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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
3
In Society calendar Sat night at 103 North Presa street the Gunter dinner dansant hosts a gathering with Mysterious Set meeting Miss Josephine Hutzler.
The record lists attendees including Elizabeth Church Hazel Cannon Eleanor Delfraisse Mildred Duggan Frances Evans Mary Fisher Lois Farnsworth Winnie Harral Marion Johnson Julia Lobban Laura Lane Eloise Matthews Ada Maverick Dorothy Morriss Margaret Mueller Miriam Milburn Anna McAlpin Rebecca McAlester Olive McCormick Evelyn Newton Ethel Finch Medora Robertson. Escorts named include Carleton Hagelstein Frank Roberts Eugene Baugh Nelson Leary Frank Waters William Thomas Coulter Timpson Marsh Fisher Frank Smith Paul Deutz John Shook Werner Bennett William Robertson George Southwell George Parker Henry Herndon Fritz Engelmann John Parks George Horner Whitlock Zander Louis Kayton James Gibson Stanley Peeler Robert Melton William Eillers.
Dr. Stockton Axson of Rice Institute delivered two lectures on Modern Drama at Beet hoven Hall. He discussed English drama from Shakespeare to Shaw and analyzed Ibsen's method of intertwining past and present to drive thought and crisis in his plays. Next lectures are scheduled for Friday, January 19.
About 300 suffragettes and supporters gathered at the Driskill Hotel in Austin for a suffrage luncheon. Speakers included Mrs. Lutie Stearns of Wisconsin, state president Mrs. Cunningham, and attorney D. K. Woodward, with Mrs. Richard W. Edwards of Houston among guests.
Three hundred fifty students enrolled at the Baptist Young People's Union Training School which closed Friday evening at the First Baptist church. It was the first school of its kind in San Antonio and the success pleased those who planned it.
Mrs R Calvin of 82 Upper Post Fort Sam Houston entertained the D F T F Five Hundred Club Thursday afternoon. Prizes went to Miss Anita Colesworthy and Mrs J Woods. Attendees included Mesdames R Dickson E H James J Ellicott J Walker F Asler J Collier D O Connell R Calvin J Woods C G Colesworthy and Miss Caroline Usler plus Anita Colesworthy.
Charters issued include V H Borsodi Inc Houston with $20000 capital, incorporators V H Borsoni T A Temple Jr and Bonnie Jack of Houston. Bowman Long Co Waco with $10000 capital, incorporators W Bowman R J Jong John M Bowman. King Implement Co Beaumont with $20000 capital, incorporators George W King W A Decken John T Norton. Thames Ice Cream Port Arthur changes name to Milk Products Company and raises par value to 100 dollars.
The notice lists Sunday services at First Baptist, Pegues Memorial, Calvary Baptist, Beacon Hill, Riverside Park, and Grace Evangelical Lutheran churches with times for Sunday school 9:30 to 10 a.m., morning sermons, evening services, and various unions, women's groups, and plans for the coming week including meetings, themes, and installation of new officers.
The San Antonio class of the Associated Bible Students will gather at Modern Woodmen hall 117 North Flores Street for three Sunday services: 3 p.m. Eckola lecture, 4 15 p.m. Bible study, and 8 8 p.m. Tower study. Tuesday features prayer praise and testimony meeting at 7 p.m.
Masses at St Marys Church on Sunday include 6 30 6 00 7 30 8 16 9 00 and 10 00 with high mass and sermon at 11 o clock Special masses at 9 and 10 for visitors and non pewholders Children mass at 8 15 followed by catechism Senior and junior Children of Mary will receive holy communion at 7 30 and 8 15 masses The senior branch will meet at 4 o clock Sunday evening Evening services with sermon at 7 45 Night prayers and rosary each evening except Saturday at 7 45 Devotions to St Anthony and the question box Tuesday at 7 45 Stations of the cross and benediction Friday at 7 40 am Masses go the week at 6 20 7 30 8 15 and 9 am
Regular services at 401 Porter Street led by Minister W. D. Bills. Bible study at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Morning topic The Fall and A Restoration of Man. Evening topic The Man Who Built to Defeat God. Communion after the morning sermon and Wednesday prayer meeting in the evening.
The First Church of Christ Scientist on Avenue D and Fifth Street holds services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with the subject Sacrament. An evening service repeats the morning service. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. A testimonial meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Central Christian Church at Main and San Pedro hosts morning service at 10 45 and evening at 7 45 with Sunday school at 9 30. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 15 pm. Bible school and communion times noted for multiple nearby churches. Ladies Aid hosts oyster supper Monday January 15 at the Seelee. all invited.
