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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1917

Page

6

Social Calendar and Club Meetings This Week

We We Be TEe social calendar lists events in Minneapolis and San Antonio venues. Highlights include Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra at the Grand and a supper dance at the Travis Club plus entertainments at the Menger in honor of Miss Victoria Herff. Extra events cover Phoenix and Sorosis clubs, St. Luke’s Parish Aid, Denver Heights circles, Alamo Heights PTA activities, and a rummage sale February 10.

Mrs August Herff the Menger Miss Victoria Herff Parent-Teachers’ Association Alamo Heights School A. J. James Mildred Tarmat Mary Steele Frances Coleman City Market

Costume Frolic Guests Listed For Casino Association Event

Honor guests include Dorothy Shields Nilda Burger Frank Bourk Robert Truax Arthur Muller Henry Alder Keene Koetter Martin Gun kel Harry Simons William Martin Herbert Shaw Albert Hansen Invitations to the advertisement costume frolic to be held Saturday February 10 call for dress to reflect famous adverts Mrs Estil Sparks Brown and Miss Lottie Maxine Brown of Paw Paw Michigan and Mrs J W Lauderdale of Summerville Texas are guests of Mrs F M Meeks Mr and Mrs J M Gates and daughter of Lonoke Arkansas are guests of Mrs Gates parents Rabbi and Mrs Samuel Marks

Dorothy Shields Nilda Burger Frank Bourk Robert Truax Arthur Muller Henry Alder Keene Koetter Martin Gunkel Harry Simons William Martin Herbert Shaw Albert Hansen The Casino Association Estil Sparks Brown Lottie Maxine Brown Paw Paw, Mich J. W. Lauderdale von J. M. Gates Lonoke, Ark

Swift & Co Beef Sales in San Antonio Week Ending Jan 27

Swift & Co reports San Antonio beef sales for the week ending Saturday January 27. Domestic beef averaged 10 23 per pound according to the advertisement.

Swift & Co San Antonio

Alma Gluck seat sale opens Wednesday January 31

Goggan Bros subscribers must exchange coupons for reserved seats as the Alma Gluck event tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday January 31.

Alma Gluck Goggan Bros

Simmons Waters Wedding in Oklahoma City Home

The marriage of James E. Simmons of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Lillie Hunter Waters was solemnized at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the bride's parents home, Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Hunter, 510 Presa street. Rev. Thomas W. Griffiths officiated. The couple will leave Thursday for their home in Oklahoma.

George Heuermann Is Honored On Fifty Fifth Birthday

A group of friends gathered at Leon Springs to surprise George Heuermann on his fifty fifth birthday. A lavish dinner and afternoon refreshments followed. Heuermann welcomed guests with help from his sister Miss Lena Heuermann and Mrs. Charles Heuermann and Mrs. Ella Hays. Guests included Louis Fries Henry Schadfer Otto Engel bert Karl Runge Richard Erler Emil Keuhn A Wiedenfeldt Arthur Gaul H R Arnold E Raba Louis Heuermann Charles Heuermann Otto Rock George Huth Schultz and M Heuermann.

George Heuermann George Heuvermann Leon Springs Heuermann Lena Heuermann Charles Heuermann Ella Hays Messers Louis Fries Henry Schadfer Otto Engelbert Karl Runge Richard Erler Emil Keuhn A. Wiedenfeldt Arthur Gaul H. R. Arnold E. Raba Louis Heuermann Otto Rock George Huth Schultz M. Heuermann

Pearces Honored With Multiple Social Events

Mr. and Mrs. Pearce of Kansas City, guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hall, are to be honor guests at a Majestic party Monday and at a dinner party at the Automobile Club Tuesday hosted by different couples. They were feted with a Mexican dinner Friday and additional dinners Saturday and Sunday hosted by local families.

Pearce C. M. Pearce Kansas City J. B. Hall Mrs. Hall The Automobile Club E. W. Smith A. G. Hall

Miss Camille McBeath christened U S naval ship at Newport News

Miss Camille McBeath of Meridian Mississippi christened the battleship Mississippi at Newport News Virginia on January 25. The vessel is the third to bear the name, authorized by Congress June 30 1915, with projected cost of 16 million dollars when complete. It has a speed of 21 knots a displacement of 33000 tons and a length of 624 feet.

Camille McBeath Meridian Mississippi Uncle Sam Newport News Virginia United States Congress

Zach Taylor's Troops See Mexico Through Modern Eyes

A May 1847 letter from a volunteer in the Eleventh Infantry at Palo Alto near Brownsville echoes today’s border experiences. The writer notes heat, scarce water, high prices, and native conditions, while praising military duty and signaling a long stay with General Taylor's forces as they move toward Monterey.

Zach” Taylor Mexico United States Funston Wilson Eleventh Infantry Palo Alto Rio Grande Brownsville Mexico City Contreras Chevebusco Sixty Pennsylvania Gettysburg Taylor Matamoros Brazos Santiago

Second Annual Ball Hosted by Local No 129

Chauf feurs' Local No 129 stages a Second Annual Ball at Turners' hall on Monday January 29. Tickets cost 50 cents. Willett's Orchestra accompanies. ladies enter free. Ad.

