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

M.W.A.
At the meeting of Mystic Camp No. 319, M.W.A., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
V.C. - A. L. Barthel
W.A. - H. C. Bishop
E.B. - Chas. Ruegnitz
Clerk - J. A. Kramer
Escort - Frank Moran
Watchman - M. E. Munger
Sentry - B. F. Falkenhainer
Physicians - W. A. Miller, J. D. Brownson
Manager - D. C. Hale
~Elkader Register, Thur., 07 Dec. 1899

Turn-verein
The Elkader Turn-verein at its meeting on last week Wednesday evening elected the following officers:
Pres. - A. Kramer
Vice-Pres. - C.G. Schmidt
Sec. - Chas. Reinecke
Treas. - J.B. Schmidt
Teacher - Prof. Braun
Janitor - B.F. Falkenhainer
~Elkader Register, Thursday, December 14, 1899 - contributed by S. Ferrall

Rathbone Sisters
Victory Temple No 85, Rathbone Sisters at their last meeting elected the following officers:
P.C. - Mrs. S.R. Munger
M.E.C. - Miss Mary Hagensick
E.S. - Mrs. Hale
E.J. - Mrs. C.E. Grotewohl
M. - Mrs. Bishop
M.R.C. - Mrs. Barthel
M.F. - Mrs. R.F. Schmidt
P. - Mrs. Falkenhainer
G. - Mrs. Al Scovel
Trustees - Mrs. D.C. Hale, Mrs. S.R. Munger & Mrs. H.C. Bishop
~Elkader Register, Thursday, December 14, 1899 - contributed by S. Ferrall

I.O.O.F.
Elkader lodge of Odd Fellows at their meeting last evening elected the following officers:
N.G. - John G. Hagensick
V.G. - George Munger
Tres. - H. H. Hagensick
Sec. C. W. Walser
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Dec. 1899

Royal Neighbors
Fern Leaf Camp, No. 1809, Royal Neighbors of America, at their regular meeting held Wednesday evening Dec. 12th, the following officers were elected:
Oracle - Mrs. Mate Landon
Vice Oracle - Mrs. Kate Powell
Recorder - Mrs. W. K. Wolf
Receiver - Mrs. Kate Falkenhainer
Marshal - Mrs. Kate Dittmer
Chancellor - Mrs. Mary Kramer
Inner Sentinel - Miss Rose Schoch
Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Bertha Grube
Managers - Mrs. Julia Koehn, Martin Dittmer, Mrs. Ella Schmidt
Physicians - Dr. W. A. Miller, Dr. J. D. Brownson
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Dec. 1899

Yeomen
At a meeting of Elkader Lodge No. 269, Brotherhood of American Yeoman, on Monday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Past Foreman - W. E. Witt
Foreman - D. G. Griffith
M. of C. - Fred Cook
M. of A. - H. W. Wilke
Cor. - A. L. Barthel
Overseer - W. H. Koehn
Lady Rowena - Mrs. D. G. Griffith
Lady Rebecca - Mrs. M. M. Prouty
Phy. - John H. Hagensick
W. - E. W. Stanton
S. - F. M. Miles
S. - Aug. Uecker
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Dec. 1899

Modern Brotherhood of America
At the meeting of Protection Lodge, No. 165, Modern Brotherhood of America, last Friday evening, the officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Pres. - D. G. Griffith
Vice Pres. - Wm. Crowe
Sec. - M. Cook
Treas. - Dr. J. D. Brownson
Chap. - Mrs. S. R. Munger
Con. - Chas. Munger
Phy. - Dr. J. D. Brownson
W. - H. Cook
S. - Chas. Scovil
Trustees - E. R. Munger, Mrs. P. A. Munger, Wm. Crowe
~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Dec. 1899

Knights of Pythias
At the last meeting of Elkader Lodge No. 2, K. of P., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
C.C. - G. H. Schulte
V.C. - H. D. Brown
Prel. - D. C. Hale
M. of W. - V. L. Gilje
M. of E. - D. C. Hale
K.R. & S. - S. R. Munger
M. of F. - S. R. Munger
M. at A. - J. E. Corlett
I.G. - J. T. Hyde
O.G. - A. E. Hagensick
Trustees - R. F. Schmidt, A. E. Hagensick, H. D. Brown
~Elkader Register, Thur., 04 Jan. 1900. Local News columns.

