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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
6
A sequence of names including Mrs. C Hammond Mrs. B F Kingsley Mrs J P DeLesdernier Mrs M E Chapman Mrs C L Johnnm Mrs W B McMillan Mrs Henry Affieck Mrs George Powell Mrs H Surkamp Mrs Edward Scoby C P Stafford Mrs J B Brooks Marion B Fenwick Miss Tillie E Loeffler is presented as readable fragments in the clipping.
Out of town guests for the Ick Potts nuptials include Mrs John Drury Foy Nashville Tenn Mrs Ned Russell Rodes Mrs Charles Bledsoe Mrs W W Botts and Miss Marie Rose Botts Mexico Mo Mr and Mrs Benton Quick Mrs Smith and Benton Quick Sr St Louis Mr and Mrs J C Quick and Miss Marguerite Quick Dallas Joe B Cave Austin and Edgar Padgitt Dallas.
The Texas British Women's club enjoyed an afternoon gathering yesterday at the home of Mrs. Martin Coppard, sharing hospitality and conversation in a cordial social event.
A short business session was followed by talks by Mrs. W Kendall and Mrs. Coppard about recent England visits. Cuero guest Mrs Hichinst was introduced. A salad course was served and members and guests included Hill, Marguerite Schupp, Fanita McMillin, Mary Spencer, Annie Bryan Parks, J M Putnam, Ralph Green, John Meusbach, Park Longworth, Elliott Bradley, Willard Simpson, Arthur Muir, Edwin Quinan, Joe Potts and Sims Potts.
The Jungle club will offer a gathering at their hall on South Florey street tomorrow evening promising a community event and local social activity for attendees in the area.
Mrs William Cassin will hold a card party on Wednesday afternoon December 13 in honor of her guests Miss Genevieve Bogel of Marfa and Miss Sadie Gaines of Fort Worth.
Miss Mary Potts hosted a buffet supper at her Main avenue home last evening for attendees of her upcoming wedding. Guests included Miss Helen Harriman and Miss Nel- among others, with the ceremony scheduled for Saturday.
Mrs William Cassin will host a box party at the Plaza Saturday afternoon for Miss Margaret West. A luncheon at Harnischs will follow the performance. The party includes Misses Winnifred Swearingen Eugenia Taylor Aliene and Doris Houston Charlotte Newton Birdie Zilker Helena Price Elizabeth Byra Marian Johnson and the hostess.
The DeZavala School Mothers' club will entertain the children at a lawn fete tomorrow afternoon at the school. Medals will be awarded for the most popular boy and girl, with prizes for competitive games. Mrs. M. B. Smith, the president, will preside.
Bell's department store advertises solid silver vegetable dishes including chests and custom sets, plus gold chain gifts that remain charming for decades. It promotes affordable Bell prices on solid gold trinkets, key chains, coat chains, pocket knives, and link chains, with a focus on value.
A list of solid silver gifts including card cases vanity boxes cigarette cases and photo frames with prices from 50 cents to 25 dollars. The note suggests any silver piece would make a pleasing and serviceable present.
A note suggests fathers enjoy a fountain pen at their desk with prices at Bell's from 2 to 25 dollars. It notes most men favor a Waterman and highlights strong sales potential for gift purchases.
The article lists participants including Mrs. J. D. Geiner Mrs. Leslie Mrs. F. Rinker Mrs. J. A. Schelb Mrs. O. Newman and Mrs. A S. Dascomb as attendees or contributors to a local committee event. Their involvement highlights civic engagement within the community for the upcoming actions or meetings.
At a called meeting of Alamo Mission chapter the Daughters of the Republic of Texas set a chapter ten for next week. They hope to have Mrs Hal Sevier of New York City as the honor guest.
Mrs. L. J. Hart hosted a 1:30 luncheon at the Gunter hotel for Miss Esther Hardie with Miss Scruggs of Dallas as joint honoree. Attendees included numerous debutantes and chaperones, a six course pink menu, H shaped table, La France roses, and gold embossed place cards. A forthcoming St Anthony dance by San Antonio’s youth is planned for December 29 with chaperones to be announced. Visitors include Edna Mechler with Eugenia Grandjean, and Mrs. Henry Duessen and Mrs. Jack S. Levy visiting from out of town.
Advertises Pinex Cough Syrup as a powerful remedy for coughs and croup with rapid relief. Claims a 50 cent bottle yields a pint by mixing with sugar syrup or honey, and that it tastes good for both children and adults. Promises satisfaction or money refunded and notes availability through Pinex Co. in Indiana.
Mrs L J Hart hosts a 1 o clock luncheon at the Gunter hotel for Miss Esther Hardie and Miss Margaret Scruggs of Dallas. Mr and Mrs J T Woodhull host a box party to view The Chocolate Soldier for Miss Mary Wilson and Miss Janie Polk. Mrs George McElroy holds an afternoon reception for Mrs W J Harris.
Tomorrow afternoon gatherings are set at multiple homes and schools including Mrs Kokernot Alpine and Riverside Park and Beacon Hill School with 3 45 o clock start times. Dr Emma Miller will speak on Hygiene and Dress. New officers of the First Baptist Ladies Aid are announced with totals of 1500 raised for missions and a January week of prayer across seven city churches.
Roy Gillette and Miss Mina Brown were married last evening at the First Baptist church on Pine street by the pastor. Mrs. Joseph Brown and Mr. Brown attended. A reception followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside in San Antonio.
Circular letters from Hamburg call on French fisheries to search for eels that left the German port. Researchers label eels with silver plates bearing H and a number to study migration, offering rewards to find plated eels and report exact capture locations.
The Texas state department of insurance and banking issued a call on about 700 banks and bank and trust companies for financial statements as of December 5. This is the fifth call of 1911 and the last for the year. Early reports suggest banks are in excellent condition.
Dr Fielding offers specialty consultations on urinary skin blood and nervous diseases. Clinic location is on the 4th floor Hicks Building with hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 4. Sunday hours are 9 to 12.
The Utica Presbyterian church ladies plan a bazaar on Friday and Saturday December 8 and 9 at Schwab's drug store 227 East Houston Street. Saturday sales include cakes pies salads bread and more.
Embossed stationery engraved cards writing sets and gentlemen's gifts offered by Maverick Clarke Litho Co based on Soledad Street showcasing upscale paper goods for formal correspondence and personal gifts.
Fancy chrysanthemums roses lilies of the valley violets and other flowers listed with contact options for Paul Poppe at 220 1-2 East Commerce Street and taxi contact numbers 318 and 819 plus two local phone lines 1-2-3.
By verdict the state wins judgment against Claude Hamilton and others in Fifty third district court for about 6000 acres of land in Webb County. Defendants receive 3000 acres. total acreage involved reaches 9000. State also recovers $6000 back royalties extending 15 years. State claimed land as public domain while defendants held title under an old Spanish land grant.
I inform friends and patrons that I have this day transferred my fire insurance agency to Mr. G Leighton whose offices are in a Central Trust building. Please give Mr Leighton renewals of all business entrusted to me for prompt care. The Bedell building entrance is attractive. have you seen it at night.
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