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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1917

Page

8

Shakespeare Club hosts progressive dinner for graduates

The Society section notes the Shakespeare Club of the High School hosting a progressive dinner to honor its graduate members. Harold Henry delivers a recital at the Gunter ballroom. The San Antonio Self-Culture Club's Music Department meets at 3 p.m. with Miss Mary Hayman. City Federation gathers at 3 p.m. in the Gunter pink room. Menger merienda at 4 p.m. at the Menger Hotel. Miss E Alice Holman hosts a luncheon at the Origin al in honor of Harold Henry. The College of Industrial Arts Club hosts a luncheon at the Original in honor of Miss Katie Boyce of Runge, president of the Alumnae Association. Additional notes mention Coe terie luncheons, current events, and confirms luncheon details and graduate lists including Miss Boyce and other ex-students.

Shakespeare Club Music Department of San Antonio E. Alice Holman Harold Henry College of Industrial Arts Club Katie Boyce Runge Presica Alumnae Association College of Industrial Arts Misses Boyce of Lucy Richmond Lillie Wilson Annie Perlitz Hattie Miller Ella Mackensen Willie Lain Marie Jones Marian Hutchins Sue Hughes Elsie Jonas Edith Chabot Alleen Cobb Maurice Barker Irene Barnes City Federation Gunter John J. Stevens George Powell C. C. Leel Manufacturers’ Club North Texas Corinne Marmion Winifred Converse

Mechanic Arrest in Waco Faces Saturday Charge Filing

Investigation into a 42 year old automobile mechanic arrested January 4 in Waco concludes Saturday with formal charges and transfer to the county. Detectives from multiple cities recovered several autos and faced lawsuits from victims seeking to retain their stolen property until final disposition.

Waco Caruthers Austin Oklahoma City Justice Court

Harold Henry to Play Recital at Gunter Hotel Ballroom

Harold Henry, a young American pianist praised by New York critics, will perform a recital Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the Gunter hotel ballroom. The Chicago-born pianist trains with Ernst Jedlitzka and Moszkowsky and programs Bach Vivaldi Bach Chopin Liszt MacDowell Scott and more in a varied recital. He also appears in San Antonio under Miss E Alice Holman.

Harold Henry America Gunter Hotel Ernst Jedlitzka Moszkowsky New York P. V. R. Key New York World Henry Perpetuum Mobile Cyril Scott Sonetta del Petrarca Liszt Den Bergen San Antonio E. Alice Holman

Keen Poultry Contest At Lone Star Show Draws Interest

A spirited judging contest at the Lone Star Poultry Show measures Anconas, a new Mediterranean breed. J W Whittle wins the special vase prize over W T Mitchell Jr. Delegates from Farmers Union gain free admission with badges. The show at 117 Main Avenue runs through Sunday night with judging to finish by Friday.

Lone Star J. W. Whittle South Presa Street W. T. Mitchell Jr Shadow Lawn Italy Anconas Mitchell Whittle Lone Star Poultry Association Farmers’ Union H. B. Lansden Main Avenue

Harris Ahrens Wedding at St Patrick Church

Miss Mary A Harris wed Herman W Ahrens in a Tuesday 6 30 pm ceremony at St Patrick Church rectory officiated by Rev Father Pinnel. Sister Jennie E Harris attended and William H Anderson served as best man. They plan a short wedding trip and will reside in Del Rio Texas.

Harris-Ahrens Mary A. Harris Herman W. Ahrens St. Patrick’s Church Father Pinnel Jennie E. Harris William H. Anderson

Mother of Nine Children Receives Health Boost Ad

Springfield resident Madame Eugene Bedard reports nine births left her weak with side pains and fainting notes. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring strength enabling her to do housework. The ad touts root and herb tonicity and invites letters for confidential advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Springfield Mass Lydia EE. Pinkham Eugene Bedard Main Street Lydia EK Pinkham Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn

English Drama Lectures Begin Series at Beethoven Hall

Dr. Stockton Axson of Rice Institute opens a six lecture series on the Modern Drama in San Antonio with a talk on English drama from Shakespeare to Shaw. He will discuss Ibsen's Point of Departure in the Friday 8 pm session at Beethoven Hall.

