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The Washington herald., 1911-12-17
FRATERNAL SOCIETY NOTES

gala night of the order on the second
meeting in January of the lodge In each
year. All Pythians are earnestly urged
to attend and help to make the meeting
a memorable one in the record of this
lodge.
Death has again invaded the ranks OF
Syracusian Lodge, No. TO- K. OF p, and
il was with sorrow that the members
learned of the passing away of Past
Chancellor L. B. Nye, for many years an
will be keenly felt not only by Syra-
cusians, but by the other lodges, to
which he gave so much of his time.
The assignment Of Grand Lodge officers
K. of P, for the installation of subordi-
nate lodge officers, has been announced
by the grand chancellor as follows:
Franklin, No. 2, G. NJ. of E., F. 3.
Crown; Mount Vernon, No. 5, G. NJ. at
A., r. F. Sroufe: Webster, No. Z, G. /. G.,
Mark Steurman; Decatur, No. 9, G. p,
c. w. Henderson; syracusians, No. 10.
G. V. c., G. w. Haley; Calanthe, No.
II, G. c., S. H. Bassett; Hermione. No.
u, p. G. c., H. p. Wiley; Germania,
No. 10, G. o. G., r. S. Sebastian; Ex-
celsior, No. IA. S. r., T. y. Bynum; Eqaul,
No. II, G. V. c.. G. w. Haley; Harmony.
No. p, G. c., S. H. Bassett; Union. M.
p, G. l., H. NJ. Vandervort: Capital, No
p, G. F., S. H. Bassett; Myrtle, No. y,
g. V. C., G. w. Haley; Columbia. No.
Is, G. X. of r. and s.. H. J. Gusson;
Amaranth, No. Is, G. c., S H. Bassett;
Rathbone-Superior, No. 90. G. c., S. H.
Bassett: and Century. No. 30, s. R., ].
w. Carter.
Amaranth Lodge, No IS, *. of p. and
Rathbone-Superior Lodge, No. % X. of
p, have announced the public installa-
ton of their officers.
Friendship Temple No. 9. Pythian Sis
ters, had as their guests on Wednesday
evening the Grand Lodge officers of X.
of P, Uniformed Rank companies. and
members of Rathbone Temple. No. s.
Pythian Sisters. The guests were well
coined on behalf of the temple by its
most excellent commander, Mrs. Edna
Miller, and the response was given by
Grand Chancellor S. II Bassett The
lodge room was beautifully decorated
with palms and cut flowers. The colors
of the order added much to the beauty
of the scene
Among those who took part in the
programme were Miss Williams, piano
solo: address by Representative Adair.
of Indiana, who also presented Grand
Chancellor S. II. Bassett, on behalf of
the members OF frlendSnlp Iemple,
clock and ink stand; recitation, Miss
Goodpasture; piano solo, Miss Van Hise;
address, Edward Dunn. The entertain
ment was in charge Of Mrs. H. NJ. Van
dervort: Refreshments were served by
the committee.
Union Lodge, No %, X. OF P. will have
a social evening on Wednesday. prom
inent speaker will address the lodge, and
the entertainment committee has provid-
ed musical and literary entertainment,
to be followed by a smoker.
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LADIES OF THE M.cCABEEs.

