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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1913

Page

5

Hudson Six-54 Touring Cars Display New Comfort Features

Hudson Company in San Antonio receives the 1914 model touring cars with added refinements. A front door ventilator opens for air flow and an extended tire cover protects the casing. Fraser Auto Supply plans to exhibit White and Marion cars at the Hays county fair in San Marcos, with Donald Fraser accompanying Fraser to attend races Friday and Saturday.

Hudson Hudson Company William Steinhardt Alex Fraser Fraser Auto Supply Company Marion Hays County Fair Mr. Fraser Donald Fraser San Marcos

Overland Car Stolen? Recovered by Devine Dealer

J. F. Briggs an Overland dealer from Devine arrived in the city Sunday morning and left at noon yesterday with a 1914 Overland 79 car equipped with complete electrical gear.

J. F. Briggs Overland Devine

Studebaker scout from Goliad inspects 1914 line

Thomas Shaper, a Studebaker deal er from Goliad, visited the city yesterday to review the 1914 Studebaker lineup.

Emil Schleyer Ships Knit Roadster for Trade Territory

Emil Schleyer of Gonzales departed this morning taking a Knit roadster to stock his trade territory.

Emil Schleyer Gonzales

Baker electric sales manager delays in city for contracts

William Pray, sales manager for Baker electric vehicles west of the Mississippi, returned from Galveston and will stay until tomorrow night as several Baker truck installation contracts are pending in the city.

William Pray Baker Electric Mississippi Galveston Mr. Pray

Local dealer delivers Hup automobile to city resident

Dr. L Hiersch received a new Hup 20 car bought through Woodward Car riage Company the local Woodward representative, in a Saturday delivery.

Dr. L. Hiersch Woodward Carriage Company Local Representa 2 Saturay

Laredo Driver Reports Rough Border Route Conditions

W. S. Martin of Laredo drove over Saturday in his Cross Country Ram bler. He reports exceedingly rough going between here and the border as roads have not yet recovered from recent heavy rains.

W. S. Martin Laredo

Buick exhibits at Hays county fair involve local agents

B R Webb Buick manager says the 1914 Buick line will be shown at the Hays county fair. The display is arranged by Bradley Moore Buick agents at San Marcos with local house cooperation. George Baetge Overland dealer at New Braunfels was in the city yesterday.

B. R. Webb Buick Hays County Fair Bradley & Moore San Marcos George Baetge Overland New Braunfels

Hudson Six-64 Gets Improved Trunk Rack by Hudson Co

William Steinhardt of the Hudson Company says a pressed steel trunk rack is now standard equipment on all Hudson Six-64 cars.

William Steinhardt Hudson Company

Social Calendar Notes From The Round Table Tea

Mrs. T. QO. Foster hosts a 6 o'clock tea at the Menger remembering the Round Table of the Woman's Club. Maury Maverick attends a Mexican dinner in compliment to the Mu Nu Sigma Club.

Maury Maverick Mu Nu Sigma Club

Mrs Routledge Returns From Visit To Memphis

Mrs Mary Routledge returns from a ten day visit with her daughter Mrs J Hagan Wright in Memphis Tennessee and is now at 1216 South Alamo Street. Mrs Albert Tolle and son John Franklin came home from New York City. Miss Pearl Poyle returns after an extended state tour. Carroll Dixon plans to leave Tuesday for Austin for university with a farewell party given by Miss Mab Casey.

Mary Routledge J. Hagan Wright Memphis, Tenn South Alamo Street Albert Tolle John Franklin New York City Carroll Dixon Austin Mab Casey Virginia McDonald Ferda Parkison Hester Williams Montana Blackman Stella Smith Ramona Patterson Louise Nagel MayDell Blackman Blanche August Mabel Knox Ethel Knox Messrs Maurice Black Tom Haines Chester Brewer Donte Rather Joe McDonald James Northway Clarence Baldwin Lawrence Flume Milton Berger Richard Leek

Coffman and Miss Holt Wed at Holt Home

Announcement reports the marriage of F. A. Coffman to Miss Birdie Holt at 7 p.m. yesterday in the home of the bride’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Holt, 728 North Olive Street. The Rev. Hugh B. McClellan officiated. only relatives and a few friends were present. The couple then departed.

F. A. Coffman Birdie Holt J. B. Holt North Olive Street Hugh B. McClellan Central Christian Church

Health boosting tonic promises far reaching blood cleansing

An advertorial claim extols S. S. S. as a universal blood purifier that penetrates intestines and floods arteries veins and capillaries. It asserts cleansing action in skin liver bowels kidneys and joints, claiming rapid relief from boils pains and mood in a language typical of early 20th century patent remedies. The ad urges readers to buy S. S. S. at drug stores and to seek expert advice from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.

S. S Swift Specific Co Swift Bidg Atlanta

Coffman Listed as Banking Professional in Schertz Home

The text notes someone named Coffman is engaged in the banking business at his home in Schertz, indicating his professional activity and residence.

