Monroe Lodge 424 Odd Fellows elect officers after meeting
A Monroe Lodge No. 424 meeting in the Odd Fellows hall conferred the first degree on two candidates and elected officers for the coming year. Officers include R. G. Caper as noble grand, Peter Madnessen as vice noble grand, R. O. Langworthy as secretary, Stephen Gould as treasurer, and reps to the grand lodge W. Rh. Thrailgill with alternate R. B. Allsub. Trustees named as C. FE. Meador R. O. Allsub and W. L. Baker.
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Monroe Lodge No
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
R. G. Caper
Peter Madnessen
R. O. Langworthy
Stephen Gould
Grand Lodge
W. Rh. Thrailgill
R. B. Allsu
Eagles Elect Officers for 1913 at San Antonio Aerie No. 70
San Antonio Aerie No. 70 Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers for the 1913 term led by John L. Richter as worthy president and Charles Oliphant as vice president. Dr John P Harrison to serve a tenth year as aerie physician. William P Souter to begin his seventh year as secretary. Six candidates initiated. eleven membership petitions referred. a banquet after installation and a ball at Turner hall planned for January.
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Eagles
San Antonio Aerie No. 70
Order of Eagles
John L. Richter
Charles Oliphant
Sam Goodman
William P. Souter
F. G. W. Rose
Emil Hoffarth
Hugo Claus
Edward Boubhel
Frank Bergmann Jr
William Raforth
John P. Harrison
Aerie
John P. Harison
Turner Hall
Alamo Lodge elects officers and welcomes new members
Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor met in the Knights of Pythias hall electing two new members and receiving two out of town members by transfer. Officers chosen for the coming year include Past protector Mrs. J. D. Nordhaus and several other posts with installation planned at the first January meeting.
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Alamo Lodge
Alamo Lodge No
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Knights of Pythias
J. D. Nordhaus
Paul Friesen
Leon L. Henry
August Nester
J. Goldenberg
B. Spahn
A. W. Spear
Chris Hauser
A. Tolle
Persch
Grand Lodge
Chosen First Centurion for San Antonio Council No 6
Lewis T. Oeding selected First Centurion to fill the unfinished term of Charles W. Gilbert as San Antonio Council No 6 Praetorians. Germania Lodge No 1086 Knights and Ladies of Honor elected officers for 1913 and discussed membership drives urged by Grand Protector Marie Cole.
Luther R. Hare Camp adjourns to honor fallen member
At the regular meeting of Luther R. Hare Camp No. 1 United Spanish War Veterans, members unanimously voted to adjourn after expressing deep sorrow for Comrade E. G. LeStourgeon and family due to the death of his son Milton. A resolution of sympathy was sent to the family.
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Luther R
Sunflower Camp Plans January Entertainment Drill
The committee for the Royal Neighbors of America Sunflower Camp No. 4545 met at Modern Wooamen hall to report readiness for the January entertainment and exhibition drill. Members including Mrs. E. Mills chaired by Mrs. Mills are shown to be working hard toward a successful event.
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Sunflower
Royal Neighbors of America
Wooamen Hall
E. Mills
Chosen Past Protector G C Zellweger Elected at Germania Lodge
G C Zellweger was chosen past protector of Germania Lodge No. 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor during the annual officers election held Monday.
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G. C. Zellweger
Germania Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Local Names List Includes Several Homemakers
Readable fragments name Margaret Leary and four other women including Mrs. C. Conyers Mrs. Nattie Philips Mrs. Melboun and Mrs. J. Hechoten in a community notice likely listing attendees or organizers for a local event.
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Margaret Leary
C. Conyers
Nattie Philips
Melboun
J. Hechoten
Elks Hold Memorial Services For Deceased Members
The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks observes its annual memorial services honoring departed members with ceremonies and readings. Local lodges participate, preserving the fraternal tradition and paying tribute to those who served the order.
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Elks
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Ferdinand Schaezier Elected K of Pythias Chancellor Commander
Ferdinand Schaezier was elected chancellor commander of Lotus lodge No. 89 Knights of Pythias at a Wednesday lodge meeting.
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Ferdinand Schaezier
Lotus Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Works for Ranchers Dr Starr Drives Fraternal Order
Dr P Starr serves as general secretary of the Fraternal Order of Ranchers and works hard to organize the new order.
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Dr. P. Starr
Fraternal Order of Ranchers
New Order
Memorial Service for San Antonio Lodge Members
The San Antonio Lodge No. 216 observed a memorial service at Travis Park Methodist Church marking the first Sunday in December as a day for departed brethren. The roll included A. H. Shafer, A. E. Heusinger Jr., Robert Fresenius, and six other honorees, with 49 names on the dead roll.
