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OTHER CHURCHES
There are other churches in York County. upon which the compiler was not able to get the proper material, or the same was not furnished from sources to which attention was directed, and the oversight was not intentional. It might be added, though, that the Nazarene Congregation at this time are rendering very active service, under the leadership of Anne Nutter.
CHAPTER XV
FRATERNAL, SOCIAL AND WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS IN YORK COUNTY
EARLY LODGES, 1885, 1895, 1905-A. F. & A. M. AND MASONIC BODIES-NO. 35, I. O. O. F .- ELKS-A. O. U. W .- G. A. R., ROBERT ANDERSON POST-CIVIL WAR VET- ERANS, 1915-SPANISH WAR VETERANS, 1915-WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS-SONS OF VETERANS-AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 19-SOCIAL AFFAIRS OF OTHER DAYS --- YORK COUNTRY CLUB-AVON CLUB-AMATEUR MUSICAL CLUB-REVIEW & ART CLUB-WOMEN'S CLUB-YORK Y. M. C. A .- WOMEN'S COMMITTEE DEPARTMENT.
The compiler has not been able to secure detailed data from many fraternal or- ganizations in the city and throughout the county. The following roster of societies in 1885, 1895 and 1905 will show the growth and multiplication of these orders. Most of those listed in 1905 were in aetnal operation ten years later in 1915 and practically all of them are still flourishing, more or less successfully, in 1920.
A very detailed historical review is herewith given of those which furnished sufficient data.
SOCIETIES
1885
Masonic Lodge No. 56. A. F. & A. M. Meets first Friday in each month at 7:30 P. M.
I. O. O. F. No. 35. Meets every Wednesday evening at Odd Fellows' Hall at 8 P. M.
G. A. R., Robert Anderson Post No. 32. Meets the second and fourth Thursday at Odd Fellows' Hall at 7:30 P. M.
Woman's Relief Corps No. 5, Auxiliary to Robert Anderson Post, G. A. R. Meets every second and fourth Thursday afternoon at Odd Fellows' Hall at ? P. M.
Knights of Pythias, York Lodge No. 13. Meets every Monday evening at 7:30 P. M.
1895
Masonic Lodge, No. 56, A. F. & A. M. Meets first Friday in each month at 2:30 P. M.
Eastern Star. Meets the second Thursday in each month, in Masonic Hall.
I. O. O. F., No. 35. Meets every Monday evening at Odd Fellows' HIall at 7:30 P. M.
York Encampment No. 32, I. O. O. F. Meets every second and fourth Thursday night of each month in Odd Fellows' Hall.
Canton Paran. Meets the first Wednesday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall.
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Daughters of Rebekah. Evening Star Lodge No. 55. 1. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday of each month in Odd Fellows' Hall.
Knights of Pythias, York Lodge No. 13. Meets second and fourth Monday nights of each month.
Ilome Forum Benefit Order. York Forum No. 686. Meets every first and third Monday evening in each month, in A. O. U. W. Hall.
A. O. UT. W. Meets second and fourth Tuesday in each month at A. O. U. W. IIall. All visiting members cordially welcomed.
Tate Lodge Degree of Honor, No. 15. A. O. U. W. Meets first and third Thurs- day each month. Visiting members made welcome.
Modern Woodmen of America, York Camp No. 455. Meets every first and third Tuesday evening of each month at 2:30 o'clock in Woodmen's Hall, Wirt Block.
Royal Neighbors of America, Franklin Camp No. 49. Meets the first Friday afternoon and every third Friday evening in each month in Wirt Block.
K. O. T. M. Meets every second and last Wednesday evening in each month, in A. O. U. W. Hall.
I. O. T. M., York Hive No. 6. Ladies of the Maccabees. Meets first Wednesday at 2:30 P. M. and third Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. of each month. Glad to welcome visitors.
