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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1902
Page
6
The Fraternal Order World acknowledges editor W B S the Secret Order Department invites lodge announcements and reports. It extols charity and benevolence of secret societies, urges adherence to the Golden Rule, and highlights Mason Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows activities with member spotlights and upcoming events.
The article details Fulton Lodge No.32 origins with ten charter members led by C J Bowen, and lists early noble grands including J N Starnes, W A Baughan, and T K Weaver. It notes membership of seven hundred, cross-state reach, and honors for Judge Robert T Daniels as a renowned orator and delegate.
Empire Lodge No 47 Knights of Pythias rises from Red Cross roots amid a strong treasury and 202 members. It reports charity grants totaling 4 740 dollars, with 1 300 dollars cash on hand. Officers for the term include C C Marcellus M Anderson and V C W H Preston. Regular meetings are held first and third Thursdays. ten pages will be elevated on the October first Thursday.
Canton Dixie No. 5 of the Patriarchs Militant Independent Order of odd Fellows, organized in Atlanta May 22 1904, went to Des Moines Iowa as escort to Grand Sire Colonel John B. Goodwin. In a prize drill they won second place in Class B and earned $200. The unit’s officers and members include A C Morris captain H S Prater ensign Newman Laser secretary H Goodwin treasurer and others led by Captain Morris and Captain Mor ris.
Located at Newnan Georgia the Coweta lodge No 176 W F and A M marked a flourishing meeting with a full hall and 150 guests. Officers listed include Ferdue W M, Copeland J W, Fouse secretary, McCalla D D, Mobley 3 W. The event honored deceased members Orlando McClendon W A Mitchell W Atkinson Daniel Swint and J C Thompson. Also Schiller Lodge No 71 of the Odd Fellows hosted a cordial visit by Grand Master Alex Dittler with English language work now required.
The article outlines the social basis of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows rooted in the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man. It covers key figures, annual sessions, global statistics for 1830 to 1901, and Georgia's notable membership growth including the Baby lodge.
The Ladies of the Maccabees will mark their tenth anniversary on Wednesday night October 1 at 8 pm in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms. Grady Tent and Hollister Hive invite to join Gate City Hive in the celebration. The order is a fraternal benevolent society run by women with over 100,000 members. Home offices are in Port Huron, Michigan.
Capital City Lodge No 33 stands as a strong K P lodge in Atlanta drawing members from all walks. It lists officers and notes regular meetings on the week and fourth Tuesdays at Putitans Castle and describes a forthcoming esquire and knight rank ceremonies with refreshments and a large attendance.
Lawrenceville lodge No. 131 F and A M held its first communication in July 1850. Officers present included W M Jesse Lowe and S W P A Sterling, with J J Diamond secretary and G T Rakestraw acting as senior deacon. Chapter officers listed include BL Patterson and H P J D Bagwell.
Delphi lodge No 68 of the Knights of Pythian was instituted November 3 1893 in Castle Hall of Atlanta Leage No 2 with charter members including C M Goodman L Lichtenstine George L Ehlers J B Nichols G W Pears W B Mitchell and others.
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