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Newspaper
Badger Workman
Location
Neillsville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
2
The September 1902 item stresses fraternal obligations and dues, warns deserters, and praises kindness and family provision. It notes death of Supreme Receiver John J. Acker on August 14 after a brief illness and mentions a large Manitowoc picnic with expectations of a lively report.
Cambria lodge No 61 hosts a grand picnic on August 6 with a pink rose chariot procession and a full program. DofH drill by ladies, Grecian costuming, pole vaults, races, and a Cambria ParDeeville baseball game delighted attendees.
Silver Lake lodge No. 19 of Portage drew 400 members by special train with Wanpun also represented showing strong lodge participation in the outcome. Cons. OELLERICH served as Grand Master Workman.
The Northern Wisconsin A O U W Picnic Association held a Tuesday and Wednesday event in Eau Claire that attendees report as a grand success. Officers elected for the coming year include President Willis P. Fletcher and Vice President R. O. Helson with New Richmond chosen as the next meeting site.
A brief note expressing thanks to Brother Baxter as the right man in the right place and wishing him further success in his work from F W Strone and others in the group.
A general fund statement notes cash on hand totaling $2682.33 as of August 11, with receipts and credits listed for the Supreme Lodge. The record references G. Rec. 1836 85 and indicates funds in the fund balance.
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