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Note: unless otherwise credited, the information has been contributed by Reid R. Johnson

Note! For many years there were two separate A.O.U.W. organizations in Elkader. The following article explains why:

May End the War - Peace Plans in Iowa Point to Cessation of Twenty Years of Hostilities in A.O.U.W. Orders

Iowa Falls, Ia., Jan. 19 - After being at war for twenty years, members of the United Workmen in Iowa, as well as members of other fraternal insurance orders over the state, will watch with much interest the movement just taken to reunite the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Iowa Workmen, two branches of an order that have been at war since the Iowa Workmen seceded in 1884.

If the plans do not miscarry the original branch of the order will absorb the Iowa Workmen, which seceded when the supreme lodge adopted a new rate of assessment and placed Iowa on the same basis as the southern states, where the ratio of mortality was much higher. About half the members of the order withdrew at the time of secession and have been members of the Iowa Workmen.

~Elkader Register, Thursday, January 21, 1904, page 1

Notes added by S. Ferrall:
In Clayton county by the late 1870's there were already 2 A.O.U.W. organizations, each frequently electing officers about the same time each year.
Elkader Lodge No. 44 is A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen)
Bismarck Lodge No. 110 also is A.O.U.W., but the branch seceded in the 1880s to be called Iowa Workmen. When the newspapers reported lodge business they mostly referred to No. 110 as A.O.U.W. rather than specifying Iowa Workmen.

Ancient Order of United Workmen - A.O.U.W.
Elkader Lodge number 44, A,O.U.W., at their meeting Monday evening, installed the following officers:
P.M. W. - J. W. Shannon
M.W. - J. M. Leach
G.F. - P. C. Young
O. - G. M. Dempsie
Recorder - F. S. Davis
Financier - P. Lawrence
Receiver - C. F. Stearns
Guide - H. H. Barnard
I.W. - E. Partch
O.W. - G. Wertley
Trustee - O. F. Davis

E. Week, District Deputy G.M., performed the ceremonies of the occasion. J. W. Shannon, P.M. W., was chosen representative to the grand lodge which meets at Des Moines this month.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 3 Jan. 1878

Independent Order of Good Templars
The following officers were installed on Friday evening, who will run the independent order of good Templars for the next quarter:
W. C.T. - P. Lawrence
W. V.T. - Amelia Murdock
W.S. - Verni Mills
W. T. - Mrs. Lawrence
F.S. - Edgar Partch
W.C. - E. M. Cook
W.M. - Mattie Gilbert
I.G. - Linna Boller
O.G. - Lucy Partch
~Elkader Register, Thur., 7 Feb. 1878

I.O.O.F
Saturday evening the following officers were installed in Elkader Lodge No. 304, I.O.O.F.:
N.G. - Thos. L. Boots
V.G. - J. W. Shannon
Sec'y - M. A. Skinner
Treasurer - H. C. Grotewohl
Conductor - Marvin Cook
Warden - V. B. Parch
R.L.S. - Chas. E. Floete
L.L.S. - John Latham
R.S. to N.G. - J. F. Thompson
L.S. to N.G. - J. E. Branch
R.S. to V.G. - Thos. Bates
L.S. to V.G. - W. A. Skinner
O.G. - Wm. Latham
I.G. - Chas F. Schoch
Trustees - Marvin Cook, F. D. Bayless, H. C. Grotewohl
Finance Committee - J. F. Thompson, W. A. Skinner, J. E. Branch
~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Jan. 1878

Fire Company Organized
At a meeting of the citizens of Elkader held in Murdock & Larkin's office, on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of organizing a fire company to operate the water works, the following officers were elected:
Chief of Fire Department - F. D. Bayless
Foreman - Fred Bosch
Assistant - A. T. Westlake
Chief Engineer - A. C. Gorgas
Assistants - Jacob Stemmer, Francis Davis II, C. Grotewold, Chas. Schoch Jr., Wm. Davis

A committee on constitution and by-laws was elected, consisting of: Henry C. Stearns, D. R. Mills, J. M. Snedigar

The old committee on water-works having made a report, were discharged. The meeting then adjourned until next Tuesday evening in the same office, when it is hoped the organization of the company will be completed.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 12 Dec. 1878

Elkader Fire Company Organized
The fire company is now fully organized with a membership of 48, and being disciplined in their respective duties in operating the hose and water works. The company have been meeting every week for some time past to perfect the organization, and acquire discipline. Lanterns, a cheap fire-bell and many other necessary articles have been purchased and hose reels are being made. The company are very much in need of funds with which to buy ladders, axes, pay rents and for many other expenses that are absolutely necessary in making the department complete. It is to be hoped that our people will devise some means to raise a fund, and thus complete the good work, and then our town will have as complete a fire department and water works as any town in the state. The company have adopted a uniform, consisting of a red shirt, black belt and black cap. This expense will be met by each individual. The following is a complete roster of the company:

Chief - F. D. Bayless
Foreman - F. Bosch
Asst. Foreman - A. T. Westlake
Secretary - Mathew Fitzpatrick
Treasurer - J. M. Snedigar
Chief Engineer - A. C. Gorgas

Assistant Engineers:
J. A. Stemmer
Francis Davis
H. C. Grotewold
Chas. Schoch, Jr.
Will Davis

Couplers:
David Livingood
Daniel Gleason, Jr.

Pipemen:
George Snedigar
Thomas H. Bates
Frank Liers
A. Katchkowsky
George Wolf
Ben. Shannon
Can. G. Smith
John Sieberts

Investigating Committee:
C. Reinecke
D. R. Mills
Charles Knecht

Police:
John M. Prior
Wilber Partch
H. H. Oglesbee
J. A. Ready
and the Investigating Committee

Hosemen, Laddermen, &c.:
A. E. Tyler
Chas. F. Schoch
John Kramer
P. H. Mullen
J. W. Gilbert
Martin Dittmer
Geo. Brinkhaus
Fred Guldi
Milo Munger
Henry Koehn
Frank Leibrock
Louis Strobel
E. C. Stearns
Henry Schroeder
Ross Moreland
D. D. Wade
Aug. Boreman
J. W. Sargeant

Torch Boys:
Harry Grotewold
Emil Weiland

~Elkader Register, Thur., 23 Jan. 1879

A.O.U.W. No. 110
The following persons are the installed officers of Bismarck Lodge No. 110, A.O.U.W., of Elkader:
E.M.W. - Charles Leibrock
M.W. - Edward Homan
Foreman - Louis Schroeder
Overseer - Jacob Stemmer
Sec - F. Dennert
Financial Sec. - H. C. Grotewold
Treasurer - J. B. Schmidt
Guide - Aug. Boreman
I.W. - Geo. Wachmuth
O.W. - Charles Adam
Delegate to Grand Lodge - Mr. Geo. Wolf

Bismarck Lodge is in a flourishing condition, and has a membership of 38
~Elkader Register, Thur., 2 Jan. 1879

A.O.U.W. No. 44
Installation - A.O.U.W. - The following are the officers of Elkader Lodge, No. 44, elected Monday evening, and to be installed Monday evening, July 7th:
M.W. - William Wilke
Foreman - K. F. Purdy
Overseer - O. F. Davis
Recorder - C. B. McDonald
Financier - Dr. C. H. Stearns
Guide - M. Cook
I.W. - H.H. Barnard
O.W. - G. Wertley
Sec. - E. H. Partch
Trustee - P. C. Young
~Elkader Register, Thur., 03 July 1879. Town and County columns

