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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1911

Page

20

Railroad timetable excerpt with multiple routes and arrivals

A fragmented rail timetable lists trains to and from Palestine, Laredo, Houston, Galveston, Kerrville, Cuero, Victoria, El Paso, and Dallas Fort Worth. It shows departures and arrivals for Nos. 1 through 246, including northbound, eastbound, coast towns, and main line services, with various city pairs and times.

North Palestine Mexico Laredomir CCC Houston Galveston Part Worth New Orleans Dallas, Fort ~ Worth Waco Gal-Voston Cece Corse Houston Lane Kerrville Sun Ecce Sun Gay Odif Cemesesrese BumGay Veces Coast Exceptunday el Paso Cuero Victoria West East Santa Fe A. Devot

Cat Picks Apples Astonish Neighbors in Briarcliff

Harry Banker of Briarcliff road claims his cat can fetch apples from a tree. Yesterday the cat knocked apples off the limb as Banker filled a peck basket then descended and licked his hand, looking proud. He may train more cats to aid him. Fraser, tailor, Moore building. First showing of fall styles.

Harry Banker Briarcliff Road New York Fraser, Tailor Moore Building

Lotus Lodge Confers Rank On One Page

Lotus Lodge No. 89 Knights of Pythias held a regular weekly meeting at the castle hall on Market street. The gathering was well attended with sir knights from various city lodges present. The evening focused on lodge work across branches and several visitors spoke.

Lotus Lodge Lotus Lodge No. 89 Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Market Street Order Elk Dodge Elk Lodge No. 385 K. of Pholl

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Initiates Five Candidates

Miriam Rebekah lodge No. 24 held a regular meeting at the I O O F hall initiating five candidates into the Rebekah Degree Harold Armstrong Aletha Armstrong J A Webber Miss Minnie Webber and Miss Emma Druse Three membership applications were received The meeting drew a large attendance including returning vacationing members and visitors from Alamo lodge and other towns

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Miriam Rebekah Lodge No Order of Odd Fellows I. O. O. F. Hall Harold Armstrong Aletha Armstrong J. A. Webber Minnie Webber Emma Druse Alamo Lodge

Dawn Social a Big Success at Alamo Rebekah Lodge Event

A lawn social hosted by Alamo Rebekah Lodge No 335 Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Mrs Mary Whites South Alamo Street drew members from all branches of the order and friends. The program featured performances by Stella Cappuyns Florence Cappuyns Hazel Taylor and C W Rogers with games fish pond and social activities. Committee members including Harry Smith C W Rogers John Stennet Carl Anderson and several others oversaw arrangements while Mrs Gertrude Rock managed the punch table and refreshments were served.

Mary White South Alamo Street Alamo Rebekah Lodge No Independent Order of Cold Order Alamo Lodge Stella Ruby Gafford Odela Schumann Lucille Chancellor Mattie Gentzen Carrie Gentzen Louis Underwood Smith Fish Pond Pearl Smith Annie Urquhart Presler Isabelle Castle Gertrude Rock Fred Sinclair Hallie Andrews

Monroe Lodge 424 Odd Fellows Holds Big Meeting

Monroe Lodge No. 424 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a well attended meeting at the I O O F hall on Crockett street. All officers answered role call and welcomed visitors as several new membership applications were read and routine business was transacted. A number of interesting talks were given.

Monroe Dodge Crockett Street Monroe Lodge No. 424 Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Report of Delegate Heard at Knights and Ladies of Honor Lodge

Mrs Curtiss read the lodge delegate report from the recent grand lodge meeting in Houston. The report was unanimously accepted and members thanked her for her cogenerative work. Several new members were admitted as the meeting included music and social features.

John Bosshardt Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor Curtiss M. W. A. Hall North Flores Street Grand Lodge Houston John

Moose Lodge Meeting Set on West Commerce Street

San Antonio Lodge No. 222 Loyal Order of Moose will hold a meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock in the Moose club rooms on West Commerce street. Several important business matters will be transacted and a large attendance is expected.

San Antonio Lodge No. 222 Loyal Order of Moose Order On Moose Order West Commerce Street

Praetorians Hold Meeting in San Antonio Lodge

San Antonio Council No 6 of the Order of Praetorians met Friday night at the I O O F hall in the Crockett hotel with nearly fifty members present. Three new membership applications were read and several candidates were initiated. Officers answered roll call and discussions covered lodge business and upcoming special events.

Praetorians Crockett Hotel San Antonio Order of Praetorians Lodge

Natchez Tribe Improves Social Meeting Attendance

Natchez Tribe No 2 Improved Order of Red Men held a large attendance Monday night with a brief business session and a commendable program and refreshment effort.

Odd Fellows Meeting in San Antonio Lodge No 11

Regular weekly session of San Antonio Lodge No. 11 Independent Order of Odd Fellows was held Tuesday night at the Crockett street hall with a large attendance. One membership by transfer card was received and the degree team planned to visit Kerrville on Thursday to organize a lodge there. Other routine business was transacted.

Odd Fellows San Antonio

Candidates Initiated at San Antonio Council Meeting

A class of twelve candidates was initiated at the San Antonio Council No. 1789 Knights meeting. The event marked the start of new members in the Knights organization.

San Antonio

Ladies of Security meeting at Owls hall on Soledad street

The initiatory work of the order was demonstrated by the newly organized degree team under Mrs. E. E. Mills. Nine applications for membership by initiation were received. The council now numbers nearly 200 and was organized just over a year ago. A social hour and ice course followed in the banquet hall.

Owls Hall Soledad Street E. E. Mills

Dady Nest of Owls Forms Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

The newly organized Ladies Nest of Owls met at the Owls hall on Soledad Street with Mrs E E Mills as president and Miss Nellie Mills as secretary. Officers announced future meetings for the second and fourth Mondays and a September 16 dance was planned. The previous August 26 dance was reported a success both financially and socially.

