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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1918

Page

6

Namesake Statesman Seeks To Avoid Registration In County Jail

A man bearing the namesake of a famed American patriot is jailed as a conscientious objector to military service. He refused registration Thursday and was arrested Friday after going to his East Commerce Street precinct. He told officials he adheres to a Castor Russell sect. One member exists in the city, but this is the only case of refusal to register. Conviction penalties include up to four years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Department of Just Pridoy Phe Turn Castor Stussell East Commerce Street Selective Service

Return of France Veterans Visits San Antonio Officer

Captain Foiyne A. O'Hair of the 11th Regular Division returns from France for a brief visit to his mother in Mission, after five months overseas. He is among 26 officers who recently returned from France following the disbandment of their unit and awaits assignment.

Foiyne A. O'Hair Rhillory Divisio Sun San Anoui Mort Sum France Ceptain O'Harr

Woman to Carry Mail on Rural Routes

A woman is to be appointed as a carrier on rural routes once the county land commission completes the link. A competitive exam will be held but wartime shortages favor women applicants, with several already serving in roles formerly held by men. Route TF will cover the western part of the county. Cink entertains at Park with a San Sonet Club picnic dance featuring sixteen dances and a long list of attendees.

Sun Ane County Land Commission George D. Armstead Cink San Sonet Club Koehlerark Jist Lillian Smeke Myrtle Frimsinger Stella Mueller Tues Young Quih Rothe Jelen Scholz Norma Ihoninert Bessie Appman Odivettames Wienor Maurer Margaret Nuan Nita Conning Lena Roegelin Jaulite Jagett

Canadians Cheer American Troops At Dominion Day Front

A World War I dispatch from behind the British lines notes the warm reception of American troops by Canadian and Australian soldiers and British units. It highlights mutual pride in joint efforts, admiration for American pilots, and a historic Dominion Day sports celebration as a symbol of allied harmony.

France Frank War Administration

Train strike injures Langlois in Langlois incident at Mads Avenue

A buggy occupant, Langlois of 11% McComb Avenue, was struck by a locomotive at Mads Avenue crossing and taken to Santa Rosa hospital in an unconscious state. His condition slightly improved later. police reported other injuries from separate incidents including a 15 year old driver arrest and minor bicycles collisions.

Langlois McComb Avenue AL TL Mads Avenue My. Langlois Santa Rosa Hospital Walter Harris Lpoteenan Aeal Tennegen Town Street Dofelack Commerce Mackberry Streets Nm Womia IM. Otte North Palmette Avene Fort Sam Coustoy Tie

Ban on Restaurants Near Army Camps Prompts Inspections

Health officers conducted inspections of eating places near Camp Stanley and Kelly Field. Maj. ILC Gardner announced several restaurants were closed for soldiers due to unsanitary conditions. Further, a detailed inspection near San Antonio and surrounding areas is planned to address sewage handling and improve practices.

Camp Sourley United States Health Service Maj Ilc Gardner Hearti Yes Kelly Field Sour San Antonio Therne Ranine Camp Stanley Ie Ee

Travelers Listed as Guests at Local Hotels

A number of visitors are recorded staying at city hotels including Lanier St Anthony and Gunter. Names include J de Iauente Mordova Mex 92 at Lanier George P L Macatee Mousson at Gunter H Graham Twunlaville Ala 1 registered at $4 Anthony TL M Meas Dallas at Menger J R House El Vaso at Lanier H Pritchard Grand Rapids registered at Gunter W G Wharton Houston guest at St Anthony AV Billet Philadelphia registered at Menger William Pelton Austin staying at Lanter G I Patterson Fort Worth at Gunter Rh FF Wigmave Covington Ky 58 stopping at St Anthony I McKinney Chicago registered J Gaudehaux Lake Charles staying at Lanter I Paracell Marfa at Wha Gunter Vopert Woestaff St Louis at St Anthony Mrs Groves Aterdt Lincoln Neb at Menger.

J. de Iauente Mordova Mex Lanier George PL Macatee Mousson Gunter We Ol. Graham Twunlaville Ala Wigmave Covington St. Anthony I. McKinney Chicago Menger Gaudehaux Lake Charles Lanter Marfa Vopert Woestaff St. Louis Mrs. Groves Aterdt Lincoln Neb

Church Services and Schedules Across Several Parishes

Sunday services listed for Beacon Hill Baptist Central Baptist First Baptist and several Catholic parishes. Includes Sunday schools morning and evening sermons prayer meetings and special anniversaries with dates and locations across Grant Ave West Johnson Street and surrounding streets.

Central and South Side Churches Unite in Sunday Services

A long church notices list details for multiple congregations in the area. Central Christian Church at Main and San Pedro, South Side Christian Church at Huntsdy and Wilkens, and Evangelical Friedens Church on Main Ave announce service times, preaching plans, and youth meetings led by various pastors including Rev H W Newby and Rev Louis Mineriet York.

