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Hornor, E. S. Hornaday and C. A. Alexander, trustees.
The succession of organists has been Anna Hornor, Ernestine Langworthy
The succession of pastors has been (Swearingen) and Anna Beardsley.
as follows: Rev. H. M. Elliott from date of organization until August 1894; Rev. F. E. Butterfield from Nov. pastors of
MEN'S CHRISTIAN UNION.
During the month of May 1897 the the three protestant '94 to March '95; Rev. A. J. Marshall churches in Fonda, Rev. S. G. Jones, '95; Rev. G. L. Brokaw, in 1896; L. E. Huntley and R. E. Flickinger Rev. L. E Huntley, 1897-98 and Rev. and their respective congregations W. S. Lemmon, the present pastor, united in their mid-week and Sabbath since February 1899.
evening services. On the 5th of June
In the spring of '95 a tabernacle, as a a large tent was erected on the public place for worship, was built on the school grounds and evangelistic ser- east side of Franklin street and after vices were held every evening for a the lapse of a year it was moved to its period of four weeks. During the present location at the corner of Sec- first week the local pastors were prov- ond and King streets. During the identialy assisted by Evangelists P. G. two preceding years the meetings were Stevens and L. F. Burnett, who repre- held successively in a room of THE presented the colportage work of the TIMEs building, the public school and Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. Dur- kintergarten buildings.
ing the next three weeks the meetings On Jan. 5, 1894 a Christian Endeav- were in charge of Evangelist W. A. or Society was organized by the elec- Sunday and his assistant F. F. Oliver, tion of Mrs. F. E. Bailey, president; who, on the Sabbath afternoons of E. S. Hornaday, vice-president; Mrs. June 20th and 27th, held special meet. C. A. Harding, recording and Anna ings for men only in the tent.
Hornor, corresponding secretary and As a result of these meetings about treasurer. Others that have served one hundred persons were added to as president of the society have been the membership of the churches Anna Hornor, Mrs. L. E. Huntley and on Sabbath, July 4th, the next 1896-97, Mrs. Jennie Langworthy, day after the departure of the evan- William Hornor and Harry E. Hornor. gelists, another men's meeting was
The Sunday School was organized in held in the tent for the purpose of January 1894 and the succession of organizing an association similar to of superintendents has been Rev. H. the Y. M. C. A. After devotional M. Elliott, Charles A. Alexander, E. exercises conducted by Rev. S. G. S. Hornaday, Mrs. Hattie Brown, F. Jones, J. B. Bollard was requested to
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preside, C. A. Alexander to serve as turned to Paris, Maine, where he died secretary and thirty-seven persons July 6, 1892, in his 78th year.
signified their willingness to assist in THE FONDA BIBLE SOCIETY. the support of a men's organization. When the Pocahontas County Bible Odd Fellows' Hall was chosen as the Society held its 19th annual meeting płace for subsequent meetings and at Rolfe, Feb. 5, 1889, Rev. R. E. three weeks later a more permanent Flickinger, who was present, and Rev. organization was effected by the elec- John Hamerson, pastor of the M. E. tion of Wm. J. Redfield, president for church, Fonda, were appointed a com- six months and the appointment of mittee to organize an auxiliary so- A. W. Davis, L. A. Rothe and Wm. ciety at Fonda. A union service hav- H. Bridges a committee who, on the ing this object in view, was held in following Sabbath submitted a con- the Presbyterian church, Fonda, on stitution that was adopted. The ob- Sabbath evening, Feb. 24, 1889, and ject of this association was to pro- the following persons, by the payment mote the physical, social, intellectual of the annual membership fee of one and spiritual nature of men. During dollar each, were enrolled as pros- the summer of 1898 E. O. Ellis became pective members, namely: Alex. F. secretary, the meetings were trans- Hubbell, Joseph Hawkins, C. H. Whit- ferred to the Tabernacle and on Dec. ney, C. D. Lucas, Rev. John Hamer- 25th a new constitution was adopted son, Rev. R. E. Flickinger, Amos Dart, and signed by twenty-one mem- Mrs. James Mercer, Mrs. Geo. Fair- bers. The Men's Christian Union was burn, Mrs. J. W. Southworth, Mrs. the name adopted at this time.