Ladies’ Nest of Owls Order of Owls Owls’ Hall Soledad Street E. E. Mills L. Hamilton

New Organization Hosts Dance At Owls Hall

Members and friends of the Ladies Nest of Owls held a dance at the Owls hall on Saturday. The reception committee was chaired by Mrs. E. E. Mills with Mrs. Smith and Mrs. C. L. Davis assisting. Floor committee members included Mr. Corey, Pat O’Hara, and Mr. McLaura.

Ladies’ Nest of Owls Owls Hall E. E. Mills Smith C. L. Davis Coryell Pat O’hara McLaura

R N A Social Meeting At Sunflower Camp

Arrangements led by Mrs Emma Melcher for Sunflower Camp No 4645 Royal Neighbors of America meeting at M W A hall North Flores street on Wednesday September 13. Program includes music guessing contests refreshments brief business initiation by Captain Mrs Margaret Leary drill team. Visiting members invited.

Order Margaret Leary

Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Hold Regular Meeting

Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle held a Monday night meeting at the Woodmen of the World hall on Commerce Street with large attendance. Visitors from Olive and Magnolia Groves were honored as the drill team demonstrated Perfected Wood craft before candidates Ollie Dixon and Beach. A picnic date was set for Saturday September 16 in conjunction with Olive Grove and We Sasche Camp. The memorial unveiling for Sovereigns Stapp and Kleid was announced with grave procession to the cemetery at 3:30 p m led by Dr. Jeptha Betterton. Rose Mclsivane to recite a poem. The program featured piano by Etta Beckleman, vocal by Master Stanley De Waal, zither by Anna Wach, violin by Earl Stein with Elsa Schott. Refreshments closed the gathering.

Myrtle Grove Myrtle Grove No Woodmen Circle Woodmen of the World Commerce Street Grove Olive Magnolia Groves Ollie Dixon Beach Ray Toomey Olive Grove Weesatchie W. C Stapp Kleid W. O. W. Hall Jeptha Betterton Rose Mclsivane Anna Clara Schoenfeldt Etta Beckleman Stanley de Waal

Degree Team Organizes New Lodge in Kerrville

The degree team of San Antonio lodge No. 11 Independent Order of Odd Fellows traveled to Kerrville Thursday to establish a new lodge with seventeen members. Officers installed include Wr. Thigpen as noble grand J. W. Ward as vice grand J.H. Long as secretary and R. B. Knob as treasurer. A banquet followed for visiting members from San Antonio such as M. W. Davis G. E. Knauf Joe Murray H. Berman Claude Bruce Dr. W. C. Hirzel Dr. G. W. Johnston and G. R. Blocker.

Dodge San Antonio M. W. Davis G. E. Knauf Joe Murray H. Berman Claude Bruce W. C. Hirzel G .W. Johnston G. R. Blocker G. E

Local figures named in court docket list

Meliff, August Krawitz, R A. Stros sen, J. A. Webber, George Caen Jr. and William McClanahan are named among individuals appearing in the latest dockets and related filings.

Minnehaha Pocahontas Hold Pleasant Friday Social

Chiefs princesses and braves of Minnehaha Council No 1 I O R M met at the Wigwam on Sole dad street for a brief business session followed by a musical and literary program dancing and refreshments to conclude the evening.

Minnehaha Council No. 1 Degree of Pocahontas, I. O. R. M Soledad Street

Dance Invitation From Knights and Ladies of Security

Invitations extended to all members of San Antonio Council No 1789 and friends to attend the dance by the degree team on Saturday evening September 9. Mrs BE Mills is chair of the arrangement and reception committee.

San Antonio

Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle Social Meeting

Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle will hold its regular social meeting Tuesday afternoon at the W O W hall. The meeting begins promptly at 8 oclock. All members are invited and refreshments will be served after.

Myrtle Grove Myrtle Grove No. 1 Woodmen Circle W. O. W. Hall

Alamo Hive 22 Meets in Review at I O F Hall

Alamo Hive No. 22 of the Ladies of the Maccabees met in regular review at the I O F hall in the Crockett hotel Monday afternoon. Mrs. D B Rowland presided in absence of Lady Commander Mrs. Thomas Lodovic. Mrs. Stella Carney relieved Rowland as captain of guards. Visitors included Mrs. McDonald from Cassey Hive Illinois, Mrs. Hampton of Missouri and Mrs. Harpie of San Antonio Hive No. 3. Reports from committees were heard and a death resolution for Lillian M. Hollister issued by supreme trustees was read by Fannie M. Ripley. Laura E. Lowe was appointed district deputy.

Alamo Hive McDonald Cassey Hive Cassey Ill Hampton Missouri Harpie San Antonio Lillian M. Hollister Lady Maccabees Supreme Trustees Fannie M. Ripley Laura E. Lowe Lowe

Regular review of San Antonio Hive No 3 Maccabees

A large attendance is requested for the regular review of San Antonio Hive No 3 Ladies of the Maccabees of the world to be held tomorrow afternoon at the W O W hall at 8 o clock. The guards are especially requested to be present due to many candidates for initiation. All ladies of the Maccabees are cordially invited to attend.

San Antonio Ladies of the Maccabees of the World W. O. W. Hall

Railroad visitors gather in city on business trips

J. R. Christian, general freight agent of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad, Houston, visited the city today and departed at 11 15 this morning for Houston. Jere B. Convery, commercial agent of the Illinois Central, headquartered in Houston, was in the city yesterday on road business.

J. R. Christian Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Houston Jere B. Convery Ilinois Central

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