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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1914

Page

6

Esther at Royal Theater Star Electric Feature

Esther presents the biblical story in three parts to deliver deliverance for her people. Haaman’s plot is thwarted and he is hanged as the king’s wrath falls upon him. The Royal showcases magnificent scenery and superb acting alongside a two reel Kay Bee drama In the Cow Country and Majestic The Miniature Portrait. Tomorrow Our Mutual Girl and Her Heritage headline the bill with Mary Pickford’s Tess of the Storm Country scheduled Thursday and Friday.

the Royal Today Esther Moving Picture Theater Haamian Ahasuerus Haaman Purim Mary Pickford Famous Players Miss Pickford

Government Hill Club Called Meeting Set at 4

The Government Hill Literary Club will hold an important called meeting at 4 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Till.

Government Hill William Till

Williamses to Visit for Graduation Season in Houston

Mr and Mrs T M Williams of Houston will arrive this week as guests of their daughter Mrs Van H Howard. They will stay until after the high school graduation exercises where their niece Miss Terese Masterson is among the graduates.

T. M. Williams Houston van H. Howard Terese Masterson

Gibbons Literary Club Meets at Ursuline Auditorium

The Gibbons Literary Club gathered Monday afternoon in the Ursuline auditorium. Members offered verses about the Mother of Christ. Mary Thelan presented a paper on the life of St. John and Mrs. Edward Tynan spoke on The Content of St. John Gospel. Adin De Zavala read a paper on Authenticity and Credibility of the Gospel of St. John.

Gibbons Literary Club Ursuline Auditorium Mary Thelan Edward Tynan Adin de Zavala

Woman's Club to Hold Special Meeting and Vote

The board of directors will hold a special meeting at 8 o'clock Wednesday afternoon to attend to important matters. There will be an all member meeting at 3 30 to vote on the same matters.

Woman's Club

Herff School Mothers Club Final Meeting Planned

The Herff School Mothers' Club will hold its final meeting of the season at 3 45 o clock Wednesday afternoon.

Herff School Mothers’ Club

Friedens Evangelical Ladies Aid to Meet Thursday

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Friedens Evangelical church will hold an important meeting at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the school room at Main avenue and El Mira street.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Friedens Evangelical Church Main Avenue Elmira Street

School Room Entertainment Friday Evening

A 7:30 PM entertainment in the school room invites all church friends to attend and enjoy a community program.

Fortnightly Club Meeting Set for Wednesday Afternoon

The Fortnightly Club will hold its next meeting at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. E. Laessig at 1924 Saunders avenue.

A. E. Laessig Saunders Avenue

Ice Cream Social and Musical Recital at LA Heights School

The Los Angeles Heights school hosts an 8 15 p m ice cream social on Wednesday to raise library funds. Mrs Yarborough presents a musical recital and seventh grade promotion certificates. County Superintendent P F Stewart gives remarks.

Los Angeles Heights

Country Club Dance for Terese Masterson Honors High School Grad

Mr and Mrs Van H Howard host a Thursday evening dance at the Country Club for their niece Miss Terese Masterson 1914 high school graduate. Guests include numerous local families and friends with a large guest list and honor attendants.

van H. Howard Terese Masterson Edward McClannahan E. C. Tarrant F. M. Williams Houston James R. Davis Neppie Storm Emily Weston Mae van Hoogenhuyze Myra van Hoogenhuyze Peggy Bliss Hazel Avery Doris Avery Levy Meeks Clara Johnson Ruth McKinney Bessie Crouch Margaret Suthreland Phyllis Shiner Gladys Robbins Gladys Williams Rose McKenzie Mary Fly Margaret Xham Ruth Taylor Louise Berrey Zora Samuels Eleanor Barclay Christie Moore Olive Erkel Mary Nelson Johnson Mildred Johnson Barbara Zoeller Eleanor Wright Cordelia Bradbent Marion Seymour Helen Barton Nina Trimble Elizabeth Guenther Zula

Long Listed Names Appearing in City Directory

A sequence of names appears in the notice including Lee House Blaine Shippey Jamie Kerr Alice Vance and many others such as Walter Hughes Carl Cartwright Ray Hare Edmund Mc Illhenny James Leslie McIIllhenny George Walker and Wilson Coolidge. The list concludes with William Aubrey and others.

