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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1916

Page

9

Chamber of Commerce Vows Recruit Drive for Fort Sam Camp

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce members' council passes a resolution urging business heads to permit employees to attend the Fort Sam Houston military training camp opening next month. The drive aims to recruit at least 400 volunteers, with pledges from L. B. Clegg and others to support travel and lodging costs.

the Chamber of Commerce Gunter Hotel Malvern-Hill Barnum Southern Department San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Barnum Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors L. B. Clegg San Antonio Printing Company L. J. Hart A. B. Weakley Collins Company The

San Antonio Urges Civilian Training Camp at Fort Sam Houston

San Antonio officials urge citizens to support the Civilian Training Camp at Fort Sam Houston from June 14 to July 8. Major Barnum reports statewide enrollment efforts with 87 volunteers so far, only 20 from San Antonio, and he plans to equip 600 uniforms to attract crowds at the camp site.

Barnum Major Barnum San Antonio Texas C. S. Diehl

Training camps to shelter 30000 citizens at Plattsburgh NY

Colonel Diehl notes 30000 citizens have applied for summer training camps at Plattsburgh Barracks New York equal to the mobile army. He says Texas and San Antonio would be judged harshly if they do not back a similar camp locally.

Plattsburgh Barracks New York Diehl San Antonio Texas

Onderdonk to Exhibit in Dallas This Week

San Antonio artist Julian Onderdonk will travel to Dallas Monday night for a four day exhibit under the Art League of Dallas showing about fifty paintings. He plans to select American works for the Dallas State Fair and later tour Houston and other cities to raise funds for a San Antonio art gallery.

Julian Onderdonk San Antonio Dallas Art League of Dallas Mr. Onderdonk New York East Palette and Brush Society of Onderdonk Houston

Sunday 60 Cent Souther n Pacific Rail Service Ad

Advertisement notes 60 cents fare for Sunday round trip to Sutherland Springs and return via Southern Pacific with a 7:55 a m departure time each Sunday.

Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific

U. Co. V. Reunion Birmingham Fare Deal

Round trip from Birmingham to the reunion city offered by Southern Pacific for $23.45. Valid May 13 through 16 with return by May 16. Tickets and terms available from Southern Pacific offices.

U. Co Reunion Birmingham Southern Pacific

Girls Banquet Planned by YWCA for Club Girls

One hundred young girls will attend a 6 30 p m banquet Tuesday evening hosted by the Young Women's Christian Association for the girls clubs of the organization. Tables will be set in the association building auditorium and between courses the girls will sing club songs. Toasts will follow the supper with Miss Mab Harrison as toastmaster. Miss Etta Pickering will give the invocation. Several girls will give toasts on themes such as Our Friends Our Fun Our Facts Our Follies The Meaning of the Clover Leaf Wohelo The Value of the Friendship Club Our Gratitude.

Young Woman's Christian Association Association Mab Harrison Etta Pickering Vernon Hightower Dorothy Lindsay Elizabeth Ripley Ruth Robey Hertha Haak Dorothy Morris Wohelo Bonnie Lee Farrier Friendship Club Mildred Johnson

Picnic at Otto Koehler Park With Willett's Orchestra

A Jolly eight picnic was staged at Otto Koehler park formerly Madrasz park on May 14 featuring Willett's Orchestra under Ady supervision.

Otto Koehler Madrasz Park Willett Ady

Newton Brings Defendant Back From Baltimore

Deputy Sheriff Alfonso Newton returned from Baltimore with a swindling defendant. The man had sued out a writ of habeas corpus to delay, but a trial judge ruled the case extraditable and the requisition legal, enabling the defendant to be brought here for trial.

Newton Alfonso Newton Baltimore

O'Connell Loan Co Ad offers collateral loans on jewelry

J F Carl and Ward lawyers advertise services from the 621 Bedell Building Crockett 1250. An advance notice promotes loans on diamonds watches and jewelry from OConnell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston St.

J. F. Carl and Ward— Lawyers Bedell Building Fhone Crockett O’connell Loan Co E. Houston St

Prisoner Taken to Hondo by County Officers

Chief Deputy Sheriff James Galbreath spent Sunday transporting a felon to Hondo Medina county, after the man was arrested locally by Sheriff Tobin and deputies.

