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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1912

Page

6

Jules Lavollec French Grand Opera Company in Rigoletto

The Jules Layelle French Grand Opera Company will present Rigoletto at the Grand tomorrow night with praised French press notes. Soloists Korsoff Crossett Conrad and an admired orchestra under M. Paul Rocks are highlighted with special scenery and costumes. Seats and subscriptions are on sale at the theater box office. Tonight La Favorite and tomorrow’s matinee Carmen follow.

Jules Layolle New Orleans Mile Korsoff Melba Ike Picayune Conrad Duke of Mantus Item The Daily States M. Paul Rocks Jules Layelle French Grand Opera Company Donizetti Bizet Carmen

Patent remedy claim for cold cure with refund offer

An advertisement touts a one day cold cure using laxative bromo quinine tablets. Prughsits refund money if it fails to cure and E W Groves signature appears on each box. Price is 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Social club gatherings labeled box party and meetings

An evening box party is hosted at the Orpheum theater by the San Antonio German club. The Self-Culture club meets in the afternoon with Mrs. J. T. Smith on Monterey street. Our Reading club holds an afternoon meeting at the club house.

Orpheum Theater San Antonio Self-Culture Club J. T. Smith Monterey Street Reading Club

German Club Party Follows Open House Night at Orpheum

A society gathering similar to Saturday's opening of the Orpheum theater will occur tonight with twelve halls filled and seventy five guests. After the performance, attendees will proceed to the St Anthony hotel for supper.

Orpheum Theater St. Anthony Hotel

Dinner honors Phillip Webster before departure

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Galpin hosted at their Main Avenue home last evening with twelve guests in attendance. Phillip Webster is set to depart soon for New Orleans and Mississippi on undisclosed plans.

Frank Galpin Main Avenue Phillip Webster New Orleans Mississippi

Mrs Adolph Toepperwein Hosts Five Hundred Saturday

Mrs Adolph Toepperwein will entertain with five hundred on Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs Phillip Webster.

Adolph Toepperwein Phillip Webster

Abe Frank Waco Bride Wears Satin Veil At Saint Anthony

Abe Frank of Waco and Miss Clara Moritz wed at the St Anthony hotel in a private parlor ceremony. Rabbi Samuel Marks officiated, with attendees including family and friends from Waco and Austin. a wedding supper followed in the red room before the couple departed for a wedding journey and return to Waco for Mr Frank’s business interests.

Abe Frank Waco Clara Moritz St. Anthony L. P. Peck Sam L. Harris Emil Frank A. Joske Sol Frank Aaron Frank Armand Halilff Morris Meyer Round Rock Gabrielsky Fannie Blum Carrie Green Leona August Corinne Ucovich Samuel Marks

Marriage of Harry Maltz and Miss Annie Litchtenstein

Harry Maltz of Houston and Miss Annie Litchtenstein wed last evening at Turner hall in a ceremony conducted by Rabbi Solo mon. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Litchtenstein, is well known in Jewish circles. The groom is a traveling salesman for a Houston firm. One hundred fifty guests attended and a banquet followed in the hall dining room. The ceremony space was decorated with roses and smilex. The couple will be at home in Houston after March 1.

Harry Maltz Houston Annie Litchtenstein Turner Hall Solomon H. B. Litchtenstein Maltz

Miss Mildred Hesse Hosts Afternoon at Home

Miss Mildred Hesse entertained many friends Saturday afternoon at 120 McComb Avenue. Progressive monograms followed by refreshments. Invited guests included Bonnie Stowers Mildred Seele Dicta Peterson Marion Peterson Lorene Huntre ss Gladys Morrison Helen Hertzberg Elma Martin Edith Chabot Irene Wagner Grace McClannahan Lucille Cosgrove Evelyn Martyn and Richard Schulze.

Mildred Hesse McComb Avenue Bonnie Stowers Mildred Seele Dicta Peterson Marion Peterson Lorene Huntress Gladys Morrison Helen Hertzberg Elma Martin Edith Chabot Irene Wagner Grace McClannahan Lucille Cosgrove Evelyn Martyn Richard Schulze

Mrs Adams to Entertain Friends for Miss Chambers

Mrs Carlton W Adams will entertain at cards Thursday afternoon for Miss Mildred Chambers. She will be assisted by Mrs J E Adams, Mrs W H Chambers and Mrs Myrtle Lansford.

