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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
7
Lightning struck the 200 foot steeple of a Baptist church in Highstown New Jersey during graduation exercises at Peddle Institute. The crash caused panic with over a thousand present as women fainted and many rushed for exits amid the crowding and confusion.
John G Gross, Harvard man and raid leader at Nar Ragansett pier, is not reappointed as Kingston constable. The council declined renewal after an election that swept opponents to power. Gross seized authority last spring and then raided a fashionable club, guarding alleged gambling paraphernalia for nine hours.
Cleveland Ohio June 13 President Harry Coulby of the Pittsburg Steamship company orders captains to search every man on their vessels for firearms and to reject applicants who are not temperate. The edict follows the murder of wheelsman Charles McMahon on the steamer A C Dinkey at Ashland Wisconsin June 6 when he was shot by a deckhand.
Boston June 13 report on a statute restricting candidate spending to 25 dollars per 1000 voters. The bill, if enacted, makes ineligibility to hold office for three years a penalty for violations.
Hart Bush of Oppenheimer, BEDWORD COUNTY, watched milk vanish from his cow over several days. A calf was suspected but the cow and calf were locked in the barn until dawn when a large deer leaped the fence and carried off the milk.
Miss Katherine Joseph is identified as editor with listing for office and residence including phone numbers 1359 and 2862.
Social notes show Dr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Combe entertaining at the Country Club for their daughter Miss Mary Pauline Fordtran and guest Miss Ethelyn Legendee. Mrs. J R Webb hosts the Hiawatha Card Club this afternoon. St Louis College holds commencement at 3 30 this afternoon.
A pre nuptial dinner for Kathrine Frances Luby was hosted by Miss Lillian Bodet at a local cafe. Attendees included Mary Elmendorf Lillian Bodet Pauline Cone Thomas Shaffer Conway Shaffer Earl Eaton James McLemore and family members of the Luby and Bodet households.
Miss A Bettison a Newcomb College art graduate arrives in the city to be with her parents Mr and Mrs I N Bettison recently moved here from Beaumont.
Mrs Johnson and her children traveled to St. Louis for a visit.
The American Woman's League schedules its next regular meeting for Thursday evening June 16 at 610 West Cypress Street. Officers presiding will be President Mrs E M Reed Vice President R H Gresham Treasurer Mrs M Monroe and Secretary Miss Doreen.
Mr and Mrs Duval West Ruth West Miss Laura Steele Mr and Mrs William West Brownsville and Mrs Leonard Hines have gone to Port Aransas for a week's stay.
Miss Ethel Lynch of 230 Crofton Avenue travels to Austin for a week to visit Mrs. N C Schlemmer and attend the closing exercises and final hall at the state university.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rogers Ogden, who stopped here briefly while traveling from New York, departed today to return to their home in Mexico.
The Belle Dilgarde Playground 4 association holds a reception and formal opening tomorrow afternoon on the Smith and Buena Vista grounds. Miss Penfield leads the children with Lynn Beeley of the Y M C A assisting in athletic activities from 4 to 7. Public invited. donations of books sewing materials or clothes are requested.
The General D. L. Stanley circle No 3 will celebrate flag day with a dance at Electric Park tomorrow evening.
Mrs Ida McCune Williamson and her young daughter Virginia Lee, joined by Mrs Williamson's mother, have left for Roswell New Mexico to spend time away.
A tale of anemia in a Tacoma area girl shows Dr Williams Pink Pills restoring strength and color. The ad promotes the pills as a blood building tonic with claims of wide usefulness and offers a free booklet and mail order options from Schenectady New York.
The summer with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McCune is noted in a brief observance, highlighting a social or family moment connected to their activities during the season.
A garden party will be held tomorrow evening on the grounds of St. Mark's church by the Parish Aid Society. The ladies organized an attractive program with assistance from the younger members.
Miss Arda Talbert attends the normal school at San Marcos while Miss Mattie Talbert spends a few days visiting.
Vida Vick is listed among attendees at the university commencement exercises held in Austin. The event marks graduation ceremonies for graduates and honors students.
Miss Terry Marley attends the university commencement ceremony marking her graduation. She participates in the event with classmates and faculty in a formal procession at the campus arena and receives a degree.
