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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1916

Page

11

Bicycle Theft Arrest After Dismantling Frame

A 14 year old Mexican boy was arrested by Officer Weakley at Market and Navarro streets for bicycle theft. He dismantled the bike belonging to Austin English of 425 Montana and hid the frame in a basement before starting to leave with the wheel. The arrest followed surveillance of the crime. Meanwhile C S Fowler, county Democratic chairman, planned to contact precinct 61 residents in Bexar to obtain last Saturday run off results.

Weakley Market Navarro Treets Astin English Montana Street Western Union Thefficer Mneels Nicate Bexar Fowler Democratic Executive Committee Bexar County

Appeal to Be Filed in Uhr vs Lambert Case

The transcript shows District Judge W F Ezell ruling that special police cannot be paid by the city after September 1. The appeal was expected to be filed Friday afternoon in the Court of Civil Appeals.

Uhr Vs. Lambert W. F. Ezell Court of Civil Appeals

Bicycle abundance in Holland noted in population report

The article notes a high bike to person ratio in Holland with about one bicycle per seven residents, illustrating widespread cycling among the population.

Holland

Common Sense Promises Cure For Rheumatism

An advertising piece touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier to remove poisons from the blood causing rheumatism. It claims nature and common sense require cleansing the blood and warns regular salves and baths do not reach the root. It invites readers to write Swift Specific Co for advice.

Opie Reem Swift Atlanta

Obituary of Frankie Aline Woodruff Four-Year-Old

Frankie Aline Woodruff four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Woodruff of 1221 Virginia boulevard died at 7 40 Friday morning at the residence Funeral will be at 10 o'clock Saturday morning from the house with interment in Mission burial park.

Frankie Aline Woodruff B. F. Woodruff Virginia Boulevard Mission Burial Park

Miss Delia Davis Dies of Heart Failure at 30

Miss Delia Davis 30 died Friday morning at her home 201 West Woodlawn avenue after a two week illness from heart failure. She was born in Waxahachie and moved to San Antonio seven years ago. Survived by father James S. Davis of San Antonio five sisters Hattie Davis Seattle Mrs. c. J. Ransom Nashville Tenn Mrs. G. N. Cox Waco and Mrs. PerryS. Robertson San Antonio and brother Ross W. Davis San Antonio. Services set for 5 p.m. Friday at the residence. Body to Waxahachie Friday night for interment 10 a.m. Saturday.

Delia Davis West Woodlawn Avenue Waxahachie San Antonio Miss Davis James S. Davis Hattie Davis R. Hammock Seattle Wash C. J. Ransom Nashville

Death of 91 year old Miss Elizabeth Waghorne

Elizabeth Waghorne, a native of England who had lived in San Antonio 34 years, died at 2 30 P M Thursday at 617 Wyoming Street. Funeral was held Friday at 3 30 P M from the residence and she is buried in the Knights of Pythias cemetery with no known survivors.

Elizabeth Waghorne Wyoming Street England United States San Antonio J. C. Cumberland Knights of Pythias

Obituary for E C Cain Former Kansan Resident of Texas

E C Cain aged 38 died at a San Antonio hospital at 3 20 Thursday afternoon after nine months in the city for health reasons. A Kansas native who lived much of his life in Texas, he resided in Dallas and is survived by his widow and several children. The body was sent to Dallas Friday morning by the Shel ley Loring Undertaking Company.

E. C. Cain San Antonio Kansas Texas Dallas Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Death of Mrs. Josephine Boubel Meyer in San Antonio

Mrs. Josephine Boubel Meyer aged 25 died at 1120 Nolan Street Thursday noon. She is survived by husband Alvin Meyer son Alvin Jr father John Boubel brother Louis Boubel and two step-brothers and two step-sisters all of San Antonio. Funeral 4 PM Friday from residence Rev A L Wolff of St John’s Lutheran Church officiated. Interment Roselawn.

