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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1911

Page

13

Knights and Ladies of Honor Plan Dance at Alamo Lodge

Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor met at the K of P hall on Market Street. A dance date is being set by a committee, four transfer cards were received, mem bership initiations were referred to committees, and routine business was conducted. Delegates to the city lodge convention in Houston will meet Thursday night.

L. of H Alamo Knights and Ladies of Honor K. of P Market Street Order Houston

Modern Brotherhood Convention in Dallas Draws 400 Delegates

The Modern Brotherhood of America held its state convention in Dallas on July 5 with over 400 delegates from 176 lodges. San Antonio’s T. E. Wood and W. C. McDonald call it one of the state’s best fraternal gatherings and commend State Manager F. E. Keith and Dallas hosts. Delegates elected to the Denver supreme convention include J. M. Davis Naples, J. W. Buchanan Honey Grove, C. W. Smart Jacksonville, G. L. Grisham Dialville, R. J. Shallcross Houston, and others chaired by Keith. Wood remains among at large selections.

Modern Brotherhood of America Dallas San Antonio T. E. Wood W. C. McDonald Wood McDonald F. E. Keith Denver J. M. Davis Naples J. W. Buchanan Honey Grove C. W. Smart Jacksonville G. L. Grisham Dialville R. J. Shallcross Houston C. W. Robinson Buffalo L. L. Byrd Frost W. H. Hill Kirkland J. M. Heffner L. J. Sparkman Granbury W. C. Warrell Corsicana F. &. Keith

New Supreme Commander Elected At Maccabees Review

San Antonio hive No 8 of the Ladies of the Maccabees held a Monday review electing Miss Bina M West as supreme record keeper after the resignation of Mrs Lillian M Hollister due to ill health Frances Tatridge was also elected supreme record keeper One new member was initiated and guards under Mrs Agnes Robitzsch earned praise for their work.

San Antonio Ladies of the Maccabees of Lillian M. Hollister Bina M. West Supreme Record Keeper Frances Tatridge Hollister Agnes Robitzsch

Modern Woodmen Initiates Six at Bexar Camp Meeting

The Bexar camp No. 12,034 Modern Woodmen of America held a reg ular meeting Monday night to initiate six candidates. The degree team under Captain Vodiie exemplified the initiatory work. The session was well attended with strong enthusiasm and interest. Reports from the deputy and committees showed the camp and surrounding camps in excellent condition.

Woodmen Bexar Woodmen of America Vodiie

Germania Lodge Social Meeting Draws Large Turnout

The Germania lodge No. 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor held a regular monthly social at the Red Men's hall on Soledad street. Visiting members from city lodges attended and three initiation applications were read. A new degree team performed a practice drill before a social hour.

Germania Lodge Germania Lodge No Knights and Ladies of Honor Soledad Street Order

Woodmen of the World Camp 41 Holds Semi Monthly Session

Commercial Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World met at Forest Hall on Commerce Street Monday night with large attendance. Routine business was disposed of and reports from standing committees were heard. Several applicants were balloted on and elected to membership by initiation. Three new applications were presented and referred to committees.

W. O. WW Woodmen of the World Forest Hall Commerce Street

No 11 Completes Installation

G C Ridgeway serves as conductor and Phil Wantzloeben as right supporter to the vice grand of San Antonio lodge No 11 Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the completed installation ceremony.

Lodge Regular Meeting Highlights Attract Members

The regular weekly lodge meeting Tuesday night was well attended with many out of town members present. Under the good of the order members gave interesting talks and a large amount of new business occupied time. Several membership applications were received and much routine business transacted.

Woodmen of the World Prepare to Unveil Monuments

San Antonio camp No 529 of Woodmen of the World arranged partial plans for unveiling three monuments at a September date to be set by a committee. The Wednesday meeting drew a large turnout as members received guests and handled routine business plus three initiation applications.

San Antonio

Guessing contest to be hosted by Pythian Sisters group

Friendship Temple No 2 Pythian Sisters announce a novel guessing contest social on Tuesday night August 1 at the Knights of Pythias hall Market street. An brief musical program and several unique guessing games are planned with several surprises promised. Members of the Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias and friends are invited.

Friendship Temple No Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Market Street

Degree Team Entertains San Antonio Lodge Meeting

The San Antonio lodge No 2473 Modern Brotherhood entertained officers and members with an evening of refreshments. Ten applications were balloted on and four admitted. Five candidates received initiatory honors. A cobweb dance is planned for August 2 at West End lake pavilion. The moonlight picnic at San Pedro Springs last week was a great success.

