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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1913

Page

5

Beethoven Society Bazaar Hailed With Fancy Costumes

The Beethoven Society will stage a two day bazar on October 24 and 25 at Beethoven Hall to aid the society. Mrs A Nordman leads with booths run by named ladies in charge of punch coffee ice cream candy and other attractions featuring costume decor and museum displays. Also listed are multiple club and social events including dance class first meetings and meetings of local women's groups with dates from the coming days.

Beethoven Society Beethoven Halil John M. Steinfelt Max Baetz F. Friedrich F. M. Ripley Rogers Annie Geyer Cecile Steinfelt Dorothy Pagenstecher Marguerite Sartor Snell J. Schaerer A. Grona W. Kalteyer Juanita Davis Cleo Grona Hermina Hampel Millie Nordmann Mesdames N. P. Lorio A. Close Dora Wagner Millie Wagner Margaret Hensel Bertha Staffel W. McAllister Archie Zorkowsky M. Friedrich Wilhelmina Kotula A. Wehrhahn Hilda Wagner Edna Krueger Lillie Heye Margaret Schultze Fortune Teller’s Booth M. Stolte Dorothy Hensel Ida Koch Emmie Schultze Leona Kleck Wheel of Fortune Herman Dreiss Maria Lacoste Amalia Lacoste Gertrude Campbell Ladies’ Aid Society The Westminster Presbyterian Church

Resinol Cures Blistering Itch on Hands

An 1913 testimonial from Charles Weber of St Louis describes severe hand blisters and itching that cleared after using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. He reports six years of relief since and notes the products are sold by druggists with a free trial offer from Resinol Baltimore.

St. Louis Charles Weber Franklin Ave Dept. 15-R Resinol Baltimore

Bought and Paid For at Grand Tonight and Matinee

William A. Brady presents Bought and Paid For a Broadhurst hit with strong endorsements. It has a record New York run of 476 performances with extra matinees in summer. The plot centers on a New York millionaire and a ten dollar week telephone operator and features a dramatic scene of marital tension and liquor fueled conflict.

William A. Brady George Broadhurst New York Brady Broadhurst

Julian Eltinge Returns to Grand with New Farewell Tour

Star of The Fascinating Widow headlines a farewell tour at the Grand with Wednesday and Thursday performances. Manager Woods brings a fresh production full of song and dance, backed by the familiar company, and Eltinge’s famed feminine characterizations remain his hallmark.

Julian Eltinge Woods Julian Bitinge Eltinge

Bride Is Entertained with A Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Ethel Schuetze entertained at the home of her parents in honor of Miss Helen Schuetze a bride of the month. Rooms were decorated with ferns and cut flowers. Plate favors were photographs of the honoree. The prize in Hearts was captured by Miss Studer. Guests included Misses Ethel Schuetze Audrey Carpenter Eda Schuetze Ethel Carpenter Helen Schuetze Othelia Burris Lena Bennett Olga Vanderstay Marguerite Henderson Amy Massey Marguerite Heubaum Ethel Hendricks Viva Hall Vennie Nance Amelia Sluder and Mrs Ed Schuetze.

Ethel Schuetze Helen Schuetze Miss Studer Audrey Carpenter Eda Schuetze Ethel Carpenter Othelia Burris Lena Bennett Olga van

Receptions for Veterans by General Stanley Circle No 3

The General Stanley Circle No 3 G A R will meet at 2 oclock tomorrow afternoon at the K P Hall Market Street. From 4 to 6 oclock a reception honors officers just returned from the G A R encampment in Chattanooga Tenn Mr Tuttle department commander Dr Whittaker medical examiner A Mosier post commander C Brad bent department patriotic examiner and Mrs Sarah Fox president of the Circle All comrades and their wives are invited.

General Stanley Grand Army of the Republic K. P Market Street Chattanooga Tenn Tuttle Whittaker A. Mosier C. §. Bradbent Sarah Fox General Stanley Circle

Adler-i-ka Remedy Favored for Digestive Ailments

The simple buckthorn bark mixture Adler-i-ka remains a San Antonio favorite for digestive relief. Adler-i-ka is said to cleanse both lower and upper bowels and quickly ease sour stomach constipation and gas after a single dose, according to H. L. Wagener in the Hicks Building.

San Antonio H. L. Wagener Hicks Building

Backache Warning Urges Croxone for Kidney Troubles

An old warning underscores backache as an early sign of kidney trouble and urges Croxone as a remedy. The ad claims Croxone reaches the kidneys, dissolves uric acid, cleanses pores, and can end backache, rheumatic pain, and urinary disorders with three daily doses. It also promises a money back guarantee if Croxone fails.

