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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1916

Page

6

Bell Leads Lecture Recital on Schumann No. 1 in San Antonio

Charles Cameron Bell with Mrs. J. W. Holt and Mrs. Edward Sachs led a lecture recital in the St. Anthony hotel oak room for the Tuesday Musical Club. It drew the largest crowd in the series and previewed themes from Schumann's Symphony No. 1 to be performed by the San Antonio Symphony Thursday. Bell also sang three Schumann songs at the end.

Charles Cameron Bell J. W. Holt Edward Sachs St. Anthony Hotel Tuesday Musical Club Sprine San Antonio

Back Pain Relief Claim From Foley Kidney Pills

A. H. Francis of Zenith Kansas reports severe back pain and limited mobility improved after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad notes kidney weakness affects older adults and promotes the pills as safe relief, available from A. M. Fischer in town.

A. H. Francis Zenith Kas Foley A. M. Fischer

Governor commutes Tennel death sentence to life

Houston authorities announced Governor Ferguson commuted Henry Tennel's death penalty to life imprisonment. Tennel's execution had been scheduled for February 16 after a 30 day reprieve. The commutation cited no loss of life in the offense and followed petitions from Sheriff Hammond and local leaders. Tennel commented jubilantly on clemency.

Houston Tex Ferguson Henry Tennel Tennel Hammond Huntsville

Society Notes On Literary Readings And Upcoming Lectures

A club program featured readings on Hawthorne Cooper Irving and other authors with five minute talks on Prescott Shea Brownson Emerson and Hecker. The Alamo Heights Missionary Society hosts a Friday evening hobo party hosted by Mesdames Cocke Lamkin Steele and Hopkins.

Eleanor Donnelley Leon Frisbie Nathaniel Hawthorne Eva Lepper Anna Teresa Sadlier Archibald Bacon James Fenimore Cooper L. B. Randall George Bancroft Henry Burns Washington Irving Frances Donecker Samuel Clemens Mark Twain Emma. Stafford William Eagland Mary Phelan Bishop England Duelist Lucinda Stein William Hickling Prescott John G. Shea Brother Azarias Orestes A. Brownson Ralph Waldo Emerson Father Hecker

Social calendar listing varied meetings and events

Tuesday Night Leap year ball at the Harmony Club Mu Nu Sigmas meet in the Dungeon at the Gunter Symphony day entertainments at the Menger hotel and Soledad skating rink Wednesday Fiesta fete at Elks hall 4 p m Tuesday Musical Auxiliary Chorus 10 a m with Mrs Eli Hertzberg German Classics Reading 3 p m St Anthony oak room Nathan the Wise Woman's Auxiliary St Johns Episcopal 3 30 p m Mrs E Gruener 1001 Denver Blvd Duchesses of Court of Fairy land 11 30 a m Ellis Hall Mrs B Shoenfeld Warren Street tea for war sufferers Woman's Club annual election 3 30 p m Alamo Chapter D A R 2 30 p m Gunter Missionary Society Alamo Methodist 3 p m Equal Franchise Society 10 a m headquarters Les Jeunesse 4 p m Evelyn Halff 601 Howard Texas British Woman's Club 3 p m Mrs Robert Thomson Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Temple Beth El vestry 2 30 p m Mrs Martha Coley tea with Mrs Garrett P Robertson host

Wicks and Bertrand to be wed at bride's home

Edward H. Wicks and Mrs Annie Oge Bertrand plan a 9 o'clock Wednesday evening March 1 marriage at the bride's residence 134 West Mistletoe Avenue.

Edward H. Wicks Annie Oge Bertrand West Mistletoe Avenue

Annette Schmitt Announces Daughter’s Engagement

Mrs. Annette Dwyer Schmitt announces the engagement of her daughter Annette Elizabeth to Latrobe Onderdonk and their approaching marriage.

Annette Dwyer Schmitt Annette Elizabeth Latrobe Onderdonk

Social Guests At St Anthony Dansant Gatherings

A long list of hosted parties at the St Anthony dansant follows. General and Mrs Frederick Funst on, Mrs John T Stewart, Major and Mrs Clayton, Captain and Mrs Van Duyne, and numerous others hosted or attended by Mr and Mrs J C Richardson of Baltimore, Lieutenant and Mrs Ford Richardson, and Miss Mattie Terry among various groups.

Frederick Funston John T. Stewart Stewart Wildman Clayton van Duyne C. B. Hatch Mis. Gibson Dietrich John A. Stephenson St. Anthony Dansant Ford Richardson Fort Sam Houston J. C. Richardson Baltimore C. J. Holman New York Fidele Chamberlain Holman Cartwright Mattie Terry A. S. Gage A. F. Schultze M. Cyril Erwin Ruth Smith Dallas Brooks PD Tingle Mamie Doud John S. Doud Charles Clamp Joe Blanks Stephens Denver Colo Lolita McCulloch Mildred Leudinhaus St. Louis John Howard Edward Bock

Travis Club Stag Party Promises Light Talk and Entertainment

Club members received notices inviting a stag party in the gymnasium Friday evening. Speakers will avoid politics religion and national issues while vaudeville entertainers perform and refreshments are served.

