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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1912

Page

6

Dittlinger Signals Taft Stand Yet Guards Texas Unity

In a statement to Texas press Mr. Dittlinger declares support for Taft but says he would back Roosevelt if the Texas delegation shifts, aiming to avoid past convention disgrace and preserve a respectable Texas Republican organization while urging harmony among factions.

Tive Committee Press of Texas Taft Roosevelt Dittlinger Mr. Dittlinger South Lyon Cecil A. Lyon H. F. MacGregor

Social Calendar Highlights Afternoon Gatherings

Mrs. John L. Browne hosts in honor of guest Mrs. George R. Wales. Miss Toba Stern hosts a 5 pm tea at the St Anthony for Miss Marianne Oberendorer. Mrs. J W Rowe presides over Laurel Heights Bridge club. Mrs C A Baird entertains the Felicity Card club at Crofton Ave. Shakespeare club meets in the afternoon with the Baskin sisters. Study circle of Council of Jewish Women convenes at 521 West Macon Street.

Toba Stern the St. Anthony Marianne Oberendorer J. W. Rowe Laurel Heights Council of Jewish Women West Macon Street St. Anthony Hotel Marianne Oberendorfer Pauline Washer Miss Stern Rose T. Stern Nat Washer

Reception for Mrs. Wales at Mrs Browne’s Home

Mrs. John L. Browne hosted a four to six reception at Main avenue in honor of her guest Mrs. George R. Wales of Bellows Falls Vermont. Decorations featured red green carnations and ferns with southern smilax ivy and laurel. About two hundred callers attended as music and cordial service by Mrs. A J Bell and Mrs. J O Terrell marked the event.

John L. Browne Main Avenue George R. Wales Bellows Falls Vermont A. J. Bell J. O. Terrell Mrs. Browne

Alpha Chi to Initiate New Members Saturday

The Alpha Chi sorority will meet Saturday afternoon with Miss Zaleme Pettus Locust street to initiate new members. In the evening sorority girls will entertain at Miss Pettus home and invite an equal number of young men. Vladimir de Pachmann the Russian pianist visits Grand opera house Friday March 15 promising a notable event in society and music circles.

Alpha Chi Sorority Zaleme Pettus Locust Street Miss Pettus Vladimir de Pachmann Grand Opera House

Real Wrinkle Remover from Saxolite in Witch Hazel

A fashion reporter presents a home remedy for wrinkles using one ounce of pure powdered saxolite dissolved in a half pint of witch hazel as a daily refreshing lotion. The article claims noticeable improvement after the first application, with reduced wrinkles and a firmer feeling.

Adlerika Drink Claims Quick Constipation Relief

H L Wagner of Avenue C and Houston Street reports that a single dose of simple buckthorn bark glycerine and compounds in Adlerika, a German appendix remedy, relieves constipation or gas on the stomach almost instantly.

H. L. Wagner Avenue C Houston Street

Flower festival planned by Christ Church Ladies

The ladies of Christ church will host a flower festival on Master Monday at Laurel Heights church. The program begins with The Cantata of the lovers and continues with vocal instrumental and violin numbers by well known musicians. The event aims to be the first of its kind in San Antonio and has generated strong interest.

Ladies of Christ Church Laurel Heights San Antonio

First Church to Host May 26 Missionary Meeting

Officers of the Woman's Missionary Society and the pastor of the Evangelical Association met with Mrs. H Meyer on East Commerce street to plan the annual meeting set for the evening of May 26 at the church. Mrs. R R Jones of Mexico City arrived yesterday and is staying at the Gunter hotel.

Woman's Missionary Society Evangelical Association of the First Church H. Meyer East Commerce Street R. R. Jones Mexico City Gunter Hotel

Miss Elizabeth Pyne Hosts At Home In Laurel Heights

Invitations issued for an at home gathering on the evening of March 16 at the host's residence Belknap Place and Mulberry Avenue Laurel Heights. The event invites friends and acquaintances to call between evening hours.

Elizabeth Pyne Belknap Place Mulberry Avenue Laurel Heights

Delphian Club Social Committees Meet at Gunter Hotel

The Delphian club social committees will gather Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the club quarters at the Gunter hotel. They will discuss plans and details for upcoming social events to be held in the near future.

Delphian Club Gunter Hotel

Microscopic entertainment at Trinity Methodist church

The Trinity Methodist church hosts a microscopic entertainment tomorrow evening with Rev. Co. P. Wright delivering an address and a presentation of pictures from Boston and nearby areas.

Trinity Methodist Church Rev Co. P. Wright Boston Vicinity

Laurel Heights Methodist Holds Old Time Social

Members of Laurel Heights Methodist church and friends gathered for an old time social at the church last evening. Elders spoke on the bright outlook for the church while musical selections were performed. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served.

Laurel Heights

Pupils of Mrs Hagerty Snell Stage Song Recital at Y M C A

The pupils presented a well received program at the Y M C A auditorium last evening. Children aged 9 to 13 performed in the first half followed by older pupils in the second. The audience gave generous encores, reflecting credit on both teacher and students.

Ida Hagerty Snell

Wagner Banks Nuptials At Devine Street Home

The wedding of Walter F. Wagner and Miss Pearl Banks took place last Tuesday at the Banks residence 214 Devine street. The quiet ceremony was attended by the couple’s immediate family only. Mrs. Wagner, formerly with Josse Bros. department store, received a shower from her companions. The couple plans to reside at 118 Kearney street after March 15.