Josephine Boubel Meyer Nolan Street San Antonio Alvin Meyer Alvin Jr John Boubel Louis Boubel Joe Alvin Boubel Ida Emma Boubel A. L. Wolff St. John’s Lutheran Church Roselawn Cemetery

San Antonio Man John J. Ougheltree Dies at 59

John J. Ougheltree, 59, died at 2 45 PM Thursday at 124 Leigh Street. A Kingston, New York native, he came from Dallas to San Antonio a year ago. Survived by widow, two daughters Myrtle and Meldalee, and son Raymond. Funeral 8 PM Friday from residence. Rev. H M Ratliff of Alamo Methodist Church conducted, burial in City Cemetery No 1.

John J. Ougheltree Leigh Street Kingston N. Y San Antonio Dallas Myrtle Meldalee Raymond H. M. Ratliff Alamo Methodist Church City Cemetery No. 1

Death of Jefferson D Jones in San Antonio Sanitarium

Jefferson D Jones aged 55 died at 9 o clock Thursday night in a San Antonio sanitarium. A Mississippi native he had come from Corsicana six days earlier for his health. The body with his widow and son will be sent to Temple Friday night by Shelley Loring Undertaking Company for interment there.

Jefferson D. Jones San Antonio Mississippi Corsicana Temple Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment

Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises automobile equipment and provides two phones with the contact number 971 and a dash of Adyv.

Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co

New York Faces Embargo and Food Price Surge

New York markets see sharp price hikes as embargoes on perishables take effect amid railroad strike fears. Butter hits 4.25 cents per pound, eggs at 35 cents per dozen, poultry up to 26 cents, with prices up across produce and meats as officials weigh price controls and lawmakers weigh action.

New York Newark New York City Board of Aldermen Washington Chamber of Commerce

Embargoes Hit Southern Railroads Ahead of Strike

Freight embargoes spread across Southern lines as trainmen threaten a general strike. Perishable goods barred on many roads while others delay shipments and suspend certain services. Central of Georgia warned 7700 workers could lose jobs if a walkout occurs.

Atlanta Southern Atlantic Coast Line Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Chesapeake & Ohio Southern Railway Norfolk & Western Tennessee Central Railroad Georgia Southern & Florida Central of Georgia Southern Road Macon

Anuric Promises Relief From Dropsical Symptoms

An article touts Anuric as a remedy for swollen hands ankles and feet caused by a disordered kidney and uric acid. It claims rapid pain and stiffness reduction from conditions like rheumatism lumbago sciatica gout and suggests hot water before meals to aid the remedy.

Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Savannah Terminal Activities Noted In Civil War Dispatch

A fragment notes erg at the Savannah terminals including section and bridge gangs and telegraph operations as part of the war era logistical details.

Savannah

Chicago stills normal as price tilt stalls transport talk

Food prices in Chicago show little impact from potential national transport tie up. Potatoes reach 2.25 a bushel amid rare highs and poultry prices rise two cents per pound. Leaders of twenty three railroads with Chicago terminals keep daily meetings going indefinitely.

Chicago Ill

Prices Rise On Food Markets As Strike Looms

Overnight developments in the railroad strike situation failed to halt a fresh upward move in local food prices. Potatoes gained 25 to 50 cents a bushel while other vegetables and fruits also edged higher. Poultry and eggs remained unchanged.

Kansas City

Roach Promoted to South Texas Sales Manager

Fred M. Roach, longtime Sherwin-Williams San Antonio manager, is promoted to sales manager for South Texas with base in Houston. The changes also move Fred F. Sommers to local manager and A. E. Coleman to city salesman, as the firm reorganizes its San Antonio team.

Salvation Army official arrives in San Antonio to aid work

Burdick in Charge Captain F C Burdick arrives in San Antonio to lead Salvation Army efforts, with 19 years in the field and ties to Waco Houston and Fort Worth. Envoy I Ellis assists as headquarters at 2000 Avenue D, while Dr Hays remains a local dentist contact. Visit by sheriffs Weisiger and Farris noted for asylum admission.

R. S. Weisiger Victoria J. B. Farris Cuero San Antonio S’riday John W. Tobin Weisiger Southwestern Asylum

Iowa Inventors Patent Camera Attachment With Tripod

An Iowa based patent case covers an attachment for a camera carrying 9q that mounts and folds with tripods. The device appears to extend carry capacity and support, aiming at mobile photography gear.

Iowa

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