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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1912

Page

5

Chamber plans winter ad campaign with Katy railroad

A San Antonio chamber committee travels to Dallas to meet W G Crush and W A Webb to promote a winter tourism advertising campaign. The group aims to expand rail sponsorship and publicize the city as a premier cold season destination, following prior successful efforts.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Chamber of Commerce Dallas W. G. Crush W. A. Webb Katy Texas San Antonio Charles Graebner L. J Houston Scott Sunset-Central Lines St. Louis Chicago

Judge Buckley Expeditiously Clears Police Court Docket

Judge Buckley disposed of eighty three cases in two hours in the police court this morning. The unusually heavy docket followed arrests made by police Saturday and Sunday. Several raids by officers resulted in nearly a score of arrests.

trans-San Pedro Willie Bates Augustine Soto Eldrids Corporation Court Buckley Wich

Pale, Delicate Women and Girls Tonic Claim

An advertisement promotes Olid Standard Grove Tasteless Chil Tonic as a malaria remedy and health booster for adults and children. Contact Dr. J.R. Cunningham at 449 Moore Building Osteopath, olive phone 984-J.

J.R. Cunningham Moore Bldg Osteopath

Bank Examiners Confer in Austin on District Redesign

Bank examiners from across the state met in Austin for a three day conference with Commissioner B. L. Gill to discuss reorganizing banking districts. Examiners plan no new appointments and will redraw the existing 15 districts though no expansion is planned. Subpoenaed witness L. P. Kean is noted in a bank case from East Texas.

Austin Tex L. P. Kean East Texas

Careful Liver Cleanser Promises Quick Relief

An anatomy of bilious symptoms claims a morning cleanse with Car Carets or Cascarets to ease headache coated tongue yellow skin and foul taste. The ad touts a 10 cent box to flush bile and restore energy for months, urging immediate purchase.

Old-Time Exhibit Planned for Harvest Jubilee Buildin

The Har vest Jubilee Woman's Auxiliary plans a loan exhibition of antique items in the soon to be completed Woman's Building at the Wo man’s Jubilee. The display will feature gowns furniture silver and heirlooms across a week of events led by committees and local clubs.

Woman’s Building Harvest Jubilee Association St. Anthony J. Tom Williams Woman's Auxiliary Committee Out of Town

Prizes Promised for Autoists on Good Roads Day

Harvest Jubilee association to award prizes to autoists visiting San Antonio for Good Roads on Friday October 24. County with most cars and delegation with greatest total mileage eligible for awards. D E Colp to invite county officials and 10 000 automobile owners statewide. H W Ross to organize agricultural displays and honorary vice presidents. Henry L Halff calls directorate meeting to review progress three weeks before opening.

Harvest Jubilee Association San Antonio D. E. Colp Chamber of Commerce Colp Texas H. W. Ross Lampasas Georgetown Bastrop Henry L. Halff Association Mr. Halff

Turner Dance a Jolly Season Highlight at Turn Verein

A large, cheerful crowd attended the Turn Verein hall Saturday night for a lively dance despite warm weather. The music was exceptionally fine and delicious punch was served during the event.

Missionary Society Meeting At First Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary and Aid society of the First Baptist church meets in the parlors at 4 p.m. in the afternoon.

Woman's Missionary and Aid Society ‘of the First Baptist Church

Marriages and society notes from San Antonio area

Announcement of the marriage of John Desco and Miss Marie l Beze at San Fernando cathedral Saturday at 5 p m with a California wedding trip and Dallas home. Other items include visits of Mrs Clifford Edwards family and Mrs Eugene B Edmundson, travelers from Denver, and society events at Travis School and First Unitarian church.

John Desco Mariel Beze San Fernando Cathedral California Clifford Edwards Thelma Galveston Houston Yoakum Eugene B. Edmundson Baby

Rice Family Returns From Long Island Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Hugh B Rice their children and maid arrived home Saturday evening after spending the summer with Mr and Mrs James Kirwin at their summer home in Arverne Long Island.

Hugh B. Rice James Kirwin Arverne Long Is

Russell Couple Return After Three Months Absent

Mr and Mrs R H Russell arrived back in the city after a three months absence visiting their daughters Mrs Craigie of Boston and Mrs Walker of Philadelphia and spending time in New York Philadelphia and at their Oshkosh Wisconsin summer home. Peacock Military academy cadets hosted a strolling party at Professor Peacock residence with punch and cheer. Guests included Clara Hicks Eva Harper Maida Davis Hazel Avery Bernice Duggan Maek Taft Hazel Davis Nina Seymour Nina Trimble Carrie Gentzen Elizabeth Fink Ray Collins Olivette Furman Winona Furman Miss Smith Emily Orr Wilhelmina Schmitt Roxie Schmitt Mattie Gentzen Westelle Beaumont Lucille Smith Mattie Tolbert Ruth Bowers Frances Williams Bessie Gray Camille Gray Ortie Tolbert Gladys Denny Gladys Lyons.

R. H. Russell City Craigie Boston Walker Philadelphia New York Oshkosh Wis Peacock Military Academy Professor Peacock Punch Clara Hicks Eva Harper Maida Davis Hazel Avery Bernice Duggan Maek Taft Hazel Davis Nina Seymour Nina Trimble Carrie Gentzen Elizabeth Fink Ray Collins Olivette Furman Winona Furman Miss Smith Emily Orr Wilhelmina Schmitt Roxie Schmitt Mattie Gentzen Westelle Beaumont Lucille Smith Mattie Tolbert Ruth Bowers Frances Williams Bessie Gray Camille Gray Ortie Tolbert Gladys Denny Gladys Lyons

Community notices and social plans across town

Local residents announce travel plans to California Oregon New York and Washington with durations up to two months. Social groups schedule meetings and dances including Grace English Lutheran Ladies Aid on October 1 and Peacock school dancing Friday October 4 at West End lake. Engagement announced for Miss Ethel Coffey to Rev J G M Ramsey and Parish Aid meeting at Christchurch chapel Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Grace English Lutheran Church John Mueller Avenue D The Peacock School West End Lake

Musical Club Meets at Annie Muegge Home

The Merry Maids Musical club held a regular session Saturday afternoon at Miss Annie Muegge's home. Winter meetings now at 3 o'clock. Program included piano duets, solos, violin, and vocal piece by members Tona Laughlin Winnie Converse Theo Ahr Helen McCormick Cade Gladys Henry Josephine Lucchesse Lorene Tengg. Hearts winners were Cade Helen Burden and Theo Ahr. Punch served.

Musical Club Merry Maids Musical Club Annie Muegge Anvil Verdi Tona Laughlin Winnie Converse Sland Helen McCormick Miss Cade A. Pearl Herbert Buyning Gladys Henry

Buffet Luncheon Served After Afternoon Game

After the afternoon game a two-course buffet luncheon was served following the conclusion of the event.

Pharmacy Board to Meet for Statewide Exam

Dr. H. Jackson of Austin announces a special state pharmacy board meeting November 18 to 22 to hold an examination for permit holders in towns under 1000 population. Several hundred applicants are expected from across Texas to take the exam, with passing candidates allowed to practice pharmacy anywhere in the state.

Pharmacy Board Austin Tex H. ©. Jackson State Pharmacy Board

Informal Hop Set by Hermann Sons on Garden Street

The Hermann Sons announce an informal hop Wednesday evening at their hall on Garden Street. Community members are invited to join in the social event aimed at fellowship and recreation.

The Hermann Sons Garden Street

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