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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1911

Page

8

Sociable April Nuptial Plans and Shower Details

Miss Susan Blocker, among society’s favorites, plans a April 26 wedding to Lt Lewis. A Country club shower featured gifts in a decorated drawing room with bridge and five hundred contests. Mrs W C Russ won the bridge prize and Miss Belle Robards captured the five hundred prize. About ninety guests attended. Mrs T A Coleman hosted a breakfast for Mrs S McDonald of New Orleans in St Anthony hotel, with an elaborate X shaped table display and a nine course menu. Guests included numerous local and military figures and friends from Fort Sam Houston and Kansas City.

Susan Blocker Lewis Belle Robards T. A. Coleman S. McDonald New Orleans St. Anthony Mesdames H. D. Kampmann Charles Starr William Aubrey Isaac S. Kampmann Morey West Point George Bichlitz Sadie Downman Lucy Dougherty Julia Armstrong Eda Kampmann Henrietta Kleberg Marguerite Coleman Claude Coleman Catherine Scott Fort Sam Houston Richards Kansas City Betty Green Houston A. Coleman John B. Carrington Seth Shepard Charles Cresson Robert Maverick Ike Kampmann Charles Armstrong Zeb Mayhew New York Franz Groos Hodges Watson Smith Krogstadt McCarthy Thomas

Wedding Bells and Morning Breakasts in Local Society

Mrs T A Coleman entertained at breakfast in honor of Mrs S McDonald of New Orleans. Wedding announcements for Lucius H Browne and Roy Emily Denman and Henry P Burney and Miss Clare Shirley Denman at the Denman home 109 West French Place. Mrs Ed Roos hosted a luncheon at the St Anthony for Miss Carter. Mrs Guy Combs hosted a pink and white luncheon at the St Anthony for the Denman sisters. Mrs John L Clem hosted a luncheon at the Mexican cafe.

T. A. Coleman S. McDonald New Orleans Lucius H. Browne Roy Emily Denman Henry P. Burney Clare Shirley Denman L. G. Denman West French Place Ed Roos Miss Carter the St. Anthony Guy Combs St. Anthony Denman John L. Clem

Society Editor and assistants listed with old phone numbers

Miss Betty Matthews society editor and Miss Katherine Joseph assistant are listed with old office and residence phones. Miss Dorothy Nye of the university with Miss Hattie Stinson visits her mother Mrs. T J Nye. Mrs. Mabel Raef of Fort Worth is guest of Miss Lenona Fadian at 6138 Trenton avenue.

Betty Matthews Katherine Joseph Dorothy Nye University Hattie Stinson T. J. Nye Mabel Raef Fort Worth Lenona Fadian Trenton Avenue

Mrs Roos to Host Houston and New York Guests

Miss Annie Vive Carter of Houston and Miss Jennie Nichols of New York arrived last evening to be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roos.

Annie Vive Carter Houston Jennie Nichols New York Ed Roos Miss Nichols Ruth Kelso Miss Kokernot Margaret Kokernot Esther Hardie Stella Steves Ethel Goggan Messrs. Murphy Sullivan, Boyle Arthur Wynne Hubert Loeffler Fountainer Hayes Lieutenant McGruder Roos

Denman Burney Wedding Guests Listed In Regional Attendees

Out of town guests for the Denman Burney wedding include Mrs L H Browne from San Marcos Judge R H Burney of Kerrville Miss Josephine Browne from the university Elmer Montell of Hondo groomsman Winston McMahon of Houston Jay Burney Kerrville Dudley Johnson San Marcos Oscar Touchstone Dallas W J Munson Denison Mr Mrs J H Burney Fort Worth guests of Mr and Mrs John Herman Kampmann Mr and Mrs Jesse Burney Austin Mrs Edgar Witt Waco Mr and Mrs William Orgain Beaumont Edward Crane Dallas Miss Abbie Crane Dallas Miss Louise Hall Tennessee and university attendees Miss Louise Johnson Tom Holden Rexie Royal King Randolph Carer.

Denman- Brown Denman-Burney L. H. Browne San Marcos R. H. Burney Kerrville Josephine Browne University Elmer Montell Hondo Hucker Winston McMahon Houston Jay Burney Dudley Johnson Oscar Touchstone Dallas W. J. Munson Denison J. H. Burney Fort Worth John Herman Kampmann Jesse Burney Austin Edgar Witt Waco William Orgain Beaumont Edward Crane Dalas Abbie Crane Louise Hall Tennessee Louise Johnson Tom Holden Rexie Royal King Randolph Carer

Home Mission Society Social at Mrs. Springall’s Home

The Home Mission Society of Governor Hill Methodist Church will meet at 3 p.m. tomorrow for a social session at the home of Mrs. W. G. Springall, 518 Nolan.

the Home Mission Society of

Ruiz School Mothers Club Special Session Planned

The Ruiz School Mothers' club schedules a special meeting tomorrow at 3 PM in the school building to discuss upcoming events and activities.

Ruiz School Mothers’ Club

Fort Sam Houston Hosts Dinner Evening Social

Major and Mrs. James B. Houston entertain at their quarters this evening at Fort Sam Houston. Guests include Major and Mrs. Beverly Read Major and Mrs. Usher Mrs W W Kitchen Mrs Benjamin Poore Miss Hughitt Senator Money Captain Robbe Captain Dade and Mr Hughitt for a formal dinner.

James B. Houston Fort Sam Houston Beverly Read Usher W. W. Kitchen Benjamin Poore Hughitt Senator Money Robbe Dade

Luncheon Hosted for Miss Annie Vive Carter in Houston

Miss Stella Steves hosts a luncheon tomorrow at 1 PM at Cafe Mexicana honoring Miss Annie Vive Carter of Houston. The event features a social gathering with local guests and festive remarks to celebrate Mrs. Carter's visit.

