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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
6
Next Saturday matinee and night and Sunday night at the Grand present Over Night one of William A Brady’s attractions. The comedy by Philip H Bartholomae enjoyed a nine month New York run and is set largely on the steamer Hendrick Hudson. Critics hailed it as the season’s best comedy and a fast going steamboat piece.
The ad claims Eckman’s Alterative cures tuberculosis and related lung diseases. A testimonial from Howard L. Klotz of Philadelphia says after a year of severe hemorrhage and pneumonia he recovered and remained well as long as he could obtain the remedy. It lists Fischer’s Drug Store and Eckman Lab in Philadelphia as sources and invites readers to request the booklet of cured cases.
The Plaza theater presents a diverse bill with music of all styles. Frank and Nellie Ellison perform their musical classic The Village Blacksmith with a striking stage effect showing a glowing forge and dawn hues, creating a memorable vaudeville moment.
The Royal presents a feature bill with evenly balanced acts and special scenic effects. The O'Brien troupe with Naomi the human cannonball debuts a new acrobatics act, joined by William O'Clare with Irish songs, Miss McDonald with a soprano, the Haywood Trio, and Beatty Blake in distinct English comic performance.
Younger set held a dance at Turner hall last evening to honor the girls who hosted a leap year event. Green hall decorations, a grand march led by Miss Alta Robertson and Jake Dodie, and punch at the entrance marked the evening attended by many young men and a long list of young women with several chaperones.
Al communications for publication must bear the sender's name Katherine M. Joseph editor. Offices old phone 176 new 1859 home 2863.
A notice from F. Groos & Co informs of the death of senior member F. Groos. The bank’s capital remains unchanged and operations continue until the Groos National Bank is organized, with approval by the comptroller of the currency.
Mrs. L W Russell hosts a dance on Fourth street while Mrs Larnees presents a matinee for Mrs A L McFadden of Victoria. Daughters of the Confederacy stage a reception at the Menger for Mrs Hal Greer of Beaumont. Debutantes dine at Miss Mamie Storey’s Craig Place home and Miss Elizabeth Lignoski hosts a five hundred party on King William street.
Mrs Lizzie Scott of Buckner Missouri suffered female troubles for over a year before an operation. A letter of advice from Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored her health and allowed her to resume household duties.
E Spell of Waco along with Janie Baskin and Daisy Coltrane hosted a late evening gathering at Carson Street residence for Col and Mrs Reeves Russell. Guests included Russell Caffrey A W Houston Jesse Lee Albert Woodhouse and others. Attire featured white satin and black accents while roses and ferns colored rooms. pink taper lighting highlighted dining. About 150 guests attended with Mrs C W Cannon and others serving coffee and punch.
A surprise party and onen shower was given yesterday afternoon at Miss Gertrude Marshall's home on Callaghan avenue. Cake and chocolate were served. Guests included Misses Lydia Kleid Blanche Waddington Annie Marshall Louise Schuhardt Maria Goel Cecil Kuppers Anna Banks Gertrude Marshall and Mesdames Dyer Mitchell J H and D Marshall.
At her King William street home this afternoon Miss Elizabeth Lignoski hosted a five hundred party. The card rooms featured house plants and ferns with four tables for play. A luncheon followed and prizes were awarded to attendees including Verna Brown Annie Brown Bessie Brown Kate Jarmes Helen Cunningham Lillian Cannon Violet Cannon Josefa Fuller and several ladies from local clubs.
Mrs Lafayette Ward entertained a matinee party this afternoon at the Grand in honor of Mrs Al M McFadden of Victoria. After the performance the group went to Harnischs for luncheon. Attending were D J Woodward Sol West J E Forrester Edwin Hutchenson Ty Nye Hattie Pierce the hostess and honoree.
A. T. Ward of Ward's ranch visits his mother at the Hutchins for a few days, staying nearby and sharing family time.
A dance was held last evening at the Southwestern Insane asylum organized by Miss Aileen White daughter of Dr and Mrs F White and a midwinter High School graduate. The auditorium served as a rustic dance hall decorated with hay and corn stalks. The Virginia reel and two square dances were danced with about seventy five attendees guided by chaperones including Dr and Mrs F White Professor and Mrs Charles Lukin Mr and Mrs B T McKenna and Mr and Mrs E S Carpenter of Houston.
Mr and Mrs G A Brown of Van Ness street entertained at dinner for their daughter Miss Georgia Brown in honor of her birthday. The table was decorated with roses and lilies of the valley and covers were laid for twenty guests.
Miss M B Donoho notes Self Culture club entertained at Mrs Murray house with committee in charge and child performers. Other society meetings include Reading club study, Government Hill Literary club at 622 Mason street, Prospect Hill Missionary Society at the church, and a board meeting at the Protestant Orphans home. Dr Edgar J Banks to conclude Oriental lectures with Bismya and Nineveh Babylon talks at Carnegie hall on Jan 30 and 31.
The members of the Woman's club will give a reception Wednesday evening at 8:30 at the club house.
The first meeting of the Annamit Sewing club will be held tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Albert J. Peters on Fiio street. A luncheon will be served. Members include Mrs. Albert J. Peters, Mrs. Louis Benjamin Moore, Mrs. Cliff C. Witchell, Miss Elvina Bitters, Miss Anna Cupples, Miss Pauline Scappalanda, Miss Elizabeth Lytle, Miss Genevieve Nelson.
Riebe Undertaking Co operates auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce Street and provides contact through phone 341. A. Collman is listed as a plumper at 416 Main Avenue.
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