The (Conductor) Henze, Mrs. John Stream, Sabbath afternoon meetings were Ella Post, Augusta Ave, Geo. Sanborn, maintained until Oct. 9, 1899 when, C. J. and W. L' Hutchinson, F. B. owing to the removal of a number of Deitrick .... l Wm. Watson. D tring the leaders and a general lack of in- the next few days the names of Mrs. terest, they were discontinued. Frank P. McKee, R. C. Potter, G. 1: BAPTIST SERVICES. Reniff, A. R Wolgamot, J. N Nelce.
Rev. Charles Perkins, a Baptist min- Geo A. Powers, J. B. Bollard, Chas. ister, in 1870 came to the home of his H. Post and Joseph Chapman were son, Charles G. Perkins, soon after his added to this list, making 28 members settlement on section 32, Colfax, then and a fund of $30,68 for the purchase a part of Cedar township, and that of books,
fall in a temporary schoolhouse on On March 4, 18:9, the organization section 3, held the first public serv, was completed by the adoption of a ices in Rutler township, His first constitution and the election of ofte wife, Amazina Cushman, a lady of cers as follows; Alez. W. Hubbell. Puritan descent, died Deo. 28, 1872, president; Rev. John Immerson, vice- and was burled at Pomeroy, Two president; Rev. R. E. Blekingor, SOC- yours later he married Mrs Ellzabeth ratary; and Charles H. Post, treasurer; Bickwell and they lived in Fonda 1874 the other members of the executive to 1876. During all these years he en- committee chosen at the close of the deavored to maintain appointments union service being C. D. Lucas, Amos In the schoolhouses in the vicinity of Dart and Joseph Hawkins. On the Fonda, and during the summer of recommendation of Rey, John Hood, 1878, while living again at the home state superintendent. the society be- of his son, held services on alternate came an auxiliary to the American Sabbath afternoons in the Fonda Bible Society, and the latter added a schoolhouse. The next year he re- grant of $30 worth of Bibles when a
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draft of that amount was sent with the first order for books. When the books were received they were placed for sale at the stores of Bollard & Brown and A. R. Wolgamot; and Joseph Hawkins and Amos Dart were appointed local agents to visit fami- lies and direct the distribution of Bibles and Testaments when needed.
This organization has been a source of great convenience and value to this community, by placing the various publications of the American Bible Society within easy reach of all; and all the religious organizations of the community have been the recipients of one or more donations of Bibles. The last annual report shows that the value of the books thus given to socie- ties and individuals since its organiza- tion eleven years ago, amount to $73.64 and that the balance of the grant of $30.00 from the parent society in 1889 was returned to it in March 1900. The value of the bibles sold and dis- tributed through this local agency amounts to $281.20. The value of those on hand is $48.00 and it has a credit of $29.58 for books, in the book account of the parent society. The books are kept for sale at the Palace Pharmacy of H. A. Daubenberger, where bibles' may be purchased in the English, German. Swedish and Dan- ish languages.
In 1892 the constitution was amen- ded so as to provide that the pastors of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Fonda shall be ex-officio members of executive committee and
FONDA POST G. A. R.
The organization of a Post of the G. A. R. at Fonda is credited to the leadership of Capt. Jos. Mallison and Comrade F. Rubendall. At the sug- gestion of the latter the former visit- ed the Post at Manson and became a member of it. He then circulated a petition for a Post' at Fonda and, sending it to Des Moines, headquarters for this state, a charter was granted and a Post, No. 383, was established March 6, 1885, with twenty-one mem- bers. Of these original members four have died-B. F. Osburn, John W. Bailey, A. F. Hubbell and Wm. Gil- son; four have been discharged by card, viz: A. J. Hamilton, W. P. Bush, A. F. Burdick and A. C. Blake- slee; seven of them are members at present: S. H. Trude, J. H. Haven, Geo. Sanborn, Jos. Mallison, Wm. Fitzgerald, C. H. Whitney and D. M. Woodin; the others were Geo. W. Covey, E. M. Tollefsrude, Philander Pike, G. W. Bothwell, M. Carpenter and Sylvanus Hersom.
