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St. Patrick's church, Holden. (By Father Ryan.) During the closing days of the Civil War, St. Patrick's parish came into existence. At first Father Kennedy, of Independence, Father Murray and Father Swift attended to the spiritual wants, but in 1869 Father Mackin was sent to organize a parish and build a church. A loan of $1,500 was secured on the newly acquired ground at Seventh and Olive streets and a church, St. Patrick's, built thereon. Father Mackin left in 1873 and was succeeded by Father Phelan. During this time and for many years to come the priest at Holden attended Pleasant Hill, Harrisonville and Warrensburg. While Father Phelan was pastor, a new parochial residence was built and a cemetery was dedicated by Mr. King, of Kingsville. Father Archeri succeeded Father Phelan in 1882 and remained until 1895. He was responsible for the coming of the sisters to Holden, having built an academy for them, which building is now used as a part of the high school in Holden. Mt. Calvary cemetery, east of town, was bought. In 1895 Father Ryan succeeded Father Archeri. He left in 1904 and the parish was attended for a short time by the Franciscans, of Kansas City. St. Cecilia Academy did not continue prosperous, so in 1908 the academy was abandoned and the sisters moved away. The priest at present is Father Ryan.
St. John's church, Blackwater. (By Father Ryan.) The early Catholic settlers of the northwest part of the county attended divine service either at Holden or Warrensburg. But with their increasing families and better prospects they decided to have a church closer home, and so, receiving a grant of land from S. W. Rankin and being ably seconded by their own Catholic neighbors, they erected a modest frame structure that has served the purpose since. The ground was given in October, 1889, and the church was erected during a vacation and visit of Father Archeri to his native land. The people have since been attended by the pastor of St. Patrick's church, Holden. People more intelligent, industrious or hospitable are hard to find, nor will it be casy to find a place where neighborly co-operation is practiced to such a degree, irrespective of race, creed or color.
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MISCELLANEOUS CHURCHES.
There are in Johnson county six denominations, which have only one or two congregations each in the county. There are seven such congregations with about 400 members and six Sunday Schools, with about 160 members.
Episcopal church of Warrensburg .- Fifty-two years ago the first Episcopal church services were held in Warrensburg by the Reverend George K. Dunlap. In May, 1868 the parish was admitted into the Diocese of Missouri. The first vestry was composed of Dr. C. W. Robinson, Senior Warden: John Q. DeGarmo, Junior Warden; S. H. Moore, B. C. Holmes. The first church building, a neat frame, was erected in the spring of 1871 and occupied until 1893. The stone church building was completed in 1900. The Reverend Mr. H. E. Martin has charge in connection with Sedalia. The following ministers have served: Rev. D'Estaing Jennings, Rev. J. H. Eichbaum; Rev. Abiel Leonard, Rev. A. T. Sharpe, Rev. C. A. Foster, Rev. B. H. Latrobe, Rev. E. DeWolf, Rev. D. C. Gaynor, Rev. J. K. Dunn, Rev. W. A. Pearman, Rev. E. H. Eckel, Jr. Sunday School has been continuous all during this period. There are now twenty members. At present Charles A. Shepard is superintendent.
The Christian Science Society was organized at Warrensburg in 1912. The first readers were Mrs. E. W. Cassingham, Mrs. Lucy Berke and Miss Julia Carpenter. The present readers are Chester Cassingham and Miss Julia Carpenter. The trustees are Mrs. Cassing- ham, Stover, Hoffman, Osborne and Stockton. There are thirty mem- bers. Sunday School and two church services are held each Sunday.
Sardis Bethlehem church, Primitive Baptists. (By Mrs. A. B. Harris.) Sardis church was organized in 1839. An old log school house on Tebo Creek was the first place of worship. In the fall of 1915 a new house was built, but at Leeton. The first meeting was held in the new house in January, 1916. The church has at present thirty- seven members. Among the original members of this church was Elder Henry Avery, one of the first preachers in Henry county. Walter Cash is the present pastor. Sardis church and Bethlehem church were united and in 1856 a house was built in what is now North Tebo town- ship in Henry county.