Order of the Eastern Star
At the regular meeting of Charity Chapter No. 152, O.E.S., last evening, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Baxter and Mrs. Geo. Wolf were initiated into the mysteries of the order. After this ceremony came the installation, the evenings work being concluded with refreshments. The following are the new officers:
W.M. - Mrs. J. D. Brownson
W.P. - Fred Cook
A.M. - Mrs. Kate Russell
Sec. - Lizzie Liebrock
Treas. - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Con. - Martha Hill
Asst. Con. - Mrs. F. G. Liebrock
Chap. - Mrs. D. G. Griffith
Adah - Mrs. Edna Wolf
Ruth - Ella Wilke
Esther - Mrs. Nellie Peery Price
Martha - Mrs. Alpha Stringer
Electra - Mrs. J. C. Stemmer
Warder - Mrs. A. O. ElvSent.
Sent. - E. W. Stanton
Marshall - Mrs. Frank Landon
Organist - Mrs. May Cook
~Elkader Register, Thur., 04 Jan. 1900. Local News columns.

History of the Elkader Band 1890-1902, Eleven Years of Organization
Extending over a period of more than 11 yeares of unbroken organization is a record which the Elkader Band may well be proud of. During this time the band has been in a position, and has ever been ready to furnish appropriate music for any occasion demanded. As a rule, bands in towns the size of Elkader are short lived, some come with the spring and barely exist during one summer; others live for several years. Not many can point to continuous organization of 11½ years.

During the latter part of August, 1890, efforts to bring about an organization of musicians were crowned with success, and it took the name of the Capitol Band. A second hand set of instruments were bought in Volga City. Within a month the name of the band was changed to K.P. Band of Elkader, for some consideration in regard to room rent. The band continued to go by this name until June 3rd 1901, although the consideration for that name had already been cancelled On the latter date the name of Elkader Band was unanimously adopted.

The first officers were elected Sept. 15th 1890, and were: H.D. Brown, Pres.; M.E. Munger, Vice Pres.; G.H. Grotewohl, Sec.; W.E. Prior, Treas. The other members of the band were: A.P. Bock, W.F. Reinecke, R.F. Schmidt, B.F. Falkenheiner, W.J. Vaupel, J.A. Kramer, J. Kepple, G.A. Candler & S.F. Steinhilber.

During the past eleven years the following persons have joined the organization: Peter Schumacher, F.E. Branch, Otto Friend, ,E.D. Alexander Jos. Leonard, Chas. Johnsen, A.C. Reinecke, G.H. Wilke G.H. Schulte, Geo. C. Wolf, K.K Keith, Ray Friend, Herb Cook, Herm. Uecker L.J. Kramer, A. Eberhart, E. Beer, R.C. Reinecke, L.C. Muschewaske & Chas. Roggman.

Some of these members have moved awayy, some have resigned and some have been dropped from the membership. Those constituting the band to-day are: O.C. Friend, Pres.; L.J. Kramer, Vice Pres; W.F. Reinecke, Secy-Treas.; R.F. Schidt; G.H. Wilke; H.W. Uecker; Geo. Munger; Chas. Roggman; A. Eberhart; Ray Friend; L.C. Muschewske and R.C. Reinecke. F. Stovicek is the present leader and director.

This is the first band in Elkader that has ever owned uniforms. Steps were taken in the summer of 1896 to procure a set. The citizens donated $65.00 for a series of open air concerts during that summer. After making a loan in March 1897, an order for uniforms costing $171.60 was sent to the M.C. Lilley & Co. of Columbus, Ohio. This company has furnished us free of charge the above halftone, showing the uniforms as they are to-day after 5 year's service. With an extra set of white coats, an extra uniform bought later and other items pertaining to the uniforms, the amount invested there-in is $224.15.

In July 1899, there being quite a sum of money in the treasury and several engagements contracted for, the band made arrangements to buy a set of new, standard quality instruments. For $450.00 cash, the band secured what it desired from C.G. Conn, Elkart, Ind. About one year later they bought leather cases for all the instruments, these costing about $80.00 more.

The above picture is from a photo taken by Hale last summer. [the photo was published with the article, but after microfilming the image is too dark to display here] Since then the band has suffered the loss by death of a valued member, George Herning. All the others are active members except Ed. Beer, who has removed to Brooklyn, N.Y.

