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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1914

Page

3

Tenth Anniversary of San Antonio Scientific Society Celebrated

Members marked ten years of the Scientific Society of San Antonio with an informal meeting in the Stevens building clubrooms. Secretary Heusinger updated on plans for a zoological garden and natural history museum at Brackenridge Park. Speaker Senor Zeferino Dominguez discussed Mexico and corn-raising methods. Col. Girard chaired portions of the session and led a toast to the late Prof. Bernard Mackensen.

Scientific Society of Republic J. F. Howard J. B. Girard Girard Bernard Mackensen

Study of Rural Northern Schools Planned by County Leader

County School Superintendent P. F. Stewart will study Northern rural schools on his July trip to the National Educational Association in Minneapolis. Commissioners approved 125 for Stewart’s travel and expenses, with Stewart granted fifteen days leave and noting he is part of a seven member committee to report findings to the association.

P. F. Stewart National Educational Association Minneapolis Minn Charles X. Gutzeit Stewart Professor Stewart Association

Association Aims to Improve Child Education Nationwide

The group met in the south under difficult climactic conditions and pursued new training ideas for children. It stressed staying connected with nationwide efforts to enhance education for youngsters. Medina Lake’s playgrounds referenced.

Cologne expands to become Germanys third city by population

Cologne plans to absorb Muehheim and Behrheim on the Rhine enlarging its area to over forty five square miles and boosting population to about 635000. The move will extend city limits into surrounding towns and revive historic rivalry with Mainz, once marked by plunderings and burnings.

Cologne Germany Berlin Hamburg Muehiheim Behrheim Rhine Maelheim United States

Marriages Held At Homes And Church In City

Eugene Alden Harris weds Georgia Agatha Maverick at 8 30 p m at bride's sister Mrs A A Gray 2102 Buena Vista street Huber McCune Waldrip and Mayme Rothe wed at Laurel Heights Methodist Church also at 8 30 p m Elma Dill Russell and Corinne Russell host guests Charlotte Spence and Mary Bain Spence of San Angelo John M Steinfeldt gives a pupil recital at St Marys Auditorium at 8 15 p m

Eugene Alden Harris Georgia Agatha Maverick A. A. Gray Buena Vista Street Huber McCune Waldrip Mayme Rothe Laurel Heights Methodist Church Elma Dill Russell Corinne Russell Charlotte Spence Mary Bain Spence San Angelo John M. Steinfeldt Mary’s N. P. F. T. Club Edward W. Oeffinger Palm Heights Oeffinger Mesdames E. H. Gray W. C. McGregor L. A. Rizer Webb Mary Frazer Edna Voss Clara Webb

Women in Eldon report relief from female complaints

An Eldon Missouri woman describes long standing displacement and weakness and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength. The ad claims the remedy helps with displacements inflammation ulcers tumors irregularities periodic pains backache indigestion and nervous prostration after other methods fail.

Eldon Lydia E. Pinkham T. Hurley

Turks Make Overtures To Greece Over Refugees

Turkish government told its Athens minister to inform Greece it will allow Greek subjects expelled from Turkish territory to return. It also plans indemnity for losses suffered during recent anti Greek disturbances.

Constantinople Athens Turkey

Pauline at the Royal Headlines Today in Sensational Series

The seventh chapter of The Perils of Pauline headlines the Royal's bill with Miss Pearl White star power. A Keystone comedy Our Country Cousin and a two reel The Intruder close the program. Tomorrow features Detec tives of Scotland Yard as the main attraction.

Pauline the Royal Pearl White Keystone Detectives of Scotland Yard Majestic Finn

Greek note seeks friendly settlement on Asia Minor expulsions

Official circles in Athens believe Turkey’s reply to Greece over the expulsion of Greek subjects from Asia Minor signals a wish for a peaceful settlement. Greeks insist on reparations for refugees and restoration of property. Auto line to Medina Dam, C. M. T. Co.

Athens Asia Minor

Rotarians Set Stage for Houston Convention Epoch

Houston hosts a large Rotarians gathering with international officials arriving by train as preparations near kickoff. Galveston delegates play a major role, while telegrams report arrivals from across the United States and from England and Scotland.

Houston Tex Rotarians Galveston United States England Scotland

Birth Notices Listing Local Families

To Mr and Mrs HK Knippe a boy born June 16 108 Belmont street To Mr and Mrs J C Rodriguez a boy born June 19 206 Cevalion street To Mr and Mrs Joe Cook a boy born June 17 Castroville road To Mr and Mrs N Smith a girl born June 19 215 Plum street To Mr and Mrs Perron a girl born June 18 at P and S Hospital To Mr and Mrs H K Nicolayson a girl born June 18 209 West Mistletoe avenue

H. K. Nicolayson West Mistletoe Avenue

Mayor Eats Chicken: San Antonio Emancipation Day Dinner

Mayor Brown and city officials were hosted Friday at San Pedro Springs Pavilion by organizers of Emancipation Day. Chicken served in five styles highlighted the feast amid remarks praising racial harmony and city progress led by Alderman Lambert. Speakers included Aldermen Uhr Hoefgen Weakley Chief Lancaster and janitor Frank Lewis. Ed Hunt and John H. Bolt delivered formal responses.

Brown San Pedro Springs Alderman Lambert San Antonio Uhr Hoefgen Weakley Lancaster Frank Lewis Ed Hunt John H. Bolt

Hotel Guests and Arrivals List At San Antonio Inns

A flood of guests is recorded at several hotels. A. Thompson of Dallas, Walter White of Corpus Christi, and H. J. Benson of Harlandale are listed among arrivals at St Anthony and St Anthony. Others include J. F. Hamilton of Kingsville at Menger, H. E. Nixon of Pearson and J. R. Hopper of Kansas City at Gunter and St. Anthony respectively.

