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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1912

Page

6

Pinkerton Head Tours San Antonio Sub‑agencies

William A. Pinkerton, head of Pinkerton Detective Agency, surveyed sub‑agencies in the country and spent a day in San Antonio. The agency, serving the American Bankers Association, guards the Rosatest treasure and Pinkerton met local bankers including Sheriff Tobin and Chief of Police Lancaster.

William A. Pinkerton San’ Antonio Pinkertons American Bankrs’ Association Pinkerton Sheriff Tobin Lancaster

To Entertain Club Meeting Announcement

The T. M. Co. Five Hundred club will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. W. Miler, 825 North Pine Street.

T. M. Co. Five Hundred R. W. Miler North Pine Street

Riebe Undertaking Co auto arm Surance service

Riebe Undertaking Co located at 221 East Commerce offers auto and life insurance and related services with phone access at 241 for inquiries and assistance.

Riebe Undertaking Co

Socials and Luncheons Highlight Busy Evening

Mr and Mrs Max A Krueger host a 730 pm buffet at 217 Howard Street for Eleanor Herff Mathilda and Elfreda Krueger. Mrs Eli Hertaberg hosts a matinee party for Florence Tonverse at the Grand with luncheon to follow. Mr and Mrs Terrell Bartlett host informal evening reception for Mr and Mrs Willis Ranney. Mrs Charles G Starr hosts a 1 o'clock luncheon at the Country Club for Mrs Benjamin F Yoakum.

Max A. Krueger Howard Street Eleanor Herff Mathilda and Elfreda Krueger Eli Hertaberg Florence Tonverse Terrell Bartlett Willis Ranney Charles G. Starr Benjamin F. Yoakum

Mrs Bedell Moore Guests Brother From Portland

Mrs. G Bedell Moore has as her guest her brother A B Westell of Portland Oregon.

G. Bedell Moore A. B. Westell Portland, Ore

Twin Club Holiday Meetings Set for December Evenings

The Twin club holds a regular meeting Monday evenings starting December 16 at 414 Marshall Street. The Twin 8 club hosts a Christmas dance Monday evening December 30 at Turner Hall.

Twin ’” Club Marshall Street Twin Turner Hall

Aubrey Sends Cards For Niece Jean Aubrey

Mrs Henry M Aubrey sends cards at home on Wednesday December 18 to honor her niece Jean Aubrey.

Henry M. Aubrey Jean Aubrey

Local Girls Win Honors at Emerson School Oratory

Misses Virginia Berand and Mary Louise Carter of this city earned honors while attending the Emerson School of Oratory in Boston. Last Saturday they played leading parts in the Greek comedy Endymion, presented by the junior class, with Berand as Phrygia and Carter as Kaithene.

Virginia Berand Mary Louise Carter Emerson School of Oratory Boston

Karnes City Guest Visit at Main Avenue Home

Mrs. A. J. Parker of Karnes City visits Mrs. J. L. Browne at 3001 Main Avenue as a guest.

A. J. Parker Karnes City J. L. Browne Main Avenue

Chow Chow Dance Chaperones Named for December 23

The Chow Chow dance at the Casio on December 23 will be chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Slater, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. E. Davis, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Cassidy, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Carson, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Van derstratten, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Goeth, Mr. and Mrs. Edward McClannahan, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Holland, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy McFarland.

Casio J. M. Slater Charles BE. Davis J. A. Cassidy F. L. Carson C. §&. Green Richard Vanderstratten C. A. Goeth Edward McClannahan E. R. Holland Guy McFarland

Mrs Silva Heiman Hosts Fifty Guests for Janet Gumberts Party

Mr and Mrs Silva Heiman entertained about fifty young people at their home to honor their charming niece Miss Janet Gumberts. The lower floor featured poinsettias, roses, and chrysanthemums with a Christmas note. Twelve dances were danced and a formal supper followed with an electric fountain as a centerpiece and a festive menu and decor.

Silva Heiman Janet Gumberts Oine

Debutante Reception Showcases Holiday Attire

A lavish December 26 reception at the St Anthony hotel featured gowns in pale blue crepe meteor white lace and silver trims. Notable guests included Miss Annie Lee Kerr and families of J Kerr and J Foard Townsend, with decorations of American Beauty roses and autumn greens enhancing the festive setting.

