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Sunday-school at 9 A. M., with an average attendance of 110, and twenty-two teachers. T. H. Frayser, Superintendent.
Third Street Colored (or African) Methodist Episcopal Church. -This church was organized many years ago, by Rev. Dunahy, with twenty-five or thirty members. Met for worship in Megill's Hall. The pastors since then have been Revs. Yocum, Frost, O. B. Ross, Ferguson, Sherman, and the present one is Rev. Taylor. The membership has increased to 119, and is in a prosperous con- dition. Class-leaders: Dora Henderson and Mr. Humphrey. The church building was erected in 1873; size, 60 x 30 feet; cost, $16,000; location, near the corner of Third and St. Elizabeth streets.
Trinity Church ( Protestant Episcopal) .- This church was organ- ized a little over a quarter of a century ago, with about a dozen members. The membership has increased to thirty-three; and there is a Sunday-school of abont twenty children, superintended by the pastor, assisted by Mr. Latimore. The Rectors which have served this church are: Revs. J. A. Jackson, Bird, Pate, Hubbard, La- trobe, Gibson, Powers, Hall, Claiborne, and the present, Geo. C. Sutton, from Richmond, Va., but a native of England.
Church services were at first held in Masonic Hall, on Fourth street, then in the second story of Dr. Megill's store building. The church next purchased a carpenter shop, with lot, on Frederica street, between Fifth and Sixth, fitted it up neatly and had relig ious services there six or seven years. They then sold this property and invested the proceeds in a very eligible lot of ground on the north side of Fifth street, between St. Elizabeth and Locust streets, whereon, in 1874-'75, they erected the most tasteful church building in the city. It is 60 x 85 feet in dimensions and has a seating
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capacity of nearly 600. A fine parsonage is located on the lot adjoining west, free from debt. A small debt on the church property still remains. This little society has had many a struggle, but it has manfully kept up. Present Vestrymen: C. H. Todd, Henry Megill, Daniel M. Griffith, P. T. Watkins, Joseph Slanghter and Robert Dunlop.
Evangelical Church .- This church was organized about twelve or fifteen years ago by Rev. G. Schoettle, with probably twelve or fifteen families. Mr. S. went to Ohio in 1577. The pastors since that time have been Revs. Valentine Zimer, in 1878, who left here for Indiana; Edward Schweitzer. 1879-'81, who also went to In- diana; and the present one. II. F Deters. who has had the position since September, 1881. The church edifice. about 30 x 40, was erected in 1878. There are now about thirty families in this church, and a Sunday-school of about eighty pupils, presided over by the pastor. The church is in a prosperous condition.
Rev. H. F. Deters was born in Allamakee County, Iowa, in 1856, the son of IIenry and Mary ( Buchholz) Deters; graduated at Elmhurst Seminary, Du Page County, Ill., and in theology at Mathiasville, Mo., in 1881. In 1882 he married Miss Langpaap, a native also of Allamakee County, Iowa. Besides holding his present ministerial position, he is also the teacher of German for the public schools of Owensboro, and a member of the Evangelical Synod of America.
Temple Adath Israel (Hebrew) .- The congregation was organ- ized probably two or three years before the war, with about eighteen families; there are now thirty one. The Rabbis have been : Drs. Rosenfeld, Marcosson, Strauss, J. H. Goldhammer, Abraham Myer, Alexander Rosenspitz, and the present incum bent, J. Glueck, who has been here since February, 1881, and is just engaged for another year. The first religious services were held in the second story of Mr. Moise's store, on East Second street, and afterward in Prof. Hart's school building, two years. The temple, with a seating capacity of about 200, was built in 1878; is a neat, brick structure, located on Lewis street, between Fourth and Fifth, and cost $4,000. The present Board of Trus- tees comprises Joe Rothschild. President; Sol. Wile, V P .; E. 1 .. Moss, Secretary; M. Levy. Treasurer; A. Reese, J. Wittelshofer, and L. Loeser.
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This church has both a Sabbath-school and a Sunday-school- the former meeting 10 to 11 A. M., and the latter 10 to 11:30 A. M. About forty-six children are enrolled, of whom Dr. Glueck is the general instructor.
