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Bexar Co., TX: NEWS - Excerpts from the San Antonio Light Wednesday,
October 29, 1913
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The following are excerpts from the San Antonio Light Newspaper.
This newspaper was found in the attic of a home in Marshall, TX. It
undoubtedly was saved for the article about the Texas Division United
Daughters of the Confederacy Convention article. Their convention
was being held in San Antonio during the time this article was
printed. Along with this newspaper article was found 3 Texas
Division United Daughters of the Confederacy books dated 1902, 1913
and 1914.
I have only picked out the articles that had names of people
mentioned. Some articles are in reference to news in other towns in
Texas or States. My brother and I spent hours just sitting and
reading the advertisements and want adds. We were certainly amazed
at some of the news that was printed, especially that of people
currently staying in town at Hotels. The glamorous wedding of Henry
Smythe Groesbec and Miss Yadie Adelo Clamp and the boy who exceeded
the speed limit by driving 30 mph are my personal favorites.
I certainly had a good time reading this old paper and it is my hope
in transcribing some of the news articles that you have found
something to add to your family history and genealogical research.
Please do not ask me for scans of any articles found in this
newspaper.
The paper is old and brittle and would most likely receive more
damage.
Renee Smelley
The San Antonio Light
Wednesday, October 29, 1913
ENGINEER LOOSES LIFE
Enine and Ten Cars Derailed by Herd of Cattle Childress, Tex., Oct.
29 -- Roling with his enine down a 30-foot embankment at Giles, near
here, at night, Engineer E. S. Hawley of (sic page fold and tear) was
killed. His (sic, page fold and tear) enjured Hawley was running a
fast freight on the Fort Worth and Denver railway, being one of the
oldest freightengineers of that line. Giles is a cattle pen stop. A
herd of cattle rushing across the track at that point derailed the
engine and ten cars all rolling down the steep embankment.
Brakeman W. J. Rayan was slightly enjured and two unknown tramps
were hurt. Ryan and McCormick reside in Amarillo.
WOMEN ON POLICE FORCE
Fort Worth, Tex., Oct 29 -- Fort Worth has two women policement.
The first Miss Zoe Strollett, was named several days ago and the
second, Miss Floence Dibrell will be placed in charge of "mashers"
with the protection of young girls as her chief work.
GAME WARDEN KEPT BUSY
Austin, Tex., Oct. 29 -- Jeff D. Cox, chief game Warden, has gone to
San Antonio and other points in Southwest Texas to look into the
opening of the games season on November 1st. Despite the fact that
the changes in the present game laws have been published on several
occassions, the game Warden finds that many people do not understand
the requirements and limitations of the law. He will spend several
days in that portion of the state.
JUDGE BURNS SELECTED
Houston, Tex., Oct 29 -- Judge Waller T. Burns, of the Federal Court
of the Southern District of Texas, has been notified that he has been
chosen to sit as a member of the United States Circuit Court of
Appeals at New Orleans, in place of Judge A. P. McCormick, who is
said to be ill.
A FEW FACTS
The San Antonio Express, which never seems able to get on the right
side of anything - even of a dam on the Olomos - is still calling
itself "the tax payer," and seeking to do what little it can to
embarrass the forthcomming county bond issue and the work of county
Judge Davis. Here are a few facts in connection with the attack made
by the express on the county bond issue:
Frank Huntress is on of the publishers of the Express.
He is a brother of George Huntress.
He is also a brother of John Huntress.
George Huntress was a candidate for County Judge against James R.
Davis. He ran a good race, but somehow or other, he was headed the
rong way on the track, and Judge Davis finished alone.
John Huntress was county auditor and a candidate for re-election.
A few days prior to the election of the county auditor the Express
published an editorial asserting that the postion of county auditor
should be "taken out of politics." This meant, of course, that John
Huntress should be allowed to remain in office.
Judge Davis was informed by intimation that if he would cast his
vote for "keeping the position out of politics," the Express would
support him in the primaries next year.
Judge Davis paid no attention to the intimation and cast his vote
for Fan H. Howard, who was elected.
