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Bristol Grange is a daughter of Whigville, many of the charter members of the former, belonged to the latter. At first Whigville Grange
Officers Whigville Grange, No. 48. P. of H., reading from left to right : Master, Ernest W. Hart; Overseer, Dwight E. Mills; Lecturer, Ruth G. Atwater; Chaplin, Lester L. Lowrey; Steward, Augustus A. Lowrey; Asst. Steward, Geo. M. Henry ; Treas., Arthur D. Carnell ; Secy Robert S. Carnell; Gate Keeper, Wm. Saunders: Ceres, Mrs. Cora Broad- bent; Pomona, Mrs. Abbie Mills; Flora, Miss Genevieve Thorpe : Lady Asst., Miss Ruth Morris .
Photo by Throop, Gale Studio.
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met in "School Hall," but early in 1893, decided to build a hall of their own, on land given by L. L. Lowrey. Largely aided by the late Edward F. Gaylord, an enthusiastic Patron, the "Grange Hall" was built and dedicated in June, 1893. It cost about $1,100, largely raised by contri- butions from its members.
The Grange has had for Master the following persons:
1886-'88. E. M. Gillard, now residing in Bristol.
1888-'94. L. B. Pond, now residing in Unionville.
1894-'96. E. F. Gaylord.
1896-'97.
Mrs. Sara Bradley of Whigville, showing the Grange to be up-to-date, with "The New Woman" in the chair of the chief executive. Mrs. Bradley was the first lecturer of the Grange, and held the office seven years.
1897-'98. E. F. Gaylord.
1898-'00. D. E. Mills.
1900-'02. E. F. Gaylord.
1902-'04. L. L. Lowrey.
1904-'05. E. F. Gaylord.
Mr. Gaylord's death in May, 1905, was a
great loss to the Order; one that is felt keenly today. His term was filled out by
1905-'06. E. S. Gillette.
1906-'07. A. D. Carnell.
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E. W. Hart. Mr. Hart represents the younger portion of the Grange, as did Messrs. Carnell and Gillette.
Whigville Grange has been well represented in the higher degrees of the Order, different officers in Central Pomona, No. 1, have been from its members and Mrs. E. F. Gaylord was State Grange Ceres for several years.
The first officers of Whigville Grange were: Master, E. M. Gillard ; Overseer, A. W. Saunders; Lecturer, Mrs. Sara Bradley; Chaplain; Chas. H. Matthews; Treasurer, L. L. Lowrey; Secretary, B. A. Peck, Steward, H. P. Lowrey; Assistant Steward, M. B. Stone; Gate Keeper, E. H. Gillette; Ceres, Mrs. E. M. Gillard; Pomona, Mrs. James Webster; Flora, Mrs. D. E. Mills; Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. C. E. Morris.
The present officers are: Master, Ernest W. Hart; Overseer, Dwight E. Mills; Lecturer, Ruth G. Atwater; Chaplain, Lester L. Low- rey; Steward, Augustus A. Lowrey; Assistant Steward, George Henry; Treasurer, Arthur D. Carnell; Secretary, Robert S. Carnell; Gate Keeper, William Saunders; Ceres, Mrs. Cora Broadbent; Pomona, Mrs. Abbie Mills; Flora, Miss Genevieve Thorpe; Lady Assistant, Miss Ruth Morris; Pianist, Mrs. A. D. Carnell.
The present membership of Whigville Grange, No. 48: Ruth G, Atwater, Arthur W. Barker, Mrs. Annie Barker, Mrs. Edna Barnes. Mrs. Sara Bradley, Archibald H. Bradley, Mrs. Mary Bradley, Mrs. Cora Broadbent, Laura Brainhall, Paul Brainhall, Walter S. Beach, Rose Beebe, Myron L. Butler, James L. Byington, Mary Byington, Arthur D. Carnell, Mrs. Jennie G. Carnell, Robert S. Carnell, John A. Carlson, Earl B. Curtiss, Mrs. Amy R. Cleveland, Mrs. Sarah E. Curtiss. Mrs. Effie J. Curtiss, Wellington L: Curtiss, Mrs. Louise Curtiss, Edwin H. Elton, Mrs. Veronica C. Elton, George H. Elton, Bessie Elton, Sylvia Elton, James E. Elton. George A. Edwards, G. Elton Edwards, Mrs. Addie Edwards, Estella R. Ender, Charles E. Gaylord, Mrs. May Gay- lord, Mrs. Martha Gaylord, Mrs. E. H. Gillette, E. Samuel Gillette, Mrs. Miriam C. Gillette, W. O. Goodsell, Mrs. W. O. Goodsell.
