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The teams lined up as follows:

G. w. Sampson was umpire and j..
w. Elliott scorer. Seven innings were
played and the game declared tie
with eight runs for each team.
The boys race was entered by about
fifteen little fellows. The course was
straightaway $50 feet. Julius Sadoske
was first, overlapping by one stride
Leonard Wonder, second.
Eight or ten girls entered for the
girls race under the same conditions
as for the boys racial under IS
years of age. The first prize was won
by Emma Ellis; second by Mary Rust.
The prizes for both races were 50
and 81, which were paid on the spot
by A. E. Dickinson, manager Of the
races. The dollars looked as big as
cart wheels to the children, and to
them it was easily earned money.
Then came voting for special prizes
offered by several residents Of Leaven-
worth. This feature developed con-
siderable interest. The women mem
bers Of the organization were barred by
the master of ceremonies, Postmaster
]. c. Davis. His ruling raised storm
Of protest from the DISTINGUISHED ladies;
but Mr.. Davis was firm, and allowed
only the men to vote on this prize.
The first was $40 suit of clothes
by A. Brown to the most popular
gentleman old settler. Two candidates
were in the field, and after a spirited
contest F. S. Taylor was declared the
winner, with 20 votes. George Briskey
was close second with IS.
For the most popular lady old set
tier all members Of the organization
were allowed to vote. The women
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protested against the men voting on
this prize, but again Mr.. Davis ruled
against them. The trophy, $40
dress offered by the Leavenworth Mer-
camille Company, was won by Mrs.
George Hood, with Al votes, while
Mrs. George Briskey was credited with
| 40.
The audience insisted on a speech
from each of the winners. Both ex-
pressed their thanks in a graceful,
though timid manner, and the crowd
proceeded to vote for the homeliest
member of the Leavenworth Old Set
tiers Organization. This honor fell to
George Briskey, % votes. John Bjork
received 81. Only the women were
allowed to vote on this proposition.
Mr.. Briskey was called on for speech
and said: Much obliged, ladies; your
hearts are in the right place" The
prize was 100 cigars, offered by Mischke
& Blake.
For the handsomest old settler on
the ground John A. Hefernan offered
box of cigars. This was won by DR..
Hoxsey, with 26 votes, while Post
master Davis received but 9. Thus
the ladies got even with him for refus-
ing to allow them to vote on the first
prize offered.
This concluded the public part of
the proceedings. The men members
of the organization were gathered in
the speakers stand and elected officers
for the ensuing year as follows:
President, F. A. Losekamp; vice
president, A. E. Dickinson; secretary,
F. S. Taylor; treasurer, Thos. Burke;
trustees, Charles Shugert, ]. E. Shore,
John Emig, Charles Freytag, L. P.
Durand.
By laws were adopted, in which the
official name of the society was fixed
as The Leavenworth Old Settlers Or
ganization.
And the red letter day was ended.
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The women voted, when they had
a chance, as though they were prac-
ticing for the franchise, which may be
granted to them next year.
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Advertised Letters

Remaining in 'postoffice, uncalled for
on September 81, 1909:
Bradley, Earl League, w ID
Blamdahl, E McCadden, A B
Burcha, ] J McCue, VIM
Boyd, c w Rudd, Mrs Robert
Cunningham, Frank Q Stall, D M
Davis, Margrett Smith, Chas N
Fitzgerald, OliverE Smith, Miss eddie
Fenell, Mrs M E Tobey, T c
Hull, M Pop Wells, E
In calling for same, please say ad-
vertised." ]. C. DAVIS, Postmaster.
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The oldest settler on the ground was
George Persinger, who came here in
1884. He was born in Virginia in
1910.
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The oldest man in years on the
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1t is to be regretted that Photog-
rapher Wheeler did not take picture
of the reunion.
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The youngest child on the ground
was Miss Anna Louise, aged little
less than months, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Otis Day. The next was
Miss Annie, aged S months, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mox Spromberg, who
live up Chumstick valley. The third
was Miss Retta Meeker, 10 months
old, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D.
Meeker. The fourth was the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Brender, Miss
Catherine, year old.
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The oldest lady settler in Leaven-
worth on the ground was Mrs. John
Tholin, who came here in 1892.
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Memorandum