Dr. Axson Rice Institute San Antonio Stockton Axson Axson Princeton

Texas Prisoners' Children Aid Society chartered in Galveston

Filed in the State Department the charter of the Texas Prisoners' Children's Aid Society of Galveston with no capital stock. Purpose to aid children and families of white prisoners in Texas jails and to promote laws to compensate prisoners for work and remit funds to families. Incorporators include C. W. Burner Jules Black W. T. Rabe Williams D. Thomas J. W. Love and George Q. McCracken, all of Galveston.

Austin Tex State Department Texas Prisoners’ Children’s Aid Society of Galveston Texas C. W Burner Jules Black Kh. W. T. Rabe Williams D. Thomason Love George Q. McCracken Galvestop

El Paso Sets World Record for Triplets Born

El Paso, Texas reports six sets of triplets in December, claiming the world record for the most triplets born in a month. State registrar Dr. W A Davis notes Texas previously held eleven sets in a year and confirms El Paso’s top status.

Austin Tex el Paso W. A. Davis Texas Davis

Army Horses Sold at Fort Sam Houston Auction

Fifty nine horses deemed unfit for army use were offered for sale at auction at Fort Sam Houston Friday afternoon. Local buyers attended and future posts are expected to hold similar sales as officers continue weeding out undesirables from the mounted corps.

Fort Sam Houston Fort Sam Ouston

California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Child Health

A 50 cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs is advertised as a safe inside cleanse for Constipation in children. The text urges mothers to use the product at first sign of illness and warns to avoid counterfeit syrups, noting full directions on the bottle. The promotion targets babies and all ages, claiming quick relief from waste buildup.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Army to auction condemned horses at key Texas posts

At Fort Sam Houston McAllen and El Paso public sales will dispose of about 2000 head as condemned horses accumulate. Most animals are found but disqualified for failure to meet size and army specifications.

Fort Sam Houston McAllen el Paso

Johnston States Vote Against Submission Despite Uncertain Question

Senator R. M. Johnston of Houston said his district instructed him to vote against submission by about 4000 votes and he plans to vote against submission, despite there being some question about his position.

Austin Tex R. M. Johnston Houston

Alabama Officer Dies in Nogales Heroic Loss Tisdale

Message announces the death of Lieutenant Shirley A. Tisdale Fourth Alabama Infantry at Nogales base hospital. General E H Plummer transmits the report. cause of death not disclosed.

A. Tisdale Nogales Shirley A. Tisdale Fourth Alabama Infantry E. H. Plummer

Phillips Named Assistant Secretary of State by Wilson

William Phillips of Massachusetts, third assistant secretary of State, was nominated to become assistant secretary of State to succeed John A. Osborne who recently resigned. Breckenridge Long of St. Louis was nominated as third assistant secretary of state.

Washington, D. C William Phillips Massachusetts Wilson John A. Osborne Breckenridge Long St. Louis

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Gunter Ball Room Menger Bailey Menger Hotel T. J. Nye Hugo Kaufman Coe Jane Applewhite Kate Andrews Ruth Beck Ellen Cover Mary K K. Donnie Stella Kimendorf Irmengarde Eberle Gordon Shiner J. J. Gilbert Roy S. Harris T. J. Harvell The Women of Christ Church Ned Melilhenny West Woodlawn Avenue New York Cavalry Cavalry Empire Menger Crockett School Mothers’ Club M. A. Straughan B. A. Owen Annie Sutcliffe C. E. Carpenter I. D. McKee Vera Brubaker Tommie Hazel Hall Lucile Banks Maidee Benkendorfer Earl Henry Straughan Dick Henry W. M. Marvin Weil Kepley Portage Tire Co Alamo Ady Blum’s Great Specialty Store Emil Blum Company Society Johnson Alabama Phillips Hertzberg Houston and St. Mary’s Sts Bedell el Ml East Houston Street Royal Theater
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