Myrtle Grove Holds Business Meeting
Myrtle Grove No. 1 Woodmen Circle held a well attended meeting at the Woodmen of the World hall on Commerce street. One new membership application was approved and referred to a committee for investigation. Delegates were briefed for the Mineral Wells convention and will depart Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of Iowa and Alamo Rebekah lodge officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Grove No. 1
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen of the World Hall
Commerce Street
Myrtle Grove
Mineral Wells
Order
San Antonio
Visitor Highlights Growth of Germania Lodge
A welcome visitor, Fred Ashner of Dallas, spoke at Germania lodge No. 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor at the M W A hall on North Flores. He praised the order’s development and San Antonio lodges' progress. Members gave talks on the order’s good works, a program was rendered, then dancing and refreshments concluded the meeting.
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Germania Lodge No
Knights and Ladies of Honor
M. W. A. Hall
North Flores Street
Fred Ashner
Dallas
San Antonio
Oyster supper announced by Miriam Rebekah lodge No. 24
At the I O O F hall on Crockett street the Miriam Rebekah lodge No 24 announced an oyster supper for Thursday March 16 at the home of noble grand Mrs Myron A Pearce 101 East Magnolia avenue Twenty four members attended and three candidates were conferred the Rebekah degree by Capt George Seeley four applications were balloted and elected for initiation Mrs Mary Sauer received final instructions for Grand Assembly representation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
I. O. O. F. Hall
Crockett Street
Myron A. Pearce
East
Magnolia Avenue
Order
Rebekah
George Seeley
Ruth Willard
Cora Curtiss
J. M. Malone
Mary Sauer
Grand Assembly
Pimples Off In 5 Days
An advertisement claims Stuart's Calcium Wafers clear pimples and skin eruptions quickly. It promises a blood cleansing effect with calcium sulphide, asserts no poisons, and offers a free sample before purchasing a 50 box. The copy boasts rapid, visible facial improvements and urges immediate action.
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Stuart
Dru 8
Stuart Bidg
Concordia Lodge 1793 Knights Meet At Red Men Hall
A well attended Concordia lodge meeting at Red Men Hall on Soledad street featured visitors from other lodges. Dallas guest Fred Ashner delivered a talk for the order's good, followed by a musical program, dancing, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Lodge No. 1793
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Red Men’s Hall
Soledad Street
Order
Fred Ashner
Dallas
Texas
Grinnell Lodge Holds Large Social Meeting
Grinnell Lodge No. 61 Royal Achates held its regular monthly social at the Weddmen of the World hall on Commerce street. A brief business session approved new applications and elected several members as the meeting closed with a lively program, dancing, and refreshments.
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Grinnell Lodge No. 61
Royal Achates
Weddmen of the World Hall
Commerce Street
Odd Fellows Meet in Antonio Lodge Without Full Attendance
A smaller turnout than usual at Antonio Lodge No. 11 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows gathered Tuesday night as many members attended the grand lodge meeting in Waco. Visitors attended and contributed talks on various branches of the order's work during the regular business session.
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Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Waco
Antonio Lodge No. 11
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
W. O. W. Delegates to Leave for Camp Convention
Delegates from San Antonio to the head camp convention at Mineral Wells depart next Sunday night on a special Missouri, Kansas & Texas train. Sam Houston Camp No. 55 Woodmen of the World held a busy meeting at Forest Hall on Commerce Street, with twelve new applications and four transfers. The gathering showcased Perfected Woodcraft as two candidates were initiated by the 1.6 degree team.
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San Antonio
Mineral Wells
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Forest Hall
Commerce Street
Sam Houston
Monroe Lodge Confers Degree Work At Regular Meeting
Monroe Lodge No. 24 I O O F held a regular weekly meeting with the conferring of the initiatory degree on a candidate. The large attendance included many visitors and substantial routine business was completed. A new member was elected by transfer and several membership applications were referred to committees. An invitation to Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 24 oyster supper on March 16 was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Lodge No. 24
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 24
Myron A. Pearce
East Magnolia Avenue
L A to Visit Star Theater by Loyal Americans
Members of San Antonio Assembly No. 78 Loyal Americans planned another theater outing for the next regular meeting night. The group held a brief business session, then attended the Star theater together, following a social evening. A new candidate was initiated and two applications referred to committees.
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San Antonio Assembly No. 78
Assembly
Star Theater
San Antonian Honored at Grand Assembly
Mrs Gentzen received the Degree of Chivalry at the Grand Assembly in Waco, honoring San Antonio’s Alamo Rebekah Lodge No 325. The ornate open ceremony awarded a breast jewel to meritorious members, with four ladies assisting in white attire and colored bows. Mrs Gentzen is the sole San Antonio member now so honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Alamo Rebekah
Order of Odd Fellows
Genizen
Natchez Tribe No 2 Holds Large Wigwam Meeting
Natchez Tribe No. 2 Improved Order of Red Men held an enthusiastic council at the Wigwam on Soledad street. Attendance was very large with several visitors present.
