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St. Vincent de Paul, Chapter of Rose Croix, No. 1. Charter was granted December 13, 1873, from the sovereign Grand Council of the thirty- third degree, by Albert G. Mackey, Sovereign Grand Commander. The charter members were, A. E. Ames. D. B. Knickerbacker, G. L. Chase, D. M. Goodwin, E. B. Ames, Frank Beebe. J. W. Hennion, 1. H. Noble, William Lochren. M. W. Getchell, M. P. Hawkins, E. M. Wilson. R. S. Al- den. The officers elected in 1880, were, William Lochren, M. W. M .: R. S. Inness, S. W .; J. II. Thompson, J. W .: F. L. Smith, secretary. Reg-
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ular meetings third Tuesday of each month at Masonic IFall.
Minneapolis Consistory No. 2. thirty-first to and thirty-second degrees, was constituted April 27th. Isso. by G. W. Merrill of St. Paul. The officers are: C. Il. Benton. M. of K .; S. E. Adams, prior : 1. 1. Noble, preceptor ; JJ. 11. Thompson. chancellor: E. MeDermott. registrar. Lodge meets at Masonic Hall. East Division.
Alfred Elisha Ames Preceptory No. 2, Knights of Kadosh, eighteenth to thirtieth degrees. Char- ter was granted March 20th. Isso. by Albert Pike, and constitued by G. W. Merrill. The officers are: A. E. Highee. C. H. Benton, II. G. Hicks; E. MeDermott. recorder. The lodge meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at Masonic lall.
Minneapolis Chapter. No. 9. Order of the East- ern Star. was organized. August 31st, 1874, with forty-six members, one-half of whom were ladies. The O: E. S. is a masonic degree which is con- ferred on the wives and daughters of masons only. In addition to the object of other masonic lodges it is intended to bring ladies and gentle- men together socially. The officers for 1874 were: Georgie P. Jones, worthy matron : C. W. Putnam. worthy patron : Ellen Putnam. associate matron : Mary A. Goodrich, treasurer : Sophia P. Munson. secretary. The officers for Is81 are. Kate Cove, W. M .: A. C. Brand. W. P .: Sarah Bell, Patten, secretary ; Cooley. treasurer ; Jacoby. conductor. . Stated communications are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Masonic Hall, on Hennepin Avenue.
Harmony Chapter. No 8. Order of the Eastern Star, Minneapolis East. - The organization of this chapter was effected August 29th. 1574. in the hall of Cataract Lodge. No. 2, by D. W. Thomp- son. Deputy Grand Patron, and the following officers elected at that time: Sarah B. Arm- strong, W. M .: William Lochren. W. P .: Hannah ". Conner. A. M .: Olive C. Davis. Secretary. The officers W. M. and Secretary have since been as follows: 1871. Sarah B. Armstrong, Olive C. Davis: 1875. 11. F. Conner. O. C. Davis: 1876. (). 1. Davis, Mary S. Getchell: 1877. Helen Valen- tine. Henrietta Roffett: 1575, Henrietta Rollett. Martha Sibley : 1670, Harriet Works, Flora Moore. The officers elected in Isso were: Lois Pialbrick. W. M; Solon Armstrong. W. P .: Mary
Pratt. A. M .: Flora Moore, Secretary. Regular meetings second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Masonie Hall. East Division.
