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1876-First ward, J. C. Kloenne, J. E. Barnes; Second ward, G. W. Brown, J. H. Tucker; Third ward, Chas. T. Messenger, Hugh Ward; Fourth ward, D. W. Tomlinson, A. R. Shroyer; Fifth ward, C. T. Breck- enridge, J. W. Henderson.
1877-First ward, J. C. Kloenne, J. Medland; Second ward, G. W. Brown, W. H. Snider; Third ward, C. T. Messenger, C. S. Knight; Fourth ward, D. W. Tomlinson, A. R. Shroyer; Fifth ward, A. B. Cramp- ton, C. T. Breckenridge.
1878-First ward, J. Medland, Robert Ray; Second ward, W. H. Sni-
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der, G. W. Brown; Third ward, C. S. Knight, Christian Berg; Fourth ward, D. W. Tomlinson, A. R. Shroyer; Fifth ward, A. B. Crampton, J. J. Stapleton.
1879-First ward, Fred Boerger, Robert Ray; Second ward, S. A. Vaughn, G. W. Brown; Third ward, C. S. Knight, Christian Berg ; Fourth ward, H. C. Thornton, D. W. Tomlinson; Fifth ward, J. P. Martin, J. J. Stapleton.
1880-First ward, Dr. D. H. Hattery, Fred Boerger; Second ward, D. T. Bacon, S. A. Vaughn; Third ward, Chris. Penzel, C. S. Knight; Fourth ward, D. W. Tomlinson, H. C. Thornton; Fifth ward, J. L. Estabrook, J. P. Martin.
1881-First ward, Fred Boerger, H. D. Hatterly; Second ward, S. A. Vaughn, D. T. Bacon; Third ward, C. S. Knight, Chris. Penzel; Fourth ward, J. T. McNary, D. W. Tomlinson; Fifth ward, J. L. Don- aldson, J. L. Estabrook.
1882-First ward, H. D. Hattery, Fred Boerger; Second ward, P. F. McHale, S. A. Vaughn; Third ward, H. Klinsick, C. S. Knight; Fourth ward, D. W. Tomlinson, J. T. McNary ; Fifth ward, Henry Paul, J. L. Donaldson.
1883-First ward, August Gleitz, H. D. Hattery; Second ward, Got- lieb Schaefer, P. F. McHale; Third ward, John Dunn, H. Klinsick; Fourth ward, J. T. McNary, D. W. Tomlinson; Fifth ward, Thos. O'Con- nell, Henry Paul.
1884-First ward, H. D. Hattery, August Gleitz; Second ward, Geo. Haigh, G. Schaefer; Third ward, H. Klinsick, J. Dunn; Fourth ward, D. W. Tomlinson, J. T. McNary ; Fifth ward, Henry Paul, T. O'Connell.
1885-First ward, A. Gleitz, H. D. Hattery; Second ward, W. T. Wilson, Geo. Haigh; Third ward, Geo. Palmer, H. Klinsick; Fourth ward, J. T. McNary, D. W. Tomlinson; Fifth ward, E. Matthews, H. Paul.
1886-First ward, J. Holbruner, A. Gleitz; Second ward, G. Schaefer, W. T. Wilson; Third ward, Antoine Hanson, G. Palmer; Fourth ward, D. W. Tomlinson, J. T. McNary; Fifth ward, G. W. Hoffman, E. Matthews.
1887-First ward, Thos. Mckeever, J. Holbruner; Second ward, Alex. Hardy, G. Schaefer; Third ward, G. W. Palmer, A. Hanson; Fourth ward, J. B. Winters, D. W. Tomlinson ; Fifth ward, Wm. Peters, G. W. Hoffman.
1888-First ward, J. H. Holbruner, Thos. Mckeever; Second ward, . G. Schaefer, P. F. McHale; Third ward, A. Hanson, G. W. Palmer; Fourth ward, D. W. Tomlinson, J. B. Winters; Fifth ward, H. S. Tous- ley, Wm. Peters.
1889-First ward; Thos. Mckeever, J. H. Holbruner; Second ward, P. F. McHale, G. Schaefer; Third ward, G. W. Palmer, A. Hanson; Fourth ward, J. B. Winters, D. W. Tomlinson; Fifth ward, L. A. Tru- man, H. S. Tousley.
