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NORTH TOPEKA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
REV. SAMUEL P. DUNLAP, PASTOR.
Originated with the missionary labors of Rev. Rodney Payne, commencing in May, 1866. The church was organized in July, 1869, under the pastorate of Rev. Rodney Payne, who resigned, in consequence of ill health, in May, 1870. The church building was dedicated August 13, 1871, costing over $3,500. The present pas- tor began his labors here during September, 1877. The church is free from debt, and has a Sunday School.
LUTHERAN CHURCH, (GERMAN). - -, PASTOR.
This church is located on the southeast corner of Second and Van Buren streets. (History not furnished ).
LUTHERAN CHURCH (SWEEDISH ).
, PASTOR.
Is situated on the west side of Tyler street, between Second and Third streets. ( History not furnished ).
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. J. W. BRAETON, PASTOR.
On Madison street, between First avenue and Second street. No history furnished.
NORTH TOPEKA METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. G. W. HENNING, PASTOR.
Is located on the corner of Laurent and Van Buren streets. This church was organized in the fall of 1870, by Rev. P. T. Rhodes, the pastor of a large circuit, including Grantville, Rochester, Half- day and Indian Creek. The basement of an edifice, consisting of a lecture room and two class rooms, is completed and free from debt. A comfortable parsonage by the church, free from debt, furnishes a pleasant residence for the pastor. Rev. C. J. Lovejoy succeeded Rev. P. T. Rhodes in the pastorate, from 1871 to 1874. Rev. J. B. Orwig was appointed pastor in 1874, 1875, and 1876. In 1877 and 1878, Rev. S. P. Jacobs was appointed pastor of the church, and
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was succeeded by the present incumbent, Rev. G. W. Henning. The Sunday school averages one hundred in attendance, and is su- perintended by Judge G. W. Carey.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. F. S. MCCABE, D. D., PASTOR.
The First Presbyterian Church of Topeka, on Eighth avenue east, near Kansas avenue, occupies a central and an eligible location. It has a substantial stone house of worship, recently enlarged and handsomely refitted, and furnishing comfortable accommodations for a large congregation.
The first pastor of the church was Rev. John A. Steele, whose charge began early in the year 1860, and who died October 12, 1864.
The present pastor began his work January 1, 1869-the mem- bership consisting of thirty persons. During the eleven years since that date, members have been received into the church as follows. On profession of faith, 175; by certificate from other churches, 400; total, 575. The congregation has raised and paid out for expenses and benevolent objects, $32,525.
The pastor of this church has gathered and organized several churches in Shawnee county outside of the city of Topeka, and a church in North Topeka, viz: Bethel Church, seven miles south- east of Topeka, organized May 28, 1871; Pleasant Ridge church, nine miles northwest of Topeka, organized July 16, 1876; Waka- rusa church, twelve miles south of Topeka, organized December 5, 1877; North Topeka church, organized September 15, 1878.
All of these churches, except that at Wakarusa, received their original membership largely from the First Presbyterian church of Topeka. Each of these churches has now a good house of wor- ship, finished and dedicated within this year, without debt, the to- tal cost of the buildings being about $9,500.
The officers of the First Presbyterian church are: Rev. F. S. McCabe, D. D., pastor; John Brier, N. C. McFarland, J. T. Clark, David Shellabarger, John W. Day, board of elders; W. H. Butter- field, A. M. Callaham, George Merrill, D. C. Metsker, board of dea- cons; George Dick, William Tweeddale, Bradford Miller, board of trustees; G. F. Parmelee, treasurer; R. B. Gemmell, superintendent of the Sabbath School; W. G. Dickinson, assistant superintendent.
The present number of communicants is 275. The Sabbath School has a membership of about 250. The congregation is mak- ---
ing vigorous efforts in the way of improvements that will enable it still more effectively to perform its work in the community.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH (GERMAN ). REV. CONRAD EBERHAT, PASTOR.
This church is situated on Jackson street, between Fifth street and Sixth avenue, and is a handsome brick building, erected in 1876. History not furnished.
