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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

6

Endurance run results and auto club plans in San Antonio

The San Antonio Automobile Club hosted an endurance run to Galveston with the Franklin driven by O M Burt winning first prize for the return leg and the Light trophy for a perfect roadster score. Packard and Overland tied for second in the touring class, and prizes include trouble books and a $10 award for least trouble. Club directors also plan a new dancing pavilion and dining rooms, funded by subscriptions, to expand the clubhouse. Exhibits from Chalmers, Pierce, Paige, and Rauch Lang arrive for display at Alamo Auto Sales ahead of the Cotton Carnival show in Galveston.

San Antonio Automobile Club Galveston Chamber of Commerce Franklin O. M. Burt W. W. Searcy Chadwick J. G. Hardie Packard Victoria R. T. Pruitt H. J. Backer Cole Overland The National North Loop Chalmers Pierce Paige Rauch & Lang Alamo Auto Sales Company Pierce-Arrow Westinghouse E. W. Nicholson San Antonio

Injunction Against Water Company Prolonged

F G Courtney of 309 Dittmar Street secured and had continued a temporary restraining order against disconnection of water service. Judge R H Ward extended the injunction until the final hearing at the next regular term. Courtney claimed an issued meter order and refused to sign the company form, prompting the threatened cut off.

F. G. Courtney Dittmar Street R. H. Ward Courtney

Reunion at 625 Dawson Street Hosts Family Night

Mr and Mrs Louis Dalling invite relatives to a Tuesday evening reunion at 625 Dawson Street. Lawn lights set the scene for music and dancing performed by a mandolin and guitar ensemble, with a large list of attendees including the Dulling and Ulrich families and many relatives.

Louis Dalling Dawson Street Louis Dulling C. Dulling Sr Schuetze Ed Schuetze C. C. Mitchell R. Klein A. Lassner L. Ulrich Sr L. Ulrich Jr Lena Wolff M. Schuetze R. Pengille Helen Schuetze Eda Schuetze Ethel Schuetze Alice Schuetze Audrey Carpenter Ethel Carpenter Hattie Nocker Celia Nocker Ida Nocker Ada Webb

Alfred Haught and Miss Eleanora Smith wed at LDS Church

The wedding took place at 8 30 Tuesday evening at the Latter Day Saints Church. Miss Marguerite Smith served as maid of honor and Fred Galbraith was best man. Rev E S Palmer officiated. After a trip through the East the couple will reside at 800 Prado Street.

Alfred Haught Eleanora Smith Latter Day Saints Church Marguerite Smith Fred Galbraith E.S. Palmer Prado Street

Wall Announces Daughter Gladys to wed Milton Ludwig

Mr and Mrs F T Wall announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Gladys to Milton Ludwig. The couple plans to wed on September 2 in a ceremony to be held in the near future.

F. T. Wall Gladys Milton Ludwig

Jewish Literary Club Meeting Tonight at Redmen's Hall

The Jewish Literary Club will meet at 8:30 this evening at Redmen's Hall. Members will discuss current readings and plan future events.

The Jewish Literary Club Redmen's Had

McCloud Heilig Wedding Draws City Interest

Earl McCloud and Gladys Marion Heilig wed last night at the bride’s parents home 211 Slocum Place. The Episcopal ring service was performed by Rev. Barber. The couple will reside at 420 Schley Avenue after September 1 with out of town guests Otto Heilig and daughters Vanda Norma Marcella of New Braunfels and Harold Henderson of Pecos attending.

Earl McCloud Gladys Marion Heilig F. L. Heilig Slocum Place Florentine Heilig Linda Heilig Barber St. John’s Church Mrs. McCloud Schley Avenue McCloud-Heilig Otto Heilig Vanda Norma Marcella New Braunfels Harold Henderson Pecos

Postponed Yemmessee Sigma Dance Moves to Monday

The Yemmessee Sigma dance at the Country Club is postponed to Monday evening and will be held at the Automobile Club. Chaperones include Mr. and Mrs. Shiner and several other couples. Guest list features many local young people and Mrs. Kierr’s Mississippi trip is noted.

Country Club Automobile Club Joseph D. Shiner Guy S. McFarland Kearney Mason Miller Fly van Hoogenhuyze George Robbins Hazel Avery Doris Avery Phyllis Shiner Dorothy Dibrell Gladys Robbins Gladys McFarland Mary Louise Deutsch Ross McKenzie Mosette Miller Mary Fly Margaret Sutherland Mae Myra van Hoogenhuyze Genevieve McBride Ella Mae Neville Emily Western Emily Orr Francesca Mason Peggy Bliss Margaret Coleman Virginia Collins Marguerite Johnson Helen Leary Arthur Seeligson Gilbert Denman Julian Wilke Jack Burt Rupert Rock William John Robert Scott C. G. Wood Paul Robert Simmons Will Morriss John Capaletti Tom Mooney Chester Flemming Mayes Harold Sutherland Carleton Bindley Liston Zander Edwin Seymour Walter Hughes Denton Sholl Edmund Mcllhenny Robert McNemer Winchester Kelso Fowler Davis Walter Skinner Harold Hagenbuck Edward Tarrant Frank Hadley Richard Vanderstratten

Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for health gains

Euphemia Ohio resident Evelyn Adelia Stewart describes monthly pains ending after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for the Change of Life. She reports 18 years of good health, no doctor bills, and work as a maternity nurse since age 52, endorsing the remedy for pre and post pregnancy care.

Ohio Lydia Kk. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Evelyn Adelia Stewart Euphemia Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Community event on West Pecan street features music and readings

Joe L. Hill hosts a program of music and readings by Mrs. Lee R. Gardener and others to benefit the parsonage. Attendees enjoy amusements and refreshments as Mrs. G. M. Williams and children plan a California trip.

