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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1911

Page

9

Unwitting theft tugs Bucklew into buggy caper at St Anthony

Sam Bucklew an insurance adjuster from Michigan and known to Texas insurers unwittingly took a San Antonio horse and buggy from the St Anthony hotel with aid from a sympathetic policeman who lent a match to light the buggy lamp. Bucklew returned later and faced a livery bill for the unused rig.

Sam Bucklew Michigan Texas St. Anthony Mr. Bucklew Mr. Bucklew Is A Guest At the St. Anthony Bucklew

Jewelry Stolen From Mrs. Barker’s Apartments

Jewelry valued at two thousand dollars disappeared from the Wilder on South Alamo where Mrs. Carter Barker has stayed for six weeks. Authorities have worked four days with no clues to recover the gems or catch the thief after the theft last Thursday afternoon.

Carter Barker Wilder South Alamo Street

Local editor to spend summer in the east

Katherine M. Joseph and offices will be left July 1 for the east and away all summer. Miss F. L. Hillyer travels with Misses Dorothy Dibrell and Mary Maud McCarty of Eagle Lake to Galveston for a week. Miss Theresa Cavanaugh hosted Ursuline academy classmates at Avenue C with games and refreshments for Claudia Hammond Helen Riley Otelia Malczynski Johnnie Dolan Kathleen Earl Annie Samuels and Florence Higgins.

F. L. Hillyer Dorothy Dibrell Mary Maud McCarty Eagle Lake Galveston Theresa Cavanaugh Ursuline Academy Avenue C Claudia Hammond Helen Riley Otelia Malczynski Johnnie Dolan Kathleen Earl Annie Samuels Florence Higgins

Local Social and Military Events Planned Around Town

Miss Annie Bergsdorf hosts Hiawatha Card club at 3 30 p m at Zavala Street. Philotheas of River and Side Park Baptist church host Baracas at 8 p m at Miss Lois Rollins residence on Whiting Avenue. Miss Theresa Cavanaugh entertaining this afternoon at Avenue C for Usurline academy classmates. Entertainment for soldiers at West End in W A reading rooms on North Bandera Street. Band concert and dance at Hot Wells for Thirteenth Infantry officers. Home Mission Society of Travis Park Methodist church meets at 4 p m at the church.

Annie Bergsdorf Hiawatha Card Club Zavala ‘Street Philotheas River&Side Park Baracas Lois Rollins Whiting Avenue Theresa Cavanaugh Avenue C Usurline Academy West End W. A. Reading Rooms Bandera Street Home Mission Society of Travis Park

Ladies attend Young Women's Christian Association convention

Mrs. Carrie M. Brett and Misses Junia Holcomb Emmy Kaiser and Nellie Jamison returned from Eureka Springs where they attended the Young Woman's Christian Association convention.

Carrie M. Brett Junia Holcomb Emmy Kaiser Nellie Jamison Pbureka Springs Young Woman’s Christian Association

Raffel Diaz Delays San Antonio Visit For Boston Debut

Raffel Diaz of San Antonio, long based in Berlin for seven years studying voice and piano, will miss a cousin's wedding in San Antonio as he must remain in Boston for his September debut.

Raffel Diaz San Antonio Berlin Amelia Umscheid Charles Herbert Schutte Boston

Alamo Heights Circle to Meet at 4 On Wednesday

The Alamo Heights circle of the Home Mission society at Travis Park church will meet at 4 p m Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Camille Gray on Broadway.

Alamo Heights the Home Mission Society Travis Park Church Camille Gray

Surprise twenty first birthday party for Frank Hagenson

Frank Hagenson of 1301 North Pine street was surprised at home yesterday evening for his twenty first birthday. The secret party, planned by his mother, featured a menu and dancing to close the night with guests including Stella Garret Edna Garrett Ivy Small Anna Small Lena Dietman Lily Dietman Ida Dietman Laura Dietman Lillian Doran Nellie Farrell Emmy Tracey Marguerite Tracey S Petrie Richard Farrell Eugene Tracey James Doran Theodore Johnson John D Tracey Charles Fletcher W S Franklin G N Hagenson Ip Hauba D J Murphy J J McMan Mrs J N Hagenson and others.

