Grand Wits and Minstrels At Grand This Week
The Grand features Lew Dockstader and his Twentieth Century Minstrels in a new show with Carroll Johnson Eddie Mazier Happy Naulty and others. The program includes The Possum Hunt Club Revue a Pinafore spoof Louisiana dance and an aerial finale over the audience. The company also promises a wide roster of songs jokes and vaudeville bits headlined by Dockstader in a dream sequence. The Girl in the Taxi comes to the Grand Opera House March 12 and 13 with a tale of social pursuit and a trove of humorous proposals from admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dockstader
Lew Dockstader
Carroll Johnson
Eddie Mazier
Happy” Naulty
Chas Falk
William Brandt
Frank Farron
Thos. Hughes
Wm. Smith
Mr. Dockstader
Lew Dobbycoe
Col. Roosevelt
Louisiana
Chanticler
Charles Falk
Allan Campbell
Lewis F. Muir
Grand Opera House
Kansas City
Social Teas and Dinners Honor Visiting Guests
Mrs J H Meier greets guests at Crofton Avenue from 4 to 6 pm. Mrs E F Rush and Mrs Matt of Detroit attend an event. Judge T M Pachal hosts supper at 7 pm at the Argyle. Mrs Roy Campbell hosts 1:30 pm luncheon at the Country Club for Mrs Henry Lee Howard and Mrs Robert Culberson of Houston. Mrs Charles G Starr hosts the Lower Post Card club at 8 pm at the Meyer Hotel with additional guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Campbell
Henry Lee Howard
Robert Culberson
Houston
Charles G. Starr
Meyer Hotel
Post Ladies Hostess Event Leads With Bridge Afternoon
Mrs Julis T Conrad of the cav alry post brt Sam Houston will host a well appointed bridge afternoon in honor of Mrs J Gordon Riley of New York. Guests include many Houston and local society names. The Government Hill Literary club meets tomorrow at 3 pm and Mrs P C Woods hosts at 728 street. Mrs George Nelson and Mrs Augustinë McIntyre plan a supper Thursday evening before bowling. Mrs Robert D Read entertained last evening with bridge for young ladies of the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julis T. Conrad
Cavalry Post
Brt
Sam Houston
J. Gordon Riley
New York
Mesdames Riley
Rohrt Culberson
Houston
F. J. Badgr
Arthur Seeligson
William M. Edermott
Joseph Dorst
Beverly d
John Herman Kampmann
Chries H. Florian
Jesse M. Lee
Benjain Poore
John Darragh
Charles Sarr
Robert Reed Russell
A. P. Cakoufi
Ralph Hayden
Roy Campbell
John Bullis
Harvey Page
Lee
H. P.prought
F. W. Cook
Theodore B. Taylor
W. R. Taylor
H. L. Scott
Gerge Nelson
Edwards
Jok
F. B. Hennessy
James
H. L. Ripley
W. C. Butler
Danni
A. Frederick
Carl Boyd
Charles Fedekin
A. G. Smith
R. D. Read
Errett Hughes
Martin Novak
Olof Sawartzkopf
Misses da Naresh
Anais Byrne
Miss Jew
Government Hill Literary Club
P. C. Woods
Heorge Nelson
Augustin¢é McIntyre
New Post
Robert D. Read
The
Post
Bridge
the Post
Joseph E. Dorst
Fort Sam Houston
A Living Monument to Cardui’s Help for Women
A Raleigh letter extols Cardui as life saving for a sick worn out woman. The writer claims Cardui cured stiffness and weakness and praises the remedy as a blessing for broken down women. The notice promotes the Chattanooga Medicine Co. and urges readers to request a 64 page booklet.
