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The officers elected were: W. D. Stites Illustrious Potentate; 1. B. Kittredge Chief Rabban; D. C. Rice Asst. Rabban; C. H. Win- sor High Priest and Prophet; Geo. W. Burnside Oriental Guide; N. E. Phillips Recorder; C. H. Vincent Treasurer.
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C. H. Winsor was Illustrious Potentate in 1889-90-1-2, and Wm. T. Doolittle in 1893-4. There were 507 members in 1895.
EASTERN STAR. - Jasper Chapter No. 8. Upon the petition of several ladies and gentlemen of Sioux Falls, a dispensation for or- ganizing a Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, was granted by John H. Baldwin, Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of the order for South Dakota, and on the 8th day of July, 1890, Jasper Chapter No. 8 was organized.
The first officers were: Mrs. Mary Brown worthy matron; F. W. Harrington worthy patron; Mrs. Luella Jones associate matron; Mrs. Helen E. Bailey secretary; Mrs. Harriet Hawkins treasurer; Mrs. Fannie A. Parmley conductress; Mrs. Emma C. Harrington associate conductress; Mrs. Nellie C. Cloudas Esther; Mrs. Nellie Holt Martha; Mrs. Ella M. Hubbard Electa; Mrs. Carrie Vincent Ada; Frank Kunerth Sentinel; Mrs. Imogene Phillips chaplain; Mrs. A. D. Tinsley organist.
Mrs. Mary Brown was worthy matron in 1890-1-2; Mrs. Helen Bailey in 1893; Mrs. Margaret F. Phillips in 1894-5-6-7; Mrs. Amy Skinner in 1898-9.
Jasper Chapter has a large membership, and has given some very fine banquets and entertainments. It meets the first and third Monday in each month, at the Masonic Temple.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
ROYAL PURPLE ENCAMPMENT No. 1 .- This encampment was instituted at Vermillion, S. D., March 22, 1874, with the following charter members: R. R. Briggs, M. D. Thompson, M. Madison, W. L. H. Owen, G. W. Pratt, F. McKirscher and R. D. Tyler. The encampment was removed to Sioux Falls May 13, 1879.
The following named persons have been Patriarchs of the En- campment since its organization; 1874, L. H. Owens, M. D. Thomp- son; 1875, R. R. Briggs, T. A. Robinson; 1876, W. D. Gould, G. H. McDonald; 1877, W. D. Gould, G. H. McDonald; 1878, Geo. Koll, re- elected the second term, and the first term in 1879; second term F. S. Emerson: 1880, E. Sharpe, C. H. Vincent; 1881, P. W. Wildt, J. W. Odell; 1882, T. F. Leavitt, S. E. Blauvelt; 1883, N. S. Johnson, T. A. Robinson; 1884, S. E. Blauvelt, N. S. Johnson; 1885, Esten Thomp- son, John Sundback; 1886, T. A. Robinson, C. M. Cummings; 1887. T. G. Brown, A. C. Phillips; 1888, Dell Plantz, W. M. Cunningham: 1889, W. M. Cunningham, E. Russell: 1890, J. D. Howard, W. A. Dow; 1891, J. A. Ward, E. S. McDonald; 1892, T. G. Brown, A. K. Pay; 1893, W. A. Beach, F. G. Chaphe: 1894, T. R. Freeman, W. J. Brandt; 1895, G. W. Fox, J. M. Woodruff. The membership in 1895 was 78.
SIOUX FALLS LODGE NO. 9. This lodge was instituted in Sioux Falls May 24, 1876, with the following charter members: August Ludwig, Herman Gilbert, Wm. VanEps, Z. P. Herrick, Augustus Loneus, T. G. White, Wm. B. Dick, Edwin Sharpe, N. Boucher. James O. Mc Williams.
