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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1911

Page

19

Concordia Lodge 1793 Meets Briefly at Red Men’s Hall

Concordia Lodge No. 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor met at the Red Men’s hall on Soledad street for a brief regular session. Many officers and members were in Houston attending grand lodge, so only essential business was transacted. Visitors were welcomed by the protector in the lodge’s name.

Concordia Lodge Knights and Ladies’ of Honor Red Men’s Hall Soledad Street Houston Grand Lodge John Bosshardt Knights and Ladies of Honor Charles Bosshardt Marie J. Cole Dallas Joseph Netzer Laredo J. Bergheim Jacob Weber San Antonio M. Sabbath FE. B. Kirkman Cleburne F. G. Knight Allen Bosshardt W. D. Orr

Plan for Social Meeting at Commercial Camp No 41 Woodmen

Preparations for a social meeting and entertainment are underway by Commercial Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World. Committees were appointed at Monday night’s session at the forest hall to complete arrangements and a cordial invitation was issued to all Woodmen of the World members to attend. The camp transacted routine business, received six new membership applications by invitation for investigation, and accepted two new members by transfer.

Woodmen of the World Forest Hall Laurel Grove No Woodmen Circle Mary Weiss Oliphant B. Goldring Bertha Boswell

Grinnell Lodge No 61 Royal Arches Meets in Grinnell

A strong turnout of officers and members marked the Grinnell Lodge No 61 Royal Archats meeting at the Woodmen of the World hall on Commerce Street Tuesday night. Applications were read and referred to committees while important lodge business was discussed and a drill practice held by the new degree team.

Grinnell Lodge No Royal Achates Woodmen of the World Hall Commerce Street

Gentzen Leaves for Rocky Mountain Trip With Wife

William Gentzen a leading member and captain of the Natchez Tribe No 2 Improved Order of Red Men departed Monday night with his wife for a several week journey through the Rocky Mountains visiting many cities and places of importance. Under his command the degree team won state prizes for perfect work in illustrating the order's degree and floor work.

William Gentzen Rocky Mountains Gentzen

Odd Fellows Lodge Receives Two Membership Applications

At the San Antonio Lodge No. 11 meeting on Crockett street Tuesday night two applications for lodge membership by initiation were received and referred to investigating committees. The session was well attended with visiting members welcomed and talks on the growth of the order in Texas.

San Antonio Independent Order of Odd Fellows Crockett Street Ader Order Texas

Hold Buress Meeting at Germania Lodge Hall

A large attendance of Germania Lodge No. 1086 Knights and Ladies of Honor met Monday night at the M. W. A. hall. Many officers were away at a Houston convention but delegates will return for the next regular meeting to report proceedings. Three days of business and several social events are planned for visiting delegates.

M. W. A. Hall Germania Lodge No Knights and Ladies’ of Honor Order Houston Germania Lodge

Elect Officers for White Rose Grove 823 Woodmen Circle

At Friday night meeting in M W A hall White Rose Grove 823 Woodmen Circle elected new officers to fill vacancies from resignations. Elected: Emma Cazell advisor J Webb Muenster and F Binz managers Lillie Creech clerk J R Webb banker. Two membership applications referred to committees. Ice banquet followed for officers members and guests.

White Rose Grove Woodmen Circle M. W. A. Hall Emma Cazell J. Webb Muenster F. Binz Lillie Creech J. R. Webb

Degree Team to Give Dance at Exposition Park

The degree team of San Antonio Council No. 1789 Knights and Ladies of Security has arranged a dance for September 9 at Exposition Park. A cordial invitation is extended to all members.

San Antonio Knights and Ladies’ of Security Exposition Park

Dance Committee Named for Evening Event

The notice lists the reception committee for the dance evening. Chairwoman Mrs. E. E. Mills leads with members Mrs. Minnie Heiligman Mrs. L. Irwin Mrs. T. E. Hoechten J. Diggs and C. North to welcome guests.

Order E. E. Mills Minnie Heiligman L. Irwin T. E. Hoechten J. Diggs C. North

Entertainment Arranged by San Antonio Loyal Americans

At the weekly meeting of San Antonio Assembly No 78 Loyal Americans a committee was formed to plan a social event for the next regular meeting with refreshments promised. Four new membership applications were read for investigation and one candidate joined the order. After routine business the ladies visited the Southwestern Telephone building reception and tour.

