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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1911

Page

24

Terse Tales of Interest From Thriving Towns All Over Southwest Texas

Sunday returnees from New York visits scatter across Southwest Texas with many families hosting relatives. The piece notes multiple social events including dances, bridge clubs, embroidery circles, outings on Corpus Christi bay, and numerous visits to and from nearby towns and cities, with a steady stream of names and places.

Southwest Texas

Cotulla School Opens With New Departments

Grey Childers of the Cochina ranch returns from San Antonio. Mrs. Gossett comes back from Devine. W Wheeler and wife return from visits in Chicago Cleveland and northern cities. Alma Mendell assistant at Mexican school returns from East Texas. Mrs. Miller of Asherton visits Cotulla friends. Allen Franklin and daughters return from San Antonio. Cotulla high school opens with A Taylor superintendent Miss Isse Gardner principal and new domestic science and agricultural departments. T. J. Allen family moves to town for schooling. Mrs. E A Keck and children move from river farm for school access.

J. H. Ewell New York M. O. Huggins Houston Parks Ranch M. W. Fowler Gladys Alpine John H. Reagan U. D. CG J. B. McCampbell Mamie Appleby Brasher Victoria Ney Baker E. F. Glaze San Antonio T. L. Terrell Antigua Will Lott T. L. Shafer Detroit Mich F. W. Armstrong L. A. Parker G. W. Johnson Presbyterian Aid Society Kate Fulcrod Bridge Club Tom Heard Lin Jeter Refugio Cyrus Parks Parks Miss White Mr. Hardy Waco Parr Flatonia Flowers Rob John McCampbell Fulton, Mo Sehool Will Heard Middletown W. B. Appleby Lilly Fannie Thomas Will Seidel Pearl Fulcrod Clay Appleby Beeville L. A. Patton Alice Judge Patton Alma Wallace Huntsville Jack Kyle Nursery Fred Shaper Alec Reed Hebbrowville Grey Childers Gossett Devine Co. W. Wheeler Chicago Cleveland Buffalo Alma Mendell Turday Texas W. H. H. Miller Asherton Cotulla Allen Franklin Isabel E. A. Keck

Seguin Society Gathers for Visits and School Plans

Mrs A W Saunders returns from Gonzales visiting nieces Mrs A T Barbour and Miss Mamie Tate. Miss Sidney Moore leaves for Dallas to attend St Marys College. Multiple residents travel to San Antonio New Braunfels Memphis Port La Vaca Karnes City and New Mexico for education and visits. Community groups held meetings and hosting duties continue as fall terms begin.

A. W. Saunders Gonzales A. T. Barbour Mamie Tate Parnell Rosenbush Richmond Bettie Breustedt Mulholland School San Antonio Mamie Terrell Thomas School Corinne Vaughan Bonn Avon School Alonzo Millett Mabel Parish Port la Vaca W. T. Moore Methodist Church Nora. Klein Bridge Club Elheidere

Kerrville Social Notes From Local Residents

Kerrville residents host and visit neighboring cities with multiple trips reported. San Antonio visitors include Mrs. S. Benton and Miss Addie Denton. Kerrville locals host guests from San Antonio and Monmouth Mexico. Notable items mention Beatrice Weir’s marriage to F. P. Mallory and Miss Ona Hunter entering San Marcos.

G. A. Stowers Jack Stuart Bonnie Stowers San Antonio F. A. Hughes Monma Mexico Kerrville R. H. Burney Boerne S. P. Benton N. A. Davis J. M. Webb Okla Weir Tivy High School Mallory Waureka Olive Wells San Marcos Norman J. P. Moses Gillespie County E. Corkill Addie Denton B. F. Denton Turtle Creek N. B. Smith Nellie and Leona Smith Saulsburg N. C Charles Leinweber

Thalians Hold Saturday Afternoon Meeting in Cameron

The Thalians met Saturday afternoon with Miss Mary Henderson. Progressive forty-two provided the main entertainment along with refreshments. Guests included Misses Wilson Pritchett Beth Jeter Turlains Holtzclaw Elinor Winnie Henderson and Mrs Dan Tyson.

Thalians Mary Henderson Progressive Forty-Two Misses Wilson Pritchett Beth Jeter Turlains Holtzclaw Elinor Winnie Henderson Dan Tyson Paden Cross Progressive Forty Ruth Clark Paris Texas R. H. McIntosh Hazel Marsh Mamie Black Mary Lake Henderson Belton R. H. Johnson Ageat General Tete Percy Denison Robinson

Local residents and students noted in week’s social roundup

The column lists visits and travel of residents including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Daniel and daughters of Fentress, W. F. McCutcheon en route to Washington and Virginia, H. S. Armstrong and two girls visiting Claude and Louis, and many others. It also reports Southwest Texas State normal opening with 166 more pupils than last term, plus numerous visits to Kyle, Waco, Lynchburg, Va., and Corpus Christi among families and alumni events.

