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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
6
The Merry Maids Musical Club gathered with Miss Fona Laughlin for a business session last night. Miss Edith Baybould, Serene Tengg and Stella Cappuyns performed a musical program before the group played bunco. A two course luncheon followed the games.
Mrs. C. Jonas hosted a lawn party last evening at her Montana Street home in compliment to the San Antonio Guitar and Mandolin Club. Music by the orchestra, games and refreshments highlighted the event with attendees including Mrs. C. Jonas and Mr. and others.
Miss Lida Duval hosted a buffet supper last evening complimenting Misses Alice Stone and Daryl Pershing. A number of friends enjoyed the informal evening with good company and refreshments.
The Jewish Literary Club will meet at 8 30 this evening at Redmen's hall.
Volunteers from the Young Women's Christian Association assist with weekly tasks as Misses Helen Wyschetzky Alma Schaeffer Opal Hughes Ethel Cole and Mildred Gates join the roster. Socials, dances and gatherings abound at area churches and homes with dozens of guests invited, while Miss Ruth Bingaman reports from Paris and several members prepare for summer camps and weddings.
Miss Gertrude Symons hosted about 25 friends for a moonlit golf gathering at Laurel Heights Golf Club. R C Rowland won the putting contest golf ball and later a golf bag in the driving contest. J E Brinkmeyer took the hole contests for prizes. B A Peters earned a watch job booby prize. A watermelon feast, dancing, and music followed. The West End Methodist Missionary Society ice cream social at Greeven's store was postponed indefinitely.
Miss Helen James and Miss Goggan of El Paso arrived for a short city visit. They will return to the James home in Comfort tomorrow where they are spending the summer.
The Newfoundland sealing steamer Diana carrying the Donald McMillan expedition is ashore at Barge Point 40 miles west of Battle Harbor in the Straits of Belle Isle. A revenue cruiser is ordered to assist, engines to cover over 400 miles. The crew planned a three year stay in Crocker Land after leaving Boston on July 5.
AUSTIN Tex July 17 Senator W Murray of Floresville will be eligible to the office of business manager of the state penitentiary system if created by the special session of the Thirty third Legislature He would not be eligible to the business management of the state railroad which office Governor Colquitt will also ask the Legislature to create
The attorney general's department advised acting commissioner J. C. Lindsey that delegates to the Southern States Cotton Corporation meeting cannot receive free railroad transportation from Texas railroads. Assistant Attorney General Nickels issued the advisory on July 17 in Austin Texas.
Do not overlook the grave fact that rheumatism easily settles in the heart. Foley Kidney Pills tone up and strengthen the kidneys so they keep the blood free of poisons and uric acid crystals that cause rheumatics, swollen joints, backache, urinary irregularities and disturbed heart action. Try them. Fischer Drug Co. (Adv.)
H A Reuter announces four days remain for motorist entries in the San Antonio Automobile Club endurance run to Galveston. Fifteen have signed, start July 26 from Victoria with 7 AM start and a 9 AM first car from San Antonio, aiming for a Galveston dip that night. Entry blanks available at Frost building, Chamber of Commerce, Motor Car & Supply, Woodward Carriage, and the San Antonio Light office.
A long guest list from many states includes Mrs. M. F. Smith and daughter of Aransas Pass at the Menger, T. A. Partlow of San Marcos at the Crockett, R. L. Burns of Houston at the Bowle, and numerous others from Stockdale, Dallas, Victoria, Waelder, Louisville, Welmar, Houston, New Orleans, Gonzales, Chicago, Palestine, Waco, Beeville, Pearsall, Fort Worth, Jourdanton, Crowley, Hillsboro, Cuero, Dilley, Bryan, Corpus Christi, and more. Notable arrivals include J. B. Darby of Beeville, claim agent of the Sap, at the Bexar. L. E. Cunningham of Fort Worth at the St. Anthony. M. D. Bennet of Cuero at the Menger. and E. M. Blanchard of the San Antonio Traction Co. returning from Iowa.
Physicians transport patients in ambulances and on canes to Harlandale hot sulphur water claiming rapid relief from rheumatic and other ailments after a few baths. White attendants use scientific methods and invite public to visit and request a booklet detailing ailments responsive to the treatment.
Burial permits show S. A. Smith aged 31 died July 14 on San Juan road. Francisco Cardenas aged 65 died July 16 at 311 Durango street. George Taylor aged 72 died July 16 on Herman street. Mrs. Eugenia Mezzette aged 58 died July 15 at Salinas street. George Spencer aged 21 died July 16 in Houston Texas.
Local garages cut motor fuel to 15 cents after a broader price reduction, with Citizens Auto Co and Guarantee Motor Car Co joining late. A telegram from John B. Orman in Sulphur Springs, Colo describes the Indiana-Pacific party crossing the Continental Divide at Bertoud Pass and notes Westgard and Gov Ammons promoting the Big Six highway. Staacke Brothers announce shipment of a 1914 Cadillac demonstrator this week.
Fred Henners of the Hudson Company will leave this afternoon for Brownsville Laredo and Corpus Christi on a tour of inspection. He expects to be gone about ten days.
E H Taylor of Austin leaves with two Buick touring cars purchased from the local distributor. A Maxwell 35 carload is due soon for E H Labadie Auto Co. Captain Wallace Craige buys a Pierce Arrow 38 from Alamo Auto Sales and heads to a Kerrville camp trip. Dallas visitors John Armstead and T J Chapman tour in Armstead's Ford and depart for Corpus Christi. Otto Wahrmund buys a Chalmers six cylinder and departs for Fredericksburg. B R Webb notes Buick 1913 models scarce in Chicago Atlanta and New York. W E Milligan buys a Chalmers model 18 through Alamo Auto Sales. BE Kalkhurst touts record July sales as E L Houck and daughter arrive from Houston planning permanent San Antonio residence.
The Summer Girl is described as having a good time while The Summer Woman is worn down with fatigue and ailments. The ad promotes Foley Kidney Puls as a direct and positive help for the condition, suggesting kidney trouble rather than female trouble, from Fischer Drug Co.
Prizes totaling just over 100 dollars were distributed this morning by the civic committee of the Woman's Club at the Chamber of Commerce for a home products garden contest. Forty seven winners shared awards, with Mrs Edward Gutzeit winning the first division sweepstakes for 11.15 dollars plus a 10 dollar lawn mower. Other prizes included 7.15 dollars and 25 feet of hose to Mrs A H Stenzel and a 2.50 dollar check plus a wheelbarrow to Miss Margaret Daniels. In ties prizes were split and hardware house tools given. honorable mention went to entrants lacking competition.
An advertisement from Fischer Drug Co. promotes Foley Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for hay fever and asthma. It claims soothing effects on mucus linings and relief from throat and bronchial tickling and gasping sensations.
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