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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1911

Page

5

Association Rally and Socials Announced by Local Groups

Katherine M. Joseph editor notes a Young Men's Christian Association membership rally at the association rooms at 4 o clock Monday. After the rally, plans are made for a reception at Mrs. Will’s home on Oct 27. The Ladies Aid of Madison Square Presbyterian church hosts a sixteen social at Mrs. M. J. Bliem’s home on Mistletoe avenue Thursday evening. The Twentieth Century club meets at 8 80 o’clock Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C. B. Ward on Houston Street.

Young Men's Christian Association William Will J. M. Allerdyce Will Ladies’ Aid Society of Madison Square Presbyterian Church M. J. Bliem Mistletoe Avenue Twentieth Century ‘Club C. B. Ward Houston Street

Marriage of Ray Ammand Peterson and Neva Bridgeman

SUCIAD calendar announces the wedding of Ray Ammand Peterson and Neva Lee Bridgeman at 7 o'clock in the Bridgemans' South Alamo home. An informal reception follows for Rev. and Mrs. E B Swanson at Mrs. R L Roberson's residence. Philathea class of Central church meets at 4 PM at the YWCA rooms.

Ray Ammand Peterson Neva Lee Bridgeman R. L. Bridgeman South Alamo Street R. L. Roberson E. B. Swanson

Local clubs hold meetings with social and charity aims

Miss Rebecca Coleman hosted the Young Woman's auxiliary of the First Baptist church with a Genesis review and a Bible guessing contest won by Hilda Linscott Lucile Wilson and Mrs Allen Nichols. Lamar School Mothers club discussed motherhood duties with F W McAlister and C W Ling while teachers presented both views. Travis School Mothers club planned a piano fund garden party for October 28. Mattie Lewis hosted the Bohemian Scribblers. J Kendrick Collins resigned as honorary life president. Chi Sigma sorority enjoyed a purple and white refreshment theme. The Woman's auxiliary of the

Rebecca Coleman First Baptist Church Lamar School F. W. McAlister C. W. Ling Agnes Cotton Effie Wis Travis School Mothers’ Club Atlee Ayers Lillian Hicks Mattie Lewis Magnolia Avenue J. Kendrick Collins Mattie Walthall Leman Daisy Marquis Briggs

Cardui touted by Oklahoma woman after relief from illness

Mrs Mollie Duncan of Pryor Oklahoma says after 17 years of womanly troubles Cardui helped her enormously. She reports new strength and plans to keep Cardui in her home as a remedy built on vitality and nerves. The ad claims Cardui has long served women for over 60 years with unmatched success.

Pryor Okla Cardui Uy i Chattan Medicine Co Chat- Rice Aes Gus Ruhlin New York City Woman's Progressive Political League Ruhlin

Cushion Shower Planned for Miss Arnold or Miss Lutz

A cushion shower will be held at the home of Miss Hattie Arnold tomorrow after noon. The event is to honor Miss Mila Lutz as a guest of the occasion.

Hattie Arnold Mila Lutz Miss Arnold

Hosiery Shower Honors Miss Elizabeth Mueller

Mrs J Hites hosted a hosiery shower at her Mason Street home for Miss Elizabeth Mueller a November bride. Guests enjoyed rice and silk hosiery showers oranges prizes included an embroidered dressing table set and pin cushions fruit punch and cake were served to a large gathering of family and friends.

Mesdames F. Allport J. Gueldner W. B. Morris H. Frasch G. Frasch R. Weber M. Schilling F. Prassel Sr F. Prassel Jr M. Mueller L. Frasch L. Knaus N. Icke A. Marks V. Nance

Roy La Pearl to Sing from Federal Building Crowd-Puller Minstrel Stunt

Roy La Pearl, famed for a powerful voice, plans to sing from the top of the federal building next Wednesday at noon as Lew Dockstader's Minstrels parade through downtown. He will also perform from the Grand Opera House roof Thursday at 1 30 PM with the band below. He has previously sung from high structures in New York Pittsburgh Chicago Luna Park Coney Island Rector's Hotel and other spots. The San Antonio display aims to showcase his voice amid street noise, with the federal building chosen for best sight and sound. Call a Taxi. Both phones 123.