A.O.U.W. No. 110
Installation - The following officers elect of Bismarck Lodge, No 110, A.O.U.W., will be installed this evening:
Ex. M.W. - E. Homan
M.W. - L. Schroeder
G.F. - G. Borman
O. - F. W. Seifert
Fin. - H. C. Grotewohl
Treas. - J. B. Schmidt
Sec. - Frank Dennert
G. - Jacob Stemmer
I.W. - J. A. Ready
O.W. - Geo. Wolf
T. Frank Leirs
~Elkader Register, Thur., 03 July 1879. Town and County columns

I.O.O.F.
The following officers of Elkader Lodge, No. 304, I.O.O.F., were duly installed for the current term, last Saturday evening, by W. G. Woodall, D.D.G.M.;
N.G. - Fred Bosch
V.G. - C. B. McDonald
Sec. - C. A. Gorgas
Treas. - H. C. Grotewohl
R.S.N.G. Marvin Cook
L.S.N.G. - W. A. Preston
R.S.V.G. - J. E. Branch
L.S.V.G. - Jacob Stemmer
W. - Geo. Wolf
C. - A. Kramer
O.G. - M. A. Skinner
I.G. - C. F. Schoch
~Elkader Register, Thur., 24 July 1879

I.O.O.F.
The following is a list of officers elected and appointed of Elkader Lodge No. 304 I.O.O.F. for the ensuing term:
N.G. - C. B. McDonald
V.G. - H. C. Grotewohl
Sec'y - C. A. Gorgas
Treas. H. H. Hagensick
W. - M. Cook
C. - C. E. Floete
R.S.S. - George Wolf
L.S.S. - J. C. Stemmer
I.G. - John Latham
O.G. - J. W. Shannon
R.S.N.G. - J. F. J. F. Thompson
L.S.N.G. - L. H. Place
R.S.V.G. - C. R. Moulton
L.S.V.G. - P. W. McClelland
~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Dec. 1879

A.O.U.W., No. 44
The following officers of Elkader Lodge, No. 44, A.O.U.W., were elected for the ensuing year, Monday evening:
M.W. - H. H. Barnard
P.M.W. - H. W. Wilke
F. - K. F. Purdy
O. - O. F. Davis
R. - C. B. Macdonald
Financier - C. H. Sterns
Receiver - E. H. Partch
G. - M. Cook
I.W. - Francis Davis
O.W. - G. Wertley
For Representative to the Grand Lodge, C. F. Stearns was elected.

A.O.U.W., No. 110
The following are the officers elected last Thursday evening by Bismark lodge No. 110, A.O.U.W., for the ensuing year:
M.W. - A. Borman
Ex. M.W. - L. Schroeder
Sec'y. - F. W. Dennert
Financier - H. C. Grotewohl
Treasurer - J. Stemmer
G. - A. Katschkowsky
Overseer - Fred Bosch
Foreman - F. W. Seifert
I.W. - H. Schoch
O.W. - George Wolf
For Representative to the Grand Lodge which meets in February, George Wolf was elected.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 01 Jan. 1880

A.O.U.W., No. 44
The following persons were elected officers of Elkader lodge, No. 44, A.O.U.W., at the regular meeting, Monday evening:
P.M.W. - H. H. Barnard
M.W. - K. F. Purdy
Foreman - Marvin Cook
Overseer - O. F. Davis
Guide - C. F. Stearns
Recorder - J. M. Leach
Financier - C. H. Stearns
Receiver - E. N. Partch
I.W. - C. L. McGonigle
O.W. - Gotlieb Wertley
Medical Examiners - Drs. K. F. Purdy, Grier Wheeland

A.O.U.W., No. 110
The following persons were elected officers of Bismark Lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., at the meeting held last Thursday, and will be installed this evening, July 1st:
Ex. M.W. - August Borman
M.W. - Fred Bosch
Foreman - Adolf Katschkowsky
Secretary - F. W. Dennert
Fin. Secretary - H. C. Grotewohl
Treasurer - Jacob Stemmer
Guide - Frank Liers
Overseer - F. Rathman
O.W. - [illegible]
~Elkader Register, Thur., 01 July 1880

I.O.O.F.
D.D.G.M. James Schroeder, of Guttenberg, was in town Saturday, and installed the following officers of Elkader Lodge , No. 304, I.O.O.F.:
N.G., M. A. Skinner
V.G., C. E. Floete
Sect., Marvin Cook
Treas., H. H. Hagensick
~Elkader Register, Fri., 5 Aug. 1881

Ancient Order of United Workmen - A.O.U.W., No. 44
The following are the officers of Elkader lodge, No. 44, A.O.U.W., elected Monday evening for the ensuing year:
P.M.W. - K. F. Purdy
M.W. - Marvin Cook
Foreman - O. Davis
Overseer - D. R. Mills
Recorder - J. M. Leach
Financier - C. H. Stearns
Receiver - Edgar Partch
Guide - C. F. Stearns
I.W. - W. Wilke
O.W. - G. Wertley
Trustee - H. H. Barnard
Medical Examiners - K. F. Purdy, G. Wheeland
~Elkader Register, Thur., 30 Dec. 1880.

A.O.U.W. No. 110
The following are the officers elected by Bismark Lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., of this place, at their regular meeting last Thursday evening, for the ensuing year.:
P.M.W. - Fred Bosch
M.W. - Adolf Katechkowsky
Foreman - H. C. Grotewold
Overseer - Chas. Adams
Recorder - F. W. Dennert
Financier - F. Liers
Receiver - Jacob Stemmer
Guide - J. B. Schmidt
I.W. - J. A. Ready
O. W. Geo. Wolf
Trustee - A. Borman
Medical Examiners - G. Wheeland and K. F. Purdy
~Elkader Register, Thur., Jan. 6, 1881

Ancient Order of United Workmen - A.O.U.W.
Elkader lodge, No. 44, A.O.U.W., elected the following officers for the ensuing year on Monday evening last:
P.M.W. - O. F. Davis
M.W. - D. G. Griffith
F. - C. H. Sterns
O. - C. F. Stearns
Rec. - J. M. Leach
Fin. - H. W. Wilke
Receiver - W. A. Preston
G. - E. W. Stanton
I.W. S. A. Bass
O.W. - G. Wertley
Trustee - G. F. Stearns
Med. Ex. - K. F. Purdy and S. A. Bass
~Elkader Register, Fri., Dec. 22, 1882

Below we give a list of the officers of Bismarck lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., who were elected on Thursday evening of last week.
P.M.W. - Charles Reinecke
M.W. - August Uecker
F. - Wm. Mueschewsky
O. - J. G. Hagensick
Rec. - F. W. Dennert
Fin. - Aug. Borman
Receiver - J. C. Stemmer
Guide - George Wolf
I.W. - C. F. Schoch
O.W. - H. C. Grotewohl
Medical Examiners - K. F. Purdy & S. A. Bass
~Elkader Register, Fri., Jan. 5, 1883

Elkader Gun Club
Elkader can now boast of a gun club as well as other towns in the county. A meeting was held last week, and the following members enrolled:
Captain - Chas. Schoch
Secretary - J. F. Kenkle
Martin Dittmer
Adolf Katschkowsky
Herman Katschkowsky
Wm. Beer
August Falkenhainer
They will soon commence practicing at glass ball shooting, and will hold a tournament later in the season.
~Elkader Register, Fri., May 4, 1883. Home News column

