Corry Lodge Fraternity Histories and Key Milestones
Corry Lodge No 700 BF O 1 organized March 26 1902 with Dr James A Mead founder and 30 charter members. The group met in various halls, built a new lodge building dedicated December 27 1912 with notable attendees including Governor John K Tower and judges Emory A Walling Paul A Benson Jerome D B Foher. Charity work and member benefits highlighted, current officers and a 275 member roster noted, plus Masonic and Elk affiliations and lodge expansions into the Cameron block.
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ELKS
Corry Lodge
James A. Mead
D. P.O
Ety
Segalon
Iforot Corry Lodge
Suitaans
Exiatonen
Blaltod Euler
Jamen A. Mead
Bkelton
J. I. Auatin
Loyal Kuteht
Don W. Smith
C. Sumner Bentley
Sear M. Andrews
Tyler
Frank B. Wolners
Knights of Pythias Hall
Maccabees
Order
K. of. P. Hall
Thair Rogular Moetligh
Corry Club
Cameron Block
Tryke
Grimeron Block
Darlow
Brocke
Xiterity
Columbo
Noyamber Ard
Vondutlott Wan
Anicinas
J. Walter Clowes
Truntoo
Warrow
Fnally
John K
Elkdom
Thone
J. Theodora Payne
Lending
Charles P. Kenting
G. Eugene Heath Oat
Leor
Knight
Ivan G. Rickerson
Fonter H. Dayla
Mrenadrof
Onear H. Andrews
Exquira
Andrew Pantson
Tito
Avs
Keating
W. Ee
Mayah
G. M. Gilson
Truntees
J. A. Mead
J. Walter Cloikh
Simmer Bent
Fraternal Orders and Odd Fellows in Corry and Meadville
Corry and Meadville host independent orders led by Jonathan Lodge 685 and Corry Encampment 241 with rituals, officers, and dues. Columns detail officers, meeting rooms, charitable work, and large invested funds with Me adville orphans homes receiving substantial contributions.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 789 Officers Listed
Corry Aerie 789 outlines its officers including W P P Wal. Bolehuoy W P J D Murray W P OM Rio Kor W Bee and others. The text notes the second and fourth weekly meetings and references the Corry erie organization with incomplete date details.
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Fraternal Order OF Eagles
AERIE
Corry Aerio
2. O
Wal. Bolehuoy
W. P. J.D. Murray
Rio Kor W. Bee
W. I. Ryan
W. Jens
Mw, Caldwell
Chap
J. J. Diller
Trunteve J. Caldwell
W. H. Wile
Eastern Star Chapter No. 17 Forms in 1902
Eastern Star Chapter No. 17 organized on April 8, 1902, to aid Mason spouses and widows. The nodal group includes 140 members with officers led by Worthy Matron Mattias Nast and Worthy Patron Th. J. Sottatt.
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Wlty
Order of the Astern
Daushtern
Alatorn Tt
Tia
Ars
Mattias Nast
Th. J. Sottatt
Maa Garrilko
Avsolito
Sallie B
Knights of the Macca Bees Tent No 16 Founding Meeting
On November 7, 1884, about 27 Corry citizens gathered in Allen's Hall to organize Corry’s Knights of the Macca Bees Tent No 16. The town hall room previously used by the Corry Out 16 was the site of the inaugural meeting and organizational steps were taken for the new lodge.
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Knights OF the Macca’ Bees
Corry
Allen's Hall
Ax & Olay
Ladies of the Macca Bees Hive No 44 Anniversary Notes
The Macca Bees Hive No 44 organized February 22 1894 at Wa old Starbind Halt later meeting in K of B Hall. Now at Maccabee Hut Sturtive with 210 beneficily supporters and 3 social sneakers enrolled. Officers named led by Lady Commander Mrs Nettle Young and Captain Aime Grahim head a 10 member guard team. Regular social events biweekly after meetings and annual anniversary plus other festivities.
