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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1911
Page
20
A budget of up to the minute news from towns in Southwest Texas highlights visits and returns. Dr John M Watkins attended the Masonia grand lodge in Waco while Hattie Adgust, Mrs Bessie Dolan, and Rev J Robinson make travels to relatives and Houston. Church services were led by Rev G M Ramsey in Avetin, with Rebekah assembly activities in progress.
Miss Lora Sidridee returns home after attending a Tisitress college in San Antonio. Miss Kate Dinmont visited Mrs. J T Lawrence in Lilley. Miss Perkins returns to Sulphur Springs after months in Pearsall. Miss Leonor Field returns from a week in Fey Town. B Loxton of Frio Town on business. Frank W Woods of Colulla visiting relatives. Dr R L Brown and J M Windrow seek ducks quota. I Medford of Nachosduuthes visiting relatives. George H McCandless and family from Derby in town. Will Clanswits of Darby visiting. D Davis and John Davis back from two weeks at Frio Town. Dr Redditt and wife back from two months in Havens Cuba. J R Davis and family of Derby visiting. Dr Howard of Graham prospecting. W I Taylor and family of Trio Town visiting relatives. James W Jordan and family leaving for Mexico to make their home. Cowden brothers of Fort Worth visiting ranch in Trig county.
Rev Charles Melmeire Bishop D D inaugurated as president of Southwestern University after a career spanning Emory College class of 1884 education and teaching posts in Kansas City Lexington St Joseph and Columbia. He then served in Texas at Wichita Falls before unanimous board selection in 1917 to lead Southwestern University.
Uvalde residents note Mrs. B M Hines hosting a Thursday dinner for Dr Hines birthday. Visitors include B Collier family from Minerval Texas, Emma Moes from Martin Tennessee, Lita Pepper at Rock Springs, and Miss Nunn hosting friends. Mrs Max Piper mourns, San Antonio telegrams. A M Avant of Alpine visits for work and others travel from San Pedro Cal to care for property.
Miss Winneferda Wise of Blanco returns home from New Mexico for the holidays to stay with relatives. Miss Iola Kellam leaving for Kanfman after weeks with family. Paul Spear back from Travis County, Gus Saunders visiting from Kyle. Church women prepare for annual gathering Friday night December 66. Daniel Smith plans to move to Center Wits Nex. Literary society held a program at the High school. next meeting set for January 1, 101%. Dr Ru Pulcher and a Criary returned from San Antonio. Milks Nettle West came back from Austin after visiting relatives. A Z Brannt to depart for Rockport Monday. H L Howard and Hy Schaefer of Austin visiting Blanco.
Mrs Will Smith and children visited Ploveavilla on Tuesday. Mrs Berry Morris of Sutherland reports visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Stroud. Alshog returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in San Antonio. Miss Rosa Lea Stevenson and Lizzie Mayon of Florenville visited friends here Sunday. George Mason of San Antonio has returned from a week’s visit. May Allen returned to Fort Rowe after visiting friends. District Clerk Annie Wiseman was here Sunday to see her sister. Mrs Denmark returned from San Antonio to Floresville. Mr and Dr A M Jackson and Ruby are in San Antonio on a visit. Len Lukow and Mrs Whites of Wells attended in Floresville. Aubrey Smith and Attias Wells were married at the Colunty Saner home. Willams in Beeuin Monday morning at 40. The Pappy Yoms left Monday.
Comfort Morgenstern and Harold Morgenstern plan a trip to Germany to visit Mrs Morgenstern’s mother in Fallin. Warner Raven from Skidmore visits his relatives in Kerrville with his hosts the Bind family after the holidays. Eddie Brelsz of San Antonio spends time in the area. Joan Evans of Atte Texas visits her parents at Nichole ranch. Annie Pellhaum attends a Kerrville event with the Center Paint group. Mrs Henry Steves and Elle Breves return from a multi day visit to Ala mo City. The Literary and Social club met with Danish authors read and discussed Hamlet. Sheriff Moore called on taxes and Mrs Charles Felbaum visited Kerrville relatives. Mrs Fred Cooling returns after a long absence. Paul Meyer is ill. Sandow Great from Philadelphia stays at Michels ranch.
Mrs B Nimsena a little daughter of Canter Point and Miss Fannie Cooting of Houston were hosted by Mrs Quip ley Unis weels. Miss Beatrine and Dollie Bellaudwa visited from Standfighd ranch. Miss Mueller returned from San Antonio. Mrs G McCurdy and her little son of Palestine arrived to stay through the Holidays. Miss Allee Quigley spent Monday in the Alamo City.
