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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
5
Reports from The Light indicate widespread rainfall with few injuries. Farmers praise the moisture as crops look better and property damage remains limited though rivers and creeks overflow and roads are affected.
The Pease river rose suddenly today as heavy rains to the westward caused the river to break its banks in Vernon Texas. Local authorities reported flooding along low-lying areas with damage undetermined. The Associated Press contributed the dispatch dated May 13.
A special report from Gonzales Texas on May 13 records 2.55 inches of rain in Thursday night. Strong wind flattened corn and cane fields and a house owned by Isom was struck by lightning but occupants were unharmed. The Guadalupe River rose six feet and continued to rise.
Dalhart Texas reports what may be the heaviest rainfall in three years, starting last night and continuing, swelling streams and watercourses across the northwest portion of the state. Local observers note widespread precipitation and rising river levels.
A fragmentary news note from LOLING Texas reports a terrible event with limited details. The brief mentions a terrific incident but provides few specific facts, leaving readers awaiting fuller coverage.
Heavy rain swept through the region Thursday night with strong winds thunder and lightning. Trees and fences were struck by lightning but no major destruction was reported and no injuries noted.
Flatonia Texas reports ten days of sun followed by heavy rain on Thursday night. The rain slows farm work but crops are in fine condition overall with corn described as unusually good. No complaints noted and some fields remain weed free.
Boston May 13 Baseball batting averages and other sports statistics are used by John B. Hebbard head of the mathematics department at a low technical high school to spark interest among backward boys. He notes the Red Sox spring trip and football season provide data for practical exercises that engage students who previously showed little interest in math.
Oil is reported north of Del Rio in Edwards County about thirty miles from town and six miles from the Orient railroad right of way. The Texas company is said to have bought the field and offered to build a line from the oil site to the Orient main line to connect with the Southern Pacific if a gusher is produced. Trade and railroad activity continue along the route as development proceeds.
The Fats beat the Leans 12 to 5 on the Baptist academy diamond in San Marcos Texas. The Fats averaged 200 pounds to the Leans 100. A large crowd attended and proceeds go to building concrete walks for the high school. Hughson and Davis starred in baserunning while Williamson and Bush provided sharp fielding.
Miss Betty Matthews, Society Reporter, lists contact numbers: old 2951, new 1359, home 2801. Miss Catherine assists, home phone 2862. notes reflect updated telephone details.
tgss at dinner at 7 o'clock in the Gunter hotel in honor of the cast of the Bonn Avan play. Adolph Herff hosts Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Nye entertaining at dancing at 8:30 o'clock in the Country club in honor of Miss Rowena Nye. Mrs. Nat Washer gave a luncheon at 1 o'clock p m in honor of Misses Nell Stapler, Jean Aubrey and Ethel Pfeiffer. Mrs. Charles Hall is hostess to an informal evening in her home in honor of the Thomas graduates. The Casino association entertains with a musical followed by an informal dance at Casino hall at 8 15 o'clock P m. Mrs. E. F. Hertzberb entertains with a children's party at 3 o'clock this afternoon at her home on Crofton avenue. Ni ck 2
Miss Apple white’s kindergarten exercises on Blanco boulevard drew a large audience this morning at the school. Principal W D Williams praised kindergarten training as essential to child development and its influence on higher grades. The Thomas school junior class hosted a carnation supper at Cafe Mexicana with toasts by honorees and Mr. and Mrs. A A Thomas.
A small group of San Antonio academy boys hosted an informal dance at the Jungle club last evening. The hall was decorated with flags and pennants and punch was served from a decorated bowl. About fifty guests enjoyed the hospitality.
Mrs Charles Hall hosts 8 30 to 11 oclock reception in honor of Thomas school graduates and faculty. Green and white colors, primroses and ferns decorate the suite with a musical program led by Martha Matthews Mattie Green Bernice Barber and Mary Carter. Guests include A A Thomas Brough Howard and numerous teachers and families. Mulholland commencement set for May 11 at the St Anthony Hotel with engraved invitations.
