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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1916

Page

6

Barber at Medina Will Guard State Fishing Privileges

John H. Barber of San Patricio county has been named deputy fish and game commissioner and assigned to Medina lake. He will be stationed at the Medina dam to prevent illegal fishing and the sale of fish caught there, under the direction of Chief Game Warden Bailey after a San Antonio conference with Commissioner Wood.

Austin Tex John H. Barber San Patricio County Fish and Game Medina Lake Bailey San Antonio Wood Barber Medina Dam

Uv C V Reunion Trip Offer to Birmingham

Round trip fare 23.45 to Birmingham offered by Southern Pacific for a reunion event. Travel dates May 13 14 15 and 15 listed.

Uv. c. V. Reunion Birmingham Southern Pacifice

Texas Doctors Open 50th State Medical Association Meet

About 1000 to 1200 physicians gather in Galveston for the Texas State Medical Association’s fiftieth annual convention. Opening exercises include welcome by Dr. George H. Lee and a response by Dr. G. H. Moody. Sessions cover pathology medicine and diseases of children and ophthalmology otology rhinology and laryngology. Memorial services honor deceased members led by Very Rev. J M Kirwin. Dallas bids for next meeting.

Galveston Tex Texas State Medical Association George H. Lee G. H. Moody San Antonio J. M. Kirwin Dallas

San Antonio backs bond plan for 1918 exposition buildings

Merchants, labor leaders, and civic groups endorse a $1,000,000 bond for a 1918 exposition. A petition drive targets about 2,500 signatures, with funds already raised to support permanent fair grounds structures including an auditorium, art gallery, historical museum, and botanical conservatory. Representatives from 27 organizations attended the meeting at the Gunter Hotel, and a Washington visit was planned to secure congressional endorsement.

Gunter Hotel R. Clarence Jones Harry L. Miller William Cassin Marry Ll. Miller G. A. Stowers S. C. Kile The Real Estate Board J. C. Carr Carpenters Union Nic Peters Retail Merchants’ Association Carl Seuter Architects’ Association Noah Allen Miss Bowman Garment Workers’ Union Charles Chaebner J. C. Appleby Ernest Fellbaum Eugene Nordhaus Harry Matthews United Commercial Travelers Selig Deutschman Fair Fair Headquarters Deutschman Washington Congress San Antonio L. Lk. Garretson Paul Meerscheidt A. L. Koenig H. J. Bluitt George F. Lupton H. L. Miller W- S. Conness Walter Walthall H. S. Affleck L. K. Beck E. E. Hihje Charles Zoller Sam B. Weller W. B. Anderson A. R. Atkinson Charles C. Smith H. N. King H. N. Tracey

Social Calendar Tuesday Night In Society Highlights

Miss Bonnie Stowers entertains in honor of Mulholland senior class. Ohio Society meets at 38 o'clock at the Gunter. WW C A board meeting at 10 a m in the auditorium. British Woman's Club gathers at 3 p m with Mrs W K Kendall. T E L class of First Baptist Church meets at 4 p m then goes to Brackenridge park for picnic supper. St Mark's Parish Aid holds tea and bazaar 4 30 to 6 30 p m at Mrs S C Timpson home. Prospect Hill Christian Ladies' Aid meets at 2 p m with Mrs F E Hathaway.

Bonnie Stowers Mulholland First Baptist Church Brackenridge Park St. Mark’s S C. Timpson East Evergreen Street Ladies’ Aid Society Prospect Hill Christian Church F. E. Hathaway South San Jacinto Street

Luncheon Honors Miss Mary Nelson Johnson at Mulholland School

A luncheon hosted in the original Monday honors June graduate Miss Mary Nelson Johnson of Mulholland School. The room featured Mexican drawn work, a central red pomegranate blossom jar, and feather birds on Mexican cards. Guests included graduates and maids with chaperones listed. after lunch the party attended a show at the movies. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins and daughters plan a summer trip to Cloudcroft New Mexico.

Mary Venable Mary Nelson Johnson Mulholland School Aurelia Wood Alice Lammers Leah Ward Lula Lovelady Alberta Irish Addie Parker Alice Cullum Margaret West Eloise Carr Virginia Priest Lucy Seeligson Emily Wurzbach Ailleen Houston Olivia Sterling Emma Burnett Martha Shook Eleanor Hume Ruth King Rose Burnett Ellen Munson Vivian Anderson Mildred Hagg Mesdames G. W. Johnson Philip Shook Ernest Lee Brown J. R. Spell Helen Bonney Kate B. Jackson Charles S. Venable

Harris Evening Dance Honors Amabel Harris Graduation

Mr and Mrs J K Harris host a May 30 social for their daughter Amabel Harris a June high school graduate. The event honors her with music dancing and hospitality on the occasion of her graduation.

J. K. Harris Amabel Harris

St Marys Hall Shakespeare Pageant Delights Campus Crowd

Students at St Marys Hall staged a Shakespeare pageant on the school grounds Monday evening. Miss Margaret Lewis played King Henry V and Miss Katherine McGregor of Laredo portrayed Queen Katherine of Aragon. Lillian Cannon assisted, while Miss Mary Johnston directed. Musical and dance numbers were arranged by Mrs Louise Jacobs and Miss Elizabeth Garnett with Peggy Bliss and Constance Weldon providing violin accompaniments and Mrs Jacobs the piano.

