State Commander Presides at Maccabees Review
Alamo Hive No 22 held a Monday afternoon meeting at Odd Fellows hall presided by State Commander Laura B Hart upon return from a two month trip. She announced by laws changes, installed a new sentinel, and announced plans for Maccabee bungalow at the fair and Maccabee Day on November 11. Fifty five members attended with visitors from San Antonio Hive No 3. Lillian Hollister was memorialized by charter draping.
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Alamo Hive No. 22
Ladies of the Maccabees of the World
Odd Fellows Hall
Laura B. Hart
Hart
Alamo Hive
San Antonio
Hive
Lillian M. Hollister
Lady Maccabees
George Cummins
Wilkie
Knights of the Macabbees Deputy Visits Victoria and San Antonio
Joseph Fried deputy state commander reports Victoria Tent No. 30 initiated 31 candidates during a regular review in Victoria and attended San Antonio Tent No. 46 review on Thursday. He praises Victoria’s condition and forecasts a new class in about three months. San Antonio review was well attended with committee reports, and several applicants elected by initiation.
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Victoria
Joseph Fried
Knights of the Maccabees
San Antonio
Team Enjoys Outing From San Antonio Lodge
The degree team of San Antonio Lodge No. 2473 Modern Brotherhood of America praised last week’s Corpus Christi trip hosted by captain Mrs. J A Porter. A lodge president reported on the Denver convention and received thanks for representing Texas district.
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San Antonio
Modern Brotherhood of America
M. W. A. Hall
North Flores Street
Corpus Christi
J. A. Porter
Denver
Texas
Order
Praetorians Host Social Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall
San Antonio Council No 6 of the Order of Praetorians held a Friday night social at the Odd Fellows hall. Members and friends heard J. C. Carl discuss the order, enjoyed musical numbers, and concluded with an ice course and social hour.
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Praetorians
Odd Fellows Hall
San Antonio
Vivian Isenhouser
Frances Coleman
Messrs. Coats and
Well
Shellman
Hazel Taylor
Hazel Roach
Seamans
Florence Seamans
Miss Yeoman
Mr. Coats
Ladies of the G. A. R. Celebrate Third Anniversary
The General Stanley Circle No. 3 Ladies of the G. A. R. marked its third anniversary with a Thursday event at Mrs. J. A. Martin’s Nolan and Pine streets home. The lawn glowed with electric lights and lanterns as 150 members and guests enjoyed a musical program and a banquet.
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Stanley Circle No. 3
J. A. Martin
Nolan
Pine Streets
Order
Moose Lodge 22 Meeting Sees Large Attendance and New Applicants
San Antonio Lodge No. 22 Loyal Order of Moose held a large regular meeting on West Commerce Street despite extreme heat. Officers reported strong enthusiasm, many new membership applications, and favorable reports from various committees.
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San Antonio
Odd Fellows Plan New Widow and Orphans Home in San Antonio
The W and O Home Committee of San Antonio Lodge No. reports progress in conferring with Chamber of Commerce to secure erection of the Order’s new widow and orphans home in the near future. City Odd Fellows show strong interest as many attend the Tuesday lodge meeting to hear the update.
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W. and O. Home
San Antonio
Wesatchie Camp No 88 Holds Semi Monthly Meeting
Wesatchie Camp No 88 of Woodmen of the World met with large attendance at the forest hall on Commerce street. Visiting members attended. A committee was named to coordinate W O W Day at the fair and another to plan a joint city initiation ceremony. Two new applications were filed and three candidates were conducted through the initiation rites.
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Olive Grove
Olive Grove No. 157
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen Hall
Grove
Clara Walters
Waco
Hurry
Lindale
Sweeney
Beaumont
Tayloe
the Grove
Woodmen‘hall
Woodmen of the World
Forest Hall
Commerce Street
Order
San Antonio
Lady Maccabees Review At W O W Hall
San Antonio Hive No 8 of the Ladies of the Maccabees will hold a business review at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon at the W O W Hall on Commerce Street. All officers and guards are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
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Lady Maccabees
W. O. W. Hall
Commerce Street
San Antonio
Elk Lodge 35 Knights of Pythias Meeting Attended Widely
Elk Lodge No. 35 at castle hall held a large meeting with members from out of town and other lodges. No candidates were presented for initiation. The group discussed Pythianism's good and plans to organize a band at the home, with the lodge donating funds.
