Extension work boosts lodges and new charter in May
Medical examination approvals span Apr 25 to May 25 as activity grows. Watertown Lodge No. 118 initiated a class of 210 with amplified form using their outfit, aided by Deputy Dougherty. Marshfield Lodge No. 96 organized 2 initiates in four weeks with Deputy Brown, finishing May 2. A new lodge chartered at Okeechobee on May 15 aims for 30 members before snow. Helpers Dougherty, Brown, and Cerson assist multiple lodges, while prize paraphernalia rewards 10 new members gained Jan 1 to May 2 without deputies.
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D. C. Beebe
M.D
Watertown Lodge No
Dougherty
Marshfield Lodge No
Brown
Okeuchee
D. E. Tearney
Ocoromance
Dougherty i
North Btarfodge No
West Superior
Hudson
C@rson
Banner Lodge
Eau Claire
Tam
H. E. Smith
Grand Lodge session praised for vigor and youth
The three day meeting was lively with diligent Representatives and many good deeds noted. A notable feature was the high number of young men among the delegates, seen as essential for the order’s future. Bro. W. A. Walker, chair of Laws and Supervision, is a respected legal figure in the jurisdiction.
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Timis
W. A. Walker
Committee On Laws and
Readiness of Grand Lodge services noted at Wisconsin event
The Grand Lodge praised the readiness of the Wisconsin jurisdiction in meeting needs and the judgment of its members. The production of The Way Side Inn at the Academy of Music impressed representatives of the Grand Lodge. The Wouuitlee arrangements earned thanks for the entertaining hospitality. The next Grand Lodge will convene at West Superior with No 112 expected to ensure a pleasant 1905 for the members.
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Grand Lodge
Wisconsin
Wayside Inn
Academy of Music
West Suseror
One-Armed Swindler Arrested as Workmen News Flows
Long item reports an arrest in St Louis dated May 5 involving Charles Normandy posing as a traveling insurance agent and bogus checks linked to Ancient Order of United Workmen officials. It notes lodge officers elected in Janesville and Milwaukee, a Berlin drill team, and urges deputies’ support and continued reporting in the Workman.
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Amertes
St. Louis
Charles R. Normandy
Order of United Workmen
Grand Lodge
Ela Page
G. C
Baraboo
Hattie Marston
G. L
Janesville
Minne Goebel
Milwaukee
Mary T. Bennett
West Superior
Lisette B. Buro
G. Rec
Sauk City
Hattie Barber
G. U
West
Mary Rock
I. W
Kenosha
Gertrude Andrews
O. W
River Palis
Capitol Building
Death of Mrs Smith Brings Sorrow to O. A. O. U. W.
Chief Deputy Smith learned on Tuesday May 12 that his wife was critically ill. He traveled to Cleveland and she died Thursday May 14 at 9 a.m. after years of heart trouble. The Wisconsin O. A. O. U. W. lodge offers sincere sympathy.
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Smith
Cleveland
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Grand Lodge Notes
Berlin
Navy
Bro
J. A. Jackson
J. L. Christensen
B. T. Wood
H. J. Con
Carl Pinte
Tota
F.C Titeroc
GA. Rovers
John Sech
EK. A Metz
A. Rosemann
John Johnson
Richard Jones
L. Ms. Davia
AO. U. W
Marshfield
Watertown No
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