State Masonic Home Monument to Brotherly Love
Nebraska Masonic home at Plattsmouth stands as a serene monument to fraternal duty. The article details its 1888 fundraising origins, 1903 site purchase, expanded grounds, renovated offices and dining spaces, an advanced infirmary with modern equipment, and a farm program producing meat and produce for resident nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Yeang
George W. Lininger
Plattsmouth
Evers
White
Mt Zion Commandery No 5 6 Earn High State Rank
Mt Zion commandery at Matismouth ranked among top state commanderies for efficiency and organization. Officers include Commander L W Niel Generalissimo A H Duxbury Captain Generaal W F Evers Treasurer Philip Thierell Recorder John E F Schutz Prelate Raymond C Conk Senior Warden H F Noltinge Junior Warden Charles Carlson Standard Bearer Frank A Cloidt Sword Bearer Lester W Meisinger Warder H L Gayer Sentinel Ward Whelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Philip Thierell
John EF. Schutz
Raymond C. Conk
H. F. Noltinge
Charles Carlson
Frank A. Cloidt
Lester W. Meisinger
H. L. Gayer
Sentinel
Ward Whelan
Residents of Masonic Home from All Sections
Lists of male and female residents from Nebraska Masonic home with names, lodge numbers, towns, and dates of joining or birth years. Highlights include numerous lodges such as Silver Cord, Covert, St. John’s, and Omaha based chapters, with resident origins spanning many counties and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Nebraska
Barr
Jon W
Abrenworth
Bagni
David
Norfolk
Christensen
Jergen
Omaha
Caldwell
Clarence A
Crete
Casiday
Wm. J
Comstock
Lucius G
Lone Tree Lode
Central City
Cratz
Lenn
Lyons
Currah
Robert E
Mt. Moriah
Syracuse
Davis
Lyman E
St. John’s
S. Despain
Christopher C
Phittsmouth
Piattsmouth
Fullagur
Edwin
East Lincoln
Lincoln
Goddard
Oliver G
Covert
Gever
Lemuel R
Valentine
Hariwel
John C
Sues Albert L
North Bend
Hill
Howard J
Harlan
Alma
Howard
Wm. A
Johnson
Harry
Plattsmouth
Henry H
Pilot
Lyvolls
Lafilla
George
George B
Diller
Peterson
Oscar
Ribble
Curtis W
Lancaster
Taylor
Lewis J
Frank Welch
Sidney
Tester
Maurice
Friendship Lodge
Cot
Ochaninga
Ayd Tremble
James R
DS. Tully
Alonzo
Crescmnt
Primrose
Gee
Kneckles
Edward
Ackerman
Mira
Lorena
Omabs
Butler
Margaret
Pdicmesid Lodge
Crenard
Juix
Copeland
Rosetta
Aurora Lorre
Aurore
Cooley
Vennes A
Curtis Lodge
Curtis
Historic Merrill mission log at Masonic Home
A large hewn log from the Merrill mission west of La Platte is preserved at the Masonic Home. Once part of Nebraska’s first Protestant mission, it sits in the infirmary lounge with an old Communion cup, donated furnishings by Mr. and Mrs. John R. Webster of Omaha, and efforts led by Superintendent Mr. Evers to secure the relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Chappell
Minder
John Wright
Lincoln
Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star
John R. Webster
ML. Zion Commandery Knights Templar
Merrill
la Platte
Stephen Merrill
Nebraska Plains
Omaha
Evers
The Journal does Law Brief print ing
The notice urges readers to have legal briefs printed at home and to advise their lawyers to adopt this practice. It emphasizes convenience and self management of printed briefs.
James M Robertson Venerated Masonry Leader in Cass County
James M Robertson long served Cass County as county clerk and district court clerk. A Scottish immigrant, he helped found Lincoln lodge 19 and rose to high offices in Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar. He led Nebraska Royal Arch as grand high priest in 1924 and as Grand Commander Knights Templar in 1926, later storing as Grand Treasurer and long president of the Masonic Home Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Robertson
Robertson
Mazenry
Nebraska
Mt. Zion
Knights Templar
District Court
Cass County
Jim
Plattsmouth
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Chapter
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar of
Grand Counccil Royal
Select Masters of
Masonic Home Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Masonic Home
Phillip Sauter
York, Nebraska
MT. Zion Commandery No
Saunders
Charles E
Oak Leaf
Lynch
SS. Saunders
Frank M
Minden
Sauter
Philip
Sears
Creighton
Stewart
Robert
York
Seteey Stitt
Charles
Fremont
John G
Gaya Coykendall
Alice
Vesta
Cross
Nancy P
Table Rock
Custer
Louisa J
Capltol
Villager
Anna B
TA. Geyer
Hattie L
Hedley
Dora B
Peru
Harnish
Evangeline
Grand Chapter of
Hedges
Elvira J
Bee Hive
Will
Paulina A
Ashlar
Grand Island
Yourk
Mary C
Hooper
Jackson
Celia
Landmark
Herman
Lawrence
Emma J
Falls Clix
Paris City
Lewis
Sarah J
George Washington
Havelock
Navy
Mayfield
Emeline
Miller
Emerett
Morse
Mary
Capitol
Nickum
Minnie
Sep
Oliver
Isabela
Perkins
Sarah V
Winifred
Mullen
Margaret O
Rick
Alice R
Evening Star
Clay Center
Roost
Martha Ellen
Fairmont
Rickman
Christine
Samaritan
Chadron
Marian
O. E.S
Riobinson
Ashler
Rosa
Geraldine
Hildreth
Tae Belk
Frederecka C
Martha E
Liberty
O. E. St
Stevenson
Marietta
Western Star
Nebraska City
Sarah Z
Stoney
Agnes
Tramp
Jennie
O. By
Watnon
Lia
Vashti
BE. S
Fairbury
Lewis E. Smith
Nebraska Masonic Home Association
W. F. Evers
Nebr
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