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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
6
Miss Flora Smith hosted the B B C Club Tuesday evening. After the business meeting 500 was played and refreshments served. Antique furniture was bought and sold at the home 408 south side Military plaza with heavy canopy top pieces and special bargains during carnival week.
Miss Marie Willinger received a Sunday afternoon linen shower hosted by her sister Miss Rose Willinger. Pink and white flowers set the theme with refreshments and favors in the same colors. Attendees included Miss H M Friedrich, Miss M H Braden, Miss Annie Herring, Miss Teresa Heugebauer, Miss Mae Grubbs, Miss Lizzie Herring, Miss Anna Bass, Miss Helen Wolff, Miss Amanda Hahn, Miss Ida Artzt, Miss Millie Mertz, Miss Katie Hering, Miss Florence Herberger, and Miss Mary.
An advertisement invites readers to have shirts made by John son, the shirtmaker, at 216 East Commerce. The copy lists customers Hering, Mollie Townsley, Evelyn Glass, Ruby Streich, Rose Willinger and Mrs. Willinger.
Several hundred University of Texas students enjoyed a San Jacinto day outing near Georgetown on the San Gabriel river. The Katy Railroad ran a special for the event. Activities included a baseball game, with the university band led by Walter S. Hunnicutt providing music. The picnickers returned to Austin last night.
Mr and Mrs John Herman Kampmann host a dance at the Menger for Miss Margaret Treat replacing a home garden party. Miss Ann Berman entertains at dinner at the Menger for the Stone Marks bridal party.
The Fort Sam Houston officers and ladies danced Tuesday at the post gymnasium until General Bliss ordered a halt amid Mexico turmoil. guests moved to the Menger where dancing continued late. Miss Lucile Matthews visits Fort Worth. May 4 Panama exhibit fundraiser by the Council of Jewish Women at the Majestic. Tickets on sale via Miss Hannah Hirschberg and at St. Anthony, Gunter, Fischer's. Numerous social hosts and events listed from April.
Guests welcomed by Miss Marjorie McGown and Miss Ruth Lipscomb in the hall as Mrs Jarratt and honored guests received in the reception room. Attendants included Miss Lillian Craig of Navsota and Miss Janet Scott at refreshment and dining rooms. Dresses featured white taffeta lace crepe de chine pink and pearl accents. Plans noted for dances, bridal tours and visiting guests from Kerrville Austin Tyler and Houston. Dutch supper hosted by Captain and Mrs George Evans Stewart with Holland decor and attendees listed. A horse show was postponed due to weather with plans to reschedule when Denver permits.
The Filipino midgets arrive as a showcased attraction for the St. Louis World’s Fair. The female performer stands 21 inches tall and is 40 years old, while her brother, a male performer, is 24 inches tall and 6 years old.
J H Reeve Maxwell district manager and E J Murphy Maxwell rep visit San Antonio for talks with local agents. E H Labadie Co and Baumann McDaniel Co launch expanded Maxwell distribution in the area. Guarantee Motor Car Co awaits King and Metz shipments as Studebaker Dallas manager W Hartman arrives for several days.
The A. E. Staacke Company delivered a Studebaker four to H. J. Hester of Devine on Tuesday. Hester was driven into San Antonio by R. N. Teel, Studebaker dealer at Devine, and they returned home that afternoon in the new car.
Reported motor events include E R Pohl of Hallettsville and Thomas Franklin of Christine arriving for Fiesta, lodging at Staacke Bros Cadillac, with Pohl and Franklin driving Cadillacs. Hudson buyer Mr Garcia left for Laredo in a new Hudson "little six" after purchase Wednesday morning. Car sales noted from Woodward Carriage Co and Alamo Auto Sales include a Pierce Arrow "38" four passenger to Julius Steinhardt and a Paige "Glenwood" shipped to Park Garage Victoria.
An explosion from a gas stove in A. Zerm’s home at 604 Barrett Street caused 400 to 500 dollars in damage to furniture and building. Neighbors fought flames with a garden hose while Chief Wright and fire apparatus were en route. firemen contained the blaze upon arrival. Mrs. Zerm was home. flames spread through the hallway into three rooms. insurance covers the damage.
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