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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1912

Page

8

Remains of Wesing Family Arrive for San Antonio Interment

The ashes and remains of Adelbert and Fred erika Wesing, who died in Germany, arrive in San Antonio for interment at City Cemetery No. 4. Mrs. T H Wharton, daughter, accompanies the ashes. services at Shelley and Loring parlors tomorrow. Duke Family Notes Death of Anna Duke in San Antonio home. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at residence and burial in Mission Burial Park.

Adelbert Frederika Wesing Germany San Antonio City Cemetery No. 4 Mr. Wefing Wefing T. H. Wharton Shelley & Loring

Bexar Lodge Plans First Reunion For November

A special meeting of Bexar Lodge of Perfection No 9 Scottish Rite Masons is set for Thursday evening at Crockett hotel to discuss the lodge's first reunion on November 21 and 22. All degrees from the fourth to the fourteenth will be conferred. degree teams are appointed and rehearsals begin in October.

Bexar Lodge of Perfection No. 9 Crockett Hotel

Community Events Highlight Local Social Calendar

Miss Adeline Small and Lottie Hanzel host a strolling party at San Pedro Springs at eight o clock. Richard Laird Law rence marks his fourth birthday with neighborhood friends from four to six at his grandparents home. Alamo Mission chapter Daughters of the Republic meets at Travis club at 3 30 p m. St Girards Parish ladies hold a fall festival at the rectory in the evening. W W Caves of Oakville weds Maude Van Wie at eight at the bride’s parents home on Alamo Heights.

Adeline Small Lottie Hanzel San Pedro Springs Richard Laird Lawrence E. J. Gallagher Alamo Mission Daughters of the Republic Travis Club St. Girard’s Parish W. W. Caves Oakville Maude van Wie E. A. Rogers Alamo Heights

Texas Autoists Visit Colorado Springs Party Details

Mrs. Robert Clarke returns from a three month visit with Mr and Mrs G P Spalding and daughters in New York City. Among Texas autoists in the Pike s Peak region is T L Conroy of San Antonio with Mrs Conroy and children Julia Elizabeth Sophie Goggan Lydia and Octavia BUNS. A Madison Square Presbyterian church lawn party at the manse in Colorado Springs featured readings by Miss Greathouse and Miss Saunders, punch and cake, and a well attended gathering with electric lighting.

Robert Clarke G. P. Spalding and New York City Texas Pike's Peak Region T. L. Conroy San Antonio Acacia Hotel Colorado Springs Conroy Julia Elizabeth Sophie Goggan Lydia Octavia Bulns Madison Square Presbyterian Church

First Alamo Heights Mothers Club Meets in New School

The year begins with the Alamo Heights Mothers' Club holding its first meeting Thursday afternoon at 8:30 in the new school building. Hostesses will be Mrs. W. H. Hume and Mrs. A. C. ae.

Alamo Heights Mothers’ Club W. H. Hume A. C Ae

Enthusiastic Women Golfers Meet at Laurel Heights Club

A dozen women golfers met at Laurel Heights Golf Club yesterday. Miss Gertrude Symons hosted tea in the clubhouse and led beginners, with weekly meetings planned to boost skill as three golf clubs decorate the table with gold balls.

Laurel Heights Golf Club Gertrude Symons Miss Symons

San Antonio Social Notes On Events And Visits

Guthrie Polk departs for the University of Austin. Mrs. W. S. Conness returns from California and Colorado. The San Antonio Turn Verein ladies host a Thursday card party at Turner hall. Mrs. W. T. Hanlon of Canton visits her mother Mrs. J. J. Braden at 606 Avenue B. Prospect Hill Methodist Missionary society holds a social at Miss Evans 3011 West Commerce Sept 25 4 to 6 PM. all ladies invited. Mrs. Otto Wahrmund and relatives head to New York to meet Miss Emmie Wahrmund returning from abroad.