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. REV. C. A. SEXTON, PASTOR.
A neat chapel is now owned and occupied by this Society, on Jefferson street, between Third and Fourth streets, which was erected in 1878. Previous to this for several years, services were held in a hall rented for that purpose.
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH (COLORED).
REV. PASTOR.
Hold worship in a building on the east side of Kansas avenue, between Tenth avenue and Eleventh street. No history furnished.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NORTH TOPEKA.
REV. J. C. MILLER, PASTOR.
The Presbyterian Church, in North Topeka, was organized by Dr. McCabe, September 15, 1878, with twenty-six members. Their present membership is forty-four. Rev. J. C. Miller began labor amongst them as their pastor December 12th, which relation he still holds. On November 16, 1879, they dedicated free from debt, at a cost of $3,100, a neat, substantial stone building, 40x60 feet. It is located on Quincy street, between Gordon and Laurent streets.
UNITARIAN CHURCH. REV. -, PASTOR.
The first society of Unitarians was organized in 1871, and hold their services in the church on the west side of Topeka avenue, between Fifth street and Sixth avenue. No regular pastor.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. W. E. DUNLAP, PASTOR.
The United Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of Eighth and Topeka avenues. Rev. W. E. Dunlap, acting pastor.
The church was built in the fall of 1872, and dedicated under the pastorate of B. L. Baldridge, since which time there have been many pastoral changes. The present pastor began his work May 11th, 1879.
The following are the officers of the church: Rev. W. E. Dun- lap, pastor; J. D. Pattison, Wm. Stewart and I. C. Hogue, Board of Elders; Wm. Stewart, James Ewer, Robert Young, J. D. Patti-
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son and J. C. Hogue, Board of Trustees; Mr. John Stewart, 156 Monroe street, correspondent of congregation.
Services morning and evening, and Sabbath school regularly each Sabbath. Prayer meeting on Thursday evening.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (COLORED).
REV. --- -, PASTOR.
Is located on the east side of Madison street, between Second and Third streets. No history furnished.
FIRST SOCIETY OF SPIRITUALISTS. -- LECTURER.
Was first organized in 1867, but as yet has not erected a hall ; it owns a good parsonage, however, through the munificence of Dr. F. L. Crane, and engages inspirational speakers and scientific lec- turers from time to time. Union Hall is occupied by the society for their public meetings.
SYNAGOGUE, (ISRAELITE.)
The Jewish persuasion have no resident Rabbi or regular church, but services are held occasionally at stated places.
UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH.
, PASTOR.
Is located on the corner of Fourteenth and Van Buren streets. History not furnished.
UNIVERSALIST CHURCHI. -- -, PASTOR.
The chapel is on Kansas avenue, near Laurent street, North To- peka, and was organized April 3, 1874. History not furnished.
TOPEKA CEMETERY.
The Topeka Cemetery was the first one established in the neigh- borhood of Topeka, and lies upon the nearest high ground south east of the city, from which the handsomest views of the city and surrounding country are obtained. Lots are sold at prices varying from five cents to twenty-five cents per foot, according to locality. In it there are 16,200 feet belonging to the city, and 5,600 feet be- longing to Topeka township, where those making interments must simply pay the sexton for opening and closing graves. Applica- tions made to Q. A. Hull, the sexton, at the cemetery, or to F. L.
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Crane, superintendent, at No. 132 Monroe street, city, will be at- tended to.
EDUCATIONAL.
THE SCHOOLS OF TOPEKA.
Educational and religious privileges are justly regarded as the basis of cultivated and orderly society, and both of these interests have certainly received due attention and attained a remarkable development in Topeka. The churches of the city have already been described in the foregoing pages, and our schools are equally as numerous, and are conducted in buildings which will compare favorably with any in the country, both in their architectural pro-
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portions and substantial construction. An observant traveller said, some time ago, that the best building in every Kansas town was the public schools, and certainly this is true of this city. It used to be the case, in the East, that the court house was the largest and most attractive building in every county seat, while the school house was a low, dingy building, as dismal in its outside appearance, as it was squalid in its interior furnishing. Our court house is a fair, three-story brick building, but the contrast between it and the Lincoln school building makes the former appear small and insig- nificant.
