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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1912

Page

18

Halsache Camp installs new Woodmen officers

In the presence of 125 members Halsache Camp No 38 Woodmen of the World installed officers W E S Arnold council commander Carl Hahn advisory lieutenant Ui J Bohn banker G E Robinson clerk J B Naylor escort Otto Krueger watchman Cris Krueger sentinel Otto Beckelmann manager for three years A smoker followed and refreshments were served A gold medal was presented to J In Nolan past commander.

Halsache In. Nolan

Eagles Install Officers In San Antonio Aerie No 70

San Antonio Aerie No 70 Fraternal Order of Eagles held a Wednesday meeting where officers were installed. new president John L. Richter and vice president Charles Oliverphant led the ceremony joined by trustees Dr. John T. Harrison and others. a banquet followed.

Eagles San Antonio Aerie No. 70 Order of Eagles Peo We Ketchum John L. Richter Charles Oliphant Sam Goodman William T. Souter R. E. Kehoe J.L. Barloco W. M. Rayforth Emil Hoffarth Frank Bergmartin Jr E. G. W. Rose Charles R. Gerlach John T. Harrison John L. Richter San Antonio

Joint Eastern Star meeting set for January 29

Adah Chapter No 48 Order of Eastern Star held Tuesday night at the Masonic temple decided to hold a joint meeting of all chapters Monday evening January 29. Mrs Elizabeth Robinson grand deputy of this district will call the meeting.

The Eastern Star Adah Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Elizabeth Robinson

Installation Planned for Woodmen of the World Officers

San Antonio Camp No 529 Woodmen of the World held a business session at Woodmen hall and announced an officer installation on January 31 with a special program. Officers to be installed include T. W. Massey council commander Otto Hoffman advisory lieutenant Luz Robalin banker A A Zizik clerk August Toudouze escort Albert Liebe watchman Andrew Briet wich sentry William J Freeland manager for three years Ed R Kern musician and Dr Louis M Weinfield physician.

San Antonio Woodmen of the World Woodmen Hall T. W. Massey Otto Hoffman Luz Robalin A. A. Zizik August Toudouze Albert Liebe Andrew Brie

Pythian Officers Installed by Elk Lodge No 35

Officers for the new term were installed at Elk Lodge No 35 Knights of Pythias on Thursday evening. R O Whitaker is chancellor commander and Jeff D Nordhaus served as installing officer. A banquet was decided for Thursday with visiting members and Pythian Sisters attending.

Elk Lodge No. 35 Knights of Pythias R. O. Whitaker H. Schmidt W. A. Smith W. A. Speer Sol Saper H. C. Martin R. L. Pierce W. A. de Coéte Jeff D. Nordhaus al Koenig Henry Arno Elk Lodge Pythian Sisters Relief Committee

Hart establishes Madres of Macabees HQ in San Antonio

Mrs Laura B Hart state commander of the Madres of the Macabees sets permanent headquarters at the St Anthony hotel in San Antonio after arriving from Austin. She plans a business trip to Corpus Christi and Brownsville, and on Monday will serve as installing officer for Alamo Hive No 22 at Odd Fellows hall.

Laura B. Hart The Madres of the Maccabees San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel Austin

Joint Installation Held by Owls and Lady Owls in San Antonio

The Have Joint Installation at Owls' hall in San Antonio with the Order of Owls nest No 136. Officers installed included J. R. Glore past president James Stephens president I Hernandez vice president Edward Engelhardt invocator and Pat, followed by banquet and dance.

San Antonio Nest No. 136 Order of Owls and Lady Owls Owls’ Hall Order of Owls J. R. Glore James Stephens I’. Hernandez Edward Engelhardt Pat

O Hara Secretary and Officers Named for Lady Owls

The list names O Hara as secretary, Barney Mitchell treasurer, Henry Loerch warden, Otto Miniel sentinel, William Grieger picket, with H G Hollenbeck and others on the board of trustees. Lady Owls install include Mrs Mae Davis past president, Mrs EK E Mills president, Miss Nellie Mills secretary, Miss Josie Saens treasurer, and other officers with guards and pickets.

