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San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1903

Page

2

Social notes recall tea for San Antonio chapter

Mrs. White hosted a tea at her apartment on Javenue C Thursday afternoon for San Antonio chapter No. 3 O E S. The event featured vocal and instrumental selections by Syer vocal duet Nichols Baton nere Star Tea vocal trio McNeal Baton and Mr Waite plus comic and solo numbers. Organizers included N M Kearney Benno Kayta and Hopper. Additional items cover a Y M C A bazaar at 223 Losc ya feet and praise for the auxiliary workers, with lists of committee members and helpers. Magnolia Grove Woodmen circle and Sunset lodge Knights of Honor elected officers, while St Joria visitors and local residents returned from Boerne and Luling.

Massey Marries McDougal in San Antonio Home

Mr Lee Massey wed Miss MeAl at Rev John G Holland home Wednesday in a small gathering of relatives. Massey, long with the South Pacific railroad, is held in high esteem by all who know him.

McDougal-Massey Lee Massey McDougal Solem John G. Holland Massey San Antonio South Pacific Railroad Miss Meal James EB. Ellis R. M. Johnston Rand Trinidad Col Johnston Brownsville Lee C. Fulton San Atonio William Singer J.,c. Shannon W. H. Brooks

Pickpocket Mob Alert Warns City Crowd Areas

Chief Detective George Shoaf warns of a skilled pickpocket mob operating in the city. Officers urge vigilance at theaters and other amusements where large crowds gather to reduce risk of theft.

George Shoaf Shoaf el Paso Tex

Reception At Empire Draws Large Matinee Crowd

Mr. Harry Carson Clarke’s matinee at the Empire theater drew full capacity with Miss Owen and other company members serving at the punch bowl. Another reception is planned after today’s matinee.

Harry Carson Clarke Empire Stage Clarke Miss Owen

F F F Social Club New Year's Eve Ball at Beethoven Hall

The F F F Social club hosts its annual New Year’s Eve ball at Beethoven Hall on December 31. Members work hard to ensure a pleasant evening with dancing to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one.

Beethoven Hall

West End Baptist Sunday School Hosts Charity Chocolate Supper

Young people at West End Baptist Sunday school held a chocolate supper last evening at Mrs. Mullen's residence 722 Texas Avenue. Poor weather kept attendance small, but the event was a success and net proceeds reached 9 dollars 60 cents.

West End Baptist Sunday School

Heavy Snow disrupts streetcar traffic in multiple cities

Heavy snow crippled street car service in Chicago and Detroit with zero weather prevailing in St. Paul. The winter storm affected transit in several midwestern cities on December 12 as service slowed and halted due to severe snowfall.

Chicago Ill St. Paul, Minn Detroit Mich

Miss Florence Holly Returns From Wizard of Wall Street

Miss Florence Holly, recently with the Wizard of Wall Street troupe, came home this morning after closing her Oklahoma City engagement due to illness. Friends greeted her warmly as her manager lamented her departure, praising her as a clever actress who may become a star.

Florence Holly Wizard of Wall Street Oklahoma City

Post Office Name Change and New Texas Postmasters

The Armour Texas post office in Limestone County has been renamed Cooledge and relocated 1350 yards northeast. Elie V. Flanagan is commissioned postmaster at Henderson in a presidential post office setup. Frances Pennington and Rose C. Jenkins are commissioned postmasters at Prairie View and Zelo respectively.

Washington, D.C Armour Limestone County Texas Cooledge Elie V. Flanagan Henderson Senate Frances Pennington Prairie View Rose C. Jenkins Zelo

Fine Dolls Special Sale at 860 Make Millinéry Co

Oil heaters offered at a special sale at 860 Make Millinéry Co. on 222-324 B. Commerce Street. The heaters are of the model Praeger's 1.Praeger's brand. Store promises limited quantities and discounts for early buyers.

Make Millinéry Co Praeger Commerce Street Mor Moke Millinery Co

Sewing Machines Bought at M. J. Hewitt's Store

Local notice states Sewing Machines were purchased at M. J. Hewitt's. The ad urges customers to inspect available machines before buying, indicating a focus on prompt selection and assurance of merchandise.

M. J. Hewitt's Wee Vane M. J. Hewitt

Braden P. & E. Co. Sun Heater Ad

Advertisement for a sun heater that claims to be cheapest and most economical heating for any ordinary room using one gas jet or oil lamp. Prominent listing for Braden P. & E. Co. at 102 East Commerce Street.

Braden P. & E. Co East Commerce Street

Texas Orphans Home meeting planned for February

A meeting of Texas Presbyterian Home for Orphans committee members in Dallas discussed plans to launch a home in Fort Worth area. Board to meet January 11 1904 at M C A to select location and draft charter. 250 acres sought for buildings and classroom work.

Waco Tex Dee Texas Presbyterian Home C. C. Reavis Dallas J. G. Tanner Navasota C. C. Weaver Cameron Board of Para Fort Worth

Lady Constance Mackenzie Visits Texas Ranch Life

Corpus Christi reports Lady Constance Mackenzie a Scottish noblewoman visiting Laureles ranch and touring Nueces county riding twenty five miles to Santa Gertrudes and back while praising Texas ranch life. Sap officials conducted inspection tours and discuss Brownsville extension while critics blame the new game law for hunting limits.

Corpus Christi Tex Constance ‘Mackenzie John Tod Laureles Ranch New York Nueces County Laureles Santa’ Gertrudes Bonnie Lassie Texas Santa Gertrudes Mackenzie

Fire destroys Lorrena cottonseed and grain warehouses

A severe fire in Lorrena near Waco destroys Cooper Williams cottonseed warehouse and Seeley and Barry grain warehouse. The grain warehouse loss is about 8000 dollars and insured. seed house damage is around 10000 dollars with undetermined insurance.

Waco Tex Lorrena Cooper Williams Seeley & Barry Ance

Pedestrian Right of Way Emphasized by Waco Editorial

The Waco Times-Herald asserts that street crossings belong to pedestrians and demands vehicles yield. It argues walking is a right and wheeling a privilege, urging drivers to stop for pedestrians to cross safely.

Waco Waco Times-Herald

Pie Crust Mastery Promises Light Crisp Bake

A bakery extolls crust quality and lightness gained from long experience and honest baking. They claim to ship anywhere and invite customers to enjoy a tasty pie with crisp, inviting crust.

Bailie's Steam Bakery and Ovens Branches

Bailie's Steam Bakery Office and Ovens listed at 1013 1017 N Flo re Roe BUeel with branches at 119 avenue C near the northeast corner of Houston and Soledad.

N. Floroe Bueel Avenue C Houston and Soledad

Coal exports shift from Britain to United States rise

Over the last nine months Britain exported 1,106,000 tons of coal to the United States, up from 73,250 tons in the same period last year. Meanwhile the United States has started exporting coal again, with about 6,000 tons slated to be shipped from Virginia to Savona.

Great Britain United States Virginia Savona

Edison Phonograph Promises Family Entertainment at H C Rees

The Edison Phonograph offers talking, singing, and playing capabilities as a wonderful home entertainer. It claims to never tire and to continually entertain the family and visitors. Prices range from $10 to $30 at H C Rees Optical Company 242 West Commerce St opposite St Marys St.

Edison

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