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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1913

Page

6

Formation of 108‑man San Antonio militia company

Captain William Acker of the National Guard has permission from Adjutant General Hutchings to organize a 108 man war strength militia company in San Antonio. Recruitment HQs are at 205 West Houston Street with equipment to follow after roster completion. Lieutenant Léonard Payne assists. this will be San Antonio's third militia unit joining from Pensacola to organize.

William Acker The National Guard Hutchings San Antonio West Houston Street Acker Pensacola Fla Florida National Guard Léonard Payne

Creamery Men Meet for Sixth Annual Texas Convention

YOAKUM Texas February 19 The Texas Creamery Association met for its sixth annual convention with business sessions continuing today A keynote address at the opening session was delivered by J W Ridgeway of College Station Association president J R Donnell of Belton serves as chairman of the meetings

Yoakum Tex Texas Creamery Association J. W. Ridgeway College Station J. R. Donnell Belton

Swift's Sure Specific touted as universal rheumatism cure

An advertising feature promotes Swift's Sure Specific as a cure for rheumatism appealing to bed-ridden patients. It claims rapid absorption, blood cleansing, and relief from pain within minutes, with personal testimonials and a purchase price of $1 per bottle plus a mail to The Swift Specific Company for tests.

Swift Atlanta Georgia

San Jacinto Cotillion Club Meets at St Anthony Hotel

The San Jacinto Cotillion Club meets at 5 30 o clock at the St Anthony Hotel. The Council of Jewish Women hold a reception at 3 p m at the Harmony Club in honor of Miss Sadie American executive secretary of the National Council of Jewish Women. Woman's Club meets at 2 30 p m at the Camden street clubhouse.

San Jacinto Cotillion Club St. Anthony Hotel Council of Jewish Women Harmony Club Sadie American The National Council of Jewish Women Woman's Club Camden Street

Social events brighten St Anthony with lunches and teas

A string of gatherings at St Anthony and homes across town feature Miss Norma Bonner and Miss Claire Lucas as guests of honor. Attendees include Misses Bonner Lucas Marion Cordaill Vida Vick Louise Barclay and Mrs Samuel Alexander Barclay along with other hostesses and club members. Events include matinees at the Grand and a Valentine themed party at Mrs Spier home with prizes for Chappel Kischel Stickney and others. A Colonial tea at Summit Avenue for the Missionary Society raises funds for the organ, with men invited and a varied schedule of receptions and dress. The day closes with notice of rescheduled Martha Washington tea and a colonial social by the G A R Woman's Relief Corps and a Dancing Club meeting at St Anthony Hotel.

C. BE Hammond St. Anthony Norma Bonner Tyler Claire Lucas the Grand Bonner Lucas Marion Cordaill New Orleans Vida Vick Louise Barclay Samuel Alexander Barclay 8. H. Spier R. H. Nagel J. E. Gill Stickney Kibling Chappel

Parish Aid Society Plans Morning Meeting at Laurel Heights

The Parish Aid Society of Christ Church Laurel Heights will meet at 10 tomorrow morning at the home of Mrs. Guy McFarland 114 East Craig Place. Niobean Literary Club honored president Miss Shirley Maas with a birthday gathering at Regina Street home featuring readings games and a birthday cake with verses. The Tuesday Musical Club appointed committees for the year and heard Mrs C C Higgins lead a study on The Flying Dutchman followed by a program including The Spinning Chorus played by Miss Claude Wil-

Parish Aid Society of Christ Church Laurel Heights Guy Niobean Literary Club Shirley Maas Regina Street Elizabeth Rollins Helen Linscott Irene McCune Lillie Welsh Marie Porter Regina Smith Marie Welsh Esther A. A. Gray Walter Walthall Rose Osman Elsa Harms William Stephen Long Caro Franklin Ernest Rische Alfred Duerler To Fuller C. C. Higgins Claude Wil

Local church and school notices fill Thursday events

A meeting of former St. Josephs Academy pupils will be at St. Cecilians hall at 6 PM. Bowie School Mothers Club gathers Friday at the school for a tree planting and musical program. An oyster supper by Prospect Hill Methodist Church is set for tomorrow at 6 PM in the church basement. Alamo Methodist Church plans a musical at 8 PM tomorrow. WCTU memorial services for Frances E Willard are at 3 PM tomorrow at Mrs H C Cunninghams home 312 West Laurel Street.

St. Joseph's Academy St. Cecilia's Hall Bowie School Mothers’ Club Prospect Hill Methodist Church The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Frances’ E. Willard H. C. Cunningham West Laurel Street

Illington in Kindling at Grand Opera House with Weber and Fields

Margaret Illington stars in Charles Kenyon's Kindling at the Grand Opera House Thursday for four performances February 21 to 23 with a matinee. Weber and Fields headline the visiting company, famed for lavish production and strong cast, including Frank Daniels and Bessie Clayton, plus a large ensemble. The Plaza Theater features Carl McCullough with mimicry and humor, the Jewell Manikins, American Newsboy Quartet, and vaudeville acts. Next week Emma Carus leads an all-star Plaga bill.