Therefore, the Express, to be revenged on Judge Davis, is seeking
to interfeer with the adoption of the bond issue, and says it is
working for the people.
These are the facts.
The people of Bexar County who are familiar with the recent history
of the Express are entirely capable of constructing these facts at
their full face value, and of appreciating the exquisite humor of the
situation when the Express claims to be actuated by a love of the
people and a desire to protect their interests.
THIEVES OPERATING IN AUSTIN
Austin, Tex., Oct 29 -- A number of burglaries have been reported in
Austin during the past few days. Thieves have escaped with about
$1,00 of loot. Among the homes entered were the following: R. D.
Parker, engineer of the railroad commission; D. H. Hart, clerk of the
Federal court; Joe C. Kerbey, and the home of H. A. Wroe, vice
president of the American National Bank.
PIONEER KANSAN DEAD
Lawrence, Kan., Oct 29 -- Col. John K. Rankin, for many years head
of the Crowfoot Indian agency in Montana, Veteran of the Civil War
and official in the first state legislature, died here today at the
age of 75 years.
AUTOMOBILE LICENSES
No. 4235 - Lozier: Walter Nolte, St. Anthony Hotel
No. 4236 - Ford: San Antonio Machine and Supply Company, Walnut and
Center streets.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Curt Charles Calmbach and Helen De Lallier
Fred Mergele and Marguerite Hirt
Judson D. Swofford and Sue T. Evans
Earl M. Mosely and Saide J. Hambleton
D. E. Goodwin and Emma Atkins
BIRTH RECORD
To Mr. and Mrs. August M. Herberish, Oct 17, 1415 Monterey street, a
boy.
To Mr. and Mrs. J. De Bona, Oct 24, 608 North Leona street, a girl.
To Mr. and Mrs. Ernst J. Benardes, October 25, 818 Avenue B., a boy.
To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wantzloeben, October 23, 402 Lover's Lane, a boy
SOCIAL CALENDAR
Mrs. A. W. Houston is hostess at luncheon at the Travis Club in
honor of some of the delegats to the U.D.C (United Daughters of the
Confederacy)Convention.
Mrs. John Sehorn is hostess at the luncheon at La Palma Cafe in
honor of Miss Mary James and Miss Carey Wadell of Virginia.
The wedding of Henry Smythe Groesbec and Miss Yadie Adelo Clamp,
which was solemnized last evening at the Central Christian Church was
adorned with a profusion of palms, ferns and smilax, the alter being
draped with the smilax and banked with palms and ferns. The muical
program was an exceedingly beautiful feature of the service. Saint-
Saems Wedding song was played by Oscar J. Fox at the organ and Walter
Romberg on the violin, before the bridal entrace. Fort he bridal
entrance they played the Lohengrin Wedding march and during the
ceremony "Call Me Thine Own" as played pianissimo.
The bridesmaids walked in single file through on aisle and the
groomsmen, Thomas Jarrell, Drital Wright, Perryman Moore, Rexford
Crosby and Charles Clamp through the opposite one. At the alter they
formed a simi-circle. The bridesmaids, Misses Mayme Storeiy, Annie
Ray Townsend, Ethel Groggan, Arden Kelly of Fort Worth and
Margueritte Terry, were gowned alike in pink borcaded satin. Their
costumes were made en train and the bodices were draped with lace.
They wore white aigrettes in their hair and carried arm boquets of
pink roses and ferns.
The tiny blower girls, Lola Frances McNeil and Jessie Groesbeck,
wore filmy white frocks over pink, pink sashes, hair bows, pumps and
hose. They carried long handled baskets of roses and ferns, the
handles being entwined with hern leaves. The ringbearer Alexander
Herbermont Fraser, wore white and carried a white satin pillow.
Mrs. Alexander Fraser, the matron-of-honor, wore white brocaded
satin with tunic of real lace, the underdrape being embroidered with
pink jeweled (sic). She carried pink roses and ferns.
