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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1916

Page

6

C F in Celebration San Antonio Odd Fellows Mark 97th Anniversary

San Antonio lodges join in Odd Fellows hall to celebrate the ninety seventh anniversary with over 200 attendees. Six veterans receive twenty five year jewels presented by Marcus Davis. The program includes songs, solos, readings, and an address by Solon Stewart.

San Antonio Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall Marcus Davis Grand Lodge of Texas C. &. Austin Henry Fink H. C. Gafford Fred Butler L. Benedict Fred Oe G. H. Badger Gertrude Winterborne Milton McAllister Ethel Hendricks Merle Rowland Frank Haines Metha Wolf Fritzie Weimer America Solon Stewart

Foley's Honey and Tar Cited As Fast Cough Remedy

A Covington woman reports to a neighbor that Foley's Honey and Tar eased a very bad cough in a young child. The elderly parents praised the syrup for relief from coughs, colds, croup, and whooping cough, noting it helps both old and young.

Hehkamp Herman St Covington

Remedies Offered for Kidney Disease and Rheumatism

Readers seek medical advice for kidney issues rheumatism constipation and nervous symptoms. Replies advocate balmwort and iodide potassium formulas cadomene tablets and arborene fat reduction tabs with dosages and uses.

Sour Lake Fire Damages Downtown Businesses

A morning blaze in Sour Lake, Texas damaged twelve business buildings near the post office, with losses estimated between 40 900 and 50 000 dollars. The fire began in a small restaurant kitchen at about 4 o clock.

Sour Lake Beaumont Tex

Country life vividly pictured hints at a sale

A period Lexington newspaper remark notes a writer who describes rural life so vividly that it seems he is pressed to sell his property. The remark appears in the Louisville Courier Journal.

Louisville Courier Journal

Doctor’s Advice by Dr Lewis Baker

The questions and general medical guidance are provided by Dr Lewis Baker. For further free advice, send details to College Building College Ellwood? Dayton with a self addressed stamped envelope. Full name and address required. prescriptions can be filled at any well stocked drug store.

Lewis Baker College Bidg College Ellwedsts Dayton

Social Calendar Highlights Thursday and Friday Events

Thursday evening features Ben Greet Players presenting Much Ado About Nothing at Glen Marie on Oakland Street with an eight fifteen start. Informal dance and card party at Harmony Club. Mozart Society meets at Beethoven Hall. Friday activities include Woman's Relief Corps meeting at Odd Fellows hall and several school mothers clubs preparing garden events.

Ben Glen Marie Oakland Woman's Relief Corps Odd Fellows’ Hall

Miss Ruth Bingaman Performs Piano Recital

Miss Ruth Bingaman presented in a piano recital by Wolff and Marx Company. Her program included Capriccio, Toccata, The Two Skylarks, Chanson d A mour, Pierrette, En Automme, Etude No 12, Spinning Song and Rhapsodie in C Major from The Flying Dutchman.

Ruth Bingaman Wolff & Marx Company Scarlatti Leschetizky Steinfeldt Pierrette Air de Ballet Chaminade Moszkowski MacDowell Wagner-Liszt Dohanyi

Luncheon Honoring Mrs Yoakum and Mrs Davis

Mrs T A Coleman hosted a luncheon at the original Wednesday in honor of Mrs B F Yoakum and Mrs Nan Davis. Guests included Mesdames Yoakum Adams Charles G Starr Sam C Bell Roy Campbell Rose Gunther Frederick J Combe Alicia Prescott C C Janin James Moreland T D Dobbs Charles Ogden Sidney Morey Aaron Pancoast E A Wilson Theodore Meyer John L Bullis L G Gwathmey and others.

T. A. Coleman B. F. Yoakum Nan Davis

Box guests announced for Ben Greet players performance

Mrs T A Coleman lists invited guests for the Ben Greet players show including Mrs Sidney Morey Mrs J N Keeran Mrs Charles G Starr Mrs Mike Thomas of Dallas and Miss Marguerite Allee Coleman in attendance plans.

T. A. Coleman Ben Greet Players Sidney Morey J. N. Keeran Charles G. Starr Mike Thomas Dallas Marguerite Allee Coleman

Mrs Laura Winstead Returns Home From Visit

Miss Laura Winstead returns to Fouston after a visit with her grandmother Mrs. A. W. Houston.

Laura Winstead Fouston A. W. Houston

Mrs Conger Pratt Goes to Washington to Visit Parents

Mrs. Conger Pratt has traveled to Washington D C to visit her parents General and Mrs Arthur Murray.

Conger Pratt Washington, D. C General Arthur Murray

Meeting of Travis School Mothers Club to Install Officers

Hostesses for the Travis School Mothers Club meeting are Mesdames Janie Bell T H Bonner Fred Kennett R J Onderdonk and C N Austin. The afternoon includes officer installation and planning of next year's work.

Travis School Mothers’ Club Srnday Janie Bell T. H. Bonner Fred Kennett R. J. Onderdonk C. 9. Austin

Morrill High Girls Stage Comedy “Clubbing a Husband”

The senior girls of Morrill High School Harlandale will present a three act comedy at opening time Saturday evening in the school auditorium.

Morrill High School Harlandale

Beeville Woman Guest Of Local Friends

Mrs. Ernest Howard of Beeville is a visiting guest hosted by local friends in town.

