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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

5

Bowie School Mothers Club Elects Officers and Plans Event

At the Bowie School Mothers' club meeting Mrs. J. C. Hopper was elected president with Mrs. Lewis Creek and Mrs. G. E. LeStourgeon as officers. Delegates to the Mothers Congress and city federation were chosen, and the group scheduled an entertainment planning meeting for Tuesday at 4 o'clock at the school. The club also announced annual pre c ine for May 27 at San Pedro Springs and graduation exercises on May 28.

Bowie School Mothers’ Club J. C. Hopper Lewis Creek G. E. LeStourgeon A. S. Dascomb 0. M. Newman Kate Colding S. J. Alymer J. R. Liggit Pearl Cade A. Luckett City Federation D. W. Wyatt Mothers’ Congress J. G. Griner M. B. Smith R. Fields San Pedro Springs

Milam School Mothers Club Elects Officers for New Year

The Milam School Mothers club held a final meeting yesterday to elect officers for the coming year. Re-elected president Mrs H B Vodie and new executive committee members were named to revise the constitution.

Milam School Mothers’ Club H.B. Vodiie W. W. Crofoot E. D. Lemman C. Mitchell A. L. Rourke Will Evans A. B. Woolridge

DeZavala and Ford Herff Jr School Mothers Clubs Elect Leaders

The final DeZavala School Mothers Club meeting elected officers and read annual reports. Mrs. M. B. Smith was re elected president by acclamation for a fourth year. At Ford Herff Jr School, Mrs. Benkendorfer was unanimously chosen to lead, with officers named for the coming year and several musical numbers enjoyed during social hour.

DeZavala School Mothers’ Club M. B. Smith Ford Herff Jr. School Mothers’ Club Benkendorfer Johnsoén J. Ed Wilkens L. W. Lackey G. M. Millard W. Dee Smith Edna D. Taylor L. Saur Ethel Rees

The Top o the Town Shines for Dinner and Music

No bugs flies or dust reported at The Top o the Town as the evening meal draws praise for cleanliness and quality music. Elevators in the St Anthony annex noted for accessibility.

St. Anthony Annex

Social events and recitals mark a Mulholland era day

Mrs Nat M Washer hosts an afternoon reception at Main avenue in honor of daughter Pauline Washer, niece Eva B Bandman and Pauletta Marks. A San Antonio chapter luncheon honors Dr Anna Shaw at the Gunter hotel at 1 pm. Casino hall hosts an evening dance and music by the Casino association. Miss Ethel Crider hosts a dinner for sister Mary Elizabeth Crider at Cafe Mexicana. Class day at St Marys hall at 4 pm. Edmond McKhenny, Chester and Fleming Mays stage bowling on Laurel Heights. Miss Martha Matthews hosts a luncheon for Miss Mary Garst of Thomas school senior class at Cafe Mexicana. Bonn Avon school music recital in evening. Mulholland alumnae meeting at 10:30 am at the school. Pupils of Miss Ophelia Brown give a recital at the clubhouse.

Nat M. Washer Main Avenue Pauline Washer Mulholland School Eva B. Bandman Birmingham Pauletta Marks San Antonio Southern Association of College Women Anna Shaw Gunter Hotel Martha Matthews Cafe Mexicana Mary Garst Thomas School Wasson School Ruth McTaffe Mary Hammond Edna Steves Miss McTaffe Edith Gholson Mercury Wasson Grace Davis Clara Root Wortham Katherine Gholson Panama Canal Margaret Terry Helen Shely Mars Eugenia Tips

Mullholland School Honors Twelve Graduates

The St Anthony hotel ballroom hosted Mullholland School for Girls graduation exercises with twelve graduates receiving diplomas. Lupita James won the University of Texas scholarship. other graduates included Charlotte Gibbs Blesse and Corinne Russell.

St. Anthony Hotel Mullholland School For Hugh McClellan Elma Dill Russell Harriet Ware Pauline Washer Lupita James Steinfeldt Walter P. Romberg Liszt J. M. Steinfeldt Hugh McLellan University of Texas Charlotte Gibbs Blesse Betty Breustedt Louise Dunlap Ethel Johnson Helen Holt Kilbride Nell Franklin McCormick Lucile Alberta Buckman Corinne Russell Ida Virginia Sandmeyer Pauline Eva Washer Lucile Buckman Neil F. McCormick

Bonn Avon class day honors at school exercises

Bonn Avon school held its class day program at 4 pm with students listed and performances including poem, history, art reading, tree planting and a farewell pledge. A death of Dr Ferdinand Herff Sr. caused the Casino hop to be postponed. Mrs. Allen of Chacon NM speaks of cough relief with Foley's Honey and Tar.

Bonn-Avon School Irmaire Spiller Bessie Robinson Kate Remschel Junio Ferdinand Herff Sr Casino Association Chacon New Mexico Allen Foley Edwards-King Drug Co

San Antonio Academy Celebrates Twenty-Sixth Anniversary

The San Antonio academy marked its 26th year with graduation exercises at Casino hall. Thirteen graduates received diplomas. medals were awarded to top scholars and a junior athletic trophy went to Juan Galan. Alumni scholarships were listed for several students. The program featured declamatory contests, piano solos, and the presentation of the alumni trophy. A later ad mentions Foley Kidney Pills and a mayoral endorsement.