The bride entered with her father, Judge C. C. Clamp, and they were
met at the rostrum by the bridegroom and his best man, William
Thompson of Dallas. The marriage service was read by the Rev. Hugh
B. McClellan, of the Central Christian Church.
The brides gown was fashioned of heavy satin with a short wired
tunic of real lace, the pattern of the lace being outlined with
pearls. The lower part of the skirt was embroidered in the front and
at the sides with large floral sprays incrusted with pearls. The
train was of real lace, the pattern being worked out with pearls and
the entire bodice was draped with the lace and encrused with pearls.
A medici collar of lace and pearls completed one of the hansomest
bridal costums that has been see for several seasons. A cap of real
lace and pearls held the pearl edged tulle veil in place. She
carried a shower bouquet of lillies-of-the-valley.
The church ceremony was followed by a large reception at the home
of the brides parents. The large reception hall was draped with
smilax and the mantel was banked with white chrysanthemums and ferns.
The drawing room with its pink walls furniture coverings and
draperies was a beautiful setting for the large vases of bride roses
and jars of ferns which banked the mantle and cabinets. White
chrysanthemums and ferns were used to adorn the dinning room. The
table, laid with handsome lace, held silver candlesticks with white
shades, bowls of white chrysanthemums and the silver coffee service.
A two-course buffet super was served. The punch bowl was placed in
the library and was fastooned with bunches of grapes. American
beauty roses in tall crystal vases were on the mantel and book cases.
The hostesses of the punch bowl were Misses Margaret Kokernot,
Marjorie McGown, Catherine McGown, Ruth Lipscomb, Annie Lee Kerr,
Milby Giles, Beatrice Giles, Annie Bess Moore, Zilime Vance and
Josephine Carr.
Assisting Judge and Mrs. C. C. Clamp and the bride and bridegroom
in recieving were Mesdames Nannie Harper, John Furnish, David K.
Furnish, Kate Groesbeck, Frank Paschal, H. P. Drought, Arthur B.
Storey, Florence T. Shaw, Lane Yaylor and Henry T. Phelps.
Mr. and Mrs. Groesbeck left on a late train for New Orleans and
will later go East. On their return they will be at home at the home
of Judge and Mrs. Clamp until the completion of their home.
The twentieth Century Study Club met yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Hudson on Alamo Heights. The club was pleased to have Mrs.
A. J. Arthur as a guest. Mrs. Arthur talked on "The Influence of the
Press - Good and Bad." A social meeting followed with Mrs. J. E.
Gill and Mrs. B. G. Kischell as hostess.
Mrs. John Sehorn complemented Miss Mary James and Miss Carey Waddell
of Virginia with a luncheon at 1 o'clock today at the La Paima Cafe.
The two tables were adorned with pink roses and the plate cards were
hand-painted with various kinds of flowers. Mrs. Sehorn was assisted
by Mrs. T. T. Vanderhoeven. Covers were laid for Misses Mary James,
Carey Waddell, Lucile James, Fillis James, Milby Giles, Beatrice
Giles, Margaret Shook, Mary Maverick, Josephine Carr, Zilime Vance,
catherine McGown, Sarah Terrell, Octavia Bullis, Fanita McMillian,
Harriet Grigg, Blanche Caldwell, Adele Prescott, Lottie James Sehorn,
Mrs. VanderHoeven and the hostess.
Mrs. R. F. Peters, will be hostess to the Thursday afternoon 500
club tomorrow afternoon at her home, 137 Leopold Street. The honor
guests will be Mesdames T. A. Elgin of Marfa and A. J. Allen of
Texarkana.
The Parish Aid of Christ Church will meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning at the home of Mrs. Guy McFarland, 114 East Craig place.
The San Antonio Self-Culture Club will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon with Mrs. George Knauff, 309 Warrent street.