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Improved Order of Red Men
Soledad Street
Was
Degree of Chivalry Conferred on Mrs Gentzen
Mrs. Mattie Gentzen past noble grand of Alamo Rebekah Lodge No 335 had the Degree of Chivalry conferred at the Grand Assembly held by Tonio Hive No 3 Ladies of the Macabees in Waco. Plans mount for the April convention in this city with a large state delegation and social events alongside business sessions.
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Mattie Gentzen
The
Alamo
Rebekah Lodge No. 335
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Waco
Tonio Hive No
Ladies of the Maccabees
Lady Maccabees
Alamo City
Pale faces eyed for adoption and war honors at lodge event
The adoption and warrior degrees were conferred on two pale faces Powell and Erichson, drawing large attendance by braves and chiefs. A joint committee with Minnehaha Council No 1 D of P plans a future benefit entertainment for Widow's and Orphans Home. Talks urged improvements to the wigwam to modernize the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Erichson
Joseph Ryan Sr
Thomas Lodovic
Charles A. Tack
L. Duke
Fred Sherman
D. of P
Grand Officer Nitzer Visits John Bosshardt Lodge 2223
Joseph Nitzer of Laredo Texas, grand vice protector of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, visited the John Bosshardt Lodge No 2223 K and L of H in San Antonio. The meeting at the M W A hall on North Flores street drew lodge officers, discussed order success in Texas, welcomed one new initiate, received four mem bership applications, and closed with a dance and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nitzer
Laredo
Texas
Knighhs
Ladies’ of Honor
John Bosshardt Lodge
M.W. A. Hall
North Flores Street
Order
Nitzer
Ashner
Dallas
Curtiss
John Bosshardat Lodge
Delegates Report Accepted at Sunflower Camp Meeting
Sunflower camp No. 4545 Royal Neighbors of Ames heard Mrs. Mabel Hawk recount the state convention in Dallas, the report was warmly received and unanimously accepted with thanks to Mrs. Hawk. Two candidates were initiated and praised for the degree work led by Captain Mrs. Margaret Leary. Entertainment chair Mattie Kaupert announced a March 22 dance at the M W A hall inviting RN A M M A members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunflower Camp
Ames
Mabel Hawk
Dallas
Hawk
Margaret Leary
Mattie Kaupert
M. W. A. Hall
Nordhaus Named District Deputy for Knights and Ladies of Honor
Jeff D. Nordhaus of Alamo Lodge No 206 in San Antonio has been appointed district deputy for the Knights and Ladies of Honor, covering the San Antonio lodges. He has long served the order and will appoint a deputy for Alamo Lodge at their Wednesday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff D. Nordhaus
Alamo Lodge No. 206
Knights and Ladies of Honor
San Antonio
J. Nordhaus
Alamo Lodge
Nordhaus
Review Held At Woodmen Of The World Hall
A review was held Monday afternoon at the Woodmen of the World hall on Commerce Street by the San An.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World Hall
Commerce Street
The
San An
Elks Minstrels Planned by San Antonio Lodge 216
San Antonio Lodge No 216 BPOE plans an extensive minstrel show on April 10 and 11 at the Grand Opera House with Max Blum as general chairman and multiple committees in charge. Rehearsals to begin soon. Lodge officers elected include L L Lentz exalted ruler A Groos leading knight R L Watkins loyal knight R S Corby lecturing knight W E Roach secretary W B Hamilton Jr treasurer R L Baltyler J F Posert, retiring ruler W P Napier, past ruler C S Austin as alternate.
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San Antonio
Grand Opera House
Max Blum
Avenue
L. L. Lentz
A. Groos
R. L. Watkins
R. S. Corby
W. E Roach
W. B. Hamilton Jr
R.L. Ball Tyler
Elk Lodge No 35 Knights of Pythias Meets On Market Street
Regular weekly meeting of Elk Lodge No 35 held at Castle Hall Market Street. Officers answered roll call and many Sir Knights attended with visiting knights given honors. Three applicants elected to membership by initiation. one dismissal certificate issued. one new member admitted by initiation. Page rank conferred on two candidates and esquire on one. Committee report on Brother L Schriber’s death accepted and dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Lodge No. 35
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Market Street
Elk Lodge
Esquire
L. Schriber
Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle entertains at Woodmen hall
A well attended Magnolia Grove No 26 Woodmen Circle event at the Woodmen of the World hall on Commerce Street featured a program by Miss Hazel Wright Miss Hazel Taylor Master A Clout and Miss Stella Cappuyens with piano violin and readings followed by dancing and refreshments.