North Sabinag West Travis Iple H.W. Newby South Side Endeavor Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Central Christian Areh Uugh McLellan Louis Mineriet York Endeavor Society Relowk Nom Cioveraient Tia Sasdmeyer Strad. c. Bel al Soci Sane

Presbyterian Church Services and Activities List

A compact ecclesiastical notices page lists multiple churches including Vine Street Presbyterian at South Pine and Omaha Streets, St. 4, HH. Midland district events with Sunday schools, Christian Endeavor Society meetings, and evening entertainments. Weekly services feature sermons by pastors, hymnals, and special memorials for Confederate Veterans and soldiers. other churches note youth programs and prayer meetings.

Vine Street South Pine Omaha Mecurdy Pasxior Floa Christan Endeavor Media Chireh Ogden Locust Mel Stravick West End Presbyterian Church Waver Kentucky Duntor Christian” Endeavor Society Gary Ula Ald Denver Bouteward Tresbyterian Denver Boulevard South Mittman Street F. O. Woestemeyer Sundaschol Christian Rudanver Society Evol Conrads Pon. Prenelie Service Partor Thiutmay Chetetian Endeavor Society

Christian Science Service and schedule details

Fragmented notice lists church activities including Sunday services around 11 o clock, evening service, daily library hours, and a Wednesday meeting. Mentions Enon Tal sweeting rendering and a recurring morning repetition. Provides weekday and weekend opening times with variations on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Avenuo Doo Fifth Street Patna Ddd Tskop

Cherch in Zion San Antonio branch opens weekly services

The San Antonio branch of the church, led by John A. Lewis as general overseer with successor Alexander Doyle and founder, held Sunday morning worship and a men’s meeting. Divine service occurs every Thursday at 2 pm with prayer and discussion led by evangelist in charge at Adana Street.

San Antonio Chrty Latholle Apostoli Church John A. Lewis Alexander Doyle Mersered Adana Street I. Groen

Congregational Church Women Readies Sermon at Woou Street

The First Congregational Church prepares for a sermon by Chapin Carrell and D. Ersiine from Amy Travis as the pastor will preach. Services are scheduled at 22 East Houston Street and nearby Wells. Community members from Co A No 72 Nelly Field attend.

First Congregational Church Woou- Men of the Worl Hall East Houston Riley Boston Tosa Aihle Ae Vl A Ana Maen Chapin Carrell D. Ersiine Amy Travis Wall Yom. Co Nelly Field Wt & Pom

Episcopal Church Notices and Services Schedule

The notice lists Trinity Holy communion led by Rector at morning and evening prayers, sermon, and feast observances. It notes evangelist Matthew and Friday devotion, with holy communion at 72 o'clock and church services at St John’s Church Turner and Chessy Ftvsets and a 2:50 pm church school session.

Post Port Sian Houssey Holy Communion Amies Frank A. Rhea St. James Parish San Antonio Dwight I. Gameran Young Men's Curiation Association Kelly Ila. Im Christ Botseupil Laure Heighies Belknan Ruysol LB. Richards Trinity Seoul St. Paul's Episcopal Churchy Grayson Willow Streets Nev Lesroy Wells Doud St. .Juke’s Episcopal Church Chapedes Ras West Troustan Tenjamin Bean Hamlin Vat Episonpat Travty Bertrand Stevens Minteentiy Chau Mevning Ranven Turner and Chessy

Religious Services and Lectures in Local Churches and Theosophical Society

Community church schedules list morning and evening services at Madison Square and United Presbyterian venues with sermons on The Best Teacher and The Love of Christ. The Anti-RaJohnson League hosts a youth meeting with free refreshments, while the First Spiritualists Church advertises Sunday night at the Temple of Music and a Monday Theosophy lecture by A Vellesoner.

P. Baker Anti-Rajoon League of America W. J. Hatfield First Spiritualists Church UN Fame Bwearingen-viecraw A. Vellesoner J. Hang

Church News Notes and Local Religious Meetings

The article lists upcoming church activities in Laurel Heights and Houston including enrollment day at Christ Church Sunday School on September 15, promotions and graduation diplomas, and pastor calls at Central Baptist. It notes Anti-Saloon League speakers Dr A Baker and Rev Paul Hein at Travis Park Methodist and Madison Square Presbyterian. Dr Meulen to speak at Post Chapel services, and First Baptist celebrating eight years under Dr S J Porter with praise and social gatherings. A Sunday School class meeting at Mrs Phil Wright’s home and a Monday evening First Baptist conference on Sunday School work are also announced.