Mrs. H. C. Carter, who recently has returned from an extended stay
in the East, was honored by the Travis Park Philathea class yesterday
afternoon with a reception at home of Miss Corinne Ratcliffe. Cut
flowers adorned the rooms and a course luncheon was served to about
100 callers. Mrs. Ratcliffe and Miss Ratcliffe were assisted in
recieving by Mrs. Bogert A. Rowland, Mrs. J. S. Lankford, Misses
Elizabeth Wright, Vivian Word, Lillian Rogers and Ivy Peck.
Assisting in the dining room were Mesdames D. R. Fant, C. F. Kelter
Hutchinson, Misses Blanch Williams, Grace Beatty and Miss Williams.
An enjoyable musical program was given by Mrs. J. D. Martin of
Alpine, Mrs. Harry Leap, Miss Rose Brack and Miss Worley.
Miss Irene Zizik was hostess to the San Antonio Pen Women yesterday
afternoon. Miss Zizik gave a synopsis of "V. V.'s Eyes, which was
much enjoyed and later discussed by the club. The usual amount of
time was devoted to original work and Mrs. William Luke gave an
impersentation of "Silas Marner." A social hour followed.
CLAIM BOY EXCEEDED LIMIT
That he attained a speed of thirty miles an hour was testimony
offered by Motorcycle Policeman Flores n the case of Syrus Edwards, A
13-year-old school boy, arrained in the Police Court today charged
with having exceeded the speed limit. The arrest was made yesterday
afternoon on Zarzamora street. The court waned the father of the lad
that under the law the boy was not permitted to operate an
automobile, the traffic ordenance providing no chauffeur license be
issued to anyone under 16 years of age. A fine of $5 was imposed by
the court, but was suspended.
OBITUARY
Rogers -- Sam F. Rogers, 33 years old, died last night at a local
sanitarium. He was a native of Tennessee and had been a resident of
San Antonio for the last nine years, comming here from Chatanoog. He
was a member of San antonio Lodge No. 216, Benevolent Order of Elks,
which organization will have charge of the funeral. Surviving are a
brothre, W. D. Rogers of Chatanooga, Tenn., and a sister, Mrs. J. B.
Jacobs of Murfreesboro, Tenn. The funeral will be held at 5 o'clock
this afternoon from the parlors of the Pearc-Robinson Undertaking
Company, the members of the Elk Lodge to officiate at the services.
Burial will be made in the Elks burial grounds in City Cemetery No. 6.
Hurley, The funeral of Robert E. Hurley, who died last Saturday at
his home, 1021 Main Avenue, will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning from the residence, burrial to be made in Mission Burial
Park. An automobile funeral will be held. The arrangements have
been held pending the arrival of his sons from Chicago.
Janeck - Fritz Jancek, 62 years old, died at 5 o'clock this morning
at a local sanitorium. He is a native of Germany and had been a
resident of San Antonio for the last six years, coming here from
Oklahoma. The body is being held by the Riebe. Undertaking Company
pending instructions from relatives in Oklahoma.
McMahon - The furneral of Enoss McMahon, 30 years old, who died last
Thursday at a local hospital, was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon
from the parlors of the Riebe Undertaking Company on North street,
Rev. Mr. Barber of St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating at the
services. Burial was made in City Cemetery No. 3.
Pyne - Mrs. Annie Pyne, 36, years old, died at 3:55 o'clock this
morning at the family residence, 302 West Mulberry street. She was
a native of Chicago, Ill., and had been a resident of San Antonio for
the last fifteen eyars. Surviving are her husband, a daughter,
Elizabeth Pyne; a son, David Pyne, all of San Antonio, and a sister
Mrs. Mary O'Sullivan of Chicago. The body has been prepared by the
Zizik Undertaking Company and will be sent to Chicago tomorrow
morning for burial.
BURIAL PERMITS
John G. McKay, 48 years, died October (sic), 111 South Polaris street.
Ramon Guerra, 50 years, died October 27, 310 Victoria street.
Mrs. Ellen Albertson, 69 years, died October 27, 213 Kellar street.
PERSONAL MENTION
J. N. Dixon of Jourdanton is stopping at the Savoy.
E. W. Wright, claim agent of the M., K. & T., with headquarters in
Dallas, is visiting in the city today.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Anderson of Karnes city are staying at the Bexar.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hutchings of Bishop are among the arrivals at the
St. Anthony.