Last Tuesday evening Liberty Hive,
No. 7. Ladies' of the Maccabees of the
World. elected the following officers for
the wear of 1912: Mrs. Anna Kitzmiller,
past commander: Mrs. f. ]. Whittleton,
lady commander; Mrs. NJ. J. Vining,
lieutenant commander: Mrs Hilda Cum
Minis. record keeper; Mrs. Helen Jewell.
finance auditor; Mrs. Flora Dill. chap
lain: Mrs. Katie Shannon, lady-at-arms;
Mrs Margaret Dobrowolski, sergeant;
Mrs. Pauline Nagel, sentinel; Mrs.
Georgia Barr. picket; Mrs. NJ Cowles,
color bearer No. /; Mrs. Ella Mattingly,
color bearer No. 2, and Mrs. Addie White,
pianist.
The following were appointed as the
installat ton committee: Mrs. Hilda Cum
minis, Mrs. Kate Shannon, Mrs. Margaret
DObrowolski, Mrs. Georgia Barr, and
Mrs. Pauline Nagel
Mrs. Martha Detwiler, commander of
BrightwOod Hive, No. >, was present with
several members of her hive. Mrs. Eva
Williams, of San Luis Obispo Hive, Cali
fornia, was IN attendance, and gave an
interesting talk. Five candidates were
initiated with full ceremonies, Victory
Hive guard team putting on the work,
Mrs. S. V. Darling acting as captain.
Mrs. Katherine Cartner, of Victory Hive,
No. II, complimented the hive on its good
work, as did also Mrs. Rabe. Miss
Martha Detwiler presided at the piano.
Mrs. Melva j. Caswell. State COM
mander reviewed the work OF this hive
for the past year, thanking Mrs. Kitz-
miller commander, for her splendid sue
cess, the hive having held the city ban
ner for two terms and retained every
member for the entire year. Much regret
was expressed that Lady Kitzmiller re-
fused reelection.
Last Monday evening Union Hive No.
6, Ladies of the Maccabees OF the World
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: Past commander, Mrs.
Mary L. Patrick; lady commander, Mrs.
Clara Chrisman; lieutenant commander,
Mrs May Ellis; record keeper, Mrs.
Ella Weeks; finance auditor, Mrs. Matte
Davis; chaplain, Mrs. Martha P. Z.
Jarboe; lady at arms, Mrs. Amy Barrow;
sergeant, Mrs. Matte p. Gregory; SEN
tinel, Mrs. Roberta Prescott; picket,
Mrs. Beryl Marquis; pianist, Miss Lucy
Chrisman.
Jarboe, Barrow, Ellis. and Patrick. Mrs
EsteIle Kahlert, commander of District
Hive and Melva J. Caswell. State COM
mander, were in attendance
Columbia Hive, No. 3, Ladies of the
Maccabees, held a class Initiation. fcl-
lowed by election of officers last Tues
day night at Pythian Temple. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing term: Lady commander, Mrs.
Jennie Rudlon; lieutenant commander,
Mrs. Mary E. Neitzy; record keeper,
Mrs. Stella Towner; finance auditor,
Mrs. Frances Taylor: chaplain, Mrs.
Fannie Grahe; lady at arms, Miss Ellie
Seay; lady sergeant. Miss Nellie Har-
rison; sentinel. Mrs. Rebecca Marks;
picket, Mrs. Addie Levi; pianist, Miss
Agnes Cruickshank.
Following the election refreshments
were served. The newly elected oficers
VIII be installed January 9. 1872
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again, by his urgent request. he was per
mitted to return to Washington with his
regiment. He was unable to march, and.
with other convalescents, was allowed
a carriage during the parade.
Maj. Smith has never fully recovered
from the effects Of his Illness He sue
ceeded to the captaincy of his company
on November 13, 1890. and served In that
capacity until October II, 1906 when he
was detailed to special duty with the
chief of ordnance. He was retired with
the rank of major on July IA, 1909 because
Of disabilities received in line of duty.
Maj. Smith comes from an old Mary.
land family, his maternal forefather hav-
ing landed with Lord Baltimore about 1854.
Maj. Smith was born on the family estate,
which property has never been out u
the possession of his family since It was
taken up. The name OF the original an
cestor was Norreys, who landed on Eng
lish soil with William the Conqueror Of
Normandy. Norreys was knighted on
the field Of Hastings for bravery. The
name of Norreys, through usage, finally
became Norris.
Maj. Smiths paternal great-grand-
father was a soldier in the Revolutionary
war. and when eighteen years Of age
was complimented by Gen. Washington
TLis ancestor was Isaac Smith. The
act OF bravery for which he was compli-
mented by George Washington is worthy
Of note. The sentries of his command
on a lonely post were nightly killed Vol
unteers were called for and young smith
stepped forward. On account Of his
youth, his commanding officer was loath
to permit an apparent sacrifice OF life.
So confident was the young soldier that
he would return alive that. consent was
finally given. Smith procured an old uni
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form and stuffed It with straw. This
he dragged to his post In the early
hours Of the following morning, Smith
was hidden in some shrubbery. He
heard a slight noise Of breaking twigs,
and saw a stalwart Indian moving eau
tiously toward what seemed a soldier
sleeping on his musket. He heard the
impact Of an arrow IN the body Of the
dummy. He then fred bullet through
the Indians body. TIE post was no
longer considered a dangerous one
Maj. Smiths paternal grandfather was
a soldier in the war of 1872.
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/, TIE Independent Order. of Patriotic
Americans nominated officers at large
ly attended meeting held last Wednes-
day night at their hall. corner Four-and-
a-half and g streets southwest There
was q large attendance and a short
musical programme followed the regular
business, after which dancing was ens
joyed by the young people.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

