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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1913

Page

14

Marshall Training School to Award Diplomas and Certificates

Fourteen graduates will receive diplomas and 12 students will be awarded certificates at the Marshall Training School commencement tonight in the school auditorium. The program includes an invocation by Rev. Lester Booth, faculty and student performances, a declamation by Claude H. Prestwood, a violin solo by Miss Ella Longmaid, and a commencement address by Bishop E. D. Mouzon.

Marshall Training School Roger Starnes Flavin T. Bradley Victor Friedrichs Arthur Tugh William D. Sutherland Volney Peters Luther Rector William Armong Sheley Frank F. Cockrell Loise A. Felder Boon Schleischer Goree A. Lines Clyde H. Prestwood Charles E. Reynolds Lester Booth Class Oscar Taylor Carl Didney William B. Sutherland Claude H. Prestwood Miss Ella Longmaid Bishop E. D. Mouzon

SEEK TO RETAIN JOBS IN CHICAGO POLICE FORCE

Petitions for reappointment have been filed with Chicago authorities by current police department members. Under city law the mayor elect Brown will appoint all city government and police personnel after taking office and submit them to the council for confirmation. Heads of the police and detective departments are not expected to change, but several rank and file posts may see turnover.

Brown

Chairs Named for San Pedro Emancipation Day

The celebration committee appointed chairmen for subcommittees for the three day event beginning June 19 at San Pedro springs. Chairs for arrangements and soliciting G D Moses finance J T Walker decoration and amusement W M Drake program C J Carter orators Elisha Thompson J M Bowden stands and privileges A K Leonard.

San Pedro Springs G. D. Moses J. T. Walker W. M. Drake C. J. Carter Elisha Thompson J. M. Bowden A. K. Leonard

Governor Pardons Convicted Doctor in Texas

Governor grants pardon to Dr. W. White of San Antonio, remitting the jail sentence in a case for unlawfully practicing medicine without a license. The 77-year-old Confederate veteran must still pay a $500 fine after the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed and a rehearing was pending.

Austin Tex W. White San Antonio Court of Criminal Appeals

Moonlight events compete with sermons and sales

Tonight features a moonlight dance at Electric Park and Mrs Archer's moonlight dance at Exposition Park with Diaz Sisters. A sermon for San Antonio school pupils by Rev. O P Wright at Trinity Methodist Church discusses John Wesley’s path to Oxford. Various notices include local business promos and a dogeared lawn of community services.

San Antonio O. P. Wright Trinity Methodist Church John Wesley Charter House School London Oxford University Mrs. Archer Exposition Park Diaz Sisters

Sunset-Central lines relocate offices to Gunter Hotel corner

The Sunset-Central lines freight and passenger offices will move in late June from the Moore building to the corner suite at the Gunter Hotel formerly used by a drug store. The move aims to secure a more prominent location and better facilities.

Gunter Hotel Sunset-Central Lines Moore Building

Docket Cleared In Police Court And Local Notices

Half a hundred cases were wiped off the police court docket by Judge Buckley and Prosecuting Attorney Widridge. The cases dated back to January 1911, cleared due to lack of evidence or witnesses. Also notes on lease transfer of Houston street corner property between June 15 and 30, and plans to redecorate offices.

Police Court Buckley Widridge Lowther

Hotel Guests Array Across City Hotels in San Antonio

A long list details dozens of visitors and residents at San Antonio hotels including Franklyn Morgan Los Angeles at the Menger. M C Garthen Waco at the Crockett. Miss Mabel Hunter Austin at Bowie. T J Nelson Center Point arriving and staying at Bexar. Other names include Frank McCabe Chicago at St Anthony, Stanley Crabb Dallas at Gunter, and many more guests registered or arriving at Savoy, Gunter, Crockett, Bowie, St Anthony, Menger, and Bexar.

Franklyn Morgan Los Angeles Cal Menger Hotel M. C. Garthen Waco The Crockett Mabel Hunter Austin Bowie Hotel T. J. Nelson Center Point Tex Bexar Hotel Frank McCabe Chicago St. Anthony Stanley Crabb Dallas Gunter Hotel K. Powell St. Anthony Hotel Thomas Waters Houston James Burns Savoy Hotel J. BE. Gist Milwaukee Wis Tom Edwards San Marcos Sisson Bowie W. T. Mattock Floresville Bexar Misa N. Alexander St. Louis City G. A. Monkhouse George O. Leidy Dilworth Child Gonzales James C. Storey John B. Duncan J. T. Brown John, W. Bryan Greensboro N. C BE. B. Flowers Uvalde Gunterotel Ike L. Freed Gunter Guy Thompson Laredo N. D. Blair Fred A. Wagnin New York W. A. Craig

Polo Tourney Planned at Fort Sam Houston

Arrangements are under way for a polo tournament at Fort Sam Houston in late June. Third Cavalry, Third Field Artillery, and Fort Sill officers will compete to form a section representative for the big Army tourney in Washington, D C, in July. Preliminary matches at several posts will identify the best teams, with the Washington event followed by selections to face the champion American civilian team.

Fort Sam Houston Third Cavalry Third Field Artillery Fort Sill Oklo Washington, D. C Washington

New Name Debate Quietly Divides West Texas Diocese

The ninth annual Episcopal Diocese of West Texas council adjourned after a lively discussion on changing the church name from Protestant Episcopal to American Catholic Notables and clergy debated the proposal with Rev J W Kes leading for change and Rev N B Marshall and Dr Burroughs opposing Delegates to the general convention were chosen with J Albert Massey and A B Bowden among officers and several standing committees named The bishop condemned modern dances like the turkey trot and bunny hug urging public ban and medical certificates with marriage licenses.

