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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1911

Page

5

Society Calendar Shows Hostess Linen Shower

Mrs A H Fraser hosts a linen shower and card party at 3 p m in honor of Miss Susan Blocker. Young Ladies society of First Baptist church meets 4 to 6 p m at Miss Maud Longs home 1621 Main Ave. City Federation convenes 8 30 p m at club house 201 Camden St. Little Miss Nannie Davis Walker hosts a birthday party 8 to 6 p m at 1017 Main Ave.

A. H. Fraser Susan Blocker Young Ladies’ Society of the First Baptist Church City Federation Camden Street Little Miss Nannie Davis Walker Main Avenue G. C. Walker Ises Eleanor Fitch Elizabeth and Adelaide Richardson Olive Martindale Emma Burnett Josephine Bell Elizabeth Springall Ruth Johnson Mildred Hagg Nancy Dottie Pryor Joyce Marjorie McClellan Dorothy Evans Content McKnight Eleanor Delfraise Anna Leight Lucile Everett Louis Lipscomb Francis de Lesdernier Charles Poulton Burton Davis David Cone Marshal Ford Orion Foster J. A. Pryor E. D. Richardson Walker

Women club members elect officers and plan district meet

The club voted to join the state federation and send delegates to the Fifth District convention in San Marcos on May 4 and 6. Mrs. A. C. McDaniels was elected president with a slate of officers. A reception by Travis Park Methodist junior department drew a large social crowd with a varied program and readings. The note ends with a relocation to 115 East Elmira.

Texas Federation of Women's Clubs San Marcos Reese Benno Kayton A. C. McDaniels W. B. Boyd Ed McClannahan C. A. Baird Mildred Baskin Travis Park Methodist Sunday School Mesdames Townsend Comstock Day Holder Robinson Matthews Ostrom Levey Thomas Guinn Sabille Ratcliffe George Burnett Peck Miller Harris Hazen Copeland

Eureka club hosts young ladies at Avenue E rooms

The Eureka club entertained by young men will host their lady friends tonight in the club rooms on Avenue E. Guests include Misses Nell Turner Gracie Burdin Mary Teeel and Hilda Burdin with Floyd Forrest James Converse Charles Winterborff and Aldes Cadwallader among the hosts. Chaperones are Mr and Mrs Ben Converse.

Eureka Club Avenue E Nell Turner Gracie Burdin Mary Teeel Hilda Burdin Floyd Forrest James Converse Charles Winterborff Aldes Cadwallader Ben Converse

Philathea Class Hosts Shower at Travis Park Church

Yesterday afternoon the Philathea class of Travis Park church held a well attended shower. Mrs. H. C. Carter and Mrs. D. R. Fant served as hostesses. All members are invited to attend Sunday morning services.

Travis Park Church H. C. Carter D. R. Fant

Mrs Shoemaker To Read At San Antonio College

Mrs Shoemaker, president of the National School of Elocution and Oratory, will give readings at San Antonio Female College. Macbeth is scheduled for Monday at 8 80 p m and Enoch Arden for Tuesday at 8 30 p m.

Shoemaker National School of Elocution and Oratory San Antonio Female College Macbeth Enoch Arden

History club discusses seven years war and great writers

The History club met yesterday afternoon for round table talks on the Seven Years War led by Mrs. Guy S. McFarland. Mrs. W. Y. Penn presented a paper on the political trio of Pompadour Teresa and Elizabeth of Russia. Mrs. G. P. Robertson spoke on Voltaire Montesquieu and Rousseau. Mrs. P. L. McIntosh closed with a Voltaire reading.

History Club Guy S. McFarland W. Y. Penn Mme. de Pompadour Maria Teresa Elizabeth Russia G. P. Robertson vVoltaire Montesquieu Rousseau P. L. MclIntosh Voltaire

Blocker and Lewis to Wed at Central Christian Church

Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Susan Yturri Blocker daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Blocker to Lieut Robert Henry Lewis of the Sixth Field Artillery Fort Riley Kan. The ceremony will be on April 26 at Central Christian church with a reception to follow at The Nueces.

Susan Yturri Blocker J. R. Blocker Robert Henry Lewis Sixth Field Artillery Fort Riley Kan Central Christian Church

Assault on Nellie Walker Leads to Arrest in Jealousy Case

Nellie Walker of 306 Lamar Street was struck in the head with a revolver last night at her home. Johnnie Harris was arrested on charges of the assault amid jealousy claims tied to her attention from several soldiers. The case heads to police court Monday morning.

