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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1912

Page

7

Kerrs Introduce Daughter at 1801 Zavala Home

Mr and Mrs J L Kerr introduce their daughter Miss Annie Lee Kerr at a evening reception held at their home 1801 Zavala Street. Mr and Mrs Silva Heiman host a dance complimentary to Miss Janet Gumberts in attendance. Open parliament of the Mothers congress at pm in the high school auditorium. Penwomen meet at 3 pm at the home of Mrs E A Holland on Cedar Street.

J. L. Kerr Miss Annie Lee Kerr Zavala Street Mrs. Silva Heiman Janet Gumberts Mothers’ Congress Eri. A. Holland Cedar Street

Prescott women return after long eastern visit debutant Adele

Mrs. Alicia Prescott and her daughter Miss Adele Prescott have returned from an extended stay in the east. En route home they visited relatives and friends in Dubuque Iowa and in New Orleans receiving many social compliments. Adele Prescott will be one of the season's debutantes.

Alicia Prescott Adele Prescott East Dubuque Iowa New Orleans

Red Cross Seals Sale Led by Mrs Schwab at Post Office

Mrs Milton Schwab chaired a Red Cross seals sale at the post office yesterday with assistance from Mesdames Ed Oppenheimer H F Gallaher and Ed Matthiessen among others.

Milton Schwab Red Cross Ed Oppenheimer H. F. Gallaher Ed Matthiessen

Local Ladies Arrange Sale and Dinner at Menger Hotel

Van die V Roach and W G Barnes head a ladies sale with Vivien Bryan Sadye Lenz Agnes Holtzschule Birdie Marks Adele Gutzeit Callie Levytansky Eva Gutzeit among organizers. Mrs Joseph B Ramer chairs the sale assisted by Ragsdale and Giles James Hirsch and Esther Hirsch. Mr and Mrs John Herman Kampmann to host a Monday dinner at the Menger in compliment to Miss Eleanor Herff.

Vandie V. Roach W. G. Barnes Vivien Bryan Sadye Lenz Agnes Holtzschule Birdie Marks Adele Gutzeit Callie Levytansky Eva Gutzeit Joseph 8. Ramer Ragsdale Beatrice Giles Lucile James Sarah Hirsch Esther Hirsch John Herman Kampmann Menger Hotel Eleanor Herff

Miss Clarice Thode Praised After Nordica Recital

Miss Clarice Thode received high praise from Madame Nordica after singing at the St. Anthony hotel in San Antonio. Nordica called her voice wonderful and predicted a great future, then presented an autographed picture.

Clarice Thode San Antonio Madame Nordica St. Anthony Hotel Nordica Miss Thode

Wedding of Dr. Glover Johns and Lola Maury at St Mark’s

The wedding of Dr. Glover Johns and Miss Lola Elizabeth Maury will be held at St Mark’s Church tomorrow at 10 o clock in the morning.

Dr. Glover Johns Lola Elizabeth Maury St. Mark’s Church

Mrs Roy Hearne Hosts Laurel Heights Five Hundred

Mrs Roy W Hearne will entertain the Laurel Heights Five Hundred club at 8 oclock Friday evening at her home on West Woodlawn avenue.

Roy W. Hearne Laurel Heights Five Hundred Club West Woodlawn Avenue

Pfeiffer Hosts Delightful Gunter Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs John Pfeiffer hosted a charming dinner party at the Gunter last evening entertaining guests with warm hospitality and fine conversation.

Gunter John Pfeiffer

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Aid for Stomachs

An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin rapidly relieves stomach troubles such as indigestion gas and dyspepsia within minutes. It markets itself as harmless and the best stomach regulator, offering a money back guarantee with a fifty cent case.

Pape

Marriage Invitation Highlights Pfeiffer Strauss Engagement

A social notice describes a forthcoming wedding between Miss Ethel Pfeiffer and Eugene Strauss. A luncheon or dinner for guests includes Mrs. Sidney Pfeiffer Dr. and Mrs. A A Brown and other relatives with a nine course menu and pink floral decorations.

Ethel Pfeiffer Eugene Strauss Killarney Miss Pfeiffer Strauss Sidney Pfeiffer A. A. Brown Edward Oppenheimer Meyer Collat Palestine Phillip Pfeiffer

Kindergarten Association Board Meeting Scheduled

The board of directors will hold an important business meeting at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the club house on Camden Street.

Kindergarten Association Caméden Street

Debutante Josephine Carr Honored At Turner Hall Dance

A ballroom filled with pink roses and smilax hosted a debut for Miss Josephine Carr. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Carr and Miss Carr were assisted by Miss Bessie Yoakum and Miss Zelime Vance as guests arrived.

Turner Hall J. M. Carr Josephine Carr Carr Miss Carr Bessie Yoakum Robert Kampmann Miss Vance Albert Engelke Donald Fraser

Christmas china sale hosted by Mrs Walter Beeley

Mrs Walter Beeley will hold an annual Christmas sale of hand painted china at the Decorative Art shop on 115 Avenue D, Tuesday December 10.

