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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
5
Billie Burke arrives on screen in Gloria's Romance a motion picture novel by Rupert Hughes. Burke plays Gloria Stafford daughter of a millionaire banker with stylish gowns expected to spark fashion talk. Supporting star Henry Kolker anchors the cast.
Bessie Barriscale stars in a war romance presented by Thomas H. Ince on the Triangle program. J. G. Hawks wrote the tale of a prince wooing a countess set in Bothalia and Marsow amid battles, with William Desmond opposite Barriscale. Also showing The Village Blacksmith with Hank Mann.
A vintage ad urges readers to mail a 5 cent slip to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package. The offer includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for back and kidney issues and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation biliousness and sluggish bowels.
Polly Moran plays a sharp character role as Vivian Edwards is pursued by a ruthless attorney in a tale marked by melodramatic flair and strong performances.
An entirely new bill will be offered at the Princess theatre today headlined by The Musical Hunters a novelty musical act Connors and Witt perform singing talking dancing and piano playing act a Pantages Circuit headliner Williams and Held blackface comedians and a novelty juggling act by Rapoli also appear with a changed motion picture program.
Pure Food Commissioner Robert H. Hoffman announced the appointment of Tom H. Johnson to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mrs. F. E. Darwin of Gainesville. The announcement came from Austin Texas on May 11.
Kingsville Texas resident Walter H Jersig stops at the Menger while W T Beck of Victoria registers at the Gunter and R M Anderson of Dallas stays at the St Anthony among a steady stream of guests from Houston San Francisco New Orleans and Dallas at the Menger Gunter and St Anthony hotels during a busy arrivals period.
Mrs. Maude F Armstrong aged 46 died at 906 Kentucky avenue at 7 a m. She was a Texas native who lived in San Antonio eighteen years and survived by husband John Armstrong two sons Elmer and Owen parents Mr and Mrs N T Shaw six sisters and four brothers. Funeral from the home at 4 p m Friday with interment in city cemetery No 6 honorary pall bearers listed active pallbearers named.
Rosa Chall died at a local hospital from burns suffered when her dress ignited while washing clothes in the yard two weeks earlier. Survived by husband George Chall, an infant child, sisters May and Agnes Valencia of San Antonio, brothers Joe and Peter Valencia of San Antonio and John Valencia of New Mexico. Funeral from 309 Sherrer Street at 8:30 Friday morning with Mass at St Patrick's Church at 9 and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Ad shows Shelley Loring C Undertaxing Co offering automobile equipment with contact phones 971 and Ady.
A telegram from the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to the New York Tribune outlines local defense efforts. It details the Security League and Navy League with 150 members each, women’s defense endorsements, Boy Scouts’ work, a civilian training camp in June, Fort Sam Houston national guard mobilization, Red Cross activity by Fort Sam Houston women and the local Red Cross, and 75 San Antonio women who volunteered for Red Cross service.
Notice to all persons firms and corporations owing taxes in San Antonio that the fiscal year 1915 taxes are due. Taxes delinquent after May 31 incur interest and penalties. Commissioner J F Garland urges prompt payment to avoid rush and jam later.
The San Antonio School Board invites sealed bids from banks or individuals to act as depository for city school funds for the year start June 1 1916 to May 31 1917 excluding $400 000 special building funds at Central Trust Co Bids must state credit balance interest rate and overdraft charge and be filed by 12 noon May 25 1916 The board may reject all bids.
Rev. Father Raymond Pratt formerly of San Fernando cathedral has been named first counsellor of the North American province of the Missionaries of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He succeeds the late Rev. Father Barnabas Marinas. Appointed by Very Rev. Martin Alsina of Madrid, Pratt will keep San Antonio as his headquarters and has resided there for twelve years.
Page classified ad lists F Carl and William Wardlawyers at 521 Bedell Building with Crockett 1250 contact for legal services.
San Antonio hotel man M R Hutchins leaves Wednesday to Cloudcroft New Mexico where he will reopen The Lodge on June 1 after several summers managing it. Hutchins previously ran the Hutchins Hotel on Garden Street and after The Lodge closed last fall he remained connected with the property.
O'Connell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston St advertises loans on diamonds watches and jewelry offering pledged collateral loans to customers seeking quick cash.
Rev. T. V. Neal, pastor of Prospect Hill Baptist Church, announced to the congregation Wednesday evening that he will remain in San Antonio and continue his work there. He had received a call to become pastor of the Baptist Church in Denton several weeks ago.