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Ladies OF the Maccabees
HIVE
Toea Hve
Old Starbind
Waceenschiongen
Maccabee Hutt Sturtive
Fd Te Lodge
Benifieliry
Nettle Young
Currie Patmen
Mary Craker
Hannah Crapser
Sabina Marks
Mary Murray
T Arms
Rone Westley
Sargent
Hilly Gerlner
Sentuel
Sarah Chicheter
Ida Young
Moolah
Aime Grahim
Tate
Home Protection Legion founders and leaders highlighted
J G Wiles known as the Father of the Home Protection League helped organize the Home Protective Legion on May 10, 1897 with 72 charter members. The group met in Starbird Hall until 1908 then moved to Home Protection Hall over Guignon's Hardware. About two hundred members remain, with officers including Past President Midna Stevens and President Emma King.
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Equity Pie
Bene
WKH
Pleasant Soil Organization
Midna Stevens
Emma King
Vic
Sarah Chidester
Lucinda Crapner
Inno Stovensy
Hattie Hurd
Elizabeth Gaye
Woodmen of the World Forest Camp No 15 in Gerry
The Woodmen of the World Forest Camp No 15 in Gerry traces its 1692 origin with 45 charter members. It laid roots in Center and Washington streets, moved through Johnson block to the Traction building, and now maintains club rooms and monuments for deceased members. Notable early members include L Covell and N B Swift. current leadership includes J Connander and W Skinner. Sixteen local members died during the camp’s life, with fifteen monuments marking graves and additional memorials under construction.
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Woodmen OF the World
Gerry
Starbird
Center
Washingtontreet
J. C. Amdou
G. L. Covell
Corry
L. Covell
de. R. N Seaver
N. 8
Swift
Beavin
Johnson
Main Street
Traction
Jonswl Connander
Colburn
Archie Allen
Knights of Pyhtyhas Lodge 4 Corry City Innauguration note
Corry City records mark the October 15 1880 institution of Knights of Pyhtyhas Lodge 4 by Grand Chancellor Thos H Jauiple of Pittuburet with thirty members. Listed officers include Chancellor Commander J Wales View Chancellor K P Daw non Prelate Nall Beavers Master At Arms W A Moora Keeper of Records and Seals T M Francie Master of Rechequer H A Porter. None of the listed officers survive today. Also noted is Royal Arcanum history with thirty nine members and a Boston founded order in 19 a7, now unknown.
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Knights OF Pythtas Lodge
Corry City
Ali
Thos. H. Jauiple
Pittuburet
J. Wales
K.P. Dawnon
Nall Beavers
Arma
W. A. Moora
T. MH Francie
H. A. Porter
Royal Arcanum
Arcanum
Boston
Ladies Circle Woodmen Circle Membership Notes
The Uidlea Circle of the Woodmen reports a forty one membership with meetings every Tuesday evening at the W. O. W. Hall on North Canter street. Officers include Guardlin Nina La Pile Post Guardian Cora Gould Adylaey Mary Craker Clerk Margaret Walters Banker Lucretia Tule Attendant Juceia Chase Chaplain Gragg Jones Tower Sentinel Olive Allen Outer Sentinel Tolu Mywra Managers Cora Fot non Edith Tubba Lotta Stevens. Members of the Woodmen and isoton are obliged to membership.
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Uidlea Circle of the
Woodmen
W. O. W. Hall
Traction
Juceia
Knights of Columbus Council 425 Origins and Highlights
The Corry Council 425, also known as Corry Assembly No. 425, traces its 1882 founding in New Haven Conn to support members and their families. The piece details early officers, growth to about 125 members, lodge moves to West Main Street and Harlow Block, and distant delegations attending the May 22 1809 ceremony at Maccabees Hall with Major Degree exemplifications led by James A. Millerty. It notes total order membership around 415,000 with substantial treasury funds and outlines key officers across chaplain to treasurer, plus the Fourth Degree Assembly No. 425 established in 1909 with a grand march and hospitality.
