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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1913
Page
5
Mrs Barton W Perry hosts an informal board party in the afternoon complimenting Mrs Clarence Northrup Jones and Mrs Harold H Bateman. The social event centers on conversation refreshments and neighborhood cheer among attendees.
Mrs. E R Harris of 2820 Buena Vista street departs today for Dallas and North Texas to visit relatives and friends. The wedding of David Lawrence Spero and Miss Bessie Katz is set for 7 pm tomorrow at the bride’s parents home at 1911 Main avenue. The Woman's Club literature department holds its first meeting at 8 pm Wednesday with Miss Mary participating.
The article highlights Miss Mary Bryan as an unusually capable leader guiding the department remaining ahead of others in quality and quantity. It details her three month course on The Lore of Italy and plans for the year including Browning Footsteps and Lake Poets studies, plus Cathedral Architecture and Masterpieces in Art. Guests may be invited to each meeting.
The T. E. Club was entertained by Miss Mary Carew with rooms decorated in pink roses and ferns. Bunco occupied several hours, prizes were awarded to Miss Bessie Horan, Flaine Thompson, Elmer Boughton and James Magner, followed by refreshments.
Swift Company reports Fresh Beef sales in San Antonio for the week of October 4 averaging 9.59 cents per pound in an advertised figure. The data reflects weekly pricing and distribution details for the meat division.
William F. Assman and Joseph M. O'Reilly of St. Louis arrived in San Antonio to launch a flight with balloon Million Population No. 2 to beat Captain Hawley's 1172 mile record and extend Lahm cup competition. They aim to depart within days, weather permitting, to reach about 1200 miles before October 17.
A 10 cent Cascarets box pledges to cleanse the stomach remove sour fermenting food relieve liver and bowel buildup and end distress by morning. The ad claims millions use Cascarets and that children love them since they never gripe or sicken.
The Kerrville mail will be forwarded today on a work train to the first washout toward Boerne. Chief Clerk Arnold arranged transport to meet wagons beyond that point, as residents frantically seek contact with the outside world. Post office congestion eases with trains resuming schedule and clerks returning after six days away.
President Wilson plans a Southern itinerary starting October 25 from Washington. He travels to Philadelphia for rededication ceremonies at Congress Hall, then to Mobile to address the Southern Commercial Congress on rural credits before returning to Washington.
E E Eysenbach general manager returned from a five weeks vacation visiting New York and Ohio. In New York he conferred with Traction Company directors and reported to local officers. He authorized free rein to improve service and supported expenditures for paving and four teen new cars to upgrade streetcar service.
A reader alert promotes Riverside dining options offering meals priced at twenty five cents for families, highlighting affordable community meals and local food programs.
An advertisement accuses a plumber named Collman of being a phoney with a 897 charge or claim. The snippet hints at a case of fraud or misrepresentation in a small ad.
Secretary Bryan and Mrs. Bryan depart Washington for a week in the South with three public addresses planned. He will speak at King's Mountain North Carolina for a Revolutionary battle anniversary, then Asheville North Carolina, before Knoxville Tennessee for the National Conservation Exposition. They return to Washington next Monday.
The Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals and Third Court of Civil Appeals opened for the 1918-14 term in Austin. Dockets are heavy with 251 Supreme Court cases and 234 for Crimnal Appeals, many awaiting action. Third Civil Appeals shows about 100 cases, most filed in the summer. Judge A C Prendergast leads CrimA appeals.
The report lists numerous travelers and visitors staying at local hotels including the Menger St. Anthony Gunter Bowle Crockett Bexar Savoy and others across San Antonio. Names include Charles Armstrong A W Jones Mrs Sadie James B F Whiting J W Hearn and J B Pope among many.
A Fort Worth man writes the San Antonio Post Office, asking if a 34 year old, 5 foot 4 inch, 184 pound fair woman he loves is back in San Antonio to receive mail. He says he has searched four states and is not a detective, simply trying to locate the woman he loves.
The article claims anxious women with headaches backache dizziness or nervous disorders can be helped by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, stating it has guarded women’s health for over thirty years and restored many to health and happiness, implying melancholy stems from poor health.
The Texas Supreme Court met at 9:30 this morning with all judges present. Only motions for rehearing from the last term were considered, including cases involving M K & T Railway vs Beasley. Right of Way Oil Co vs Gladys City Oil Co. Brownwood et al vs Brown Telegraph and Telephone Co. and State of Texas vs Texas Brewing Co. The court adjourned to next Wednesday at 9:30.
Neil O Brien brings a largely new company to Grang for two shows tonight and tomorrow with Eddie Ross Eddie Mazier Pete Detzel Major Nowak George Faust and Ward Barton among soloists A 14 piece orchestra and a big chorus accompany two new acts Parcels Post and Whos Boss or Taming the Militant plus a new dancing number The Ebony University
A remarkable novelty in a minstrel show captivates audiences as performers unveil an innovative feature that enhances the act. The crowd reacts with surprise, marking a memorable moment for the venue and its traditional stage entertainment.
Salem Tutt Whitney, America's foremost negro comedian, stars in The Wrong Mr. President at The Smart Set. He appears as a seeker after honors in a three act musical comedy with song hits and lively ensembles. Homer Tutt and Blanche Thompson join a cast of forty others in a promised magnificent production with numerous specialty features.
B. M. Jacobs of Luling Texas reported to police last night the theft of 140 dollars in currency in the western portion of the city. Detectives recovered the money several hours after the report and two arrests were made.
City Auditor C. F. A. Hummel of San Antonio arrived home Saturday after spending the summer in Germany. He visited Carlsbad and underwent a course of treatment in the well known baths there.
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