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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1912

Page

7

Franklin Road offices to relocate to San Antonio

Announcement states that the general offices of the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad will be housed in San Antonio after November 1. A. R. Ponder, vice president and general manager, departed for Crystal City where executive offices have been located during construction.

San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad San Antonio A. R. Ponder New Franklin Toad Crystal City Houston Street Gunter Building G. 4 Windsor Ponder C. G. Petergan North M. M. Nuessle J. M. Ball International & Great Northern Nuessle LaRue Nelson Bill Southern Pacific Palestine

Pansy Embroidery Club Honors Mrs Dathe With China Show Er

Members surprised Mrs. A Dathe with a china show er and gifts at a club gathering. A luncheon was served and a guessing contest provided amusement. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Ed Hyatt Ed Rapp and A Dathe.

A. Dathe Pansy Embroidery Club Ed Hyatt Ed Rapp

Publicity Drive For Southwest Texas Fall Jubilee

The Jobbers and Manufacturers division of the Chamber of Commerce began mailing 3000 cotton bale shaped announcements to merchants in Southwest Texas to promote the fall jubilee. The folders list entertainment and exhibit features and display the league membership roster. D E B Colp promotes the Good Roads Congress on October 25 and invites 750 Texas editors to cover the rally for broad statewide attendance.

Chamber of Commerce Texas Horn of Plenty D. EB. Colp

Sacred concert at Travis Park Methodist Church features Schramm

A sacred concert directed by Gilbert E. Schramm unfolds Friday October 18 at Travis Park Methodist Church. The program includes organ works by Buck and De Koven, vocal solos by Flannery Martin and Welter, violin solo by Marx, and a Donaizetti ensemble among others with Schramm conducting and a full chorus.

Travis Park Methodist Church Gilbert E. Schramm Buck Mary Harrison G. E. Gwinn T. B. Flannery Tom Martin G. E. Schramm de Koven Bartlett Tom Martin Elijah Mendelssohn Frank Welter Beethoven Wilhelm Marx Bartlett Miss Harrison

Eckmans Alterative Promoted For Lung Troubles

An advertisement touts Eckmans Alterative as effective for bronchial and lung conditions. A sworn affidavit from A C Betttersworth of Kentucky credits the medicine with curing a six month severe cough after doctors failed. It claims to aid bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung issues without poisons or habit forming drugs.

Eckman Mr. Bettersworth Bowling Green James Deering Glasgow Junction A. C. Bettersworth Kekman A. M. Poerber Fae Nan Laboratory

Fannin School Mothers Club Plans Meeting at 3:45 PM

The Fannin School Mothers' club will meet at the school at 3 45 p m to discuss forthcoming events and activities for students and families.

Beacon Hill Mothers’ Club Riverside Park Mothers’ Club Fannin School Mothers’ Club Herff School Mothers’ Club Stephen F. Austin School

Elegant gowns dazzle at Mrs Napier reception

Mrs. Walter Napier hosted Mrs. A H Davidson of Fort Riley Kan at a reception. Guests wore fashionable gowns in gray, white, pink, and other tones as orchids and ferns adorned the rooms. About 300 guests attended amid a string orchestra and luncheon, with society notices following, including Cotillion club plans and local gatherings.

Walter Napier A. H. Davidson Fort Riley Kan Mrs. Napier Mrs. Davidson Anne Collins Lane Taylor Arthur Seeligson G. Harrison Moody W. B. Tuttle John B. Herff William Lupe William Mitchell Wolf B. E. Hillie W. D. Sayers Sam Johnson Mayme Storey Ruth Kelso Helen Gunther Margaret Kokernot W. D. Syers French Place

Alamo Methodist Class Hosts Evening of Music and Plays

The primary class of Alamo Methodist church hosts an 8 o'clock program with Baracas and Philatheas double quartet performances and two plays titled How a Woman Keeps a Secret and Miss Susan's Fortune. A musical program is included.

Alamo Methodist Church Pine Street Presbyterian Church Baracas Philatheas Miss Susan

Mrs. Claiborne Adams Visits City from BE Paso

Mrs. Claiborne Adams of BE Paso is in the city for a few days. She formerly was Miss Helen Elder Smith of this city.

Claiborne Adams BE Paso Adams Helen Elder Smith

Pearl Cade to Host Dance for Club Members

Miss Pearl Cade plans a club dance event inviting members to enjoy music and refreshments. The announcement highlights social gathering and entertainment without further specifics on date or venue.

Miss Pearl Cade

Fragettes' Dance to Feature Evening Event

Dance night features the Fragettes with about fifty youths chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Converse Judge and Mrs. J. G. Griner and Mrs. Vodrick.

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