G. A. R., Robert Anderson Post No. 32. Meets the second and fourth Thursday at A. O. IT. W. Hall at 7:30 P. M.
Woman's Relief Corps No. 5, Auxiliary to Robert Anderson Post, G. A. R. Meets every second and fourth Thursday afternoon at A. O. U. W. Hall, at 2 P. M.
Lyceum League of America, Yorktown Lyceum No. 1321. Meets every Friday at High School Building. Members of other Lyceums visiting in city are cordially invited to attend.
Company "A." First Regiment, Nebraska National Guard. Meets for drill every first and third Friday of each month.
SECRET AND BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES
1905
A. O. U. W. No. 32. Meets at Fraternal ITall second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Tate Lodge No. 15. D. of II. Meets first Wednesday night and third afternoon of each month at Fraternal Hall.
(. A. R., Robert Anderson Post No. 32. Meets every second and fourth Thurs- day of each month.
W. R. C. No. 5. Meets second and fourth Thursday afternoon. Julia G. Howe Tent D. of V. Meets at Fraternal Hall.
Improved Order of Red Men. Ute Tribe No. 27. Meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Fraternal Hall.
1. 0. O. F., Hall, 500 Grant.
York Lodge No. 35. Meets every Monday.
Evening Star Lodge No. 55. Meets every first and third Tuesday of the month.
P. M. C. P. No. 7. Meets first Wednesday of the month.
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York Eneampment No. 32. Meets second and fourth Thursday.
Knights and Ladies of Security No. 860. Meets first and third Monday at Fraternal Hall.
Knights of Pythias, Lodge No. 13. Meets second and fourth Monday of month at Fraternal Itall.
Knights of the Maccabees. York Tent, No. 41. No regular meeting place.
K. O. T. M., York Hive No. 6. Meets first Wednesday of the month.
Loyal Mystic Legion of America, No. 197. Meet first Friday of the month at Fraternal Hall.
Masonie Hall, south side of square.
York Lodge No. 56, A. F. & A. M. Last Friday of each month.
Solomon Chapter No. 33. Third Tuesday of the month.
Joppa Commandry No. 17, K. T. First Monday of month.
Grace Chapter No. 87, O. E. S. Meets second Thursday of the month.
Modern Woodmen of America, York Camp No. 455. First and Third Tuesday at Fraternal Hall.
Franklin Camp No. 49, R. N. of A. First and third Friday of each month at Fraternal Hall.
Royal Highlanders, Harlan Castle No. 66. First and third Thursday at Fraternal Hall.
Tribe of Ben Hur, York Court No. 61. Second and fourth Friday of cach month at Fraternal Hall.
Woodmen of the World, Sherman Camp No. 5. First and third Monday, Fraternal Hall.
YORK LODGE NO. 56. 1. F. & A. M.
October 1, 1874, the grand master of Nebraska issued a dispensation to the following Master Masons, viz: William M. Knapp, Lee Love, Maleohn G. Barney, Ilenry Smith, Andrew Rowley, Joseph D. P. Small, James A. McKillip, John A. Eatherly, Alfred A. Burtch, Charles Le Count, Samuel McConaughy and John W. Foster to open and hold a lodge of Master Masons, with W. M. Knapp as W. M. A charter was granted by the grand lodge on the 24th day of June, 1875, establish- ing York Lodge No. 56, A. F. & A. M., at York, Neb., with the above named Masons as charter members.
The worshipful masters of this lodge have been :
1874-77 William M. Knapp (suspended )
1877-79 George B. France 1879-80 William M. Knapp (suspended ) 1880-81 Lee Love (died April 2, 1894) 1881-82 William Knapp (suspended )
1882-84
David E. Sayre (demitted )
1884-85
Emmet H. Dorr (died August 6, 1890)
1885-86 John Ziegler (died November 16, 1887) 1886-87 Robert Armstrong
. Daniel N. Blood
1887-88
. George E. Peabody 1888-89
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1889-90 Albert O. Faulkner (demitted)
1890-92 George E. Chilcote 1892-93 William H. Reader
1893-94
Gustav F. Wruck (demitted)
1894-95 William Il. Davis
1895-96
Elbert A. Butterfield
1896-97
Walter F. Reynolds (died February 24, 1912)
1897-99
Henry S. Harrison
1899-1901
Ahnon J. Ryan
1901-02
Daniel W. Baker
1902-04
Samuel E. Cain
1904-05.
