The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county, Part 80

Author: W.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, W. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1214

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CONCLUSION.

In the past twenty-five or thirty years, many different papers have published in a variety of interests, which have existed for greater or less riods, and then failed, or been absorbed by other journals. Among those be mentioned a number of German papers as follows : Stimme Des Volks tablished by a Mr. Stierlin, was published about two years ; Dayton D krat, established in 1856 by Haisch & Engler, lasted not quite a y Dayton Wochenblatt, founded in 1859 by Herman Rauh, was published a · five years ; Daily Evening Abendblatt, established by Deitz & Egry, in ] was the first German daily printed in Dayton, it only lasted a few weeks ; ton Pionier, established in 1860, by Richard Baur, which ran about two y. The first of those German papers mentioned succeeded the Das Deutsche Jou which has already been spoken of, as well as the successor of the Pionier.

Of the English papers that have been published for a time, there beside those already mentioned, the Dayton City Item, established in 182 F. W. Anderton & Co., an afternoon paper, independent in politics, which up to a circulation of 1, 700, and lasted about three years. Fred Emrick its first editor, and Joseph Z. Reeder its second, the latter of whom had el of its columns about a year. Other papers of a later date were the Da Daily Sun, Dayton Commercial, Dayton Advertiser, all of which were eve issues, price one penny. The Standard and Dayton Leader were also publi here for a short time; and in 1866, L. D. Reynolds established the D: Chronicle, which existed less than a year. In 1868, he began to publis Dayton Weekly Index, which ran a year.

The following houses do a general line of commercial printing and joll business: Henry D. Stout, 27 South Main street ; Reynolds & Reynolds, n east corner of Second and Jefferson streets ; Odell & Mayer, 133 East ' street ; Holden Manufacturing Company, 38 North Main street ; Wall Walker, 131 East Third street ; Moosbrugger Bros., corner Sixth and streets ; C. P. Sweetman, 24 East Fourth street ; Amos S. Jones, 241 £ Commercial street : G. C. Wise, 36 East Fifth street ; John Ralston, on street, in the old Journal building.

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CHAPTER X.

SECRET SOCIETIES.

I. ONIC-ODD FELLOWS-KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS- ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN-ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS -- OTHER ORDERS.

OT having access to the books of the various societies of the city, we are enabled to give only such information as can be obtained from outside ces, except in some instances where the secretaries have kindly furnished with data for more complete sketches. Secret orders early found a footing mayton, and have since increased in numbers and prosperity with the growth fre city.

MASONIC.

The Masonic order, the oldest of fraternities, was the first to hold meet- in the town of Dayton.

In early years, the members of this order were so scattered that it was diffi- u. to obtain a sufficient number to organize a lodge in one place. Accord- y, we find that Harmony Lodge, No. 9, contained all the members of the ror residing at Dayton, Springfield and Urbana, and that the meetings of lodge were held in each of these places once a month. The first record ean find of these meetings is of a communication held in the court house, Dayton, on the 1st day of September, 1809. In Dayton, the lodge met ter at the residence of Hugh McCullom, or in the court house.

This lodge was afterward divided by the members living near Dayton and r forming a new lodge known as St. John's, which met semi-monthly in ac of the above places. These lodges met and operated under special dis- Tations from the Grand Lodge of Ohio. St. John's Lodge continued to o its sessions alternately at Dayton and Troy, until it was permanently es- il shed at the former place.

On January 10, 1812, the following members residing at Dayton obtained carter for St. John's Lodge, No. 13: Samuel Shoap, George Grove, Aaron ord. Jerome Holt, Hugh McCullom, George F. Tenery, Henry Marquart, leander Ewing, William Calhoun, William Smith, John Cox and David de. The Lodge now numbers 139 members, and meets in Masonic Temple, Der of Fifth and Main streets. The present officers (1881) are: H. A. Billings, V. I .; W. H. Martin, S. W .; J. E. Schonacker, J. W .; Joseph Light, Treas. ; ".I. Whitehurst, Secretary: George Blythe, S. D .; Phillip Haas, J. D .; C. . neisly, Tiler; George L. Roberts, P. L. Snyder and D. K. Boyer, Trus- IF

