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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1917

Page

3

Easter Day Services In San Antonio Churches

Easter services will be held in San Antonio churches Sunday varying by denomination. St Marys Catholic Church offers masses from 5 30 a m to 11 45 high mass with sermon, Holy Name Society and Children of Mary groups attend 7 30 and 8 15 masses, 7 45 evening service. St Marks Episcopal Church holds communion at 7 30 and 9 00 with 11 oclock morning service a 430 children service and 8 00 evening prayer and sermon Rev W Bertrand Stevens presiding.

San Antonio St. Mary's Catholic Church Holy Name Society Children of Mary St. Mark's St. Mark’s Episcopal Church W. Bertrand Stevens St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Street St. Anthony St. Joseph's Church East Commerce Street Peter J. Schnetzer St. Joseph's Men's Choir

Easter Sermons And Services At Multiple San Antonio Churches

Bishop Capers will preach at Christ Church Easter morning. Grace English Lutheran and many others host sunrise prayers and services at 6 30. Obliging choir music, baptisms, and Proclamation themes mark the day with special sermons by Rev Paul Hein and Prof A G Moore and a Knights Templar attendance at Laurel Heights.

Easter Week at Local Churches Draws Speeches and Services

The Berean Bible class at First Baptist meets at 9 30 Sunday morning with an invitation to young men. Rev Hugh McLellan of Central Christian preaches on The Present Crisis Sunday night. Easter services are planned, with morning worship and a self denial offering for the building fund at Central Congregational. Dr Thomas Stixrud, missionary and doctor of the Belgian Congo, speaks at Westminster at 11 00 Sunday and First Presbyterian at 8 00 PM.

First Baptist Church Hugh McLellan Central Christian Church Thomas Stixrud Belgian Congo San Antonio Westminster Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church

Easter Observed by Scottish Rite Masons in San Antonio

Easter services will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral 615 N Saint Marys Street at 3 p m The Rev Hugh McLellan will deliver an address after relighting the tapers The Scottish Rite double quartet will provide music This marks the close of winter festivities for the San Antonio branch of the order

N. St. Mary's Street Hugh McLellan San Antonio Pilgrims Rose Croix J. H. Haile T. T. Vander Hoeven P. D. Mathis Herman Horner

Kidney Pills Relieve Longstanding Bladder Trouble

W J Furry of Salem Missouri reports four to five years of bladder trouble with pain. He says Foley Kidney Pills brought relief after other medicines failed. A M Fischer, Druggist, notes many sufferers with kidney and bladder issues find relief with Foley Kidney Pills.

W. J. Furry Salem Foley A. M. Fischer

Easter church services and programs in city parishes

Sunday school times and worship schedules for First Baptist Central Baptist Hillcrest Cavalry Beacon Hill and other churches are listed. Easter programs include sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. plus missionary events and B Y P U meetings.

Associated Bible Students Meet At Modern Woodmen Hall

The San Antonio class will gather at 117 North Flores street in Modern Woodmen hall for three Sunday services at 3 p.m. a lecture by A. G. Eckols on Resurrection followed by Bible study at 4 15 p.m. and another Bible study at 8 p.m. on Sunday. Tuesday features prayer praise and testimony at 8 p.m.

San Antonio Associated Bible Students Woodmen Hall North Flores Street A. G. Eckols

Church Mass Schedule and Events at St Mary and St Joseph Churches

The notice lists Mass times and church activities for St Marys Church on St Marys Street led by Rev J M Quinn and St Josephs Church on East Commerce Street led by Rev Peter J Schnetzer. It details Easter Sunday masses, Holy Communion schedules for Children of Mary, catechism sessions, devotions, stations of the cross and weekly confession hours.