Roy la Pearl Lew Dockstader Federal Building Grand Opera House New York Pittsburg Chicago Luna Park Coney Island Great Northern Rector’s Hotel New Wor White City San Antonio

Belated norther ends long Texas hot spell

A belated norther arrives in Texas ending the longest heat spell on record. Major Buell of the local weather bureau notes min temperatures only recently dipped below 70 degrees after last June. Rain fell in North and West central Texas with 2.10 inches at Ballinger and an inch at Sherman as cooler weather is forecast tonight. Autumn air prompts merchants to expect a hat exodus and fewer summer outfits on San Antonio streets.

Weather Bureau Texas Major Buell Mississippi River Sherman Ballinger San Antonio

Fort Worth Records Cool Morning Amid Light Drizzle

The city reported a cool morning with a 57 degree temperature the coolest so far this fall. Light drizzle persisted overnight as residents prepared for the day.

Fort Worth Associated Press Tex The Mercury

One Balloon Still Airborne in Bennett Trophy Race

Berlin II remains aloft with other balloons landing after a storm season in the Minnesota region. The Buckeye leads distances at 865 miles, while the Berlin II must surpass that to win. Landings include Condor near Mingo Iowa and Buckeye at Sparta Wisconsin.

Associated Press Kansas City United States Germany Berlin Minnesota France Mingo Iowa Emmettsburg Mason City Berlin I Austin Minn Buckeye Sparta Wis Topeka II Dunnell Kansas City II Keenan Pennsylvania Buffalo

Katy Flyer Time Changes in Missouri Kansas Texas Rail Route

The Katy Flyer southbound fast mail and express train will depart Kansas City at 2 20 a m instead of 1 30 a m with arrival in San Antonio at 7 45 a m after adjustments between Kansas City and Parsons. Train No 22 between Oklahoma City and Parsons is discontinued while Nos 23 and 24 operate between Parsons and Bartlesville Oklahoma.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas San Antonio Kansas City Parsons City Oklahoma City Bartlesville Oklo

Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Hiring Notice

Former employees who left on September 30 due to intimidation coercion threats or fear of violence may reapply for work as new hires. Applications must be filed by Monday noon October 9. after that time no applications will be considered. Superintendent Motive Power RYAN signs the notice.

Ryan Motive Power

Baseball magnates to attend San Antonio convention on special train

A deluxe special train will carry the board of arbitration and baseball magnates, managers, and fans from St. Louis to San Antonio for a November convention. Delegates will be greeted at the station, escorted to the St. Anthony hotel, and treated to a concert in Travis Park. The program includes a trip to New Braunfels Landa Park and various entertainments by local clubs. Prizes are planned for delegates by distance, height, size, and weight.

Board of Arbitration Baseball San Antonio St. Louis Iron Mountain Traction Company St. Anthony Hotel Travis Park Landa's Park New Braunfels Press Club Elks of

Bank Granted Authority to Do Business in State

At a meeting of the state banking board the First State Bank of Range received a certificate of authority to operate in Texas. The institution with capital stock of 35000 has assumed the guaranty fund system to protect its depositors.

Austin Tex State Banking Board First State Bank of Range Capital Stock

Diapepsin Claim Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

Advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a fast cure for sour stomach, indigestion, and gastritis. It claims relief in five minutes, harmless taste, and avoidance of laxatives, with a 50 to 60 cent price indicated and emphasis on household use.

Lecture on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall

First Church of Christ, Scientist in San Antonio invites the public to a free lecture on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall next Sunday afternoon October 8 1911 at 4 o clock by Francis J Fluno MD C S D lecturer from the Mother Church Boston Mass.

First Church of Christ, Scientist San Antonio Tex Beethoven Hall Francis J. Fluno Boston Mass

Gonzales Teachers Institute Opens October 25 in Gonzales

Gonzales County Teachers Institute will convene Monday October 25 for a week long session. County School Superintendent A B Corder prepared an elaborate program and about one hundred white teachers are expected to attend.