Maida Green, Ruth E. Gardner, Mrs. Jane Hart; Ernest W. Hart, Salmon G. Hart, Mrs. Helen Hart, Arthur J. Hanna, Bertha Hanna, Mrs. Minnie Hanna, Gilbert Hatch, Mrs. May Hatch, Virginia Hatch, Olive R. Hatch, George W. Henry, Grover Henry, Ernest Hinman, Ida Hough, Maude Huntington, Jennie Hurley, Maurice Hurley, Isaac Juliff, Hiram A. Jones, Kitty M. Jones, Henry Joy, Mrs. Luna C. Ken- nedy, Alfred Krappatsch, Edward Krappatsch, Elizabeth LaMont, Matthew LaMont, Mary LaMont, Augustus A. Lowrey, Mrs. Ida Lowrey,
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Mrs. Elnora Lowrey, Hiram P. Lowrey, Mrs. Delia Lowrey, Edwin W. Lowrey, Lester L. Lowrey, Mrs. Lillie Lowrey, Annis Lowrey, Mrs. Fannie Matthews. Edwin A. Matthews, Mrs. Etta Matthews.
Arthur Messenger, Mrs. Delia Messenger, Dwight E. Mills, Mrs, Abbie Mills, Elmer A. Mills, Harrison B. Mills, Francis A. Mills, Robert S. Morse, Chas. E. Morris, Mrs. Annie Morris, Ruth L. Morris, Partha G. Norton, Herman J. Ockels, Ernest Peterson, Agnes Peterson, Arthur Reed, William W. Reed, A. W. Saunders, Mrs. L. S. Saunders, Arthur Saunders, William Saunders, Charles Saunders, Sarah Scoville, Wheaton Scoville, Sherman B. Scoville, Mrs. Flora B. Scoville, Joseph D. Slocum, Mrs. Ina Stone, William Stone, Rachael Spencer, Charles Snow, Mrs. Daisy Snow, Edgar J. Stuart, Mrs. Annie Stuart, Theodore L. Thomas, Mrs. Eliza W. Thomas, Eugene H. Thomas, Genevieve Thorpe, Mrs. Harriett Tuttle, Duane Webster, Mrs. Alvira Webster, Mrs. Celia Wilcox, L. Cecil Wilcox, Ruben Wellington, George Wells, K. H. Wollman, Ella M. Winston, Frank Winston.
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A group of Bristol Police, reading from left to right: Ernest T. Belden, Chief ; Thos. F. Gucking, Capt .; Clarence Lane, James O'Connell ; Fish; Geo. Schubert; A. Legasse; C. Hough; Daniel McGillicuddy; A. Breault. (Photos by Mr. 1 h, oop, Gale Studio.)
BELL CITY ARIE, F. O. E.
Bell City Aerie, F. O. E., organized February 16, 1907, present mem- bership 250. Officers March, 1907, named in the order in which they appear in the photograph, reading from left to right : John J. Welsh, Trustee ; John Burns, Inside Guard ; John Johnson, Outside Guard; Fred B. Michaels, Treas .; Thos. O'Brien, Secy .; Thos. Glucking, Trustee; J. H. Davis, Pres .; John Lonergan, V. Pres .; W. R. Hanrahan, M.D., Doc- tor; Wm. A. Hayes, Chaplin.
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Officers Bell City Aerie, F. O. E.
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The St. Jean Baptist Society was organized on the 10th of November, 1886, by the following : Adrien Taillon, Amedie, Fregeau, Odilace Taillou, Pierre Allaire, Augustin Cote, Leandre Brault, Leon Lacourse, Oliva Landry, Fanie Lupieu, Athanase Dumaine, Joseph Phaneuf, Octave La- course, Joseph Bechard, Napolean Brault, Jean B. Isabelle, Etienne Quisonault.
The charter was issued about two years later, on the 19th of October, 1888. The motive of this society is to unite under one banner the French- Canadians of our city and vicinity. To be a member of this society one must profess the Roman Catholic religion, be not less than 15 and not more than 45 years of age.
The sick benefit is $5.00 a week during twelve weeks in twelve months. The society to-day numbers 115 members and is increasing rapidly.
SCANDINAVIAN SICK AND DEATH BENEFIT SOCIETY.