Will A Potts of Austin is at the Bowie.
J. L. Landrum of Brownsville is among the guests at the Crockett.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Broadhead of Whitewright are staying at the Menger
L. A. Bachellor of Houston is stopping at the Savoy.
T. E. Belts of San Beito is registered at the Gunter
A. J. Hinman of New Braufels is at the Bexar
O. R. Graham of Battle Creek is among the arrivals at the St. Anthony.
Mrs. Jessie Williams of Houston is staying at the Bowie.
J. H. Smith of Dallas is among the guests at the Crockett.
H. O. Palmer of Durango is a guest at the Mengers.
Ross K. Reed of Sinton is stopping at the Savoy.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Harving of Angleton are among the guests at the
Gunter
J. D. Sider of Blanker is registered at the Bexar.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Reynolds of Alice are among the arrivals at the St.
Anthony.
W. H. Oden of New Orleans is staying at the Crockett.
H. V. Meyer of Rockdale is at the Menger.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Morris of Morris Ranch are among the guests at the
Savoy.
Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Drusbell of Edna are registered at the Gunter.
Dr. W. R. Catts of Grosvenor is staying at the Bexar.
W. H. Badger of Austin is among the arrivals at the St. Anthony.
Mrs. W. Willett of Bertram is among the guests at the Crockett.
George Look of El Paso is staying at the Menger.
L. H. Harper of Knippa is among the arrivals at the Savoy.
James H. Brown of Asherton is stopping at the Gunter.
Edward Smith of Mason is among the guests at the Bexar.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Miller of Waelder are among the arrivals at the
St. Anthony.
Mrs. Mansfield of Bandera is registered at the Crockett.
H. W. Davis, industrial commissioner of the Houston and Brazos
Valley railroad, with headquarters in Freeport, Tex., is in the city.
I. Harris of Houston is staying at the Menger.
Carl Waller of Fentress is among the arrivals at the Savoy.
Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Boswell of Bishop are at the Gunter.
E. Y. Old of Uvalde is a guest at the Bexar.
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Westbrook of Hearne are among the arrivals at the
St. Anthony Hotel.
T. M. Woolley, a Ranchman of Sabinal, is among the guests at the
Crockett.
T. M. Thurston of Kansas City is stopping at the Menger Hotel.
NEGRO IS CAPTURED
With heavy chain shackels dangling from the ankle of his right foot,
Thomas Goldberg, a negro, who four days ago escaped the Bexar county
convict camp, was captured by Policeman Harris on the edge of the
eastern city limits at 10 o'clock this morning. The negro was
convicted in the county court two weeks ago and fined $100 and three
months in jail on a charge of practicing medicine without a license.
WOLF HERE ON VISIT
Professor L. E. Wolff, superindendent of Public schools in Memphis,
Tenn., arrived in San Antonio today and will spend some time here
looking after property intersts, Professor Wolff formerly was
superintendent of schools in San Antonio and later conducted a
vocational school in this city.
S. C. ELDRIDGE has moved his law offices to suite 412-416 San
Antonio Loan and Trust Company building. Telephones Crockett 17, New
363
CASE IS DISMISSED
The case of John Parker, city market master charged with assault and
battery upon Pasqual Colosi, a vegetable vendor, was dismissed by
Judge Lowther when aired in the corporation court today. The alleged
assult is claimed by the vendor to have occured at the city market on
October 18, last.
ERNEST P. BEHIES, architect, moved offices into the Hicks building.
COMPLAINS TO POLICE
Frank Anderson, a chauffer, reported to the police at 10:15 o'clock
last night that he had been attacked by another chauffer and hit over
the head. No arrest has yet been made.
DR. S. VAN WIE, dentist, Riverside buliding. Phone Travis 2539.
Expert piano tuning and reparring, factory experience. F. E.
PHILPOTT, 918 Ave. D., Travis 567.