There will be a notable gathering of
Pythians at Franklin Lodge, No. 2, on
January Is, when the Pythians of the
District will gather to visit the oldest
lodge of the order in existence 1t. is
hoped that this will result in an annual
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Fellows Hall, Georgetown. on a recent
date, as the guests OF Camp. No. g.
President B. B. Smith presided, and
much routine business was transacted.
Arrangements were perfected for a pub
lie mass meeting to be held at the hall,
at 623 Louisiana avenue northwest, on
Thursday evening, December H. which
will be addressed by members of Con-
gress and other prominent speakers. The
advisory board adjourned to meet at
Schmidt's Hall, as the guests of Camp
No. l, Monday evening, january s. 1872
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The Patriotic Order. Sons OF America.
held a largely attended meeting last
Monday night, at their hall, ass K street
southwest Much important business. m
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cluding the nomination of officers, was
transacted. Following the regular busi-
ness, a short programme was given and
refreshments were served
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p. O. s, OF A.

There was largely attended meeting
Of the district advisory board of the Pa
triotic Order Sons Of America at Odd
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUs.

The annual election of officers Of Po-
tomac Council, K. Of c., was held Mon
day evening and resulted as follows:
r. A. Curtin, grand knight: Frank l.
Hewitt, deputy grand knight; Rev. l. ].
Fealy, chancellor; B. F. Meyers, financial
secretary; Walter Plant treasurer, and
J. P. Dawson, warden. The State deputy
was present and announced that the joint
installation of all the officers OF all the
councils would take place on January ..
I912
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Minister-(who is going to hold SER
vices at the police station.) Little boy,
what's the quickest way to get to the
police station7
Little Boy-Trun brick at de cop over
on de corner.
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The secretary of Federal City Lodge,
No. 20, 1. o. o. F., reports that on We'd
nesday evening the lodge will confer the
first degree upon several candidates, and
will be pleased to have all members of
the order who can be present witness
the comforting of the degree. All MEM
bers of the order in this jurisdiction
know as to the manner in which Federal
City confers the first degree, but for the
information Of any brother from other
jurisdictions it is stated that the lodge
is second to none In degree work, and
an evening spent with Federal City
Lodge and the witnessing of the degree
as conferred by that lodge win amply
repay member for attending the session
Of the lodge next Wednesday evening.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

Praise was head on all sides yester-
day for the smooth way in which the
medal and insignia ceremonies Friday
night at the Center Market Armory were
carried out. Credit Is due entirely to
Lieut. Col. Glendie B. Young. First In
fantry, N. G. d. C.. who was in COM
mand of the AFFAIR.
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Tuesday evening last, following its busi-
ness session, Washington Lodge, No. g.
I. o. o. F., held a smoker and social
meeting. There were present a large
number of members of the home lodge
and sister lodges, also a number of
friends of individual members of Wash
ington Lodge. An hour was spent very
pleasantly in social intercourse, enlivened
by vocal and instrumental music and
recitations by visiting friends and MEM
bers of the order. The official term of
the present noble grand is drawing to a
close. and his good service is evidenced
by the increase in weekly attendance Of
members and the renewed interest.
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The New Jerusalem Lodge, No. 9, F. A

The New Jerusalem Lodge, No. 9, F. A.
A. M: George W. Kennedy. worshipful
master; Thomas Keely, senior warden:
Everett H. Taylor, Junior warden;
Charles Cyrus Coombs, past master,
secretary; William McNeir, past master,
teasurer; Charles G. Dougherty, proxy
for worshipful master; George W. Smith,
past master, proxy for senior warden;
William Clabaugh, proxy for Junior
warden.
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A first degree and second degree, with
candidates from all the councils, K of
c., were held jointly on Friday evening,
the exemplifcations being conducted by
degree officers representing each council
The degrees were most successful, and
a large number of members participated
in the exercises.
A large class of candidates will be in
itIated into the major degree, K. of c.
this afternoon at the hall, beginning at
. o'clock. The degree will be under the
direction of State Deputy Edward P.
Harrington, assisted by District Deputies
W. H. De Lacy and W. P. Normoyle,
and ]. P. Dawson, the State warden and
the council wardens. The exemplification
will be under the State deputy for New
York, Daniel ]. Griffin and his degree
sJaff. After the exercises a luncheon
will be served to the candidates and the
members of the degree corps, and the Wis
iting officers.
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Washington Council. K. of c., held its
annual election Tuesday evening. and a
large attendance of members was pres
ent The election was harmonious, all
the officers being unanimously elected as
follows: DR.. Joseph A. Mudd, grand
knight; H. Eaton Brooks, deputy grand
knight; DR.. A. D. Wilkinson, financial
secretary; Robert Mcnamara, recorder;
Leo F. Stock, treasurer; Richard r. Farr
chancellor, and G. H. Ogle, warden.
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ODD FELLOWS CALENDAR.
SUBORDINATE LODGES.

