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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1914

Page

6

Recitals and social gatherings listed for local clubs

Miss Else Sternsdorf presents piano pupils in a postponed recital at 8 15 p m in the Y W C A auditorium. Commencement recital at the Thomas School in the evening. Mrs Robert L Ball hosts a Majestic party and tea at the Gift Shop. Daughters of Isabella meet at 5 p m in the Knights of Columbus hall. Mrs M J Clark hosts Burnet School Mothers and Teachers Club from 4 to 6 p m to meet her sister Mrs Carrie Bolander of Chicago.

Else Sternsdorf The Thomas School Robert L. Ball Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Hall M. J. Clark Burnet School Carrie Bolander Chicago New Hampshire O. P. Wright Trinity Methodist Church East Park Avenue Isabell Clark Myrtle Free Mary Hutchison Roberta Johnson Agnes Kray Mamie Kray Lucille McGoldrick Dorothy Robinette Eloise Staats Alice Schultze Dorothy Silsbee Marian Stevenson Miss Travis Mesdames Kray Hughes and Wright Else Sternsdorff Reginald Perine the Menger Pearl Thomas St. Mary's Hall Miss Thomas Theresa Long Josie Francis Catherine Westerman Lucy Carr Irene Hollingsworth Caroline Clapp Mildred Powell Grace Burdin Eleanor Cole Martha Fowlkes Agnes Blank Gladys Williams Gunter Ball Room

Information for Lung Sufferers About Eckman’s Alterative

A Philadelphia mail-order notice offers Eckman’s Alterative reports of recoveries from tuberculosis and a booklet for sufferers. It recounts a case from March 1902 of Howard L. Klotz who recovered from hemorrhages and pneumonia after taking the remedy. The ad claims the product is efficacious for bronchial catarrh throat and lung affections and urges readers to write for the booklet.

Eckman Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia Howard L. Klotz Eckman Laboratory

English Women Beautiful Complexions

The article argues that British women have the finest complexions under natural conditions and criticizes American life for harming skin. It promotes a home lotion using spurmax, hot water, witch hazel, and glycerine to protect, soften, and tint skin while reducing shine.

Southside Equal Franchise Group Adopts Thursday Pick

The Southside branch of the Equal Franchise Society will meet at 3 o clock Thursday afternoon with Mrs A R Metz at 101 Loretta Place South Park Terrace. The article also notes postponed piano recital plans and various local club officer appointments.

Southside The Equal Franchise Society A. R. Metz Loretta Place South Park Terrace

Salts 15 Fine for Kidneys Quit Meat

An old health ad claims regular meat eaters should flush kidneys with Radium Salts or Jad Salts to prevent kidney and bladder problems. It describes using four ounces of Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for several days to improve kidney function and cleanse the blood.

Local clubs prepare for meetings and elections

The community notes a Thursday 8 o'clock meeting in the Carnegie library auditorium with district reports from Floresville. Alumnae of Wasson school elect officers at a Tuesday luncheon. other groups including the San Antonio Pen Women's Club and Milam School Mothers' Club plan events, with graduations, outings, and recitals announced.

Carnegie Library Floresville Wasson School Menger Hotel Mary James Laurel Clarkson Henrietta Altgelt Wasson San Antonio Holland King Pen Women's Club Hot Wells Milam School Mothers’ Club H. B. Wooldridge Mothers’ Congress

MAY CAMP AT DAM FOR Y M C A AT MEDINA SITE

The YMCA weighs Medina dam as a site for a men summer camp. E. E. Dilley will scout the area this week to select a suitable spot. Medina Valley Irrigation Co has granted use of its property. Only maintenance costs will be charged. an auto line to the dam improves access.

The Young Men's Christian Association Medina Dam E. E. Dilley Medina Valley Irrigation Company

Building Permits Reported on Chicago and Nearby Streets

T. J. Williams files for a five and six room dwelling at Chicago boulevard valued at 1000 dollars. Lizzie Richards applies for a four room house on Alabama street valued at 760 dollars. W. Cantu seeks a four room dwelling on Nebraska street valued at 800 dollars. Roast goose advertised at White Horse Tavern.

T. J. Williams Chicago Boulevard Lizzie Richards Alabama Street W. Cantu Nebraska Street

Plans for Orphans Outing at Luna Park

Arrangements completed for a Saturday afternoon outing for about 300 orphans from the Protestant Orphans Home St Josephs and St Peters. Committed volunteers Herbert J Hayes and Leon Goodman raised funds for transport by auto and special cars. Luna Park will provide concessions and a vaudeville show with ample food provided by the organizing committee.