Crab Orchard church .- This church seems to be in a class by
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itself and is one of the most distinctive known to the editor. It is not a denominational church, because no denominations founded, own or control it. It is not a union church of denominations, because there are no congregations or denominations organized and using it. All that can be said is that it is a church, a representative of the church that Christ established for all who want to worship Him in it or follow Him out of it, regardless of any belief, doctrine, creed or conduct except that they believe in Him and want to follow Him.
This church was organized in 1915. The deed to the land on which it stands was signed by Charles R. and Ada E. Johnson, his wife, recorded in Book 187, page 120, and is to the trustees named therein for a church "to be a union and undenominational church, open to every denomination that will stay on the Bible lines." The management is left entirely "to said trustees and their successors," who are named by themselves.
The chief organizers were Leonard Clear, Ivy Weir, George McCannon and Charles Gillock. The whole neighborhood contributed, also people in Warrensburg, Leeton and Knob Noster.
Preaching is by ministers of different denominations, who are invited there by members who prefer them. Services are usually twice a month, and the church is filled. The denominations represented by the preachers have been Baptist, Missionary Baptist, Latter Day Saints, Brethren, Methodist, and Holiness, or Church of God.
Sunday School superintendent is William Hythecker.
Fair Oak church. (By Judge R. H. Wood.) Built in the fall of 1887. The money for the building was largely given by persons of no denomination and was to be a union church. The first class was organized by M. E. church, South. The church has continued as a union church ever since. To-day the Methodists and Christians and others join in services and securing ministers. In 1917 a Methodist minister held services, and in 1918 a Christian minister, Rev. E. H. Williamson, of Sedalia, is holding services.
The Federated or Community church of Chilhowee was organized July 1, 1915. These organizations formed the federation: Cumber- land Presbyterian, the Protestant Methodist and the Christian churches. The charter members included fifteen Christians, twenty Cumberland Presbyterians, four Protestant Methodists and eight members of the church in general. These churches had always occupied the same
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building and for these two years, until the Christians withdrew in October, 1917, they all had the same preacher, Rev. H. M. Burr. The first board consisted of P. H. Marshall, S. S. Shoemaker, chairman ; William Carr, William Inglish, John Culley, C. C. Ridley, secretary ; Lewis Day and Dr. Stevens. The preacher is Rev. Harold F. Branch. The Christians continue to hold services each fourth Sunday in the union church. Rev. Mr. Alexander is preacher. S. S. Shoemaker has always been superintendent of the union Sunday School.
The Evangelical church of Warrensburg was organized in 1870. The charter members were the following families: Burkarth, Kemmerly, Smith, Scheidenberger, Vollmer. The following is a complete list of ministers that have served here: M. Alsbach, William Folgate, F. Harder, C. Ehrhart, H. Koepsel. F. Shafer, C. W. Snyder. C. Brant. D. R. Zellner, S. Luchring. H. W. Hartman, C. Meeder, H. E. Bower, J. W. Keiser, S. Breithaupt, F. F. Linden, B. H. Hobbs, E. J. Feitz, C. H. Hartman, S. A. Burgert, J. M. Fricker, J. R. Naminga. There are about sixty members in the church and about sixty in the Sunday School.
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCHES.
There are two German Lutheran churches in the county, with a voting membership of about fifty-five and an attendance of about 200.
Knob Noster Immanuel church was organized about 1905 with about eight to ten charter voting members. The first minister was Mr. Kuntzman. There are about twenty-five voting members, and the actual attendance is about 150. There is also a parochial school conducted by the church at the church building.
Dunksburg church was organized about 1907, with about eight to ten charter voting members. It has had the same ministers as the Knob Noster church and has the same kind of parochial school.
Seventh Day Adventists church (Jackson township). In 1873 a church of thirty-six members was organized by Elders J. D. Roberts and J. Cook. Some of the men who have preached to this congrega- tion are: R. S. Donald, Brother Chaffey, R. S. Porter and E. J. Farnsworth. The deacons at present are Jacob Hobbs. Ham C. Jones, and L. S. Leech. Joseph Dock is the Sabbath School superintendent.
NEGRO CHURCHES.
There are twelve negro churches in the county with 437 members
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and ten Sunday Schools with 217 members. These are as follow:
Methodist.
Date
Name
Organized
Members
Warrensburg
1870
30
Centerview
1871
15
Holden
1874
20
Knob Noster
1875
40
Mt. Olive
1875
28
Methodist Episcopal.