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Travis Park Methodist Church
San Antonio
Robert Fresenius
C. A. Eager
Joseph Priest
Russell Caffery
D. E. Hawk
H. SS. Groesbeeck
Elkdom
R. FE. Crozby
A. Groes
Crozby
Groesbeeck
BE. T. Jackson
W. B. Hamilton Jr
Alberto Garcia
G. x. Guinn
G. K. Guinn
T. H. Flannery
Tom Martin
Gilbert E. Schramm
D. BE. Hawk
Officers Are Chosen at Weesatchie Camp No 38
A Woodmen of the World meeting elected officers for the coming year. I L Noulen as chancellor commander, Lloyd Fultz advisor lieutenant, Ogeee Naylor banker, G P Robinson clerk, Joseph Naylor escort, Venice watchman, F Block sentinel, N H Stone manager, and physicians EB Gray and AS McDaniels. Committees were named for installation and improved attendance. initiations were postponed to the next regular meeting.
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Woodmen of the World
I. L. Noulen
Lloyd Fultz
Og Eee Naylor
G. %. Robinson
Joseph Naylor
Venice
F. Block
Sentinel
N. H. Stone
Drs. Eb, H. Gray
A.S
Grove Honors to Visitors at Myrtle Grove No 1 Meeting
Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle held a largely attended meeting Tuesday with grove honors for several visitors. One application was received and referred for investigation. Plans were made for a Christmas tree event with presents for members' children and a program by the children. Officers for the coming term were elected: guardian Mrs F M Senkendorfer, adviser Mrs L M Stevenson, chaplain Mrs Julia Abbey, clerk Mrs Ray Toomey, banker Mrs Lizzie Mabry, outer sentinel Mrs Annie Naylor, inner sentinel Mrs Anna Carolus, musician Mrs Mary Montgomery, attendant Mrs Acalee Jackson, physicians Dr J H Reagan and Dr L M Weinfield, manager for three years Mrs Dora Norton.
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Julia Abbey
Ray Toomey
Lizzie Mabry
Annie Naylor
Outer Sentinel
Anna Carolus
Inner Sentinel
Mary Montgomery
Acalee Jackson
J. H. Reagan
L. M. Weinfield
Dora Norton
Nine Apply for Membership at Knights of Security Meeting
San Antonio Council No. 1798 Knights and Ladies of Security held a Thursday session receiving nine applications for membership. Six candidates were initiated with help from the drill team. After routine business a social hour, refreshments and dancing followed.
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San Antonio
Knights and Ladies of Security
Olive Grove 157 Holds Large Election Meeting
Olive Grove No 157 Woodmen circle held a well attended Wednesday afternoon meeting with several visitors from other groves in the city present. Meeting covered important business and ended with active discussion.
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Olive Grove
Olive Grove No
Woodmen Circle
Ranchers Fraternal Order Seeks Charter in Austin
W. F. Cunningham, organizer and general fore man of the Fraternal Order of Ranchers, announces that the group has applied for a charter at Austin. The organization claims unique points of interest for its members not found in similar bodies.
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W. F. Cunningham
Order of Ranchers
Austin
St Patrick's Day plans eyed at division meeting
The passage notes talks by Dan Delaney and others followed by installation of newly elected officers at the next regular meeting. The agenda includes planning a St Patrick's day celebration intended to excel all prior events.
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Dan Delaney
Christmas Presents Ordered by Elk Lodge No 35
A meeting of Elk Lodge No 35 Knights of Pythias convened on Thursday. Gus Schneider was appointed a one man committee to work with Lotus and Unity lodges to buy Christmas presents for orphans and widows at their Weatherford Texas home.
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Elk Lodge No. 35
Knights of Pythias
Gus Schneider
Lotus and
Unity
Weatherford
Tex
Five Applicants Elected at San Antonio Woodmen Meeting
San Antonio camp No. 529 Woodmen of the World held a meeting to elect five applicants. The announced selections indicate forthcoming initiation steps and continued fraternal activities within the local order.
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San Antonio
Woodmen of the World
Prominent Lodge Official Tied to Local Fraternal Groups
R. O. Langworthy, longtime assistant foreman for the Fraternal Order of Ranchers and secretary of Monroe Lodge No. 424, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is noted for his prominent connections with numerous San Antonio lodges.
