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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
8
A man named Daniel Horner 33 a machinist was arrested at 7 30 last night by Policemen Neal and Pugh in a saloon near the east side of the Southern Pacific Railway. The case was sent to the County Court.
The report notes lar sailings a month with merchandise consigned to local merchants.
At yesterday's city council street lighting committee meeting petitions were considered and about a third of them approved. The action reflects the council's progress on municipal lighting improvements and community safety.
Aldermen Neal and Dielmann approved lighting near wards with expansions listed for Eighth ward and Seventh ward areas. A contract for 130000 feet of lumber for bridge repairs was awarded to Petrich Saur Lumber Co for $8009 after six bids. Jose Delgado escaped injury when struck by a Katy engine at Commerce and Walnut streets.
A negro arrested in Nordheim and wanted here for burglary has been brought to the city by Deputy Sheriff Millard. He allegedly stole $48 from the San Antonio Club months ago. Another negro wanted for burglary was brought by Deputy Sheriff Goode of El Paso, captured at El Paso and brought here to take charge of a white man arrested locally.
A fully attended board of directors meeting of the Y M C A held yesterday decided to construct two additional tennis courts. The action aims to expand athletic facilities and provide more space for members.
Officials noted rising player numbers since the tournament began. Demand for better facilities exceeded capacity and new lockers were discussed but no action was taken at the meeting.
Arrangements are underway for the annual Texas Hardware and Implement Association meeting in San Antonio from January 20 to 22. Henry Marti of St. Louis serves as secretary of the members of the Chamber of Commerce. It is expected the convention will draw 1000 delegates and bring at least 1000 more visitors to the city over the three days.
An advertisement for the Kendall County Fair in Boerne on September 19 20 promotes a round trip fare from San Antonio and a 50 cent price on the 20th. It urges shoppers to ask for king with TIN TAG sausage and notes a lobby display at the Grand Opera House by Union Meat Company.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic offers quinine and iron to drive out malaria enrich blood and build up the whole system. This general tonic claims broad health benefits from its tonic properties.
W. S. Luckie, a farmer west of San Antonio, was struck on the head with a hatchet by a woman after a chase on Main avenue at about 10 30 last night. The assailant was fined 15 dollars in police court and the Luckie case was dismissed after she admitted mistaking him for another person and firing the blow.
The article notes Matthews Cafeteria on Laosoya St offering over 650 menu items seasoned with Creamery butter and prepared by white ladies. It mentions 1912 BC settlement figures with 56,817 settlers and regional splits including Great Britain, United States, and others.
Corpus Christi Commercial Club arranges a 150 passenger excursion train carrying 150 live wives and their spouses to the Dallas state fair and the Waco cotton palace. The Corpus Christi Band of 20 pieces will perform in Dallas Waco and San Antonio along the route.
Denison Texas September 12 delegates arrived by every train for the Northeast Texas Press Association meeting opening this afternoon at the Elks home. Indications point to a highly profitable gathering for the organization.
Nathan Hirsch, a Confederate veteran aged 738, dies in Shreveport. He was remembered as the man who held General Albert Sidney Johnston in his arms when Johnston was mortally wounded at the Battle of Shiloh.
Assistant Attorney General Luther Nichols announced that testimony in the state's suit against the Katy Railroad will be taken at Walnut Springs on the Texas Central beginning September 26. The date for testimony at Wichita Falls has not yet been set.
New York September 12 The assembly impeachment managers exercised authority of a legislative committee and examined subpoenaed witnesses for Governor Sulzer's trial set to begin September 18. Isidor Kresel stated several witnesses refused to testify, and the committee will compel them.
A short transport notice from Boerne dated September 1920 lists fare from San Antonio as 75 cents for the 19th and 50 cents for the 20th, marked as an advertisement.
A veteran tells his eight year old great grandson that his head was grazed by a bullet at Chickamauga a generation and a half ago. The boy notes little grazing remains on the old man's head as a quiet exchange of memory.
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