The people of Elkader take much pride in this organization, in the character of their music and its good management.
~transcribed by S. Ferrall from an article published in the Elkader Argus, March 5, 1901, pg 1

Fair and Track Association
The annual meeting of the Elkader Fair and Track Association was held at the court room Wednesday afternoon. The reports of the Secretary and Treasurer were read and having been audited were approved. They showed that the association was in a prosperous condition. The following officers were elected:
President - A. O. Elvidge
Vice President - E. Hofer
Treasurer - Chas. Johnson
Secretary - Chas. C. Oehring
Directors - Jos. Lamm, Jos. Kramer, J. A. Kramer, E. C. Ehrhardt and P. Meyer
~Elkader Register, Thur., November 28, 1901

Modern Woodmen of America - M.W.A.
At a meeting of Mystic Camp, No. 319, M.W.A., Saturday evening, the following officers were elected:
V.C. - L. E. Corlett
Advisor - Aug. Borman
Banker - Chas. Ruegnitz
Clerk - J. A. Kramer
Escort - Ed. Livingood
Watchman - Chas. Russell
Sentry - Wm. Heitkamp
Manager - J. E. Corlett
Med. Examiners - Dr. W. J. McGrath and Dr. Wm. Miller
~Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 12,1901

Modern Brotherhood of America
Election of Officers - At a meeting of Protection Lodge, No. 185, M.B.A., last Friday evening the following officers were elected:
Pres. - P. A. Munger
V. Pres. A. L. Peterson
Sec. - M. Cook
Treas. - D. G. Griffith
Con. - S. R. Munger
Chap. - E. R. Munger
W. - E. R. Russell
Sent. - C. N. Scovil
~Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 19, 1901

Knights of Pythias
Last Tuesday evening Elkader Lodge No. 2 K. of P. elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
C.C. - J. E. Corlett
V.C. - H. D. Brown
Prelate - G. H. Schulte
M. of W. - A. L. Barthel
K. of R. and S. - S. R. Munger
M. of E. - D. C. Hale
M. of F. - S. R. Munger
M. at A. - R. F. Schmidt
I.G. - W. F. Reinecke
O.G. - V. L. Gilje
Trustees - H. D. Brown, A. L. Barthel, R. F. Schmidt
~Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 19, 1901

Royal Neighbors of America
At a recent meeting of Fern Leaf Camp, No. 1809, the following officers were elected:
Oracle - Mrs. S. R. Munger
Vice Oracle - Emma Ruegnitz
Receiver - Kate Falkenhainer
Recorder - Mary Kramer
Chancellor - Mattie Schoch
Marshal - Bertha Grube
Inner Sentinel - Lenora Schmidt
Outer Sentinel - Hattie Johnson
Manager - J. A. Kramer
Med. Examiners - Drs. Alice Carpenter and W. J. McGrath
~Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 19, 1901

O.E.S.
At the regular communication of Charity Chapter, No. 152, O.E.S., on Jan. 1st, 1902, the following officers were installed for the ensuing year:
W.M. - Mrs. Kate Russell
W.P. Fred Cook
A.M. Mrs. Ella Lamm
Sec. - Lizzie Leibrock
Treas. - A. J. Carpenter
Con. - Martha Hill
A.C. - Ida Stemmer
Adah - Mrs. Ella Wilke
Ruth - Mrs. Edna Wolf
Esther - Mrs. Emma Brown
Martha - Mrs. Lizzie Stemmer
Electa - Mrs. Mary Carpenter
Warden - Mrs. A. O. Elvidge
Sentinel - E. W. Stanton
Chaplain - Mrs. Sophia Munger
Marshal - Mrs. Ella Merritt
Organist - May Landon Cook
~Elkader Register, Thur., 09 Jan. 1902. Local columns

I.O.O.F.
At the meeting of the Elkader Odd Fellows last Wednesday evening, District Deputy John Walter assisted by Robt. Quizley, of McGregor, installed the following officers:
N.G. - J. G. Hagensick
V.G. - Wm. Grube
Sec. - C. W. Walser
Treas. - H. H. Hagensick
R.S. to N.G. - E. R. Munger
L.S. to N.G. - J. C. Stemmer
Warden - Geo. Cassidy
Con. - Geo. Munger
J.G. - A. W. Kimball
O.G. - A. Cheeseman
R.S. to J.G. (V.G. ??) - Louis Zahrndt
L.S. to V.G. - M. Dittmer
R.S.S. - L. H. Place
L.S.S. - W. A. Preston
~Elkader Register, Thur., 16 Jan. 1902

