Endorse Bond Issue by Traveling Men in San Antonio
Members of Post D Travelers' Protective Association vote at the Menger hotel to endorse a million-dollar bond issue for San Antonio’s 1918 Bicentennial. They pledge support to the committee of one hundred and say they will act as press agents on the road while resolutions urge a city dragnet to curb robberies affecting their homes during travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Post D. Travelers’ Protective Association
Post
Menger Hotel
Trav
Eling
Committee of One Hundred
Sheriff's Department
Henna D Elite Promises Safe Color For Hair
In appearance color your hair any shade with Henna D Elite a vegetable based preparation free of chemicals. The powder offers twelve shades from blond to black and auburns with names Cendre Chatin Clair Light Brown Medium Light Brown Medium Brown Brown Medium Park Brown Dark Brown Black Medium Auburn Dark Auburn Light Auburn. No danger claimed gray hairs disappear as color develops during drying and the final shade is reached. Sold by drug and department stores price 1.25 postpaid 1.35 or mailed prepaid by La Maison Delite Hair and Beauty Parlors Im mers and Hair Manufacturers 118 N Jam o Street San Antonio Tex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fina D'Elite
All Good Drug and Department Stores
LA Maison Delite Hair and Beauty Parlors
Jamo Street
San Antonio
Tex
Eckelkamps Honor Son Before Wichita Falls Departure
Mr and Mrs V B Eckelkamp entertained guests at a party for their son V J Eckelkamp who left for Wichita Falls Sunday night. Attendees included Jessie Methven Elizabeth Walker Marguerite Hugman Irene Hugman Annie Walker Leonora Walker Irene Francis Ida Fell Emma Fell Frank Davis Warren D Scott Sylvester Waddell Ed Moore and W J Eckelkamp with hosts assisted by Frank Kuhlman Marguerite Hugman and Elizabeth Walker responding to toasts.
Debaters Elect Officers at Patrick Henry Society
At a Patrick Henry Debating Society meeting at Stephen F. Austin school officers were elected including Callum Burleson president Frank Bena vides vice president James Graves secretary Perry Karlison treasurer William Wurzbach sergeant at arms and Howard Stone parliamentarian. The club will hold a banquet Friday night at the Original.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Henry Debating Society
Stephen SF. Austin School
Callum Burleson
Frank Benavides
James Graves
Perry Karlison
William Wurzbach
Howard Stone
Social Calendar for Monday and Tuesday events
Monday night features commencement at St Marys hall in St Anthony ballroom and a high school play at Majestic. Tuesday hosts include Our Reading Club anniversary luncheon by Mrs Davenport, Woman's Club round table, Retail Merchants reception planning, Pierian Study Club with Mrs Hood, Alamo Mission Chapter meeting, St Marys hall alumnae luncheon, and Methodist Church missionary society meetings across West End Prospect Hill and Prospects Hill venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
St. Anthony Ball
Cora L. Davenport
Lewis Krams-Beck
Annabel Hicks
The
Woman’s Club
Colonial Tea Room
Missionary Society of
West End
Duchess of Westminster Shines at Serbia Relief Matinee
The Duchess of Westminster, famed amateur actress and noted beauty, drew crowds at Drury Lane London for a Serbia relief matinee. The audience included many society beauties as the event showcased high society support and dramatic performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess of Westminster
England
Drury Lane
London
Mrs Matters Illness Delays Estate Trial Proceedings
In Chicago on May 22, the illness of Mrs. Dollie Ledgerwood Matters threatens to delay the prosecution of Mrs. Matters for offering a spurious heir to the $200,000 estate of her late husband Fred Matters. The baby in dispute, claimed by Mrs. Matters and Margaret Ryan, is also reportedly in serious condition as the defense plans to present the child and Mrs. Matters to the jury to determine resemblance and parentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Dollie Ledgerwood Matters
Mrs. Matters
Margaret Ryan
Alamo Mission Chapter Extends Open Evenings
The Alamo Mission Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas will keep the Alamo open from 6 to 7 each evening all week to accommodate conventioneers. A reception committee will staff the building nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Mission Chapter