There are thirteen public school buildings and three colleges in Topeka, and several smaller private schools. The public schools will afford accommodation for over three thousand pupils, and thirty-
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one teachers are employed. The thirteen school buildings with their grounds, furniture and apparatus, are valued at over $150,000, and are supplied with every modern educational appliance. The schools are thoroughly graded and each room is in charge of an experienced teacher, each a specialist in his or her department. The high school has graduated its class for the three years last past with honor, a number of young ladies having completed its four-years course of study. The teachers all show great earnestness and fidelity in their work, and under the able management of Superintendent Butter- field the schools are unsurpassed in point of order, efficiency and
HARRISON SCHOOL BUILDING.
general working by any in the State. The levy for school purposes in the city is only five mills for general expenses, and four mills for interest on bonds and sinking funds. The finances of the Board are managed with scrupulous care and rigid economy, and the schools have kept pace with the vigorous growth and general prosperity of the city.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
President-W. P. Douthitt. Vice-President-M. R. Mitchell. Clerk-H. W. Farnsworth. Superintendent-W. H. Butterfield.
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
First Ward-T. C. Dick, M. R. Mitchell.
Second Ward-W. P. Douthitt, M. Oswald.
Third Ward-W. B. Gibson, John Guthrie.
Fourth Ward-H. W. Farnsworth, C. P. Baker.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Finance-John Guthrie, W. B. Gibson, C. P. Baker.
Buildings, Grounds and Furniture-C. P. Baker, M. Oswald, M. R. Mitchell.
Text Books-T. C. Dick, H. W. Farnsworth, W. B. Gibson.
CLAY SCHOOL BUILDING.
Laws and Regulations-M. R. Mitchell, John Guthrie, C. P. Baker.
Teachers and Salaries-W. B. Gibson, T. C. Dick, John Guthrie. High School-H. W. Farnsworth, M. R. Mitchell, T. C. Dick.
Examination of Teachers-W. H. Butterfield, L. A. Thomas, L. T. Gage.
TEACHERS.
High School-Prof. L. A. Thomas, principal ; Miss E. A. Ly- man assistant.
Lincoln School-Seventh Grade, Miss Kate D. Putnam, princi- pal, Miss Emma W. Wallace, assistant; Sixth Grade, Miss Ella L. Thompson, teacher; Fifth Grade, Mrs. Mary Coldron, teacher; Fourth Grade, Miss Ella Spencer, teacher; Third Grade, Miss Sadie
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Searle, teacher; Second Grade, Miss Mary J. Cheney, teacher; First Grade, Miss Ada I. Smyth, teacher.
Harrison School-J. O. Butler, principal; Fifth Grade, Miss Belle Rudolph, teacher; Fourth Grade, Miss H. W. Cook, teacher; Third Grade, Miss Jennie T. Cleland, teacher; Second Grade, Miss Ida Johnston, teacher; First Grade, Jennie Wallace, teacher.
Quincy School-D. C. Tillottson, principal; Fourth Grade, Mrs. E. M. Hunter, teacher; Third Grade, Miss Clara E. Bunker, teacher; Second Grade, Mrs. Kate E. Smith, teacher; First Grade, Miss Mag- gie S. Mitchell, teacher.
QUINCY SCHOOL BUILDING.
Washburn School-O. A. Holcomb, principal; Fourth Grade Miss L. Bartholomew, teacher; Third Grade, Miss Hattie McCoy, teacher; First and Second Grades, Mrs. M. C. Price, teacher.
Clay School-L. T. Gage, principal; Fourth Grade, Miss Sue Stevenson, teacher; Third Grade, Miss Laura M. Spring, teacher; First and Second Grades, Miss Maggie Nesbaum, teacher.
Monroe School-A. W. Hayes, principal; First and Second Grades, Mrs. A. G. Bancroft, teacher.