Easter services and church events across San Antonio area

Central Christian Church on Main and San Pedro hosts Easter morning service and evening sermon "The Present Crisis" with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m J C Bell pastor at Government Hill Christian Church North New Braunfels and Mason holds 11 a m and 5 p m services with 9 45 a m Sunday school Endeavor 6 30 p m Ladies Aid Monday 2 p m South Side Christian on Hunstock and Alamosa offers Sunday school 10 a m and services at 11 a m and 5 p m with Christian Endeavor 7 p m John W Smith pastor.

Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan Christian Endeavor Government Hill Ladies’ Aid South Side Christian Church Hunstock Alamosa John W. Smith Pasor

First Church of Christ Scientist Services on Sunday

The First Church of Christ Scientist at Avenue D and Fifth Street offers Sunday services at 1 am and 8 pm with the subject Unreality. The evening service repeats the morning service. Sunday School begins at 9:50 am and a testimonial meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 pm.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Avenue D Fifth Street

Denver Heights Church of Christ Service Schedule

The Denver Heights Church of Christ at 401 Porter Street lists regular services on Sunday with Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Communion follows the morning sermon. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening. Ladies' Bible class Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Denver Heights Church of Christ Porter Street

Nazarene Church Easter Program and Services Schedule

First Nazarene Church at Colorado and Sandoval Streets lists Sabbath school at 9 30 a m sermon at 11 a m The Conqueror from Bozrah is the topic N Y P 8 at 7 p m Easter program 3 34 p m jail services under N Y P 8 8 p m Sunday school Easter program 5 p m Thursday prayer meeting Pastor H B Wallin

First Nazarene Church Colorado Sandoval Streets Bozrah N. Y City Jail H. B. Wallin

Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion Meets in San Antonio

The San Antonio branch led by John A. Lewis general overseer holds Sunday services in Red Men’s hall at 112% Sol edad Street and midweek meetings on Wednesday at 425 East Guenther Street with evangelist N. E. Green in charge.

San Antonio Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In Zion John A. Lewis John Alexander Dowie Red Men's Hall Soledad Street East Guenther Street N. E. Green

Easter Sunday Services at Central Congregational Church

The Central Congregational Church at the Woodmen of the World hall 822 East Houston Street invites worshipers for Easter Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Rev. Charles Albert Riley presides. The day features a program at 11 a.m. and a sermon titled The Weight of a Look. A self denial offering supports the building fund.

Central Congregational Church Woodmen of the World Hall East Houston Street Charles Albert Riley

Easter Services Across Episcopal Churches in City

Easter Day services listed for St Mark's St Paul's Christ Church and St John Episcopal Churches with Holy Communion morning prayers and sermons at 7:30 to 11 o'clock and special children's services. clergy include Rev W Bertrand Stevens Dr L F Dood and Rev R Y Barber. Bishop Capers to officiate at Christ Church sermon.

St. Mark's Church Episcopal Travis Park W. Bertrand Stevens A. St. Paul's Memorial Church Grayson and Wilson Streets Government Hill L. F. Dood Christ Church Capers J. J. P. Perry St. John's Episcopal Church Cherry and Burnet Streets R. Y. Barber

Easter services at First Evangelical Church Nolan and Muncey

Easter service at 7 o'clock with Sunday school and forward step service at 10 Y. P. A. Service at 7 15. Sermon titled Hell and What They Are Doing There given by Fr. Erne pastor.

First Evangelical Church Nolan and Muncey Streets Erne

Easter Services At Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church

Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church at Avenide E and Fifth Street reports Easter Sunday schedule with a Sunday school at 9 39 am and Easter service with holy communion and special music at 11 am Pastor Paul F Hein delivers The Easter Proclamation sermon The Lutheran League senior department meets at 2 30 pm and an evening service follows.

