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William Snure, general merchandise. E. Lewis, general merchandise.
Obed Omberson, general merchandise.
Albert Hohenstein, general merchandise. E. J. Viall, Viall hotel.
J. D. Stone, Lakefield hotel.
N. J. Scott, hardware store.
J. M. Striekler. drug store.
John Frederickson (Colman Lumber Co.), lumber and machinery.
C. M. Tradewell, agricultural implements.
Charles Randall, harness shop.
L. W. Seely, land agent.
Carl S. Eastwood, newspaper.
Robert Pietz, blacksmith shop.
Thomas Sanders, blacksmith shop.
Miss Tilda Hamerstad, millinery store.
John Barber, coal dealer.
Omberson Brothers, hay dealers.
G. A. Stanton, Lakefield nursery.
W. W. Heffelfinger, physician.
John G. Miller, contractor.
S. Christenson, contractor.
B. Johnson, contractor.
Lakefield's first conflagration occurred February 12, 1884, when the depot with all its contents was burned to the ground.
The progress in 1884 was only the be- ginning of the forward movement in Lakefield's history. During the later eigh- ties every year was one of increase. In 1886 building improvements to the value of $19,160 were made, the items of this amount being as follows :
F. E. Wesner, residence. $ 800
E. D. Briggs, improvements 1,100
A. M. Johnson, warehouse. 300
Standard office 700
C. L. Colman, addition. 725
Fred Nestrude, feed mill 425
A. W. Ward, residence. 365
Julius Broeger, residence. 400
John Lueneburg, furniture store 1,100
Rhoda Pollock, residence. 450
N. J. Scott, residence and barn 1,075
1,800
Jackson County Bank.
600
E. J. Viall, barn .. 1.150
Burgess Jones, residence and coal house Frank White, residence and barber shop
700
T. A. Sanders, residence and barn. 500
William Britsch, residence 400
Ludwig Lueneburg, residence 775
C. M. Tradewell, office and machine shop
700
J. H. Luse, hardware store 800
E. D. Briggs, improvements. 175
H. P. Stone, addition 250
Matt Sehram, addition. 100
O. Omberson, addition 800
Minor improvements 2,000
Total $19,160
A census of Lakefield, taken July 14, 188%, showed a population of 260. It was then the residents petitioned the board of county commissioners for incorpora- tion.8 The county board took favorable action on the petition July 25, 1882, when it provided for holding a special election September 1 to vote on the question of in- corporation. The election was held in the Lakefield school house,9 and "for in- corporation" carried by a vote of 26 to 2.10 The first election for the selection of village officers was held October 1, when forty-five votes were cast. The council eleeted at that time mnet and organized October 21, and the municipal government of Lakefield began on that day.11 Fol- lowing is a list of those who have been elected to municipal office in Lakefield from the date of incorporation to the pres- ent time.12
"The petitioners were L. J. Britsch, H. J. Hollister, M. E. Lawton, N. J. Scott, Burgess Jones, William Britsch, E. Lewis, W. W. Hef- felfinger, S. Christianson, Carl Omberson, Gust Goplin. D. Crawford, R. A. McUmber, C. O. Tradewell, F. B. White, William Snure. T. A. Sanders, H. P. Stone, Hans J. Hauge, S. J. Moe. J. N. Edwards, John Hale, James Keenan. R. H. Lueneburg, A. Hohenstein, A. Ellison, J. I. Anderson, A. Norgrant, J. H. Luse, C. H. Young, L. W. Crowl, E. J. Viall, Robert Pietz, R. S. Luse, John Frederickson, F. E. Wesner, W. A. Funk, W. L. Funk, F. W. Weeks, T. Omberson, C. M. Tradewell.
"John Frederickson, John G. Miller and N. J. Scott were the inspectors of the election and F. W. Weeks was the clerk.
John Frederickson, John G. Miller and N. J. Scott, H. J. Hollister. W. W. Heffelfinger, W. L. Funk, W. A. Funk, C. L. Bratager, Alfred Ellison, Andrew Norgrant, John Miller, R. H. Lueneburg, C. P. Carlson, M. E. Lawton, L. J. Britsch, R. A. MeUmber, C. H. Young, Burgess Jones, John Frederickson, F. W. Weeks, Wil- liam Snure. David Crawford, William Viall. R. S. Luse, E. J. Viall, T. A. Sanders, Frank White, August N. Goplin, S. J. Moe, Robert Pietz.