December ls-UniOn, No. II. Covenant. No. -,
Beacon. No. Il. Excelsior, No. II, and Langdon.
No. Is regular business
December l9-Washington. No 6. Amity. No. 2.
and PhOCui1 No. q. regular business Golden Rule.
No. q degree work.
December 20-Easten, No. :. Harmony. No 9.
and Federal City No 70. degree work. Friendship
No. u. regular business
December a-Columbia Lodge. No. 10. and Salem
Lodge, No. .. regular business.
December Z2-CentraI. No. l. degree work. Metrop
oils. No. IS regular business.
ENCAMPNIENTS.
December ao-Mount NebO. No. g. degree vonk.
REBEKAH LODGES.
December ls-Nanmi, No. I. election Of officers.
December 0-Ruth. No. ?. and Martha Washing
ton. No. ). election Of officers.
PATRIARCHS MILITANT
December e3-Canton Washington, No. /, drl and
social session.
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On Wednesday evening last occurred
the third of the annual series OF the as
sembly dances inaugurated by Canton
Washington, No. l, in the auditorium OF
Odd Fellows Hall In full-dress uniform
the members of The canton and their
lady friends entered the hall in grand
march at o'clock. after which dancing
was kept up until midnight. The next
dance will be given January 10. 1912.
In compliance with a request made by
the Alexandria Canton. the officers of
Canton Washington, No. /, have about
perfected arrangements for the confer
ring of the PatriarChs Militant degree
upon a class of thirty-two candidates for
membership in the Alexandria Canton,
and in addition will confer the degree
upon four applicants for membership in
the home canton, December 30. All men,
bers of the order are cordially invited
to be present and witness the comforting
of said degree.
This evening the members of the canton
will act as an escort to the Grand Lodge
officers Federal City Lodge, Dorcas Re-
bekah Lodge, and any members of the or
der who shall avail themselves of the
opportunity to do so. in attending divine
service at Douglas Memorial NJ. E.
northeast. Members of the order are re-
quested to assemble promptly at p. m.
in the lodge room of Federal City Lodge
Northeast Temple, corner Twelfth and
H streets northeast.
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Eastern Lodge, No. I. I. o. o. F., en-
tertained its friends by music and a So
cial session Monday night after the
close of the lodge. There were present a
large number of the lady friends of the
lodge, also members from other lodges.
The committee on arrangements provided
refreshments.
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One of the largest meetings of recent
years was held by Keane Council, X. of
C., Thursday evening. when the officers
for the ensuing year were elected. Charles
W. Darr was reelected grand knight,
and Charles E. Edwards deputy grand
knight.
The members of the knights of Co
lumbus building company for the year
1912, elected by the various councils. are
as follows: DR.. H. J. Crosson. John A.
Eckert, William E. Pairo, James Muir
taugh, Joseph A. Petty, William Belts,
Thomas X. Galleher. William H. EN-
cry, Patrick O'Brien, and T. NJ Ring.
The members will meet for organization
at Alexandria, Va, during the second
week of January. The financial affairs of
the company are in very prosperous
condition.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

! Francis Scott Key Council, No. 1915.
Royal Arcanum. at its last meeting elect
ed the following officers: Maurice A
Reckham. regent; Reuben c. Rowzee,
vice regent; Beranar a. Baer, orator;
| llarr 4. Walsh. chaplain Noble ].
Thomas. secretary; Richard p. Waddey,
collector: Ellsworth T. Simpson, treas
urcr; Catlett G. Davis, guide; c. L. Du-
rev, warden, and J. f. Beard sentry.
Grand Regent Sidney /. Bessilievre con-
frrred the degrees upon the following
candidates: Romie o. VestaI. Simpson R.
Ledman, John II. Hanes. Frank L. Walk
er, and G.. \. Goucher.
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gala night Of the order on the second
meeting in January of the lodge in each
year. All Pythians are earnestly urged
to attend and help to make the meeting
a memorable one in the record of this
lodge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-21

