Fraternal News Requests Meeting News for Sunday
Fraternal organizations are urged to send reports of meetings held and planned along with any related news to The Fraternal Editor by Friday evening to ensure inclusion in Sunday’s The Item edition.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1916
Page
20
Fraternal organizations are urged to send reports of meetings held and planned along with any related news to The Fraternal Editor by Friday evening to ensure inclusion in Sunday’s The Item edition.
The Lee Council No. 408 Young Men's Institute held a Wednesday meeting at the institute hall. Officers installed included Rev J W Dunn as chaplain and A J Grove as president with C B Edwards first vice president and E N Davidson recording secretary.
Consul L. Williamson and adviser Adolph Jacob preside as Walter Burch banker Ingeman oe clerk R B Re gan escort G W Hailey sentry L H Jackson watchman Jake Reimer trustee John Handel physicians Drs BE C Jewell and J D Atkins. Deputy G Morgan to install new officers followed by a neighbor supper.
The Gulf City Court No. held a large meeting with twenty five percent attendance. Eight candidates admitted and several applications presented. Deputies Beauchamp and Vernon praised for work. After, Ren Hur orchestra performed and will be a permanent feature. Upcoming officers to be installed January 27 and a matter of utmost importance to policy holders. Percivale Lodge No. 102 Knights of Pythias installed officers for the term. Regular lodge meetings announced and Rescue Lodge to perform second degree work.
Co. C. Metall on West Hazel Street reports Friday theft by thieves who took five hens and four pullets. Deputies are investigating. Also, a Y M C A service for boys features Prof. J J Lowe of Canada at Harte Auditorium Sunday at 3 30 p m with admission restricted for under fourteen unless with a father.
Oscar E. Teichman was re-elected secretary of the German Relief Association for the twenty fourth time. He has paid out thousands of dollars in sick and death benefits to members in his official role.
A statewide plea explains a bond issue to extend and refinance old debt of about 2.3 million dollars due March 15. It argues the plan preserves the state’s credit, avoids higher taxes, pays current expenses, and funds education and prisons without increasing debt. Supporters include M J McDermott and a long list of signers.
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