Bernard King
1905-06
George H. Holdeman
1906-07
George R. Reed (died February 18, 1910)
1907-08.
Homer R. Hatfield 1909-10
Joseph L. Browitt
1910-11.
John W. Broadwell
1911-12.
Joseph A. Jacobs
1912-13
Wilbur G. Liggett
1913-15.
. Ira C. Freet
1915-16
. Charley M. Moyer
Robert M. Rankin 1916-17
Lewis P. Green 1917-18
1918-19 James H. Chain
1919-20 W. W. Buckley
Harry V. Cain 1920-21
The officers for 1919 and 1920 are:
Harry V. Cain Worshipful master
Robert C. Stewart . Senior warden
Marion King Junior warden
George E. Chilcote. Treasurer
John Muir Secretary
Wendell Froyd.
. Senior deacon
Ira M. Rankin Junior deacon
Frederick M. Staley.
. Tyler
The treasurers have been :
1874-81 Charles Le Count (deceased)
1881-82.
Elbert A. Butterfield
1882-86.
Elon Granger (deceased)
1886-87
Nathan V. Harlan (deceased )
1887-89
Stephen P. Buckmaster (demitted)
1889-96.
Charles L. Meissner (demitted )
1896-1919.
George E. Chilcote
The secretaries have been :
1874-76 John A. Eatherly (deceased)
1908-09
. Ezra H. Smith
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1876-78
Frederick W. Liedtke (demitted)
1878-79
. Lee Love (deceased )
1879-80 David E. Sayre (demitted)
1880-82 Leonidas A. Brandhoefer (demitted)
1882-83. .George S. Cook
1883-84 .Frederick C. Power
1884-93 Willard L. Sheddon (demitted) 1893-94
William H. Race (demitted)
1894-1905 George R. Reed (deceased)
1905-14.
Irvin A. Baker
1914-15.
. Henry F. Chapin
1915-16.
Charles D. Shreck
1916-21.
John Muir
SOLOMON CHAPTER NO. 33, R. A. M.
On the third day of June, A. I. 2415, A. D. 1885, the grand high priest of the Grand Chapter of the State of Nebraska issued a dispensation to Companions Robert Armstrong, William H. Bagnell, John W. Bennett, Daniel N. Blood, Jr., Leonidas A. Brandhoefer, John H. Chilcote, Robert J. Coles, Benjamin Crabb, Emmett H. Dorr, George B. France, Jonathan C. Kingsley, William M. Knapp, William H. Reader, Luther Reed, David E. Sayre, Horace Wellington and John Ziegler authorizing and empowering them to open and hold a chapter of Royal Arch Masons, at York, Nebraska, with Benjamin Crabb as M. E. H. P. ; William M. Knapp, K., and Daniel N. Blood, Jr., S. Afterwards on the sixteenth day of December, A. T. 2415, A. D. 1885, the Grand Chapter issued a charter to the above named companions, establishing Solomon Chapter No. 33, R. A. M.
JOPPA COMMANDERY NO. 17, K. T.
