Praetorians of San Antonio elect new officers in annual meeting
The San Antonio Council No. 6 of the Order of Praetorians held its largest meeting of the year in the Odd Fellows hall to elect officers for the coming year. New officers include Brockman as past sublime Augustus and Wells as sublime Augustus, with several others filling key roles. two senators were chosen to the state senate for Paris, Texas, on April 24 and 25. A public installation is set for March 20 with a planned entertainment program.
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Praetorians
San Antonio
Order of Praetorians
Odd Fellows
A. Brockman
Sublime Augustus
James Grocer Wells
Otto Hoffman
Tribune
J. Dennis Parker
Lewis
Augustus J. A. Brockman
State Senate
Paris
Tex
Nordhaus Appointed Acting Colonel of Knights of Pythias
A letter received by J. D. Nordhaus names him acting commanding colonel of Texas No. 4 Knights of Pythias and authorizes him to install year's officers and conduct annual inspections. The message, dated November 13, 1912, also designates him as special representative to promote Uniform Bank interests in San Antonio.
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Nordhaus
J. D. Nordhaus
Texas No. 4
Knights of Pythias
San Antonio
Uniform Bank
Company No. 4
A. McCarthy
Celebration Arrangements for Bosswardt Lodge No 2223
Knights and Ladies of Honor lodge held a February 28 meeting with good attendance. Two new members were presented and two candidates initiated. A committee reported progress on a twelfth anniversary celebration with arrangements nearly complete. Next meeting is March 14.
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John Bosswardt
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Joseph Fried
Concordia Lodge 1793 Holds Special Session March 1
Concordia Lodge No 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor met in a special session on Saturday March 1. One candidate was initiated and accumulated business since the January meetings, which were postponed due to bad weather. The group discussed improvements for the lodge's benefit and progress.
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Concordia
Concordia Lodge No. 1793
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Concordia Lodge Sees Interest at Meeting
Members showed great interest as District Deputy Joseph Fried delivered a "good of the order" talk followed by short remarks from several members. The meeting closed in regular form with the next Concordia Lodge session set for March 12.
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Joseph Fried
Concordia Lodge
Germania Lodge Proposes Standing Room Only Sign
Germania Lodge No 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor met last Monday with hall at capacity. A plan to use a standing room only sign for future meetings was proposed as attendance is expected to remain high. Twelve membership applications were read and referred. Seven candidates were initiated. Preparations for a March birthday celebration for March-born members. The next meeting is March 16 with a large class anticipated for initiation.
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Germania Lodge No
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Joseph Fried
Knights and Ladies of Honor lodge meeting held with large attendance
Alamo Lodge No. 206 met on Wednesday with an unusually large turnout. Three membership applications were presented by Joseph Fried and the committee. The entertainment committee gave its final report and bills were ordered paid. The treasurer’s report showed finances in good standing and the meeting covered a great deal of routine business.
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Alamo Lodge No. 206
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Joseph Fried
Knights of Honor Initiations Planned at Two Lodges
Concordia Lodge No. 1793 and John Bosshardt Lodge No. 2223 of the Knights and Ladies of Honor announce initiations. Meetings set for Wednesday March 12 at Red Men hall and Friday March 14 at the same order venue.
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Concordia Lodge No
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Red Men Hall
John Bosshardt Lodge
Lotus Lodge Knighthood Meeting Advances Pythian Band Uniforms
Lotus Lodge No 89 Knights of Pythias held a well attended meeting on Monday with strong enthusiasm for lodge affairs. One application was referred for investigation and two esquires became knights. A committee was formed to raise funds for uniforms for the Pythian band members of Weatherford, recognizing the band’s merit and needing support.
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Lotus Lodge No. 89
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Band
Weatherford
Knights of the Modern Mac cabees Lodge Expands in Port Huron
More than a dozen applications for membership have been approved by the grand medical examiner at Port Huron Michigan. The candidates will be initiated soon with ceremonies planned for the next regular review on Wednesday night March 12. Officers urged to attend and be in position.
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Knights of the Modern Maccabees
Port Huron
Mich
Maccabees Hold Review in San Antonio Session
San Antonio Hive No. 3 Ladies of the Maccabees held a regular review with good attendance. Alamo Hive members attended and State Commander Mrs. Laura B. Hart spoke, praising progress and offering encouragement.