Unity Chapter, No. 16, was chartered January 7, 1829, with the follow- wigmembers: William Fielding, F. Gosney. John C Underwood, R. J. Skin- er Henry A. Imlag. Orris Stearns, Burnett Lewis, Robert Hurd, Charles o elly. G. A. Schenk, Elisha Brotham, William Smith and Martin Smith. Thirst officers were William Fielding. H. P .; Robert Hurd, King; William Smh, Scribe. The Chapter now numbers 166 members, with the following firs George J. Roberts, H. P .; Eli Fasold, King; R. D. Hughes, Scribe; Ph ip Haas, Treas .; J. H. Scheffel, Sec .; Thomas Wyatt, C, H .: W. G. White-

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hurst, P. S .; S. J. Rigler, R. A. C .; H. A. Billings, G. M. 3d V .; W. A. G fith, G. M. 2d V .; J. E. Schonacker, G. M. Ist V .; Allen Jeffers, Guard.

Reese Council, No. 9, was organized by charter granted October 24, 18 to A. Death, John Sayre, H. Vinal, M. Simpson and associates. There now over ninety members. The officers for 1881 are: Thomas Wyatt, T. I .: S. J Rigler, D. M .; W. G. Whitehurst. P. C. W .; S. M. Sullivan, Treas .; H. Scheffel, Recorder; J. E. Schonacker, C. Gen .; H. A. Billings, C. of Com cil; Philip Haas, Steward; Allen Jeffers, Guard.

Reed Commandery, No. 6, Knights Templar was organized under a pensation granted by Right Eminent Sir Bela Latham, Grand Master of OF June 15, 1846, and was opened with the following officers Isaac L. Davis, C .; George Keifer, G .: Samuel Reed, C. Gen. The first conclave was b in the old Sayre Building, at the southeast corner of First and St. Clair stre! and lasted for three days and evenings, during which time the orders Knighthood were conferred on nine companions. The charter was recei and the permanent officers elected under it October 27, 1846, as follows: I William H. Raper, E. C .; Thomas C. Mitchell, G .; John Mills, C. Gen. ; Jo Sayre, P. ; John H. Achey, S. W .; John Willson, J. W .; D. Eichelberg Treas. ; Peter Baer, Recorder; James Bolens, Standard Bearer; William Day son, Sword Bearer: M. S. Blossom, W .; S. C. Mitchell, J. W. Kills, N. E jamin, Guards; and L. H. Brown, S. There are now 185 members. The foll ing are the present officers (1881) of the Commandery: Eli Fasold, E. C .; Man J. Houck, G .; John A. Miller, C. Gen .; Val. Schaeffer, P .; William L. Ba S. W .; Thomas Wyatt, J. W. ; Christian F. Kneisly, Treas .; John N B Recorder; Charles A Phillips, Standard Bearer; William H. Hvers, Sw Bearer; Horace A. Irvin, W. ; Allen Jeffers, S. ; O. Britt Brown, Ist G .; J. L. Burkitt, 2d G .; James Linden, 3d G .: Jost Durst, S M. Sullivan, Gec W. Kneisly, Trustees.

Dayton Lodge, No. 147, was chartered October 25, 1847, and instiu with seventeen members, and the following first officers: John Sayre, M Collins, J. W .; J. L. Howard, S. W. There are now 140 members. officers for 1881 are R. D. Hughes, W. M .; James Linden, S. W .; J. Schuster, J. W .; Peter JoHantgen, Treas. ; T. B. Hannah, Sec. : Ezra Jeffr S. D .; James W. Mitchell, J. D .; Allen Jeffers, Tiler; Jost Durst, O. M. G. schall, S. M. Sullivan, Trustees.

Mystic Lodge, No. 405, was organized by charter granted January 1868, with thirty-one members. The first officers were: Christian Emrick, W. B. Wonderly, S. W .; Ziba Crawford, J. W. The Lodge now has sixty-ei, members, and the following officers: C. G. Parker. W. M .; Eli Fasold, S. J. L. Burkitt, J. W .; J. K. McIntire, Treas .; D. G. Wogamon, Sec. ; Hi, V. Lytle, S. D .; W. H. Hoffman, J. D .; W. L. Bates, Tiler; George Kneisly, Eli Fasold and C. A. Phillips, Trustees.

