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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1912

Page

5

Social calendar of a busy Houston afternoon and evening

Mrs. D. K. Furnish hosts a luncheon at noon at West French Place for Miss Mary Wilson and Miss Esther Hardie. Children of the American Revolution stage a mother goose party at the club house. Lucile McIlhenny hosts a five hundred party for Nina Trime in the yard. Mrs. D. A. Appell of Fort Sam Houston hosts a card party in the afternoon. A dance at the West Texas academy. Alamo chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas holds a called meeting at the Gunter hotel.

D. K. Furnish West French Place Mary Wilson Esther Hardie Lucile McIlhenny Nina Trime D. A. Appell Fort Sam Houston The Alamo Daughters of the Republic of Texas Gunter Hotel

Youngsters Dine and Dance at Casino Hall

The younger set enjoyed a dance at Casino hall last evening with thirty couples in attendance. The event featured twelve straight dances four extras and four extra extras. A dimmed lights performance with grey light streaks lit the stage and hall as the grand march led by Arthur Vollmer and Miss Katherine Farmer. Punch was served. The Philathea class of Prospect Hill Baptist Church was entertained by teacher Mrs. M Correvon yesterday afternoon with valentine decor and refreshments.

Casino Hall Arthur Vollmer Katherine Farmer Prospect Hill Baptist Church

Teas, Dances Mark Clover and Twin S Club Evenings

Mr and Mrs J H Terrill hosted a Clover club five hundred party with top scores by Mrs J E Collier and Albert Parker and A Tulle in consolation. Twin S club dancers enjoyed a decorated hall with fruit punch served by Ellis Green and others. Cordelia Bradbent hosted at Locust street with sixteen programs and many guests including Cordelia Fisk Ruth Hamilton and Mary Ann Scott.

J. H. Terrill Clover Club J. E. Collier Albert Parker A. Tulle Florence Pape Maud Smith Clara Webb Twin S Club Ellis Green G. P. Trimble A. N. Collins F. L. Carson J. L. Woodhull Virginia Collins Arnie Neal Ella Mac Neville Nina Trimble Lillian Hughes Mildred Taylor Ruth Schultz Ith Singleton Asa Holleman Adilene Shiner Thelma Edwards Katheryn McKenna Verlyn Thode Mary Mangum Mary Creider Marguerite Haile Helen Wilson Ethel Dickinson Blanche Caldwell Club Messrs Bayard Corley Emmet Isom Clifton Harbedl B. Rice R. Dobbs Herman Fricke John Cappelleti Cordelia Bradbent Margaret Allensworth Zaleme Pettus Dorothy Ross Sallie Gold Pettus Laura Francis Bates Elizabeth Beely Cordelia Fisk Ruth Hamilton Susan Fisk Mary Ann Scott Helen Bates Beatrice Kline Francis Lockwood Thelma van Riper Isabel Clark Mary Nelson Johnson Edna Doebblier Mildred Johnson Leona Henessy Marion Johnson Margaret Sutherland Ira Witte Dorothy Stabler Gladys McFarland Lottie Howard Virginia McFarland Eva Carr Elizabeth Beal Rosabel Heiligman Elizabeth Petrie Margaret Hoebel Mary Butts Mary Keblinger Inez Barry Carrie Louise Fordtran Amy Shipler Florence Weber Alice Olivarri Pauline Harris Evelyn Halff Dorothy Dix Mamie Kray Agnes Kray Louise Granjean Estelle Granjeza Gold Alan Farnsworth Cuthbert Bullitt Otis Farnsworth George Johnson Jack Allensworth Lucius Lamar Leroy Bates Frances Thomas Harold Sutherland Charles Stone Harry Polk Eene Te Eeniees Grady Carl Ohn Weber Lynn Beely Nay Dai Ockefeller Milton Klein

Foley Kidney Pills Promised To Aid Kidney Health

Mrs. M. F. Spalsbury of Sterling Illinois claims two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills cured her back and kidney pain and restored sleep and strength. Edwards & King Drug Co. serves as the seller in the advertisement for the remedy.

M. F. Spalsbury Sterling Foley Edwards & King Drug Co Suc

Staacke Brothers Rubber Tires Offer

Staacke Bros advertise rubber tires with Kelly Springfield rubber as the best option for carriages and buggies.

Staacke Bros

Adulterated Milk Found in San Antonio Samples

Seven of twenty eight milk samples bought from San Antonio dealers were adulterated. The pure food department chemist R H Hoffman Jr cited watering down and low butter fat as the issues. Complaints are expected. meat sample analysis from San Antonio incomplete.

San_ Antonio Austin Tex Pure Food Department Antonio R. H. Hoffman Jr Hoffman San Antonio

Papes Diapepsin Brings Quick Stomach Relief

Millions in the US, England and Canada rely on Pope s Diapepsin to digest food quickly. A 50 cent case promises relief within five minutes from indigestion heartburn and gas, with no sour belching or stomach discomfort.

