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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1911

Page

6

The Girl in the Train at Grand and Plaza opening

The Girl in the Train a Viennese musical comedy by Leo Fall and Victor Leon stars C William Kolb in a divorce court farce. The production, adapted for the American stage by Harry B. Smith, plays at the Grand tomorrow night and Thursday with a Plaza season opening announced, featuring Augusta Glose and the Exposition Four and tickets on sale Thursday at 10 am.

New York Charles Dillingham Leo Fall Victor Leon Harry B. Smith Vienna Berlin London C. William Kolb Wallis Plaza Theater Augusta Glose

Royal vaudeville bill shines with star acts

At the Royal this week a refreshed Haley trio headlines after adding a third member. Pirri and Pirri perform chin balancing while Martelli and Rossi offer an operatic duo to thrill musical fans. Sade O Neil sings in a distinctive vaudeville style and Sam Gilder delivers blackface comedy. The Royal Orchestra plays daily at the Saratoga restaurant.

the Royal Haley Pirri Chin Martelli and Rossi Sade O’neil Miss O'Neil Sam Gilder Lone Star Royal Orchestra Saratoga Restaurant

Local Social Notes Remain Busy in San Antonio Gatherings

Katherine M. Joseph notes communications from editors and local society events. Groomsmen dinner planned for Baumberger Hager wedding at St Anthony's. Laurel Heights Bridge Club meets at Mrs J P DeLesdenier's Craig Place home. Church groups hold socials and meetings at Travis Park and Prospect Hill churches with plans for jubilee events and reorganization. Various residents return from travels, including Tulane, England, and Tennessee trips.

Henry Howe Eager St. Anthony J. P. DeLesdenier Laurel Heights Bridge Club Craig Place Travis Park Haynes R. ¥. Stokes Crider St. Mary’s Hall San Antonio Female College Bliem Hopkins Young Ladies’ Society of Travis Park Church BE. D. Mouzon French Place

Wedding to unite Miss Zula Gad dis and John B. Carrington in Williamsburg

San Antonio society has long anticipated the marriage of Miss Zula Gad dis and John B. Carrington, both of the city. The ceremony was held at Bruton Parish in Williamsburg, Virginia, conducted by Rev. E. Ruffin Jones. The couple will reside in San Antonio after their Old Point Comfort visit and a stop in New York.

San Antonio Zula Gaddis John B. Carrington Bruton Parish Williamsburg Carrington Mississippi Louisville Texas Pauline Gaddis John Gaddis New York E. F., Gaddis Lockwood National Bank E. Ruffin Jones

Mothers' congress garden party at Beethoven hall

A Friday garden party at Beethoven hall gardens organized by the Mothers' congress features a musical program and varied entertainment for all ages. The event showcases committee arrangements for an attractive afternoon and evening gathering.

Beethoven Hall Mothers’ Congress

Back Covered With Mass Of Pimples

Patient recounts summer onset of severe back eruptions and itching that spread to large sores, bleeding, and sleepless nights. After three years of ineffective remedies, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent brought rapid relief within weeks, with near cure in months. Ad promotes Cuticura products and free samples via Potter Drug & Chem.

W. A. Armstrong Corbin Kan Potter Drug & Chem, Corp Dept Boston

Beacon Hill Sunday School Kids Report Pennies Collection

Beacon Hill Baptist Sunday school children reported totals from a mile of pennies collected for the church fund. Contributors include Jessie Perry four dollars Lucile Palmer two dollars sixty four cents Ina Belle Caruthers thirty two eighty four Florence Reilley fifty three cents Wille ith twenty one cents Helen Cobb nineteen cents Herbert Blount fifteen cents Etna Looney ten cents Ben Blount six cents Ernest Grass three cents.

