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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

8

Bridal shower and dances highlight social roundup

Mrs. George D Schonfeldt hosts a crystal and china shower for Juliet Flory at 925 Burnet Street. Ed and Edwin M Rowley return from Tampico. Casino Association hosts a moonlight basket picnic and dance June 14 at the Automobile Club with tallyhos at 7 30 p.m. Alumni Association plans an annual dance at the Gunter for February and June graduates with officers and sponsors listed. The marriage of Robert Mayes Watson and Miss Duke Hagner held at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. A picnic party honors Miss Frances Burke at Mrs A Stanfield's home with tennis croquet and lunch. Mrs Howard Jaubach hosts luncheon for a group including several named ladies. Mrs Thomas Murphy heads to Houston for weeks with friends. Mrs Horace Oakley travels to Eagle Lake visiting relatives. Phi Alpha Sigma meets at Fort Sam Houston for supper on the lawn.

George D. Schonfeldt Burnet Street Juliet Flory The Casino Association Automobile Club Gunter Dorothy Hensel Ophelia Pryor Grace McClanahan Blanche August Jane Wood Aladin Hart Eugene Kirby Leonie Kleck Minnie Hirsh Emma Gutzeit Esther Perez Lucy Newton Edith Symington J. August F. Hensel J. W. Kleck J. A. Pryor Ed McClanahan Kt. Hirsh Wood Robert Mayes Watson Duke Hagner Madison Square Presbyterian Church J.M. Todd J. M. Todd

Coward McKinnon Wedding at Menger

The marriage of Isham A. Coward of Tobey ranch and Miss Aliie McKinnon was solemnized at the Menger on Wednesday night. Attending were Mrs. Homer Akers matron of honor Miss Lucy Malyates of Henderson maid of honor Webb Coward best man Carroll Akers ring bearer Drucilla Meyers flower girl.

Coward-McKinnon Isham A. Coward Tobey Ranch Aliie McKinnon Menger Homer Akers Lucy Mal Yates Henderson Webb Coward Carroll Akers Drucilla Meyers Flower

How to Get Rid of a Cold from Foley's Honey and Tar

A Holdredge Nebraska man, C. E. Summers, details a severe cough and cold helped by Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports the first dose stopped his coughing that night and a second dose before bed ended his cough. within two days the illness was cured.

C. E. Summers Holdredge Neb Foley A. M. Fischer

Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Coward at Tobey Ranch

Tev Thomas Sessions of Beeville officiated the ceremony. The bride wore white taffeta with lace and chiffon, carrying white roses and jasmine. The matron of honor wore white taffeta with yellow lace, daisies. The maid of honor wore white taffeta with blue lace and daisies. After a coast trip the couple will reside at Tobey ranch.

Tev Thomas Sessions Beeville Maid of Honor Mrs. Coward Tobey Ranch

New Mexico Militia Deploys for Columbus Hanging Guard

Two companies of New Mexico militia will depart Columbus for Deming to guard the hanging of two Columbus raiders in the Deming jail. The Roswell battery of New Mexico, 133 men and four officers, will be mustered into federal service here today.

Columbus N. M New Mexico Deming Roswell

Picnic planned at Landa's Park by local group

The members voted to hold a picnic at Landa's Park Saturday night June 17. The next meeting is set for Wednesday night June 2 at Miss Elizabeth Bynum's home. Mrs. Ball attends Ogontz graduation in Philadelphia. Miss Ball is valedictorian. Louise Berrey returns from Randolph Macon Woman's College. DAR chapter hosts reception with floral decorations and baby spoon presentations to chapter babies. Many members and guests attend the event and accompanying activities.

Robert I. Ball Philadelphia Ogontz School Constance Ball Louise Berrey Randolph-Macon Woman's College Harry Hyman Alamo Firman J. B. Lewright E. J. Larkin W. M. Morgan T. O. Murphy Frank Bell D. Hi. Hunter J. Kendrick Collins J. M. Nix J. J. Watson Annie Rose Scott Eugenia ‘Taylor Medora’ l Robertson Mary Larkin Eleanor Taylor Mary Armel Keeran Dorothy Bell Josephine Bell William Kenyon Jackson Mary Chalk Dalton Minnie Kathleen Lancaster Huson Robert Shepherd Whiteaker Mesdames H. G. Austin James Zarnett Bascom Bell John Bennett Sr William L. Berry Henry Warrison Bryant Harry M. Capp J. WK. Collins Chaplin Robert Lee Dalton R. G. Davenport W. K. Ewing Fomby Frank M. Golden John M. Guinn

Rubiola Bride Theresa Broggi Wed at San Fernando Cathedral

Announcement of the marriage of Jacob Rubiola and Miss Theresa Broggi at 6 20 a m Wednesday in San Fernando cathedral. After a bridal trip to California the couple will reside in the city.

Jacob Rubiola Theresa Broggi San Fernando Cathedral California

Holland Saves by Turning Back Clock

The Netherlands adopts daylight saving from April 20, expecting about 2 million dollars annual savings. Six million people rise and retire an hour earlier, with health benefits and minimal disruption. Some Friesland farmers fear early milking and damp mornings hinder harvesting. overall, Parliament endorses the change as a success.