St. Anthony and Minneapolis Typographical I'nion. No. 42. On the evening of Angst 17th. 1859, eight of the eleven journeymen printers of St. Anthony and Minneapolis met in the office of the "St. Anthony Express" and organized a Print- ers' Union under the name of the " St. Anthony and Minneapolis Typographical Union," and elected the following board of officers: Daniel L. Pain. president; A. J. Underwood, vice-pres- ident : II. C. Shaw. financial secretary: A. C. Squires, corresponding secretary; II. W. Ha- ven, recording secretary; J. B. Chaney, treas- urer. Immediate application was made for a charter from the National Union, which was promptly granted, bearing date of September 10th, 1859. The charter members were D. L. Pain, A. J. Underwood. A. C. Squires, II. C. Shaw, II. W. Haven. J. B. Chaney, Benj. Drake, W. C. Allan. William Harpt, James Mowatt and 11. M. Metcalf. The Union was prosperons, hav- ing at one time on its list every journeyman printer within its jurisdiction. The war of the rebellion practically dissolved the organization, tive of its members entering the l'uion army. viz: HL. M. Metcalf, in the Fifth New Hamp- shire : O. S. King. in the First Minnesota ; A. J. Underwood, C. W. T. Widstrand and .I. B. Chaney, in the Second Company Minnesota Sharp Shooters, afterwards Company L. First Minne- sota. Of these five. two are dead-Metcalf killed in battle, and King died of consumption in Min- neapolis a year or two since. The other members are still working at the printing business in dif- ferent capacities. The charter and seal are still in the hands of the last President, J. B. Chaney.
Minneapolis Typographical Union, No. 42. The Minneapolis Typographical Union is a branch of the International Typographical Union of North America, whose numbers now reach nearly two hundred. No. 42 formerly belonged St. An- thony I'nion, organized in 1859, which was dis- banded in 1862, by most of its members enlisting in the union army. The Minneapolis Union was organized in December, 1872, the preliminary meetings being held in the Tribune and Evening News rooms. The first officers elected were : Ja- rob Dreher. president : William 11. Hughes, treas-
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urer : William W. Lyon, vice-president ; George MeDonald. recording and corresponding secretary: Goddard Park. financial secretary; J. 11. Perry, sergeant at arms ; and a board of five directors. Its object is to cherish, proteet and promulgate the interests and rights of the Union, to abolish injurious privileges, and bring under the con- straint of wholesome duty all its members. The organization was supported by nominal dues only, and the siek or distressed members received ben- etits. and all deceased members should have a hu- mane and Christian burial. The society has buried three of its members sinee its organiza- tion, two lying in " Lakewood," and one sent East to friends. A Imrial lot has been purchased in the above cemetery, and steps taken for the erec- tion of a suitable monument thereon. The of- ficers elected in January last for the year 1881 are: John MeDonald, president : E. O'Brien, vice- president ; J. T. Mannix, recording and corres- ponding secretary; Charles S. Moore financial secretary; C. B. C. Doherty, treasurer ; George S. Cyphers sergeant at arms; executive board, John McDonald. W. A. Allen. T. A. Clark, J. B. Meacham. The society is flourish- ing, new members being added at every meeting. Meetings are held the first Sunday in every month. This day is selected to accommodate the morning newspaper printers.
Minneapolis Turn Verein. This society was organized in April, 1862, with twenty-five mem- bers, who elected Adam Kegel president, Mathias Rothaker vice-president, N. Rossbach recording secretary, John Wall corresponding secretary, Albert Lieber financial secretary, John Foster treasurer, Rudolph Lieber term teacher, Lamb. Ilays assistant term teacher, Gerhardt Boemchen warden. The first money invested was one hun- dred and fifty dollars. The first building for turning exercises was erected on First street, be- tween Third and Fourth Avenues north, on a leased lot, at a cost of about $1.500. In a short time the society increased, and at present has a membership of 107. In October, 1878, the hall was destroyed by fire. After the fire the society rented a hall in Dr. Evans' block, for temporary occupancy, to avoid any interruption in the gym- nastie exercises. In 1877, the society secured the services of Mr. Adler, a regularly educated term teacher, who remained with them nine months.
when he resigned his position in favor of Charles (. Lampe, a gentleman who graduated from the seminary at Milwaukee. In July, 1879, the soci- ety bought a lot on Washington Avenue, corner of Fifth Avenue north, and erected a hall at a cost of $24,000. This ball is fitted up in first- class style, with all necessary improvements in machineryand requirements of a first-class gym- nasinm. At present the teacher and his assist- ants instruet about one hundred and fifty child- ren in gymnasties, besides the exercises the mem- bers of the society have under his direction and guidance.
The objeets of the society are as follows: "We, the Turners of the United States of America, through this union, under the name of the N. A. T. U., have in view the mutual encourage- ment of each other in the education of thorongli- ly cultured men, intellectually and bodily.