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Lady Franklin Rebekah
Lady
Fobekal i. H. Club
Meadville
Hull
Degron
Mysterien
Dozraeq
Harriet Love
Caroline Dunham
V. G.yatte Libys
Soo
Mary Aver
Treas
Corry Assembly
New Haven
Consi
Corry
Pennsylvania
Maccabes Bull
Warren
Dunkirk
Jamestown
Titusville
Rie
Rolfe
Youngstown
James A. Mllberty
Kulehl
Philadelphia
Robert H. Maineman
Kane
W.G -Shislda
Chan
W. J. Duffy
J. J. Spiesman
Harlow
Clu Rao
Opinnell
Order
Tnsuranca
Jos. F. Kuntz
Chris. Kinley
John ?. Dempsey
Geory Nantes
Hee
W. C. Shinida
J. L. Spiewman
J. Blur
Advocates
W. Lyons
G. J. Kelly
C. G. Peter Gann
W- H. Daly
G1. Sp
New State Armory
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Degren Assembly of
Cornell
W. H. Dimy
BN J. Splesman
Dan Bite
W. P. O'Lone
JC. Shainhueg
Gen. P. Mulderick
Pythian Sisters Temple No 7 Organizes in 1896
Corry Temple No 7 Pythian Sisters formed March 4 1896 now listing Knights and Ladies under its umbrella. Notables include P G Mary Rickerain Rosa Westley Minnie Brown Cyotha ManWarren Minnie Ross and Alta Gren. The organization upholds purity love equality and altruism with gatherings every Wednesday in the city.
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Ilgarth
Adenroe
Afl Momhore
Shanliew
Sorla
Joan Mackones
Gonductreum
MUI
Morrivon
Aasoclath
Conducteuart
Hazel Rowe
Orgamiat
Renate Merrick
Adak
Mattie van ‘Chel
Tuth
Griswold
Bather
Hila Vavinnon
Marth
Wiixaheth Int
Anna Gillett
Chaplain
Clara Hirtington
Marshall
Tummh Chidentor
Wardan
Sarah
Wranham
Santino
Masonic Fraternity
Columbus
Independent Order OF Odd Fellows
Jonathan Lodge
Yonathan Lodge
J. D
C. J. Amur
J. Lee
C Ly Mathur Treasurea
Hundreltows
Aince
Glenn Barker
P. G
Wood
Clarence Commandery No
Wom
HK Dick
Frank M. Lockwood
Howth
W. W. Baardaley
C. G. Harmon
T. F. Brown
Senor Warren
Clarence G. Harmon
Toy
Morrie G
Honatec
Charles B. Stapson
Wilson J. Edwards
Capitol
Charlton Ry Powell Treisurer
Bronk Win T. Babbitt
R. TF. Livermore
K A. Ta
Cottrell
Harry B. Smith
Tanior
Air Wawin
Lewis
Samual Gweet
George McKelvey
J. R. Pope
J. A. Abaieh
J. C. Bentley
Bi. Norris
J. A Manners
Ly Covell
la Vern
Hy Francis
Moteanbacher
I Tt
Phelpe
Bicird G
Sackett
Jones Tayo
Allen
Coker
I of P
Horn Block
Washington Streets
Hae
Harplin
Kinty Sol Municipal Honda
Lb. W. Colegrove
Frank Parsoud
A. Pettit
W. R Mickernon
W. P. Weatley
HL Andrews
Togo Uns
Modern Woodmen OF America
Weld
Spleaman Hall
First Avenue
Anivers Ary Downsel
Robert Pricey Aly
Charles Whitley
Gilwold
J. J. Spleman
Tavert
Tota
Charles Bohamin
Tach
Russbacker
Price
Ream
Toon
A. Sanatarum
Colorado Springs
Copry
W. Ed. Marsh le Regent Chas
W. Babbitt
Vien Regent
O. H. Andrews Tresmorer
TG. Focusm
Horn
Knights OF Columbus, Council
Pythian Sisters Temple NO
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