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Raleigh
N. C
Annie Vaughan
Cardui
Cardus
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanoga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Local social notes highlight prizes and gatherings
Miss Sallie Hamner of Lynchburg wins first prize at a chicken banquet decorated with flowers. Guests include Mrs. H Sheras of Chicago and Mrs. Chambers of California. Epworth league contest between Whites and Golds nears March 19 with 100 new members. Various social visits and a twilight service at Madison Square Presbyterian feature Dr Bowen and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Hamner
Lynchburg
Golds
Government Hill Epworth League
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Frederick King
A. M. Fisher
Bowen
Women’s Mission Meeting at Calvary Baptist on Cry of American Missions
Mrs. W. M. Rowland led yesterday’s meeting at Calvary Baptist with maps and charts showing Home Mission work from Baltimore to the canal zone. Topics included A Nation’s Strength in Serving God and A Nation’s Fall in Forsaking God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Rowland
Calvary Baptist Church
America
Home Mission Board
Baltimore
Canal Zone
Seaboard
Lee Massey
Ben Overton
L. Houston
R. D. McKey
Beacon Hill Mothers Club Meeting at School Next Friday
The Beacon Hill School Mothers' club meets at the school next Friday afternoon. Mrs John A Daughters will give the afternoon address on Simplicity. The roll call will be answered by quotations from Froebel and Peslatozzi. Hostesses are Mesdames B H Blount Sidney Smith and L Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hill School
John A. Daughertye
Froebel
Peslatozzi
Mesdames
B. H. Blount
Sidney Smith
L. Creek
Alamo Heights Mothers Club to Meet at School
The Alamo Heights Mothers' club will meet at 3 30 tomorrow afternoon at the school. Mrs Rockwell will give the address of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Heights
Mothers’ Club
Mrs Meier Hosts Reception For Detroit Guests
Mrs E J H Meier hosts a formal reception this afternoon from 4 to 6 at Crofton Avenue in compliment to guests Mrs F Rush and Mrs Emma Matt of Detroit. Ferns and cut flower bouquets decorate reception rooms and hall. About thirty guests are invited. light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. H. Meier
Texas British Woman Club to Hold Monthly Meeting
The Texas British Woman club will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 3 p m at the home of Mrs G E Robinson 219 Dittmar Street Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas-British Woman Club
G. E. Robinson
Dittmar Street
Miss Eddie Lehman Hosts Five Hundred Party
Alamo Heights social hostess Miss Eddie Lehman will hold a five hundred party tomorrow night at 8 PM. Guests include Miss Mary Curtis Miller Edith Gholson Ada Scribbner Maud Van Wie Jane Davidson Kathleen Cummings Annette Saffarans and Messrs Alex Saffarans Perryman W B Austin Roy Scribbner Martin Hight Bley Harold Miller Pat Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Lehman
Alamo Heights
Mary Curtis Miller
Edith Gholson
Ada Scribbner
Maud van Wie
Jane Davidson
Kathleen Cummings
Annette Saffarrans
Messrs
Alex Saffarans
Perryman
W. B. Austin
Roy Scribbner
Martin, Hight
Bley
Harold Miller
Pat Noble
Hiawatha Card Club Prizes Awarded at Winter Home
Prizes were awarded to Mesdames A. P. Lowe J. Ross Webb W. Shonfield and Miss Hulda Rock at an engaging meeting of the Hiawatha Card club held yesterday at Mrs. W. T. Winter’s home. The Laurel Heights Five Hundred club plans a 2:30 PM meeting this afternoon at Mrs. Phil Shook’s residence 215 Mistletoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Lowe
J. Ross Webb
W. Shonfield
Hulda Rock
Hiawatha Card Club
W. T. Winter
Laurel Heights Five Hundred Club
Phil Shook
Mrs Addie Eason Returns From Visit To Kincheloe Family
Mrs Addie Eason along with her daughter Mrs Wilbur Johnston and her young son Wilbur returned this week from a visit to Mrs C H Kincheloe of Waco confirming family reunion news and travel details.
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Addie Eason
Wilbur Johnston
Wilbur
C. H. Kincheloe
Waco
Art luncheon honors Mrs. Philip N. Moore at St. Anthony
A bright Lenten event held yesterday afternoon in the tapestry room of St. Anthony featured Mrs. Eli Hertzberg hosting guest of honor Mrs. Philip N. Moore of St. Louis. Mrs Moore is president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and was hosted by the St. Anthony society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
Eli Hertzberg
Philip N. Moore
St. Louis
Pestered With Proposals For Young Actress Lucille Gardiner
A young actress Lucille Gardiner has received 116 marriage proposals in under a year. The offers are described as the A-1 blown-in-the-bottle type rather than stage roles. She is set to appear here next week in the leading role with
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
James K. Hackett
Wm. A. Brady, Limited
James Forbes
Hackett
Lucille Gardiner
Prominent Club Women Dine Amid Elegant Table Arrangement
A refined gathering en route to New Mexico featured bridesmaid roses as a centerpiece with a single long-stemmed rose as a place favor. Attendees included Mesdames Moore, Percy V. Pennybacker of Austin, M. J. Blien, H. P. Drought, J. S. Peter, Conrad Schasse, Rufus Lewis, J. Noyes Evans, Migs Marian B. Fenwick, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Cuba
Mesdames Moore
Percy V. Pennybacker
Austin
M. J. Bliem
H. P. Drought
J. S. Peter
Conrad Schasse
Rufus Lewis
J. Noyes Evans
Migs Marian B. Fenwick
Farewell Reception for Rev and Mrs Thomas on Cincinnati Avenue
A group from Beacon Hill Baptist church surprised Rev and Mrs T M Thomas at their Cincinnati avenue home with a pretty farewell reception last evening. Gifts included a handsome purse. Attending were Mr and Mrs D B Mitchell Leon Carothers T M Gannaway Mrs Fd Linscott Miss Helen Linscott Mrs a Sample Raymond Sample M Ruby and Abbie Gannaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Thomas
Cincinnati Avenue
Beacon Hill Baptist Church
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
D. B. Mitchell
Leon Carothers
T. M. Gannaway
Fd. B. Linscott
Helen Linscott
A Sample
Raymond Sample
M' Ruby
Abbie Gannaway
Royal bill showcases varied acts this week
Five acts appear on the Royal program with Zene and Zoa opening in a remarkable contortion act. The Bennett Sisters charm with singing dancing and talk. Roma Snyder performs Death of Cleopatra and partners without dance. Kershaw and Ivins present a new Scotch act, while the Musical Coatras close with the best act of its kind seen this season.
