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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1917

Page

3

Sunday and midweek services at Prospect Hill churches

Prospect Hill Baptist Church Buena Vista and San Jacinto streets lists services each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and various Y M C A and class meetings. Hillcrest and Central Baptist Churches also schedule morning and evening services and weekly activities led by named pastors.

Prospect Hill Baptist Church Buena Vista San Jacinto J. Stuart Pearce Sunbeam Band Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Business Board Baraca Berean Fidelis Ednesda Midwee Busin T. BE. L

Bible Students Meet in San Antonio Lecture and Study

The San Antonio class of the Associated Bible Students will meet at Modern Woodmen hall 117 North Flores Street on Sunday for three services at 3 p m a lecture by A G Eckols at 4 15 p m Bible study at 8 p m There will be a Bible study Tuesday at 8 p m with prayer praise and testimony.

San Antonio Associated Bible Students Woodmen Hall North Flores Street A. G. Eckols

Catholic Mass Schedules Across Cities St. Mary's and San Fernando Cathedral

Parish notices list St Marys Church services with multiple Sunday masses and weekday times, catechism after an 8 15 mass, and special visitors masses. San Fernando Cathedral schedule includes Spanish and English masses, forty hours devotion February 25 27, rosaries and benediction, with League of the Sacred Heart activities.

St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Street J. H. Quinn O. M League of the Sacred Heart Stations of the Cross St. Anthony Office of the Sacred Heart San Fernando Cathedral A. Rosa C.M.F M. J. Gilbert Altar Society Apostleship of Prayer Saint Vincent de Paul Society Sodality Children of Mary the Sacred Heart Our Lady of Sorrows Jones and Broad Avenues Manuel Aymemi C.M.F St. Joseph's Church East Commerce Street P. Schnetzer St. Ann's Society

Church in Zion Holds Sunday services in San Antonio

The San Antonio branch of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion led by John A. Lewis meets Sundays at 2 30 p m in Red Men's hall 112% Sol edad street and Wednesdays at 3 p m for divine healing at 425 East Guenther street with 8 p m prayer sessions led by evangelist N E Green.

San Antonio Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In

Denver Heights Church of Christ Service Schedule

Denver Heights Church of Christ at 401 Porter Street lists regular services on Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching morning and evening. W. D. Bills is the minister. A special sermon Sunday morning asks why we wear the name Christians to the exclusion of denominational names. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening and ladies Bible study Thursday at 3 30 p.m.

Denver Heights Church of Christ Porter Street W. D. Bills West End Methodist Church Charles M. Rabe Alamo Methodist Church South Alamo Wickes Streets J. F. Lawlis Floyd Smith The Young Men's Christian Association San Marcos Street German Methodist Church South D. G. Hardt Epworth League J. A. Schaper

First Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule

The First Church of the Nazarene at 1814 North Colorado Street offers Sabbath school at 9 30 a m and a sermon at 11 a m by Pastor H B Wallin on the topic Entire Sanctification 6 45 p m Nazarene Young People’s Society meets at 7 45 p m

First Church of the Nazarene North Coorado Street H. B. Wallin Nazarene Young People's Society

Mind at First Church of Christ Scientist schedule

Services Sunday at 11 a m and 8 p m with subject Mind. Evening service repeats the morning. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Avenue D Fifth Street

Sunday Services At Central Christian And South Side Churchs

Central Christian Church at Main and San Pedro avenues offers regular Sunday services with Rev. Hugh McLellan preaching. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. South Side Christian Church at 928 South Alamo street, John W Smith pastor, holds Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Christian Endeavor at 7 p m.

Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan Christian Endeavor South Side Christian Church South Alamo ‘Street John W. Smith

Central Congregational Church Service at Woodmen Hall

Rev. Charles Albert Riley presides at 11 oclock worship and sermon on Jesus Revealing Sin Is the World Growing Worse at Central Congregational Church Woodmen of the World hall 822 East Houston Street. Sunday school is at 10 a.m.

