Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1916

Page

5

Obituary for Robert C. Rule Jr at 15

Robert C. Rule Jr., 15, died at a local sanitarium Monday night. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Rule two brothers Roland and John Christian Rule and a sister Alice Ruth Rule. The funeral was held from the home 245 Johnson street at 3 30 Tuesday and from St Mary's Church at 4 Interment followed at St Mary's cemetery.

Robert C. Rule, Jr Robert C. Rule Jr Robert C. Rule Roland John Christian Rule Alice Ruth Rule Johnson Street St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Widow of John W Cahill Dies in Quincy Illinois

Mrs Kate Sullivan Cahill widow of John W Cahill of Lockhart Texas died Sunday night in Quincy Illinois at age 84 She was a pioneer Southwest Texas settler and lived here many years Survived by her sister Miss Mary Sullivan of Quincy and two daughters in law

Kate Sullivan Cahill John W. Cahill Lockhart Tex Quicy Cahill Texas Mary Sullivan Quincey

Cahill Family Funeral Held in Quincy

Hattie Cahill of Amarillo and Mrs H Virginia Cahill of New York City led a large Cahill family funeral in Quincy. Surviving grandchildren include Helen Cahill Lily Cahill Bart Cahill James Cahill Albert Robertson of El Paso Pearl Rankin of Amarillo Roy Beitel Roscoe Cahill R. E. Cahill of San Antonio and John F Cahill of Tampico Mexico. Funeral was held Tuesday.

Hattie Cahill Amarillo H. Virginia Cahill New York City eHelen Cahill Lily Cahill Bart Cahill James Cahill New York Albert Robertson el Paso Pearl Rankin Roy Beitel Roscoe Cahill R. E. Cahill San Antonio John F. Cahill Tampico Mexico Quincy

Funeral services for George Millen next Wednesday

The funeral for George Millen, who died Monday, will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning from the chapel of Riebe Undertaking Company. Rev. A. H. P. McCurdy of Pine Street Presbyterian Church will conduct services. Interment is in City Cemetery No. 3. Pallbearers are Henry Stone, Herman Horner, Joe Binz, William Icke, George R. Stumberg, and Edward Melcher.

George Millen Riebe Undertaking Company A. H. P. McCurdy Pine Street Presbyterian Church City Cemetery No. 3 Henry Stone Herman Horner Joe Binz William Icke George R. Stumberg Edward Melcher

Funeral for Hugo Potshinsky Held in San Antonio

Hugo Potshinsky died Sunday afternoon at 53. The funeral was from Riebe Undertaking Company chapel Monday afternoon. Survived by brother William, sister Mrs L Heidenheimer of Laredo, aunt Mrs A Bens of San Antonio, and nieces Lizzie Sens, Mrs William Kalteger, Mrs A A Keck, Mrs Gus Viehl, and Mrs Beno Sens, all of San Antonio.

Hugo Potshinsky Riebe Undertaking Company Potshinsky San Antonio William Potshinsky L. Heidenheimer Laredo A. Bens Lizzie Sens William J. Kalteger A. A. Keck Gus Viehl Beno Sens

Shelley Loring Undertazeng Co Automobile Equipment Ad

An advertisement lists Shelley Loring Undertazeng Co selling automobile equipment and two phone numbers 971. The ad also promotes a reunion trip to Birmingham by Southern Pacific for 23 dollars and 45 cents, with travel dates May 14 15 14 18.

Shelley-Loring Undertazeng Co Tt. Co Reunion Birmingham Southern Pacific Va. c. V. Reunion

Auto Accident Fatality Claims Yoakum Man

Adolph Hammerline of Yoakum died from injuries suffered when he was thrown from a car last Wednesday morning. He passed away at his parents home and was buried in Oak Grove cemetery Monday afternoon.

Adolph Hammerline Yoakum Tex Oak Grove

Begin 10 Days Flesh Building Test

A period mass gain scheme promotes Sargol tablets to boost weight by 3 to 5 pounds per week for underweight individuals. The ad claims Sargol aids assimilation without health risk, with testimonials of rapid gains and a guarantee from local druggists.