1890-First ward, A. Gleitz, Thos. Mckeever; Second ward. Wils Berry, P. F. McHale; Third ward, M. C. Wade, G. W. Palmer; Fourth ward, S. B. Boyer, J. B. Winters; Fifth ward, H. S. Tousley, L. A. Truman.
1891-First ward, Frank Beam, A. Gleitz; Second ward, Wm. Dolan, Wils Berry ; Third ward, J. Drompp, M. C. Wade; Fourth ward, J. C. Hadley, S. B. Boyer; Fifth ward, Wm. Peters, H. S. Tousley.
1892-First ward, Thos. Reed, Frank Beam; Second ward, Dr. J. Z. Powell, Wm. Dolan; Third ward, J. Drompp, M. C. Wade; Fourth ward, J. C. Hadley, S. B. Boyer; Fifth ward, J. Blassingham, Wm. Peters.
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1894-96-First ward, Chas. Ringleben, Thos. Reed; Second ward, G. W. Haigh, Dr. J. Z. Powell; Third ward, Wm. H. Keiser, M. C. Wade; Fourth ward, J. C. Hadley, S. B. Boyer; Fifth ward, Jos. Kinney, J. Blassingham.
1896-98-First ward, H. D. Hattery, C. Ringleben; Second ward, F. A. Dykeman, G. W. Haigh; Third ward, Adam Graf, Wm. H. Keiser; Fourth ward, S. B. Boyer, J. C. Hadley; Fifth ward, C. L. Woll, J. Kinney.
1898-00-First ward, D. W. Crowe, H. D. Hattery; Second ward, Wm. H. Porter, F. A. Dykeman; Third ward, G. W. Palmer, Adam Graf; Fourth ward, W. T. Giffe, S. B. Boyer; Fifth ward, Thos. Austin, C. L. Woll.
1900-02-First ward, Fred Davis, D. W. Crowe; Second ward, C. A. Smith, W. H. Porter; Third ward, Dr. W. A. Holloway, G. W. Pal- mer; Fourth ward, S. B. Boyer, W. T. Giffe; Fifth ward, J. Slaybaugh, Thos. Austin.
1902-04-First ward, Henry Kruck; Adison Hasket; Second ward, J. H. Reitemeier, W. H. Porter; Third ward, M. A. Sullivan, G. W. Palmer; Fourth ward, S. B. Boyer, W. B. Enyart; Fifth ward, D. A. Gillispie, J. Slaybaugh.
1904-06-First ward, Dan Dennehy, Theo. Brumbaugh; Second ward, Harry N. Ward, C. A. Smith; Third ward, G. W. Palmer, M. A. Sulli- van; Fourth ward, S. B. Boyer, W. B. Enyart; Fifth ward, J. Rother- mel, N. B. Richardson.
The legislature in 1905 changed the law so that one councilman from each ward and two at large should constitute the board of alder- men and the following were elected under the new law :
1905-09-First ward, W. O. Fidler; Second ward, F. A. Grover; Third ward, P. J. Farrell; Fourth ward, J. T. McNary; Fifth ward, Wm. Hauke; at large, John P. Hetherington, R. R. Johnston.
CITY OFFICIALS 1913
Mayor-David D. Fickle.
Controller-C. M. Custer.
Treasurer-Louis H. Ritter.
Clerk-William Pickett.
. Deputy Clerk-Margaret Pickett.
City Attorney-John C. Nelson.
City Judge-Samuel G. Gifford.
Commissioner Public Works-F. M. Boerger.
City Engineer-H. H. Thompson.
Superintendent Water Works-H. W. Klinck.
Clerk Water Works-Henry J. Kruck.
Superintendent Electric Light-J. H. Stewart.
Clerk Electric Light-Wm. J. Cohee.
Chief Fire Department-John Griffin.
Sexton Mt. Hope Cemetery-C. W. Kleckner.
Board of Health-Dr. John H. Bradfield, Dr. Harry C. Johnson, Dr. Clark Rogers.
Metropolitan Police Commissioners-John W. McGreevy, John Brookmeyer, Joseph Wolf.
