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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
6
Captain Alvin C. Voris, chief signal officer of the southern department, departed last night for Galveston to inspect signal apparatus at government stations and assess condition of equipment.
An Army officer will board transports in port and inspect government signal facilities at Texas City before returning to Fort Sam Houston. The action emphasizes readiness and evaluation of communications infrastructure in the area.
Lieutenant George E. Stallman returned to Fort Sam Houston yesterday after several weeks of leave, resuming duties with the post garrison.
Lieutenant Thomas Cathro of the Ninth Cavalry is to return to his Fort Douglas station from Fort Sam Houston after a period of confinement in the local hospital.
Lieutenant Homer M. Groninger is set to return to Fort Huachuca this week after a period of illness at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D C. The notice confirms his hospital stay and upcoming reassignment.
Captain Frederick Wright of the medical corps at Fort Sam Houston has been ordered to report for temporary duty at Fort Bill. The transfer involves a reassignment for a defined period and aligns with unit needs and staffing.
Dr. Olaf Schwartzkopf an army veterinary officer with 25 years of service in San Antonio has been ordered to report for duty at the service school at Fort Riley. The transfer is described as a reward for excellent service.
A joint meeting of the local district judges will consider the auditor appointment for Bexar County tomorrow morning. Incumbent John Huntress and several others are reported as candidates for the two year term.
City Building Inspector Jackson filed a report noting September permits totaled 258 with expenditures of 176,128, up from 280 permits and 151,522 last September. Ward breakdown lists 28,34,38,47,19,31,33,22 permits with varying costs. frame buildings led with 74 permits costing 88,630, additions to frame at 41 permits 15,333, and brick store additions 21 permits 42,845.
Viola Barnes 46 died at 8 a m at 610 Day Avenue native of Texas lived in San Antonio 24 years survived by husband J D Barnes of this city mother Mrs J D Edwards of Bandera four daughters Mrs F Bean of St Louis Lola Birdie and Addie May Barnes of San Antonio three sons Lee J Barnes of San Francisco Roy and Albin Barnes of San Antonio funeral 3 30 p m tomorrow from residence Rev Mr McDowell West End Presbyterian Church officiating burial City Cemetery No 3
The body of 86 year old George M Maverick well known San Antonian who died in London on September 16 will arrive in San Antonio Saturday night by Katy railway. The funeral is set for 3 PM Sunday at St Mark's Episcopal Church with the Maverick family accompanying the body.
Peter Spenberg 91 a retired farmer died last night at his home 2940 River Avenue native of Sweden had lived in San Antonio two years after coming from Topeka Kansas Survivors include three daughters Mrs Homer Mrs Lucy Mills and Mrs Henry Spenberg all of San Antonio Funeral today from Pearce Robinson Undertaking Company parlors with burial in City Cemetery domain.
Northern vegetable grower leaders told the Toledo convention that transporting their produce to Northern markets costs 42 percent more per ton per mile than for Southern truck farmers. The Vegetable Growers Association of America accepted donations totaling 3000 dollars to hire counsel to present the growers’ case to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A team and hack belonging to B. Silas were stolen on South Concho Street at midnight. A soldier is suspected. No trace of thief or rig found. Police notified and description provided to officers.
The San Antonio health board met to curb an increasing influx of tuberculosis patients from other cities. They will seek cooperation from Bexar county officials and issue a formal notice stating the city is not prepared to treat these cases. Local hospitals are strained, and the move aims to reduce the city and county death rate.
Guy Kissine files for divorce from Annie Kissine in the Forty fifth District Court. May Higgins Piwetz sues J F Piwetz in the Thirty seventh District Court.
Post society was especially busy yesterday with Mrs. Robert H. Rolfe hosting a large afternoon card party and a group of young women and officers staging a progressive dinner. Decorations featured American beauty roses and ferns, a three course luncheon followed by punch, and prizes were awarded to several guests.
