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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1914

Page

2

Cardui credited by Virginia woman for relief

Ontario VA Mrs M L Anderson cites Richmond visit and Cardui as cure for indigestion and multiple ailments. She says initial disbelief gave way to improved health enabling work and rest, with her daughter also helped. Cardui touted as a long used remedy helping many women with various weaknesses.

Be AN ea K An Bill at Crescent College Show

The College Boys and Girls An Mual Entertainment features Mr. Dale with Miss Charmier and Miss Martin as students assisted by Blondie Martin a trustworthy colored servant. It promises lively college pranks for Professor Arthur Lines with duet singing and dancing by Misses Slocum and Cunningham and seven musical numbers with a popular chorus.

Crescent An- Mual Mr. Dale Miss Charmier Miss Martin Blondie Martin Arthur Lines Slocum Cunningham

Boy Drowns in San Antonio River Near Hot Wells

John Bright, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bright, drowned Friday afternoon while trying to dip water at the San Antonio river near Hot Wells. A search party and deputies aided in the recovery, the body found about 600 yards downstream lodged between rocks.

John Bright John Pale Frank Bright San Antonio Sheriff's Partment Evens Diaz Newton Slack

Confession Alleged in Chicken Theft Case

Deputy Sheriff Ed Stevens alleges a county defendant admitted stealing poultry from at least seven homes. The suspect led the deputy to looted roosts and named locations including Mrs. M. H. Erskine and Willard Thompson among others.

Ed Stevens Aeward Stevens M. H. Erskine East Elmira Willard Mpson

Mothers Day observances fill San Antonio churches

San Antonio churches plan Mothers Day programs with sermons and special services led by Rev. Leslie E. Booth Rev. D Emory Hawk and others. Motherhood themes, flower tokens, and anniversary notices mark services at Prospect Hill Laurel Heights Travis Park and several Methodist and Baptist churches with morning and evening sermons and Sunday school events.

San Antonio Philadelphia Laurel Heights Methodist Church Leslie E. Booth Epworth League Virginia E. Booth Guadalajara Mexico Prospect Hill Travis Park Methodist Church D. Emory Hawk Los Angeles Heights Methodist Church D Emory Hawk Cullom H. Booth O. P. Wright A. Noble James Capers St. Mark's Episcopal Church William Theodotus Capers West First Baptist Church J. Porter San Antonio Academy Government Hill Methodist Church Mason and North Pine Streets N. Barton Mason Street McKinley Avenue Methodist Church McKinley Avenue South Presa Streets B. Johnston Townsend Apostle John Z. W. Walte Roberta Stovall Lane Prospect Hill Methodist Episcopal Church Glover W. P. Thompson B. Cross Alamo Travis Park Travis and Navarro J. W. Woodson Ruth West End Methodist Church W. N. Hagg Grace Jeffries Shirra J. W. Carhardt L. Angeles Heights Methodist Chapel J. R. Brubaker Ll. B. Haines D. E. Hawk Cullom H. Booth A. N. James Tomey Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place L. E. Booth Cameron Bell Fred Jones Elsa Harms Osman Sachs Mary Pancoast Epworth Begue Ye E. Booth Vera Cruz Alamo Heights Methodist Church Broadway Poco Streets Gaston Hartsfield South Heights East End Methodist Church Gevers Montana P. C. Blank Yast Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Children of Mary Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan West French Place Jesus Wilson Solo Thomas A. Christian First Evangelical Church E. Garfield Johnson Burnet Chestnut Streets C. A. Arnold Mary Young People’s Alliance Friedens Evangelical German Main Avenue Elmira Street T. Lehmann Baptist Pegues Memoria O. T. Finch T. C. Mahan B. Y Baptist Church Business Men's League Louisiana Purchase H. G. Behrman Grover Wells Nazareth W. A. Gardiner Fourth and Taylor Streets D. D Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Streets W. W. Lee Mabel Kennedy Ladies’ Society Hillcrest Baptist Church City Missionary T. C. Long

Religious groups schedule meetings at Modern Woodmen hall

Nettie B Green evangelist and Bible Students hold three Sunday services at 117 North Flores Street. Discourse by Bro Gerbest gennied on Eph 6 10 18. Berean Society centers at 400 cloth arenes building with a program on H P Blavatsky for White Lotus Day. Central Congregational Church prep and YWCA hymn event at 5 pm led by Miss Ethel Crider.