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Alamo
Niobian Literary Club Plans Entertainment for Graduates
The Niobian Literary Club plans an entertainment for its high school graduate members Bella Rose Margherita Raschio Lillian Stucke and Mary Cavalier. Miss Julia Krisch and Miss Anita Deussen presented selections from George Elliot at the last meeting held at Miss Beatrice Randall's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niobian Literary Club
Bella Rose
Margherita Raschio
Lillian Stucke
Mary Cavalier
Julia Krisch
Anita Deussen
George Elliot
Beatrice Randall
Luling High School Holds Commencement Exercises
Luling Texas May 22. Commencement exercises of the Luling High School were held in the school auditorium with a large attendance. Valedictorian Miss Maceil Boggus and salutatorian Miss Willyn Miles led the graduates along with Min nie Mae Walcowich Catherine Allen Jessie Carter Harrnell Hyman Clifton Echols and Doyle Tille. G L Andrews of McAlester Oklahoma delivered the address noting portion of his boyhood spent in Luling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Texas
Luling High School
Maceil Boggus
Willyn Miles
Minnie Mae Walcowich
Catherine Allen
Jessie Carter
Messrs
Harrnell Hyman
Clifton Echols
Doyle Tille
G. L. Andrews
McAllester
Okla
Mr. Andrews
Mrs Ousset Honored In Social Tea By Mrs Kuntz
Mrs F A Kuntz Jr hosted an afternoon gathering in honor of Mrs Joe Ousset. Games were played with prizes won by Miss Stella Ousset and Mrs A Sultenfuss. Attendees included Mesdames Joe Ousset I Grunwaldt Ben Moseley Ed Mabrito J M Ousset R L Jarmon J Hailey F Kuntz A Sulenfuss Stella Ousset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ousset
F. A. Kuntz Jr
Joe Ousset
Miss Stella Ousset
A. Sultenfuss
I. Grunwaldt
Ben Moseley
Ed Mabrito
J. M. Ousset
R. L. Jarmon
J. Hailey
F. Kuntz
A. Sulenfuss
R. Stella Ousset
Sunday Train to Sutherland Springs Return Fare 60 Cents
Service note announces 60 cents fare for round trip to Sutherland Springs every Sunday on the Southern Pacific line with a departure at 7 55 a m. (Adv)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland Springs
Southern Pacific
Charity Tea Planned At Mrs Guenther Home Thursday
A charity tea to benefit the Protestant Home for the Aged will be held Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at Mrs. Erhard Guenther’s residence 205 Guenther Street. Guests will enjoy tea in the tea room served by a list of patronesses and volunteers, an on-site orchestra, rooftop refreshments, and a city talent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhard Guenther
Guenther Street
Charles Harnisch
F. Hensel
A. Nordmann
Cc. H. Mueller
Johanna Steves
Adolph Wagner
Mary Beckman
H. Schuhardt
Albert Steves Sr
L. Goodman
Herman Harms
C. A. Goeth
Hans Helland
Louis Kunkel
Henry Elmendorf
Otto Koehler
Otto Wahrmund
Fred Hummert
Adolph Heiss
John Dubiig
Louis
Eduard Dreiss
Ida Schweppe
John Zadich
Annette Schuwirth
M. J. Hewitt
Corwin T. Priest
H. Trebus
Martha Meusebach
William Appmann
Ludwig Mahncke
Joseph Deutz
Mary Engelke
Mary Elmendorf
Andrew Vogel
C. Schuettel
August Briam Jr
J. Bosshardt
Max Baetz
Henry Boerner
Helena Buss
Emma Schultze
Eda Stieren
Carlotta Groos
William Church
Elsa Harms
Minnie Bardenwerper
Regina Beckman
Helena Guenther
Louise Bosshardt
Josephine Dreiss
Erna Wagner
Elsie Becker
Martha Becker
Edna Steves
Elizabeth Deutz
Elise Kohler
Erna Flmendorf
Milam School Spirit Week Ends With Mothers Club Meeting
Milam school closed its May 17 to 19 at home events with departmental showcases of student work. The season wrapped with a Friday mothers club final meeting as Mrs. Etta Blaine announces her daughter Maldanetta's engagement to Charles E Hyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam School
Mothers’ Club
Etta Blaine
Maldanetta
Charles E. Hyden
Sixteenth Annual San Antonio Retail Merchants Meet Invites
Hamilton, Miss Hallett Haynes and Miss Pabita Mireles invitees received for the sixteenth annual convention of San Antonio Retail merchants to be held June 12 13 14 and 16. HB A Moos chairs the ladies reception committee and called a meeting at 4 p m Tuesday in the oak room of the St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
