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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1913
Page
5
The document lists officers of the organization including J. O. Terredd as President Otto Koehder as Vice President Chas Schreiner as Vice President J. J. Stevens as Vice President B. G. Barnes as Vice President and W. P. Rote as Secretary.
The banking department will receive deposits and pay interest. Loans will be made on approved collateral. Interest is 4 percent per year, payable semi annually.
Mrs. Anna de Waal held Saturday afternoon entertainment for drill team No 1 featuring a Kaffee Klatsch. A guessing contest entertained guests with prizes won by Mesdames Phillips Boldéesol and Lee Martin.
The San Antonio Turn Verein will host a children's masquerade ball Saturday evening January 25. The event invites youngsters to dress in masks and costumes for a festive night.
Patrons sample a range of dishes at Matthews Cafeteria located at 222 Lo Scya. The lively eatery features daily specials, hearty comfort plates, and a rotating selection of desserts. Diners praise the welcoming service and neighborhood vibe.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Ball entertain with a dance at the St Anthony Hotel honoring Miss Ruth Kelso Miss Ruth Lipscomb and Miss Margaret Kokernot in a social gathering reflecting the era's formal hospitality.
Professor and Mrs J M Stein feldt hosted an informal afternoon tea honoring Mrs Byron McMillan who recently returned to San Antonio. Numerous local couples were mentioned as guests at 211 Sherman street and at events at the Menger Hotel Beethoven Hall and St Anthony Hotel. The notes record plans for musical club events, a masquerade decision by the Merry Wives Dancing Club, and a postponed Tuesday Musical Club luncheon.
The column lists upcoming meetings and events including the Citizens Auxiliary to the Board of Health Precinct 43 7 meeting at Mrs Bellazes home 107 West Delaware Street, the St Josephs Alumnae planning an alumni club, Carnation Sewing Club gathering with Mrs J Gueldner, and Alamo Heights School Mothers Club planning a January 17 dance for the social fund under Mrs A C Dauchy.
The Austin Chamber of Commerce proposes a state wide fund to buy flags for the battleship Texas. If every public school student and teacher gives five cents, a 50 000 dollar pool would be raised. San Antonio’s 13 000 scholastic population could contribute about 650 dollars. The plan was filed with the San Antonio school board and will be discussed at the trustees meeting.
The twenty second precinct auxiliary to the board of health meets at 3 PM with Mrs. Ross W Davis. San Antonio Self Culture Club gathers at 3 PM at Mrs. W C Linden’s home. Kindergarten Association meets at 10 AM at Camden street club house. Philathea class formed at First Presbyterian by Miss Flora Smith. Twentieth Century Study Club convenes at 3 PM in Maverick Hotel to discuss art with papers. Graduate Kindergartens Club at 4 PM with Miss Edna Brack at Melrose Hall discusses value of kindergarten training. Missionary Society of Madison Square Presbyterian Church hosts at 2 PM. City Federation rescheduled to January 25 due to Mrs J S Peter’s absence. officers and delegates urged to attend. Ladies Sunshine Circle hosted by Mrs Ovid Johnson. year’s work planned with Weight and Measure contest won by Mrs Katherine Bryan.
Scrupulously clean facility with modern equipment and courteous white attendants. Half the building dedicated to ladies, with a beauty parlor in connection. Take South Flores street car.
The city hosts a steady stream of visitors from Dallas, Houston, Laredo, Fort Worth, Pearsall, and other Texas towns. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Pruitt of New York guests at the Gun ter, and Fred H. Ligarde of Laredo registered at the Savoy. Several business travelers arrive daily, staying at the Bowie, Crockett, Gunter, Menger, St. Anthony, and other hotels.
An old advertisement touts Pape’s Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds and grippe with two hour dosing until three doses are taken. It claims rapid relief from headaches, nasal congestion, feverishness, sore throat, and rheumatic aches, noting a 25 cent package available from any druggist.
The London New York and Chicago comedy Bunty Pulls the Strings plays at the Grand Opera House in San Antonio Tuesday night and Wednesday matinee and night. Bunty Biggar leads the production as the clever, demure heroine who threads a path through romance and family wables, marrying Weelum Sprunt at the end.
A letter signed by President Graebner and Secretary Carter asks San Antonio Chamber of Commerce members to attend the Tuesday night meeting and offer constructive aid. Officers will present annual reports and five directors will be elected from a slate of ten candidates.