The San Antonio branch of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion led by John A. Lewis meets Sundays at 3 p.m. in Red Men's Hall on Soledad Street with Joel Dowie’s successor tracing roots to Dowie. Midweek gatherings occur Wednesdays at 425 East Guenther Street with 3 p.m. divine healing and 8 p.m. prayer meetings led by evangelist N. E. Green.
Rev. Charles Albert Riley leads worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon titled The Greek's Desire to See Jesus The Time for the Last Act Bible class meets at 10 a.m. Sunday school also at 10 a.m. Location is 822 East Houston street at the Woodmen of the World hall. Sunday gospel of John focus.
St Mark's Church in Travis Park leads Holy Communion at 7 30 a m with Bishop Capers in charge Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m Evening prayer and sermon at 8 p m St Luke's at West Houston and Chupareras streets holds Holy Communion 7 36 a m Morning prayer 11 a m Evening prayer 7 30 p m Christ Church Laurel Heights has Holy Communion 7 30 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 20 p m St Paul Grayson and Willow streets rector Rev Frederick C Price Jr leads 9 30 a m Sunday school Holy Communion 8 a m Morning prayer 11 a m Evening prayer and address 7 p m J Johns Cherry and Burnet streets rector Rev R Y Barber Second Sunday after Epiphany Holy Communion 7 30 a m Sunday school 9 30 a m Morning prayer and sermon 11 a m Evening prayer and sermon 8 p m
First Evangelical on Nolan and Muncey streets reports Sabbath school at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages including three Baraca groups and two Philsthea groups plus graded beginner lessons. Sermon at 10 30 a m and Y P A at 7 15 p m with 7 45 p m service. Also Evangelical Friedens Church Main avenue Elmira street lists services at 10 30 a m and 8 p m with meetings for members Thursday and teachers meeting Sunday.
St John’s on South Presa and Nueva streets hosts a Sunday school in German and English at 9 30 a m led by Rev A L Wolff pastor with Rev B G Stricker assistant pastor Scheduled for St John’s location and bilingual instruction.
A broad list of Methodist churches with pastors and schedules. Activities include Sunday schools at various times, morning and evening worships, League meetings for youth, prayer meetings midweek, sermons on biblical books, and special services at multiple church locations such as San Marcos Street, West End, Government Hill, Jaurel Heights, South Side, Falm Heights, Travis Park, and more.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal at Avenue C and Pecanotreet led by Pastor Harry C Leonard offers Morning sermon The World’s Way to Peace and Evening sermon Salvation Necessary with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League at 7 p m German Methodist Episcopal South at Hackberry and Montana with Breihan pastor holds Sunday school 9 30 a m services 10 45 a m and 8 p m English services and a Young People’s meeting at 7 30 p m Men’s meeting Monday at 8 p m with Chaplain Kendall address
A列Utica West Poplar and Jackson streets lists Sunday services at 11 AM and 4 30 PM with sermons by Thomas F Gallaher and themes The Bread of Life and Loves Commendation. Additional churches include Westminster on Garden and King William with 9 30 AM Sunday school and 6 30 PM League meetings. Madison Square with 9 30 AM Sunday school and 11 AM 7 30 PM sermons. Denver Boulevard and Harlandale offerings. West End Waverly and Zarramora with 10 AM Sabbath school and 11 AM 7 30 PM services. and First Presbyterian Avenue D Fourth Street plus First United Ogden Locust with various services and programs. The list also notes midweek prayer, Ladies Aid, Young People's League, and sacramental observances.
The Theosophical Society will meet at headquarters 320 Avenue C on Sunday at 11 a.m. Mrs Paul Caughey will lecture on The Purpose of Life. The Inner Life class follows. Tuesday 2 15 p m Order the Star Wednesday 6 15 students class.
The Unitarian Church holds Sunday morning services led by Rev. George H Bad ger in the Gunter hotel ballroom starting at 11. The sermon titled Galsworthy's Strife forms the second in the Values for Religion in Five Modern Dramas series. Sunday school follows at the usual time.
San Antonio music lovers attending Harold Henry’s recital at the Gunter Hotel ballroom praised the young American pianist. He offered an unusual program centered on MacDowell sonatas and Alkan’s The Wind, delivering poetic interpretations and technical prowess that drew strong applause despite a modest audience. A postconcert reception hosted by Miss Fr. Alice Holman introduced attendees to the artist.