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Elk Lodge No
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
The
Ee Weatherford
Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge 522 Holds Tuesday Meeting
A large group of officers and members of Alamo Lodge No. 522 Fraternal Brotherhood attended Tuesday night’s meeting at the Red Men’s hall on Soledad Street. A brief business session opened the evening followed by a social program.
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Alamo Lodge No
Brotherhood
Red Men's Hall
Soledad Street
Lodge Elects New Secretary and Appoints Replacements
An excellent musical program with dancing and refreshments followed. Miss Mary Reynolds resigned as past president and was elected secretary, with Mrs. C. O. Dannis filling the vacancy. Seven candidates were instructed in the secret work and several new applications were received. A. Morgan Duke of Dallas, district deputy, expected to attend Tuesday night but could not reach in time and will visit Alamo lodge in September for an elaborate honor event.
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Mary Reynolds
C. O. Dannis
Reynold
Morgan Duke
Dallas
Alamo Lodge
Banquet Honors Alamo Lodge No. 206 Members
K and L of H banquet for officers and members of Alamo Lodge No 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor. The evening included a business meeting, two initiations of candidates, membership applications, committee reports, and plans for memorial services September 6. A musical program and banquet followed.
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Alamo Lodge No. 206
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Protector
The
Alamo Lodge
Gallagher
Unveiling Arrangements Set by Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle
A committee led by Mrs. J P Benkendorfer was chosen to arrange the unveiling of monuments to Mrs. Stapp and Mrs. Kleid. The ceremony is planned for Sunday afternoon September 3 with all Woodmen Circle members invited.
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W. C
J. P. Benkendorfer
Grove
Wesatchic Camp No. 38
Laura E. Kroeger
Olive Grove
Stevens
Fred Mitchell
Agnolia Grove
Order
Mitchell
Woodmen Circle
Clara
Annie ‘Schoenfeld
Rebekahs Plan Lawn Social At Mrs White Home
The entertainment committee of Alamo Rebekah Lodge met Friday to arrange a lawn social at Mrs Mary White 216 South Alamo street on Thursday night August 31. A follow up meeting will set final report. Harry Smith chairs. members include G W Rogers Carl Anderson John Stennette rs Louis Underwood Smith Agnes Robitzsch Mrs Hazel Welter Gertrude Rock Christine Reitz and Mary White.
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Harry Smith
G. W. Rogers
Carl Anderson
John Stennette
Louis Underwood Smith
Noble Grand
Sbdge
Agnes Robitzsch
Hazel Welter
Gertrude Rock
Christine Reitz
Mary White
Cure Your Eczema Remedy Ad Claims Complete Cure
Miss Effie Taylor of Brazoria County Texas reports lasting relief after using Imperial Remedy for eczema and tetter. The medical liquid supposedly relieves itching and purifies diseased skin, with over 25 years of use claims. Sold by Imperial Medicine Co Houston Texas at $1 per bottle.
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Effie Taylor
Columbia
Brazoria County
Texas
Imperial Medicine Co
Houston
Dallas man Hassell registered at St. Anthony
George D. Hassell of Dallas is registered at the St. Anthony and listed in the local parish registry.
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George D. Hassell
Dallas
St. Anthony
Rain and unrest mark a week of events across nations
A chaotic week spans local rain and school policy debates in Bexar County, fire investigations, and police activity. National guards rest at Camp Mabry while violent riots in England and Mexico tension, aviation accidents in Chicago, and political shifts pace a worldwide clock.
Campaign and crime headlines sweep through national news
August 14 1911 reports on Bexar county census figures assailing local officials and candidates. Politicians including J F Carl and Harmon launch campaigns while a string of national events—from labor strife in Britain to ship strikes in Holland—shape a volatile political landscape.
