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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
3
Easter Sunday observances unfold in Catholic Episcopal Lutheran parishes with multiple masses. San Fernando Cathedral hosts 6 to 11:30 am schedule led by Rt. Rev. J. W. Shaw and Rev. Ramon Prat followed by society meetings and benediction.
A vintage classified style appeal invites readers to mail a cutout to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad claims benefits for bronchial coughs colds croup lame backs weak kidneys rheumatism bladder troubles constipation and sluggish bowels. It is signed A. M. Fischer.
The ordination and installation of deacons occur after Sunday service at Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church with special music by Prof. Van Deman and Mr. Powell. Wesley Bible Class meets Friday at McKinley Avenue Methodist Church, presided by W. L. Cory, with Rev. J. H. Groseclose speaking on adult classes’ value to Sunday schools. Ice cream and cake served. next meeting at Travis Park Methodist Church.
The church completes pews and furnishings installation and holds morning and evening services in the main auditorium. Rev. T. V. Neal will preach on The Power of the Resurrection in the morning and The Call of Calvary in the evening.
A St Mark's Episcopal Church congregation meeting is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday in the parish house. Rev George H Badger of the Unitarian Society of San Antonio lists six Sunday sermons beginning April 23 Easter through May 28 on topics including modern interpretation of symbols mysticism and rationalism worry of religion and the fun of life rational salvation revival psychology and truth's sober reality and the Trinity up to date.
A Sunday round trip fare of 60 cents is listed for travel to Sutherlane Springs and return aboard the Southern Pacific with a 7:55 am departure time.
Central Texas Presbytery closes its meeting in Austin and selects Lott, Texas, as September’s gathering site. Rev. T. E. Eddins of Llano named evangelist. Rev. J. L. Sleeper and Elders R. R. Rogers and D. A. Penick chosen as commissioners to the general assembly in Orlando, Florida, May 20.
War time hospitals issue Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for troops. Shaken into shoes or used in foot baths, it relieves friction and prevents tired or sore feet. Available at drug and department stores for 26e with no substitutes.
A series of Sunday services and midweek meetings are listed for churches including First Baptist on Taylor Street with Rev S J Porter and assistant E F Walker, Pegues Memorial, Beacon Hill, Moore Chapel, Margaret Swate Memorial, Lane Moore Chapel, Prospect Hill and Hillcrest. Easter sermons, bible school, junior and senior unions, and special music are noted with corresponding times and pastors.
Julius Reichert leads special Easter service at 10 a.m. with Holy Communion follow up after the sermon. Sunday school gathers at 9:15 a.m. A Sunday evening service is scheduled for eight o’clock, concluding the Easter observances.
The Associated Bible Students meet at 117 North Floces Street Modern Woodman hall for three services Sunday. Seth Moore lectures at 3 Pm on Things Predicted at Christ Second Coming the Varied Conditions In the World and Proper and Improper Attitude of Christians. A Berean Bible lesson runs one hour from 4 15 p m. Dr W H Dunn lectures at 5 Pm on Knowledge the Only True Basis for Faith and Hope.
Easter schedule includes Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church with 9 30 Sunday school 11 AM Lord's Supper and 8 PM service, an Easter egg hunt at Koehler Park Monday with 2 PM church gathering. St John’s Lutheran lists 9 AM Sunday school 10 AM German service and 4 PM Easter office. St Paul’s notes 10 30 AM German service with Lord’s Supper and 8 PM English service. Beitel Memorial reports 9 AM Bible class, 10 AM Easter service, 2 PM Bulverde service, German morning and English evening services.
Masses listed for Easter Sunday at San Fernando Cathedral include 6 7 8 and 8 30 a.m. with a children’s service and a 9 39 a.m. pontifical high mass by the bishop and a sermon by Rev Ramon Prat followed by an 11 30 a.m. Mass with a sermon by Very Rev Daniel Mullane. Additional gatherings include 2 30 p.m. St Vincent de Paul, 4 p.m. vespers and benediction, 7 p.m. Apostleship for Prayer meeting, and catechism Spanish Tuesdays Thursdays 4 p.m. English Fridays 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows. Easter Sunday services include high mass and Easter sermon at 8 30 p.m. and catechism and Society of Our Lady of Sorrows meetings on first Sundays after mass.