The grand commander of the State of Nebraska issued a dispensation on the seventh day of October, A. I. 768, A. D. 1886, to the following Sir Knights, viz. : Wilton K. Williams, William M. Knapp, Jonathan C. Kingsley, Benjamin Crabb, William H. Reader, Robert Armstrong, George B. France, Daniel N. Blood, Jr., David E. Sayre, John Ziegler, Leonidas A. Brandhoefer, George C. Randall and James Small, empowering them to open and hold a Commandery of Knights Tem- plar, at York, Neb., with Wilton K. Williams as E. C. On the nineteenth day of April, A. 1. 769, A. D. 1887, the Grand Commandery issued a charter establish- ing a commandery at York, Neb., under the name of Joppa Commandery, No. 17, K. T., with the following named charter members : Wilton K. Williams, William M. Knapp, Jonathan C. Kingsley, Benjamin Crabb, William H. Reader, Robert Arm- strong, George B. France, Daniel N. Blood, Jr., David E. Sayre, John Ziegler, Leonidas, A. Brandhoefer, George C. Randall, James W. Small, Carl Anderson, John W. Bennett, Digory J. Colling, Robert J. Coles, Moses D. Einsel, Elon Granger, Julius F. Hale, John L. Hutcherson, Lee Love, Charles A. McCloud, Charles Nicolai, Charles J. Nobes, George W. Post, Frederick C. Power, David E. Sedgwick, Daniel C. Sleeper and Willard L. Whedon.
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YORK LODGE NO. 35, I. O. O. F.
York Lodge No. 35, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was founded on the second day of October, A. D. 1872, under the administration of Grand Master D. A. Cline, who for several years so faithfully performed the duties of the office of grand secretary. York Lodge No. 35 was chartered by the following named members : W. H. Keckley, S. E. Gandy, J. P. Miller, Austin Linsley, D. A. Ritt- ner. E. H. White. Francis Brooks, R. B. Stevens. York Lodge being founded in an early day in the history of York, worked under the most unfavorable circumstances for a few years : but through the energy and zeal of its members, gradually rose in strength both numerically and financially, until today it is in a strong and flourish- ing condition, their membership being over one hundred in good standing. No. 35 being started in the early history of York, gave it the advantage of securing a desirable location for a hall, having purchased the lot on the southeast corner of the square.
Its original set of officers were: Jas. P. Miller. noble grand : P. G. Butterfield, vice grand : Thomas Gray, secretary.
The list of members who have served as noble grand shows Win. H. Keckley, S. E. Gandy, Austin Linsley, D. A. Rittner, E. H. White, Francis Brooks, J. P. Miller. R. B. Stevens. H. C. Kleinschmidt. W. B. Cummins, C. R. Keckley, A. Lee MeClelland, Geo. R. Reed, W. T. Scott and W. E. Dayton.
The list of members who have served as secretary is: Thomas Gray, R. Tidy- man, F. W. Leidtke, E. A. Butterfield, Geo. R. Reed, W. T. Scott, W. E. Dayton and H. C. Kleinschmidt.
This lodge entertained the grand lodge or state convention of the society in the fall of 1900 and the fall of 1919.
The present officers in 1920 are: Noble grand, Dr. D. D. King; vice grand, Milton Johnson; treasurer, A. C. Hubbell: secretary. A. B. Chatterton ; trustees, C. A. Keefe, S. V. Johnson and J. M. Meadville. There are now 160 members.
YORK ENCAMPMENT NO. 32 I. O. O. F.
The York Encampment No. 32 1. O. O. F. was instituted February 28, 1889, with the following charter members: HI. E. Baker, A. J. Wilkins. J. L. Ingrey, W. R. Knapp, J. D. White, Chris Hallstrom, N. P. Pearson, J. A. Johnson, G. F. Burr, S. S. Chapman, J. R. Brisbin, P. W. Dale, E. V. Green.
The first elective ollicers were: E. V. Green, chief patriarch; W. R. Knapp, senior warden : J. D. White, high priest; I. E. Baker, seribe : Chris Hallstrom, treasurer ; S. S. Chapman, junior warden.