Superintendent of Police-Thomas Morris.
School Trustees-D. C. Arthur, Jesse Taber, Harry McSheey.
Councilmen-at-Large-A. J. Zauger, M. E. Courtney.
Councilmen-First ward, Geo. H. Baker; Second ward, Bert Pat- terson ; Third ward, P. J. Farrell; Fourth ward, U. S. Hauck; Fifth ward, W. B. Williams.
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STREET COMMISSIONERS
1838, De Hart Booth, Barton Keep; 1839-40, Philip Leamy; 1841-43, S. B. Linton; 1844, Peter Dunkle; 1855, William Reeves; 1856, W. T. S. Manly ; 1857-58, B. Z. Burch; 1859-60, Thos. W. Archer; 1861-62, David Smith; 1867-68, Nathan Aldrich ; 1869-70, David Patrick; 1871-72, John T. Powell; 1873-74, Patrick McGaughey; 1875-76, John Banta; 1878-80, J. H. Barnes; 1881-82, Daniel Laughlin; 1883-85, John Ma- honey; 1887-91, Chris. Heber; 1892-93, Fred Nevels; 1894-98, G. W. Welch; 1898-02, Jerry Kerns; 1902-04, J. J. Clary; 1905-09, Ed. Truax; 1910-13, F. M. Boerger.
CITY MARSHAL OR HIGH CONSTABLE (At times acted as street commissioner)
1838, Jacob Hull, high constable; 1839-40, Levin Turner, high con- stable; 1841-43, John Hull, high constable; 1844, Thos. J. Cummings, high constable; 1845, Alexander Rogers, high constable; 1846, Richard Richardson, high constable; 1847-49, T. J. Cummings, high constable; 1851-52, Wm. Wilson, marshal; 1853-54, J. B. Eldridge, marshal; 1855, William Wilson, marshal; 1856-57, Lowry Beard, marshal; 1858, S. B. Lenton; 1863-66, David Middleton; 1867-68, John Baker; 1869-73, J. D. Beard; 1875-76, Uriah Shaffer; 1877-88, C. H. Randall; 1879-82, J. H. Foley; 1883, J. C. Eisert; 1886-88, H. W. Owston; 1889-90, Benj. Dean; 1891-92, Chas. Lunsford; 1893-94, A. H. Smith.
The duties of the city marshal were assumed by the metropolitan police force, which was established by the legislature about this time, under which act the police force was taken out of the hands of the mayor and city council and placed under the superintendency of a non- partisan board of three police commissioners appointed by the governor.
CITY CIVIL ENGINEERS
1854, A. E. Vanness; 1856, T. B. Helm; 1857, Chauncey Carter; 1858-62, T. B. Helm; 1863-64, A. E. Vanness; 1865, Wm. Lincoln; 1866-69, T. B. Helm; 1870, A. Stemaker; 1871-74, J. C. Kloenne ; 1875-90, W. A. Osmer; 1891-92, G. M. Cheney ; 1894-98, W. B. Ray ; 1898-02, W. A. Osmer; 1902-04, H. W. Troutman; 1905-06, W. A. Osmer; 1906-09, J. G. Schmidt; 1910-13, H. H. Thompson.
CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
1856-58, T. H. Bringhurst; 1859-68, Geo. Bevan; 1869, Jos. Green; 1870, Z. Hunt; 1871, Allen Richardson; 1872-73, Jos. Green; 1874-75, G. Bevan; 1876-79, J. F. Carney ; 1880, H. J. Larimore; 1881, Dennis Uhl; 1882-83, Wm. Schwering; 1884-85, James Viney; 1886-90, Patrick Farrell; 1891-93, Wm. Boerger; 1894-98, C. D. Sellers; 1890-02, Patrick Farrell; 1902-04, J. W. Viney; 1905-09, Chas. Livingstone; 1910-13, John Griffin.
