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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1912

Page

5

Leona Hennessey Hosts Dance Honoring Thelma Hanks

Miss Leona Hennessey will entertain this afternoon at her Quincy street home honoring Miss Thelma Hanks of Marshall, a guest of relatives. The event runs from 4 to 6 o clock with decorations of roses and fall flowers and a guest list including local social figures.

Leona Hennessey Quincy Street Thelma Hanks Marshall Foard Townsend Louise Ayers Houston Annie Ray Townsend Misses Ayers Clay West Esther Hardie Fanita McMillan Annette Schmitt Zaleme Vance Raymond Kellar Sam Barclay Reed Jones Robert Barclay Charles Truehart R. F. Miller A. P. Adrian Hubert Loeffler Leon Goodman Jack George Frank Gallagher Townsend

Mr and Mrs Edward McClanna han and Grace McClannahan Return from Eastern Tour

Mr and Mrs Edward McClannahan and Miss Grace McClannahan have returned from an eastern tour visiting Washington Baltimore Virginia and the Blue Ridge mountains.

Edward McClannahan Grace McClannahan Washington Baltimore Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains

Meeting of Camp Wire Girls at YWCA Rooms

Yesterday the Camp Wire Girls met at the Young Woman's Christian Association rooms. The day was moved to Saturday as schools reopen. Miss Rowena Brown and Miss Elizabeth Wright, guardians of the fire, will organize future programs. Miss Marion B. Fenwick spoke to the girls about Jane Addams.

Camp Wire Young Woman’s Christian Association Association Rowena Brown Elizabeth Wright Marion B. Fenwick Jane Addams

Surprise party honors Atlee Ayres Jr before Exeter prep

Atlee B Ayres Jr was celebrated with a Laurel Heights surprise party by his parents prior to leaving for Phillips Exeter preparatory college next week. About sixty five guests attended with sixteen regulars and four extras listed on programs. The event followed a meeting feature highlighting his career. Old furniture made new by Carter Mullaly Transfer Co.

Atlee B. Ayres Jr Laurel Heights Phillip Exeter ‘Preparatory College

W. C. T. U Elects Officers For Central Union

Central Woman’s Christian Temperance union in San Antonio elects new officers led by president Mrs Elizabeth Cunningham and treasurer Mrs E M Stevens. Vice presidents chosen from several churches include Mrs J C Breeding Mrs D J Smith and Dr A B McKenna. Delegates to the Austin state convention named as Mrs Donaldson Cunningham Milburn Stevens Lane.

Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union Elizabeth Cunningham R. T. Milburn E. M. Stevens T. J. Lane S. H. Byrd Kate Haynes W.E. Voight E. J. Smith C. M. Stone S. H. Spier Charles Donaldson A. B. McKenna J. C. Breeding Travis Park Church D. J. Smith Madison Square Presbyterian Church H. Byrd Alamo Methodist

Walter and Miss Farmer Wed at St Marys Church

F A Walter and Miss Mary Farmer were married at 8 this morning at St Marys church by Rev Father Quinn. The couple left on the morning train for the east and will reside in San Antonio after October 1.

St. Mary F. A. Walter Miss Mary Farmer St. Mary’s Church Father Quinn Friedens Main Avenue East Elmira Street T. Lehman Evangelical Association John Wellner Bible C. A. Arnold Allance Burnett and Chestnut Streets San Antonio E. Garfield Johnson St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary’s Street Gunter Hotel J. H. Quinn Children of Mary St. Anthony St. Joseph's Catholic Church William Fuhrwerk Soldiers’ Chapel Corner Mason and New Braunfels Avenue Albert JT. Fitts

Food Gaps May Stall Mental and Physical Power

If something seems to hold you back the trouble may be wrong food which does not supply the elements necessary for keeping up a mental and physical power.

San Antonio Charter Committee Names Five Subcommittees

The San Antonio charter committee approved five subcommittees to draft charter sections. Members will meet weekly to discuss incorporation territory elections officers recall ordinances and finance while accepting citizen suggestions. The 1910 model will guide drafting with updates as needed.

