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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1913

Page

6

Rocky Mountain News Sold to Chicago Publisher

The Rocky Mountain News, long owned by former senator Thomas M. Patterson, is sold to John C. Shaffer of Chicago. Shaffer also buys the Denver Times for $750,000. both papers publish from the News plant with Henry D. Carbury as general manager and Kent Shaffer as treasurer.

Rocky Mountain News Denver Colo United States Thomas M. Patterson John C. Shaffer Chicago Patterson Shaffer Denver Times News the Times Henry D. Carbury Kent Shaffer J. C. Shaffer

Little Southern Girls Club Meeting at Gillespie Home

The Little Southern Girls' Musical and Literary Club will meet this afternoon at Miss Florence Gillespie's residence 214 California Street. The gathering aims to discuss club activities and upcoming events in a formal, neighborhood setting.

Little Southern Girls’ Musical and Literary Club Florence Gillespie California Street

Social and Club Events Roundup at Local Venues

Mrs Nat Washer hosts a luncheon at the Travis Club in compliment to Mrs Sidney Pfeiffer. San Antonio Musical Club marks Verdi s 100th birth anniversary with a musicale and reception at the Travis Club. Laurel Heights Methodist Church ladies entertain West Texas Methodist Conference visitors with a 4 to 6 reception at Mrs C G Wood 324 West French Place. Miss Mayme Storey hosts luncheon for Miss Yadie Clamp. Woman s Club board to meet at Camden Street club house at 10 tomorrow morning. Madison Square Presbyterian Church Woman s Missionary Society meets at 3 tomorrow afternoon in the chapel to study The New America. Miss Ruth Burleson hosts Girls 600 Club this afternoon in its second season meeting with twenty members now and growing. Wedding of Miss Jessie Felder and A C Wood of Fort Worth at First Baptist Church Huntsville Tex this evening. Felder a well known local figure, niece of Miss Ella Felder and Mrs C R Brockway. Mr Wood, Fort Worth lawyer, to California for honeymoon. they will reside in Fort Worth.

San Antonio Travis Club Laurel Heighte Methodist Church West Texas Woman's Missionary Society of Madison Square Presbyterian Church America Ruth Burleson Jessie Felder A. C. Wood Fort Worth First Baptist Church Huntsville Tex Felder Ella Felder C. R. Brockway Wood

Country Club Dinner Dance Opens Season With Reservations

The first Saturday evening dinner dance of the season will be held at the Country Club. Management requests all reservations to be telephoned in before 6 o clock Friday. The event is expected to be an elaborate ushering in of the club season.

Country Club

Local social notes mix travel guests and society events

Mrs H C Boyd of Galveston visits sister Mrs J Edward Helmer at 802 Denver Blvd. Dr and Mrs Harry L Leap return from a Chicago Rochester trip. San Antonio Self Culture Club music dept meets with Miss Irna Webb on West Woodlawn Ave at 4 tomorrow. Lt and Mrs Charles Janverin Browne arrive from Cuba honeymoon, staying with Mrs Browne’s parents Mr and Mrs Max B Mayer. Miss Marguerite Mayer and Miss Lula Mae Hubbard depart for Aransas Pass to join James Holmes' house party. Arden Kelly of Fort Worth visits Miss Yadie Clamp for Groesbeek Clamp wedding. Beta Tau Zeta Sorority high school initiates Saturday at Miss Fillis James home with dinner and guests. Public initiation at football game San Antonio high school vs San Antonio academy this afternoon. New members include Misses Sallie Gold Pettus, Grace Walker, Grace McClannahan, Labanora Bell, Pearl Bauerfeind, Lucille Joske, Constance Buhler.

San Antonio Beta Tau Zeta Sorority

Famous Players' Royal feature opens with Langtry cast

Mrs Lillie Langtry leads a special feature film at the Royal theater today and tomorrow with Marguerite Terry Arden Kelley and a long list of ladies from New Orleans Fort Worth and other places. The Smith School Mothers and Teachers' Club meets at 8 40 tomorrow afternoon at the school with Mrs McAllister speaking on Your Child and Mine. Members urged to attend.

Lillie Langtry Famous Players’ Company Royal Theater Smith School Mothers’ and

Memorial Service Marks Sixth Anniversary Of Tobin Death

The Alamo Mission chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a memorial service for Mrs. Josephine Tobin, its first president, observing the six year anniversary with floral tributes. Chaplain Bettie Carnal delivered the address. attendees included Mesdames J E Webb Applewhite Henry Newton Susan Fiske Roach Bettie Carnal Otis M Farnsworth Arthur W Burroughs J M Carr Sam C Bell and Will Rote.

Josephine Tobin Alamo Mission Daughters of the Republic of Texas Bettie Carnal Mesdames J. E. Webb Applewhite Henry Newton Susan Fiske Roach Otis M. Farnsworth Arthur W. Burroughs J. M. Carr Sam C. Bell Will Rote

Tea at the Menger for Miss Yadie Clamp

Miss Annie Ray Townsend hosts a 4 o'clock tea tomorrow afternoon at the Menger Hotel in compliment to Miss Yadie Clamp. Guests include Misses Yadie Clamp Mayme Storey and Hethel Gog.