Heiman Ruth Shaw Mary Hammond Belcourt Seminary St. Anthony Hotel Annie Lee Kerr Louise Stumberg Clyde Lignoski Alice Correvon Lolette Sloan Jamie Kerr Fannie Maude du Puy Palestine Mesdames Wesley Peacock Ernest Kerr Thomas Lodovic John Kerr James Fowler J. Foard Townsend Castanola Joseph Lanier Nix Edward Schuyler H. A. Wilkinson A. G. Seamonds Walter Correvon J. C Tune Mary Heard T.B. Price W B. Kerr Florida Booth Juanita Hopkins Mabelle Lowe Terry Marley Amy Mayer Annie Ray Townsend Fairfax Janin Mda Nacke Ethel Holmgreen Marie Shaffer Helen Gunther Mildred Morris Yadie Clamp Carrie Jones Marguerite Witting

Local Club Luncheon and Meetings At Camden Street

The Coterie luncheon is set for noon tomorrow at the Camden street clubhouse hosted by Mesdames A. P. Jersig and Will A. Morriss with current events on the agenda. The Philathea class of First Baptist met last evening in the theater rooms followed by luncheon. attendees included Irene Glover Portia Thweatt and several others, with Mesdames R. A. Estea and Alexander present. The Council of Jewish Women met in the Camden street clubhouse where Miss Bessie Meyer spoke on Kindergarten Work and Mrs. Eli Hertzberg reported on the Fort Worth convention. hostesses included Sol Dalkowitz S Sterne L P Peck Meyer Adelman Charles Livingston and Miss Bessie Meyer.

Camden Street A. P. Jersig Will A. Morriss First Baptist Church Philathea Irene Glover Portia Thweatt Hattie Mae Burnside Katie Andrews Hattie Miller Jane Wood Annie Darby Velma Loving Helena Shelleys Irma Estea Annie Andrews Rebecca Coleman Pearl Carey, Blackman Ranah Franklin Clara Culver Lillie Elkins Alice Dr Council of Jewish Women Bessie Meyer Eli Hertzberg Fort Worth Mesdames Sol Dalkowitz S. 8. Sterne L. P. Peck Meyer Adelman Charles Livingston

Red Cross stamp sale led by Mrs Cunningham at post office

Today the sale of Red Cross stamps at the post office is in charge of Mrs H T Cunningham, assisted by Woman's Christian Temperance Union members Mesdames Spier Haines Smith Ratcliffe Voight Strange Milburn Breeding and Miss Willie Voight. The Christchurch branch of the Woman's Auxiliary will meet at 10 o clock tomorrow morning at Mrs Guy McFarland's home.

Red Cross H. T. Cunningham The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Mesdames F. H. Spier L. D. Haines Will Smith M. S. Ratcliffe W. E. Voight W. G. Strange R. T. Milburn J. C. Breeding Belle Dilgarde Willie Voight Christchurch Woman's Auxiliary Guy McFarland West Craig Place

Hallettsville Paper Sold in Local Exchange

B. L. Morris buys the Semi-Weekly New Era from E. R. Meitzen and will assume control of both Daily Booster and New Era on January 1. Morris is in Dallas arranging a new printing office and will relocate operations.

Hallettsville Tex B. L. Morris Daily Booster New Era E. R. Meitzen Mr. Morris Dallas

Woodward Carriage Co Offers Career Robe Selection Now

Woodward Carriage Co invites applicants to choose career robes available in the current stock. The advertisement emphasizes immediate availability and guidance from staff on fitting and style options.

Woodward Carriage Co

Court Delivers Cautious Ruling on Alamo Custody Case

In the Alamo dispute, the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals affirms the prior finding that the Daughters of the Republic of Texas hold custody of the Alamo building and holds the Thirty-second Legislature’s appropriation did not repeal the 1905 custody act. The court declines to rule on who pays for the $5000 reconstruction and notes potential appeal to the Texas Supreme Court.

Alamo A. B. Conley the Daughters of the Republic of Texas W. S. Fly Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Colquitt Supreme Court Conley S.ys Fly Orde Republic of Texas Republi Prigl Advance Reitzer Albert Reitzer Moley Irrigation Company Reitze Appelle Mary lLehmb Mary Medack Fayett G Drummond Allen Nation Jackson F. Jit Louis Hengy Dalla Charley Smithy J. Jordan Waller Avidson W. H. Graham Fr Witt

Plans Bible class for stay at home women in January

A third Bible class for the winter season is planned by the Young Women's Christian Association. The stay-at-home women group will be free to members and opened the first week of January under Mrs. E. D. Love with several classes across ages supervised by young workers.

Young Women’s Christian Association E. D. Love Pogpts

Widening of Commerce Street Up for Special City Committee

A special city council committee, led by Steves as chairman with Uhr and Fincha, will consider a plan to widen and improve Commerce Street from Main Plaza to Alamostré. The proposal includes property contributions and land sales to raise about 949,900, with some owners paying half value to fund the project.

Peron Main Plaza Alamostré Therm Steves Uhr Fincha Ealy Dat Noth Sk

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