Officers (March, 1907)
With a view to mutual protection in the time of sickness and death, twenty-seven well-known men of the town, who were natives or de- scendants of Scandanavia, assembled on November 11, 1882, and or- ganized the Skandanavian Sick and Death Benefit Society. The society was established as a purely local organization, having no affiliations with State or national bodies.
The objects of the organization are charitable-to bring aid to the members in the time of sickness and bereavement and also to respond to any cry of distress among the members. Its membership is not con- fined wholly to men, but ladies are also enrolled.
From its institution, under careful officers, the society has had a steady and healthy growth. The present membership numbers eighty. With the increase of membership, the treasury has kept apace and the society is in a good financial condition. The society has met all of its obligations promptly, and furnishes a nurse in extreme cases of illness.
John Berg was its first president, and after eleven successful years the society was incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut in 1893. The members are now planning a big jubilee celebration in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary in the fall.
The society meets the fourth Saturday of each month at the lecture room of the Swedish Lutheran Church. All communications to the Order should be sent to Algot Nelson, 9 Stewart Street. The present officers of the society are: First President, John M. Bergh; Second President, Joseph Lindholm; Third President, Mrs. Maria Carlson; Secretary, Edgar Gustafson; Assistant Secretary, John L. Anderson; Financial Secretary, Algot Nelson; Treasurer, Victor Lindholm; Chap- lain, H: A. Wiberg; Inside Guard, Benjamin Gustafson.
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The One Hundred Men Sick Benefit and Burial Society "Star," was organized 1892 and incorporated 1903. The following are the officers at present (March, 1907) named in the order they appear in the photograph reading from left to right. B. Gustafson, Guard; Chas. Anderson, Secy .; Chas. Vallin, 2d Trustee; Edward Gustafson, V. Pres .; Nils Pierson, Rec. Secy .; Chas. Benson, Treas .; Martin Pierson, President; Edward Olson, Fin. Secy.
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Officers Order Sons of St. George (March, 1907),
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St. Joseph's Sick Benevolent Society was organized April 18, 1892, with seventeen charter members, as follows: Joseph Blum, Rudolph Bach- man, Eugene Blum, John Engbert, Enos Bachman, Joseph Aulbach, John Griesner, Bernard Kather, Joseph Ehlert, Anthony Grove, Joseph Fries, August Rerich, Anton Heppner, Adam Spielman, Roman Bachman, Da- mian Fries, William Engels. The installing officers were: Thomas Kunkel and E. Wachner of Bridgeport. Receipts since organization, $1,950.00; expenditures, death and sick benefits, $1,547.54; balance in treasury, $402.46. Present membership (March 1, 1907), twenty-five, with the following officers : President, Arthur Clayvelt; Second President, August Gerrick; First Secretary, John Englert; Second Secretary, Ru- dolph Bachman; Treasurer, John Greisner; Trustees, W. Englert, Julius Bachman.
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Officers Societe des Artisans Canadiens Francais.
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Societe Des Artisans Canadienes Francais
Societe Des Artisans Canadiens Francais, was organized in May, 1903. The following are the officers at prseent (March, 1907), named as they appear in the picture, reading from left to right : Osias Lebeau, Napoleon Landry, Emanuel Rondeau, Aime Millite, Napoleon Dube, Rodolphe Beau- doin, Joseph Landry, President, and Dosithe Breault.
THE SWEDISH TEMPERANCE SOCIETY LODGE "FRIHET, No. 40.
This society was founded November II, 1905, with eight charter members, as follows: President, Axel Sjogren; vice-president, Carolina Larson; secretary, Gustave Johnson; collector, Jons Lindvall; sermon master, C. E. Johanson; chaplain, Kristina Larson; inner door watch, Jennie Larson; treasurer, Elizabeth Johnson.
The first ordinary meeting was held November 18, 1905. At this meeting fifteen joined the society and from these the rest of the officers were elected, which are as follows : Lodge invisar, Gustave Johnson; rep- resentative, Alfred Johnson; assistant secretary, Josephina Carlson; outer door watch, Joseph Anderson; assistant sermon master, Selma Persson; past president, Mary Pasmusson.
This society was formed to fight the use of intoxicating drinks, and anyone who can talk the Scandinavian language may join the organization. This is a world-wide society and its headquarters is in Stockholm, Swe- den. Frihet, No. 40, is a branch of the England Grand Lodge of Hart- ford, Conn.
Our lodge meets every Friday night in the new T. A. & B. Hall on North Main street. We now have forty members all of good standing up to April 12, 1907. The above picture shows who are officers now.