11Lakefield remained a part of Heron Lake and Hunter townships for assessment and elec- tion purposes until 1889. On April 22 of that year the legislature provided for its separation for all purposes.
12At many of the annual village elections the license question has been submitted to the vot- ers. Following is the result in those years when the question was submitted, the question not having been voted upon in the years omit- ted:
1888-For, 40; against, 19.
1889-For license by 9 majority.
1890-For, 51; against, 15.
1892-For, 53; against, 20.
1894-For, 71; against, 20.
1895-For, 67; against. 70.
1896-For license by 26 majority.
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JSs; President. W. A. Funk : 23 truslees, N. J. Scott, William Suure. Burgess dones;" re- corder. R. Il. Lueneburg: treasurer, John Fred- erickson: justices, E. Lewis, W. L. Funk; con- stables. E. Erickson, John 1. Anderson.
Isss- President, L. W. Crowl; trustees, F. E. Wesner, E. J. Viall, W. W. Heffelfinger; re- vorder, R. Il. Lueneburg; treasurer, M. E. Lawton; justices, E. Lewis, John G. Miller; constables, R. P. Pietz, E. D. Sanders.
1889 President, 11. J. Hollister; trustees, John Frederickson, Nels Olson, S. J. Moc; re- corder, Frank White; treasurer, N. J. Scott; justices, E. Lewis, John G. Miller; constables, 11. P. Stone, R. P. Pietz.
1890-President, John Frederickson; trus- tees, J. N. Cox, C. M. Tradewell, Nels Olson; recorder, George Sawyer: treasurer, N. J. Scott; assessor, S. J. Moe; justices, John G. Miller, G. 11. Spolford : constables, George Win- ter, Il. P. Stone.
1891-President, John Frederickson; trus- tees, M. Il. Evans, William Searles, Nels Ol- son; reeorder, R. H. Lueneburg; treasurer, N. J. Scott; constables, George Winter, E. Erick- SON1.
1892-President, L. W. Crow]; trustees, S. D. Sumner, C. W. Gove, Joe Winter; recorder, J. W. Calta ; 13 treasurer, N. J. Scott; assessor, E. J. Viall; justices, N. B. Spiecard, G. G. Saw- Ver; constable, R. P. Pietz.
1893-President, L. W. Crowl; trustees, W. F. Timm, A. A. Fosness, F. E. Wester; re- corder, John Crawford; treasurer, John Fred- erickson; assessor, A. Park; constables, S. J. Noc, Ed Hanson.
1894-President, N. J. Scott; trustees, W. F. Timm, A. Norgrant, F. B. White; recorder, John Crawford; treasurer, John Frederickson; assessor, D. Crawford; justices, John G. Miller, George Sawyer; constable, James Kula.
1895 -President, N. J. Seott; trustees, Wil- liam Searles, Henry Winter, W. D. Ilill; re- eorder, F. E. Wesner; treasurer, John Freder- ickson: assessor, D). Crawford; constable, L. M. White.
1896 President, N. J. Scott; trustees, Wil- liam Searles, W. C. Bauer, N. P', lleintz; re- corder, F. E. Wesner: treasurer, John Freder- ick-on: assessor, D. Crawford: justices, John G. Miller, Jareb Palmer: constable, James Kula.
1897 -- President, M. 11. Evans: trustees, S. D. Sumner, W. F. Timm. J. E. MeGill; recor- der, Thomas Crawford; treasurer, John Fred- erickson; assessor, F. B. White; constable, L. M. White.
ISOS- President, David Crawford: trustees. A. D. Palmer, S. D. Sumner, E. Erickson; re- corder, J. M. Thompson: treasurer, JJohn Fred-
1597 -For. 77: against, 40. 1898 For, 99; against, 47.
1599-For. 106; against, 70. 1901-For, 105: against, 79.
1902- For. 120; against, 60. 1903 For, 128; against, 43.
"Resigned and M. E. Lawton appointed.
"Did not qualify; L. W. Crowi appointed.
"Did not qualify; Il. J. Hollister appointed.
erickson; assessor, S. J. Moe; justices, William Crawford. Jareb Palmer; constables, A. L. Bachus, Angust Milbrath.
1899- President, David Crawford; trustees, N. J. Scott, John Frederickson, J. E. MeGill: recorder, S. R. Dubetz: treasurer, William Searles; assessor, S. J. Moe; constable, Henry Wood.
1900-President, A. M. St. John; trustees, C. M. Gage, Emil Erickson. W. F. Timm; recor- der, G. W. Curtiss: treasurer. William Searles; assessor. S. J. Moe: justices, M. Hollister. Jareb Palmer: constables, J. L. Rakerd, Mil- ton Morse.