A.O.U.W. No. 110
At their meeting on Thursday evening, Dec. 27th, Bismark Lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., elected the following officers for the ensuing term:
P.M.W. - W. Mueschewsky
M.W. - J. G. Hagensick
F. - C. W. Walser
O. - Herman Katschowsky
S. - F. W. Dennert
Fin. - H. C. Grotewohl
G. - Martin Dittmer
I.W. - Fred Kruse
O.W. Herm. Gall
Med. Ex. - Drs. Purdy and Bass
Rep. to Grand Lodge - F. W. Dennert
~Elkader Register, Fri., Jan. 4, 1884. Home News column

I.O.O.F.
The following is a list of officers of Elkader, I.O.O.F., installed on Saturday evening last by D.D.G.M., James Schroeder, Guttenberg:
N.G. - H. H. Hagensick
V.G. - George Wolf
Secy - J. F. Thompson
Treas. - H. C. Grotewohl
W. - A. Kramer
C. - J. E. Branch
R.S. to N.G. - M. Cook
L.S. to N.G. - James Boots
R.S. to V.G. - M. Dittmer
L.S. to V.G. - C. C. Stiner
~Elkader Register, Fri., 25 Jan. 1884

A.O.U.W.
Officers elected by Bismark lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., at their regular meeting on Tuhrsday evening last, to serve during the ensuing term:
P.M.W. - John G. Hagensick
M.W. - C. W. Walser
Foreman - J. F. Thompson
Overseer - Fred. Kruse
Recorder - F. W. Dennert
Financier - H. C. Grotewohl
Treasurer - J. C. Stemmer
Guide - F. W. Haddrick
I.W. - Herman Gall
O.W. - Geo. Wolf
Trustee - Chas Reinecke
Medical Examiners - Drs. F. M. Moore, S. A. Bass
~Elkader Register, 02 July 1884

I.O.O.F.
The following officers of the I.O.O.F. lodge of this place, were installed last Tuesday evening by Jas. Schroeder, D.D.G.M.:
N.G. - Geo. Wolf
V.G. - F. W. Dennert
Sec. - J. F. Thompson
Treas. - H. C. Grotewohl
R.S. to N.G. - James Boots
L.S. to N.G. - Anton Kramer
Warden - C. E. Floete
Conductor - F. D. Bayless
I.G. - C. F. Schoch
O.G. - August Borman
R.S. to V.G. - M. Dittmer
L.S. to V.G. - James Reardon
~Elkader Register, 23 July 1884

Collegium, V.A.S.
On Wednesday evening last the following named persons were selected as officers of Elkader Collegium, No. 91, V.A.S., for the ensuing year:
Rector - J. N. Hamilton
Vice Rector - T. G. Price
Chaplain - B. S. Whitney
Scribe - F. A. Nichols
Treasurer - D. R. Mills
Usher - G. A. Fairfield
Guard - Joseph Lamm
Curator - R. E. Price
Representative to Chief Collegium - D. G. Griffith
Alt. - G. A. Fairfield
~Elkader Register, 10 Dec. 1884

A.O.U.W. No. 44
The following officers of Elkader lodge No. 44, A.O.U.W., were elected for the ensuing year on Monday evening:
M.W. - G. Wertley
Foreman - D. R. Mills
Overseer - G. F. Davis
Recorder - J. M. Leach
Fin. - T. M. Davidson
Receiver - C. F. Stearns
Guide - E. W. Stanton
I.W. - N. Adams
O.W. - H. W. Wilke
Trusees - O. F. Davis, D. R. Mills & D. G. Griffith
~Elkader Register, Wed., Dec. 17, 1884

I.O.O.F.
On Saturday evening last, D.D.G.M., James Schroeder, of Guttenberg, installed the following officers of the Odd Fellows lodge of this place:
N.G. - George Wolf
V.G. - F. W. Dennert
Secretary - J. F. Thompson
T. - H. C. Grotewohl
C. - F. D. Bayless
W. - C. E. Floete
R.S. to N.G. - J. Boots
L.S. to N.G. - A. Kramer
R.S. to V.G. - M. Dittmer
L.S. to V.G. - C. C. Stiner
I.G. - C. Schoch
~Elkader Register, 28 Jan. 1885

Collegium, V.A.S.
At the regular meeting on Wednesday evening December 2nd, the following officers were elected by the V.A.S., for the ensuing term:
Rector - J. N. Hamilton
Vice Rector - Jaes Russell
Chaplin - John Everall
Scribe - F. A. Nichols
Treasurer - H. Meyer
Usher - H. C. Ehrlich
Guard - R. E. Price
Curators - Jos. Lamm, 1 year; D. G. Griffith, 2 years; H. C. Ehrlich, 3 years~Elkader Register, 17 Dec. 1885

A.O.U.W.
At the regular meeting of Elkader lodge, A.O.U.W., the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
P.M.W. - D. R. Mills
M.W. - T. M. Davidson
F. - E. W. Stanton
O. - O. F. Davis
Fin. - D. G. Griffith
Rec. - J. M. Leach
R. - C. F. Stearns
G. - F. T. Davis
I.G. - Nick Adams
O.G. - F. W. Wilke
Trustees - O. F. Davis, H. H. Barnard
Med. Ex. - Dr. Hall and Bass
Representative - J. M. Leach and D. R. Mills, alternate
~Elkader Register, 24 Dec. 1885

I.O.O.F.
The officers of Elkader lodge, No. 304, I.O.O.F., who were installed Saturday evening, are as follows:
N.G. - T. M. Davidson
V.G. - M. Dittmer
Sect. - F. W. Dennert
Treas. - H. C. Grotewohl
Warden - H. H. Hagensick
Cond. - J. F. Thompson
R.S.N.G. - Anton Kramer
R.S.V.G. - C. F. Schoch
L.S.N.G. - J. Boots
Outer Guardian - George Wolf
~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Jan. 1886

A.O.U.W.
At the meeting of Elkader Lodge No. 44, A.O.U.W., on Monday evening last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term of one year:
M.W. - E. W. Stanton
F. - John Everall
O. - O. F. Davis
Guide - F. T. Davis
Receiver - H. Meyer
Recorder - J. M. Leach
Financier - D. G. Griffith
I.W. - Chas. Reinecke
O.W. - H. W. Wilke
Trustee - C. H. Vaupel
Medical Examiner - Dr. S. A. Bass
R.M.W. - T. M. Davidson

H. W. Wilke, T. M. Davidson and H. Meyer were appointed a committee to examine the books of the financial officers.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 23 Dec. 1886

A.O.U.W. No. 44
The following is a list of the officers of Elkader lodge, No. 44, A.O.U.W., elected for the ensuing term:
M.W. - John Everall
Foreman - O. F. Davis
Overseer - G. Wertley
Guide - H. H. Barnard
Recorder - E. W. Adams
Financier - D. G. Griffith
Receiver - Henry Meyer
I.W. - Charles Robbins
O.W. - H. W. Wilke
Trustee - H. W. Wilke
P.M.W. - E. W. Stanton
Medical Examiner - Dr. B. F. Hall
Representative - D. G. Griffith
~Elkader Register, Thur., 08 Dec. 1887

Elkader Collegium, V.A.S Fraternity
Below is a list of the officers of Elkader Collegium, No. 91, V.A.S., elected at the regular meeting held Monday evening:
Rector - John Everall
Vice Rector - G. A. Fairfield
Chaplain - G. L. Stringer
Scribe - A. P. Bock
Treasurer - H. Meyer
Usher - Milo Munger
Guard - J. A. Russell
Curator - H. C. Ehrlich
They will be installed at the regular meeting in January.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Dec. 1887

I.O.O.F.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing term by Elkader lodge, No. 104, I.O.O.F., at the regular meeting on Saturday evening last:
N.G. - H. H. Hagensick
V.G. - James Boots
Secy. - T. M. Davidson
Treasurer - George Wolf
~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Dec. 1887