Leap Year Social at Anchor Lodge 424

Anchor Lodge No 424 will entertain all wives sisters daughters and widows of Master Masons at a social function at the Masonic temple on January 31. The affair will be in the form of a leap year celebration.

Anchor Lodge No. 424 Masonic Temple

Knights of Pythias Lodge Plans Officer Installation

Fold Business Session at Lotus Lodge No. 89 held Monday evening to finalize preparations for installing officers later this month.

Lotus Lodge No. 89 Knights of Pythias

Maccabee Ladies Install New Officers at Alamo Hive

New officers of Alamo Hive No 22 Ladies of the Maccabees will be installed at the Monday afternoon meeting at Odd Fellows hall on Crockett street. Mrs H B McDaniel will take oath as past lady commander, with Mrs Thomas Lodo among those to be sworn in.

Alamo Hive

Odd Fellows lodge to install officers on Friday

Alamo Rebekah lodge No 836 Independent Order of Odd Fellows prepares to install officers Friday at Odd Fellows hall. A special program is planned and refreshments will be served.

Alamo Rebekah Lodge No. 836 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall

Milam Lodge No 2 Holds Meeting and Plans Anniversary

At Milam lodge No 2 Ancient Order of United Workmen on Wednesday evening John Thieme and others were named officers including L C Smith Paul Stapper and Paul Riebe Resolutions honored the late G H Schmeltzer former oldest member The thirty fourth anniversary will be celebrated February 18 with a ball at Turner hall.

Milam Lodge No. 2 Ancient Order of United Workmen John Thieme L. C. Smith Paul Stapper Paul Riebe John H. Bolton C. R. Bruno Rose W. E. Warmer Gus Schneider Ford Schuchard A. R. Littrell G. H. Schmeltzer Milam Lodge Turner Hall

Woodmen Camp 41 Holds New Year Banquet and Installation

Commercial camp No. 41 Woodmen of the World celebrated the new year with an entertainment and banquet at its Commerce street club rooms. Installation of officers occurred with E. D. Henry as speaker and T. J. Cunningham as master of ceremonies. Officers taking oath included J. J. Sweeney council commander G. W. Bennett advisory lieutenant Pat Stevens banker J. O. Bell clerk F. J. Schwartz escort J. H. Schroeder watchman N. F. Roberts sentry and T. H. Cunningham manager.

Woodmen of the World Commerce Street E. D. Henry T. J. Cunningham J. J. Sweeney G. W. Bennett Pat Stevens J. O. Bell F. J. Schwartz J. H. Schroeder N. F. Roberts T. H. Cunningham

Woodmen of the World Hold Reception and Install Officers

Campamento Bernardo Reyes No. 2322 Woodmen of the World will host a reception and officer installation Wednesday evening at its club quarters on Commerce Street. A special program has been prepared for the occasion.

Campamento Bernardo Reyes No Woodmen of the World Commerce Street

Odd Fellows Install Officers in Monroe Lodge Event

Monroe lodge No. 424 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed part of its new officers at the Wednesday meeting held in the club rooms on Soledad street. The remaining officers will be installed at a later date.

Odd Fellows Monroe Lodge No. 424 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Soledad Street

Regular meeting notes with absent members listed

The report indicates a next regular meeting was set due to absence from the city last week. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were read Wednesday evening, with R. B. Allsup as vice grand and Guy R. Gater as right supporter of vice grand, and 8. V. Meador as left supporter of vice grand.

R. B. Allsup Guy R. Gater 8. V. Meador

Camp No. 55 Woodcraft Holds Evening Session

Camp No 55 Boys of Woodcraft convened a business session Saturday evening in the Woodmen hall. Refreshments were served.

Woodmen Hall

Installation planned for Knights and Ladies of Honor

At Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor meeting on Wednesday at the K of P hall, arrangements were made for the installation of officers on the 17th of the month. The newly elected officers pledge an elaborate banquet. One new application was received and referred to a committee.

Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor K. of P. Hall

Knights of Columbus Plan Minstrel Show

An informal San Antonio council 786 meeting discussed arranging a minstrel show for next month with decisions deferred to the next regular meeting Tuesday. The group held a card party hosted by Mrs. Potter and canceled January 11 due to the Knights ball at Beethoven Hall. officers elected previously will be installed at next Tuesday’s session.

San Antonio Knights of Columbus William J. Potter Beethoven Hall

Myrtle Grove No. 1 Woodmen Circle Holds Annual Banquet

At Tuesday afternoon meeting Myrtle Grove No. 1 Woodmen Circle honored several visitors. Officers installed include guardian Mrs Ray Toomey and several others. Retiring guardian Mrs E B Martin received a china bowl. Annual banquet set for Monday night January 22 at Woodmen Hall with an arrangements committee named.

Grove Myrtle Grove No. 1 Woodmen Circle Ray Toomey F. M. Benkendorfe Julia Abbey B.rees Anna Wach S. Varm EK. E. Mills J. H. Reagan A. Naylor Outer Sentinel A. Carolus Inner Sentinel E. B. Martin Guardian Woodmen Mesdames Gersbach Benkendorfe M. L. Martin Pittman Gotthard Krisch Fest Abbey Mills, Hoechten Phillips Young and Vaughn Olive Grove No. 157

Knights and Ladies of Security celebrate third anniversary

San Antonio council No. 1789 held a banquet and ball at the club quarters on Soledad Street Friday evening. Over 200 members attended and the council performed an exhibition drill.

San Antonio Knights and Ladies of Security Soledad Street

Woodmen Hall Initiates New Member Contest

Woodmen hall records show Laura Kroeger as guardian and a large list of officers. Several candidates were initiated and one membership application voted. A new member contest starts February 1 for three months with two teams led by Mrs Aylmer and Miss Kroeger opposing each other.

Woodmenhall Laura A. Kroeger Guardian Alice Stephens Villa A. Boykin Mary Taylor Ada .le Laurin Nellie Neal Sarah P. Rutledge Ida M. Glaeser Inner Sentinel Dora Muenster Outer Sentinel M. B. Saunders R. A. Goeth

Knights of the Maccabees Elect Large Class Next Month

At San Antonio tent No 46 meeting Thursday evening A W Tyte commander T J Felder lieutenant commander Emil G Atlee record keeper G ik Melliff finance keeper H H Paulus chaplain J T Edwards sergeant James O Leary master at arms Co A Willard first master of guard William Reichel master of guard F G Waas sentinel S Alsman discussed plans for initiating a large class next month during a visit by the supreme commander and accepted one candidate.

San Antonio Knights of the Maccabees A. W. Tyte T. J. Felder Emil G. Atlee G. Ik. Melliff H. H. Paulus J. T. Edwards James O'Leary Co. A. Willard William Reichel

Circle to Install Officers at Friday Meeting

Circle members will install officers at Friday evening meet. A musical program is planned and refreshments will be served. Mrs K Wolfgram was named chair of the arrangements committee at the meeting held Thursday afternoon at her home on Tenth street.

Masquerade Ball Planned By Sunflower Camp Officers

The Royal Neighbors of America Sunflower Camp No 4545 will install officers Wednesday evening at the club rooms with a banquet after. J E Melcher, chairman, schedules a masquerade ball for the night of January 24.

Sunflower Camp No Royal Neighbors of America J. E. Melcher

Woman Captain Honored by Confederate Veterans

Richmond Times reports Capt Sallie Tompkins the only woman officer in Confederate service was elected unanimously to Lee Camp Confederate veterans. She ran Robertson hospital at her own expense, treating 1360 wounded and sick Confederate soldiers from 1861 to 1865 after Davis commissioned her as a captain of infantry.

Richmond Times Sallie Tompkins Lee Camp Miss Tompkins Robertson Hospital Davis

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