Since its institution the following persons have been Noble Grands of the lodge: 1876, Augustus Loneus; 1877, Edwin Sharpe,
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Z. P. Herrick; 1898, J. W. Odell, T. H. Diefendorf; 1879, no record of officers; 1880, P. W. Wildt. F. S. Emerson; 1881, C. H. Vincent, F. C. Angel; 1882. S. E. Blauvelt, Sam Hurst; 1883, Sam Hurst, O. M. Dahl; 1884, S. E. Blauvelt, T. G. Brown; 1885, John Sundback, D. Plantz; 1886, Henry Peterson, A. C. Barnes; 1887, A. C. Phillips, R. N. Williams; 1888, Wm. Beckler; 1889, R. J. McEwen, W. A. Dow; 1890, R. J. Woods, W. C. Bailey; 1891, W. A. Beach, J. A. Ward; 1892, W. M. Cunningham, Ira Gilman; 1893, Wm. E. Russell, Geo. T. Blackman; 1894, J. D. Howard, J. Woodruff; 1895, J. E. Shaw, A. J. McLane.
HARMONIA LODGE No. 56, (GERMAN) .-- This lodge was insti- tuted in Sioux Falls on the 9th day of October, 1883, with seventeen charter members. M. W. Krudvig was elected Noble Grand, P. Plaster Vice Grand, F. Kunerth secretary, J. Rummel treasurer; second term, July 9, 1894, F. Martin was elected Noble Grand, N. D. Roster Vice Grand, W. Obert secretary, J. Rummel treasurer.
1885. N. D. Roster was elected Noble Grand, W. Obert Vice Grand, F. Becker secretary, J. Rummel treasurer: second term, W. Obert Noble Grand, F. Becker Vice Grand, J. P. Fiedler secretary, J. Becher, treasurer.
1886. F. Becker Noble Grand, Phil Eichhorn Vice Grand, J. P. Fiedler secretary, J. Becher treasurer; second term, Phil Eich- horn Noble Grand, J. B. Dischner Vice Grand, P. G. Neisendorfer secretary, J. Becher treasurer.
1887. N. B. Roster Noble Grand, John Garloff Vice Grand, M. Krudvig secretary, J. Becher treasurer; second term, John Garloff Noble Grand, Henry Besler Vice Grand, P. G. Neisendorfer secre- tary, J. Becher treasurer.
1888. H. Besler Noble Grand, P. G. Neisendorfer Vice Grand, F. Martin secretary, J. Becher treasurer; second term, H. Besler Noble Grand, Theo. Pankow Vice Grand, F. Martin secretary, J. Becher treasurer.
1889. Theo. Pankow Noble Grand, E. G. Kreitz Vice Grand, F. Martin secretary, J. Becher treasurer; second term, F. Martin Noble Grand, J. Heinback Vice Grand, W. Obert secretary, J. Becher treasurer.
1890. P. Eichhorn Noble Grand, R. Pankow Vice Grand, F. Martin secretary, J. Becher treasurer; second term, R. Pankow Noble Grand, H. Pohle Vice Grand, F. Martin secretary, J. Becher treasurer.
1891. H. Pohle Noble Grand, Fred Kreiser Vice Grand, F. Martin secretary, J. Becher treasurer; second term, F. Kreiser Noble Grand, L. Kohler, Vice Grand, F. Martin secretary, J. Becher treasurer.
1892. L. Kohler Noble Grand, J. Becher Vice Grand, H. Pohle secretary, John Schaetzel treasurer; second term, J. Becher Noble Grand, Werner Raabe Vice Grand, Herman Pohle secretary, John Schaetzel treasurer.
1893. W. Raabe Noble Grand, John Zentel Vice Grand, H. Pohle secretary, Theo. Pankow treasurer; second term, John Zentel Noble Grand, Charles Rummel Vice Grand, H. Pohle secretary, Theo. Pankow treasurer.
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1894. N. D. Roster Noble Grand, Frank Kunerth Vice Grand, H. Pohle secretary, Theo. Pankow treasurer; second term, Fred Kreiser Noble Grand, Peter Haas Vice Grand, W. Obert secretary, Theo. Pankow treasurer.
1895. Peter Haas Noble Grand, Alex Stern Vice Grand, W. Obert secretary, Theo. Pankow treasurer; second term, Alex Stern Noble Grand, Jacob Schopf Vice Grand, Paul B. Mever secretary, Theo. Pankow treasurer. The membership in August, 1895, was 51.
