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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1912

Page

34

Campaign to Plan Charities Fund Committee Meeting

The Committee in Charge of Canvass will meet tomorrow night at 8 in the Chamber of Commerce to arrange fund raising for the Charities Fund and to cover expenses for the Kindergarten Playground Associated Charities San Antonio Society Free Clinic and related maintenance efforts. Members include Mrs J Noyes Evans Mrs Belle Dilgarde Dr Frank Paschal James Anderson Winchester Kelso and R B Wester with J Carter.

Chamber of Conmmerce Charities Fund Association Chamber of Comnvill Kind Association San Antonio Society J. Noyes Evans The Kindergarten Association Belle Dilgarde Playground Association Frank Paschal Associated Charities James Anderson San Antonio Humane Society Winchester Kelso Free Clinic R. BH. Wester J. ¥. Carter Chamber of Commerce

Monte Cristo Wigwam No. 2 Friday Special

Selig special shown in three reels for one day only. Friday bargain day offers free admission for one lady per paid ticket and 5 cent tickets for children. Performers Fisk Arturo and Bob Franks sing spotlight songs. Riverside Restaurant offers seafood and best meal in city at 25 cents.

Fisk Arturo Bob Franks

Wedding of John Lytle Black and Claudia Rachal in Eagle Pass

John Lytle Black of Eagle Pass and Miss Claudia Rachal wed at 7 30 p m in the bride's mother's home 1112 McCullough avenue. A series of social events follow including dances at the St Anthony hotel and a DAR open house at 331 West Magnolia avenue with debuts and club entertainments planned throughout the evening and a teachers and officers meeting at Travis Park Sunday school.

John Lytle Black Eagle Pass Claudia Rachal A. Rachal McCullough Avenue Daughters of the American Revolution J. P. Withers West Magnolia Avenue Travis Park

Social events fill the week with weddings and theatre

Mrs. J. L. Kerr and Miss Annie Lee Kerr host a matinee party at the Plaza theater for Miss Irene Correvon. Diverse gatherings follow, including a San Antonio Musical club reception, dinners at the St. Anthony, and a Grand Opera House outing to see the Quaker Girl.

J. L. Kerr Annie Lee Kerr Plaza Theater Irene Correvon Milby Beatrice Giles St. Anthony la France Mabel Underwood New Orleans Florida Booth Washington, D.C Genevieve Bogel Marfa Yadie Clamp Mabelle Lowe Mildred Morris Regina Beckmann Helena Guenther Zellme Vance Margaret Kokernot Annette Schmidt Ruth Muir Janie Polk Anne M. Giles Anna Bess Moore Mayme Storey Emilee Chapman Fairfax Janin Ruth Kelso Vida Vick Helen Gunther Julia Spencer Clay West Bettina James Georgia Maverick Susanna Denman Catherine Franklin Lucille James Dorothy Austin Carrie Jones Louise Barclay Marjorie McGown Alice Simpson J. Hampton Sullivan Walter McAllister J. Frank Gallagher Adolph Beckmann Townsend Woodhull A. P. Adrian Eugene Walthall John Gaddis Robert Kampmann Jessie Newton Edmund Young Parke Longworth Howard Pardue Davis McGown John Meusebach William Blocker Charles Gaddis Malcolm Stewart Paul Dreiss Mr. Hopkins Julius Holtz Frank Bushick Charles Clamp Frank Hicks J. Edwards A. L. Wynne Pendleton Lipscomb Robert Smith Benton Davis Harold Kayton John Willett Ira Ogden Hubert Loeffler Mr. Ashby William Pardue Arthur Muir Guy Rachal Willard Simpson Hunter Young Tom Jarrell Alfred Giles H. L. Kokernot Floyd McGown M. Marjorie McGown Grand Opera House W. C. Rigsby Eda Kampmann Joseph Frost Bt. Anthony

Community clubs plan December meetings and events

A string of church and school groups announce gatherings on December 18 and tomorrow afternoon at various venues. Dr. J. O. Kemp speaks at De Zavala School Mothers’ club while Epworth League honors the new minister and his wife Mrs Calom H Booth.

Epworth League Laurel Heights de Zavala School J. O. Kemp J. K. Harris

Self-culture club program at Mrs J T Smith home

The Self-culture club meets tomorrow afternoon at Mrs J T Smith's home. The music department conducts the program featuring Life of Richard Wagner, Stories From His Opera, and performances by Miss Helen Schenck Wryschetzki, Mrs Harry Leap, Miss Bessie Stanfield, and Mrs Sophie Wyschetzki.

Self-culture J. T. Smith Department of Music Richard Wagner Helen Schenck Wryschetzki Siegmund Harry Leap Walter Bessie Stanfield Whelen Schenck Wyschetzki Pilgrim’s Chorus Tannhauser Sophie Wyschetzki

Eimer & Amend’s N. Y. 2861 for Rheumatism Sold

Ad promotes Eimer and Amend street medicine N. Y. 2861 for rheumatism relief. Recommended by users and available at all druggists.

Eimer & Amend’s N. Y

Riverside Restaurant Serves Turkey or Chicken Meals

A Riverside Restaurant offers a dependable 25c meal with options of turkey or chicken plus other appetizing items. The venue emphasizes consistent menu choices and value.

Riverside

Mr and Mrs Herndon Host Evening in Honor of Roos Cousins

Mr and Mrs W F Herndon entertained last evening for their cousins Misses Grace and Georgie Roos. Attendees included Zena and Alice Marshall Zelime and Lizette Cain Lizzie Wilkins Lille Pietrich Willie Holland Violet Bond Hattie Mae Herndon Wentworth Max Russell Will Neill Ben Marshall Eugene Sheppherd and Sam Herndon.