Fire Department
The Elkader Fire Dept. at its meeting held Thursday evening elected the following officers:
Chief - J. A. Kramer
Assistant - J. M. Jensen
Foreman - John Bahr
Assistant - D. E. Gleason
Sec. & Treas. - A. J. Carpenter
~Elkader Register, Thur., 13 Mar. 1902. Local News column

Business Men's Club
The annual meeting of the Business Men's Club was held last Friday evening and the following officers were elected:
Pres. - A. J. Carpenter
Vice Pres. - H. D. Brown
Sec. - W. F. Reinecke
Treas. - Chas. Johnsen
Ex. Com. - A. J. Carpenter, H. D. Brown, W. F. Reinecke, Chas. Johnsen, Ray Webb, J. J. Kann
~Elkader Register, Thur., 09 Oct. 1902

Fair and Track Assn.
The annual meeting of the Elkader Fair and Track Association was held Wednesday afternoon at the Court House. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President - Jos. Lamm
Vice Pres. - Ed. Hofer
Sec. - J. A. Kramer
Treas. - A. J. Carpenter
Directors - Chas. Ehrhardt, Wm. Crowe, J. P. Meyer, Jos. Kramer, C. W. Walser
~Elkader Register, Thur., 27 Nov. 1902

Brotherhood American Yeoman officers
At a recent meeting of the Elkader Homestead No. 269 of Yeoman, the following officers were elected for the new year:
Foreman - W. E. Witt
M. of C. - Jas. A. Welch
M. of A. - H. W. Wilke
Cor. - A. L. Barthel
~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Dec. 1902

Modern Woodmen of America - M.W.A.
At a meeting of Mystic Camp No. 219, of the Modern Woodmen, the following officers were elected for the new year:
V.C. - L. E. Corlett
W.A. - A. L. Barthel
Clerk. - J. A. Kramer
Banker. - D. C. Hale
Escort. - Ed. Livingood
W. - Wm. Heitkamp
S. - A. Wells
Manager. - H. C. Bishop
~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Dec. 1902

I.O.O.F.
At a regular meeting of Elkader Lodge No. 304, I.O.O.F., held Wednesday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
N.G. - Lois Zahrndt
V,G, - Wm. Grube
Secy. - C. Walser
Treas. - H. H. Hagensick
R.S. to N.G. - D. G. Griffith
L.S. to N.G. - A. W. Kimball
Warden - Geo. Cassidy
Con. - J. G. Hagensick
R.S. to V.G. - Martin Dittmer
L.S. to V.G. - Rich. Potts
O.G. - W. V. Partch
I.G. E. R. Munger
R.S.S. - A. B. Cheeseman
L.S.S. - J. C. Stemmer
~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Dec. 1902

R.N.A.
Fern Leaf Camp of Royal Neighbors elected the following officers at their meeting last evening:
Oracle - Mrs. Emma Bishop
Vice Oracle - Mrs. Emma Reinecke
Recorder - Mrs. Mary Kramer
Receiver - Mrs. Kate Falkrnhainer
Chancellor - Emma Ruegnitz
Marshal - Mrs. Kate Powell
I.S. - Lenora Schmidt
O.S. - Mrs. Ella Schmidt
Manager - Mrs. H. Keohn
~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Dec. 1902

Columbian Circle
Saturday evening A. A. Chapman, of Volga City, organized Costigan circle No. 80, of Columbian circles at this place with about forty members. It is a fraternal insurance organization. The following are the officers:
Past Pres. - Dan Costigan
Pres. - C. G. Schmidt
Vice Pres. - E. C. Ehrhardt
Treas. - W. F. Reinecke
Clerk - C. W. Walser
Prelate - Mrs. J, K, Molumby
Ex. Phys. - Dr. W. A. Miller
Overseer - Jos. Cords
Guard - Wm. Grube
Board of Counsellers - H. Katschkowsky, J. K. Molumby, R. H. Schmidt
~Elkader Register, Thur. 25 Dec. 1902
Note: The Columbian Circle merged with the Highland Nobles in 1904

