Hat Donation Brings Free Straw Hats to City Hospital Patients
A Philadelphia shirt firm member, with San Antonio ties, purchased and donated over fifty straw hats to the city hospital after a playful bet with H. L. Ransom at Alamo Plaza. The hats went to ward patients, billed to Newman. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner of Aus tin stay at the Crockett hotel nearby.
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City Hospital
Parses A. Newman
Philadel
Newman
San Antonio
Ransom and Silsbee
Alamo Plaza
H. L. Ransom
Mr. Newman
Mr. Ransom
Mr. Nean
C. M. Gardner
Aust
the Crockett
Rt Ae
Capal City
Community notices and arrivals in Columbia households
Local society items list residents and visitors including Katherine M. Joseph contact details, Christ church auxiliary meeting with Mrs. George Johnson, and multiple families returning from trips to Waxahachie Manitou Springs Memphis New Orleans Colorado and Europe. Others plan visits to Craig Place Laredo and King William Street with arrivals from Los Angeles and Galveston.
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J. W. Dove
Laredo
George Johnson
Craig Place
J. E. Pancoast
King William Street
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs
The Woman's Auxiliary hosts a reception from 4 30 to 5 30 at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms. Central Christian church women hold their annual rally at 3 in the afternoon. Laurel Heights Methodist Church Woman's Home Mission society meets at 10 with Mrs. A P Ford. An automobile ride around the city is arranged in the morning for Miss Eleanor Foster national secretary of the American Woman's League.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Young Men's Christian Association
Ladies of the Central Christian Church
Eleanor Foster
American Woman's League
Golden Jubilee Missionary celebration committee meets at Travis Park church
The executive committee will meet at 9 30 o clock Wednesday morning at Travis Park church. Dates for the city meeting are set for November 23 and 24. A card party is planned for 8 30 o'clock Thursday evening at its hall. The Woman's Home Mission society met at Laurel Heights Methodist church with Mrs A P Ford on Magnolia avenue to plan a bazaar for November 28 and 29.
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San Antonio
Travis Park Church
Woman's Home Mission Society
Laurel Heights Methodist Church
A. P. Ford
Magnolia Avenue
The Light's Daily Short Story Ends in a Quiet Death
A wife reads her dying husband's diary then must decide if mercy through suicide is her duty. When the husband asks for morphine, she hesitates but finally administers a lethal injection, ending his pain as she collapses in tears.
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J. Joseph Renaud
Husbad
Seine
Instance Company
Fire destroys Lexington grocery killing one man
One man, John Childers, died in a Lexington fire that also injured Robert Woodruff and Melinda Bentley. The blaze destroyed Childers' grocery store early today.
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Associated Press
Lexington
John Childers
Robert Woodruff
Melinda Bentley
Childers
Royal theater bill brings humor and vaudeville in San Antonio
Alberto the Australian opener delivers breezy jokes and magic tricks as the first San Antonio appearance. George J. Stanley and Lois Ricé perform a witty southern sketch with Uncle Joe and De Missus. Alvino and Rialto fuse gymnastic vaudeville with versatile acts. Ford and Miller supply songs and talk to elicit applause. Lucille Tilton portrays stylish male impersonations with topical songs and feeling for the crowd.
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San Antonio
Royal Theater
Alberto
Australia
George J. Stanley
Lois Ricé
the Royal
Uncle Joe
Alvino
Rialto
Ford
Miller
Lucille Tilton
Mayor of New Town at Grand in smart stage comedy
The Smart Set company in The Mayor of New Town will appear at the Grand next Saturday night and Sunday matinee and night. Salem Tutt Whitney stars the production with forty in the cast including J. Homer Tutt and Miss Ethel Marshal. Aimed as a genuine fun filled show with vaudeville features and music, the comedy boasts a clever plot and high standard scenic equipment.
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New Town
Salem Tutt Whitney
J. Homer Tutt
Ethel Marshal
Beer in paper growler draws New York shoppers
Beer in square paper boxes like those used for oysters holds a pint and stays beer tight for several hours. The box keeps its shape but will collapse if left too long in the refrigerator.
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Associated Press
New York
Prospect Hill Methodist class holds first meeting in new rooms
The Senior Baraca class at Prospect Hill Methodist Church met Sunday in new rooms with zero attendance and several visitors. R B Banks opened with prayer. E A Christian led Daniel III 13 8 27 study. Officers elected include Banks president and Thomaston treasurer. A social honor for the retiring president is planned September 22 at E A Christians home.