Kearney Street

Dr Charles A R Campbell Bacteriologist Ad Listed

Notice for Dr Charles A R Campbell bacteriologist and microscopist with specialities in typhoid and malarial fevers. Listing at Dreiss drug store and a taxi call option. Contact via two numbers 223 and 223 Wildfire.

Charles A. R. Campbell Dreiss

Community club meetings and school mother clubs schedule

The Madison Square Presbyterian Woman's Missionary society meets Friday at 3 30. San Antonio Kindergarten Association hosts a graduate class tea with a Japanese exhibit and Elizabeth Harrison speaking on Japanese art. San Antonio History Club marks Texas history day with Father Shutten talks. Fannin School Mothers' club to discuss education value by Dr. Frederick Hadra. Burnet School Mothers' club tea rescheduled for tomorrow from 4 to 6 at 125 North Cherry. Crockett School Mothers' club meets with Dr. A S McDaniel on hygiene of diet and nutrition. Stephen F Austin School Mothers and Teachers Club meets with Mrs A C McDaniel on childhood influences and student program.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Madison Square Presbyterian Church San Antonio Fannin School Mothers’ Club Frederick Hadra Burnet School Mothers’ Club Otto Ochs North Cherry Street Crockett School A. 8. McDaniel L. L. Boyd Joe Murray McMichael Stephen F. Austin School Mothers’ and A. C. McDaniel

Woman's Club Nominates Officers at Afternoon Meeting

The Woman's Club held a business session yesterday to nominate officers for the coming year. No program was presented, followed by a brief social period and refreshments.

Woman's Club

Government Hill Club Holds Dickens Study Session

The Government Hill Literary club met at Mrs. J. A. Nichols's home. Mrs. Frederick Bowen led the day with papers on Dickens and Thackeray. Mrs. G. E. Adamson presented Dickens, the Man, and Mrs. J. H. Raegan spoke on Dickens Visit to America. Mary Manning read from Old Curiosity Shop. Noonan discussed Dickens.

Government Hill J. A. Nichols Dickens Thackeray Frederick Bowen G. E. Adamson J. H. Raegan America Mary Manning Old Curiosity Shop Little Nell

Rexall Orderlies Promise Free Trial If Not Helpful

An ad from H. L. Wagner on Houston Street offers Rexall Orderlies to relieve chronic constipation with a money back guarantee. The claim notes nerve and muscle action in the large intestine, with candy like chewables for children and three sizes priced 10c, 25c, and 50c at The Rexall Store.

Rexall Orderlies Rexall H. L. Wagner Houston Street Avenue C

Centennial Celebration Features Dickens and Thackeray Works

Mrs. Henry Richmond presented a paper on Dickens and Thackeray works. Mrs. Bowen closed with a reading from Pickwick Papers. Refreshments followed with a social hour enjoyed by attendees.

Dickens Thrackeray Henry Richmond Bowen

Beacon Hill P T A to Meet Friday March 8

The Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers club holds its regular meeting Friday afternoon March 8. Rev H C Parker of Boston Mass will address the group on the importance of the religious instinct in moral character. A social hour follows with Mrs B H Blount Mrs E O Ellis and Mrs J B Coyle as hostesses. All members are urged to attend. visitors are welcome.

Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers’ Club H. Cc. Parker Boston Mass B. H. Blount E. O. Ellis J. B. Coyle

Herff School Mothers and Teachers Club Meeting

The Herff School Mothers and Teachers club plans a Friday afternoon gathering at the school. Mrs A E Hilton will speak, with Mrs G M Millard and Mrs Cc Rees serving as hostesses.

Herff School Mothers’ and A. E. Hilton G. M. Millard Cc. C. Rees

Open Meeting By San Antonio SACW Chapter

The San Antonio chapter of the Southern Association of College Women plans an open meeting Friday night March 15 at 8 in Central Christian church. Dr Virginia Spencer will lecture on German Characteristics in History and Art illustrated by Wagnerian motifs of the Niebelungen Lied and viewed with musical and visual aids by Mrs Ray Spell.

San Antonio Southern Association of College Women Central Christian Church Virginia Spencer Ray Spell

Riverside Park club meeting and a health cure notice

The Riverside Park Mothers' and Teachers' club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the school with Dr. A. C. McDaniel to speak on the hygiene of sex and adolescence. Dr. A. Glossner of Rochester reports recovery from kidney trouble credited to Foley Kidney Pills, praising rapid relief and renewed health. Edwards King Drug Co. advertises Foley Kidney Pills with the doctor’s testimonial. The Thomas B. Jeffery Co. advertises their Rambler cross country model in this week's Saturday Evening Post.

Riverside Park Mothers’ and A. C. McDaniel L. J. Tollins M. W. Dickey W. H. Weber Margaret Burke A. Glossner Ontario St Rochester N. Y Edwards King Drug Co Sue Thomas B. Jeffery Co Saturday Evening Post

Staacke Bros Offer Best Lines of Delivery Wagons

Staacke Bros advertise their delivery wagons as the best lines ever sold in San Antonio, promising quality construction and dependable service for merchants.

Staacke Bros San Antonio

Germany drafts naval bill to expand fleet for Reichstag

Berlin reports that the naval and military bills are drafted and sent to the federal council. The naval proposal plans four new battleships and two sun cruisers in six years, five reserve battleships to form an eight ship squadron, with costs rising to 3 750 in year one and 10 750 in year five, funds yet to be secured.

Associated Press Berlin Reichstag Federal Council Lokal Anzeiger

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