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R. O. Langworthy
Fraternal Order of Ranchers
Monroe Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
San Antonio
Lodge Names Officers and New Members After Election
On Wednesday five applications were received and five new members elected. Two members were initiated. The annual election produced J. H. Potonowitz as council commander Nathaniel M. Rusher as vice lieutenant Louis B. Rovalin as banker A Zizick as clerk A C Toudouze as escort Albert Livve as watchman Marcus Beck as sentry E E Kern as physician Julius Betterton as manager for three years. Second physician to be filled at next regular meeting. Officers to be installed January 1.
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J. H. Potonowitz
Nathaniel M. Rusher
Louis B. Rovalin
A. Zizick
A. C. Toudouze
Albert Livve
Marcus Beck
E. E. Kern
Julius Betterton
Alamo Assembly Plans Public Installation and Dance
Alamo assembly No. 1097 Loyal Americans of the Republic met Wednesday with three initiates. Two membership applications were received. A committee including A. M. Lopez Miss J. Salazar and Miss C. Garza was appointed to arrange the New Year public installation of November officers. A reception and dance will follow.
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Loyal Americans of the Republic
A. M. Lopez
J. Salazar
C. Garza
Hibernians Elect Officers in Bexar County Meeting
Hibernians in Bexar county division No 1 held a well attended meeting at the Owls hall on Soledad street. The main event was the annual election for 1913 with Patrick C Cody as county president and Matt C Cody as president among others and an enthusiastic address by State President Augustus McCloskey.
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Hibernians
Bexar County
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Owls
Soledad Street
Patrick C. Cody
Matt C. Cody
M. Casey Sr
Praetorians Hold Meeting in San Antonio Council
San Antonio council No. 6 of the Order of Praetorians met in the Odd Fellows hall for a largely routine session. Five membership applications plus a transfer were reviewed. one neophyte was obligated and will receive full Roman degree next Thursday. Charles W. Gilbert resigned as first centurion. Lewis T. Oeding was elected to fill the term.
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Praetorians
San Antonio
Order of Praetorians
Odd Fellows
Charles W. Gilbert
Centurion
Praetorian
Lewis T. Oeding
Elk Lodge No. 35 Elects Officers for Next Year
Makene in By-Laws. Elk lodge No. 35 Knights of Pythias held a largely attended meeting Thursday night. The relief committee reported several ill members improving rapidly. New officers elected include G. H. Schneider as chancellor commander and I. Lewis as outer guard. Installation planned for January.
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Makene
Elk Lodge No. 35
Knights of Pythias
Relief Committee
G. H. Schneider
W. A. Smith
Chariton Temple No 1 Pythian Sisters Elect Officers
Chariton temple No 1 of the Pythian Sisters met Thursday and elected two new members along with one new applicant referred to the investigating committee. Elected officers for the coming year include Most Excellent Chief Mrs Juanita Jones Excellent Senior Mrs Galena Schmidt Excellent Junior Mrs Milda Erve and Manager Mrs Emma Cush.
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Chariton Temple
Chariton Temple No. 1
Pythian Sisters
Temple
Juanita Jones
Galena Schmidt
Milda Erve
Emma Cush
Paul Friesen Named Protector of Alamo Lodge 206
Paul Friesen was chosen as Protector of Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor at the annual officers’ erection on Tuesday. The article lists roles and names including Ora Heunaum as outer guard and Mrs Ida Stales as mistress of records and correspondence among others.
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Paul Friesen
Alamo Lodge No. 206
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Ora Heunaum
Ida Stales
Minnie Hesse
Meta Vaiez
Grand Lodge
Hesse
Mattie Drice
Eleanor Smith
Ada le Laurin
Matilda Riebe
Estelle Nordaus
Eastern Star Tea a Success and Monthly Teas Planned
Adah chapter No. 49 Order of Eastern Star heard one petition for membership after reporting a tea held October 29 at Mrs. Robinson’s home was a financial and social success. The lodge adopted monthly teas with the next at Mrs. William Luke’s residence on the last Thursday of the month.
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Eastern Star
Adah
Order of Eastern Star
Robinson
William Luke
Owls Lodge Officers Rewarded In San Antonio Meeting
San Antonio lodge No. 136 of the Order of Owls honored Dr. T. C. Cade for three years of service as lodge physician with a silver pearl-handled 20 25 automatic gun. Charles Knight received a gold-ornamented fountain pen as a token of good will. Annual officer nominations are set for the next regular meeting Tuesday.
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San Antonio
Order of Owls
Owls
T. C. Cade
Charles Knight
Paul C. Kerts Honored at Knights of the Maccabees meeting
Paul C. Kerts was honored as San Antonio Tent No. 46 Knights of the Maccabees of the World held its annual election of officers at its meeting.