Order of Eastern Star - O.E.S.
At the meeting of Charity Chapter, No. 152, O.E.S., Wednesday evening, the following officers were installed for the new year:
W.M. - Mrs. Ella Lamm
A.M. - Mrs. Ella Merritt
W.P. - G. H. Schulte
Treas. - Mrs. S. S. Leach
Sec. - Lizzie Leibrock
Cond. - Mrs. Louise Leibrock
Asso. Cond. - Mrs. Mary Carpenter
Ada - Mrs. S. V. Corlett
Ruth - Mrs. Edna Wolf
Esther - Ella Wilke
Martha - Mrs. Lizzie Stemmer
Electa - Mrs. Mary A. Griffith
Warden - Mrs. Julia Preston
Sen. - Mrs. Lena Talley
Marshal - Jessie Blake
Chaplain - Mrs. Kate Russell
Organist - Ida Stemmer
~Elkader Argus, Wed., Jan. 14, 1903

Elkader Baseball Club Organized
The Elkader base ball club organized Tuesday evening by electing Lee Cook, manager, and George Everetts, captain. The roster or line up of the team will be about as follows: Pitcher, John Roggman; catcher, Harry Friend; 1b, Ray Hagensick; 2b, Ed. Kelleher; 3b, Alva Nichols; ss, Dan Barton; rf, Geo. Witt; cf, Capt. Everetts; lf, Frank Munger; substitutes, Geo. Niemeyer, Ed. Beer, Arthur Kramer, and perhaps Burns, of Volga City; home umpire, Harvey Clough. The boys expect to give a benefit game in a week or two, and it is hoped that all lovers of the game will extend them every encouragement. ~Elkader Register, Thur., April 16, 1903. Home News column

I.O.O.F.
District Deputy J. A. Walter, of McGregor, was in town last Wednesday evening and installed the following officers of Elkader Lodge No. 304, I.O.O.F.:
N.G - Louis Zahrndt
V.G. - Wm. Grube
Treasurer - H. H. Hagensick
Secretary - C. W. Walser/Walzer (4th letter looks like S or Z)
R.S. of N.G. - John G. Hagensick
L.S. of N.G. - J. C. Stemmer
Warden - E. R. Munger
Conductor - D. G. Griffith
R.S. of V.G. - Martin Dittmer
L.S. of V.G. - Al Kimball
R.S.S. - Fred Brockmann
L.S.S. - Chris Brockmann
O.G. - W. V. Partch
~Elkader Register, Thur., July 16, 1903

Businessmen's Club
The Businessmen's Club at their annual meeting Saturday evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
President - H. D. Brown
Vice-President - W. J. McGrath
Treasurer - Chas. Johnsen
Secretary - B. F. Falkenhainer
Executive Committee - H. D. Brown, W. J. McGrath, B. F. Falkenhainer, G. H. Fletcher, J. J. Kann.
The president was authorized to name a committee to bring before the club topics vital to the business interests of the town. It was also resolved that business men of the town who are not members of the club are invited to attend meetings at which any matter of interest to all is brought up.
~Elkader Register, Thur., Sept. 10, 1903

Elkader Band, 13th Anniversary
Monday evening the Elkader band celebrated the 13th anniversary of the organization. After transacting the usual business, refreshments were served and a merry good time had in which all participated with their individual specialties. Our people naturally take pride in this organization, not only because they furnish good music, but because the band boys are pleasant and accommodating, always willing to appear upon every occasion. The band now numbers sixteen pieces, all equipped with a complete set of C. G. Conn instruments. Of the original organization there remains only R. F. Schmidt and W. F. Reinecke. The following are the present members:
R. F. Schmidt, tuba
Frank Munger, tuba
W. F. Reinecke, baritone
G. H. Wilke, slide trombone
H. W. Uecker, tenor
A. Eberhart, 2nd alto
Geo. W. Munger, 1st alto
Chas. Roggman, solo alto
H. Orvie Parke, piccolo
Wm. Walther, 2nd clarinet
G. M. Snedigar, 1st clarinet
Ed. Beer, 1st cornet
Louis Muschewske, solo cornet
Otto Friend, solo cornet
L. J. Kramer, base drum
Ray Friend, snare drum
~Elkader Register, Thur., Sept. 10, 1903

Fair and Track Association, 1903/1904
The annual meeting of the Elkader Fair and Track Association was held at the Court Room yesterday afternoon. The attendance was light but all seemed enthusiastic for the new year, President Lamm presided. The report of the Secretary and Treasurer were read and approved. They show that the total receipts for the past year were $3130.07, and expenses $3129.56. It was also shown that there is about $700 unpaid warrants outstanding. In order to meet this directors were authorized to contract a loan not to exceed $800. The following officers were elected:
President - Jos. Lamm.
Vice President - Ed Hofer
Secretary - J. A. Kramer
Treasurer - A. J. Carpenter
Directors - E. C. Ehrhardt, J. P. Meyer, Jos. Kramer, H. D. Brown, and Wm. Crowe
~Elkader Register, Thursday, November 26, 1903

