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"Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ferstl showed a line of jewels, portraits, aneient articles of attire, ete., that attracted every eye. They show the Ferstl coat of arms, the document conferring knighthood upon the family several hundred years ago, and also a bureau over 300 years old that came from a monastery and required the work of two monks nine years to complete. It is a rare specimen of the wood worker's art. A helmet worn by Mr. Ferstl and hav- ing a bullet hole through it shows that he had been under fire, that being the relie of a battle in the Fatherland.
"J. Q. C. Van den Bosch has a very interest- ing exhibit in the antiques; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Elliott show a great and elegant variety of valuable china and other table ware, some being valuable souvenir products; Mrs. Car- rie E. Meyer displays among other things some very fine embroideries of the long ago; Miss Vin Farmer shows a wide assortment of curios in which some hand carved boxes are very noticeable. Charles M. Schnell not only displayed Indian relies in great variety, but also a vast array of eoins, some ancient eloeks, as well as other curiosities.
"A feature that attracted much attention was the relies of the '306' campaign for Grant in 1880 as displayed by Hon. Clem Stude- baker, one of that 306. He also showed Pan American congress souvenirs, autograph let- ters, etc. Another feature in the Studebaker display was two wrought iron chains. shaped in all their sturdy strength by the father of the Studebakers sixty years ago. The bread box used by the Studebaker family was also shown with their royal loan to the exhibition.
"George B. Beitner injected some hnmor and no small degree of interest by his display of discarded footwear from all sizes and con- ditions of men. The toe holes appealed elo- quently for attention, and various holes, rents and gaps yawned knowingly.
"Among the many others who contributed
articles to the display were Hon. Schuyler Colfax, in connection with his father's active participation in govermental affairs; Auten Post, G. A. R .; Willis A. Bugbee, Mrs. J. E. Williams, R. G. Edwards, Mrs. J. D. Hen- derson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Stanfield, Horace Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall P. Chapin, Mr. Almond Bugbee, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Baker, R. H. Lyon, Dr. G. P. Morey. C. N. Fassett, Mr. and Mrs. Edward MeDonald, C. B. Stephenson, Dr. J. M. Par- tridge, Mrs. Bartlett, Dr. W. D. Chaffee, the Bullas, Will E. Geltz, Thad Taylor and a host of other public-spirited people who seconded the almost herenlean efforts of Messrs. George B. Beitner. George A. Baker, and Otto M. Knoblock in getting together so wonderful an aggregation of the unique and interesting. The various artieles are sys- tematically tagged and fully described and will repay anyone to take several evenings to completely examine and adequately ad- mire."
Through the courtesy of the school board. the collections of the society were for several years placed in the upper rooms of the pub- lic library, and the stated meetings were held there also. In 1906 the board of county commissioners appropriated the first floor of the old court house for the housing of the society and its valnable collections. To pre- pare the rooms for this purpose and to pro- vide heat and light for the building, the county council, aeting under the provisions of a statute enacted for the support and care of historical societies, approved March 11. 1901. provided the means necessary.ยช The society, as a consequence of this generous treatment, has most convenient and well- lighted historieal quarters. The present of- ficers are: President, Timothy E. Howard ; vice-president, Mary Stull Studebaker: secre- tary, George A. Baker; treasurer. Otto M. Knoblock.
The Medical Society of Northern Indiana. was organized in May, 1839. At the first meeting. held in the American hotel, the officers elected were: President. Dr. Asa Egbert ; vice-president. Dr. George Rex: re- cording secretary, Dr. Daniel Dayton: cor- a. Acts 1901, p. 542.
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responding secretary. Dr. F. W. Hunt; treasurer, Dr. A. B. Merritt; censors, Dr. L. B. Rush, Dr. Griffin Smith, Dr. Lyman Griffin, Dr. G. Chapman and Dr. R. L. Gro- ton.