The Travis Club will present Rafael Riazzin in concert tomorrow evening with assistance from Mrs. L. L. Marks Edward Goldstein Edwin Warwick Miss Oleva Warwick and Maestro Acugna. Previous announcements of another date were in error. The San Antonio Musical Club opens its season with a 3 30 o'clock meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Travis Club.
The meeting of the Lieutenant Colonel Richard Lott Society Chil dren of the American Revolution scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. E. A. Hollands home is postponed to Saturday October 11.
The informal reception planned for last Wednesday by the Ladies of the Mac cabees at Mrs. N. M. Karney is rescheduled for next Monday afternoon.
San Antonio music fans welcome Vera Nette and Rafael Diaz back to the city. Both artists grew up here and are expected to fill Beethoven Hall as friends rally to give them a warm reception.
Miss Mattie Silliman of Palestine is the guest of Miss Nannie Fly, a social visit noted in the society column.
Announcement says H T Adriance of Galveston married Eva Jones of Fort Davis Tex on Wednesday at the bride's parents home Dr and Mrs W T Jones in Fort Davis. The couple are guests at the St Anthony Hotel a few days. Adriance is brother of Mrs BE Richardson and active in local social and business life.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Claude Hamilton traveling from a Canada summer visit stay with Mrs K B Hamilton in Laredo for a few days. The Hamiltons formerly lived here and were active in social circles. Mrs K B Hamilton will likely accompany them back home.
The B Minor Musical Club will not meet tomorrow afternoon due to unfavorable weather. The regular meeting will be held the following day at the usual venue with members urged to stay safe and prepare for next session.
Mrs William Winters of Fort Sam Houston invites guests for an afternoon card party in compliment to Mrs Frinck of Fort Madison and Miss Edith Baird of Fort Meyer. The guest list includes Mesdames Frinck Brice Disque Johnson Robert HH Rolfe Sommerville Edwards Benton Schwartzkopf Carleton Manus McCloskey Perry Hen ness ey Page Matt C Bristol Lee Nelson Jones Gonzales Bingham Eastman Alonzo Gray Hayden and Misses Edith Baird Nellie Carleton Dorothy Bingham Mae Eastman Sue Eastman Marie Thayer Alice Gray Olive Gray.
Advertising blurb touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. Claims malaria relief, blood enrichment, and whole system buildup. Price listed as 60 cents.
Living with limited funds, the Riverside venue announces a family friendly promotion offering meals for a dollar as part of a 25 cent menu. The phrasing notes a value focus intended to attract local patrons.
Mrs F F Andre hosted a Tuesday evening birthday dinner at 903 Hays street in honor of Walter Baird. A surprise party followed with games and a prize won by Esther Mathis. Gifts included an opal stickpin from Stanford Thorn for Baird on behalf of the Baptist Young People's Church. Attendees listed include Mabel Kennedy Iselene Alder Bertie Connors Esther Mathis Maude Smith Olive Connors Leslie Mathis Maude Extance Inez Connors Walter Baird Stanford Thorn Walter Weidert Ed Still David Hilderbrand Arthur Baird Amos Alley Roy Dunning Howard Beckleman Arthur Lancaster William Meyers Tom Dunning Clarence King Eustace Coward and several Mrs. entries.
Capacity crowds have enjoyed The Talking Pictures presented by Edison Kinetophone at the Grand Opera House. The matinee and tonight's show conclude the engagement with a varied program including monologues solos choruses comedy and Shakespearean selections among other specialties. The feature aims to capture pivotal moments in national progress using illustrated scenes such as the Salome cave depiction shown as a circular chamber with a stone door and light from a top opening.
The article previews a famous Grand production arriving Saturday and Sunday with matinee and night shows. It features over 100 performers, 16 world renowned principals, a 60 member chorus, a 25 piece orchestra, and an ample stage crew. It highlights meticulous attention to detail such as the dungeon scene in act four.
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