Recruits Respond to Citizens Training Camp Call at Fort Sam
San Antonio banks assign staff to a citizens training camp opening June 12 at Fort Sam Houston. New recruits announced include B W Negley John B Carrington George W Maverick and H I Schweppe with pledges from F M McGowan and firms. The four week program costs about 380 per recruit with drills lectures hikes and a Leon Springs practice. Major General Funston will oversee the camp with a regular army officer as commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Citizens
Fort Sam Houston
W. P. Thomason
State National Bank
George Cannon
Lockwood National Bank
A. Bennett
Alamo National Bank
B. W. Negley
Burleson
John B. Carripton
Chamber of Commerce
George W. Maverick
H. I. Schweppe
Johnston & Burnett
Edgar G. Tobin
William B. Weininger
Floyd McGowan Jr
A. B. Gage
Terrell Bartlett
Hillyer, Deutsch & Jarrett
Fomby & Jones
A. B. Frank Company
Groos National Bank
Western Union Telegraph Company
John B. Carrington
Carrington
Texas
Leon Springs
Frederick Funston
Blind 10 Make Books for the Citys Blind
San Antonio librarians plan to add copy books for the blind to the Carnegie Library. Blind volunteers led by Miss Joe Quigley will hand copy books to dictation, with reading aid provided by Miss Elizabeth West and others. Materials come from the library. binding will occur there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Carnegie Library
Elizabeth West
Library of Books For
West
Library of Congress
Joe Quigley
Miss West
State Institution For the Blind
Austin
Quigley
Kate Johns
Red Cross Seeks More Members For City Sewing Drive
Red Cross volunteers in San Antonio urge local sewing circles to join at the YWCA and bring members to HQ for uniform kit preparation. 200 circles supported by chairmen including Mrs. Bee and Dr. G H Moody coordinate cutting and distribution of pajamas shirts sheets and other items with emphasis on increasing membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Young Woman's Christian Association
San Antonio
The
American Red Cross
G. H. Moody
Winchester Kelso
E. B. Chandler
Floyd McGown
A. W. Houston
M. Eleanor Brackenridge
Adel Staacke
Carlos Bee
Minnie O’brien
National Board
Jean Aubrey
Katherine Franklin
Josephine Woodhull
Janie Polk
Clara May Brooks
Marjorie
Katherine McGown
Perry J. Lewis
Prest-O-Lite Exchange Service Promised With Tank Ownership
The ad touts a nationwide exchange and replacement program for Prest-O-Lite tanks. Buyers gain a permanent service network, with tank return and a near-brand-new refill for a moderate fee, guaranteed whenever a tank wears out or fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Permanent
Nice
Universal Service
Red Cross Sewing Circle Formed by Franchise Society
San Antonio Equal Franchise Society and Red Cross announce a sewing circle to aid Red Cross supplies. Meetings set at 209 West Commerce Street under Judge Winchester Kelso, president of the San Antonio Red Cross branch. Society has 1014 members and will place sewing machines at headquarters for group sessions. The plan seeks broad participation with coordinators arranging weekly sewing groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
San Antonio Equal Franchise Society
West Commerce Street
San Antonio
American Red Cross Society
Winchester Kelso
Equal Franchise Society
Kelso
Sealed Proposals Sought for Screening Hospital
Sam Houston Texas sealed proposals will be received until 11 a m June 6 1916 for screening hospital information on application to the Quartermaster Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. Sam Houston
Tex
Navy plans to regain second place with 800 million build up
The General Board of the Navy says about 791 million dollars are needed to outrank Germany in naval power. To reach second place, the U S must build sixteen capital ships, six dreadnoughts, ten battle cruisers, plus 21 scout cruisers, 80 destroyers, nine fleet submarines, and appropriate air workshop funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
General Board of the Navy
United States Navy
Germany
House Committee of Naval Affairs
General Board
Department
Congress
United States
Weds Sight Unseen in Alaska Bride Moves to Seward Far North
Viola Kleckner of Sanbury Pa sails to Seward Alaska to wed James M Foley mining engineer after ten years of pen and photo correspondence. He is reportedly wealthy from mining ventures and plans a big house. she faces the journey with hopeful caution and trust in his sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanbury
Viola Kleckner
Seward
Alaska
James M. Foley
M. K. Dietz
Miss Kleckner
Dan Cupid
Burglary Strikes L M Lamar Home Silverware Stolen
A burglar entered L M Lamar Jr's home at 1607 Main Ave Tuesday night through a raised window and screen. Silverware including a loving cup valued at 50 dollars engraved Lucius M Lamar Jr a silver sugar bowl also 50 dollars and a heavy colonial teapot were stolen. The burglary was discovered Wednesday morning and reported to the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius M. Lamar Jr
L. M. Lamar
Main Avenue
Dixie Social Club Shirtwaist Dance Ad
Dixie Social Club hosts a shirtwaist dance on Saturday May 20 at K Cc hall Navarro St featuring Willett Union Orchestra admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Social Club
K. Cchall
Navarro St. Willett Union Orchestra
Moonlight dance Sunday night at West End lake
An advertisement notes a moonlight dance scheduled for Sunday night at West End lake on May 21, inviting local residents to attend the outdoor event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Lake
Wholesale sale of Mohair and Silk Suits at Hummel Building
Palm Beach fabric suits offered at wholesale cost with 60 cents for expenses. One thousand five hundred suits available. Hummel address 383 West Commerce Street Kampman Building. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Hummel
W. Commerce
St. Kampman Bldg
Loans on Diamonds Watches and Jewelry
O'Connell Loan Co at 112 E Houston Street offers loans secured by diamonds watches and jewelry with quick appraisal and discreet service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell Loan Co
E. Houston
Runaway mule injuries youth on Flores Street
J. Sosa a 14 year old resident of 406 Bowie Street was knocked down and bruised when struck by a runaway mule attached to a light wagon on South Flores Street Tuesday afternoon. The mule’s driver a lamp trimmer was arrested by Policeman Merriman for failing to secure the animal when leaving it unattended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sosa
Bowie Street
South Flores Street
Merriman
Sewer connections and business notices on Houston street
Hiorace FE, Wilson, lawyer, lists cases Cr. 8281. Advertises sewer connections installed by Young & Ramsey under Cro. 2908. Also promotes Boston Lunch at 104 E. Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiorace FE
Wilson
State Bank
Young & Ramsey
Cro
Sewer Connections and Plumbing Adv from W G Schuwirth Co
W G Schuwirth Co at 281 West Commerce Street offers sewer connections and plumbing services with contact Crockett 641. Ad notes provide service range and local business presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Schuwirth & Co
W. Commerce St
Crockett
Collision Injures Pedestrian Passenger at City Intersection
F. L. Bain of 1218 Mason street was slightly injured when two cars collided at 8:20 Tuesday night at Van Ness and Hackberry. One car was driven by B. K. Ketchen and the other by A. Stanford. Bain was a passenger in one vehicle. No arrest was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Bain
Mason Street
van Ness
Hackberry Streets
B. K. Ketchen
A. Stanford
Bain
Packard Auto Livery Ad Varies Rates and Cars
Packard Auto Livery lists services at 2 dollars per hour with Cr. 156 and New 155 noted. Best of many offerings implied by advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Advy
We Buy or Trade Your Old Jewelry at Alamo Pinza
An advertising notice from Alamo Jewelry Co. invites customers to sell or trade old gold silver diamonds and coins at 315 Alamo Pinza. The ad positions the shop as a buyer and trade partner for valued jewelry items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Pinza
Electric Fans Offered At Low Prices In Wright Bros Bedell
Local listings advertise electric fans for as low as five dollars from Wright Brothers and Bedell, with promotional blog notes in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Bros
Bedell
La Vigne to Speak on Brevens Ashurst Bill at Rotary
C E La Vigne speaks in favor of the Brevens Ashurst price fixing bill now before Congress. Members of the Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Association and others will hear the lecture. He addresses the Rotary Club at Friday lunch and again at 4 30 Friday afternoon likely in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Vigne
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants’ Association
C. E. la Vigne
Congress
Rotary Club