The German Ladies' Aid Society held its annual meeting at Beethoven Hall and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs C Degen. first vice president Mrs C Storbeck. second vice president Mrs A Nordmann. treasurer Mrs D Livingston. secretary Miss H Bruhn. Finance committee includes Mrs John Bosshardt, Mrs C A Goeth, and Mrs H Kohler. Ward chairs and ward officials listed with multiple street addresses.
A buggy with F. Snell of 126 Wilson Street and his two daughters was badly damaged late Saturday on Alamo plaza. Miss Frieda Snell was thrown from the vehicle and bruised. hats worn by the father and daughter were knocked off and stolen. Mr Snell reported to police headquarters and identified the car owner from registration numbers.
Charles F. Stevens former first assistant police chief, discharged by Mayor A H Jones, was appointed this morning as deputy United States marshal under Bert J McDowell. The appointment runs through the current court term with possibility of extension. Stevens was previously a deputy U S marshal noted for border duty and smuggler apprehensions. He left to become deputy sheriff of Bexar County under Sheriff John W Tobin before Mayor Jones elected him assistant police chief.
Workmen will complete tearing up 25 miles of railroad linking the Medina dam site with Dunlay on the Southern Pacific. The last rail and tie are to be removed by Wednesday, finishing dam construction. Medina company officials await Dr. Pearson’s Texas visit. he is currently in London.
Senator H. B. Terrell of McLennan county plans to introduce a bill in the Texas Senate creating the office of highway commissioner and a highway commission. The measure would not interfere with Senator McGregor’s proposal for a statewide highway system and commission.
A.E Wright, a Chicago waiter, asks to be jailed at the Bridewell for a month to receive food and lodging while he exercises as advised by his doctor. Desk Sergeant Dooley refuses, noting no offense has been committed and Wright cannot be arrested without charges. Wright protests, suggesting he might defend the point with force.
Oscar Puppe of 602 Dakota Street San Antonio Texas praises Doan's Kidney Pills after relief from lumbar and kidney pain. He reports sharp pains when lifting stopped after using the first box. The advert notes the product is sold by all dealers at 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.
Author Edward Peple purchased Jubal Early era furniture during a Fredericksburg visit and gave it to manager A H Woods for use in the final act of Dustin Farnum’s The Littlest Rebel at the Grand. The production also features a 75 year old Union veteran who served under General McClellan supervising the cannon firing in the battle scene.
An informal luncheon at the St Anthony hotel in San Antonio drew about 100 Methodist pastors and laymen. SMU officials outlined plans for the Dallas campus and a fundraising drive in San Antonio, noting large donations and pledges from local business leaders and support from other Texas cities.
The San Antonio Uvalde Gulf Railroad Company votes to raise capital from 230 000 to 280 000 for the Campbellton to Mathis Gulf Coast extension. The line projects 50 miles at 1 000 per mile with no bonded debt now. a bond issue is planned and pending before the Texas railroad commission. Directors present were J E Franklin A R Ponder M E Leming B J Puckingham Carl F Groos A R Byrd William Byrd Jr C H White and E R Byrd.
Three days of prayer at St Marys Catholic Church begin Thursday for the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. The Holy Name Society plans elaborate demonstrations to repair language in the world with 7 45 services each day and sermons on cursing and indecent language by Father Hans and Father Mulvaney. Holy Name members will receive communion Friday Saturday and Sunday as acts of reparation.
Signor Alessandro Bonci, hailed as the world's greatest lyric tenor, will appear in a solo concert in San Antonio on Monday February 3 under the Press Club of San Antonio. The event, in Beethoven Hall, is backed by the Beethoven Maennerchor and follows prior praise from David Bispham for acoustics and program.
The organizer sought to move a state concert to January 14 to avoid rail travel and Lent. After a presentation to Bones, he agreed to delay to February 3. The event will feature a pianist and coloratura soprano Mme Martina Zatella.
An old newspaper ad touts Fletcher's Castoria for children, promotes hot sulphur baths as a weight treatment, and invites readers to Riverside Restaurant with daily turkey or chicken meals and a menu including shrimp and blue points. It mentions a beauty parlor car and city meats in Riverside.
The Southern Pacific will debut a motor car service between San Antonio and Sutherland Springs. Two daily trips are planned with a 9:00 am departure from San Antonio reaching Sutherland Springs at 10:30 am and a 3:00 pm return, with a tentative 12:30 pm arrival in San Antonio and a 6:30 pm return. Si cars are in use on Sunset Central lines, already delivering good results.
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