Date
Name
Organized 1866
Members 78
Warrensburg
African Methodist.
Date
Name
Organized
Warrensburg
1886
Members 15
Baptist.
Date
Name
Organized
Members
Holden
1874
15
Warrensburg
1880
79
Knob Noster
1890
30
Montserrat
1890-95
47
Centerview Mt. Zion
1895
40
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CHAPTER XXXVIII-LODGES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
MASONS-ORDER OF EASTERN STAR - KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS- MODERN WOOD- MEN OF AMERICA-THE ROYAL NEIGHBORS-ODD FELLOWS-REBEKAHS- THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS-OTHER FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS-WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION-CIVIL WAR ORGANIZATIONS.
MASONS.
There are in the county, one commandery, with fifty members; two chapters, with one hundred fifty members; and six lodges, with six hundred twenty members.
Mary Commandery, Knights Templar No. 19 was organized Octo- ber 8, 1872. The officers were: George R. Hunt, eminent commander ; Curtis Field, generalissimo; C. Clay King, captain general. The pres- ent officers are: C. L. Johnson, commander ; Theo. S. Shock, general- issimo; Chet. A. Danner, captain general. Membership is fifty.
The De Molay Chapter No. 26, Royal Arch Masons was chartered October 10, 1867. The officers were: George R. Hunt, high priest ; John A. McSpadden, king: John Davis, scribe. The present officers are: L. J. Schofield, high priest; C. L. Johnson, king; Theo. Hyatt, scribe. Membership is one hundred.
Haggai Chapter, Holden, was organized in Kingsville, June 13, 1870. The first officers were: A. A. Hulett, high priest : N. G. Cooley, king; W. D. Pinkston, scribe; W. P. Hunt, secretary. The present offi- cers are: M. L. Golladay, high priest; W. B. Wallace, king; H. S. Little, scribe.
Warrensburg Lodge No. 135 was chartered in 1867. The first offi- cers were: Louis Schmidlapp, worshipful master; B. E. Morrow, sen- ior warden; Ingram Starkey, junior warden. It surrendered its charter and the members united with Corinthian Lodge, March 4, 1889.
Corinthian Lodge No. 265, A. F. & A. M., was chartered October 5, 1868. The first officers were: George R. Hunt. worshipful master ; J. A. McSpadden, senior warden; A. J. V. Wadell, junior warden. The present officers are: M. D. Aber, worshipful master; G. F. Wilson.
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senior warden; O. W. Greer, junior warden. The present membership is about 250.
Knob Noster Lodge No. 245, A. F. & A. M .- Before the Civil War, a lodge of Masons was organized and met on petition of eleven Master Masons, but the members went into the army and the lodge was dis- banded. A charter was granted March 29, 1865. to Lodge No. 245. A. F. & A. M. Its first officers were: J. B. Harris, worshipful master; J. H. Warren, senior warden; Lewis T. Huff, junior warden. Its pres- ent officers are: Frank Jenks, worshipful master; C. L. Saults, senior warden; Walter Sibert, junior warden.
Holden Lodge No. 262, A. F. & A. M., was instituted December 18, 1867, and received its charter on October 15, 1868. The charter members were: Ingram Starkey, William Miller, S. H. Moseley, David Nation, F. J. Tygard, J. S. Peer, Jacob Jewel, George N. Moore, Charles Gloyd, R. W. Farley. The first officers were: Charles Gloyd, worship- ful master; Ingram Starkey, senior warden; S. H. Moseley, junior warden; David Nation, treasurer ; J. S. Peer, senior deacon ; Jacob Jewel, junior deacon, and G. N. Moore, Tyler. The principal officers for 1918 are: L. H. Rose, worshipful master; E. L. Golladay, senior warden. There are eighty-six members.
Cold Spring Lodge No. 274, Leeton, Missouri, was organized Octo- ber 16, 1879. The charter members were: T. J. Caldwell, J. F. Rob- ertson, George Allen, Mr. Irvin and Mr. Polter. The worshipful masters of the lodge were: S. O. Wallace, L. D. Ewing. A. A. Doug- lass, J. M. Caldwell, T. L. Kimzey, W. T. Wilson, J. R. Grinstead, S. H. Elliott, R. L. Wall, C. F. Gilchrist, W. H. Walker, J. C. Burk, R. E. Hobson, L. W. Harris. The present officers are: L. W. Harris. master; C. P. Helphrey, secretary. Membership is about fifty.