Miss Hermoine Bedwell received a social gathering at her Emira street home last evening with guests including Virginia Atkinson Emma Smith Elma Rutledge Eva Creighton Helen Roberts Marie Vanilandingham Imogene Guinn Pearl Lentz Callie Nave Mary Lou Gohren Jessie Lentz Leon Kime Luther Vanlandingham Albert Atkinson Walter Heffner Everett Dickerson Grove Shaw Oglette Yan kee C C McBride and Mr and Mrs Raymond Myers and Mr and Mrs Albert Stevens.
Mrs George Weber and Mrs M K Andrews entertained many friends this afternoon in a prettily planned miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Bessie Collie who will wed next week.
Miss Gussie Wiegand and Fred A. Heuban Jr. wed at 8 last evening at Rev. Dr. Hartmann's home on South Presa. The bride wore a white lingerie net gown with white roses. The couple, formerly Cuero residents now in San Antonio, will travel to Port Lavaca before returning to resume business interests in San Antonio.
The Women’s Relief Corps plans a Flag Day celebration tomorrow with a park picnic at Hot Wells. All Grand Army of the Republic members are invited to join. Assembly is at 4 PM on the grounds, with the program starting at 5 PM.
The annual commencement exercises of Our Lady of the Lake academy were held Monday afternoon at Casino Wall under the Sisters of Divine Providence. Rev Father M J Carey addressed the graduates as clergy from the city attended. The program featured Bolero by Moszkowski performed by a student ensemble and a Salutatorian address by M Walsh, with solos and duets from the class under the direction of Mary Walsh and Harriet Ware among others.
The novelist says she expects Britain to be governed by women within fifty years if she returns. She notes suffragettes in England are capable and that men must fight for what they have, while Americans resist restrictions that hinder comfort. She contrasts national traits and calls for independence.
Maria Perez, Katherine Kehoe and other students performed violin and piano solos in a school program. Certificates and medals were awarded to grammar and academic classes, with arias from Traviata and Rienzi, and a valedictory by Sylvia Moczygemba. Reverend M J Carey gave the address.
A New York businessman and a nationally known railroad official debate in Hotel Reporter about dining car etiquette aboard American railroads. The exchange contrasts English Wagon-Lit practices with U S methods and notes American passengers insisting on meals at their chosen times, often disrupting service.
Advertises a $1.00 bottle promising a 60 day treatment for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Claims near universal success with testimonials available. Lists Dr. E W Hall at 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri and notes druggists sell the product.
Mrs Johanna Bueckning of Cedar Rapids Iowa was arrested at the White House after saying she wished to see President Taft to recover lands she claimed to own in Iowa. Secret service sent her to the Washington asylum hospital for evaluation.
The New England Telephone and Telegraph says it will cut rates this summer and fall after prior reductions in the Boston suburban district lowered annual revenue by 300000 to 400000 dollars. Officials expect about 200000 more revenue loss but anticipate a larger business volume to follow.
The Hookworn club of South St. Louis hosted a Riverside Park picnic with baseball games under Hookworm club rules, slow races with prizes for last to finish, and dances reflecting Hookworm club etiquette as reported by the St. Louis Republic.
Health and Beauty Notes discuss canthrox shampoo home preparation and benefits for hair dullness and dandruff. Other tips cover eye tonic with crystal solution for clearer sight, alcohol tinctures for hair health, and a sugar kardene tonic to boost strength, appetite, and clear skin.
Mrs. G. K. promises weight reduction by exercise and diet but offers a quick method using four ounces of parnotis dissolved in one and a half pints hot water. After cooling, strain and take a tablespoon before each meal claiming it dissolves fatty tissues and is harmless, cheap, and effective for slimming.
A newspaper note describes a cheap skin lotion recipe using spurmax and glycerine. Dissolve four ounces spurmax in half a pint hot water, cool, add two teaspoonfuls glycerine, apply to face until dry. Claims whitened complexion without powder residue and protection from sun and wind.
A reader recalls home recipes for facial cleansing and whitening using almoroin and glycerin to clear pores and wrinkles. A second tip suggests delatone paste to remove facial hair, noting cost and quick results, followed by a plug for Mrs Martyn's book Beauty.
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