Commission San Antonio T. N. Smith Jones T. J. Conroy Bernard Schwegmann LeRoy G. Denman W. J. Knox Albert Steves Jr George C. Saur Graham Dowdell W. F. McCaleb August Briam Same Belden Smith Frank C. Davis T. L. Conroy R. J. Boyle Henning Bruhn Recorder’s Court Board of Health Board of Equalization Park Board D. A. McdAskill Dan Breen Otto Wahrmund W. F.mccaleb Sam Belden Howard Templeton Chester Terrell J. E. Webb

Child Run Over by Wagon Injury Suspected

Francisco Lerma four years old, son of Mr and Mrs Y Lerma of 203 South San Saba street, was badly injured when a wagon struck him near West Commerce and San Saba yesterday after 6 pm. Antonio Espinoza, the wagon driver, was arrested for reckless driving. Judge Buckley postponed the hearing after physicians reported possible internal injuries. witnesses offered limited details on how the incident occurred. The child crossed the street with an older brother when hit. the driver says he did not see the boy until after his wagon passed.

Francisco Lerma

Fire prevention urged for Texas schools

State Fire Marshal Wallace Inglish aims to teach Texas children the importance of fire prevention. He hopes teachers will stress reducing economic waste and may ask the state textbook board to add pamphlets on the topic to the public school curriculum.

Austin Tex Wallace Inglish Texas

Cascarets claim to cure sour stomach and stomach woes

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a quick remedy for sour belching acid pain and nausea. It promises immediate stomach cleansing, regulation, and relief by morning, with a 10 cent box kept at home for adults and children alike.

Prospect Hill School to Open for Public Inspection

The new Prospect Hill public school in San Antonio will host a Tuesday reception from 4 to 9 pm to showcase the modern building. Superintendent Charles Lukin and Principal Herman Hirsch will guide tours. Mrs. Malone Duggan presided at the meeting arranging flags, entertainment, light refreshments, and hostesses from Crockett Mothers’ Club.

Prospect Hill San Antonio San Antonio Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers’ Association Malone Duggan Mothers’ Congress Charles Lukin Herman Hirsch Prospect Hill School Atlee B. Ayres C. P. Jones Malone

Colquitt to Inspect Penitentiary System After Return

Governor Colquitt plans a Monday return from Mineral Wells and will start inspecting the penitentiary system soon. He will be accompanied by Will H. Mayes, the lieutenant governor nominee, and B F. Lowney, attorney general nominee, who agreed to join. He cannot travel to California and other western states due to official duties.

Austin Tex Colquitt Will H. Mayes B. F. Lowney California Washington Oregon Utah Colorado

Iowa Woman Overcomes Ills with Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

Ottumwa Iowa resident Harriet E Wampner credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving years of female troubles including shooting pains dizziness and spinal weakness after trying various doctors The ad urges women to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts promising confidential expert guidance and a female reader response.

Lydia E. Pinkham Ottumwa Iowa United States Harriet E. Wampner Ransom Street

Churches Rally for Fall and Winter Work

Readable items show a city church roundup calling members to fall and winter work across many congregations. Travis Park Methodist hosts all societies for a Sunday morning service with sermons on The Call of Isaiah and The Christian Sabbath.

Travis Park Methodist Church Isaiah Prospect Hill Methodist Church First Baptist Church J. Porter First Presbyterian Church W. L. Lawrence Young People's Society Government Hill Methodist Church Pine Mason Streets Nolan Army Post A. B. Davidson Baraca Elass I. W. Orr Epworth League Methodist McKinley Avenue South Presa Street W. S. Townsend B. Johnston Jesus Epworth Mabel West End South Heights South Palmetto and Porter Streets E. C. Jolly B. Crosa Baraca Philathea Buena Vista and Cibolo Streets V. Liles Travis and Navarro Streets W. A. Godbey John W. Shoemaker Methodist Episcopal Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Avenue C Pecan Street Orin P. Wright D. D Tomey Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Fifth Street Avenue D Christian Science Quarterly

Syrup of Figs Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments

An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for headaches biliousness indigestion and constipation caused by a sluggish liver. It pledges a thorough cleanse by morning, warns against imitations, and urges asking for the genuine California Fig Syrup with senna and the Elixir of Senna.

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