Pittsville Lodge No. 428 was organized October 19, 1898, with fifteen charter members. Following is the list of masters: J. P. Burks, W. G. Shafer, J. N. Hutchinson, F. E. Rice, J. S. Fortney, C. S. Smith, A. C. Crank, O. C. Morrow, R. S. Rice, J. L. Patterson, W. G. Shafer, Walter S. Raker.
Chilhowee Lodge No. 487, A. F. & A. M., was organized June 24, 1906. The following officers were appointed: William P. Hunt, wor- shipful master; R. E. Sweeney, senior warden; H. L. Reed, junior warden. Chilhowee Lodge has a membership of 108. The officers are: WV. L. Martin, worshipful master; Glenn W. Scott, senior warden.
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The Lodge of Peace No. 280, was organized in 1868, in Chilhowee township. It was one of the best known lodges in the county and its hall is still a land-mark.
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.
There are six chapters in Johnson county, with 536 members. It is auxiliary to the Masons and is social and benevolent in purpose.
Holden Chapter .- The first chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Johnson county was instituted in Holden about 1873. Some of the early members now living are: Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Rogers, of Holden; Mrs. I. Starkey, of Holden; Mrs. Mattie Bowers Young, of Holden; Mrs. Mattie Jacquith Cass, of Holden ; and Mr. Evans and daughter. The present Holden Chapter No. 171 was instituted October 18, 1901. There were twenty-one charter members. The number of members is now sixty-three.
Warrensburg Chapter. (By Miss Bertha Loebenstein, district deputy grand matron.) On December 27, 1900, the first meeting of Warrensburg Chapter was held. At this meeting, forty-four petitions were received. The first candidates to receive the degrees were Mrs. E. A. Baldwin, Mrs. Mary Duncan and Miss Mary Hillhouse. Warrens- burg Chapter No. 3 has 175 members. The present officers are: Mrs. Ella Kapp, worthy matron; Dr. C. C. James, worthy patron; Mrs. Ora McMeekin, secretary.
Knob Knoster Chapter. (By Lillie Overby.) Organized March 24, 1899. There were twenty-three charter members. The first chief officers were: Belle Kelly, worthy matron; Ed. S. Harte, worthy patron; and A. M. Craig, secretary. The present officers are: Carrie Jenks, worthy matron; Earnest Adams, worthy patron; Lillie Overbey, secretary. The present membership is forty-eight.
Leeton Chapter No. 200 was organized October 1, 1901. There were twenty-four charter members. The first officers were: Mrs. Anna Mohler, worthy matron; S. N. Mohler, worthy patron. The present chief officers are: Mrs. Ruth Shoemaker, worthy matron; Elmer Hob- son, worthy patron; Mrs. Eva Gunser, secretary. The number of membership is now sixty-nine.
Chilhowee Chapter No. 121 was instituted at Chilhowee, June 23, 1902. There were twenty-one charter members. The first chief officers were: Mrs. Ida V. Tankee, worthy matron; Mr. David H. Tankee, (14)
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secretary. The present matron is Mrs. Dora Sharp; present patron, Mr. C. C. Ridley. Membership, 132.
Kingsville Chapter was instituted February 24, 1914. There were twenty-five charter members. The present officers are: worthy matron, Fannie Jones; worthy patron, Elmer L. Angell; secretary, Georgie Johnson. It has forty-nine members.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
There are three lodges in the county with 243 members.
Alma Lodge No. 26, Holden, was instituted August 14, 1872, with ten charter members. Re-organized January 31, 1877, by Charles D. Lucas. John D. Shaw, W. C .; Charles L. Carter, V. C .; T. Dudley, recording secretary, were the first officers. It has at present seventy- five members and the present officers are: A. Musser, C. C .; M. R. Snow, V. C .; George Estes, K. of R. and S.
