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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1913

Page

6

Social calendar highlights at Fort Sam Houston clubs

Mrs J B Cossack hosts Lower Post Card Club at 3 p.m. The Equal Franchise Society hosts luncheon at St Anthony at noon in honor of Charlotte Walker and Eugene Walter. Mrs Charles B Allen hosts Laurel Heights Tuesday Bridge Club at 2 30 this afternoon.

J. B. Cossack Fort Sam Houston The Equal Franchise Society St. Anthony Charlotte Walker Eugene Walter Charles B. Allen Laurel Heights St. Anthony Hotel Eugene Walters Eleanor M. Brackenridge Maria B. Fenwick Max Martin Chicago Walker Ganahl Walker Elizabeth Carlos Bee A. W. Seeligson Rose Guther W. B. Russ Mabel Massey Bates Alicia Prescott Max Graham H. Lee Ransom Emma Kyle Burleson Austin Gus Giesecke EB. A. Stribbling Varney Washington, D. C G. Bedell Moore Eugenis Price William L. Dunne Harry M. Aubrey H. P. Drought Florida Booth Washington D. C Frances Simpson Reese Wilson J. R. Spe A. G. Munro H. H. Ogilvie W. J. Edgecombe Cora Ogden Wilson J. P. Withers Www E. Luter Elizabeth Maury Dwight E. Potter J. EB. Franklin Kate Steves Sarah Tullis Vega Brough J. Noyes Evans W. A. Daniel Clarence Mangham R. E. Moss R. R. Patterson Elizabeth T. Archer J. Gordon Sullivan Averette Meridian Apps Detroit Maryus R. W. Hearne J. Herbert Compton Pearl Dyer Ney Howell Willbanks T. E. Mumme Gladys T. M. Dechman Hattie Rabe A. Moos Lewis Krames-Beck Mollie Gallagher Eugenia Thomas

Remedy Promises Cure for Constipation with Syrup Pepsin

An advertorial touts Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a painless permanent solution to constipation. It claims to train bowel muscles for natural function, offers free samples by mail, and guarantees results or refunds. Testimonials from S. P. Watkins and E. Waldron are cited.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell P. Watkins Bethel Tenn E. Waldron Ridge W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

Donald Brian Stars In The Siren At Grand Opera House

Donald Brian headlines The Siren on Wednesday to Thursday nights and a Thursday matinee. The production boasts elaborate staging and a high caliber chorus. He dances the Waltz Caprice with Carroll McComas, showcasing a graceful, intricate routine for a nationwide tour.

Donald Brian Grand Opera House Prince Miss Carroll McComas

Women’s clubs schedule meetings around the city

Government Hill Literary Club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Miss Mary Manning at 628 Crosby street. The Phoenix Club meets tomorrow afternoon with Miss Annie Ramsey as leader. The Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas gathers at 3:30 PM tomorrow at the Travis Club. The Forty-fifth Precinct Auxiliary of the San Antonio Health Board meets tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. C. W. Gordon’s home 727 Rigsby avenue. all precinct residents urged to attend.

The Shakespeare Club Edith Schweppe Lida Baskin Edith Symington Titania James Noble Baskin James Noble Baskin; “the Lovers of the Club Emrie Johnson the Club L. A. Randal Hattie Brown Nellie Pancoast Janie Baskin Government Hill Mary Manning Crosby Street Phoenix Club Annie Ramsey Alamo Mission the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Travis Club Forty-fifth Precinct Citizens’ Auxiliary San Antonio

Washer’s White Sale Showcases 200 Garment Styles

The White Sale offers 200 styles of garments with new ideas including brides novelties and French hand embroidered underclothes. Prices run about a third below ordinary and extra sizes are highlighted as women shop despite cold weather. Numerous choices and fresh selections emphasize value at Washer’s for undergarments.

OPEN WEEK OF PRAYER AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society met in the church parlors with Mrs. H. L. Kokernot in charge. Reports noted $605 to state missions, $58 from blessing barrels for the organ fund, a $50 box sent to Buckner's Orphans Home, and emphasis on supporting the San Antonio Baptist sanitarium project.

Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society First Baptist Church H. L. Kokernot Richard Johnson Charles Fincham Buckner Baptist Sanitarium San Antonio

Madam Butterfly to be staged by Aborn Grand Opera Company

The Aborn English Grand Opera Company presents Puccini's Madam Butterfly as Friday evening’s Grand Opera House offering on January 10. The article contrasts modern composers with earlier aims focusing on melody and asserts Puccini’s work blends appealing melody with a truly great composition, standing out as an exception.

Giacomo Puccini Grand Opera House

Aged Confederate couple to be housed in Austin annex

Mrs Mabel M Bates of the Barnard E Bee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy reports Mr and Mrs W J Parker will be cared for in the Confederate Home annex in Austin once furnished. The annex holds no current space and funding will be discussed at the next Legislature meeting. A two dollar subscription arrived from Edwin W Poldridge, Poho, noting the couple's destitute state.

W. J. Parker Austin Mabel M. Bates Barnard E. Bee United Daughters of the Confederacy Edwin Wpoldridge

Man credits Cuticura aids for curing facial pimples

Buchanan Virginia man Charlie C McCormick recounts a years long struggle with pimples and itching on his face. After trying blood medicine he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and claims the treatment completely cured him in two weeks. He notes products are sold by druggists with sample offers and a Skin Book available.

Buchanan Charlie C. McCormick Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Bargain Garments and Nemo Corsets At Washers City

Prices on drawers corset covers gowns and undergarments marked down with many items from 19c to 98c and up to $2.50 values. Nemo Corsets advertised in San Antonio papers available only at Washers with a fitting shown and urged for individual requirements.

San Antonio

Plaza Theater Vaudeville Bills Showcase Classic Opera

The engagement features Lohengrin Il Trovatore The Tales of Hoffmann and Lucia with a cozy Plaza Theater run. Foster Ball of Ball and West draws crowds with a vivid Civil War veteran character portrayal. Six other Interstate acts complete the bill.

Lucia Plaza Theater Foster Ball Ball and West Mr. Ball

Residents Protest Narrowing Buena Vista Street

Prospect Hill residents protest to the city council against narrowing Buena Vista Street. The petition, ratified by Prospect Hill Improvement Club and signed by 50 district citizens, cites crossing the I N G tracks and local landmarks like two brick churches, a new school, fire department, and playground funded over 250000 dollars. Alderman Kenney to sponsor the measure. Mayor Jones and councilmen urged to visit Prospect Hill to view new sidewalks.

Prospect Hill Buena Vista Street

Art Exhibit To Aid Barnard E Bee UDC Fundraiser

An art exhibit opens this week at 216 East Houston Street to raise funds for the Barnard E Bee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy with Mrs. R M Field in charge. Most paintings are by S Solomon of Houston. Notable works include The Ascension of Christ and portraits of General Sam Houston and Alonzo Steele the last San Jacinto survivor.

East Houston Street Barnard E. Bee United Daughters of the Confederacy R. M. Field S. Solomon of Houston Christ Sam Houston Alonzo Steele Battle of San Jacinto

Tax Collector's Fee Rules For Delinquent Property

In Austin Texas the Attorney General's Department says tax collectors may charge only one dollar as a fee for assessing all land tracts in a single delinquent listing. If several owners share a tract, each owner owes one dollar upon redemption. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as purifying blood and aiding cold recovery.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Comptroller

Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted as Calomel Replacement

A. M. Fischer promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as the safe, gentle vegetable liquid to replace calomel for liver relief. He guarantees the remedy with every 50 cent bottle and offers a money back refund if unsatisfactory.

Dodson A. M. Fischer

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