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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1916
Page
3
Democratic precinct primaries will be held in San Antonio at 8 p.m. Saturday to select delegates to the county convention on May 9 at Market Hall. Outside the city, primaries are at 2 p.m. The county convention will choose delegates to the state convention on May 23 at Market Hall.
An advertisement touts Q Ban Hair Color Restorer for darkening gray hair and restoring a youthful look. It claims to improve scalp health, stop dandruff, and promote growth with 2 to 8 applications per week, offering a money-back guarantee and 50 cents for a large bottle from Sommer's Drug Co. in San Antonio, Texas.
George Percival Philips aged fifteen died at a San Antonio Sanitarium on Sunday. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs G P Philips and two brothers William and John. Funeral from 1320 North Flores at 4 pm Monday with Rev T F Gallagher of Utica Presbyterian Church officiating. interment at City Cemetery No 4. Schoolmates to serve as pallbearers.
Henry Y. Veding aged 54 died after falling entering his home at 302 Goliad street Sunday morning. Cause of death was heart failure. He served as chief of the merchants' police in San Antonio for six years and is survived by his widow, three sons Louis Alphonse and Wallace all of this city, and one grandchild. He was a Woodmen of the World member at Belleville and a Stemmering lodge member in San Antonio. Funeral at 2 from the residence conducted by Rev. A. L. Wolfe of St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment in Roselawn cemetery.
John H. Means may be named receiver of the Artesian Belt railroad after agreement between litigants. District Judge Ezell said the appointment was offered to Means, who will decide if he accepts. If appointed, he would issue receiver certificates to pay wages as payrolls have lapsed for over a month due to insufficient funds. Van H. Howard, the road’s auditor, notes state law requires biweekly pay.
The Fort Sam Houston post office will become a sub-station of the San Antonio post office on May 16 and be named Fort Sam Houston station. Postmaster George D. Armistead announced that Godfrey Peterson will remain as postmaster at the converted sub-station. The change aligns with departmental policy toward centralization and efficiency.
The government filed a motion in Baltimore for a final dissolution decree in the anti trust suit. It asks that the corporation's properties be disposed of and that it be enjoined from acquiring interests in more than one of the concerns taking over Can Company plants.
County Assessor Albert Huth reports about ten percent of Bexar county property owners did not render their property for taxation. Unauthorized properties will go on the unrendered roll with value determined by the commissioners and assessor. The board of equalization convenes next Monday.
J F Carl and Ward announce legal services with offices at 621 Bedell Building and Crockett 1250 contact numbers for consultations and representation in legal matters.
District Attorney W C Linden has filed suits in the Thirty-seventh district court asking judgments nisi against defendants whose appearance bonds were forfeited for failure to appear. The named defendants are Tomas de la Garza and Willie Lopez, the latter having two cases.
O'Connell Loan Co. at 112 E Houston St advertises loans on diamonds watches and jewelry offering quick cash against personal valuables.
District Judge R B Minor hears evidence on the value of lands below the Medina dam to fix an indemnity bond. The San Antonio Land and Irrigation Company owns the dam and hopes to be released from the receiver. Hearing expected to last most of the week.
The Fletcher Way case, charged by indictment with the killing of Louis MOELA Sr, was called for trial before District Judge W S Anderson. At noon the trial hinged on witness presence as several weeks earlier a key witness disappeared prompting a continuance.
The Pea cock School will commence at Wolff and Marx Auditorium on Friday at 4 p.m. April 5. Public invited. Exercises include boxing wrestling tumbling and military drills.
Bids will be received at the San Antonio school board meeting Tuesday evening for a new school building on Durango street. Plans drawn by Beverly Spillman were accepted by the board several weeks ago.
James Dukes of 332 Lovers Lane reported a fire in a vacant dwelling adjoining his home at 11 Sunday night. He found the blaze started in sacks in a corner and extinguished it without alerting others. The unoccupied building, owned by James Hickman, had been empty for months.
W G Schuwirth Co advertises sewer connections and plumbing services at 231 W Commerce St with phone Crockett 641 offering prompt repairs and installations.
A Sunday night break in at Bedell Hosiery, 216 East Houston Street, allowed thieves to lift about six pairs of fancy hose using a wire hook. The heist was found by staff Monday morning and reported to police.
A weekly railway adv announces a 60 cents fare for the Sutherland Springs round trip every Sunday with a 7 55 a m departure by Southern Pacific.
Regular monthly change of police reliefs occurred Monday morning with Captain Barney Welch assuming charge and reporting on duty at the station.
The document states Captain Coy will lead the early night shift and Captain Brown the midnight to morning watch. Practically no changes were made in the beats of officers for the month.
A restaurant advertisement highlights Quality Coffee served at the White Swan Cafe located at 404 East Houston Street offering a selection of brews and cafe items in a period dining scene.
Police were notified early Monday of two thefts. W. H. Brown of Somerset Texas reported a purse and ten dollars stolen from his person. W. O. Gadd of 318 South Alamo Street said his store’s rear window was broken and cheese and candy stolen. the cash drawer had only a few pennies left.
Advertisement notes Packard Auto Livery charging two dollars per hour with credit and new rate details, highlighting best service among many choices in the period.
A large delegation from San Antonio will attend the thirty seventh annual Texas Pharmaceutical Association convention in Fort Worth May 16 17 and 18. A prize of 25 is offered for the largest representation from a single city. W W C Burns chairs the arrangement committee and A M Fischer of San Antonio is the state president.
Electric fans electric irons Westinghouse Mazda lamps Wright Bros Bedell Building storefront ad lists featured goods and location at 122 Avenue C Bedell Building.
Students of St. Louis College will stage Falsely Accused with matinee and evening performances on May 17 at Beet hoven hall. About forty students will take part under the direction of Brother John Ryan who has experience in this work.
Horace E F Wilson attorney listed with a Chicago address 516 17 State Bank Block. The advertisement notes Criminal case number Cr 8281 and references the legal practice.
Local ad from Alamo Jewelry Co at 315 Alamo Plaza invites customers to sell or trade old gold silver diamonds and coins. The notice emphasizes buying and taking items in trade.
At the constitutional meeting held Sunday at the Menger Hotel the San Antonio Press Club nominated officers for the coming year. The slate includes Mike M Harris as president and Robert G Coulter as first vice president, with E J Greehan, T W Lillie and Bert J McLean among others. The election is scheduled for Tuesday May 14 and the final governors meeting will be held at 5 p m that same Tuesday.
Sewer connections completed by Young and Ramsey in Cro. 2908 with advancement noted in the advertisement.
The regular monthly meeting of the Indiana Society will be held at 8 o clock Tuesday evening in the auditorium of the M C A. An unique program has been arranged and all former residents of Indiana are invited to attend. The ladies of the society have prepared refreshments for the Hoosiers.
A white man is jailed on a felony charge after stealing an empty leather wallet from a negro amid the Alamo Plaza disturbance during a mock coronation. Detective Bradford arrested him. the wallet was empty but theft from the person is charged. The case will be transferred to county authorities Monday.
U S V V announces a Birmingham reunion with round trip fare of 22.45 dollars valid for travel May 13 through 16.
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