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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1912

Page

6

Eckmans Alterative touted for tuberculosis recovery in old notices

An old advertisement touts Eckmans Alterative as effective against consumption and tuberculosis with claimed patient recoveries. It recounts Mrs Grovert of Griffith Indiana improving after treatment and includes a testimonial from Jos Grim mers about recovery from bronchial and lung ailments. The notice urges readers to contact agents and request recovery booklets.

Eckman Anna Govert A. M. Fischer Eckmanigen Philadelphia

Dressmaking business moves to 616 St Street

Miss Elizabeth D. Poulton announces the relocation of her dressmaking par from the Moore building to 616 St Street, old phone 3102, and thanks friends while soliciting continued patronage. The Blanket Tramp Wigwam.

Moore Building St. St Elizabeth D. Poulton

Old-Time Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad

A vintage ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming to restore color soften scalp ease dandruff and promote hair growth through a ready-made tonic sold by druggists with a money-back guarantee.

Wyeth W. C. Mever

Social events highlight local calendar at Gunter venue

Mrs R R Russell hosts a swimming party and dinner at the Travis club. Mrs J W Burley hosts a high five party in the afternoon for her niece Miss Bessie Phillips. The Delphian club plans a lawn dance and banquet at the Gunter hotel. St Anthony academy students stage an annual art exhibit on Laurel Heights today and tomorrow. Alamo Mission Chapter DRT meets at the Gunter hotel in the afternoon.

R. R. Russell Travis Club J. W. Burley Bessie Phillips Delphian Club Gunter Hotel Alamo Mission Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Chaperones Named for Gunter Hotel Event

The Delphian club assigns chaperones for tonight's entertainment at the Gunter hotel. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Tirado, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gonder will supervise.

Gunter Hotel Delphian Club H. J. Wilson W. G. Bailey T. A. Tirado Charles Gonder

Laurel Heights Dance At Bowling Alley Tonight

The girls of Laurel Heights held a dance at the bowling alley last evening with fifteen straight dances and several extras. One hundred youths attended as punch was served. Chaperones included Mrs. Frank Clifton Smith and others. St Anthony's Institute on Laurel Heights hosts an annual art exhibit today and tomorrow featuring drawing painting writing and class work. Mrs J L Felder Sr and Zack Lamar Felder of Dallas visit Mrs J L Camp in West End.

Laurel Heights the Heights Frank Clifton Smith Ross Davis Pearl Coleman Albert Deutsch T. E. Moore William McKinney St. Anthony's Institute On J. L. Felder Sr Zack Lamar Felder Dallas J. L. Camp West End

Mrs Mabel Babington visits San Antonio society circles

Miss Mabel Babington of Coleman Texas a well known figure in society and musical circles in San Antonio is visiting friends the Misses Dickinson on San Pedro Avenue. Babington an accomplished pianist recently returned from a three year European sojourn where she studied with top masters.

Mabel Babington Coleman Tex San Antonio Misses. Dickinson San Pedro Avenue

St Patrick's Academy Alumnae Banquet Held After Initiation

Following the formal initiation of St Patrick's academy graduates into the Alumnae association, the annual banquet was held. The hall was decorated with flowers and ferns in green and white. Toasters and guests included Misses Tommy Anderson Carrie O'Brien Margarite McCormick Helen McMonigal Elizabeth Campbell Julia Babcock Meta Schoenberg Mary James Quigley Annie Connor Birdie Eva Owen Mrs Tena Richter Mrs Eva Kramer Lilly Anderson Clara Baade Mary Tierney Lizzie Doran.

St. Patrick's Academy Tommy Anderson Carrie O’brien Margarite McCormick Helen McMonigal Elizabeth Campbell Julia Babcock Meta Schoenberg Mary James Quigley Annie

I D C Card Club Meets At Miss Donop Home

Miss Erna Donop entertained the I. D. C. Card club yesterday afternoon on Gar den street. The rooms were decorated with daisies and ferns. Progressive high five was played with prizes going to Misses Marie Fricke Eugenis Nordhaus and Maggie Casey. An ice course was served.

Erna Donop I. D. C. Card Club Garden Street Marie Fricke Eugenis Nordhaus Maggie Casey

Local social calendar lists guests and summer plans

Miss Nellie Casey Agnes Wohlfarth Josie Icke Edna Maier Gussie Black Selma Fricke Maggie Casey Lillian Wohlfarth Florence I Icke Eugenia Nordhaus Alma Jud Marie Fricke Pauline Gad wiler and the hostess hosted Anita Yeager of Mexico City at Elizabeth Lignos ki on King William street. Judge John H James and daughters Helen Mary James plus Caroline Gresham will travel to a summer home near Comfort tomorrow. Mrs 8 S Jewett plans a lawn event on June 17 for Miss Mildred Cham ers.