Frank Hagenson North Pine Street Stella Edna Garrett Ivy Anna Small Lena Lily Ida Laura Dietman Lillian Doran Gainer Nellie Farrell Emmy Marguerite Seider Tillie Mabel Nolan Ida Murphy Marie Marguerite Tracey S. Petrie Richard Farrell Eugene Tracey James Doran Theodore Johnson John D. Tracey Charles Fletcher Franklin G. N. Hagenson Hauba D. J. Murphy J. J. McMan C. Murphy Kate Tracey J. N. Hagenson

Out of Town Guests Gather for Rutledge Pinn Wedding

Among the out of town guests who will attend the marriage of Miss Ana Rutledge and Leon C. Pinn on Wednesday June 28 are Mr and Mrs E D Rutledge and daughter Norma of Fort Worth Miss Opie Bristow of Temple and Miss Margaret Jones of Weatherford Mr and Mrs Louis Hillie and son Louis will leave for Galveston tonight to attend a state convention now in session there.

Ana Rutledge Leon C. Pinn E. D. Rutledge Norma Fort Worth Opie Bristow Temple Margaret Jones Weatherford Louis Hillie Louis Galveston

Ladies' Aid Meeting at South Side Christian Church

The Ladies' Aid society of South Side Christian church invites all members and other women in the community to meet at the church 809 Hunstock avenue this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the South Side Christian Church Hunstock Avenue

Ice Cream Social to Aid Church Building Fund

Side Christian church plans an ice cream social this evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gage on Wilkins and Hunstock avenues. Proceeds will go to the church building fund.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the South Side Christian Church G. A. Gage Wilkins and Hunstock Avenues

Couple Married at San Fernando Cathedral in City

The marriage of George Werchsler and Miss Mary Bissielli, both residents of the city, was solemnized June 24 at 7:30 p m in San Fernando cathedral with Rev I Papal C M F officiating.

George Werchsler Mary Bissielli City San Fernando Cathedral I. Papal

Miss Eldridge Visitation With Sister in City

Miss Ethel Eldridge of es is visiting her sister Mrs. T. Fried rich at 709 East Macon Street during her stay in town.

Ethel Eldridge Mrs. T. Friedrich East Macon Street

Betrothal and City Wedding Announcement of Burke Peters

Mr and Mrs Sam Ashton 121 Camp street announce the marriage of Miss Bessie Burke to Albert J Peters to be held Thursday June 29 at St Marys rectory at 8 pm Miss Burke formerly lived in Chicago and now resides with guardians Mr and Mrs Ashton

Sam Ashton Camp Street Bessie Burke Albert J. Peters St. Mary’s Rectory Miss Burke Chicago Mrs. Ashton

Informal Dance at Hot Wells for Thirteenth Infantry Officers

H. H. Franks and Oscar Kihlberg will host an informal dance at Hot Wells this evening for the officers of the Thirteenth Infantry. A band concert precedes the dance. Misses Edna Flora and Florence Shields return from Galveston where they stayed with Mrs. Wiliam Eaton who accompanied them home with her mother Mrs. A Fabra.

H. H. Franks Oscar Kihlberg Hot Wells Thirteenth Infantry Edna Flora Florence Shields Galveston Wiliam Eaton Mrs. Eaton A. Fabra

American Woman's League Meeting Set for Thursday

The American Woman's League will meet at 8 o'clock Thursday evening with Mrs. R. T. Milburn hosting on Washington Place.

American Woman's League R. T. Milburn Washington Place

Edna Fisher Leaves for Summer Visit in St Louis

Miss Edna Fisher departed Sunday to spend the summer with friends and relatives in St Louis, offering a chance to relax and reconnect with family.

Edna Fisher St. Louis

Mrs Ethridge of St Joseph Visiting In City

Mrs O L Ethridge of St Joseph Arizona visits her mother Mrs B F Cottey at 714 Chestnut Street. Ethridge formerly Amy Pearl Cottey is a writer of verse known in local literary circles. Mr and Mrs Brundage and Misses Ruth Adele and Hazel Shaw are mentioned.

O. L. Ethridge St. Joseph Arizona B. F. Coztey Chestnut Street Mrs P. Brundage Misses Ruth, Adele and Hazel Shaw

Palm and Hutcheson to wed at Trinity Methodist

Harry C. Palm and Miss Elizabeth Hutcheson will marry at Trinity Methodist church at 8 o clock tomorrow evening with Rev. J. T. Hutcheson, uncle of the bride, officiating.

Harry C. Palm Elizabeth Hutcheson Trinity Methodist Church J. T. Hutcheson

Miss Elizabeth Hutcheson to be wed after linen shower

The Philathea class of Trinity Methodist church hosted a linen shower for Miss Elizabeth Hutcheson on Monday. Remembrances for the groom were hidden in a Jack Horner pie. Music by Prof Schuetze’s mandolin and guitar provided. About fifty guests attended. Officers of the First brigade will hold a dance Friday at the Menger hotel.

