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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1913

Page

20

Mme Schumann-Heink at the Grand in a concert bill

Typical German mother persona described as strong and sentimental. The Grand hosts a Monday concert by Mme Schumann-Heink and features a varied bill including five girls in physical culture displays, Migley and Bingham tango dancers, Clark and McCullough, James F. Fulton in an Ade comedy, Howard and Kibel, a bell boy trio, and Maximo the Cuban wire wonder.

Mme Schumann-Heink Mme. Schumann-Heink the Grand Migley Bingham Clark McCullough James F. Fulton Howard Kibel Maximo

Bremmens Bring Skilled Violin and Piano Vaudeville Acts

The Bremmens headline this week at the Majestic delivering high quality violin and piano performances. Local musicians praise their artistry marking them as true artists rather than mere performers. Manager Raymond has grouped exceptional acts and reserved the most interesting for last with Will Boehm's Athletic Girls closing the bill.

Bremmens the Majestic Raymond Will Boehm

The Traffic opens at Grand for three nights

The Fort Worth Record reports The Traffic opens Friday at the Grand for three nights with matinees Saturday and Sunday. It follows a Pacific coast and mountain states tour, backed by suffrage leaders and police and church officials. Ruth Vernon leads a strong cast as the young woman at the story’s center.

Fort Worth Grand Pacific Coast Ruth Vernon Ethelyndal McMullin Molly McGuire Grant Raymond Nye Vic Connor Edward Gordon Tony Frank Kelton Dr. Dennis Henry Newman Ninno Sacco Irene Outtrim Lula

Exciting Shave Rivalry for Plaza Theater Cage

Crowds flock to Plaza Theater as applicants bid for chance to be shaved inside the lion cage on Wednesday. R B Hess, Robert B Walton, Julius Levy, and George B Johnston of El Campo Texas volunteer for the test of gameness. Selection to be announced today for tomorrow’s event amid Rudolph’s Lions and a varied indoor circus program.

Plaza Theater R. B. Hess Sixth Street Robert B. Walton North Laredo Street Julius Levy George B. Johnston el Campo Tex Rudolph Lions Herr Rudolph Plaza Robinson Ed Sheck Stewart and Mercer Wilma Roberts Singing Carrolls Stephanies

Debut and social events at St Anthony venue

Mr and Mrs John B Stapler host an evening dance to present their debutante daughter Ethiel Holmgreen joins Miss Lula Mae Grissom and Mrs Jack Watts for morning and afternoon card sessions. Mrs Henry C Feldman holds an afternoon card party in honor of her sister Miss von Seelen Sundt of Galveston.

John B. Stapler St. Anthony Ethiel Holmgreen Lula Mae Grissom Jack Watts Henry C. Feldman Miss von Seelen- Sundt Galveston Missee Montana Maydelle Blackman Magnolia Avenue Rose O'Neill Banco Louise Nagel Chester Brewer Hester Williams Russell Davis Bessie Nelson Bessie Barnes Freda Parkison Corinne Wagenfehr Catherine Craddock Irene Barnes Grace Newman Nita Mason Montana Blackman Mildred Hall Claire Baldwin Richard Leek Floyd Forrest James Gardener Arthur Morris Arthur Baird Allen Pierce Joe Cooper Louis Rather James Agnew R. H. Nagel Thomas Edward Thompson Agnes Lardner Burroughs St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Robert Thomson Eliza Burroughs John Burroughs Arthur W. Burroughs Bishop Johnson Mrs. Beomnees

Luncheon and Bridge Party Honor Mrs Gillespie in San Antonio

Mrs R W Nowlin hosted a luncheon for guest Mrs L C Gillespie of Coleman with autumn decorations. Guests included Gillespie and a long list of local ladies who then played bridge.