Carlton W. Adams Mildred Chambers J. E. Adams W. H. Chambers Myrtle Lansford

Luncheon and Auto Ride for Visiting Ladies in City

A luncheon and automobile ride will be held Thursday to honor visiting ladies of the American Life convention meeting in the city next week. Wives of local medical directors and convention medical section presidents will oversee the affair. Names include Mesdames J Lankford W M Brumby Frederick J Combs H A Hodge T T Jackson W A King Prime Smith and B F Young. The Sphinx club plans a dance Thursday at Casino hall. The Philathea class Westminster Presbyterian will meet Friday at 3 oclock for officers election and important business in the Sunday school room. All members urged to attend.

American Life Convention Mesdames J Lankford W. M. Brumby Frederick J. Combs H. A. Hodge T. T. Jackson W. A. King Prime, Smith B. F. Young Westminster Presbyterian Church

Rooming House Fire Causes Major Property Loss

A two Story rooming house for negroes owned by Taylor Wilson burned after 9 pm causing about 3000 in damage. Two adjoining cottages owned by Nic Tengg were destroyed and embers ignited the roof of G Lehrs home at 645 East Commerce Street. Firefighters received little insurance and local church services helped fight the blaze.

Taylor Wilson Nic Tengg G. Lehrs East Commerce Street Tengg North Center Street

Pape's Cold Compound Claims Fast Cure for Grippe

Advertising claim touts Pape's Cold Compound as a rapid remedy for colds and grippe. It promises relief from headache fever sneezing nasal congestion and throat irritation after two hour dosing, asserting no quinine is effective and a 25 cent package suffices.

Grippe Pape

DAR Women Meet at Clubhouse on Camden Street

The Daughters of the American Revolution gathered Saturday afternoon at 201 Camden street with Mrs. Hyman presiding. Delegates and alternates elected for the Washington general meeting include Mrs. Hyman and twelve others. visitors observed during refreshments.

Daughters of the American Revolution Club House Camden Street Hyman Washington E. C. Evans Thomas Beck McDonald Kemper C. C. Smith 8. M. Hicks Dalton Sprague Monroe Eleanor Brackenbridge Snuggs Clara Souse William Dill Miss Davis Miss Black

San Pedro Circle Plans Meeting at Travis Park Church

The San Pedro circle of Travis Park Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs J C Breeding 818 West Macon Street. The San Antonio Penwomen will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 p m at the home of Miss Clara Gray Roosevelt Avenue and Grove Place.

San Antonio Clara Gray Roosevelt Avenue Grove Place San Pedro Travis Park Methodist Church J. C. Breeding West Macon Street

Turkey Dinner by Travis Park Society at Church Basement

The Travis Park Society of Travis Park Methodist Church hosts a turkey dinner Friday at 7 o'clock in the church basement. Proceeds support church activities.

Travis Park Society Travis Park Methodist Church

Lamar Mothers Club Tea Charms Attendees With Pleasant Program

A Saturday afternoon tea hosted by the Lamar School Mothers' club drew a cheerful crowd. The program pleased attendees, and refreshments followed. Mrs. Co. E. Tallman and Mrs. Sam Eckels supervised the dining room.

Lamar School Mothers’ Club Co. E. Tallman Sam Eckels

Beacon Hill Junior Audubon meeting schedule

The Beacon Hill Junior Audubon Society will meet on Tuesday after noon February 27 at 4 o'clock in the Blanco road Craig place kindergarten. This first regular meeting was postponed from the fourth Friday due to inclement weather. A program features home birds and visitors, a bird that sews, and readings by Howard Honde Anna Williams Beatrice Johnson plus a Sherrod quotation and Mattie Taylor song. Elections for president secretary treasurer and collectors follow.

Beacon Hill

Ur Suline Alumni Meeting Announced for Tomorrow

A meeting of the Ur suline alumni is set for 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon at the academy.

Ursuline Academy

Swift & Co Fresh Beef Sales in San Antonio Week Ending Feb 24

Swift and Co reported San Antonio fresh beef sales for the week ending February 24 averaging 7.16 cents per pound.