CANTON VERITAS NO. 2, PATRIARCHS MILITANT was instituted March 27, 1886, with the following charter members: R. R. Briggs, Thomas F. Deifendorf, Phillip Plaster. C. M. Cummings, T. G. Brown, J. J. Schumacher, Dell Plantz, I. M. Neher, Walter Crisp, F. S. Emerson, Sam Hurst, T. A. Robinson, Jacob Becher, Will Felber, S. E. Blauvelt, C. H. Vincent, Frank Baker, Henry Peter- son, Wendell Obert, A. C. Phillips, J. T. Gilbert, W. R. Kenefick, Sherman A. Merrit, S. H. Burk, L. M. Bowen, John Sundback, G. D. Maurer, Geo. Arneson, Andrew Thompson, T. F. Leavitt, J. B. Dischner.
The officers were in 1886: Capt., T. A. Robinson; Lieut., T. G. Brown; Ensign, I. N. Neher. 1887, Capt., C. M. Cummings; Lieut., A. C. Phillips; Ensign, S. H. Hurst. 1888, Capt., A. C. Phillips; Lieut., E. S. McDonald; Ensign, Dell Plantz. 1889, Capt., E. S. Mc- Donald; Lieut., W. A. Dow; Ensign, Geo. Arneson. 1890, Capt., W. A. Dow; Lieut., W. M. Cunningham; Ensign, J. W. Craig. 1891, Capt., W. M. Cunningham; Lieut., W. E. Russell; Ensign, W. C. Bailey. 1892, Capt., W. E. Russell; Lieut., A. K. Pay; Ensign, W. J. Brandt. 1893, Capt., A. K. Pay; Lieut., W. J. Brandt; En- sign, J. M. Woodruff. 1894, Capt., W. J. Brandt: Lieut., J. M. Woodruff; Ensign, G. W. Fox. 1895, Capt., W. J. Brandt; Lieut., J. M. Woodruff; Ensign, G. W. Fox. The membership in August, 1895, was 65.
EVELYN LODGE NO. 7, DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH. This lodge was instituted in Sioux Falls April 10, 1890, with the following charter members: Geo. W. Matthews, Mrs. Jennie Matthews, E. S. McDonald, Samuel McCormack, Eliza McCormack, Silas E. Blauvelt, Ralph R. Briggs, Sara J. Briggs, Frank S. Emerson, Charles M. Cummings, Isabel Cummings, Arthur S. Sherwood, Caroline L. Greene.
The Noble Grands and Vice Grands were in 1890, Etta C. Bailey, May D. McDonald. 1891, first term, May D. McDonald, Polly Schumacher; second term, Polly Schumacher, Jennie B. Cun- ningham. 1892. first term, Jennie B. Cunningham, Lucy Plantz; second term, Lucy Plantz, Jennie Sherwood. 1893, first term, Jen- nie Sherwood, Celia Ward; second term, Celia Ward, May A. Ricker. 1894, first term, Lucy Plantz, Mollie Reiley; second term, Mollie Reiley, Sibbie Fox. 1895, first term, Sibbie Fox, Clara A. Thorne. The membership in 1895 was upwards of 100.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
GRANITE LODGE No. 18 .- This lodge was instituted September 10, 1885, with the following charter members: B. F. Hornefius, J. M. Bailey, Jr., H. L. Greene, C. H. Wallingford, A. C. Phillips, T. A. Robinson, F. S. Emerson, C. S. Buck, E. D. Morcom, John Sundback, C. T. Jeffers, J. J. Lloyd, S. T. Elmendorf, S. E. Blauvelt, J. L. Hadaman, C. F. Sischo, Roy Williams, M. Blum, A. L. Curry, P. G. Neisendorfer, E. S. Savage, C. A. Maxon, W. W. Van Horn, C. E. Hoffman, J. M. Kiel, Jerry Carleton, C. E. Martin, W. H. Booth, F. C. Angel, F. F. Angel, F. S. Kimball, Otto Heynsohn, J. A. Scott, J. W. Hutchinson, D. Plantz, J. G. Strahon, Frank B. Snook.