Associated Press Hague Netherlands Holland Palace of Peace the Hague Friesland

Arkansas Toll Rises in Devastating Tornado Drift

Deaths reach 79 across Arkansas with investigators noting two farmers near Rosebud in Cleburne county believed alive but gravely injured. About 400 injured. Heber Springs tally 20 dead with six more likely to die. Murray Auerbach leads Red Cross relief in Heber Springs as cities such as Little Rock and Memphis send aid.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas

Mob in Peckley WV Leaves Four Dead in Lynch Clash

In Peckley West Virginia a mob of black residents attacked a deputy party late last night. Four people were killed and two seriously wounded as deputies and mob members exchanged fire. Six arrests were reported.

Bluefield W. Va Peckley Wyatt John Bolden

Merchants Plan St Louis Meeting On Mexico Withdrawal

Laredo Texas June 8 Local Spanish newspaper reports prominent American merchants will meet in St Louis soon to draft a petition to President Wilson seeking withdrawal of American punitive expedition forces from Mexico The paper notes US merchants have lost over 50 million dollars since the conflict began and says withdrawal could ease tensions

Laredo Tex St. Louis Wilson Mexico

Gets It corn cure sold worldwide in ads and claims

An advertising notice extols Gets It as the world’s biggest corn cure, touting its quick 2 second application, painless removal of corns, and superiority over knives or bandages. It promotes direct sale by MB Lawrence & Co of Chicago with 2½ cents per bottle pricing.

MB. Lawrence & Co Chicago

Amusements at the Princess Theater Novelty Act

George Gregoire and Miss Elmina present Miss Elmina and Company a novelty act beginning Thursday at the Princess Theater. The Five Foolish Fellows and Black and Milford offer songs and dances. Sue Milford impersonates a Salvation Army lassie and Sue Scott charms audiences. A motion picture bill is promised.

George Gregoire Miss Elmina Miss Elmina & Company Furniture Tusslers Princess Theater Black Milford Sue Milford Salvation Army Sue Scott

Gloria's Romance and Funny Keystone at Grand Tonight

Ardent fans can catch chapters one two and three of Gloria's Romance plus a Keystone comedy at the Grand tonight. Friday and Saturday bring chapter four and a complete Triangle program with The Madcap at Don-Ton Park starring Flora Parker De Haven with Vera Doria and Richard Sterling. Cupid's Triangle, a two reeler made in San Antonio, earns praise and will be shown again tonight with Lena Budd Powers Mary Louise Carter Claude A Hargis Gerard Van Etten Russell C Harper and Fay Watters delivering strong performances.

Billie Burke Gloria Grand Opera House Don-Ton Park Flora Parker de Haven Miss de Haven Vera Doria Richard Sterling Cupid San Antonio Lena Budd Powers Mary Louise Carter Claude A. Hargis Gerard van Etten Russell C. Harper Fay Watters

San Antonio School Board Sealed Bids Due June 13 1916

The San Antonio school board will receive sealed bids up to 4 p m next Tuesday June 13 1916 for building cement walks and curbing per specifications on file at the board’s office. Paul HJ Scholz, business agent.

San Antonio Paul HJ Scholz

Trammell Leads Bryan by Eight Thousand in Florida Primary

Incomplete returns reported early today show Governor Park M. Trammell with a lead of about eight thousand votes over U S Senator N P Bryan for the Democratic nomination in Florida's Tuesday primary.

Tampa Fla Park M. Trammell United States N. P. Bryan

Ordained as deacon B Harris former West Texas M A to Ann Arbor

Cyril Beverly Harris son of Rev George P D Harris rector of St James Fall River Mass and former Saint Pauls San Antonio was ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church. The service on Ascension Day June ?. in St Johns Memorial Church Cambridge Mass performed by Bishop Lawrence. Harris read the gospel in the service.

Cyril Beverly Harris West Texas Military Academy George PD. Harris St. James’ Church Fall River Mass St. Paul’s Church San Antonio St. John’s Memorial Church Cambridge Lawrence Harris Ileos

Clergy Appointment at St Andrew's Church Ann Arbor

Rev Dr Tat tock named assistant to Rev Dr Tat tock at St Andrew's Church in Ann Arbor Michigan and will also serve as curate to Bishop Harris Hall with student ministry at the University of Michigan Harris Hall is a bishop’s aide Harris Hall previously attended West Texas Military Academy class of 1909 entered Harvard 1909 and graduated 1913 later entering General Theological Seminary New York and graduated in May of this year

Dr. Tattock St. Andrew's Church Ann Arbor Mich Harris Hall University of Michigan Harris West Texas Military Academy Harvard General Theological Seminary New York

Child Wonders About Red Parasols in Window

A Sunday school superintendent ends a class with a question time. A shy girl asks, How much are the small red parasols you have in your window. The scene unfolds with gentle curiosity cited by the New York Globe.

Avery Martha

Couple's Sicily trip yields jokey brigand line

A married couple touring Sicily joke about brigands stealing the wife. The wife asks what he would say if they were carried off and he replies that brigands are new at the business, so he would wait.

Sicily Albert

Doctor's Tel Dvice 4 y Dr Lewis Baker

The symptoms indicate de rangement of kidneys and should not be rejected. Would advise balmwort tab Iate, a compound well suited to such cases. Obtain in sealed tubes with directions for home use.

Rain Cancels Exhibitions During West Point June Week

Rain dampened June Week at West Point causing cancellation of all military exhibitions. Cadets conducted a drill with six inch rifles and fired twenty shots at a floating target in the Hudson, all hits. Cadet E L Ford of Connecticut led one squad and Cadet L B Meacham of Texas led the other. The week’s first big hop was held last night offering $84.15 New York and return via New Orleans and steamer Southern Pacific.

West Point WN. Y Hudson E. L. Ford Connecticut L. B. Meacham Texas

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