I.O.O.F.
At a regular meeting of Elkader Lodge No. 304 I.O.O.F., held on Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term.
N.G.- Louis Zahrndt
V.G.- Wm. Grube
Treas.- H. H. Hagensick
Sec.- C. W. Walser
It was also decided to lease the Hagensick hall for five years.
~Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 10, 1903

Modern Woodmen of America - M.W.A.
At a meeting of Mystic Camp No. 319, Saturday evening, the following officers were elected.
V.C.- W. W. Davidson.
W.A.- A. L. Barthel.
E.B.- D. C. Hale.
Escort- A. H. Wells.
Clerk- Arthur Bishop.
Watchman- Chas. Russell.
Sentry- Wm. Heitcamp. W. J. McGrath.
Manager- Jas. E. Corlett.
~Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 10, 1903

Modern Brotherhood of America (M.B.A.)
Protection lodge M.B.A., at its meeting last evening elected the following
officers for the ensuing year.
Pres.- Mrs. Kate Russell.
V. Pres.- Mrs. Geo. Lenth.
Sec.- M. Cook.
Treas.- Fred Scheer.
Con.- Ed. Cords.
Chap.- Mrs. W. E. Witt.
Watch- Chas. Scovil.
Sentry- Ed Russell.
~Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 24, 1903. Local News page

O.E.S.
Last evening the ladies of Charity Chapter gave a six o'clock supper to the members of the order. After the refreshments the following officers were installed for the ensuing year:
W.M. - Mrs. Ella Merritt
W.P. - G. H. Schulte
A.M. - Mrs. H. R. Carpenter
Sec. - Lizzie Leibrock
Treas. - Mrs. S. S. Leach
Con. - Mrs. F. G. Leibrock
A.C. - Mrs. Geo. C. Wolf
Adah - Mrs. L. F. Gossman
Ruth - Mrs. W. A. Preston
Esther - Mrs. D. G. Griffith
Martha - Mrs. V. H. Schroeder
Electa - Mrs. Kate Russell
Warder - Mrs. Lena Talley
Chap - Mrs. S. V. Corlett
Marshal - Mrs. J. C. Stemmer
Organist - Ella Wilke
Sent. - Geo. Lenth
~Elkader Register, Thur., 07 Jan. 1904

Columbian Circles & Highland Nobles
The local court of Columbian Circles is now a part of the Highland Nobles, the two fraternal insurance organizations having been merged under the name of the latter.
~Elkader Argus, Wed., May 18, 1904

Business Men's Club (1904/05)
The annual meeting of the Elkader Business Men's Club was held Saturday evening. The following officers were elected for the coming year:
Pres. - G. H. Fletcher
Vice Pres. -M. J. Poull
Sec. - H. W. Uecker
Treas. - Chas. Johnsen
Executive Committee - G. H. Fletcher, M. J. Poull, H. W. Uecker, F, J, Uriell, A. J. Carpenter
~Elkader Register, Thur., 08, Sept. 1904. Local News columns

Mystic Toilers
At a meeting on last Friday evening the Mystic Toilers elected the following officers:
President - M. Fitzpatrick
Vice President - F. Scher
Secretary - Geo. C. Wolf
Treasurer - Mrs. Etta Wolf
Chaplain - Mrs. Hannah Quinn
Conductor - C. W. Walser
Correspondent - Da Costigan
Historian - Etta Wolf
J.S. - Augusta Zahrndt
O.S. - Jos. Nugent
Guides - John Downey, J. a. Nugent, R. F. Quinn
Trustee - Dan Costigan
~Elkader Register, Thur., 24 Nov. 1904
Note: The Mystic Toilers (of the World) was a fraternal insurance society, formed by J. F. Taake at Des Moines, Iowa in February 1899, before being reincorporated in 1919 as the Liberty Life Insurance Company.