Ernest Howard of Beeville

DAR officers elected at Alamo Chapter meeting

At a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Alamo Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution officers were elected including Regent Mrs. Harry Hyman first vice regent Mrs Bascom Bell second vice regent Mrs J B Newright third vice regent Miss Thirza Bellinger recording secretary Mrs Frank Bell corresponding secretary Mrs T Murphy registrar Mrs

Alamo Daughters of the American Revolution Harry Hyman Bascom Bell J. B. Newright Thirza Bellinger Frank Bell T. ©. Murphy

Old Age Sign Double Crossed By Harmless Brownstone Hair Dye

The Brownstone hair preparation claims to tint gray hair safely without irritation or poisoning. Sold in two colors and sizes, it promises lasting, wash-proof shade from golden to black. Available through Kenton Pharmacal Co and San Antonio druggists.

Kenton Pharmacal Co Pike St Covington San Antonio Nee Fischer's Drug Estore

Local club officers listed in annual roster

D. H. Hunter serves as treasurer for the group. Mrs. William Morgan is historian and Mrs. J. Kendrick Collins chaplain. Mrs. T. B. McCampbell is librarian, Mrs. J. M. Olivarri curator, Mrs. R. L. Dalton reporter, Mrs. J. L. Watson parliamentarian, and Mrs. Leta Williams Larkin is secretary.

D. H. Hunter William Morgan J. Kendrick Collins T. B. McCampbell J. M. Olivarri R. L. Dalton J. L. Watson Leta Williams Larkin

Woman's Club installs officers and selects delegates

At Wednesday's meeting the Woman's Club installed officers led by President Mrs W A Daniel and recording secretary Mrs George H Badger. Delegates were chosen for the New York biennial and related posts with alternates named. Retiring officers reported success of the club's undertakings.

Woman's Club W. A. Daniel C. Schasse Leroy S. Bates H. P. Drought W. B. McMillan George H. Badger J. Frank Davis J. Noyes Evans New York Rena Maverick Green

Mrs Samuel McGill Visits City At Winter Menger Stay

Mrs Samuel McGill of Chicago returns to this city for a short winter visit staying at the Menger. She is welcomed by a large circle of friends who look forward to her annual winter stopover.

Samuel McGill Chicago The Menger McGill

Briscoe School Lawn Social Highlights May Queen Crowning

The Briscoe School plans a Friday lawn social featuring the crowning of the May queen, folk dances, games and songs, and a Mexican supper among other activities.

Briscoe School

Burnett School May Festival Details and Booth Chairs

The Burnett School Mothers and Teachers Club schedules a May festival at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Booth chairs include Mrs Grossenbacker ice cream, Mrs Eneglebbert sandy and peanuts, Mrs Hues chile and hamburgers, Miss Brockman indoor program, Mrs Gish fish pond, Mrs Zucht country store, Miss Gallagher doll parade. All friends of the school are invited.

Burnett School Mothers’ and Grossenbacker E. Eneglebbert F. Hues Carrie Brockman F. Gish A. BP. Zucht Gallagher

Merry Maids Plan Supper Dance at Mexican Restaurant

The Merry Maids Musical Club will host its annual supper dance at the Original Mexican Restaurant on Friday evening starting at 5 o clock. Chaperones listed include Mr and Mrs John Raby Mr and Mrs J G Griner Mr and Mrs Ben Converse Mr and Mrs E B Hess and Mrs Cc M Swift.

Merry Maids Merry Maids’ Musical Club John Raby J. G. Griner Ben Converse E. B. Hess Cc. M. Swift

The Pessimist's Viewpoint in a Toyshop Quip

A witty exchange from the Washington Star frames optimism as a relentless effort to appear cheerful until the strain shows. The joke centers on a seller and a boy debating the nature of an optimist.

Pather Emall Washington Star

Garden party Carnival parade at Harris School No 17

Harris School No 17 under Principal F S Bakeley hosts a Friday garden party in the school yard from 2 to 7 pm. Organized by the school and Mothers’ Club to raise funds for supplies such as books and pictures, featuring the Nineteenth Infantry band, a carnival parade, class programs, a minstrel show, history character interpretations, and displays of manual training projects like desks and porch swings.

Harris School No. 17 F. S. Bakeley Mothers’ Club Sis Nineteenth Infantry

Exhibition of YWCA Gym Classes Monday Evening

The closing exhibition of the Young Woman's Christian Association gymnasium classes is scheduled for 8 o'clock Monday evening at the association gymnasium. An interesting program has been arranged for the event.

Young Woman's Christian Association Gymnasium Association Gymnasium

Doctor Promises Iron Pill Boost in Ten Days

A Newark area doctor touts nuxated iron as the cure for nervous weakness and blood iron deficiency. He claims two five grain tablets thrice daily for two weeks will double strength, with further gains in ten days, boasting a money back guarantee and a $100 charity pledge by manufacturers.

H. L. Wagner

Opening of Swimming Pool Scheduled for May 11

Miss Edith Jimison physical director outlines a program for the opening of the swimming pool at 3 o clock Thursday afternoon May 11. The event features swimming diving and water sports with a variety of classes and demonstrations by students and business girls including flag drills dances wands and relays.

Edith Jimison Varsouvienne Allegretto Tarantella Ness

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Gunter Hotel Percy Tyrrell C. F Hertzberg Houston and St. Mary’s Streets Annie R Ola Boldier Cotenteum Gouraud T Hopkins & Son New York City Harmony Club Mozart Society Beethoven Hall Travis School Mothers’ and Lamar School Mothers’ and Yi W. Ac First Baptist Church Main Avenue High School Travis Park Society Burnet School Mothers’ and Daniel van Voorhies van Voorhies Ohio Dean Richardson St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Emil Blum Coo East Houston Street Harris School N. Y Pr. E. Sauer Europe Lili St. Anthony Faust Maull Bros St.Louis, U. S. A M. Castanela & Sor, Distributors San Antonio, ‘Texas
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