The St. Joseph County Medical Society was organized July 2. 1855. with the follow- ing officers : President. Dr. Louis Hum- phreys: vice-president. Dr. Reuben Pierce; secretary, Dr. J. H. Reriek; treasurer, Dr. Jacob Hardman; committee on admission of members, Dr. J. B. Buchtel, Dr. D. B. Van Tuyl and Dr. J. R. Brown; committee on ethics, Dr. Daniel Dayton, Dr. D. B. Van Tuyl and Dr. J. R. Brown. Other members were: Dr. Andrew Foster. Dr. W. W. But- terworth. Dr. Ross W. Pierce. Dr. F. T. Bryson, Dr. G. F. Myers, Dr. JJ. M. Stover, Dr. S. Eisenbise, Dr. S. Higenbotham and Dr. S. Laning. From 1859 to 1865, the society seems to have been practically disbanded; but in the latter year, on May 12, there was a re-organization. The revival, however, was but temporary. On April 6. 1875, an or- ganization was again effected. with a state- ment that the society was a continuation of the organization of 1855. The officers of this last organization were: President, Dr. Levi J. Ham: first vice-president, S. Laning: second vice-president, Dr. John C. Sack : sec- retary, Dr. G. V. Voorhees; treasurer. Dr. Byron R. O'Connor. The remaining in- corporators were: Dr. Louis Humphreys. Dr. John Cassidy, Dr. C. A. Fletcher, Dr. E. W. MeAlister, Dr. James B. Green, Dr. S. W. Alexander, Dr. William W. Butterworth, Dr. Joshua A. Kettring. Dr. J. R. Brown, Dr. John Moore, Dr. Robert Moore and Dr. O. P: Barbour.
On July 10, 1874, the St. Joseph Valley Medical Society was organized. It was at first composed of physicians residing in St. Joseph, Elkhart and Laporte counties, In- diana, and in Cass and Berrien counties, Michigan. Since that time the locality of membership has been somewhat extended. Dr. Louis Humphreys was the first president and
Dr. E. W. McAlister the first secretary. This has been a strong organization.
The St. Joseph County Bar Association has been a society of great influence in the affairs of the county, and of much benefit and pleasure to its members. Among the dis- tinguished early members of the bar were: Elisha Egbert, Jonathan A. Liston. Thomas D. Baird. John Dougherty Defrees. Joseph L. Jernegan, Edwin B. Crocker, Reuben L. Farnsworth and Norman Eddy. Among the noted names of a later date were: Thomas S. Stanfield, James Davis, Alvin S. Dunbar, George W. Matthews. Francis R. Tutt. Timo- thy G. Turner, William G. George, Joseph Henderson. John F. Kirby, Orlando S. Witherill. Harris E. Hurlbut, George Pfleger, John R. Foster, George HI. Alward. John Hagerty. John Dixon. Edwin G. McCollum. James H. Ellsworth, William A. Dailey and Lucius F. Copeland.
On October 8, 1873, at a meeting held in the court room. the first St. Joseph Bar association was formed. It was a joint stock company, the shares being twenty-five dollars each. with annual dnes, afterwards fixed at ten dollars. The purpose was to purchase a law library and to hold business and social meetings. The first officers were: President, Andrew Anderson : secretary and treasurer. Lucius Hubbard. At the third annual meet- ing Thomas S. Stanfield was elected presi- dent. On February 22, 1875. the association had its first annual banquet, which was a notable one. It was at the Dwight House. now the Sheridan. Major William H. Cal- kins. the eloquent Laporte congressman. spoke to the toast of Washington. The witty and intellectual Charles H. Reeves, of Ply- mouth. answered to The Legal Profession. The Hon. Lucius G. Long, afterwards mayor of the city, read a most humorous poem, in which all the lawyers at the bar were happily taken off. Alvin S. Dunbar, Timothy G. Turner and Lneius Hubbard followed with appropriate addresses. Two years after-on February 22, 1877, the bar banqueted again
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-this time at the Grand Central hotel. Among those then present were: Judge Stan- field, Andrew Anderson, Lucius Hubbard, Geo. W. Matthews, George Pfleger, George Ford, George H. Alward. Lueius G. Tong, John Hagerty,' John Brownfield, Jr., John E. Fisher, Willis A. Bugbee, John R. Foster, Orlando S. Witherill, James H. Ellsworth, Ilarris E. Hurlbut, JJohn Dixon, Charles Evans, Edwin Nicar and John W. Harbou. Two years again intervened, and on Novem- ber 21, 1879, the bar varied the programme by presenting the drama of Bardell vs. Pick- wick. Diekens himself would have enjoyed this roaring farce. acted by the staid mem- bers of the St. Joseph county bar. Even the dignity of Judge Thomas S. Stanfield did not prevent him from taking the part of Mr. Pickwiek. Judge Turner represented old Mr. Weller. Mayor Tong presided as Judge Stare- leigh. The veteran Andrew Anderson ap- peared as Sergeant Buzfuz, and William G. George as Sergeant Snubbin. Mr. Skimpin was represented by Judge Hubbard, and Mr. Phunkey by Jonathan P. Creed. George W. Matthews took the part of Mr. Perker. and James Du Shane that of Mr. Dodson. James H. Ellsworth appeared as Mr. Fogg, and John E. Fisher as Nathaniel Winkle. George Ford took the part of Tracy Tupman, and Willis A. Bugbee that of Augustus Snodgrass. George H. Alward was sheriff, and John W. Harbou, clerk. John Hagerty took the part of Thomas Groffin, while John Brownfield, Jr., and Orlando S. Witherill were bailiffs The lady friends of the lawyers helped out the play, which was an unqualified sueeess. Interest in the association began to flag as the years went on. The fees were regarded as burdensome by many. The affairs of the organization were finally wound up and the library distributed among the remaining members.