The Chancellor Commanders of the lodge were in 1885, H. L. Greene; 1886, first term, J. M. Bailey, Jr., second term, C. H. Wal- lingford: 1887, Silas Blauvelt, second term, F. S. Emerson; 1888, Dr. H. W. Subera, second term, W. L. French; 1889, E. D. Morcom, second term, U. S. G. Cherry; 1890, R. J. McEwen, second term, C. F. Irvine; 1891, N. B. Bailey was elected Chancellor Commander and J. H. Voorhees Vice Chancellor, but soon after the election Mr. Bailey removed from the city, when J. H. Voorhees was elected to fill the vacancy, second term, C. P. Bates; 1892, J. W. Parker, second term, F. R. Hyde; 1893, J. M. Donovan, second term, W. M. Cun- ningham; 1894, S. S. Childs, second term, W. A. Beach; 1895, J. H. J. Black. The lodge had 115 members June 1, 1895.
DAMON DIVISION No. 1 .- Uniform Rank. This lodge was in- stituted in Sioux Falls and received its charter January 16, 1886. The following were charter members: C. T. Jeffers, C. H. Walling- ford, W. D. Blosser, Jno Briley, A. C. Phillips, S. A. Robinson, E. D. Morcom.
May 4, 1886, the following were elected officers: C. T. Jeffers captain, A. C. Phillips lieutenant, C. H. Wallingford herald, S. A. Robinson recorder, W. D. Blosser treasurer, E. D. Morcom guard, Jno Briley sentinel.
1887. C. T. Jeffers captain, A. C. Phillips lieutenant, F. S. Kimball herald, P. G. Neisendorfer recorder, W.D. Blosser treas- urer, Van Horn guard, C. F. Sischo sentinel.
1888. Same officers as in 1887.
1889. A. C. Phillips captain, E. D. Morcom lieutenant, H. C. Collins herald, C. H. Elmendorf recorder, G. H. Carpenter trea- surer, J. C. Farley guard, Theo. Wuest sentinel.
1890. J. C. Farley captain, Theo. Wuest lieutenant, C. F. Irvine herald, Gus Gradinger recorder, G. H. Carpenter treasurer, H. T. Parmley guard, P. J. Rodge sentinel, J. H. Scott standard bearer.
1891. W. A. Dow captain, S. S. Childs lieutenant, Theodore Wuest herald, Gus Gradinger recorder, H. W. Subera treasurer, H. T. Parmley guard, W. A. Adams sentinel, G. W. Lowry stand- ard bearer.
1892. Same officers as in 1891.
1893. W. M. Cunningham captain, S. S. Childs lieutenant, J.
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M. Donovan herald, Gus Gradinger recorder, G. W. Lowry treasurer, A. T. Latta guard, Gus Orton sentinel, R. Marson standard bearer.
1894. W. M. Cunningham captain, S. S. Childs lieutenant, J. M. Donovan herald, E. C. Hinde recorder, D. B. Durant treasurer, A. T. Latta guard, J. L. Glover sentinel. Roger Marson standard bearer.
1895. A. E. Halsted captain, D. B. Durant lieutenant, J. M. Donavan herald. W. J. Markham treasurer, A. T. Latta guard, Gus Orton, sentinel, Roger Marson, standard bearer. In 1895, the mem- bership was 46.
BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS No. 262 .- On the 6th day of May, 1893, District Deputy W. H. Caine of Stillwater, Minnesota, accompanied by twenty-six Elks, arrived in the city of Sioux Falls for the purpose of instituting two lodges of Elks in South Dakota, one in this city and one in the city of Watertown. These were the first lodges of Elks instituted in the state.
The exercises commenced in the morning and continued without intermission until midnight, when, the work having been completed, one of the most elaborate banquets ever spread in the city was served.
The lodge started out with fifty members, and the first officers under the dispensation were: A. B. Kittredge Exalted Ruler, B. H. Lien Esteemed Leading Knight, S. E. Blauvelt Esteemed Loval Knight, J. H. Voorhees Esteemed Lecturing Knight.