The schedule lists Sunday school at 2 30 p m Sunday preaching at 3 30 and 7 30 p m Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 p m Thursday Bible class at 2 39 p m Special Easter services by the Sunday school led by superintendent Mrs Martha Kier The address is 52 percent Matagorda street.
South Side Christian Church announces an Easter program with services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. led by the pastor on The Foundation of Our Hope. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. with a 5 p.m. address on The Non Conversion of Felix. A Wednesday prayer meeting and a Saturday Easter hunt for the primary department at 3 to 6 p.m. at Mrs. McDaniel's home are also planned. Rev. Albert T. Fitts, pastor.
A compact list of Easter schedules at West End through Alamo Methodist churches. Includes sermon times, Sunday school, junior and senior leagues, Easter concerts and receptions, baptisms, and special services led by pastors such as Charles M. Rabe and Hattie Rankin, with venues on Travis Park, Prospect Hill, Laurel Heights, and more.
The Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church on Avenue and Pecan Street offers morning sermon The Power of the Resurrection and evening Significance of the Resurrection. Sunday school at 9 45 junior league at 4 Epworth League at 7 led by Pastor Harry Leonard.
The notice lists activities on Den and King William streets with Sunday school, Baraca and Philathea classes at 9 30 a m, preaching at 1 p m and 7 p m by Rev J M Purcell, Westminster League and a young people's meeting at 7 p m.
Rev. George H. Badger preaches at Odd Fellows hall and Crockett hotel starting 11 am. Tomorrow morning's discourse, A Modern Interpretation of An Ancient Symbol, invites attendees to a sermon for Easter.
A special Easter vesper service will be held at the Young Women's Christian Association Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Leader Miss Vickering. The program includes music by the YWCA Glee Club and solo performances by Miss Donnie Davis and Miss Florence Perry.
The school board approved plans for a new west side school by Beverley Spillman and will call for bids May 7. The two story building with twelve rooms costs about 40000 dollars and includes basements cloak closets restrooms and a bicycle rack. Bids must include a 2000 dollar certified check.
Miss Hazel Hutchins hosts a Gunter dansant with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Purington Dr. Ross Whisenant Miss Carr Mr. and Mrs. George Hagistein and several other guests in attendance.
Roberts Beacon Hill PTA elected officers including J. E. Poyle as president and Bert I. Schott as treasurer. Garden party set for May 5. Los Angeles Heights School chosen officers led by W. T. Mitchell as president. Beetz and Kotula returned from New Braunfels with Grosse joining Fiesta host. Highland Park Mothers Teachers Club plans May 12 school festival. Patterson and daughter Virginia Joella return from Dallas for summer.
Cuero Texas April 22 The Cuero Summer Normal Institute is ready for mailing to teachers in Southwest Texas. The work runs June 5 to July 27 and includes music and drawing. The faculty features L G Covey H K Williams M W Peterson A S Bush Miss F E M McFadden and Meggie Robinson.
The Majestic Theater presents Nazimova's War Brides as the headline attraction to close the engagement tonight. The program also features Ray Samuels in The Blue Streak of Ragtime, Ed Flanagan and Nealey Edwards in Off and On, the Gardiner Trio in modern dance, Medlin Watts and Townes, Grace Fischer, and the Buch Brothers trampoline act.
The First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 11 a m and 7 p m in the Gun ter hotel auditorium. The subject is Probation After Death. Evening service repeats the morning service. Sunday school at 10:30 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m.
The meeting will be held at headquarters 320 Avenue C on Sunday at 3 o'clock. The lecture Reincarnation will be given by Mrs Haag. Students classes Monday and Friday at p m open to all.