Central Congregational Church Woodmen of the World East Houston Street Charles Albert Riley Jesus

Episcopal Lent Church Schedule Across City

St Pauls Memorial Church and St Marks Episcopal list Lent services. Holy communion and sermons set for 7:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. morning prayers at 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. evening prayers, with midweek and children’s services as announced. Churches include St Johns Cherry Burnet and Christ Church with Rev W T Willis.

St. Paul's Memorial Church Grayson Willow Streets Government Hill St. Mark's Church Episcopal Travis Park W. Betrand Stevens St. John’s Episcopal Church Cherry and Burnet Streets R. ¥. Barber Christ Church W. T. Willis

Evangelical Church Services Schedule Summary

Evangelical First Evangelical on Nolan and Muncey streets holds Sabbath school at 9 30 a m, sermon by Pastor F E Erne at 10 30, W M S program at 7 45, free will offering for missionaries, prayer meeting at 8 p m. Evangelical Friedens Church on Main and Elmira asks Sunday school at 9 15, service at 10 30, evening at 7, teachers meeting Friday 7, Ladies Aid Thursday at the schoolhouse.

First Evangelical Nolan and Muncey Streets Erne W. M.S Evangelical Friedens Main Avenue Elmira Street Julius Reichert

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Lent Services Schedule

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church on Avenue E and Fifth Street lists the Lent schedule with multiple services. Rev Paul F Hein leads morning sermons on proof of being servants of God and a Lent evening sermon on Shall We Smite With the Sword. Services include Sunday school, catechism, adult class, church council meeting, and St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church events with German and English services.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Corner Avenue E Fifth Street Paul F. Hein School House Avenue E Fourth Street The Church Council At & P St. Paul’s

Methodist Churches Schedule Posts and Programs

A listing of Methodist churches with pastors and weekly events across multiple campuses. Details include service times Sunday school at 9 30 to 10 00 a m, morning and evening worship, prayer meetings, Epworth Leagues, missionary society meetings, and locations on Flores South Alamo South Palmetto Buena Vista and other streets.

Methodist Epworth League and church notices

Church schedules list senior and junior leagues at Travis Park Navarro streets and Alamo Heights Broadway. Services include Sunday schools at 9:30 to 9:46 a.m. preaching at 10:45 to 11 a.m. and 7:45 to 8 p.m. Prayer meetings midweek and Epworth activities across multiple Methodist churches. Names include Rev C W Weddell John N Rentfro B E Breithan J D May.

Epworth League Travis Park Navarro Travis C. W. Weddell Hattie Rankin Alamo Heights Broadway Paco Streets John N. Rentfro South Hackberry Montana Street B. E. Breithan

Presbyterian Church Services and Upcoming Meetings

A listing of services and activities across multiple Presbyterian churches. Details include sermon times at First, Denver Boulevard, Harlandale, Pine Street, Utica, Westminster Gardens, West End, First United, Alamo Heights, Madison Square, and more with Sunday schools, Westminster League, Young People's Leagues, and midweek activities. Notable events mention Dr. Robert E. Vinson speaking at 3 26 p m and youth and women's groups meeting in church parlors.

First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur Gray Jones Robert E. Vinson University of Texas Young People’s League Woman's Society Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Denver Boulevard Mittman W. C. Kunze Christian Endeavor Harlandale Presbyterian New Utica Presbyterian Church West Roplar Jackson Streets Thomas F. Gallaher Westminster Presbyterian Church Gareden King William Streets Thomas W. Griffiths Westminster League West End Home Missions Boards First United Presbyterian Orden and Locust Streets C. E. McStravick Isbell Young People's Prayer Alamo Heights

United Progressive Souls Church Sunday Lecture At Hall

Regular weekly service at Woodmen of the World Hall 822 East Houston Street Sunday at 8 p m. Mrs Louise E Brown of Kansas City will give the lecture and special messages with music by orchestra.

United Progressive Souls Church Woodmen of the World Hall East Houston Street Louise E. Brown Kansas City

San Antonio Church Plans Sunday Worship Sermon

The San Antonio Society of the New Church will hold divine worship Sunday at 11 o clock at Camden Street Women’s Club. Rev G G Puls ford will preach from Genesis chapter xxxi with the subject The Law of Growth in Religion.