At the first election Frank S. Emerson was elected Exalted Ruler, R. J. Woods Esteemed Leading Knight, T. C. Wuest Es- teemed Loval Knight, E. W. Caldwell Esteemed Lecturing Knight. At the annual election in 1894. Theodore C. Wuest was elected Ex- alted Ruler, R. J. Woods Esteemed Leading Knight, Frank L. Row- land Esteemed Loval Knight, J. D. Howard Esteemed Lecturing Knight. In 1895, A. B Kittredge was elected Exalted Ruler, S. E. Blauvelt, Jerry Carleton and J. D. Howard Esteemed Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights, respectively.
Every year since the establishment of the order of Elks in the city of Sioux Falls, it has in the most substantial manner demon- strated that it is in fact as well as in name a benevolent protective association. February 5, 1894, by way of introduction to the public, the Elks gave a charity ball in Germania hall. A large number of invitations were sent out, printed on shingles, and when the hour arrived for the opening of the ball, Germania hall, beautifully dec- orated with evergreens, palms, foliage, potted plants and flowers. filled to its utmost capacity with a brilliant assemblage of richly dressed people, presented a spectacle of beauty and loveliness never before equalled in the state. It was a grand ball, artistic and elab- orate in all its appointments and most brilliantly executed. It was a financial as well as a social success, the total receipts being $685, and of this sum $500 was turned over to the Woman's Benevolent association of the city of Sioux Falls, which divided the amount equally with the Children's Home.
Again on the 25th day of February, 1895, the Elks gave a charity ball in Germania hall. The decorations and appointments were not
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so elaborate as the year before, but the attendance was large and the ball one of the most enjoyable ever held in the city. It was a finan- cial success, and it was reported that in spite of the hard times about $360 was realized, which was turned over to the Woman's Benevolent association.
Another event in the history of Sioux Falls Elks that is worthy of notice, is the dedication of their hall in the Gilbert block on Phil- lips avenue, September 13, 1894, when, the dedicatory exercises being over, an "elaborate and inexhaustible banquet was spread " followed by the usual toasts and responses, and when these came to an end, the Sioux Falls Elks collectively and individually believed that they were the rightful proprietors of the upper story of the Gilbert block. The membership in 1895 was 100.
KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES.
MINNEHAHA TENT No. 7, was instituted in Sioux Falls Septem- ber 19, 1894, with twenty-six charter members. The officers elected at that time and remaining as such until 1896 were as follows: O. F. McNulty Commander; E. E. Harvey Lieut. Commander; J. M. Hostetter Record keeper; Charles B. Peters Finance keeper; A. J. Yeager Chaplain; T. E. Wright Sergeant.
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN.
JASPER LODGE No. 21, was instituted in Sioux Falls July 10, 1885, with the following charter members: O. D. English, Fred Kreiser, R. W. Bainber, Martin Olson, C. O. Henjum. H. D. Wil- liams, Geo. H. Adkins, Peter Olson, M. Faithful, Frank Kunerth, Theodore Pankow, Dell M. Plantz, Jerry Carleton, Frank Spauld- ing, W. S. Wynn.
The officers in 1885 were: Fred Kreiser Master Workman, A. W. Faithful Recorder, C. O. Henjum Financier. 1886, Fred Kreiser Master Workman, F. E. Spaulding Recorder, Geo. W. Peterson Financier. 1887, Geo. W. Peterson Master Workman, A. W. Faith- ful Recorder, F. E. Spaulding Financier. 1888, Fred Kreiser Master Workman, A. W. Faithful Recorder, Dr. Geo. H. Fulford Financier. 1889, Geo. W. Peterson Master Workman, W. T. Cameron Recorder, Dr. Geo. H. Fulford Financier. 1890, William George Master Workman, Fred Kreiser Recorder, Eugene Reiley Financier. 1891, J. W. Craig Master Workman, Fred Kreiser Re- corder, Eugene Reiley Financier. 1892, J. D. Howard Master Workman, T. Bushell Recorder, Eugene Reiley Financier. 1893, H. J. Hatch Master Workman, T. Bushell Recorder, Eugene Reiley Financier. 1894, A. Yeager Master Workman, T. Bushell Recorder, Eugene Reiley Financier. 1895, E. H. Sanford Master Workman, T. Bushell Recorder, Fred Kreiser Financier. The membership in 1895 was 300.