San Antonio Modern Brotherhood Cob Webb West End Lake Pavilion San Pedro Springs

Moose Lodge Plans Delegate for Detroit Convention

At the San Antonio lodge No. 222 Loyal Order of Moose meeting the election of a delegate to represent the lodge at the convention in Detroit Michigan on August 25 was announced. The session drew a large turnout with spirited talks and substantial routine business handled.

San Antonio Loyal Order of Moose Detroit Mich

Charlton Temple No 1 Pythian Sisters Social Meeting

A largely attended Charlton temple No 1 Pythian Sisters meeting Saturday night welcomed visiting members. Most business was deferred for a social evening with an excellent program and an ice course served afterward.

Charlton Temple Charlton Temple No. 1 Pythian Sisters

Knights of the Maccabees Hold Regular Meeting In San Antonio

San Antonio tent No. 46 met at the Crockett hotel Odd Fellows hall with full officer attendance and many members present. The session covered important business and featured talks on improving the order financially and in membership by various officers.

San Antonio Knights of the Maccabees of the World Odd Fellows Hall Crockett Hotel

M A to reorganize degree team at Loyal Americans assembly

Assembly No. 78 of the Loyal Americans of the Republic held a largely attended meeting Thursday night. Six membership applications were read and other business transacted. August Nester, amusement committee chairman, reported the last social meeting was a great success and the committee was retained to plan another social event in August.

Assembly No. 78

Sunflower Camp to Meet at M W A Hall

Sunflower camp No. 4545 Royal Neighbors of America will hold a regular session at the M W A hall on North Flores street on Wednesday at 3 o clock. All officers and members are urged to attend and the drill team will perform initiatory and floor work for several candidates. Visiting members invited.

Sunflower Royal Neighbors of America M. W. A. Hall North Flores Street

F. B. Install Officers at Alamo Lodge Meeting

Alamo lodge No. 6522 Fraternal Brotherhood officers were installed for a six month term. Deputy Newton H. White and Past President John L. Richter led the ceremony with officers including L. M. Cain as president and Mrs. R. A. Hall as vice president.

T F. B Alamo Lodge No Newton H. White John L. Richter L. M. Cain R. A. Hall Ace Fields August Monier Mary Hesse E. C. Clavin Mary Burnham

Local club hosts initiation and officer installation

A brief early evening meeting saw seven membership applications received and ten candidates initiated. Installation of officers was followed by dancing and refreshments. Notable attendees included Mrs. Sarah Cook Dorothy Whittaker trustees William English J A Windler Albert Carolus John Richter and Maude Richter.

Sarah Cook Dorothy Whittaker William English J. A. Windler Albert Carolus John L. Richter Maude Richter

Puzzle master Lloyd’s death recalls a sales visit in New York

J M Wilson of the Palace hotel recalls meeting Sam Lloyd in his Globe Building office where Lloyd solved a puzzle and advised an advertising stunt using a soap block toy. Lloyd reportedly earned $5000 from the firm for creating the giveaway and remained remembered for his rapid chess and inventive mind.

Sam Lloyd Brooklyn J. M. Wilson Palace Hotel Cincinnati Times-Star Lloyd New York Globe United States Atlantic City

Puzzle king Lloyd dies leaving fortune and fame

Lloyd, famed for brain teasers like Pigs in Clover and Get Off the Earth, died leaving nearly one million dollars. His puzzles intrigued Cincinnati residents and even Phineas T. Barnum paid him handsomely for Barnum's Donkey. He was also a serious chess student and producer of problems.

Lloyd Phineas T. Barnum Cincinnati

Declining France Child Survival Margin Grows

Out of every 100 male children born in France 70 survive now, up from 67 percent a few years earlier, signaling a rise in male infant vitality according to recent statistics.

France

Radioactive Bel Grade Water Triggers Source Probe

City officials say Bel Grade water is intensely radioactive and scientists are searching for the radium source guiding corrective action.

Belgrade

Why Actresses Never Grow Old

An article ponders why actresses appear younger than their years and suggests mercorized wax as a simple secret to a youthful complexion. It claims use of the wax removes old cuticle, hides lines, patches, and blemishes, and asks other women to adopt the method.

Juliet

Railroad Time Table Highlights Traffic With Multiple Routes

A fragmented railroad timetable lists arrivals and departures for northbound and southbound trains, including connections to Palestine, Houston, El Paso, Kerrville, and Victoria. It notes local and long distance services with various numbers and destinations, plus morning and evening departures and arrivals.

Santa Fe Train Entries From the North

Train listings show No. 7 arriving from the north and No. 9 also from the north with additional notes on No. 6 heading north. company I and B Devot referenced.

Santa Fe B. Devot

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