Gabriel Lodge of Perfection (Scottish Rite) was organized with sixty- members, under a charter dated September 22. 1880. There are now 130 m bers. The present officers are: Gabriel B. Harman, T. P. G. M .: Tho Wyatt, H. of T. D. G. M .; George J. Roberts, V. S. G. W .; Horace A. Ir V. J. G. W .; Eli Fasold, G. O .; Joseph Light, G. T .; Charles E. Swade G. S., K. of S. and A. ; John A. Miller, G. M. of C .; Charles W. Chamberl G. C. of the G .; Orson B. Williams, G. H. B .; Allen Jeffers, G. T.

Miami Council Princes of Jerusalem (Scottish Rite) was chartered : tember 22, 1880, and was organized with sixty-five members. There are 119 members. The following is a list of the present officers: Charles Chamberlain, M ... E. .. S .: P ... G .; M .; C. C. Kneisly, G. .. H. . P. .. D ... G. .. M George A. Archer, M. : E. .. S. :. G. .. W. : ; Fred Reibold, M. .. E. .. J. G.

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Dph Light, Val. . G .:. Treas. ; Charles E. Swadener, V. .. G. .. Sec., K. .. of S ... & ...; John A. Miller, V. : G. . of C .;; J. M. Weaver, V. G ... A. ..; John N. be' V. : G ... of E. :; Philip Haas, G. T.

Dayton Chapter of Rose Croix (Scottish Rite) was chartered September _2. 880, and had sixty-five charter members. There are now 119 members. Ih following is a list of the present officers: Charles C. Kiefer, M. .. W ... and 1. [. ..; Eli Fasold, M. :. E. :. P. : K. : S. .. W. ;; William H. Martin, M. .. E. .. KP. .. K. .. J. .. W .:; William Earnshaw, M. .. E. . and P. .. K. .. G. .. O ...; Joseph igt, R ... and P. . K. .. Treas .; Charles E. Swadoner, R .. and P ... K ... Sec. ; (ra,iel B. Harman R .. and P .:. K. .. H. ;; John A. Miller, R. .. and P .: K. : M. : ..; Charles W. Chamberlain, R .. and P ... K. .. C .;. of the G ...

Freemasons' Mutual Benefit Aid Association of Dayton was organized from unig the Masonic fraternity April 17, 1871, with about sixty members. The rs officers were: C. C. Kiefer, Pres. ; O. M. Gottschal, Sec .; C. C. Kiefer, 1 1: Jeffers, D. K. Boyer, James M. Matthews, J. H. Waymire, P. L. Snyder 10. M. Gottschal, Directors. The object of the Society is to create a fund rhe benefit of the widows and children of deceased members. No health or qualification is necessary. Any Master Mason in good standing, of St. l's. Dayton or Mystic Lodges, can become a member. The Association o numbers 140 members. The present Board of Directors (1881) is as fol- w D. K. Boyer, Pres .; S. J. Riggler, Vice Pres .; Allen Jeffers, Sec. ; Joseph igt, Treas. ; George Kemp, Eli Fasold, Ira Crawford.

ODD FELLOWS.

The first meeting of Odd Fellows held in Dayton was at the residence of os Simpson, on the northeast corner of First and St. Clair streets, on the l ty of April, 1833. The members present were: R. N. Comly, Richard isay, Richard Green, Martin Conklin, John Tothill and John Sidle. With hej members Montgomery Lodge, No. 5. was instituted by Grand Secretary be, under a charter dated April 19, 1833. The first officers elected were kard Green, N. G .; Richard Disney, V. G .; R. N. Comly, Sec. : and Main Conklin, Treas. The first members initiated were William Wise and Jol J. Lyons. The lodge meetings were first held in a room over Schoen- Meri clothing store, on Second street, between Main and Jefferson streets. hr meetings are now held in Odd Fellows Temple, corner of Third and efrson streets. The lodge now contains 220 members. The officers are ok. Pampel, N. G .; George Wilson, V. G .; James Anderson, P. S .; James o ell, Treas.