In December. 1900, a new association was formed which has been altogether social in its eharaeter; although, in a few cases. the organization has not hesitated to meet and
take action on matters affecting the public interest. The main feature of the association is the annual banquet, which takes place on or near Marshall Day, February the fourth, in commemoration of the appointment of John Marshall to the supreme court of the I'mited States.
THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION. OFFICERS FOR 1907.
GEORGE E. CLARK President
HARRY R. WAIR. . . Vice-President
J. WALTER OSBORN . Secretary
ARTHUR L. HUBBARD Treasurer
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
F. J. L. MEYER, W. G. CRABILL.
THOS. W. SLICK.
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE.
W. A. MCINERNY. WMI. P. O'NEILL.
ANDREW HILDEBRAND.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE.
T. E. HOWARD. GEORGE FORD.
R. T. MILLER.
MEMBERSHIP.
Anderson, Andrew Jackson, F. M.
Bates, D. D.
Jernegan, R. H.
Bingham, E. V.
Judie, J. A.
Brick, A. L.
Jones, H. W.
Case, G. H.
Jones, V. G.
Creed, J. P. Krieghbaum, Charles
Crabill, W. G. Kitch, J. W.
Clarke, George E.
Lambert, F. E.
Creed, Arch. McM.
Lippman, Oscar
Crabill, Clinton
Meyer, F. J. L.
Cramer, B. J.
Miller, R. T.
Dunnahoo, F. H.
MacKibbin, Stuart
DuComb, C. P.
McMichael, J. Alex.
Davey, Charles A.
McInerny, W. A.
Elliott, Gilbert A.
Fisher. John E.
Ford, George
Feldman, George G.
Pattee, C. E.
Fish, George
Parks. I. K.
Guy, Miller
Pyle, Dan
Graham, A. G.
Parker, Samuel
Garst, Jasper
Rich, Daniel
Gray, Charles P.
Rich, Sanford
Gabriel, F. C.
Romig, I. S.
Hibberd, John A.
Riley, N. S.
Hubbard, Lucius
Steis, Henry A.
Hubbard, A. L.
Shively, Dudley M.
Howard, T. E.
Shively, B. F.
Harris, A. D.
Slick, T. W.
Houlihan, P. J.
Slick. W. A.
Hastings, V. C.
Sinkes, J. L.
Hoban, T. M.
Seebiert, E. F.
Hildebrand, A. N.
Schurtz, Daniel
Handley, C. L.
Schwab, E. H.
Howell, Marshall L.
Talbot, J. E.
Holler, Charles F.
Talcott, Thad M., Jr.
McInerny. J. W.
Drummond, Charles P.
Miller, William E.
Neff, J. E.
Doughty, George W.
Osborn, J. W.
O'Neill, William P.
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MEMBERSHIP (Continued).
Vaughn, D. R., Jr.
Whitcomb, L. C.
Ward, Wilbert Wurzer, H. F.
Woodward, Fred
Warner, H. D.
Wair, Harry R.
HONORARY MEMBERS.
WALTER A. FUNK .. Judge St. Joseph Circuit Court VERNON M. VANFLEET.