Religions services in the temple are held every Friday evening, and Saturday morning at 9 A. M. The singing is led by a well- drilled choir of ladies; Mrs. Hartzfeld, Chorister.
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CHAPTER XVII. OWENSBORO, CONTINUED.
BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES.
Young Men's Christian Association .- The first meeting look- ing toward the organization of the Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation in Owensboro, was called at the instance of Mr. J. F. Huber, of Louisville, State Secretary of the society. It was held in the Cumberland Presbyterian church, Nov. 1, 1877. At this meet- ing a committee was appointed to solicit funds, and to report at a meeting held the following evening in the same place. At this meeting a permanent organization was effected. The follow- ing officers were elected: Benj. Bransford, President, and E. G. Buckner, Secretary. The members enrolled at this meeting were : Benj. Bransford, J. F. Hendy, E. G. Buckner, A. M. C. Simmons, G. W. Towner, J. C. Molloy, O. C. Hawkins, James F. Huber, Robert Brodie and Walter A. Nichols. Meetings were held in the different churches until the society could procure suitable rooms. Their first permanent location was in a room over Higgins's drng store, where they remained one year, removing to Masonic Temple, over the National Bank.
Here they met regularly for two years, after which they rented and fitted np their present spacious and pleasant rooms on Freder- ica street, between Third and Fourth streets. The reading-room and library is situated on the first or ground floor, is nicely titted up for the comfort and convenience of members and visitors, and is open all day and until nine . o'clock every evening. The library comprises about 700 volumes, with the addition of leading daily and weekly journals which are kept on file. The room for devotional exercises, lectures, etc., is situated in the rear of the reading-room. It is furnished with an organ and comfortable chairs. The second floor is used for a ladies' parlor, gymnasium and bath-room. All the conveniencies of the association are free for the use of the public.
Members pay an annual fee of $5, which is need in the support of the institution. The principal source of revenne, however, is
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from subscriptions. The people of Owensboro have been liberal in their support of the association, $1,600 having been raised in 1881, and about $900 in 1982. In 1881 Dr. Tyler was engaged as Secretary on a salary of $700 a year, devoting his entire time to the duties of the office. During the first three months of 1882 the secretary was paid a salary, since which time the office has been an honorary one. The funds raised have been applied toward paying these salaries, fitting and furnishing the hall, purchasing books for the library, and in furnishing relief to the needy. Reg- nlar business meetings are held monthly devotional exercises every Sunday evening. Besides these the association holds gospel meetings in the jail, and at different places in the suburbs of the city.
There are now connected with the organization forty active and fifty-six associate members. Active members must be members in good standing of some evangelical church. The following are the officers for 1883: Jas. H. Parrish, President; E. G. Buckner, Vice-President; J. N. Courtney, Treasurer; W. A. Hester, Record- ing Secretary. Board of Directors-Robert Brodie, Prof. A. C. Goodwin, J. D. Kennady, W. F. Reinhardt, Prof. W. A. Hester, W. B. Armendt.
Nov. 7-10, 1878, the first State Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association was held in the Third Street Presbyterian Church in this city. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Rev. J. C. Molloy, James Weir and Rev. J. F. Hendy. It was the occasion of great interest to the people of this vicinity.
St. Vincent de Paul Society is a benevolent institution, con- ducted under the auspices of the Catholic church It was organ- ized in 1880. Its objects are to furnish provisions, fuel, etc., to the poor. It is in active operation during the winter months only, regular meetings being held every Sunday. The place of meeting is St. Stephen's Church. The society was started with about forty members. M. V Monarch was the first President; Chas. C. Thix- ton, Secretary, and R. W. Slack, Treasurer. The offices are per- petual, or are relinquished only on the removal or death of the incumbent. The funds expended for relief are raised by private subscription among the members, and by the contributors through a mite box in the church vestibule. Only gentlemen are admitted to membership It is not a secret organization.
The St. Hubertus Benevolent Society was organized Sept. 17, 1.74. with a membership of twenty-seven. It is a German Cath-
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olic society, being connected with St. Joseph's Church in Owens- boro. Francis Komuf and Henry Rose were most active in starting the society, whose purposes are benevolence and care of the sick. The first officers were as follows: Henry Rose, President; Anthony Eger, Vice-President; Michael Dittman, Secretary; Paul Tennes, Treasurer; F. Komuf, J. Gilles, N. Michel, J. Vollman, William Emler, A. Rose and M. Breitenbach, Trustees. The society was duly incorporated under the laws of Kentucky, Feb. 17, 1875.