Swift & Co San Antonio

Southern National Insurance certified to operate in Texas for 1913

The Department of Insurance and Banking of Texas certifies that Southern National Insurance Company of Austin has complied with Texas law and is authorized to do business for the year ending February 28, 1913. B. L. Gill, Commissioner. J. M. Oppenheimer, Agent, San Antonio.

Austin Texas Southern National Insurance Company B. L. Gill J. M. Oppenheimer San Antonio

Hotel Arrivals List Read Across the Nation

The arrival page records guests staying at hotels in cities including Pittsburg St. Anthony Dallas Fort Worth Chicago New York Detroit Des Moines Austin and others with names such as F N Leake G C Anderson J K Devetta A C Gumbert M Vincent W Williams H Koeppe Morgan Price and many more from various states and regions. The list presents a snapshot of travelers visiting the area with multiple spouses and companions noted.

St. Anthony F. N. Leake Pittsburg G. C. Anderson J. K. Devetta Laredo A. C. Gumbert Churchill Bridgeford Kansas City M. Vincent Chicago E. .D. Williams Tampico Sanguinnet Fort Worth J. K. Hexter Dallas St. Louis H. P. Koeppe Morgan W. Price Kenosha Mich Gunter E. E. Cole Saginaw Max L. Silverberg W. M. Newton New York City H. C. Clark Tampa W. H. Johnson T. E. Weatherbee del Rio Willard Simms Miss M. Lucier W. C. Branlett E. P. Greenwood Wichita Falls Tex St. James W. L. Clement Austin Charles Greer Navasota E. P. Rullumann Kenedy A. F. Ward Perry, Mo R. J. Simpson New Mexico J. B. Nitschke Bexar Iowa W. W. Story Forrest Reagan Rusk W. D. Riddell Dayton R. M. Hoover el Paso Savoy Charles B. Wilson Wabash Ind Harry French Houston A. A. Stubs Crystal City C. H. E. Swaim Waltham Mass W. Davids G. H. Albins Hearne Texas Crockett C. C. Lassiter C. M. Ehliss A. S. and O. C. Swanson Minneapolis Harry Adams New Orleans J. T. MacKay

Staacke Pros Offer Best Delivery Wagons in San Antonio

Staacke Pros advertise the best line of delivery wagons ever sold in San Antonio. The period notice promotes a wide selection and emphasizes quality and value for customers shopping for work wagons.

Staacke Pros San Antonio

Music Recitals by Frederick O. Gamble in Chicago

Mr. Frederick O. Gamble of Chicago will present formal recitals on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 5 in the Recital Hall on the third floor. A varied program will be offered with no admission charge.

Frederick O. Gamble Chicago

Grace M Brown to lecture in San Antonio in March

Grace M Brown of Denver a leading New Thought writer will spend the first two weeks of March in San Antonio lecturing and demonstrating tenets of her philosophy. She heads the Es sene Order which teaches and heals without pay. She will speak at the Odd Fellows hall Croket hotel on Sunday March 3 at 3 pm with a free admission and healing demonstration to follow.

Grace M. Brown Denver Col San Antonio Mrs. Brown Essene Order Joy Odd Fellows’ Hall Crocket Hotel

Cotton rate hearing set for New Orleans next Wednesday

A hearing on the New Orleans Galveston cotton rate controversy is scheduled for next Wednesday. The special report dateline from Austin notes the probe will be conducted in New Orleans, with details to be presented by officials.

Terstate Commerce Commission New Orleans Texas Commission J. S. Hershey Santa Fe Texas Galveston Austin Tex New Orleans-Galveston

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Jules Lavollec Theo Artzt Klum Trust Harlandale Hardandale South Flores Bath House Mission Loop Katherine M. Joseph Sphinx Club Casino Hall Gre M. B. Donoho O. P N. P Department of Insurance and Banking State of Texas Isabella Marie of Austria Prince George of Bavaria Schoenbrun Francis Joseph of Austria Cardinal Nagl Vienna Fletcher Apollo Ig Metronome Motor Thos. Goggan & Bros Houston and Navarro Sts Will Horlick REAT
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