San Antonio Society of the New Church Camden Street G. G. Pulsford

Unitarian Services at Gunter Hotel Begin Series

Unitarian Church led by Rev George H Badger will hold 11 am services in the Gunter hotel ballroom. He starts a sermon series Jesus of Nazareth a Modern Interpretation of the Superb Life with The Boy Who Grew Up in Nazareth. An 8 pm special service will feature Rev Samuel A Eliot of Boston. Sunday school at the usual hour.

Unitarian Church George H. Badger Ball Room Gunter Hotel Badger Jesus of Nazareth Nazareth Samuel A. Eliot D.D Boston Carpenter Messiah Jesus Society D. D

Church Sermons and Meetings Highlight Local Religious Life

A series of Unitarian sermons led by Rev. George H. Badger runs Sundays through Easter with topics from Nazareth to social reform. Boston's Rev. Samuel A. Eliot preaches in the Gunter hotel ballroom. The Young People’s League visits the County Poor Farm Sunday afternoon. UT president Dr. Robert E. Vinson speaks at 3 20 p m at First Presbyterian. St Vincent de Paul holds mass and breakfast at St Joseph’s Orphanage. Ladies Aid meets Monday at Prospect Hill Baptist with Friday teacher meetings and midweek Lenten devotions.

Young People’s League of the First Presbyterian Church Robert E. Vinson University of Texas Escoa St. Vincent de Paul Society San Fernando Cathedral St. Joseph's Orphanage Military Plaza Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society Prospect Hill Baptist Church

Church events announced for Sunday services

Sunday at St Josephs church Rev Peter J Schnetzer leads the 10 o clock mass with a male quartet. The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Evangelical church invites a 7 45 program with free will offerings for missions. A congregational meeting follows the morning service at Westminster Presbyterian church. All members urged to attend.

St. Joseph's Church Peter J. Schnetzer Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Church Westminister Presbyterian Church

Flag to be presented to St. Mark's Church Sunday

An American flag will be presented at the 11 o clock service Sunday by Mrs. Carlos Bee to St. Mark's Church for use in processions and recessions. Bishop W T Cappers will make the presentation with Rev W Bertrand Stevens accepting for the parish. Leo Coppard will carry the flag behind Tom Gish as the crucifer and choir follow.

St. Mark's Church Carlos Bee W. T. Cappers Bee W. Bertrand Stevens St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral San Francisco Reese Ohio Living Church Leo Coppard Tom Gish

Take Laxative Coldine Tablets Adv for Colds and Constipation

An old advertisement announces Take Laxative Coldine Tablets for colds la grippe and constipation. The product contains no quinine and is priced at 25 cents with distribution through all druggists.

Sam Bell Announces Mayoral Candidacy in San Antonio

In response to many citizens I announce my candidacy for mayor. If elected I will give the city of my birth a progressive economical and business administration without fear or favor. I seek and will value the support of all our citizens. SAM C. BELL.

Ars. M. Summers Box H South Bend Ind San Antonio Sam C. Bell

County Appoints Special Counsel Over Excess Fee Suit

County commissioners hired attorney J. B. Lewright as special counsel to defend the county in W. C. Linden’s suit seeking 9600 in excess fees. They fear a 500000 refund may be required if the state fee bill is ruled unconstitutional, moving to avoid conflicts with County Attorney Dan Lewis. Lewright’s familiarity with constitutional issues motivated the appointment.

J. B. Lewright W. C. Linden Linden Dan Lewis Lewright

Felt Like 90 Now 21 A Kidney Pill Claim Ad

A reader from Angela Louisiana, 43, says back pains and kidney weakness made her feel like a 90 year old. After taking Foley Kidney Pills she feels like she did at 21. Available in 650c and $1 sizes, sold by A M Fischer.

