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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1912
Page
3
San Antonio prepares its 1912 Christmas Cheer drive with plans for distributing money clothing groceries toys and fuel to up to 10 000 distressed residents. A mass meeting at the Plaza theater 10 a m Wednesday will outline ward committees and central office coordination.
Mrs Charles Short Jr formerly Countess Camilla Hoyos wed in London to Cincinnati architect Charles Short. The article notes a Christmas charity drive involving mothers clubs and teachers, aiming to aid underprivileged children. Last year the drive started ten days before Christmas with no funds but received broad donations. This year the committee reports $278.35 on hand.
The Casino association presents a musicale with dancing at Casino hall. The Dean Richardson auxiliary of St. Mark's church hosts a tea from 3 to 6 p.m. at the parish house. The Burnet School Mothers' club offers tea from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mrs. A. D. Zucht's home, 403 Montana Street.
Miss Terese Masterson hosted a five hundred gathering at Mrs. Van H. Howard’s home with prizes, salads, chocolate and cake. Guests included Dorothy Dibrell, Allie Bell Moore, Esther Clements, and many others. An evening Casino musicale directed by Mrs. L. L. Marks will feature selections and solos by noted performers. The art study class met at 114 Cedar street and the West End Methodist Woman's Missionary Society announced its Christmas bazaar for December 2 at Cincinnati avenue and Bandera street. Mrs. Chester Terrell hosts her mother Mrs. O. T. Bentley visiting Morrilton Arkansas.
Miss Cleo Drennon and Clarence Wegel along with bridesmaids and a maid of honor attended a church ceremony. The bride wore duchess satin with orange blossom veil and carried bride's roses. After service a reception followed at the bride's parents’ home. Krisch couple to host at 1212 North Flores after December 15. John Kissling wed Mary Wrzeciowo in Waco then traveled to Dallas.
Miss Johnson and Wesley J Anderson wed last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Zimmerman 547 Ruiz street. The couple will reside at 127 Lamar street and host friends there.
Several hundred Epworth league members and visiting ministers gathered at Travis Park Methodist church for a union entertainment with addresses, readings, and music. The program featured E B Ryan and Mrs A W Shaw with readings by Miss Bowden, a choir from Hackberry Street German Methodist church, and honor guests including D Emory Hawk and J W Shoemaker. Refreshments followed. a turkey dinner and chicken supper were advertised for Thanksgiving at Riverside Restaurant with meals at 25 cents.
The case of R. G. Callahan charged with disturbance on a street car was dismissed at the prosecutor’s request. The dispute over a passenger’s right to bring a dog on board prompted the case. Callahan had just recovered a lost bird dog and was returning home when asked to disembark. The prosecutor stated no loud language was used and ruled the question not for the court to decide.
Edgar Walter Krisch and Miss Lillian Wohlfarth were married Thursday evening at St. Marys Catholic Church. The Lohengrin march opened the ceremony with Professor Steinfeldt playing as the bridal party entered.
The page lists arrival and departure times for rail lines including Mexico to the north and south routes. It features connections for the Santa Fe and G. H. & A. lines with numbers like No 4 No 6 No 3 and No 9 plus local and express services to Houston Galveston Kerrville Cuero Victoria Dallas Fort Worth and El Paso with morning and evening times.
Inventors tout the Tel-Electric Piano Player as a compact add-on for pianos that yields invisible connections, no damage, and duet capability. Agent Thomas Moore Cornell of the Tel-Electric Company tours Mike Goggan music house in Houston Street during limited daily demonstrations.
Deputy U S Marshal Dibrell served an order from Federal Judge Maxey requiring Alamo Milling to appear in Austin court on December 10 to show why it should not be punished for contempt for violating a preliminary injunction granted to Tamalina Milling on November 11 over alleged trademark infringement.
The Gimbel Delicatessen announces its new dainty food shop for ladies and gentlemen located on Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House. Dr J R Cunningham osteopath is listed at 449 Moore Building with old phone 984-0.
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