J. F. CARL has moved his law offices to 418-420 Gunter building,
Phone Travis 2587.
BEXAR COUNTY HUMAN SOCIETY
Humane Officer, E. M. Collins, 211 Central Office building; Old
phone 2409 (day), 587 (night and Sunday).
MRS. ARCHER teaches dancing, Cr: 6816
DR. O. E. HICKS, dentist, room 204 Gunter building. Old phone 1170.
PAYS $8000 FOR LOT
A real estate transaction involving a consideration of $8000 was
closed today by which W. A. Wurzbach purchased from T. L. Conroy a
lot 40 x 90 feet on Nacogdoches street between Crockett and Houston
streets. The rate per front foot was $200, which is inline with the
unit of valuation recently fixed on Nacogdoches street property. The
purchase was made as an investment.
VIRGIN SOIL PLOWING on sherrif D. Adams farm adjoining Sinton should
be seen this week by those interested. The famous Rarig Giant Grub
Plow is being operated by an Imperial traction engine. Those who
know say it is a sight worth going many miles to see.
DR. E. L. HOOPER, formerly of Memphis, Tenn., but now in partnership
with Dr. C. H. Edwards of the San Antonio eye, Ears, Nose and Throat
Hospital, is in New York taking a post-graduate course at the New
York Eye and Ea infirmary and the New York Post-Graduate Hospital.
Dr. Hooper will return and resume his work here about December 15.
DR. C. E. TINKHAM, dentist, suite 422-423 Moore building.
DR. W. J. SCHLOSSER, dentist, has resumed practice, 118 E. Houston,
corner St. Mary's, Crockett 1839.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Thomas Ayala and wife to Louis Vidal et al., October 27, 1913, lot
11, block, 1 new city clock 2441, Callaghan Anenue; $1015
S. E. and S. Smally to Oscar Krohn, September 30, 1913, lot 19, new
city block 3222, Hilcrest addition; $1500
W. D. Syers and wife to J. D. Jones, September 20, 1913, block 3,
new city block 1403; $150
H. N. and F. J. Wood to W. A. Baity, October 24, 1913, lots 17 to
19, new city block 3851, Alamosa addition; $1735
B. W. and B. D. Ferguson to J. H. Wembush and wife, October 13,
1913, lot 3, new city block 1350; $135
Beacon Hill Company to H. Surtees, August 26, 1913, lots 38 and 39,
new city block 1778, Beacon Hill; $350
W. A. Kelley to R. B. Craig, October 10, 1913, lots 12 to 16, block
7, Lady of Lake addition; $3000
W. C. Holland to R. B. Craig, October 27, 1913, lots 11 and 12, new
city block, 3973; $10. etc.
George Dye to A. B. Pursch, October 21, 1913, lot 11, new city block
2289; $1500
Southwestern Land Company to F. Scholwinski, October 7, 1913, lots
24-27, block 3, Berlin Heights; $625
Estate of E. A. and T. W. Nease, deceased, to E. S. Parker and wife,
September 23, 1913, lot 10, new city block 1302; $400
R. B. Craig to W. C. Holland, October 27, 1913, lot 12, new city
block 326; $1260
George Koerner, to W. H. Howard, October 22, 1913, quit claim to lot
23 and part of lot 24, new city block 1791, lots 21 to 24, new city
block 2048; $1 etc.
