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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1912

Page

5

New Home of Stowers Furniture Company

The consolidation of the G A Stowers Furniture company and the Clower Installment company will move San Antonio’s furniture headquarters to the largest store in the south on Main Avenue near Houston Street. The new building, under construction, will adjoin the Clower structure and, when completed, will house both firms in adjacent sky scrapers.

G A. Stowers Furniture Company Clower Installment Company San Antonio South The Light G.A. Stowers Furnituse Company Main Avenue Houston Street Clower Ments G. A. Stowers Furniture Company

Central Trust Company Named Executor and Trustee

The Central Trust Company is described as executor administrator assignee trustee guardian and attorney in fact or agent in the given notice indicating its roles in a legal or estate matter.

The Central Trust Company

Clean-Up in Fifth Ward Closes Today

The fifth ward finishes a thorough cleanup with extra garbage wagons and special efforts. Mrs. R M Field chairs the effort with precinct chairmen and committees, noting that cleanup week ends but more work remains.

Fifth Ward R. M. Field Orca Theity Council Folws P. C. Blank Louis Hillie J. ’. Powers George Crimmins F. J. Aylmer George Jackson Harles Oliphant A. Luckett Fred Gorham J. H. Davis W. E. Stevenson W. M. Orbes W. B. Matthews F. W. Hopkins

Cascarets Cure Headache By Cleansing Digestive System

Ad claims Cascarets purge poisons from the liver and bowels, relieve bilious headaches, dizziness, and foul breath. It asserts a 10 cent box clears stomach, liver and bowels overnight while you sleep. It markets as a night-time remedy for headache and general well being.

Free Lecture on Christian Science at Bee thoven Hall

First Church of Christ, Scientist in San Antonio announces a free lecture on Christian Science at Bee thoven Hall on Sunday afternoon October 18 1912 at 4 oclock by Willis F Gross C B member of The Mother Church Board of Lectureship. Public invited.

First Church of Christ, Scientist San Antonio Texas Beethoven Hall Willis F. Gross Boston Massachusetts

Community clubs host evening dances across town

The Travis club hosts a dinner dance in the evening. The Knights of Columbus plan dancing at Beethov en hall at 8 p m. Misses Victoria Myra and Mae Van Hoogenhuyze hold a dance at Turner hall at 8 p m. Merry Maids' Musical club meets at Miss Helen Burden's home 520 Avenue E from 4 to 6 p m.

Knights of Columbus Beethoven Hall Victoria Myra and Mae van Hoogenhuyze Turner Hall Merry Maids’ Musical Club Helen Burden Avenue E

Bunco Party at Miss Neta Haschke’s Home

Friday evening at 1819 Main avenue Miss Neta Haschke hosted a bunco gathering with punch served. Attendants included her mother Mrs. E O Haschke and sister Mrs. H B May, with a list of guests and prizewinners. Miss Gladys Boome and Alfred Hanzal won prizes, Leon Kaufman claimed the booby.

Neta Haschke Main Avenue Miss Haschke E. O. Haschke H. B. May Lottie Hanzal Hilda Wagner Adell Morrow Delma Loving Lucile Chancellor Jose Fredrich Stella Smith Almeda Merndon Adeline Small Gladys Boome Sophia Lee Mesdames H. B. May Denison, Tex Theo Cody Arthur Solomon Frank Alt Lawrence Kannon Mr. Simms Paul Clinkscales Arthur Young Leon Kaufman Alfred Berger Walter Heubaum B. B. Tucker Alfred Hanzal

Card Club Night Features High Five Fun

Miss Josie Icke hosted the I D C Card club at her South Street home. High five was played with Gussie Black winning first prize Eugenia Nordhaus second and Marie Fricke taking the consolation. A two course luncheon followed for the group including Nell Maggie Casey Selma Erna Donop Florence Icke Alma Judd Lillian Wolfrath Agnes Wolfrath and the hostess.

Josie Icke I. D.C

Marriage of Hermann Serold and Hulda Kabelmacher

Announcement of the marriage between Hermann Serold and Hulda Kabelmacher occurred in Bulverde on Tuesday evening.

Hermann Serold Hulda Kabelmacher Bulverde

Travis Club Dinner Dance Arranged with Formal Reception

The Travis club hosts a 6 pm dinner and 9 pm dancing in a strictly formal ball. The ballroom is decorated with wild smilax and pot plants for twelve dances. Receiving line includes Mesdames Danforth Skinner Koehler Conrey Tayloe Trice Walker Coleman Frank Dowdell McClannahan Herff McCaleby Elroy Russ Knight Beetley guest of Mrs Aldrich at 609 West Craig Place.

Travis Club Mesdames A. H. Danforth H. C. Skinner Otto Koehler T. L. Conrey

Marriage of David Milton Marx and Frieda Cohn

In Detroit Michigan on the evening of September 28 the marriage of David Milton Marx to Miss Frieda Cohn took place. Miss Cohn is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Cohn of this city.