Marlin R. B. Little Alice Yaka Kate Yakey Jane King Virginia King Mary Davis Mary Little R Carradine Louise Carleton Thames Marie Jennings Justine NcKay Wilber Gossett Ganorley William Fairchild Neal McKay William Veale Charles Crump Norman Fury Joan Lloyd Carrie Cartwell Brenham Carrie Tyler J. Q. Hamilton Pasadena Cal J. W. Daniel Kyle Roselee Pease la Porte Normal Ida Mae de Steigner Waco Baylor University Sallie Baldwin Colorado E. F. Beall Annie Marie Beall Lynchburg Beall Cox Miss Beall Randolph Macon

Marble Falls social notes mix visits and movements

Marble Falls residents share greetings and departures as many travel to Llano Georgetown Austin and Georgetown while Miss Juanita Grosse and Miss Ethel Ruth Clark wed and friends attend local meetings. Teachers attend the county institute and telegraph company staff host visiting officials.

Local residents greet visitors and travel notices

Mrs. Jane McVea leaves for Gonzales. Miss Katherine Morrell visits her cousin Mrs. Frank Wor ley. Many locals and visitors travel to San Antonio Waelder Schulenburg Floresville and Lane City. Cemetery meeting held with Floresville residents and relatives visit Alamo City by several families.

Jane McVea Gonzales Katherine Morrell Milford Frank Worley Jessie Lee Brown San Antonio H. W. Brunnermann Muldoon J. S. Leyendecker Yoakum Bessie Stewart San Marcos Baptist Academy B. B. Adams Baby Rockdale W. H. Nash Waelder T. T. McCommon Fay Arnin Virginia Fred Mason Peyton Tutwiler Alabama H. A. Tutwiler Bernie Eason

Smithville Social Notes Include Visits Across Texas

Mr and Mrs W R Searcy return from Angleton while Mrs R R Stewart and children spend a week in Houston. Several locals host or visit kin in San Saba Waco Galveston San Marcos Fort Worth Vicksburg LaGrange Waelder Arkansas and Parsons Kansas with family and friends.

W. R. Searcy Angleton R. R. Stewart Houston Cora Hudson San Saba Nannie Shearin M. Schellhardt Parsons Kansas Irene Dunn Waco M. W. Curry L. P. David T. H. Wett Tom Vicksburg Mississippi Magnee Woodville J. H. McRell Corine Harper Dallas A. C. Harper John Zweiner LaGrange C. Bodergen Georgia Treason Waelder R. N. Snow

Recent travels and homecomings noted in local social roundup

Mrs D F Smith and daughter Jennie return from two months in Natural Bridge Virginia Maryland Washington D C and Kimbelton Ohio. Several guests and visitors arrive for events in Temple including bridal showers for Miss Boles and Miss Brunner with numerous local and nearby attendees.

D. F. Smith Jennie Natural Bridge Maryland Washington, D. C Kimbelton Ohio A. F. Christofferson Bertha Lundell Jamestown N. Y Bufalo Niagara Falls Toronto Canada Ruth Avery Brady W. A. Avery Frank Lonalice Hamblen Nellie Miller San Marcos Southwest Texas State Normal Pat McNamara Mary McNamara Austin W. F. Davis Fletcher Scott Temple John Sexauer Elizabeth Doak Los Angeles Cal Mamie Monroe Houston Bettie Allison Kyle Ellenora Cherico Winnie Mallin Galveston Alice Duffy C. O. Daliet Bettie Brunner Ada Boles Katie Still Mary Still Winnie Mal Elizabeth Hannan Clara Graney Annie O'Donnell Agnes Brunner Anita Klaus Fannie Chernosky Leslie Groves Elsie Groves Maude O'Toole Migses Leslie Miss Boles Miss Brunner Misses Groves Elleonora Cherico Katie Stil Annie O’donnell Janes Brunner Maude O’toole W. H. Blaylock

Local visitors and residents noted in city social notes

Mr and Mrs Walter L Boothe have returned to Sweetwater after visiting relatives. Numerous visitors including Mrs Meyers of Houston grand deputy for the Order of the Eastern Star toured the city for lectures. Several families from San Antonio Cuero Moulton and Hallsville were guests or travelers. Teachers and students moved in and out of schools as Miss Clara Hill Willie Robertson and others assumed city positions. Choirs and clubs hosted events and residents continued travel to Dallas D H an is and San Antonio.

