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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
9
Mrs. Spencer P Brundage hosted a green and white luncheon at the St Anthony to honor Miss Susan Y Blocker. Laurel Heights Musical club gathers at 830 pm with Mrs Frank C Smith at 105 West Woodlawn Ave. Miss Annie Lee Kerr hosts the Monday Evening Card club at her home at 800 pm.
A party of Houstonians registered at the St Anthony for carnival week end returned to Houston this morning. The group included Mr and Mrs Will Carter, Miss Else Neuhaus, Miss Agnes Neuhaus, Dr P C Krupp and Mr Chapman.
In a bizarre proceeding the Society of the High Browed will hold a special session a week from tonight to determine if Lysander John Appleton is a murderer or near murderer. He seeks brain affidavits from his wife and daughter to prove his innocence amid her repeated accusations. The charge links to his opposition to women suffrage and a series of family misfortunes.
A humorous quarrel over attire features a man noting a suit fails to match Madame’s complexion while another bids the suit to pair with a bull pup. The exchange reveals witty social etiquette in a light domestic scene.
The San Antonio Female College announces 1911 events in the college auditorium. April 26 graduates recital. April 27 students reunion. April 28 alumnae luncheon. April 29 art exhibit and field day. April 30 commencement sermon by Rev. W. W. Watts. May 1 elocution recital. May 2 annual concert. May 3 reading of essays. May 8 graduating exercises. Также mentions visitors and social events around late April and early May.
Miss Inez Foster and her house party returned to the university this morning after carnival week. The party included Miss Wilma Higgins of Houston Miss Hattie Stinson of Marlin and Miss Lucile Jones Lola Pierce and Katherine Wells of Marshall. Miss Jennie Rhodes of Austin, who had joined Miss Eugenia Nordhaus for carnival week, also went home today.
Captain and Mrs Augustine McIn entertained last night for Miss Susan Blocker and Lt Robert Lewis whose marriage is set for Wednesday at Central Christian church. Guests included Miss Laura Blocker Miss Belle Robards Miss Olive Chapman Lt Everett Hughes Lt Joseph W Rumbrough Fort Riley Kan William Blocker and others. News arrives of an amateur comic opera success in Cincinnati featuring San Antonians including Miss Josephine Carr in the lead and Miss Mildred Morris in a solo dance.
The article lists numerous social events and visits in San Antonio and nearby, including Mrs J J Stevens arriving from Washington after a national convention, guests from Bastrop and Paris, and multiple receptions at homes and Hot Wells hotel. It notes engagements, carni vals, club meetings, and a May 6 wedding of R G Menadue and Polly A Mahan officiated by Rev Frederick Bowen.
Mexico and a San Antonio resident bride figure in the text as a note in the Beacon Hill school Parent Teachers' club meeting. Mrs. W. E. Watson presided as plans were made for the annual picnic to be held the first week in May.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox extols steadfast endeavor citing Columbus Fulton and Cyrus Field as examples. The piece argues that persistent, selfless effort reshapes world history and inspires future generations despite discouragements.
Helen faces late nights and a drinking husband in a fragile marriage. Her mother suggests a temporary separation to gain perspective and reduce friction, warning that avoiding distance may lead to a longer rift. Helen contemplates the plan as Warren nears.
A motivational exhortation praising perseverance behind Marconi Edison and Bell. It urges self reliance and constant effort, arguing that persistence benefits humanity and that success will come in time, even if the goal is modest.
A speaker argues individuals can avert hard times by daily acts of optimism and cheerful conduct. Fear and gloom feed downturns while maintaining a calm, hopeful mindset keeps money and morale stable, with laughter boosting circulation and well being.
Lord Camoys, after a New York wedding, said he lost his heart to an American beauty and would not marry an English girl. He hinted he would return in July and many whispered the beauty was soprano Geraldine Farrar seen on the pier as he spoke.
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