After the reunion was over, Front
street looked like Second avenue,
Seattle.
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Quite a number of Wenatchee peo-
pie came up on No. /. Among them
were Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Bloom, Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Rarey, Geo. Mer-
riam, Carl Christensen and N. w. Sor-
enson.
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The number present during the day
was estimated to be over 1000 by
several men of experience.
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The speakers stand was gayly deco
rated with flags, two of which had par
ticular significance. One was the flag
carried in the Philippines by the First
Washington regiment. 1t is now owned
by Emory Ross. The other was the
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Among the Cashmere visitors to the
reunion we met Bill Briskey, who is
somewhat OF an old settler himself.
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WELLS & NORRIS
WenatChee, Wash.

ground was A. E. Dickinson (Uncle
Dick). He is "a years of age and was
born in Vermont.
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Mrs. Ella Seipp, of Tacoma, who is
on visit to the family Of Geo. Bris-
key, attended the old settlers meeting.
Mrs. Seipp was born on what is now
known as the Guy Stage place, two
miles east OF Leavenworth, and was
formerly Miss Ella Fulweiler.
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GREAT DAY FOR old SETTLERS
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field and played rather tame game.
They were out of practice; but many
of the plays showed what they could
do if occasion demanded.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS

Jessie Benton Fremont Tent No A.
Daughters of Veterans, gave a delight :
tui box social at the hospitable home
or DR.. G. e. Case, 2346 Thompson street.
last Thursday evening. The entire
lawn was dotted with Japanese lam
terms, and when the boxes were to be
sold all repaired to a rear building.
which had been decorated for the oc-
casion; the walls were covered with
immense flags, and small flags and
mowers were to be seen everywhere
The social was voted to be one of the
most enjoyable of the many pleasant
gatherings of this order.
The Daughters of Veterans are busy
preparing with the other patriotic or
ders for tag day. Saturday, October
30, has been selected as tag day to helm
raise a fund sufficient to erect a me-
mortal hall for the members of the
Grand Army, and it is hoped that
every citizen who has any spirit of
patriotism will assist in this grand
work by purchasing as many tags as
his purse will permit. The tag will
bear facsimile of our presidents au-
tograph, and be sold for the nominal
price of 10 cents
In addition to this the Daughters
of Veterans. Sons of Veterans and
auxiliary to the Sons are rehearsing for
a minstrel show, to be given at Blanch-
ard hall Tuesday evening, November
9, at 8 o'clock, the proceeds of which
are to be donated to this same me-
mortal hall fund. The performance
promises to be novel and ENJOYABLE
Dne, it being a mixed male and female
Minstrel show, and it is the desire that
very public spirited citizen will assist
.hese orders in their worthy aim
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24

Chicago, Ill, camp No. 4292-E. NJ
Hayes.
san Marcos camp, No. 9262-Charles
Mohr.
Blue Hill, Neb., camp No. 1857. o.
Burgess.
The deputy had twelve candidates to
introduce into the mysteries of Wood
craft, and the work was put on by the
team and the officers in a very impress
there is something in being a Modern
Woodman worth Drawing all the dan
gers of the forest to obtain.
Next Wednesday night the members
OF the camp will be treated to a real
stag party, presided over by our hust-
ling deputy, j. A. Herbelln. Neigh
Dor Herbeltn proposes to show what a
real stag party should be, and all those
who are somewhat ignorant on that
point, or that do not understand Just
what Neighbor Herbelin's idea on such
matters is, should make it a point to
be there.
Mrs T. e. Hart, wife of Neighbor
L. e. Hart of Golden State camp. died
last Tuesday and was buried at Ingle-
wood cemetery Wednesday.
Pasadena camp is doing a rushing
business, as usual. At its last meeting
ten members were adopted and twelve
: ppm 'IlOiS were approved. Inc camp
mas hired an extra physician to help
out on the examinations of new candi-
dates.
Vernon camp is not to be outdone.
A class of eight was adopted and the
applications of eleven We're accepted.
Pacific camp adopted two new mem
Ders and accepted the applications of
three new ones at its last meeting.
Long Beach camp has new deputy
Neighbor c. B. Smith having been ap- |
pointed to fill that office. Neighbor
smith is an enthusiastic in Woodmen |
affairs, and the camp will be doing |
good business again, as has been its |
habit.
Neighbor Burgess reports that Ocean |
Hark camp Is in splendid form and is
making rapid growth. The members |
md officers are working together to |
ou1ld up the camp and make it the
strongest order in their city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
PLANTS OF THE PEssIMIsr