David Milton Marx Frieda Cohn Detroit Mich

Marriage of Stella Mitchell Van Dyke to Bascom Bell

The wedding occurred yesterday at the bride’s Louisville home in Kentucky, uniting Mrs Stella Mitchell Van Dyke and Bascom Bell of the city in a formal ceremony.

Stella Mitchell van Dyke Bascom Bell Louisville

Engagement Announced for Mary Janszen and BE F. Sanders

Mr and Mrs Ludwig Janszen Jr announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mary to BE F Sanders. The wedding is planned for the latter part of November.

Ludwig Janszen Jr Mary BE. F. Sanders

Brown's Digestit Tablets Quick Relief Ad

Advertisement promotes Brown's Digestit tablets as a fast cure for indigestion sour stomach gas and upset stomachs. Claims one dose relieves fermentation distress and digests food with no harmful after effects and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Brown Schwab-McElroy

Mothers and Teachers Club at Stephen F. Austin School

The Stephen F. Austin school Mothers and Teachers club met for a regular session. Mrs. M. J. Bliem spoke on Compulsory Education prompting debate. Letters from Mrs. Pl Hertzberg were read and appreciated. Mrs. J. P. Lovelady was named delegate with Mrs. A. ha as alternate to the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs in Fort Worth next month. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mesdames ONeill, W. A. King, R. L. Dinwiddie, Tom Newton and Dorbandt.

Mothers’ and Teachers’ Club Stephen F. Austin M. J. Bliem Pl Hertzberg J. P. Lovelady A. Ha Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Fort Worth O'Neil W. A. King R. L. Dinwiddie Tom Newton Dorbandt

History Club hears papers on Spain and Romans

At yesterday afternoon’s History club meeting Miss Pirie led table talk. Mrs. B E McFadden read on Spain to the Roman invasion while Mrs J P Ward spoke on The Romans and Goths in Spain.

History Club

Luncheon With Centerpieces And Verse Readings

Zinnias served as the centerpiece while green candlesticks and shades reflected the luncheon decor. Plate favors featured yellow rosebuds and guests received verses written on the back of place cards. Seating included Miss Camp, her mother Mrs. J L Camp, and Misses Mary Harrison Inezinnin Cora Henderson Mary Carter Lamar tine and Mary Camp with the hostesses.

Zinnias Miss Camp J. L. Camp Mary Harrison Inez ‘Innin Cora Henderson Mary Carter Lamartine Mary Camp

Enderles Now Living in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Louis Enderle formerly of Boerne now reside at 721 Kentucky Avenue Mrs Enderle was Miss Mary Ellen Iris of this city before her marriage.

Louis Enderle Boerne San Antonio Kentucky Avenue

The Musiale Postponed From October to November

The musicale planned for the Travis club in October 84 is postponed to mid November with the exact date to be announced later.

Travis

Meeting of committees on Har Jubilee Woman's Loan Exhibit

This afternoon a meeting of the committees in charge of the woman's loan exhibit at the Har Jubilee will plan the display in the woman's building.

Wille

Harvest Jubilee features Miss Stella Steves costumes

Miss Stella Steves offers a collection at the Harvest Jubilee. Among pieces are a lavender brocaded silk and a heavy tan silk, each crafted eighty years ago for Mrs. Edward Leighton's mother.

Stella Steves Edward Leighton

Artistic octagonal Woman's Building at Harvest Jubilee

The Har vest Jubilee features a large octagonal Woman's Building with a central auditorium, a surrounding circle for exhibits, sixteen Roman columns marking the division, soft red interior walls, white woodwork, and high windows. It is designed for comfort and convenience of women.

Laurel Heights Methodist Program Details Choir and Soloists

The Laurel Heights Methodist church presents a service directed by Rose Osman featuring Offertoire in F flat with organ and quartet, an anthem by Gounod, a Whitney Combs soprano aria Ave Maria, and multiple solos and duets by Miss Harms, Mrs. Terrell, and others with Mia and Ed Sachs on piano and violin, concluding with doxology and benediction.

Laurel Heights Methodist Church All Rose Osman Specker Fred Jones Elsa Harms Joe Lodovicc Emmett Roundtree St. Claire Chester Terrell Mrs. Ansley Disa Harms Hanscom Terre Gunlock Sman

Tarut Family Returns From San Francisco Vacations

Mr and Mrs Charles J Tarut and children Maxine Fant Tarut and Dillard Rucker Fant Tarut have returned from San Francisco and summer resorts on the Pacific coast and will owe this city their permanent time.

Charles J. Tarut Maxine Fant Tarut Dillard Rucker Fant Tarut San Francisco Pacific Coast

Parish Miller Wedding Planned in Seadrift Texas

Mr and Mrs J Otis Parish announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jessie to Harold Taxis Miller. The ceremony is set for October 21 at the bride’s parents home in Seadrift Texas.

Edith Young Birthday Party Hosts Honor Family

Mr and Mrs Walter Young entertained last evening in honor of their daughter Edith on her birthday. Guests included Edith Douglass Maggie Reeves Eugenia Norcross Rosie Norcross Augusta Lomasney Ruth Kelsie Kathryn Jergensen Pearl Minworth Bessie Kinnon Clem Norcross Margaret Brodnax Pearl Brodnax Edith Ryan and John Lomasney Lanier Ryan Claude Reeves William Miller Joe Miller and J B Buchannan. Mrs Young was assisted by Mesdames Douglass Buchanan Lomasney Kinnon Perkins and Jergensen.