Mrs T O McCormick of Fort Worth entertained during her visit and held a luncheon at 1 o'clock today at the St Anthony. Guests included Mrs Cc A Baird A H Weise Pete Sullivan and the hostess. A social event yesterday featured Mrs W T Beard's card party on West Craig Place.
A newspaper short promotes a home remedy for smoother hands arms and neck. It claims Kulux Compound mixed with witch hazel and water will erase blemishes freckles tan and rough skin instantly, a famous patent medicine pitch.
An advertisement extols Cardui as a safe vegetable tonic with fifty years of use. Mrs. Annie Vaughan of Raleigh credits it with saving her life after a severe illness and exhaustion, praising the medicine for relieving womanly symptoms.
The event used white and green decor throughout the house and featured a 50 game. First prize a silk fan went to Mrs Jack Rowe and second prize a fern in a brass jardiniere went to Mrs L J Hart. Hosts Mrs Ed Band and Mrs Beard entertained numerous guests including Mesdames Rowe Eskridge Brown Furnish Cole man Hammond Rowley and many others.
Mrs Adolph Herff hosts a 7 pm dinner at the Gunter hotel for Bonn Avon girls from the play Wuggles. Red carnation centerpiece red tulle streamers and red shaded candebras brighten eight courses with artistic place cards for noted guests and hosts including the Herff family.
Miss Helen Beck hosted a St Marys graduates lawn party with dancing and progressives on the lawn. The San Antonio Musical club and International club held a reception in rooms festooned with American and Mexican flags. Encores drew cape jasmines tossed by awaiting guests during Sig Acagna’s numbers.
A sequence of names appears in the social column, listing Mr. and Mrs. various residents including Theodore E. Mumme Henry C. Feldman Robert V. Patterson Lafayette Ward L. Marks William Leng W L Martin Hosea Morris J M Steinfeldt Frank C Smith Alfred Duerler and Herbert Compton along with William A. Morris.
Mrs Nat Washer hosted a 1 o clock luncheon at her Main avenue home in honor of Miss Ethel Mary Pfeiffer with guests including Miss Aubrey, Miss Stapler, and Nell Morgan. Centerpieces featured American beauties in brass baskets with yellow tulle and red rosebuds. favors included a silver picture frame.
Miss Helen Roberts was feted with a surprise party at her Quincy Street home last evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Downer, Mr. and Mrs. B. Tayloe, Mrs. Thomas W. Roberts, Mrs J. W. Bedwell, several Misses including Effie Hahn Virginia Evans Irene ler Hilda Scherls Ruth Gregg Jennie Long Callie McCall Carrie Gallagher Winona Furman Stella Gregg Florence Pape and a number of gentlemen such as Bennett Hooker McBride Henry Hare Aldes Cadwal lader De Vies Frank Gallagher Bob Booth Silvey Standley Meyers H. Bedwell L. Van Landingham Mc Beth Clarence and Chester Elder.
The Epworth league of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church held a banquet for about 100 people after a tight membership and attendance contest. Henry Dietz acted as toastmaster with responses from Ross Eaton Lizzie Hutchinson George Nies and Bolzinger. The Golds edged the Purples in a spirited final, and come June wedding announcements were made for two prominent members. The league also elected officers led by Ben Holtsclaw as president and H H Dietz as first vice president.
Rice Lake Wisconsin minister D Schneider says Vinol cured a severe stomach trouble after three months in bed. Four bottles ended the illness and he endorses the tonic. Vinci has stood a twelve year money back guarantee with growing popularity and test results. A M Fisher, Druggist, Sannio Texas.
Third vice president Elizabeth Hutch eson fourth vice president Luella Kirkbride secretary Ross Eaton treasurer Ida May Housden to be installed at tomorrow night’s service. Ladies of the Protestant Home for the Aged elected officers yesterday with plans for a garden party later this month.
Seguin fire department holds its annual celebration on May 24 with visiting firemen from New Braunfels Luling Gonzales and Lockhart competing for prizes.
A strong storm drenched Kyle Texas with heavy rain and high winds on Thursday night. The combination caused crop damage including blown down corn oats and cane and soil washing over cotton in low areas.
Rain fell Thursday night with enough moisture to help crops and break the crust from recent heavy rains. Top prospects were never better than at present.
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