Destroyers Re Storer San Pedro Park St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod South Presa Roseborough G. C. Falsker Christ Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenidé E Fifth Street Paul F. Hein The Luther League Echoo] Nouss

Easter church services listed across San Antonio area

A compilation of Sunday schools sermons and Easter programs across multiple Methodist churches including Los Angeles Heights East End Denver Heights Laurel Heights Alamo Heights West End Trinity South Side Palm Heights and Palm Heights with times for Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 p m Easter programs special services and prayer meetings plus baptism and membership notices led by pastors J D May J W Rowland Felix R Hill Jr John N Rentfro and others.

Los Angeles Heights J. D. May East End Denver Heights Methodist Church South New Braunfels Avenue Porter’ Street J. W. Rowland J. H.ere Epworth League Laurel Heights Methodist Church Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place Felix R. Hill Jr San Antonio Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar Alamo Heights Broadway Peco John N. Rentfro Board of Stewards Woman's Missionary Society West End C. M. Rabe Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Avenue C Pecan Street Palm Heights Methodist Church Lewis MecVea Alamo Methodist Church Alamo and Wickes Streets J. F. Lawlis

Christian and Missionary Alliance Service Schedule

The Christian and Missionary Alliance at 526 Matagorda Street lists Sunday school at 2 30 p m Sunday preaching at 3 30 p m Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 p m Thursday Bible class at 2 30 p m with The Resurrection as the Sunday 3 30 p m subject and a special Easter lesson in Sunday school Martha Kier is the superintendent in charge

Christian and Missionary Alliance Matagorda Street Martha Kier

Brotherhood Tent Meetings At First Presbyterian Church

The Brotherhood has set up a tent behind the First Presbyterian Church at Avenue D and Fourth Street for Sunday morning gatherings at 9 30.

First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Brotherhood

Presbyterian Church Services and Easter Observances

A roundup of Sunday services across multiple Presbyterian churches including Fourth Street West End Denver and Westminster. Easter themed sermons, missionary talks by Dr Thomas Stixrud, and children’s participation highlighted. Midweek prayers and Young People meetings noted among locations in New York Avenue Madison Square Camden Street and more.

Sunrise and Sunset Prayer Meeting at Alamo Heights

Prayer services at Alamo Heights United Presbyterian proceed with sunrise gathering at 6 30 a m and a 7 p m prayer meeting. Sabbath school starts 2 30 p m followed by preaching at 3 30 p m by Rev C E McStravick at Aloiso and Townsend Avenues.

Alamo Heights

United Progressive Souls Church Lecture at Woodmen Hall

Regular weekly service Sunday at Woodmen of the World Hall 822 East Houston Street. Service begins 8 p m with Dr J S Maxwell of Minneapolis delivering the evening lecture and giving special messages to many.

United Progressive Souls Church Woodmen of the World Hall East Houston Street J. S. Maxwell Minneapolis

Swedenborgian Service At Camden Street In San Antonio

The San Antonio Society of the New Church holds divine service at 11 a m Sunday at 201 Camden Street the Women's Club. The subject is The Necessity of the Sacrifice and Resurrection of the Lord with the text All Things Must Be Fulfilled from Luke XXVI 44.

San Antonio Society of the New Church Camden Street Woman's Club

Theosophical Society Meets at New Headquarters

The Theosophical Society will hold Sunday gathering at 11 a.m. in the 502 Swearingen McCraw Building, new headquarters, with Mrs. Ruth Stevens delivering a lecture on The Inner Christ. An Order of the Star meeting is planned for Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. and public days Wednesday at 8:15.

Theosophical Society Swearingen-McCraw Building Theosophical Ruth Stevens Dalta Brown The Order of the Star

Unitarian Sermon Series Ends with Nazareth Topic

Rev. George H. Badger will conduct services in the Gunter hotel ballroom starting at 11 o clock tomorrow morning. The sermon is titled After Crucifixion What focusing on Jesus of Nazareth A Modern Interpretation of the Superb Life. Sunday school will be held at the usual time.