The meinbership has increased steadily since the organization, and in spite of numerous losses by death and removal, is now forty- five. The present officers, chosen Oct. 12, 1882, are as follows: Mat. Meyer, President; Jacob Meise, Vicc-President; Michael Dittman, Secretary; Michael Schaefer, Corresponding Secretary; Conrad Baumgartner, Treasurer; Henry Meise, Marshal; Sebas- tian Weikel, Flag-bearer; Frank Komuf, William Emler, Michael Dittman, Henry Ross and George Schaefer, Trustees.
The regular meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, at St. Joseph's school-house. The society celebrates its anniversary usually by a picnic or some other entertainment. It has been prosperous since its organization and has bright prospects. Con- nected with the society is an insurance scheme, divided into two classes-first class, $500; second class, $1,000. The fees are varied according to the age of the applicant, being $2.50 for a person of twenty-five years, and rising to $10.00 for one between fifty and sixty. There have been no assessments under this plan. as it was only adopted Oct. 12, 1882, since which time there have been no deaths. This life insurance is entirely controlled by the Benevolent Society and is managed by the same officers, who are elected yearly.
Branch No. 18, Catholic Knights of America, was organized Aug. 21, 1878, with sixteen charter members, as follows: Rev. D. F. Crane, Patrick Owen, John D. Scott, Luther F. Cox, Michael Dittman, William Emler, William Pottinger, James S. Pottinger, Jacob Bollman, J. T. Higgins, P. E. Payne, Rev. Peter J. Haisley, C. Baumgartner, Joseph Rose, R. B. Pottinger, and R. W. Slack. The first officers of the branch were as follows: John B. Scott, President; Joseph Rose, Vice-President; William Pot- tinger, Recording Secretary; J. T. Higgins. Financial Secretary; James S. Pottinger, Treasurer; P. E. Payne, S. F. Cox, and Wm. Emler, Trustees; Patrick Owen, Sergeant-at-Arms. The object of the order is insurance, the amount of endowment being $1,000
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or $2,000. The office of President has been held successively by John B. Scott. R. W. Slack, and John B. Scott. The present offi- cers are as follows: John B. Scott, President; A. Basehart, Vice- President; R. W. Slack. Recording Secretary; J. T. Higgins, Financial Secretary; A. Eger, Treasurer; Joseph Rose, Sergeant- at-Arms Patrick Owen, Sentinel; George Schaefer, A. Eger, and J. C. Rudd, Trustees. The present membership of the branch is about seventy, and the organization is in a prosperous condition, financially and otherwise. One endowment of $2,000 has been paid to John W. Higgins. The branch meets the first and third Sundays of each month, at their hall on the north side of Court Square.
Asher Lodye, No. 227, I. O. B. B., is a Hebrew benevolent institution, connected with which is an endowment plan, paying, on the death of any member in good standing. $1,000 to li's bene- ficiaries. They also pay sick benefits, and an assessment toward the maintenance of a district orphan asylum. Lodge No. 227 was organized Oct. 25, 1874, with twenty members. The first officers were: Jos. Rothchild, Sr., President; M. Moise, Vice-President; Ernest Weill. Secretary; B. Baer. Treasurer; Sol. Wile, Monitor; A. Rosenfeld, Assistant Monitor; L. Lesser, Guardian; M. Levy, Warden. Regular meetings are held the second and fourth Suu days in each month, in the room over the Jewish Temple. The lodge is in a flourishing condition, having over $500 in the treasury and a membership of twenty-eight. Its officers are: S. Moise, Presi- dent; J. M. Oppenheimer, Secretary; B. Baer, Treasurer. An annual assessment of $15 is made upon each member, to pay run- ning expenses, sick benefits. endowments. etc. They are within the jurisdiction of District No. 2, comprising the States of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. The hea lquarters of the district is at Cincinnati. They have a surjdins fuml of $112,000, which is drawn upon to pay benefits or endowment, for any lodge in the district whose per capita assess- ment of $15 does not cover the amount required. The order originated in 1846 or 1847, and has become one of the strongest and ma et popular benevolent institutions in the country.