"We recognize in the diffusion of knowledge and the fostering of morals, the only means for a thorough reform in the social, political and re- ligious life. We advocate and strive after the development of a popular government on a genu- ine humane and popular basis. Every attempt at a restriction of religions toleration, as well as all abridgments of human rights, which oppose perfection and Imilding up of our liberal institu- tions, will on this account be firmly resisted by us." The I'nion, of which this society is a branch, numbers now about 15,000 members in the United States. The present officers are: John Forler, president: Henry Hauschild. vice-president; Gott- fried Bachner, recording secretary; Jacob Staff, corresponding secretary; Ilerman Westphal, fi- nancial secretary; Edward Bernstein, treasurer; Charles O. Lampe, teacher; John HI. Roth, first assistant teacher; William Monasch, second as- sistant teacher; D. Lesskojus, warden and janitor.
Sunday Science Club, organized October, 1880, by an association of students interested in sei- ence, to consider topies of natural and social sei- ence. They meet every Sunday afternoon from two, to four; the first hour is devoted to topies of natural science, and the second hour to social sei- ence. During the summer season they expect to do some field work in botany, geology, etc. Pres- ent officers, C. B. Du Bois, president; A. M. Greeley, vice-president; T. S. Curtis, secretary, V. Truesdale, treasurer.
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Lurline Boat Club of Minneapolis, organized and incorporated July 9th. 1577. The present of- firers are. L. E. Harrison, president: J. Kennedy. vice-president: W. W. Ross, secretary: Ed. B Clement. treasurer: A. J. Levering. captain: M. 11. Eddy. coxswain: directors. A. J. Levering. W. E. Burwell. A. A. Pond: L. E. Harrison, ten- dered his resignation December 1, 1880, which was accepted. and George Webster, elected to the vacancy. The club members forty members, and is in a flourishing condition, financially and oth- erwise. Their boat-house is located on the east side of Lake Calhoun.
Minneapolis Driving Park Asssociation. This association was organized in March. 1880. It numbers one hundred members, and is in a pros- perons condition. The treasurer has at this date about tive Imndred dollars in the treasury. It is the intention of the association to make arrange- ments with the owners of the fair ground track to continue the use of the same for the en- suing year. The present officers are. F. C. Pills- Jury. president; J. 1. Cadwell, vice-president. J. C. Oswald. treasurer: S. B. Lovejoy. secretary: executive committee: J. C. Oswa, G. . Cad- well. s. B. Lovejoy. F. C. Pillsbury. R. F. Jones. William Ensign.
The I'nion Veteran Association of Hennepin conuty was organized June, 21th. 1880. pursuant 10 arrangements made at Grand Army lot, Lay- men cemetery on Decoration day. in 1880. About seventy-five comrades took part in the or- ganization. Meetings held second Tuesday of each month. First officers were: Col. R. C. Benton, president : John P. Rea. first vice-president : II. G. Ilicks. second vice-president : W. P. Roberts, Secretary : C. A. Clauson, treasurer. Meetings held regularly until January. 1881. when it was manimonly resolved to organize the association into a post Grand Army of the Republic, and the result was George N. Morgan Post No. 1. Or- ganized January 15th, Isst. by Adam Maity, dop- poty commander, with forty-five members. The first others were: Jolm F. Rea, commander : David M. Gilmore, senior vice commander ; Pres- ton Cooper, junior vice-commander : William P. Roberts, adjutant : Charles A. Clanson, quarter- master: Peter P. Swenson. officer of the day ; E. (. Babb. chaplain : Alfred F. Foster, officer of the guard : C. B. Tirrill, sergeant major; lewis
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Maish, quartermaster's sergeant. Meetings held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
The Bar Association of Hennepin County, was organized in 1872. The object of this asso- ciation is to foster courtesy and unity of senti- ment among its members; to raise the Bar of the county to the highest plane of efficiency and honor, and to further all projects tending to im- prove the law, and the practice of it. Any mem- ber of the bar of this county in good standing, may become a member of this association by pay- ing an annual fee of two dollars, and subscribing to its articles of association. Officers, Judge A. 11. Young. president : C. H. Woods, secretary; Thomas Lowry, treasurer. The officers of the association form an executive committee, who may call meetings of the association when- ever they deem it necessary. This association is composed of twenty-two of the leading lawyers of the city. The last meeting of the association was held at the office, of Shaw, Levi and Cray, January 6th, 1881. at which time some important business connected with the Bar was transacted. The present officers are J. M. Shaw, president: C. M. Woods, secretary : Thomas Lowry, treas- urer.
