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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
7
Advice column offering beauty tips and health questions on skin damage hair removal and facial care. It promotes electrolysis hair removal cautions about reliability and uses home remedies for skin lightening and hair management with step by step instructions and product suggestions.
Classified notice offers a large furnished room for rent near 215 Garden Street. Suitable for a single gentleman or couple, with a close-in location and convenient access.
Invitations have been reserved from Mr and Mrs Josiah Beach for the marriage of their daughter Sarah to Mr Henry G Johnson on Tuesday morning December 31 at 7 o'clock at St Patrick's church. A reception follows at 4 o'clock at 1514 Palmetto avenue. A full attendance marked the Twentieth Century Study club Christmas meeting with papers by Rev J A Paillings and Mrs Sophie McAllister, plus holiday vocal selections and a decorated reception suite. The San Antonio de Bexar chapter Daughters of the Confederacy planned a January cross drill for Widow's Home benefit. A long receiving line for the Elks New Year's reception lists many ladies. Mrs Wesley Peacock hosted a chafing dish party for Miss Harriet Wing with games and socializing. Other notes mention tips on wedding dress secrecy, ante-nuptial arrangements, and assorted society items.
A garbled social column notes hand painted place cards for brides and grooms, lists guests including Miss Berry Miss Waoon Wart and Mrs Hayard, postponement of a Friday event, international visitors Mr and Mrs Calhoun and Mr J Calvogareses of New York, a Twelfth Night party, prize winners Miss Ly Shiner Francie Tall and Mrs Please, arrivals at My Wall’s private car Valetta, and a Bunny Nolikaya event at Wertzberg’s.
The first Christian Church choir presents a musical program at the YMCA auditorium tonight at 8 o clock featuring the citys best talent. The event honors Michael Verweek Sr and prayers extend to his family and all who mourn. Floral offerings from friends and members of local lodges are noted.
A broad sale offer lists combination whiskey assortments, cigars, and bonded bottles with fixed prices. Includes Case No 1 Ordar Brook McBryar Guckenheimer rye options, Case No 2 Pauli Jonas whiskey and French claret with Henry George cigars, and Old Crow rye selections. Also advertised are jewelry and football goods from local merchants Hartzberger Jewelry Co and Potchurnick's with other offerings.
A string of individuals from Texas and beyond are noted as visiting or staying in San Antonio. Miss Daisy Dell Womack, Captaine and Mrs W. Womack, and Mr. and Mrs. Murray arrive from Liberty, Mo. Peyton Edwards of El Paso and his wife visit the Menger. O. S. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson from Austin, and others from Kingfisher Okla and Balmain Mexico are registered guests. Rev. M. J. Mortes, W L Crawford, J Windhover of Dallas, and Wives of Chief Daggeth are among attendees at the Menger or nearby hotels.
Kickham Scanlan a leading Chicago bar member and Cronin case figure arrives in San Antonio with his wife for a several weeks stay. He notes the change from Chicago gloom to bright sunshine and plans to remain here for some time, expressing loyalty to Chicago.
Colonel and Mrs Crain host a reception in their honor at the port area. Local officers and ladies attend as guests of the Crain family. The event includes mingling and formal introductions to surface-level attendees from the community.
Antisaloon League attorneys Stevens and Styers plan affidavits against two liquor dealers in Kual asa Apelas for opening on Sunday. County Attorney Newtan will witness the filings, charging violation of the law. Also note a piano recital by Miss Hellig and Stanley Winters at the M. A. Auditorium tonight with 25 cent admission.
Chicago reports a flood of Sunday law cases from the Law and Order League. State Attorney Healey vows to press saloon prosecutions until all are disposed of as trials continue. In one case the jury deliberated 24 hours over eight ballots with no conviction before a hung outcome.
Three companies of WT Mt. A. cadets under Captain TL Rosenbaum U.S. Army yesterday visited the target range. The entire force numbering 149 camped there for dinner served in campaign style.
The Jewelers' National Bank of North Attleboro Massachusetts closes after cashier F E Sergeant dies in his apartment. Directors order an immediate review as National Bank Examiner Currier aids investigation. Bank records show deposits around 1.05 million and loans to risky concerns tied to the cashier.
Deputy Constable Wilkens announced his candidacy for constable ahead of the July primary. He stated he is an eligible candidate and will wage an aggressive bid for the nomination from townhall. Chas Stavens previously announced his bid for sheriff, leaving Wilkens as the only declared constable candidate.
The auditor ordered the Bank of Fowler Indiana and Citizens Bank of Ambia along with Goodland Bank at Goodland to close their doors under new private bank laws. Officials assume control with Daniel P. Raklwin of Logansport and Win. H. Dague of Fowler acting as partners. Capital stock listed at 310,000.
In Yolande Alabama the Yolande mine explosion killed and wounded many. By Monday morning 40 identified bodies had been recovered and buried. Three unidentified bodies are held while 22 men are missing, mostly Black. The state mine inspector will report to the governor and the county coroner will investigate. Restoration of nearby mines will take several days.
A large gathering surprised W H Scott on his birthday anniversary at Mrs. M F Scott’s residence 815 Jackson Street. Guests enjoyed an enjoyable evening with refreshments served before departure at the pleasant social event.
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