The first officers of the Post were: Capt. Jos. Mallison, commander; A. F. Hubbell, S. F .; Geo. W. Covey, T. V .; G. W. Bothwell, M. D., surgeon; E. M. Tollefsrude, Q. M .; M. Carpen- ter, O. D .; W. P. Bush, O. G .; J. H. Haven, chaplain; Geo. Sanborn, Adj't; Wm. Fitzgerald, Serg't Maj .; D. M. Woodin, Q. M. Sergt.
The Post was mustered by Captain Rothrock, of Manson, and the whole number enrolled has been 68. Other
in 1895 this courtesy was extended to members who have died in addition the Christian church. A. F. Hubbell to those already named are Martin Hon. V. B. Welsh, John Callahan, Thomas
served as president 1889-94, James Mercer '94-96, F. W. Swearingen Higgins and John C. Nichols. The Esq., 1897, Z. C. Bradshaw Esq., '98-99 Post now consists of twenty-two mem- and Samuel S. Martin 1900. Rev. R. E. bers and meets on the second Tuesday Flickinger has served as secretary. and last Saturday of each month. The since the date of its organization and succession of commanders has been as most of the time as treasurer also. follows: Capt. Jos. Mallison, '85; W. Charles A. Alexander has been treas- P. Bush, Geo. Sanborn, '87-88; J. R. Johnson, Wm. A. Henderson, Frank
urer since 1898,
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Rubendall, J. W. Bailey, Capt. Jos. Mrs. Jos. Mallison, '95-96; Mrs. Geo. Mallison, '93-95; Alex. Dunn, '96-97; Sanborn, Mrs. Mary Haven, (died May . Charles G. Perkins, '98-1900.
2, 1900) Mrs. Lucy J. Johnson, '99-1900.
SONS OF VETERANS.
The succession of adjutants has been: Geo. Sanborn, '85; Capt. Jos. On May 2, 1888, a camp of the Sons Mallison, '86-87, '89-92; J. W. Bailey, of Veterans was mustered at Fonda '88: Alex. Dunn, '93-94; Hon. James by C. H. Knox, of Manson, and it was Mercer, '95; Capt. Jos. Mallison, '97- called Fairburn Camp, No. 147. The 1900. The other officers for 1900 are first officers were Wm. H. Henderson, C. E. Hunter, Sr. V .; J. H. Haven, Capt .; W. B. McClellan, Ist Lieut .; R. Jr. V .; Alex. Dunn, Q. M .; J. R. John- H. Robinson, 2d Lieut .; F. Bailey, son, O. D ; David Steiner, O. G .; P. R. Sergt .; Wallace Haven, Q. M. On the Chamberlain, Serg't; C. H. Whitney, 30th of May following, Geo. Fairburn chaplain.
THE WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
The Woman's Relief Corps of Fon- da was organized in December, 1891, with eighteen charter members as follows: Mesdames Lucy Johnson, Louresta E. Sanborn, Dora Craft, Elizabeth Bailey, Harriet Evans, Lou Hornaday, May Spielman, Annie Bush, Mary Haven, Mary Bailey, Mary Rubendall, Folena Wendell, Alma Vore, Louisa Whitney, S. H. Mallison, Laura Shaw, Miss Hattie Henderson and Miss Ina Newland.