In Howard county Texas a mountain of jack rabbit scalps on a courthouse lawn sparked a drive to curb rabbit losses. W W Campbell of the state agriculture bureau toured Howard Mitchell Nolan and Scurry counties noting 1916 crop losses of 13000 dollars and outlining planned rabbit drives funded by local Commercial Clubs with meat sales and packing facilities to reduce the pest.
The Riverside Park Baptist church youth group installed new officers for the year last Sunday. Retiring officers spoke of past work and incoming officers made promises for the term. Retiring president Miss Iane White and others were listed with roles. new president is Miss Iane White and new officers include Carl Harvey and Edwina May Carroll among others.
The Sunshine Crochet Club met Thursday with Mrs. John Zadecky. Refreshments followed. Misses Martha and Mary Diecke and Mrs. Bert Morse were admitted to membership. The next meeting will be at Mrs. M. T. Mc Brearty’s home at 227 Sandmeyer Street.
A series of sermons on Sunday school work begins Sunday at Alamo Methodist Church led by J. F. Lawlis. Layman focused services and talks are planned at Travis Park and other area churches with various pastors and lay speakers. Community worship and church conferences follow Sunday services.
About fifty City Club members attended a beefsteak dinner staged in the Gunter Hotel basement the so called Dungeon. Percy Tyrrell hosted the event with Oscar Worthley directing the affair which featured impromptu speeches oriental dances and a unique dining style with aprons soda boxes and large beefsteaks.
Alexander Joske will travel to New York at government request to confirm his signature on a four year old check issued to Louis Malvin & Co. farriers. Criminal proceedings are pending, and officials seek conclusive proof the check bore his signature. The trip covers about 4000 miles.
Advertises Laxative Coldine Tablets for colds and La Grippe and constipation. Claims contains no quinine. Priced 25 cents at all druggists. Ad notices emphasize quick relief and standard patent medicine style.
Southwest district delegates met in Market Hall for an executive session as part of the Farmers Union convention. with no heating the group planned adjournment after officer elections and choosing the next meeting place. A committee may visit Austin to present views on legislation and the warehouse act, with Austin favored for the next gathering. Senator F C Weinert, praised for his stance on the warehouse law, returned to Austin to serve as a system manager.
Four hundred citizens of Torreon who were impressed by Villa and taken during his occupation have escaped and returned home. The report was received Saturday by T. H. Beltran Mexican consul general in San Antonio from G. Espinosa Mirales governor of Coahuila state.
Colonel Malvern Hill Barnum, chief of staff of the Southern Department, leaves for Columbus New Mexico to join General Funston on the western border inspection. They plan to meet Saturday night with no expected return before January 20.
Friends surprised the Williams couple at their new home on a Thursday evening. T T Downey spoke, Mrs J P Pulliam gave flowers, and guests enjoyed card games, dancing, music, and refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs John Belbase, T T Downey, A Lassner, and Rk T Wlein.
Seguin Texas January 13 A Moel ver a farmer from Yorks Creek north of Seguin was kicked by a mule and rendered unconscious. He narrowly escaped a fatal full force kick and will recover from the injury.
A Notre Dame woman invites all rheumatism sufferers to request a free home treatment claiming to cure muscular and joint pain without climate change. She says the discovery removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and improves overall vitality, addressed to M Summers, Box KR, Notre Dame.
A roundup of visitors and registrants includes P Sandoval of Eagle Pass at the Gunter hotel P V Manning of Chicago at the St Anthony H J Ramer of Chicago a guest at the Menger Creel of St Louis among the arrivals at the Gunter Mrs J B Pearce of Dallas at the St Anthony A BR Rossbul of Laredo at the Gunter and Mr and Mrs George F Skilling of Chicago at the St Anthony J S Duncan of Cleveland at the Gunter G B Snow of Elgin at the St Anthony T N Brown of Galveston at the Menger Max Gumbach a Dallas merchant among arrivals at the Gunter IL A Aspell of Austin at the St Anthony J F Grant of Cureo at the Gunter Graves of Fort Worth a guest at the Gunter W R Clements of Wooster Ohio at the St Anthony.
The marriage of Corporal Morris Baldwin of the Seventh Field Artillery Band and Miss Anna Laura Roecer occurred Friday night at the bride's parents home on Cherry street. Chaplain J. T. Kerdall of the Second Wisconsin Infantry officiated.
A promotional slip invites readers to send five cents to Foley & Co. for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatism Foley Cathartic Tablet for cleansing and comfort to stout persons A. M. Fischer signed the notice.
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