W. H. Howard to P. C. Howard, October 22, 1913, lots 21 to 24, block
5, new city block 4048, San Pedro Heights; $1201
P. C. and J. Howward to J. M. Darling, October 22, 1913, lots 21 to
24, block 5, new city block 2048, San Pedro Heights; $1600
T. M. Milam to A. H. Bishop, October 23, 1913, lots 14 to 17, block
69, Alamo Heights; $1350
P. G. and S. stahlfeld to Los Angeles Heights Improvement Company,
September 24, 1913, lot 9, block 108, Los Angelse Heights; $2400
W. F. and L. A. Brown to W. L. Hightower, July 1, 1913, lot 17,
block 13, new city block 2089; $3200
W. F. and L. A. Brown to W. L. Hightower, July 5, 1913, lots 5 to 7,
block 13, new city block 2098; $1000
Anna Groos et al. to Albert Kronkosky, October 20, 1913, a lot
fronting 29 1/2 feet on south side of Market street, new city block
107, as per field notes; $8500
San Antonio Machine and Supply Company, to George C. Saur, October
27, 1913, lots 3 and 4, new city block 583; $2000
A. W. and W. S. Hussey to Los Angeles heights Improvement Company,
October 18, 1913, lot 16, block 19, Los Angeles heights; $2260
C. and K. Hobrect to R. S. Crow, October 27, 1913, two tracts of
land out of the Joaquin Leal grant, as described in volume 167, page
565, and volume 167, page 42; also 96 acres out of the Dolores Guerra
tract; also 95 acres out of the original Joaquin Leal grant; $3740
Hillyer-Deutsch-Jarratt Company to D. J. Allen, October 21, 1913,
quit claim to lots 23 and 24, block 5, Belmont Place; $100
J. B. Callahan and H. G. De Jagers to Miss Emily Allen, September 6,
1913, lots 25 and 26, Douglas Heights; $300
C. A. Goeth to Albert Kronkoski, October 25, 1913, 1-11 undevided
interst ina lot fronting 29 1/2 feet on south side Market street, in
new city block 107; $100
J. H. Kirkpatrick to Leonora Solaica, lots 48 and 49, block A, city
block 3242, Jones Avenue; $100
Southwester land Corporation to John Westerhoff, tract 15, block 3;
$450
S. E. Gantt to Sallie McGehee, lot 20, block 25, Los Angeles
Heights; $215
Los Angeles Heights Improvement Company to H. S. Yager, lots 17 and
18, block 69; $400
Mrs. Birdie Glass and husband to Herbert Kraft, lots 5 and 6, new
city block 2294; $5800
BUILDING PERMITS
James Dobie, reinforced concrete and brick, Travis street, $13,000
G. B. Moore estate, repair roof, East Houston street, $500
W. A. Coke, repair building, Lexinton avenue, $500
INTEREST OF DAUGHTERS IS IN ELECTION
ROUTINE BUSINESS OF MEETING SUFFERS BECAUSE OF UNDERCURRENT OF
POLITICS.
LINING UP FOLLOWINGS
TWO FACTIONS IN FIELD AND SPIRITED CONTEST FOR PRESIDENCY LOOKED FOR.
"This is getting to be a political camp," and "if you want to
electioneer wait until after the session: were complaints made by the
floor this morning at the second days session of the Texas Division
of the United Daughters of the confederacy. The interest of the
convention lies in the election of president to be held Friday rather
than the routine business, hence the undercurrent that at times
threatens to swamp the business of the convention.
The prsidential election Friday from present indications, promisses
to be a bitterly contested one owing to the fact it carries with it
not only the honor of the presidency, but the possible power of
carrying the state vote to the general convention to be held net
month in New Orleans. As a result the convention is divided into
strongly marked factions.
HOW FACTIONS LINE UP
One faction is headed by Mrs. W. S. Sholars of Orange, president of
the Pelham chapter. The candidate of the older and more conservative
members of the state organization, and the other faction is headed by
Mrs. Charles Leland Hamil of Longview, recording secretary of the
state organization. It is also whispered that in the event of
difficulty in the convention over the election, the name of Mrs.
Mabel Massey Bates, first vice presedent of the state orgaization and
president of the Bernard E. Bee Chaper, may be put before the
convention, though Mrs. Bates denies this.
Eact presidential candidate has her ticket and also stands for
certain representation in the general convention to be held next
month in New Orleans, the Hamil faction hoping to carry the Texas
vote for Mrs. S. W. Schuyler of New York, on candidate for the office
of president general, and the Sholars faction wishing to throw the
Texas vote for Mrs. Daisey McLauren Stephens of Mississippi, another
candidate for the office of president general.
RAISE MONEY FOR DEBT.
