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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1917

Page

8

Society Luncheons Honor National Daughters of Isabella Leader

Luncheon at the Gunter honored Genevieve Walsh of New York, supreme grand regent of the Daughters of Isabella. Toast mistress Ellen D. Grover, talks by Walsh and others, and a reception at Knights of Columbus Hall followed. San Antonio clubs elected officers at the Self-Culture Club and hosted a surprise party for Mrs. J. Kendrick Collins.

Daughters of Isabella Genevieve Walsh New York National Organization Ellen D. Grover Mrs. Walsh H. P. Drought William Campbell Mattie Walthall Leman Mesdames Walsh L. B. Randall J. D. Ashley A. G. Castanola E. M. Rowley H. P San Antonio Pen Women's Club J. Kendrick Collins

Local Social Events and Meetings Near San Antonio

A weekend schedule of dinners dances and club gatherings across San Antonio includes St Anthony hosts honoring Miss Elizabeth Camp and Miss Clara May Brooks. The Harlandale Dramatic Club meets Morrill High School at 8 15 p m. Various chapters of DAR and other groups plan 3 30 p m 3 p m meetings with lists of hosts and addresses.

A Wylie, Jr Dwight S. Bee Syracuse, N. Y St. Anthony Elizabeth Camp Clara May Brooks Harlandale Dramatic Club Morrill High School

Luncheon Honoring Mothers At St Anthony Restaurant

Mrs T B Askew hosted a luncheon at St Anthony Friday to honor her mother Mrs O J Fullerton of Waterloo Iowa and Mrs M H Travis of Chicago the mother of Mrs F F Stauffer Emblems of St Valentine decorated the table with red carnations and heart cards The guests included Fullerton Travis W W Rew John H Reagan J A Nichols and E F

T. B. Askew St. Anthony O. J. Fullerton Waterloo Iowa M. H. Travis Chicago F. F. Stauffer St. Valentine Travis W. W. Rew John H., Reagan J. A. Nichols E. F

Debutante Dinner Dance Honoring Family and Society Guests

Mr and Mrs Herman Schuchara hosted a dinner dance at the Menger to honor their debutante niece Lieschen Guenther and Marie Schuchard. The seven course meal featured lavish decor of smilax yellow tulle and fruit accents with dancers enjoying the ball room entertainment. Lieutenant Stephen S Da Costa of Fort Sam Houston and Miss Carolyn M St Cyr of San Francisco wed at noon in the home of Lt William A Squires, with a large military attendance and Chaplain Robert Fleming officiating. The couple will reside at 317 East Locust Street after February.

Herman Schuchara Menger Lieschen Guenther Marie Schuchard Mrs. Schuchard Ophelia Miss Schuchard Miss Guenther Stephen S. da Costa Fort Sam Houston Carolyn M. St. Cyr San Francisco William A. Squires Buena Vista Street Nineteenth Infantry B. D. Foulois Minus Squires Michel Tipps San Antonio Atkinson Bowen Spatz Johnson Harmon White First District of Columbia Infantry Paulson Donaldson Dahls Medical Reserve Corps

Nichols Grocery Ad Under Lines of Cash Savers

Save money by buying now at Nichols Grocery Co. 209 Avenue C Crockett. Granulated sugar 14 pounds for 1 dollar with other purchase specials. Hams 23 cents, breakfast bacon 24 cents. California peaches 10 for a tin, asparagus tips 25 cents a tin, corn peas hominy kraut two tins 25 cents. Monthly accounts solicited. Phone Crockett 51.

Nichols Grocery Co Avenue C Crockett

Havlicek Recital With Parks and Ehrlich At YWCA

Karel Havlicek the Russian violinist appears with Paul Parks baritone and Malvina Ehrlich pianist in a two night concert at the YWCA auditorium under Barnard E. Bee Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. Havlicek began with the Boston Symphony in 1915 and has since toured 120 cities.

Karel Havlicek Paul Parks Malvina Ehrlich Barnard E. Bee Daughters of the Confederacy Havlicek America Boston Symphony Orchestra Parks Miss Ehrlich Josef Shevine Europe

Grand opening ball at Five Star Social Club Turner hall

A crowded social page lists events including a grand opening ball at the Five Star Social Club in Turner hall on Sunday February 4 with gents charged 50 cents and ladies free. Music by Willett's six piece Union Orchestra and other ads for dances and social notices appear alongside local business promotions.

