Only Extant Photograph Of Eminent Texan Found
Col. L. E. Daniels holds the sole remaining photograph of Jones Rivers, famed Texan orator and lawyer. The image accompanies a biography in a revised Texas history, recalling Rivers’s courtroom prowess and his dramatic defense of Col. Claib Herbert in a famous Colorado County case.
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Jones Rivers
Texas
Col. L. E. Daniels
Rivers
Mansfield
Columbus
Tex
Georgetown
John Hancock
A. H. Willie
Walsh Jones
A. W. Terrell
E. M. Pease
Chamberlain
United States
Daniell
Col
Claib Herbert
Colorado County
Colorado
Howard
Herbert
Large families honored at Blois farming fete in France
Paris May 17. A Blois fête by the Agriculturists of Lot et Cher honors wives of farmers who reared large families and remained on the land. Eleven grandmothers aged 45 to 80 preside over 86 children and 188 grandchildren in a rural revival event. President M Riverain champions back to the land policy amid rural population concerns.
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Paris
France
Blois
Lotr-et-Cher
Chateau de Blois
M. Riverain
Margaret Knight the first woman patent holder still inventing
Miss Margaret E. Knight, sixty two years after her first machine at age twelve, remains active in invention. Her sleeve valve engine is underway and her portrait hangs in the Washington patent office. Babylonian masonry reportedly used asphalt as a binder.
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Margaret E. Knight
Patent Office
Washington
San Antonio Yeomen Seek 1914 Conclave in Oklahoma City
San Antonio Yeomen push for the 1914 quadrennial conclave in Oklahoma City beginning June 10 1913. State and local committees rally lodges across Texas to secure thousands of delegates and aid the San Antonio bid.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Yeomen of
Texas
J. W. Farmer
John M. Armott
J. V- Rakestraw
L. P. Wil— Kit Carson
L. A. How
San Antonio Homestead
F. W. Farmer
Millie Bartholomoe
Delia Watkins
Rose Bartholomoe
Sadie Taylor
Memorial ritual to honor Woodmen Circle members
Mrs. Katie Wolfram as guardian for Magnolia Grove No. 26 asks if Woodmen hall can host the annual memorial ceremony. About 16 to 20 members across three lodges died in the past year and will be honored.
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Katie Wolfram
Magnolia Grove No. 26
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen
Wirla
Laurel Grove
Olive Grove
Magnolia Grove
Memorial services arranged by Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle guardian
Mrs. J. P. Benkendorfer serves as guardian of Myrtle Grove No. 1 Woodmen Circle and leads city wide memorial service arrangements. She has held the post seven years since succeeding Mrs. Ray Yoomey and is noted for efficiency.
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J. P. Benkendorfer
Myrtle Grove No. 1
Woodmen
Benkendorfer
Ray Yoomey
Memorial Day Observed by General D S Stanley Circle
A Memorial Day service by General D S Stanley Circle No 3 of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic was held in the Knights of Pythias hall. The event honored L A Martin Henry Arnold Captain Shafter and Mrs Mary Howe with a wreath at the altar and eulogies by Sidney J Tuttle Alvin C Mosher C S Bradben t and Mrs Sarah Fox.
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D. 8S
Stanley Circle
Grand Army of the Republic
Knights of Pythias
L. A. Martin
BE. O. C. Ord
Henry Arnold
B. O. C. Ord Post
John Shafter
Eagle Pass
Mary Howe
Oscar J. Fox
Welbank
Sarah B. Fox
Louise Ewing
Henrietta Curtis
Louisa J. Powers
Lavada M. Pille
America M. Arey
Elizabeth Soule
Kate Scharfenberg
Concordia Lodge Celebrates May Birthdays at Meeting
Concordia Lodge No 1742 Knights and Ladies of Honor held a Wednesday session. An applicant previously balloted on was initiated. Members spoke on the good of the order. Next meeting May 28 will celebrate May birthdays.
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Concordia Lodge No. 1742
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Germania Lodge to Initiate Members at May Meeting
Germania Will Meet Knights and Ladies of Honor initiate a number of applicants at the Monday, May 19 gathering. An entertainment program will celebrate May birthdays by the lodge entertainment committee.
