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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1916

Page

6

Extras Awarded to Jones Construction for Court House Addition

The county commissioners accepted a arbitration award granting H N Jones Construction Company 400 for extras on the court house addition. The dispute centered on tying the new structure to the old building and added work questioned by architects. The arbitration panel represented the county and Mr Jones, with urban Pan coast and Henry T Phelps delivering the decision.

County Made Jones Construction Company Aaron Pancoast Henry T. Phelps Jones

Foley’s Honey and Tar and Foley Kidney Pills Pitch

A vintage mail test offers a trial package from Foley & Co of Chicago, promising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial troubles, Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and rheumatic issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestive ills. Druggist A. M. Fischer endorses the promotion via a cut-out mail slip.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley A. M. Fischer

Mysterious Set to Meet at Delka Bushick Home

The Mysterious Set will gather Friday night at Miss Delka Bushick 307 Water Street for an informal meeting in her residence.

Delka Bushick Water Street

Marriage of Cochran and Tappan at Prospect Hill Baptist Church

The wedding of John T. Cochran and Miss Minnie Tappan was solemnized Wednesday evening at Prospect Hill Baptist Church with Rev. T. V. Neal officiating. The bride wore white crepe de chine and Georgette crepe with lace, carried white roses, and was led by maid of honor Loraine White. Bridesmaids wore pink and blue taffeta. the ceremony featured readings by Louise Polk and Marguerite Jones. Best man was Robert Tarburton. groomsmen James Williamham and Frank Love. The couple will live on South Pinto Street.

John T. Cochran Minnie Tappan Prospect Hill Baptist Church T. V. Neal San Marcos Regina Corona Louise Polk Marguerite Jones L. C. Pinn Beauty Robert Tarburton James Williamham Frank Love D. Holland Fred Lavelle Mrs. Cochran South Pinto Street

Social Calendar Events Highlight Weekly Club Activities

Thursday Night Automobile Club hosts weekly dinner dansant. Friday at 3 30 p m the Dean Richardson Auxiliary of St Mark s Episcopal Church meets followed by tea. Commissions meet with Miss Dorothy Silsbee at 3 30 p m. Smith School Mothers Club gathers at 3 45 p m. Milam School Mothers Beacon Hill Parent Teachers Club convene at 3 30 p m.

Automobile Club Dean Richardson St. Mark's Episcopal Church Smith School Mothers’ Club Milam School Mothers’ Club Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers’ Club

Social event notes and invitations in San Antonio

A society pages item lists guests including General Funston and numerous officers and their spouses, with plans for a Girls' Hundred Club tea in the Carolina tea room and a 4 to 6 pm tea at the Cactus gift shop. It mentions a card party in Turner hall on October 28 to benefit the San Antonio Art League and other forthcoming entertainments.

Violet Lillian Cannon Five Hundred Club Carolina Tea Room Edwina C. Snider Cactus Gift Shop Taylor Street San Antonio Art League Turner Hall

Drinking Water With Meals Says Health Bulletin

The article urges drinking ample water with every meal, warns against ice water, and notes studies by Cannon, Grutzner, Pavlov, Fowler, and Hawk supporting water’s role in digestion. It recommends Anuric tablets before meals for kidney or rheumatic discomfort and promotes year-round hydration for longevity.

Cannon Grutzner Pavlov Fowler Hawk

Beacon Hill and Millam School Club Meetings

Reserve tables should contact Mrs. H P Drought general chairman Travis 461 Mrs A H Worden treasurer Travis 11 or Mrs. Leo Cotton Crockett 641 at the Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers Club Friday afternoon Mrs Frank Fogelson will speak and Came McMoon Frances Worley and the fifth grade pupils will present a musical program Mesdames J C Thames G B Stowe and L Schendal will host the Millam School Mothers Club Friday afternoon.

H. P. Drought Travis A. H. Worden Travis 11 Leo Cotton Crockett Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers’ Club Frank .Fogelson McMoon Frances Worley Mesdames J. C. Thames G. B. Stowe L. Schendal Milam School Mothers’ Club

Many Sick Arriving In San Antonio Winter Season

County Health Officer Dr. D. Berrey reports a growing influx of sick and indigent northern residents to San Antonio as cooler months begin. He notes a rising demand to admit patients to the tubercular colony at the county farm, saying capacity is strained and space has been found by moving women patients to the sun parlor.

San Antonio D. Berrey Berrey Bexar County

Ten Speeders Arrested In City Speed Campaign

Ten arrests for speeding were made by Motorcycle Officers Banks and Cusack on Wednesday night. Fines from five to ten dollars were imposed in police court Thursday morning. The drive targets close in residential districts with officers assigned to specific streets for two or three nights before shifting to new areas. The Grayson and Hackberry streets area was cited as the patrol zone.

Banks Cusack Captain Banks Grayson and Hackberry Streets

Army Toys Stolen From Display

A portion of an army toy display was stolen Monday night. Charles Truet reports 1000 infantrymen and 40 cavalrymen missing, worth 25 dollars. The theft was found Wednesday with detectives assigned to the case.

Charles Truet Dolorosa Street

Universal Electric Grills Sam Speir Hardware Co

An advertisement announces Universal Electric grills available at Sam Speir Hardware Co. highlighting features and pricing to attract local shoppers. Includes store contact and location cues typical of mid century urban retail notices.

Universal Electric Grills Sam Speir Hardware Co

Princess Weds Humble Soldier in Austrian Union

The Frankfurter Zeitung reports Princess Marie Therese of Hohenrohe wed Otto Kohleisen of Innsbruck, an apothecary and descendant of a modest Austrian family. The princess nursed him in hospital after illness tied to battlefield service. Senator Morris Sheppard will speak on fraternalism at Woodmen Hall Friday at 8 p.m. Woodmen and friends are invited to attend.

London The Frankfurter Zeitung Marie Therese of Hohenrohe Otto Kohleisen Nsbruck Kohleisen Morris Sheppard Woodmen Hall

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