The Junior Bar Association. organized Decem- ber Sth, 1879, with M. P. Koon. president ; C. G. Park, vice-president ; John F. Byers, secretary, A. B. Ovitt. treasurer. This association was or- ganized for the purpose of mutual improvement. The design was to have lectures by able lawyers, and papers and discussions by members of the as- sociation. They have had some very interesting meetings, which have resulted in much benefit to its twenty members. The officers of 1879 still hold office.
The Historical and Old Settlers Association of Minneapolis, was organized January 8th, 1867. The first meeting of the association was held at the office of Judge Atwater to perfect their or- ganization, and the election of the following offi- cers: A. E. Ames, M. D., president; Allen Har- mon and John Rollins, vice-presidents: Edwin Hedderly, treasurer; B. B. Mecker, secretary. The following gentlemen were appointed com- mittee on by-laws: Isaac Atwater, J. B. Bassett, Edward Murphy. James I. Canney, R. W. Com- mings. A. B. Foster. Ohjeet : For the purpose of preserving in sound authentic form the early
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incidents and events connected with our settle- ment, as well as for the purpose of preserving friendships earty formed and being cherished. it now has a membership of about two hundred and fifty. Its present officers are Col. John II. Stevens, president; Caleb Dorr, vice-president; R. P. Russell, treasurer; John G. Lennon, sec- retary.
The Frohsinn Singing Society of Minneapolis was organized August 15th, 1879. The present officers are: Henry Hauschild, president; Will- iam Grotjen, vice-president; Joseph Rauch, treasurer ; Peter Weinand, secretary. Music Committee-Charles Fust, William Grotjen and Ferdinand Haase.
Minneapolis Byeyele Club .- - This club was or- ganized in March. 1880, and the following officers duly elected: C. II. Hathaway, president, C. J. Brown, secretary and treasurer; E. B. Clement, captain. It has at present twelve active mem- bers. Object -- physical training. It is in a flour- ishing condition, financially and socially.
The Minneapolis Art Association .-- This asso- ciation was organized in the spring of 1881, the organizing committee consisting of Professor R. W. Laing, J. R. Wilson, Rev. T. M. Riley, C. Il. Du Bois, Mrs. Dr. Murray and Miss Robson. The scope and object of the association are very welt expressed in the following: The plan of the organization contemplates the securing of suita- ble rooms and appointments, the formation of an art library, the collection of works of art, course of lectures, the organization of art classes, stated exhibitions of works of art, including loan ex- hibits from Minneapolis and other cities. and such other means of æsthetie and general culture, as lies within the province of similar associations. Its officers are as follows: W. S. Hinkle, presi- dent: G. B. Kirkbride, vice-president; J. K. Wil- son, secretary; E. II. Moulton, treasurer. The association starts off with over one hundred members, and with excellent prospects for the future.