San Antonio W. T. Hanlon Canton, Tl J. J. Braden Avenue B Missionary Society of Prospect Hill Methodist Church Otto Wahrmund C. D. Wahrmund New York Emmie Wahrmund

Local society notes and moves around San Antonio

Mrs G A Gay and Mrs Vick return to Birmingham after a San Antonio visit. Mrs O D Woestman and children come home from New York and Atlantic City. Lieut and Mrs W R Taylor depart Fort Sam Houston for Fort Riley. The Woman's Home Missionary society of the First Evangelical church meets at Mrs A Reichert's home. Capt and Mrs L T Richardson back at Fort Sam Houston. Travis Park church hosts a harvest picnic at San Pedro Springs. The James Lewis Baraca class invites for a hay ride from Government Hill church. The Woman's Missionary society meets at 3 pm with a literary program led by Mrs J M Gibson on The Dependent and the Delinquent Child and Medical Work. Misses Julia and Hattie Mouzon head to Georgetown for the university. Miss Alice Woodley leaves for Staunton VA for Mary Baldwin seminary. JK Kenneth Woodley to Lebanon TN for law study. Miss Beatrice Turman of Uvalde visits the Avery and Kincaid sisters. she heads to Georgetown University. Miss Blanche Felthouse and Miss

Woman's Missionary Society of Government Hill Methodist Church J. M. Gibson

Marriage of Charles Cabaniss and Ophelia Brown celebrated

The wedding at Miss Mattie Lewis's Laurel Heights home featured bridesmaids including Laura Thompson and Laura Lane. The bride wore gray brocade silk with American beauty roses and departed for a future Austin home after an informal reception. Rev. Hugh McLellan performed the service.

Charles Cabaniss Austin Ophelia Brown Mattie Lewis Laurel Heights Miss Lewis Nona Lane Clara Duggan Madison Hugh McLellan Central Christian Church Laura Thompson Laura Lane Eugenia Taylor Mae Bruhn Doris Jones Ermingarde Collins

Temple Woman Guests Aide Mrs Williams Social Ties

Mrs H Y Williams of Temple is the charming guest of Mrs Harvey L Page. A former San Antonio resident, she was notably active in club and social affairs during her stay.

H. Y. Williams Temple Harvey L. Page Williams San Antonio

Medina Valley Irrigation business manager returns from Boston

T. B. Palfrey, business manager of the Medina Valley Irrigation company, has come back to San Antonio after a two week stay in Boston and the East. He was accompanied by Mrs. Palfrey, who had been away from the city during the summer months.

T. B. Palfrey Medina Valley Irrigation Company San Antonio Boston Mrs. Palfrey

Turn Verein to Hold Informal Hop at Turner Hall

The San Antonio Turn Verein plans an informal hop at Turner Hall next Saturday September 28 for members only. Chairman Gus Koch assures attendees of excellent music and punch, with the event running until 12 p.m. and a jolly time promised.

San Antonio

Novel Social at Government Hill Methodist Church

Government Hill Methodist Church hosted a novel social for members and friends last evening. Each participant who had raised 50 cents performed a pantomime story, providing entertaining moments before refreshments. Mrs S W Hopkins chaired the entertainment committee with assistants Mrs W W Douglas and Mrs J R Gibson. Mrs R A Johnson oversaw refreshments, assisted by Mesdames T O Folts, George Brinklow, L Dromgoole and B S Cato.

Woman's Missionary Society Government Hill Methodist Church S. W. Hopkins W. W. Douglas J. R. Gibson R. A. Johnson

Saxet Club Entertained at Jonas Street Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Kaupert entertained the Saxet club last evening at their Jonas street home. Arrangements were made for a dance to be held next month.

Saxet Club Frank Kaupert Jonas Street

Distressed Cowboy Ruse Targets Harvest Jubilee Group

A Nevada man posing as a in trouble-to-earn-attorney distressed cowboy asks Harvest Jubilee secretary Frank Rennert to raffle a bridle and shawl to raise funds. Investigations show similar west coast schemes by a bridle maker using prominent local names to drum up demand.