Ves Prochetestans Tica Ackson Wnoinas F. Gallaher Yuswor Popldekee West Poplar Street Christ Young People’s League Westminster Presbyterian Garden King William Streets Brooke I. Dickey H. M. Smith Westminster League Young People's Meeting Alamo Heights Jesus First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur G. Jones Wade H. Boggs Boggs West End Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society Hannah Pine Street Presbyterian First Presbyteria Church Brooks I. Dickey Westminster Church W. W. Bondurant First Church Jones Dickey Bondurant First United Presbyterian Ogden Locust Streets C. E McStravick G. N. Keeling Christian First Church of Christ, Scientist Fifth Street Christian Science Quarterly Adam Unitarian Church George H. Badger R. L. Stuart Young People's Society Eeenenne Young Ople’s Society Roearene Church Zion San Antonio Christian Catholic Apostolic Church of Zion Eadquarters Ethel Crider

Lutherans Weigh Union Of Ohio Iowa Synods

A Texas district session at Grace Sneglish Lutheran church discusses consolidating the Ohio and Iowa Lutheran synods. Leaders see increased working power and possible creation of a new Ohio Iowa synod covering much of the southern states. A further union is deemed unlikely. A Sunday service is planned at Grace church.

Ohio Iowa Lutheran Church Texas Joint Synod of Ohio Grace ‘Sneglish Lutheran Church Grace Church

Jury Recess Delays Grand Jury Indictments

The Federal grand jury recessed at noon Saturday until Monday after noon without issuing new indictments. Several new matters are under probe and the session may extend into next week. The Medina Valley Irrigation Company versus Albert Reitzer and wife dominated Saturday’s court, with witnesses testifying on submerged land value. verdict hoped for Saturday night. Charles F. Stevens, formerly Bexar County chief deputy sheriff, serves as special deputy U.S. marshal in charge.

Federal Grand Jury Medina Valley Irrigation Company Albert Reitzer Charles F. Stevens Bexar County

Boy Held in Bell Jewelry Store Robbery Loot

An 18 year old boy was arrested after police found 128 dollars worth of stolen jewelry in his clothing and a thousand dollars more at his home. He guided officers to the loot, including a trunk and a box, and confessed. Authorities seek remaining pieces distributed around the city as they pursue further leads and possible accomplices.

Bell West Side Bell Company Lancaster Massey

St Luke's Episcopal Church Sees Progress in Construction

The St Luke's Episcopal Church building committee reported progress on the West Houston and Chupadares site. The structure has risen to the top of the window frames and should be ready for opening in about a month. Attending were C C Leel Rev R Y Barber S Crewe L G Hob son W W Kendale and W J Bull. Bishop William T Capers inspected the church recently and praised the plans. First class service at Luna Park restaurant.

St. John’s Wolff Ladies’ Ald Society Luther Hall Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenue E Fifth Street J. G Felger H. L. Schuette Columbus Joint Synod of Ohio Luther League Ladies’ Aid Society Trinity Evangelical’ Lutheran Church Harlandale Compton Trenton Edwin G. Knaak St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Miescuri Synod Engiiah Jacopal Christ Church Laurel Heights John Ridout Council Guild St. Paul’s Church Grayson Willow Streets Government Hill John Lyons A. W. Burro Aga St. «Lark Travis Park Philip Cook West Texas St. John’s Church Cherry and Burnet Cathol St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Street Gunter Hotel J. H. Quinn Senoir Children of Mary St. Anthony St. Jose Dhe Catholic Church East Commerce St. Joseph's Streets San Fernando Cathedral Main Plaza A. Rosa St. Luke's Episcopal Church West Houston Chupadares Streets C. C. Leel R. Y. Barber W. J. Bull William T. Capers St. Luke’s

Alumni dances and teas mark San Antonio school honors

Misses Campbell Barclay Weller Ganter Woodhull De Nire Deighton Brooks host and attend dances and luncheons at St Anthony Menger Majestic Japanese Tea Room Gunther West End Lake Beethoven Hall with the February and June classes of San Antonio High School.

Anna Adelaide Campbell Eleanor Barclay the St. Anthony Charles ~ Schreiner Joanna Ganter Kerrville Josephine Woodhull the Menger Laura Annie Muir Lewis School The Majestic San Antonio High School West End Lake

June Class Hosts February Grads at St Mark's Parish House

The June graduating class entertained the February class with a Friday evening dance at St Mark's parish house. Programs in red and white provided 16 dances. Punch was served and the High School Glee Club sang several songs. Faculty chaperones included Mrs Mc and Mrs Jessup Bell.

St. Mark's Parish House Jessup Bell Dorothy Mooney Gunter Hotel Eleanor Barclay Punch Miss Mooney M. M. Mooney J. P. Barclay Edward McClannahan

Mulholland Graduation Party Hosts Tea and Dance at Menger

Miss Lucy Seeligson honored Miss Christie Moore with an afternoon tea and dancing party on Friday at the Menger. The ballroom glittered with ice for the dancers and hot tea. small flower trimmed tables and dance programs shaped like fans served as favors. Guests included Mulholland graduating class members, their maids and escorts, chaperoned by Judge and Mrs Arthur W. Seeligson.

Lucy Seeligson Christie Moore Menger Mulholland Arthur W. Seeligson

Married Socials Highlight Lewis Freshmen Events

Mrs Christopher Parker Stafford hosted a Friday reception with guests listed, wild flowers in decor, and two course refreshments served with ice in miniature flower pots. The Lewis School freshmen hosted a dance at the Country Club for seniors, with yellow embossed programs and 16 dances plus 4 extras, punch served during the event.