W. F. Herndon Grace Georgie Roos Zena Alice Marshall Zelime Lizette Cain Lizzie Wilkins Lille Pietrich Willie Holland Violet Bond Hattie Mae Herndon Messrs. Wentworth Max Russell Will Neill Ben Marshall Eugene Sheppherd Sam Herndon

How To Be Beautiful by Eta Ellis in the Arch

Beauty guidance notes on hair care skin tonics and cosmetic remedies. It covers washing to avoid dull roots and dry sham poos, home shampoo powder, mag atone witch hazel lotion for complexion, Mother’s Salve for sores and pains, delatone for hair removal, and pyroxin to enhance eyebrows and lashes.

Eta Ellis

Obituary notices for Wofford and Gotham

Robert Lee Wofford infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Wofford died at home on Helena Street at 2 30 this morning funeral held at 3 this afternoon interment City cemetery No 4 Gotham Frank Gotham 42 died 4 20 yesterday in his rooms 257 Blum street native of Michigan City Indiana came to San Antonio for health undergoing burial plans his widow and one child survive body prepared for interment to be sent tomorrow to Michigan City Indiana for burial

Gotham Frank Gotham Blum Street Michigan City Indiana San Antonio San Antonio Undertaking Company Ind

Mayfield dies after yearlong illness in Texas

Mayfield native of Lebanon Missouri died at his Nolan and Cherry streets home after a prolonged illness. He moved to Texas five years ago and joined Udo Toepperwein later forming a business partnership. He served as secretary and treasurer of Toepperwein and Mayfield company and held Masonic Odd Fellow and Fraternal Brotherhood affiliations. He leaves a widow and son Orin, his father and three Lebanon brothers. Funeral at Shelley-Loring chapel at 12:30 pm, body sent to Lebanon for interment.

Mayfield W. M. Mayfield Nolan and Cherry Streets Lebanon Texas Udo Toepperwein Toepperwein & Mayfield Company Fraternal Brotherhood Orin Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Bids Differ Widely On South Alamo Street Bridge

City council street committee considers bids for the South Alamo street bridge. Bids range from $9,950 to $23,760. Scot Construction cites miscalculation and seeks bid release of $1,200. Schoenfeld bids $9,990 with $125 cut for specs change. Dielmann bids $14,663.

South Alamo Street Scot Construction Company Charles M. Schoenfeld R. R. Stapler Company J. C. Dielmann

Quiet in Michoacan Promoter Plans River Balsas RailLine

J Simmons, railroad promoter, traveling from New York to Morelia with his wife and son, arrived in San Antonio. He says Michoacan was quiet a month ago with occasional uprisings, predicts peace soon and prosperity, and contemplates a railroad to the River Balsas from near Morelia when conditions warrant.

Morelia Mexico New York City J. Simmons England San Antonio St. Anthony Mr. Simmons Michoacan Simmons River Balsas

Medina dam near completion with Thanksgiving finish expected

The Medina dam is about 5000 cubic yards from completion with a small gap left. Chief Engineer C H Kearney said the huge barrier should be finished by Thanksgiving despite slower daily concrete placement. Draughtsman Phil L Klein, who worked for Pearson interests in Mexico, will depart for Copenhagen tomorrow and may head to Barcelona after a vacation.

Medina C. H. Kearney Phil L. Klein Medina Company Pearson Mexico San Antonio Copenhagen Denmark Barcelona Spain Dr. Pearson

Literary Club to Meet at Red Men’s Hall Tonight

The Jewish Literary Club holds its regular weekly meeting at 8 o clock this evening at Red Men’s Hall. A literary and musical program is planned.

Red Men's Hall

Internal Remedy for Rheumatism Promotion

Aches and pains from rheumatism are not permanent and can be relieved temporarily by external remedies. Hood's Sarsaparilla is proposed as an internal cure that corrects blood acidity, the root cause of rheumatism, and cures the disease.

Hood

Fine House for Sade Haift Homestead on Goliad Street

One of the finest San Antonio residences the M. Haift Homestead on Goliad street is for sale at a bargain and on good terms. The listing is by Goodward and Altghlt. Also Riverside Restaurant offers Berwick Bay Oyatere on half shell at 250 per dozen.

San Antonio M. Haift Goliad Street Goodward & Altghlt Berwick Bay Oyatere Riverside

Charter Amends Schwab-McElroy to Sommers McElroy Drugs

Representative Chester Terrell filed in Austin an amendment to the Schwab McElroy drug stores charter changing the name to Sommers McElroy drug stores Co E McElroy says M G Schwab retires and C F Sommers, formerly with Fred Hummert, will join the firm as a new member.

Chester Terrell State Department Austin Schwab-McElroy Drug Stores Sommers- McElroy Drug Stores. Co E. McElroy M. G. Schwab C. F. Sommers Fred Hummert Company Mr. Schwab

Entertaining Card Party Hosted by Miss Mattie Singleton

Miss Mattie Singleton hosts a Knights of Columbus card party tonight as the guest of honor. A. Collman, a plumber from 416 Main Ave, is listed in the notice.

Mattie Singleton Knights of Columbus A. Collman Main Av

Turners to Celebrate Forty Seventh Anniversary Ball

The Turn-Verein marks its forty seventh anniversary with a ball at Turner hall next Saturday night. The amusements committee plans a decorated hall, special music by an augmented orchestra, and a six course supper. The grand march begins at 9 30 led by Fred Hummert and his wife.

Turn - Verein Turner Hall Amuseme Nie Lovece Fred Hummert

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