Dayton Encampment, No. 2, was, as its number indicates, the second En- u ment instituted in Ohio. Its charter members were: William F. Comly, ans Cook, Henry L. Brown, Elias Favorite, John Sayre. William B. Dicks n James Vanaztram. The charter was granted on the 2d day of August, There are now 247 members. The officers for 1881 are George Wat- ur C. P .; A. Shinn, H. P .; C. H. Stylar, S. W .; John Stales, J. W .; L. S. alose, Scribe; James Anderson, Treas.

Wayne Lodge, No. 10, was chartered April 15, 1840, and instituted with lucollowing members: William F. Comly, Richard N. Comly, John Sayre, H. tt, L. Wollaston, Joseph A. Dusang, J. Bartlow, D. M. Houk, George F. Ier. E. Favorite and Lewis Lindsley. The lodge now numbers 249 mem- en The officers for 1881 are Albert F. Sparks, N. G .; Charles H. Steiner, V. (. John W. Boren, R. S .; Charles Rench. P. S .: Charles A. Starr, Treas .; Jaes Turner, A. Shinn, H. Bates, George Parrott and Charles W. Raymond, Tr;tees.

Buckeye Lodge, No. 47, was organized under a charter granted August

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16, 1845, with twenty charter members. The lodge now has a membership 115. The following are the officers for 1881: W. D. Gifford, N. G .: Johr Riley, V. G .; W. D. McKemy, P. S .; John Merkle, R. S .; H. J. Feicht, Tr

Schiller Lodge, No. 206, was chartered January 20, 1852, and institu February 15, 1852. The charter members were: George Nauerth, F. W. B John Schaefer, J. C. Lutzenberger, C. Knecht, H. V. Berk, D. Heinz, C. E man, John V. Nauerth and C. Peeper. The lodge works in the German guage, and now numbers 175 members. The officers (1881) are: August G N. G .; Fred Kette, V. G., Abrabam Minchrod, R. S .; August Ebel, P. S .; ward Pape, Treas.

Dayton Lodge, No. 273, was instituted in the hall in Ohio Block, con T. street, April 20, 1855, by R. W. G. Master Thomas J. McLain. The cha members were: George M. Young, William Stover, A. E Underwood, W. Wolf, Joseph Baird, Thomas J. Green, I. N. F. Beaver, John M. Hartle, 2 Crawford and John Graves. The first officers were: George M. Young, N. John Graves, V. G .; Ziba Crawford, R. Sec; Joseph Baird, P. Sec .; I. N. Beaver, Treas. The lodge held its first meeting in the new hall in Wall (now Dickey's) Block, on July 2, 1859. The hall was publicly dedicated : uary 19, 1860. In March, 1880, they purchased a one-fourth interest in hall on the corner of Fifth and Commercial streets, which was dedicated A 20, 1880. The lodge now has a membership of 286, being the largest lodg the county. It is a prosperous and enterprising lodge, and is characterized the regular and full attendance of its members. The officers for 1881 are: R. Knaub, N. G .; V. H. Butt, V. G .; John Roepkin, R. S .; W. L. Winchel' S .; G. Durst, Treas.

Turner Encampment, No. 116, was instituted in Dickey's Block, East F street, May 21, 1869, by G. P. James Turner. The charter members w J. M. C. Matthews, C. P .; George B. Hicks, H. P .; Adam Weber, S. W .; Job Lutz J. W .; J. Malloway, Scribe; George W. Kemp, Treas .; Henry Dornb Ezra Clark, J. R. Mitchell and William W. Patton. The encampment numbers eighty-seven members. The officers for 1881 are: H. B. Stanfer, E Jacob Perrine, H. P .; Jacob Risdy, S. W .; George A. Smith, J. W .; John Knaub, Scribe; Adam Weber, Treas.

Wildey Lodge, No. 24. Daughters of Rebekah, was instituted by G1 Master James Turner January 7, 1870, with thirty-three members. The officers were: A. Weber, N. G .; L. Mueller, V. G .; H. Riehl, R. S .; I Tschudy, P. S .; H. Dornbush. The lodge now numbers sixty-seven memt The officers for 1882 are: Phillip Dhein, N. G .; Elizabeth Miller, V. G .; I iel Schroer, Sec .; Sophia Sauer, Treas.