Best dance of season at Hermann Sons hall
A lively dance at Hermann Sons hall on Saturday May 20 featured good music and drew the season’s best crowd with admission at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Sons’ Hall
Doctor Weinfield Specializes in Skin and Rectal Diseases
Dr I M Weinfield has returned and is located at 212 Gibbs Building. Office practice limited to skin and rectal diseases. Office phone 452, residence 2907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Weinfield
Gibbs
Dr E M Sykes Resumes Practice at 214 Moore
Dr E M Sykes has resumed medical practice at the Moore street address 214. The notice indicates an active return to professional service and local availability for patients seeking care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Sykes
Moore
Former Governor Campbell Comm ing
Former Governor Thomas M. Campbell, candidate for the United States Senate, will reach San Antonio Wednesday afternoon and remain until the night train for Corpus Christi to deliver a campaign speech. Friends will meet him at the depot and escort him to the Gunter hotel for meetings with supporters during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Thomas M. Campbell
United States Senate
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Gunter Hotel
Arrest Brass Thief Implicated in Cotton Gin Stripping
A white man, previously convicted and now free on appeal bond, was arrested Wednesday morning at Pleasanton in Atascosa county. He is charged with involvement in the stripping of six or seven cotton gins in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton
Atascosa County
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Alternative Calomel
Advertises a 50 cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone as a liver and bowel cleanser. Claims it starts the liver, improves digestion, and avoids calomel's side effects with a money back guarantee. Endorses giving to children and asserts it is harmless and non salivating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Sheriff Recovery Rebounds $1000 in Brass Fixtures Theft
Sheriff Tobin and deputies recovered brass fittings worth over $1000 stolen from guns. The brass was traced to a San Antonio junk dealer who supplied the description leading to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin
San Antonio
Dr H S Bock Dentist at 508 Brady
Local dentist Dr. H S Bock operates a practice at 508 Brady. The notice mentions Crockett with a 2028 advancement tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Bock
Brady
Crockett
Dulling Printing Mention On Next Order
A brief note highlights the importance of reviewing the dulling printing issue on the upcoming order.
Obituary for Mrs. Josephine Poerner of Devine Texas
Mrs. Josephine Poerner, 46, died at her home near Devine Texas Monday night. A native of D Hanish she had lived near Devine 23 years. Survived by husband Emanual Poerner and five children Andrew Emil Hugo William Emma Poerner. Also five sisters Elizabeth Ahr Emma Keller Theresa Poerner Ida Breeding Rosie Breeding and Edward Breeding of El Paso. Funeral from the home Wednesday morning with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Poerner
Devine
Tex
D'Hanis
Emanual Poerner
Andrew
Emil
Hugo
William
Emma Poerner
Elizabeth Ahr
Emma Keller
San Antonio
Theresa Poerner
Ida
Rosie Breeding
Edward Breeding
el Paso
Mrs Charlotte J Warner dies at 50 in San Antonio
Mrs Charlotte J Warner, 50, died Tuesday afternoon at her home 108 Providence street. Born in Connecticut, she moved to New York City then came to San Antonio two years ago. Survived by husband Malcolm C Warner of San Antonio and sister Mrs Caroline H Wilke of New Jersey. Funeral from the home at 4 pm Wednesday with interment at Mission Burial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte J. Warner
Providence Street
Connecticut
New York City
San Antonio
Malcolm C. Warner
Caroline H. Wilke
New Jersey
Mission Burial Park
Pennington Youth Dies in San Antonio Hospital
Ralph Pennington 19 died in a San Antonio hospital at 3 PM Tuesday after nine days in the city. A Real county native, he is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs D C Pennington two brothers and four sisters all of Hondo. Body sent to Hondo by Sloan Hagy Undertaking Company for afternoon interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pennington
San Antonio
Real County
D. C. Pennington
Hondo
Sloan & Hagy Undertaking Company
Mrs Maria M De Saenz Dies at 405 Santa Rosa
