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Knights and Ladies of Security praised for growth and grants
The Knights and Ladies of Security announce strong financials and expansion. As of January 1 1800 the order held $310,000 in mortuary land securities, $20,000 in claims against the order, and $19,000 in other debts. The Topeka Daily Capital lauds the body as a major regional financial force, noting $415,000 added to reserves this year, monthly disbursements around $20,000, fourteen state councils, and a seven-year history from eleven members. Local examiner Dr A Cottingham is cited. membership costs include the medical exam. Members Mrs D M Hickerson, Mrs W Eddings, Mrs W M Palmer, Mrs S P Cresap, and Mrs L W McKinney depart for Mexico for a Missionary meeting of the M E Church South, with others sailing the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Knights and Ladies of Security
Order
Interoent
Topeka Daily Capital
L. of S
Sunflower State
Tts
D. M. Hickerson
Wm. Eddings
W. M. Palmer
P. Cresap
L. W. McKinney
Mexico
M. E. Church South