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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1914

Page

5

Ten lump sum settlements approved by industrial accident board

Austin. Ten lump sum settlements have been approved under the employers' liability act between insured and insurer. The cases list the claimants, their employers, and the settlement amounts, including additional weekly payments in some instances. A final line notes a chicken dinner and a tavern reference.

Austin Tex Industrial Accident Board Employers’ Lability Act M. L. Jones Phoenix Construction Company Aetna Life Insurance Company Shelby Atkinson Dallas Transfer Lompesy John Kenny Alexander Gilmer Lumber Company Lumbermen’s Indemnity Exchange J. M. Coolper Waterman Lumber Company Lumbermen's Indemnity Exchange A. Martinez Comal Rock Company Maryland Casualty Company E. Rios

Unemployed May Obtain Work In Colorado Mines

The War Department slightly modifies policy on mining work in strike districts. Colonel Lockett announces that the ban on importing strike-breakers remains, but vacancies in the mine force may be filled. Unemployed miners seeking work will not be prevented from taking employment.

Trinidad Colo War Department Colorado Lockett

Pentecost Observed in San Antonio Churches

Pentecost Sunday services are noted across many churches in San Antonio. Catholic and Protestant congregations offer special sermons, first communicants at St Mary’s, St. Anthony devotions begin at San Fernando, Ember Days observed next week, and Children’s Day services planned at several churches.

San Antonio St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church O. Hartmann Paul FP. Hein Grace English Evangélical Lutheran Church Friedens Evangelical Church Whitsunday St. Mark's St. John’s St. Luke’s St. Paul's St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's J. W. Shaw St. Anthony San Fernando Cathedral St. Mary’s Catholic Church Main Plaza A. Resa Conference of St. Vincent de Oe Bolemn The Children of Mary Sacred Heart Frias St. Mary's Street J. H. Quinn O. M St. Joseph's Catholic Church East Commerce St. Joseph's W. A. Fuhrwerk

Calvary Baptist Church Graduates Entertained At Home

The Philathea and V I B classes hosted graduates Miss Leslie Mathis and Messrs Stanford Thorn and Clarence King with a geefy ES Friday at B Mathis home. First prize went to Miss Mabel Kennedy and the booby to Miss Esther Mathis. Refreshments followed with a long list of attendees including Mary Davidson Vida Reynolds Kieffer Watson Nola Renard Mary Hargett Linnie Dodson and many others.

Philathea Calvary Baptist Church Leslie Mathis Stanford Thorn Clarence King B. Mathis Mabel Kennedy Esther Mathis Mary Davidson Vida Reynolds Kieffer Watson Nola Renard Mary Hargett Linnie Dodson Mary Turner Niemah Eva Mary Nieman Bothella Ware Olive Connors Fay Staffel Bertie Connors Linnea Andree Herman Roemer William Meyers William Pieper Robert Davidson Walter Neidert Howard Beckelman Walter Biard Byron Nah Kervis Frank Reynolds Roy Dunning

Miss Minnie Yade Receives Linen Shower from Bride’s Party

Miss Minnie Yade is honored with a linen shower hosted by bridesmaid Elise Garcia at her West Salinas home. The afternoon featured pink and white decor, heart chandeliers, and a lively Hearts game with prizes won by Mrs. H. G. Williams, Miss San Pedro, and booby by Mrs. W. A. Williams. Attendees include several Yndo and Garcia family members and friends from Durango to Los Angeles.

Minnie Yade Elise Garcia West Salinas Street H. G. Williams San Pedro W. A. Williams Minnie Gertrude Yndo Bernice Yndo Marguerite Damm Durango Mexico Sam Rothwell Concha San Pedro Tampico Herminia Gutierrez Mexico City H. de J. Hamilton Los Angeles Emma Rebecca Melendez Amalia Garcia Christine Sanchez Laredo Sophia

Otto Riebe Undertaker Private Chapel Ad

Otto Riebe undertaker operates at 177 North Street with a private chapel and phone number 341 for arrangements.

Otto Riebe North Eet Private Chapel

President Wilson to Attend Memorial Day at Arlington

President Wilson altered plans and will attend Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Secretary Tumulty said the decision aimed to avoid misconstrued absence, noting the president would join memorial services at a later date if needed. Senator Smoot discussed Vera Cruz casualties and nations’ duties, urging patriotism and unity amid potential Mexico actions while condemning unnecessary war.

