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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1911

Page

6

Woodmen Camp appoints committee for June picnic

At Sam Houston camp No. 55 Woodmen of the World meeting on Commerce street a committee of five was named to coordinate with other camps for the annual order picnic set for June 6. The session saw twelve applications acted on with eight elected and three admitted by transfer. The degree team exemplified the mysteries of Perfected Woodcraft to eight candidates.

F. A. Mitchell C. O. Dunham B. Rossman C. A. Conlon W. C. Thrailkill Sam Houston Woodmen of the World Forest Hall Commerce Street

Circle 8 G A R Banquet For Veterans

General Stanley circle No 8 of the G A R plans a reception and banquet for veterans on Tuesday April 25 at the Woodmen of the World hall Commerce street. Committees were appointed at a recent meeting and veterans will give toasts and talks about battlefield experiences. Ladies and members show strong interest and attendance is rising. A social hour followed with refreshments served by the reception committee.

Stanley Woodmen of the World Hall Commerce Street

Duke Visits Fraternal Brotherhood at Alamo Lodge

M A Duke state deputy of the order spoke to Alamo Lodge No 522 Fraternal Brotherhood at the Eagles hall on Main Avenue Tuesday night. He outlined a campaign to recruit new members and appointed each member a temporary deputy with prizes for securing new enrollments.

Alamo Lodge No Eagles’ Hall Main Avenue M. E. Duke Duke San Antonio

WINS STATE BANNER AT BEXAR WOODMEN MEETING

At the Bexar camp No. 12034 Modern Woodmen of America meeting on North Flores street Pat M. Neff of Waco state lecturer will attend and present the state banner to the camp for its achievement.

Bexar Camp Wins Banner At Dallas District Rally

The Dallas district rally saw Bexar camp claim the prize banner over last year’s winner, Dal las camp. District Deputy W C McDonald and local members organized the event with an eight piece orchestra to provide music for dancing and a cordial invitation was issued to all members and friends.

Rks Dallas Bexar Camp W. C. McDonald

Woodmen Circle to Hold Joint Meeting During Carnival Week

San Antonio Woodmen Circle groves plan a joint session on Wednesday April 19 at 3 PM. Houston district manager Mrs Isabelle Powell will give the principal address on Perfected Wood craft with other members’ talks and ritual demonstrations by Myrtle grove No 1 officers and degree team. Refreshments follow in a joint session conducted by Myrtle grove No 1 Magnola grove No 26 Olive grove No 157 and White Rose grove No 823.

San Antonio Woodmen Isabelle Powell Houston Order Myrtle Grove No. 1 Magnola Grove No Olive Grove No White Rose Grove

Pocahontas Council Postpones April Meeting

The Minnehaha council No. 1 of the Degree of Pocahontas, I O R M, postpones its Friday meeting from April 21 to April 28 due to San Jacinto day and other attractions. All members are urged to attend the rescheduled session.

Minnehaha Council No. 1 Degree of Pocahontas, I. O. R. M San Jacinto

Rebekah Degree Team Wins Prize at Gonzales

The Alamo Rebekah lodge No. 335 Odd Fellows degree team won a $50 cash prize for best degree work at the South Texas Odd Fellows association event in Gonzales. The team, led by captain W S Urquhart, wore new robes and drew praise for their performance. About 300 guests attended a banquet and ball Tuesday night, with numerous attendees from San Antonio listed.

Alamo Rebekah Lodge San Antonio Cantain Urquhart Mesdames Mattie Gentzen Jennie Urquhart Harry Smith Gnetta M. Johnson M. Pillo Anna Bowling Mary White Pearl Smith Maude Jennings J. L. Myrer Gertrude Rock Hallie Andrews Annie Urquhart Hazel Welter Christine Reitze Beatrice Powell Ella Carr Ruby Gafford Willie Mullins Claudia Smith Ethel Burke

B P O E To Give Dance At San Antonio Lodge

San Antonio lodge No. 216 of the B P O E appointed a committee Leon A. Baer R S Corby and S Rudolf to arrange an informal dance within a few weeks. The meeting was well attended by officers members and a few visitors who were given honors and routine business was transacted.