Temple Lodge, No. 80, Daughters of Rebekah, was organized with fi four charter members, under a charter dated May 15, 1872. The officers Ellen Connell, N. G .; Marie R. Neipraschk, R. S .; Dr. C. H. Leaman, E Steuben Lodge, No. 507, was organized under a charter granted May 1872. It was instituted at the hall of Dayton Lodge by James Turner. P. M., May 24, 1872, with twenty members. The lodge now numbers 111 m bers. The officers for 1882 are: Ignatz Franz, N. G .; J. G. Miller, V. M. Seeger, R. S .; Adam Weber, P. S .; Henry Riehl, Treas. The lodge owns a one-fourth interest in the Odd Fellows Building, corner of Fifth Commercial, which they purchased of the Society of Harugari, for $2,100.

Fraternal Lodge, No. 510, was organized June 10, 1872, with nine cha members. The lodge now numbers eighty-six members. The officers Webster Fry, N. G .; N. P. Zehring, V. G .; O. P. Carson, P. S .; Will Potts, R. S .; William Gronnewig, Treas.

The Odd Fellows Aid Association was organized June 23, 1869, with

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flowing officers: M. Worman, Prest. ; W. W. Lane, Sec. ; John Bettelon. Treas. T, object of the Association is to aid the families of deceased members by a pn of mutual insurance. Each member pays an assessment of $1. 10 at each 1 th, and the family of the deceased member receives $500, and $1 of each aessment paid by the insured during his membership. There are now 585 n nbers. The officers are: Cyrus Howell, Prest .; N. R. Bunker, Vice Prest .; L'S. La Rose, Sec. ; John Bettelon, Treas.

The District Grand Committee of Montgomery County, under its present w king was organized under a law passed at a session of the Grand Lodge of Vo in May, 1874. The first District Deputy appointed was John Zehring, offriendship Lodge. The first meeting held after his appointment was Sep- e ber 15, 1875. At that meeting it was decided to hold quarterly meetings, v ch has since been done. At the first regular meeting, the committee organ- z. by electing A. Shinn, Warden; Hiram Lewis, Sec .; John Dieter. Guar- i. W. C. Slifer, of Dayton Lodge, was the next District Deputy; J. An- leon, Warden; J. M. Tressler, Guardian. The next officers were: James Diner of Wayne Lodge, District Deputy; J. Anderton, Sec .; D. R. Bosson, V'den; J. M. Tressler, Guardian. In 1878, J. J. Antrim, of Friendship uge, District Deputy; J. Anderton, Sec .; John Clingman, Warden; John ilnk, Guardian. In 1879, P. G. Adam Weber, of Steuben Lodge, District Nuty; J. Anderton, Sec .; Eddie Fairchild, Warden; J. Reedy, Guardian. n 880, Adam Weber, re-appointed; J. Anderton, Sec. ; Simon Spark, Warden; ab Perrine, Guardian. 1881, Jacob Perrine, of Dayton Lodge, District Douty; A. Weber, Sec. ; Chris. Schewitz, Guardian; J. J. Wyatt, Warden.

In 1870-71, Montgomery, Wayne and Schiller Lodges and Dayton En- a pment built the magnificent I. O. O. F. Temple on the corner of Third and eerson streets. The building is three stories high, 52x107 feet in size, and of $47,000.

Steuben and Dayton Lodges own a half interest in the building corner of ih and Commercial. It was built in 1873-74, at a cost of $7,000.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

The first lodge of this order organized in Dayton was Miami Lodge, No. 32. Isharter was granted February 15, 1872, and the lodge was instituted with following members: George T. Mulford, James W. Swope, Benjamin F. er, Louis Keller, George M. Smart, J. S. Miles, George W. Snyder, Daniel - [asler, F. Riebold, Charles Anderton, James Clingman, J. Lacy, Marquiss tenson, George W. Steig, Joseph Light, B. B. Crosley, H. C. Snodgrass, I. Vebbert, W. H. Ware, and others. The lodge now numbers eighty-three he bers, and is officered (1881) as follows: E. E. Bovinger, C. C .; George 10ig, V. C .; J. L. Marquis, P. R. E. L. ; A. F. Smart, M. of F. ; G. M. Smart, I.fE .; W. F. Trebein, K. of R. & S .; F. W. L. Minderman, M. of A.

