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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
6
A Macon reader cites personal recovery from eight years of female health troubles after using Cardui the woman’s tonic. The testimonial claims happiness and health improved, urging other women to try Cardui and requesting a free home treatment booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
The Red Tie Brigade's subscription push for the greater Chamber of Commerce raised 1460 this morning, totaling 30246 to date. The campaign aims to reach 75000 to finance the federation merger, with lunch at St. Anthony to report near 50000 in subscriptions.
Mrs J W Schofield entertained guests at a Valentine card party on Starr and Mes quite streets. High five games preceded refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs Monty Small for ladies and Mrs L Small for consolation. Thomas Snooks won the men's first prize and Aubrey Schofield the prize. Attendees included Mr and Mrs P Dillon and many local residents.
Wedding of Lieut Bruce Magruder and Miss Ferol Lott held at 7 80 oclock at Travis Park church. Local society notes include teas and receptions hosted by Mrs Frederick J Combe Mrs C C Higgins Mrs John Sehorn Mrs A W Houston and other club gatherings with Daughters of the Confederacy and Woman's club events.
The San Antonio German club held a formal Valentine dance at the St Anthony hotel last evening. The elegant program featured circles and figures including a Maypole, mirror valentines, and a dining room march with a five course supper. Arthur Wynne led with his sister as the first waltz, and the event closed with a two step to Home Sweet Home.
Henry Louis Moths and Miss Rhoda Coots married last evening at Government Hill Methodist Church. Rev A B Davidson officiated with nephew William Springall providing nuptial music. The couple will reside at 315 Stieren Street after March 1.
Pupils of Mrs H M Madison enjoyed a valentine themed event yesterday afternoon at her home on Madison street. A recital preceded the party with many friends in attendance. Performers included Gladys Hale Mildred Hale and Mildred [last name cut off].
J. M. Odom of Fort Stockton returns home after a several day stay in San Antonio. He is accompanied by Mrs. Odom and their two daughters who have been attending school in this area.
Theatergoers from St. Marys Hall junior and senior classes filled the Grand opera house last evening to see Madame Butterfly. The performance drew a mixed crowd and featured a notable vocal cast.
The San Antonio Alumni association of Sigma Alpha Epsilon elected E. H. Powell as president C. M. Dickson as vice president Dr L O Whiteman as secretary and treasurer. The group held its monthly luncheon today at noon at the Gunter hotel.
The Knights of Columbus hosts a weekly card party this evening with Mrs. W. B. Singleton as hostess. A Valentine party and dance at Hot Wells hotel drew about one hundred guests yesterday evening.
Wilfred H Stephenson and Miss Emma Byrd wed at noon yesterday at Rev C M Byerly s home. They plan to live at 3221 West Houston street. Austin guests C H Cocke and Mrs W H Austin attend the Gruder Lott wedding. Mrs Jack Syers visits from San Marcos for a month with Mrs W D Syers. Christ Church class hosts Valentine party at Eastlaces street with 4 pm to 6 pm games. Participants include Catherine Clarke Cordelia Bradbent Zaleme Pettus Mary Nelson Mildred Johnson Hortense Goldstein Virginia McFarland Dorothy Gage Marguerite Maracheau Margaret Calhoun Bessie McLauren. Mildred Johnson wins first prize. Mary Nelson Johnson wins consolation.
Madames Elizabeth Fifield D W Lawson Jack Lyons and William Bledsoe hosted a Valentine party at 1022 Main Avenue in honor of Mr and Mrs R A Fulmer of Minneapolis visiting Mrs Fifield for a month after a Mexico trip. The event featured heart themed decor games and a 25 cover service with heart shaped sandwiches cakes and coffee.
Mrs. Theodore Fasset of Buffalo New York spending winter in San Antonio hosts a luncheon Monday at the St Anthony hotel. The Young People's class of the South Side Christian church held a Valentine party at Mrs R L Bass home last evening with hearts and merriment.
A 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin is advertised to quickly relieve stomach misery. The ad claims it digests all foods, stops sour risings, belching, gas, and heartburn, and leaves no undigested food to foul breath.
Attendees included Miss Erna Lee Spear Gladys Everson Jamie Harbord Irene Harbord Louise Nelms Ruby Mitchell Ruth Wetmore Lucile Smith Lena Hughes Vera Harper Verna Mae Bass and Miss Jennings along with Messrs Peery Ward Moses Chadwick Yost Mayhall Jennings Hill Bell Mitchell Hudson and Slinkard.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran church young men hosted a banquet for the league’s young ladies at Cafe Mexicana from 8 30 to 10 30 Wednesday. Thirty eight members sat to an eight course Mexican dinner with John Stricker as toastmaster and short talks by Rev Felger Besel Swinehart and Dr Lindahl plus several league members.
The Government Hill Literary club gathered yesterday at Mrs. G. E. Adamson's home. Ada Gibbons led the session with a discussion of Paradise Lost, quoting passages for illustration. A musical program accompanied the event, followed by refreshments and a social hour.
The Government Hill Literary Club appoints Mrs J A Nichols Mrs A J James and Mrs John H Reagan to represent the group at the upcoming child welfare conference on Saturday.
The Woman's Interest of the Madison Square Presbyterian Church will hold a regular session tomorrow afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Huns on location.
