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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

5

Old Folks Day Observed at Laurel Heights Church

Church notices describe Ascension observances across San Antonio. Grace Evangelical Lutheran prepares farewell for Rev. Felger, while E G Knaak to be ordained. St Pauls Episcopal hosts Bishop Capers and a Holy Communion service. numerous churches announce Sunday services, Sunday schools, and events across denominations.

Laurel Heights Church Heaven J. C. Felger Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Felger San Antonio Baltimore Congregation of Grace Church E. G. Knaak Knaak Grand Army of the Republic Women’s Relief Corps First Evangelical Church E. Garfield Johnson International Bible Students’ Association Majestic Theater Laurel Heights Methodist Church J. W. Carhart H. M. Glass Texas Wesley Peacock Madison Square Presbyterian Church Philippines J. Marsh Island McKinley Avenue Methodist Church East End Methodist Church Montana Gevers Streets C. Blank F. M. Jackson Travis Park Methodist Church Travis and Navarro Streets D. Emory Hawk Eetor J. W. Woodson First Corinthians Epworth League Kingdom of God San Marcos Street Methodist Church San Marcos and Buena Vista G. N. Cars H. F. Vordenbaumen P. H. Hensch San Marcos Street Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place Callom W.booth J. W. Carbatt H. M. Gla Sosa Turner Ketter Lodovie Epworth Ene Angeles Heights Methodist Chapel J. R. Brubaker Tgrearment Hill Methodist Church Corner Mason and North Pine Streets T. Neville Barton Mason Street Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenue E St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church East Nueva South Presa O. Hartmann Beston A. Wolff Wolff Hartmann Southton San Pedro Park Our Church St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Roseborough O. C. Busse Stor Washington Street Trinity Lutheran Church Harlandale Comptes Trenton Streets Edwin G. Knaak Harlandale Lutheran Mission Grace English Lutheran Church Fifth Street E. G. Knack

Ad Claim Seen as Deceptive Sales Pitch

A critic charges a speaker with using misleading rhetoric to push an article. The critic argues the actual aim is profit, not truthful analysis, suggesting the presenter promotes a costly item for personal gain.

Body of W C Wingate Killed by Train Near Lytle Texas

The body of W C Wingate bricklayer killed when run over by a train near Lytle Texas Friday morning was brought to San Antonio and awaiting relatives’ advice. He had been working on a Natalia schoolhouse. Wingate and John Rothman were on a hunting trip when he was found mangled beside the tracks. He belonged to the Bricklayers Union and Houston Lodge of Eagles. Communications have been sent to Aston and other cities to locate relatives.

W. C. Wingate Ytle Y Lytle Tex San Antonio Riebe Undertaking Company Wingate Natalia John Rothman Bricklayers’ Union Houston Lodge of Eagles Aston

Nurse wanted advertisement in Light classifieds

A concise Light want ad seeks a nurse to fill an immediate position, offering prompt contact and brief requirements. The notice emphasizes urgent staffing needs and easy application steps through the Light classifieds channel.

Miss Annie Townsend Honored by Mrs Henry Smythe Groes

Mrs Henry Smythe Groes hosts a luncheon honoring Miss Annie Ray Townsend. The event focused on recognition of Townsend’s achievements and included brief remarks and light refreshments.

Social events span week as sorority party moves day

The Yemmessee Sorority buneco party shifts to Thursday at Miss Grace McClanahan’s home. Mrs D W Carroll hosted a linen shower for Miss Virginia Atkinson with a pink blue daisied setting and a two course lunch. Mrs Henry Smythe Groesbeeck gave a sweet pea luncheon for Miss Florabel Townsend to wed June 1. A house party hosts Marguerite Coleman and Miss Wilhelmina Born at the Coleman ranch before Atlee. Yemmnessee Sigma Sorority held a graduation week dance at the St Anthony with many hostesses and guests and a gray moire program for twenty dances. Punch served in fern bowls and a large guest list attended.