The object of this organization is to assist the G. A. R. Post in the care of sick Union veterans, their widows and orphans and to perpetuate, the mem- ory of the unknown dead. In Dec- ember 1896, this corps appropriated $20 of their funds for the erection of a monument to the unknown dead. Later three lots were purchased in the Fon- da cemetery, a substantial rock foun- dation was built and the ground neatly terraced around it Many cit- izens have kindly donated labor and materials for this object and the ex- pectation is indulged that a suitable monument will be erected in the near future.
presented this camp with a large and beautiful flag, having their name and number inscribed upon it, and said "Boys, be as good citizens as your fathers were soldiers, and you will be as they were, an honor to your country." This organization was maintained for a number of years. At present they meet only on Memorial and Decoration days.
I. O. G. T. OF FONDA.
On Saturday evening Dec. 18, 1880, the first lodge of the Independent Or- der of Good Templars was organized at Fonda by C. C. Coyle, District Dep- uty, with thirty-one charter mem- bers as follows: Capt. Jos. Mallison, W. C .; Mrs. Nellie R. Swingle, W. V .; A. M. Shellito, R. S .; Geo. Metcalf, F. S .; Miss Belle Tucker (Covey), Treas .; Rev. J. S. Zeigler, Chaplain; Wm. Hull, Marshall; Jennie Lucas, (Saylor) A. M .; Lois A. Wood, (Hub- bell) R. H. S .; Mrs. R. F. Hull, L. H. S .; Affa Wood, Asst. Sec .; Minnie Tucker, (Weaver) I. G .; Lawrence Johnson, O. G .; C. W. Trusdale, Lodge Deputy; A. J. and Belinda Norem, Mrs. Theo. and Frank Dodge, S. S. and Gilbert Tucker, C. D. McCulloch, Thos. Kennedy, Roderick Guyett, R. F., Ellen (Brown) and Emma Hull
The succession of those who have (Wood), Abram G. Wood, Rebecca served as presidents of the Corps is as Busby, Olive Whitney and L. Trus- follows: Mrs. Lou Hornaday, '92; Mrs. dale. Julia Wilkinson, three months; Mrs. This organization was started under Geo. Sanborn, April 1, '93-Dec. 31, '94; very favorable auspices and the hope
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was indulged that it would live, never lagged. To her prudent coun- flourish and become one of the sub- sel and unfailing enthusiasm in its stantial lodges of the state, for there work more than to any other may be seemed to be as many more persons attributed its stability and much of ready to join it as soon as their names its excellent moral influence. She has could be acted upon. By the fire of filled nearly all the offices of the local Oct. 15, 1883, their hall, charter and lodge many times and during those records were burned and the lodge periods when the attendance and lapsed. membership were small she has been
On March 10th and 11th, 1886, two ready to take additional responsibili- meetings were held in the Methodist ties in order to insure its maintenance. church and a new lodge, number 150, When the Juvenile Temple was or- was organized with forty-one mem- ganized Nov. 20, 1890, she became bers as follows: Godfrey Pfeiffer, (C. sponsor for its maintenance and suc- T.), and daughter Emma (I. G.), Mrs. cess also. Every year her home has E. (V. T) and Nellie (A. S.) Hyatt, been the recognized headquarters for Harvey W. (chaplain) and Wm. Hay, all necessary supplies for these two Mrs. Fred Haffele (Sec.), Mrs. A. B. organizations, and the most popular P. and Louis A (F. S.), Wood (Hub- place for their lawn socials, or social bell), Charles H. (Treas.), and Ella gatherings during the winter evenings. Post, C. D. and Mabel (D. M.) Lucas The succession of Chief Templars (Bush), James J. Trude (O. G.), Anna has been Godfrey Pfeiffer and Harvey Brown (R. H. S.), Mr. (P. W. C. T.), W. Hay in 1886; R. W. Russell and and Mrs. Prince B. and Arthur Gif- Mrs. B. F. Osburn in '87; N. M. Per- ford, Mrs. L. A. (Geo.) Sanborn, Mr. ry and L. R. Wright in '88; Frank and Mrs. Fred Swingle, Mr. and Mrs. Eaton, Rev. John Hamerson Oct .- Geo. H. Ellis, Dr. G. W. and Gertie Dec. '89; Oscar Eaton, J. B. Sargent Bothwell, Charles H., William and Oct. '90-July '93; Irwin Davidson, Mamie Whitney, A. W. Dart, S. W. Wm. H. Bridges, Oct .- Dec. '94; Rob- Norton, W. A. Karr, Mabel McKee ert Busby, L. R. Wright, Gus T. (Robinson), Kate Roberts (Plumb), Swenson and Alice Davis, in '95; J. C. Wm. H. and Susie Hutchinson, Mrs. Slinker, in '96; Weston Martin, '97-98; Wm., Willie and Charles Hocking. Agnes McGeary, Josephine Maulsby One week later others were received and Bertha Neal in '99, and Harry who were also enrolled as charter Hornor, in 1900.