Frank Rennert Harvest Jubilee Association Carson City Nevada Mr. Rennert

Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Nathan E. Frazier

Merlin Miller hosted a bachelor supper and handkerchief and hosiery shower for Nathan E. Frazier at Mrs. Dc. T. Miller’s Dwyer avenue home. Music, stories, and jokes followed the meal with guests including Herman Ludwig B. Garven A. A. Thomas B. T. Kraus W. A. First H Kraus Professor Robert Ezelle A. Kraus O. Kraus Steve Lockwood Arthur Lockwood and Merlin Miller. Little Miss Inez Brennan and Brennan Miller served punch. Mrs. Co T. Miller Mrs M. C. Brown Miss

Merlin Miller Nathan E. Frazier Dc. T. Miller Dwyer Avenue Messrs Herman Ludwig B. Garven A. A. Thomas B. T. Kraus W. A. First H Kraus Robert Ezelle A. Kraus O. Kraus Steve Lockwood Arthur Lockwood Inez Brennan Brennan Miller Punch T. Miller M. C. Brown

Protest Filed Against Drainage District Bond Records

Walter J. Crawford filed written protest with the attorney general opposing the approval of records for drainage district bonds. The dispute centers on the drainage district act as unconstitutional, with Crawford representing Chambers County taxpayers. He objects to the record for a $125,000 Trinity River irrigation district bond issue.

Austin Tex Walter J. Crawford Walthall Zeb F. Caldwell Crawford Chambers County

Hair of Youth Promises Rich Gloss and Style

An advertisement extols rich glossy youthful hair and urges readers to avoid grey strands. It promises plenty of soft youthful-looking hair for many styles to keep you looking young and attractive, noting that grey hair reveals age and attracts comments.

Ramsey Chooses Austin for Permanent Home and Practice

Judge William F. Ramsey, former governor candidate, announced in Austin that he will reside there permanently and practice law. It had been expected he would return to his former home in Cleburne, but Ramsey already has a home in Austin.

Gainesville Votes Bonds For Refunding Issue

Gainesville Texas held an election to issue 47000 dollars of refunding bonds. The vote was 144 in favor and 9 against reflecting very low interest and turnout.

Gainesville Tex

Medina Dam Route 10 drive logged for motorists

Secretary A A Brack and Rev S H C Burgin accompanied by Rev Charles E McStravick logged Route 10 to Medina Dam for autoists. Colp notes the only rough stretch is Gallagher ranch road, worked by about 100 Medina company laborers, with 81.5 miles total round trip and the land improving soon for an ideal drive.

S. H. C. Burgin Charles’ E. McStravick A. A. Brack D. BE. Colp The Chamber of Commerce Medina Dam Bandera Gallagher Ranch Culebra Medina Company Colp

Aged Woman Safe After Missing Overnight Return

Mrs. Mattie Gross an 88 year old woman left 125 Essex street for a city trip about 4 PM and did not return. Her daughter Miss Mattie Gross alerted police and a night search found the aged woman safe at Mrs. Barker's 314 Willita street. The absence caused alarm due to feebleness and deafness but she was identified and located by morning.

Mattie Gross Essex Street Miss Mattie Gross

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Isolutely Europe George B. LaBarre Mrs. Wharton Bexar Lodge of Perfection Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co Duerler G.A. Duerler Mfc. CO Beulah B. Patterson Guthrie Polk University At Austin G. A. Gay O. D. Woestman Atlantic City W. R. Taylor Fort Sam Houston Fort Riley Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Church A. Reichert Nebraska Street L. T. Richardson Fort. Sam Houston Woman's Home Missionary Society of Travis Park Methodist Church James Lewis Baraca Hattie Mouzon Georgetown University Alice Woodley Staunton, Va Mary Baldwin Seminary JK Kenneth Woodley Lebanon, Tenn Lebanon Law School Beatrice Turman Uvalde Hazel Doris Avery Josephine Eddie Kincaid Miss Turman Georgetown University Blanche Felthouse Paris Wolff & Marx Co Jessie Brewster Pleasanton MS. Brennan Hilda Lorrayn Miller Beta Gammas Beta Gamma Club Stella Nelson Upson Street Edith Singleton Katie Singleton Blanche Buckley Gertrude Buckley Ruth Thornton Gertrude Nelson Verien Rennert Phile Hay Specialties Co Newark N. J Nmexar Drug CO D. E. Colp Party W. H. McElwain Company Richey CASEY
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