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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

7

Texas Dentists Gather for Annual State Meeting in San Antonio

More than 200 dentists from across Texas, with wives and daughters, attend the 31st annual Texas State Dental Association session at the St. Anthony hotel. The three day program includes meetings, discussions, entertainment, and Saturday banquet with elections for officers and delegates to the National Dental Association in Cleveland.

State Dental Association St. Anthony Texas San Antonio Texas State Dental Association Bush Jones Juan Smith Austin T. T. Jackson James Davis National Dental Association Cleveland Ohio

Governor's Body Guard Buys Frames in San Antonio

During a visit to San Antonio the Governor's Body Guard placed a large order with McDonald’s art store at 322 East Houston Street for gilt picture frames matching the braid on their uniforms. An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as aiding kidney and bladder ailment relief.

San Antonio McDonald McDonald's East Houston Street

Pleasant surprise party for Miss Mary Gehrer at 905 Lamar

Friends held a home celebration with fern decor and flowers. Guests included Mary Gehrer and many friends and family such as Millie Wesp Leona Alves Millie Merz Martha Offer Lil lie Leef Tony Krawatschke Minnie Read Jennie Read Ellen Roesler Nettie Merz Clara Merce taller and more.

Mary Gehrer Lamar Street Millie Wesp Leona Alves Millie Merz Martha Offer Lillie Leef Mary Wesp Mayme Arnold Tony Francis Krawatschke Minnie Jennie Read Ellen Roesler Nettie Merz Clara Merce

Tuesday Musical Subscription Concert Tickets on Sale

Damrosch coupons may be exchanged for reserved seats starting Monday morning the 15th at 9 o clock. Thomas Goggan and Bros.

Damrosch Thomas Goggan & Bros

Children Story Hour at Carnegie Library Friday

The Carnegie library hosts a children’s story hour every Friday at 4 30 in Carnegie hall. This week’s tale is The Slaying of Hector told by Miss Plummer. Miss Camilla Patterson returns to Austin after visiting cousins on Madison street. Mr W W Knight returns to Smithville from Madison street visit. Miss Dorothy Swearingen to entertain Beta Tau Zetas at her May 27 home event.

Carnegie Library Carnegi Hall Hector Miss Plummer Camilla Patterson Misses Knight Madison Street Austin W. W. Knight Smithville Dorothy Swearingen Beta Tau Zetas

Injured By Blast At San Pedro Quarry

Francisco Alveraz was seriously injured this afternoon at 1 o'clock when a rock from a quarry blast struck his head near San Pedro springs. He was carried to the city hospital in an ambulance.

Francisco Alveraz San Pedro Springs Riebe Auto

Light advertisements boost rental chances with short, repeated ads

The notice urges landlords to advertise in the Light with a 15 word ad, run about four times for best effect. It invites calls to 176 to dictate the ad, and notes that credit is good.

Society Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and Calls

Miss Betty Matthews and Miss Catherine Joseph appear in society notes with updated contact numbers. The report lists old and new phone numbers for both, along with their assistant status.

Betty Matthews Catherine Joseph

Social calendar highlights for local clubs and hostesses

Mrs George Ranney hosts informally at the Country club at 8 PM honoring Miss Jean Dearing Aubrey and Miss Josephine Woodhull. The young ladies aid of the First Presbyterian church holds a musical tea at 4 30 PM at Mrs Frank Paschal's home 321 West Cypress. Mrs William Cassin hosts the Thursday Morning Bridge club at 10 AM. Lakeside Classical Institute holds its annual reception at the school this evening.

