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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1916

Page

5

Pumpkin Pie Served At Camp Wilson Halloween Party

Washington militiamen who attended a Young Women’s Christian Association Halloween party at Camp Wilson helped themselves to jack o lantern souvenirs. About 300 youths enjoyed games, ghost stories, and pumpkin pie as Miss Ernestine Friedman and Vera Schafer organized the event for association girls and militiamen.

Camp Wilson Washington, D. C Hallowe Ernestine Friedmann Vera Schafer National Board Association Girls Elizabeth May Davis Bonn Avon and Mulholland

Four Parties Planned For Next Month Event

At 9 30 Tuesday morning organizers map four parties for next month. The Hallowe en party may be repeated next week for a different group of men and girls. Rheinhart and Company donated made and served the coffee.

Rheinhart and Company

Plans Y M C A Outing For Halloween Night

The Y M C A will host a Halloween outing Tuesday evening for men and boys. Meet at the association car for a ride and hike to a secret country location. J F Smith directs the event with surprises along the route and camp fire supper.

Association J. F. Smith

Bicycles for Police Move Considered by Commission

Commissioner Uhr plans a bicycle squad for the police department noting night patrols by bike could catch prowlers and thieves more effectively than motorcycles or detectives in cars. The idea mirrors practices seen in Dallas and Fort Worth during his recent trip.

Commission Uhr Dallas Fort Worth

Harlandale Baths Open Under New Management

The Harlandale Baths reopen with new management and attendants described as expert and courteous, offering improved service and guest experience.

Harlandale

Thrown From Wheel As Auto Strikes Bicycle

Henry Weynand, an employee of the Conroy and Rice rental department, was struck by a car while riding a bicycle at Main avenue and Salinas street Friday afternoon. He was initially thought seriously injured but later found to have only slight injuries and taken home to 1817 South Flores. Chauffeur Gus Franz, 21, was arrested for reckless driving and released on bond. Harlandale Baths now open for friends and former patrons.

Henry Weynand Conroy and Rice Rental Department Main Avenue Salinas Street Weynand South Flores Street Gus Franz Cruz Corporation

Luncheon Arrangements Made for General Crozier Visit

Nearly 100 reservations have been received by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce for a Monday luncheon at the Menger Hotel at 12 30 honoring Brigadier General William Crozier chief of ordnance U S Army. Judge Claude V Birkhead will introduce him and the Arsenal tour follows the meal to explain ordnance plans.

Chamber of Commerce Menger Hotel William Crozier United States Army William C. Rigsby D.J. Strauss C. T. Priest George Holmgreen H. T. Phelps G. W. Martin Claude V. Birkhead San Antonio General Crozier Ordnance Department

Red Tag Day Aids Armenian Syrian Relief In San Antonio

Women in San Antonio collected funds Saturday for Armenian and Syrian relief. Committees of Syrians plan to continue Sunday with Mrs. Winchester Kelso as general chairman. Stations at downtown corners hotels courthouse city hall and theaters offered tags. About $1197 donated so far with notable contributions from Judge Kelso C A Wortham and Mrs Adolph Wagner.

San Antonio Winchester Kelso Kelso C. A. Wortham Adolph Wagner

Local donations for Syrian relief routed to New York

The article lists small sums given by individuals and a mill creek school for Syrian and Armenian relief. Contributions collected through churches on November 5 support the American committee in New York which will ship food and clothing to Beirut for Red Cross and Red Crescent distribution. a U.S. government collier will transport the aid.

East Sarita Maria Beckman Mill Creek Seguin American Committee For Syrian and Armenian Relief New York Beirut Red Cross The Red Crescent United States

Copper Carnival Delights Church Group in Community Night

The James Lewis Baraca class of Government Hill Methodist Church held a Friday night copper carnival on church lawn and annex. Attendance was large with booths and side shows including Hit the Black Person Babies and an Alice in Wonderland display. The Main Show featured seven vaudeville acts and the event raised $40.

James Lewis Baraca Government Hill Methodist Church

Governor Ferguson to Campaign in Texas Cities

Governor Ferguson left for New Braunfels to speak on national issues in support of President Wilson. He will also address crowds in Corpus Christi next Tuesday night and in San Antonio on Wednesday night, urging re election of the president.