San Antonio Academy Casino Hall R. H. Cobb Lucius M. Lamar Kenneth McCalla HB. M. Fristoe M. Nixon Juan Galan Austin Cobb Virginia Nixon University H. M. Fristoe Washington-Lee University Tulane University William J. Copeland Baylor University R. ©. Hildebrand Southwestern University Lewis Horner Texas Christian University Robert H. Cobb William J. Capelana C. W. Fenstermaker Jesus B. Galan J. G. Hardie RB. E. Hildebrand L. H. Horner Vane Hugo D. A. Koehler W. M. Lewright Hamilton Magruder Arthur G. Jones Grady Carl New South Lee Beltel King Philip Alex George Adolph Prince John Adams Anneth McCalla Arthur Fenstermaker Willis Edwards Marco Bozzaris Harris Cobb Walter Lewright W. J. Copeland Clarence Fenstermaker Maston Nixon Spartacus The Gladiators

Republican Rollers Meet in Florida

Anti Taft Republicans from across Florida gathered in Jacksonville for a state convention called by H L Anderson and J N Stripling. Delegates include a large number of Negroes and are pledged to Roosevelt at the national convention, signaling a split from Palatka earlier rifts.

Jacksonville Associated Press Fla Florida H. L. Anderson J. N. Stripling Palatka Taft Roosevelt Ich

Split In Arkansas Delegates Meet For Taft Roosevelt

In Pine Bluff Arkansas on May 18 Republicans in the Sixth Arkansas district plan two conventions to choose delegates to the national convention. One meeting is expected to elect delegates instructed to back President Taft while the other backs Colonel Roosevelt.

Arkansas THE Associated Press Pine Bluff Ark Sixth Arkansas Congressional District Taft Roosevelt

Hood's Sarsaparilla Boosts Appetite and Energy

A local advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as vital for success in work and study. It claims benefits for business men teachers students housewives and other workers by increasing appetite strength and reducing tiredness.

Hood

Top o' the Town Food and Drink Hours

Open from eight o'clock until midnight. The notice highlights available offerings and the venue's operating window for patrons seeking evening meals and beverages after 8 PM.

Yellow Wagon Commission Ruling on Depot Materials

The Texas railroad commission says it cannot force railroads to use a specific depot material. It ruled a new Ferris depot need only be comfortable and sufficient for business, whether wood or brick. Citizens of Ferris favored brick for their station on the Houston & Texas Central line.

Commission Austin Tex Railroad Commission Houston & Texas Central Railway Ferris

Dr Chares A Campbell Bacteriologist Named

Dr Chares A Campbell, renowned bacteriologist and microscopist specializing in typhoid and malarial fevers, is mentioned in a note over Dreiss drug store.

Chare¢S A. R. Campbell Dreiss

Staacke Bros Bring Pony Wagons and Carts for Babies

Staacke Bros. announce arrival of a carload of pony wagons traps and carts for infants use. Theo Artzt's Orchestra featured with Bot phones in promotional notes.

Staacke Bros Theo Artzt

Five Firemen Hurt When Auto Flips Near Bridge

A Georgetown fire crew riding an automobile near the Colorado River bridge yesterday afternoon were injured when the car overturned during a quick turn to avoid a streetcar. George Price suffered painful injuries while Ben Byrnes Fred Schaeffer Will Gray and Will Schaeffer sustained minor injuries.

Austin Georgetown Colorado River Bridge George Price Ben Byrnes Fred Schaeffer Will Gray Will Schaeffer

St Louis Picked for Southern Baptist Meeting in 1913

The Associated Press reports St Louis was selected as the next meeting place for the Southern Baptist convention in 1913. Also noted is the successful refloat of the submarine boat Tuna off a sandbar near Atlantic City after distress while moving from Newport News to Bridgeport. Floresville High School closes term with reappointments and new principal Joe Poston joins as leader, superintendent W B Toone re-elected.

THE Associated Press Oklahoma City St. Louis Southern Baptist Convention Atlantic City Lebanon Itasca Newport News Bridgeport Floresville Tex Floresville High School W. B. Toone Joe Poston Stockdale

Camp Archie Butt formed by Augusta Spanish-American veterans

Augusta Georgia May 18 veterans in Augusta have organized a new camp titled Camp Archie Butt honoring Archibald Butt Tafts military aide who died in the Titanic disaster.

Archie Butt Associated Press Augusta Taft

Poteet Onions Shipped as Growers Pace Harvest

Onion growers near Poteet Texas harvest onions on large truck farms. About twenty cars were shipped to northern markets this week. Buyers from various sections say the Poteet onions are among the finest yet seen.

Poteet Tex

Firemen’s convention closes with races and prizes

Brownie wins first prize in foot reel races at the Texas Volunteer Firemen’s association meet in Brownwood, time 29 seconds and $400 prize. New Braunfels, Hillsboro, Georgetown prize winners follow with faster team events and hose wagon races highlight the closing program.

Austin Tex Brownie Texas Volunteer Firemen’s Association Brownwood New Braunfels Hillsboro Georgetown South Austin Company Protection East Austin East Austin South Austin Comanche Fire Company

Death marks the passing of H G Lipscomb in Nashville

H G Lipscomb a 62 year old hardware dealer bank president and director of the Tennessee Central railroad died in Nashville today.

H. G Associated Press Nashville Tenn H. @. Lipscomb Whal Hardware Tennessee Central Railroad

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