members as follows: Francis Faus Those who have been elected to the (W. M.), Frank Opperman, William office of secretary are Mrs. Fred Haff- Hocking, Jennie Lucas (Saylor), Bec- ele, Mrs. R. Wright, in '86; Becca ca Pfeiffer (Osburn), Nellie Hull Pfeiffer, Mabel Lucas, Maggie Olkjer, (Newell), Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Boyd and in '87; Mrs. N. M. Perry and Matie L. Guy S. Robinson.
Turner, in '88; Mrs. Matie Pruden
This organization has had its seasons and Heppie Tucker, in '89; Maude of drought and refreshing, but has Carpenter, Ella Bollard and Maude been maintained until the present Kay, in '90; Clara Cartlidge and Cora time. It is worthy of notice that of Shutt, in '91; Maggie Eaton, '92; Lulu these charter members Mrs. L. A. San- Sanborn and Ed. C. Rathbun, in '93; born is the only one identified with it Wm. Hunt and Gus T. Swenson, in at present. She has continued to at- '94; Edith Busby and Mamie Russell, tend the meetings and look after the in '95; Wm Hornor, Nellie Sargent interests of this organization with a and Mae Fitch, in '96; Lulu Sanborn, punctuality and interest that has in '97; Nellie Sargent and Bert Brown,
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in '98; Mabel Miller, Eber Hornor and lows: D. W. Edgar, M. D., '82-84; J. Albert Burson, in '99, and Agnes Mc- N. Mcclellan, '85-86; M. A. Haven, D. Geary, in 1900.
W. Edgar, J. N. McClellan, M. A. IIa-
The Lodge Deputy at present is Gus ven, J. N. Mcclellan, D. M. Woodin, T. Swenson, and through the interest '92-93; J. N. McClellan, A. G. Wood, M. G. Coleman, '96-98; A. S. Wood, '99-1900. developed by him a lodge of 37 mem- bers was organized at Varina, March 10, 1900.
The Juvenile Temple was organized by Mrs. Lloyd, of Des Moines, Nov. 20, 1890, with about twenty members, and Mrs. L. A. Sanborn was chosen superintendent. With the exception of the year 1895, when Mrs. Maggie Eaton was superintendent, Mrs. San- born served in this capacity from the date of organization until the end of 1899-a period of eight years. Mrs. Mabel Bush is her successor. It meets in the I. O. G. T. hall every Friday afternoon at four o'clock.
FRATERNITY OF ANCIENT FREE AND
ACCEPTED MASONS.
Symbol Lodge No. 432, A. F. & A. M., was established at Fonda by a dis- pensation granted by the Grand Lodge of Iowa, Nov. 10, 1882, and the first meeting under the dispensation was held Nov. 22, 1882. A charter was granted June 6, 1883, when there were twelve members from whom the first officers were chosen as follows: D. W. Edgar, W. M .; Wm. Marshall, S. W .; B. F. Osburn, J. W .; J. N. McKee, Treas .; Geo. Fairburn, Sec .; M. A. Haven, S. D ; J. N. Mcclellan, J. D .; C. G. Perkins, S. S. and Theron A. Snell, Tyler. The other charter mem- bers were Rev. Charles Perkins and J. N. McClellan. The first one made a Mason was J. H. Coleman, Jan. 17, 1883, and the first one raised was W. L. Haven, April 4, 1883. There have gar, '98; Mrs. Victoria Coleman, '99; been 62 members initiated, 44 admit- Mrs. Jennie Robinson, 1900; and of secretaries, Dr. C. R. Whitney, '96; Mrs. Emma Coleman, '97-99; Mrs. An- ted on demit, 61 raised and the pres- ent membership is 57. Seven have died, viz: Rev. Charles Perkins, B. na Edgar, 1900.