R. W. Nowlin L. C. Gillespie Coleman Mesdame Gillespie Tom Templeton W. C. Silliman L. J. Hart George Hagelstein

Mrs. Sarah Todd votes at 103 in historic referendum

Mrs. Sarah Todd, sister in law of Abraham Lincoln, claims the US record for oldest first voter at 103 as she cast her first ballot in the recent referendum. The article notes her good health and interest in politics, but states she has no relatives in the West.

Sarah Todd Abraham Lincoln United States Todd Hfe West

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Rothrock

Friends of Mrs. C. D. Rothrock at 112 Wilson Street hosted a pleasant surprise party last week to honor her eighty seventh birthday. The afternoon included many callers and she received numerous beautiful and useful gifts.

C. D. Rothrock Wilson Street

Fragrance Allures Riveris Talcum Powder

The Riveris Talcum from Lehn & Fink is praised for a delicate fragrance that is not overpowering and seems wholesome rather than perfume. It is described as rare, fine in texture, pure, and soothing to the skin, leaving it soft and velvety. A large glass jar is advertised.

Lehn & Fink

Mock Trial Planned by Hayne Debating Club

Members of the Hayne Debating Club at Main Avenue High School will stage a mock trial Friday afternoon in the school auditorium. Hull Youngblood, club member and Students' Council president, will be arraigned on a murder charge alleging he scared Mr. Brown to death. Fred Goeth, Hayne Debating Club president, will preside as judge with Elmer Luter and Erwin Lange as prosecutors and the counsel for the defense.

Hayne Debating Club Main Avenue High School Hull Youngblood Students’ Council Brown Fred Goeth Elmer Luter Erwin Lange

Lang and Field Jury to be empaneled this week

The jury will be empaneled this week for a murder trial conducted by regular methods. The principal aim is to benefit club members who intend entering the law profession.

Gilbert Lang Robert Field

Dance Poems to Liven Grand Show with Cabaret Flair

Dance poems to be presented Wednesday night at the Grand promise short stories in movement. The program includes a ballroom act with tables along the walls and a central dance floor. Fancy numbers like The Spanish Dance and Little Boy Blue add cabaret realism.

Literary Club to Meet in New Quarters

The Jewish Literary Club will hold its first meeting in Knights of Pythias hall Tuesday evening. Twenty new members to be initiated in a house warming with refreshments and dancing. President Ben Adler will speak on New Membership. December programs announced.

Jewish Literary Club Knights of Pythias Ben Adler

Maxey Wins Promotion to Assistant Cashier at West Texas Bank

Robert Maxey of San Antonio elected assistant cashier of the West Texas Bank and Trust Company by board action. Former solicitor, promoted from that role, with prior ties to the San Antonio National Bank. He is the son of Federal Judge T. S. Maxey and has been with the West Texas bank for several months.

West Texas Bank and Trust Company Robert Maxey Maxey San Antonio T. S. Maxey San Antonio National Bank

Birthday Party Marked Phyllis Le Velle Eleventh

Phyllis Le Velle celebrated her eleventh birthday anniversary one afternoon last week at the home of her parents in Los Angeles Heights. Those present included Katherine Mitchell, Margaret Mitchell, Julia Clyde Wilkinson, Thelma Hayes, Rowena Holiday, Lucille Looney, Mary Holiday, Gwendolyn Le Velle, and Viola Le.

Phyllis le Velle Los Angeles Heights Katherine Mitchell Margaret Mitchell Julia Clyde Wilkinson Thelma Hayes Rowena Holiday Lucille Looney Mary Holiday Gwendolyn le Velle Viola le

Local Names Mentioned in Court Case Fragments

A fragmented OCR line lists individuals including Velle Ryder Jones Kelsey Smith Norman Symons Etna Looney Rob ert Wilkinson Noel Burnham Looney and Alfred Le Velle without clear context or event details. The text suggests a group of people possibly connected to a report or notice, but roles and actions are unspecified.

Card Party Planned by San Antonio Turn Verein

The amusement committee of the San Antonio Turn Verein has arranged a card party to be given at 8 15 o clock Thursday evening.

San Antonio

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