Washington, D. C Wilson Arlington National Cemetery Tumulty Grand Army of the Republic of the District of Columbia Vera Cruz Republic Spain United States Mexico America

Recital and social events at the Travis Club and Gun ter

Miss Nina Louise Great house presents Miss Eliza beth Gooch Wright and Miss Roberta Stovall in a short story recital at 8 15 p m in the pink room of the Gun ter. Formal reopening of the Travis Club roof garden with Japanese supper from 7 to 9 and dancing 9 to 12 on the seventh floor. Mrs R Foard Townsend hosts luncheon for Miss Annie Ray Townsend at 1 p m. Miss Inez Foster hosts Thursday Morning Five Hundred Club in the afternoon. Miss Claire Lucas hosts Dorothy Cherry dinner at the Country Club.

Nina Louise Greathouse Elizabeth Gooch Wright Roberta Stovall Gunter Travis Inez Foster Five Hundred Claire Lucas Dorothy Cherry B. McAllister Jack W. Ruwe West Russell Place Dna Louise Ruwe Mamie Whitlow Sue Fannie Ball Myrtle Ruth Yantis Waldine Thiele Roy Yantis Anita Daniel Flora Yantis Bernardine Appleby Susie Montfort Elizabeth Hawk William Montfort

Miss Lillian Wester to Attend National Club Biennial in Chicago

Sunday departure for Chicago as Miss Wester joins National Federation of Women's Clubs biennial. Highland Park Friendship Club cancels Monday evening. Mrs. W C Silliman hosts lawn party for daughter Sarah with dancing games and ice. Several local youths attend amid festive decor. Also notes visitors Miss Lucile Parks of Austin and Miss Jean Aubrey hosting and Miss Dorothy Cherry's upcoming wedding.

Lillian Wester Chicago National Federation of Women's Clubs W. C. Silliman Sarah Stele Napier Ruth Johnston Elwood Webster Katherine Hart Margaret Krueger Theodosia Lane Eleanor Henderson Velma Picton Barbara Shiner Dorothy Dunn Anna Hewerdon Prudence Rideout Ruth West Marian Ball Barbara Brown Marian Hearne Helen Edwina Irvin Henrietta Mary Louise Steele Marian Milburn Mary Katherine Kemper Fileen Walker Bessie Spears Elizabeth Harcourt Mary Bonnie Venable Bessie Bell Olga Rees Josephine Bell Cornelia Vaughan Frances Hamilton Marthe Lewis Lillian Baldwin Laura Thompson Lois Tayloe Eleanor Warren Emily Bynum Annie Rose Scott Preston King Selden Nye

Rate Hearing Set on Texas Classification Changes

The Railroad Commission announced a hearing for Tuesday June 9 to consider amendments to Texas classification No 2. Proposals include moving well boring outfits to class D with a 40 000 pound minimum per car and applying third class rates for gas oxygen and hydrogen in less than carloads and fourth class rates in carloads.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission

Missionary Society to Stage The Nations at Eight

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Evangelical church Chestnut and Burnet streets will host an 8 o'clock Sunday evening program. "The Nations" a dialogue in period costumes will be presented. All society friends are invited.

Ebanattion South Heights Methodist Church T. M. Jackson Travis Park Methodist Church D. Emory Hawk Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Wesley Peacock Peacock Military College C. A. Riley Sterling Central Congregational Church Riley International Bible Students’ Association Methodist Porter and Palmetto Avenue B.C. Joly Pevenconnret J. W. Woodson Travis Park Cc. Glover Joe Pworth P. Thomason Ladies’ Missionary Society C.aks Weat E. Viesinia Rouse Street W. N. Hagg Bure Cupy San Marcos German Methodist Church Buena Vista Women’s Home Mission Society H. Hensch South East End Methodist Montana Gevers Streets P. c. Blank F. M. Jackson Travis Park Methodist Travis and Navarro Streets Epworth League McKinley Avenue South Prega Street B. Johnston Harvey Vanslack Alamo Heights Methodist Church Broadway Oco Streets Gaston Hartsfield Robert J. Newton Fred Hoffstotter E. Day School Laurel Heights Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place San Pedro Car Cullom H. Booth Pen Clarence Baldwin Los Angeles Heights Methodist Chapel J. R. Knbaker Tomey Government Hill Methodist Church Mason and North Pine Streets T. Neville Barton Mason Effect San Pedro Springs Luther League Kinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Compton Avenue Trenton Street Edwing G. Knaak Avenue BE St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod South Presa Roceborough O. C. Busse Washington Street Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenue EB Third Street Paul F. Hein The Luther Brotherhood Osage Evangelical Per Anaemie Fertfeld Sehnenn Burnet Chestnut Streets C. A. Arnold Mayme Wellner Myrle Fisher Marguerite Fisher Young People’s Alliance Woman's Missionary Society Friedens Evangelical Mainaver Nte Bimba Street God San Antonio High School Whitsun Whitsunday John’s Church Cherry and Burnet Streets Rev R. Y. Barber St. Luke’s West Commerce Street V. R. Y. Barber St. Paul's Church Grayson and Willow Streets Government Hill John Lyons A. m Baptist First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor J. Porter D. D San Antonio Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Pegues O. T. Tinch Calvary Baptist Church Hays Streets Nolan Car W. Lee Nolan Street Overton Star Rayer Meeting Teachers’ Council Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur G. Jones Wade H. Boggs Weodnessey At & P. m Madison Square Camden Street Lexington Avenue James Morillo Todd H. A. Riley Sterling, Ul Denver Boulevard D. H. Morey Harlandale Mies Morey Mason Street New Braunfels Avenue Albert T. Fitts Graycon Street First Church of Christ, Scientist Fifth Street Christian Science Quarterly Woman's Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Church Chestnut and Friends of the Society Mes M. Summers Box South Bend Ind