Mrs Maria M De Saenz aged 23 dies at her home 405 Santa Rosa avenue at 9 50 p m Wednesday night. A native of Moore Texas she had been in San Antonio a short time. She is survived by her father Francisco Musquiz and her husband Prof J Luz Saenz of Moore. The body will be taken to Moore for burial under Guerra Undertaking Company handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria M. de Saenz
Santa Rosa Avenue
Moore
Tex
San Antonio
Francisco Musquiz
Prof
J. Luz Saenz
Guerra Undertaking Company
Simon Porter 86 Dies in San Antonio Hospital
Simon Porter aged 86 died in a San Antonio hospital at 11 am Wednesday. A Russian native, he lived in San Antonio 21 years after arriving from St Louis, where he first settled in America 35 years ago. He leaves two daughters Mrs A Glasberg of San Antonio and Mrs Lena Welsh of Karnes City and four sons O H Porter of Karnes City and Andy Abe and Harry Porter of Chicago. Funeral services will be from Mrs Glasbergs home 211 Nixon Street at 11 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Porter
San Antonio
Russia
America
St. Louis
A. Glasberg
Lena Welsh
Karnes City
O. H. Porter
Andy, Abe and
Harry Porter
Chicago
Interment Set in Agudath Achim Cemetery
Thursday morning interment planned in the cemetery of the Congregation of Agudag Achim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congregation of
Agudag Achim
Mrs W W Robinson Dies in San Antonio Visit
Mrs. W. W. Robinson aged 64 died at her daughter Mrs. Fannie Edge’s home 804 San Pedro avenue at noon Wednesday. A Georgia native, she lived in LaFayette and is survived by three sons William Henry and Joe Robinson of LaFayette a brother J. H. B. Rea and a sister Mrs. Fannie Stout of Summerville. The body will be sent to LaFayette by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company Thursday for interment in the family burial ground there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Robinson
Fannie Edge
San Pedro Avenue
Georgia
San Antonio
LaFayette, Ga
William
Henry
Joe Robinson
LaFayette
J. H. B. Rea
Fannie Stout
Summerville
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Eagles to Aid Fair Resolutions Adopted in Dallas
In Dallas on May 17 officials adopted resolutions supporting a fair project. The meeting proceeded with routine business except for the election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Eagles Set Next Meeting Place and Presidential Ballot
The Fraternal Order of Eagles met this afternoon in the Texas state aerie and finished its business. John H. Lang Jr. of Houston was expected to win the presidency unopposed. The convention place race narrowed to Wichita Falls and Texarkana. A resolution praised San Antonio for its 1718 bi centennial celebration and pledged Eagles support for the Pan American fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Aerue
Order of Eagles
John H. Lang Jr
Houston
Wichita Falls
Texarkana
San Antonio
Eagles
Parasols Featured in Store Demonstration at Counter
A clerk showcases parasols to a shopper with confident sales talk. He lifts a parasol, invites the woman to judge silk, finish, and feel, then offers the item for five dollars as a beauty she recognizes from before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Siamese Natives Obtain Petroleum by Deep Pits
Siamese natives dig pits about 60 feet deep to reach petroleum and dip it out with palis, illustrating early local methods of underground oil extraction.
Ideal Remedy for Nursing Mothers Promoted
The text touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for constipation in all ages and especially for nursing mothers. It claims the product relieves without harming baby and includes a testimonial from Mrs Barselow of Holyoke Mass. The ad invites requests for a free triad bottle by writing Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
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Lane Taylor
William Aubrey
T. A. Coleman
J. T. Woodhull
W. C. Silliman
Atlee B. Ayres
R. L. Ball
L. B. Clegg
James M. Young
Hugh B. Rice
Alexander Joske
Saul Wolfson
A. W.houston
Elizabeth Houston
Pecan Street
Prest-O-Lite Company, Inc
Dalles
Bryan St. San Antonio
Avenue C
Indianapolis
Ind
Prest-O-Lite Exchange
Prest- O-Lite Co., Inc
Franchise Society
ATID
NAVY
U. S
Willett
Bedell Building
Phone Crockett
Boston
United States Tire Company ‘Chain’ ‘Nobby
Usco
Royal Cord
Shelley-Loring Undertaxing Co
Evelyn Barsolow
Texas Refining Company
Chas, Zoller
Deloresa St
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