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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1912

Page

6

Travis Park society to meet in Philathea rooms

The Travis Park Methodist church women of the Lias group meet Tuesday at 3 30 in Philathea rooms. James Lewis Baraca class met at Government Hill church for a devotional session led by J W Lowther. The Jesus the Healer lesson sparked discussion. Annual banquet set for Thursday March 14 at president J Floyd Smith’s home. San Antonio Kindergarten association directors to meet Tuesday at 10 at the club house 201 Camden street.

Travis Park Society Travis Park Methodist Church Philathea James Lewis Baraca Government Hill Methodist Church Jesus J. W. Lowther J. Floyd Smith The San Antonio Kindergarten Association Camden Street

Whistler Etcher Lecture Attracts Attention In San Antonio

A stereopticon lecture on Whistler as an Etcher was delivered January 18 and repeated March 12 at 8 15 pm with free admission. The Art Study class met at Mrs Solon Stewart yesterday afternoon to study Michael Angelo. The Mothers council with the San Antonio Congress of Mothers will meet Saturday at Odd Fellows hall Crockett hotel. Professor John Charles Townes UT will lecture on Legal Phases of Domestic Relations. Queen's Daughters of St Mary's church elect officers Thursday at 3 30 pm in St Mary's auditorium. All members urged to attend.

Solon Stewart Michael Angelo Mothers’ Council San Antonio Congress of Mothers Odd Fellows’ Hall Crockett Hotel John Charles Townes University of Texas Queen's Daughters of St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Auditorium

Council of Jewish Women Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon

The Council of Jewish Women will meet tomorrow at 4 o'clock in the club house. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming community projects.

Council of Jewish Women Tomorr Reading Club

Dr Charles A R Campbell Bacteriologist Advertises

Dr Charles A R Campbell, bacteriologist and microscopist, lists specialties in typhoid and malarial fevers and operates near Dreiss' drug store.

Charles A. R, Campbell Dreiss

Eagles Honor Dead At San Antonio Lodge Memorial

San Antonio Aerie No 70 Fraternal Order of Eagles held memorial services for eight deceased members. Rabbi Samuel Marks and Charles M. Barnes spoke as the program featured choir, orchestra, vocal solos, and readings, with the roll call of the dead and interfaith tributes.

San Antonio Salutais Mr. Ketchum Jesus Lord God Thomas Christian Charles M. Barnes Rammi Samuel Marks

Society and club events at Orpheum theater and surrounding notices

Society and club women plan a lecture by Benarr Macfadden at the Orpheum tomorrow afternoon with boxes reserved by several hostesses. Miss Betty Green Houston’s engagement to Thomas Worthington Hollyday is announced. A B Natural club reception happens Friday at Nora Duessen’s home. Various hostess duties, meetings, and social visits are listed across San Pedro and Houston society circles.

Orpheum Theater Benarr Macfadden Mesdames Eli Hertzberg J. H. Kirkpatrick J. S. Peters Winchester Kelso Atlee B. Ayres F W. McAlister R. Zorskowsky C. A. Zilker Eloise M. Reed Betty Green Houston Reagan Houston Thomas Worthington Hollyday Third Field Artillery Nora Duessen Lavaca Street B Natural Club

Obituary Tribute to Dr. Amos Graves Sr in Texas

One of God's noblemen, Dr. Amos Graves Sr., known since his arrival in Texas, is described as loyal to friends and self sacrificing. He performed more charitable professional service than two physicians in Texas, and his ministries to the poor widows and orphans will be missed.

Amos Graves ,Sr Texas

Death by own action pact ends in double tragedy

Adolph Gerling and Frances Soucek, a carpenter and his companion, followed through on a death by own action agreement. They went to a room at Gerling's sister's home, turned on the gas, and were found dead in each other's arms, still dressed as they were at the dance.

Associated Press Chicago Adolph Gerling Frances Soucek Gerlink

Jeff Davis Campaign Expenses Reported

The Associated Press reports Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas filed campaign expense totals with the secretary of the senate. The total is 620.90 dollars. He notes traveling expenses mailing costs and minor incidentals were not included. Primaries are scheduled for the latter part of March.

Jeff Davis Associated Press Washington Arkansas Senate Davis

Death of Pioneer Citizen near Clio

W A Pettus, pioneer resident near Clio, died at his home at 7 this morning after a year long illness. He leaves his wife and seven children, all of whom were by his bedside.

Goliad Tex A. Pettus Clio

Three Years for Murder in Clinton Case

Clinton Tennessee March 11 William Cross has been sentenced to three years in prison for the 18 year old murder of William Aslinger. Cross fled to Indiana as a 16 year old, married there, and has since lived. An alleged quarrel with an Indiana aunt led to his arrest.

Associated Press Clinton, Tenn Willliam Cross Gren William Aslinger Cross Indiana

Final plans for new Dillworth Bank building at Gonzales

March 11 report from Gonzales Texas notes the Dillworth bank breaks ground on a two story structure. Officials promise a top tier finish exterior and interior for what will be among Southwest Texas finest buildings.

Gonzales Tex Dillworth Bank Texas

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Digestion Relief

Noon demand for a cure to heartburn dizziness and dyspepsia is linked to Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad claims the tablets digest food themselves and rest the stomach, offering quick safe relief. They are sold at 50c per box with free trial offers from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Little Wonder Stuart Nature F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Mich

Japan Disappointed Over Treaty Fate in Senate

In Tokio, March 11, leaders express regret that Japan agreed to the modification of the Anglo Japanese alliance by article IV on general arbitration. They fear the U S Senate may not ratify the arbitration treaties, rendering Japan goodwill fruitless.