Judge St. Joseph Superior Court
FRANK P. CHRISTOPH. Clerk St. Joseph Circuit Court WILL N. BERGAN. Deputy Clerk St. Joseph Circuit Court
The Commercial-Athletic Club was or- ganized in 1895. when the South Bend Athletic association was formed for the en- couragement of athletie games. The institu- tion afterwards took up the commercial interests of the city, although the athletic
COMMERCIAL-ATHLETIC CLUB, SOUTH BEND.
feature was still encouraged, and in June, 1896, the name was changed to the Com- mercial-Athletic Club. The fine club house on Colfax avenue, between Main and La- fayette streets, was dedicated October 1, 1896. Since that date the commodious and well furnished club rooms have been the gathering place of the business interests of the city of South Bend. The leading busi- ness men of the city there discuss the ques- tions that, from time to time, affect the public welfare, and there have been inaugurated and advanced to successful issne many of the most important enterprises that distinguish the Queen City of the St. Joseph valley.
An association that has done very much to develop a spirit of refinement and kindliness
of feeling in the people, old and young, edu- cated and uneducated, is the South Bend Humane Society. This benevolent organiza- tion was formed August 20, 1896, with the following representative membership: Theo- dore Blake, Mrs. S. C. Humphreys, Myron Campbell, Caleb A. Kimball, D. B. J. Schafer, H. P. Blair, L. C. Whitcomb, Jacob D. Henderson, Alfred Klingel, Carl J. An- derson, Patel Kinfer, S. T. Gibson, John Finch, James C. Eberhart, J. P. Hill, M. M. Meyer, John B. Stoll, W. F. Carey, John A. Chockelt, Dr. S. L. Kilmer, C. B. Greene, William A. Rutherford, Charles B. Hibberd, Frederick D. Ellsworth, George Wyman. Corwin B. Van Pelt, Christopher Fassnacht, IIenry C. Wheeler, Kemper and Schafer, Miller & Loutz, John C. Knoblock, Joseph E. Williams, L. P. Hardy, Alexander M. Honer, Frank M. Baker, Louis Nickel, Jr., Franeis E. Lambert, Jonathan, P. Creed, Benjamin F. Dunn, Henry Heller, Demas D. Bates, Frank Mayr, John Yant, Stephenson Manufacturing company, John G. Slick, Irving A. Sibley, Clement Studebaker, George W. Loughman, Frederick W. Mueller, C. B. Reichelt, Kanouse & Phillips, Samuel Spiro, J. Sos- nowski, S. D. Rider, Elmer Crockett.
There has been, perhaps, no humanitarian movement in South Bend that has been more productive of good influence than this. The visit of the humane officer is always attended with the best results. The faithful beasts of burden are no longer cruelly beaten, and no longer stand in the cold without blankets. Cruelty to women and children has been checked. Birds and squirrels are less and less disturbed in the shade trees and on the parks. Dumb animals are no longer turned out into the commons and roadways to suffer and die. Public watering troughs are erected throughout the city. All this results in a kindlier spirit of people towards one another as well as towards the inferior creatures that God has entrusted to human care. There is no organization more creditable to the people of South Bend than their Humane Society. In
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the summer of 1907, the benevolent spirit of Mrs. Jennette Reynolds was so attracted to the good work of the society that she en- dowed it with a gift of five thousand dollars, the income of which is to be used forever for its humane work During the same year the city took upon itself the care of the watering troughs erected upon the principal streets en- tering from the surrounding country. The gift of Mrs. Reynolds and the liberal action of the city government have lifted a great burden from the society, and it is now better prepared than ever to continue its benevolent work. The present officers are: President, Thomas C. Barnes; vice-president, Charles G. Folsom: treasurer, Myron Campbell; seere- tary, Henry A. Pershing; humane officer, Abraham Moore.
Of kindred character to the Humane society is the Associated Charities. The object of this organization is to systematize and regulate the giving of aid to the weak ones of society. It is not so much an alms- giving association as it is one to oversee, guide and advise those who are engaged in works of benevolence and in the care of the helpless and the delinquent. Prisons, poor houses, hospitals, orphan asylums and all agencies, whether public or private, that are engaged in the care of delinquents are equally the objects of the associated charities, who work under the general direction of the State Board of Charities.