Eastman and five women named in settlement

Five women including Winnifred Gale Eastman Eleanor Herff Alice Cornett and Maydell Wagner figure in a historical settlement record. The brief lists these individuals as key parties or witnesses in a civic or legal matter from the period.

Plunks and Plunkers The Curious Money Term

A historical note ponders the origin of the slang plunks for dollars. It surveys possible links to Plunkitt, marble plunkers, and old coinage terms, praising the word's sturdy sound while noting its absence from major slang dictionaries.

TJ. K Boston Herald Plunkitt New York Boston Achilles Mesopotamia Oxford Hester Lynch Piozgzi Dublin Dr. Johnson

Courtney Gray Rules Trustees Cannot Block School Consolidation

Brownwood officials and State Superintendent W F Doughty discussed a Brown county consolidation of two school districts. Four taxpayers opposed the plan, including two trustees, but court counsel advised the trustees could not prevent the consolidation.

Austin Tex Courtney Gray Brownwood W. F. Doughty Brown County Gray

Sun Dial Cross Grave Marker in Welsh Cemetery

In a Welsh cemetery a stone cross marks a grave and also functions as a sun dial. The hours are carved on the surface to cast the shadow of the cross on the specifically marked line.

Tess of the Storm Country Delights Royal Theatre Patronage

Mary Pickford stars in Tess of the Storm Country at the Royal Theater to a large audience as part of a big film program. The eight reel bill includes three other features with showings tonight and again today. Tomorrow brings The Queen's Jewel, with The Siege and Fall of the Alamo slated for Monday.

Royal Royal Theater Famous Players Film Company Mary Pickford Maude Adams Miss Pickford San Antonio Alamo

Huisache annual issue praises simpler graduation exercises

The school monthly Houpage Huisache announces its final annual issue issued Friday. It endorses simpler democratic graduation exercises and urges graduates to prefer State University. Staff credits include Robert Field as editor in chief and Henry Taylor as assistant editor with a team of editors, managers, and agents.

Robert Field Henry Taylor Vir Rina Wheat Ophelia Pryor M Sadie Haynes Richard Vander Stratten George Cannon Francis Ragsdale Emily Weston Bryan Houston Sam Kirkland Viola Drew Joe Wesp

Engineer Urges Co operation With Austin on Sewage Plant

City Engineer M. C. Welborn asks the Texas state government to join Austin in building a sewage disposal plant, noting potential state savings if a state plant were built. Estimated cost for the joint plant ranges from 100000 to 160000 dollars. He urges plans be drawn up, with state legislative funding needed at the next session.

Austin Tex M. C. Welborn City Council State of Texas

Examiners to Convene for Texas Medical Licenses

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet June 23 and 25 at the House of Representatives hall in the capitol to examine applicants seeking licenses to practice medicine in the state. The event is expected to draw more than 100 candidates.

Austin Tex Texas State House of Representatives Capitol

Burial Permits Listed For Local Citizens

Burial permits issued for Mary C. Tollett five years old who died in May on Lytle street. Augustina Rodrigues three years old died May 28 at 3306 South Flores street. Benito Venia three years old died May 2 at 1328 Calaveras street. Pedro Gueman forty three years old died May at TM City Hospital. Mrs Jennie Lacey seventy two years old died May 28 at 367 Rivaa street.

Mary C. Tollett Lytle Street Augustina Rodrigues South Flores Street Benito Venia Calaveras Pedro Gueman City Hospital Jennie Lacey Rivaa Street

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