George Ranney Jean Dearing Aubrey Josephine Woodhull First Presbyterian Church Frank Paschal West Cypress William Cassin Katherine Buford Peebles E. C. Wason William M H. D. Kampmann Floyd McGowan J. B. Jarratt F. M. Hicks Arthur Jones Eda Kempmann Lou Barclay Gladys Ives Ernestine Kilgore Nelly Paschal Margaret Shook Lyda Brooks Nelly Stapler Hannah Rover Eleanor Kerr Annabel Hicks Fanita McMillan Annie Lee Luke Ladies Aid of Denver Boulevard

Hill Literary club agenda highlights German art and guests

The Hill Literary club met at Mrs. E B Alling's home to study German art and literature with topics on The German Press and Its Influence and The Germans in America. Plans included a church tea by the First Presbyterian Young Ladies' Aid and a varied musical program with local talent.

Government Hill E. B. Alling P. C. Woods C. E. Adamson A. J. Nichols A. J. James Leipsig William Will Fred York Holzschuker America Woods

Paint Lick Lady Praises Cardui For Female Troubles

Mrs. Mary Freeman of Paint Lick Kentucky credits Cardui with ending her long struggle with female troubles. She notes improved strength after three bottles and urges others to try the medicine as a safe and mild tonic. She cites no dangerous after-effects and directs readers to the Chattanooga Medicine Company's advisory department for information.

Paint Lick, Ky Mary Freeman Cardus N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn

Readings and music at Linscott gathering with Holmegreen honors

Mrs Hilda Richmond Linscott and Dr M J Bllem organize a reading and music program featuring Rev George Wies and Miss Maud Edens. Miss Ethel Holmegreen earns expression honors and will take a leading role in Sayers College commencement exercises. Mrs W T Beard hosts a tea at 417 West Craig with a guest list including Mesdames Eskridge Brown Furnish Coleman Hammond Rowe Rowley Manlove Sparks White Tayloe Campbell Bullitt Lord De Lesdernier McIlhenny Spears Hart McFarland Holmes Rand Combs Pattison Roos and Miss Carroll.

Reading Hilda Richmond Linscott M. J. Bliem Linscott George Wies Maud” Edens E A. A'mereen Lexington Ethel Holmgreeem Sayers College W. T. Beard Ecards West Craig Mesdames J. W. Eskridge J. D. Brown D. i Furnish J. Coleman C. E. Hammond J. W. Rowe E M. Rowley Cc. Manlove J. H. Sparks W. M. White S. G. Tayloe T. T. Cambell Gordon Bullitt J. O. Lord J. P. de Lesdernier M. McIlhenny Noa Spears L. J. Hart Guy McFarland H. B. Holmes Ed Rand F. Z. Combs Day Pattison Ed Roos Miss Carroll

Twentieth Stury Study Club holds pleasant mother day session

The Twentieth Stury Study club met with Mrs. H. Spier for a successful afternoon. Members read papers titled Leaves from Memory's Rose Jar Roses of Sweetest Perfume and Roses I Have Gathered, closing with tributes to mothers.

Stury H. Spier Lepper D. Dilgarde J. O. Brown

Reminiscences of Old Days and Grandchildren’s Roles

Nostalgic remarks recalled bygone times and the part grandchildren played in the entertainment, making the gathering a memorable occasion for those in attendance.

Moonlight Picnic At Hot Wells Honors Miss Thompson

A small party gathered at the Hot Wells hotel for a moonlit picnic to compliment Miss Margaret Thompson of Pearsall. After dancing, guests included Mrs. Wilkinson, Katherine Farmer, Florence Evans, Virginia Evans, Elizabeth Johnson, Ruth Moynahan, Martha Castner, Bettie Bogertinot, and several gentlemen. Bessie Pryor hosted a luncheon at her Augusta street home for Mrs. George R. Hines of North Texas, with pink rose and daisy decorations and a luncheon menu.