Walter Beeley Decorative Art Shop Avenue D

Miss Clarice Thode’s Song Recital Postponed

The recital by Miss Clarice Thode has been postponed to Monday December 16 due to unspecified reasons.

Misses Nuhn Host Delighted Evening for Milwaukee Guest

Miss Adelaide Nuhn and Miss Barbeth Nuhn entertained Friday at their home in honor of Miss Lucy Utech of Milwaukee. A musical program followed by a game of pit with prizes. Refreshments served to a list of guests including Miss Utech and several locals.

Adelaide Barbeth Nuhn Lucy Utech Milwaukee Wis Utehh Ollie Wahrmund Annie Josephine Gastring Adelaide Heye O. H. Gastring W. Herpel W. E. Huffaker H. Huslage

Gimbel Delicatessen Opens On Crockett Street

The Gimbel Delicatessen opens on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House offering inviting foods and refreshments for ladies and gentlemen, open until midnight.

Gimbel Delicatessen

Birthday tribute to Mrs. Mary C. Erwin in San Antonio home

Mrs. Mary C. Erwin marks her 90th birthday at 126 Richmond Avenue with a family celebration. Born December 10, 1822 near Yorkville DC she married Jackson C. Erwin and moved to Texas in 184? settling in Brenham and later San Antonio. Surviving relatives include nieces Mrs. Ida Rockwell and Mrs. Ben Webber and grand niece Miss Aline Hirshfield. A turkey supper tonight and fine meals tomorrow at Riverside restaurant.

Mary C. Erwin Richmond Avenue Erwin Yorkville D. C Pressly Jackson C. Erwin Texas Brenham Washington County Arkansas Elizabeth San Antonio Riverside

Fourth Ward Forms Health Board Auxiliary

A permanent meeting of the Fourth Ward was held at the Woman's club as the Fourth Ward auxiliary to the board of health was formed. Officers were elected for multiple precincts and future meetings planned to address meat milk and bread supply.

Fourth Ward Woman's Club Board of Health W. A. Daniel C. F. Fincham Hugo Kaufman Ike Levy F. J. Finck Joseph Emerson Smith George Surkey Ross W. Davis E. O. Evans Kates J. Noyes Evans Daniel

Entertaining Dinner and Theater Party Honors Milwaukee Guest

Mrs. A. Gastring hosted a dinner and theater party at the Plaza last evening in honor of Miss Lacey Utech of Milwaukee. Guests included Miss Utech and Misses Annie and Josephine Gastring, Otto Gastring, W. E. Huffaker, W. A. Fraser, and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wegner and Mrs. Gastring.

A. Gastring Plaza Lacey Utech Milwaukee Wis Utech Annie Josephine Gastring Otto Gastring W. E. Huffaker W. A. Fraser Phil Wegner Gastring

Pastors Assigned by Southern Swedish Mission Leader

Bishop Robert McIntyre, head of the Southern Swedish Mission conference, lists pastor assignments including O. E. Olander as district superintendent at Wesleyan College Austin. others named are Bert Howe in Brady Abner Hanson in Decker H A Peterson in El Campo Carl Froman in Fort Worth and Dallas Gordon Olson in Galveston J F Larner in Georgetown 8 G Limberg in Manda J J Hamilton in Taylor Hutto T J Westerberg in Waco O E Linstrum in Kennedy and Otto Chellbers

Austin Tex Robert McIntyre Southern Swedish Mission Conference O. E. Olander Wesleyan College Austin Central Bert Howe Brady Abner Hanson Decker H. A. Peterson el Campo Carl Froman Fort Worth Dallas Gordon Olson Galveston J. F. Larner Georgetown G. Limberg Manda J. J. Hamilton Taylor and Hutto T. J. Westerberg Waco O. E. Linstrum Kennedy Otto Chellbers

Red Cross Stamps Sold in Public Schools Notice

Mrs. Eli Hertzberg wins school board approval to place Red Cross seats in public schools for sale. The program aims to fund humanitarian work and teach children to support the cause by buying stamps. She thanks the school board members for the permission.

Eli Hertzberg Red Cross Hertzberg

Alamo Mission DRTY chapter Meets at Travis Club

The Alamo Mission chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold a 3:30 PM meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Travis club.

Alamo Mission the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Travis Club

Sap Will Let Contract For Rail Station Depot

Bids opened in Corpus Christi for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass rail way station and Wells Fargo Express depot. The station will be the finest SAP has built and cost about 15000 dollars. The express depot will follow similar lines at around 9000 dollars.

Sap Corpus Christi Tex Corpus San Antonio

Cottolene Promises Uniform Cake Results

The advertisement states butter and lard vary in quality while Cottolene remains uniform and dependable. It claims consistent cake results, similar price to lard, and a third less loss than butter or lard, noting Cottolene ships in air tight tins to protect from dirt and odors.

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