Dr. W. T. Haynes, who lectured May 6 and 7, has agreed to return Sunday evening to Red Men's hall. He will speak on Theology Astrology and Astronomy in a continuation of his series after a petition from the two audiences.
Advertisement for sewer connections and plumbing from W G Schuwirth & Co located at 231 W Commerce St with phone Crockett 641 offering services and contact details.
A meeting of the Business Woman's Club of the Young Women's Christian Association is set for 7 30 o'clock Friday evening May 12 at the association building. All members are requested to be present.
Cr. 155 and New 155 advertise auto livery service with a rate of two dollars per hour and a note highlighting better options among many.
The Bexar county grand jury reported twelve true bills to Judge Anderson in the Thirty seventh District Court at noon Thursday and adjourned until Tuesday morning.
Readable ad blurb promotes electric fans electric irons Westinghouse Mazda lamps and Wright Brothers items from 122 Avenue C Bedell Building highlighting household goods and shop specials.
Horace FE Wilson is identified as a lawyer associated with the 516 17 State Bank Blog and case number Cr 8281 advances an adv notice.
Elisio Sanchez of 1602 El Paso street was thrown from his express wagon when struck by a car at West Commerce and Los Moras. He escaped unharmed three wheels torn from the wagon. Driver to face charges Thursday.
A community picnic titled Jolly Eight was held at Otto Koehler park formerly Madrasz park on May 14 with Willett's Orchestra providing music for attendees.
Cro. 2908. Adv. Sewer connections completed by Young and Ramsey as advertised.
Two 14 year old Mexican boys were arrested by Officer Fidorn at 11 p m Wednesday night for stealing groceries from a store at 1305 North Flores Street. They were taken to juvenile officers Thursday morning.
Advertisement from Alamo Jewelry Co offering to buy or trade in old gold silver diamonds and coins located at 315 Alamo Plaza. The notice promotes cash offers and trade options for precious items.
No notice from the War Department this morning that the proposed civilian military training camp at Fort Crockett will not be held due to the removal of regular troops for border duty and officer reassignment to Plattsburg, N. S. Enrollments had been coming in at a very satisfactory rate.
Federal meat inspection last year covered 48 million meat carcasses, with 299 958 wholly condemned and 744 688 condemned in part. The figures highlight the scope of enforcement and product quality concerns across the industry.
James Irvin city jailer received a five pound cannon ball as a gift from a chain gang member. The ball was found in Brackenridge park wedged between rocks at a tree foot where prisoners have been at work for weeks.
Mohair and silk suits offered at wholesale cost with an extra six cents for expenses. A bulk sale of 1590 suits advertised by Kampman building at 833 West Commerce Street, Hummel, Palm Beach.
A regular Starr Heights Improvement Club meeting is scheduled for 8 o clock Friday night at the Fannin school on East Houston street.
Classified sign reads for rent for sale room for rent light housekeeping rooms board and room furnished rooms dressmaking unfurnished room and other signs single at a time. Printing company listing.
A Mexican individual is jailed on vagrancy charges as the city detective bureau holds 100 feet of garden hose believed stolen. No recent theft report for garden hose has been filed with the office.
Factories in Japan see a rush of orders as industrial stoppages in Germany and Belgium cripple European production. Firms shift sourcing to Japan to meet demand for machinery and components.
New Mexico produced metals worth more than 18 million dollars in the last year, marking the highest annual metal output in the state's history and signaling a strong mining sector performance.
Mrs Jack Skinner of North Laredo street reports theft of diamonds valued at 759 dollars from a cedar chest in her room last week. The loss includes three diamond rings and a five stone necklace. Burglars also stole 50 dollars from the Montezuma Bar basement Brady building and items from two other residences.
A historic claim notes a humming bird, when stripped of feathers, appears only slightly larger than a bumble bee, highlighting remarkable diminutive size.
Men who joined the McNeil regiment of rough riders seek to learn their officer leadership as Captain McNeil has died. B H Jarrard of Omaha street says about 700 men may volunteer for border duty but they need current command information. A Boston church shingles note appears as an unrelated fragment.
Antiseptic powder for shaking into shoes and foot bath relieves painful feet and bunions. Claims include relief from sweating callouses and tired feet. Advertises wide availability through Denggeete and a trial offer.
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