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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1912

Page

8

Temperance group and clubs plan meetings at local venues

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets tomorrow at 3 30 PM at Trinity Church. The Shakespeare Club gathers at 724 Baltimore Avenue with Miss Lulu Suggs leading and Mrs A L Ellis presenting Falstaff. The Free Clinic convenes at 10 30 AM at the International Club rooms. The Council of Jewish Women held a meeting yesterday.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union the Trinity Church Shakespeare Club Baltimore Avenue Lulu Suggs A. L. Ellis International Club Rooms Council of Jewish Women

Mrs Powell’s Happy Recovery From Cardui Tonic

Lydia Powell of Dry Ridge Kentucky says at age 50 she was nearly skeletal with a left side pain and weak stomach. After four months of doctor visits she found relief with Cardui the woman’s tonic and now walks four miles and works easier. She credits Cardui with saving her life and health and urges other women to try it.

Dry Ridge Lydia Powell Cardui

Club activities span welfare papers and poetry readings

Members discuss Child's Welfare topics at the clubhouse with papers by Mrs. Freed and others. A violin solo by Lippshitz followed, then social time. The Phoenix club plans a Henry V review tomorrow with quotations.

Phoenix Club J. B. Cunningham

First Baptist Circles Host Laurel Heights Tea

Mrs. J. R. Walker entertained the Laurel Heights and Tobin Hill Circle of the First Baptist church yesterday afternoon. Refreshments were served and a social session enjoyed.

J. R. Walker Laurel Heights Tobin Hill First Baptist Church

Mother's Council to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

The Mother's Council will meet tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the Odd Fellows hall Crockett hotel. Final arrangements for the Congress of Mothers convention on January 18 and 19 will be made and the Fifth district will be organized.

Mother's Council Tomorow Odd Fellows Crockett Hotel The Congress of Mothers

Dallas Admen hear talk on east support for Texas convention

John W. Philp of Dallas spoke at a weekly Advertising club luncheon about the strong hold of the on to Dallas movement in the east. He described the class of men coming to Texas for the Associated Advertising Clubs of America convention in Dallas next May. Philp chairs the out of state publicity committee and has spent six weeks in the east assessing preparations and how Texas is viewed by business leaders.

John W. Philp Dallas The Advertising Club East Texas Associated Advertising Clubs of America Philp

Tobacco King's Estate Settled in California

A final order for the distribution of the $4,000,000 estate of George S. Meyers of St. Louis, known as the tobacco king, was issued by Superior Judge Oster in San Bernardino. The estate will be divided equally among the three daughters of the deceased.

Tobacco King Associated Press San Bernardino Cal George S. Meyers St. Louis Oster Deceasd

Personal contact details for Katherine M. Joseph

The notice lists publication rules requiring sender identification with Katherine M. Joseph as editor. It provides office communication lines old phone 176 new .1859 and home 2862 for contact.

Katherine M. Joseph

Social calendar of Mrs. Terrell Bartlett and friends

Social happenings include Mrs. Terrell Bartlett hosting the Girls' Five Hundred club at her home. Government Hill Literary club musical at Mrs. William Will’s home. Alamo Mission Chapter DRT meets at the Gunter hotel. luncheons by Mrs. T. T. Van derHoeven and Mrs. John Sehorn for Mrs. Ashby McCullough. Holland Brickett Lowndes and Miss Frances Evelyn Wilkinson wedding at the Wilkinsons' West Laurel home. Bodien Martin hosts luncheon and box party for debutants. Mrs. Theodore Taylor hosts bridge for Mrs. Hoskins visiting. Mrs. L. J. Hart hosts Laurel Heights Bridge club in the afternoon.

Mrs. Terrell Bartlett Government Hill T. T. van derHoeven John Sehorn Cafe Mexicana Ashby McCullough Holland Brickett Lowndes Frances Evelyn Wilkinson B. J. Wilkinson West Laurel Street Bodien Martin Theodore Taylor Bridge Mrs. Hoskins Julius T. Conrad L. J. Hart Laurel Heights West Craig Place

Dinner honors Major and Mrs Tate by Col and Mrs Read

Major and Mrs Daniel A Tate were the honor guests at a dinner hosted by Colonel and Mrs Robert D Read. The affair featured a multi course meal and a green and yellow decorated table setting.