The Union Bencedent Society, No. 2, was organized in the winter of 1876'7, with a membership of about twenty-five. The first President was HI. C. Helm, and the first Secretary was A. Berry. The society is not a secret one, and its objects are benev- olence and sociability. Colored people between the ages of twelve
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and forty five are eligible to membership. The organization has prospered steadily in its membership, gradually increasing from twenty-five to nearly 400. The present officers are as follows: Mr. Pickrum, President; Robert Crump, Secretary ; Thomas Crump, Treasurer. The society meets at the public school-house in Owens- boro, the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Occasional entertainments have been given by the society since its organiza- tion.
The Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent Society in Owensboro was established in 1869. It was organized by the ladies of the Jewish church. Its mission is to furnish relief to the poor of their church, and others. The fund for this purpose is obtained by an assess- ment of annual dues upon the members of the society. Mrs. A. Rosenfeld was the first President; Mrs. J. A. Godshaw (now deceased), the first Secretary, and Mrs. T. Moise, Treasurer. The officers for 1882 were Mrs. B. Baer, President; Mrs. A. Rosenfeld, Secretary; Mrs. T. Moise, Treasurer. Regular meetings are held quarterly. The present membership is twenty-one. None but ladies are admitted to membership. The society, though not a chartered one, is one of the fixtures of the place, and has done a great deal to alleviate suffering among the needy, and its influence for good has been felt in many ways by the members of their con- gregation.
Stephen F. Ogden Lodge, No. 356, A. F. & A. M., was char- tered Oct. 13, 1858, by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. The charter is signed by Philip Swigert, Grand Master; Robert Morris, Deputy Grand Master; H. F. Wilson, Senior Grand. Warden, and J. M. S. McCorkle, Grand Secretary, and the instrument is dated at Lexington. The lodge was named after Stephen F. Ogden, a prominent Mason, father of Dr. John D. Ogden. He had filled all the offices in the lodge and chapter (there was then no com- mandery in this section of the country), at the time of his death. The charter members of Ogden Lodge numbered fourteen. The first Master of the lodge was William Bell, and the first Senior Warden was Henry Hart. The membership rapidly increased, and numbered about thirty at the opening of the war. At this time many of the members went into the army, and by 1866 there were but eight or ten members left. During that year the lodge was dissolved by the Grand Lodge, and all the books and papers were surrendered. No steps were taken toward reorganization until Oct. 24, 1872, when, under an order from the Grand Lodge, their charter was
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returned, the old number returned, and the members instructed to meet for reorganization. According to these instructions a meet- ing was held Dec. 30, 1872, and, as recommended by the Grand Lodge, John D. Ogden was elected W. M .; Wm. Sharpe, S. W., and Abraham F. Berryman, J. W. Their first regular meeting after reorganization was held Jan. 11, 1873. The lodge meets the fourth Monday in each month, in Masonic Temple. The present officers are: John D. Ogden, W. M .; James A. Willhite, S. W .; and Frank T. Gunther, J. W. It numbers thirty members, and is in a healthy condition.
Owensboro Lodge, No. 130. A. F. & A. M., is the oldest existing lodge in the county, and the second one established within its limits. When organized there had been no lodge in the county for a period of nine years, its only predecessor, Woodson Lodge, No. 92, having forfeited its charter in 1834. A number of those who were instrumental in starting this institution had been members of the old Woodson Lodge. They first commenced under a dispensa- tion from the Grand Lodge, April 10, 1843, in the court-house in Owensboro. They were not chartered until Ang. 29 of the same year. Their first officers under the charter were as follows: Hiram A. Hunter, W. M .; William C. Norris, S. W .; Adam Simp- son, J. W .; James L. Johnson, Secretary; S. S. Heath, Treasurer. The charter is signed by L. M. Cox, G. M .; B. R. Young, D. G. M .; T. Halloway, S. G. W .; M. B. Allen, J. G. W. The lodge met in the court-house until the erection, in about 1850, of a hall at the corner of Fourth and St. Elizabeth streets, which was sub- sequently sold and is now used as a private residence. Their next place of meeting was in Court Hall, now used by the Odd Fellows. They remained in this building until the formation of a stock- company for building a Masonic Temple, of which they became members, and in which they now hold their meetings on the fourth Monday in each month. This temple was built in 1872, in con- junction with the First National Bank. It comprises the third story of the building sitnated on the corner of Third and Frederica strects. The several Masonic organizations of the city united in forming the stock-company. The rooms are commodious and nicely furnished. The present membership of this lodge is. fifty-one. The officers for 1882 were: B. E. W. Stout, W. M .; N. O. Ford, S. W .; D. R. Gash, J. W .; R. W. Littell, Secretary; John Wand- ling, Treasurer.