M.W.A.
At the regular meeting of Mystic Camp, M.W. of A., held on Monday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
V.C. - John Everall
W.A. - D. G. Griffith
E.B. - G. M. Gifford
Clerk - J. H. Hill
Escort - Walter Clift
Watchman - C. W. Walser
Sentry - B. F. Falkenhainer
Manager - Chas. Ruegnitz
Delegate - Chas. Ruegnitz
Physician - B. F. Hall.
The above officers will be installed at the regular meeting in January.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 29 Dec. 1887

A.O.U.W. No. 110
The following is a list of Bismark lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., elected at the regular meeting, held on Thursday evening last.
M.W. - C. Leibrock
F. - Wm. Boehnert
O. - Ed Walter
G. - C. Hartman
Rec. - John G. Hagensick
Fin. - Geo. Wolf
Treas. - Louis Schroeder
I.W. - C. F. Schouch
O.W. - Wm. Walter
Physician - Dr. Gmelin
Rep. - Louis Schroeder
Trustee - C. Beer
~Elkader Register, Thur., 05 Jan. 1888

M.W.A.
At the meeting of Mystic Camp, 319, M.W.A., the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
V.C. - John Everall
W.A. - Walter Clift
E.B. - G. M. Gifford
C. - J. H. Hill
E. - Chas. Stommel
Physician - B. F. Hall
S. - B. F. Falenhainer
Delegate - J. M. Leach
~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Jun. 1888

Cleveland & Thurman Club organized
As per adjournment the Cleveland & Thurman Club met Friday evening to complete its organization. The following are the offices of the permanent organization:
President - John Everall
Vice Presidents - D. G. Griffith, B. S. Whitney
Secretary - C. W. Walser
Asst. Sec. - A. C. Hagensick
Exec. Committee - Chas. Reinecke, E. W. Adams, G. A. Fairfield, Fred Schmidt, Henry McGaheran
~Elkader Register, Thur., 05 July 1888

Knights of Pythias Instituted
Last Friday evening Elkader Lodge, No. 02, K. of P., was instituted with a charter membership of twenty-five, and is in a prosperous condition. The first officers of the new lodge are:
P,C. - R. A. Fuller
C.C. - G. A. Fairfield
V.C. - J. E. Corlett
P. - H. W. White
M. at A. - H. A. Seibertz
K.R. & S. - C. W. Walser
M. of E. - A. E. Hagensick
M. of F. - S. V. Peck
I.G. - D. C. Hale
O.G. - G. L. Stringer
Trustees - H. H. Hagensick, W. F. Kleinpell and Chas. Stommel
~Elkader Register, Thur., 12 July 1888

Knights of Pythias
The following are the officers elect of Elkader lodge, No. 2, K. P., to be installed on Tuesday, January 1st, 1889:
P.C. - G. A. Fairfield
C.C. - J. B. Litchfield
V.C. - H. W. White
P. - G. L. Stringer
M. at A. - H. A. Siebertz
K.R. & S. - C. W. Walser
M. of E. - A. E. Hagensick
M. of F. - H. D. Brown
I.G. - D. C. Hale
O.G. - B. F. Falkenhainer
Trustees - H. H. Hagensick, W. F. Kleinpel, C. Stommel
~Elkader Register, Thur., 06 Dec. 1888

A.O.U.W No. 44
The following is a list of the officers of Elkader Lodge, No. 44, A.O.U.W., elected on Monday, Dec. 3rd, 1888, and to be installed on Monday, January 7th, 1889:
M.W. - O. F. Davis
F. - H. H. Barnard
O. - A. L. Peterson
Rec. - E. W. Adams
Fin. - D. G. Griffith
R. - H. Meyer
G. - C. F. Stearns
I.W. - E. W. Stanton
O.W. - H. W. Wilke
Med. Ex. - B. F. Hall
Trustee - C. F. Stearns
~Elkader Register, Thur., 06 Dec. 1888

Collegium V.A.S.
The following are the officers elect of Elkader Collegium, No. 91, V.A.S., elected on Monday evening:
R. - John Everall
V.R. - D. G. Griffith
C. - G. L. Stringer
S. - A. P. Bock
Treas. - H. Meyer
Usher - M. E. Munger
Guard- Jas. Russell
Representative - J. E. Corlett; A. Kramer alternate
Curator - J. E. Corlett
~Elkader Register, Thur., 13 Dec. 1888

A.O.U.W. No. 110
The following are the officers elect of Bismark Lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., chosen at their last regular meeting, for the ensuing term:
P.M.W. - Charles Leibrock
M.W. - A. Borman
Fore. - A. Wolter
O. - Fred Kruse
Rec. - John G. Hagensick
Fin. - George Wolf
R. - Louis Schroeder
G. - Charles Hartman
J.W. - A. Heiden
O.W. - Wm. Wolter
Trustee - J. C. Stemmer
Med. Ex. - Dr. Gmelin
~Elkader Register, Thur., 03 Jan. 1889

M.W.A.
The following officers were elected at the regular meeting of the Modern Woodmen, December 31st:
V.C. - D. G. Griffith
Advisor - Walter Clift
Banker - G. M. Gifford
Clerk - J. H. Hill
Escort - C. T. Blake
Watchman - Chas. Walser
Sentry - B. F. Falkenhainer
Med. Ex. - Dr. B. F. Hall
Manager - John Everall
Representative - A. P. Bock
~Elkader Register, Thur., 10 Jan. 1889

Knights of Pythias
At the regular meeting of Elkader lodge No. 2, K. P., Tuesday evening, the following officers were installed for the ensuing term:
P.C. - J. B. Litchfield
C.C. - H. W. White
V.C. - A. E. Hagensick
P. - S. V. Peck
M. at A. - G. A. Fairfield
I.G. - A. H. Wells
O.G. - L. F. Gossman
M. of E. - D. H. Stearns
Representative - G. A. Fairfield
~Elkader Register, Thur., 04 July 1889

I.O.O.F.
At the regular meeting of Elkader lodge, No. 304, I.O.O.F., last Friday evening, the following officers were installed for the ensuing term:
N.G. - W. A. Preston
V.G. - D. G. Griffith
Treasurer - Geo. Wolf
Secretary - L. F. Gossman
W. - A. E. Hagensick
C. - C. W. Walser
I.G. - M. E. Munger
O.G. - Jas. Boots
R.S.N.G. - T. M. Davidson
L.S.N.G. - H. H. Hagensick
R.S.S. - C. F. Schoch
L.S.S. - M. Dittmer
R.S.V.G. - F. D. Bayless
~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 July 1889

A.O.U.W. Lodge No. 44
At the regular meeting of Elkader lodge, No. 44, A.O.U.W., Monday evening last the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
M.W. - E. W. Stanton
F. - Jas. Partch
G. - C. F. Stearns
Rec. - E. W. Adams
Fin. - D. G. Griffith
Receiver - H. Meyer
O.W. - H. W. Wilke
Trustee - H. W. Wilke
Med. Ex. - B. F. Hall
~Elkader Register, Thur., 04 Dec. 1890

Collegium V.A.S. Fraternity
At their regular meeting on Monday evening the members of Elkader Collegium No. 91, V.A.S., elected the following officers for the term beginning in January next:
Rector - C. W. Walser
Vice Rector - J. H. Hill
Chaplain - D. G. Griffith
Treasurer - H. H. Hagensick
Scribe - A. P. Bock
Usher - Walter Clift
Guard - M. W. Bachtell
Curator - H. H. Barnard
Representative - J. E. Corlett
Alternate - H. H. Barnard
~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Dec. 1890