The Church of the Nazarene on Colorado and Sandoval streets led by Pastor W. Self schedules a special Easter evening service at 7 48 with Sunday school at 9 48 and a preaching session at 11 00 a m A young people's prayer meeting follows at 6 45 p m
At 11 a m Sunday services at the Woman's Club, 201 Camden Street, with the sermon on The Resurrection. Why seek ye the living among the dead Luke xxiv. After the morning service the holy supper will be celebrated.
Denver Heights Church of Christ under minister W D Bille holds Bible study at 10 a m at 40 Forter street. Bills preaches morning and evening on subjects Will Christ Find Faith on the Furth and The Sins of Israel. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at p m. Ladies Bible study Thursdays at Mrs J J Kanatzar 845 Denver boulevard. Communion after Sunday morning sermon.
A compilation of Sunday and Easter services across multiple churches. Details include pastors, service times at 11 a m and 7 p m, Sunday schools at 9 30 a m, sermon themes such as The Empty Sepulcher and The Meaning of the Death and Resurrection, special music, and midweek prayer meetings.
The Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In Zion meets Sundays at 3 p m in Red Men's hall and midweek at 128 Cedar street for divine healing and 8 p m prayer meetings. John A. Lewis, general overseer, leads with evangelist Nettle FE Green in charge. sermon topic tomorrow is Can These Bones Live. FEizeklel xxxvii, 3,
Central Congregational Church meets at the YMCA on Avenue PD and Third Street. Pastor C A Riley leads Easter Sunday events with a 10 a.m. Sunday school program and 11 a.m. music and sermon titled The How of the Resurrection.
Rev. Puleford will deliver the closing sermon on the passion of the Lord at the Church of the New Jerusalem. The service marks the culmination of Holy Week observances with congregants gathered for reflection and prayer.
Easter Sunday schedule across St. Mark's St. John's St. Paul's St. Luke's and Christ Church notes Holy communion morning prayers sermons and Easter day baptisms and Sunday school times. Clergy listed includes Rev Philip Cook R Y Barber Rev Allen Cisco J W Woessner Right Reverend W T Capers Jr Ridout with services at 7:30 9:00 11:00 and 5 9:30 a.m. cues in local churches.
A Notre Dame woman advertises a home treatment for rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago, backache, kidney pain and neuralgia claiming to cure at home. She states the remedy removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood and boosts overall vitality and invites letters for proof.
A large meeting of the Alamo Heights Improvement Society decided to macadamize and narrow the loop from Broadway to Cambridge Oval and back. Lateral streets will be graded, with Judge James R. Davis and Commissioner Jacob Klaus present to discuss details.
The Flying Torpedo, a LD Griffith production, comes to the Grand Opera House today and Sunday with John Emerson as Winthrop Clavering. The plot centers on a flying torpedo stolen by foreign agents, leading to a government response and invasion drama. A Keystone comedy The Village Vampire with Fred Mace and Ann Luther accompanies the program.
Harvey Stiles addressed the Scientific Society of San Antonio on The Smyrna Fig Its Conception and Prediction as to a Successful Exploitation in This State. He outlined extensive study and experimental work, noting the Smyrna fig’s key role in California fruit production and detailing its introduction and development there.
Seguin Texas April 22 a handsome new salesroom and garage is to be erected by the Vivroux Hardware Company on Center street on a site purchased this week from H B Thompson the location will be opposite its present large building.
A board of inquiry in Eagle Pass reports the Southern Pacific yard fire on Tuesday morning was incendiary, with losses estimated at 51,200 dollars. The panel, including S P officials J. D. Beck and J. H. Walsh, found a kerosene-soaked baking powder can near the start. Superintendent R. C. Watkins praised local firemen and citizens and said the railroad will replace damaged city fire hose.
The trial of George Tier of Marshall Texas for complicity in the murder of anti Catholic lecturer William Black in Marshall in February 1915 was indefinitely postponed in Galveston on change of venue. Tier is free on a 5000 dollar bond. The indictments against George Ryan and John Copeland are scheduled for June 5. they stand under 10000 dollar bonds.
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