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SOCIETIES, LODGES, ORDERS AND CLUBS
MASONS-ODD FELLOWS-ELKS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-BEN HUR- FORESTERS-RED MEN-KNIGHTS OF HONOR-WOODMEN, ETC .- COUNTRY CLUB - POTTAWATTOMIE CLUB - CATHOLIC SOCIETIES- RAILROAD ORDERS - LABOR ORGANIZATIONS - MISCELLANEOUS - DE- FUNCT ORDERS-CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
If the number of social, benevolent, beneficiary and literary societies and orders is any indication of the character of our people, they must possess all these attributes in a preeminent degree for we have in Logansport nearly every society to be found in a cyclopedia of such institutions. The writer is not a society man and many of the initials of some of the societies and orders is as unintelligible to us as "San- scrit," but we will endeavor to give a brief mention of every organiza- tion of which we can find mention in local directories and publications as a curious historical fact that man is gregarious in habits, charitable by nature, sociable by instinct and yet exhibits selfishness by his actions. These societies are numbered by the score and only the briefest men- · tion can be made of them. We cannot go into their merits, or dwell on the work they are doing, but simply enumerate them that future generations may know that Logansport and Cass county was not lagging in the matter of secret, benevolent, protective and social societies.
FREE MASONRY
Tipton Lodge, No. 33. This was the first secret order established in Logansport and Cass county. Gen. John Tipton, after whom the lodge was named, was the prime mover in this enterprise. At the time he was past grand master of Masons in the state of Indiana.
On the 28th of June, 1828, when Logansport was only two months old, a dispensation was issued by the grand master, Elihu Stout, author- izing the formation of a lodge. Under this authority, on Monday, August 25, 1828, Gen. John Tipton instituted the first lodge in Cass county. The first officers were: Dr. Hiram Todd, W. M .; Chauncey Carter, S. W .; John McGregor, J. W .; Hugh B. McKeen, treasurer; J. B. Durett, secretary ; James Foster, S. D .; D. F. Vandeventer, J. D .; Robt. Scott and Richard Chabert, stewards; and A. Gamelin, tyler. There were 12 members at the organization and the meeting was held in an upper room of Gillis McBean's log tavern that stood on the southwest corner of Third and Market streets. The lodge met at dif- ferent places until 1837, when a brick building was erected on the northeast corner of Fourth and North streets and dedicated on August 2nd of that year by General Tipton and his son, Spier S. Tipton. This brick building continued to be occupied until 1896, when it was
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replaced by the present handsome stone and brick structure at an out- lay of about $50,000.
Tipton lodge has had a prosperous career and now numbers a total of 472. Present officers are: M. C. Miller, W. M .; Walter W. Foskett, S. W .; D. C. Price, J. W .; Victor E. Seiter, treasurer; A. S. Bowyer, secretary ; J. C. Batchelor, S. D .; W. J. Butler, J. D .; B. D. Mitchell, S. S .; H. Berry, J. S .; A. Miller, tyler.
Orient Lodge, No. 272, F. & A. M., was instituted June 1, 1860, with the following officers: Dr. H. Coleman, W. M .; S. B. Richardson, S. W .; Geo. F. Johnson, J. W. The present officers are: Geo. E. Clinger, W. M .; J. C. Hamilton, S. W .; H. A. Jamison, J. W .; Henry Tucker, treasurer; J. Y. Wood, secretary ; B. E. Pitman, S. D .; C. E. Klink, J. D .; R. V. Lambert, S. S .; T. E. Dutton, J. S .; J. J. Briggs, tyler. Present total membership, 320.
Logan Chapter, No. 2, R. A. M., was originally organized October 30, 1837. John Tipton, H. P .; 'Jacob Hull, K .; N. Grover, S. Present officers : M. C. Miller, M. E. H. P .; L. M. Bantz, E. K .; E. V. Mc- Allister, E. S .; J. H. Linville, T .; H. Tucker, S .; A. Denbo, C. of H .; I. Shideler, P. S .; K. Wells, R. A. C .; R. W. Seawright, M. 3rd V .; R. R. Bradfield, M. 2nd V .; C. E. Klink, M. Ist V .; J. J. Briggs, G. Total membership, 264.
Logan Council, R. S. M., was instituted June 24, 1857, with the fol- lowing officers : H. Coleman, T. I. G. M .; C. Carter, D. T. I. G. M .; U. Farquhar, P. C. W. Present recorder, Henry Tucker. Total member- ship, 240.