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the Royal
Zene
Zoa
Bennett
Roma Snyder
Cleopatra
Kershaw
Ivins
Coatras
Star audience thrills with Briggs shooting act at the venue
Last night the Star showcased a strong performance with Mr. and Mrs. Briggs drawing best attention for hazardous acts including shooting glass balls from their bodies and a garter from Mrs. Briggs. The Harwoods and Atwood also scored, with a novelty film on a Philadelphia Chicago game drawing interest.
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Star
The
Philadelphia
Chicago
Local residents listed in scattered wedding party
Mrs Farrington, Miss Farrington, Mrs Bell McKenna, Mrs C M Gross, Miss Mary Newman, Miss Maggie Barga, Mrs H 8 Vodre, Miss Katie Shaw, Mrs M Rooney, Mrs J Riley, Mrs Murdoch and a number of children are named in a social notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrington
Bell McKenna
C. M. Gross
Mary Newman
Maggie Barga
H. 8. Vodre
Katie Shaw
M. Rooney
J. Riley
Murdoch
Reading club session on Leyden and Romans program
The Reading club met yesterday afternoon and approved several actions. Miss Rebecca Coleman presented Leyden and the Romans while Mrs Willard L Simpson spoke on Classic Leyden. Next year’s course will include Modern Drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Coleman
Willard L. Simpson
Prominent Laxative Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An era old advertisement touts Syray of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle effective laxative for headaches colds indigestion pains constipation sour stomach and dizziness. It highlights natural action without disturbing the system and notes the need for the proper full name on the package.
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Senna
Dry Shampooing Improves the Hair
Madge Lyon discusses dry shampooing as a simple powder method for fine glossy hair to remove dandruff and oil. She claims benefits include a clean scalp and lustrous hair and suggests a cheap mix of 4 ounces of orms root with 4 ounces of the box to sprinkle on the scalp.
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Madge Lyon
School Club Forms Yearbook Committee
A club selects its yearbook committee with Miss Edith Simpson as chair and Mrs. Brundage Mrs. Howard Mrs. Hume and Miss Pryor on the panel. The Southwest Texas Parents and Teachers congress notes a small error in Sundays report and says no action on suffrage was taken. Meanwhile the Knights of Pythias Charles town and FriendshipTemples host a colonial tea for Weatherford home orphans and widows, with expected large attendance as the state’s banner event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Simpson
S. P. Brundage
J. F. Howard
W. H. Hume
Bessie Pryor
Texas
Congress
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters of Charlton
Friendship Temples
Weatherford
Pythian Sisters
Christening Party for Reagen Patrick at St Patrick’s
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D Gillespie christened Sunday at St Patrick’s church Sheldon named Reagen Patrick. Godparents Mr and Mrs J Reagan. Reception at 326 Josephine street with many guests present including the Gillespies Reagan Kring and Oughton families and Miss Alma Gillespie. Mexican supper later in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Gillespie
St. Patrick's Church
Patrick
J. Reagen
Gillespie
Josephine Street
Hazel Gillespie
Smith
Barcelona
T. H. Oughton
R. T. Ahrens
E. Kring
J. Reagan
C. Gillespie
A. 0. Kuffe
Hansen
Hogan
Alma Gillespie
Florence Gillespie
George Reagan
T. Reagan
Duval
Social Evening at 125 Arlington Court Hosts Friends
Miss Lulu Dickinson entertained a small group of friends last night at her residence 125 Arlington Court. Guests included Misses Annie Williamson Rowena Williamson Sallie Williamson Jessie Haymaker Miriam St John Nannie St John and Messrs Webber Richey Arnold and St John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Dickinson
Arlington Court
Annie Williamson
Rowena Williamson
Sallie Williamson
Jessie Haymaker
Miriam St. John
Nannie St. John
Messrs. Webber
Richey
Arnold and St. John
Entertains At Luncheon Hostess Davie Blair Hosts Four Course Meal
Miss Davie Blair of 301 Elm street entertained at a four course luncheon on Sunday. Covers were laid for Miss Bessie Brown Miss Myrtie Cooper of Memphis Tenn Miss Clarice Muth Miss Lowe of St Louis Miss Teresa Baroma of Galveston W A Garrett of San Antonio Mr Jones of New Orleans Mr Meddling of Chicago and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Blair
301 Elm Street
Bessie Brown
Myrtie Cooper
Memphis
Tenn
Clarice Muth
Lowe
St. Louis
Teresa Baroma
Galveston
W. A. Garrett
San Antonio
Mr. Jones
New Orleans
Mr. Meddling
Chicago
Foley's Honey and Tar Best Cough Remedy Says Kuhn
J W Kuhn of Princeton Nebraska praises Foley's Honey and Tar for rapidly stopping a severe cough and aiding coughs colds la grippe and lung trouble. He urges refusing substitutes and notes Bexar Drug Co as a source.