The San Antonio chapter of the Southern Association of College Women will meet Friday afternoon at Dr. Virginia Spencer’s Laurel Heights home. The Milam School Mothers' club also meets Friday afternoon at the school. Dr. M A Forbes will speak on the Hygiene of Diet and Nutrition. Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Williamson will host.
The Burnet School Mothers Club schedules a Friday afternoon meeting February 16 at 3 45 at the school. Dr Emma Miller will speak on Hygiene of Dress and Exercise A vocal solo by Charles M Lee will be performed.
Miss Laura Steele, Miss Annie Ramsey, Miss Carrie Joseph, Mrs. S. C. Timson, Mrs. W. S. W. Kittle and Mrs. Willis Johnson were appointed to represent the Eleanor Brackenridge Mothers' club at the child welfare conference to be held Saturday afternoon.
A tea for the Herif School Mothers' club will be held tomorrow afternoon at 132 Spruce Street at the home of Mrs J P Benkendorfer. A musical program features Miss Elsie Schott Miss Joe Mitchell Mrs de Waal Mrs Zay Smith Miss Hazel Smith Miss Zadie Mae Smith Miss Flora Lee Smith and Miss Esther Rees. Children from the first and second grades, directed by Miss Felder, will contribute to the entertainment.
The department of philanthropy of the Woman's club did not meet yesterday afternoon.
The Ladies of the Young People's Union at the First Baptist Church host a leap year social tonight at 8 o clock in the church parlors. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
The Bowie School Mothers' club will hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon at the school.
The Bonham School Mothers' club will gather tomorrow afternoon at the school. Rev. A. W. Burroughs, principal of St. Mary's Hall, will speak on the importance of the religious instinct in developing moral character.
The DeZavala School Mothers and Teachers club meets Friday afternoon at the school. Mrs. C. H. Bailey and Mrs. H. W. Spears lead the program. Dr. A C McDaniel will discuss Hygiene of Diet and Nutrition. Hostesses are Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. R. A. Goeth and Mrs. H. W. Spears.
The Aborn Grand Opera company presented Madam Butterfly at the Grand. Attentive society crowds filled boxes and the auditorium as box parties hosted by William Aubrey and others gathered before the performance. Afterward, guests dispersed to late suppers while the opera voyage drew praise from local residents and visitors. The company arrived by train the day before, surprised locals with unglamorous transit habits, and spent afternoon visits at the Alamo and Gunter hotel.
The Ancient Order will entertain with cards on Friday February 16 at Owls hall at 8 pm. All members and friends invited. Miss Campbell will be host. Hair washing and dressing priced at 75 cents. Madame Chambers at 115 Ave C.
Mme Chambers offers a program of ten treatments promising wrinkle reduction and bust, neck and arm development with face massage. Location listed as 115 Ave with unspecified price noted as $5.
The Gunter lunch spot attracts many downtown shoppers with convenient, tasty meals and excellent service. Patrons praise the friendly atmosphere and prompt, satisfying lunch options.
The Aborn English Grand Opera company offers Offenbachs last and greatest opera comique The Tales of Hoffmann at Grand Opera House tonight with an English translation. The program features the Bootblack quartette and Five Armanis with strong applause for their performances. A bargain matinee is set for Friday with daily matinees at 3 and an evening show at 8 30.
The Fortune Hunter, Winchell Smith comedy of town and country, opens Sunday night at the Grand Opera House with Fred Niblo and a strong company led by Miss Josephine Cohan. Nat Duncan and Frank Bacon star in a village satire of fortune hunting and life missteps.
The Plaza presents M. Nederveld's acrobatic simian jockey ahead of Plazascope. The jester rides a bicycle and pony, performing feats with acrobatics and cap acclaims. Schoolchildren with matinee Saturday afternoon are urged to attend. Leonard and Drake offer mimicry and oddity as another act.
At the Royal a superior assortment of vaudeville talent has been secured for the week. The entire bill offers pleasant entertainment and laughs. Don Carlos with his Log and Monkey Hotel highlights kindness and study overcoming daily stupor. The Jewell Sisters R lives and Be Ano Duo add musical and novelty acts. Saturday features a bargain matinee.
Citizens of the town face a shared health strain as all ages suffer from coughs and colds. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as a quick, safe cure, with Edwards & King Drug Co. listed as the supplier.
The Gunter Dining Room offers a Sunday dinner from 6 to 8 30 p m for a dollar and many tables are reserved each week. The venue has become a social hub for residents who know how to live.
Cracksmen attempting a raid on Giovanni Maccarone's private bank at Elizabeth Street overdrilled the safe holes causing an explosion that blew doors from their hinges and wrecked the front of the building. A $2000 package remained untouched inside the safe.
Georgetown Tex Feb 15 A blaze last night leveled the Florence Mercantile, a major Williamson county business. The building carried $28 000 in insured value and about $50 000 in damage was reported.
Capt Powell Clayton Jr of the Eleventh Cavalry Fort Oglethorpe Ga has been chosen as military aide to Secretary Knox for his tour of Central and South American republics and the West Indies Clayton Is Aide to Knox on the assignment with the secretary leading the mission through the region.
Comptroller Lane announced the forfeiture of the liquor license of J. G. Benton, a Pandora saloonkeeper in Wilson County, Texas, on February 15. The action follows regulatory actions against the establishment.
A medical report notes Dr. A B R Bear practices at the 308 Gunter Building focusing on chest nasal throat health.
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