Elizabeth Hutcheson Trinity Methodist Church C. R. Clark Jack Horner Menger Hotel

Entertainment at West End reading rooms for soldiers

An evening program at the reading rooms in West End for soldiers includes Boetzinger’s Orchestra, vocal solo by Miss Maude Edens, an address by Rev. G. E. Nies, and further solos and selections. A cordial invitation to the public. go via West End car to the building door.

West End Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Boetzinger Miss Maude Edens G. E. Nies Charles Nies

Station Agents Hold Monthly Instruction Meeting

The San Antonio division of the Southern Pacific held its regular monthly instruction meeting this morning in the ante-room of W. D. Austin at the passenger station. About twenty five officials attended from across the line. H. I. Anderson A. R. Atkinson and Nat Parks spoke on freight livestock handling including unruly cattle in cars and stock pens. Luncheon followed in the depot dining room.

San Antonio Southern Pacific W. D. Austin H. I. Anderson A. R. Atkinson Nat Parks Mr. Parks

Plumber Fined for Street Repair Violation in Court

J. E. Brown 4 seat was fined $10 by Judge Buckley in the corporation court today for failing to properly repair the street after a trench was excavated at the corner of LaFitte and Matagorda streets. A notice of appeal was given. City Trench Inspectors Joe Braun and John Grimes filed the complaint.

J. E. Brown Buckley Corporation Court LaFitte Matagorda City Trench Joe Braun John Grimes

Proper skin care for a soft, rich complexion

The article urges taking precautions to protect and maintain a beautiful complexion. It explains that all human skin starts from the same foundation and blemishes arise from illness, skin troubles, wind, weather, or external conditions, affecting both blonde and brunette types.

Rohrer's Artesia Dream Skin Remedy Ad

An Artesia Cream claims to cure skin blemishes and sun damage. It markets as antiseptic soothing and cooling a medicinal skin food already proven to thousands of American women.

Townsend Pushes Canada Trade Pact and St Lawrence Waterway

Senator Townsend urges broad free trade with Canada as part of reciprocity and proposes an amendment to develop a deep water St Lawrence route from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. He argues the waterway would surpass tariffs in benefit, calling it a future project with vast potential for both nations. The plan aims to ease U.S. farming concerns and deepen intercountry commerce.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Townsend Michigan Canada United States St. Lawrence Great Lakes Atlantic Ocean Panama Canal

Tariff Reform and Canadian Wheat Surpluses Debate

A speaker argues for tariff revision across wool cotton steel and other schedules based on production costs in the US and Canada. He cautions against blind policy and maintains protection but calls for scientific duties. He says Canada’s wheat surplus would not affect US prices and would be exported abroad unless a crop failure forces otherwise.

Canada

Train switch target fatally wounds rider in excursion car

A switch target pierced the skull of Ashter, a Black man riding an excursion train and swinging from a coach handrail in Waxahachie Texas. He died of the injuries.

Waxahachibe Tex Ashter

Auto Driver Fined in City Speeding Case

Tom Crowe, a young white man, was fined 25 dollars by Judge Buckley in police court for speeding on Avenue C. Witnesses including C. B. Harris testified the car reached 30 to 40 miles per hour, prompting police to curb what residents called a speedway.

Avenues Tom Crowe Buckley Polce C. B. Harris Avenue C

Honeymoon Visit of Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart

Honeymooners Mr and Mrs Charles A Stewart, married on June 22 at their Jacksboro Texas home, are in the city visiting Mr and Mrs William Green at 139 Lombrano Street. Mrs Stewart is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O Cailahan and a cousin of City Detective Green.

Charles A. Stewart Jacksboro Tex City William Green Lombrano Street

Health and Beauty Answers MRS MAE MARTYN

Reader questions cover tonics for clear skin hair tonics and skin whiteners. Instructions give recipes using kardene spurmax quinzain canthrax delatone and gly algmoroin with alcohol water or sugar to improve complexion and hair health.

Health and Beauty Mae Martyn

Crystal tonic for eye health misstate claims

A dubious panacea suggests dissolving an ounce of crystal in a pint of water to soak eyes twice daily. It promises to brighten eyes, reduce inflammation, and aid granulated eyelids, claiming dramatic cosmetic and healing benefits.

Maxine

Mrs Martyn's Beauty Book Promotes Parnotis Remedy

An advertisement urges readers to dissolve four ounces of parnotis in one and a half pints hot water to treat fat and flesh ulcers. It claims the remedy is harmless and effective, advising a single teaspoon before each meal and promising results.

Clara A. V T. B Taat

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