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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
10
Mayor Brown announces a $3,450,000 city bond issue seeks sealed bids with bids due Thursday. He cites low property values, modest existing debt, and a stable tax rate as favorable factors for sale. If no bids come, he hints at undisclosed plans but remains confident bonds will sell. 3,475 bonds, including $500 denominations, require his signature at a rapid pace.
Plans for a baby show to be held in San Antonio during the first week of November are under the Woman's Club and local mothers groups. The event aims to promote health and growth in babies rather than a beauty contest, with exhibits at the Menger Hotel area and related displays across from the hotel.
Lieutenant Thomas E Cathro of the Fifth Cavalry, on sick leave, reports at Fort Sam Houston and will stay awhile before joining his unit at Fort Huachuca. Captain Martin C. Muma of the Fourteenth Cavalry receives a short leave to travel to Chicago on private business. First Lieutenant Edwin H. Rackley, now at Manila, registers at Fort Sam Houston on leave of absence.
An advertisement touts one dollar meals for families at Riverside Mestaurast. The copy also lists a Collman plumbing service with two phone numbers, 397, as contact details.
A frame cottage at 725 Lopez Street occupied by Lizzie Ward burned down after a 12 30 AM blaze. Ward, described as a negro woman, and other occupants escaped without injury. The dwelling valued at 500 dollars was destroyed. origin of the fire remains unknown.
The collection of state and county taxes will begin next Wednesday morning. Tax Collector Bitter reports readiness with several extra deputies in place. The state tax has risen to 45 cents per $100 valuation. Phoenix prize waltz tomorrow night at Elks hall. Wanted boys with or without wheels apply Western Union 142 West Commerce. Jolly Four dance Thursday Oct 2 with Eugene Artzt music.
Woman from Mexico City asks the local detective department to locate her son Louis Bivet who disappeared in La Redo while traveling to Mexico City. She believes he may have come to San Antonio. Attorney M. E. Buckley has moved his offices to 405 68 S A Loan and Trust Building.
Dr S Van Wie, a dentist, has relocated his office to the Riverside building. For appointments call Travis 2539.
The Baraca and Philathea classes hosted the first annual Harvest Home Festival, inaugurated yesterday morning at Travis Park Methodist Church. Attendees brought produce and goods to donate to the San Antonio Mission Home and Training School, filling an automobile with supplies.
Dr. Clarence Warfield returns Oct 1. Mrs Archer teaches dancing Cr 6816 Adv Franklin Taxicabs contact 4. Diaz Sisters perform. Diaz Sisters music. Mrs Archer's prize waltz and moonlight dance Tuesday at Ex position Park.
Mrs. R. H. Smith of 826 North Pine street traveled to Indianapolis to be with her father L. B. Gambold who is seriously ill at 85. Gambold served in the Civil War as a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Humane officer E. M. Collins lists contact at 211 Central Office Building with daytime and weekend phone numbers for animal welfare services.
The Rev. Philip Cook rector of St Mark's Episcopal Church travels with Rev. Albert Massey of Boerne as they headed to New York for the church convention.
City to attend the general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States in October for three weeks. West Texas diocese will be represented by bishop plus six delegates Reverends Bowden Sykes J. B. Lockwood Jones Galbreath Houston and others. Public notice of participation and hotel listings included.
Walter Rogers, a 28-year-old Negro, was arrested by Detective Green on a theft charge. He waived examination before Justice Fisk and bond was set at 500 dollars. The alleged victim Emil Wolf reported a purse containing 19 dollars taken on the circus grounds. Dr. O E Hicks and Franklin Taxicabs are listed in related notices.
Drs King and Hirschfeld Genito Urinary Specialists have moved to 515 Navarro St opposite St Anthony Hotel. Leaves for College Fred H Kliefoth a San Antonian will depart for St Louis to begin medicine studies in his third junior year. He is brother of Arthur Kliefoth chief deputy district clerk of Bexar county. Negress Fined $50 Ella Bains was fined $50 in Police Court for disturbing the peace. Walter Filsford arrested at the same time was discharged. Woman accused of slashing the negro man on the hand during a row early Saturday morning.
Edwin C Kelley fined fifty dollars and jailed on vagrancy after police testimony of habitual loitering near rail stations. Alfred Arler arraigned for speeding on South Alamo Street and fined five dollars after being clocked at forty mph. Austin police asked local watch for two Mexican horse thieves and their stolen team headed toward the city.
The Edison talking pictures start tonight at the Grand Opera House for five nights with matinees daily at 3 30, featuring drama comedy tragedy and lectures by notable speakers. The program includes a 35 person minstrel segment and topics on Mayor Gaynor suffragettes and Civil War veterans, plus musical skits and nursery favorites.
The feature at Wigwam No 1 on Alamo plaza is In the Coils of the Python a daring animal thriller designed to hold viewers spellbound. Also showing is The Country Store offering valuable presents as today’s big attraction.
An ordinance to buy winter police uniforms has been prepared and will go to the council this afternoon or next Monday. The city funds two uniforms per officer annually at a total yearly cost around $5000.
Riverside Restaurant promotes Sunday chicken dinners for both lunch and supper in a concise ad highlighting a family friendly option with generous portions and convenient hours. The notice uses informal phrasing to invite local diners.
San Antonio motion picture exhibitors held a morning meeting at Wigwam Theater No 2 to form a local cooperative and seek admission to the Motion Picture Exhibitors League of America. The next gathering is set for 2 PM Tuesday week to discuss film service and theater conditions with attendees from the Royal Wonderland Wigwams Princess Plaza and Pike theaters.
C Ajay of Rusk county was named a member of the board of examiners by State Superintendent W M Doughty. Mr Jay was previously county superintendent.
Ike Fossett a 45 year old farmer collapsed and died of heart failure while talking with friends in Speegleville nine miles northwest of Waco Texas He leaves a sister at Justine a brother in Comanche county and another in Alaska as survivors and immediate family details.
An old Riverside Restaurant notice markets frog legs and fresh oysters as menu highlights. The brief ad emphasizes available seafood items and invites patrons to visit for a meal.
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