Scottish Gathering Postponed to October First
The Scottish gathering by Clan MacDuff No 244 and Thistle Lodge was postponed due to heavy rains. The event will now be held Wednesday October 1 at the Coliseum grounds with special rehearsals and a full program of songs dances and prizes for recruiting new members.
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Coliseum
Clan MacDuff No. 244
Thistle Lodge
Order of Scottish Clans
Clan MacDuff
Isabell Platt
Lucille McDonald
Marion Platt
Aubrey
Francis "Douglas
Donald Mann
Annie Laurie
the Campbells
William Luke
Robert McDonald
Norma MacKenzie
Arguerite Weber
Ivan Douglas
Duncan Gray
John Thomson
William G. Darley
Marguerite Voight
Jamie
Plan to Increase Me Wigwam Council Meeting
The wigwam of Minnehaha was the scene of the usual gathering of princesses and warriors on the sleep of the nineteenth sun, cold moon, when Pocahontag Annie Kelly kindled the council fire. The regular business, together with other business that was in
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Annie Kelly
Jubilee of Pythianism Golden Jubilee Night declared
A communication from Tom Connally grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias Texas at Marlin announces that the second November meeting night is set aside as Golden Jubilee Night in Texas. Lodges statewide are urged to have as many pages present for initiation as possible.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Order of Knights of Pythias
Supreme Domain
Grand Domen of
Grand Domain
Henry Miller
Page
Esquire
G. K
Grand Domain of
Knights of Pythias
Tom Connally
The
Knights of Pythias of Texas
Marlin
Texas British Association elects officers for year
The Texas British Association held a Thursday night meeting electing F W Smithers cement J F Howard R G Harding H P England as vice presidents F J Smithers treasurer Herbert Lockhart secretary R A Holland H T Milward H Y Barnes Frank James W H Smith T J Taylor G M Hibden as board members. President Smithers outlined past achievements and goals for the coming year.
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Texas-British Association
F. W. Smithers
Cement
J. F. Howard
R. G. Harding
H. P. England
F. J. Smithers
Herbert Lockhart
R. A. Holland
H. T. Milward
H. Y. Barnes
Frank James
W. H. Smith
T. J. Taylor
G. M. Hibden
Smithers
Texas British Association Elects T W Smithers President
T. W. Smithers, long a prominent member, was elected president of the Texas British Association at Thursday’s meeting and has long promoted its interests since the organization’s founding in the area.
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Cones
T. W. Smithers
Texas-British Association
Smithers
Agnes Carruthers to lead songs and dances at Coliseum
Miss Agnes Carruthers will perform in a program of songs and dances with the Teens at the Coliseum next October 1. She will sing and dance. Woodmen of the World No 55 held a Thursday meeting with a large attendance and eight new members admitted. Fourteen applications for membership were received and two candidates were transferred. Sam Houston Camp plans temporary quarters in the Odd Fellows' Building until its new hall on Houston Street is ready. Regular meetings will be the second and fourth Fridays each month.
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Agnes Carruthers
Coliseum Grou
Carruthers
Woodmen of the World
Sam Houston Camp
Odd Fellows
Houston Street
San Antonio
Knights of the Maccabees
Moose Hall
Ladies of the Maccabees
Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle Holds Meeting
A Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle gathering convened Monday at the Woodmen of the World hall on Commerce street. Two candidates were initiated and standard business was conducted. The group agreed to hold future meetings at Red Men’s hall on Soledad street and moved meeting nights from Monday to Saturday. Refreshments followed and dancing was noted. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday October 8, with members urged to attend for important business.
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Myrtle Grove No. 1
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen of the World Hall
Commerce Street
Red Men's Hall
Soledad Street
the Grove
Unity Lodge Knights of Pythias Holds Regular Session
Unity Lodge No. 86 Knights of Pythias met Friday night issuing one page candidate and one knight. Members planned a February celebration of the order’s golden jubilee in Washington D C with preparations underway.
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Unity Lodge No. 86
Knights of Pythias
Order
Eee D. C
Knights Templar second field day in San Antonio
San Antonio Commandery No. 7 held a field day in the Masonic hall with 13 candidates receiving the Temple and Red Cross degrees and the Order of Malta. Officers led by Otto A. Tandrop organized sessions at 1 30 p m and a 530 p m dinner at Travis Club, listing the candidates and key commandery roles.