Taylor Area Briefs Including Burglary and Illness Updates
Special Dispatch reports S H Kiser of Kansas City Co arriving to manage J P Moran's personal effects after Moran's death at New Murphy last Saturday. Burglars entered Frank Svreek's home south of Taylor, stealing belongings by breaking a window. A Taylor bank reports February tax collections exceeding 26 000 for state county poll city and road taxes. New Murphy hotel proprietor E A Menard who sustained eye injuries opens again. Draughon's business college to reopen with Robert H Pentz from Nashville arriving. Hermann Wagner, a Taylor businessman, is critically ill with pneumonia and not expected to recover.
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Taylor
Tex
E. A. Menard
Murphy Hotel
Robert H. Pentz
Nashville
Hermann Wagner
Portland man guilty of second degree murder in boy’s death
Sylvester Hodges of Portland, age 28, found guilty of second degree murder for causing the death of 12 year old Charles D. Shults during a felony on October 15. He was sentenced immediately to life in prison and showed fortitude throughout the trial. Hodges made no statement as the verdict was signed by Rev. A Sherman Cross, United Brethren minister, jury foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Sylvester Hodges
Portland
Charles D. Shults
Hodges
A. Sherman Cross
United Brethren
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim
Advertisement notes PAZO OINTMENT promises cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days with money-back guarantee from the druggist if it fails to work.
700-Lb Woman Undergoes Knee Amputation In Oil City
Miss Anna Chelton, a 700 pound patient from Oil City Pa, underwent surgery at the local hospital to amputate her right leg at the knee due to elephantiasis. Surgeons had to build a special operating table to support her during the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Anna Chelton
Oil City Hospital
Miss Chelton
Second Trial for Millirder at Marshall
Bill Alexander faces a second trial in Marshall Texas for the murder of Jim Olive. Eight jurors were chosen as Alexander, previously convicted and sentenced to life for the killings of Jim Olive and Bud Wagnon, seeks to overturn the prior verdict. Wagnon’s case is slated for March 15 as both appeals advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marshall
Tex
Bill Alexander
Jim Olive
Alexander
Bud Wagnon
Wagnon
Pole
Pioneer Educator John C Pelton Dies in Poverty
John C Pelton a Boston native and California pioneer educator died in poverty in San Francisco. Born January 27 1826 he was a Forty Nin er and among his pupils was George C Perkins later a U S senator from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
John C. Pelton
Boston
California
George C. Perkins
United States
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised in catchy shoe ad
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to relieve tired swollen feet and prevent blisters. It claims relief from corns and bunions and encourages using it to break in shoes with a free trial offer and a 25 cent price point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Sted
le Roy
January 9 Confused Plea From Patient in Chicago Visit
Fragmentary account shows a patient pleading to be released with references to a robber and ten visits. The text mentions January 9 and Chicago, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Betty Matthews
Ostherine Joseph, Asa't
O. P
J. H. Meier
Crofton Avenue
E. F. Rush
Ark Eima Matt
Detroit
Mich
T. M. Paschal
Argyle Hotel
Ing
Sug
Gestion
United Optical CO
W. Houston St
L. N. Cain
H. Sheras
G. E. Haney
Madeleine Terrace
Chambers
Fuller
Trimble
England
Corpus
T. Felix Gouraud
AL. A. Sayre
Ourand
Unites States
Canada
Europa
Berd
Hopkins
Christening Party
Batiste
Foulard
Ems
Gingham
Chambray
Millirder
Walter H. Whisengut
Walter H. Whisenant
Gunter Building
Cafe Mitrovich
Wolff & Marx Co
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