Gonzales Tex Gonzales County Teachers Institute A. B. Corder

Foley's Kidney Remedy Praised By Patient Freeman

Hon. Ark. J. E. Freeman credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with curing a severe kidney trouble after which he could work again. He shares that one large bottle ended his distress and he has not been bothered since. He urges others to use the remedy.

Foley J. E. Freeman

League of Citizens to Purge Politics in City and County

The Committee of Fifteen reports on permanent organization as the reorganized citizens party prepares to meet in the Fant building tonight. It aims to clean up city and county politics, place competent officials in power, and censure several incumbents. The 276 member countywide committee will be announced tonight. The fifteen member report committee lists chair J. Ira Kercheville and ward representatives from three city wards plus four at large.

Reorganized Citizens’ Party Fant League Commission J. Ira Kercheville Sam Belden George W. Saunders Martin Wright E. G. LeSturgeon Tony Saladino L. A. Smart August Thiele W. A. Shafer G. P. Olmsted Frank Bosshardt Charles Shiner Nat Lewis Charles M. Shiner D. M. Poor

Aphie James Stars in Judy O Hara at the Grand

Aphie James, widow of Louis James, headlines Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnetts Judy O Hara at the Grand with James Young Andrew Robson and Melbourne MacDowell. Boston critics hail James as charming witty and luminous in a Georgian era drama set in England and Ireland with elaborate costuming.

Aphie James Judy O'Hara Louis James Frances Hodgson Burnett Miss James James Young Andrew Robson Melbourne MacDowell Burnett Rd Fauntleroy Boston Judy Portia England Ireland

Plaza theater bills greatest novelty format of week

The Plaza theater runs a seven act program led by Maclyn Arbuckle in The Welcher with six Russian dancers from St. Petersburg and a Japanese roller skater. Seats for all performances next week including Sunday matinee are on sale.

Plaza Majestic Maclyn Arbuckle the Welcher Winter Palace St. Petersburg

The New Lodger at Maison Verte in Paris

A jovial Paris lodger Monsieur Jules courts Marcelle at the Maison Verte while her parents plan a marriage with the wine merchant’s son. Jules’s advances falter as Marcelle’s destined engagement deepens, ending with a distant, rose‑touched smile at supper.

Gaston Dutrieu Maison Verte Monsieur Jules Paris Marcelle Marchand de Vin Rue Tabaret Merchand de Vin Mademoiselle Madam Monsieur Madame Armenonville Bois de Boulogne Jules

Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claim

After exposure or when you feel a cold coming on use Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. It checks and relieves. Use no substitute. The genuine in a yellow package always. Edwards King Drug Co.

Foley Edwards-King Drug Co Edwards King Drug Co

Willard Hayes Resigns to Enter Mexico Mining Business

Dr. G Willard Hayes, chief geologist of the geological survey for 24 years, resigns to pursue mining ventures in Mexico.

Mexico Associated Press Washington G Willard Hayes Geological Survey

Old Veteran Is Dead in Seattle at 75

The death of Thomas C. Jailey A.S. is reported in Seattle Washington. He served with dust in Grant's army before Richmond and was captured by the Confederates in the Battle of the Wilderness and spent six months in southern prisons.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Thomas C. Jailey A. S Grant Richmond

Enormous searchlight dazzles Montevideo city

Washington dispatch says Montevideo in Hungary with a colossal searchlight of 0,000,000 candles visible seven miles, lighting every portion of the city. Consul Goding reports it as the strongest searchlight in existence.

Associated Press Washington Montevidio Hungary Goding

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Katherine M. Joseph Philathea Central Church Young Woman's Christian Association Dulcie Hagner Chi Sigma Sorority Augusta Street Dorothy Smith Grace Newnam Myrtle Carl Marguerite Johnson Elizabeth Beal Lucy Virginia McDonald Isabel Clark Nees Lock Ruth Fink Ross McKensie Leonora Bell Hildred Taylor Evelyn Haile Eleanor Wright the Woman's Auxiliary of the Wit Norther KATY Galveston, Harrisburg and Courge NEW Party the Grand Plaza Theater Riebe Undertaking Co East Houston ST the Light’s Daily M. Jules Alccohol Ayer American Bank & Trust CO
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