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Prospect Hill Methodist Church
R. B. Banks
Willie Thomaston
Jessie Miller
E. A. Christian
Baraca
Penny Contest Draws Entries From Local Children
At Bea con Hill Sunday school mile penny contest the children submitted sums including Jessie Perry 375 Lucile Palmer 249 Inan Belle Caruthers 242 Florence Reilley 538 Willie Smith 21 Helen Cobb 17 Lucile Looney 11 Etna Looney 10 Herbert Blount 5 Ernest Cross 2 Ben Blount 1.
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Beacon Hill
Jessie Perry
Lucile Palmer
Inan Belle Caruthers
Florence Reilley
Willie Smith
Helen Cobb
Lucile Looney
Etna Looney
Herbert Blount
Ernest Cross
Ben Blount
Philathea class notes at Calvary Baptist church meeting
The Philathea class at Calvary Baptist Church met with good attendance. New members were welcomed from the recent gathering. Plans discussed included furnishing a rest room in Sutherland Springs and leasing a lot for twenty five years for state encampment benefits. Mrs c DeWaal hosted guests at South Olive street for Mrs C Boelker of Hanover Germany and Miss Agnes Schott returning from Galveston. Attendees included Mrs N Wilkins A Leitner Mrs Wach Mrs Hopp Mrs Benkendorfer Mrs Do Schott Ray Toomey and others. a salad course was served.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Sutherland Springs
C. DeWaal
South Olive Street
C. Boelker
Hanover
Germany
Agnes Schott
Galveston
N. Wilkins
A. Leitner
Wach
Hopp
Benkendorfer
Do. Schott
Ray Toomey
DeDaal
Nadine Face Powder Promises Beautiful Complexion
Nadine Face Powder touts a soft velvety finish that lasts until washing. Purified by a new process, it is said to be harmless as water and to prevent sunburn or discoloration. Large sizes with price 50c and money back option offered by Wallonac Toilet Company.
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Bo al Cones Joney
WalloNac Tolet Company
Returns From Vacation By E F Rigsby
E F Rigsby freight agent for the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad returned to the city this morning after a pleasant vacation spent in Kentucky visiting relatives and friends.
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E. F. Rigsby
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Mornt
Kentucky
Train Schedule Fragment Shows Numerous Northbound and Coastal Voyages
A dense timetable fragment lists multiple departures and arrivals for trains with destinations including Houston New Orleans Dallas Fort Worth and Galveston. It names numbers such as No 4 No 6 No 8 No 10 and several suffixes like Express Local and Main Line with scattered times.
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North
Houston
New Orleans
Galveston
Ratiee
E. Wrath
Dallas
Ky. Worth
Waco
Ose
A&a. PF
Pes
Ghaet
WOME
Palestine
Kerrville
Mexico
Laredo
Veces Oro UN M
Ke Kerrie
Sun- No
Yeemevilla
Coast
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Paris
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Les Dessous Elegants
Corsetieres
Les Dessante
Kops Bros., Mfrs
Somme
Katherine M. Joseph
Woman's Auxiliary of
Christchurch
West Craig Place
Rupert Bynum
Waxahachie
J. R. Baptig
Torreon, Mex
the Morgan
C. E. Hammond
Mary and
Homer Hammond
Colorado
Ed Rand
Rowena
Julia Walker
Belknap Place
Manitou Springs
G. Tayloe
Memphis
Tenn
Atlee B. Ayres
Europe
Perry J. Lewis
West French Place
Chautauqua, N. Y
Edwin Maracheau
Los Angeles
Cal
R. M. Field
C. Griesenbeck
Annie May
Long Beach, Cal
Mrs. P. C. Richardson
John W. Vann
Vann
Brownsville
Avenue C
Corinne Ratcliff
Ruth Hilliard
Nashville
the Light’s Daily
the Life Insurance
Philathea
Harmiesa
Ea Ey
St.louis
St. Louis
California
Pacific Northwest
New Mexico
Arizona
E. Houston St
Alamo
W. Walthall
East Houston ST
Texas
East
Houston Street
Moore Building
el Paso
West
Weet
Rotons
Reenenennertersts
Victoria
Cuero
Santa Fe
Avetra
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Corpus Christi Aransas Pass Rockport
H. L. Wagner
Fred Hummert
W. Commerce
F. Groos & Co
Bankers
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