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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1916

Page

8

Mrs Graves Hosts Donkey Party for Junior Graves Birthday

Mrs George S Graves entertained with a donkey party Thursday night for her son Junior Graves second birthday. Games and refreshments sparked merriment as cake was cut, with prizes going to Philip Maguire George A Duggan Lorain Scammerhorn Nelda Dankberg and Mary Glaeser among others. Guests included Joe Brrittmatter Ruth and Thomas Scammerhorn Carrie Glaeser Lucile Porter Kate Green Doris Graves Max Kahn Jr. and Jack Hardwick assisted by Mesdames George A Duggan and Max Kahn.

Graves George S. Graves Junior Graves Philip Maguire George A. Duggan Lorain Scammerhorn Nelda Dankberg Mary Glaeser Joe Brrittmatter Ruth and Thomas Scammerhorn Carrie Glaeser Lucile Porter Kate Green Doris Graves Max Kahn Jr Jack Hardwick Max Kahn

Notable Local Names Appear in Listing

Jack Hardwick, Herman H. Glaeser, W. W. Perryman, T. Monier, Sam Scammerhorn and Misses Norma Basse, Ruby Pate and Lola Wharton are named in a local notice.

Jack Hardwick Herman H. Glaeser W. W. Perryman T. Monier Sam Scammerhorn Norma Basse Ruby Pate Lola Wharton

Beta Beta Alphas to Meet Friday Evening

The Beta Beta Alphas will meet Friday evening with Ben Sparks at his home in Summit place.

Ben Sparks Summit Place

Society notes feature revelry and upcoming nuptials

In Society Friday Night The Revelers entertain with a dance at the mounted officers club. Mr and Mrs Lewis Maverick entertain at their country home in honor of Miss Laura Maverick Graves and Miss Holland Sharp. Saturday Marriage of Helmuth C H Hinck of San Francisco and Miss Ilse Haarmann at 6 p m.

Mounted Officers Mrs. Lewis Maverick Miss Laura Maverick Graves Miss Holland Sharp Helmuth C. H. Hinck San Francisco Cal Ilse Haarmann

Wedding in Utica Church Daily Chronicle

The marriage of Roland Springall and Miss Mary Patton was solemnized Thursday morning at Utica Presbyterian Church with Rev. Thomas Galla her officiating. Attendants included ushers Carl Behring Leon Lentz, bridesmaids Rheta Mayer Lillian Cannon, and maid of honor Stella Hoffmeyer. The bride wore white taffeta and Georgette crepe. a breakfast followed then the couple departed for New Orleans and New York en route to home after September 1 at 123 Lewis Street.

Roland Springall Mary Patton Utica Presbyterian Church Thomas Gallaher Herbert Springall Fred Jones Louise Jacobs Rheta Mayer Lillian Cannon Stella Hoffmeyer Bert Springall Killarney

Private Connors Refuses Discharge Amid Family Battle

Private Thomas Connors of Battery C, First Illinois Field Artillery, a Chicago scion and college graduate, fights to stay in service after a contested discharge order. Washington issued, then suspended, pending his case review, with Army officials noting his spunk and loyalty to the unit.

Thomas Connors Battery C First Illinois Field Artillery Chicago Young Connors Connors Washington War Department General Funston Department Army

Sunday golfer’s request sparks church porch sign joke

The Difference. Bishop Napthall Luccock in Helena joked about a Sunday golfer who asked to leave golf sticks at the manse during service. The manse sign allowed bicycles but not golf sticks, prompting a quip about witches.

Napthall Luccock Helena Washington Star

The Valiants of Virginia at Princess Theater Friday

Amusements present a Selig Red Seal play The Valiants of Virginia dramatizing Er minie Rives famous old Virginia novel. Kathryn Williams stars with Guy Oliver and Al supporting cast in this production at the Princess Theater Friday.

Virginia Princess Theater Allie Erminie Rives Old Virginia Kathryn Williams Guy Oliver

Don’t Let Soap Spoil Your Hair

Advice favors plain coconut oil for hair care over commercial soaps and shampoos. Coconut oil cleanses well, leaves hair soft and easy to manage, and lasts months when used sparingly.

Valiants of Virginia: A Purloined Letter and Romance

A Southern beauty’s life changes after a purloined letter. Years later her daughter loves the man whose son is to marry her, believing him to have killed her former beloved. The narrative follows love, misbelief, and eventual reconciliation in a tale of passion and drama.

W. Filson Harry Lonsdale James Bradbury Virginia

Odd Fellows to Celebrate 67th Anniversary in San Antonio

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows San Antonio group holds a 67th anniversary celebration Friday at Odd Fellows' Hall in the Crockett hotel building. Joseph Ryan toasts. Rev. J. H. Groseclose to give invocation. A program features a quartet and historical address among other acts.

Order San Antonio Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall Crockett Hotel Joseph Ryan J. H. Groseclose Blue Danube Strauss C. M. Lee Tom Martin Emmett Rountree G. B. Schramm C. A. Keller Grand Sire Bandelero

Gilbert E Schramm Solo and Quartet Song Recital

Gilbert E Schramm performs What No 11 Is Doing with M W Davis past grand master in solo Silver Threads Among the Gold Mme Petitclerc The Ladies Butler L Knight Which Do I Love the Best Dr Juetter male quartet Serenade H D Delisseter Mrs Charles N Muest Star Spangled Banner sung by the audience

Gilbert E. Schramm M. W. Davis Mme. Petitclerc

Irish Nationalist Leader Urges Immediate Irish Bill Action

John Redmond publicly warned that delaying the Irish bill and Lansdowne's speech irritations risk a fatal breakdown of terms Lloyd-George proposed. He urged dispatch to consult Irish supporters and warned any departure from agreed terms ends the accord. An Irish party meeting is set for Saturday to review the situation.

London John Redmond Asquith David Lloyd- George Lord Lansdowne Ireland Lloyd-George

A Kindhearted World Chauncey M Depew Birthday Remarks

Chauncey M Depew, on his eighty second birthday, told a New York reporter the world is kind to the aged. He noted society spares older people from direct allusions to age and shared a tale about explaining a man being in a life stage to a boy.

Chauncey M. Depew New York

Uncle Eben Quips on Kicking in Swimming

A Washington Star quote features Uncle Eben asserting the sole justification for kicking is when you are swimming, reflecting a folksy line about practical priorities and humor.

Uncle Eben Washington Star

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