Lee House Blaine Shippey Jamie Kerr Alice Vance Griffin Vance Wakefield Taylor L. Pearce Walter Hughes Carl Cartwright Ray M. Hare Henry Hare Julian Wilke Ted McIllhenny Edmund McIllhenny James Leslie McIillhenny George Walker Robert McNemer Hance McKinney Harold Sutherland James Trueheart Earl McGoldrick Jefferson Mitchell Fowler Davis Homer Smith Robert Scott Wilson Coolidge Leonard Hoefgen Winchester Kelso Neill Graham Henry Radley Edgar Tobin James Webb Will Hamilton Will Morriss Liston Zander William King Frank Groesbeeck Richard Vander Stratton Jack Cassity Jack Poulton Carlos Griesenbeck Lee Haltom Clyde Warner Ed Tarrant Arthur Young Clarence Maughnam Edmund Young Roger Walker Gilbert Denman Harold Miller Bevis Hunter David Woodward Wt Foster Harry Halff Charles Stone Will Mell Booth Francis Thomas Herman Hesse Crockett Snyder Richard Surkamp Francis Leary Robert Field Fred Mayer John Shook Lafayette Ward Harlan Carson al Devinney Charles Roos Harry James Guerra Everett Jack Bond Bernard Samson Chester Kilpatrick Gregg Francis Gus Altgelt Zack Pape Norton Doyle Chester Mayes Fleming Mayes Louis Heder William Aubrey

Mrs. Brown Hosts Bridge for El Paso Guest

Mrs. J N Brown will entertain a few tables at bridge Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs Clayborne Adams of El Paso, guest of Mr. and Mrs Albert T Smith.

J. N. Brown Bridge Clayborne Adams el Paso Albert T. Smith

Pythian Sisters Postpone Honor For Mrs Onion

The reception planned this week for Mrs. John F. Onion grand chief of the order has been postponed indefinitely due to serious illness at her home.

Pythian Sisters John F. Onion Order

Mary Rolfe Honored With Bowling Party at Post Gym

Mas and Mrs Robert H Rolfe entertain with an informal bowling party Thursday evening at the post gymnasium in honor of their daughter Miss Mary Rolfe.

Mas Robert H. Rolfe Post Gymnasium Mary Rolfe

Fort Worth guests host dinner dance at Corn ranch camp

An account from the Fort Worth Star Telegram describes a wood land dinner dance at the camp of Mr. and Mrs. C H Bencini on the Corn ranch. Guests included Miss Carolyn Tom Penniston and Miss Jewel Ruth Nail with Penniston noted as duchess of Fort Worth and Nail as her maid. A special train departure was set for 5 30 Friday night.

Fort Worth Miss Penniston Miss Nail

Smith School Mothers' Club Lawn Fete This Thursday

The Smith School Mothers' Club hosts a lawn fete from 2 to 6 pm on the school grounds. All patrons and friends of the school are cordially invited to attend.

Smith School

Hebrew Ladies' Relief Society Meeting Noted

The Hebrew Ladies Relief Society will meet at 2 30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Mrs H Lubel at 512 West Macon Street.

Hebrew Ladies’ Relief Society H. Lubel West Macon Street

Pierian Study Club Meets Wednesday Afternoon

The Pierian Study Club will meet at 2 o'clock Wednesday after noon with Mrs. Walton Hood of Pruitt Avenue Palm Heights.

Pierian Study Club

Formal West End Tea Honors Mrs Howell Peacock

Mrs Wesley Peacock hosted a Monday afternoon tea in West End for Mrs Howell Peacock of Atlanta Georgia. Guests enjoyed roses and punch with light refreshments as friends renewed ties. several local ladies contributed vocal numbers and many attendees called later.

Wesley Peacock West End Howell Peacock Atlanta San Antonio E. M. Ford Herman Hirsch Cora Henderson Harriett Wing Lucile Bourland A.S. Monkhouse Edward McKenzie Mesdames J. E. Harrison J. Harrison E. F. Longmaid J. Bauer Thomas Corbandt J. A. Smith Smith May Yantis J. L. Paoeon W. N. Hagg McKinnon L. C. Bourland Joe Farris Henry Lacks Misses Walton Ruth Harrison Inez Tinnin Mary Harrison Mary Camp Lamartine Camp McCord Ida Vess West

Kindergarten Clubs Stage Picnic For Senior Class

The Graduate Kindergartners' Club and the junior class of the San Antonio Kindergarten Training school host a 4 to 7 pm picnic Wednesday at San Pedro springs in compliment to the senior class.

Graduate Kindergartners’ Club San Antonio San Pedro Springs

Fresh Summer Merchandise Sale Touts Low Prices

A fragment notes a promotion praising cheap prices for new summer goods, urging readers to see tomorrow's edition for more details. The quirky line compares the deals to giving away gold dollars.

Police chiefs program Wednesday evening don’t miss it

Police chiefs announce a Wednesday evening program, inviting the public to attend and learn about community safety efforts. The notice emphasizes an informative session and highlights the event as a local civic opportunity.

San Antonio Tire Company Incorporators Chosen

Stockholders of Luck Tire and Manufacturing Company meet to select incorporators for a new San Antonio facility. Names include Frank A. Winerich L. B. Clegg J. R. Davis W. B. Hamilton Adolph Wagner Dr T T Jackson and others. Chamber of Commerce offers a factory site while Keiser acts as factory rep.