Protestant Episcopal Church New York Episcopal Diocese of West Texas J. W.kes Corpus Christi C. W. Cook Laredo A. W Garden San Antonio Harry F. Fenwick Uvalde R. Y. Barber BE. Galbraith Kerrville A. T. Theis H. Partee J. C. Jones Gonzales W. A. Springall Lockwood R. W. Hudson Pearsall J. A. Chase Beeville J. 8. Johnston Dean Summer Chicago J. W. Sykes E. Galbraith Episcopal Endowment Fund J. T. Woodhull Carlos Bee H. Patee Phillip Cook A. B. Bowden J. H. Savage G. Taylor George Hurlbut John Ridout R Hudson J. B. Chase L. 8. Bates Paul T. Prentiss

Resinol Cures Itching Eczema Claim From Washington

A 1913 Washington letter claims Resinol ointment cured decades of eczema on the hands after failed treatments. The customer reports dramatic relief using three jars and Resinol Soap, and invites inquiries. Free trial offered via Dept. 24-S Resinol Baltimore Md for skin eruptions pimples dandruff boils piles.

Washington, D. C Harry O. Jarboe St. N Dept Resinol Baltimore

Mission Council Closes With Reports and Addresses

The closing meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Board of Missions was held yesterday afternoon. Phillip Cook L W King E G Hicks and Roy Miller were among those noted. Miss Laura Bassett of Jumpoff Tenn spoke on the Tennessee mountaineers and mission work as delegates prepare to return home.

Phillip Cook L. W. King E.G. Hicks Roy Miller Woman's Auxiliary The Board of Missions Laura Bassett Jumpoff Tenn

Meeting Plans for Co operative Development League in Crystal City

Plans for the June 9 meeting of the Co operative Development League are being refined by George H. Winsor of the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf line. The event at Crystal City will feature a fish fry at the Winter Garden Ranch hosted by Alexander Boynton with potential participation from Edwin Chamberlain, a banker involved with farm credit issues.

Co-operative Development League George H. Winsor San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Crystal City Alexander Boynton Winter Garden Edwin Chamberlain Chamberlain American Bankers’ Association Europe

Storm in Pecos County Strikes Fort Stockton

Cloudburst in Fort Stockton caused eighteen inches of street flooding the Pecos county town. Rooney Mercantile warehouse goods valued over 3000 dollars damaged. Large hail damaged roofs and isolation by wire cut Fort Stockton off. Reports of sheep and cattle losses due to the high waters.

San Angelo Tex Fort Stockton Pecos County Rooney Mercantile Company

Rain and hail Hit Jourdanton Townside

Jourdanton Texas reports a two inch rain and a damaging hail storm last night. The rainfall benefits the corn crop and improves prospects for yield. Local winds and hail caused some property impact but no major damage reported.

Jourdanton Tex

Feed Store Blaze on East Commerce Destroys Stock

A fire at 936 East Commerce Street yesterday night damaged a grain and feed store owned by A. L. Reus. Estimated building damage is 50 dollars and stock loss 350 dollars. Fire origin undetermined. greater stock damage evident today. Chief Wright led several companies a short time after the blaze.

E. Borcfeld Commerce Street A. L. Reus Wright

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Pancoast-Morgan Miniature Store el Paso the Princess Theater GEM Ald-Star Company Clark Sisters Sterling the Great Asahi & CO Hudson CO Crockett 40 Grand Opera House Baby Dolores Burns Kissin and Kane E. Hertzberg Jewelry CO Houston and St. Mary's Sts Potchernick-Birdsong CO New A. Collman DR. White Bell Directory Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co Electric Park Brussel Bond Dr. A. Graves Union Painless Dentist West Commerce &T San Antonio Humane Society Fred Davison BH. A. Heil Hicks Building Travis Charles Roach Southern Pacific Dawson Walnut Streets Santa Rosa Infirmary J. Ed Wilkens Prudential Buston Street Franklin E. Tinkham Woman's Christian Temperance Union Star’ Theater Oxine Gas East Houston Street Oxine Gas Manufacturing Co Muth’s Star Theater Peddicord Challenger Southwest J. B. Peddicord Asherton Madison Square Garden Texas Berkshire Diaz Theosophists Bexar County Humane Sears E. M. Collins Central Office Building West End Lake Schaefer Drug CO Quality Pharmacy Avenue C Packard and Stearns-Knight Hofbrau Losoya Josephine Freeman Irene Marshall Pr. O. E. Hicks Gunter Building Dixie Shirtwaist J. Frank Davis San Antonio Advertisers’ Association Associated Advertising Clubs of America Frank P. Crittenden Fort Worth Davis Harlandale R. S J. Cowart J. EB. Jones Beaumont John Boothe Arlington J. W. Hunt Gregory McGee Cass F. C. Shearer Mexico BE. J. Weller LaGrange B. Gates Runge Johnston Resinos Joske’s Alamo Street Paris Capt. L. Powers M. R. King Mrs. Drummond M. Ryce Margarita I. Lowell James Bath Ellis Martin Bartlett Ricards Stuyvesant von Hutton Joske Bros.Co E Crockett and Pine Streets Piel Bros America Ss. P. Skinner W. A. Wurzbach Sidney Turner John C. Mason Citizens Bank & Trust Company Citizens Bank & Trust CO. A Guaranty Fund Bank Matthews Houston &J Gaspany Tobin Hill Wimner, Richardson & Company Gibbs Bldg
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