Stella Steves Annie Vive Carter Houston

Austin Reception Honors Two San Antonio Ladies

Miss Mary de Zavala and Miss Zula Nash, former San Antonio young ladies, assisted Mrs. Co quitt in receiving guests at a brilliant reception held at the executive mansion in Austin Tuesday evening.

Mary de Zavala Zula Nash San Antonio Mrs. Coquitt Executiey Mansion Austin

Senator Money departs for Washington after Fort Sam visit

Senator Money leaves Friday for Washington following an extended stay with his daughter Mrs Beverly Read of Fort Sam Houston. Mrs J N Keeran and Miss Marguerite Coleman hosted yesterday afternoon to one of the prettiest affairs yet given in honor of them.

Senator Money Washington Beverly Read Fort Sam Houston J. N. Keeran Marguerite Coleman

Elegant Carnation and Rose Party at Kampmann Home

Mrs H D Kampmann and Miss Eda Kampmann hosted a dancing reception for over a hundred guests at Avenue D with Miss Sadie Downman honored as the Orleans princess. Elegant floral decor featured American beauty and La France roses. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn and May wine was served. Attendees included duchesses and out of town guests. luncheon followed with Miss Annie Vive Carter of Houston among those present.

Kampmann Green Eda Kampmann Downman Henrietta Kleberg S. McDonald New Orleans John Herman Kampmann Isaacs. Kampmann Duchesses

Free Souvenir Offer for Bel-Bon Peroxide Toilet Cream

An advertisement invites customers to try Bel-Bon Peroxide Toilet Cream promising a peroxide based formula. It emphasizes antiseptic purifying and mild bleaching effects and offers a free souvenir with each 25 cent jar purchase.

Fort Sam Houston social leaders host spell of events

Miss Nichols and a roster of social leaders at Fort Sam Houston fueled a week of dinners teas and receptions. Mrs Robert Read chaired a tea honoring Mrs J S Palmer with wild flowers pink Killarney roses and a coordinated serving team including Mrs Daniel Frederick Mrs Matt Bristol and Mrs George Gay. Guests included Mrs Palmer Mrs Dorst and Mrs Scott in the front parlor.

Fort Sam Houston Robert Read J. S. Palmer Killarney Daniel Frederick Matt Bristol George Gay A. W. Smith George Nelson Frank Awl Beverly Read Oe Warren Catherine Cott

Clarence Chambers Marries Isabel Heard in San Antonio

Clarence Chambers wed Isabel Heard in San Antonio on Sunday April 9. The couple left for the west after the 7:30 a.m. ceremony and stayed several hours at Lofell until reaching Marfa on the evening train Tuesday, per the Marfa New Era.

San Antonio Clarence Chambers Isabel Heard West Longfellow Marfa

Riverside Park Baptist B Y P U Holds First Tuesday Meeting

The Riverside Park Baptist church B Y P U met for the first Tuesday gathering. Miss Lula Dickinson and Rev J W Dickinson sang a duet before Dr S J Porter of First Baptist spoke and awarded diplomas for completing Training in Church Membership to Mary Mann Annie Delemater Winnie Sample Edna Blenkenship Lula Dickinson Mary Lee Holland C E Keyes Herbert Richie G L Rollins W W Rollins. Miss Louring sang a solo and about seventy five attended.

Riverside Park Baptist Church Lula Dickinson J. W. Dickinson S. J. Porter First Baptist Church

Seats on balcony at San Antonio club limited to members

The balcony seating for parade viewing at the San Antonio club is restricted to members and their immediate families only.

San Antonio

Election case over in Corpus Christi postposed to April 28

The hearing of the disputed Corpus Christi election, originally set for April 21, was moved to April 28 by District Judge W B Hopkins. BE Dubage and H R Sutherland, two of four commissioners, were mandamused to show cause why returns should be canvassed and certificates issued. Mayor Pease alleges he was re elected by a large majority but commissioners refused to canvass and issue his certificate.

Brownsville Tex Corpus Christi W. B. Hopkins BE. Dubage H. R. Sutherland Pease

Fort Sam Houston Maneuver Camp Grows Into Garrison Post

Drill grounds at Fort Sam Houston settle into routine as tents give way to canvas structures. Third brigade occupies tentage while Leon Springs reservations will host future maneuvers. Aviation units led by Ely Coffyn arrive for trials as a war department board drafts testing rules. Rio Grande patrols report no unusual activity under Colonel Dorst.

Fort Sam Houston Third Field Artillery Leon Springs Eugene B. Ely Curtiss Frank T. Coffyn Wright Bros Paul W. Beck Infantry Benjamin D. Foulois Signal Corps G. BH. M. Kelly Thirtieth Infantry John C. Walker Jr Second Leutenant Highth Infantry Squier Rio Grande Dorst Third Cavalry

Chicago Men at Cleburne Visit Hosts Business Envoys

Chicago business envoys were entertained in Cleburne Texas this morning from seven to eight thirty. The item notes the arrival and reception of Chicago delegates by local hosts in a brief social encounter.

Chicago Cleburne Tex

Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for spring humors and recharge

testimonials from New Bedford Stoneham and Aye Massachusetts women claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cured eczema spring humors scrofula and poor blood improving appetite and strength after diphtheria and illness with lasting health benefits Remember that

Hood Mrs. B. Gray Arnold Street New Bedford Mass S. L. Carleton

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Superior Cures

The advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a superior remedy due to a blend of over twenty ingredients. It claims no substitute is equal, warns against cheaper imitators, and urges purchase in liquid or Sarsatabs form with 100 doses for one dollar.

Hood J. F. Gee Gould St Stoneham Mass

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