1901-President. A. M. St. John: Trustees, C. M. Tradewell. A. A. Fosness, August Olson; recorder. Charles Norgrant ; treasurer, William Searles; assessor, N. J. Moe.
1902-President. David Crawford; trustees. II. J. Jlollister, A. A. Fosness, C. M. Gage: re- vorder. Charles Norgrant : treasurer. F. 1 .. Leonard; justices, M. Hollister. John G. Mil- ler: constables, J. L. Rakerd, George II. Win- ter.
1903-President, David Crawford; trustees, C. M. Gage, A. A. Fosness, James Rost; re- corder. Charles Norgrant : treasurer. A. Bettin: assessor. S. J. Moe: constable, F. L. Grannis.
1901-President, 11. J. Ilollister: trustees, James Rost, S. R. Dubetz, G. B. MeMurtrie; recorder. Charles Norgrant: treasurer, Adolph Bettin: assessor, S. J. Moe: justices, John G. Miller, Jareb Palmer: constable. Albert Rue.
1905-President, D. L. Riley; trustees. George Winzenburg. J. C. Caldwell, James Rost: recorder, Ed Arnold; treasurer, Adolph Bettin; assessor, S. J. Moe: justice, Henry Wood: constables, Ed Collins, H. G. Latonrell.
1906 President, J. W. Daubney: trustees, George Wood. George Britsch, John Anderson ; recorder, W. I. Alcott: treasurer, Adolph Bet - tin; assessor, S. J. Moe; justices, John G. Mil- ler, Jareb Palmer: constables, Ed Collins, George Milburn.
1907-President, A. M. St. John; trustees, 3. MeGlin, James Rost, II. L. Bond; recorder, W. 1. Alcott: treasurer, Adolph Bettin; asses. sor. S. J. Moe; constables, Charles Blanken- burg. Henry Tank.
1908-President. M. Medilin: trustees, J. A. Anderson, J. J. Jones, John Grein; recorder, Ed Arnobl: treasurer. Adolph Bettin: asses- sor, S. J. Moe: justices. John G. Miller, Jareb Palmer: eonslables, J. B. Wagner, G. R. Van- Dyke.
1909-President. M. MeGlin: trustees, John Grein. J. M. Putman, William Hecht; reeor- der. Ole Thoreson: treasurer, Adolph Bettin; assessor, S. J. Moe: constables, Charles Blan- kenburg. II. A. Rost.
Lakefield continued its forward move- ment until the panie year 1893. During these years it advanced from the little hamlet of pioneer days to one of the im- portant towns of Jackson county. The
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year 1892 was one of exceptional progress. Many new buildings were erected and sev- eral new enterprises were put under way, principal among them being the flouring mill. The panie put a temporary stop to the progress of the town, and for a few years there was little advance. The popu- lation in 1895 was 519.
Beginning with 1896 came improved conditions, and the town once more took up its forward march, entering upon the most, prosperous era in its history. The building improvements in 1896 amounted to nearly $50,000, and the next year they exceeded that amount, the items of im- provement for 1892, being as follows:
Iligh school building. $23,000
Norwegian Lutheran church. 1,800
E. Schumacher, brick building 2,000
St. John Brothers, elevator. 3,000
Leonard & Company, furniture store. 1,700
Pietz & White, livery barn, 1,200
M. E. church, addition. 800
M. E. church, parsonage. 1,500
L. L. Stewart, residence 1.300
C. M. Gage, residence. 1,800
D. L. Riley, residence. 2,000
Thomas Crawford, residence. 1,200
O. Orleski, residence
600
II. J. Ilollister, residence
600
E. T. Smith, residence.
1,200
A. E. Skillingstad, residence
800
John Milbrath, residence.
700
Fred Bergman, residence
2,000
Milton Morse, residence.
1,200
V. MeColm, residence. .
500
F. B. White, residence. 1,300
J. F. Montman, residenee 1,400
Mrs. S. H. Beall, residence. 1,800
Henry Wood, residence. 1,200
A. J. Johnson, residence
500
W. F. Timm, residence. 1,200
L. N. Duchaine, office and residence.
300
August Olson, addition.
