Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 114, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 May 1913 — MACCABEES ORGANIZE WITH 28 MEMBERS [ARTICLE]

MACCABEES ORGANIZE WITH 28 MEMBERS

Grand Record Keeper Instituted Order Monday Night—Deputy Will Continue Work Here.

Rensselaer tent Knights of the Maccabees was instituted last evening with 28 charter members. The meeting was held in Woodmen hall. J. W. Replogle, G. R. K., of Goshen, Ind., installed the lodge and the following officers were elected: Past Commander—Delbert Beckman. Commander—Elmer Gwin. < Lieut. Commander-Job Overton. Record Keeper, Alonzo Kiser. Master of Arms— Ray ' Overton. Chaplain—Frank Alter. Sargeant—Fred Macklenburg. Physician—lXr Johnson. Ist Guard—LoUis Payne. 2nd Guard—Chas. Payne. Sentinel—Tul Malone. Picket—Chas.. Baker. > Trustees—Ray Overton, Elmer Gwin and Alonzo Kiser. The tent decided to leave the chapter open for 15 days and another large class will be admitted at the next meeting. W. G. Sholty, of Wabash, district deputy, attended the meeting and will remain in the city and organize another class of new members.