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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1911
Page
18
Charity workers plan to decide surplus funds and future work at a 329 West Commerce Street meeting this afternoon. Treasurer Mrs. L. B. Clegg will present a detailed cash donations report listing numerous individuals and organizations contributing to the year’s relief efforts.
Miss Ophelia and Virginia Pryor host a Christmas afternoon gathering at their Augusta street home. In the evening Miss Mary Louise Carter entertains at her San Pedro Place residence for Cordelia Stacey of Austin.
Mrs. W. Conness hosts Miss Margaret Sweeney of Kansas City at Camden street. Mrs. S. P. Skinner holds informal tea from 4 to 6 at Craig Place for Mrs. Oatland of Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Getzendaner of Waxahachie and Miss Willie Calhoun of Clarendon visit. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geyer at home with H. R. Geyer family at 327 Blum Street until Jan. 1 after marrying in San Marcos. Ophelia and Virginia Pryor hold a dance at their Augusta Street home with many guests including Alice and Marie Porter and numerous others.
The San Antonio Cotillion club held a gala dance at Turner Hall last evening. Green and white decorations glowed under palm and holly screens while eleven dances and three cotillions were led by Adolph Beckman with Miss Mary Wilson, Arthur Muir with Miss Eleanor Stevens, and John Q. Meusbach with Miss Elizabeth Meyer of St. Louis. A three course supper followed at 11 o’clock amid Christmas colors. Patronesses included Mesdames Kampmann, Ewing, Newton, Seeligson, Kampmann, and many others. hosts were Adolph Beckmann, F. G. Chamberlain, Edmond Chamberlain, and more.
The article notes contributions of 12 each from Dan Breen and five dollar gifts to L H Mayor William Furlong I N Smith and Lieutenant Walsh. These were included in a 216 check credited to the benefit matinee.
A 50 cent bottle of Pinex promises rapid cough relief including obstinate, whooping cough. When mixed with sugar syrup it yields a full family supply claiming instant relief within 24 hours. The product highlights Norway White Pine extract, guaiacol, and easy preparation with directions, plus money back guarantee and certificate of guarantee. Your druggist can supply or The Pinex Co. can be contacted.
A long line of individuals appears in a historical community directory. Included are E W Depew W K Ewing Alexander Fraser Joseph Frost John Frost Lytle Gosling Frank Gallagher Franz Groos Ferdinand Groos Glover Johns John Herman Kampmann I Ss Kampmann Robert Kampmann Park Longworthy George Maverick J O Meusebach J H Moody Wallace H Newton Jesse Newton C M Hocker J G Fowler Leon Goodman Hal Browne Charles Armstrong Latrobe Onderdonk Semp Russ Guy Simpson J H Spencer Willard Simpson A B Spencer D O Terrell F L Towne Arthur Wynne Otis Wester vel t Frank Hicks Guy Rachel Pyor Lucas Herbert Rhodius Walter McAllister Robert Barclay William Blocker Julius Holz A B Spencer.
Miss Adelaide Campbell led a cotillion and grand march as Elkshall kicked off a week of dances for the younger set. The event featured one cotillion, fifteen dances, Christmas figures, and caps and flags favors with punch on arrival and refreshments at 10. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Tuttle and other local officials.
Mrs. Oliver I. Hicks and family of 234 Mistletoe Avenue will leave shortly for Brownsville to reside.
Mrs J L Lovett and Mrs I F Karcher hosted a dinner at the Gunter hotel last evening in honor of Miss Maud Roberts of Waco, Ben Cox and others attended this social gathering.
Orin Kirkpatrick returned home unexpectedly for the holidays to spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs J H Kirkpatrick. He will remain through January 27. The gathering featured a multiple course menu and covers for twelve guests in San Antonio.
Mrs James C Yantis of Waco will move to San Antonio and reside at 234 West Mistletoe Avenue marking a change of home locality for the individual.
Miss Josie Ludwig of 313 Blum Street entertains a house party during Christmas week honoring the Griesenbeck sisters of Lockhart. Guests include Misses Cardie and Littleton Griesenbeck, Mrs. W. R. Lester, Mrs. Will Scott, H. W. Weinhold of Louisville Ky., J. Albert Palsma of Holland, Will Scott, Joe Ludwig, and Irving F. Smith of Austin.
William E Michael and Susie Dykes were married at St Mark church by Reverend Phillip Cook on Sunday afternoon. The couple hosted friends at Miss Dykes’s Adams Street home on Saturday from four to seven, displaying handsome wedding presents and serving refreshments.
Mr and Mrs J Thomas Blackwell hosted a dinner on Mission Street last evening honoring their sister Eloise Curtis and L H Lowery of Houston. Twelve guests enjoyed a menu of eight courses in a warm family gathering with formal service.
The Alpha Chi club hosted a dance at the St. Anthony hotel last evening. Decorations featured red and green Christmas decor in the foyer and ballroom. Programs were white with the Greek letters A C embossed in gold. Members include Eleanor Barclay Judith Rogers Christi Moore Zaleme Pettus Lenora Bell Elizabeth Guenther Pearl Zilker Bessie May Bass Lucy Hammond Gertrude Negley Dorothy Gage Pauline Cungus Bella Meyer. Guests included Elizabeth Bell Adaline Shiner Margaret Haile Evelyn Haile Carrie Lewis Katherine Copeland Dorothea Gunther Celestine Zilker Ruth McKinney Margaret Coleman Francesca Mason. Attendees among the men were Julius Barclay William Church Charles Stone Crocket Snyder Clarence William Fenstermaker J Washer Rupert Koch Arthur Seeligson Lamar Seeligson Kearney Mason Gunter Hardye J D Colton Ralph Johnson Howard Brown Barnard Beelfeld Harold Fatherland Clifton Halbech Alfred Kilgore George Miller Edwin Seymore Winchester Kelso Fred Meyer Edgar Tobin Jessie Taylor Clifton Smith Francis Leary Gaddis Lloyd Bass.
The St Anthony will celebrate the coming year with a souper deluxe served at 10 30 p m on December 30. Most tables in the dining rooms have been reserved for this event.
In a notice D. Fred Worth states that during his absence from the city Claud J. Carter of 228 West Commerce Street will handle his law practice. The message designates Carter as in charge of ongoing legal work and client affairs while Worth is away.
Maverick Clarke Litho Co announces embossed stationery engraved cards writing sets and gentlemen's fittings ledad street listing products aimed at refined customers with ornate papercraft and high quality writing materials.
The department of music of the men's club will not hold its regular meeting Wednesday due to the holiday. The program The Messiah will be performed at the open club meeting on July 8.
The Twentieth Century club invites members to Mrs. Belle Dilgarde's Prospect Hill home for a Christmas entertainment. The event includes a playground children’s program and starts at 3 o'clock on Wednesday. members should arrive promptly at 2:59.
The Young Woman's Christian Association kept open house over Christmas with a dinner for the girls. Many attended, enjoying the home atmosphere, fellowship, and the freedom of the space during the holiday season.
The Willard W Co T U will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock at West End Presbyterian. The secretary Mrs Owen will report on the national convent. Members of the C Union and all ladies interested are cordially invited to attend.
Ed King Drug Co. promotes Kidney Pills as a strengthening remedy for urinary irregularities and painful kidney and bladder conditions with claims of soothing and firming effects during middle age.
Swife and Company announces beef sales in San Antonio for the coming Saturday December 23 at 6.94 cents per pound. The notice highlights a local market move with a fixed price offering for shoppers.
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