Joe L. Hill West Pecan Street Lee R. Gardener Nueda Hurt Lucille Manville Gray Jacksy Miller Agnes Blank

Split skirt causes bustle as El Paso patrol pursues two youths

In El Paso a woman wore a thin gray split skirt to street level, stock ings showing, drawing a crowd on San Antonio street while Patrolman Cranner pursued two Mexican boys. Police chief Davis consulted Assistant City Attorney Volney Brown. no ordinance bans such attire, and no arrest was made without a sworn complaint. The woman fled in a passing automobile near city hall.

EL Paso Tex San Antonio Cramer Davis Volney Brown

Caldwells Celebrate Wedding at Flores Street Home

The marriage of J L Caldwell and Miss Lillian Fest was solemnized at 6 o'clock last evening at the bride's home 1701 North Flores street. Rev Father Haas of St Mary's Catholic Church conducted the ceremony. A supper followed and the couple departed for a short stay in Galveston. they will reside at 1701 North Flores after August 15.

J. L., Caldwell Lillian Fest North Flores Street Father Haas St. Mary's Catholic Church Caldwell Galveston

Painless Get-IT Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a fast acting corn remedy. It claims to shrink corns in two seconds without harming healthy flesh and adds that warts and bunions disappear. Sold by druggists for 25 cents a bottle or via BE Lawrence & Co Chicago.

Lawrence & Co Chicago

Notable Visitors Check-In At San Antonio Hotels

A list of arriving guests and registrants includes L. C. Smith of Hearne at the Gunter, N. G. Paris of Victoria at the Savoy, E. W. Nicholson of Detroit at the St. Anthony, and many others from Dallas, Houston, Birmingham, and beyond. Guests stay at Gunter, Menger, Bowie, St. Anthony, Crockett, Bexar, and Savoy, with several business travelers noted. An undertaker staff change mentions W. W. Myers leaving for El Paso to join McBean Simmons Cari.

Mrs C. C. Black Dallas San Antonio Gunter Hotel A. C. Lemburg E. W. Schroeder Mason Savoy Hotel J. W. Roberts Taft Gunter H. G. Heckmann Canton Ohio St. Anthony. Co I. Wallace C. A. Callaway Teague Bexar Hotel Eugene Titsworth Bowie Hotel Bexar M. Howe Houston Bowie. Co E. Gilloway Mount Pleasant Iowa Crockett Hotel J. M. Allerdice Waxahachie Menger W. B. Baker and Family Corpus Christi N.V. Dittlinger New Braunfels Paul G. Villaret Jr Comfort St. Anthony, Co Curry Nixon J. C. Thompson Laredo Bowie B. C. Pharr P. W. Powell Austin Menger Hotel W. W. Myers Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company el Paso McBean, Simmons & Cari Undertakers

Harlandale hot sulphur water touted as miracle cure

The notice claims thousands are restored to health by Harlandale hot sulphur water with baths aiding men women and children suffering rheumatism and other ailments. It urges patients and physicians to visit, request a booklet on ailments responsive to the treatment, and notes a hairdressing and manicure parlor with South Flores street car access.

Harlandale Harlandare South Flores Street

Pensions Plan Outlined for Episcopal Clergy

A preliminary report by the Episcopal Church pensions commission recommends a pension equaling about half pay for clergymen over 65 and aid for widows and orphans. The plan, developed with Monell Sayre, requires a $7,000,000 start fund and $500,000 annual outlays funded by a roughly six percent church tax.

New York Commission On Pensions of the Episcopal Church Lawrence Massachusetts Monell Sayre Carnegie Foundation

Memorial Service Folds for Mrs Eleanor Stribling

A memorial service at the Woman's Club San Antonio honored charter member Mrs Eleanor A Stribling. The program led by Mrs Leroy S Bates and Mrs L J Hart featured tributes music and readings recalling her charity lifelong club work and kindness. Resolutions expressed sympathy to her family and noted her impact on the community.

Woman's Club Eleanor Alexander Stribling Stribling Leroy S. Bates L. J. Hart T. N. Smith Maria B. Fenwick J. T. Smith J. R. Sprague Bates Eleanor A Woman's Club of San Antonio

Miss Maud Mueller Hosts Mission Street Gathering

Miss Maud Mueller entertained many friends yesterday afternoon at her Mission Street home. Prizes were awarded to Miss Lilly Frank and Miss Anita Fried after contests and games, and a three course luncheon was served to about forty guests.

Maud Mueller Mission Street Lilly Frank Anita Fried

Grand and Manag er Wittels previews country store event

Tonight at the Grand No. 2 will feature a moved program and valuable prizes announced by Manager Wittels. A double moving picture bill includes six new reels led by The Soul of a Thief. Amateur night follows tomorrow with top acts, while KE Mott opens Sunday after a New York City engagement.

Wittels Roy Rogers KE. T. Mott New York City

Royal theater premieres Vitaphone with live Vaudeville acts

The Royal theater began daily exhibitions of the Vitaphone talking pictures marking the first display of the fully equipped sound cinema. Harry Lauder performed with the new system singing I Have a Lassie while Hans and Grete delivered a German dialect act.

Royal Theater the Royal Harry Lauder Hans Grete Mutual Professor Bean Keystone Thanhouser The Reliance

Story Hour at Alamo Heights School This Afternoon

Miss Hazel James will lead the story hour at 4 30 o clock tomorrow afternoon at the Alamo Heights School. She will tell Why the Chimes Rang.

Hazel James Alamo Heights

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