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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1911

Page

8

Women’s Club Meet Opens in San Marcos

At the tenth annual Fifth District Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs session in San Marcos on May 4 delegates from 41 clubs gathered. Mrs Eli Hertzberg of San Antonio was favored for state president as Prof A S Blankenship of the University of Texas spoke on Home and School Clubs. A San Marcos luncheon and continued talks followed with San Antonio representatives among the attendees.

San Marcos Tex Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Eli Hertzberg San Antonio A. S. Blankenship University of Texas Rylander Hyer Blankenship J. E. Ewell Goliad Della Ellisson Paschal Puiner Uvalde San Marcos Clubs Southwest Texas State Normal School San Antonians M. J. Bliem Marion Bliem J. F. Peter Will L. Dunne Rufus Lewis W. H. Chambers J. van Landinghan J. H. Hopper Della Ellison Marian B. Fenwick C. E. Snider J. Noyes Evans J. B. Cunningham F. W. McAlester A. M. Fischer J. H. Kirkpatrick Margaret Olive Jordan D. J. Leary Mary Corwin Gussie Scott Chaney Women’s Club J. Novyes-Evans Woman's Club Marian Fenwick Conrad Schasse

Cardui Relieves Monthly Pain in Mrs Ortega’s Testimony

In Orange Texas Mrs Nora Ortega, formerly of Redlich Louisiana, describes severe monthly suffering eased by Cardui. She praises Cardui for relief and notes its affordable price due to popularity. Chattanooga Medicine Company offers a 64 page home treatment book upon request.

Nora Ortega Orange, Tex Redlich Mately Orange Tex Cardui Cardus Ladies’ Advisory N. Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Texarkana Chosen For Next Convention In Third District

Delegates to the Third District Women's Federation of Clubs convention depart Marshall today. Mrs. C. T. Bonner of Tyler was elected president at last night's meeting.

C. T. Bonner Associated Press Marshall Tex Women’s Federation of Clubs Texarkana Tyler

Southern Pacific Runs Test Fruit Train San Francisco to New York

Southern Pacific dispatched a special California fruit train from San Francisco to Galveston by rail then by steamer to New York as a test. The 2600 mile route covered in 119 hours to Galveston and five more days by water to the final port, with the next all rail run set for May 8 via New Orleans.

Southern Pacific California San Francisco Galveston New York City San Antonio New York New Orleans

Commencement at San Antonio Female College Honors Graduates

Many attended the San Antonio Female College closing exercises in the school auditorium. Rev J M Alexander of Cuero spoke on the graduates future. Dr J E Harrison awarded diplomas and certificates to named students across English literature music Latin Spanish and other fields. The San Pedro Circle of Travis Park church met with Mrs E C Price for a social hour after business. The San Antonio Turn Verein schedules its annual picnic for May 14 at Viva with trains from the depot at 8 40 am.

San Antonio Verna Brundrett Ruth Gibson Pearl Newton Georgie Newton Addie Thomas Rhea Wilkinson Irene Longmaid Felona McDaniel Anna Hight McCloud Lucile Smith Gora Crews Gladys King Ruth Routt Mary Wallace Hazel Cain Ruby Crawford Maud Taylor Beulah Webb Vivian Weeks Eloise Watkins Kathleen McMullin Lois Elder San Pedro Circle Travis Park E. C. Price Warren Street

Society Notes and Plantations at Mrs Terrells Reception

Miss Betty Matthews and Miss Catherine wap assist at social functions in Waco. Mrs J O Terrell hosted a 4 to 6 reception for her niece Mrs Frank Clements of Greenville with wildflower decor and a green dining room. About fifty guests attended including Mesdames Springhall Sullivan Wood Tewey Peyton Baird Weise Wallace Shackelford Maher Donoho. The article also lists club meetings, officers, and upcoming events across the Wil lard W C T U the Be ax on Hill P T A and the Fifth district federation.

Mesdames Walter Springhall Pete Sullivan P. C. Wood Ed Tewey Geo. Peyton C. A. Baird H. Weise Herbert Wallace W. H. Shackelford H. Maher Mrs. Donoho J. O. Terrell Summit Place Frank Clements Greenville Clements Terrell Mesdames Dick, Chester Marshall Terrell Ables and Bentley

Social events in San Antonio military and civic circles

Colonel Reynolds of the Twenty second Infantry entertains at dinner at 8 o clock. Mrs J O Terrell receives informally from 4 o'clock in honor of Mrs Frank Clements. Captain and Mrs George S Simonds entertain at dinner at 8 o'clock at Fort Sam Houston. The Laurel Heights Musical club meets at 8 o'clock at 105 West Woodawn. Frank Gallagher hosts an informal supper at 7 o'clock p m at the Cafe Mexicana.

Colonel Reynolds Twenty-second Infantry J. O. Terrell Frank Clements George S. Simonds Fort Sam Houston Laurel Heights West Woodawn Frank Gallagher

Local women groups host receptions and lectures schedule

The Young Ladies society of Trav is Park Methodist church hosts an informal reception tomorrow from 8 AM to 6 PM and 8 PM to 10 PM with a large list of ladies assisting. A varied afternoon and evening music and readings program is planned. The Jewish Literary club announces lectures in May and June at Moore building, first talk by L. A. Freed with music by Miss Fannie Burger. Other notices include the Madison Square Ladies Aid at 118 Barrilla Place tomorrow afternoon, Bonham School Mothers club garden party Friday, Government Hill Literary club meeting yesterday, and ongoing Carnegie library story hour for children with "The Exploits of Achilles" this week. Also mentions travels of Mrs. H J Kronsberg to St Louis and local students Ola Wood and Parl Killough, plus Miss Bessie McConaughy’s Medina visit.

Young Ladies’ Society Travis Park Methodist Church Joe Hill T. O. Foster H. 8. Affleck Louis Oge E. D. Mouton W. A. Godbey T. H. Flannery Harry Hyman J. C. Lambkin W. F. Gohlke Harry Leap Carlton Adams Julia Mouzon Helen Eads Eula Mae Mitchel Fannie Applewhite Marian Wright Ethel Carroll Maud van Wie Herman Bal T. E. Mumme E. D. Mouzon Jewish Literary Club Moore Building L. A. Freed Fannie Burger Ladies’ Aid Society Madison Square Presbyterian Church Hunsdon Barrilla Place Madeleine Terrace Alamo Heights W. L. Rockwell Carnegie Library Carnegie Hall Troy Achilles

Westminster Presbyterian event postponed to the 20th

The Westminster Presbyterian church celebration at San Pedro park is postponed to the 20th and will be held at the park. Mrs. J. E. McDowell and baby returned to Lockhart after visiting relatives on Macon street. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Walthall of East French Place plan a two week trip to New York. Mrs. R. L. Lawrence hosted the Five Hundred club at her Cherry street home with rosé decorations and a salad and ice reception.

J. E. McDowell Baby Lockhart Macon Street Leon Walthall East French Place New York Westminster Presbyterian Church San Pedro Park The R. L. Lawrence Five Hundred Club Cherry Street

Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Burleigh at the Fort

Mrs John J Burleigh hosted a delightful bridge luncheon yesterday afternoon in her quarters at the fort. The card rooms and tables were attractively decorated with wild flowers and roses. Sixteen guests attended.

John J. Burleigh Bridge the Fort

Dinner at sea captain residence featuring pink roses

Capt and Mrs George 8 Simonds of the Twenty second infantry host a dinner this evening with pink roses as the table highlight. Covers will be set for guests in a formal Army social event.

George Simonds Twenty-second Infantry

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