Margaret Illington Grand Opera House Charles Kenyon Maggie Schultz Lower East Side New York Weber and Fields Weber Frank Daniels Bessie Clayton Arthur Aylesworth May Boley Flavia Arcero Walter Lawrence Edouard Durant the Plaza Carl McCullough Plaza Theater Mr. McCullough Plaza Jewell Manikins Armstrong and Clark Winsch and Poore Emma Carus Plaga

Cardui touted by Wattsga woman for lifelong ailments

Ida Bollinger of Watonga Oklahoma testifies that after twenty years of womanly troubles she found relief with Cardui the woman’s tonic. She says she has recommended it to many women and even aided a young girl who recovered after the third dose. She urges others to try Cardui and notes its long history of use.

Watonga Okla Ida Bollinger Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Ca Laaier Advisory Dept Chattanooga Tenn

Sidewalk Inspector Provision Planned by Chamber Committee

The Chamber of Commerce sidewalk committee drafts an ordinance to appoint a sidewalk inspector from the city engineer's department with authority to enforce uniform width and grade. A mass meeting at 4:30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium will hear a report on the ordinance. The committee named two members to prepare the proposal after yesterday's meeting.

Charles M. Roberts R. O. Whiteaker Chamber of Commerce

Wilson Approves Inauguration Plans

President elect Wilson informed the inaugural committee that the arrangements for his forthcoming inauguration meet with his approval. The statement came from Washington with confirmation of the plan's acceptance.

Wilson Washington, D. C

Dramatic Recital by Madame Labadie At St Anthony Hotel

Madame Harriet Labadie presented a dramatic interpretation of Percy MacKaye's Tomorrow at the St. Anthony hotel. The performance, arranged by the YWCA educational department, featured a voice of varied character and emotional range, conveying the play without scenery. The piece, focusing on eugenics and a new standard of life for future generations, urged thoughtful responsibility in romance and action.

Madame Harriet Labadie St. Anthony Hotel Madame Labadie Young Woman's Christian Association Percy MacKaye Cupid

Kenyon introduces eight hour day bill for women workers

Washington reports Senator Kenyon proposes an eight hour day for women workers in any interstate commerce employer. The bill would also bar railroads from taking goods from violators. A Senate committee favors the measures as part of Republican push to act before session end.

Washington Kenyon District of Columbia Senate

Tumulty Chooses Washington Residence For Wilson Era

Joseph P. Tumulty selected a colonial brick home in a fashionable Washington area as his residence while serving as secretary to President Wilson after March 4. The new 10 room, three bath house was leased for two years, prompting comment about not renting for four years.

Washington Joseph P. Tumulty Wilson Tumulty

Prominent North Carolina Woman Falls to Death in Philadelphia Hospital

Mrs. R. W. Winston, linked to a leading North Carolina family and living in Raleigh, leaped from a seventh floor hospital window in Philadelphia after suffering a nervous disorder. Her death followed an escape from her friends.

Philadelphia R. W. Winston North Carolina Raleigh

Danderine Promises Beautiful Hair and Dandruff Vanish

A 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine claims to remove dandruff after ten minutes and show new hair growth in weeks. It promises hair that is light, fluffy, glossy, and luxurious, with easy application on small strands for dramatic results.

Knowlton

Williams Treatment claims free 60c uric acid remedy offer

An advertisement touts a kidney and rheumatism cure called the Williams Treatment as a free trial and mail order offer. It promises relief from pains, fatigue, and bladder issues, claiming the formula eliminates uric acid and restores health, with a no obligation free bottle by mail.

Williams' Rheumatism Remedy Coupon Offer

This coupon entitles the holder to one 50c bottle of The Williams' treatment for rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. Valid for ten days only. Send 10c in stamps or silver to The Dr. D A. Williams Co Dept 836 East Hampton Conn.

D. A. Williams Dept East Hampton Conn Williams Dr. D A. Williams Co

Tourists Do San Antonio In City Sightseeing

A party of tourists from the east on the Raymond Whitcomb series tour through California arrived in San Antonio this morning. They rode the rubber neck to the missions and plan to view other city sights. Guests at the Menger Hotel include B B Banford Thomas F Byrne Mary Rose Byrne Laura F Chapman H C Cottle Frederick V Dare E D Dunphy J S Harding H A Moody Dor D Moody and W L Wade directed by Charles J McCarthy Jr of the party.

Raymond- Whitcomb California San Antonio Missions Menger Hotel B. B. Banford Thomas F. Byrne Mary Rose Byrne Laura F. Chapman

Scenic route planney conference eyed Fort Worth area

Delegates at Lampasas yesterday formed a committee to survey a proposed highway from San Antonio through Junction and the Hill Country to Dallas. The panel, with San Antonio businessmen, will pick the route and decide whether to extend the road to Fort Worth or Dallas.

Fort Worth Tex Lampasas San Antonio Forth Dallas Pasas

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