Thirteenth Street School-E. H. White, teacher.
Douglas School-L. M. Anderson, teacher. Filmore School-Mrs. A. B. McCabe, teacher.
Freeman School-Miss Nellie V. Johnston, teacher.
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Parkdale School- Hunter, teacher. School in King's Addition-Miss Sue Lovell, teacher.
School in Mission Church- -, teacher.
KANSAS THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL.
The Kansas Theological School is an incorporated institution for the education of an Episcopal ministry, especially fitted for the work in the Diocese of Kansas. It is situated in the city of Topeka, on Topeka avenue, between Eighth avenue and Ninth street, and possesses an unincumbered property amounting to $25,000. The substantial brick building-a large and imposing edifice, affords am- ple accommodations for the president, for the resident professor,
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and for twelve or fifteen students. It is the only such school, in the proper and peculiar sense, in the State; and it is a very import- ant agency for the supply of clergy. It has a library connected with it, containing about three thousand volumes, mainly theolog- ical works.
The faculty consists of :
President and Professor of Pastoral Theology-Rt. Rev. Thos. H. Vail, D.D., LL.D.
Professor of Systematic Theology, Hebrew and Interpretation- Rev. J. F. Walker.
Young men and candidates for Holy Orders, who desire to pur- sue a course of Theological study, are invited to correspond with the Rt. Rev. President, who will do what he can to obtain for them
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the necessary aid. The resident professor also will answer any in- quiries in regard to the institution. At present there are several young men in this school preparing for the sacred ministry.
There are eight trustees besides the Bishop, who is ex-officio president of the board, three members of which may reside outside of the State. The board itself fills any vacancies that may occur in its membership.
The names of the trustees are as follows :
The Rt. Rev. Thomas H. Vail, D.D., LL.D .. president ex-officio; Rev. H. H. Loring, A. M .; Rev. L. L. Holden, B. D .; Rev. H. Dyer, D. D .; Messrs. Alfred G. Otis, James C. Horton, James F. Sheafe, George Geiger and Ambrose Todd.
The Rev. H. Dyer, D. D., and Mr. James F. Sheafe reside in New York.
COLLEGE OF THE SISTERS OF BETHANY.
This institution, formerly known as the Episcopal Female Sem- inary, having outgrown its old accommodations, a new building,
BETHANY COLLEGE BUILDING.
commensurate with its necessities, was begun in 1870, and is com- pleted and occupied for the use of the institution under its present name.
The name has reference to the two sisters of Bethany, the rep- resentatives of the two great classes of christian women, the active and the contemplative, the energetic and the devotional. The curriculum is ample, comparing favorably in this respect with the best institutions east and west. The year begins about the mid- dle of September, and closes about the middle of June, thus leaving pupils free during the long oppressive heated term of this climate.
Rt. Rev. Thomas H. Vail, D. D., LL.D., president ex-officio, and residing in the institution; Rev. Alfred Brown, chaplain and bursar; Miss Julia E. Blakelee, house-mother, with ten other teach- ers. For terms of tuition and board, see circular and advertise- ments, or apply to Bishop Vail.
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WASHBURN COLLEGE.
Located about one mile southwest of the city, is a magnificent structure and designed to educate both sexes in every department of education,-the classical, commercial and scientific-and is sup- plsed with mathematical and philosophical apparatus of the latest and most approved patterns. It has acquired a wide-spread reputa- tion of being one of the best educational colleges in the country, and the large increase in the number of its pupils is the best evi- dence of its popularity and the general satisfaction given to its pa- trons. It is under the auspices of the Congregational Churches, but is wholly unsectarian. Its library, of over four thousand vol- umes, affords facilities for reference, and special courses in reading ; and its musical and drawing departments, both theoretical and ractical, are under the supervision of accomplished teachers.
COLLEGE OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY.