San Antonio Assembly No Assembly Southwestern Telephone Exchange

Candidate Escapes At Elk Lodge Second Rank Initiation

At Elk Lodge No. 36 Knights of Pythias a second rank initiation preparation was underway when the candidate escaped from the ante room. A committee will locate him before next Thursday night and hold him responsible for appearing for the ceremony. Visitors from Unity and Lotus lodges spoke on lodge good works amid busy business and a well attended meeting.

Elk Lodge No Knights of Pythias Unity and Lotus Lodges

National Lecturer to Visit Bexar Camp MWA

Communications from the head council of the M W A read at the Bexar Camp 12084 meeting indicate a national lecturer will visit during the month. The lecture will cover work at the M W A Sanitarium in Colorado Springs. A large attendance included several visitors as new applications were referred to committees and other business conducted.

M. E. Hawk Bexar M. W. A. Sanitarium Colorado Springs

Elect Captain For Pythian Sisters Joint Staff

At Friendship Temple No. 2 the Brand mistress of records and correspondence Mrs Minnie Converse was elected captain of the joint degree staff for the two temples. The staff begins practice for initiatory and floor work with aims for a well drilled team and was presided over by Mrs J R Winlock the new most excellent chief. A new membership application was received and referred along with routine business and honors to visiting members.

Friendship Temple No. 2 Pythian Sisters Minnie Converse J. R., Winlock

To Hold Regular Review of Alamo Hive No 22

The regular review of Alamo hive No 22 Ladies of the Maccabees of the World will be held at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon at the I O O F hall on.

Alamo Hive Ladies of the Maccabees of the World I. O. O. F. Hall

Filipinos Seek Philippine Independence Via Brooklyn Club

Miss Josephine Nicuzula and Senor Jose A. Manibo lead the Filipino club of Brooklyn N Y in a campaign for Philippine independence. The group, now 300 strong, hosted talks and planned a lawn social at Mrs Mary White's home.

Josephine Nicuzula Senor Jose A. Manibo Filipino Club Brooklyn N. Y Philipaoe Islands Manibo Bauea Batangas Queen's College Hong Kong Washington University New York Ohio State University

Mrs Laura B Hart to preside at Crockett hive meeting

Crockett street and all officers and ladies of the hive are invited to greet state commander Mrs Laura B Hart who will preside. Eligible candidates will attend and first degree work will be performed by the hive guards. An ice course will close the social review. all Lady Macbeths invited.

Crockett Street Hive Laura B. Hart

Grand Chief Visited as Honor Guest at Temple Meeting

Mrs H F Wellman of Beaumont grand chief of the Pythian Sisters of Texas attended a joint meeting of Friendship Temple No 2 and Charl ton Temple No 1 at Castle hall Market Street. Mrs J R Winlack presided. One candidate Mrs Mattie Gentzen was initiated and several new applications were referred for investigation. An informal reception followed with an ice course in the banquet hall.

H. F. Wellman Beaumont Pythian Sisters of Texas Friendship Temple Charlton Temple Castle Hall Market Street J. R. Winlack Mattie Gentzen

Anniversary Picnic For G A R Ladies Circle

Arrangements are made by General Stanley Circle No 3 Ladies of the G A R for the third anniversary celebration. The circle shows growth, good finances, and many new members. A lawn picnic at Mrs Martin's Nolan Street home on August 17 from 6 to 10 PM invites members and friends to join the officers and members.

Stanley Circle No. 3 Martin Nolan Street

Sam Houston Camp Forms Committee For Fair Day

A committee of A. L. Hicks C. C. Chaffe and R. L. Lang worthy was appointed at the Sam Houston camp No 55 Woodmen of the World meeting to coordinate with other city camps for W O W day at the International fair. Initiatory honors were shown to fourteen candidates with twelve applications for membership balloted on and accepted three by transfer. Visiting sovereigns from city camps received camp honors and gave talks on the order’s welfare.

A. L. Hicks C. C. Chaffe R. L. Langworthy Sam Houston

Alamo Rebekah Lodge Holds Busy Friday Meeting

An unusually busy meeting of Alamo Rebekah lodge No. 335 Independent Order of Odd Fellows was held Friday night. A large turnout included visiting members Mrs Dave Lambert and Mrs Hoechten of Gonzales as part of the good of the order proceedings.