President, C. E. Johnson; Vice-President, Jons Lindvall; Represent- ative from Young People's Templar, Gustave T. Lundahl; Secretary, Vincent Quistberg; Collector, Anton Chellberg; Treasurer, Ester Ander- son; Sermon Master, Arthur Anderson; Chaplain, Henney Nelson; Inner Door Watch, Joseph Anderson; Outer Door Watch, John Carlson, Assistant Secretary, Harry Linden; Assistant Sermon Master, Lilliam Linden; Past President, Per Lindell; Lodge Invisar, Gustave Johnson.
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Thomas A. Tracy, First Exalted Ruler
BRISTOL LODGE, No. 1010, B. P. O. ELKS.
Late in the year of 1906 several young men who were affiliated with the lodges of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in the neighboring cities, conceived the idea of organizing a lodge in Bristol. The idea met with the immediate approval of every Elk residing in the town. A dispensation was applied for to Grand Exalted Ruler Robert Brown, by the following brothers: W. J. Tracy, C. H. Tiffany, F. C. Stark, J. F. Gleeson, P. H. Condon, W. J. Madden, T. A. Tracy and C. D. O'Connell.
The preliminary work was completed so that the new lodge was instituted at the Opera House on Wednesday evening, January 24, 1906, by District Deputy Dr. James H. Kelley of New Haven, in the presence of 800 visiting Elks from all parts of this State and Massa- chusetts. The initiatory work was conferred by the degree team of New Britain Lodge, No. 957.
After the initiatory work and institution, the members and guests adjourned to the Armory where a banquet was served, followed by addresses by Editor A. C. Moreland, of the Elks' Antlers; Alexander Harbison, of Hartford; Dr. James H. Kelley, of New Haven; Thomas L. Reilley, of Meriden; John D. Shea, of Hartford; Patrick McGovern, of Hartford; George E. Bunney, of New Britain; William J. Malone, Noble E. Pierce, Roger S. Newell, Adrian J. Muzzy, D. Brainard Judd, Burdette A. Peck, and George A. Beers, all of the new lodge. The pro- gram was also generously interspersed with musical numbers.
The new lodge was instituted with a membership of sixty-two, with the following officers: . Exalted Ruler, Thomas A. Tracy; Esteemed Leading Knight, Roger S. Newell; Esteemed Loyal Knight, James F. Gleeson; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, William J. Malone; Secretary, F. Clinton Stark; Treasurer, Charles R. Riley ;. Tyler, Harry C. Rocke- feller; Esquire, Charles H. Curtiss; Inner Guard, William L. O'Connell
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Chaplain, Rev. William H. Morrison; Trustees, D. Brainerd Judd, Patrick H. Condon, and Dewitt Page.
The charter list of the lodge consisted of the following: H. G. Arms, B. O. Barnard, A. S. Barnes, D. M. Barry, G. H. Blakesley, G. A. Beers, H. G. Brown, T. H. Brown, H. D. Brennan, W. S. Buckingham, W. H. Carpenter, P. A. Cawley, G. E. Cockings, J. J. Coughlin, C. H. Curtiss, C. H. Deming, A. W. Griswold, W. A. Hayes, J. H. Hayes, D. J. Heffernan, W. T. Hofsees, D. B. Judd, F. P. Kennedy, W. J. Lambert, M. Loughlin, W. J. Malone, C. V. Mason, P. J. McCue, J. McGinnis, J. D. Monaghan, F. E. Meder, W. H. Morrison, W. C. Morgan, A. L. Morse, H. G. Murnane, A. J. Muzzy, F. C. Norton, H. B. Norton, N. Nissen, R. S. Newell, M. O'Connell, T. G. O'Connell, D. W. Page, B. A. Peck, N. E. Pierce, I. E. Pierce, M. E. Pierson, C. R. Riley, G. L. Roberts, A. F. Rockwell, J. D. Rohan, E. L. Shubert, F. T. Thoms, B. P. Webler.
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and other lodges: T. A. Tracy, W. J. Tracy, F. C. Stark, C. H. Tiffany, P. H. Condon, J. F. Gleeson, C. D. O'Connell and W. J. Madden.
The new lodge has had a steady, healthy growth and increased its membership to 100 during its first year. The present officers of the lodge are: Exalted Ruler, Charles H. Curtiss; Esteemed Leading Knight, Henry E. Myers; Esteemed Loyal Knight, William L. O'Connell; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, William C. Holden; Secretary, F. Clinton Stark; Treasurer, S. Edwin Green; Tyler, Richard T. Lambert; Trus- tees, D. Brainerd Judd, Patrick H. Condon, and Dewitt Page.
