claim Wine of Cardus was labeled a fake medicine in 1914 articles harming Patten's church role and business credibility.
Ladies of Pegues Memorial Church hold an all day meeting at the church with noon lunch and a 3 p.m. address by Rev. W. W. Lee. Mrs. George D. Robbins hosts an afternoon tea for the Protestant Orphans Home. Central Christian Church ladies host a 3 to 6 p.m. tea at Mrs. G. H. Ray’s home 2802 River Avenue with several organizers assisting. Highland Park Friendship meets at Mrs. A. O. Kilgore’s home 719 Hammond Avenue.
Miss Margaret Sipple and Miss Ouida Surber hosted a strolling party and box supper in Denver Heights park. Prizes were awarded to Miss Beatrice Rietze and Mr. Logan as contests delighted guests. Attendees included Rosa Lee Rietze, Bess Rhodes, Nannie Balcolm, Kittie Babcock, and others with Mrs. Tracy Sipple and Mrs. R. G. Rowan among the speakers.
Violinist Jules Falk, a renowned American artist visiting the city, plans a recital at the Grand Opera house on Wednesday or Thursday evening next week. He brings a wide repertoire refined through years of study and concert work and will choose a program to suit all tastes.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Mast and daughter of Urbana Illinois who spent the winter here were hosted at a surprise supper Tuesday evening by friends as a farewell compliment.
Mrs R E Jasmer entertained the I S Club Tuesday afternoon with refreshments served. The next meeting is planned for April 4 at Mrs A Meurin's home.
Property owners on South Water and Goliad streets offered a bonus to locate the new high school on that site, while the board deferred site selection after reviewing rising land prices. Plans for other school buildings and an architect appointment were also pushed to later meetings as inspections and possible purchases continued.
Property owners name William V. Dielmann Albert Steves H C Wurzbach V A Gorrell Jr H R Schmeltzer G H Cushman and R Vanderstraten to a committee to submit a petition to the school board The petition was read at the board meeting Tuesday night A $1000 donation toward opening St Josephs street has been offered by Alexander Joske and other pledges bring the fund to about $3500
The first annual Mother and Son reception at the Y M C A opened at 3 30 pm with large attendance. Mothers toured the Boys Hobby Exhibit shown by the boys, with banners and purple white drapery. Exhibits include pets bird eggs stamps coins badges and more with many names listed among the contributors. An evening program of stereopticon slides and gym class work follows.
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