St. John's Commandery, No. 24, K. T., was instituted by Sir Knight Wm. Hacker, P. G. C., on July 1, 1872, with the following officers : S. B. Richardson, E. C .; A. M. Higgins, G .; J. B. Eldridge, C. G .; E. J. Purdy, P .; L. C. Miles, S. W .; C. H. Thompson, J. W .; R. C. Taylor, T .; R. R. Carson, R. The present eminent commander is M. C. Miller and H. Tucker, recorder. Total membership, 180.
Fidelity, Chapter, No. 58, O. E. S., was instituted in Logansport March 4, 1885, by W. E. Engle of Indianapolis, with a charter mem- bership of 36. The first officers chosen were: J. B. Winters, W. P .; Lydia Eldridge, W. M .; Jennie O'Conner, A. M .; Rebecca Richardson, S .; Sallie Horn, T. Mrs. Ella Smyser is the present worthy matron and Sallie Horn, secretary. Total membership, 242.
ODD FELLOWS
Logan Lodge, No. 40, I. O. O. F., was organized January 13, 1847, by J. B. Eldridge in a room at the corner of Fourth and Market streets with 12 charter members. The following were elected its first officers : M. Sullivan, N. G .; J. Green, V. G. The present officers are : J. W. Shafer, N. G .; H. R. Morris, V. G .; W. B. Thompson, R. Sec'y; F. J. Berndt, F. Sec'y; E. E. Williams, treasurer. Membership, 165.
Eel River Lodge, No. 417, I. O. O. F., was instituted June 11, 1873. by. B. F. Foster of Indianapolis, as special deputy, assisted by John Reynolds, P. G., of Indianapolis. The first officers were: W. H. Jacks, N. G .; S. B. Pratt, V. G .; D. Coningore, R. S .; J. H. Shultz, treasurer. The present membership is 331 and its officers are: P. M. Withrow, N. G .; F. Kerns, V. G .; H. Collins, R. Sec'y ; J. Ide, F. Sec'y; J. G. Long, P. G.
Gotthard Lodge, No. 574, I. O. G. T., was instituted in Logansport October 22, 1879, with a charter roll of 11 and R. Berndt became its first noble grand. At this time the officers are: Carl Bauer, N. G .;
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Wm. Richter, V. G .; C. L. Kanauss, F. S .; C. A. Boast, R. Sec'y ; J. Meier, treasurer. Membership, 46.
Cass Encampment, No. 119, was instituted July 9, 1872, with W. H. Jacks, A. C. Hall, L. Smith, W. H. Ashton, R. Crim, Jos. Hartman, L. H. Shafer, Z. Hunt and A. M. Higgins as charter members.
Logansport Canton, No. 15, Patriarchs Militant, I. O. O. F., was instituted February 26, 1886, by Lieut. Col. J. W. McQuiddy, with J. Hawkins as captain; H. Wiler, lieutenant; Jos. Goldie, ensign; C. D. Herrick, clerk; R. Berndt, treasurer.
Jewel Lodge, No. 541, and Purity Lodge, No. 127, Daughters of Rebekah, auxiliary organizations of the I. O. O. F., were organized many years ago and are still active working organizations.
Cass Lodge, No. 4284, I. O. O. F. (colored), was organized some years ago by the colored colony of Logansport and is on the increase.
The Odd Fellows occupied rented quarters for many years on the southwest corner of Broadway and Pearl street, until 1908, when they erected "Odd Fellows' Hall," a handsome four-story brick building situated on the southeast corner of Fifth and North streets, with an outlay of over $40,000.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Apollo Lodge, No. 62, K. of P., was organized by N. C. Patter, G. K. R., July 30, 1875, with thirty charter members. The first officers were: J. H. Peck, C. C .; A. B. Leedy, V. C .; A. B. Crampton, Pre .; W. H. Von Behren, M. of E .; M. Conover, M. of F .; W. D. Pratt, K. of R. S .; Philip M. Shank is now the first officer and the membership is 458.
BRIDGE CITY LODGE, NO. 305, K. OF P.