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Bexar County
J. F. Carl
Brownsville Railroad
William McWilliam
Calaway
Fair Association
International Fair
United States
Experiment Farm
Medina Farm
C. 8. Hopkins
University of Chicago
Local News Tidbits and Political Sparks Across Texas
The report notes William McWilliams held for trial on five murder counts with bond set at 1000 per case. It mentions North Loop plans, Alamo Heights suburb splits, and a 1912 carnival week. Frank W. Vaughan is sought, a Terrell anti-corruption counsel proposal. Bailey may not run. Ball could seek senatorial seat. A pro redistricting bill passes the house. Katy mail car robbed. Colquitt supports eight hour law as militia dissolves after Camp Mabry. Counties readiness signals broader mobilization.
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William McWilliams
Casaway
North Loop
Alamo Heights
Madeleine Terrace
Montclair
Carnival Association
Frank W. Vaughan
Harris County Bank & Trust Company
Houston
Terrell
Antis
Austin
Bailey
Thomas H. Ball
House
Katy
Colquitt
Texas
Camp Mabry
Patricia
Bee
San Antonio concerns span weights to statehood and aviation
Retail Merchants condemn short weight measures in San Antonio while the Real Estate Exchange docks a committee to study oiling city streets. Antis chair Jake Wolters testifies before an election panel. Senate area grows with Gillespie and Blanco counties joining the Twenty third district. Aviation notes include Arthur Stone falling 1000 feet but surviving.
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State Department of Agriculture
Smu
T. J. Freeman
International & Great Northern Railroad
aAntis
Anderson County
House
Taft
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Arthur Stone
Chicago
Atwood
Ohio
St. Louis
Boston
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
United States
Brownsville
Texas
Multiple 1901 items report in one block of text
The column lists varied events from prohibition agitation reducing funds to sanitary uniforms for inspectors. a Fort Worth riot killing a striker. local election outcomes in Williamson Co. Dayton Texas fire losses. a constitutional breach by an election committee. Governor Colquitt's subjects. Harris County Bank deposit payouts. Taft veto and Underwood wool bill. English strikes affecting New York shipments. a Big Four wreck near Columbus. national governors conference plans. Joliet foundry collapse. and other political and international notes including Lloyd George, England strikes, and Mexico’s Madero endorsement.
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Fort Worth
Williamson Co
Dayton
Texas
House
Colquitt
Harris County Bank & Trust Company
Houston
Joliet
Tfl
Atwood
Western
New York State
St. Louis
Bostway
Bexar County redistricting and national political updates
County commissioners plan redistricting for Bexar. J W Warren as Bexar Highway League president meets Governor Colquitt to seek changes to road bond law. Oil disputes surface among Texas Co Pierce Fordyce Oil Magnolia. Galveston court upholds election probe. Alpine reports gold vein nearby. Senate pushes uniform textbooks. Congress near session end. Taft signs campaign expense law. War Dept blocks arms to Latin American revolutionaries. Two strikers killed in Wales. other injuries. German financiers back Turkish electrification with 12.5 million. Colombia and Peru reach factory settlement. Russia awards ships contract. Portugal adopts new constitution.
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Bexar County Highway League
Shook
Abilene
H. B. Terrell
McLennan
Colquitt
State Normal School Board of Regents
House
Comal
Kendall
Bexar
Warren
Kaufman
Dan Watson
San Marcos
William R. Badger
Pittsburg
St. Croix
Hitchcock
Matilda Moissant
Chicago
Atwood
St. Louis
Boston
Durant
Okla
Taft
New Mexico
Haiti
Zionist Congress
Basel
Switzerland
College of Seven
Liverpool
England
London
Clyde River
Nova Scotia
Bexar County
J. W. Warren
Texas Co
Pierce- Fordyce Oil Association
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Fifty-sixth District Court
Galveston
Alpine
Senate
Lilanelly
Wales
Turkey
Columbia
Peru
Gav
Portugal
Lesser's Bread Proclaims Best Ever Wheat Goods
A promotional note from Lesser emphasizes the bakery’s bread and rolls as superior products. The text invites readers to get acquainted with their wheat flour based goods and hints at a trial copy of their oven baked staples.
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Lesser
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