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Maccabees
San Antonio Hive No
Ladies of the Maccabees
Alamo Hive
San Antonio Hive
Laura B. Hart
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Elected Genturian Lewis T Oeding Heads San Antonio Lodge
Lewis T. Oeding elected First Centurion at San Antonio Lodge No 6 meeting. Woodmen of America held a regular session with five membership applicants, sick list updates, and plans for a March 24 smoker and barbecue calf, inviting visiting Woodmen to attend.
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Woodmen of America
Bexar Camp
Lodge Members urged to increase efforts in Texas
Members urge greater effort for the lodge as Texas colonies grow. Mrs. Hart moves to state duties keeping her busy as state commander. One member initiated and three names balloted. Mrs. Olds to conduct a school of instruction in the city March 24 and 25 at the St. Anthony. Next regular review set for Monday March 17 with visitors welcome.
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St. Anthony
Lodge At Heart
Veterans Elect Officers for Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No 144
At a Sunday afternoon meeting of Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No 144 United Confederate Veterans the officers for the coming lodge year were chosen including Co H Denny captain F F Collins first lieutenant George W Reynolds second lieutenant Godfrey Peterson adjutant W W Sloan treasurer M M Fitzgerald officer of the day F Burris vidette Ervin Harris and Wiley Massey color bearers Ervin Harris ordnance sergeant Committees were also elected with several new members added The camp plans a benefit performance at the Plaza theater on Wednesday night March 12 to support a depleted treasury and an invitation from the United Daughters of the Confederacy was accepted for a guest visit at 4 o clock Tuesday afternoon Prof W J Spillman and W W Sloan were named to draft resolutions of respect on the death of Dr Bringhurst.
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Albert Sidney Johnston
United Confederate Veterans
Co. H. Denny
F. F. Collins
George W. Reynolds
Godfrey Peterson
W. W. Sloah
M. M. Fitzgerald
F. Burris
Ervin Harris
Wiley Massey
Leo Tarleton
R. D. James
W. L. Fdowards
W. J. Spillman
Kenny Burns
H. Patrick
J. B. Fitzgerald
C. F. Smith
J. M. Neill
G. L. Roberts
W. B. Milford
F. L. Marshall
Lott Miller
J. L. Holmes
Plaza Theater
United Daughters of the Confederacy
W. W. Sloan
Bringhurst
Eagles Lodge in San Antonio reports surge in new members
San Antonio Aeria No 70 Fraternal Order of Eagles held a large meeting with five visiting brothers from Kansas Colorado and Fort Worth. Thirteen new members were initiated and twelve applications received as the membership nears 1017. Memorial services postponed to March 16 at 2 30 pm with Rabbi Samuel Marks Daggett Quartette and speakers.
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San Antonio Aeria No. 70
Order of Eagles
Souter
Kansas
Colorado
Fort Worth
Eagles’ Hall
Samuel Marks
Temple Beth-El
Daggett Quartette
Charles M. Barnes
John L. Richter
Ranchers Progress with Benevolent Order Initiatives
Reports from the Benevolent Order of Ranchers indicate ongoing progress toward formal setup. A trial initiation is planned at the start of the week with the degree team to lead ceremonies. Ranchers Co E Way H M White and W F Cunningham of San Antonio will travel to Beeville to organize the fifth ranch in the region.
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Benevolent Order of Ranchers
Co. E. Way
H. M. White
W. F. Cunningham
San Antonio
Beeville
Mexican Supper Follows Ladies Nest of Owls Meeting
The Ladies' Nest of Owls held a brief business session on Thursday followed by a social hour. Three membership applications were received and several members were listed as ill and receiving care. A Mexican supper concluded the gathering and attendees enjoyed a pleasant social time.
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Nest of Owls
Fort Worth Chosen as 1914 Odd Fellows Convention Site
San Antonio Lodge No. 11 opposed the choice but Fort Worth won the 1914 convention at the 1913 meeting in Houston. Proposals for the Odd Fellows home site remain unresolved as committees restart the search. A San Antonio drive seeks the home, with potential outlay of a few hundred thousand dollars and city pride at stake. The lodge also noted two new member applications and appointed a committee for the April 26 ninety fourth anniversary celebration with a banquet planned.