SO often. Some boys probably have
pulled an old wagon into the hole at
the Nicollet avenue turn near the
bridge. The approach to the bridge
and the adjacent premises is the en-,
trance and front yard of the commu.
nifty. No one would tolerate a bill
or an old wagon in his front yard,
neither would he have his house pla.
carded with tobacco signs or any
signs such as are continually being
tackled to the telephone poles. The
same impression is gotten of town
as one would receive upon looking at
individual premises that may be either
good, bad or Indifferent. The appear
ance of place has much to do with
its prosperity, no one will deny, and
if North Mankato is to have it's share
of growth the village must be kept
clean and trim all the year around.
Henry Mayer is having a porch
built to his residence on River street,
and will have cement walk laid
Henry would like to see the walk on
River street completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Wells of Lake
Crystal are visiting their daughter,
Mrs. w. f. Stewart. They will re-
main about one week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-21

From Saturdays Daily.
John KrauSe, one OF the we'll
known and highly-respected farmers
of Blue Earth county. died at his
home seven miles south of Lake
Crystal last evening Of a compiled
ton of troubles. He had been i'll but
a few days.
Mr.. Krause was single man and
lived with his mother, Mrs. Dora
Krause, on the old homestead. He
was a fine gentleman, large heart
ed, generous man and was possessed
of a great many friends. He was
a. native of Wisconsin, but had lived
in this county for more than forty
years.
He was brother of Henry Krause
of Vernon Center, the wellknOwn
cattle buyer, also Louis Krause OF
Lake Crystal; Mrs. Charles Wagon.
Amboy, and Mrs. Mort Frances of
kingfisher, Oklahoma.
The funeral will be held from the
house on Monday afternoon at one
o'clock The interment will be at the
Lake Crystal cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-21
NORTH MANKATO NOTES.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Identifying and keeping premises,
streets, ETC., clean and in trim is a
matter that needs continual effort.
A subject that is in season the
year around. It is not necessary to
say that the welfare of the commu.
nifty depends much upon this one
thing. Citizens may become accus-
toned to an eyesore or nuisance
which they pass four times daily,
that after a while they fail to take
notice Of it. Consequently it is left
undisturbed to continue it's small
harm, maybe, but harm it does, and
together with many other eyesores
are a means Of great harm to the
village. The billboard at the turn of
Belgrade avenue near the bridge for
some reason had held it's own against
many storms of protests. This and
some other ugly looking things glare
in the eyes Of all who come to North
Mankato by way Of the bridge. to
say nothing of the undesirable feel
ings Of the citizens who pass then,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-21

The zoo at Sibley park has had
several additions lately. A new pair
of peafowl that were purchased from
the estate Of the late Thomas Hold
son are now attracting admiration
from visitors.
Two new badgers have been bought
from, o. o. Uhlhorn of st. James.
They are now good friends of the
old badger, but at first meeting the
old fellow showed fight. Park Fore
man Blake entered the cage and pet
ted the old one and held him until
they all got acquainted, and now they
are getting along like happy fam
lily.
Another raccoon and another fox
have been secured from DR.. A. F.
Schmitt All of these new corners
are added attractions, and the park
is receiving the usual number of Wis.,
itOrs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-21
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
While descending the Mitchell hill
in Rapidan at about noon today, the
auto occupied by Rev. Father Hughes
and his sister, DR.. Jane Hughes, skid-
ded and went over fifteen-foot en-
bankment Neither of the riders was
injured. However, they were badly
shaken up. The machine was dam
aged somewhat. The front wheel was
broken and the top ripped and torn.
The Mitchell hill roadway is mar
row and it was impossible for DIR.
Jane Hughes, who was operating The
machine, to avoid rut. This caused
the auto to swerve to one side and
sweep over the embankment.
Rev. Hughes and his sister were
brought to the city in a car from
the Perrin garage.
Their escape from serious injury is
considered miraculous.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-21

Miss Ida Bierbaum of New Ulm
who was a guest of Flora Lehman
Sunday and yesterday left for the
twin cities yesterday.
John Kumerow is today moving in
to the house on Sherman street
which he recently purchased of W.
II. Tidland.
Miss Flora Lehman, who has been
visiting friends at New Ulm the past
week, returned home Sunday.
j. H. Minks, who was taken seri.
ously i'll yesterday, is reported some.
what improved today.