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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1911

Page

10

Birthday party for Miss Madeline Reid Russell

Seven year old Little Miss Madeline Reid Russell hosted a garden birthday celebration with her three brothers assisting. Palm and pink rose decor, Easter lilies centerpieces, and a star theater juggler provided entertainment for a large guest list of local children and families.

Madeline Josephine Russell Robert Reid Russell Masters Robert Reid I Jr John Withers Ed Chandler Russell Russell Star Theater John Bullis Mrs. Russell Armine Lester Ruth West Bess Spears Eleanor Schmitt Julia Dorothy Conroy Mary Rowley Elizabeth Conroy Martha Pancoast Page Williams

Cardui praised as helpful for women’s health

Rosa Shackleford from Henrietta credits Cardui as a good medicine and urges others to try it. The article notes Cardui’s long history helping women and describes a social event at the Coppini home with San Antonio Musical Club guests and attendees including Mrs. Ney A. Wilbanks and Miss Hazel Cain.

Henrietta Tex Rosa Shackleford Cardui

Marriage Plans Accelerated As Betty Matthews Shares News

Society editor Betty Matthews reports an immediate wedding decision after a morning discussion. Mr and Mrs Lane stay at St Anthony and will return to Brackettville where Lane serves as district attorney. Country Card club met with Mrs Wray and awarded prizes to Miss Annie Lee Kerr and Miss Edith Goldstein.

Mrs. Lane St. Anthony Brackettville Mr. Lane Country Card Club Mrs Wray Brooklyn Avenue Annie Lee Kerr Edith Goldstein

Local society entertaining in San Antonio area

Mrs H D Kampmann and Miss Eda Kampmann host at home in honor of Miss Downman of New Orleans. Mrs J N Keeran and Miss Marguerite Coleman host a card party and shower for Miss Susan Blocker at the Country Club. Mrs George Eichlitz hosts lunch for Mrs McDonald at the Menger Hotel. Mrs John Herman Kampmann honors Miss Downman at luncheon. Mrs Robert Read of Fort Sam Houston hosts an event from 5 to 7 pm for Mrs J P Palmer. Mrs H C Carter hosts luncheon at the St Anthony for Misses Roy and Clare Denman. Mrs Robert Read Russell hosts a children’s party 4 to 6 pm at her West Woodlawn home.

H. D. Kampmann Eda Kampmann Miss Downman New Orleans J. N. Keeran Marguerite Coleman Susan Blocker John Herman Kampmann Robert Read Fort Sam Houston J. P. Palmer H. C. Carter the St. Anthony Roy Clare Denman Robert Read Russell West Woodlawn Menger Hotel George Eichlitz S. McDonald McDonald T. A. Coleman Charles Ogden William Aubrey John Martin Frank Badger Robert Culberson Houston W. C. Rigsby Smithie Graves Fannie Simpson John Hermann Kampmann Kampmann Sadie Downmann Lexington Avenue Henrietta Kleber Corpus Christi Charles Armstrong Zeb Mayhew New

Luncheon Honors Misses Roy and Clare Denman at St Anthony

Misses Roy and Clare Denman were entertained at a 1pm luncheon in the St Anthony hotel tapestry room. Pink sweet pea arrangement and handpainted bride de sign place cards adorned the table beside an array of guests including Mrs Dick O Terrell Mrs Geo H Moody Mrs Brown Miss Josephine Browne of San Marcos Catherine Franklin Julia Armstrong Louise Hall Winifred Bollars Eda Kampmann Ruth Kelso Betty Green Houston Aline Austin Zaleme Herff Josephine Woodhull Ruth Lipscomb and Margaret Kokernot.

Roy Clare Dénman St. Anthony Hotel Clare Denman Dick O. Terrell Geo. H. Moody Brown Josephine Browne San Marcos Catherine Franklin Julia Armstrong Louise Hall Tennessee Winifred Bollows Eda Kampmann Ruth Kelso Betty Green Houston Aline Austin Zaleme Herff Josephine Woodhull Ruth Lipscomb Margaret Kokernot

Dinner honors General and Mrs Lee on Grayson Street

General and Mrs. C. Lee entertained guests at their Grayson Street home with a handsomely arranged dinner last evening. Covers were laid for twenty four.

C. Lee Grayson Street

Mrs Hillyer Hosts Miss McCarty At Local Carnival

Mrs F. L. Hillyer of 111 East Craig Place entertains as her guest Miss Mary Maud McCarty of Fagle Lake during the carnival event.

F. L. Hillyer East Craig Place Mary Maud McCarty Fagle Lake

Coterie of Woman's Club Meeting Postponed

The Coterie of the Woman's club meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon is postponed due to illness in a hostess's family.