GERMANIA VEREIN. - This society was organized in Sioux Falls January 11, 1880, by a number of old settlers and residents of Ger- man descent.
Their object in thus associating is briefly outlined in the consti-
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tution of the society: "To foster art, to awaken the mind to liberty, to create a love for all that is good and beautiful, to encourage social intercourse and to aid in preserving the fruits of German culture." As a means to consummate these objects of the society it was con- sidered necessary to encourage vocal music, dramatic entertain- ments, gymnastics, elocution and debates; and the society has es- tablished and supported singing, turning, dramatic, literary and mutual aid sections, and organized classes for the pursuit of Ger- man studies under competent teachers. It also laid the foundation for a circulating library.
In a financial way it has flourished beyond the fondest anticipa- tions of its founders, and easily leads all the civic organizations of the state in the value of its holdings. It owns free of incumbrance, and located near the business center of the city, its grounds and building. The latter is generally known as Germania Hall, includes a large and commodious theatre with well appointed stage, a gym- nasium, club rooms and a janitor's residence, valued conservatively at $15,000.
The aims of the society have already in a great measure been realized, and its influence has proved beneficial not only to the mem- bers connected therewith and the Germans in this vicinity, but also to the city in which it is located.
Following are the names of the presidents of the society from its organization to 1896: H. Gilbert 1880, F. Kunerth 1881, W. Raabe 1882-3-4, John Zentel 1885-6, F. Kreizer 1887-8, M. Levinger 1889-90, J. Schaetzel Jr. 1891, W. Raabe 1892, M. Levinger 1893-4-5. The membership in 1895 was 48.
TURN VEREIN .- The Turn Verein of Sioux Falls is a branch of the upper Missouri district, which is a part of the national organiza- tion called the North American Turner district. The upper Mis- souri district consists of two vereins, one at Yankton and one at Sioux Falls.
The Turn Verein of Sioux Falls was organized as a separate society, May 6, 1892, with sixteen charter members, and the follow- ing officers were elected: Paul H. Haman president, M. A. Walser vice president, George Kuessner secretary, Wm. Richter treasurer, M. A. Walser instructor. Second term, Mat. Walser president, Charles Spitznagel vice president, Wm. Popp secretary, Charles Rummel treasurer, Joe Walser instructor.
In 1893, Geo. Kuessner was elected president for first term, Wm. Wolff, second term. Charles Spitznagel was president during 1894 and 1895.
The members meet on the second Tuesday of each month, but athletic instruction is given to classes three times a week. Two or three exhibitions are given during the year, and the public has taken great interest in seeing the progress of the pupils. All instruction is given in the German language.
The classes are open to men, women and children. Men belong to the active class until they attain the age of 31, when they become passive members. Youths, having been through the classes, become active members when they are 18 years old.
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The classes average as follows: Active members, men 20, women 14, girls 17, boys 14. The membership in 1895 was 52.
VALHALLA CLUB .-- This club first organized for social purposes, December 15, 1889, under the name of "The Young Men's Scan- dinavian Club of Sioux Falls." The charter members were as fol- lows: J. S. Johnson, P. G. Rogde, G. H. Kiland, G. C. Christopher- son, A. S. Johnson, T. A. Sorum, Peter Haugen, E. K. Rogness, N. M. Dahl, A. Kiland, John H. Solberg, P. H. Dahl, Ole Olson.
Later the club was reorganized and the name changed to "The Scandinavian Club of Sioux Falls," which some time after, at another reorganization, was changed to its present name, "Valhalla Club."
The presidents of the club have been as follows: 1891, Dr. J. S, Johnson; 1892-3-4, B. H. Lien; 1895-6, A. T. Christopherson; 1897. J. W. Jensen; 1899, C. C. Bratrud. The membership in 1897 was 26.