Travis Club

Mrs Slack hosts entertainment chain party for orphans home

Mrs Sam C Slack will entertain with an entertainment chain party for Protestant orphans home on Wednesday afternoon. Guests include Mesdames John Stephens Robert Lerick H A Moos H D Glover E D Henry Carroll Slack W C Speer Benno Kayton George Surkey Wilson Cardwell Carter Vodiie Havenhoff Rupp and Misses Helen Linscott Elma Surkey Georgie Sallon Jean Sallon Gladys Rupp. Ruiz school Mothers club meets Friday at 4 45 pm. Mrs S J Baggett hosts afternoon tea Tuesday March 7 for Mrs M M Slaw Chickasha Okla and Mrs T N Haggard of Palestine.

Sam C. Slack John Stephens Robert Lerick H. A. Moos H. D. Glover E. D. Henry Carroll Slack W. C. Speer Benno Kayton George Surkey Wilson Cardwell Carter Vodiie Havenhoff Rupp Herbert Linscott Helen Linscott Elma Surkey Georgie Sallon Jean Sallon Gladys Rupp

Folk Song Concert at Central Christian Church Thursday

Interest grows for an eight o'clock folk song concert to be held Thursday evening at the Central Christian Church.

Central Christian Church

Sunday School Workers to Meet at Travis Park Church

The Elementary Sunday School Workers' Council will meet at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Rock Baraca room of the Travis Park Methodist Church. It invites workers from junior to beginners departments and Sunday school leaders of all denominations. The program features prayer, talks on cooperation and graded lessons merits, songs, and music led by local church members.

Rock Baraca Travis Park Methodist Church Grace Beaty J. A. Cook R. H. Hofheinz St. Mark's Episcopal Church E. Howe First Presbyterian Church C. W. Weddell Elizabeth Applewhite Central Baptist Church

Texas Independence party hosted by Collins Garden PTA

The Collins Garden school PTA hosts a Texas Independence party at 8 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walton D. Hood in Palm Heights. The program features Superintendent Charles B. Meek, soloist Miss Mary Howard, reader Miss Nora Deussen, songs and duets by pupils, and a piano duet. Hostesses include Mrs. Walton D. Hood and Mrs. J. C. Meekins. Punch is served by Mrs. J. C. Meekins and Miss Nellie Morris.

Parent-Teachers’ Association Collins Garden School Walton D. Hood Palm Heights Charles Meek Mary Howard J. Baggett Nora Deussen Texas Levy Meeks S. J. Baggett Miss Darby Gladys Hood Mesdames Walton D. Hood W. R. Hood E W. Oeffinger Co. E. Hoff J. B. Barton Ethel West J. C. Meekins Nellie Morris Punch

Majestic party hosted by Lieut and Mrs Conger Pratt

Lieut and Mrs Conger Pratt gave a Majestic party Monday night and hosted a St Anthony dansant later. Guests included Capt and Mrs Fitzhugh Lee Mr and Mrs Richard Brady Mrs Reynolds Miss Julia Crosby Miss Isabelle Crosby Lieutenants Moore Sherman and Hickson.

Conger Pratt St. Anthony Dansant Fitzhugh Lee Richard Brady Reynolds Julia Crosby Isabelle Crosby Moore, Sherman and Hickson

Entertaining fund drive for Protestant Orphans' Home grows

Society centers on an entertainment chain to raise funds for the Protestant Orphans Home. Women plan multiple parties with rides charged in some cases. Treasurer Mrs. A B Weakley asks funds be sent in sealed envelopes to her or the P J McNeel Jewelry Co. Many social guests are named for auctions, tea, and games across several afternoons.

A. B. Weakley West Woodlawn Avenue P. J. McNeel Jewelry Company Roy Campbell Mesdames Fidele Chamberlain Holman Cartwright Albert Steves Jr Sam Barclay Donald Fraser Alexander Fraser William K. Ewing Patton Philadelphia E. L. Herring Foard Townsend Max Krueger Ralph Hugo E. W. Lawton Hilmar Guenther Oliver Franklin Billingsley Marfa Neil Pryor Helen Gunther Campbell Raymond Keller George Houston Ben Hammond Downs H. Lee Ransom E. R. Richardson C. C. Janin Mesdames FE B. Chandler A. C. Pancoast T. W. Campbell Alex Walton CC. Todd Edward A. Wilson Walter W. McAllister E. A. Holmgreen Mesdames L. L. Boyd Hugh Hunter W. C. Ling Gus Grobe

Warmth and Hydration Remedy Rheumatism Advice

An old health column urges rheumatism sufferers to stay warm and dry, eat less meat, and drink plenty of water. It explains uric acid buildup from the bowels and liver, promotes Jad Salts and Rad Salts as kidney stimulants, and touts lithia water as a remedy to reduce uric acid and aid kidneys.