Modern Woodmen of America
The following officers were elected for the ensuing term, at the regular meeting of Mystic Camp, 319, M.W.A. on Monday evening:
V.C. - G. M. Gifford
A. - C. W. Walser
Banker - Charles Reugnitz
Clerk - J. H. Hill
E. - A. P. Bock
W. - H. Meyer
S. - Chas. Stommel
Med. Ex. - B. F. Hall
Managers - G. A. Fairfield, J. M. Leach
Delegate to the state convention - D. G. Griffith, alternate, C. W. Walser.
~Elkader Register, 01 Jan. 1891

Ancient Order of United Workmen
The following officers were elected Monday evening to serve the A.O.U.W. lodge the coming year:
P.M.W. - L. Y. Ehrlich
M.W. - H. L. Gifford
F. - John Ortman
O. - M. Garber
Recorder - W. W. Franks
Financier - C. H. Maack
Receiver - Herman Mueller
I.W. - O. Long
O.W. - J. W. Hunt
Guide - John H. Schmidt
Trustees - Wm. Patrick, M. Garber
~Elkader Register, 01 Jan. 1891

Fire Department
At a meeting held Thursday evening last the old fire company was disbanded, and the new department organized with thirty-one members, and divided into hose and hook and ladder companies. The new officers are as follows:
Chief - H. C. Ehrlich
Asst. Chief - Ross Richardson
Foreman Hose Company - H. D. Brown
Asst. Foreman Hose Company - H. V. Schroeder
Foreman Hook and Ladder Company - A. P. Bock
Asst. Foreman Hook and Ladder Company - C. W. Walser
~Elkader Register, Thur., 26 Feb. 1891

K.P. Lodge
The following officers of Elkader Lodge No. 2, K.P., were duly installed Tuesday evening, as follows:
C.C. - D. C. Hale
V.C. - F. E. Branch
P. - B. F. Falkenhainer
M. at A. - J. F. Becker
I.G. - Max Ruegnitz
O.G. - T. M. Davidson
Grand Lodge Representative - H. D. Brown
~Elkader Register, Thur., 09 July 1891. Local column

I.O.O.F.
Elkader Lodge No. 304, I.O.O.F., at its last regular meeting elected the following for different stations:
N.G. - L. F. Gossman
V.G. - Chas. Feldman
Sect'y - J. G. Hagensick
Treas. - H. H. Hagensick
R.S. to N.G. - C. W. Walser
L.S. to N.G. - Geo. Wolf
W. - James Boots
Con. - D. G. Griffith
I.G. - C. F. Schoch
O.G. - Wm. Krogman
R.S. to V.G. - M. Dittmer
L.S. to V.G. - F. G. Leibrock
R.S.S. - L. H. Place
L.S.S. - F. D. Bayless
~Elkader Register, Thur., 10 Dec. 1891

K.of P. Lodge
At the regular meeting of Elkader No. 2, K. of P., held on Tuesday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
C.C. - D. C. Hale
V.C. - J. F. Becker
P. - H. C. Bishop
M. at A. - Max Ruegnitz
K.R. and S. - C. W. Walser
M. of E. - D. H. Stearns
I.G. - C. S. Anderson
O.G. - L. F. Gossmann
~Elkader Register, Thur., 10 Dec. 1891

A.O.U.W. No. 44 (Ancient Order of United Workmen)
At the regular meeting of Elkader Lodge No. 44, A.U.O.W., Monday evening last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
M.W. - E. W. Stanton
Foreman - O. F. Davis
Overseer - Geo. Wilmot
Guide - C. F. Stearns
Recorder - E. W. Adams
Receiver - H. Meyer
Financier - D. G. Griffith
I.W. - Jas. Boots
O.W. - H. W. Wilke
Med. Ex. - Dr. _. F. Hall
Trustee - C. F. Stearns
Representative - D. G. Griffith
Alternate - H. W. Wilke
~Elkader Register, Thur., 10 Dec. 1891

Modern Woodmen of America
At the regular meeting of Mystic Camp, No. 319, M.W.A., on Monday evening, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year:
V.C. - C. W. Walser
W.A. - B. F. Falkenhaimer
B. - Charles Ruegnitz
C. - J. H. Hill
E. - G. M. Gifford
W. - Peter Schumacher
S. - R. E. Price
Trustee - H. Meyer
Physician - B. F. Hall
Rep. - G. M. Gifford
~Elkader Register, Thur., 31 Dec. 1891

A.O.U.W. No. 110
At the regular meeting on Thursday evening, Dec. 31st, the following were elected officers of Bismark lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., for the ensuing term:
P.M.W. - August Heiden
M.W. - William Witt
O. - August Nehls
F. - William Krogmann
R. - J. G. Hagensick
Fin. - George Wolf
Treas. - August Uecker
G. - Franz Lemcke
I.G. - Wm. Mueschewsky
O.G. - Adam Walter
Trustee - J. B. Schmidt
Rep. - George Wolf
Med. Ex. - Dr. B. F. Hall
~Elkader Register, Thur., 07 Jan 1892

Fire Company
At the annual meeting of Elkader Fire Co., held last Thursday evening, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Chief - H. D. Brown
Assistant - S. R. Munger
Foreman - Jack Kramer
Assistant - S. F. Steinhilber
Foreman H & L Co. - A. P. Bock
Assistant - John Bahr
Sec. and Treas. - _. J. Grotewohl
~Elkader Register, Thur., 10 Mar. 1892.

I.O.O.F.
At the meeting of Elkader lodge, No. 304, I.O.O.F., last Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected and appointed for the ensuing term:
N.G. - Chas. Feldman
V.G. - J. G. Hagensick
Secretary - Chas. W. Walser
Treasurer - H. H. Hagensick
R.S. to N.G. - Geo. Wolf
L.S. to N.G. - L. F. Gossmann
Warden - Jas. Boots
Con. - D. G. Griffith
R.S. to V.G. - M. Dittmer
L.S. to V.G. - J. C. Stemmer
I.G. - C. F. Schoch
O.G. - E. B. Munger
~Elkader Register, Thur., 09 June 1892.

Knights of Pythias
At the regular meeting of Elkader lodge No. 2, held on Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
P.C. - D. C. Hale
C.C. - J. F. Becker
V.C. - B. F. Falkenhainer
P. - H. C. Bishop
M. at A. - H. D. Brown
I.G. - L. F. Gossmann
O.G. - Martin Dittmer
~Elkader Register, Thur., 30 June 1892

A.O.U.W.
At the meeting of Elkader Lodge No. 44, A.O.U.W., Monday evening, the following officers were elected for next year:
W.M. - W. H. Leonard
For. - Thos. Knudson
O. - Anton Cossuth
G. - C. F. Leonard
Rec. - E. W. Adams
Fin. - D. G. Griffith
Receiv. - H. Meyer
I.W. - Fred Moyer
O.W. - Frank Moran
Trustee - H. H. Barnard
Med. Ex. - Dr. G. G. White
Delegate - H. W. Wilke
Alternate - D. G. Griffith
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Dec. 1893

Knights of Pythias
At the recent meeting of Elkader lodge No. 2, K. of P., the following officers were elected:
C.C. - S. R. Munger
V.C. - W. F. Reinecke
P. - R. C. Lusk
M. of W. - H. D. Brown
K. of R. & S. - G. H. Schulte
M. of E. - V. L. Gilje
M. of A. - V. T. Price
J. G. - H. D. Brown
O. G. - B. F. Falkenhainer
Trustees - D. C. Hale, H. D. Brown, J. F. Becker
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Dec. 1893