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Jo Daveiss Chapter, No. 32, was first organized under a special dispensation granted Jan. 17, 1848, by Willis Stuart, G. H. P. The first meeting was held Feb. 2, 1848. William A. Seaton, P. H. P., and William A. Barton, H. P., of Western Star Chapter, No. 20, of Hardinsburg, were the instituting officers. An election of officers at that meeting resulted in the selection of the following: Hiram A. Hunter, H. P .; John Daveiss, K .; Jas. J. Bowlds, S .; John D. Ogden, C. H .; Philip Triplett, P. S .; Stephen F. Ogden, R. A. C .; R. G. Gardner, G. M. 3d V .; J. H. McFarland, G. M. 2d V .; Win. C. Norris, G. M. 1st V .; Stephen F. Ogden, Sec. ; John H. McFarland, Treas .; Samuel Haynes, Tyler. The chap- ter was granted a charter Aug. 31, 1848. The first meeting held under the charter convened Sept. 30, 1848, when an election was held, with the following result : Hiram A. Hunter, H. P .; William W. Chambers, K .; Barnard Trible, S .; Benjamin II. Ogden, C. H. ; John J. Daveiss, P. S .; James D. Bowlds, R. A. C .; Joseph MeCleary, G. M. 3d V .; John H. McFarland, G. M. 2d V. ; William C. Norris, G. M. 1st V .; Stephen F. Ogden, Sec .; Philip Trip- lett, Treas. ; John Daveiss, Chaplain; Wm. Y. Sharp, Marshal; E. Murray, S. and T. The chapter meets the first Monday in cach month, at Masonic Temple.
Owensboro Commandery, No. 15, K. T., was organized April 15, 1872, with nine charter members, as follows : J. H. Branham, Eminent Commander; M. B. Swain, Generalissimo; R. M. Hatha- way, Captain-General; Rev. C. C. Chaplin, Prelate; John Wand- ling, Senior Warden; J. Q. A. Stewart, Junior Warden; Rev. John W. Pugh, Recorder; Salem H. Ford, Warder; Henry Megill, Cap tain of the Gnard. The offices after the several names are those to which the members were respectively elected at the organiza- tion. The office of Eminent Commander has been held by J. H. Branham, April, 1872, to Angust, 1873; R. M. Hathaway, August, 1873, to Angust, 1874; Salem H. Ford, August, 1874, to April. 1875; John Wandling, April, 1875, to April, 1876; J. Q. A. Stewart, April, 1876, to April, 1878; John D. Ogden, April. 1878, to April, 1882; E. G. Buckner, April, 1882 (present incumbent ;. The present officers of the commandery are as follows : E. G. Buckner, Eminent Commander; John Wandling, Generalissimo; J. J. Sweeney, Captain-General; L . W. Marble, Prelate; F. J. Clarke, Senior Warden; F. D. Gunther, Junior Warden; P. T. Watkins, Treasurer; J. C. Wandling, Recorder; Henry Megill, Standard-Bearer; J. S. Bottenweiser, Sword-Bearer: N. MeIntyre,
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Warden; W. N. Mason, Guard. The present membership of the Owensboro Commandery is thirty four. The stated conclaves oc- cur regularly the third Monday of each month.
Guiding Star Lodge, No. 14, A. F. & A. M. (colored), was organized in 1879, with about ten members and the following officers: Thomas Tyler, W M .; O. K. Barrett, S. W .; Alfred Buckner, J. W; George Alexander, S. D .; Charles Jones, J. D .; Nestor McFarland, Chaplain; Phocion Fields, Secretary; William McFarland, Treasurer; Lewis R. Saulsbury, Tyler. There are now thirty-two members, with the following officers: Alfred Buck- ner, W. M .; George Alexander, S. W .; Elder McFarland. J. W .; Phoeian Fields, S. D .; Lewis Saulsbury, J. D .; Win. Jackson, Secretary; Win. Bailey, Treasurer. Place of meeting, over the Deposit Bank.