Hot Wells Margaret Thompson Pearsall Mrs. Wilkinson Chaperon Miss Thompson Katherine Farmer Florence Virginia Evans Carrie Gallagher Elizabeth Johnson Ruth Moynahan Martha Castner Bettie Bogertinot Messrs Robert Coulter John Brogan Edgar Boyd Herbert Edgar Ray Hare Victor Vaughn Allan Pierce Frank Lewis Bessie Pryor Augusta Street George R. Hines North Texas George Taliaferro Phil Shook Alex Walton Floyd McGown Ben Stribling Spell W. J. Pryor Frances Simpson Nell Pryor

Five Hundred Club Meeting at Mrs Shackelford’s Home

Mrs W H Shackelford entertained the Five Hundred club this afternoon at West Park avenue home. Besides Mrs C O McCormick, Mrs Co L Johnson and Mrs M C Vance shared the honors. Card rooms and parlor decorated with ferns and flowers. players served after the game. Club members included Mesdames Co A Baird, Ed Tewes, George Peyton, P C Wood, Walter Springall.

W. H. Shackelford Five Hundred West Park Avenue C. O. McCormick Co. L. Johnson M. C. Vance Mesdames Co. A. Baird Ed Tewes George Peyton P. C. Wood Walter Springall

Alamo Heights Mothers Club Elects Officers for Next Year

J. L. Maher Pete Sullivan Lawrence Lorrain and the hostess attend the Alamo Heights Mothers club meeting. Officers elected for next year include Mrs W H Hume president Mrs A C Dauchey first vice president Mrs W L Rockwell second vice president Mrs J C Lampkin recording secretary Mrs H L Lehmann corresponding secretary and Mrs W S Hamilton treasurer. The club, though young, reviewed a good first year and enjoyed a social hour with refreshments.

Alamo Heights Clut Malcom Ayer W. H. Hume A. C. Dauchey W. L. Rockwell J. C. Lampkin H. L. Lehmann W.S. Hamilton

First Presbyterian Women Bazaar At Church

Mrs. C H DeRoche hosts tomorrow afternoon at Macon Street in honor of Mrs C R McCormick of Fort Worth. The First Presbyterian church ladies plan a bazaar of fancy articles and edibles on Saturday May 20 at the church. The society will disband the summer next Monday.

Woman's Missionary Society of Madison Square Presbyterian Church C. H. DeRoche Macon Street C. R. McCormick Fort Worth The First Presbyterian Church

Mrs George Peyton Returns From Corpus Christi Visit

Mrs. George Peyton has returned home after a visit to Corpus Christi. She stayed several days and reports a pleasant trip with family and friends.

George Peyton Corpus Christi

Mrs A H Jordan Hosts Music Party for Mrs Tur ner

Mrs A H Jordan of Madeline Ter entertained last evening at her home in honor of Mrs Paschal Turner of Uvalde. The gathering featured a musical program with vocalists Mrs T E Mumme Mrs J H Kirkpatrick Mrs S Frederick Johnson and Mr Williams. Pianists included Eula Mai Mitchell Dr Whitman and reader Gladys England. A fruit frappe and ice course were served.

A. H. Jordan Madeline Terrace Paschal Turner Uvalde Flora Briggs Gladys England T. E. Mumme J. H. Kirkpatrick S. Frederick Johnson Williams Eula Mai Mitchell Dr. Whitman

Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy Cited by Dozens of Women

A long list of women from many cities and states requests letters to verify that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female ailments. Claims include tumor removal and relief from organic displacements, with numerous names and addresses across Illinois Missouri New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Wisconsin and more. The notice asserts testimonials as proof while denying paid endorsements.

Maggie Ester Natick Mass Nathan B. Greaton Yenton W. T. Purnell Lincoln North Main St. Avenue Milwaukee Wis Emma Imsé 1St St Am den N.J Ella Johnston Liberty Chicago Alvena Sperling Clybourne Ave Ain ~ Galena Kan R.R. Huey Minerally Chicago Mre Wm. Tully Ogden Victoria Willie Edwards Cincinnati Ohio W. H. Housh Eastview Ave Urvre East Earl Augustus Sernes Sikeston Dema Gardiner A. Willinaee Washington Ave Ill Wee Bellevue, Ohio Edith Wieland Monroe St. DeForest Au Uate Ton Dexter Kansas Bouts Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Fey Corse

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