F. Osburn, O. A. Langworthy, Wm.
The officers for the year 1900 are as follows: A. S. Wood, W. M .; C. R. Whitney, S. W .; W. S. Adams, J. W .; R. F. Beswick, Treas .; J. H Coleman, Sec .; J. B. Sargent; S. D ; Thomas Jackson, J. D .; A. L. Roberts, S. S .; J. J. McDermott, Tyler. The com- mittee on finance is M. G. Coleman, Jos. Mallison and John Forbes. The lodge meets Wednesday eyening on or before the full moon of each month.
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.
The Golden Cord chapter No. 187, of the Eastern Star was instituted at Fonda Jan. 7, 1896, with seventeen members, by Mrs. Jennie A. Rule, Grand Matron for the state of lowa. The first officers chosen were Mrs. Susie H. Mallison, W. M .; M. G. Cole- man, W. P .; Mrs. Heppie L. Toy, A. M .; Dr. C. H. Whitney, Sec .; Mrs. Anna Hughes, Treas .; Mrs. Jennie Robinson, Con .; Mrs. Camilla Metcalf, Asst. Con. The persons chosen to represent the five points of the star were Maude Hughes, Ada; Maude Marshall, Ruth; Mrs. Victoria Cole- man, Martha; Mrs. Rose Beswick, Esther; Mrs. Ann Cartlidge, Electa. Sixty-three persons have been en- rolled as members and the present membership is forty-five. The succes- sion of Worthy Matrons has been: Mrs. Mallison, '96-97; Mrs. Anna Ed-
This organization is very closely re- Marshall, A. F. Hubbell, John Cart- lated to the Masonic fraternity and lidge and Henry Zeigler. The succes- its object is to co-operate with it in sion of Worshipful Masters is as fol- its beneficent efforts for the welfare
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of the wives, daughters, mothers, wid- ows and sisters of Master Masons.
ODD FELLOWS.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
The Cedar Lodge of the Knights of Pythias (No 311) was organized at
The Fonda Lodge I. O. O. F. No. Fonda, December 8, 1891, with four- 203, was instituted Dec. 14, 1885, and teen members, by district deputy J. P the first officers were: R. W. Russell, Lawton, of Newell, assisted by the N. G .; J. W. Spitzbarth, V. G .; W. J. Newell and . Manson Lodges. The Redfield, Sec .; W. J. Busby, F. S .; G. first officers according to their rank R. Reniff, Treas. This organization were; F. B. Deitrick, J. W. Redfield, has now about sixty members and is E. A. Fuller, F. P. McKee, G. H. in an excellent financial condition. Fitch, J. H. Stream, J. D. Carpenter, It meets every Monday evening and Joseph Mallison, Geo. Selzer and J. their hall is over the hardware store Clancy. The Lodge meets in their in the McKee brick block. The offi- hall every Thursday evening and the cers are elected for a term of six present officers are F. W. Fitch, J. M. months and the succession of Noble Thorpe, G. C. Weber, R. Wright, L. Grands has been: R. W. Russell, J. S. Straight, S. W. Maulsby, W. J. W. Spitzbarth, W. J. Redfield, W. J. Redfield, C. C. Stevens, F. B. Dunn Busby, G. R. Reniff, J. D. Carpenter, and W. J. Busby. J. B. Bollard, C. A. Reed, R. D. Bol- MODERN WOODMEN. lard, J. B. Sargent, F. W. Kloxin, J. The Fonda Camp No. 3242, of the H. Stream, H. W. Heston, Frank P. Modern Woodmen of America was in- McKee, John Kennedy, Wm. Wendell, stituted September, 30, 1895, with Geo. Sanborn, Jos. Mallison, R. twenty-three members. The first of- Wright, P. C. Toy, Wm. Wilde, Geo. ficers were Peter Kurvink, V. C .; W. S. Wendell, C. E. Mayo, J. F. Blair, J. Redfield, W. A .; G. A. Straight, El. Ibson, John Thompson, John Ken- Treas .: and C. A. Alexander, Clerk. nedy, Wm. Keneen and Rev. Z. C. The camp meets on the second and Bradshaw. The secretaries have been: fourth Friday of each month, and it W. J. Redfield, W. J. Busby, R. has now an enrollment of eighty- Wright and Wm. Wilde, the last eight members. since 1895.