Rev J T Bollen and family moved to Nixon for church duties. Henry Currington of Clay County visits in the city with his brother Bam Carrington. Olga Setuile entertained Y F M members at her parents’ home. music, games and a dinner followed.
Mrs 1 Bailey selects a committee for the Red Cross Christmas seal work listing Mesdames B Mriend Mary N Mathis and others. Local residents Wyatt Younker Tanase Conk and Rev Morgan arrive visiting relatives and taking new pastorates. The Saturday Musical club meets with performances while Mermaids club hosts a gathering. several families plan holiday stays and winter visits in Rockport and nearby areas.
Mrs B Wright and child of Santa Gertrudis and Kingville were in Corpus Christi this week on a short visit. Mrs John Burden returned to San Antonio after visiting relatives. Mrs Unsury of Laredo was in town for several days as a guest of relatives. Alice Switzsimmons left for Collegeport for a week with her sister Mrs M P Konner. Col Bs Koakum of New York and Miss Beasts Youcum arrived from Kingsville to attend a day in Corpus and then left for San Antonio. Richard Godson left for Midway Kentucky after a three week visit. Mr and Mrs H C Warren of Lewisville, Kentucky will winter in Corpus. Marie Pease will return for Blanchette Jones wedding in December. Mrs Cracken of Kingsville attended Nueces County Sunday school meeting. Mrs Jeesie Clavie returned from a week with Mrs Maury Boren.
Fragmentary item notes Mrs. Pord Wix guesting Meg A B Stogora and others, travels to Beoville for a wedding trip. Several names and places appear in a muddled social briefing with returning visitors and family ties.
Mrs M Sterling plans to Bryan home on Wednesday while Mrs L Hopling leaves for Nashville Tennessee. Sha wen joins her mother Mia Baward Kone and they will visit Mrs Vernon Moore Lewin for the holidays. The marriage of Miss Ide Travis of Hugo to Will Colting surprised friends as the couple tour Texas en route to Corpus Christi visiting Mrs Frank Herndon. Various attendees and guests are noted, including Eastern Star banquet, and many trips to San Antonio, Austin, and beyond as community members travel or attend weddings and hunts.
Smithville community notes list Mrs J T Bone of Dallas visiting her daughter Mrs J Lt Chancelor and Mrs E O McDaniel of San Marcos spending Sunday with relatives. Several locals travel to Waxahachie Shreveport San Antonio and other Texas towns for visits and events. The UDC chapter met with Mrs A H Walter and planned work for the year as Miss Francis Harwood entertained friends and many others visited relatives and friends across the region.
Miss Oille King arrived in Havingen to visit Mrs. RB and Chimbt Mra A P Pierce in San Marcos Atawee. Miss Gertrude Morgan returned home after a city visit. Mrs J D Dunes and daughter Wil le Belle spent a few days in San Antonio last week. The Dean-Nots hosted by Miss Eliza Dawe on Thursday. Thursday club members busy making Christmas gifts. Members gathered at Mia Jahnke’s home for afternoon chat and holiday crafts. Thomas Shelton Chapter D A R H held monthly meeting at Mrs Charles H Toa tela's home with R regent Mr R dd Walker absent. Discussion included events in December. Mr and Mrs HB Ghin ey left for San Antonio to reside. Mr and Mrs Loy Schrimpecher visiting relatives. Miss Emme Fischer returned from San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Miwerth now under Mrs J Z Lewis care.
Silas Perry Gouway, born December 21 1824 in Elizabethtown Kentucky, is chronicled as the oldest citizen of Intling and a veteran of the Civil War. The obituary notes his service in Lincoln First Volunteer regiment in 1846 during Mexico's war and later in Terry Rangers through the war, with various moves and community roles.
A Christmas week social scene in Rockdale features an elaborate annual ball planned by local young men with invitations sent. Highlights include marriages and honeymoons, visits by Mrs. Starnes and Mrs. Lightfoot, Judge and Mrs. Kennen in Austin, matinee events, and several local residents' weekend trips.
A Cameron gathering honored Milas Kathe Eggert and her classmates Mary Emma Smith Genee Dill on Florenca Gill Evelyn Tarkis and YIU Morton. Attendees included Matty Solt Vivian Brooker Athers Gil om Jack Wilerd Chambers Gre Exgert Berry Crow Hugh Merriam Willery Stedman and John Marton Tien Monta J Moore of Etousten.
Mrs N Cole hosts a bridge party with four tables and chocolate fudge treats. Attendees include Mr and Mrs V P McAllister and Laura Ethel Cale, among others. Sunday school rally at the Christian church drew strong interest and praised Arthur Blucher. Local arrivals include Clayton Thrapp from ICO and A Knowlton visiting from Dan Antonio.
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