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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1912

Page

5

Linen Shower Honors Miss Wohlfarth at Casey Home

A linen shower for Miss Lillian Wohlfarth was held Saturday afternoon at the Misses Casey on Hays Street. Guests and decorations featured the pink and white scheme with hearts used in the decor. A two course lunch was served to attendees including Misses Gussie Black Erna Donap arie Selma Fricke Edna aier Agnes Wohlfarth Alma Jud ga Krisch Esther Newton Clev eman Alice Gorrell and the hostesses. See Mrs Hugh Coleman’s hand printed novelties at the Book Shop. Hundreds of opportunities await in want ads.

Casey Hayseet Lillian Wohlfarth Josie Kle Isses Gussie Black Erna Donaparie Selma Fricke Edna Aier Agnes Wohlfarth Alma Judga Krisch Esther Newton Cleveman Alice Gorrell Hosiss

Celebrate Silver Wedding in Leon Kings Tex

Mr and Mrs August Siebe of Leon Kings Texas celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary with an afternoon reception attended by many friends who brought beautiful presents. An elaborate dinner followed at six with dancing later. Present were Mr and Mrs Herr Aue John Armin R Bluemel gelke B Engelke A EimlingIy Gus Wekert Frougott Flatt use Galin Gattard J P Gittin George Heidemann Chris

August Siebe Leon Kings Tex Messrs. and Mesdames Herr Aue John Armin R. Bluemel Gelke B. Engelke A. Eimlingiy Gus Wekert Frougott Flatuse Galin Gattard J. P. Gittin George Heidemann Chris

Miss Mabel Edwards Honored at Say ers Shower

Miss Mabel Edwards was the honored guest at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at the home of the Misses Sanders of Say ers. The reception rooms were decorated with greens and cut flowers. Refreshments were served with Miss Ethel Terrell and Eula Sanders in charge of the punch bowl.

Mabel Edwards Misses Sanders of Sayers Ethel Terrell Eula Sanders

Danderine promises hair growth and dandruff cure

An advertisement touts Danderine as a guaranteed hair growth and dandruff remedy. It claims heavy, lustrous hair appears in minutes and substantial new hair regrowth occurs within two weeks, asserting the product stops hair loss and leaves hair soft and glossy.

Knowlton

First Baptist Dwyer Avenue Circle Meeting

The Dwyer Avenue Circle of the First Baptist church meets at 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs. George Houston.

Dwyer Avenue The First Baptist Church George Houston

Social and club notices from San Antonio area events

Community calendar items include Dr and Mrs George Moody hosting a November 19 buffet for Miss Marjory McGown and Miss Ruth Kelso, the San Antonio Turn Verein 47th anniversary event on November 16 with supper and 9:30 pm dancing, Alamo Heights Mothers' club meeting at 3:30 pm with a discussion on books for children, Epworth League at Laurel Heights Methodist Church hosting Rev Booth and Mrs Booth with a music program, and various visits, dances, and society teas. Also mentions Dorothy Eckhardt’s travel to Houston for carnival, restoration of Miss Zelime Vance dance date, Fort Crockett visits, and Swift & Company beef prices for the week ending November 9 at 8.34 cents per pound.

George Harrison Moody Marjory McGown Ruth Kelso San Antonio Epworth League Laurel Heights Methodist Church Ladies of the Missionary Society Cullom H. Booth Swift & Company

Birthday Party for Miss Bothella Ware in Bothell

Miss Bothella Ware entertained a small group Saturday afternoon for her birthday. Guests included Ethel Newport Dorothy Felt house Ruth Pennington Archie Sauer John Hildebrand Edward Conly Helen Wathers Ethelia Wim mer Frank Loesberg Ophelia Kroeger Gus Mueller Miss Ware John B. Ware and Mrs. Dixon. Recitations by Archie Sauer were enjoyed. Refreshments of lemonade cocoa and cake were served.

Bothella Ware Ethel Newport Dorothy Felthouse Ruth Pennington Archie Sauer John Hildebrand Edward Conly Helen Wathers Ethelia Wimmer Frank Loesberg Ophelia Kroeger Gus Mueller Miss Ware John B. Ware Mrs. Dixon

Majestic range demo and local events week of November 11

Education and community notices cover a Majestic range demonstration November 11 to 16 with a free $8 worth of ware. A Luther League program at Grace English Lutheran church includes Thanksgiving Day entertainment. Various local social events and club activities are listed with dates and venues.