Harmony Lodge No. 215, Warrensburg, was instituted September 1, 1891. The charter was granted October 21, 1891. There were forty- two charter members. The officers were: George Peak, C. C .; E. H. Faulkner, V. C .; R. E. Walbridge, K. of R. and S. There are at present about 100 members.
Twin Mound Lodge No. 273, Knob Noster, was instituted May 16, 1893. Charter was granted October 18, 1893. There were thirty-five charter members. The present officers are: Dr. D. E. Shy, C. C .; C. W. Weidman, V. C .; A. M. Craig, K. of R. and S. The number of members is sixty-eight.
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA.
There are sixteen camps in the county. The objects of the order are: "The receiving to membership of persons between the ages of seventen and forty-five years of age, who apply for and are granted fraternal life insurance for the benefit of members of the family or dependent persons."
Warrensburg Camp No. 2087. (By S. H. Coleman.) The camp was organized at Warrensburg October 6, 1893, with twenty-eight charter members. The first officers were: J. A. Hancock, consul; J. R. Ramsay, clerk; M. B. Merly, banker. The present membership is 248. The officers are: John A. Reed, consul; S. H. Coleman, clerk ; John F. Vollmer, banker. This is the largest camp in Johnson county.
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Knob Noster Camp No. 2172. Charter was issued March 1, 1894. There were eleven charter members. The first officers were: Consul, C. A. Davis; clerk, W. M. Elliott; banker, P. D. Hanna. The present officers are: Consul, E. A. Sappington; clerk. A. S. Adcock; banker, A. M. Craig.
Pittsville Camp No. 3475. The date of charter is January 8, 1896. There were sixteen charter members. The first officers were: Consul, O. E. Wallace; clerk, Ernest G. Rush; physician, Dr. O. E. Wallace. The present officers are: Consul, J. L. Hill, clerk, C. M. Gillner ; banker, J. H. Dean.
Columbus Camp No. 4779 was chartered May 25, 1897; organized May 31, 1897. There were thirteen charter members. The first officers were: Consul, H. C. King; banker, Henry Violett; clerk, W. D. Rush. The present officers are: Consul, J. E. Brockman; clerk, Fred Speaker ; banker, J. C. Wilhoff.
Holden Camp No. 5834 was chartered November 8, 1898, and organ- ized November 12, 1898. There were twenty-five charter members. The first officers were: Consul, L. W. Mosher; clerk, G. W. Harris; The present officers are: Consul, H. W. Long; clerk, A. E. Mahew; banker, E. Andruss.
Hoffman Camp No. 5906 was chartered December 5, 1898. and organized December 8, 1898, by L. Pierce. There were sixteen charter members. The first officers were: Consul, J. B. Shackelford; clerk, W. J. Dyer; banker, J. C. Turley. The present officers are: Consul. J. M. Downing ; clerk, A. J. Dyer ; banker, C. M. Dyer.
Leeton Camp No. 6223 was chartered March 6, 1899 and organized March 18, 1899. There were thirty-four charter members. The first officers were: Consul, S. N. Mohler; banker, Charles Lee; clerk, J. F. Nelson. The present officers are: Consul, J. W. Brooks; clerk, L. M. Plummer; banker, W. D. DesCombes.
Centerview Camp No. 6532 was chartered May 10, 1899, and organ- ized May 17, 1899. There were twenty-three charter members. The first meeting was May 17, 1899 at Centerview. The first officers were: Consul, W. H. Baird; banker, H. Poage; clerk, W. Shipp. The pres- ent officers are: Consul, C. G. Huggins; clerk, J. F. Zaucho; banker, J. N. Whitsett.
Dunksburg Camp No. 6697 was chartered June 15, 1899 and organ-
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ized June 17, 1899. There were sixteen charter members. The first officers were: Consul, R. C. Park; banker, Henry Park; clerk, C. C. Curnutt. The present officers are: Consul, O. C. Forsyth; clerk, Lee Ernest; banker, J. W. Winston.
Kingsville Camp No. 3916 was chartered August 7, 1899 and organ- ized August 10, 1899. There were twenty-two charter members. The first officers were: Consul, W. H. Ragsdale; banker, C. J. Reaves; clerk, S. J. Smith; physician, G. N. Bennett. The present officers are : Consul, J. F. Luton; clerk, C. M. Horsley; banker, J. W. Howard.
