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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1911

Page

6

Western Texas Presbytery Opens Two Hour Session

The Presbytery of Western Texas with forty two ministers and sixty five churches opened its business session at 9 30 in First Presbyterian church. Rev J Layton Green preached the opening sermon and Rev H L Praisley was elected moderator. Visitors were welcomed and two preachers joined the presbytery. Committees were named for devotional narrative bills judicial records and more as afternoon sessions discussed infant clause and candidate G M Eagle for gospel ministry.

Presbytery Western Texas First Presbyterian Church G. W. Plack M. W. Doggett Western Texas Kerrville J. Layton Green Cuero H. L. Praisley J. Raisley B. D. D.‘Greer Brooks I E. Chandler R. E. Hardin Presbytery of A. G. Jones J. D. Crenshaw Charles H. Dobbs J. W. Skinner D. D J. E. Moffett William S. Ruckman C. F. Carsner James Drummond H. S. Springall R. P. Wright J. L. Green M. Glasgow John Ruckman A. M. Millican D. D. Kenery E. H. Hudson C. M. Dellinger Cook J. D. Gallman H. T. Russell J. R. Jacobs W. L. Shepherd C. W. Earnest R. A. McCurdy Thomas F. Gallaher Edgar Nolte J. B. Hudson J. M. Pursell J. H. Ewell H. W. Hamilton J. R. Burt H. W. Hoon R. E. Porterfield P. W. Clement R. L. Offield J. W. Carlston J. D. Anderson G. M. Eagle Beeville

Furnishings for Men Easter Selection Shoppers Enjoy The Range

Our furnishings department overflows with Easter wear choices. The section features rich exclusive styles from fashion centers at home and abroad. Nedék wear in many styles and colors. Silk, silk, and cotton hose in patterns and plain styles. Fancy waistcoats with fine workmanship and fabrics. Shirts and underwear in many styles both plain and fancy.

Nedék

Hats for Easter at Joske’s Leader Store

The Joske Leader presents Stetsons and Joske’s Special hats as standout Easter headwear. With nearly one hundred styles on display, customers can find a shape that suits any face and a price that fits the pocketbook.

Joske Joske's America

Joske Footwear Promotes Easter Footwear Specials

Joske’s offers new Easter men’s shoes in all leathers shapes and styles with low quarters or high shoes in sizes to fit. Prices run $3 to $6 including Joske’s Cadet at $4 and Hanan & Son’s at $5.50 and $6, with a promise to stand behind the footwear.

Joske Hanan & Son

Elaborate Easter Services Arranged in Many Churches

Easter services widespread in San Antonio across Catholic and Protestant churches. Notable events include New Church of the New Jerusalem services with Rev. Clyde W. Broomell, and elaborate morning and evening programs at Laurel Heights Methodist, St. Rose Catholic, St. Mark's Episcopal, Travis Park Methodist, Central Christian, and others featuring choirs, solos, organ and violin performances, and Lord's Supper observances.

San Antonio Odd Fellows Hall Crockett Hotel Clyde W. Broomell Boston Mass Laurel Heights Methodist Church Schnecker Hark Mason Schubert-Wilhelm Marguerite Guinn Cowen Maiette Smith T. Hi. Flannery E. Scrivener Alfred Williams Faure Nellie Paschal Daggett Rubenstein Mr. Zimmerman Granier Lulu Little Elijah Fred Carson N. H. Willbanks Miss Burgin Angel Song Tite William Song Hosmer Miss Bently T. C. Hackenjos Kate Vannah Chester H. Terrell Wm. Seng McKinley Avenue Methodist Church W. A. Youngman Neva Bridgeman Calvary Bertha Weatherby C. A. Arnold Young People’s Alliance J. Wellner St. Ree Catholic Church Wm. Fuhrwerk St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Paxton W. Crotch Christ C. Simper Garrett W, Crouch H, Smart Robert Thomson St. Paul's J. R. Thomas Wood J. Wheaton Reade Jesus Travis Park Mrs. Leap Heyser Miss Florence Converse Stanley J. Winter Toplisse William Armstrong ‘Fisher Ketter Vinnie Grayson Messrs. Ketter Knight Topliff Myrtle Grayson Dr. Bowen the Magdalene Warren Mesdames Fishher Messrs Mackay Adoration Adolph Foerster Abt. Morse F. H. Harker Edmund C. Watson Bach Mr Co Northrup Jones Joseph Lodovic Gilbert Schramm Oscar J. Fuchs

Taft Opposes Arizona Judge Recall Proposal

President Taft outlines opposition to constitutional recall of judges in Arizona in a letter to Congressman Flood. He says approval of such a resolution would amount to endorsing the Arizona constitution and the recall plan, though he does not yet know his position if the resolution is submitted for present consideration.

Associated Press Washington Taft Arizona Congressman Flood

Democrats In House Suffer First Defeat

The Democratic House faced its first defeat as a bill on campaign contribution publication was added to the election publicity measure. Northern Democrats split with Republicans, while Iowa representative Good cited a large anonymous donation from a Morgan associate as he urged disclosure reforms. Statesmen McDermott reversed his vote, claiming a mistaken response.

Washington, D. C House Associated Press Representative Good Iowa Rucker J. Pierpont Morgan & Go W. C. Beer Beer Democratic National Committee

Representative McDermott Votes Against Popular Election Amendment

Representative James P. McDermott from Illinois, the sole Democrat recorded, voted against the amendment proposing popular election of the United States president. The vote reflects a split within party ranks on the national electoral system debate.

Georgia Lawmaker Seeks Repeal of Fourteenth Amendment

A bill was introduced in the House by Representative Hardwick of Georgia to repeal the Fourteenth Amendment. The measure aims to prevent Congress from reducing southern representation due to the disfranchisement of Black citizens, which lowers a state's voting population.

Associated Press Washington Representative Hardwick Georgia Congress

Technicality in Nature's Laws Penalty Demanded

A dialogue shows a character resisting a penalty for violating nature's laws while another urges a legal injunction or remedy. The exchange suggests a comic or allegorical confrontation over consequences and legal recourse.

Parisian Sage Parade Testimonial From Philadelphia Auctioneer

An auctioneer at Harkness Bazaar in Philadelphia writes a testimonial praising PARISIAN SAGE as a hair growth solution. He claims growth from bald areas after three months and notes scalp itching disappeared. He invites a salesman to verify at Jacobs Drug Store and to visit him. The ad touts the product as a hair restorer, dandruff reducer, and beauty enhancer with a 50 cent bottle and money back guarantee.

Giroux Manufacturing Company Sirs Jacobs Drug Store 10Th and Chestnut Sts Philadelphia Miss Smiley Cor Ninth and Samsom Streets Wm. A. Hopper Harkness Bazaar Ninth & Samsom Sts Bexar Drug Co Wirout Mfg. Co Buffalo

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Joske Footwear New Church New Jerusalem Swedenborgan Empson’s Colorado Pex Iose Horlick’s Horlick Mr. McDermott Glasgow U. S ATD E. Houston Cavin Muse, Mgr Hopper
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