IOWA LEGION OF HONOR.
The officers are elected annually. The succession of venerable consuls has been, Peter
The Fonda Lodge of the Iowa Kurvink, '95; W. J. Redfield, L. S. Legion of Honor was organized Feb- Straight, J. D. Carpenter, H. C. ruary 24, 1880, with twelve members, Beardsley and J. D. Wurtsbaugh Esq. and the officers were Geo. Fairburn, The secretaries have been C. A. Alex- Pres .; James F. Mallison, V. P .; Ed B. ander, '95, R. Wright, '96-99, A. W. Tabor, Sec .; C. G. Guyett, F. S .; Theo. Sargent and C. A. Alexander, in 1900; Dunn, Treas .; Joseph Mallison, C. D. and the treasurers, G. H. Straight, Lucas, W. H. Clemens, G. H. Thomp- A. W. Phillips and Geo. H. Fitch.
son and P. G. Ibson. The trustees KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES. chosen were: G. W. Bothwell, C. D. The Fonda Tent, No 81, of the Lucas and Joseph Mallison. This is Knights of the Maccabees was insti- the oldest fraternal insurance organ- tuted March 4, 1898, with twenty ization in Fonda, and it meets ordi- members. The first officers were Roy narily only once a year. The present Carpenter, Commander; A. Sauter, membership is twenty and the officers Lieut. Com .; E. J. Chingren, Sergt .; are Capt. Jos. Mallison, President; L. R. Wright, R. K. and F. K .; Paul Geo. Sanborn, Secretary, G. R. Reniff, Swenson, Chap .; W. M. Elliott, M. A. Financial Secretary and Treasurer. Charles Hardy, M. G .; Frank Barker,
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Sec .; Geo. Elliott, Sent .; Wm. Hen- Grant and Ellwood Newland, Frank richs, P .; and Dr. Charles Whitney, R. Judd, B. K. Hawkins, C. S. Nichols, Med. Examiner. The tent has now Ed. O'Donnell, L. S. Straight, Al. about sixty members and meets on Ehline, James Thompson, John Howe, the first and third Thursday of each Fred Spielman, Verne Harris, and B. month. L. R. Wright continues to Fox. Others that have become perform the duties of secretary and members since the organization are the succession of commanders has P. L. Shanley, George Sanborn, Jr., been, Roy Carpenter, '98, John W. Wm. Roberts, Peter Murphey, Earl Rock, '99, and P. D. Wilds, 1900. Ellis, George Fastle and F. H. Bond. The annual election of officers is held MODERN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA.
The Fonda Lodge No. 408, of the on the second Tuesday in May. Mr. Modern Brotherhood of America, was Reniff continued to serve as chief un- organized January 23, 1899, With fif- til May 1900 when he was succeeded teen members and the first officers by Ed. O'Donnell, who became assist- were T. A. Thompson, Pres .; W. S. ant chief in the spring of 1896 and Brown, V. P .; Grant Bayne, Sec .: and captain also in May 1898, when these Treas .; W. E. Wykoff, Con .; M. Mauls- two offices were united. At present by, Chap,; Elmer Adams and Claude A. J. Sauter is captain, P. L. Shanley, secretary and Mr. Kenning is still serving as treasurer.
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