Trail of the Lonesome Pine at the Grand this week
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine stars Isabelle Lowe as June in a grand stage version directed by Eugene Walter. New York cast presents a massive production with scenes from the book, mounting and setting praised. New Year’s matinees begin Tuesday.
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Lonesome Pine
Isabelle Lowe
June
Eugene Walter
Jack Hale
Dave
Judd Tolliver
Billy
Ole Hun
Hale
Mountaineer
Mr. Walter
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Royal Theater to Stage Pompeii Motographic Drama
The Royal Theater presents Lord Bulwer Lytton’s Last Days of Pompeii in a motographic drama on January 1 and 2. Critics call it the greatest film yet. though other cities charge at least $1.50, Royal offers special prices. Princess Victoria draws crowds in San Antonio.
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Pompeii
Royal Theater
Bulwer Lytton
San Antonio
Schwager and Dagenhart Marriage Announced
George Schwager of this city and Miss Sallie Dagenhart of Waco were united in marriage on December 24. The couple will reside at 1002 Van Ness Street after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schwager
Sallie Dagenhart
Waco
Mrs. Schwager
van Ness Street
Marriage Announced for Rose Marion to Richard Creech
Mrs Lillie Bartholmae announces the marriage of her daughter Rose Marion to Richard Bryant Creech. The ceremony occurred December 27 with Rev O Hartmann of St John s Lutheran Church officiating.
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Lillie Bartholmae
Rose Marion
Richard Bryant Creech
O. Hartmann
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Monthly card party of San Antonio Turn Verein
The ladies of the Turn Verein will meet at Turner Hall at 3 o'clock sharp on Tuesday afternoon for their monthly card party in the ladies section of the club.
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San Antonio
Turn Verein
Turner Hall
C. W. Buhler
Laurel Heights
Bridge Club
East Woodlawn Avenue
Travis Club
Phoenix Club
la Palma Cafe
Social register arrivals and hotel guests listed
The column lists numerous individuals and couples visiting San Antonio hotels. Names include Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Western Kerrville staying at St Anthony. A. F. Stevens Austin at Gunter. J. C. Moore Houston at Menger. I. T. Pryor Jr Fort Stockton at St Anthony. E. C. Simmons San Saba at Savoy. W. F. Thompson Pearsall at Gunter. T. T. East Kingsville at Smith vicinity. Mrs. O. F. Anderson Victoria at Bexar. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Morse Taylor at St Anthony. J. J. Badaracco Austin at Savoy. E. G. Eggert Cameron at Gunter. N. C. Abbot Houston at Menger. Co. M. Wild Gonzales at Bexar. Frank E. Scovill Laredo at St Anthony. A. J. Spruill Dilley at Savoy. W. C. Watkins Houston at Gunter. Bexar, H. W. Kennedy Sabinal at Bexar. John J. Butler Austin at St Anthony. Wir. and Mrs. J. W. Stewart Kenedy at Savoy. W. L. Edmundson Houston at St Anthony. Mrs. J. B. Keenward Gonzales at Menger. T. L. Kirkes Christine at Bexar. H. C. Young Yoakum at L. D. Stuart Houston at Dewees Floresville at Jay M. Jackson Kansas City at Menger.
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M. F. Western
Kerrville
St. Anthony Hotel
A. F. Stevens
Austin
Gunter
J.C. Moore
Houston
Menger
I. T. Pryor Jr
Fort Stockton
St. Anthony
E. C. Simmons
San Saba
Savoy
W. F. Thompson
Pearsall
T. T
Kingsville
O. F. Anderson
Victoria
Bexar
T. W. Morse
Taylor
J. J. Badaracco
E. G. Eggert
Cameron
N. C. Abbot
Menger. Co
Frank E. Scovill
Laredo
St Anthony Hotel
A. J. Spruill
Dilley
The
W. C. Watkins
Gunter. Co
Gainer of
Bryan
H. W. Kennedy
Sabinal
John J. Butler
Wir
J. W. Stewart
Kenedy
W. L. Edmundson
Fugitive Negro Suspect Captured in Galveston Murder
A thirtyish Negro is in Galveston city jail as a fugitive from justice after being identified by the victim’s cousin as the man who shot and killed a woman seven years ago at the Bernard residence. Police stopped him on East Commerce Street and notified detectives. Authorities expect a reply from Galveston officials today.
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Galveston
Tex
Lopez
East Commerce Street
Bernard
Laurel Heights Warned About Noise From Firecrackers
Laurel Heights residents are told to expect loud noises from small arms as garbage department workers destroy several hundred pounds of firecrackers. The sale of cannons is prohibited this year, a state tax of 500 dollars applies to dealers, and firing is forbidden.
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Laurel Heights
Best beef sales in San Antonio week ending December 27
Swift and Company advertised fresh beef sales in San Antonio for the week ending December 27 at an average price of 9.70 cents per pound. This promotional note highlights consumer pricing in the local market and reflects the period's grocery retail practice.
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Swift & Co
San Antonio
Social Calendar Highlights and Royal Christmas Events
Social calendar notes a dinner dance for Mrs. Thomas Palfrey and Miss Lucile Chabot, a St Anthony event, and several hostesses including Miss Florence Evans and Miss Hazel Woodward. Marriage announcements include Lt Emory T. Smith and Miss Mery McCain. A grand Christmas party by Mrs Frances Dalling featured a tree, gifts, and Santa Claus for her family. The St Mary’s Oblate Fathers hosted a Christmas party for about 600 children with a lit star, carols, and gifts. The B Natural Club performed the Messiah at Travisk Methodist Church. Henrietta Hummel’s engagement to Donald Fraser is announced, with a quiet January wedding planned. The Mabel Norman European study tour group reports Dresden visits and opera experiences.