The poet sings 1.-The world is fair''-it il
not fair to me.
It's quite monotonous. at best it lacks
variety.
For instance: What relief to find a blue ma
sturtium bloom
Next time l take the garden PATH Twould
tighten much my gloom.
To find tiger pussy willow purring to the
spring!
A tortolsce one, darky one, would help
like anything.
Alas, the sky is ever blue the grass is al
ways green!
A pale pink sky and purple grass were
tastier 1 ween.
The pussy willows are Maltese. they never
change from that
And have always dotted on a watermelon
catl
wake each day to find this earth is just
the same old print
And, mostly. nastystrurtiums stay that tire
some tawny tint.
A blue one or a lavender would hll my life
with glee
How sad, how hopeless. is my lot since that
can never be!
Grace Stone Field in Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24

AT IT'S regular injecting
iss5&e Monday evening, October
SA&x9 Is, Hermosa lodge had as
s<ssSSSs = it's distinguished guest
SSRsAS Rev. j. A. Bachelor, su-
S|~eS pTeme chaplain, who de-
lighted his hearers with
an excellent talk on the progress of the
society. A lively open meeting is
scheduled for Monday night.
Supreme Chaplain Rev. ]. A. Batch
elor of Oakland made several pleas
ant calls at the home office last week.
| He reports fraternal conditions good
in and around Oakland.
Supreme President James A. Foshay
was the guest of honor at a rousinS
meeting of Eureka lodge No, 147, last
night, the most important feature of
which was the joint initiation of a
large class of candidates furnished by
that lodge and the surrounding lodges
in that vicinity. 1t was the close of a
very presant and profitable week
passed in Humboldt county. He finds
the society popular in that section
with the outlook encouraging for a
prosperous growth during the fall and
winter months.
General Adolph is passing the week
in San Francisco at the PortOla fes-
tival, where the lodges in the San Fran
cisco district are taking an active part
in the festivities. A float was entered
in the parade. The escort teams and
Uniform rank companies participated
and the lodges kept open house as
we'll as furnished different kinds of
entertainment for all visiting mem
bers. The general is in charge of the
several companies represented and is
expected home when the last gun is
fired"
The cards sent out by Fraternity
Lodge No. 317, urging attendance at an
important session brought forth ak
cellent results It's object was to |
create enthusiasm in the contest which /
has just been started with the chrysan-
themums on one side and the roses on
the other
An enthusiastic contest between the
'odds and evens' has been inaugural
ed in Angelus Lodge 2OS, and promises
to make things lively. Rev. J.. A.
Bachelor, supreme chaplain, visited
the lodge recently and made an ex-
cellent talk that started up consider
able enthusiasm. This lodge in COM
pany with the other city lodges is
responding well to Sister Gorans call
for activity
Royal California lodge No. 400, keen
ly alive to the fact that unless it in
augurated a fall contest it would fall
behind the other city lodges in point
of ambition, laid plans for a contest l
October 20, with the True Blue on
one side and the pure White" on the
other. Two candidates We're initiated
An entertainment is scheduled for the
night of October 27, when a dance and
card party will be the main feature.
Sunset lodge No. 624 has put on it's
war paint and contest with the wo-
men pitted against the men has been
begun, the terms of which are that the
losing side must banquet the winners
at turkey dinner
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24

Charles o. Evarts of Cleveland, Ohio,
who under the guidance of General
Deputy Joseph "A. Wilson of San Fran
cisco are making a tour of the Pacific
coast cities and explaining to MEM
bers of the various councils the great
advantage of the step rate plan of in
surance and the unapproached stabil-
ity of the National Union.
Before reaching Los Angeles Friday
evening these officers had attended
class limitations in San Francisco, San
Jose, Oakland, Stockton and Bakers
field.
Records do not show a month in
which so many members We're added
to the already long list of the National
Union in California, as those added
this month by the infusion of large
quantities of "Wilson ginger" into the
councils and assistant deputies by
that peer of extensive workers, Cen
eral Deputy Joseph A. Wilson.
The council officials, including sew
eral local members of the order, were
banqueted at noon yesterday at the
Jonathan club by c. P. Deyoe after
which the party enjoyed an auto trip
around the city
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24

