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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1912

Page

8

State Sues Railroads Over Union Depot Case

In Austin Texas on May 14, a case State vs M K L S the St Louis S S T Bd involves the right of the railroad commission to require two or more lines to unite at a single depot in Hillsboro. Judge Wilcox presides as testimony begins at 9 am. Lawyers from the attorney general’s office participate. trial expected to run several days.

Associated Press Austin Tex Railroad Commission State M. K St. Louis & 8S Bere Judge Wilcox Twemys Attorney Generals Department Hillsboro

Luncheon and Garden Party Attendances Placed in City Notices

Mrs. Harry Hyman hosts a 1 PM luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel with Daughters of the American Revolution. A Garden party at Garden academy precedes an evening dance at Travis club. Matinee at the Plaza for Misses Elma Dill and Corinne Russell, plus an automobile ride for Knights of Columbus and visiting ladies. Council of Jewish Women meets afternoon with Miss Louise Carter. Recital by Mrs. L L Marks pupils and Twin S club meeting at Slocum place in the evening.

Garden Academy Travis Club Knights of Columbus Council of Jewish Women Louise Carter

Bridal shower for Miss Mary Carroll hosted at Tine Street

Miss Annie Flannery hosted a bridal shower for Miss Mary Carroll at her Tine Street home with red carnation decor, an amusing trousseau contest, and gifts presented to the honoree. Attendees included Mrs Fannie Carroll and many local residents, with ices served during the event.

Annie Flannery Mary Carroll Pine Street Tine Street Trousseau Mesdames Fannie Carroll H. J. Jarrell Charles Mallory Ragnen Wiseman Perry King Coon Charles Stevens Clarence Halloway Pape Walter Whisenant Henry Flannery Percy Gates Allen Nichols William Flannery Callie Crook Virginia Frazier Hope Mayfield Alta Crook Clara Stadtz Clara Webb Marie Shafer Simpson Mamie Pearl Kenney Florence Pape Mildred Gates Rebecca Coleman Vivian Ward Nora Minnie Flannery

Cardui praised by Tampa woman for women’s ailments

Mrs. E. C. Coram of Tampa says Cardui eased weakness from female troubles after two bottles. She reports rapid relief from a bout of “wet feet” and recommends the tonic to friends. The ad invites readers to write for instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.

N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

Children Prefer Syrup of Figs Over Harsh Medicines

An old newspaper piece urges mothers to replace castor oil and calomel with Syrup of Figs for children. It claims the product, made from figs senna and aromatics, cleanses bowels without griping and suits all ages, with directions on the package and the genuine full name.

California Fig Syrup Co

Misses Dill and Russell honor by Plaza box party

Misses Mildred and Margaret Chambers hosted a Plaza box party for Elma Dill and Corinne Russell this afternoon after a performance. The gathering moved to the Chambers home for refreshments with Dorothy Swearingen Jean nette Hagelstein Dorothy Gage Luce McKlhenny and the Chambers sisters in attendance. The Academy Record of the San Antonio academy will hold its staff banquet Friday night at the St Anthony hotel with faculty and guests including Harris Cobb Vane Hugo Max Nixon Robert Hall Otto Koehler Jr C W Fenstermaker J Gunter Hardie Grafton Houston Rollin Hildebrand W J Copeland H Magruder and A Powers.

Mildred Margaret Chambers Plaza Elma Dill Corinne Russell Misses Chambers Dorothy Swearingen Jeannette Hagelstein Dorothy Gage Luce McKlhenny Chamers The Academy Record San Antonio Academy St. Anthony Hotel Harris Cobb Vane Hugo Max Nixon Robert Hall Otto Koehler Jr C. W. Fenstermaker J. Gunter Hardie Grafton Houston Rollin Hildebrand W. J. Copeland H. Magruder A. Powers

D C Hardin Weds Eleanor Greenwood at Laurel Heights

D C Hardin marries Miss Eleanor Greenwood yesterday in a ceremony at the bridegroom’s cousin Frank Swindler’s Laurel Heights home. They plan to reside in San Antonio after a visit to Pearsall. A recital featuring Misses Berman Haun Lauve and Tom Burch follows with Mrs. Clara Duggan and soprano G E Gwinn performing.

D. C Reba Berman Effie Haun Pauline Lauve Tom Burch Clara Duggan Reader G. E. Gwinn Clara Duggan Madison Mendelssohn Miss Burch Sinding Chopin Miss Berman C. E. Duggan Sapellnikoff Arsla Carmen George Bizet G. BE Gwinn Listz Miss Haun

Luncheon Hosts D A R Regents in San Antonio

Mrs. Harry Hyman state regent of the San Antonio chapter was entertained at noon today at the St. Anthony hotel by the Daughters of the American Revolution with Mrs. Mace Stewart as joint honor guest. A multi course menu was served and many dinner guests listed. Charles Henry Dukes and Miss Bess Butler are to be married at noon tomorrow at the home of Miss Butler on Colorado avenue.