A. Thompson Dallas St. Anthony Walter White Corpus Christi Bexar Hotel Mengerister Falfurrias Cs Rae Gosset Austin Gunter W. H. McDonald Houston G. A. Wheat Tampico Bexar Seth Hastings Texarkana City Meneer H. E. Nixon Pearson H. J. Benson Harlandale D. W. Carter Georgetown H. D. Welde Monterey J. F. Hamilton Kingsville Menger Hotel H. E. Figby A. Walcott Laredo Help Copper Hill Artz Lillie Anna Hartman Lisno J. H. Maulding Edgar E. Joseph Cuero Menger J. R. Hopper Kansas City St. Anthony Hotel R. H. Weatherly Cecilia Weatherly Whitsett F. Canaday Washington, D. C E. E. McCollum New York City

Revival Outdoors At San Antonio Churches

Evangelists Erwin brothers open open air revival on the lot beside West End Presbyterian with a 150-voice choir planned. Multiple churches announce outdoor evening services with electric lighting and lawn seating across San Antonio.

Erwin Brothers West End Church

How to Avoid Buying Inferior Substitutes from Dealers

The piece warns buyers to insist on getting the exact article they want and to avoid trusting dealers pushing inferior substitutes. It urges clear statements of desire and to avoid asking vague questions to prevent fraud in merchandising.

Ereafter

Sunday Church Services and Sermons Listed

Local churches from Methodist to Christian Science post Sunday and midweek schedules. Listings include Trinity Methodist Episcopal, Central Congregational, First Baptist, Calvary Baptist, St Mark's St Luke's St John's Christ Church and First Church of Christ Scientist with service times, Sunday schools, and topics such as The Ideal Makeup of the Christian Church and The Bible Used Devotionally.

Methodist Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Avenue Pecan Street Orin Palmer Wright Racey Epworth League Annie Stephenson W. E. Cross J. W. Hervey Jon Central Congregational Church Woodmen Hall North Flores Street J. M. Carshart Baptist First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets J. Porter D. D Christ Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Streets Ben Overton Ladies’ Society Beacon Hill Baptist Church T. C. Lone J. W. Clayton Beacon Quartet St. Mark’s Church Travis Park Philip Cook St. Luke’s Church Houston Chapederas R. G. Barber St. John’s Church Cherry and Burnet Streets R. ¥. Barber Christ Church Laurel Heights John Ridout Marion Bilem Young Women's Christian Association Ethel Crider

Class in Charge at Government Hill Church Sunday Night

The James Lewis Baraca Class will lead the 8 o'clock service at Government Hill Methodist Church. The annual event features instrumental voluntary, songs, prayers, a class address by J Floyd Smith, solos by Pauline Bitters, a pastor led sermon, and benediction. The church will be decorated in class colors and all city church members are invited.

San Antonio Laurel Heights McKinley Avenue Methodist Baraca James Lewis Baraca Government Hill Colorado Avenue Zar- Zamora Street Erwin Brothers Horace Erwin San Marcos German Methodist Church Buena Vista H. Hensh Stor East End Methodist Church Montana Gevers Streets P. C. Blank Gardner F. M. Jackson South Heights Methodist Church Porter Palmetto Avenue E. C. Jolly Epworth League Fraser Missionary Society Government Hill Methodist Church Masor North Pine Streets T. N. Barton Prospect Hill H. C. Glover Hot Wells C. B. Cross Englewood Epworth Lee Travis Park Methodist Church Travis and Navarro Streets D. Emory Hawk J. W. Woodson Woodlawn Avenue Elknap Place Cullom H. Booth McKinley Avenue Methodist Church South Preen Street B. ‘Johnson W. L. Curry Jericho South Alamo Methodist Church South Alamo Wickes A. Noble James C. Straughan T. W. Robertson G. M. Callaway League and Friends Alamo Heights Methodist Church Broadway Paco Streets Gaston Hartsfield Robert J. Newton Fred Hoffstetter Laurel Heights Church Laurel Heights Methodist Church West End Laredo Leslie E. Booth Government Hill Methodist A. G. Goffe Cc. S. Gordon J. Floyd Smith Miss Pauline Bitters Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Hugh McLellan McLellan Sylvester Gardner Zion Christian Endeavor Christian and Missionary Alliance Gospel Mission Victoria Matagorda Zook Floresville Friedens Evangelical Church Main Avenue Elmira Street T. Lehmann Young People’s Society First Evangelical E. Garfield. Johnson Burnet Chestnut Streets Soledad Street Cedar Street Unitarian Church George H. Bader Atd Fellows Crockett Hotel Unitarian St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Street J. H. Quinn O. M. IL St. Anthony International Bible Students Association A. L. Smith Milwaukee Majestic Theater Russell P. m Woodmen Hall West End Presbyterian Church North Zarramora Street Illon T. Jones Erwin Bros Utica Presbyterian Church West Poplar Jackson Streets Thomas F. Gallaher Father Young People’s League First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur G. Jones D. D Wade H. Boggs Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Harlandale Presbyterian Church H. Morey Madison Square Presbyterian Church Camden Street Lexington Avenue James Morillo Todd First United Presbyterian Church Ogden Locust Streets C. E. McStravick G. N. Keeling J. A. Smith Westminster Presbyterian Church Garden King William Streets Brooks I. Dickey God

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