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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
6
Gordon Eldrich and company present a clever one act farce Won by a Leg based on a cork leg and a young man’s affections. The Tossing Austins offer juggling and dancing. Ward Baker plays soulful violin and the Four Comrads close with acrobatic rough and tumble antics. Ladies' bargain matinee tomorrow.
A brief note touts Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths as a cure for the sick and an invigorator for the healthy, promoting the facility as a health destination.
If your house needs painting your rooms papering or your furniture re pairing it will surely pay you to read Light Want Ads for guidance and ideas.
A brief note promises Harlandale Baths will cure irritability and restore calm, presenting a health quack claim without medical backing. The item reflects a period booklet style touting a spa remedy as a cure.
John A. Cotton and Miss Martha Neslong of Monthalia were married at the Methodist parsonage in Gonzales with Rev. Gaston Hartsfield officiating. The ceremony took place yesterday morning.
After a strenuous social season, individuals head to Harlandale for a hot sulfur bath to recover. The brief notes a local wellness trend and mentions Harlandale as the visiting spot for relaxation.
Staacke Bros. announce a shipment of pony wagons traps and carts ready for sale. A note promotes Harlandale Hot Sulphur baths as a positive cure for eczema and related skin conditions.
Bonn Avon alumni banquets on the St Anthony hotel roof garden in the evening. Mrs P Brundage hosts a 1 pm luncheon at Woodlawn avenue. St Marys hall commencement is at Casino hall in the evening. Mrs Duval West hosts an afternoon gathering for Mrs H Partee. Mrs A J Moore hosts a miscellaneous shower for Miss Florence Pape. Luncheon for Miss Virginia Beraud at the St Anthony hosted by Mrs F M Swearingen and Mrs E R Richardson.
Gunter Hardie will entertain this evening at his residence on West Mistletoe Avenue. The social event will feature hospitality in a private home setting as local guests gather.
The final meeting of the B Natural club was held yesterday afternoon on Magnolia Avenue. Miss Nina Trimble hosted at her sunlit home while a scale contest awarded Miss Lucil McElhenny a silver spoon engraved with the club pin.
Miss Wilhelmina Schmidt headlined a dinner hosted by Misses Forrest Richardson and Ethel Rosenfield on the St Anthony hotel roof garden. Yellow gladiolas and yellow maline decorated the table as covers were laid for Misses Julia Katherine Hall Carrie Estes Bonn Avon seniors Pauletta Marks Corinne Vaughan Bessie Robinson Leila Riley Virginia Beraud Katherine Remschel Mozelle Irwin and Irmalie Speller.
The grammar school of St Mary's Hall held its closing exercises last evening. Relatives and friends enjoyed the program featuring chorus by eighth grade, piano solos by Miss J Bettingly and Miss Josie Frances, salutatory by Miss Josie Frances, reading by Miss Laura Reid, and more.
Mrs S P Brundage entertained at noon today with a floral filled table on West Woodlawn avenue. Covers were laid for numerous ladies including Mrs Walter McCaleb Mrs Grinnell Jones of Urbana Ill Mrs Noyes Evans and others. Mrs Amos Turner Whiteman has gone to Minnesota after wintering with her son Dr Luther O Whiteman on Laurel Heights.
Mrs F M Swearingen and Mrs E R Richardson hosted a luncheon for Miss Virginia Beraud at 1 30 at the St Anthony hotel. The table showcased a silver luncheon service and pink sweet pea decorations. The honor guest joined Bonn Avyon seniors and a few additional guests.
The Bonn Avén school commencement dance was held at the Travis club last night. Sixteen regular and four extra dances were enjoyed with Miss Paulette Marks leading the grand march alongside Nat Goldsmith. The entertainment committee included Misses Elma Appelt Fred Marie Peyton and Sidney Moore. Chaperones included Miss Hill Dexter Strong Greathouse Smith and Mrs Cook Garden McCaleb Marks Beraud and Frank Crane. Honor guests were Miss Pauletta Marks Kate Remschel Wilhelmina Schmidt Corinne Vaughan Bessie Robinson Virginia Beraud Irmalie Spiller Mozelle Irwin and Lelia Riley.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Government Hill Methodist Church will hold a birthday social in the church annex on Friday evening.