Luck Tire and Manufacturing Company Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Frank A. Winerich L. B. Clegg J. R. Davis W. B. Hamilton Adolph Wagner T. T. Jackson Martin Wright Noah Allen Charles T. Fincham A. B. Weakley

Woodward Carriage Delivers Two Five Ton Trucks to Bexar County

Woodward Carriage Company has delivered two five ton Peerless trucks with dumping bodies to Bexar County. The trucks were sold to the county several weeks ago after competitive tests.

Bexar County Woodward Carriage Company

Ford Sales Company Expands with San Antonio Transit Deals

Demand for economical rapid transit delivery boosts Ford Sales Company business in San Antonio. Recent sales include transactions with L. P. Peck and the Fous-Taylor Grocery Company.

San Antonio Ford Sales Company L. P. Peck Fous-Taylor Grocery Company

Elegant Oakland cabriolet for Miss Elizabeth Camp in San Antonio

A finely appointed Oakland cabriolet designed for women drivers is owned by Miss Elizabeth Camp of San Antonio. She just returned from an Eastern college and plans summer outings. With top up it is a perfect coupé. lowered it resembles a swift roadster, suited for shopping evenings and cross country tours.

San Antonio Oakland Elizabeth Camp

McFarland Buys Jeffery Four From Woodward Carriage

The Woodward Carriage Company sales list for Jeffery cars adds Guy S. McFarland to the roster after purchasing a Jeffery four last week. The list includes many prominent San Antonio and state figures.

Woodward Carriage Company San Antonio Guy S. McFarland

Brakeman Questions if He Halted Accident on Speedster Stunt

A Southern Pacific brakeman wonders if he stopped a crash after a Ford speedster driven by Ford salesman A. P. Coolman and George King halted near a Floresville crossing. King checked clearance then signaled to pull ahead. Staacke Bros. reports sale of a 1914 Cadillac to S. G. Bechtel.

Southern Pacific George King Ford W. A. Coolman Floresville San Antonio King Coolman Staacke Bros. Company

A. E. Staacke Company Takes Mohawk Tire Agency

The A. E. Staacke Company received a carload shipment of Mohawk tires after being named the agency. A. F. Decker will supervise the Mohawk tire department with R. S. pending details.

A. E. Staacke Company A. F. Decker Mohawk Tire R. S

Hartman of Studebaker Dallas Branch Visits City

Co. W Hartman manager of the Dallas branch of the Studebaker is in the city on business.

Co. W. Hartman Dallas Studebaker

Labadie Agent Joins Detroit Visit Then Indianapolis Races

J. H. Bauman an agent in San Antonio for E. H. Labadie Company Maxwell distributors went to Detroit to visit the Maxwell factory. He will return to attend the Indianapolis Speedway races on May 30.

J. H. Bauman San Antonio E. H. Labadie Company Maxwell Distributors Detroit Maxwell Factory Indianapolis Speedway

Maxwell dealers report recent car sales

Maxwell dealers report sales of three touring cars to Fred Weimer on Culebra road, August Grobe in Cibolo, and John Dobkins in Del Rio.

Maxwell Fred Weimer Culebra Road August Grobe Cibolo John Dobkins del Rio

Taght Adv Exposes Hidden Rule Gap

A brief clipping notes Taght the advocate reveals a flaw in the rule system. The item emphasizes how the rule could be exploited and the need for reform.

Entertains for Graduate Miss Myrtle Wickline

Miss Helen Linscott entertained Friday night in compliment to Miss Myrtle Wickline a high school graduate A supper was served with red and white color scheme matching the school colors A guessing contest was enjoyed prizes awarded Those present included Mrs Carrie Belle Capt Walter Hankin Clyde Rigg and Palma Lisco Misses

Myrtle Wickline Pearl Short Carrie Belle Capt Mildred Bryant Palma Lisco Belle Wickline Helen Linscott Harry Dennison Walter Hankln Marshall Crowell Henry Wickline Clarence Dugan Donald Webber Clyto Rigg Donald Schuhard W. P. Wickline Linscott

Jewish Literary Club Plans Evening Debate Session

The Jewish Literary Club schedules its regular meeting for Tuesday at 8 30 p m. The debate, arranged for this gathering, will be featured during the session as part of the program.

Jewish Literary Club Jewish Literary’ Club

Warning to feel tired before exertion hints system instability

An advertisement urges readers that fatigue before exertion signals instability in the system and recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic. Sufferers are advised not to delay and to begin taking the remedy today.

Hood

Poultry and Five Stock Sells Quick in Light Ads

Otto Riebe undertaker advertises poultry and five stock items for sale via light want ads at 177 North cover Private chapel. Phones 341.

Otto Riebe North Cver

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