OCAL officers in charge of extern
sion work of the several fraternal
insurance orders represented in
Los Angeles are being made to sit up
and take notice of the aggressive work
being accomplished here by the Ma
ttonal Union, one of the Oldest and
strongest fraternal beneficial orders
in America.
This work in Los Angeles is under
the supervision of Assistant General
Deputy George c. Beaman, whose Of
flee is in room 1884 of the Central
building. He has had charge of the
field work in Los Angeles since July l.
Peter Johnson has welded the gavel
as the efficient president of Los An
geles council for the past fifteen years.
E. "A. Burroughs was lately elected
vice president of Los Angeles council
because of his untiring efforts toward
increasing the membership and other
wise aiding the council.
Evidences of this we'll organized
work were in very unusual abundance
last night at the joint meeting of the
two local councils of the order held
in the Walker auditorium, when
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
COURT OF HONOR

Progressive court No. 1927, met in
session October 1S. Several business
affairs were adjusted pertaining to the
good of the order. A vote of thanks
was rendered the retiring officers for
their efficient services the past year.
The auditing committee gave IA
vorable report of the examination of
the books and complimented the re-
corder, Mrs. Ann Smith, for her work.
Mrs. Smith has faithfully served the
council as recorder for several years.
Brothers Mallett and Medkry and
Sister Oswald and others made inter-
esting remarks.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24

large class of candidates was initiated.
The business meeting and initiatory
services were held in Mckinley hall,
which was profusely decorated with
sthe nations colors, which are the col
ors of the order.
The tables of the large banquet room
were loaded with good things to eat
and drink, and their quality was at
tested to by the manner in which they
disappeared.
In the contest for new members
which closed with their meeting Gold
en- State council left its older sister
council Los Angeles council, far in
the shade. as shown by the lineup
last night, the former council having
secured rs per cent of the new mem
bers invited.
Because of this success it was
awarded the prize of full set of base
ball uniforms. Hence Golden States
National Union baseball team will
have to be counted with in local base
ball circles hereafter.
This joint meeting and initiation
was held in honor of the presence Of
Senate President Harry e. Evans of
Trenton, N. j., and Senate Treasurer
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
ODD FELLOWS

Golden Rule lodge
N@ will initiate a class of
49, ~ candidates next Monday
night.
Los Angeles lodge will give instruc-
tions in the first degree next Wednes-
day night.
Goodwill lodge will confer the third
degree next Thursday night.
America lodge meeting at 10S1s
North Spring street, will initiate a
class of candidates next Thursday
night.
West End lodge, Ell Molino and Pico
streets, will confer the third degree
next Wednesday night.
Orange Grove and Enterprise en-
campments will give their fifth Fri
day social October 90. There will be
musical and literary program and
refreshments.
Fraternity Rebekah lodge will hold
itss monthly social next Saturday
night.
Angelus Rebekah lodge enjoyed an
program last Thursday
night. The lodge will give an enter
tainment next Thursday night
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
Contemplate Doing Good

Fraternal ideals contemplate doing
good, building up and being at peace
with the whole world
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
Are Friends of Human Race

Religion, education and fraternity
are said to be the three greatest friends
of the human race.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
Be a Live Wire

A Nebraska fraternalist thus admon-
ishes his associates: "Be a live wire.
See that your lodge is benefited by your
membership"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