Miss Florence Pape, whose marriage set for June 4, was honored at a miscellaneous shower this afternoon at Mrs. A. J. Moore’s Woodlawn avenue home. The First Baptist church women planned the pleasant event. Several pretty gifts were received by the bride-to-be. Refreshments were served.
Invitations to the ninth annual commencement of the School of Industrial Arts at Denton arrive. Miss Kate Clark Andrews of San Antonio is a graduate. Guests will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the church. Mr and Mrs J Ross Boles travel to Gainesville Texas. Mrs Boles' former home. Mr and Mrs E J Martin and little daughters of Spofford ranch are guests of Mr and Mrs B S West on William street. Mrs Horace Withers of San Marcos visits Mrs W M McKinney on Lewis street.
Mrs R Weber entertained the Car nation Sewing club yesterday afternoon. The next meeting will be held with Mrs F Allport.
The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a mothers meeting at the residence of Mrs. J. A. Ratcliff 301 E. Dewey Place Thursday afternoon May 23 at 3 30 oclock. The program includes devotional services by Mrs. Haynes roll call mothers of the Bible paper Giving the Girl Occupation by Mrs. C M Stone solo by Miss Verna Raby paper Can Training and Environment Overcome Heredity by Mrs. Malone Duggan instrumental solo by Miss Ratcliff.
Mothers club hosted a lawn party at Lamar School yesterday with both afternoon and evening attendance. Booths offered assorted foods in harmonious color, while a stringed band provided continuous music for the entertaining and successful affair.
The southwestern circle of the Travis Park Missionary Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs. W D Teagarden of 129 Guilbeau Street.
At yesterday afternoon's meeting the Bowie school mothers and teachers scheduled a picnic for Friday from noon to 6 at San Pedro park. Graduates leaving Bowie for high school will be honored guests. Committees for refreshments were appointed with Mrs Myers in charge of ice pemployee, Mrs Vanlandingham for candy, and Mrs Creeke for soda water.
The Johnson School Mothers Club will meet Thursday at 4 15 PM in the school. The group will review the year’s work, hear reports from outgoing officers, elect officers for the coming year, then hold a social hour.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Travis Park Methodist met in the Phila thea rooms to hear talks on Mexico and the Negro in the South. Topics included Impossible Perfection, Poverty in Mexico, Unrest in Mexico, and Opportunities for Service Among the Negroes. Speakers were Mrs. Elizabeth S. Crowe, Mrs. Cc. Lignoski, Mrs. A. J. Day, and reflections from the West Texas Missionary conference.
Mrs. Almeda Hewitt leads a Women’s Christian Association bulletin with Mrs. William Will and hostesses Mrs. W. B. Teagar den Mrs. 8. T. Biggs and Mrs. J. A. Shirley assisting.
The social committee of section C of the Baptist Young People's Union will meet at Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott's home 121 Jackson street this afternoon at 3 30 to plan Friday evening social for sections A and B. St. Mark's Parish Aid meets in the parish house Friday at 3 o'clock to hear annual reports and elect officers. Taxi. Harlandale hot sulphur baths claim cures for rheumatism kidney and liver complaints and all blood diseases.
Dr Charles A Br Campbell, noted bacteriologist and microscopist, specializes in typhoid and malarial fevers. Located near Dreiss' drug store with ties to Goose liver and White Horse Tavern.
Last night the feast of Shevuos began with services at Temple Beth El. Rabbi Samuel Marks preached to a large audience from a text extolling noble suffering for a holy cause. A watch was held with scripture readings and a repast. Services continued at 10 this morning with related exercises.
Advertisements claim Harlandale baths and weight reduction remedies are unequaled and highly successful, touting their effectiveness for fat loss and health benefits.
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