Apollo Lodge became so large and unwieldly that Bridge City Lodge was organized June 2, 1891, in their hall over Porter's drug store, with 63 charter members, which has increased until the membership now numbers 183. The first officers were: E. E. Mulholland, C. C .; F. M. Kistler, V. C .; M. Swadener, P .; and W. W. Ross, M. E. The present officers are : S. E. Kelso, C. C .; G. F. Umbarger, V. C .; T. G. Porter, P.
Logan Company, No. 26, Uniformed Rank; K. of P., was organized many years ago and have a model company of finely uniformed and well drilled men under the captaincy of Harry Fidler.
Diana Temple of Pythian Sisters, No. 30, is a ladies' auxiliary of the K. of P., with Mrs. J. L. Birch as M. E. C. All the K. of P. lodges and auxiliary branches meet in the Pythian Castle, a large and sub- stantial structure known as the Flatiron building, because of its three cornered shape, located at the southeast corner of Fifth and Market streets. This building was erected in 1896 and represents a capital of $28,000.
BENEVOLENT. AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS
Logansport Lodge, No. 66, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was organized December 13, 1887, with 18 charter members and W. D. Pratt was its first exalted ruler. The present officers are: H. E. Dagget, E. R .; L. Neff, E. L. K .; G. A. Raub, treasurer; G. W. Cilley, E. L. K .; F. Amoss, secretary ; H. G. Stalnaker, esquire; C. J. Panton, . tyler. The present membership is four hundred. Logansport Lodge, No. 66, was the second Elks lodge to be instituted in the state and one hundred Elks from Chicago came down on a special train to install its officers.
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The lodge occupied rented quarters until 1907, when they erected the handsome and commodious building known as Elks hall on the northwest corner of Fifth and North streets. This is the largest audi- torium in the city at this time and represents a capital of $60,000.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
Logansport Aerie No. 323, Fraternal Order of Eagles, was instituted March 12, 1903, with 123 charter members. The first officers were: J. W. Holland, president; Harry Tucker, V. Pres .; Wm. Legg, P. W. Pres .; R. Rankin, Sec'y; H. B. Smith, Treas.
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The present officers are: J. D. Turley, Pres .; F. A. Pierce, V. Pres. ; H. N. Ward, Sec'y; E. F. Keis, Treas. The lodge has rapidly increased in membership and now numbers 362. The order has recently purchased the two-story brick building at No. 211 Sixth street, and occupies the second story as a lodge room.
TRIBE OF BEN HUR
Tirzah Court, No. 11, was organized many years ago. In 1912, H. L. Foust was chief ranger and G. Crum, scribe. Logansport Court, No. 233, A. Foust, chief and Emma Beroth, scribe. Their lodge room is in rented quarters at the northeast corner of Fourth and Broadway.
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN
Minisee Council, No. 66, meets Wednesday evenings. Mrs. Lillie Evilsizer, Prophetess; Mrs. Maggie Wade, K. of R.
Wea Tribe, No. 170, I. O. Red Men, was organized April 18, 1892, with 54 charter members. The first officers were: Sachem, J. B. Shaver; prophet, Geo. Scharff; chief of records, Wm. Burgman. Officers in 1913 are: H. St. Clair, sachem; James Guy, S. S .; A. J. Miller, J. S .; L. E. Naylor, prophet; H. W. Ward, keeper of wampum. The lodge occupies a rented hall at 3121/2 Broadway. This order was first organized in 1765 under the name of Minute Men. In 1813 the name was changed to "Red Men."
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS
Court Noble, No. 925, was organized June 14, 1892, with C. B. Longwell, chief ranger. The present chief ranger is J. Bast and E. J. Vance, deputy. The present membership is 420.
Companion Court Laurel, No. 2, I. O. F., was organized November 19, 1898, with 25 charter members. First officers: Emma Briggs, court deputy; Mary Stewart, chief ranger. Present officers: Lillie Klene, C. D .; Josephine Tanguy, C. R .; Anna McMackin, P. C. R. Present membership, 86. Both lodges occupy rented quarters in the Ben Hur hall.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR
Wabash Lodge, No. 1831, organized in 1875. Lodge room, northeast corner of Fourth and Broadway. Ed White, dictator; J. S. Bolt, re- · porter.