Owensboro Encampment, No. 45, I. O. O. F, was instituted June 18, 1870, with eleven members, as follows : George Brown, W. W. Chambers, Woodson Fletcher, P. II. Brown, O. S. Warner, J. G. Delker, J. II. Jones, John A. Brown, N. B. Allen, J. B. Al. exander, and J. W. Allen. The first officers chosen at the institu tion of the encampment were as follows: George Brown, C. P. O. S. Warner, II. P .; J. W. Allen, S. W .; N. B. Allen, J. W .; J. G. Delker, Scribe; W. W. Chambers, Treasurer; J. B. Alexander, Guide; P. H. Brown, Sentinel. Although fourteen years elapsed between the dissolution of the Magnolia Encampinent and the formation of Owensboro Encampment, several members of the former joined the latter, and some are still living. The present membership of the encampment is forty-six. No meetings were held from the latter part of 1880 until Nov. 24, 1882, when the following officers were continued : B. Baer, C. P .; J. H. Fisher, HI. P. : Godfrey Arnold, S. W .; Michael Carey, J. W .; R. W. Littell, Seribe; J. H. Fisher, Treasurer; R. Hickman, Guide; P. H. Brown, Sentinel. The regular meetings of the encampment are held every Friday evening, at Odd Fellows' Hall.
Magnolia Encampment, No. 20, I. O. O. F., was organized about 1851, at the time Daveiss Lodge was flourishing. It kept up with a membership of ten to fifteen until December, 1866, when its charter was surrendered, from lack of interest in the work.
Daveiss Lodge, No. 61, I. O. O. F'., was organized Aug. 29, 1849, with a membership of fifteen or twenty. The first Noble Grand was O. S. Wilson; Vice-Grand, R. A. Bell; Treasurer, George W. Triplett; Secretary, F. W. Watkins. The lodge was
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prosperous for a time, and was in existence over seven years. In December, 1856, its charter, as well as that of the encampment, was surrendered, being taken to the Grand Lodge at Louisville by James Littell. Lack of interest is the only reason that can be assigned for the death of the lodge, as there were twenty-five or thirty members.
Brothers' Lodge No. 132, I. O. O. F., was organized Ang. 28, 1856, by authority of a charter from the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, dated July 18, 1866, with the following charter mem- bers: John J. Davis, James Littell, G. W. Triplett, R. G. Moorman, E. S. Ayres, W. W. Chambers, N. C. Leaman, N. B. Allen, Eli Adams, George N. Mckay and P. H. Brown. The first officers were as follows: N. B. Allen, N. G .; R. G. Moorman, V. G .; James Littell, Treasurer; John J. Davis, Secretary; Eli Adams, Host; P. H. Brown, I. G .; N. C. Leaman, R. S. N. G .; Thomas H. Pointer, L. S. N. G .; W. H. Leaman, R. S. V. G .; James A. Scott, R. S. S .; James G. Thomason, L. S. S .; F. L. Hall, Conductor; E. S. Ayres. The lodge lias steadily grown and prospered since its organization, and is now one of the strongest lodges in this part of the State. It owns half of the brick block known as " Court Row." 'The present membership in good standing is about 125. The present officers, chosen in July, 1882, are as follows: J. A. Wilhite, S. P. G .; R. W. Littell, N. G .; H. A. Duncan, V. G .; J. W. Car- ter, Recording Secretary; W. G. Burnett, Permanent Secretary; W. W. Chambers, Treasurer; William Mandel, Host and I. G .; J. H. Fisher, R. S. to N. G .; E. R. Ford, L. S. to N. G .; E. Weill, R. S. to V. G .; J. H. Axton, L. S. to V. G .; James Littell, War- den; Phil. R. Zulanf, Conductor; R. R. Hickman, R. S. S .; Wood- son Fletcher, L. S. S .; George Brown, District Deputy. The lodge meets every Friday night at its lodge room in Court Row.
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