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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1913

Page

5

Eddie Foy apresentar Over the River at Grand Opera House

Eddie Foy stars in the new musical comedy Over the River at the Grand Opera House tonight and Sunday night. Foy portrays Madison Parke a socialite sent to the House of Correction for thirty days and schemes with his wife and friends to evade detection in a three act tale of comic escape.

Eddie Foy Grand Opera House New York Mr. Foy Madison Parke House of Correction

Walker Whiteside Presents The Typhoon at Grand Opera House

Menyhert Lengyel's sensational European success The Typhoon plays Monday night and Tuesday matinee and night at the Grand Opera House. Walker Whiteside stars as a Japanese diplomat in a drama about European Japanese diplomacy and espionage, promising one of the era’s greatest artistic triumphs. The production drew wide attention in New York prior to its local run.

Walker Whiteside Menyhert Lengyel Grand Opera House Japan Whiteside New York

Weber and Fields Grand Opera House Engagement

The Weber and Fields company arrives by special train from New York for four performances at the Grand Opera House on February 21 22 and 23. This largest touring force of its kind visits thirty Southern cities with only three hosting more than one day. Prominent farcists and comedians join this unique musical entertainment on tour.

Grand Opera House Eber and Fields Company Weber and Fields Music Hall New York

Plaza bill closes with Jewell's Manikins new act opens

The final Plaza performance tonight precedes a new program led by Jewell's Manikins to begin tomorrow at 3 PM. The act lineup includes the American Newsboys quartet, a San Antonio favorite, plus other acts praised by manager Spencer.

Jewell San Antonio Spencer Plaza Lester

Negro preacher lynched in Shreveport parish

Charles Tyson a black preacher in the northern part of the parish was found hanging from a limb on Friday afternoon. Authorities believe he was lynched by members of his own race. The motive is unknown.

Shreveport Charles Tyson

Social calendar events at 811 Ogden Street and local clubs

Mrs Henry C Feldman hosts an informal gathering from 4 to 6 at 811 Ogden Street. The Casimo Association holds a 7:30 pm mask ball for children. The Alpha Chi Club hosts a cotillion at the St Anthony Hotel.

Henry C. Feldman Ogden Street Casimo Association Alpha Chi Club St. Anthony Hotel

Mrs Kellar Visits Washington Kinship Ties

Mrs. Victor Kellar is staying with her parents Congressman William A. Cullop and Mrs. Cullop in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Cullop and Mrs. Keller sailed from New York to Panama for an extended stay.

Victor Kellar Congressman William A. Cullop Indiana Washington Cullop Keller New York Panama

Social events and club notices from San Antonio schools

Mrs John J Stevens and Mrs W E Milligan lead a meeting for an auxiliary club at 8 tonight at the new club house. The Central Congregational church Young People plan a Washington Lincoln party at 8 next Friday in the Gunter hotel parlors. The YWCA vesper series begins tomorrow with Rev E Garfield Johnson on Following the Line of Least Resistance. Ruth Chaney plays violin, social hour follows. Alpha Chi Club chaperones for a St Anthony Hotel dance include Brundage Barclay Zilker Cain Moore and Miss Mabel Van Norman. The Valentine party by the YWCA for YMC A members and friends featured a full lower floor decor and a lively artists contest. An impromptu musical program entertained about 75 attendees.

John J. Stevens W. E. Milligan Automobile Club Young People’s Committee Central Congregational Church Gunter Hotel San Antonio E. Garfield Johnson Ruth Chaney St. Anthony Alpha Chi Club S. P. Brundage Samuel Alexander Barclay C. A. Zilker J. M. Cain W. C. Moore Mabel van Norman Young Women’s Christian Association Young Men's Christian Association Assembly Elke Avenue BE Frank Dyer Ellwood Avenue Alamo Heights Washington and Lincoln George D. Marshall George D. Marshall. Mrs. Dr. Rhea, C. A. Tundin and H. E. Dickinson Dyer

Women’s Clubs and school activities noted in city pages

The Crockett School Mothers' Club met for a session on Home Occupations for Children led by Mrs. Cadwallader with hostesses Darnell and Spencer. Shakespeare Class plans a Monday session at the club house with Miss Bryant leading Act I of The Tempest and a detailed student-led program. The Mothers' Club of the High School and Burnett School Mothers' Club held separate meetings with talks by Dr. Mary Burnham and Dr. Milton J. Bliem, and a charity tea planned for next Saturday. The a la carte dining trend continues at the Menger's with a crab and oyster shipment advertised by Riverside Restaurant.