During the year 1875, this college was established, through the influence of Father Defouri, then pastor of the Church of the As- sumption. It is under the auspices of the church, and under the immediate supervision of the Sisters of Charity. It is located on Jackson street, near Eighth avenue, has a full corps of instructors, and over 100 pupils, who are taught in the various branches of edu- cation, including German, Latin, music, etc.
SECRET AND BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES.
MASONIC.
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction-Triennial conclave to be held in the city of Washington, commencing the third Monday in Octo- ber, 1880. Officers: Albert Pike, 33°, Grand Commander; Albert G. Mackey, 33º, Secretary General. Address, Washington, D. C.
Representatives of Supreme Council in Kansas-E. T. Carr, 33º, Inspector General, Leavenworth; Charles Spalding, 32°, Deputy Inspector, Topeka.
Oriental Lodge of Perfection, No. 3-Meets in Masonic Hall the first and third Thursday evenings of each month. Officers: Chas. Spalding, 32°, V .:. M .:.; T. P. Rodgers, 32°, Secretary.
Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States-Triennial conclave to be held in Chicago, Ill., commencing the third Tuesday in August, 27
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1880. Officers: V. L. Hurlbut, M .:. E .:. G .. Master, Chicago, Ill .; T. S. Parvin, V .:. E .:. G .. Recorder, Iowa City, Iowa.
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas-Annual conclave to be held in Ottawa the second Tuesday in May, 1880. Officers: E. D. Hillyer, R .. E .:. G .. Commander, Valley Falls; J. H. Brown, E .. G .. Recorder, Wyandotte.
Topeka Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar-Regular con- claves the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. Offi- cers: W. W. Phillips, E .:. C. .; Chas. Spalding, Recorder.
General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States-Triennial convocation to be held in Detroit, Michigan, commencing the fourth Tuesday in August, 1880. Officers: John Frizzell, M .:. E .:. G .:. G .:. H ... P ... , Nashville, Tennessee; C. G. Fox, E .:. G .:. G .. Secretary, Buffalo, N. Y.
Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Kansas-Annual convocation to be held in Topeka, commencing on the Tuesday preceding the third Wednesday of October, 1880. Officers: E. T. Carr, M .:. E .:. G ... H ... P .:. , Leavenworth; J. H. Brown, E ... G ... Secretary, Wyandotte.
Topeka Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Masons-Regular convoca- tions held at Masonic Hall the first and third Monday evenings of each month. Officers: Wm. Whitmer, H .. P .:.; D. Brockway, Secretary.
Grand Council R .:. S .. and S .. E ... M .. of Kansas-Annual convention to be held in Topeka, on Monday preceding the third Wednesday of October, 1880. Officers: A. D. McConoughy, M .. I .:. G .:. M ... , Atchison; J. H. Brown, I .. G .. Recorder, Wyandotte.
Zabud Council No. 4, R .:. S ... and S .. E .:. M .:.- Assembles at Masonic Hall the second and Fourth Thursdays of each month. Officers: John Guthrie, T .:. I .. M. .; T. P. Rodgers, Recorder.
Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Kansas-Annual communi- cations to be held in Topeka, commencing the second Wednesday of October, 1880. Officers: J. D. McCleverty, M .:. W .:. G .:. M .;. , Fort Scott; J. H. Brown, G .. Secretary, Wyandotte.
Topeka Lodge No. 17 A. F. and A. M-Regular communica- tions held at Masonic Hall the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month. Officers: A. H. Vance, W .. M .:.; H. W. Farns- worth, Secretary.
Orient Lodge No. 51, A. F. and A. M-Regular communica- tions held at Masonic Hall the second and fourth Friday evenings of each month. Officers: T. P. Rodgers, W .:. M. .; Wm. Whitmer, Secretary.
Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, A. F. and A. M-Regular commu- nications held at Masonic Hall, North Topeka, the first and third
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Thursday evenings of each month. Officers: Geo. Swartz, W.C. M .:.; Wm. N. Angle, Secretary.
Fidelity Chapter No. 6, Eastern Star-Was organized under charter March 12, 1872, with Bro. Stephen Babcock, W. P., and Mrs. Ann E. Sheldon, W. M. The present officers are: Mrs. W. P. Douthitt, W .. M ... , and J. C. Yohey, Secretary. Regular meet- ings on second and fourth Tuesdays in each month.