A. H. Shafer Luther League of Grace English Lutheran Church League

Exports Rise in August with Mexico Imports Dip

The August export total reached 29,128,477 pesos, up from 24,408,867 pesos in August last year, while imports into Mexico showed a slight decrease compared with 1911. Also listed are local notices for medical services, taxicabs, and hunting trip plans by Rev. Philip Cook and Postmaster Joe Fuller, mentioning residences and contact details.

Mexico Philip Cook St. Marks Episcopal Church Joe Fuller Kerrville

Board to appoint committees for Nordica Bispham visit

The text urges all members to attend the meeting on December 3 to enable the board of governors to select committeemen for arranging the appearance of Madame Lillian Nordica and David Bispham.

Lillian Nordica David Bispham Board of Governors

Local Dentists Doctors and Court Proceed Down Waco

Dr O E Hicks dentist room 212 Gunter building old phone 1170 Dr F Hadra Specialist 314 Gibbs Bldg Skin Genito Urinary and Rec tal Diseases Five first class singers three first run pictures at Wigwam No 2 Sunday travel heavy on San Antonio streetcars Traction company officials report heavy crowd Conroy Building Fried man Dr Littrell Chiropractor Nervous Chronic diseases United States Marshal Eugene Nolte and Deputy T H Hollaman left for Waco to attend federal court today Five first class singers.

O. E. Hicks Gunter Building F. Hadra Gibbs Waco United States Eugene Nolte T. H. Hollaman

Shower Honors Mrs Wohlfarth With Olga Krisch Note

Miss Olga Krisch of 321 Warren Street led a miscellaneous shower for November bride Miss Lillian Wohlfarth. Green and white decor with palms and ferns enhanced the reception room. A game of chance and an ice course were served to about thirty guests.

Olga Krisch Warren Street Lillian Wohlfarth

Harmony Club Meets at St Marys Auditorium

The St Marys Harmony club gathered last week at St Marys auditorium for a business meeting followed by a musical program. Misses Fern Dorr Cecile Bettencourt Marie David Myrtle Lucket and Hazel were among attendees.

Harmony Club St. Mary's St. Mary's Auditorium Fern Dorr Cecile Bettencourt Marie David Myrtle Lucket Hazel

Franklin Taxicabs and Society Notices

Franklin Taxicabs, any phone 4. Grand Prize Masquerade ball hosted by the Hermann Son Juniors on Wednesday the 20th. Artzt music appears, Bexar County Humane Society Office 211 Mackay building. E. M. Collins humane officer. Old phone day 5877 night and Sun ny. Keller resumes duties F H Keller chief deputy to United States Marshal Nolte who has been confined in hospital six weeks recovering from operation on his left leg.

Hermann Son Artzt Music Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins Keller F. H. Keller United States Nolte

Press Club to Meet at Gunter Hotel Rooms

The Press club of San Antonio will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock in the rooms at the Gunter hotel. All members are invited to attend to discuss club business.

D. S. Stanley Grand Army of the Republic Knights of Pythias Hall Ad Club San Antonio Press Club Gunter Hotel Press Club of

Union Meat Company Advertises Home Made Goods

When you are in the market for hams bacon lard and compound ring phone two ninety two for an attractive price. The article being made at home should not be the reason you do not handle it. There can be no other reason for the goods are up to the very best standard.

Union Meat Company

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Cure

A 25 cent package of Pape's Cold Compound is claimed to end grippe and break up severe colds when taken every two hours until three doses are taken. The ad promises relief from headache feverishness nasal discharge sore throat and body aches with no quinine and urges buyers to accept no substitute. Belongs in every home and tastes nice while acting gently.

Pape

Eat at Home Versus Deli Shipments Warned by Union Meat Co

Union Meat Company urges readers to choose meals prepared at home rather than relying on meats and prepared foods shipped from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha. The message emphasizes freshness, savings, and supporting local groceries.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat Company

Bible Study Classes Formed by YWCA Women

Young Women's Christian Association forms multiple Bible study groups including a Business Woman's class led by Mrs. E. D. Love at 6:30 Wednesday evening. The sessions will cover religion literature and history with each book examined separately. A domestic science class has many registrants and may start this week.

Young Women's Christian Association E. D. Love

Reward offered for arrest of streetcar attackers

A $100 reward is posted for the arrest and conviction of one or both negro suspects who assaulted a San Antonio Traction Co street car conductor on the Tobin Ell line at Locust Street and McCullough Avenue around 10 p.m. Thursday October 31.

Tobin Ell Locust Street McCullough Avenue SAN Antonio Traction CO

Marie David Wins First Prize in Daily Practice Contest

The article notes honors awarded for practicing an hour daily and a guessing contest won by Marie David. It mentions that top boarding houses advertise daily in The Light’s classified columns, claiming they achieve the best results.

Lord Followiss Marie David The Light

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