Humboldt Lodge, No. 58, was organized and instituted September 9, 1873, in twenty-four members. The first officers were: Peter Reinhard, P. C .; er Weidner, C. C .; Dr. A. Sheibenzuber, V. C .; Robert Georgi, K. of R. & .; Edward Sachs, M. of F .; Fred Weis, M. of E .; J. Renold, Prelate; George hter, M. of A .: C. C. Waltermater, O. G .; August Wichgar, I. G. Their weings were first held at Tivoli Gardens, on East Fifth street. The lodge o'numbers 120 members. The officers for 1881 are: Henry Sartor, P. C .; ar F. Goetz. C. C .; Henry Ricker, V. C .; John Amar, K. of R. & S .; Ch les Roesch, Prelate; Theodore Neis, M. of F .; Peter Reinhard, M. of E .; Hey Vanderheide, M. at A. The lodge now works in the German language, anow meets in Castle Hall, Reibold Block.

Iola Lodge, No. 83, was instituted on March 24, 1875, at Castle Hall,

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North Main street, by Grand Chancellor James W. Swope and his Gra Deputies, and other prominent members of the order, who were present for t] occasion. The charter members were twenty-one in number. The first office were: Charles O. Iddings, P. C .; E. L. Rowe, C. C .; Charles E. Clark, V. ( J. C. Young, Prelate; A. H. Whyte, K. of. R. & S .; D. T. Mills, M. of F .; Wi iam Wolf, M. of E .; Thomas S. Felto, M. at A .; John W. Marshall, I. G .; Hen Haas, O. G .; Charles O. Iddings, Representative. The present officers (188 are: Samuel Johnson, P. C .; George H. Wilcox, C. C .; John W. Marsha V. C .; A. O. Schenck, Prelate; J. Daniel Knerr, M. of E. ; H. W. Lewis, M. F .; Thomas S. Tilton, K. of R. & S; G. E. Rogers, M. at A .; W. J. Oblinge Jr., I. G .; O. D. Casterline, O. G .; Dr. C. H. Leaman, Member Joint Boa of Relief; H. W. Lewis, Representative to Grand Lodge; T. Brown Holme District Deputy Grand Chancellor; Samuel Johnson, T. B. Holmes, W. : George, W. W. Hales and Thomas S. Tilton, Trustees. The present membe ship is 101. The lodge now occupies New Castle Hall, East Fifth street, a meets Wednesday evening of each week.

Uniform Rank Division, No. 5, was chartered November 13, 1878, a: organized with the following officers: Charles D. Iddings, Com. ; P. Weidn Lieut. Com. ; J. P. Marquardt, Jr., Herald; L. H. Reist, Recorder; J. L. M. quis, Treas .; Robert Georgi, Guard; W. S. Star, Sentinel. The Division Id numbers seventy-seven members. The officers for 1881 are: William F. Ti bein, C .; T. Brown, L. C .; J. P. Marquardt, Jr., Herald; J. L. Marquis, Record H. H. Hall, Treas .; J. R. Mitchell, Guard; C. C. Walternathe, Sentinel.

Endowment Rank, Section 416, was organized May 18, 1880, with twen two members. There are now thirty-nine members. The officers are: Geor M. Smart, Prest .; H. W. Lewis, Vice Prest .; J. L. Marquis, Sec. and Treas. ; P. Marquardt, Jr., Chaplain; F. W. Berk, Jr., Guard; C. C. Walternathe, Ser nel; A. C. Rickey, M. D., Medical Examiner; Thomas Tilton, Thomas D. H. and John Jennie, Trustees.

ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN.

