Fellows and Rebekahs Here At Assembly
Delegates and officers of the IOOF and Rebekah lodges gather for a state assembly, with Mrs Minnie Reed as chairwoman. The report highlights tours, decorations, and an address by President Stevenson praising the Mason City Old Folks Home and detailing the program from tours to evening receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Reed
J. P. Derry
W. Revcord
Reitz
Melnger
H. Habserman
T. &. Gordon
Everill
Sarah Foster
Millie Reccord
GC. Trapp
Edna Hal
Rebekahs
Lio
Majestic
Palace
Stevenson
Mason City
Black Hawk Lodge Founded 1855 In Ames
The article details the 1855 institution of Black Hawk Lodge No. 72 in Ames, its first temple on Fourth Street East, early members such as Sherman and Hubbard, and the lodge’s survival through 1857–58 hard times. It notes reinstitution in 1867 in a building used by G. Althouse, ongoing growth, and a long-time home since 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Lodge
Fourth Street
Tand Cher
Igd
Mubbard
Russell-Lamson
Sperial Db. D. GL
Benjamin Hunert
Dubuque
F. Aset
Hubbard
O. E. Hardy
Mars
Kester
John
Henight
Henry
General Fund
Sherman
Iffome Fande
G. Althouse
A. C. Bunnell
A. c. Hubbard
WT. Wiley
Capwell
Marlin Heiser
William. Garrett
Burlington
Benjamin Rupert
Odd Fellowship Turns Two Centuries Old In Iowa Visit
Mac J. Randal of Cedar Rapids, grand master of Iowa J O O F, recounts Odd Fellowship history during the sixty eighth annual grand lodge session. He notes origins in England in the eighteenth century, the American branch founded in Baltimore on April 26 1814, and the organizational structure including subordinate lodges encampments and Rebekah and Cantons with member counts and lodge totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac J. Randal
Cedar Rapida
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Order
Odd Fellowship
Order of Odd Fellowship
England
Baltimore
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Convention Visitors Highlight City Ties and Fire Chief Stop
Balance on hand in funds shows a value while Tefferton residents prepare for a crest at the convention. J Haindow, brother of J Rainbow, and Lyman Clark visit with Macedonia group. Mrs Conover attends as former Rebekahs leader. Fire Chief Kelley and wife from Sioux City attend the Gold Fes convention in Waterloo with a city tour led by Fire Chief Dunham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churen
Tefferton
Warhill
J. . Haindow
J. J. Rainbow
Lyman Clark
Mre. Rainbow
Alda Clark
Macedonia
Charles Conover
Rebekahs
Rainbow Home
Kelley
Sioux City
Waterloo
Qold Fes
Central Station
Dunham
Open trial of dozen Arkansans moonshine conspirators
Fort Smith Ark Oct 1 Trials of a number of defendants in the moonshine whisky conspiracy case were set for today in the United States district court. More than twenty men from various states have been indicted and about a dozen were expected to appear for trial. Some men indicated have not yet been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Ark
Navy eyes light draft gunboats for inland naval militia
Washington, Oct 18. Navy department weighs constructing light draft gunboats for inland rivers to boost naval militia enlistments. If adopted, vessels could patrol major rivers year round and serve coast patrols in war. A naval reserve committee meeting on Oct 20 will discuss supplying crews mobilizable to reserve fleet ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Naval
Ft le
Naval Reserve Committee of the Navy
Jengug
Farioga Dies After Spade Blow in Jar Dispute
In Dysart Iowa Henry Bran fau, a farmer, died from a head blow with a spade wielded by J. L. Simpson after a quarrel over money. Simpson fled the scene and is at large as Bran fau’s daughter sought payment.
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Farioga
Dysart
Henry Branfau
J. L. Simpson
Brandau
Simpson
New Haven Railroad Directors Face Monopoly Conspiracy Trial
Federal Judge Hunt in New York presides over eleven former New Haven railroad directors on trial for conspiring to monopolize New England transportation. The indictment accuses the men of absorbing about 160 land and water carriers into the New Haven system years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
New York City
New Haven Railroad
New England
New Slayen
Allies seize Bulgarian city amid Balkan advance
Allied forces report occupation of Strumitsa as part of a broader plan for a coordinated land and sea operation along the Aegean coast of Bulgaria and Turkey. Italian naval co operation expected while French and Serbian forces push eastward with continued German resistance near Belgrade.