Harmonia. A German society. organized Fel- ruary 9th, 1861. for the purpose of cultivating singing, art, and education in general. The fol- lowing were the officers elected at the time of its organization : Alois Knoblauch, president ; Fred Guesmer, vice-president ; Heinrich Rippe, secre- tary ; Cornelius Frederich, treasurer. The Har-
monia Society is in a very prosperous condition, the records showing a membership of one hun- dred and ninety-five. They have an excel- lent male-choir of thirty-two, and a mixed choir of seventy-two members. They also have theat- ricals, where much artistie skill is displayed. The present officers are: Peter Rauen, president ; John D. Myer, vice-president; Louis Cressler, recording secretary; C. C. Schultz, flnancial see- retary ; Alois Knoblauch, treasurer
Minneapolis Moral and Humane Society. This society was organized November 25th, 1879. Its ohjeet shall be to aid in educating the children and youth of Minneapolis to be honest, moral and humane, both to human beings and to ani- mals. Section three provides that there shall be nothing in its management to interfere with its receiving the full support of all good persons of all parties and churches whatsoever. Original officers : president, Rev. E. S. Williams ; vice- presidents, J. S. Pillsbury, A. C. Rand, General 1. V. C. Reeve, Prof. W. W. Folwell, Major W. Lyman, Prof. O. V. Tonsley, J. H. Tuttle, D. D., Rev. T. M. Riley, G. A. Brackett, Thomas Low- ry, D. C. Bell, A. B. Ovitt, William Burwell, Miss Ella Lindley ; secretary, Mrs. John Douglass. The duties of the office have from the first been discharged by Miss Abby A. Judson, who is the present secretary. The treasurer was Mrs. Paris Gibson. The meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, at Miss Judson's school-room, 411 Nicollet Avenne. Present officers are : Rev. Dr. J. H. Tuttle, president ; Rev. T. M. Ritey, vice- president ; Abby A. Judson, secretary ; Mrs. Cummings, treasurer.
Anti-Cruelty Society. This, called the Min- neapolis branch of Minnesota Anti-Cruelty So- ciety for the prevention of cruelty to animals, was organized in January, 1878; first president, Rev. D. B. Knickerbacker, D. D., who has con- tinued its president ever since. First vice-presi- dents, O. V. Tousley, George A. Brackett, J. H1. Clark; treasurer, W. 11. Chamberlain; secretary and attorney, Albert B. Ovitt. Its object is to provide effective means for the prevention of ern- elty to animals within its jurisdiction, especially in the city of Minneapolis. Its annual meeting occurs on the second Tuesday in January of each year.
Cottage Hospital. This excellent institution
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was founded by the Brotherhood of Gethsemane. and opened for the reception of patients in March. 1571. in rented building. corner of Wash- ington Avenue and Ninth Avenue north. About five hundred dollars was seenred for furnishing the building, from citizens of Minneapolis. Ma- sons and Odd Fellows contributed liberally to- wards it. In March, Is71, a house and lot, corner of Ninth Avenue south and Sixth street was purchased of Governor C. C. Washburn. at a cost of six thousand five hundred dollars. Money being contributed by the citizens of Min- neapolis, and secured on the solicitations of D. B. Knickerbacker D. D .. superintendent. 1×79 50. two additional lots were purchased ad- joining its site. at a cost of $2.100, money con- trilmited as before. The whole number of pati- ents received February Ist, 1881, is 1.102, of which about one third have been charity or free patients, one quarter private patients, the re- mainder. city and county. As yet. the Hospital has no endowment. It is hoped that by liberal donations or legacies of wealthy citizens of Min- neapolis, it may become a free hospital. Rev. D. B. Knickerbacker D. D .. founder and superinten- dent: sister Annette, matron.
Young Men's Christian Association. This asso- ciation was organized July 11. 166. with the fol- lowing officers: David C. Bell. president : Hon. (. E. Vanderburgh. vice-president : 1. W. Wil- liaison second vice-president : J. A. Wolverton, corresponding secretary: C. J. Johnson, recording secretary: C. D. Davidson, treasurer. The rooms first occupied were situated between First street and the Suspension bridge. Several other places were ocenpied from time to time, until 1877. when the association leased part of the Market building for a term of ten years, and fitted it up with a hall capable of seating 1.100 persons, and a parlor used as a lecture room, a reading room, and a gymnasium. They also have a room that they rent to the W. C. T. I' .. in which they hold meetings. In September, 1877, they gave up the use of the hall in the Market house. receiving the balance of the room free for so doing. I'pon their tables for free reading can be found about sixty pericolicals, and readers are found for all of them. A membership fee of two dollars per year entitles one to the use of the gymnasium, which is liberally patronized. The rooms are open every
week day from 8 A. M. to 9 P. M. The secretaries office is in the building, where he can be found during open hours, ready to give any information required by the needy or curious. The member- ship in 1878 was 149. Finding themselves weak financially they concluded not to engage a secretary for that year. From having no one to particular- ly look after the affairs of the association, it de- clined to about ninety. J. C. Huntington was elected secretary December Ist, 1879. Since then the membership has increased and February 15th, 1881, they had about three hundred members. The present officers are: George Blake, presi- dent : G. B. Bradbury and D. D. Whitney, vice- presidents : G. R. Lyman, treasurer : W A. Ram- sey. recording secretary : J. C. Huntington, general secretary. Regular meetings of the board the second Monday of each month.