Five Star Turner Hall Willett’s Union Orch Raleigh Club K. of C. Hall Willett's Union Orchestra

Driver Injures Pedestrian in West Houston Crash

A street collision on West Houston Street and Main Avenue injured a man and led to his hospitalization. The pedestrian’s injuries are reported as not serious. The chauffeur was arrested by Policeman Richardson on a charge of careless driving.

West Houston Street Main Avenue City Hospital Richardson

County Schools 10 Hold All Day Meet in Bexar County

An all-day county meet for patrons children and friends of all Bexar county schools will be held Saturday at the Los Angeles Heights School. It marks the move to form a Bexar County Parent-Teachers Association with representation from all county schools. Morning program runs 10 to 5 with baskets lunches. Dr. D Berrey county health officer speaks at 2 on The Rural Child.

Bexar County Los Angeles Heights Parent-Teachers’ Association Councils of Mothers of George B. Peyton Frank Fogleson Mothers’ Club D. Berrey

San Antonio Dealers Kill Beasley Tax Bill in Austin

A San Antonio delegation traveled by train to Austin to oppose T J Beasley tax legislation. The bill was killed in the House revenue and taxation committee by unanimous vote. The trip showcased opposition and set a record for sportlike rapid transport.

San Antonio Austin T. J. Beasley House Committee On Revenue and Taxation J. W. King W. J. Edgecombe Fort Worth

Backache Relief Reported By Maine Woman

Mrs Alton D of Oakes Fort Fairfield Maine says a long lasting backache caused by female troubles vanished after using Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound She reports improved health and a healthy baby girl and urges other women to try the remedy for lingering pains The ad also notes the company offers confidential advice from women readers in Lynn Massachusetts

Maine Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham Alton D Oakes Fort Fairfield

Injunction hearing set Saturday over graded crossing dispute

The San Antonio Belt and Terminal Railway sues the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway over a grade crossing east of the city. A postponement to 10 a m Saturday was announced by Judge S G Tayloe. Armed guards and boxcars were used to block construction. a counter injunction was issued by Judge Calhoun. The State Railroad Commission is a party defendant. The ruling could be appealed, delaying a final decree.

San Antonio Southern Pacific Calhoun Austin San Antonio Belt & Terminal Railway State Railroad Commission

Virginia Soldiers in Camp Read Letters from Governors

Friday night entertainment at Camp Wilson Army Y M C A features officers reading letters to Virginia soldiers from Governor of Virginia and mayors of their home towns. Units include Batteries A B C D field artillery Company A signal corps Company A engineers and Field Hospital No 1.

Virginia Camp Wilson Army Y. Mi Field Artillery Signal Corps Engineers and Field Hospital

St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief

Advertises St Jacobs Oil as a simple home remedy for rheumatism and sciatica pain. Claims instant relief by applying to tender spots, says internal treatment rarely needed, skin-safe, and suitable for backache and sprains. Appeals to trial bottle from a druggist.

St. Jacobs Oil

Virginia Night Planned At Y M C A Camp Event

Local officials led by Capt E P Conquest and Capt W M Meyers gather for a Virginia Night at the Y M C A camp. Madeline Goldman sings solo, Col M McCloskey discusses Virginia Boys With Uncle Sam, D L Rogers speaks on Army Y M C A, and Harris Masterson Jr and H W Chaffee oversee benediction and arrangements.

E. P. Conquest Richmond W. M. Meyers Norfolk P. W. Kear Portsmouth I. B. Johnson Hampton F.A. Couch Radford J. C. Bowman Madeline Goldman Col. M. McCloskey Virginia Artillery Virginia Sam D. L. Rogers Harris Masterson Jr H. W. Chaffee C. L

Troop Move Under Way From Border Deployment

Homeward movement of 25 000 state troops designated to leave the border is progressing. Three regiments began their return Thursday and more are expected to depart by Friday. Read list includes Troops A and B Oklahoma cavalry at Llano Grande Oklahoma field hospital at San Benito Company A Oklahoma engineers Sam Fordyce Second Pennsylvania field artillery El Paso First New Hampshire infantry Laredo Battery B District of Columbia field artillery Douglas First and Second battalions Delaware infantry Deming and First Arkansas infantry Deming.