Daniel A. Tate Robert D. Read Tate

Engagement announced for Miss Allison Pierce to Louis de Bebian Moore

The engagement of Miss Allison Douglas Pierce, the last of Lady Decies five bridesmaids, to Louis de Bebian Moore is announced. All bridesmaids have now married. the wedding is planned for the early part of the new year.

Allison Douglas Pierce Lady Decies Vivien Gould Louis de Bebian Moore Miss Pierce Cupid

St Marys Hostess Card Party With Twenty Tables

Mrs P C Woods hosted a card party at St Marys auditorium yesterday. The afternoon featured bridge five hundred and high five with twenty tables and two prizes per game for the winners. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Samuel Sturgis Captain and Mrs Julius Conrad Captain and Mrs T B Taylor and Colonel and Mrs Robert Read.

Samuel Sturgis Julius T. Conrad T. B. Taylor Robert D. Read St. Mary’s Auditorium P. C. Woods

Debutantes Luncheon and Matinee at the Plaza

Miss Bodien Martin hosted a season opening luncheon at her Avenue C home at 1 pm with three boxes for guests and chaperones. Mrs. William E. Clark and daughter from New York visited Mrs. Thomas Franklin at last French place. Helen Linscott marked her 14th birthday with a 6 pm Sunday school dinner at 121 Jackson street hosted by Mrs. Herbert Linscott, featuring Miss Dorothy Dorset of Indiana as guest of honor and a five course menu followed by games and fortune telling.

William K. Robbie King William Street John A. Graham Chicago Killarney Fred C. Groos Eugene Prescott Gus Groos Sherman Townsend Denver Miss King Bodien Martin Avenue C Plaza William E. Clark New York City Thomas Franklin French Place Helen Linscott First Baptist Church Herbert B. Linscott Jackson Street Marie Porter Kathleen Johnson Mattie Crook Carrie Bell Capet Dorothy Dorset Indiana G. Harley Lewis Dorset Sarah Banks

Colonial Tea Planned by Mrs Paschal for DAR

On January 17 Mrs. Frank Paschal will entertain the San Antonio de Bexar chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at a colonial tea.

Frank Paschal San Antonio de Bexar Daughters of the American Revolution

Missionary Society Meets at Government Hill Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of Government Hill Methodist will meet at the church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. R A Jackson will lead the meeting and Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Pearce and Mrs. Hopkins will participate in the program. Mrs. M D Newton of Austin is visiting her sister, Mrs. W C Lott, on West French place.

Solon Stewart Walter R. Richardson Woman’s Auxiliary St. Mark’s Church Cedar Street Woman's Missionary Society of Government Hill Methodist Church R. A. Jackson Davidson Pearce Hopkins

Catalani and Taierico Wed at San Fernando Cathedral

Blas Catalani and Miss Alvina Taierico were married in a San Fernando cathedral ceremony officiated by Rev. Father Pujol. The church featured white and green decor, the bride wore white cashmere desoi trimmed in lace, and a large wedding party attended a reception at the bride’s parents' home. The couple will reside at 207 North Leona Street.

Blas Catalani Alvina Taierico San Fernando Cathedral Father Pujol Catalani North Leona Street

Luncheon Honors Mrs. Ashby McCullough at Cafe Mexicana

A social luncheon at Cafe Mexicana honored Mrs. Ashby McCullough with Mrs. J Vanderhoven and Mrs. John Sehorn as hostesses. A seven course menu featured a central poinsettia arrangement and place cards. Attendees included Mesdames Stribling Jassett James Fly Houston Kampmann Shook Seeligman Carter Gleaves Kenney Fassett Norton Elizabeth Houston James Sehorn and others. Another note announces a free art lecture on American Sculpture at Carnegie Hall Thursday January 11 at 8:30.