The morning session today was given over to hearing of reports of
various committees and taking up subscriptions for various funds.
The report of the treasurer yesterday showed that the Texas division
has a debt of $524.500. One hundred and sixty dollars was raised
towards this debt yesterday afternoon, and approximately $52 was
raised this morning. A strong effort is being made by the present
administration to wipe out the debt before the next administration
goes on.
Forty-seven dollars was raised toward payment of the piano at the
Confederate home at Austin. The fact that $58 was still due on the
piano was brought out by the report of Mrs. Milton Morris of Austin
on the Confederate homes. Forty-three dollars was collected for an
emergency fund, of which committee, Mrs. Mabel M. Bates is Chairman.
The Texas Division hopes to be the first to have such a fund.
MEMORIAL SERVICE THIS AFTERNOON
This afternoon session was given over to a memorial service for the
members of the division who died during the last year. At the close
of the service the business of the convention was continued. An
elaborate program has been prepared for the eleventh annual literary
meeting to be held at the St. Anthony Hotel tonight. It is as
follows:
Invocation, Father Quinn of San Antonio; music, "my old Kentuky
Home," grade pupils of Mrs. Griesenback; poem, So Saith she of The
Old Regime," by Mrs. R. E. Pennington, read by Mrs. J. B. Williams,
president Tom Green Chapter. Brenham; sketch, Barbara Freitchie,
Mrs. Margaret spain, historian Albert Sidney Johnsonton chapter
Austin; music, banjo solo, Mrs. Mamie Wynne Cox, Dallas; short story,
The Other Side, Mrs. S. H. Watson, life Historian of Texas division,
Waxahachie; peoem, The flag of The Fourth Texas, Miss Janie Baskins,
poet laureate Barnard E. Bee Chapter, San Antonio; music, peano solo,
Rondo Capriccoso, (Mendelssohn), Mr. Maguder Wyne Lay, Houston;
sketch, Why I am a United Dughter of the Confeeracy, Mrs. A. L.
Lincecum, historian Stephen A. Darden chapter, El Campo; music, The
Conqured Banner, by request, Mrs. Ney Willbanks, San Antonio; sketch,
Mrs. Mary E. Bryan, president Robert E. Lee chapter, Houston; sketch,
The women of the South, Miss Emma Wescott, Barnard E. Bee chapter,
San Antonio; presentation of Cline medal to members of Texas division
furnishing largest and best collection of original manuscripts for
the department of history, Mrs. Henry A. Cline, J. E. B. Suart
chapter, Whaton; acceptance, Mrs. ___________; presentation of
Barrett loving cup to chapter following most closely the official
programs of the department of history during 1913, Decca Lamar West;
acceptance, by historian of Winning chapter.
PRESIDENT GIVES ADDRESS
DIAMOND MEDAL GIVEN TO MRS. W. P. BAUGH OF SAN ANTONIO
The principle features of the last night sesson, presidents evening,
at the St. Anthony Hotel, were the annual address of the president,
Mrs. Hal W. Greer of Laredo and the presentation of a handsome
diamond studded edal to Mrs. W. P. Baugh of this city, state recorder
of crosses, in appreciation of her earnest work for the Women's home
in Austin.
Mrs. Mabel Bussey Bates presided at the evening session. Aside
from Mrs. Greer's address and the presentaion of the medal to Mrs.
Baugh, the evening was devoted to a musical and leteray program.
Rev. R. Y. Barber, said the invocation; Miss Marguerite Guinn,
accompanied by Miss Florentine Heilig, gave a violin solo; Mrs. A. C.
Hamilton of Laredo reading; John Ausin Saunders of Wharton, mascot of
the Texas division and grandson of Deck Dowling of Sabine Pass fame,
a violin solo; Edward Goldstein, accompanied by Miss Edith Goldstein,
a cell solo; Col. George W. Baylor, accompanied by Miss Florentine
Heilig, a violin solo.
Mrs. Greer, in her address, gave an elaborate report of the work of
the Texas division during the last twelve months, and showed that the
committees had done their work.