Palm Beach Fashion Signals Early Spring in San Antonio

Harbingers of spring grow in number as warm weather prompts retailers to display palm beach and mohair summer suits. The first palm beach suit was seen on the streets Monday while the first straw hat is not yet spotted. officials expect the debut within two to three weeks as merchants prep for the season.

San Antonio Kelly

Debutante Groups Gather for Warm Reading Week

Mrs John J Kuntz hosts a party of twelve Wednesday morning while Mrs George Walker hosts Friday morning gatherings. Mrs C H Surkamp will entertain debutantes Friday afternoon at a warm reading event.

Ers John J. Kuntz George Walker C. H. Surkamp

Captain Green Dies in Waco Texas

Captain Charles W. Green aged 78 died at his son C Herbert Green's home in Waco after fourteen years in the city a Confederate veteran who fought in Civil War battles and served in the guard that accompanied John Brown to the gallows at Charlestown West Virginia on December 2 1859.

Waco Tex Texas Charles W. Green C. Herbert Green Green Virginia John Brown Charlestown W. Va

German Literary Club Discusses Faust and Mephistopheles

The German Literary Club met Monday afternoon to study Goethe's Faust. Mrs R Seebe led the session, Mrs B Mackensen read a paper on Mephistopheles, and Miss Beatrice Burg spoke on The Idea of the Faust Drama.

Goethe Faust

Short course on agriculture planned by Luling club

J G Drake announced a three day agricultural short course under A and M College supervision for the first week of July with lectures on farming stock judging and food preservation. The Luling Commercial Club voted to cover expenses and homes may host country youths. A boy was kicked in the head by a colt and taken to Lockhart hospital for treatment.

Luling, Tex Luling Commercial Club J. G. Drake Lockhart Caldwell County A. and M. College Henry Rhodenberg Jolie Section

Mrs Harvey L Steele Hosts Event March 7

Mrs Harvey L Steele will entertain with a current events party on March 7 to aid the Protestant Orphans Home, part of an entertainment chain for fundraising.

Harvey L. Steele Orphans’ Home

Card party guests announced for Meager Tuesday evening

Miss Gussie Rowley will entertain at the Meager card party with guests Mrs. James P. Hennessey, Mrs. Milton C. Vance, and Mrs. Bessie Rowley Clark attending.

Gussie Rowley James P. Hennessey Milton C. Vance Bessie Rowley Clark

Harding Circle Members Host Country Gathering

Mr and Mrs Charles Donaldson entertained 45 Harding Circle members and families at their country home on the Fredericksburg road. Guests arrived early, some brought guns for a day of outdoor dining with a dinner cooked in the open.

Charles Donaldson Harding Circle West End

Cut price sale at Nichols Gro Co advertises reduced groceries

Cut price sale Wednesday. Best creamery butter 30c, hams 19c, picnic hams 14c to 2c, breakfast bacon 20c, Oak Grove yard eggs 25c a dozen, three loaves bread 10c, laundry soap 12 bars 25c cash. We are the lowest. Nichols Gro Co. Phones Cr. 51. 207 Av. C.

Oak Grove Yard Nichols Gro, Co Av. C

Patterson Bourland Wedding Announced for February 26

Announcement of the marriage of Daniel A. Patterson and Miss Ora M. Bourland on Saturday February 26 at St. Marys Catholic Church.

Patterson-Bourland Daniel A. Patterson Ora M. Bourland

T K O Club Card Party At Miss Mountjoy Home

The T K O Club invites members to a card party Tuesday evening at Miss Jennie Mountjoy's residence 717 North Hackberry street.

T. K. O. Club Jennie Mountjoy North Hackberry Street

White Rose Team to Meet at 2 30 Wednesday Afternoon

White Rose drill team plans a 2 30 p m gathering Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Olga Hansen at 1137 Austin Street for important business.

White Rose Olga Hansen Austin Street

Pet Colt Injures Luling Boy

A Luling boy was injured when a pet Colt struck during a local incident reported in Luling Texas on February 29. The report notes the event occurred in the city and involved a young resident. Further details were not provided in the available text.

Luling Luling, Tex

Gibbons Literary Club Meets for Franklin Quotation Round

The Gibbons Literary Club met Monday afternoon with roll call answered by quotations from Benjamin Franklin. Round table discussions were led by Miss Lucinda Stein, continuing a program focused on literary dialogue and shared insights.

Gibbons Literary Club Benjamin Franklin Lucinda Stein

Applicants Discuss Child Care Hiring Contrast

A dialogue shows a job interview where a candidate refuses work in a setting with children while the employer notes the need for a girl who understands children. The exchange highlights differing views on suitability and roles.

Applicant No. m

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