Colorado St. Louis Sargel H. L. Wagner

Mustering of State Troops Under Way At San Antonio Camp

Militia units from Texas National Guard begin formal mustering into the regular army with Company A Second Infantry and Company D Fourth Infantry first in formation. Brigades plan separate musterings as Adjutant General Hutchings and General Hulen supervise ahead of potential border deployment.

Second Infantry Fourth Infantry James M. Young, Jr Washington Love General Funston Texas National Guard Henry Hutchings John A. Hulen Austin San Antonio Hutchings United States War Department United States of America Brigade Medical Corps General Hulen Funston Hulen

Try Magnesia For Stomach Trouble

Sufferers of indigestion often try various remedies with limited relief. This note urges using pure clarified magnesia after meals to neutralize stomach acid, prevent fermentation and gas, and allow eating with less pain. It highlights safety with continued use if symptoms persist.

Militia Mail Substation Opens at Camp Wilson

Camp Wilson station opened Tuesday morning as a militia mail substation of the San Antonio post office at the maneuver grounds. Col Harry L Rogers Fort Sam Houston furnished trucks for mail and equipment. Postmaster Armistead sent two clerks to manage the station and Edward Mabrito returns as camp office head.

Camp Wilson San Antonio Maneuver Grounds Harry L. Rogers Quartermaster Corps Fort Sam Houston George PD. Armistead Edward Mabrito Armistead

Vacation Referendum Opened by Bexar Court Judge

Judge John H. Clark of the Bexar county civil court opened his annual poll to gauge attorneys in his court on summer work versus vacation. By noon twenty lawyers favored taking a vacation and none preferred continuing work.

John H. Clark Bexar County

Lawyers Ad For J F Carl Ward Firm In Bedell Building

An advertisement from J F Carl and wr 1 Ward solicits legal services from 521 Bedell Building, phone Crockett 1250, promoting their law practice to potential clients.

J. F. Carl and Ward— Lawyers Bedell Building

Loans on Diamonds Watches and Jewelry

O'Connell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston St advertises loans on diamonds watches and jewelry available to customers seeking quick cash against personal valuables.

O'Connell Loan Co Houston St

Grand Jury Reports in Bexar County Court

District Judge W. S. Anderson appointed J. E. Guggenheimer as foreman after Franz C. Groos was absent. The grand jury reported several indictments for minor felonies and adjourned until 9:30 Wednesday morning.

Franz C. Groos Bexar County Grand Jury W. 8. Anderson Thirty-seventh District Court J. E. Guggenheimer

Sewer Connections and Plumbing Ad

W. G. Schuwirth and Co offering sewer connections and plumbing at 231 W. Commerce St. Call Crockett 641 for service and estimates. Local contractor promotes installations and repairs with prompt responsive work.

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

Packard Auto Livery Rates Advertised

The ad notes car service at two dollars per hour with Cr. 155 and New 156 references and describes it as best of many.

Packard

Lecture by Rev. Father Cassidy on Ireland at Hibernians

Rev. Father J. F. Cassidy will speak Wednesday at 8 PM at the W. O. W. hall to AOH members. The lecture will cover Ireland and the recent revolutionary attempt, with discussion of contributing causes to unrest in the country.

Ireland J. F. Cassidy W. O. W. Hall Ancient Order of Hibernians The Hibernians Father Cassidy

Alamo Jewelry Ad Seeks Old Jewelry and Coins

Local ad from Alamo Jewelry Co seeks to buy or trade in old gold silver diamonds and coins. Address listed at 315 Alamo Plaza. Ad credits Ady.

Alamo Jewelry Co Alamo Plaza Ady

Pest dance of season at Hermann Sons hall Sat

Electric Fans as low as five dollars at Wright Bros Bedell building advertisement. Pest dance of season at Hermann Sons hall on Saturday May 20 with good music. Advertisement twenty five cents.

Wright Bros Bedell Bldg Pest Hermann Sons’ Hall

Brass Theft Recovered Near Beeville and Dilley

Sheriff Tobin and deputies recovered nearly 1000 dollars worth of brass fittings stolen from cotton gins near Beeville. Chief Deputy Galbreath seized over 250 dollars worth stolen at Dilley and Matthews and shipped to the area, with additional large quantities recovered in recent days.