Nellie Walker Lamar Street Johnnie Harris Harris

Dress Time Challenge: Carrie De Mar Sets Six Minute Target

Carrie De Mar, a musical comedy star, claims a six minute outfit routine from powder to finale, beating the limit by five and a half minutes. She advises planning what to wear, gathering garments in advance, and using knotting skills to save time.

Carrie de Mar Carrie

Mission Ends with Papal Benediction at St Mary's

Palm Sunday night ends a week long mission at St Marys church with papal benediction and baptismal vow renewal. Holy Name society will take communion together and host breakfast. six priests will hear confessions to aid Easter duty. Announced missions move to St Peters in Laredo and Brownsville next week led by Rev Fathers Nolan and Reynolds with sermons outlined for Holy Thursday Good Friday and Sunday services.

St. Mary's Church Holy Name Society Children of Mary Father Nolan St. Peter’s Church Laredo Father Reynolds Brownsville San Antonio God Christ Fort Sam Houston

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for High Pressure Days

An ad notes the strain of modern work on nervous systems and digestion and endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic. It claims the medicine strengthens vital organs, builds the whole system, and helps both men and women cope with demanding days.

Hood

Card Party at 901 Plum Street Hosted by Miss Wohlfahrt

A pleasant card party for high five games was hosted by Miss Elsie Wohlfahrt at 901 Plum Street. Attendees included Misses Paul Elsie Hattie Tillie Hisie and Amanda Wohlfahrt Jonah Krafft and Mueller plus Messrs Haines Werner Carroll and others from Johnstown.

Elsie Wohlfahrt Plum Street Paul Wohlfahrt Hattie Wohlfahrt Tillie Wohlfahrt Hisie Jonah Carl Jonah Amanda Jonah Albert Krafft E. Vandervolk H. C. Mueller H. C. Muell Ethel Mueller Charles Mueller Willie Mueller John A. Haines Oscar Werner Frank Carroll Johnstown

If U S Had Army It Would Lack Generals

A 1910 Army Register note argues the U S would need more general officers for a 50 000 man force. It urges establishing a permanent full division post for year round maneuvers to train generals, with varied terrain, rivers, and mountains for practical staff experience.

U.S Geo. A. Schreiner Army United States Army Ince Sam Bonaparte Philippine Islands United States

Army officer inspects Peacock Military School on tour

Captain Laubach of the U S Army inspected the Peacock Military School at West End as part of a nationwide tour of military academies with army professors of tactics. He already completed West Texas Military Academy and will review battalion drills and barracks later. Both San Antonio academies are rated among the top in recent years.

Peacock Military School West End Laubach General Staff United States Army United States Army West Texas Military Academy Army Post San Antonio

Rosenthal's Special Be Cigar Ad

Going out customers praise Rosenthal's Special be cigar as the best five cent smoke from a smokehouse. Ad encourages visits to 400 and 514 1-2 BE Houston Street for a pleasant smile and a puff. Contact A Colimann, plumber, by both phone lines.

Rosenthal’s Houston Street

Committee 10 Meet Next Week on Brownsville Railroad Plan

A 20 member committee led by George W West plans a business investigation into the Brownsville railroad project. A first meeting is planned for next week to study bonuses and feasible routes with San Antonio backing, and a construction company may form if the investigation supports building.

Brownsville George W. West West George W. Brackenridge William Cassin Edwin Chamberlain Fred W. Cook Leroy G. Denman T. C. Frost D. K. Furnisa A. H. Halff H. L. Halff F. L. Hillyer Otto Koehler W. W. Lipscomb Thomas B. Palfrey J. H. Salvage J J. Stevens Ernest Steves W. B. Tuttle George C. Vaughan Charles A. Zilker San Antonio San Antonio Loan and Trust Company

Fire stations run horses in harness amid strong wind

Fire stations in the city keep horses hitched to the fire apparatus under orders from Chief Wright as a precaution against fires spreading in the stiff wind. The measure applies to all stations to ensure rapid response if fire breaks out.

Wright

Army Officers Entertained at City Art Exhibit

The United States Army officers are daily being entertained at McDonald's art exhibit. It is a notable sightseeing spot in the city. McDonald also carries the largest stock of paints and wall decor and pictures in the city, 322 East Houston Street.

United States Army McDonald East Houston Street

Missing 28 year old Wesing prompts family search

Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Wesing 28 son of A H Wesing 525 San Pedro avenue since February 15. He left Denver on route to Kansas City after a August departure from his home town. A body found near Fort Worth prompted worry but identification remains uncertain.

Wefing A. H. Wefing San Pedro Avenue Denver Colo Kansas City Young Wesing Kan Bellups Montana A. H. Wesing K City Wesing Fort Worth Mr. Wesing

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