Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 December 1898 — THE MODERN WOODMEN. [ARTICLE]

THE MODERN WOODMEN.

Last Tuesday night the local lodge of Modern Woodmen of America had a big time at the old G. A. R. hall, sixteen of the twentyseven new members who have recently joined the order, being iniated into the mysteries of Woodcraft. The. work was performed by the Wadena team of Foresters, who are well up in the work of the order and went through their parts in excellent shape. A fine oyster supper was served at Goff’s restaurant at 11 p. m., of which 38 people partook, after which the work was resumed and continued till quite late. Following are the names of the visiting members, residence, name and number of their lodge: Harry Rotten berg, Wadena, Wadena 3662 F. K Swan Samuel Mead “ “ •* Jay Bottenberg “ “ “ Roy McNown " “ “ Ira Bottenburg “ “ “ Fred Fullerton “ “ •* J.H. Stewart S.C. Michaels Wm. Ka-m, Brook, Oak Leaf, 379 ft Chas. Summers " “ “ Mort Uk'ry