Unitarian Church George H. Badger Gunter Hotel Jesus of Nazareth

Social Calendar for Weekend Events

Saturday night events at the Gunter Hotel include a dinner dance. Sunday activities include Fort Sam Houston Cross Country Riding Club meeting at 9 30 a m at Camp Wilson south gate and polo at Fort Sam Houston at 3 p m.

Fort Sam Houston South Gate Camp Wilson

Social Calendar Notes From Oakland Readers

Mrs Henry Roecker and Mrs Harry Blohme of Oakland have left for St Louis Chicago and other Northern cities. Mrs Lottie Bond of Burlingame is guest of the Lichter sisters at 419 South Presa street. Mr and Mrs I Tobias will host a Bar Mitzvah reception for their son Leon at their 829 West Park avenue home. Mrs C E Milburn celebrated her birthday with gifts and friends including L Wilkie T Logan H P Ehrhardt and others.

Henry Roecker Harry Blohme Oakland Cal Richter South Presa Street St. Louis Chicago Lottie Bond Burlingame, Cal I. Tobias West Park Avenue Leon C. E. Milburn

Visitors Seem Camped Around San Antonio Hotels

A string of guests and visitors are listed at the Gunter St. Anthony and Menger hotels including J. W. Maxey Beaumont businessman, George R. Merge New York, Emile Maurer New Orleans, Co E Conner Dallas, Harold Boone Mission, W. W. Lucas Cincinnati, Heathe May Mission, Y Nolan Omaha, A W Mitchell New York, Co M Petty Corpus Christi, A H Y Hartwell Washington, R A Taylor Boston, Mr and Mrs A B Walker Brownsville, Mr and Mrs C W Gerber Mexico City.

J. W. Maxey Beaumont Gunter George R. Merge New York St. Anthony Emile Maurer New Orleans Menger. Co E. Conner Dallas Harold Boone Farmer Mission W. W. Lucas Cincinnati Menger Heathe May

Policeman Injured in Collision In City Intersection

Mounted Officer C. P. Bond was badly injured responding to a prowler report at 9 15 Friday night. His horse and a car driven by Miss Rowena Williamson collided at Main Avenue and Dewey Place. Williamson was later bonded for careless driving. Bond's condition slightly improved Saturday.

C. P. Bond No. 4 Rowena Williamson Hicks Avenue Main Avenue Dewey Place McCullough Avenue Green Memorial Hospital Miss Williamson Bond Caperton

Attacks by Dogs Injure Two Women in City

Mrs. M Farrer of 116 Porter Street was bitten on the hand while walking in the 600 block North San Saba Street. She received prompt medical care as the dog is held for observation per police request. Martha Mason of 223 Salinas Street suffered severe lacerations to her body and limbs Friday night and is hospitalized at Green Memorial. The dog owner was arrested by Motorcycle Officer Cossack for allowing a vicious dog to run at large.

M. Farrer Porter Street Farrer San Saba Street Martha Mason Salinas Street Green Memorial Hospital Cossack

Reddy Cut Garage at Auto Show Promotes All Sizes

Post Lumber Co. Cr. 2200. C M Cain manager advertises Reddy Cut Garage offerings. The brief reads as an auto show promotion with distinct firm names and a manager contact.

Reddy Cut Post Lumber Co C, M, Cain Mgr Bramco C. M. Cain

Seven Last Words sung at St Mark's Church

Congregation fills St Mark's Episcopal to hear Theodore Dubois Seven Last Words of Christ performed by a 35 voice choir under H W B Barnes. Highlights include He is Death Guilty and If Am Athirst with moving solos and a choral prayer closing the piece. Soloists listed: Miss Fannie Small Mrs Hugh M Taylor Will McNair Captain Moore H E Dickinson Emmett Rountree.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Theodore Dubois Christ H. W. B. Barnes Jesus Paradise Mr. Barnes Fannie Small Hugh M. Taylor Will McNair Captain Moore H. E. Dickinson Emmett Rountree