200
William Rost, addition 200
George G. Johnson, machine shed. 500
C. L. Colman, addition 300
Lakefield village 600
Sidewalks 600
Total $59,600
Again in 1898 the residents of the vil- lage spent large sums in erecting new homes and business honses. In 1899 the total amount so expended was nearly $70,- 000, divided as follows :
Citizens State Bank, building. $ 8,567
L. J. Britsch, business block. 4,800
N. J. Scott, business block. 4,800
Frederickson & Gage, business block. 3,500
Baptist church 1,800
John Grussing, residence
P. E. Olson, residence. . 1,500
F. A. Rhodes, meat market 800
John Wefel, residence. 1,400
A. E. Norgrant, residence. 1,200
H. Schultz, residence. 800
A. E. Guertien, residence. 1,300
Eugene Bedient, residence. 800
Rev. D. Swanson, residence 1,200
J. N. Bradley, residence. 1,600
Norwegian Lutheran church
2,500
Ole Sandager, residence.
1,800
Henry Timm, residence.
1,500
J. K. Turner, residence.
1,800
Lakefield Village, electric light plant .. 10,500
Joe Winter, residence 1,200
W. F. Timm, residence. 1,500
D. Timm, residence. 1,500
J. Kalash, residence. 1,200
Henry Rost, residence. 1,500
Mrs. . I. B. MeClintock, residence.
1,000
Globe Milling Co., addition. 500
S. R. Dubetz, addition 400
William Lochner, residence. 1,500
William Bertels, residence. 600
M. Sandager, barn 200
A. Hagerson, addition 500
Albert Rue, residence. 1,000
L. Lueneburg, addition. 500
Julia Johnson, residence 600
C. L. Colman, addition. 200
George Britsch, improvements. 300
A. Hohenstein, improvements. 400
Total $69,267
In May, 1899, by a vote of 96 to 44, the electors declared in favor of bonding for the installation of an electric lighting and water works plant. The electric lighting plant was installed, and the lights turned on for the first time in January, 1900. The water works system was added in 1902. The population of Lakefield, ac- cording to the federal census of 1900, was 862.
At two o'clock on the morning of De- cember 1, 1900, a fire was started that did considerable damage and threatened the destruction of the town. The town had no fire department, and the flames were fought with bucket brigades. After heroie work the conflagration was sub- dued. The losses were as follows :
S. D. Sumner, residence
600
German Lutheran parsonage. 1,500
800
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Lakefield Mercantile Company (S. R.
Dubetz, Manager), stock. .$14,000
E. Schumacher, store building. 4,000
E. Schumacher, saloon building and stock 1,000
Jacob Kalf. saloon building and stock. . 350
A. Hoas-, taitor shop
600
Total loss $19,950
Again on July 25, 1904, fire visited the town, destroying the building occupied by Oito Brothers, general merchants, and an $18,000 stock of goods.
THE SCHOOLS.
In the fall of 1881. while Lakefield was yet in its infancy, Messrs. John Freder- ickson, Anders Roe. M. A. Foss, John G. Miller and Ole Anderson called a meeting for the purpose of taking steps towards the organization of a school district at Lake- field. Their efforts were successful, and that same fall school district No. 38 was organized. Among the first members of the school board were M. A. Foss, John Frederickson and John G. Miller. A one- room school house, ?1x36 feet, was erected and Lakefield's first school was taught during the winter of 1881-82 by Miss War- ner, only a few pupils being in atten- dance.16 The little one-room building served as Lakefield's school building until 1890, when a two-story, four-room build- ing was put up, which was used until the handsome brick structure now in use was erected.
The district was reorganized as an in- dependent district at a school meeting held AApril 20. 1895, the change being made by a vote of 62 to 6. On May 3 the following were chosen as the first school board under the new organization : D. L. Riley, chair- man: F. E. Werner. clerk: William Scarles, treasurer: A. A. Fosness, John Frederickson. JJohn G. Miller.
The old building proving inadequate to
"Other early day teachers of the Lakefield school were I .. Walter Scely, Dora MI. Child. Julia Stone, Jareb Palmer. John G. Miller, Miss Standwick. Julla Hammerstock. Will Marouse, Warren Funk, Elmer Best, Marla J. Schreiner and Laura Cooper.
meet the demands, a special election was held early in June, 1896, to vote on the question of issuing $20,000 bonds for the erection of a new building. The vote was 12 in favor of the bonds to 69 against. but as it required a two-thirds majority to carry the proposition it was lost. On June 25, 1896, the question was again submit- led, and this time it carried by a vote of 267 to 48. The contract for the erection of the new building was let August 15. 1896, to Fred Norlander, of St. Paul, at a contract price ot $15.625. The work of construction was begun in April. 1892. and the new building was dedicaled No- vember 19. 1892. In August. 1900. a high school course was added.