Miami Lodge, No. 16, was instituted February 9, 1874, with twenty-th charter members, and the following officers: Meyer Lebensberger, P. M. } M. J. Swadener, M. W .; A. Whitcomb, Foreman; W. H. Barbour, Overse W. D. McKemy, Recorder; Daniel Leonhard, Financier; Joseph Lebersberg Receiver; Phillip Kerr, Watchman. The first meetings of the lodge were Gorman's Building, East Third street. The lodge now numbers eighty-f. members, and meets at No. 111 South Jefferson street. The officers for 1' are: Charles Makenas, P. M. W .; Harry B. Keller, M. W .; George A. Jewell, Charles Gilliland, O .; James O. Arnold, Guide; D. McKemy, R .; Danie! Le hard, Financier; John S. Church, Receiver; Robert Hempenstall, I. W .; Jo Q. Salesbury, O. W.

Teutonia Lodge, No. 21, was organized April 15, 1874, with thirty- charter members. The first officers were: Phillip Kern, P. M. W .; Louis Ha M. W. ; George Happel, Foreman; Christ Kronenthal, Overseer; Samuel W. ner, Guide; George Hueber, Recorder; Henry Keuler, Financier; George F big, Treas .; Andrew Metz, Watchman. The first meetings were held in I. O. B. B. Hall, in Gorman's Block. The present officers (1881) are: Ja Franck, P. M. W .; Peter Aman, M. W .; Henry G. Wetecamp, Foreman; Cor Beckel, Overseer; Frederick Bender, Guide; Jonas Rosenthal, Recorder; J. Weismantel, Financier; Louis Haas, Treas .; John A. Weismantel, I. Joseph Beh, O. G. The lodge now numbers eighty-one members, and m in S. O. N. W. Hall. It works in the German language, and is in a flour ing condition.

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Concordia Lodge, No. 46, was instituted by D. D. G. M. W. Louis Haas .Ich 25. 1875, with twenty-four members. The first officers were: John Schen, P. N. W. ; Peter Lenz. M. W. . Jacob Gruenewald, F .; William Nauerth, ). Charles Wenzel, G .; Adolph Abicht, R .; Louis Stern, Treas. The lodge ud numbers seventy-six members and meets in Druids and Odd Fellows Hall, co er of Fifth and Commercial. The present officers (1881) are: Valentine "Im, P. M. W. ; Herrman Meier, M. W. ; William Kindel, F. : J. C. Vollkam- 1 0 .; Gustave Schimel, Guide; John Schoen, Recorder; Louis Reiter, Finan- Fred Henzel, Receiver; Adolph Wortmann, J. W. ; Martin Schellock, O. 1 this lodge also works in the German language.

Dayton Lodge, No. 48, was organized June 11, 1875, with forty charter ubers, and the follwing officers: C. P. Rousch, P. M. W .; Charles E. Swade- e M. W .; W. F. Trebein, F .; Albert Cozine, O .; W. W. Lane, R .; John D. Ilee. Fin. ; Charles E. Clark, Receiver; F. W. Wood, G .: Jacob Kinsel, I. E. F. Wellemeyer, O. W .; William Seeley, Fred Weis and J. D. Arras, 'ritees. The present membership is 103. The lodge meets on Friday even- n. in A. O. U. W. Hall (Charch's Building), Jefferson street. The present ters are: Jacob Spindler, P. M. W .: John Hauser, Jr., M. W .; Henry Aber, F .; Enoch Travis, O .; Edward Phillips, R .; J. D. Arras. Fin. : B. H. 1 er, R. : J. W. Russel, G. ; William Spickler, I. W. ; E. T. Wellemeyer, O. W.

ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS.

Fulton Council. No. 15, was organized June 17, 1872, in Boslar's Hall, on outh Main street, with thirty-three members, and the following officers: vege S. Ball, C .; M. V. Wirich, V. C .; Richard Witcomb, R. S .; W. A. cer, F. S .; W. H. Rouzer, Treas. The present (1881) officers are: David leter, C .; W. H. Smith, V. C .; L. J. Moore, R. S .: Isaac S. Moon, F. S .; 1L. Rouzer, Treas.

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The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county, Part 80

Author: W.H. Beers & Co Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Chicago, W. H. Beers & co. Number of Pages: 1214

Author: W.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, W. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1214