Luna Park Frank Paschal St. Joseph's Orphanage St. Peter’s Orphanage Herbert J. Hayes Leon Goodman St. Peter's Orphanage Traction Company

Vest entitlement urged through light help ad

Fragmentary notice urges reader to request a vest by acting on a light employment advertisement. It mentions needing a nurse and contacting via advertisement to obtain the item. The text references readiness and immediacy but lacks full context or clear entities.

Dead Honored in Ladies' Grand Army Memorial Service

Memorial services were held Tuesday by the David G. Stanley Circle of the Ladies' Grand Army of the Republic. Presiding at the program were President Mrs. Ellen Mills and speakers Major A. I. Lockwood, Mrs. Katie Scharfengerg, and Mrs. Ida Martin. Honored were Comrades M. J. Riddle, Lewis A. Martin, Frederick Dorr, Henry Arnold, Dan G. Gillette, John S. Shafter, George H. Bennack, John Sonnen, Thomas Whittett, E. D. Roberts, Charles Melville, Charles Hogg, J. K. Powers and Sisters Louisa Weichlin, Mary Ellis, Mary E. Sauer, Jane Randall. A memorial service will be held Sunday morning May 24 at 10 o'clock at the First Church Evangelical Association.

David G. Stanley Ladies’ of the Grand Army of the Republic Order Ellen Mills A. I. Lockwood Katie Scharfenberg Ida Martin M. J. Riddle Lewis A. Martin Frederick Dorr Henry Arnold Dan G. Gillette John S. Shafter George H. Bennack John Sonnen Thomas Whittett E. D. Roberts Charles Melville Charles Hogg J. K. Powers Louisa Weichlin Mary Ellis Mary E. Sauer Jane Randall Grand Army of the Republic First Church, Evangelical Association Burnett and Chestnut Streets

Mission Field Expansion Debated by Texas Lutheran District

The Texas District of the Joint Synod of Ohio met at Grace English Lutheran Church to discuss new mission work in the South. Officials decided to hire several additional Southwest Texas missionaries and reviewed financial and congregational reports showing year over year gains in memberships and finances. Delegates extended the session to finalize last year’s affairs and plan next year’s arrangements.

Texas Joint Synod of Ohio The Lutheran Church Grace English Lutheran Church South J. A. Rueter Orange Grove

Plan of Financing Festa Is Endorsed

The Fiesta Association's new financing plan won endorsement at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. It separates Fiesta finances from the main body to raise funds earlier for festival preparations, with solicitation beginning by September 20 each year.

Fiesta Association Chamber of Commerce George B. Taliaferro J. W. Hucker Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors H. G Staacke

SEEKS STATION SITE FOR NEW POLICE AND FIRE BUILDING

Mayor Brown urges locating the central police and fire station at the Market street corner with a St. Marys extension. The city owns about 28 feet frontage and cites Albert Kronkosky offer of 12 000 for the St Marys Market corner, but total frontage would be only 58 feet needing 75. If adjoining western property is acquired, the site is ideal. otherwise a different location must be found.

Central Police and Fire Station Market Street St. Mary's Street Brown Albert Kronkosky St. Mary's and Market

Injunction Sought in San Antonio Liquor License Case

Chester Basse a San Antonio retail liquor dealer filed in the Twenty sixth District Court seeking an injunction against W P Lane Texas comptroller to prevent license revocation unless Basse installs screens. He argues full compliance with liquor laws and the case stems from a venue change.

Austin Tex Chester Basse San Antonio W. P. Lane Seventry-third District Court Bexar County Twenty-sixth District Court Basse

Automobile Licenses Displayed in City Record

License numbers 5148 to 6152 list owner names and addresses for automobiles including Cadillac Cadillac owner Joe Dining 314 Alamo Plaza Ford J D Hussell Book Building and Indian motorcycle Charles E Koehler 310 West San Pedro Place plus Rand tallyhe Mission Burial Association Gunter building and Neal Detective Agency Kampmann building notes

Cadillac Joe Dining Alamo Plaza Rand Tallyhe Mission Burial Association Gunter Building Brush Neal Detective Agency Kampmann Ford J. D. Hussell Charles E. Koehler West San Pedro Place

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