S5&j. Anthony
San Antonio
More
HB. A. Moos
the St. Anthony
Highland Park PTA Meeting Postponed to Thursday Afternoon
The Highland Park Parent-Teachers' Club meeting has been moved from Tuesday to Thursday afternoon, delaying plans and confirming a new time for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Parent-Teachers’ Club
Swift and Company San Antonio Beef Sales Report
Swift and Company reports San Antonio weekly beef sales ending May 20 show domestic beef averaging 11.95 cents per pound. The Adv notes overall market activity and price level for fresh cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Company
San Antonio
Civ il iz a tion s Child at Grand Opera House concludes today
Triangle pictures presents Civilizations Child at the Grand Opera House today as the last showing. Anna Lehr stars as Bemna with a strong supporting cast in a drama noted for heart interest and dramatic scenes. The Keystone comedy LA Rough Knight features Charlie Murray as the leading film maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Pictures
Grand Opera House
Anna Lehr
Bemna
Kiev
Berna
Leh i
Charlie Murray
No Men Allowed headline at Princess Theater bill
Two Headliners at Princess, seven Goody-Goody Girls perform in a clever musical comedy skit No Men Allowed. An eastern nimrod and his comical valet spark romance at a girls seminary, with Telemedes Company parody bull fight and Spanish tango dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess
Princess Theater
Telemedes Company
Hazel Lynch
Comedienne
C. Porter Norton
Monsieur Herbert
Cruiser Pittsburg Fires 47 Hits At 1800 Yards In Drill
In San Diego on the drill grounds off the harbor last week the cruiser Pittsburg fired 65 shots with three inch guns. Forty seven hits were scored at 1800 yards during night practice simulating warfare conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Pittsburg
Debating Club Banquet Honors Graduating Bonham Students
The Woodrow Wilson Debating Club of Bonham held a banquet at the Original to honor graduating members Lee Clayton G Loya and Raymond Dugosh. Covers were set for honor guests hosts Miss Mil dren Baskin Miss Wright and Miss Agnes James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson Debating Club
Bonham School
Lee Clayton
G. Loya
Raymond Dugosh
Mildren Baskin
Miss Wright
Agnes James
Couple entertains in honor of Miss Virginia Ross
Mr and Mrs Frank Mathieu hosted a social evening in honor of Miss Virginia Ross a high school graduate The gathering included Misses Ross Bonnie Lee Farrier Grace Ryan Delka Bushick Catherine Calloway Carrie Lee Gresham Marjorie Cameron and Henry Herndon Milton West Byron Hopper Walter Hankin Frank Bell Madden Hill Cecil Russey and Mrs F F Ludolph
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mathieu
Virginia Ross
Misses Ross
Bonnie Lee Farrier
Grace Ryan
Delka Bushick
Catherine Calloway
Carrie Lee Gresham
Marjorie Cameron
Henry Herndon
Milton West
Byron Hopper
Walter Hankln
Frank Bell
Madden Hill
Cecil Russey
F. F. Ludolph
Commencement at San Antonio Kindergarten Training School
The commencement exercises of the San Antonio Kindergarten training school will be held at 8 30 p m Tuesday in the auditorium of the Main avenue high school. All interested in the work of the school are invited. The graduates are Mrs W A Wimbish, Miss Alice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Main Avenue High School
W. A. Wimbish
Alice
Greek collier Adamantios Korais sunk by Austrian sub
The Greek collier Adamantios Korais of 1913 tons, sailing from Genoa to Barry Wales, was sunk last Thursday by an Austrian submarine near Toulon. The loss was announced from Toulon on May 22 via London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
London
Adamantios Korais
Genoa
Barry
Wales
Doughty and Sparks Attend Denton College Exercises
Professor W. F. Doughty state superintendent of public instruction and Sam Sparks president of the board of managers of the College of Industrial Arts have gone to Denton for the institution's closing exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doughty
Denton
Austin
Tex
W. F. Doughty
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sam Sparks
College of Industrial Arts
Sparks