Officers Elected by Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Groups

The Christian Endeavor Society at Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church elected EF. H. Trick as president and Charles A. James as vice president. Oswald Conrads is recording secretary with Beatrice Leitze as assistant secretary and Josie Trunt as treasurer and pianist. Mrs. W. C. Kunze is junior superintendent. Denver Boulevard Sunday School named Howard H. Smith superintendent with Luther Floyd and Thomas Ormond as assistants and Evelyn Conrads as secretary. Freda Edgecombe is assistant secretary, Josie Wunt pianist, Mrs. Charles Frey assistant pianist, and Thomas Ormond teacher for the adult Bible class.

Christian Endeavor Society Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church EF. H. Trick Charles A. James Oswald Conrads Beatrice Leitze Josie Trunt W. C. Kunze Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Sunday School Howard H. Smith Luther Floyd Thomas Ormond Evelyn Conrads Fred

Independent School Ticket for San Antonio Trustees

San Antonio residents announce candidacy for school trustees as The Independent School Ticket for the April 10, 1917 election. Signatories include W. B. Hamilton J. Hill Grover Dr. E. O. Evans Charles R. Gerlach Dr. Mary C. Harper Mrs. E. W. McCamish Miss Elvira Pizzini and Ray Lambert. Also notes on roofing shingles and Fiesta San Jacinto dates.

Independent School Ticket San Antonio Texas W. B. Hamilton J. Hill Grover E. O. Evans Charles R. Gerlach Mary C. Harper E. W. McCamish Elvira Pizzini

Memphis Plans Loyalty Day Rally at Overton Park

Memphis officials announce a large patriotic gathering at Overton Park planned for tomorrow afternoon. Organizing committees expect a crowd estimated between 30,000 and 30,009 participants for the event in the city.

Memphis Tenn Overton Park

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Young People’s Societies City D Majestig Ul Tata Tgie Tate Grohs Ring de Marest & Collette Kenny & Holus Rivents Brevard & Cox Weatherford, Texas W. T. Capers Travis Park Methodist Church Baptist Young People’s Union Westminister Guild Baraca Philathea J. Porter H. Wakefield Smith Margaret Voight First United Presbyterian Church Laurel Heights A. G. Moore Church News Noles Hertzberg Houston St. Mary’s Carnation Milk Baptist Fourth and Taylor Streets S. J. Porter Central Baptist Church Johnson Nathan Streets R. W. McCann Beacon Hill Baptist Church Grant Avenue Ashby Place H. S. Ball Christian Christian Science Church OF Christ Church OF the Nazarene Church IN Zion Methodist Presbyterian Arthur G. Jones Thomas Th. Stixrud Congo Young People's Society Woman's Society West End Presbyterian Church Waverly Avenue Zarramora Street McCaffity Garden King William Streets Thomas W W. Griffiths Philadnes Africa Westminster League Young People's Meeting Teachers’ Conference Denver Boulevard Mittman Street W. C. Kanze Bethany Conrads Virginia Boulevard Madison Square Church Hariandale Presbyterian New York Avenue W. CG. L. Kunze Madison Square Presbyterian Church UV. G. A Lexington Avenue James Morillo Todd Gibraltar Presbytery H. P. McCurdy D.D Caesar God Ogden and Locust Streets C. E. McStravick Smith Spiritualists Theosophical, Society Unitarian Dansant Clara Kimball Young David Graham Phillips Sennett Keystone Chaplin Bobby Vernon Gloria Swanson ROYAL Bray Paramount Scenic Wigwam Dorothy Dalton Bettie Dubois Ray Lambert San Jacinto Battle of Flowers Queen Theater Family Picture House Francis X. Bushman Beatrice Fairfax Grace Darling Harry Fox Rieal Strand Grand Opera House William. Fox Presen Piaa Mother Gray Mother Gray CO. le Roy Franklin Birdsong & Facts Potchernick
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