The lodge at present meets each first and third Monday evening at. Pythian Hall, but expects within a few years to have an Elks' home of its own.
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BRISTOL DIVISION, ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS.
Bristol Division, No. I, Ancient Order of Hibernians, ranks high among the benevolent organizations of Bristol. This division was or- ganized on December 27, 1887, with eleven charter members; of the original members only two are now left, Michael J. Cawley and William Kane.
The installation exercises were held upstairs in the old Mitchell building on Main street, where Cleveland's store now stands.
As the division increased in numbers and reputation, it moved to various meeting places in order to accommodate the constantly increas- ing lodge. The old Y. M. C. A. building, with the Skelly block, were among the places where the lodge met. Eventually headquarters were secured in the commodious hall of the Y. M. T. A. B. society and here, at regular meetings, the lodge holds forth in large numbers. The mem- bership is rapidly approaching the two hundred mark, and when the society celebrates its twentieth anniversary in December of the present year, it is confidently expected that the double century mark will be reached.
It is interesting to note that Michael J. Cawley, the original president of the division, who was instrumental in organizing the society, has held every office possible, and is still active in the affairs of the lodge. He has also been present at every state and county convention held since the organization of the local division.
An idea of the excellent work done by the division can be gleaned from the fact that over $10,000- has been expended for benevolent pur- poses. The division has always been active in supporting the church affiliation of its members and has many handsome trophies awarded for popularity. A magnificently mounted silver loving cup stands in a con- spicuous place in the lodge room, as a striking example of the division's triumph over other fraternal organizations in a recent friendly contest.
The last county convention of the order was held in Bristol, and the delegates were entertained in true Bristol style. The present officers of the division are: President, Jeremiah McCarthy; vice-president, Thom- as Hackett; treasurer, Thomas Moran; financial secretary, David Kelley, and recording secretary, John J. Donnelly.
Bristol Division enjoys, the honor of having had one of the first . uniformed degree teams in Connecticut, and it is in constant demand at various meetings throughout the state.
The present finances of the division are excellent, and the outlook for the future is bright.
The Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H., Division No. 23, of Bristol, was or- ganized Sunday, June 30, 1901, by State President Mrs. Eleanor McCann of South Manchester, and County President Miss Nellie Turley of Hartford, with the following members: Mrs. P. Swift, Mrs. C. Smith- wick, Mrs. M. Carey, Mrs. J. Foley, Kathryn Foley, Flora Foley, Hannah Foley, Mary Griffith, Annie Diniene, Minnie Diniene, Mary McMahon, Anna O. Harrigan, Rose Linnehan, Annie Mansel, Ellen Mansel and Kathryn Jones.
The following officers were nominated and elected : President, Mary McMahon; vice-president, Anna Harrigan; recording secretary, Rose Linnehan ; financial secretary, Minnie Diniene; treasurer, Maude C. Smithwick; sergeant-at-arms, Annie Diniene; sentinel, Mary Griffith.
The charter closed September 6, 1901, with 131 members enrolled.
During the first year, as well as the years following, we had several social hours, which helped to promote good fellowship among the mem- bers.
In March, 1902, the five officers of our division, attended their first convention, held at Meriden.
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The first anniversary of the society was held in June, 1902, at T. A. B. hall, the members of the First Division and also the Ladies' Aux- iliary of New Britain, being present.
An event of great importance to our auxiliary was the County Con- vention, which was held in the Pythian hall, October 13, 1904. This was attended by all the division officers of Hartford county.
The society has a well trained degree team, and during its six years of existence it has been to Thomaston, Southington and Terryville to exemplify the first, second and third degrees.
The present membership of the society is one hundred and fifty-six.
During the life of the order the angel of death has entered into our presence, taking six of our beloved sisters to their eternal home, and although we miss them we know they are safe in their heavenly home.
The auxiliary has been prosperous and has helped the various char- ities which called upon it for assistance.
The present officers of the society are: President, Anna C. Harri- gan; vice-president, Mary Casey; recording secretary, Mayme Harrigan; financial secretary, Nellie Doyle; treasurer, Mrs. Fitzsimons ; sergeant- at-arms, Annie Diniene; sentinel, Agnes Murray.
A. O. H. Tug-of-War Team.
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COMPANION COURT GENEVA, NO 99.