Annie Ray Townsend the Menger Yadie Clamp Mayme Storey Hethel Gog

Robin Hood Opens at Grand by De Koven Opera

The De Koven Opera Company stages a revival of Robin Hood at the Grand for three nights and a Saturday matinee with a large chorus special orchestra and a cast of star principals. Enrica Dilli leads as dramatic soprano after appearances with Chicago Grand Opera and tours across South America Australia and Europe. Misha Ferengo a lyric tenor from the Imperial Opera in Saint Petersburg also appears.

de Koven Opera Company Enrica Dilli Grand Opera Paris Chicago Grand Opera Company Andreas Dipple South America Australia Misha Ferengo Imperial Opera St. Peters

Burg Opera Cast Sings in Bold Pageant with Noted Stars

Burg will feature the title role with Sara Max on as Alan a Dale and singing O Promise Me Jerome Daley plays the blacksmith Joseph Parson takes Little John Phil Branson portrays the sheriff Til lie Salinger is Dame Durden George B Frothingham returns as Friar Tuck famed Bostonian original in his belligerent churchman persona having performed the part over five thousand times.

Richard the Great at the Plaza Exhibition Captivates San Antonio

Richard the Great, a trained simian, performs at the Plaza this week showcasing knife and fork dining skating on roller skates and acrobatic feats on a revolving globe. A Saturday matinee includes a stage reception for school children. The bill features singing dancing and bright comedy beyond average.

Richard the Great Plaza San Antonio Simian Richard

Lillie Langtry Stars in His Neighbor's Wife at Royal Theater

Daniel Frohman presents Lillie Langtry in His Neighbor's Wife at the Royal Theater today and tomorrow. The Famous Players production is highlighted by lavish scenic settings and a strong supporting cast. Langtry is billed as a two continent star in this acclaimed character study.

Royal Theater Famous Players Film Company Daniel Frohman Lillie Langtry Continents

Mrs Lang Trys Art Delivers Powerful Film Sermon

The Royal Theater is expected to fill to capacity as the film featuring Mrs Lang Try presents a compelling sermon through art. Press and public praise the dramatic impact and humanitarian message carried by the production.

Sandy Royal Theater

Laborer Loses 165 in Sleep Potion Robbery at West Side Saloon

Melicia Ariola, 25, claims a drink and staged fight led to the theft of 165 dollars from his inside shirt pocket. Detectives Hanes and Krause hold a suspect. other participants remain missing and no money recovered. Ariola had saved the sum while working cotton near Lavernia and traveled to the city with the cash.

Melicia Ariola West Side Hanes and Krause Ariola Lavernia

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Health for Home Keeping Women

Advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills invigorate home keeping women by boosting strength and vitality. It warns kidney and bladder sickness to cause weakness and backs pain, nervou sness, and aching joints, promising disappearance of irregular bladder action with use. Fischer's Drug Store.

Fischer's Drug Store

Beauty cures and tonics from the era's advice column

Etta Lee and other voices offer home remedies for skin care hair care and beauty routines. They promote spurmax canthrax quinquin and other tonics as remedies for complexion hair shine and anti aging, with instructions and prices. The rowdy tone reflects period vanity and self care guidance.

Simple tonic promises color and vigor

A physician advises a household tonic to restore natural color and vitality. The recipe calls for kardene dissolved in alcohol with sugar and hot water to make a quart, with a tablespoonful to be taken before meals to purify the blood, tone nerves, and improve complexion.

Joyce

Eye strain blamed for dark circles under eyes

Those dark rings under your eyes likely come from strained eyes rather than serious trouble. Resting eyes and reducing strain can help.

Mre. M

Inventor Hiram Maxim Applies for Gas Engine Silencer Patent

Hiram Percy Maxim, renowned inventor, has filed for a patent covering a silencer designed for gas engines. The filing signals advancement in reducing engine noise and improving performance in mechanical devices.

Hiram Percy Maxim

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Auto Clubhouse The San Antonio Automobile Club J. J. Stevens George B. Taliaferro Frank Lewis H. G. Staacke L. B. Clegg George Keene T. L. Conroy H. J. Backer R. T. Pruitt T. T. Campbell T. D. Dobbs Automobile Club Fort Sam Houston Alamo and Goliad Alkemeyer East Houston Street Dr. T. Felix Gouraud L. A. Sayre Ralph Garza Beulah B. Patterson Frank Paschal Margery Hicks Nellie Stapler Nat Washer Sidney Pfeiffer Woman's Club Camden Street H. C. Boyd Galveston J. Edward Helmer Denver Boulevard Harry L. Leap Rochester Minn Mrs. L. M. Michael Evergreen Farms Gunter Charles Janverin Browne Cuba Marguerite Mayer Lula Mae Hubbard Aransas Pass James Holmes Arden Kelly Louise Moore Harriet Grigg Margaret Chambers Cora Wisner New Orleans Mesdames C. C. Clamp Alexander Fraser Craig Adams Samuel Alexander Barclay Foard Townsend Bruce Magruder Kenneth Wimer Henry Phelps Washer Brothers Company Sable Fox Red Fox E. Hertzberg Jewelry CO Houston and St. Sta Figman Oscar Figman Cullen-Bainbridge Company (Inc Knickerbocker Theater New York Colonial Theater Boston Illinois Theater Mr. Figman Madam Sherry Karl Hoschna Otto Hauerbach Messrs. Cullen & Bainbridge Co. (Inc Mr. Hauer the Royal A Collman Ady the Home Beauty Parlor Betty Dean Etta Lee Georgene Grace Baking PO tie ‘s @ economike se
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