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Frances Dalling
Nolan Street
Santa Claug
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary’s
Edward Carrier
Santa Claus
B Natural
Travisk Methodist Church
Charles Cameron
Lawrence
Kansas City
Ruth Bingaman
Lucile McInhenny
F. C. Carson
Charles F. A. Hummel
Henrietta
Donald Fraser
Beauregard Street
Hummel
Virginia Hurst
San Antonio
Mabel van Norman
Berlin
Miss Hurst
Dresden
Opera in Dresden Shows Royal Backing and Priced Seats
A vivid reminiscence of attending a Dresden opera with royal sponsorship. The piece notes seating etiquette, intermissions, and a $1.75 price, while contrasting Dresden’s social scene with Berlin. It also lists holiday plans, gatherings, and society details from Hamilton to Kingsville, including weddings and club events.
Eggs Sent To President By Mississippi College
Pass Christian Mississippi December 29 1913 Mississippi Agricultural College Starkville students sent the president three dozen fresh eggs to ease an egg famine and planned daily dispatches. President Wilson enjoyed his golf despite mud filled greens and heavy rains while doctors reported he was improving and resting more.
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Miss
Wilson
Cary Grayson
White House
Washington
Pass Christian
New
Federal Reserve Board
Mississippi Agricultural College
Starkville
Mississippi Country Club
Jewelers Case Settled In Sherman Antitrust Accord
In New York on December 29, talks began between Felix H. Levy for the National Wholesale Jewelers Association and U S district attorney H Snowden Marshall to settle a Sherman antitrust suit. The agreement involves a decree regarding transactions seen as antitrust violations and aims to curb middleman profits while letting the wholesale association continue its legitimate operations.
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New York
Felix H. Levy
National Wholesale Jewelers’ Association
H. Snowden Marshall
United States
National Association of Manufacturing Jewelers
Parcel post limits on game and skins shipments
Postmaster General Burleson bans mailing any parcel containing the body of a wild animal or bird killed in violation of state or district laws. Lawfully taken game may be mailed but not beyond the second parcel post zone. Packages must have contents plainly marked on the outside.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Black is least visible at night in navy testing
Washington D C December 29 Army artillerymen on the Pacific coast tested colors to determine visibility at night. Black proved least visible while the ugly drab war paint of the American navy was most visible. A boat painted black was detected by 60 inch searchlights at Puget Sound from 11 000 yards and once as far as 17 000 yards away.
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Plaza
Dhe Alamo
China
Chee Lee Fai
Georgalas Brothers
Alamo
Gate City
Jonathan
Good Pictures
Washington, D. C
Pacific
Puget.Sound
Three Killed as Gas Explosion Hits Indiana Mine
Bicknell Indiana December 29 three men were killed and four trapped after a gas explosion at the Indian Creek mine near town. The blast occurred as the night shift of about 150 men were departing the mine.
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Bicknell
Ind
Indian Creek
Flood Report Details Texas flood acreage and aid needs
Texas governor releases a report of executive communications on recent floods. Levee and Drainage Commissioner Stiles lists 988,800 acres in Brazos valley subject to overflow across Brazos Fort Bend Austin Waller Washington Grimes Burleson Milam Robertson Falls counties. Negro population in these counties totals 105,355 per 1910 census, with many in need of assistance.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Executive Department
Stiles
Brazos Valley
Brazos
Fort Bend
Waller
Washington
Grimes
Burleson
Milam
Robertson
Falls
Perfection reception honors local newlyweds
A Friday afternoon gathering at 517 South Street marked the marriage of Mrs. B C Ferguson and Mrs. D W Starkins to Paul R Ford of Las Vegas who wed Tuesday King. Guests from Enid Okla and Dallas attended as pink decor and a musical program accompanied dessert. A stray final line notes a shift of blame in the office.
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B. C. Ferguson
Herer
D. W. Starkins
South Street
Paul R. Ford
Las
A. Ri
Enid
Okla
Ge” J. Burns
George Rodgers
Eugene Ww. F. Boone
Gwenda Boone
John W
George Saunier
Carl Ford
Dallas
Boone
Kansas City
Ware
W. E. Paul Boone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Fomby-Jones Co
East
Houston Street
Houston and
St. Mary’s Street
Diamond House of Texas
Ertzberg
Pi Delta Chi Fraternity
St. “Anthony
Florence Evans
Cora Ogden Wilson
Danant
Henrietta Hummel
Hazel Woodward
San Pedro Avenue
Manila
Emory T. Smith
Mery McCain
Smith
Fort Sam Houston
Vapo Cresolene CO
Cortlandt St
Saxony
P. G. Holmes
Hamilton
Julian Czerniski
Helen Mueller
Los Angeles
Cal
Gibbons Literary Club
Lockie Reed
E. R. Curington
Mary. Palm
Zeb Mayhew
Julia Armstrong
A. Rodgers
Carl
Enid, Okla
John Wann
Helen Schuetze
Mrs. O. Hartmann
Gail and
Christine Corgan
del Rio
Misses Henrrietta
Bessie Bowers
King Ranch
Henrietta Kleberg
Charles Treuter
Grace English Lutheran Church
West
Johnson Street
M. Eleanor Brackenridge
Equal Franchise Society
Wolff & Marx
Reading Club
Cora L. Davenport
J. Floyd Smith
James Lewis Baraca
Government Hill
Ed Arnold
Edward
Mr. Arnoulid
San Juan Street
Young Ladies’ Mission
Epworth League
McKinley Avenue Methodist Church
Carl Hartman
City
J. B. Winn
Teresa Slattery
Our Lady of the Lake
Marie Dimick
Maple Street
Agrricultural College
Jewelers
Pacific Coast
Manz
Wil
Betty Lyler Wilson
Chicago
Pars
France
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