Cafe Mexicana Ashby McCullough J. Vanderhoven John Sehorn McCullough Mesdames Ben Stribling Theodore Jassett Buffalo N. Y Carnegie Hall

Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad Seen

An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a worldwide cold and grip remedy. It claims to remove the cause and is signed by Be W Grove with a partial signature.

Cali BE. W. Grove Swanson Swanson Rheumatic Cure CO Lake Street Chicago

Resignation of Mme Chambers as Alamo Plaza manager

Mme Chambers resigns as manager of theMme Cambers company on Alamo plaza. She will become manager of the San Antonio Hair Dressing Parlors at 115 Avenue C.

Mme.Chambers Mme. Cambers Alamo Plaga Mme. Chambers San Antonio Avenue C

Staacke Bros Top Your Car With A New Roof

Commence the new year right with a fresh auto top from Staacke Bros. The company offers durable replacement tops to weather the season and boost vehicle styling.

Staacke Bros

Chicken thief outwits Eldridge by using a hole

Edwin Eldridge of 152 Pearson avenue says a thief robbed his hen house last night. The thief used a long wire to pull chickens through a small hole in a thief-proof henhouse and tore down about half of his fencing as he fled. Eldridge does not know the thief’s identity.

Edwin Eldridge Hennery Pearson Avenue Eldridge Mr. Eldridge

Card of Thanks to Ella Austin Orphan Home Helpers

The Ella Austin Orphan Home directors express gratitude for Christmas aid to colored orphans. Names include Mrs. Lockwood for toys, fruit, clothing. Mrs. Walsh for fruit. Mrs. M. Jackson for fruit wood and candy. Kampmann building helpers for toys and fruit. Washer Brothers for hats and sweaters. turkey gifts from Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. J. A. Gumbles. various others contributed fruit, toys, caps, pecans, candy, and bags. Special thanks to those aiding the Christmas tree. Mrs. M. H. C. Brown, president.

Ella Austin Orphan Home Mrs. Lockwood Walsh M. Jackson Mackenhenny Franklin Springall Kampmann Cameron Richardson J. A. Gumbles Price Walker and Simpson Sipsy Irving H. Kimbrough Taliaferro E. Torry H. Torry E. P Johnson James Thomas T. L. Conroy Washer Mary Kirkendall Irene Howard Calhoun Layer Robinson Gramer McDonald E. Brackenridge M. H. C. Brown

Wright Bros Electrical Contractors Open on Main Avenue

A new enterprise by R C Wright and Mark Wright, formerly with Martin Wright, opens at 3806 Main Avenue in the Bedell building. Wright Bros Electrical Contractors will stock electric fixtures heating appliances and supplies and offer estimates for any job with prompt service.

R. C. Wright Mark Wright Martin Wright Bedell Main Avenue Wright Bros. Electrical Contractors

Grand prize mask ball for Hermann Sons school event

Benefit event hosted by Hermann Sons at Beethoven hall on Saturday February 3. Theo Artzt provides music for the mask ball with tickets priced at 50 cents. Call a taxi or phone Hoth at 1-2-3 for details.

Hermann Sons Hermann Sons School Beethoven Hall Theo Artzt

Fans club of Fort Worth seeks charter approval

Wilson Pace of Dallas presented the Fans club of Fort Worth charter to the secretary of state for approval in Austin. The filing is stalled awaiting an attorney general ruling. Pace threatens to seek a writ of mandamus in the Texas Supreme Court to compel approval, claiming full compliance with the law.

Austin Tex Wilson Pace Dallas Fans Club of Fort Worth Secretary of State Attorney General's Department Pace Supreme Court Secretary of

Tobin to Laredo Witness in Levytansky Murder Case

Sheriff John W. Tobin will travel tonight to Laredo to testify tomorrow in the trial of Lonnie A. Franks and J. B. Compton charged with the December 22 murder of jeweler G. J. Levytansky. The sheriff says the state is ready and the confession will shorten the proceedings to about one day.

Levytansky John W. Tobin Laredo Lonnie A. Franks J. B. Compton G. J. Levytansky Tobin Franks Compton

Malaria Drug Promises Health for All Ages

An advertisement promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it drives out malaria and builds up the system for both adults and children. The product is priced at 59 cents.

GROVE

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