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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1913
Page
11
Myrtle Grove No 7 Woodmen Circle met Tuesday with missing officers causing a brief session. Two new members elected, two applications referred for investigation, initiation postponed due to bad weather. Guardian A A Zizik absent, Francis May Benkendorf visiting Sanderson.
Sunflower Camp No 4545 Royal Neighbors of America held a semi monthly meeting in Modern Woodmen hall with Margaret Leary installed as oracle and Monnie Convers as vice oracle. Lauretta Ramsey served as installing officer assisted by Lillie Taylor. Some Neighbors were reported sick and flowers were promised. A surprise social is planned for the next gathering on Wednesday June 25 with Taylor Denson and Hawk on the surprise committee. an officer high in Woodcraft may attend.
San Antonio Hive No 3 Ladies of the Maccabees met Monday with all officers present. Agnes Robitszch retired as commander and received a jewelled medal from Dorothy Taylor. A social meeting followed with a violin solo, vocal numbers, and piano solos by local musicians. refreshments served. Next regular review set for the first Monday in July. visiting members invited.
F W Farmer state Yeomen manager returns from Oklahoma where supreme officers and directors were unanimously reelected. Delegates celebrate strong administration, no rate readjustment, and aim for 400000 members by 1915. Also Gemania Lodge 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor holds an attendance record with seven membership applications and several new degrees.
Members visited by visiting committee due to two sick colleagues. The degree team performed an initiation ceremony and a post meeting exhibition drill. After routine business the group moved to the banquet hall for refreshments, social hour, and dancing. July third meeting will celebrate July birthdates.
Elk Lodge No 35 hosts a meeting where Lotus Lodge No 89 and Unity No 86 propose joint Pythian club rooms with reading material and games open to members and friends. Harry Schmidt resigns as trustee. J D Nordhaus elected to fill vacancy. Relief report notes no sick members. Auditing committee to meet at 3 pm to finish books for July installation of officers.
Knights and Ladies of Honor at Alamo Lodge No 206 convened in the new San Antonio Loan & Trust building on Commerce street with a large turnout. One application for membership approved, one candidate accepted, two ladies reported sick, reports show strong finances, and plans to initiate a large class in July. Two lodge meetings are scheduled this week at Red Men’s hall on Soledad street with candidates to be initiated and birthdays of past protectors Charlies Jenke Marie Jenke Elizabeth Krueger to be celebrated.
A Tuesday meeting of Commercial Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World opened with business as two membership applications, one by transfer, were received. After adjournment members enjoyed a social hour with a smoker.
Memorial services were held last Sunday with large attendance by San Antonio Lodge No 11 Inde pendent Order of Odd Fellows and related lodges. One candidate elected, one application received. second degree conferred on four candidates. Grand Sire C A Keller gave the address with hymns and invocations by Rev S H C Burgin and T W Dustin among others.
An advertisement notes that heat causes constipation and suggests varied hot foods, limited iced drinks, and Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for immediate relief. It cites testimonials from George C. Allen of Revere, Massa, and Anna Sch of Baltimore, promoting mild taste and refund policy, with free sample requests via mail.
Judge George A. Lowther is elected chancellor commander of Unity Lodge No. 36 Knights of Pythias. Installation date TBA. Memorial readings and eulogies led by Dr. W C Hirzel and others. A joint installation for multiple lodges planned with Masonic bodies invited to attend a reunion across numerous Texas towns. Unity Lodge met Friday night in the new hall on West Commerce Street. three candidates elected and one application received.
Charlton Temple No 1 Pythian Sisters held a large meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall on West Commerce street. Most Excellent Chief Juanita Jones was absent visiting in New York St Louis and Canada Excellent Senior Nilda Erben presided. A communication from Mrs Jones and another from Mrs Buck Fort Worth were read. One candidate was initiated. Visitors from Friendship Temple No 2 included Mrs Balkam Walters Windlap and Hay. Refreshments followed.
At San Antonio Lodge No 6 Praetorians Lewis T Oeding resigned from first centurion role after removal from the city Herbert W Richie elected in his place Miss Ethel Landrum chosen official musician for the council Three applications for membership referred for investigation Next meeting July 8 will initiate several candidates Social committee promises entertainment and refreshments Open to members only Also Bexar Camp No 12034 Modern Woodmen met with large attendance Lease on the hall expires and renewal approved Hall to be repainted refurnished and fifty chairs added Colonel A N Rooks to visit June 24 to discuss bringing head camp to San Antonio June 1914 Joint committee to meet at Gunter hotel June 24 adjourned session June 26 All Woodmen urged to attend Rehearse memorial services White Rose Grove No 823 Woodmen Circle held meeting Three membership applications referred to committee Memorial service rehearsal for June 28 Grove to meet at 6 o clock Monday for final practice Invitees urged to attend June 28
The Loyal American Assembly No. 78 will meet at the Modern Woodmen hall next Thursday night. A substantial amount of important business is expected to be discussed and transacted. All members are urged to attend, especially the drill team, as a class of candidates will be initiated.
Local York Rite Masons arrange a large St John day event at Sutherland Springs with invitations accepted from the blue lodge there. Lodges from nearby towns will join the celebration. A special 8:30 a.m. train from Southern Pacific, plus motor cars at 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., will transport members with several attached special cars.
San Antonio Lodge No 529 Woodmen of the World met with large attendance and much business. Two candidates were initiated and a social was planned for the last Wednesday of next month. A committee on arrangements for the affair was appointed.
A largely attended Davy Crockett Court No 60 meeting convened Tuesday with Harry Smith presiding. One candidate awaits initiation next meeting. Dr Beardsley, state manager, travels to Panhandle Texas to organize a new lodge and returns early this week. A social ball is planned for Mermaids and Neptunes with music by a local union orchestra and refreshments. Prizes will reward best dancers and speeches by prominent citizens.
Worthy Matron's Jewel Adaht Chapter No 49 of the Order of Eastern Star met in regular session last Tuesday. One petition for membership was received and usual business conducted. Mrs. Julia Hannon honored with past matron's jewel by Mrs. Emma Gregory. Installation of officers to be held next Tuesday at Sutherland Springs with St John's day joint celebration by Masonic lodges. Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson returns to duties after illness. Potential vacation ad for Corpus Beach hotel. Restaurant and advertisers promotions follow.
Paris reports rising tuberculosis deaths as overcrowding spreads. Health reformers blame small damp rooms and shared beds, with cases in Rue de Vaugirard and Rue dAmiral Roussin and twelve in Boulevard Garibaldi. Authorities push for cheaper healthy dwellings amid slow progress.
London reports growing danger as Orangemen drill and parade to provoke nationalist violence. Unionist rhetoric grows revolutionary while authorities refrain from arrests until acts of violence occur, frustrating leaders who seek martyrdom for free speech.
A dense railway timetable fragment lists routes, arrivals, and departures for the Sunset Route Victoria Division and Main Line. It includes local, express, and motor-car services to and from Houston, Kerrville, Kerrville, Victoria, Sutherland Springs, El Paso, and Galveston with times and service notes.
Advertisement for Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues, dissolve gravel, cure diabetes and rheumatism, with a two month course for $1.00. Mentions mail order from Dr. E. W, Olive Street, St. Louis Missouri and availability through druggists.
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