P. F. Mahoff California M. F. Anderson San Antonio Katie Wheeler Nursery This County EB. Holland Houston J. B. Hudson Port O’connor W. B. Braggs Odelia Leibold Long Mott Maddy Mitchell Refugid Victoria Fannie Wheeler Brownsville W. M. Seeligson Martin O’connor Corpus Christi Lily Silverstein Port Arthur A. S. Poindexter Malshh Little Rock Ark A.S. Walon Topeka Kan J. EB. Hill Ramelle Stoner Bay City W. J. McCoy Oshkosh Wis F. W. Ahlday Wharton John Koch Louise Matthews Heromine Thomas Taylor Ben H. Matthew Margaret Corinne Wood Washington, D. C Maddox Epworth League Park Girl's Missionary Society of the Episcopal Church Annie Bridewald Annie Davenport Port O'Connor Violet Klein Geneva Monroe Christine Shiners Rosebud D. Monroe Bepperson Temple Ada Stevens San Marcos Bernice McKinney Waco J. W. Coleman George Graves Gerry Graves John Mangum Graves Thomas H. Graves Nell Clement Southwestern University of Georgetown Frank Clement Martha Watson Victoria Oxenford Bennie Arnold Myrtle Arnold Briscoe Colo Arnold C .D. Lay Clarksville Tenn Mr. Lay J.S. Dellucky John C. Oxenford Jr New Orleans Corpus Christi Bay Carrie Nation Ray Holloway B. T. Cole Willie Pearce Myrtle Holloway Ethel Cole E. H. Henning N. F. Carter James Arnold Alpha Thimble Club Charles H. Porter H. G. Field D. H. Moore C. H. Gile Clay Potts C. S. Corrigan E. A. West George West Mary Long Thaye Roebuck Portland Laura Beck Elizabeth Hatch Chicago Cora Crews Harry MecPheeters Mesdames J. C EH. Carroll M. Carroll J. L. Swayne Lilly Jenedy G. C. Lauch Wichita Kansas Methodist Sunday School Carl Lemont Mabel Harter Wildah Brooke Herman McAllister Gene Pressley Corsicana Brown San Saba J. M. Carroll W. M. Purcell Gregory Sylvester Daugherty Fentress Jack Harrison Dimmit County William Holmes Holmes, Tex Rufus Holmes Staples J. W. Reed Duke Russell A. S Newberry Delia Pope Kingsland Stillman Badger Viola Montgomery Eula Crownover Lewin Austin Sanitarium T. B. Woods Bertram Helen Knox Burnet Willie Munn Cameron H. C. Eargle Proctor Mary Dodson Nashville Korea J. C. Barber St. Louis H. GC. Bargle Fannie Boggess Austin Rockport High School Bertha Oertling Henrietta Bertha Minnie Oertling Mabel Bracht Pearl Moore Katie Lee Clarke Irene Norvell Lizzie Brown Eugene Coghill Mack James Brown H. O. Norwood J. R. Williams Oakwood Janie Bell C. M. Baldwin Brooklyn N. Y Co. L. Deane L. J. Williams Refugia O. V. James L. Craig J. Mr J. F. Bain Humble Walter Davis Yoakum James C. Herring Tom Hynes Lamar William Bagwell Shiro Louise Wolf Nordheim Georgetown Southwestern University O. Seeligar Europe Dc. F. Richards Asherton Bessie Hall Marshall Texas Lulu Lipscomb A. C. Millican Luling Lockhart C. N. Roeder Scurry County Juanita Grosse Mendelssohn Margaret Hodges L. H. Clark Tardy Alamo Lumber Company Young Men’s Prohibition Club Dr. Blank J. E. Shinn Smithville Clay Brock Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company H. T. Baines C. K. Noyes W. W. Vaughan Parkinson Philip D. Lissner County Institute John H. McDaniel Lacie Thornton New York E. L. Whitsett Alamo City R. Watkins Willie Sutton H. T. Graham Biggsville W. Irvin Pandora Floresville Floresville Cemetery Association W. E. Myers Jennie McDaniel Mesdames John McDaniel Sr Hiram Griffith O. D. Rhode J. E. Wiseman W. H. Rhode S. D. Seale Sue McAllister Earl West Liano Grande Ora Lee Clark R. A. Wiseman Lavernia Annie Culpepper William Custer Karnes City Cecile Phelps Walter L. Boothe Sweetwater Meyers Order of the Eastern Star Lizzie Tadlod Eddie Qual J. C. Butterfield W. J. Hildebrand Alice Atkinson T. M. Harwood J. A. Maness 8. C. Patton A. R. Harwood Antonette Charette N. C Harwood Brooks Lydia Brooks Miss Brooks Clara Hill Willie Robertson Waelder Helen Harriso Laura Stevens W. T. Miller C. R. Smith Perris Cal W. N. Ramsay Walter Kleine T. P. Traylor Billy Boy W. M. Fly J. B. Palmer Laughter T. H. Spooner W. M. Cole J. W Hanley D’hanis J. B. Dunning Dallas T. W. Alsup I. Friedman Maud Robinson

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