Schertz Coffman

Red letter day at Royal Theater with record Sunday crowd

The Royal Theater reported its largest attendance ever on a Sunday with a steady stream of theatergoers from morning until box office close. The program featured five first run reels and extra attractions including Redemption and Wanted by the Police. On September 25 and 26 Mary Pickford stars in The Bishop's Carriage with 25c admission for adults and 10c for children.

the Royal Royal Theater the Mutual Thanhouser Keystone Keystone Star Edison Star Company Mary Pickford Famous Players Company

Country Store and photo play at Wigwam No 1 feature

Wigwam No 1 presents a two part Indian drama A Forest Romance as the day’s feature with a photo play program and silverware prizes. Tomorrow offers The Banker’s Daughter a thriller with bank run robbery chase and happy ending for the banker’s daughter and clerk.

Wigwam No. 1

Catherine Brenner Returns From North Tour

Miss Catherine Brenner has returned from a four months tour of the North and is at home with Mr and Mrs G W Brenner at 1810 Main avenue.

Catherine Brenner Mrs G. W. Brenner Main Avenue

Grace Frazar Returns to Five Weeks in New York

Miss Grace Frazar has begun a five week stay in New York city. She will reside at a private residence and attend social engagements during her visit.

Grace Frazar New Yorkty

Ladies of the Grand Army meet at K C Hall tomorrow

The General Stanley Circle of the Grand Army of the Republic will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the K C Hall.

General Stanley Grand Army of the Republic K. C. Hall

Grace English Lutheran Ladies Aid to Meet

The Ladies' Aid Society of Grace English Lutheran Church will hold a called meeting at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Grace English Lutheran Church

Mrs J F Gafney Visits Relatives in Victoria

Mrs. J F Gafney is visiting relatives in Victoria during a brief stay.

J. F. Gafney Victoria

Burglar scare turns out to be husband attempting entry

A late night 10 30 call falsely blamed a burglar at a South Street address. Mounted Policeman Pue found no break in. the husband was the culprit. Other calls on Crosby Oakland South Leona streets yielded no intruders. Officers Neal Griggin Ruhnke Bruhn filed returns with no results.

South Street Pue Neal Crosby Street Griggin Oakland Street South Leona Street Ruhnke Bruhn

Italians Plan Columbus Day Ball and Banquet

Italo-American Young Men's Club of the city will observe Columbus Day on October 12 with a ball and banquet at Giorda hall. A large meeting set up working committees, finalized finances, and elaborate plans for a notable affair. A brief address will urge making Columbus Day a legal holiday in Texas.

Christopher Columbus America Young Men's Club Giorda Hall Texas

Merry Maids Entertained by Mrs Silsbee at Alamo Heights

Miss Dorothy Silsbee hosted the Merry Maids Musical Club Saturday at her Carey avenue home in Alamo Heights. Edith Deussen Mary Whittier Stella Cappuyns and Lena Michel performed with Up Jinks winning prizes for Grace McGee Willie Frame and Ella Frass. Dainty refreshments followed.

Merry Maids Dorothy Silsbee Merry Maids’ Musical Club Carey Avenue Alamo Heights Edith Deussen Mary Whittier

Swift & Company Beef Sales In San Antonio Report

Swift and Company reports Fresh Beef sales in San Antonio for the week ending September 20 averaging 9.56 cents per pound.

Swift & Company San Antonio

Sunday chicken dinner at Riverside Restaurant ad

An adv promises a fat Sunday chicken dinner at Riverside Restaurant inviting readers to join. No additional details or dates provided.

Riverside Restaurant Riverside

Mary's Lamb With Don McGrath at Grand Opera House

The Grand Opera House hosts "Mary's Lamb" next Wednesday and Thursday with a Thursday matinee. Prizes for chorus girls are satirized against infant beauty contests as judges favor babies over performers.

Don McGrath Grand Opera House Paris

McFaddens Flats Opens With Laughter as Tonic

Laughter as a tonic outshines patent medicines and will be on tap at the Grand Saturday matinee and night and Sunday matinees and night. The production features rapid amusing scenes, a splendid list of specialties, catchy songs, and a vivacious cast of maidens, comedians, dancers, and singers delivering lively entertainment.

McFadden

Congestion Eases as Brackenridge Invites High Eighth Graders

Overflow at Main Avenue High School continues to strain space as all low eighth graders are sent to Brackenridge and high eighth graders with low eighth subjects join them. North of Hous River avenue pupils stay at Main Avenue. overcrowding persists due to third-floor closure. Manual training rooms overflow with many classes overfilled. board expected to consider a $6000 facility budget. Students offer to help repair and add to the building.

Main Avenue High School Brackenridge High School Houston Street Avenue C River Avenue Brackenridge School

Italian commerce ministry reports food product exports rise

The ministry of commerce in Rome released a manual on food products as a key part of Italy's export divisions to the United States. Officials anticipate a large increase in exports once the Panama Canal opens.

Rome Ministry of Commerce United States Panama Canal

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