Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 120, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 November 1909 — Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias In Trouble at Indianapolis. [ARTICLE]

Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias In Trouble at Indianapolis.

Charged with insubordination Col. Frank Shellhouse, of the First Regiment Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, of Indianapolis, was dismissed from the service, and six companies under his command were disbanded, the remaining companies being sent to another regiment. The action was taken by Major General Stobbart, of St. Paul, Minn., on recommendation of the commander of the Indiana division, Gen. Merrill E. Wilson, of Indianapolis. Col. Shellhouse was very indignant at the action and declares that he wifi reorganize an opposition military branch of the order, but his threat does not seem to carry with it very; much weight.