Oklahoma Cavalry Llano Grande Oklahoma Field San Benito Oklahoma Engineers Sam Fordyce Pennsylvania Field Artillery el Paso New Hampshire Infantry Laredo District of Columbia Field Artillery Douglas Delaware Infantry Deming First Arkansas Infantry

Nix Hotel Company Charter Filed in Texas

The charter of the Nix Hotel Company of San Antonio was filed in the State Department. Capital stock is $5000. Incorporators are J. M. Nix, Joe J. Nix and Henry O. King Jr.

Austin Tex The Nix Hotel Company of San Antonio State Department J. M. Nix Joe J. Nix Henry O. King Jr

Alma Gluck to Sing at Mozart Society Concert

Alma Gluck will headline the San Antonio Mozart Society concert at Beethoven Hall Friday evening as soloist in a program covering Handel Mozart Haydn and Spross with an Italian German French Scotch Spanish and American song set. Anton Hoff to accompany and the Mozart Society Chorus directed by Arthur Claassen will perform works by Daniels Hahn Saint Saens and more. Flora Briggs is the chorus accompanist.

San Antonio Mozart Society Mme Alma Glueck Gluck Handel Mozart Hayden Spross Anton Hoff Mozart Society Arthur Claassen Will Sin Daniels Carl Hahn Saint Saens Flora Briggs

Rural Progress in a Quirky Trade Challenge

A farmer character quips he has moved on from horse trading and doubts the other’s chance to best him in an automobile trade. The Washington Star quotes the exchange highlighting rural wit and bargain humor.

Farmer Corntessel Washington Star

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Department of Music Adele Shaw Marguerite Pittenger Washington Mattie Terrell Pittenger Terrell Gertrude Negley Constance Ball Jeanette Hagelstein Victoria Herff Lucile Wright Dorothy Gage Eleanor Barclay Margaret Graham Girard Fraser Social Welfare League Wolff & Marx John J. Stevens State Board of Charities and Corrections A. W. S. Garden Es Rt ‘S Sterling Price Adams Post Gymnasium Washington, D. C Southern Association of College Women Charles S. Meek East Ashby Place Drought San Antonio de Bexar Daughters of the American Revolution J. P. Lovelady San Pedro Avenue Texas Historical Landmark Association Dorothy Matthews Cecilia Tobias Bailey Merienda Ella Goodwyn Carter Phila Travis Park Methodist Church Belle Wallace Ladies of Christ Episcopal Church Caro Franklin Les Jeunesse Ellis’ Hall Nancy Pryor Paul Deutz Girard Halpin Benjamin Sparks Se Re Sk Ae Hertzberg Houston and St. Mary’s Sts PABST Texas J. A. Smith the Hedge and Highway Helping Hand Mission League F. W. McAllister Daughters of Confederacy Appy Boston Transcript Armour J. E. Hoban Owa Henry Leopold Harry Leopold Temple Beth-El Durling Printing Company Richter All Grocers Rodriguez Alley Cameron North Flores Salines Kingsbury Rodriguez Street Cameron Street Moose Hall Homen Bros. Orchestra J. EF. Carl Bedell Building Phone Crockett A-Bar Plumbing Co San Antonio Scientific Society W. W. Collier Collier Re Mtu Co Alamo Plaza Adv Dr. Foster Gibbs Bill Houston St. Moore Bldg Southern Welding & Machine Company John L. Richter College Street John A. Dittmar Riebe Jewelry Main Ave Jeffery Electricians Sat O'Connell Loan Co Houston St Pancoast Aaron Co Fred Bennett Bennett Imperial Turkish Bath Parlors Houston Kehoe Loan Co W. Commerce St Horace E. Wilson State Bank Hertzberg & Kercheville Brady San Fernando Cathedral John W. Shaw St. Joseph's Orphanage R. P. Thomas Gibbs Bldg Little Gem Moore Bldg MacDonah Homen Bros. Orch Anton Wenzel Lodge Hermann Sons’ Hall Lee Shannon Baltimore Avenue John Gargoyle Ndow Webarea Madame Irene Emil Blum CO St. Jacob’s General Clearaway Alma Gluck
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