Crockett School Mothers’ Club A. H. Cadwallader Darnell Spencer Mary Bryant J. L. Brown Kaufman Shakespeare Otis M. Farnsworth Farnsworth Prospero Austin Ariel Caliban D. A. Leary W. D. Williams Maeterlinck Mrs. Williams Miranda Milton Eve Mothers’ Club Mary Burnham Mesdames Miller de Wall Burnett School Mothers’ Club Milton J. Bliem

Does Your Roof Leak Stop It With No Pay Offer

Local ad promotes roof repair service with a no pay until fixed promise. It mentions City Supply Co and Riebe Undertaking Co offering emergency service and a contact number.

Phone City Supply Co Riebe Undertaking Co Bulance Stein Commerce

Woman Credits Cardus Tonic With Restoring Health

In Wicomico Virginia Mrs Lenora S Seawell writes that Cardus the women s tonic restored her after years of illness her greenish yellow complexion and misery vanished after beginning the tonic She urges others to try Cardus and requests information from Chattanooga Medicine Co for home treatment for women

Wicomico, Va Lenora S. Seawell Cardus Cardui N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

Was Not Foul Play in Gomez Death

Feliciano Gomez a 50 year old Mexican man was found dead in his East Quincy street home. Coroner detectives and a county physician ruled the death due to natural causes heart disease and no injuries were found. Gomez had come to San Antonio from San Luis Potosi a few months prior and was in good health at his passing.

Feliciano Gomez Quincy Street Riebe Gomez San Antonio San Luis Potosi Adela Buckett Jones Avenue Fisk

Jury Disagrees in Agnes Orner Murder Trial

A Texas jury could not decide Agnes Orner's case over the alleged poisoning of her daughter Lillie. The panel was seven for conviction and five for acquittal, leaving Mrs. Orner in a seriously prostrated condition after the verdict was read.

Midlan Tex Agnes Orner Lillie

Dallas Hotel Clerk Shot

Dallas police investigate after Harry Faurote night clerk at a hotel was shot in a rooming house around 2 am and died two hours later. Police say suicide. family suspects foul play and an inquiry is underway.

Dallas Tex Harry Faurote Faurote

Eczema Cure Claim Seeks Free Trial Offer

A Selden Missouri ad claims a twelve year study of eczema also called tetter and milk crust can be cured and offers a free trial by mail. It asks readers to write to Dr E Canned in Bedalia with references to Third National Bank Sedalia for verification.

Bedalia Third National Bank Sedalia

Proper Nourishment for Mind and Body Promotes Advancement

The text argues that natural simple nourishment ensures fitness for advancement in life. It emphasizes mental and physical health as foundations for progress and success.

Read a Road to Wellness in Grape-Nuts parable

A brief note suggesting readers find the famous booklet There’s a Reason in the mini book The Road to Wellville, promoted within Grape-Nuts promotions. The language imitates a promotional blurb from a vintage periodical.

Wellville

Soul Forces and Physical Powers Lecture at Moose Hall

The San Antonio Society of Virology invites visitors to a Sunday night meeting at Moose Hall on West Commerce Street. Fra Lucius, a renowned psychic scholar, will address the audience on life forces and higher life powers, the previous lecture having sparked interest. The program also includes an evening service repetition and a testimonial meeting. Free reading room at 610 Gibbs Building open daily 10 am to 5:30 pm except Sundays and holidays.

San Antonio The Theosophical Society Methodist Iscopal Trinity M. E Pecan Street Orin Palmer Wright Crockett J. W. Hervey Epworth San Fernando Cathedral Old Phone New Main Plaza A. Rosa J. Duffy St. Mary's Catholic Church S J. Mary's Street Gunter Hotel J. H. Quinn Sacred Heart Church West Commerce and Trinity Streets St. Anthony Society St. Vincent de Paul Society Fathera H. Schutten J. B. Mathews Church In Zion Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In John A. Lewis John Alexander Dowie Red Men’s Hall Soledad Street Cedar Street Nettie E. Green New Church Woman's Club Camden Street Main and San Pedro Avenues Clyde W. Broomell Gunter Building Medical Board of Physicians All Welcome St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Park Philip Cook Christchurch Laurel Heights John Ridout St. John’s Church Cherry and Burnet Streets R. Y. Barber Jos Johnston W. F. McManus First United Presbyterian Church Ogden and Locust Streets C. BE. MecStravick G. N. Keeling Morni Alamo Heights Avenue D Fourth Street Post Office Arthur G. Jones D. D Westminster Presbyterian Church Garden King William Streets Brooks I. Dickey H. M. Smith Tor Westminster League Madison Square Presbyterian Church Lexington Avenue Frederick Bowen Christian Endeavor Straw- Travis Tobin Hill Easington Avenue Abe Thomas F. Gallaher West Poplar Street Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church C. M. Licklider Crockett Hotel St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Nueva South Presa Streets O. Hartman Gibbs Building

Foreign Insurance Com Open General Offices in San Antonio

The Foreign Insurance Commission opens general offices in San Antonio hosting the Hamburg Bremen Fire and the German Fire. Established in 1854 and 1876 respectively, their Texas offices are now in Law with agent J G Hornberger as Manager. They will disburse about twenty thousand dollars yearly in San Antonio.