Christopher Parker Stafford Pearl Gardner Vida McKeller William David Black Lewis School Country Club Punch Clifton Lane Henry D. Thomson Perry L. Lewis Nona Lane Yates Gholson Mattie Lewis Irene Lewis Jennie Byrd Rousseau Laura Bradley Margaret Lewis Laura Lane Laura Thomson Frances Landrum Mary Louise Lewis Inez McKinney Lucile Rives Catherine Hamstetter Laura Muir Annie Muir Celeste Peters Lucile Lillienstein Peggy Bliss Ora Wit

Notable Names Across County Families Reach Century Marks

A long list of residents and relatives appears in the society column, honoring many individuals and households. The roster includes Barclay, Grace McClanahan, Elizbeth Senior, Ivy Eldridge, Adelaide Campbell, Hester Schreiner, Doris Houston, Helen Connor, Margaret Graham, Bebe Wood, Ruth Taylor, Margaret Weller, Virginia Wheat, Isabella Mayer, Lenora Bell, Irene Bindley, Pearl Bauerfield, Pauline Cungus, Christie Moore, Edith Pan coast, Eleanor Pierce, Edith Rogers, Marion Seymour, Betsy Schuchardat, Estelle Staacke, Elizabeth Taliaferro, Lucy Hammond, Louise Berry, Sue Eastman, Anne Brumby, Helen Cockerill, Geraldine Coleman, Etelka Holtz, Elizabeth Guenther, Jeane Templeton, Thelma Neal, Eileen Houston, Grace Walker, Alice Lammers, Mildred Hagg, Ethel Willey, Kate Buckman, Mary Winters, Cordelia Bradbent, Lucy Seeligson, Zulu House, Dicta Hutchins, Gladys Williams, Sally Pettus, Phyllis Shiner, Virginia McFarland, Hazel Shaw, Gattie Pryor, Zelma Pryor, Virginia Pryor, Ophelia Pryor, Hortense Goldstein, Florabel Townsend, Olive Erkel, Irvin Hicks, Margaret Sutherland, Neppie Storms, Mildred Johnson, Terese Masterson, Mary Nelson Johnson, Georgine Florian, Russell Hughes, Bonnie Stowers, and many more.

Anne Brumby Helen Cockerill Geraldine Coleman Etelka Holtz Elizabeth Guenther Jeane Templeton Thelma Neal Eileen Houston Grace Walker Alice Lammers Mildred Hagg Ethel Willey Kate Buckman Mary Winters Cordelia Bradbent Lucy Seeligson Zulu House Dicta Hutchins Gladys Williams Sally Gold Pettus Phyllis Shiner Virginia McFarland Hazel Shaw Gttie Pryor Zelma Pryor Virginia Pryor Ophelia Pryor Hortense Goldstein Florabel Townsend Olive Erkel Irvin Hicks Margaret Sutherland Neppie Storms Mildred Johnson Terese Masterson Mary Nelson Johnson Georgine Florian Russell Hughes Bonnie Stowers Margaret White Mary Rolfe Phyl Arkeon Liliae Mdehen Hilt Heck Kinney Mary Fisher Nora Lyons Alice Littlepage Annie Laurie Riley Starrow Smith Vera Wellsford Mary Louise Aiken Gladys Dalkowitz Florence Jagge Carlotta Jagge Esther Morris Gladys Robbins Peggy Bliss Frances Skinner Rena Mangham Martha Green Mignon Locke Roberta Westcott Maybelle White Zora Samuels Ralph Colby Bill Scott Charles Stone Alfred

Five course stag dinner honors G P Holland in Louisville

Jack Cassity hosted a five course stag dinner Friday evening in honor of his uncle G P Holland of Louisville Kentucky. The table featured a yellow and blue theme with wild flowers and tulle. Hand painted wildflower coated place cards decorated the setting, with covers for G P Holland E H Holland C V Holland Ned Holland Henry Seeligson of Dallas Dr J C Cassity and the host.

Jack Cassity G. P. Holland Louisville

Hebronville couple guests of their agents in Houston

Mr and Mrs W H Yaeger of Hebronville Texas are guests of their agents Mr and Mrs William Small at 11 Lamar street Houston.

W. H. Yaeger Hebronville, Tex William Small Lamar Street

Commencement Dance Invitations At Agricultural and Mechanical College

Invitations have been issued for a commencement dance at the Agricultural and Mechanical College on June 9. A number of San Antonio boys and girls will travel to College Station for the event.

the Agricultural and Mechanical College San An College Station

Elite Tailoring Club Pressing Offer Ad

Four suits sponged and pressed for one dollar with delivery service. Call Crockett 1642 for pickup and return. The Elite Tailoring Co. advertises on 213 Avenue C offering convenient garment care in a local press notice.

Crockett 1642 THE Elite Tailoring CO Avenue C

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