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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
9
The Red Cross in San Antonio plans a Wednesday supper and dance at the Hunter Hotel to benefit the Antonio Chapter. Mrs. William Aubrey chairs the entertainment committee and has secured Ogie’s Orchestra to provide music during the evening.
The home cooked meal will be served at six o clock. The committee invited General John J. Pershing to attend and give a short talk. Red Cross preservations are underway at the Gunter Hotel. Several parties have reserved tables and more reservations are coming in steadily.
George Battaglia aged 75 longtime San Antonio merchant and charter Columbus Society member died at 8 30 a m at his home 811 River Avenue He came to San Antonio 34 years ago from Palermo Italy and served with Garibaldi Volunteers in youth Funeral from his home at 4 p m Wednesday with services at St Patrick s Church at 4 30 and burial in St Mary s Cemetery Pallbearers to be drawn from Columbus Society members
Marshal John H. Rogers orders all Germans within a half mile of Army Post facilities to register as alien enemies. The rule applies to those with first intention papers but not final citizenship, with June 1 as the deadline. Nearly a dozen have begun reporting, each required to provide three 3x3 inch photos and be documented for local and Washington files.
Eu gene George, Sunset Central division passenger agent, reports a mobilized West as five agents toured Arizona, Colorado, Washington and California. He says the region is united, business is brisk, farmers active, and many communities are drilling while preparing to serve country. Other travelers included A Farmhoad, J Lackner, Ed Pennington, and E Garvey.
Army orders list transfers from the Army Medical School to the Southern Department and to the Signal Corps. First Lieut Roy H. Coles moves to office chief signal officer in the Southern Department. First Lieuts Charles B Hazeltine and Elkin L Franklin transfer to Fort Leavenworth Army Service Schools in the Dental Corps. Captain Edwin P Tignor shifts to the New York Medical Supply Depot. A colored excursion from Seguin on May 10 offers a 1.00 round trip with a special train at 9:30 a.m. via Southern Pacific Adv.
Mrs M L Jackson and party head for Jackson Mississippi for a three week automobile tour via Houston and New Orleans. Also notices of a fall injuring a salesman, bicycle thefts, a stolen Buick, a youth injury in an auto accident, a postponed vaccination hearing, fire damage, rising postal receipts, a minstrel show plan, and various ads from local businesses.
Thomas F. Keller, Hart, R. J. Boyle, J. Hill Grover, Judge M. E. Buckley, Frank Cloonan Sr., Lawrence Brady, Alfred Campbell and Paschal Scapaland a rangy group of names appear in a period ad and a courtroom-related roster.
Mo Jewelry Co advertises buying and taking in trade old gold silver diamonds and coins at 315 Alauio Plaza offering cash for valuables in a local commerce notice.
More than 40 witnesses crowded the Federal grand jury ante-room on Tuesday as it began serious deliberations. Hugh R. Robertson acted with the grand jury in place of ill District Attorney J L Camp. The notice invites Eagles to inspect the new hall on Wednesday May 9 with lunch and refreshments after the meeting.
The Cag non Road from Castroville Road to H. Fletcher property line will be improved under the supervision of the Bexar county highway engineer. The project covers grading graveling and related work to complete the upgrade.
County commission ers authorize five year X-ray service for Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital. County Auditor Van Howard to advertise, work ordered at the request of Medina Fullers Earth Company.
Chief Barnes of the U S government bureau of investigation released the girl hiker detained Saturday. He said she poses no mischief and may seek to influence Washington on lowering living costs. He noted telegraphic investigation found no ulterior motive.
Colored excursion to Seguin on May 19 offers a 31 09 round trip. Special train leaves at 9:30 a.m. from Southern Pacific.
A A McDonald of San Benito aged 75 died in Brownsville at 5 am after arranging his funeral and securing his suitcases and will. Born in Canada he wandered the world seeking adventure and once managed a rubber plantation in Chiapas Mexico before relocating to San Benito seven years ago. The Browns Ville funeral drew many local friends.
An advert touts freezone a ether compound from Cincinnati for removal of corns and calluses. A few drops on the tender spot allegedly relieves soreness instantly and shrivels the corn without irritation, with bottles sold in small wooden cases at drug stores.
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