San Antonio Texas Hamburg-Bremen Rio J. G. Hornberger Rio Grande Santonio

Grande Fire Insurance Company Granted Texas Authority

The Grande Fire Insurance Company of San Antonio is certified to do business in Texas for the year ending February 28 1914 by the Department of Insurance and Banking. The certificate of authority is issued under commissioner B L Gill with approval from Austin dated January 30 1918.

Austin Texas Grande Fire Insurance Company San Antonio On of B. L. Gill

Riverside Restaurant Hosts Special Supper and Chicken Dinner

Tonight an extra fine supper is offered at the Riverside Restaurant followed by a large chicken dinner and supper tomorrow. The event promises hearty portions and a welcoming venue for diners.

Riverside

Fire at Catholic School Sparks Smoke and Flight of Children

A blaze at 310 Dwyer Avenue in a three story Catholic school run by Sisters of St. Theresa forced rapid evacuation of Sisters of Charity and pupils. The fire started from a defective flue, damaged woodwork on the third floor, and required firemen to cut into ceilings and walls. Estimated damage is about twenty dollars.

Dwyer Avenue Sisters of St. Theresa Sisters of Charity

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Central Trust Co San Antonio, Texas J. 0. Terrell B. G. Barnes J. J. Stevens Chas. Schreiner Otto Koehler W. P. Rote J. O. Terrell Alexander Joske Charles Schreiner R. R. Russell Albert Steves, Sr Adolph Herff Jesse D. Oppen John T. Wilson Sam C Bell Ed Rand John Fest Bechter Alfred Duerler Weber and Fields Elbert Hubbard DR. Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo D. O. Hutzell West Main St Fort Wayne, Ind G Hutzell, R. P Tima EL Cinderella “Kun Lim Society Beulah Patterson Menger Berwick the Bell Jewelry Co Alamo Plaza West Commerce Street Boston Christ Church Central Christian Church Thomas A. Christian George D. Mershall Mass Elks’ Hall Christ Church (Episcopal H. Schutten Calvary Baptist Church Sid Williams Nell Whayne Cowart Main Hugh McLellan East French Place Faulkes Ashford Andrews Mr. McLellan Clark Marston Calkin Government Hill Christian and Missionary Alliance Gospel Mission Victoria Matagorda Streets Travis Park Travis and Navarro Streets J. W. Woodson Epworth League Basil E. Ryan D. Emory Hawk South Heights Methodist Church South Palmetto and Porter Streets E. C. Jolly F. M. Jackson Government Hill Methodist Church Mason and Pine Streets John W. Shoemaker Prospect Hill Methodist Church Cibolo and Buena Vista Streets Nathaniel B. Read Buena Vista Street H. C. Glover W. M. Bourn P. Lurber Alamo Heights Methodist Church Broadway Poco Streets Gaston Hartsfield Travis South Side Baptist Church Nathan and Johnson Streets T. C. Long Madison Street Bible J. A. Cook Ladies’ Aid Society Baptist Young People’s Union North Pine Hays Streets Nolan Car W. W. Lee Nolan Street Jonah Mr. Cowart Ben Overton Nolan Hays Street First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets J. Porter Old Phone Crockett Ladies’ Aid, and Missionary Society Association Spi First Spiritualist Association Oscar A. Edgerly Florence Edgerly Lily Dale N. Y Monroe Hall Soledad St First Evangelical Church C. A. Arnold People’s Alliance W. F. Swan John Wellner Burnet Chestnut Streets Chestnut Street Strangers Welcome Friedens Main Avenue Elmira Street Carl Saenger Christ Moses Friend of God Ladies’ Aid Young People's Society First Church of Christ, Scientist Fifth Street Nature Warner Bright Warner’s Sara Burnside Denver Colo Werner's Safe Remedies Co Rochester Foreign Insurance Com Department of Insurance and Banking State of Texas Dwyer Avenue Catholic School
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