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Germania
Germania Lodge No
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Officers Elected at Sunflower Camp Royal Neighbors Meeting
Sunflower Camp No 4545 Royal Neighbors of America held a well attended meeting at Modern Woodmen hall. Vice Oracle Mrs Margaret Leary presided. New officers elected and installed by Past Oracle Mrs Lauretta Ramsey. Officers include Mrs illie Taylor marshal Mrs Carrie Denson inner sentinel Mrs Caroline Gerhart outer sentinel and Mrs Emma Young assistant marshal. A committee of Mrs Ella Bricker Mrs Minnie Convers and Mrs Mathilda Colley to arrange a surprise for the next meeting May 28. all members urged to attend.
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Sunflower Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Woodmen Hall
Margaret Leary
Oracle
Lauretta Ramsey
Illie Taylor
Carrie Denson
Inner Sentinel
Caroline Gerhart
Outer Sentinel
Emma Young
Ella Bricker
Minnie Convers
Mathilda Colley
Entertainment drives popularity at Laurel Grove No. 1185
Laurel Grove No. 1185 Godmen Circle held its regular Thursday meeting with Worthy Guardian Sally White presiding. The group conducted its usual business and elected new members. Mrs Hall reported on the entertainment given.
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Laurel Grove No
Godmen Circle
Sally White
Hall
Laurel Grove Entertainment Series to Continue
May 2 marked a successful Laurel Grove entertainment series that proves popular with members and friends. The next show is set for Friday June 6 with committee members Sallie White Louis D Bristow Dela Goetz Lee H Halli and Josie Graham appointed. A relief committee report notes Mrs Lamkin's son is seriously ill. The next regular meeting is Thursday May 22 and all members are urged to attend.
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Laurel Grove
Sallie White
Louis D. Bristow
National American Assembly Holds Meeting at Woodmen Hall
Tuesday night saw a well attended session with Mrs. Sheld presiding in place of absent President S D Rossman. Two candidates were pledged and five membership applications filed. A bowling club with 22 members was formed for semi monthly games likely at Emerson alley on Losoya street with teams to be organized.
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National American Assembly
Woodmen Hall
S. D. Rossman
Sheld
Emerson Alley
Losoya Street
Davy Crockett Court to Initiate Large Candidate Class
Davy Crockett Court No 60 Tribe of Ben Hur will hold a regular session Tuesday evening in Monroe hall 138 Soledad street. A large class of candidates will be initiated and all are urged to attend especially drill team members.
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Davy Crockett Court No
Monroe Hall
Soledad Street
Lodge Meeting Highlights and Visitor Addresses
Members and visitors from two other lodges attended the session, with several delivering addresses on the good of the order as most business was postponed to the next regular meeting.
Alamo Hive No 22 Maccabees Meet and Plan Spring Picnic
Alamo Hive No 22 Ladies of the Maccabees held a Monday meeting with Commander Mrs G E Melliff presiding. Two dozen new members were added and two candidates initiated as plans for the annual picnic in Hot Wells park were set for May with date to be decided. State commander Mrs Laura Hart attended and said she will spend the summer in New Mexico promoting the order. The group closed with routine business.
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Alamo Hive No
Ladies of the Maccabees
G. E. Melliff
Hot Wells’ Park
Laura & Hart
New Mexico
Knights and Ladies vote on lodge funeral fund
John Bosshardt Lodge No 2223 Knights and Ladies of Honor will meet Friday May 23 with a large attendance expected. Members will vote on permanently establishing a lodge funeral fund and the committee on the ballot will report.
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John Bosshardt Lodge No. 2223
Knights and Ladies of Honor
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Coe E. Daniel
Jones Vers
Clarb Herbert
Sweer
Joney Rivers
San Jacinto
Foreman
Caleb Herbert
Edwin Waller
Alamonette Chocolates
G. A. Duerer Mfg. Co. Manufacturers
Kihlberg
Navarro
Travis
Agricultural Syndicate
Lodge
Kit Carson
Sutherland Springs
L. A. Howard
Albert Bartholomee
Leonard Proctor
Shriners
Katy
Dallas
Imperial Council
Hot Wells
Fort Sam Houston
Gunter, St. Anthony and
Menger
Alamo
Missions
Sunset Station
Galveston
Houston
SAN Antonio Gas & Electric Company
F. M. Stephens
Olive Grove No. 157
K. P
Corpus Christi
Committee of Friendship Temple No. 2
Weatherford
Chariton Temple
Grand Lodge
Hesse
Brice
Charlton Temple
Pythian Sisters
Elk Lodge
Elk Lodge No. 35
H. C. Rees Optical CO
Commerce Street
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