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Ens
Aegean
Bulgaria
Turkey
Italy
Almligs
London
Strumitsa
Exchange ‘Telegraph Company
Athens
Dedenghatch
Cap Hallway
Paris
Petit Journal
Saloniki
Vranje
Niah
Rome
Balkans
Tentions
Verlin
Macya
Save-Drina
Serbia
Belgrade
Pozarevac
French War Office
Bois-en-Hache
Souches
Zeppelin Damage on London Was Heavy
An official account to the home office details a Zeppelin raid on Wednesday night over London. The report admits heavy property damage and notes the blackout limited German targeting. It states 127 people were killed or injured, with no combatants among the casualties, and mentions one channel shot as the only wartime target hit. The raid occurred when few in bed, entertainment venues were lit, and a larger number of residents were aware of the enemy presence. A second raid at midnight went largely unnoticed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Home Office
Open Trial of Porter Charlton in Italy
The trial of American Porter Charlton, charged with murdering his wife, opened in Italy via Paris. Judge Baron Sciacca reserved ruling on a postponement request from Charlton’s chief counsel Miceli Picardi, who is indisposed, as the trial proceeded in part where a defense is not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Came
Italy
Paris
Porter Charlton
Signor Cataneo
Miceli Picardi
Charlton
Baron Sciacca
Locomotive Engineer Lifespan Figures Revealed
Washington reports the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Co operative association finds the working life of the average locomotive engineer lasts eleven years and seven days. The union insured members hold $145.9 million and paid about $5.006 million for accidental deaths in ten years. Of 100 firemen, 17 reach engineer rank, and of 100 engineers, only 6 become passenger engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, & Co-operative Association
Engineers
Commission Mayor 15 Ousted by Recall in Michigan
Munsing Michigan October 18 Major Thomas G Sullivan ousted from office by recall election held Saturday. Dr G A Trueman elected to succeed him with a 98 vote plurality. Sullivan is the first Michigan mayor recalled. Polls fight turns violent with five arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsing
Mich
Thomas G. Sullivan
Commission
G. A. Trueman
Sullivan
Michigan
Italy to Borrow 25 Million Dollars in United States
Italy plans to place a 25 million dollar one year loan in the United States to finance heavy wartime purchases. Lonhro, Lee Higginson & Co. of New York and Boston are named to place the issue. The notes will have convertible bond privileges and are expected to bear about 4 1/2 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
New York
Lonon
Five Die in New York Tenement Fire on Third Avenue
A five story tenement on Third Avenue near One Hundred Sixteenth Street burned killing five people including Mrs. Judia Wenz and her two daughters and Mrs. Netlie Glochat and her 4 year old son. Two others died and several injured as firefighters and detectives formed a human chain to rescue occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Third Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Hves
Judia Wenz
Netlie Glochat
Hostile fleet attacks Long Island fortifications
New London Conn Oct 18 A hostile fleet of destroyers and mine planters attacked forts guarding the entrance to Long Island Sound as part of maneuvers begun yesterday The outcome awaited the umpires report with forts firing and searchlights sweeping the battlefield through the night as big guns answered the bombardment Every effort to land troops or sink the forts remains unsettled until official findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Long Island Sound
Negro held for aid order of Galesburg Police Chief
Peoria Ill Oct 18 Lottie T M Hopkins four black men are held in connection with the alleged murder case investigated by the Galesburg police chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Peoria, Ill
Lottie ™ Hopkins
Poslam Promises Quick Relief for Skin Troubles
An advertisement touts Poslam as a versatile skin remedy for eczema acne itching and inflamed or irritated skin. It claims rapid relief daily improvement and mentions Poslam soap as a skin friendly option. Samples available by sending stamps to Emergency Laboratories New York City. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 25Th St
New York City
Lice Chief Lynn Mathews Killed in Galesburg Raid
Lynn Mathews, chief of police in Galesburg Illinois, was killed during a raid on an illegal gambling house. Deputies and officers pursued suspects late at night, and Mathews sustained two gunshot wounds during the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Mathews
Galesburg
Ill
Peoria
Hopkins
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S. F. Cutting
Decorah
Elizabeth Matheny
Keokuk
Wer Financial Reiort
Prudence J. Warner
Monlton
Black Hawk
New Jersey
New Summer
White House
Seaside
Lombpaw Lawn
Zrezran
Wisen
Normtan Galt
ILA
Representative Scully
Thouse
Blyberon
MN. J
Cormerly
John A. McCall
Garfield
TLAN
New Haven
Federal
Bulgar
VoorEe
Pive
Long Island
Buchanan
The
Majestic Theatre
Henry C. Beinke
Ross Conservatory
SAM Frank CO
Burch’s
Becky
Blanche Sweet
Carlyle Blackwell
Theo Roberts
Miss Sweet
Pauline Frederick
Notte
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