The present officers of the society are: President, Hon. Frederick S. Fish; vice- president, Rev. W. F. Hovis: secretary, Otto M. Knoblock ; treasurer, Mrs. F. H. Dun- nahoo. The general secretary is Miss Carrie Rein, and her assistant, Miss Ella E. IIall.
From what has been said in section fifteen of this subdivision concerning the history of publie libraries in South Bend, it is apparent that a literary taste has always characterized the people of the city. This conclusion is abundantly borne out by many other circum- stanees of our history. Education has been fostered from the beginning: public lecture
courses have been maintained; the drama has been well patronized ; as shown by the present theatre facilities, including the Oliver opera house and the Auditorium, two of the finest playhouses in the country ; but, more than all, the people have taken kindly to literary and scientific societies,- - those pleasant weekly or monthly conferences where congenial spirits discuss questions affecting the promotion of culture, refinement and general knowledge. Some of the principal of these societies will be noticed.
On October 4, 1871, the South Bend Library and Reading Room Association was formed, with the following membership: Wil- liam G. George, Lucius Hubbard, W. J. Skill- man, Alvin S. Dunbar, E. O. Turner, Timo- thy G. Turner, Andrew Anderson, Thomas S. Stanfield, Louis Humphreys, Jasper E. Lewis, William Mack, Mrs. Mahala E. Dun- bar. B. M. Hance, Mrs. Sarah A. Bartlett, William H. Beach, E. D. Hartman, Joel M. Partridge, Virgil G. Huey, M. Mulcahy and Sarah A. Matthews.
While it may be true that many such societies flourished but for a time, and then ceased to exist or gave place to others: yet it is clear that the meetings of such a com- pany as the foregoing, even if continuing for but a few years, were productive of the ut- most good to the members themselves and to their immediate friends. One such meeting would produce an elevating and lasting in- fluence for the higher and better life, even if but a single paper were prepared and read and then discussed by the members.
Another such association was the Woman's Literary Club, organized in April. 1889, by Anna Thrush Fassett, Louise Taylor, Ellen Wade Colfax, Flora Louise Stanfield, Eloise Taylor, Marie L. Chapin, Lauretta L. Mack, Mary C. Chapman, Mary L. Greenawalt, Henrietta Steel. Nettie Walworth, Marion B. Van Pelt, Martha O. Hubbard, Hattie J. Dunning, Mary E. Humphreys, Hannah M. Peck, Hattie Elder, Mary E. Spain, Abbie J. F. Campbell, Martha E. Hillier, Nellie
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Ellsworth. Emma F. Chapin, Lucretia M. other like needs developed in the life of the Creed, Hattie E. Lantz. Ada M. Studebaker, community. Amongst those of recent origin Catherine E. Esmay, Emma D. Lantz, Anna H. Listenberger, Harriet C. Studebaker, L. H. Pfleger. This club was exceedingly popular and useful, and for many years pro- moted in a high degree the literary and artistic culture of its members and of the community at large.
The principal woman's literary association existing at present and for many years past is the Progress Club, organized in May, 1895. The first officers were: President, Catherine C. Esmay; first vice-president, Mary Stull Studebaker; second vice-president, Laura Putnam Chaffee; third vice-president, Mary L. Hine; recording secretary. Sarah Louise Kirby; corresponding secretary, Mary Kauf- mann Wiggins; treasurer, Mary Porter Le Van. The remaining directors were: Olive Tarbell Birdsell, Elizabeth Kizer. Cora B. Nicar, Sarah Harris, Alberta Buckner Jones, Carrie Johnson, Elizabeth Greene Kettring and Nellie N. Livingston. The subjects en- gaging the attention of the club include history, literature, current events, art, philan- thropy and civics, domestic science and music. It is one of the largest and most influential organizations of its class in the state; and is affiliated with the State Federation of Women's Clubs, of which Alice M. Mummert, of Goshen, is president. The present officers are: President, Esse Bissell Dakin: first vice-president, Stella HI. Drummond; second vice-president, Sophie M. Halske; third vice- president, Mary D. Dunnahoo; recording see- retary, Florence M. Chandler; assistant re- cording secretary. Ella Leam : corresponding secretary. Sabra Ann Fralick: treasurer, Adeline G. Smith; directors, Stella H. Drum- mond, Elizabeth Greene Kettring. Katherine Campbell, Laura B. Shidler, Esse Bissell Dakin, Nadine Folsom, Thekla Sack, Annie S. Miller, Gertrude P. Emerson.