Bright

Last Spike to Be Driven This Week for San Antonio Line

Foster Crane, builder of the San Antonio Fredericksburg and Northern Railroad, said three miles of track remain to Fredericksburg and he expected completion by week’s end despite heavy rainfall hindering progress. Construction has passed the Pedernales River and townsmen watch the advancing track gang.

San Antonio Crane Pedernales River

O. D. C. Card Club Hosts Garza Street Gathering

Mrs Dan Dreeke hosted the O D C Card Club at her Garza street home last week Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Fred Krisch Ed Stappenbeck and Leon Moeckel After games refreshments were served Attendees included Mesdames Martin K Klockenkemper Sidney Smith Carl Heiser Alfred Carolus X Callahan Alfred Schendel James McGee and Leon Moeckel

Dan Dreeke Garza Street Fred Krisch Ed Stappenbeck Leon Moeckel Martin K. Klockenkemper Sidney Smith Carl Heiser Alfred Carolus 8. X. Callahan Alfred Schendel James McGee Leon Moekel

Mr and Mrs Koes ter entertain for Miss Koester

Mr and Mrs Edward Louis Koester hosted about 30 guests at their Macon Street home in honor of Miss Ottella Koester. The gathering featured dancing, progressive conversation, and a five course luncheon hosted last week.

Edward Louis Koester Macon Street Ottella Koester

Entertains Literary Society Hosts Little Southern Girls

Miss Ruth Harris hosted the Little Southern Girls Musical and Literary Society last week. Bunco was played with prize winners named Ruth Frances, Paulina Stippich and Florence Gillespie.

Entertains Ruth Harris Little Southern Girls’ Musical and Literary Society Bunco Ruth Frances Paulina Stippich Florence Gillespie

Paving Fund Dividing Eight Wards Proposals

Mayor Brown announced a plan to equitably divide a 1.5 million paving fund among eight wards using population assessed valuation and street mileage. A city map and NY engineer Samuel M Gray will review underground drainage before paving proceeds, ensuring citywide continuity.

Brown Helland Gray Samuel M. Gray New York

Thief Escapes in Buggy After Dunbar House Burglary

A thief entered the Dunbar boarding house at 140 North Street at 4:20 this morning and after ransacking rooms and the office fled in a waiting buggy. Guests observed the intrusion before the escape. detectives linked the method to a recently released county jail inmate.

Dunbar North Street

Alumnae Elect Officers at St. Josephs Academy

At the quarterly Alumnae Association meeting of St. Josephs Academy the officers were elected. Cornelia Scwartz becomes president and Caroline Nauwald first vice president. Stella Cappuyns is second vice president Maria Schneider is recording secretary Jessie Vogel treasurer Rose Eckenroth corresponding secretary Irene Linnartz musician.

Alumnae Alumnae Association of St. Joseph’s Academy Cornelia Scwartz Caroline Nauwald Stella Cappuyns Maria Schneider Jessie Vogel Rose Eckenroth Irene Linnartz

Army officers return from inspection and leave updates

General James Parker of the first brigade Southern Department returns from an inspection trip to Leauge Pass with aide John H. Reed. Captain Patrick Guiney and Captain Herman A. Siebert receive leaves of absence of four months and ten days respectively. Lieutenant Halbert P. Harris is ordered to report to Fort Sam Houston. Swift & Co. reports San Antonio fresh beef sales averaging 9.70 cents per pound for the week ending October 11.

James Parker Southern Department Leagle Pass John H. Reed Halbert P. Harris Fort Ringgold Rio Grande Fort Sam Houston Swift & Co San Antonio

Vidal murder trial reset after venire discharged

Emilio T. Vidal’s murder trial in the Thirty seventh District Court was reset for the November term after the 150 man venire was discharged. He is charged with killing Alfredo Arocha near East End about 1 AM.

Emilio T. Vidal Criminal Vidal Alifredo Arocha East

Minnesota School trains ag and domestic science teachers

In Minnesota the School of Agricultural Technology at the State University focuses on preparing teachers for agriculture and domestic science due to high demand. The program emphasizes training future educators to meet local needs in these subjects.

Minnesota School of Agricultural Technology State University

Fenstermaker Furniture stock sold out at San Antonio store

The Fenstermaker Furniture Company on Main avenue opened a closing sale to liquidate its entire $50 000 stock. T. N. Givens, a local real estate dealer, secured the stock in a land and city lots trade and plans to exit the furniture business. Owner Fenstermaker leaves to pursue contracting. A Leicester pianist set a world record by playing a continuous 34 hour strain totaling 1600 tunes, surpassing a 30 hour previous mark.

Fenstermaker Furniture Company Main Avenue T. N. Givens Givens Houston Fenstermaker San Antonio Leicester England

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