Beacon Hill Baptist Sunday School Jessie Perry Lucile Palmer Ina Belle Caruthers Florence Reilley Willeith Helen Cobb Herbert Blount Etna Looney Ben Blount Ernest Grass

Turn Verein Ladies Plan 18th Card Party Event

The San Antonio Turn Verein ladies announce an 18th monthly card party to be hosted with a high-five party on Thursday at 3 30 p m September 28. Hostesses include Mrs George W Riedner and Misses Dora Dulenig and Helen Wiedenfeld.

San Antonio

Common Colds Must Be Taken Serious for Health

Colds sap vitality and lower resistance to infections unless treated. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is urged for prompt relief of coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchitis and throat chest and lung ailments with quick decisive results. Edwards King Drug Co Abrams Koenigheim Conroy Building.

Foley Edwards-King Drug Co

Hold Fair at Marlin by Falls County Farmers

A new association with 317 stockholders and 26000 capital forms to hold a four day fair in Marlin Texas starting October 31. The event features agricultural exhibits, an aviation meet, horse racing and shows with premiums totaling 10000 dollars and a purse of 6555 dollars. Joe F Cornish of Kansas originated the movement after moving to Falls county to ranch. He cites Texas progress and calls for civic and sectional improvements.

Falls County Marlin Tex Joe F. Cornish Kansas San Antonio Texas

Hall's Tex as Wonder for Kidney Bladder and Rheumatic Trouble

Advertises Hall's Tex as Wonder for kidney and rheumatic issues with a $1.00 bottle claim. Testimonials available from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis and druggists selling the remedy.

Hall Texas Wonder E. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis

Ear telescope aids distant hearing discovery

A new long distance hearing apparatus, unlike typical earphones for the deaf, lets normal listeners distinguish sounds at greater distances and amplifies faint sounds. Described as an "ear telescope," the device is featured in the October Popular Mechanics Magazine with a pictured illustration.

Popular Mechanics

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Still Best Remedy

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound remains the top household remedy for all coughs and colds for children and adults. It helps prevent serious cold-related outcomes. Use only the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. avoid substitutes. Edwards King rug Co.

Enn Edwards King Rug Co

The Light's Daily Short Story Reduces to a Lie

A man arrives at a police desk to confess manslaughter and reveal his flight from a past crime. He explains a long chase, a pistol struggle that failed to kill, and a hidden family tragedy. Sir Geoffrey Blaim survived the fatal shot, clearing the narrator of murder but sealing a life of fear and guilt.

Ma‘nila Chartreuse Halk Geoffrey Blaim Newhaven Dieppe Marseilles Blaim Chartreuse Hall Surrey Sergean

Call a Taxi. Valley People Think San Antonio Should Make Effort

R H Wester reports lower Rio Grande Valley residents say San Antonio must actively secure business. Brownsville area agrees San Antonio lacks railroad ties with Aransas Pass and Frisco. They urge San Antonio to press the two lines to set a time card or lose trade to Houston.

San Antonio R. H. Wester Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Aransas Pass Frisco Houston

Brakeman Injured in Hit Loma Yard Collision

Sunset brakeman Clay Conoly sustained a serious but non fatal injury in a 4 40 am collision at Hit Loma yards near the round house. He was taken to Santa Rosa infirmary where Dr Harry Leap said the injuries include a back injury along with bruises and cuts to the body arms and legs. Conoly acted as foreman of a switching crew and a short train he had assembled struck several cars causing three to derail though equipment damage remained slight.

Clay Conoly Loma Yards Conoly Santa Rosa Infirmary Harry L. Leap Dr. Leap

Rain Boosts Floresville Crops and Cotton Prospects

A heavy rain fell across Floresville County yesterday, greatly needed for fall crops. Prospects look encouraging with Floresville likely to gin more cotton this year than last. Moisture replenishes ranges and livestock owners rejoice at the beneficial weather.

Floresville Tex

California Fig and Senna Laxative Advertisement

An old advertisement promotes a laxative remedy of figs and elixir of senna as a gentle, effective cure for headaches colds indigestion pains and constipation. It emphasizes buying genuine California product with the name Costa clearly printed on the front.

Ks Costa

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