Kenosha Lodge Smoker Highlights February Gathering
Kenosha Lodge held an old fashioned smoker on February 26 with Grand Master Workman Chas. Dellerich delivering an address. The event included a lodge session, music, refreshments, and a large reception for over 150 guests, organized by J. Wineman and others. The report notes a related Delaware jurisdiction dispute over assessments and a dramatic warning given in a separate tale from The Empire State Workman.
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Kenosha Lodge
Chas. Dellerich
Crand
Davis
Inform the Family About Leaving the Order
The writer urges members to inform their spouses if they plan to drop out of the Order and not deceive them. They warn that deception would burden families when death occurs and advise a clean disclosure, even if it costs effort. The note adds a Wilmington pulp mill explosion that killed seventeen, including Bartley.
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Wilmington
Del
Bartley
A C U W CHIPS Membership and fund totals report
A C U W CHIPS releases February 1 1903 figures: 445970 in good standing, January net gain 1893, January 624665.20 paid out from beneficiary fund, 10054315.25 total disbursed to Jan 1 1903, grand total 125683081.29 since organization. New January members 3982, reinstatements 2404, suspensions 1001, deaths 401, withdrawals 125. Guaranty fund balance Jan 1 1903 10925.15. Jan 1 1903 to Mar 1 1903 receipts 318267.00, disbursements 308779.61, balance 9491.45. January net membership increase 1493, 1280 less than December. Commentary urges steady growth and warns self running business and lodge growth require effort.
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Guaranty Fund
A. O. U. W. Certificate 18 Value Questioned
A local note questions the value of the 18 year old A. O. U. W. certificate and emphasizes it depends on the holder. The message asks for guidance on whether such certificates remain beneficial and viable for individuals.
Officers of the Grand Lodge Past Grand Master Workman Janesville
List of Grand Lodge officers with locations including Past Grand Master Workman J M Tunyver Oshkosh Grand Master Workman Citas Dell erich Sheboygan Grand Foreman F C Runce Sheboygan Grand Overseer C H Barker West S tipener Grand Recorder F M Givens Fond du Lac Grand Receiver J T Maxstor Appleton Grand Guide J A Love Beloit Grand Inside Watchman W Vannatta River F Grand Outside Watchman Paul Lutz La Crosse Grand Medical Examiner De Berri Sparta Grand Trustees Max Ascuer Milwaukee J H Thayer Sparta W F Woonwarp Neillville Supreme Representatives F M Givens Fond du Lac J M Traven Janesville H H Zann Milwaukee on alls
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F. M. Givens
Fond de Grand
J. T. Maxstor
Applett
J. A. Love
Beloit
W. Vannatta
River F
Paul Lutz
la Crosse
de Berri
Sparta
Max Ascuer
Milwaukee
J. H. Thayer
W. F. Woonwarp
Neilleville
Supreme Representatives
F. M
Premiums for Supreme Lodge candidates and gold medal offer
The notice outlines premiums for brothers securing candidates, with one dollar per candidate and a gold pendant medal for members who secure Sweenen members. The medal bears the inscription Presented by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for services rendered. About 250 such medals exist, with premiums paid monthly and medals shipped promptly from the manufacturer.
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Supreme Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Wisconsin
Thief Cut From Sample Ledger, Ongoing Mail Mixup
Fragmentary notes describe a theft and ongoing attempts to correct a dye works ledger. The writer mentions a Worthman dyer and a brother’s signature, noting difficulty locating the correct entry among about ten thousand names and multiple similar names. The text hints at a rapid, recent alteration and mailing changes.
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Kenosha
Sweeney
Delaware
Great Order
Grand Lodge of Delaware
Hut Asecond
Empire State Workman
A. C. U. W. Chips
Grand Lodge
J. M. Tunyver
Janesville
Citas
Dellerich
Oshkosh
F.C. Runce
Sheboygan
C. H. Barker
West St
Facturers
Aeal
U. W
Alo. U
America
Staats. Regalia Co
Wis
Atime
Verity
Universal Kan
Betton
State St
Chia, CY
Pa Bkenoes
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