Yemmessee Grace McClanahan D. W. Carroll Virginia Atkinson Henry Smythe Groesbeeck Florabel Townsend William Ward Watkin Houston Coreage Marguerite Coleman Wilhelmina Born Corpus Christi Atlee Miss Coleman Coleman Ranch Miss Born Zz. WN. Keeran Catherine Young Nana Atlee Young Yemmnessee Sigma Sorority St. Anthony Ruth McKinney Levy Mbreks Margaret Sutherland Gladys Williams Therese Masterson Emily Weston Phyllis Shiner Mae van Hoogenhuyze Myra van Hoogenhuyze Gladys Robbins Mary Fly Rose McKenzie Peggy Bliss Bessie Crouch Clara Johnson Hazel Avery Doris Avery Marion Seymour Barbara Zoeller Adele Shaw Zulu House Saran Frank Groesbeeck Fred Mayer Sam Bennett Tom Mooney Francis Leary Edwin Seymour Winchester Kelso Fowler Davis Carl Cartwright Eg Tarrant George Walker Gregg Francis Harry James Bill Hamilton Rupert Rock Ray Hare Paul Simmons Bill Scott Arthur Young Wilson Coolidge Gerald Walker Jack Cassity Beard Corley Hunter Warfield Houston Hearne Will Morris

Meeting Called for Laurel Grove No 1185 Woodmen Circle

Laurel Grove No 1185 Woodmen Circle schedules its next regular meeting for Thursday afternoon May 28 at 3 o clock. The drill team is urged to be on time as a large class of candidates will take initial vows. A prize drawing will be held, this being the last meeting of the month.

Laurel Grove No Woodmen Circle

Orchestra Delights Knights Lodge With Evening Music

John Bosshardt Lodge No. 2223 Knights and Ladies of Honor met Friday night May 22. After routine business, little substantive was transacted. The John Bosshardt Orchestra then entertained with several beautiful musical selections.

John Bosshardt Knights and Ladies of Honor

Visitors frequent San Antonio hotels in weekend patrol

A stream of guests checked into major hotels in San Antonio including the Gunter Menger St Anthony and Bexar. Names include J B Hazelrigg and J W English from Laredo T F Buchette from Tampico E D Neeman from Shiner Mrs J H Wellan from San Francisco and others visiting for two weeks or just a few days. Pedo Coffey from Los Angeles and Otto H Witheroff of Vera Cruz were among those listed.

E. D. Neeman Shiner St. Louis Bexar J. H. Wellan San Francisco Menger New York Nixon Gunter E. C. Hendrix St. Anthony el Paso Pedo Coffey Los Angeles H. Y. Benedict Austin C. C. Edwards Waco J. W. Rainbolt Gonzales J. B

Better Than Spanking Cures Bed Wetting at Home

A Notre Dame Indiana mother offers a free home treatment for bed wetting and urine difficulties. The method claims to cure children and adults without blaming the child and invites mothers to write for full instructions with no cost.

M. Summers Box W. Notre Dame Ind

Majestic to Close Season With High-Profile Bill Tonight

The Majestic wraps its season with a star-studded show featuring Bollinger and Reynolds in Fun on the wire, Rutan's Song Birds, Inez McCauley in The Girl From Childs, Haviland and Thornton in Get Poor Quick Wellington, Anita Diaz's Trained Monkeys, and the Three Leightons in The Party of the Second Part, plus reels including Perils of Pauline and Wheels of Destiny. Tomorrow offers Fighting Death with Rodman Law and a Keystone comedy.

Majestic Bollinger and Reynolds Rutan Miss Rutan Inez McCauley Childs Haviland and Thornton Wellington Ed Bower Hesser Royal Gwen Welsh Leightons Anita Diaz Uline Annex Pard” & Majestic Wheels of Destiny Rodman Law

Last Showing of Squaw Man at Wigwam One Today

Dustin Farnum’s The Squaw Man closes its Wigwam One run with today’s final showings after fans packed matinee and night performances. The house crowded despite limited seating, prompting a last‑minute extension. Tomorrow showcases two detective features The Floor Above in four parts and The Mystery of Room 643 in three parts plus Lucille Love in Sunday’s Light.

Dustin Farnum Lucille Love

Funds to be Raised for San Antonio Municipal Zoo

The Antonio Scientific Society plans to establish a city zoo in Brackenridge Park and aims to raise at least $25,000. Subscriptions will fund buildings designed by Arthur J. Herrmann. A partial committee report outlines progress and actions, with Professor J. F. Howard presiding in President Chaplin’s absence. The group also endorsed a plan to prosect bats to reduce mosquitoes and nuisances.

Scientific Society Municipal Zoo San Antonio The Antonio Scientific Society Brackenridge Park Arthur J. Herrmann Zoological Committee W. S. Chaplin J. F. Howard

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