Companion Court Geneva, No. 99, was organized November 27, 1904 by J. B. Vallee of Waterbury, Conn. The officers installed for the year 1907 are: Court Deputy, Geneva Berchard; Ex-Chief Ranger, Marie Mo- quinn; Chief Ranger, Eglantin Cote; Vice Chief Ranger, Josephine Bechard ; . Treasurer, Delia Lufieu; Financial and Recording Secretary, Oglore Lufieu; Orator, Elize Vauasse; Organist, Valeda Cote; Senior Woodward, Alphonsine Jodoin; Junior Woodward, Pomela Dube; Senior Beadle, Dora Buell; Junior Beadle, Melecie Vanasse. Companion Court Geneva is one of the only French Companion Courts in Bristol, was or- ganized with a membership of 20 and now numbers 45. It is a very pros- perous little court. Meetings are held in the French parish hall on the 2d Thursday of each month.
The charter members are Josephine Bechard, Geneva Bechard, Delia Duval, Virginia C. Benoit, Bertha Marcotte, Alphonsine Jodain, Marie Moquin, Milicie Vanosse, Dora Lemaine, Marie L. Dauphinois, Emma Duval, Virginia C. Bensit, Bertha Marcotte, Alphonsine Jodain, Marie A. Jodoin, Mauthe Carriguan, Angelina Alexandre, Valido Grenier.
L'UNION SAINT-JEAN-BAPTIST D'AMERIQUE.
The local lodge was opened Sept. 9, 1906. The first lodge of the order being organized in Woonsocket, R. I., May 7, 1900, and while the order is young, it is rapidly growing. The fundamental principle is fraternal insurance.
BRIGHTWOOD CAMP, No. 7724, M. W. of A.
Brightwood Camp, No. 7724, M. W. of America, was organized in February 15, 1899 in T. A. B. Hall with fifteen charter members, the society has a steady and healthy growth and to-day numbers over one hundred members. Since the organization of the society there has been eight deaths and every claim paid promptly. The head office of the Modern Woodmen of America is in Rock Island, Illinois and numbers over 1,000,000 members on its roll. It is an insurance order and offers protection to American citizens at a very low cost. The society meets the 3rd Friday of every month in the G. A. R. Hall on North Main street. It is the largest fraternal insurance organization in the world; also the cheapest.
OLIVET CHAPTER, No. 29, O. of E. S.
Olivet Chapter, No. 29, Order of the Eastern Star, was organized February 14, 1888, with a charter membership of forty. The present membership (Mar. 1, 1907) is one hundred and eight, with the following officers named as they appear in the photograph, reading from left to right : Mary Parsons, Ruth; Anna Schmelz, Electa; Estelle Ely, Chaplin ; Mary Buck, Warder; Bertha Beede, Organist; Ellen F. Judson, Secretary ; Ida McGar, Esther; Josie Elwin, Conductress; Maude Bryce, Associate Matron ; Emily Brown, Worthy Matron; George Brown, Worthy Patron ; Lelia Coe, Marshal; Rachel Brown, Adah; Bessie Warner, Conductress.
Clara B. M. Douglass, Martha, and Judson Buskey, Sentinel, do not appear in the group.
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Officers of Companion Court Geneva.
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Officers L'Union St. Jean Baptiste de La Amerique.
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Officers Brightwood Camp, M. W. No. 7724. of America.
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Katherine Gaylord Chapter, D. A. R.
Organized April 19, 1894. Present membership (April 1, 1907), 129. Charter members : Florence Emlyn Downs Muzzy (Mrs. Adrian J.), Mary. Harriet Seymour Peck (Mrs. Miles L.), Mary Jane Atwood, Charlotte Stearns Griggs, Grace Brownell Peck (Mrs. Epaphroditus), Laura Electa Seymour, Clara Lee Bowman, Pierce Henderson Root-Newell (Mrs. Ed- ward E.), Lucy Hurlburt Townsend Treadway (Mrs. Charles S.), Mary Elizabeth Brewster Brainard (Mrs. Wilbur F.), Alice M. Bartholomew, Edith Barnes Ladd (Mrs. Wyllys C.), Angie Manross Sigourney (Mrs. Albert ,M.), Minnie Louise Tuttle, Louise Griggs Goodwin (Mrs. Willard E.), Ida Cook Chidsey (Mrs. John T.), Annie Whiting Darron, Grace Ella Seymour Ingraham (Mrs. William S.), Ellen Amy Peck, Iva Clarissa Darron, Anna Clarke Tuttle, Katherine T. Curtiss (Mrs. Harrison).
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