Hondo James Galbreath Medina County Tobin

Sewer Connections and Plumbing Services Ad

W G Schuwirth and Co advertises sewer connections and plumbing at 231 W Commerce St with phone Crockett 641 offering local service and repairs.

W. G. Schuwirth & Co W. Commerce St Crockett

Packard Auto Livery Rates Mentioned in Classified

Classified note lists Packard Auto Livery at $2 per hour with entry numbers Cr. 155 and New 165. It highlights value among several options and offers best of many.

Packard

Knights of Columbus convention delegates head to Sherman

John Williams L B Randall and William Campbell will depart Monday night for Sherman as delegates from San Antonio council No 878 to the state Knights of Columbus gathering. About 500 delegates from across the state are expected over a three day session.

T. K John Williams L- B. Randall William Campbell Sherman the Knights of Columbus San Antonio

Ham Ramsey Meeting Sparks Park Safety Push

Citizens attend a meeting about parking near Tabernacle Park with police protection prioritized for safety. Officials propose enhanced auto-park options and orderly traffic flow to reduce hazards.

Ham-Ramsey Auto Park Tabernacle

Electrical goods and shop at Wright Bros. Bedell Building

Readable listing notes electric fans electric irons Westinghouse Mazda lamps and a Wright Bros location at 122 Avenue C Bedell Building. The fragment hints at a local hardware or appliance advertisement with multiple brands and items.

Westinghouse Mazda Wright Bros Ave. C Bedell

Horace E. Wilson Lawyer Cr 281 Adv

Horace E. Wilson, lawyer, listed with 516 17 State Bank Blog. Court record shows a fine or debt amount of 281 dollars noted as an advertisement. The entry appears as a brief legal notice.

Horace E. Wilson State Bank

Ten Years for Way in Moglia Killing Verdict

The jury sentenced Fletcher Way to ten years in the penitentiary for the killing of Louis Moglia Sr. The verdict came at 10 oclock Sunday after an all night deliberation. An appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin will be filed.

Way Fletcher Way Louis Moglia Sr Court of Criminal Appeals Austin

Jewelry Ad and Trade Promotion in Alamo Plaza Area

Classified note lists sewer connections by Young & Ramsey Cro 2908 and an Alamo Jewelry Co advertisement at 315 Alamo Plaza buying old gold silver diamonds and coins. Also mentions printer Dulling Printing Co and a 6x9 dodger rate of two dollars per thousand.

Young & Ramsey Cro Alamo Jewelry Co Alamo Plaza Dulling Printing Co

Wholesale Mohair and Silk Suits Sale at Hummel Build

Palm Beach offers mohair and silk suits at wholesale cost with 60 cents extra for expenses. A stock of 1500 suits must move from Kampman Building at 2233 W. Commerce St. Advert.

Palm Beach Hummel W. Commerce St. Kampman Bldg

Hears Banker Is Arrested by Sheriff Tobin Telegraph

Sheriff John W. Tobin sent a telegram to Kansas officials stating a banker has been arrested. The terse note confirms a law enforcement action involving a financial professional in custody and awaiting formal charges.

John W. Tobin Kan

George E. Chambers Under Arrest in Texas on Indictment

Kansas City morning report confirms George E. Chambers former president of Federal Bank and Trust Company is jailed in Texas on an eighteen count indictment alleging involvement in deposits after insolvency was known. Sheriff Tobin stated no official Kansas City notice had arrived yet.

Sas City George E. Chambers Federal Bank & Trust Company Kansas City Chambers Tobin

Westminster League organized at Ping Street church

The Westminster League was formed Sunday night at Ping Street Presbyterian Church from Sunday school members. Regular meetings will be held each Sunday before the evening service with short talks and music. Offi cers chosen: John A. McCurdy president, Garret Lewis vice president, Irene Hugman secretary, Jennie Goulding treasurer. Norman Anderson acted as leader Sunday night.

Westminster League Ping Street Presbyterian Church John A. McCurdy Garret Lewis Irene Hugman Jennie Goulding Norman Anderson

Smith Urges Border Protection After Texas Raid

Representative Smith, whose district includes the Glenn Springs raid site, pressed Secretary Baker for full protection of exposed Rio Grande towns. He said troops are being redeployed to Texas from Mexico, and warned Funston had ample warning of the danger. Texas members report no telegrams confirming a border alarm.