Modern Woodmen of America
At the meeting of Mystic Camp, Modern Woodmen, Saturday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year.:
V.C. - Peter Schumacker
W.A. - Chas. Feldtman
E.B. - Chas. Ruegnitz
Clerk - J. H. Hill
Escort - H. J. Grotewohl
W. - F. A. Lymburner
S. Aug. Becker
Med. Ex. - Dr. G. G. White
Delegate - C. W. Walser
Alternate - Chas. Ruegnitz
Manager - H. J. Grotewohl
~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Dec. 1893

A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen / Iowa Workmen)
At the regular meeting of Bismark Lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., on Thursday evening last, the following officers were elected:
P.M.W. - Wm. Witt
M.W. - F. W. Hadrick
For. - J. H. Wyse
G. - Wm. Kroggman
Recorder - F. E. Schmidt
Fin. - Geo. Wolf
Rec. - Aug. Uecker
I.W. - Chas. Scharch
O.W. - Adam Walther
Representative - Geo. Wolf
Trustee - Chas. Reinecke
~Elkader Register, Thur., 04 Jan. 1894

Order of the Eastern Star
Grand Matron Sarah E. Woods, of Mt. Pleasant, of the Order of Eastern Star, came Tuesday for the purpose of instituting Charity Chapter of the order at this place. This is the woman's branch of the Masonic order. Those officers installed are:
Worthy Matron - Mrs. J. E. Corlett
Worthy Patron - D. G. Griffith
Associate Matron - Mrs. L. F. Gossmann
Secretary - Mattie Everall
Treasurer - Mrs. D. G. Griffith
Conductress - Mrs. H. H. Barnard
Assoc. Conductress - Carrie Becker
Chaplain - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Adah - Mrs. H. Meyer
Ruth - Mrs. S. V. Jack
Esther - Mrs. Jos. Lamm
Martha - Mrs. J. M. Leach
Electra - Mrs. Fred Cook
Warder - Mrs. J. C. Stemmer
Sentinel - E. W. Stanton
~Elkader Register, Thur., 1 Mar. 1894

Order of the Eastern Star
At a recent meeting of Charity Chapter No. 152, the following officers were elected and appointed for the ensuing term:
W.M. - Mrs. Stella V. Corlett
W.P. - D. G. Griffith
A.M. - Mrs. Jas. Jack
Sec. - Lizzie Leibrock
Treas. - Mrs. D. G. Griffith
Con. - Mrs. H. H. Barnard
A.C. - Carrie Becker
Chap. - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Adah - Mrs. H. Meyer
Ruth - Mrs. S. V. Jack
Esther - Mrs. Jos. Lamm
Martha - Mrs. J. M. Leach
Electa - Ella Wilke
Warder - Mrs. J. C. Stemmer
Organist - A. C. Hagensick
Sent. - E. W. Stanton
~Elkader Register, Thur., 13 Dec. 1894

Modern Woodmen of America
At a meeting, Monday evening, the following officers were elected in Mystic Camp No. 319, Modern Woodmen of Elkader:
V.C. - C. W. Walser
Advisor - G. M. Gifford
Banker - Chas. Ruegnitz
Clerk - John H. Hill
Escort - D. G. Griffith
Watchman - F. E. Schmidt
Sent. - Wm. E. Witt
Manager - H. Meyer
~Elkader Register, 03 Jan. 1895

Knights of Pythias
At a recent meeting of Elkader lodge No. 2, K. of P., the following officers were elected:
C.C. - Wm. P. Reinecke
V.C. - A. L. Barthel
P. - V. L. Gilje
M. of W. - S. R. Munger
M. at A. - Jos. Tiffany
K. of R.S. and M. of F. - A. C. Hagensick
M. of E. - D. C. Hale
Trustees - A. C. Hagensick, S. R. Munger, H. D. Brown
~Elkader Register, 03 Jan. 1895

Knights of Pythias
Tuesday evening at the meeting of Elkader Lodge, No. 2, K. of P., the following officers were elected:
C.C. - A. C. Hagensick
V.C. - Robert F. Schmidt
Prelate - F. D. Bayless
K.R.S. and M.F. - S. R. Munger
M.E. - D. C. Hale
M.A. - H. D. Brown
J.G. - M. Dittmer
O.G. - H. H. Hagensick
M. of W. - A. L. Barthel
Trustees - F. D. Bayless, H. D. Brown, W. F. Reineckee
~Elkader Register - Fri., 13 Dec. 1895

I.O.O.F.
At the recent meeting of Elkader Lodge, No. 301, I.O.O.F., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
N.G. - M. Cook
V.G. - C. F. Leonard
Treas. - Peter Schumacher
Sec. - C. W. Walser.
~Elkader Register, Fri. 13 Dec. 1895

Modern Woodmen of America
Mystic Camp, M.W.A., No. 319, of this place elected the following officers Saturday nigt:
V.C. - Geo. Wolf
W.A. - F. E. Schmidt
E.B. - Chas. Ruegnitz
Clerk - J. H. Hill
Escort - H. J. Grotewohl
Watch - M. E. Munger
Sent. - Wm. Witt
Physicians - G. G. White, W. J. McGrath
Delegate - C. W. Walser
Manager - G. M. Gifford
~Elkader Register, Fri., 13 Dec. 1895

Order of the Eastern Star
At a meeting of Charity Chapter, No. 151, O.E.S., Saturday evening, the following elective and appointed officers were installed:
W.M. - Mrs. H. H. Barnard
W.P. - John H. Hill
A.M. - Mrs. D. G. Griffith
Sec. - Mrs. J. M. Leach
Treas. - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Con. - Carrie Becker
A. Con. - Ella Wilke
Adah - Mrs. A. C. Hagensick
Ruth - Mrs. Kate Russell
Esther - Mrs. J. E. Corlett
Martha - Mrs. H. Meyer
Electa - Mrs. J. C. Stemmer
Chap. - Mrs. S. V. Jack
Warder - Mrs. E. W. Stanton
Marshal - Mrs. M. E. Landon
Organist - Miss May Landon
Sentinel - M. E. Munger, Jr.
Janitor - E. W. Stanton
~Elkader Register, Fri., 03 Jan. 1896

A.O.U.W. No. 110
At the regular meeting of Bismark lodge, No. 110, A.O.U.W., of this place the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
M.W. - A. C. Hagensick
For. - John Kick
O. - J. B. Schmidt
G. - Adam Walter
Recorder - F. E. Schmidt
Fin. - Wm. Witt
Rec. - Aug. Uecker
I.W. - Chas. Schoch
O.W. A. Katskowsky
Trustee - Geo. Wolf
Rep. - Aug. Uecker
Med. Ex. - R. Gmelin M.D.
~Elkader Register, Fri., 03 Jan. 1896

A.O.U.W. No. 44
At a recent meeting of Elkader Lodge, No. 44, A.O.U.W., the following officers were elected:
M.W. - W. H. Leonard
For. - D. G. Griffith
Recorder - E. W. Adams
O. - W. A. Preston
Fin. - M. Cook
Rec. - H. W. Wilke
Guide - Nic Adams
I.W. - O. F. Davis
Trustee - D. G. Griffith
Med. Ex. - Dr. G. G. White
Rep. - D. G. Griffith
Alternate - E. W. Adams
~Elkader Register, Fri., 10 Jan. 1896