Austin Tex Ferguson New Braunfels Corpus Christi San Antonio Wilson

School Board Sets Special Meeting to Review Building Plans

San Antonio school board will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening to decide on plans for a temporary building to be used during the new high school construction. The structure will face Newton's alley, replacing the old manual training buildings, with work to start promptly to finish by Christmas.

San Antonio Newton's Alley

Democratic Campaign Fund Raising in Bexar County Efforts

With just over a week left in the national race local Democratic committees report progress in soliciting funds though total pledged amounts fall short of the 3000 dollar goal. The list of donors shows multiple tiers with 50, 25, 15, 10, 5, 2.50, 2 and 1 dollar contributions from numerous individuals and firms in Bexar County.

Democratic National Committee Bexar County R. L. Ball Marshall Hicks George D. Armistead J. L. Camp Ike T. Pryor Carlos Bee A. W. Seeligsen P. J. Lewis H. C. Carter T. T. VanderHoeven Duval West T. H. Franklin H. Bruhn Otto Wahrmund C. T. Priest J. H. Bennett W. E. Rigsby Frank C. Davis G. Peterson W. R. King H. R. Robertson J. N. Brown Dr. G. H. Moody W. B. Teagarden W. 8. Fly P. H. Swearingen C. A. Davis E. Praeger Keller & Keller Solon K. Stewart D. Fred Worth W. H. Sloan J. FE. Trainer J. H. Haile E. B. Cocke C. A. Goeth T. E. Hawkins L. Price John F. Kelley J. B. Waggoner Peter Hoefgen C. C. Gibbs L. Weinfeld W. C. Farmer A. M. Fischer T. N. Smith T. T. Jackson F. C. Walsh W. C. Douglas W. L. Barker Ralph H. Cameron D. K. Furnish B. F. Nicholson Guy 8. Combs J. M. Dobie George R. Gillette Whit Morris A. N. Mourland Frank James C. M. Stone C. A. Wood J. H. Moore J. B

Money Coupon for Foley's Cure Ad Enlistment

A damaged promotional slip invites readers to mail a 5 cent coupon to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley medicines including Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets all advertised by A. M. Fischer, Druggist.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley A. M. Fischer

Bath House Ad Promotes Harlandale Street Car Route

Local advertisement touts a visit to the Famous Harlandale Bath House via the Harlandale or South Flores street car line for hot sulfur water and expert attendants.

Harlandale South Flores

Three Methodist Ministers Set for San Antonio Pulpits

Rev F. Onderdonk of the Texas Mexican Mission will fill the Laurel Heights pulpit Sunday morning and evening as Rev Felix R Hill has not arrived. Rev S J Beall begins his first appearance with McKinley Avenue Methodist Church. Rev J F Lawlis preaches first sermons to Alamo Heights charges. Bishops Mouzon assigned the trio at the recent Uvalde conference.

Mouzon Uvalde

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Y. W. C. A. Hallowe’en Party Grand Opera House Irving Berlin Little Emma Bunting Orpheum Keith Victor Morley America Will Hallowe'en Uhr Harlandale Baths Crozier Relice Mr. Ferguson L. Curry P. A. Vance J. H. Smelly A. G. Luggar Dr. Glover Johns F. W. Sewell R. M. Martindale C. M. Hecker A. J. Campbell H. D.miller C. W. Harrell W. J. Long J. H. Means R. E. Ison P. W. Lobban L. E. Wolf A. J. Inglesel Eldon Young J. Ira Kercheville W. J. Knox Robert F. Uhr Lee Joseph M. A. Tyler J. W. Spring F. A. Mitchell Gordon Bullitt W. H. Hargis R. O. Perkins W. J. Lytle Martin Wright T. H. Duckworth P. L. Eubank W. A. Wilson Lenora Mitchell Grady Barrett F. S. Onderdonk Laurel Heights Church Rogers Miss White Miss Warner Miss Rae Crockett Gunter Hotel History OF Texas Haden Edwards Nacogdoches Republic of Fredonia Blanco John Dunn Hunter Fields Harmon B. Mayo Ellis P. Bean Hunter DeWitt Texas Alamo Lone Star Brewing Company San Antonio, Texas
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