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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1915
Page
4
A Corpus Christi report notes multiple dental offices were burglarized early Sunday morning, with various valuables taken. The incidents mark a second such series in the area, investigators say.
A Halloween event at Birmingham honors Miss Laure Cotter with a party attended by many local youths. Guests included Misses Andre Hohnnfull, Ruth Gailln, Esther Kobler, and Enna Kobler among others, with Mr and Mrs Turner and several locals in attendance. An auxiliary to the RM A will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs de G Weiser at 117 Haines Street.
A reader promotes at home dry cleaning using Solvite gasoline soap. Buy two ounces from a druggist or mix in gallons, then immerse garments and rub to brighten. No household items needed beyond a wash basin. Cautions note gasoline is inflammable. clean away from fire, wind indoors.
The Menger Hotel's new management, led by LEE FOWING, follows B S Kampmann's departure. Edwin H Tre assumes St Anthony Motel duties after lease talks by the Kampmann estate via the Menger Operating Company. Three assistant managers at the St Anthony step into duties as part of the reorganization, with Guntay Beran, Carl J Hammons, and Hutchins guiding front of house and service.
In Society Tuesday Night marriage of C Ganuhl Wather and Hazella Kathryn Steves at St Marks Episco pal Church with reception at Mrs H Cato 002 Mason. many club gatherings follow through the week including German Classics Reading Circle and Woman's Club sessions. Debutantes of the season named among Houston society. Halloween party at St Anthony features yellow and black decor. St Anthony Mothers Council meets Thursday. football guests Ruth Shaw and Annie Louise Carter in Houston. specials listed for Wednesday at Nichels Gro Co.
The note lists numerous visitors from across the United States staying at San Antonio hotels including St Anthony, Menger, and the Gunter. Names include Jormph Jarbow Baltimore Sf, Mirkelly Howton Magt, Melvin Brouwer Columbue Heb, A Dolan Galvestat Te, Eva M Hethnioge Laredo, Emil Lipmanson Philadelphia, L B Gefner Dallas, Edwarda Newark City, Wilane Waco, Ernest Stecker Nan Garlus, Bly Evian Houdon, George Tinetsay Chicago, and others.
Burial permits list several local deaths including Hl Art. Horetie Mewes aged 87 of 317 Madinai Street died November 1 at Hospital. John A Galland age 59 of 1023 Sayth Street died December 80. Cuadilipe Gurding aged 98 died January 81 at 1023 Sayth Street.
An old advertisement invites readers to send a payment and name to Foley & Jo Ubiengo TL to receive a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, Foley Kinney for pals twatches and back rheumatism, kidney and bladder ailments, and Maley Cathartic tablets for constipation and bile issues. Sold by A M Flechor.
As winter nears, showmen negotiate with three companies for winter headquarters in San Antonio. The Chamber of Commerce seeks to secure intercity shows, with Wortham shows and a 60 to 70 animal menagerie among outfits discussed. About 600 show people are expected to visit, and last season most stayed in the city. The annual Christmas celebrations at the Gunter Hotel are a major holiday event.
Randolph Daniels of the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad said a Sunshine Special train will inaugurate about December 1 to serve San Antonio as a white resort. A 27 hour schedule between St. Louis and San Antonio will be maintained with limited stops and all steel Pullman cars.
An October meteorological report notes 23 clear days and eight partly cloudy, totaling 41 good weather days. Average 72 degrees, high 92 on October 4, low 49, with 11 inches of rain including a nighttime thunderstorm. Prevailing wind south at 7 mph, gusts to 34 mph from the north when 92F was reached.
A 5 year old Mexican man wearing a $200 solid gold watch was arrested near a Market Street lodging house as detectives investigate its origin. Police say he refuses to explain how he came to possess the timepiece while officers search for the watch's rightful owner.
Birth announcements list newborn boys to Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Gar and other pairs, with dates in October and November. Entries specify addresses such as 1081 Main Avenue, 417 Wall Street, and 395 Virginia, plus nearby hospitals and guardians. Names include Mr and Mrs Griffin, Mr and Mrs Toramle, and Mrs Folbrech among others.
Outdoor service lines feature novelty scarfs and cans to match. Culers are green with white, Conen ingen with white, rose or gold with white and priced attractively from $1.95 to 8.50. The items appear as seasonal highlights promoting coordinated ensembles.
A sale announcement lists beautiful costume blouses in lace Georgette crepe de Chine radium silk taffeta and satin with Persian plaid and striped patterns. Featuring two fabric combinations and shades for the season, tomorrow at 2.98 dollars.
Elegant soft Messaline petticoats with elastic band and accordion-pleated motion are offered in evening and street shades. The item is marketed as stylish and versatile, with a featured price of 1.95 tomorrow.
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