Numerous other clubs have been organized by the women of South Bend, from time to time, as social, literary, philanthropie and
are: The Impromptu Club; Carrie Moore, president ; Maude Freeman, vice-president ; Edith Pershing, secretary; Eva Strayer, treasurer. The Mothers' Club; Kate E. Bulla, president; Mabel Reamer, secretary. The Thursday Club : Martha E. Ward, president ; Bessie Burns, vice-president ; Emma Fink, secrtary; Mrs. Dillon, treasurer. The Wednesday Club: Clara Dunham, presi- dent : Mary Chapin, secretary and treasurer.
The membership of The Round Table is limited to sixty gentlemen, residents of the city; while the management of the affairs of the club is entrusted to a board of five governors. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday evening of each month, from Oc- tober to June. At each meeting a simple table d'hote dinner is served. After this Attic repast, a member reads a paper on some literary, historical, scientific. social or other subject of general interest. A free discus- sion of the paper is then in order.
The club was organized during the winter of 1906-7. chiefly through the efforts of Wilbert Ward. The first meeting was held in March, 1907. The Round Table is a de- light to its members and a seat at its festive board is esteemed a most valued privilege. There is neither constitution nor by-law, but the following rules are observed :
"While every member is invited to take part in the general discussion, no member will be called upon to speak.
"Speeches will be strictly limited to five minutes.
"No member will be permitted to speak more than once except by permission of the Chairman.
"The Speaker will be allowed the last fifteen minutes for reply or explanation.
"There must be no personalities.
"Long stories are not desirable.
"Applications for membership may be made through a member to the Secretary, ac- companied by the membership fee. and will
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be passed upon by the Board of Governors.
"No member may bring an invited guest except a non-resident, and then only on con- ferring with one of the Board. and securing a card from the Secretary.
"Any member who shall be absent from any three consecutive meetings shall cease to be a member of this organization."
Since the organization the board of gover- nors have been : Wilbert Ward (Chairman), Timothy E. Howard, Fred Woodward, John A. Hibberd, W. K. Lamport, William Happ (Secretary and Treasurer).
The Douglas Debating Club meets every Friday afternoon in the court house. The president is Donald A. Kahn and the secretary J. Elmer Peak. The character of the ex- ercises of the elub have won the praise of the public.
The Worth Literary Club meets at the Madison school building every Monday even- ing. from September to June. The club has attained the highest order of excellence, and merits the name which it bears. William G. Elliot is president; Iden S. Romig, first vice- president; Ulysses G. Manning, second vice- president; Daniel Pyle, secretary and treas- urer.
The fraternal orders of South Bend are exceedingly numerous. The following Odd Fellows organizations meet in Odd Fellows hall, corner of Main and Washington streets, the oldest fraternal building in the city : South Bend Lodge No. 29, I. O. O. F .; the South Bend Encampment No. 9, I. O. O. F .; Canton South Bend No. 9, I. O. O. F .; Schuyler Rebekah Lodge No. 29, I. O. O. F. The Rebekah Lodge, for women, owes its origin to Schuyler Colfax, who was almost as dis- tinguished as an Odd Fellow as he was as a statesman; in both of which relations his memory is held very dear in his beloved city of South Bend. Other lodges of Odd Fellows are : Robert Blum Lodge No. 278, I. O. O. F .: Helena Rebekah Lodge No. 72, I. O. O. F .: and Grand United Order of the I. O. O. F.
The Masonic Lodges are: Germania Lodge No. 301. F. & A. M .: South Bend Chapter No. 29, R. A. M .: South Bend Commandery No. 13, K. T .: South Bend Lodge No. 294. F. & A. M .; St. Joseph Lodge No. 45. F. & A. M .: Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 2. All of the foregoing meet in the beautiful Masonie Temple, recently erected at the northwest corner of Michigan street and La Salle avenue. one of the most elegant and im- posing examples of the architecture of South Bend. The remaining Masonic Lodges are : Anderson Commandery No. 4, U. R. of M .; Odessa Chapter No. 28, O. E. S .; St. Peter's Lodge No. 31. A. F. & A. M.
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