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Magnolia Grove
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen of the World Hall
Commerce Street
the Grove
J. McCormack
Pat Stevens
Hazel Wright
Hazel Taylor
Hattie Porter
A. Clout
Stella Cappuyens
Florence Cappuyens
Degree Team Plans Initiation at Commercial Camp No 41
Preparations by the degree team of Woodmen of the World prepare to initiate a large class in a neighboring town on the 18th. Drill practices followed the last regular meeting at the forest hall on Commerce street with many visitors welcomed. Three new applications for membership were exemplified to eligible candidates.
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Forest Hall
Commerce Street
Swift Specific Company Catarrh Cure Advertisement
Catarrh is described as a deep seated blood disease affecting the entire system with symptoms in the head nose and throat. The remedy claims to purify the blood and cleanse the system to cure Catarrh by targeting the illness at its source. Free book and medical advice offered by THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. Atlanta Ga.
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Atlante
Interest Talks Reported At Good of the Order Meeting
The notes reflect numerous discussions and several talks focused on the welfare of the order. Members exchanged ideas on upcoming events and charitable activities.
Growth of San Antonio Knights and Ladies of Security
San Antonio council No. 1789 Knights and Ladies of Security reports rapid membership growth. At the Thursday meeting at Owl's hall on Soledad street seventeen candidates were passed by the degree team and twelve applications were balloted. The social portion followed a well planned musical program with dancing and refreshments.
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San Antonio
Knights and Ladies of Security
Owl’s Hall
Soledad Street
Clever scheme to defraud poolrooms uncovered
Special Dispatch Savannah Ga March 11 a clever fraud scheme to deprive poolrooms of thousands of dollars was uncovered. The long distance wire between Boston and New York failed daily 8 to 4 30 as enunciator wires hidden in Jacksonville line caused the telephone to ground. A reward will be offered for the apprehension of those responsible.
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Savannah
Boston
New York
Here
Jacksonville
Red Cross Sends 25000 to China Famine Relief
Washington March 11 The Red Cross continues famine aid to China with 25000 sent this year. A cable of 6000 was sent to the American consul general at Shanghai and 8000 was used to settle food supplies sent to China on the Buford last Sunday.
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Shanghai
China
Buford
Williamson Electric files $200000 damage claim against city
The Williamson Electric Light company claims 200000 damages for pole removal and the city’s electric plant construction. The council rejected the claim, and the company will sue in United States courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Dispatch
Clay Center
Kas
Williamson Electric Light Company
Williamson Company
United States
Sav es old family mules sold to bid by ex bandit
Hobart Oklahoma March 11 Frank James the ex bandit bid in a team of mules at Fletcher auction for 600 dollars to keep them in the family. The sale drew more than five hundred persons. A saddle James used in his bandit days sold to a relic hunter for 86 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Okla
Frank James
Fletcher
James
Fertilizer Study Initiated Amid Trade Tensions
Washington March 11 Special Dispatch reports the Agriculture Department will launch the first of two field parties next week to study fertilizer deposits in the United States. Officials say the move aims to support a general fertilizer investigation amid friction between the United States and German potash exporters, not Boecads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
Department of Agriculture
Naval Gyroscope Tests to Improve Warship Stability
Naval authorities advance extensive tests of the gyroscope to promote vessel stability. The naval general board and officers express strong faith in the mechanism under examination for construction and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Naval General Board
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Iowa
Alamo Rebekah Lodge
Alamo Lodge No
Hoedon
Rossman
Rebekahs
Concordia Lodge
Grinneld Lodge
W. O. W. Inmlegates
Monroe Lodge
L. A
San Antonian
L. A. Hive
Elk Dodge
T. U. Entertainment
W. C. W. Degree
WYETH
Westlake
West Main Street
Rochester
N. Y
SAGE
Wyeth Chemical
New York City
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt Street
W. C. Kalteyer
Culling Stationery and Printing Co
West Commerce Street
Central Trust CO. Contra Trust
Pital
Commerce and Navarro Sts
BES
O. Terrel
Alexander
R. R. Russell
Bigagessees Mores
Alfred Doerler
M. Baumbratt
John J. Stevens
Atlee B. Ayres, “ You Call
Joske
Charles Rebaamer
Otto Koehler
Barnes
Tressurer
Fare
W. Warren
Adolph Wagner
Joney
Large Ranch Loans
E. B. Chandler
West Texas Bank & Trust Co
Oe Ee A
Fourteenth Congressional District
Alamo National Bank Canital
Exas
Sale
R. R. Russell, Pres't
W. W. Collier, W.pres't
J. J. Waile
State Bank @ Trust Co. CAPITAL
Depositore’ @ Guaranty Fund
State of Texas
Houston Street
Hicks Building
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