United States England Canada Pope Pape

Y W C A Elects New Officers for Year

At the monthly meeting of the YWCA board, officers were elected for the coming year. President is Mrs. C S Venable, with vice presidents Mrs. J J Stevens Mary Johnston G Bedell Moore H Kokernot Ruth Muir. Miss Marion L Bliem named assistant secretary. Ted H Milburn treasurer. Reports praised progress of the work.

C. 8S. Venable J. J. Stevens Mary Johnston G. Bedell Moore H. L. Kokernot Ruth Muir Ted H. Milburn Marion L. Bliem

Women in local science groups hold meetings across schools

The San Antonio chapter of the Southern Association of College Women met at Dr. Virginia Spencer’s home to discuss Women in Science with papers on Madam Curie and women in other fields. Other clubs held talks on hygiene and dress, child welfare conferences, and school music programs with various hostesses and honored guests.

San Antonio Southern Association of College Women Virginia Spencer Spain Currie A. A. Brown J. F. Weatherhead Burnett School Mothers and Teachers’ Club Emma Miller Charles Lee Virginia Estes

Cards party hosts I D C club at South Street home

Entertains at home in South street Misses JoBie and Florence Icke hosted the I D C club yesterday afternoon with Valentine decorations and heart motifs. Prizes were won by Misses Edna Maier Agnes Wohlfarth and Alma Jud. Attendees included Edna Donop Margaret Casey Gussie Black Alma Jud Lillian Wohlfarth Pauline Gadwiler Edna Maier Nellie Casey Agnes Wohlfarth Esther Newton and others.

JoBie Florence Icke I. D. C. Club South Street Edna Maier Agnes Wohlfarth Alma Jud Edna Donop Margaret Casey Gussie Black Lillian Wohlfarth Pauline Gadwiler Nellie Casey Esther Newton

Verdi's Il Trovatore at Aborn English Grand Opera

Aborn English Grand Opera presents Verdi crafted tale Il Trovatore at the Grand tonight. The opera unfolds in sixteenth century Spain where two noble brothers separated in infancy pursue love and vengeance culminating in a tragic fate.

Giuseppe Verdi Spain Azucena Count di Luna Leonora

Cohan and Beoris Bring Fortune Hunter to Grand Opera House

After a two year New York run and one ear in Chicago the complete production and cast led by Fred Niblo Josephine Cohan returns to the Grand Opera House for Sunday and Monday February 18 and 19. The Fortune Hunter is lauded as the best American drama by critics and William Winter calls it the play of the century. Winchell Smith writes a millionaire chase with a clear cameo of every character and a top company supports Niblo in a performance that marks him as a leading American actor.

New York Chicago Messrs. Cohan Beoris Fred Niblo Josephine Cohan Grand Opera House Metropolis Winchell Smith William Winter Mr. Smith America Cohan Harris

Vaudeville at the Plaza Ends Week With Full Houses

The Plaza theaters wrap another week of high class vaudeville with every show selling out. Each act on the bill has met with applause and strong audience approval. Beginning with the Sunday matinee, another strong bill is planned.

the Plaza Plaza Little Playhouse

Pine compound remedy for colds promoted by druggists

A winter home remedy recommends two ounces glycerine and half ounce Concentrated Pine to mix in a half pint whiskey. Take one to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime, with smaller doses for children. Claims to be the best formula known, urging buyers to ensure genuine Globe Concentrated Pine and noting long publication history.

Promised Tabloid Musical Comedy Tops the Program

A tabloid musical comedy led by Moore's Rah-Rah Boys with Lorna Jackson as lead, features include Alexander and Scott from Honey Boy Evans' minstrels, Marsden and Greenwood in a refined sketch, The Telegraph Four, Les Salvaggis novelty dancers, Belmont and Hart, Four Casting Durbars acrobats, and the Plazascope films.

Moore Lorna Jackson Alexander and Scott Honey Boy Evans Marsden Greenwood Telegraph Les Salvaggis Belmont and Hart

Royal vaudeville closes week with dog and monkey act stir

At the Royal two performances tonight close an other great week in vaudeville. The Dog and Monkey Hotel stirred up the thinking power of many this week and there is no telling how the audience will react this evening.

the Royal

Royal patrons attend lively animal show and variety bill

The program features De Balestrier's Teddy bears Palmer and Lewis, classic dancers Rutherford and Munroe, a picture show episode, three American comiques, Harmony and Comedy in Black and Brown, Mitzie Armond, musical mimic, and Royalscope photoplays. The act list promises a memorable coming week at the Royal.

de Balestrier Palmer and Lewis Rutherford Munroe Mitzie Armond

Congress Remarks Prompt Sleep Appearances by Senators

The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum remarking on congressional conduct. The exchange notes that members may close their eyes to issues and even sleep during sessions.

Congress Senator Sorghum Washington Star

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