The 1920 York Encampment No. 32 directory presents members and officers : R. O. Allen, York: J. W. Barnett, York; H. G. Beckord, Waco; F. W. Berger, Bradshaw ; John Bickley, Waco; Walter Berry, Waco; E. A. Bishop, Waco; T. E. Blount, Gresham : John Bowen, Waco; M. E. Boren, Fairmont; D. E. Button, D. D. G. P., scribe, York; C. A. Calkins, York; T. II. Carroll, Waco; A. B. Chat- terton, York; Charles S. Cook, York; F. J. Edwards, York; G. E. Fair, senior warden, York : C. A. Franks, York ; W. R. Furman, York; William Gassman, Waco; W. K. Geer, York: J. T. Gibbs, York; T. I. Grewell, York; C. E. Hart, McCool;
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M. L. Halstead, York ; H. E. Hedrick, World war veteran, Waco; Charles Huegel, MeCool : Chris Hilbert, Waco ; Olin Hitchcock. York ; A. J. Honbaum, Waco; E. R. Howarth, MeCool ; A. C. Ilubbell, York ; A. D. Inbody, Waco; J. L. Ingrey, past grand patriarch, Salem, Ore .; S. V. Johnson, York ; Monroe Jones, Waco; C. A. Keefe, York : M. B. King, York ; D. D. King, World war veteran, chief patriarch, York: H. C. Kleinschmidt, treasurer, York : Herman Klone, Jr., Waco; J. M. Kirk, York : E. E. Lesh, Lincoln ; A. L. Lierman, Waco : Thomas Marshall, McCool; A. W. Mason, York ; J. B. McGinley. York ; J. M. Meadville, York ; J. W. Miller, Benedict : J. W. Pittman, past grand patriach, York ; C. O. Peterson, high priest, York ; J. N. Phimb, World war veteran, York; F. L. Propst, York ; Turner Pruiett, York : B. A. Root, York ; W. J. Salling, Benedict : J. C. Samson, Kearney ; Byrd Shrum, Waco; J. D. Skaden, Waco; W. F. Snook, Waco; W. D. Stewart, York; E. D. Smith, York: A. C. Stream, Waco; J. G. Stream, junior warden, Waco; N. J. Stonecypher, Oelerichs, S. D .; R. G. Talbot, World war veteran, Benedict ; W. L. Tompkins, York: George Westwood, Waco; J. D. Wheaton, York; A. J. Wilkins, Lincoln : J. R. Wilson, York ; II. II. Winsor, Waco: II. R. Wollard, Burke, Idaho; C. F. Wood, McCool; T. F. Worthington, Waco; C. E. Wheeler, York; A. O. Wyman, York ; D. J. Young, Waco.
ELKS
Lodge No. 1024, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, was organized in April, 1906, with its first meeting place at Fraternal Hall. There were about fifty charter members. Those members who have served as exalted ruler are: C. A. McCloud, W. W. Wyekoff, John MeFadden, George F. Corcoran, John M. Meradith, C. F. Stroman, W. It. Read, G. C. Long, R. B. Goble, F. E. McFarland, George W. France and George J. Wallace. Those who have been secretary are: F. E. Lloyd, A. E. Van Rankin, C. A. McCloud, and W. E. McCloud since 1914. The 1920 officers were: G. J. Wallace, exalted ruler ; W. E. McCloud, secretary : H. O. Bell, leading knight; W. J. O'Donnell, loyal knight, and Murray Halstead, lecturing knight. There are now almost four hundred members. This lodge entertained the state convention in 1919 and in that same year one of its most loyal members, Judge George F. Corcoran, was state president, having been elected at the state convention in Grand Island in 1918.
A. O. C. W.
This organization has been represented in York by two lodges, comprised of representative citizens and business men of the "Banner City." York Lodge No. 32 was organized August 7, 1886, with twenty-seven charter members and bids fair to soon rank first among the lodges in the state.
York Legion No. 21, S. K., A. O. U. W., was organized in May, 1888, with thirty-three charter members, and like the parent order, it is having a steady growth in membership. This lodge occupies the A. O. U. W. Hall and meets on the first and third Friday evenings of each month. J. O. Steinbach, commander; W. W. Wyckoff, secretary, were the first to hold those offices.
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YORK CAMP NO. 455, Mr. W. A.
This lodge was organized on November 9, 1887, and was chartered November 12, 1887.