Nellie Casey Agnes Wohlfarth Josie Icke Edna Maier Gussie Black Selma Fricke Maggie Casey Lillian Wohlfarth Florence I Icke Eugenia Nordhaus Alma Jud Marie Fricke Pauline Gadwiler Anita Yeager Mexico City Elizabeth Lignoski King William Street John H. James Helen and Mary James Caroline Gresham Comfort

Benson Elevated to President of Harlandale Realty and Bath House

At a Harlandale board meeting R C Bogg resigned as president of both Harlandale Realty and Harlandale Bath House. H J Benson, who bought Bogg’s interests, was elected president of both firms. B B Harlan of La Jolla as vice president, Henning Bruhn as director, Charles G Gates a major Texas Oil stockholder remains a key shareholder. Office moves planned to Harlandale. Bogg to relocate to New York.

Harlandale Realty Company Harlandale Bath House Company R. C. Bogg H. J. Benson Mr. Bogy B. B. Harlan la’ Jolla Cal Henning Bruhn Charles G. Gates Texas Oil Company Financial World Harlandale Reality Company Bath House Company Harlandale Mr. Bogg New York

Dr Charles A R Campbell Bacteriologist At Dreiss Drug Store

Dr Charles A R Campbell noted as bacteriologist and microscopist with specialty in typhoid and malarial fevers associated with Dreiss drug store location.

Charles A. R. Campbell Dreiss

Miss Von Specht Weds B J von Thaden in Quiet Home Ceremony

The wedding of B J von Thaden to Miss Idchen von Specht took place last evening at the bride’s aunt Miss Ida von Specht’s home 220 Narp Street. Rev Carl Saenger officiated as guests included close relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Mexico City after a brief trip in California.

Mrs. von Thaden California City of Mexico

Malaria Cure Ad Promotes Grove's Tasteless Tonic

An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and system builder for adults and children, priced at five cents.

Turners to Present Circus at Turner Hall Tomorrow

The San Antonio Turn Verein will exhibit Professor Spinnenvergifter's circus at Turner hall tomorrow. All members are invited to attend. Woodward special guaranteed rubber tires and Woodward Carriage Co are noted in the text.

San Antonio Turn Verein Spinnenvergifter Turner Hall Woodward Woodward Carriage Co

San Antonians to Europe on Extended Tour

Mr and Mrs Frederick Reutzel and family of San Antonio sail from New York June 25 for an extended tour of Europe. They will start for New York June 15. Reutzel, born in Hesse Germany, plans a visit to the old homestead. They will tour Germany Switzerland France Italy and other parts of the continent. In Stockholm Sweden they will witness the Olympic games.

San Antonians Europe Frederick Reutzel San Antonio New York Hesse Germany Reutzel Switzerland France Italy Stockholm Sweden

Graebner Seeks San Antonio's Place at State Democratic Convention

Charles Graebner president of the Chamber of Commerce leads a thirty member delegation to Austin to urge the state committee to award San Antonio the August Democratic convention and expresses optimism about the city's chances.

Charles Graebner Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Austin State Committee

Y M C A Boys Camp Preparations Near Kerrville

Kerrville Texas June 7 Preparations are under way for YMCA boys who will go to camp at the Presbyterian grounds starting June 12. The location is described as essential with assurance of good meals and accommodations for the group.

T. Kerrville Tex Jume Y. M

Grand Friday program features three sought after pictures

At the Grand the program includes Gaumont's Weekly a look at world happenings Ad Men Convention at Dallas shown vividly Hamfat's Success a roaring comedy The Brand a dramatic tale of vengeance Salvador Santaella a noted boy pianist plays Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 12 The Evening Star from Tannhauser is Baritone Wheelahan Plaza offers three first run photo plays plus musical acts by Conrad Wheeden and the Plaza orchestra under William Zimmer The theater runs 11 a m to 11 p m

the Grand Salvador Santaella Liszt The Evening Star Tannhauser Wheelahan Plaza Conrad Wheeden Rathskiller Singers Plaza Orchestra William Zimmer

Hallettsville Extends City Limits To Include Homes

The Hallettsville city council approved extending the city limits to include residences of about fifteen families. The expansion will add 75 to 100 people, with water mains and electric light lines to be extended to serve the new area.

Hallettsville Tex

Yoakum Council Fixes Tax Rate At 1.15

At a special meeting Yoakum Texas council approved a tax rate ordinance setting the levy at 1.15 dollars per hundred. One half goes to school maintenance 25 cents to current expenses 25 cents to interest and sinking fund on city bonds and 15 cents for streets bridges and other purposes. A sewerage system was discussed with no action.

Yoakum Yoakum, Tex

Card catalog for all US elementary students proposed

An Associated Press report states a US Bureau of Education plan would card catalog and permanently file a running history of each pupil in elementary cities. The system aims to answer many questions with definite, scientific data and includes a uniform method for reporting school costs. Yoakum Normal faculty announced for June 10 start.

Associated Press Washington Bevery United States United States Bureau of Education National Ducation Association Committee of Investigators

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Gunter Building Jos. Grimmer Charles Rees Rees Optician Houston Street Orpheum Theater Star Floral CO Chris. Hauser, JR Crockett St. Anthony Academy Tait 8. S. Jewett Mildred Chamers Harlandale Realty and Bath House Companies Trivino White Horse Tavern Washer Bros. Co House of Fashions Yoakum Normal K. A. Jones W. E. Taylor Gonzales H. K. Williams M. VV. _ Peterson Cuero Minnie Gordon Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service E. Com East Houston St Alkemeyer N. B
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