Muscatine Hosts Grand Lodge of A O U W Fraternal History
Muscatine welcomes the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The article recalls founder John J Upchurch at Meadville on October 27 1868, notes Iowa growth, relief funds, and prominent Iowa leaders including W R Graham and Will M Narvis, detailing lodges, membership, and financials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville, Pa
John Morgan Upchurch
Supreme Lodge
Iowa
W. R.graham
Cedar Falls
Will M. Narvis
W. H. Miller
St. Louis
Lookout Mountain
Montreal
B. F. Rehkopf
B. F. Carroll
W. H. Berry
Des Moines
Oda
R. L. Filton
Chicago
Fagie Lodge
Fagie [Odge
Grand Lodge of
Daverport
W. W. Walker
Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids
Grand Lodge Welcomed to Muscatine by Mayor
Morning sessions of the A. O. U. W. biennial convention opened in Eagle Lodge No. 10 hall with addresses by the mayor and business leaders. Mayor Asthalter welcomed visiting delegates, noting the order’s contributions to widows and orphans and Muscatine’s forthcoming courthouse and jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Eagle Lodge
Order
Supreme Lodge
Chicago
H. P. Foulke
Dubuque
Grard
Foulke
Workman Narvis
Asthalter
Order of United Workmen
Excursion to Minneapolis and St Paul by Iowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Ry offers its first spring excursion to Minneapolis St Paul on Saturday May 18. The train leaves Elrick Junction at 7 52 p m arrives Minneapolis 6 25 a m and St Paul 9 00 a m Sunday Return valid on any train to May 21 with one round trip fare 4 50 Flyers and agents provide details
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Twin Cities
Iowa Central Ry
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Elrick Junction
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St Paul
Orino Laxative Syrup Promoted At Local Store
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as best for women and children due to its mild action and pleasant taste. The ad suggests avoiding violent purgatives and invites readers to get the booklet and a sample at A. W. Morgan's 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Wiest Second Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ancient Order OF United
Workmen
John J. Upchurch
United Workman
Tennessee
Mississippi
W.R. Graham
L. Q. Howland
B. F. Murdock
Columbus Junction
Marshalltown
W. R. Graham
A. W.€. Weeks
Winterset
Mr. Graham
R. L. Tilton
Ottumwa
Pres
Grand Macier Victkman
E. B. Evans
Tien
Lezotte
Grand
Lodsge
W. S. Quelle
Davenport
Adam Carme
Audubon
Geo. D. Lezotte
Mraceline
Supreme Representatives
Indianavia
Nance
J. H. Campbell
G. A. Newman
J. FE
Ger
Bloomfield
T. G. Harper
Bur Hngton
H. S. Howe
W. F. Burkett
Mt. Pleasant, No. 290
Mt. Pleasant
G. Andy Pitts
Grand Guide
Ottumwa No
F. W. Eichelberger
Committee On Laws
Laskar No. 217
City of Muscatine
Nellie P. Diets
John Jordan Utchurch Stringer
Stringer
Garden City
Sioux City
Adam Carlyle
Audubon No
J. Asthalter
ITING
Ans
Court House
Howver
Wm. M. Narvis
United States
J. W. Eells
Commercial Club
A. O. U. W. Lace
Larry Southard
Nishita No. 249
Shenandoah
W. W. Post
T. A. Brewick
Conncil Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Phil Cartan
Sioux City No
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