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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1911
Page
2
The notice extols Mission Burial Park as the most beautiful burial park in the South, free perpetual care. It invites inquiries by phone and lists W. H. Chambers at the Gunter Building for contact and arrangements.
A Chamber of Commerce group toured Crowther in McMullen County and heard of 17 oil wells, a four by two mile proven area, no dry holes, and a 500 barrel a day current output with potential to reach 5000 barrels daily after railroad access. Gas wells yield about 100 000 cubic feet daily. porcelain clay deposits estimated at 5 million tons. hot sulphur wells and lignite noted amid fertile county agriculture.
Mrs W H Henderson aged 65 died Saturday afternoon at 210 Iowa Street after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and several children. A native of Grayson County Texas she had lived in San Antonio the past five years. Funeral services will be held today at 3 pm at the residence with burial in City Cemetery No 3. Rev Hugh McClellan will conduct the home and grave services.
Private Earl Dewhirst, 30, of Company C Eleventh Infantry, died Friday morning at the Fort Sam Houston post hospital after a brief appendicitis illness. Survived by relatives in Washington Iowa. Services at 9 this morning at the San Antonio Undertaking company with Chaplain G C Stull. Military escort to Southern Pacific station. Body to be taken to Iowa for burial.
The funeral of Mrs. Christine Posemann aged 58 who died in Los Angeles yesterday from Typhoid fever will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Shelley Loring chapel with interment in the Lutheran cemetery. Rev C Hartmann will conduct services at the chapel and grave. Her body was taken to San Antonio by her son and two daughters. The Posemann family long resided in San Antonio then moved to Los Angeles four years ago and remained there until her death.
Philadelphia May 27 Vicar General Prendergast has been appointed to succeed the late Archbishop Ryan in this city. This confirms leadership transition within the local archdiocese as church officials announce the replacement.
This afternoon at 4:30 the remains of Brig Gen John L Bullis will be laid to rest in National Cemetery. The funeral will be strictly military with many civil and military friends attending. The International club plans to attend as a body, meeting at 3 o'clock. Chaplain Kennedy will conduct services at the deceased's residence, and Col Green will command the cortege giving final military honors.
The article notes the deaths of seven Standard Oil leaders from Daniel O Day to James Smith, 53, amid concerns over overwork and strain on executives. It cites Rogers as the brains of Standard Oil and recalls early collaboration with John D Rockefeller. It questions whether the toll from 1907 era pressures shortened lifespans of these executives.
London officials report a drive to raise 1 250 000 for the All India committee to fund education and church work among Hindu and Mohammedan subjects in Britain and India. Early subscriptions exceeded 250 000 within thirty minutes of the committee’s report.
Mrs Styles confirms her friend seeks a divorce in Reno. She explains the woman left children with the husband and took her dog along, hinting at a solitary departure. The dialogue suggests family strain and a custody concern without detailing legal steps.
A testimonial claims heavy meat breakfasts caused stomach and kidney issues. The writer reports relief after switching to Grape-Nuts, noting steadier nerves, quicker thinking, and better work stamina. A Postum Co. advertisement notes renewed fan letters.
Reuters dispatch reports a mob of about 800 storming the San Luis Potosi penitentiary and killing fifteen with twelve thousand dollars in damage. Widespread lawlessness spreads as Durango Zacualpam fighting continues and districts face crop failure and famine.
A sequence of burial permits records names and ages of deceased individuals with dates of death from May 22 to May 28 and street addresses, including Edna Schwab 26, Julius Bickham 36, John Lapham Bullis 70, Stephana Sanchez 56, Edward Frisbie 52, Ypolito Cano 57, Josefa Castillo 1, and others. Each entry notes death date and residence, reflecting a citywide roll of recent fatalities.
Building permits list multiple projects across town including alterations on Main avenue and East Houston street, a move of a house to Dakota street, and several five room houses on Thompson place Virginia avenue and Matamoras street. Notable costs range from 50 to 1400 dollars.
To Mr and Mrs Carlos Outen a boy born May 26 at 5620 North Pecos. To Mr and Mrs Anderson a boy born May 19 at 526 West Mulberry. To Mr and Mrs Ernest MaCene a boy born May 22 at 307 West Locust. To Mr and Mrs ad a girl born May 16 at 5204 Avenue. To Mrs Ansito Calle a girl born May 1 on Frio Street.
San Antonio leaders and citizens clash over city hall reform and the fate of Brackenridge Park. Speakers urge curbing corruption, limiting alderman terms, and renaming the park while praising George W. Brackenridge as a lasting symbol.
Frank Davis introduces a resolution denouncing a mayor and city council action on May 22 to rename Brackenridge Park to Waterworks Park. It urges immediate repeal, restoration of the original name Brackenridge Park, and criticizes the process as arbitrary, partisan, and unjust. Citizens are called to express opposition and defend the city’s heritage.
Justice Bargrave Doane achieved a disposal of about 100 divorce cases weekly, an American legal press note. The judge, with six straight days of 16 decrees per day, accelerated proceedings through his experience in divorce matters.
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