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR
Ravena Lodge, No. 220, Knights and Ladies of Honor. Mrs. Kis- singer, president; Mrs. Bruant, secretary.
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KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES
Logansport Hive, No. 88, organized in the nineties. Meets in Ben Hur hall. Elizabeth Wirrick, C .; Gertrude Wagner, K. R.
LOYAL AMERICANS OF THE REPUBLIC
Insurance Order, No. 852, meets in Ben Hur hall. Mrs. Kate Sheri- dan, secretary.
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
Logansport Camp, No. 4389, was organized December 7, 1896, with the following officers: G. E. Jamison, consul; E. E. Davis, adviser; A. . Dunning, banker; C. E. Fickle, clerk. The present officers are: W. H. Tilley, C .; P. S. Walters, Ad .; N. A. Irvine, banker. Number of present members, 157. The camp meets in Ben Hur hall.
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD
Maple Camp, No. 21, organized April 2, 1891. Meets in Ben Hur hall. Luther Wade, C. C .; W. A. Irvine, clerk.
PROTECTED HOME CIRCLE
Eel River Circle, No. 296. Meets in Ben Hur hall. Martha Dodds, president; E. B. Llewellyn, secretary.
COURT OF HONOR.
Alpha Court, No. 201. Meets at northeast corner of Fourth and Broadway. E. W. Panton, C .; J. A. Fleming, secretary.
DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.
Lorain Council, No. 10. Meets at northeast corner of Fourth and Broadway. Pearl Wright, C .; Madge Wall, secretary.
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Noble Court, No. 369, was instituted in Logansport about 1879, with H. Bruner, regent and C. B. Whiting, secretary. The present officers are: Regent, Jacob Herz; secretary, A. Denbo.
COUNTRY CLUB OF LOGANSPORT
This is a social and outing club, organized in June, 1904, by the business and professional men of Logansport. Rufus Magee was its first president ; B. F. Louthain, vice president; Geo. P. Bliss, secretary and W. O. Murdock, treasurer. The club purchased Rock or Cedar Island, located about five miles east of the city in the Wabash river and have improved and beautified the same. Handsome pavilion and comfortable hostelry have been erected where meals and lunches are served during the summer season. Golf links and other means of out- door sports are provided. A suspension foot bridge was built across the river at an expenditure of about $4,000. A similar amount was expended in erecting the buildings on the Island.
The Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley traction lines pass the north end of the bridge, giving hourly service to and from the grounds, which are being annually more and more improved and beautified. The club now has a membership of 150, with B. C. Jenkins, president.
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HISTORY OF CASS COUNTY
POTTAWATTOMIE CLUB
This was a social club, organized about 1897, which fitted up an ele- gant suite of rooms on the second floor, southwest corner of Pearl and Broadway. A. P. Jenks was president. About five years later the club moved its quarters to the third story of the Magee building, northwest corner of Sixth and Broadway, where it continued to be the fashionable club of the city for several years, but finally yielded to lack of interest and inertia and permanently closed its doors several years ago.
Many literary and social clubs have been organized from time to time; have served a useful purpose, then declined and were superseded by others.
The Baldwin Club for many years held its meetings at the residence of Judge Baldwin. The Citizens' Club was organized in 1904. Both of these clubs produced high class literary entertainments, but have been replaced by more recent organizations, which are in active opera- tion, a few of which are as follows:
CURRENT MISCELLANEOUS SOCIETIES AND CLUBS
Cass County Detective Association, No. 84; J. H. Miller, president. Cass County Township Trustee Association ; Wm. McMillen. president. Crescent Club; Harry Isenbise, president.
King's Daughters and Sons; Dorcas Circle; Mrs. C. E. Helvie, president.
Logansport Credit Exchange; John Viney, president.
Logansport Driving Club; J. M. Elliott, president.
Logansport Gun Club; John Miller, president.
Logansport Humane Society; Geo. B. Forgy, president. Mental Culture Club; Mrs. S. Gifford, president.
Penny Club, Daughters of Liberty; Mrs. M. Howe, president. St. Joseph's Benevolent Society; August Gleitz, president. Shakespeare Club; Mrs. B. Collett, president.
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