San Antonio Leon A. Baer R. S. Corby S. Ludolph

Grand Officers Visit Rebekahs In City Meeting

Two grand officers from the Rebekah state assembly Mrs. Bessie Dolan of Taylor and Mrs. J D Alexander of Cisco attended Alamo Rebekah lodge No 335 S O O F Friday night Grand honors were given to them and Judge C A Keller deputy grand sire Also four new applications were balloted four candidates were initiated and robes used in the work The lodge prepared to celebrate April 26 with other city lodges and discussed death of Mrs Storms mother

Rebekah State Assembly Bessie Dolan Taylor J. D. Alexander Cisco Alamo Rebekah Lodge No C. A. Keller Sovereign Grand Lodge Miriam Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Storms Lodge Harry Smith Mattie Gentzen Anna Bowling Jennie Urquhart Gertrude Rock Annie Urquhart

District Deputy of Pythian Sisters Named

Mrs. Fred Woodson of Chariton temple No 1 progresses as district deputy overseeing two San Antonio temples and actively supports the order as a devoted worker.

Pythian Sisters Fred Woodson Chariton Temple No.1 Woodson San Antonio

O. O. F. Southwest Texas Association Meeting

Members gathered for a luncheon after the meeting with toasts. Welcome was given by H. R. Kane of San Marcos, with replies from Marcus W. Davis and Harry Hertzberg of San Antonio. Attendees listed include Wantzloeben Steenman Hirzel Block Murray Knauff Meliff Rapp Krawitz McClanahan Malone Caen Rieden Gafford Davis Robu Davis Hertzberg Christian and Johnston.

O. O. F. Southwest Texas Association 8. R. Kane San Marcos Marcus W. Davis Harry Hertzberg San Antonio J. P. Wantzloeben J. L. Steenman Walter C. Hirzel G. R. Block Joe Murray George Knau

Pythian Sisters Hold Successful Tea for Charity

A social tea hosted by Mrs. Minnie Hesse of Charlton temple No 1 P S drew many members and friends to the Widows and Orphans home fund. The event featured decorations, games, a musical program, a violet guessing contest, and refreshments served by temple officers and members.

Pythian Sisters Minnie Hesse Charlton Temple No. 1 P. S Widows’ and Orphans’ Home Fund

Odd Fellows Meeting in San Antonio a Well Attended Event

San Antonio lodge No. 11 held a large meeting at Crockett street hall with many visitors. J. B. Schowlee received the first degree and one membership application was presented as a committee was formed. The degree team will travel to San Marcos Thursday to perform three degrees for that lodge.

San Antonio Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Lodges Luling New Braunfels Fentress Mountain Lodge San Marcos Ed J. L. Green C. G. Mead R. M. Yarrington S&s I. O. O. F. Hall

R. A. to Give Dance at Turner Hall

Grinnell lodge No. 61 Royal Achates meets at Woodmen hall to discuss an April 18 dance at Turner hall. Arrangements are led by Mrs. L. T. Waters, Miss Betz, and Mrs. Schunke with L. T. Waters and E. Rouss on the door, Miss H. Rouss and Lizzie Betz aiding reception, and H. A. Kibbey and B. Michael in charge of the floor.

Grinnell Lodge No Royal Achates Woodmen of the World Hall Turner Hall L. T. Waters Betz Schunke Rouss H. Rouss Lizzie Betz E. Schunke William Baerman H. A. Kibbey B. Michael

Fortune telling pitch promises guidance in love and wealth

An astrology advertisement invites readers to write for life readings by Dr. A. Zerola sounding authentic, asking for birth date and six cents postage. It promises revelations on past, present, future, friendships, marriage plans, and success in finances, career, health, and courtship.

Progam Committee Secures Royal Theater Tickets

The committee in charge of the program arranged tickets for everyone to attend the second performance at the Royal theater for the fiancé and friends.

Royal Theater

Alamo lodge No 34 Royal Achates meeting draws crowd

The quarterly social of Alamo lodge No 34 Royal Achates at the Knights of Pythias hall on Market street drew many members and friends. Gus Groeben arranged the program with odes instrumental and vocal selections by Amanda Kunkel Olive Denning Sid ney Hall Nora Duessen Dorothy Lewis EB. L. Lewis and others offered readings and solos. Ice cream and cake were served by the reception committee and dancing followed in the main hall.