Alamo Rebekah Lodge No. 335 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Dave Lambert Hoechten Gonzales Order

Lady Owls Organized at Owls Hall

A meeting to organize a ladies nest of Owls drew about twenty five attendees. Mrs Mae Davis explained the order and a temporary charter was formed with signups. Officers elected include Mills president and Davis secretary with plans for a charter list of fifty names by August 14.

Owls’ Hall Mae Davis Ellen FE. Mills Hamilton Gladys Smith Ledger Saenz Sentinel

Picnic of Travelers And Post Groups At Hot Wells Park

San Antonio Council No 61 United Commercial Travelers and the local post of the T P A plan a basket picnic at Hot Wells park from 3 to 11 p m on Saturday August 19. Activities include bowling tennis croquet swinging bathing and dancing with a brass band. Members should bring at least one lady and those with two or more are welcome. Married members and eligible single travelers are urged to bring a large basket of lunch.

San Antonio

Dr John W Kenney Returns to Resume Practice

Dr. John W. Kenney has returned to medical duty and resumed his clinical practice. He reassumes patient care and will continue serving the community with his established professional standard.

John W. Kenney

Old Negro Questions Court Order on Boy Jail Time

Mat Wells laments that police lock his son, Jesse Wells, in jail despite Judge Dwyer's habeas corpus release for a bicycle tire theft. Jesse, under fifteen, was freed on recognizance with a warning, but police re-arrested him for stealing a bicycle. Wells seeks guidance from sheriffs and county attorney on how to honor the court and keep his promise to take the boy to the cotton patch.

Sheriff's Department Mat Wells Jesse Wells Dwyer Thirty-seventh District Court Wells Jedge Dwyer Cotton Patch Jesse

Glaze Wood and Coal Co announces new contact phone

Glaze Wood and Coal Co successors to Government Hill Wood Co list new phone 1811 and old line 6052 for customer inquiries and orders.

Glaze Wood and Coal Co Government Hill Wood Co

Case Dismissed Against Mrs Lassner Over Entry Refusal

On the recommendation of Prosecutor Eldridge the case against Mrs A Lassner for allegedly refusing Sanitary Inspectors Harris and Fitzgerald entry to 116 North Cherry Street was dismissed in police court yesterday. Lassner’s husband appeared for the defense while inspectors testified to clarify their conduct in duty. Judge Buckley dismissed the case.

Eldridge A. Lassner Harris and Fitzgerald North Cherry Street Lassner Harris

Bartender Sought in Jewelry Theft Case in Brooklyn

Police scour New York for Benjamin Silver a Brooklyn bartender as detectives report 30000 dollars in jewelry and silver ware with New England store tags found hidden in his home. Boston police telegraph advised detectives to locate Silver to explain packages sent by two Boston women jailed on shoplifting charges.

New York Benjamin Silver Brooklyn New England Boston Silver

NEW EYE TREATMENT BY DR MOORE IN SAN ANTONIO

Dr Moore, now in San Antonio, offers eye care with cases cured locally and others throughout the state. He treats granulared sore eyes, cross eyes, cataracts and eye growths, tests for glasses, and uses the Oscillator for weak eyes and nerve trouble with notable results. Free consultations are planned for a short time at Suite 304 Gunter Building Corner St Marys Street.

Moore San Antonio St. Louis

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Miss Irene Gates Delmar Street Hay F. Carth Philo Hay Specialties Co Newark N. J U.S. A Knights and Ladies of Security Irvin Hart Supreme Hive Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma New Mexico Joint Review Agnes Robitzsch Lambert Joe Murray Christine Reitz Lodge Mary White South Alamo Street Punch Ruby Gafford Bonnie Bell Ethel Burt Ed Sinclair Louis Underwood Smith Gertrude Rock Castle J. L. Myrer Independent Order of Odd Fellows Monroe Lodge Fred Kesel Baylor Lady Owls Hot Wells Hotel Management Messrs H. T. Matthews Joe McGee John Arey Iperial Chemical Mfg. CO W. 23d St J. Pfeiffer Bacs Sam Francisco Vulcan McCrery Alaska BIG Crockery Buckley Gunter Building Cornee See ST. Mary's Streetonto Dr. Moore J. Harvey Moore
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