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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
9
Two young men suspected of professional auto theft are being kept in Galveston at the request of Sheriff John W. Tobin, according to official protocol.
James Gal breath chief deputy sheriff with Deputies Newton Diaz and Subira chased the fugitive to the northern county area, forcing a lengthy pursuit before capture.
A group of nine individuals including two men who claimed wives were intercepted in Galveston after traveling from the city in a large car that was later exchanged for a smaller vehicle. Sheriff Tobin grew suspicious due to inconsistent statements about their destination.
A mass meeting is called for Friday at 8 PM at Red Men's Hall 112 Sole dad Street to discuss free textbooks in schools and how to keep the school board out of politics. All interested citizens are urged to attend.
Walter B. Wood, Druggist of Lafayette Alabama,writes in 1916 that Kilmer’s Swamp Root has been well received by customers for kidney liver and bladder complaints. He calls it a splendid seller and one of the best preparations in its field.
A promotional letter from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York invites readers to send ten cents for a sample size bottle of Swamp Root. The letter promises to include a booklet on kidneys and bladder and mentions available fifty cent and one dollar sizes at drug stores. It asks readers to mention the San Antonio Daily Light.
An advertisement urges readers to avoid hair dyes and to use Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer instead. It promises gradual, permanent restoration of natural dark color, hair growth support, and a glossy, soft look. Available at Summer’s Drug Store and other outlets, with a money back guarantee and a free hair care booklet.
An advertisement touts the J. B. L. Cascade internal bath to cleanse the lower intestine, claim it prevents autointoxication and boosts health. H. L. Wagner's Drug Store in San Antonio offers a free booklet explaining the method and benefits.
A document bears signatures from George Roe, Jack Horner, Ira Calder, A. W. Hartmann, E. G. LeStourgeon, W. M. Pardue, F. ik. Miller, Don A. Kliss and Dr. A. D. Zucht. The list appears alongside a formal notice indicating formal endorsement or agreement.
The Knights of Columbus in San Antonio host an informal reception and smoker for prospective members this Thursday. Local and visiting officers will speak on the order’s work, followed by vocal and instrumental music. Visiting Knights are invited.
Madden C. Harris of Troop B First Texas Cavalry was shot through the body with a 45 caliber bullet during a fight with Mexicans in a dance hall in the 500 block Matamoras Street at 9:45 Wednesday night. He is expected to recover. The shooter, a Mexican, escaped.
Two men and two women are detained by police pending arrival of Marlin officers. Detectives say the men stole $500 and an automobile.
A jury in the Thirty-seventh District Court sentenced two men on robbery by assault with firearms charges. One fought the case while the other pleaded guilty. both received ten year penitentiary terms. O Connell Loan Co at 112 E Houston Street advertised collateral loans with a window display.
John Dibrell, chief deputy marshal, arrested a man Thursday on a government pistol charge. The suspect pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner R L Edwards and was jailed awaiting action by the federal grand jury. Judge Duval West and staff handled the federal court return.
F J Engle a G H and S A railroad brakeman and his wife credit Tanlac with restoring health after years of indigestion gas heart flutter and nerves. Engle reports weight gain and renewed energy while his wife regains appetite sleeps well and relief from pain and gas. Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier sell Tanlac in San Antonio.
The Federal Court closed its March term as District Attorney J L Camp, Assistant Hugh M Robertson, Clerk D H Hart and Marshall John H Rogers returned from Del Rio. Only one major indictment was handed down, involving a banker arrested in San Antonio and charged with banking law violations in Del Rio.
Classified items include Lone Star Auto Livery New Jefferson cars and Packard Cars at 2 per hour adv notes. burglary at Karl Steele 210 Mason Street. thefts include cigarettes tobacco cigars candy and groceries. A team of horses ran away on West Romana Street and Slocum Place injuring driver E G Castro. A youth was arrested for unlawfully shifting gears in Riverside building car on College Street.
L. B. Clegg is notified of a conference in Washington on April 2. Civilian committee chairmen from army centers will discuss procedures to cooperate with military authorities on purchasing supplies and related activities. Clegg, San Antonio committee chairman, plans to attend and invites citizen suggestions on serving Army interests in San Antonio.
The notice invites ideas for conference presentations and asks interested persons to contact Mr. Clegg or committee members W. B. Tuttle Ernest Groos Albert Kronkosky and Clinton Kearny to participate.
A Good Horse notes the obituary of Old Mr Caswell, famed as an inveterate horse keeper and man of rural life. The piece traces his long involvement with horses, reflecting a life centered on animal husbandry and local farm culture.
A tale from the National Magazine tells of a trader who trades a shabby horse and after the swap declares the horse has two faults. The buyer asks for details. The trader says the horse is hard to catch in the field and, once caught, isn’t worth a shred.
A 21 year old Mexican suspect was arrested by detectives Wednesday night for burglary at 408 Main Avenue on January 18. He is charged with breaking into the saloon and stealing cigars liquor and a pistol.
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