Beeville John W. Tobin James Galbreath Dilley and Matthews

Prowler Escapes After Police Car Stalls Crossing River

A negro prowler entered a residence on Henrietta street Monday and fled. Officers Chief Lancaster and Detective Marshan pursued him but their automobile stalled crossing the San Antonio river. Police recovered a .38 caliber pistol dropped by the suspect.

Henrietta Street Lancaster Marshan San Antonio

Mrs Bristow Plans North West Tour For Dr Haynes

Mrs L D Bristow business manager for Dr W C Haynes of San Antonio will leave Tuesday night for an extended tour of the North and West. She will stop in all principal cities between San Antonio and Seattle and arrange advance dates for Dr Haynes.

L. D. Bristow W. c. Haynes San Antonio Seattle

Lowther in Police Court as Health Inspectors Probe Milk

City health department inspectors arrested suspects after a weeks long analysis by the city chemist. Cases were continued to Tuesday morning for trial following a recent delay. Officials say excess bacterial count stems from milk not being properly iced. Dr. I M Weinfield and Dr E M Sykes announce practice details. A Fiesta banquet honors Walter Napier at St Anthony hotel with Gran Quivera hosting a pre banquet meeting.

Lowther Walter Napier Walter P. Napier Antonio II St. Anthony Gran Quivera

Barber recounts police action ends in double shooting

J C Ellis, a barber and former special policeman, demonstrated firing a six shooter in his shop at 604 East Commerce street. Powell and Walker, present at the time, are wounded with bullets passing through their bodies. Ellis claims the shooting was accidental. Powell’s condition is serious but not life threatening, Walker is less hopeful.

J. C. Ellis Clarence Powell Jerry Walker Powell Walker Ellis

Hotel Guests and Travelers Listed by City and Town

A parade of names shows guests and registrants at local hotels including Gunter and Menger in Fort Worth and San Antonio. Notables include Beall of Fort Worth and Maroney of Sedalia, with others from New York Houston Dallas and Corpus Christi. Travel ads note Southern Baptist convention in Asheville and a Southern Pacific reunion to Birmingham with round trip fares.

G. Childers Jr Cotulla Tex St. Anthony J. R. Ludwig Louisville G. Mateson Dallas Gunter Hart Massey Jr Hebronville Menger

Insurance Key Rate Published in Texas

The Texas state fire insurance commission sent the key rate schedule to mayors city commissioners fire chiefs and civic groups to explain charges and credits and to help cities secure a reduced insurance rate.

Austin Tex Texas State Fire Insurance Commission

Very Effective Method for Banishing Hairs

Very effective method for banishing facial hair at low cost. Use delatone paste made by mixing water with powder, apply 2 to 3 minutes, rub off, wash. Claims no harm, but ensure genuine delatone.

Four Dairymen Fined for Milk Containing High Bacteria

Four dairy men were each fined 25 dollars by Judge for selling milk with excessive bacteria levels. The case highlights health safety enforcement in the dairy industry.

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. & G. Shoe Company Selt Shoes East Houston Street Shelltex Shuron Doyle-Bridger Optical Co W. Commerce Gunter Hotel Percy Tyrrell U. S William H. Bertsch Bertsch Militia Manuever Grounds Horace, E. Wilson State Bank Young & Ramsey Cro Boston E. Houston I. M. Weinfield Gibbs Bidg E. M. Sykes Moore O'Neil Hot Wells H. S. Bock Brady Duliing Losoya Southern Baptist Convention Asheville San Antonio and Kash Capitol Key Kash Rocky Mountains Sack B. Sack Blue Valley Gengler’s Gengler’s Staff O'Life Bread Kash Blendea & Doz Gengler Key Kash Travis EB. Com Bowie South Mesquite Store Avenue C Flores S. Alamo N. Flores W. Houston St Moi Tev Acca ASPAR G. & S. Mammoth Libby Zic Limburger Pound Leiderkranz Neufchatel Sierra Lunch Iowa California
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication