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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1912

Page

6

Woodward and Boatwright to wed at Clifton home

Marriage of Edwin Wood ward and Miss Fay Boatwright scheduled for 6 PM at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G M Clifton on East Laurel Street. Vaudeville entertainment planned on the Travis club roof garden at 8 30 PM. Merry Maids Musical club meets this afternoon at Miss Madge Griner's home on Sixth Street.

Edwin Woodward Miss Fay Boatwright G. M. Clifton East Laurel Street Travis Club The Merry Maids’ Musical Club Madge Griner Sixth Street

Miss Lucile McIhenny Hosts West Woodlawn House Party

Miss Lucile McIhenny will entertain at her West Woodlawn home starting tomorrow through Monday with a garden party. Key guests include Misses Nina Trimble Virginia Collins and Margaret Braswell.

Lucile McIhenny West Woodlawn Avenue Nina Trimble Virginia Collins Margaret Braswell

Birthday Party for Adelaide Richardson at East Park

Mrs. E W Richardson invites guests to a birthday party at her East Park avenue home Thursday afternoon in honor of her daughter Adelaide celebrating her fifth birthday.

E. W._ Richardson East Park Avenue Adelaide

Social Swim Party At Travis Club Hosts Notables

Mrs. Frank Grice of Kaufman hosted a swimming party at the Travis club entertaining guests including Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Brown Mr. George Gillette and several doctors. A smaller group planned a river swim in the Comal river this afternoon with noted locals and visitors joining.

Travis Club Frank Grice Kaufman Earnest L. Brown George Gillette Lewis Maverick Tod Lowery Robert Silsbee John Herff Venable Clinton Brown Raymond Kellar Frank Lewis Ellis Chaney Laura Maverick New York Ernest Brown New Braunfels Comal River Clinton Rown A. B. Weakley S. Venable

Health Officials Warn Rats and Mice Threat to Homes

Public health departments urge extermination of rats and mice citing disease risks to households. Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste endorsed by health officers promotes pest control with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists nationwide. 25c and 1.00. Stearns Electric Paste Co Chicago Ill.

Public Health Stearns’ Electric Paste Co Chicago Ill

Grace vows to testify despite peril in wife crime case

Eugene H. Grace says he will take the stand at his wife Daisy Grace’s trial set for July 22 to prove her guilt in the shooting that left him paralyzed. He vows to divorce her after, to keep her from using his surname, and may risk his life to seek justice. Additional notes list a flurry of social visits and vacations among local residents.

Eugene H. Grace Daisy Grace Grace

Young Girls Club Visited By Burns Sisters at Elmira Home

Organization of young girls was entertained this afternoon by Misses Gladys and Cyrill Burns at their Elmira street home. Members include Isabelle Gallagher Blanche Murphy Lenchen Schober Anita Walsh Lottie Walsh Pauline Moore Marion Kullack Dorothy Mun gers Marguerite Finch Ruth Bingaman and Gladys Burns.

Gladys and Cyrill Burns Elmira Street Isabelle Gallagher Blanche Murphy Lenchen Schober Anita Lottie Walsh Pauline Moore Marion Kullak Dorothy Mnlgers Marguerite Finch Ruth Bingaman Gladys Wyrill Burns

W C T U Social and Literary Meeting Announced

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union schedules a social and literary gathering at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon in the pavillion at San Pedro park. Mrs William Smith will discuss Christian Citizenship and Mrs A W Shaw will speak on City Missions.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Pavillion San Pedro Park William Smith A. W. Shaw

Mrs Lawrence Hosts Novelty Shower for Miss Mary Johnson

Mrs Richard L Lawrence gave a novelty shower at her Cherry Street home this afternoon in honor of Miss Mary Johnson a bride elect. A con test was enjoyed followed by the presentation of gifts.

Richard L.lawrence Cherry Street Mary Johnson

Alfred Schenel and Nora Basy Wed at Parsonage

Alfred Schenel and Miss Nora Basy married at the pastor's home of the First Evangelical church at 8 30 this morning. They have gone to California and will be in San Antonio upon their return.

Alfred Schenel Nora Basy First Evangelical Church Mrs. Schenel California San Antonio

Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Promoted by Doctors

Massage listed as a luxury in ancient Rome and now promoted locally as a relief or cure by eminent physicians. Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths offers treatments and hot waters with easy access via the Harlandale car line.

Harlandale Harlandale Car

American Consul General Griffiths Elected President of Foreign Consuls

John L. Griffiths, United States consul general in London, is chosen president of the Association of Foreign consuls. It marks the first American to hold this honor, reflecting his less than three years in London. The group, meeting weekly for luncheons and annually for a dinner with city officials, aims to foster ties and share insights on trade and the conditions of the host country and others.

London John L. Griffiths United States Association of Foreign Consuls Griffiths

Beet sugar shippers seek lower freight rates before ICC

Beet sugar manufacturers and shippers led by W. H. Edgar & Son urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut Southern freight rates. They argue Cincinnati to Tennessee routes carry 40 cents per hundred pounds for beet sugar, vs 23 cents for grape sugar, and higher Cane sugar rates in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission W. H. Edgar & Son Detroit Mich Louisville & Nashville Cincinnati Tennessee South Baltimore Philadelphia New York

Judge lashes seamen in Antilles mutiny case

United States Commissioner A. H. Browne called the mutiny aboard the steamship Antilles on June 29 the limit of lying. Sixteen foreign seamen denied understanding the shipping articles they signed. All defendants were held under bond.

New Orleans United States A. H. Browne Antilles

Wilson and Underwood Meet Cordially in Trenton

In Trenton on July 17 Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama and House majority leader met Governor Wilson. They discussed the closing days of the session and had luncheon at the Country club. Perry Belmont also attended seeking talks on campaign contributions publicity.

Trenton N. J Oscar W. Underwood Alabama House of Representatives Wilson House Country Club Perry Belmont

Heat Weakens Women and Digestive Remedies Offered

Hot weather weakens women causing languor and digestive issues with craving for light foods. The piece touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable mild stimulant and digestant, claiming quick relief from headaches and indigestion. It notes prices fifty cents per bottle and one dollar for family size, with a free trial offer by mail from Dr W B Caldwell, 406 Washington St, Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ilinois

Mrs Linda Lee Thomas granted divorce from Edward Thomas

In New York on July 17 an inter locutory decree of divorce was issued to Mrs Linda Lee Thomas from Edward R. Thomas. The suit filed last March named Miss Theodore Gerard, a dancer, as co respondent. Thomas, once a wealthy sportsman and banker, faced financial losses after the 1907 panic.

New York Linda Lee Thomas Edward R. Thomas Supreme Court

Railroads Fear Bankruptcy If Wage Demands Grow

Chicago July 17. A.B. Worthington warned that many eastern railroads could go bankrupt if all employee wage demands are granted. He testified before the arbitration commission handling the engineers dispute while noting firemen seek a $20,000,000 increase and other workers similarly press for raises.

Chicago B A. Worthington Eastern Arbitration Commission

Seven Acquitted of Assault in Gonzales Trial

In Gonzales Texas seven brothers led by Cresencio Flores were tried in district court for assault to murder after allegedly tying Hosea Aleas to a wagon wheel and whipping him with a quirt and knife wounds. The jury found them not guilty after brief deliberations.

Gonzales Tex Crecencio Flores Hosea Aleas

Harlandale Baths Offer Weight Gain Massage Advice

An ancient style health blurb promotes rubbing and a Roman bath treatment to alter weight. It touts Harlan dale hot sulphur water and Harlandale car access as part of the regimen. The piece references Hippocrates and presents a commercial health claim.

Hippocrates Harlandale

Orpheum Show Presents Real Life Tiger Bandits Drama

The French Eclairs Motion Picture company used police and secret service chiefs to recreate on film the Tiger Bandits gang encounters as they occurred in reality. The authentic scenes are shown at the Orpheum today and tomorrow.

Eclairs Motion Picture Company Secret Service Cammeras Tiger Bandits

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