Minneapolis Free Dispensary. This institu- tion was founded in 1878, by Hon. C. A. Pills- bury. George A. Brackett, C. M. Loring. A. B. Barton, E. S. Jones. Its object is to treat with- ont charge any of the deserving poor who may apply. It is located at No. 208 Second street south. The buildings are owned and held in trust by the present board of directors. The in- stitution is chartered. It has treated nearly 3,000 patients since its organization. During the year ending December 31st. 1880. 1.292, patients were treated. It is open from 1 to 2 p. M. each day. Sundays excepted. A couple of competent physicians and surgeons are in attendance. It has been supported almost entirely by the liberal- ity of a few of the directors. Some funds, medi- cine and clothing have been furnished by drug- gists and others. Contributions may be handed to the treasurer, E. S. Jones, which will be prop- erly applied. The present officers are: George A. Pillsbury. president: F. S. Hinkle, secretary; E. S. Jones, treasurer; directors C. M. Loring, A. M. Keith. G. A. Brackett. C. A. Pillsbury.
The Woman's Christian Association. This as- sociation was organized in 1868 for the relief of the poor and distressed. Its officers are: Mrs. C. G. Goodrich, president: Mrs. A. C. Morgan and Mrs. Dr. Lindley. vice-presidents: Mrs. J. B. Hanson. recording secretary: Mrs. A. C. Morgan, corresponding secretary: Mrs. S. F. Hanee, treas- urer. Report of the finance committee for the year 1550: received from Free Baptist church,
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$23.30; First Presbyterian, 86,75; Plymouth Con- gegational, $195.52; First Baptist church, $90.50; Westminster, $93.50; Centenary Methodist, $98 .- 93; Friends. $10.95: Seventh Street Methodist, $9.00; Second Congregational, $22.80; Franklin Avenue Methodist. $8.77: excursion to Lake Park. $76.58: concert for Industrial school, $140.00; Thanksgiving collection. $77.25; miscellaneous contributions, $169.35. Total, $1,023.20. Dis- bursements: visitors' salary, $600; for benev- olent purposes, $103.31; expense of Gospel meet- ings, $5.92; paid treasurer of home. $36.12; ward- robe for visitors' use. $7.87: for musical instrue- tion for Industrial school, $12.00: for organ. $97 .- 00. Balance, $160.98. Total. $1,023.20.
The Woman's Home is connected with the Woman's Christian Association, and is a branch of the work. It was organized in 1875. Its par- ticular object is to furnish hoard at low rates, to working girls in want of such a home. It is called the woman's boarding-house, and gives them the advantages of a good home, which they could not otherwise obtain ; also furnishing temporary lodg- ings and meals for those who are unable to pay for them, and thus keeping them from begging. During the past year they have given about twenty-seven weeks board without compensation. Board ranges from two to five dollars per week, depending on the size and location of the room. The table advantages are the same to all. The new building cost $12,000. and is paid for in full. It is located at No. 409 Sixth street south. has accommodations for thirty boarders, and is in charge of a matron. Its present officers are : Mrs. A. F. Hale, president ; Mrs. Charles Gove, vice-president : Mrs. E. V. White, secretary ; Mrs. E. S. Jones, treasurer ; reception committee; Mrs. Dr. Lindley. Mrs. W. M. Harrison, Mrs. A. F. Hale: purchasing committee, Mrs. Levi Butler, N. M. Harris.
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