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Paul C. Kerts
San Antonio
Knights of the Maccabees of the World
Knights of Pythias hall selections for 1913 term on Commerce Street
The hall on Commerce Street chose for the 1913 term Paul C. Kerts as commander H H Paulus as lieutenant commander Emil C Atlee as record keeper G K E Melliff as finance keeper James O Leary as chaplain Co A Willard as sergeant L G Bender as master at arms G W Allsman as first master of guard H C Vetters as second master of guard William Reichel as sentinel Petree Freeborough as trustee Several membership applications were approved and initiation arrangements made Coleman S Smith as grand representative for two years Anton Saladino chancellor commander asks all Knights of Pythias and Unity lodge to attend the next lar meeting Friday night where two candidates will be raised to page and two to ui e besides other important business to discuss
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G. C. Zellweger
Germania Lodge No. 1086
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Otto Assmann
Marie Pieper
Jacob Weber
Paul Rieba
Theo Zopts
Marie Kuppersberg
R. Wal- Cert
Supreme Lodge
L. of H
Commerce Street
Paul C. Kerts
H. H. Paulus
Emil C. Atlee
G. K E. Melliff
James O’leary
Co. A. Willard
L. G. Bender
G. W. Allsman
H. C. Vetters
William Reichel
Sentinel
Petree Freeborough
W. H. Sherman
Coleman S. Smith
Anton Saladino
Knights of Pythias
Unity Lodge
Page
Uie
Campaign for Members by Davy Crockett Court No 60
Davy Crockett Court No 60 Tribe of Ben Hur held a social Sunday at Mrs. Beardsley’s residence Alamo Heights. Plans were formed for a membership campaign to be conducted in the near future.
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Davy Crockett Court No. 60
Tribe of Ben Hur
Beardsley
Patterson Avenue
Alamo Heights
Two Esquires Made At Unity Lodge Meeting
Unity Lodge No. 56 Knights of Pythias held a Friday gathering despite threatening weather. Two candidates were elevated to esquire and the semi annual officers were elected with J. A. Conaway as chancellor commander and Anton Saladino as trustee for three years among others.
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Unity Lodge No. 56
Knights of Pythias
J. A. Conaway
J. G. Fikart
J. H. Pittman
Anton Saladino
William Ketler
George T. Howard Sr
John F. Fentiman
George E. Reeder
R. L. Gates
L. S&s. Goforth
L. O. T. M. To Hold Review By Alamo Hive 22
Ladies of the Maccabees lodge No. 22 will hold a regular review at 3 p m Monday in Fellows hall Crockett hotel building Three candidates will be initiated and a report will be read from delegates returning from the recent convention held December 3 4 and 5 Delegates attending were Mrs Thomas Lodovic Mrs Walter Iven Mrs D D Rowland and A B Lowe.
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Alamo Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Fellows
Crockett Hotel
Ince
Mn Thomas Lodovic
Walter ¢Ven
D. D. Rowkand
A. BE. Lowe
Woodmen of the World Plan Social Program Meeting
Commercial No. 41 Woodmen of the World Wa held Monday electing officers for the year J J Sweeney council J F Hogan commander H Roberts advisor ant Pat Stevens banker F M Stephens escort Clain watchman C M ager Dr G W Fims physician public installation set for January first meeting lodge. A sock gram will be given with committee members Rell Pat Stevens and P ham. Two applications for membership were received, one by …
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Woodmen of the World
J. J. Sweeney
J. F. Hogan
H. Roberts
Pat Stevens
F. M. Stephens
Clain
C. M. Ager
G. W. Fims
Physicai
Ing
Pham
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Lodge
Benevolent Order of Ranchers
State Insurance and Banking Department
William J F. Cunningham
Uvalde
Lockhart
Hondo
Beeville
Corpus Christi
Cuero
Yoakum
Victoria
Association
William F. Cunningham
R. V. Langworthy
P. D. Starr
Lotus Lodge
F. Schaizler
J. J. Rheiner
J. H Hassenbeck
J’red A. Menger
Albert Case
Ed L. Innis
Julius Tengg
Wiliam Vollbrecht
Adolph Lassner
H. F. Erben
R. G. Thomas
Elk and Unity Lodges
Order c. Praetorians
Cones
Laura Kroeger
Alice Stephens
Ida M. Graeser
Ethel McGinnis
Mary Taylor
Nellie Neal
Lynna Holbert
Mary Immicke
Dora Muenster
Edna Mason
R. A. Goeth
M. B. Saunders
Texas
Electroliers
Dresden
Haviland
Newton, Weller D Wagner
Commerce ST
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