Fayetteville Camp No. 7148. Chartered October 27, 1899 and organized October 30, 1899. There were fifteen charter members. The first officers were: Consul, T. H. Doolin; banker, W. H. Seigfreid; clerk, C. F. Adams; physician, Dr. E. H. Suhl. The present officers are: Consul, E. L. Shackelford; clerk, E. M. Stockton; banker, C. S. Cobb.
Owsley Camp. (By C. H. Allen.) It was organized November 21, 1899. There were fifteen charter members. The first officers were: V. C., Thomas Roberts; banker, T. L. Cooper; clerk, Dr. T. J. Draper. The present officers are: V. C., Oliver Egbert; banker, G. R. Allen; clerk, C. H. Allen. The camp had at one time sixty-six members.
Chilhowee Camp No. 3586 was organized December 12, 1899. There were twenty-one charter members. The present officers are: Claud Scott, consul; William Inglish, banker; O. H. Cook, clerk. There are 127 members.
Sutherland Camp No. 8181 was organized June 20, 1900 with the following officers: H. H. Hudson, consul; G. L. Booth, banker; Frank Hudson, clerk. The membership has since grown to fifty-six.
Cornelia Camp No. 9691 was chartered May 23, 1901 and organized May 25, 1901. There were twenty-two charter members. The first officers were: Consul, J. V. Lykins; banker, R. J. Gladden; clerk, J. clerk, J. V. Lykins. The present officers are: Consul, C. H. Under- wood ; clerk, T. A. McCormack; banker, H. H. Howard.
Post Oak Camp No. 11202 was chartered April 22, 1903 and organ- ized April 25, 1903. There were thirteen charter members. The first officers were: Consul, J. V. Lykins; banker, R. J. Gladden; clerk, J. L. Thomas. The present officers are: Consul, J. E. Caldwell: clerk, J. F. Maise; banker, George Tracy.
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THE ROYAL NEIGHBORS.
There are nine camps in the county with 402 members. It is auxiliary to the Modern Woodmen and is a fraternal, beneficial society. It is said to be the largest fraternal insurance organization in the world governed entirely by women.
Opal Maurine Camp No. 3097, Holden, was organized in March, 1906. There were nineteen charter members. The Holden camp is the oldest in Johnson county. Ossie Hagemeyer was first Oracle. At last state camp held at Chillicothe, Missouri, Nellie Nawgel was elected State Vice Oracle. F. May Andruss has been appointed deputy of John- son county. There are seventy-one members.
Content Camp No. 4711, Columbus, was organized February 13, 1907. There were twenty-three charter members. The first chief offi- cers were: Oracle, Lillie Rice; Vice Oracle, Juliet McMahan; Past Oracle, Clara Halley ; Chancellor, Mahala Phillips. The present officers are: Oracle, Roberta Simmerman; Vice Oracle, Annie G. Hale; Past Oracle, Edna Welhoff; Chancellor, Edna Welhoff. There are nineteen members.
Royal Neighbors of Knob Noster was organized May 4, 1907. There were thirty-two charter members. The first officers were: Eva Shy, Oracle; Mary Dow, Vice Oracle; Anna Hogan, Chancellor; Jennie Macrae, Secretary. The present officers are: Eliza Sappington, Oracle ; Frances Dow, Vice Oracle; Anna Dudley, Past Oracle; Anna Hogan, Chancellor.
Calista Camp No. 6060, Pittsville, was organized November 4, 1909. There were twenty-five charter members. There are now thirty-three members. Nellie Robey, the present Oracle, is serving her fifth year. Hattie E. Giltner was elected first Recorder and has served in that office ever since.
Cornelia Camp No. 6175 was organized January 31, 1910, with a charter membership of thirty-one. The first chief officers elected were: Mary B. Greer, Oracle; Mattie Gardner, Vice Oracle; Nora E. McCar- mack, Past Oracle; Rebecca Woodyard, Chancellor. On July 30, 1910, Sunset Camp No. 4150, of Post Oak, Missouri, was consolidated with Cornelia Camp. Chief officers for 1918 are: Ida V. Scott, Oracle; Ida B. West, Vice Oracle; Una L. Smith, Past Oracle; Mary J. Speechly, Chancellor. There are thirty-eight members.
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