Its first meeting place was I. O. O. F. Hall, corner Grant Avenue and Fifth Street.
The charter members were: Frank O. Clapp, L. D. Reader, George E. Schoettler, F. F. Osborn, W. R. Knapp, D. F. Boies, H. E. Herrick, H. L. Graves, F. C. Ballard, M. A. Green, A. G. Pruitt, Robert Rae, Allen Virgin. M. Torrance, Jolm A. Smith, J. O. Steinbach. G. W. Shidler, E. R. Plummer, J. L. Ingrey, T. D. Buchanan, Ralph D. Neering, Lincoln Cox, B. A. Ward.
Of the above twenty-three members, only four still live and hold membership in this camp September 1, 1920, as follows: George E. Schoettler, Lincoln; A. G. Pruitt, Torrance, California : T. D. Buchanan, Omaha : and B. A. Ward. York.
Its original set of officers were: W. R. Knapp. V. C .: M. A. Green, W. A. ; H. L. Graves, Ex. B .; F. F. Osborn, escort : Thomas D. Buchanan, sentry: Robert Rae, clerk.
The list of members who have served as vice consul are: W. R. Knapp, George F. Corcoran, E. S. Franklin, J. C. Petersen, A. G. Chessman, J. W. Derrick, George De Bord, Lee H. Mapps. F. J. Edwards, James A. Christ. E. N. Norwood.
The list of members who have served as secretary are: Robert Rae, J. L. Ingrey, George H. Kelly, M. M. Wildman, B. A. Ward. A. G. Pruitt, Amos C. Johnson, C. E. Callender.
The present officers are: E. N. Norwood, consul; L. I. Mapps, adviser ; J. C. Petersen, banker; C. E. Callender, elerk; J. A. Christ, escort; C. B. Fenton, watchman : G. M. C. Hall, sentry ; E. F. Ruch, B. A. Ward, and Fred H. Vincent, managers.
It now has 310 members, beneficiary, and two social, by its August, 1920, report. This camp is upon the readjustment rates to an adequate basis, based on the society's thirty years of experience and lost less than one per cent of its mem- bership. It has always contributed to calls of relief and assisted worthy members in true fraternal spirit. Has supported a French war orphan for the past three years.
C. E. CALLENDER, Clerk.
THE G. A. R.
York County has always been exceptionally loyal to the Civil war veterans and soldiers who served in any other war.
In the early days the old soldiers' reunions were events that could never be forgotten nor missed. Space will not permit going into any list of these many enjoyable occasions, but we will allow ourselves a detailed account of one held in 1880 and described by the Republican on August 18, 1880:
"The old soldiers' reunion last Saturday was an occasion of extraordinary interest. From Stewart to Henderson they filed in by scores and hundreds. D. Drauker. B. F. Cary and T. V. Smith formed the drum corps of the Robert Anderson Post. They were reinforced by Morgan Il. Beech, fifer, and Billy Mccullough, the old Orange man on the base drum of the Waco Post and they
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with the Excelsior Band and Company D had the old soldiers to Gandy's maples on the hill east of town. There H. Q. Wright and his drilled squad of singers, with Mrs. Stilson at the organ, welcomed the heroes of the war for the Union. Colonel Crabb, the commander of the post, of course marshaled the cohorts and was in his happiest frame. Rev. E. C. Phiney of the Protestant Methodist Epis- copal Church opened the exercises with prayer. Speeches were made by W. T. Scott, Doctor Knapp and Colonel Crabb, songs being interspersed. 'The Army Bean,' by the 'boys' was cheered to the echo. Tables were spread that would accommodate about four hundred at a sitting, and they were cleared two or three times. Speeches were made after dinner by William Bergen and D. R. Ralston, which were well received. After this the boys began to 'fall in' for the dress parade which was really the important part of the program. As the familiar call sounded, the old fire that had blazed out at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain and a hundred other bloody fields, shone out on faces bronzed by years of sturdy toil since that cruel war was over.' Nine companies were counted off, commanded as follows: B. C'rabb, colonel; John Lett, adjutant: S. E. Gandy, sergeant major; captains: A. J. B. Lavcock, F. A. C. Ezerhart, D. F. A. Boynton, 1. H. W. Fay, C. R. M. Lytle, H. J. W. Brabham, E. George Flock, K. H. Seymour, G. C. W. Hays. As far as we learned, the orderlies were as follows: Nathan Johnson, A. E. Hendricks, M. N. Myrick, G. W. Chapman, E. A. Warner, Albert Wilsey, G. A. Beck."
