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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
6
A vivid description extols the inviting quality of foods prepared with tender vegetables, rich prime meats, plump poultry, and high grade spices blended as one would do at home, highlighting freshness and aroma.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch lauds Thomas Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle at the Academy of Music calling his portrayal a rightful inheritance from his father Joseph Jefferson. The review highlights Machel Sterling, Eva May Smith, and Viola Kingston and notes a strong company. Jefferson to perform again at the Grand tonight.
Theatergoers at the Grand are promised a treat as Arthur Aylesworth presents The Chorus Day, a New York hit by James Forbes. Grace Aylesworth leads as Patricia O'Brien in a top production with an acclaimed cast and lavish staging on Tuesday, Wednesday, and a Wednesday matinee.
Jacob B. Newcomer and Miss Edna B. Johnson wed last evening at the bride’s parents 119 Coffman Avenue home. Rev. O. P. Wright of Trinity Methodist officiated with only family and close friends present. The couple will reside at 840 Kentucky Avenue.
James A. Flaherty of New Haven Conn Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus will visit the Knights lodge next Wednesday as part of a scheduled tour and address. The event involves the Supreme Knight meeting members and discussing lodge activities.
Mrs Nat M Washer hosts a theater party at the Plaza tomorrow night honoring debutantes Misses Ethel Pfeiffer Camille Lange and Adelaide Baer. A buffet luncheon follows at Mrs Washer's Main avenue home for about forty guests. Dr Katherine Hyde of Chicago visiting Mrs James O Leary with sister Miss Dempsey. Mrs Charles G Starr to entertain forty ladies at cards tomorrow at the Menger hotel.
Mrs. Brundage hosts a Laurel Heights card party for Miss Ether Hardie and Miss Storey. Mrs. Starr gives a 1 o’clock luncheon at the Menger for Mrs. Treat of Fort Sam Houston. Our Reading club meets in the afternoon at the clubhouse and the Self Culture club gathers with Mrs. Callahan.
Miss Mary Ruth Potts plans a buffet supper at her Main avenue home to entertain wedding attendants Wednesday evening. Mrs L J Hart hosts a luncheon at the Gunter for Miss Esther Hardie and guest Miss Margaret Scruggs of Dallas arriving tomorrow. Miss Vermeille Sears of Houston visits the Wilkinson sisters on West Laurel Street. The Philathea class of Travis Park church holds the last meeting of the year at 3:30.
Two trainloads of homeseekers from the middle western states will reach San Antonio next Thursday morning. The party numbers over 600, marking the largest movement of homeseekers to this region this season. One of the trains will come over the line.
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus will arrive in San Antonio next Wednesday at 1 50 PM via the International and Great Northern Railroad from Mexico. Nelson Lytle, Grand Knight of San Antonio Council No 786, received word of the visit. He will be entertained by the local council during the stay, with plans to be decided. The Supreme Knight is expected to stay until Thursday morning before continuing home.
Engineers estimate one Icelandic waterfall could produce 60000 horsepower and another 50000 horsepower enabling potential hydroelectric development.
The Ladies Aid societies of Grace English Lutheran church and Christ church announce meetings at 3:30 PM and 10:00 AM respectively with specified hosts. A card party and luncheon hosted by Mrs. S. P. Brundage for debutantes Esther Hardie and Mamie Storey featured white rose and chrysanthemum decor and a five hundred game with prizes. Swift & Co. reports San Antonio beef sales for the week ending December 2 at 6.68 cents per pound. A luncheon in the Menger hotel introduced Mrs. Charles Treat to San Antonio society women with a nine course menu and elaborate table decor. The Katy announces homeseeker trains from Kansas City to Houston and from St. Louis to the region, with passengers from several states heading to San Antonio and the coast.
Advertises embossed stationery engraved cards writing sets and gentlemen's gifts from Maverick Clarke Litho Co located on Soledad Street.
Luling Texas December 4 The Missionary Institute for the San Marcos District Methodist Episcopal Church South opens with a program led by J T Tracey and sessions by A J Weeks F A Grimes C H Booth G G Johnson J T Ellis J G Forester B W Allen G Hartfield W W Nunn and Dr Reed urging pastors and lay leaders to attend.
The Labor Temple association schedules a Thursday meeting in Trades Council hall to raise 40000 dollars for a union labor home. Five thousand dollars is in the fund and stock will be sold for one dollar a share to complete the goal by mid January with building to start early next year. A site will be chosen as stock canvass progresses.
A florist listing shows Paul Poppe offering chrysanthemums roses lilies of the valley violets and other flowers in season. New phone 318 old phone 819 and address 220 1-2 East Commerce Street.
The Bexar County Sunday School association was organized yesterday at the Y M C A auditorium with Roland S. Springall as president. Plans include dividing the county into districts for weekly rallies and appointing district chairmen, following conferences led by W N Wiggins, state secretary of the Sunday School league.
Advertising association members meet at the St Anthony hotel at 12:30 tomorrow to discuss the qualifications of the ideal advertising man. A Hartman leads the education committee with other members contributing. The session covers efficiency temperament inborn gifts and influence, with focus on appearance and personal traits.
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