Alamo Lodge Royal Achates Knights of Pythias Hall Market Street Order Gus Groeben Amanda Kunkel Olive Denning Sidney Hall Nora Duessen Robert Underwood Dorothy Lewis EB. L. Lewis

Degree Staff Practice Before Friendship Temple Meeting

The joint degree staff of Charlton temple No 1 and Friendship temple No 2 Pythian Sisters held a practice session Thursday afternoon led by Mrs. Minnie Converse. Leaders included Mrs. Minnie Heiligman and Mrs. Gussie Randall with several members listed. The staff has progressed in initiatory and floor work and will perform at Charlton temple Saturday night when several candidates will be initiated.

Charlton Temple No. 1 Friendship Temple No. 2 Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple Minnie Converse Minnie Heiligman Gussie Randall P. C. Blank Emma Balcom John F. Onion Lydia Williard J. L. Myer Kate Woodson Hattie Riebe Elinor Smith LeLorain Dora Connors Louise Blankhead Schaetzler Charlton Temple Grand Temple Abilene Castle Hall Market Street K. W. Sneed Weatherford Grace Hotel

Monroe Lodge Holds Large Meeting on Crockett Street

Monroe Lodge No. 242 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a highly attended session at the I O O F hall on Crockett street. Visiting members were welcomed and honored. A committee reported progress on arranging a joint April 26 celebration with other lodges.

Monroe Lodge No. 242 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Crockett Street

Pleasant evening for G L A to B of L E at Mrs Smith home

A pleasant evening was spent by several members of the G L A to B of L E Friday at the home of Mrs. E. T. Smith on Carson street. The rooms were decorated with cut flowers and ferns. Musical and literary numbers furnished amusement for the occasion. An

B. of L. E E. T. Smith Carson Street

Delegate Reports From White Rose Grove Meeting

Mrs. Julia Betterton reported from the Mineral Wells head camp convention at the regular Friday night meeting of White Rose grove No 823 held at Modern Woodmen hall on North Flores street. Visitors included guardians of Myrtle and Olive groves as the degree team presented the mysteries of Perfected Wood craft to two candidates. new applications were received and referred to committees.

Julia Betterton White Rose Grove Mineral Wells the Grove Woodmen Hall North Flores Street

San Antonio Hive No 3 to Hold Review at Woodmen Hall

The regular review of San Antonio Hive No 3 Ladies of the Maccabees will be held at Woodmen hall on Commerce street Monday afternoon. All guards are asked to attend at 3 o clock for the last convention practice. One candidate will be obligated and other business of importance will be presented.

Alamo Hive No San Antonio Ladies of the Maccabees of the World Woodmen Hall Commerce Street Hive

Members and vacancies at Charlton temple meeting

Mrs Minnie Converse and others formed credential and greetings committees while Mrs Emma Balcom and Mrs Kate Woodson held law supervision duties. Visitors included Mrs Mary Steubing and Elinor Smith of Charlton temple. The offices of mistress of records and guard were declared vacant due to resignation, with elections to fill them at the next meeting.

Minnie Converse G. M John F. Onion Emma Balcom Kate Woodson Mary Steubing le Laurin Elinor Smith Charlton Temple Temple

Supreme President Meets With Local Assembly in San Antonio

Supreme President B L Dunn of Springfield Illinois attended San Antonio Assembly No 78 Loyal Americans at Modern Woodmen hall North Flores Street. He spoke on the order's work and progress and noted flourishing centers in San Antonio. Two new applications for membership were received and reports from committees were given.

Supreme B. L. Dunn Springfield Ill San Antonio Woodmen Hall North Flores Street Dunn

Degree Team Prepares Practice Session at I O O F Hall

Miriam Rebekah lodge No. 24 Independent Order of Odd Fellows officers announce a Monday night 8 o clock practice for the degree team at the I O O F hall on Crockett street. New captain G E Meliff leads the initiatory and floor work and expects a large turnout as the team aims to match any in the state.

Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 24 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Crockett Street Rebekah G. E. Meliff Miriam Rebekah Lodge

Knights and Ladies of Honor Council Initiates Twelve

The San Antonio council number 1793 held a well attended monthly social meeting at the Owls hall on Soledad street Thursday night. During a brief business session twelve candidates were initiated into the order.

San Antonio Knights and Ladies of Honor Owls’ Hall Soledad Street

New San Antonio Degree Team Organized Under Mrs Mills

The newly organized degree team, led by Mrs EB E Mills, impressed with excellent work after few practice meetings. Twenty applications to join the San Antonio council were read and sent to committees. Reports from committees were heard, and the meeting closed for a musical program, dancing, and refreshments.

EB. E. Mills

Red Men Wigwam Being Improved in Natchez

A brief session of Natchez tribe No. 2 Improved Order of Red Men notes extensive wigwam renovations. A new floor, wall paper, cotton fans, and other modern conveniences will be installed. Two telephones will be added. wigwam aims to be first class when finished. Attendance was strong and new applications were referred for action.

Royal Neighbors Meet at Sunflower camp in San Antonio

Sunflower camp No. 4545 Royal Neighbors of America held a well attended meeting at Modern Woodmen hall on North Flores Street. Many applicants were elected to membership and a dancer committee report was favorable. An open social meeting invitation from Bexar camp was accepted for Monday night when the state prize banner will be presented by Pat E. Neff. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday April 26.

San Antonio Lodge No Woodmen Hall North Flores Street B. B. Porter Order Sunflower Camp Royal Neighbors of America Mattie Kaupert Bexar Camp Pat E. Neff John Bosshardt Lodge No Knights and Ladies of Honor Oodmen Hall

Lodge Public Notice Describes Novel Amusements And Dances

The article notes unique amusements being added to the regular program and dancing as a feature of the evening. Officers and members invite all lodge members and friends to attend. One new application was referred to investigation, and initiatory honors were conferred on several candidates. Committee reports and routine business were addressed.

Social Meeting Succeeds For Miriam Rebekah Lodge No 24

Miriam Rebekah lodge No 24 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a successful Monday social with Mrs. P. C. Blank as general chairman. Committees included reception led by Mary Sauer and others. Joe Murray as master of ceremonies. Emma Holmgreen organized contributions. an old fashioned spelling bee led by Dr. Johnston and captains, plus instrumental and vocal numbers from local students. An ice course followed in the banquet hall served by refreshment committee members.

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Order of Odd Fellows P. C. Blank Mary Sauer Myron A. Pearce Marcus W. Davis Julius Holmgreen G. EF. Knauff Emma Balcom Mary Burnham Mary Reynolds Joe Murray Arthur E. Lowe G. E. Meliff Emma M Holmgreen Dr. Johnston George Knauff

Oldest Member Party Celebrates 67th Birthday

Sunflower Camp No 4546 of the Royal Neighbors of America honors its claimed oldest member in the state Neighbor Mary Roberts aged 67 last Wednesday Guests included Mrs M L Massey and the Balte zer pair The table overflowed with viands prepared by Mrs Roberts The couple marked a golden wedding anniversary last December.

Royal Neighbors of America Mary Roberts M. L. Massey Minnie, Baltezer E. M. Hawk

Dr Sarah Herdmann Osteopath Listings Gibbs Building

Dr Sarah F Herdmann osteopath location in Gibbs building with contact notes including residence and phone details. The record references residential designation N P and a numeric code 8055 in blue.

Sarah F. Herdmann Gibbs Building Res. N. P

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. C. W. Begin Circle M. A. Duke Bexar Modern Woodmen of America Pat M. Neff Waco Hicks Yale Sapolio Holland W. Commerce St Fred Hummert Wadd Paper Woodmen Circle D. OF. P Rebekah Degree Gonzales Rebekahs ODD Fellows ODD Fellows’ Meeting R. A A. Zerola Hayana Cuba Monroe Lodge Antonio Devic R. E A. Holland San Antonio, Texas John Bosshardt Lodge Ring OF Beverages DR. Pepper Company Waco, Texas
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