Associated Press TOKIO United States Senate Japan

Senate rejection seen of arbitration treaties

Paris reports that the U S Senate's action on arbitration treaties is viewed as virtual rejection by semi official circles. Some hope remains for new negotiations and later restoration of arbitration pacts with Great Britain and France to a worthwhile form. J R Cunningham 449 Moore pid e OSTEO for old phone 984-1 ring.

Associated Press Paris United States Senate Great Britain France

Kerrville School Adds New Stone Building Wing

Work is progressing rapidly on a $20,000 addition to the Tivy high school building in Kerrville. The new stone construction will provide the town with one of the best equipped school facilities in the region.

Kerrville Tex

Brother Kills Brother During Game in Caryville

In Caryville Louisiana Oscar Schenaidre aged 16 was shot and killed by his brother Samuel 22 while playing a game of highwayman and victim over a revolver. Samuel is held awaiting the coroner's jury verdict.

Associated Prisss Caryville Oscar Schenaidre Samuel

Introduce Me at the Grand A new comedy by Della Clarke

The Grand hosts the new comedy Introduce Me written by Della Clarke who stars with her New York cast. The story follows George Nichol an unsuccessful author and his wife Frances Everton an author whose book Susan inspires a stage adaptation. The plot centers on deception and reconciliation ending in happiness. Also billed is The Barrier a Rex Beach adaptation set in Alaska with Lucretia Del Valle Warren Ellsworth and Howard Nugent leading a capable supporting cast.

Della Clarke New York Miss Clarke George Nichol George Frances Everton Susan Edna Somers Harry W. Pemberton William A. Brady Attractions Clara Krall Gordon de Maine Charles Frohman A. C. H. Rivers David Warfield Josie Morris Sullivan David Belasco Eugene V. Presbrey Rex Beach Yukon Grand Tomorrow Flambeau Alaskan River Gale Lucretia del Valle

Macfadden urges women to embrace vigor and magnetism in lecture

Bernarr Macfadden argues women can become splendid personalities by rejecting corsets and long piano hours, promoting tomboyish growth, and developing vitality. He asserts love influence, mate selection, and magnetism can be studied scientifically, and promises beauty and health methods to improve eyes, hair, teeth, and complexion at the Orpheum theater lecture.

Bernarr Macfadden Macfadden Mex Cfadden Orpheum Theater

Hudson to Speak Twice at San Marcos Church

Marshall A. Hudson of Syracuse New York organizer of the Baraca Philathea movement is in San Marcos Texas delivering two addresses at the Methodist church at 3 and 5 pm today.

Farmers Fight Duel Ends in Double Tragedy

Natchez Miss March 11 A dispute over hunting privileges led to a duel at Yucatan plantation twenty five miles south of Vicksburg James W Elliott aged 45 manager was shot through the heart and killed Robert Norwood died after Elliott wounded him with three shots Authorities report both men died from their wounds in the exchange of gunfire

Associated Press Natchez, Miss James W. Elliott Yucatan Plantation Vicksburg Robert Norwood Elliott

Young Woman Aviator Killed in France Training Crash

Etampes France March 11 A 19 year old aviator Su ryanne Bernard was killed while undergoing examination for a pilot license She had passed most tests when attempting a sharp turn an eddy capsized the machine It fell 200 feet and she was crushed beneath the motor.

Associated Press Etampes France Suryanne Bernard

Staacke Bros Rubber Works Offers Kelly Springfield Tires

Staacke Bros advertise rubber tire service using Kelly Springfield rubber, claiming it as the best option. They urge customers to have their carriage or buggy rubber fired and repaired with this product.

Staacke Bros

Women's suffrage urged before Senate committee

Washington reports that a delegation of prominent women will advocate suffrage before the senate suffrage committee next Wednesday. Open hearing arranged with addresses by Rev Anna Shaw Miss Jane Addams Sophonisba Breckenridge Susan Fitzgerald Alice Stone Blackwell Mary Ware Bennett Bess Ashley Marriet Burton Laidlow and Inez Mulholland.

Washington Senate Suffrage Committee Anna Shaw Jane Addams Sophonisba F. Breckenridge The University of Chicago Susan W. Fitzgerald Alice Stone Blackwell Mary Ware Bennett Bess Ashley Marriet Burton Laidlow Inez Mulholland

Anniversary Observed at Garibaldi Grove No. 20 San Antonio

The fourteenth anniversary of Garibaldi Grove No. 20 of the United Ancient Order of Druids was observed at the order’s new hall 424 Dolorosa street. Nearly a hundred attendees enjoyed an all night banquet supervised by Antonio Bernasconi with E Fecci A Moglia and B Barcelona contributing to the arrangement. Dr. P Balde Sarelli presided as master of ceremonies and speakers included B Terreri E Fecci A Artebello Ralph Marchiori J Barcelona John Giorda J Miorelli Joe Bonner and others. Menu was served a la Italiana.

Garibaldi B. Terreri Noble Arch E. Fecci A. Artebello Ralph Marchiori J. Barcelona John Giorda J. Miorelli Joe Bonner

Former Congressman Dead in Elizabethton

ELIZABETHTON Tenn March 11 E Spencer Blackburn former representative in congress from North Carolina died here last night.

Associated Press Elizabethton Tenn E. Spencer Blackburn Congress North Carolina

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