A. W. Morgan Angela Foley A. M Fischer

Social Calendar Highlights Church and Club Events

The issue lists numerous social happenings including the Pine Street Presbyterian Church Philathea class entertainment with Mildred Bollinger and Catherine Avila, the Steinfeldt Student Club meeting with Miss Eleanor Nuckolls, and a German Literary Club guest day at Casino Hall featuring a tableaux vivant. Fort Sam Houston loan aids display. Rob erts Beacon Hill Parents Teachers Club hosts colonial tea with patriotic decor.

Pine Street Presbyterian Church Mildred Bollinger Catherine Avila Casino Hall Queen Louise of Prussia W. IF. van Duyne Fort Sam Houston Red Cross Roberts Beacon Hill E. M. Tighe Tighe A. H. Cameron Roy Thompson A. Kk Woodcock J. E. Coyle W. T. Teague Helen Norman Gladys Morrow Anna Ellis Carl Patricia Gunn Helena Price

Benefit concert for kindergarten at Grand Opera House

Report from Mrs Eli Hertzberg on ticket sales for Loose Leaves From the Grand Operas to be staged by the Tuesday Musical Club on April 13 at the Grand Opera House. Mrs H P Drought took a box and many seats sold. Proceeds fund the newly reopened George Leroy Brown free kindergarten.

Eli Hertzberg Grand Opera House George Leroy Brown H. P. Drought

Society to Aid Orphans of France Forms in San Antonio

A moving appeal by Miss Elinor Fell of London led to the creation of the Fatherless Children of France in San Antonio. The group seeks 10 cents daily for each child for two years, with donors receiving the child’s name and progress updates. the national effort began in 1915 and now spans several U S cities.

Elinor Fell London England Thomas Franklin Fatherless Children of France San Antonio Judge Franklin Mesdames H. P. Drought J. T. Woodhull B. F. Dane Harry B. Jordan Pryor Lucas L. B. Clegg Floyd McGown Arthur W. Seeli United States Miss Fell Miss Schofield Texas California Louisiana Alabama Washington

Mysterious Set Entertained by Miss Lillian Stucke

Friday night event featured Miss Lillian Stucke hosting a dance games session. Prizes went to Miss Beatrice Grandjean Edwin Wetzel and Harry Koester. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is planned with Miss Gertrude Rheine.

Lillian Stucke Beatrice Grandjean Edwin Wetzel Harry Koester Gertrude Rheine

Lowther Runs For Police and Fire Commissioner

Geo A Lowther announces his candidacy for commissioner of police and fire at the upcoming municipal election and seeks support from friends. A separate item notes six mules and two horses strayed from Camp Wilson Texas with rewards offered for return to Fort Sam Houston Depot Quartermaster.

Geo. A. Lowther Camp Wilson Texas Depot Quartermaster Fort Sam Houston

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Baptist Hillcrest Baptist Church South Flores Elsie Streets B. A. Owen Central Baptist Church Johnson and Nathan Streets Mission Barrett Street Woman's Missionary Society First Baptist Church Fourth Taylor Streets J. Porter Beacon Hill Baptist Church Grant Avenue Ashby Place T. C. Long Ladies’ Aid Bible Students Church IN Zion Church OF Christ Christian Science Christian Evangelical Lutheran Methodist South Side Methodist Church Lewis McVea Missionary Society South Flores Street Mary Street Palm Heights Walton Avenue Avenue C Pecan Street Harry C. Leonard Denver Heights Methodist Church South Palmetto Avenue J. W. Rowland Hope Stor David and Mephibosheth Prospect Hill Methodist Cibolo H. M. Ratliff Peter H. Groseclose Presbyterian Unitarian Church News ST. Mark’s Church Hertzberg Gunter Dansant the Majestic SS SR Ae AG AE AE Ae Steinfeldt Eleanor Nuckolls Scarlatti Mary Keblinger Kindergartners’ Club Harlandale Hotel Mariford Ady Grand Rouse Matinee Lusitania Vivian Martin COMED Paramount Scenic Queen Theater Alamo Plaza Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Strand Theater Heidelberg Girls Jim
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