Walter Young Edith Edith Douglass Maggie B. Reeves Eugenia Norcross Rosie Norcross Augusta Lomasney Ruth Kelsie Kathryn Jergenson Pearl Minworth Bessie Kinnon Clem Norcross Margaret Brodnax Pearl Brodnax Edith Ryan John F. Lomasney Lanier Ryan Claude Reeves William Miller Joe Miller J. B

Alumnae Elect Officers at St. Joseph’s Meeting

The St. Josephs Alumnae association held its annual election Thursday evening at St. Cecilia’s auditorium. Elected officers include President Mrs. F. Ritchie first vice president Miss M. Schneider second vice president Miss Bh. Gillis secretary Miss R. Eckenroth treasurer Miss J. Vogal corresponding secretary Miss F. Stevers musician Miss S. Weimer.

St. Joseph’s Alumnae Association St. Cecilia’s Auditorium F. Ritchie M. Schneider Bh. Gillis R. Eckenroth J. Vogal F. Stevers S. Weimer

Throat Wound Sends Italian Man To City Hospital

Louis Tafaya about 27 was found with a deep throat gash in the Knob Hill home of H. M. Anderson at 1114 Virginia street. Policeman Roberts took Tafaya to the city hospital where doctors treated and sutured the wound. He is expected to recover.

Louis Tafaya Roberts Shelley-Loring H. M. Anderson Virginia Street Knob Hill

RiverSide restaurant lands diverse seafood shipment

RiverSide Restaurant reports a large delivery of seafood including frogs legs shrimp crabs lobster Spanish mackerel pom pan o Berwick bay oysters. The fresh haul expands menu options for the week.

RiverSide Restaurant Berwick Bay

San Antonians Flock to Dallas Fair Opening

A number of San Antonians left last night and this morning to attend the opening exercises of the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Walter Walthall of the M K and T reports heavier travel this year, with uptown ticket sales strong and trains at capacity for the 8 30 9 00 last night and 6 10 9 00 this morning.

Dallas Walter Walthall

Bull Moose Meet in San Antonio For Campaign Plans

The Bull Moose of Bexar county will convene at the Gunter hotel this evening under county chairman J. D. Dodson. Notices urge each invitee to bring another Bull Moose and discuss a torch light procession and a mass meeting planned near month’s end as part of a whirlwind campaign before the election.

Bexar County Gunter Hotel J. D. Dodson Dodson

Roosevelt Defends His Tariff Record in Wisconsin Speech

In Oshkosh Colonel Roosevelt defended his tariff record and attacked Woodrow Wilson. He said Governor Wilson is the progressives’ hope but now aligned with reactionaries. Roosevelt claimed the progressive campaign fund would be under half of Democratic or Republican totals. He noted tariff changes under his presidency were not ripe for further action and accused railway and trust interests of using tariffs as a political red herring. He argued Wilson has no clear tariff stance and often shifts positions.

Oshkosh Wis Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Wilson LaFollette Democratic

Advice to Fruit Growers Urged For Texas Plantings

Commissioner Kane urges Texas fruit growers to inspect plantings now and regularly, and to adopt preventive and curative measures against insect pests or fungus diseases. The department will send a representative when needed to check ravages.

Austin Tex Kane Texas

Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Liver and Bowels Cleansing

The ad touts Syrup of Figs as a safe, gentle laxative for biliousness and constipation, claiming it cleanses the stomach, liver, and bowels without gripe. It promotes its fruit base, non injurious nature, and a pleasant taste, noting the full name on the label and urging use for children.

Sanna California Fig Syrup Company

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Stowers Furniture Company Bing W.scom Commerce St San Antonio, Texas Sixth Ward J. Thirme Nellie Kessler 8. Preston Rs. L. Burke C. M. Cody John Williamson J. C. King H. B. Vodiie A. Fuller P. Simpson J. D. Pulliam J. York BB. C. Sibley J. Schober J. B. Webb C. C. Cresson C. H. Kearney E. C. Tarrant J. Muir Theodore Muller Thomas Beck F. R. Warner J. R. Webb C. E. Chowning E. B. Alling Hyatt James Pickler Charles Smith Cascarets Matthews Cafeteria Losoya St Im Society Beulah B. Patterson Entertains Card Club F. E. Beetley Rockport Aldrich West Craig Place New Orleans Times- Democrat F. Kings of di Paso R. 8. Jackson Prospect Hill Edith Vander Straten Crockett School Mothers’ Club Malone Duggan J. T. Smith Hamilton W. Q. Ellington of Mrs A. I. Campbell J. O. Terrell Dick QC Terrell Nora Camp St. Anthony Ione Bell Pensacola, Fla F.L. Riley San Pedro Avenue Lois Glenn Peague Teague, Tex Ann McDonald Richmond Avenue Baki Iea City Hospital A. Callman Main Ave Bull Moose
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