Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
Lodges
kniahts Of Pythiae.

WapellO lodge NO. II hnlSHtS VI
Pythias convened in regular conven-
ton in their temporary castle In the
l. o. o. F. hall on East Main street
last Wednesday evening and despite
the severe cold weather good num-
Der Of Knights assembled with Broth
er Henry Cook, C. c. in the chair.
The regular routine Of business
was transacted during which several
important matters came before the as
sembly.
The committee composed of Broth
ers Charles Mosena, l.. A. Gordon and
R. B. Swenson appointed at a pre-
v1ous meeting to make arrangements
for new hall were present and Chair
man Mosena reported that they had
secured for the lodge, quarters in the
new l. O. o. F. building on West Main
street upon it's completion.
We were honored by the presence
of Deputy Field Grand Chancellor of
Iowa Foster E. Outing, who filled US
with enthusiasm on Pythian1sm.
Brother Outing will remain with US
for short time and assist in the cam.
paign which has already been inaugu.
rated. Deputy Outing Is faithful
and untiring worker for the order and
very interesting speaker. All knights
who fail to attend lodge regularly will
surely miss something Judging from
the interest that is being taken by
the brothers as we'll as the good work
that has already been accomplished
by Brother Outing and the campaign
committees.
Several petitions were acted on and
after lodge a smoker and general good
time was enjoyed by all.
Our regular Wednesday night meet
ings will be held in the old l. 0. o.
F. hall on East Main street until the
new hall is ready.
There will be nomination of officers
at our meeting tomorrow night. Al.
so have a number Of petitions to act
on and several other matters will be
before the lodge including plans for
big banquet to be held when we get
into our new hall.
It is hoped and urged that all mem
bers be present tomorrow evening and
all visiting and non resident K. of P's.
are cordially invited to meet with us.
Resolutions.
The following resolutions were
adopted at the last regular meeting OF
the Knights and Ladies Of Security,
In memory of the late Samuel Smith
of Cedar Rapids, who died on Janu-
ary %, while on a visit here at the
home Of his nephew, Pearl Horn, north
of the city.
Whereas. it has seemed best to our
heavenly father to take from our
midst the beloved brother of Sisters
Horn and Hanrahan, and
Whereas, it is blessed hope,
comforting belief and happy convic'
ton that It is not all of death to die;
that It is but an entrance into eternal
life.
Resolved That the members of Of
tumwa council No. 654 extend their
heartfelt sympathy to his wife and
son, the sisters and brothers and sor'
rowing relations.
Resolved as a body Of knights and
ladies we sympathize with this sor.
rowing family who have been called
upon to part with so many of their
loved ones in the past few months.
And we pray God that he may give
them strength to bear their cross. Re-
that when there Is no
cross there is no crown.
Resolved, That copy Of these reso'
lutions be sent to the bereaved fam
lily and one spread upon our records
and a copy sent to The Ottumwa
Courier for publication.
Mrs. A. Albertsen
Mrs. I. N. Davis
Mrs. J. s. Clark.
Committee.
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