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Fort Worth
San Antonio
Order of
Odd. Fellows
Houston
J. L. Steenman
Odd Fellows
Texas
G. E. Melliff
Melliff
H. Smith
G. R. Blocker
John Kemp
W. J. Reed
Mrs Blank Named Grand Warden of Texas Rebekah Lodge
Mrs Blank of Miriam Rebekah Lodge No 24 Independent Order of Odd Fellows was chosen grand warden at the Houston Rebekah assembly last week. By rule of yearly advancement she will next be vice president and then state president. A Miriam Rebekah Lodge meeting is set for Monday to transact expected lodge business.
Entertain Division No 212 Holds Notable Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors Division 212 reports a well attended meeting with all officers present. One candidate was initiated and petitions granted. Mrs Bartholomew will entertain members and friends at 624 Lake View Ave on Wednesday March 12 from 3 to 6 PM.
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Bartholomew
Lake View Avenue
Starr Re-elected Recorder in San Antonio Praetorians
P D Starr was elected to a fourth consecutive term as worthy recorder of San Antonio Council No. 6 Praetorians at a Thursday night meeting. Sam Levin received a veterans jewel for 25 years of membership, with A Cohn and Aaron Frank also sharing the honor but absent. A relief committee report found no members on the sick list and a large attendance led to a late-hour adjournment.
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P. D. Starr
San Antonio
Order of Praetorians
Sam Levin
A. Cohn
Aaron Frank
John H Bolton Lodge Social Meets With Installations
John H Bolton Lodge of the Degree of Honor Ancient Order of United Workmen met Tuesday afternoon at the Red Men hall with large attendance. The charter was draped 30 days in memory of the late brother Alvin Spence and several officers were installed. Coffee and cake followed the business session and a social gathering is planned for the near future.
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John H. Bolton Lodge
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Red Men Hall
Alvin “A. Spence
Initiation Steps In For National American Assembly Lodge
A large attendance marked a Tuesday meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall for the National American Assembly. Nine applications for membership were presented as the newly organized lodge shows active interest and aim for strong city status. Initiation of candidates is planned for the next regular meeting. A social hour followed with coffee and home-made cake, and dancing continued late.
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National American Assembly
Knights of Pythias
Stop Watch On a Gas Range
A reader compares a gas range with a wood stove noting a twenty two minute daily time saving. Over ten years the switch would have saved about two months of time and numerous dollars from tardiness. The piece urges readers to install a gas range to save time.
Grand Chief’s Communication At Chariton Temple Meeting
Chariton Temple No. 1 Pythian Sisters met Thursday afternoon with Most Excellent Chief Juanita Jones presiding. A grand chief’s communication was read with high praise. Entertainment and sick visiting committees reported strong activity. Preparations began for a large social gathering on Saturday night March 15 with a final planning committee named.
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Chariton Temple No. 1
Pythian Sisters
Juanita Jones
Local Meeting Closes After Routine Business
The session ended after the board concluded its standard agenda and closed the meeting following the transaction of routine business.
Monuments to be unveiled by Woodmen and Hibernians in Bexar
Meeting of Bexar Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World initiated two candidates and received one application. A committee was named to plan joint monument unveiling on April 13 and the annual picnic about June 5. Bexar County Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians prepared for St Patrick’s Day events March 17 with a parade and procession.
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Bexar
Bexar Camp
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
St. Patrick’s Day
Evrything
St. Mary's
St Mary's Catholic Church program and Eastern Star notices
The notice outlines a march through the business district ending with Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. P D D Nelson will give an address at the parish school hall followed by a musical program. Adaht Chapter 49 Eastern Star reports initiations and new applications with a meeting and refreshments. Mrs G E Robinson plans an inspection tour to Range Yorktown Yoakum and Corio during the week.
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Rade
St. Mary's Catholic Chu
P. D. D Nelly
O. M
Irela
of Chial School
Emittee
Ben Newman
Augus McCloskey
Thomas L. Conroy
Pi O’brien
M. A. Ryan
Order Eastern Star
G. E. Robinson
Grand du Ty
Yorktown
Yoakum
Roi
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M. J. White
Sue Warren
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Ruby McCarty
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