mOnlal OF Al BoTdk Iem-
OSIX RSple,. Dramatic Order
.&EcSS. be held at Turner hall, 321
H1 South Main street. This
will be by far the most
important event of the kind ever given
by the temple, when a class number
ing close to the two hundred mark
will be conducted across the hot sands
of the desert to the cooling springs of
the oasis. 1t is said the journey will
be one not entirely free from dangers
that sometimes lurk in the caravans
path and beset the unsuspecting tyro
but a safe arrival at the end is pre-
dicted for all willing victims who are
to venture over the road for the first
time. Deputy Coroner F. ]. Williams
and Public Administrator Frank Bry-
son will be in charge of the mysterious
sixth order of business, but that Is
no indication they were selected be-
cause of their professions. That
strenuous time is contemplated, how
ever, may be CLEANED from the fact
that besides the terrible tiger, other
fearsome beasts, such as the greedy,
gleeful gopperwhozzle, the wild and
woolly whozzlegopp and the nocturnal,
near-sighted ngmp, fresh from their
desert lairs, have recently been cap
tured and brought here at great eX-
pense to take part in the festivities.
Preceding the ceremonial the votaries
of the templesand tyros, who will later
be transformed into votaries, will meet
at Pythian hall, 108 North Spring
street, at o'clock and march down
Broadway to Seventh street, returning
on Spring to Third street where ban
quet will be given at Levy's cafe. A
band will head the procession in which
will be the Al Borak Patrol, members
and candidates, besides some interest
ing exhibits, including the temples 16-
hand striped tiger ridden by one Of the
tiger trainers.
Initiation in the rank of Knight will
take place at Marathon lodge next
Tuesday night at knights of Pythias
hall, 10S North Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
UNITED ANCIENT ORDER
DRUIDS

Sylvan grove, U. A. o.
D., enjoys good attend
ance at its meetings Fri
day nights at the hall, 12S
North Main street. The
grove gave a smoker on
the night of October Is.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
Las Welfare of Eellnm M.n

The true fraternalist has at heart the
welfare of his fellow man
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24


mated by Brother Bert Macley of San
Pedro, resulting in a very pleasant
time.
Four applications for membership
were received. They will be held over
to be initiated by the noble grand
arch, who is due here October 25.
The following resolutions were
adopted at the meeting:
Whereas, it has pleased the Su-
preme Ruler of the Universe to take
from our grove on October II our es-
teemed brother, Henry Schmidt, to
that supreme grove beyond, and while
we humbly submit to his infinite wis
dom our hearts are filled with sorrow
for the loss by death of a brother
whom we all held in the highest re-
gard; therefore be it
Resolved, that We tender our heart
felt sympathy to the family of the de-
parted brother. commencing them for
consolation to him who does all things
for the best: and be it further
"Resolved, that our charter be
draped in mourning for a period of
thirty days and these resolutions be
spread in full on the minutes and that
they be published IN our local news
papers and in the Druids' Magazine
and a, copy of the same j be sent to
the family of the departed brother.
Respectfully III U. P. and c.,
CHARLES A. CLARK,
S. Fl. REED,
II. N. WELTON."
The auditors of Golden West circle
No. 81, u. A. o. D., with the assistance
Of District Deputy Mrs. NJ. Molanari,
held their meeting Thursday evening
at the residence Of their second bard,
Mrs. NJ. Turon. After the meeting re-
freshments were served and much en-
ioyed.
Friday evening, November 5, there
will be a public installation of officers
'or the coming term at Mammoth hall, |
~ South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA

That there is life, and
plenty of it, among the
membership of The Mod
ern WoOdmen of America
in and around Los An
geles and the neighboring
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
THE FRATERNAL
BROTHERHOOD

At its regular meeting
Monday evening, October
Is, Hermosa lodge had as
its distinguished guest
Rev. j. A. Bachelor, su-
nnnnnn nhn 1nlain nnthn d.
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LARGE AUDIENCE PRESENT.
Mr.. Greet and His Shakespeare
Company We'll Received.

The popularity CT the Ben Greet
players wa demonstrated yesterday
afternoon and las; evening, when two
large audiences brsced the rain and
witnessed the plays given by this
company at Fors Monroe The after
noon play was given on the fort pa
rase ground. when Mr. Greet and his
capable company presented Shakes
pearean's Tuning Ct the Shrew.f The
large audience was well repaid TT
the trip TO the fort. as the play
proved another Of the successes Of
the Greet players.
Last night the big parade grounds
at the fort was crowded with a select
and cultured audience that witnessed
the presentation Of "Hidsumme
Nirhrs Dream IN this play Nc
Greet and his support appeared 70 ex'
celIent advantage and the audience
gave It's approval 81 the work q inc
company in liberal and frequent aP
pluasc.
Mr. Grccf's visits TO the fort arc
becoming an event that Is looked Tor
ward 70 annually.