MARQUETTE CLUB. This club was organized January 6, 1890, by the Roman Catholics of Sioux Falls, for social purposes. The following were charter members: Rev. L. A. Ricklin, J. T. McCar- rier, J. W. Sheridan, M. Gerin, J. K. Haughton, J. M. Donovan, B. C. McCrossan, Joe Kirby, James Kearns, Henry Billion, J. D. McDonald, James Regan, John Donahue, J. H. Tohey, J. J. Murry, S. Donahue, J. T. Sanders. W. D. McDonald, T. F. Murphy, Angus McDonald, Den Donahue, James Byrne, Joseph Schwarz, John T. Farren, E. M. Sanders, P. V. Jones, Michael Gallagher, M. White.
In 1890-1, M.Gerin was president and Joseph Schwarz vice presi- dent; 1892-5, Joseph Schwarz president, B. C. McCrossan vice presi- dent, A. S. Kilroy corresponding secretary, John Fitzgibbons finan- cial secretary. J. K. Haughton treasurer.
This club has given some very fine social entertainments, which have been greatly enjoyed by the people generally, and the directors have earned the reputation of knowing how to please and delight the guests on such occasions.
THE SUNSET CLUB .- This Club was organized in Sioux Falls at the instigation of the Rev. A. H. Grant in November, 1892. After Mr, Grant's departure from the state, the affairs of the club were managed by Mr. J. H. Gates. The charter members consisted of the following gentlemen:
H. L. Greene, T. H. Brown, Rev. A. H. Grant, W. H. Lyon, J. HI. Gates, W. L. Baker, Dr. F. H. Files, Dr. S. A. Brown, Dr. S. Olney, E. W. Caldwell, J. Tomlinson, Jr., W. A. Wilkes, H. J. Dav- enport, Prof. R. B. McClenon.
There was a sort of unwritten law that the members should meet every alternate Tuesday evening during cold weather, and when they did meet a banquet was spread, and after that had been disposed of some topic was discussed. This club occupied about the same rela- tion to the other clubs in the city as the Universalist church does to the other churches, a sort of go-as-you-please style.
During the last few years of its existence the offices of president, secretary and steward were filled by the same person, and the club met in some room that was vacant evenings, and where no rent was demanded. Requiescat in pace.
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LABOR UNIONS.
SIOUX FALLS TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION. Organized September 11, 1886, with the following charter members: Frank Hoffman, W. A. Youker, L. B. Terhune, G. J. Willits, C. H. Craig, James Woodruff, W. H. Thompson, Harry C. Corey, J. S. Davidson and Charles Porter. James Woodruff was elected president, C. P. Blair vice president, Frank Hoffman secretary, Geo. J. Willits treasurer, C. F. Allen sergeant-at-arms. In April, 1887, James Woodruff was re-elected president and D. Haggerty was elected vice president; Frank Hoffman secretary, Geo. J. Willits treasurer. In 1888, D. Haggerty president, C. F. Allen vice president, Frank Hoffman sec- retary, C. W. Tobin treasurer. In 1889, W. A. Youker president, F. B. Ireland vice president, Frank Hoffman secretary and treas- urer, F. L. Osgood recording secretary. In 1890, W. T. Drips president, F. G. Herron vice president, J. H. J. Black secretary and treasurer, A. P. Knowles recording secretary. In 1891, John T. Cogan president, F. G. Herron vice president, F. L. Osgood record- ing secretary, W. G. George financial secretary. In 1892, Will Jamieson president, F. G. Herron vice president, J. H. J. Black re- cording secretary, W. G. George financial secretary. In 1893, James Woodruff president, T. Hamann vice president, R. C. Al- brook recording secretary, George Denver financial secretary. In 1894, James Woodruff president, T. Hamann vice president, R. C. Albrook recording secretary, Geo. Denyer financial secretary. In 1895, C. H. Craig president, F. T. George vice president, R. C. 11- brook recording secretary, Geo. Denyer financial secretary. The membership in August, 1895, was 34.
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