The Masonic Mutual Benefit Society, of Kansas-Was organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Kansas March, 1873. The object of the society is to give financial aid and benefit to the widows, orphans and dependents of deceased members. Since the organization of the society fifteen members have died, and fifteen benefits have been paid amounting to $11,526.30. Policies in force November 1st, 1879, 1,320.
Officers: John Guthrie, President; D. M. Valentine, Vice-Presi- dent; D. W. Nellis, Secretary; P. I. Bonebrake, Treasurer; S. E. Sheldon, M. D., Medical Director.
Finance Committee: A. B. Lemmon, D. M. Valentine, A. W. Knowles.
COLORED ORGANIZATIONS.
Lincoln Chapter, No. 2, Holy Royal Arch Masons-Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Hall 240 Kansas avenue. Samuel Hanks, High Priest; A. T. Allen, Secretary.
Occidental Lodge. A. F. and A. M .- Was organized October, 1875. Meets every alternate Monday evening in their hall, 127 Kansas avenue. (Officers not furnished ).
Mount Maria Lodge, No. 5, A. F. and A. M .- Meets on every Tuesday evening. G. M. Smith, W. M .; H. O. Taylor, Secretary.
Faith Western Lodge, No. 3, I. O.G. S. and D. of S .- Meets every Thursday evening. L. H. Adams, Worthy Chief ; Wm. Hatcher, Secretary.
Rebecca Chapter, No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star-Organized May 23, 1879. Meets every Wednesday evening. Fannie Miller, W. M .; Catharine Wadkins, A. M .; L. H. Adams, W. P .; Martha Bird, Treasurer; T. J. Gates, Secretary.
ODD FELLOWS.
R. W. Grand Encampment of Kansas-Meets in Topeka on the second Tuesday in March of each year, usually, but in 1880 the meeting will be held in Atchison, a majority of the Representa- tives having so voted.
Officers: N. Sinnett, M. W. G. P .; S. R. Burch, M. W. G. H. P .; D. C. Metsker, R. W. G. S. W .; O. J. Nichols, R. W. G. J. W .;
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S. F. Burdett, R. W. G. S .; Lewis Mayo, R. W. G. T .; S. H. Kelsey, R. W. Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F.
R. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas-Was instituted June 2d, 1858. Meets at Topeka on the second Tuesday of October of each year.
Officers : W. H. Pilkenton, M. W. G. M .; Chas. H. Krebs, R. W. D. G. M .; E. S. Bertram, R. W. G. W .; S. F. Burdett, R. W. G. S., L. O. Mayo, R. W. G. T.
SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS.
Shawnee Encampment, No. 3, I. O. O. F .- Meets on the 1st and 3d Thursdays of each month.
Officers: J. A. Hickey, C. P .; S. Barnum, S. W .; C. B. Hopkins, J. W .; I. E. Gorham, H. P .; R. A. Randlett, Scribe; H. G. Hood, Assistant Scribe; Andrew Burkhard, Treasurer.
Shawnee Lodge, No. 1, I. O. O. F .- Meets on Tuesday evening in each week.
Officers: L. M. Carter, N. G .; A. Halcroft, V. G .; G. W. Hop- kins, Secretary; A. R. Wilkins, Permanent Secretary; S. Barnum, Treasurer.
Topeka Lodge, No. 40-Instituted Sept. 30, 1868. Meets on Wednesday evening of each week.
Officers : E. Davis, N. G .; John Mullin, V. G .; C. F. Spurgeon, Sec'y; A. E. Jones, Permanent, Sec'y; Andrew Burkhard, Treas.
Eugene Lodge, No. 79-Meets in Odd Fellows' Hall, North To- peka, on Friday evening of each week.
Officers : Clay Bowen, N. G .; S. N. Burgens, V. G .; John A. Miller, Secretary; Elias Pierson, Treasurer.
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