Three Men Fined 310 Each in Gambling Case
Three men arraigned in police court on gambling charges were fined 310 each after detectives raided a house on San Fernando Street. The bailiff ordered an alias capias for one defendant who failed to appear. Detectives Green Harris and Long testified locating players seated with cards and stacks of red white and blue chips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowther
Uhr
San Antonio
Lambert
San Fernando Street
Green
Harris
Long
Capias
Germans Miss Ship Worms Believed Sunk in Baltic Mine
Russian submarine activity in the Baltic continues to harass German shipping. The Hamburg owned steamship Worms, 4428 tons gross, left Sweden days ago and has not reached Germany. The Swedish steamer Rosalind, 877 tons gross, struck a mine near Stockholm and sank. the crew was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baltic
Copenhagen
Politiken
Hamburg
Sweden
Germany
Rosalind
Stockholm
Mexican states ship 66 million in gold for new currency
Hidalgo Guanajuato and Zacatecas sent 66 million dollars in gold to the national treasury to be exchanged for the new currency. The funds, largely from mining concessions, were reported in a dispatch from Mexico City to the Mexican consulate in Galveston. Governor Calles of Sonora earmarked one million dollars for education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Hidalgo
Guanajuato
Zacatecas
Mexico City
Calles
Sonora
Edna Man Drowns in Navidad Rescue Attempt
In Edna Texas on May 22 L Thedford aged 45 drowned while trying to save Eugene Chapman Jr. aged eight who was swept toward rapids after his skiff overturned. Thedford, who could not swim, leapt into the river hearing the boy cry. both are described as from prominent families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
Texas
Navidad
Eugene Chapman Jr
L. Thedford
Thedford
San Antonio School Board Seeks Bids for Two Houses on Bismarck
The San Antonio School Board will receive sealed bids up to 8 p m Tuesday May 23 1916 for two two story frame houses at 222 Bismarck street and 226 Bismarck street with bidders to move the houses off the grounds at their own expense. Paul H Scholz business agent advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Bismarck Street
Paul H. Scholz
Byers Murder Case Opens in Syracuse Trial
Archie Sweet stands trial in Syracuse for the alleged murder of Miss Nellie Byers a Grant county school teacher found nearly nude beside a road in October 1915. The defense questions teeth marks while the state cites a bloodhound trail from the crime scene to Sweet’s home and bed where he slept that night. List of associated individuals appears in court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Archie Sweet
Nellie Byers
Grant County
Sweet
Clint Henson
State Reformatory
In Honor of Miss Blaine Guest List Evening Event
Miss Helen Crowell entertained in honor of Miss Maldanetta Blaine with games and refreshments. Attendees included Miss Blaine, Betty Hawkins, Rosalie Hawkins, Juanita Courtney, Carolina Randall, Zula Blaine, Clara Fest, Mildred Oettinger, Carrie Northway, Rose Willinger, Hopie Naegel, Ruth Wilson, Olive Crowell, Mrs. Gill, Messrs. Myden, Tandy, Langston, Willis Johnson, R. K. Blaine, William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Blaine
Helen Crowell
Maldanetta Blaine
Misses Blaine
Betty and
Rosalie Hawkins
Juanita Courtney
Carolina Randall
Zula Blaine
Clara Fest
Mildred Oettinger
Carrie Northway
Rose Willinger
Hopie Naegel
Ruth Wilson
Olive Crowell
Gill
Messrs. Myden
Tandy
Langston
Willis Johnson
R. K. Blaine
William
Also Mentioned on This Page
Armour
Armour Re Company
J, FE. Hoban
San Antonio, Tex
Phone Crockett
Devonshire Farm
Post D. T. P. A
Fair Project
Detroit
Jewel Gas
Martin Wright
Gas Company
East
Houston St
Beacon Shoe Store
Alamo Plize
LIGHT
Menger
Telephone Creckett
Edwin H. Lee
Gunter Hotel
Percy Tyrrell
Majestic
Pierian Study Club
Raymond Hood
J. W. Troutz
St. Marys Hall
Travis
Prospect Hill Methodist Church
Chocolate Shop
Houston Street
Hertzberg
Houston and
St. Mary’s Sts
Grand
Ruth
TAE
Nyonio. Tex
Port
Hidalgo, Guanajuata
Byers
Bloodhounds
Northway
Charles Renz
Clair Major
Joe Doyle
Lee Conwell
Jesse Kilgore
Nadine
National Toilet Company
Paris
Tenn
Gunter Office
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!