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San Antonio Commandery No. 7
Knights Templars
Masonic Hall
Otto A. Tandrop
Temple
Red Cross
Order of Malta
Order of Red Cross
Milburn
McClannahan
Order of Temple
France
Travis Club
H. Cook
J. T. Duke
William S. Nations
William M. Gipson
William Eisler
A. Jameson
R. M. Silsbee
M. Bechtel
D. F. O’connor
R. V. Smith
Zay Smith
B. F. Morris
H. T. Wilson Jr
San Antonio Commandery
Tea Hi Milburn
Ed McClannahan
J. C. Spieler
N. K. Tracy
Knights lodge meets in Red Men’s hall on Soledad street
John Bosshardt Lodge No. 2223 Knights and Ladies of Honor held a regular session Friday night at the Red Men’s hall on Soledad street. Protector J. M. Cowan requested a leave of absence for two to three months, which was granted. The committee discussed the hay ride sponsored by John Bosshardt lodge.
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John Bosshardt
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Red Men's Hall
Soledad Street
J. M. Cowan
San Antonio Leads Knights and Ladies of Honor in Texas
A Grand Secretary report from Houston notes San Antonio has the largest Knights and Ladies of Honor membership in Texas and the fastest year over year progress, surpassing Dallas by more than 200 members and shaping grand lodge influence. The group also shifted meetings to 8 15 PM to finish promptly, followed by a John Bosshardt orchestra performance and dancing.
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J. Burghelm
Houston
San Antonio
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Texas
Dallas
Grand Lodge
John Bosshardt
President Returns After Trip To Chattanooga Convention
General Stanley Circle of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic held a regular session at the Knights of Pythias hall with president Mrs. Sarah Fox back in the chair. She reported a successful visit to Chattanooga Tennessee for the GAR convention. Three membership applications were received and relief committee work reviewed. An October 14 reception for all old soldiers and comrades was planned.
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Stanley Circle
Grand Army of the Republic
Knights of Pythias Hall
Sarah Fox
Fox
Chattanooga
Tenn
Relief Committee
Stanley
Knights of Pythias
Ladies Nest of Owls Holds Regular Session in Owls Hall
The Ladies Nest of Owls met last Thursday at the Owls hall on Soledad street with large attendance. President Mrs. HR. E. Mills presided as five membership applications were received for committee investigation. A committee report noted sick members are being well cared for and a lodge benefit is planned at Owls hall on October 23.
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Ladies Nest of Owls
Owls’ Hall
Soledad Street
HR. E. Mills
National American Assembly meeting at Owls hall
A large attendance at Owls hall on Soledad street heard reports on membership and business for the National American Assembly No 359. Four applications were referred for investigation and three candidates were initiated with a social planned for October 4.
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National American Assembly No. 359
Owls’ Hall
Soledad Street
Railroad Time Table and Route Arrivals
A historical railroad time table lists arrivals from Mexico and the north, departures for the north and local routes, with schedules for the Sunset and Sunset Route, Victoria Division, and Santa Fe depot. It includes multiple No. trains with destinations such as Houston Kerrville Kerrville Victoria Kerrville Sutherland Springs and El Paso, along with daily and Sunday variations.
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Mexico
Esccsees
Palestine
Laredo
Esesees
North
Houston
Gal Veston
Tio Am
Dallas
Fort
Rt No
Nortn
Ft. Worth
Aguacana
Coast
Kerrville
Victoria
Sutherland Springs
Bunday
Cove
Cast
el Paso
West
Cecesscescesca
East
Santa FE
I. & G. N. Depot
Stock Letters Flood House as 1914 Elections Loom
Mimeograph machines hum in the House as lawmakers prepare for the 1914 elections. Members send bulk mail to constituents using stock letters, aided by a campaign force of young workers, while district-specific requests and farm bulletins are highlighted.
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Washington, D. C
House
House of Representatives
Congress
Daily Mail
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Sec
Boy Phenom: Detroit Four Year Old With Mirror Brain
Detroit reports a boy known as the mirror brain 4 year old George Herbert Van Vleet displays extraordinary verbal recall. He spoke distinct words at 16 months and repeats unusual terms with remarkable clarity though he cannot read and letters look alike to him.
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Detroit
Mich
George Herbert van Vleet
George
Mr. van Vleet
Child Genius George Displays Curious Mind at Young Age
The article portrays George as an ordinary, lively boy who loves games and makes friends easily. When not playing he spends time poring over maps and gathering information beyond his years, showing a remarkable intellectual curiosity.
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George
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