Washington, D Smith Glenn Springs Rio Grande Texas Mexico Big Bend Baker Funston Congress House Senate

Obituary of Henry Moritz 38 of Sun Day Died at Home

Henry Moritz aged 38 died Sunday morning at his home 504 Rayton Street. He is survived by his widow Blanche and six sisters and two brothers including Dr Gus Moritz of St Louis Izadore Moritz of McAllen and Mrs Alice Lewensten of San Diego Cal Funeral held at 702 Rigsby Avenue at 3 30 pm Monday conducted by Rabbi Samuel Marks under Masonic lodge aus pices Interment in Beth El Cemetery.

Henry Moritz Rayton Street Blanche Moritz Gus Moritz St. Louis Izadore Moritz McAllen Alice Lewensten San Dego Cal A. August L. P. Peck Abe Frank San Antono M. Veevich Los Angeles Bertha Abrams Helena

Death Notice of Mrs. L. A. Haby of Dunlay Tex

Mrs. L A Haby of Dunlay Texas died Sunday morning. She is survived by her husband five children her mother and three brothers George Carle of Hondo Joe Carle of San Antonio and John Carle of Castroville and two sisters Mrs Katie Huesser of Hondo and Mrs Rosalie Marty of Castroville. The funeral will be held in Dunlay at 9 oclock Tuesday morning.

L. A. Haby Dunlay Tex Joe Carle Haby George Carle Hondo San Antonio John Carle Castroville Katie Huesser Rosalie Marty

Death of Thomas H. Lackey in San Antonio

Thomas H. Lackey aged 38 died in a San Antonio hospital Sunday. Born in Kerr County he farmed near Camp Verde for years and lived in San Antonio for five years eight months. His body is held by the Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company awaiting word from relatives.

Thomas H. Lackey San Antonio Kerr County Camp Verde Texas Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Frances Loeffler Died in San Antonio Hospital

The body of Mrs. Frances Loeffler who died in a San Antonio hospital last Thursday was sent to Dallas Sunday night and funeral services were held there Monday.

Frances Loeffler San Antonio Dallas

Obituary: Joseph J. Knapp Dies After Long Illness

Joseph J. Knapp aged 37 died Sunday afternoon in a sanitarium after a long illness. He was born in Ohio and survived by relatives in Ohio and Texas. Funeral services were held at Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company chapel at 3 30 PM Monday, with burial in a cemetery south of the city.

Joseph J. Knapp Ohio Texas Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Death of Andrew B Kuykendall at 69 in Cedarval region

Andrew B Kuykendall, 69, died at his home 304 Cottonwood Avenue Sunday night at 11 30. He was a Texas native who had lived here 25 years. Survived by widow Nancy Kuykendall of San Antonio and four daughters and three sons. Body taken to Oakwood cemetery 17 miles south for interment by Sloan and Hagy Undertaking Co.

Andrew B. Kuyendall Andrew B. Kuykendall Cottonwood Avenue Texas Nancy Kuykendall San Antonio Art E Bland R. Kuykendall Andrew PD. Kuykendall Cedarvals N. M

The Wisdom of Willie

A mother questions her son about lateness and he jokes that he only knew it was the third call because she spoke in anger earlier. The exchange shows a playful, wry family dynamic captured in a brief humorous quarrel.

Willie Boston Transcript

Katy Terminal Plans Conference in Dallas

Contractors Reid Jones of San Antonio and C Sewell Thomas of St Louis met in Dallas with Katy officials to decide a start date for San Antonio Katy terminals. COO Webb oversees plans and construction could begin Wednesday or Friday after final orders from the San Antonio Belt and Terminal Railway directors.

Katy San Antonio Dallas Reid Jones C. Sewell Thomas St. Louis Webb San Antonio Belt & Terminal Railway Company

Construction Work Underway On Property Cleanup

Buildings from the property and clearing up the grounds already is under way as part of the ongoing site renovation.

Less Money for Rivers

Senators Kenyon and Sherman urge a blanket 20 million dollar river and harbor appropriation as a substitute for a 43 million dollar specific bill. They call the proposed expenditures utterly indefensible as the nation taxes itself for preparedness and the life of the nation.

Washington, D. C Senate Kenyon Sherman

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