A.O.U.W. No. 44
Elkader Lodge No. 44, A.O.U.W. officers:
M.W. - H. H. Barnard
For. - D. G. Griffith
O. - W. A. Preston
Recorder - E. W. Adams
Fin. - M. Cook
Rec. - H. W. Wilke
G. - Nic Adams
I.W. - O. F. Davis
O.W. - Jerry Cassidy
Trustee - D. G. Griffith
Med. Ex. - Dr. G. G. White
~Elkader Register, Fri., 11 Dec. 1896

Modern Woodmen of America
Mystic Camp No. 319, M.W.A., officers - 1897:
V.C. - F. E. Schmidt
W.A. - Wm. E. Witt
E.B. - Chas. Ruegnitz
Clerk - Geo. H. Wolf
Escort - Frank Moran
Watchman - C. F. Leonard
Sentry - F. J. Kelleher
Physicians - G. G. White, W. J. McGrath
Manager - J. C. Stemmer
Delegate - C. W. Walser
Alternate - J. H. Hill
~Elkader Register, Fri., 11 Dec. 1896

Knights of Pythias
Elkader Lodge No. 2, K. of P. officers - 1897:
C.C. - R. F. Schmidt
V.C. - H. C. Bishop
Prelate - D. C. Hale
M. of W. - A. C. Hagensick
K. of R. & S. - S. R. Munger
M. of E. - D. C. Hale
M. at A. - H. D. Brown
I.G. - Jos. Tiffany
O.G. - A. L. Barthel
Trustees - H. D. Brown, A. C. Hagensick, W. F. Reinecke
~Elkader Register, Fri., 25 Dec. 1896

I.O.O.F.
ELKADER LODGE 304 I.O.O.F.
Wednesday evening District Deputy W. J. Knowles, of McGregor, installed the following officers of this organization:
N.G. - F. E. Schmidt
V.G. - A. Scovel
Sec. - C. W. Walser
Treas. - H. H. Hagensick
Con. - L. F. Gossmann
Warden - Wm. Ebendorf
R.S.N.G. - Geo. Wolf
L.S.N.G. - M. Cook
R.S.V.G. - M. Dittmer
L.S.V. - J. C. Stemmer
J.S. - Fred Zahrndt
O.S. = E. R. Munger
R.S.S. - L. H. Place
L.S.S. - Chas. Schoch
~Elkader Register, Thur., 08 Jan. 1897

A.O.U.W. No. 110
Bismark Lodge No. 110, A.O.U.W., elected the following officers:
M.W. - F. Hadrich
For. - Adam Walther
O. - Peter Eberhardt
Guide - Henry Koehn
Recorder - F. E. Schmidt
Financier - Wm. Witt
Receiver - August Uecker
J.W. - Wm. Wolter
O.W. - A. Katskowsky
Med. Ex. - Dr. R. Gmelin
Trustee - C. Reinecke
Deputy - F. Hadrich
~Elkader Register, Thur., 08 Jan. 1897

Rathbone Sisters
Last Tuesday Mrs. E.L. Noble, Most Excellent Chief of Purity Temple of Rathbone Sisters, of Edgewood came to Elkader for the purpose of instituting a Temple here. She was assisted in the work by the following ladies from Purity Temple: Mesdames S.T. Richards, B.W. Shepard, C.S. Maxon, A. Wilcox, M.M. Newman, R.W. Cole, A.J. Elliot and R.S. Huntington.

There were present also Messrs Noble, Shepard, Maxon, Wilcox, Elliot and Cole, who are members of the Temple and K.P. Lodge. The first session was held in the K of P hall in the afternoon when the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
M.E.C. - Mrs. C.E. Grotewohl
P.C. - Mrs. R.F. Schmidt
E.S. - Mrs. H.C. Bishop
E.J. - Mrs. D.C. Hale
M. - Miss Mary Hagensick
M. of R.C. - Mrs. A.L. Barthel
M. of F. - Miss Alma Brown
Protector - Mrs. S.R. Munger
Guard - Mrs. C.W. Walser

Twenty eight members united Tuesday evening and there are a number of others yet to be added to the charter. The Temple will be known as Victory Temple No. 85, Rathbone Sisters.
~Elkader Register, Friday, March 19, 1897 - contributed by S. Ferrall

I.O.O.F.
At the recent meeting of the Elkader lodge No. 304 I.O.O.F. the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
N.G. - A. Scovel
V.G. - Wm. Ebendorf
Sec. - C. W. Walser
Treas. - H. H. Hagensick
Representative - C. W. Walser
~Elkader Register, Fri. morning, 16 June 1897. Scrap Bag column

Modern Woodmen of America - M.W.A.
Mystic Camp No. 319, M.W.A., at its regular meeting Saturday evening elected the following:
V.C. - C. W. Walser
W.A. - H. H. Barnard
E.B. - Chas. Ruegnitz
Clerk - Geo. H. Wolf
Escort - Frank Moran
Watchman - B. F. Falkenhainer
Sentry - A. L. Tompers
Manager for 3 yr. term - Jas. E. Corlett
~Elkader Register, Fri. moning, 10 Dec. 1897

Knights of Pythias
At the regular convention of Elkader Lodge, No. 2, K. of P., last Tuesday evening, the following knights were elected to the several offices for the ensuing year:
C.C. - H. C. Bishop
V.C. - A. E. Hagensick
Prelate - D. C. Hale
K.R S - S. R. Munger
M. of E. - D. C. Hale
M. of F. - S. R. Munger
M. of W. - R. F. Schmidt
M. at A - H. D. Brown
I.G. - B. F. Falkenhainer
O.G. - V. L. Gilje
Trustees - W. F. Reinecke, H. D. Brown, R. F. Schmidt
~Elkader Register, Fri. morning, 31 Dec. 1897. Local Scrap Bag columns

Rathbone Sisters
At the regular meeting of Victory Temple, No. 80, Rathbone Sisters, held in the K.P. hall last Tuesday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
M.E.C. - Mrs. S. R. Munger
E.S. - Mary Hagensick
E.J. - Mrs. A. C. Hagensick
M. - Mrs. H. D. Brown
M. of R. & C. - Mrs. a. L. Barthel
M. of F. - Miss Alma Brown
Protector - Mrs. E. C. Gifford
Guard - Mrs. A. Scovel
Trustees - Mesdames D. C. Hale, B. F. Falkenhainer, R. F. Schmidt
~Elkader Register, Fri. morning, 10 Dec. 1897
Note: The no. of this organization is given as 80, but in the notice of organization in March 1897 it is No. 85

Modern Brotherhood of America organized
Elkader Lodge No. 165 of this new insurance order was organized at this place last Friday evening, starting out under favorable auspices. The following officers were elected:
President - S. R. Munger
Vice President - Mrs. Amelia Witt
Sec. - M. Cook
Treas. - L. F. Gossmann
Physician - Dr. J. D. Brownson
Con. - Milo Munger
Watchman - Ed Russell
Sentry - Chas. Scovel
Delegate - J. D. Brownson
Alternate - D. G. Griffith
Managers - D. G. Griffith, E. R. Munger, Mrs. Polly A. Munger
~Elkader Register, Fri. morning, 10 Dec. 1897

Order of the Eastern Star
Charity Chapter, No. 152, O.E.S., held a session Wednesday that was well attended. Among those present was Judge Fellows, past Grand Master of Iowa. Degrees of the order were conferred upon Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Butler, after which the new officers were installed. The following are the officers for the ensuing year:
W.M. - Mrs. J. M. Leach
W.P. - A. C. Hagensick
A.M. - Mrs. Kate Russell
Sec. - Lizzie Leibrock
Treas. - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Con. - Mrs. Jos. Lamm
Asst. Con. - Ella Wilke
Chap. - Mrs. D. G. Griffith
Adah - Martha Hill
Ruth - Mrs. Mary Wade
Esther - Mrs. J. E. Corlett
Martha - Mrs. F. G. Leibrock
Warder - Mrs. H. D. Brown
Sentinel - E. W. Stanton
Marshal - Mrs. Frank Landon
Organist - Mrs. H. Meyer
~Elkader Register, Fri., 07 Jan. 1898