Woman's Club

Quiet wedding at Madison Square Presbyterian Church

A quiet wedding occurred at 7 o'clock last evening at Madison Square Presbyterian Church uniting Miss Addie Rivers and Frank Lane of Brackettville The bride formerly lived in San Antonio and had been visiting in the city the past month Frank Lane arrived in the city yesterday

Madison Square Presbyterian Church Addie Rivers Frank Lane Brackettville San Antonio Mr. Lane City

Carnival Guests Arrive for Halletsville Tour

Mrs J W Ragsdale and two young sons of Halletsville are hosted by Mrs J L Kerr for the carnival. Miss Annie Bell Burns known as Duchess of Cuero travels with her maid of honor Miss Lydia Brooks from 303 West Park Avenue to attend the event.

J. W. Ragsdale Mhallettsville J. L. Kerr Annie Bell Burns Duchess of Cuero Lydia Brooks West Park Avenue

Matinee party and luncheon in honor of Miss Dauwalter

Miss Lenchen Shober hosts a matinee at the Gunter hotel on Saturday afternoon followed by a luncheon in honor of Miss Eva Dauwalter of Temple. The event gathers friends and associates in a refined social airing.

Lenchen Shober Gunter Hotel Eva Dauwalter Temple

Sulphur Woman Visited by Aunt in Louisiana

Mrs. John L. Herring of Sulphur Louisiana is visiting her aunt Mrs Ed McClannahan.

John Ll. Herring Sulphur, la Ed McClannahan

Bridge Luncheon Hosts Dainty In Infantry Post

Mrs J P Adams hosted a bridge luncheon at her infantry post quarters with daisies and red candelabra. Prizes awarded to Mrs Max B Garber first, Mrs John J Burleigh second, and Mrs Dean Halford consolation. assistants listed among many guests.

J. P. Adams Bridge Max B. Garber John J. Burleigh Dean Halford Benjamin Poore George S. Simonds Russell V. Venable Matthew H. Thomlison Matthew H. Tomlison Benjamin Alvord Aquila Mitchell William E. Hunt Kyle Edwin Moran Lewis Robert Whitfield Allen Smith Frederick G. Stritzinger Erle M. Wilson Frank Awl Martin Novak Palmer Robert Reed Estes Daniel A. Frederick Frederick B. Hennessy Potter Charles F. Herr Frank Curtis Joseph Muir Carl A. Baehr George &. Simonds Harvey L. Page Huckins Marjorie Page Miss Davis

Beacon Hill PTA to meet on last Thursday in April

The Beacon Hill Parents Teachers club will hold their April meeting on the last Thursday of the month at the school.

Beacon Hill Parents’Teachers’ Club

Mrs Peyton Hosts Five Hundred Club at Crofton Home

Mrs George Peyton will entertain the Five Hundred club, formerly the High Five club, on Thursday afternoon at her Crofton avenue residence.

George Peyton Five Hundred Club The High Five Club Crofton Avenue

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Planned

The regular meeting of the Wom an's Christian Temperance Union will be held at 3 o'clock in their rooms in the Hicks building.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Hicks Building

Calif Trip Guests Visit Clinton Residents

Mrs L D Roberts, Miss Mary Mac Beth and Miss McLean of Clinton Missouri, wintered in California and are guests of Mrs A R Byrd on Guenther Street for a few weeks.

Mrs. Erskine and Son Return From Elmira Trip

Mrs. M. H. Erskine and her son Jan of Elmira street have returned from a trip. The brief note notes their safe arrival and may hint at a longer journey.

M. H. Erskine Jan Elmira Street

Social Event Notices Highlight Fort Worth Guests and Houston Ties

A Houston and New Orleans connected social scene unfolds with visits from Mrs. Erskin's daughter in Memphis to Mrs. Mary Skinner of Montreal and Mrs. W. Skinner of Denver. Luncheons at the Menger hotel honor Mrs. S McDonald of New Orleans and Miss Sadie Downmann with elaborate floral decor and eight course service. Additional gatherings feature Miss Florence Seward, future Duchess of Houston, visiting Hutchins hotel with Miss Annie Vive Carter as maid of honor. Houston guests Chas Kuhlman and K Juenger visiting Mr. and Mrs. G Frasch on Avenue C for the week.

Florence Seward Duchess of Houston Hutchins Hotel O. T. Holt Annie Vive Carter Miss Seward Chas. Kuhlman K. Juenger G. Frasch Avenue C

Health officer urges white wash for disinfection

Dr W A Evans of Chicago recommends white washing courts walls stables and similar surfaces as a disinfectant this season. He provides a lime wash recipe using one ounce of lime to five gallons of boiling water and one teaspoon of salt to create a germicidal solution that kills most germs and seals remaining surfaces if the wash dries promptly.

W. A. Evans Chicago

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