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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1911

Page

7

Two Boys Missing From San Antonio Home

Isibel and Matis Vanuen- Bula, aged 14 and 12, sons of Mrs. Marie Montalvo of 602 Layer Street, have been missing since April 2 after saying they were offered ranch jobs. Matis has a forehead scar and a chin scar, lighter skin than Isibel. Both boys formerly worked as bootblacks and newsboys. Mrs. Montalvo offers to pay a reward within her means for information.

Isibel Matis Vanuen- Bula Marie Montalvo Layer Street Matis San Antonio

Garden Academy Commencement Held at Harmony

The Garden Academy held its third commencement and annual dance last evening at Harmony. The program opened with a salutatory by Captain Joseph Christen of Mexico, followed by a vocal solo by Lieutenant Joe W. Hole of Galveston. Hole impressed with his voice and humorous song. he also spoke on a 1925 retrospective. Valedictorian James earned three medals for general proficiency and gave an admirable speech. Corporal Ireson received a gold medal for Highland Park rifle drill. Sergeant Poyle won another gold medal for second place. Acting commandant Dudley Lansing announced next year’s promotions: Christen to major, James and Hole to captains, Martin and Jones to first lieutenants, Poyle and Ireson to second lieutenants, with a full list of noncommissioned officers and promotions following.

Garden Academy Harmony Has Joseph Christen Mexico Joe W. Hole Galveston Hole James Ireson Highland Park Frank Chester Poyle Dudley K. Lansing Cuthbert P. Stearnes

County Audit Committee Appointed For Finances

In Brownsville on May 16 District Judge W B Hopkins named a three member committee to audit county office finances. Foreman L Cabolin of the prior grand jury chairs with A Wayne Wood and K H McDavitt. Report due before the next term. county court opens Monday with Judge John Bartlett presiding.

Brownsville Tet District Court W. B. Hopkins L. Cabolin A. Wayne Wood K. H. McDavitt Hopkins John Bartlett

Herrmann Honored by San Antonio Elks Banquet

Grand Exalted Ruler August Herrmann attends a San Antonio Elks Lodge No. 216 banquet, tells stories about his name and nickname Garry Baldi, and urges attendance at Atlantic City for Elks' world events. The event featured a Mexican menu and a large H shaped banquet table with US and Mexican flags.

August Herrmann Herrmann San Antonio Garry Cincinnati Garibaldi Italy City Robert Strauss Cincinnati Lodge No. 5 New Orleans el Paso Los Angeles Mr. Strauss Nat M. Washer L. B. Clegg John B. Carrington Walter P. Napier Mr. Herrmann Edward Dwyer Dr. Jackson A. P. Barrett Napier Strauss Atlantic City

Real Estate in San Antonio Shows High Demand

County records reveal 26 property transfers worth 841,130 recorded Monday. Transactions include the Upson ranch 700 acres near Main plaza to Upson heirs for 15,000, a West Commerce street lot sold for 15,000, and 109 acres carved from district lots sold for 15,372, plus a 1910 transfer to Adaline Guerguin Holt. Building permits totaling 7,715 issued.

San Antonio Upson Main Plaza Louis M. Pipkin George Upson West Commerce Street Milam Park J. L. Baker Ed Lamm R. T. Pruitt S. S. Beakley Cc. E. Stephens F. P. Clements Guerguin Adaline Guerguin

Man Gored by Bull at Southwestern University

W M Poole in charge of laundry and electric light at the young lady's annex of Southwestern University Georgetown Texas was gored by a bull yesterday. He suffered multiple wounds including a torn right thigh a horn wound in the left lung and a deep abdominal gash. His condition remains serious with slim hopes of recovery.

Georgetown Tex W. M. Poole Young Lady's Southwestern University

Three Graduates at Luling High School Exercises

Invitations issued for Luling High school graduation exercises to be held Monday night May 2. Miss Irby Baker is class president, with members Miss Bessie Myers and Robert Carter. Rev. J. C. Robin-

Luling Tex Luling High School Irby Baker Bessie Myers Robert Carter J. C. Robin

Mob riot at Widdicomb furniture plant in Grand Rapids

About 2000 striking workers and sympathizers clashed with police at the Widdicomb Furniture plant in Grand Rapids. Dozens were injured as rioters overwhelmed officers before a fire engine haled the mob with water jets and restored order. Women rioters joined, throwing missiles that knocked several policemen senseless.

Associated Press Grand Rapids Mich Widdicomb Furniture Company

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