I.O.O.F.
District Deputy Rice, of Monona, was in town Wednesday evening and installed the officers of Elkader lodge No. 304 I.O.O.F., as follows:
N.G. - Chas. Feldman
V.G. - D. G. Griffith
Treas. - H. H. Hagensick
Sec. - C. W. Walser
War. - F. E. Schmidt
Con. - L. F. Gossman
R.S. to N.G. - J. G. Hagensick
L.S. to N.G. - L. H. Place
R.S.S. - F. D. Bayless
L.S.S. - M. Dittmer
R.S. to V.G. - W. A. Preston
L.S. to V.G. - J. C. Stemmer
J.G. - Louis Zahrndt
O.G. E. R. Munger
Trustees - J. G. Hagensick, J. C. Stemmer, W. A. Preston
~Elkader Register, Fri., 07 Jan. 1898

M.W.A.
At a meeting of Mystic Camp No. 319 M.W.A., Saturday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
V.C. - C. W. Walser
W.A. - H. H. Barnard
E.B. - Chas. Ruegnitz
Clerk - Geo. H. Wolf
Escort - Frank Moran
W. - B. F. Falkenhainer
Sent. - A. L. Tom_ers
Manager - G. M. Gifford
Ex. Physicians - Drs. Wm. Miller, J. D. Brownson
Delegates to Co. Convention - Chas. Ruegnitz, Wm. Witt
~Elkader Register, Thur., 08 Dec. 1898

M.B.A.
Protection Lodge, No. 165, M.B.A.
Pres. - S. R. Munger
V. Pres. - D. G. Griffith
Sec. - M. Cook
Treas. - J. D. Brownson
Con. - E. R. Munger
Chap. - J. D. Brownson
W. - Ed. Russel
Sent. - Chas. Scovel
Phy. - Dr. J. D. Brownson
Trustees - E. R. Munger, Mrs. S. R. Munger, Wm. Crowe
~Elkader Register, Thur., 29 Dec. 1898

K of P
Elkader Lodge No. 2, K. of P., elected the following officers last Tuesday evening for the ensuing year:
C.C. - V. L. Gilje
V.C. - G. H. Schulte
Prelate - D. C. Hale
K.R.S. - S. R. Munger
M. of E. - D. C. Hale
M. of F. - S. R. Munger
M. of W. - H. C. Bishop
M. of A. - J. T. Hyde
J.G. - A. C. Hagensick
C.G. - R. F. Schmidt
Trustees - H. D. Brown, W. F. Reinecke, R. F. Schmidt
~Elkader Register, Thur., 29 Dec. 1898

I.O.O.F. No. 304
At a recent meeting the Elkader lodge of Odd Fellows elected the following officers:
N.G. - A. C. Hagensick
V.G. - J. C. Stemmer
Sec. - C. W. Walser
Treas. - H. H. Hagensick
The officers will be installed next Wednesday evening by Dr. Robertson, D.D.G.M., of Monona.
~Elkader Register, 05 Jan. 1899
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On the evening of the 11th, J. E. Robertson, D.D.G.M., installed the following officers of Elkader Lodge, No. 304, I.O.O.F.:
N.G. - A. C. Hagensick
V.G. - J. C. Stemmer
Sec. - C. W. Walser
Treas. - H. H. Hagensick
Warder - Geo. Munger
Con. - Geo. Wolf
R.S. to N.G. - M. Dittmer
L.S. to N.G. - F. E. Schmidt
R.S.S. - D. G. Griffith
L.S.S. - L. F. Gossmann
J._. - C. F. Schoch
O.G. - E. R. Munger
~Elkader Register, 19 Jan. 1899

Order of the Eastern Star
Charity Chapter No. 152, O.E.S, installed its officers last evening. They are as follows:
W.M. - Mrs. J. M. Leach
W.P. - A. C. Hagensick
A.M. - Carrie Becker
Sec. - Lizzie Leibrock
Treas. - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Con. Mrs. Jos. Lamm
Asst. Con. - Ella Wilke
Chap. - Mrs. D. G. Griffith
Adah - Martha Hill
Ruth - Mrs. J. D. Brownson
Esther - Mrs. J. E. Corlett
Martha - Mrs. F. G. Leibrock
Electa - Mrs. E. W. Stanton
Warder - Mrs. H. D. Brown
Sentinel - E. W. Stanton
Marshal - Mrs. Frank Landon
Organists - Mrs. Anna Wilke, Mrs. H. Meyer
~Elkader Register, 05 Jan. 1899

Iowa Workmen, Bismarck Lodge No. 110
Bismarck Lodge, No. 110, Iowa Workmen elected the following at their recent meeting:
M.W. - C. W. Walser
For. - G. H. Wolf
O. - John G. Hagensick
Fin. - Wm. Witt
Recorder - F. E. Schmidt
Rec. - Aug. Uecker
O.W. - A. Katskowsky
Phy. - J. D. Brownson
Trustee - Geo. Wolf
Deputy - Aug. Uecker
~Elkader Register, 05 Jan. 1899

Brotherhood of American Yeomen, Homestead No. 289
An homestead of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, was instituted at this place last evening with twenty-two members, By Deputy Wood of Arlington, assisted by Mr. Etter, of Elgin. It was called Elkader Homestead, No. 289, and the following officers elected and installed:
Foreman - W. E. Witt
M. of C. - D. G. Griffith
Correspondent - A. L. Barthel
M. of A. - H. W. Wilke
Phy. - John H. Hill
Overseer - John Foster
W. - E. W. Stanton
Sent. - Fred Cook
G. - H. C. Bishop
Rowena - Mrs. F. E. Schmidt
Rebecca - Mrs. M. M. Prouty
This society is a new fraternal insurance organization which has some admirable features not found in any other. The order is rapidly growing in membership and offers life and accident insurance at cost, and its method of providing a reserve fund insures that the assessments will not become burdensome. The new homestead starts out under favor-auspices.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 20 Apr. 1899

Royal Neighbors, Fern Camp
At the Woodman Hall last Friday evening, Mrs. Bentley, Deputy Grand Oracle, organized Fern Camp, of the Royal Neighbors at this place. This is the ladies branch of the Modern Woodman, and is a large and growing order, furnishing insurance to its members, men and women. The following are the officers of the new camp:
Oracle - Miss Mattie Schoch
Vice Oracle - Mrs. John Powell
Recorder - Mrs. W. F. Reinecke
Receiver - Mrs. Martin Dittmer
Chancellor - Mrs. B. F. Falkenhainer
Marshal - Mrs. Carrie M_l_er
Inner Sent. - Miss Rosa Schoch
Outer Sent. - Mrs. Wm. Grube
Managers - Mrs. Landon, Mrs. Robt. Schmidt, Martin Dittmer

Besides the above, the following are among the members:
Mrs. J. A. Kramer
Mrs. John Maehl
Mrs. Frank Moran
Mrs. Bessie Hyde
Miss Abbie Munger
Mrs. A. G. Elvidge
Geo. H. Wolf
Mrs. Henry Koehn
John Maehl
May Cook
Mrs. Geo. Wolf
Mrs. Losch
Mrs. Chas. Bennington
B. F. Falkenhainer
Wm. Grube
C. Walser
~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Aug. 1899. Local News columns