THE CHURCHES.
Lakefield supports zeven church organ- zations, one to each 131 inhabitants. They are, in the order of their organization : Swedish Lutheran. Presbyterian. Metho- dist. German Lutheran, Norwegian Lu- theran, Norwegian Lutheran, Baptist and Catholic. All have church edifices. During the first ien years of its existence Lakefield was without a church building. although religions services were frequently held in the school house.
The first religious society to perfeet an organization in Lakefield was the Swed- ish Lutheran, which was organized un- der the direction of Rev. S. C. Franzen, of Worthington. November 23. 1887. It was decided to begin the erection of a church edifice the next spring. but it was in May, 1890, before Lakefield's first church build- ing was dedicated.
About the first of September. 1890, a meeting was held for the purpose of dis- cussing the organization of an English speaking church in Lakefield. A vote being taken, it was found the sentiment was almost unanimous in favor of a Pres- byterian church. A request for the or-
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ganization of a church of that faith was signed by nineteen persons who declared their desire to unite with such a church. About thirty other people signed an agree- ment to aid a Presbyterian church with their moral and financial support and to identify themselves with a society connec- ted with the church. The state organiza- tion was conferred with, and on November 7. 1890, the Presbyterian church was for- mally organized by Rev. R. N. Adams, assisted by Rev. H. C. Cheadle and R. F. Sulzer. The following members were ad- mitted by letter on the day of organization : Mrs. Sallie H. Beall, W. A. Funk, Mrs. Nettie L. Funk, Mrs. Hattie Evans, Emil Erickson, Mrs. A. Erickson, Hart N. Douglas. W. A. Funk was ordained el- der. The first election of trustees was held November 11, 1890, the meeting be- ing presided over by M. H. Evans, with W. A. Funk as secretary. The board of trustees chosen at that time was composed of Emil Erickson, Ilart N. Douglas and M. H. Evans.
Funds were raised by subscription, and on January 21. 1891, the following build- ing committee was appointed to superin- tend the erection of a church edifice: N. J. Scott, M. H. Evans and Emil Erick- son. Building operations were begun in June and the building was completed in October, the total cost, with furnishings, being $1,880. The dedication of the honse of worship occurred February 28, 1892, conducted by Rev. N. H. Bell, of Minneapolis, assisted by Rev. H. C. Chea- dle. of Blue Earth City.
Following are the names of the pastors who have supplied the Presbyterian pulpit at Lakefield with the dates of their minis- try: H. C. Cheadle, November 7, 1890, to December, 1894: Hugh Alexander, 1894- 95: M. B. Myers, 1895-96; J. F. Mont- man, 1896-98; O. G. Dale, 1898-99; C. C.
IToffmeister, 1899-03; S. E. P. White, 1903-05; J. S. P. Pinney, 1907-08.
The next church organized in Lakefield was the Methodist Episcopal, which erec- ted a church building in 1892. The build- ing was dedicated May 28, 1893, the ser- vices being conducted by Presiding Elder Hare, of Mankato. The building was dedicated free of debt.
The German Evangelical Lutheran so- ciety was organized during the nineties, and the church building was erected dur- ing the summer of 1896. It was dedicated September 27, 1896.
Another religious organization that came into existence in the nineties was the Norwegian Lutheran church. For sev- eral years the members worshipped in the other church edifices, but in October, 1897, the contract was let for the erection of a building at a cost, excluding furnishings and heating plant, of $1,300. The build- ing was destroyed by a cyclone in August, 1898, but it was rebuilt in 1899 at a cost of $2,500.
The Baptist church society was organ- ized May 11, 1898, with the following charter members: Mr. and Mrs. Milton Meltchert, Mr. and Mrs. James Kilen, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Palmer, Mrs. Frederickson, Mrs. Z. M. Turner, Rev. and Mrs. George MacDougall. In September, 1898, the call of recognition and ordination was issued, and in June. 1899, the church was admitted to the Minnesota Valley association. For a year services were held in the council room of the city hall; then in March, 1899, it was decided to erect a house of worship. The building was erected that summer and was dedicated October 22. The cost of the building was $1,620.50. The following have served as pastors of the Baptist church of Lakefield : George MacDougall, 1898-00; F. C. Peck, 1900-02; Charles
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Walsh, 1902-03; Rev. Pengally. 1903-04. Owing to the removal of so many of the members, church services are not now held, although the Sunday school is still maintained.