Dave Frank Jackson Street Rosa Kaiser Houston Harry Hyman San Antonio St. Anthony Daughters of the American Revolution Mace Stewart John Darragh Frank Paschal Claude Keeran A. G. Munro T. N. Devine J. R. Sprague J. P. Lovelady 8. C. Robertson Alice Milligan Frank Clifton Smith William White Fred Milburn A. L. Matlock J. A. McDonald W. L. Dunne George West Kate Taylor James Barnett M. Roberts S. P. Skinner D. A. Leary H. H. Ogilvie FE. A. Holland R. C. Lehmann J. P. Withers H. B. Sands F. Curtis Smith J. M. Nix Becker, Richards Frank Davis Kinney George Chamberlain Walter McCaleb R. L. Dalton T. W. Beck Mary Harrington M. Olivari Hi. M. Kirkland F. J. Fellowe W. R B. Bates Eleanor Brackenridge J. S. Carr Sarah Eager E. O. Evans Shelby of Austin J. Noyes Evans Malone Duggan Charles Henry Dukes Miss Bess Butler Miss Butler Colorado Avenue

Mary Carter Hosts Box Party for Dukes Butler Wedding

Miss Mary Carter entertained the bridal party of the Dukes Butler wedding this afternoon at the Plaza with a box party, creating a festive pre nuptial gathering.

Mary Carter Dukes-Butler Plaza

Army Post Probe Commission Named by General Lee

Major General Jesse M. Lee will join a military special commission to study army post abandonment and troop distribution. The group, including congressmen and civilians, will report to the War Department by year end. Other members are Lieut Gen S B M Young retired governor of the Soldiers Home and Lieut Gen Arthur McArthur of Milwaukee. Maj Gen George M Randall of Denver and Maj Gen Charles F Humphrey, former quartermaster general, are also listed.

Jesse M. Lee Military Special Commission Department of War S. B. M. Young Soldiers

Gibbons Literary Club Elects Officers at Knights hall

At yesterday’s meeting in the Knights of Columbus hall the Gibbons Literary club elected officers for the new year including Mrs Hugh B Rice as president and Miss Annie Sullivan as treasurer. The club joined the Newman club of St. Austins organized by the Paulist Fathers for Catholic university students. A social gathering is planned for next Monday evening with a local speaker.

The Gibbons Literary Club Knights of Columbus Hall Hugh B. Rice J. E. Williams E. C. Kulla Henry Burns 8. M. Rowley L. B. Randall Annie Sullivan Adina DeZavala J. EB. Wetherell Newman Club of St. Austin

Servant in the House study session notes

Our Reading club met yesterday afternoon in regular session at the club house. The study subject was The Servant in the House with papers by Mrs. J. T. Woodull Miss Gladys Morgan and Mrs. W. C. Hirzel. A reading was given by Mrs. T. T. Vanderhoeven. The discussion led by Mrs. Frank Hicks followed the lesson.

J. T. Woodull Gladys Morgan W. C. Hirzel T. T. Vanderhoeven Frank Hicks

Government Hill Literary Club Sets Year End Meeting

The Government Hill Literary club holds its last meeting of the year tomorrow at 4 PM at Mrs. T. N. Givens home 609 Carson Street. The social committee Mrs. William Will Miss Carrie Hazel and Mrs. N. Givens will run the program. Annie Urquhart was elected president replacing Mrs. G. E. B. Adamson who leaves the city.

Government Hill

San Antonio Kindergarten Board Plans Year and Elects Officers

The board met at the clubhouse to organize for the coming year and elect officers. A committee led by Mrs H P Drought will seek public school cooperation and select teachers. Reports from kindergartens highlighted nature study and outdoor excursions as key activities.

San Antonio Kindergarten Association H. P. Drought Perry J. Lewis George Vaughan J. Noyes Evans F. M. McAllister

Prince Henry XLII of Reuss Dies at 18 from Scarlet Fever

Prince Henry XLII, eldest son of Henry XXVII the regent of the Reuss lines, died yesterday in Gera Reuss Schleiz Germany from scarlet fever at age eighteen.

Associated Press Gera Reuss

Henry Ferris Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar

Henry Ferris of Hader Nebraska says he has used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for twenty years with excellent results and regards it as the best cough medicine in the world. Edwards King Drug Co.

Henry Ferris Hader Foley Edwards-King Drug Co

Dr Charles A R Campbell Bacteriologist and Microscopist

Dr Charles A R Campbell, bacteriologist and microscopist, specializes in typhoid and malarial fevers. Located over Dreiss' drug store, his services cover detailed disease analysis and diagnostic microscopy for infectious illnesses. He is identified by full name and professional focus.

Charles A. R. Campbell Dreiss

Elgin High School Class of Graduates Named

The Elgin Texas High School graduation list includes Irma Bassist Minnie Lee Hemphill Sadie Harvie McCall Maude Lawhon Ira Norfsinger Mary Schermerhorn Annie Lethel Spears Myrtle Tally Amy Talbot Buckner Harris Jr Vincent Wesley Lanfear Ernest Hayden McDuff and William Munsey Wilson The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev J C Wilson at the Methodist church last Sunday morning.

Elgin Tex Elgin High School Misses Irma Minnie Lee Hemphill Sadie Harvie McCall Maude Lawhon Ira Norfsinger Mary Schermerhorn Annie Lethel Spears Myrtle Tally Amy Talbot Messrs Buckner Harris Jr Vincent Wesley Lanfear Ernest Hayden McDuff William Munsey Wilson J. C. Wilson Methodist Church

The Swine or The Flower At Me

A vivid scene contrasts a fetid pig sty with a rose field. A voice proclaims the lard source and the cotton tollenr phrase echoes as a summer breeze imparts a Southern setting and renewal amid decay.

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