Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1916 — K. of P. Institution Anniversary Celebrated. [ARTICLE]

K. of P. Institution Anniversary Celebrated.

Last Tuesday night being the anniversary of the institution of the Knights of Pythias lodge in Rensselaer, a fitting celebration of the event, a smoker, was held by the large nunfter of members present. Invitations had been extended to knights of 25 years or more membership, and those responding were: C. W. Duvall, May 26, 1881; William Nowels, Nov. 15, 1883; C. C. Warner, May 8, 1884; G. E. Murray, July 2, 1885; A. S. Laßue, July 8, 1886; J. P. Hammond, Aug. 5, 1886; Charles Mustard, May 28, 1888; W. V. Porter, Oct. 30, 1888. Mr. Murray first joined the order at Kokomo. C. C. Starr was the only charter member of the Rensselaer lodge present, having held continuous membership since June 13, 1878. Three candidates were given the knight degree. All present report a very enjoyable evening.