Turners’ Hall Willett’s Orch Ady Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle W. Hall

Cooking School Demonstration By Local Clubs

The women of the South Side Community Center Club and the McKinley Avenue Methodist Church will host a cooking school and demonstration at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon at the McKinley Avenue Church on McKinley Avenue and South Presa Street. Proceeds go to the two societies under whose auspices the event is held.

South Side

Attorney J F Carl Advertises Law Services

J F Carl attorney at law located in the Bedell building 621 offers legal representation and invites contact by phone Crockett 1250 for consultations and services.

J. F. Carl Bedell Building Phone Crockett

Jewelry ad seeks old gold and coins at Alamo plaza

We buy or take in trade your old gold silver diamonds and old coins. ee Jewelry Co. 315 Alamo plaza.

Ee Jewelry Co Alamo Plaza

Three Boys Arrested for Brass Theft in San Antonio

Three boys arrested Sunday afternoon by Detectives Ruhnke and Flores are booked at central police on theft of brass. One was caught stealing brass from the San Antonio Gas and Electric Company plant on Villita street. The others were later arrested and all will be transferred to juvenile officers. Best Values in good alarm clocks advertised.

Ruhnke Flores Central Police San Antonio Gas & Electric Company Villita Street J. Lb. L H. L. Wagner East Houston Street San Antonio Texas

Trunk Found by Police at Vacant Lot

A large trunk was located by police in a vacant lot near Monterey and Frio streets early Monday. It had been broken open and was empty except for clothes racks and is being held at the station awaiting a claimant.

Monterey and Frio

Courts Grant Counter Injunctions Over City Grade Crossing

San Antonio Belt & Terminal and Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio Railway file counter injunctive suits over a proposed east side grade crossing. Judges Tayloe and Calhoun issue temporary writs restraining construction and enforcement of the railroad commission's order amid claims of damages exceeding $100,000.

San Antonio Belt & Terminal Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway State Railroad Commission Southern Pacific Belt & Terminal Company 8. G. Tayloe Forty-fifth District Court Galveston-Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad Sundemeyer Railroad Commission Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad Company J. C. Calhoun Fifty-third District Court Austin San Antonio Belt & Terminal Company

Jubilee Week opening at Madison Square Presbyterian House

The Madison Square Presbyterian Community House opens to visitors Monday evening with invited guests from other churches and Sunday schools. Short talks will be given by visiting pastors as Jubilee Week honors the start of the new structure. The house will be open each night this week following a Sunday twilight musical at 5 o clock by the Tuesday Musical Club auxiliary chorus and a string octet.

Madison Square Presbyterian Community House Madison Square

Why Have Gray Hair Why Have Gray Hair

A healthful natural method restores gray or faded hair using sun, air, and Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. It claims safety, permanence, and a natural look versus dyes, with daily exposure aiding gradual, even color return.

Q-Ban Qban

Q Ban Hair Treatment Promises Safe Gray Hair Restoration

An advertisement promotes Q-Ban products as a harmless hair whitening and restoration solution. It claims oxidation from air and sun after application creates safe results, warns against imitations, and touts a money back guarantee. The pitch lists Q-Ban Hair Tonic Shampoo Toilet Soap Depilatory and an illustrated booklet offered free by Hes sig-Ellis Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee.

von Huber Nature Sommers Hessig-Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn

Highlander Mistakes Marine Cap Badge For Turnip

A Humorous military journal tale describes a Highlander touring a warship. He admires the marines and asks about the cap badge. The marine pretends to fear and asks if he knows what it is, the Scot retorts that it is a turnip, not his head.

Death of Captain Clifton M Butler Thirty fifth Infantry

Telegram from department headquarters reports Captain Clifton M Butler of the Thirty fifth Infantry died at Douglas Sunday night from araemic poisoning. He was 36, born in Oregon, began military service in 1903 as a second lieutenant in the Eleventh Infantry after graduating from West Point.

Department Clifton M. Butler Thirty-fifth Infantry Douglas Oregon Eleventh Infantry West Point

Hotel man visitor hints at Texas business base

A Missouri hotel manager, T. B. Baker of the St. Anthony in Joplin, visits San Antonio on a combined bust and pleasure trip. He plans to establish winter and spring headquarters there if negotiations succeed and says he may relocate permanently. He notes Missouri hotels are busy but less so than San Antonio.

O'Conner Joplin San Antonio T. B. Baker Mana St. Anthony Mr. Baker

Judge Tests Memory in Old Fool Remark Case

A courtroom moment unfolds as the judge questions the prisoner's recollection about calling a gentleman an old fool. The prisoner admits the likelihood of the remark after further reflection. Source: New York Times.

New York Times

Guide to Be Issued Tourists Guide by Real Estate Board

The Real Estate Board approved a tourist guide at a special 11:30 a.m. meeting. About 10 000 booklets will be published and distributed free at leading San Antonio hotels. A committee reported favorable feasibility after a luncheon to discuss the plan.

Real Estate Board San Antonio Mondsgy

Police Rifle Practice Nears Start in San Antonio

San Antonio police prepare to fire Krag rifles at the municipal range after 18 000 rounds of ammunition arrived. Secretary Robert Underwood of the Police Rifle Association said initial steps will occur this week and members will begin sourcing rifles and ammo this afternoon.

San Antonio Robert Underwood Police Rifle Association

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