ROBERT ANDERSON POST
The activities of this post can be very comprehensively presented by giving the account of its organizations, its charter members, officiate and membership in 1895, from a little pamphlet issued at that time, and preserved these many years by Comrade John Lett. The same information for the Woman's Relief Corps will serve to signify who bore the burdens of the work of that wonderful auxiliary these many years.
To show how few of the comrades are still with us, there will be appended a roster of the eighty-seven Civil war veterans living in York County twenty years later, in 1915, and the reader will even there find many a name of beloved comrades who have answered the final roll call within the past six years.
ROBERT ANDERSON POST, NO. 32 Department of Nebraska, Grand Army of the Republie
This post was organized at York, Neb., January 23, 1880, with the following named comrades as charter members:
Charter Members
Benjamin Crabb, late colonel Seventh lowa Infantry.
Lemuel J. Gandy, late private Company H, Seventh Iowa Infantry.
Amos W. Gandy, late private Company E, Third Iowa Cavalry.
Samuel Gandy, late private Company E, Third lowa Cavalry.
William M. Knapp, late lieutenant Company G, Fiftieth New York Infantry.
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A. C. Montgomery. late lieutenant Company B. Eighty-second Pa. Infantry. David R. Ralston, late private Company H. 119th Illinois Infantry. John B. Layeock, late lieutenant Company 1, Seventh Pennsylvania Infantry. John Lett, late private Company E. Eleventh lowa Infantry.
Elon Granger, late private Company 1. Twentieth lowa Infantry. H. C. Graves. late sergeant-major Company D, Sixty-fifth Illinois Infantry.
J. W. Frost, late private Company 1, Seventh Minnesota Infantry. Charles Penn, late private Company H, Twenty-fourth Iowa Infantry. George Flock, late private Company D, Sixth lowa Infantry. Dillman Hutchison, late private Company I, Thirty-sixth Towa Infantry. A. 11. Campbell, late lieutenant Company E, Fifty-third Illinois Infantry.
U. L. Nichols. late private Company E. Third Wisconsin Infantry.
W. H. Keckley, late sergeant Company E. Thirty-seventh Iowa Infantry.
D. W. Keister, late private Company B, Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry.
1 .. D. Mullen, late private Company C. First Indiana Cavalry. Jacob S. Gray. late private Company E, First Indiana Heavy Artillery. HI. Q. Wright, late private Company I, Eleventh Ilinois Infantry.
T. V. Smith. late private Company A. Tenth lowa Infantry.
G. W. Allen, late private Company C, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry.
F. M. Dillon. late private Company -. Twelfth Iowa Battery.
A. M. Fansler, late private Company B. U. S. V. R. Corps.
S. R. Lichtenberger, late private Company D. Fifteenth Illinois Infantry. N. M. Morgan, late private Company L. Second Wisconsin Artillery. John G. Ells, late sergeant Company E. Tenth Ilinois Infantry.
In 1895, this sketch outlined the progress and status of this Post as follows :
"From this small beginning in 1880, the membership of this post has increased to 339 in 1895. Of course during these fifteen years many changes have taken place in our ranks, some comrades have been transferred to other posts in the county and throughout the country : others still, as will be seen, have been trans- ferred to "The Silent Battalion" beyond the dark river. However, the majority of them are still residents of York County and vicinity.
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