The Catholic church was the last to organize in Lakefield. So early as Angust, 1898, steps were taken to bring about the erection of a house of worship, Messrs. Hugh Gallagher. Albert Vancura and Jo- seph Cirhan being appointed a committee to solicit funds. Services were held in the city hall for several years, and in the spring of 1902 the church edifice, costing $2,500, was completed. It was dedicated by Right Rev. Bishop Joseph B. Cotter, of Winona, September 26, 1902.
THE LODGES.
In the matter of secret societies Lake- field is well represented. The following societies maintain organizations : Odd Fel- lows. Rebekahs, Workmen, Modern Wood- men, Royal Neighbors. Maccabees, Modern Brotherhood, Masons and Eastern Star.
Lakefield Lodge No. 128. Independent Order Odd Fellows, was organized Feb- ruary 19, 1891, with twenty members. A prosperous Rebekah lodge is also main- tained, it having been organized July 19, 1905, with 20 members.
Lincoln Lodge No. 164, Ancient Order United Workmen, was organized March 9. 1893. by Deputy Grand Master Workman O. H. Mason with the following first of- ficers and charter members: W. A. Funk. P. W. M .: N. J. Scott. M. W. : John Fred- erickson, foreman : A. A. Fosness, overseer : C. W. Gove, recorder: C. M. Tradewell. receiver ; A. Park, financier : Joe Winter, guide; N. B. Spiecard. 1. W .: E. E. Col- lins, O. W. : A. Bedient, S. M. Child, Sam Fader. C. M. Gage. W. A. Lndtke. I. K Rue. Scott Searles, Fred Winter. Calvin Yonng. The first trustees were C. M. Gage. Fred Winter and H. K. Rue.
Prairie Camp No. 1970, Modern Wood- men of America, was organized May 13. 1893, with the following first officers and charter members: Mrs. F. J. Ledbrook. M. White, advisor; Henry Winter, bank- er: Thomas Crawford, clerk: C. H. Young, watchman : R. Willing, escort ; M. C. Bedient, sentry; Scott Searles, phy- sician ; N. J. Scott. M. R. Cluss and C. M. Traidewell. managers; W. V. Bout- well. John Crawford. A. E. Holmberg. Erick Kilen. W. F. Ludtke. A. Phelps, H. A. Rhodes. William Searles. A. J. Solo- monson. G. G. Sawyer. The camp has a present membership of 106 with the fol- lowing officers : S. J. Moe, consul : Wil- liam Bertels, advisor: J. A. Mansfield. banker: A. Dahl, clerk; H. Sucker, es- cort: J. B. MeMurtrie, sentry: George Steiner, walchman : William Taylor, Mike MeGlin and C. M. Tradewell, managers.
Prairie Lilly Camp No. 808. Royal Neighbors, was organized November 26. 1897, with the following first officers and charter members; S. J. Moc, consul : L. oracle : Mrs. Calvin Young, vice oracle: Mrs. J. T. Johnson, recorder : Mrs. J. M. Thompson, receiver: Mrs. C. V. Trade- well. chancelor : Mrs. George Sawyer. marshal: Mrs. J. E. McGill. inner sentinel: Mrs. TI. J. Hollister, onter sen- tinel: D. F. Ledbrook, physician : Mrs. Frank White, Mrs. Albert Nieman and J. E. McGill, managers : J. T. Johnson. II. J. Hollister, George G. Sawyer, J. MI. Thompson. C. M. Tradewell. William Scarles, Thomas Crawford, Mrs. Thomas Crawford, Mrs. Fred White. Only three of the charter members are residents of Lakefield al the present writing.
Lakefield Tent No. 14, Knights of the Maccabees, was organized August 15, 1901. by State Commander 1. N. Chellew. Fol lowing were the first officers and charter members: Charles M. Tradewell. past commander: Robert HI. Lueneburg. Sir
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HISTORY OF JACKSON COUNTY.
Knight Commander; William Kerr, lieu- organized was the Jackson County Bank tenant ; S. R. Dubetz, record keeper ; James W. Daubney, finance keeper ; Joseph Cir- han, chaplain ; Orma R. Nevitt, physician ; Edward S. Lader. sergeant; Charles E. Cooper, master at arnis; Otto Weise, first master of guard; Fred HI. Healey, second master of guard ; Henry W. Rost, sentinel ; F. E. Peffer, picket; James W. Daubney, A. R. Dubetz and R. H. Lueneburg, trus- tees; F. W. Weise, Martin J. Frederick- son.
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