St. Mary’s Hall Margaret Lewis Henry V Katherine McGregor Laredo Katherine Aragon Lillian Cannon Mary Johnston Louise Jacobs Elizabeth Garnett Peggy Bliss Constance Weldon Mrs. Jacobs

Hensels Host Saengerfest Guests From Houston

Mr and Mrs F Hensel welcome Mrs W H Reed and her children of Houston as guests for the Saengerfest hosted by the couple.

F. Hensel W. H. Reed Children of Houston

Alumni Officers Elected at Main Avenue High School

At the last meeting of the Alumni of the Main Avenue High School officers were elected including Dorothy Hensel as president Ophelia Pryor Grace McClannah an as second vice president Eugene Kirby as third vice president Blanche August Jane Wood as fifth vice president Aladin Hart as sixth vice president Leonie Kleck as secretary and Minne Hirsch as treasurer The officers and committee members will meet at 4 pm Friday.

Main Avenue High School Dorothy Hensel Ophelia Pryor Grace McClannahan Eugene Kirby Blanche August Jane Wood Aladin Hart Leonie Kleck Minne Hirsch

Oil painting presentation by German Literary Club at Main avenue high

The program for Friday at 2 p m features a high school orchestra selection reading by Katie Sheehan piano solo by Helen Bates an art talk by Mrs Eloise Polk Mc Gill a vocal solo by Verna Raby a male quartet selection remarks by Mrs A Sachs a response by H H Ryan and further orchestra selections. All art and music lovers are welcome.

Main Avenue High School Reading Katie Sheehan Helen Bates Eloise Polk McGill Verna Raby A. Sachs H- H. Ryan

Graduation recital by Miss Fowlkes pupil in Crawford play

Miss Martha Fowlkes presents pupil Miss Helen Eads in a graduating recital of The White Sister by F Marion Crawford Tuesday evening May 18 in the ballroom of the St Anthony.

Martha Fowlkes Helen Eads F. Marion Crawford St. Anthony

City Federation Sets 3 PM Meeting for Annual Elections

The City Federation will meet at 3 pm Saturday at the Gunter to elect officers. Delegates and members are urged to attend. Typewritten reports of the year’s work are to be submitted.

Gunter

De Zavala School Garden Party Friday Afternoon

The De Zavala school hosts an outdoor garden party from 2 to 10 p m this Friday with booths for refreshments and a program of folk dances drills pantomimes and songs across the event lineup.

de Zavala School

Tea for Unitarian Church Benefit Hosted by Ladies

Mrs Harry Aubrey will be assisted at her tea Friday night by the ladies of the church and friends including Mesdames B F Kingsley James Hall Bell Adolph A Wilke William B Clarkson Herbert Slayden Clarkson Winchester to benefit the Unitarian Church.

Harry Aubrey Unitarian Church Mesdames B. F. Kingsley James Hall Bell Adolph A. Wilke William B. Clarkson Herbert Slayden Clarkson Winchester

Local Names List Highlight Kelso and Notables

A readable fragment lists individuals including Noah Allen Kelso B L Naylor Frances Bell Payne Ernest Black Ralph Hugo Lewis Krams-Beck Edward M Goldstein Joseph W Fuller and several Misses Sarah Smith King Blake Hartwell and Dell Hartwell, indicating a society or community roster.

Kelso Noah Allen B. L. Naylor Frances Bell Payne Ernest Black Ralph Hugo Lewis Krams-Beck Edward M. Goldstein Joseph W. Fuller Sarah Smith King Blake Hartwell Dell Hartwell

Specials for Wednesday from Nichols Gro. Co

Wednesday specials offer best hams at 20c and picnic hams 16c. Break fast bacon 23c, best butter 35c, fresh eggs 20c per dozen. Cash and delivery available for any quantity. Nichols Gro. Co. Cr. 61, 207 Ave. C.

Nichols Gro. Co. Ph Ave. C

Birthday Party Hosted by Gertrude Taylor Parents Home

Little Miss Gertrude Taylor held a birthday party Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Taylor 1224 Olive Street. She baked cakes and served lemonade fruits and other treats. Guests included Edwina Taylor Dorothy Taylor Katherine McCullough Ida Sobe Bertha Sobe and Stafford Taylor.

Gertrude Taylor

Sunday Southern Pacific Train Schedule Ad

A Sunday 60 cents fare ad for Sutheritane Springs and return travel at 7:55 am on the Southern Pacific line.

Sutheritane Springs Southern Pacific

Roosevelt Endorsement Seen at Michigan Progressive Meet

Jackson Michigan May 9 Theodore Roosevelt expected to be endorsed for the presidential nomination at the state Progressive convention. The gathering will elect 52 delegates to the national meeting.

Jackson, Mich Theodore Roosevelt

Foley Kidney Pills Relieve Night Pain and Back Pain

Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois reports relief from back hurting and nightly awakenings after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims prompt action easing bladder weakness and kidney trouble with improved sleep.

Henry Rudolph Carmi

G O P Raising Prices for Spectators at Chicago Convention

Chicago May 9 The Republican National Convention ticket price is under review with a proposal to raise spectators seats from 50 to 100 or possibly 200 dollars. The Chicago committee has guaranteed a 100000 dollar fund and controls 2200 tickets though demand far exceeds supply. Progressive convention seats cost 10 to 25 dollars.

Chicago Ill

Colored excursion to Seguin on May 11 special train

A colored excursion to Seguin scheduled for May 11. The special train will depart at 9 a m and offer a round trip. Southern Pacific is the service provider.

Seguin Southern Pacific

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