Beacon Hill Baptist Church Grant Ave Weat Aghby Place A. Sparkman Central Baptist First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets J. Porter T.c. Long Porter el Pesues Memorial Baptist Church Danver St. Anthony Vastor C. K. Stinney Grace Linglish Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenue E Fifth Street Paul J. Hein Lammert Rederfs Parleh Haus Fourth Strent O. A.pfoltfer H. H. Och Uraer’ Ther League I Parish Housay Laevy the Laird's Beevice Trinity Eeangelient Lutheran Compton Trenton Streets Wiliams Chapel Methodist ‘Episcope Brounfeln Avenue Mason Street A. Haker AntiSatann League of America Bpworth League S$ Omom Werthemlay Laurel Heighis Weallan Avenue Helknap Mnce Welix 1 IMM Jr. Gasior Aon Oand & Pom Mackheery Enlsenpal Sout Harkberry Montana Brethna Alors W. A. Manitey St Ends Adison Trad Po Ermanent Methodist Mason Sireete Tent 'Vista Southnote M. P Aart Tronk Adlen Gusses Hor Alls Nubtte Waranty Mon Nm Pasion, Epworth League Annier M. Deaver Rible General Board of Religious Education of the Episcopal Church Sunday School of Christ Church Laurel Heights I. A. Baker Anti-Saloon League of America Travis Park Methodist Church Madison Square Presbyterian Church Cavalty Baptist Church Com. Hollett Anti-Saloon League of Texas Paul F. Hein Grace English Evangelical Church John V. Meulen Houlevard Congregational Denver Colorado Post Chapel Northam Houston Meulen Camp Travis S. J. Porter Kirst Church Phil Wright East Cincinatti Avenue Ed. Matthiason C. W. Swain CL Gardner First Baptist

SKIP STOP UNIVERSAL STOP MAKING STREET CARS SAFER SUNDAY

Public Service Company will implement a skin stop operation across the city on Sunday morning with Sten signs indicating car stops at corners. Traction crews have been placing signs on corners for pedestrian safety while other cities follow Fuel Administration guidance. Garza De Garay wedding in San Antonio joins Gonzales Garza and Concepcion de Garay of Mexico City married at San Fernando Cathedral with Rev. Leopold Kulz officiating. The bride hails from a prominent Mexico City family and the couple will reside on Alamo Heights.

Public Service Company Ckiy San Antonio Fuel Administration Traction Company Jrists Garza-De Garay Senor Gonzales Garza Senorita Concepcion de Garay Mexico’ City San Fernando Cathedral Inorint Leopold Kulz Morelos Alamo Heights Nenor Garza

City uniforms to be bought wholesale for San Antonio cops and firemen

San Antonio police and fire departments will stop using the city supplied clothing allowance due to rising material costs. The Fire and Police Commissioner and local dealers say uniforms would cost 80 to 140 dollars each. the city will purchase wholesale uniforms for all members this fall, ending the 22.40 annual allowance.

San Antonio Phil Wright Central Police Wright Chick Down

Turning Bread into Brains by Woods Hutchinson

The article argues two thirds to three fourths of infant mortality and physical/mental differences across classes come from hunger and poor sanitation. It cites studies showing 15-30% of city schoolchildren are undernourished, with 80% reclaiming health via better feeding within three to six months. It highlights New York and other cities as examples and praises the Women’s Council of National Defense for stressing nutrition.

Woods Hutchinson A. MM Women's Council of National Defense Oliver Wendell Holmes New Zealand Canada Bureau of Child Legine New York City Yamerey New York Daus

Under nutrition concerns in English and French authorities

English health and education officials label under feeding a leading cause of defects in children and estimate up to twenty percent of school children nationwide are under nourished. French authorities have battled this issue for a decade through pediatric clinics and advisory services.

New York Americas

Food Is Only Loot At Market House Heist Attempt

The Market House fish market owned by Miller faced a failed safe breach when two steel pits or spikes damaged the safe door but did not open it. Officers found remains of a luncheon left by would be thieves who entered through a window. this marked a second attempted robbery in two weeks.

Ght Miller Patrance

San Antonio urged to save gasoline on Sundays

WANTS GASOLINE SAVED Leaving pleasure automobiles in garages from Saturday night to Monday morning is a practice which NM. W. Lewis, director of the United States Employment Service for Texas, is trying to bring about in San Antonio. The government may stop joy rides sooner or later and hopes the public will voluntarily cut Sunday driving to save fuel. A recent arrival noted the Sunday traffic differs from the East of the Mississippi.

NM. W. ‘Lewis United States Employment Service Texas San Ant ‘Tonio Bedell San Antonio Mississippi River Lewis

Liberty Loan Badge Numbers Adopted in Drive

The Liberty Loan committee selects numbered badges for solicitors to wear, with badges issued in a range from 19 to 13. The numeral Wy and the Wh are highlighted in relation to the birthday celebration of General Vorshig.

Vorshig Wriday Liberty Lonn Cam Maion

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