Elkader Fair Track Assn.
The annual meeting of the Elkader Fair and Track Association was held at the Court House yesterday afternoon. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President - Jos. Lamm
Vice Pres. - Ed. Hofer
Secretary - J. A. Kramer
Treasurer - A. J. Carpenter
Directors - E. C. Ehrhardt, Wm. Schmidt, W. W. Davidson, H. D. Brown, J. P. Meyer
~Elkader Register, Thur., 01 Dec. 1904

Elkader Fire Dept.
At a meeting of the fire company Monday evening the following officers were elected:
Chief - J. A. Kramer
Asst. Chief - J. M. Jensen
Foreman Hook And Ladder Co. - John Losch
Foreman Hose Co. - Frank Hofer
Secretary and Treasurer - A. J. Carpenter
~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Dec. 1904

M.W.A.
At the meeting of Mystic Camp No. 191, M.W.A. Saturday evening, the following officers were elected:
V.C. - W. W. Davidson
W.A. - A. L. Barthel
W.B. - D. C. Hale
Clerk - John Everall, Jr.
Escort - A. H. Wells
Physicians - Drs. J. W. McGrath, Wm A. Miller
W. - Wm. Heitkamp
Sent. - Chas. Feldman
Manager - J. A. Kramer
~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Dec. 1904

R.N.A.
Fern Leaf Camp 1809 R.N. of A., at their meeting last evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
Oracle - Mrs. H. C. Bishop
Vice Oracle - Mrs. Emma Reinecke
Recorder - Mrs. Mate Landon
Receiver - Mrs. Katie Falkenhainer
Chancellor - Mrs. Lena Talley
Marshal - Mrs. Kate Powell
I.S. - Mrs. Emma Hagensick
O.S. - Mrs. Emma Schmidt
Phys. - Drs. Miller and McGrath
Manager - J. A. Kramer
~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Dec. 1904

Highland Nobles
At a regular meeting of Costigan Castle No. 140, Highland Nobles, held Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Protector - Bertha Grube
Councellor - E.C. Ehrhardt
Evangel - Dora Walser
Treas. - C.G. Scchmidt
Sec. - C.W. Walser
Escort - Marg Lenth
Warden - Mattie Prouty
Sentry - Mrs. E.C. Ehrhardt
Trustee - J.K. Molumby
Physicians - Miss Alice Howard & Dr. W.J. McGrath
~Elkader Argus, Wednesday, December 21, 1904 ~contributed by S. Ferrall

Yeomen
Elkader Homestead No. 264 B.A.Y. at a meeting Monday evening elected the following officers:
For. - W. H. O'Brien
M. of C. - John Stebor
M. of A. - J. G. Hagensick
Phy. - Aug. Uecker
Cor. - A. L. Barthel
Delegate - W. E. Witt
~Elkader Register, Thur., 22 Dec. 1904

M.B.A.
At a meeting of Protection lodge No. 165 M.B.A., the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
Pres. - Kate F. Russell
V. Pres. - Ella C. Lenth
Sec. - M. Cook
Treas. - D. G. Griffith
Cond. - E. R. Munger
Chap. - F. H. Whitcomb
W. - Ed. Russell
Sent. - Chas. N. Scovil
~Elkader Register, Thur., 29 Dec. 1904

Elkader O.E.S.
Last evening was an eventful one in the history of Charity Chapter No. 152, O.E.S.. It was the first public installation held by the chapter. Guests were invited and the parlor and lodge rooms were filled by about 130 members and guests. Mayor G. H. Schulte, Past Patron, as installing officer, installed the following officers:
W.M. - Mrs. Ella Merritt
W.P. - A. J. Carpenter
A.M. Mrs. Mary Carpenter
Sec. - Lizzie Leibrock
Treas. - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Con. - Mrs. F. G. Leibrock
A. Con. - Mrs. Edna Wolf
Chap. - Mrs. Jas. E. Corlett
Marshal - Mrs. J. C. Stemmer
Adah - Mrs. H. D. Brown
Ruth - Mrs. W. A. Preston
Esther - Mrs. M. A. Griffith
Martha - Mrs. Jennie Schroeder
Electa - Mrs. Kate Russell
Warder - Mrs. Grant Talley
Sent. - Geo. Lenth
~Elkader Register, Thur., 05 Jan. 1905

Opera House Company Stockholders
The stockholders of the Elkader Opera House Company held their annual meeting last evening. The report of the manager for the year's business ending Dec. 1904, showed a profit of $773.74, plus the amount paid for properties and permanent improvements which would bring the net earnings to nearly $1,000.
Directors for a two year term were elected as follows: J. J. Kann, R. E. Price, Wm. Becker, R. F. Schmidt. The Directors then met and elected officers for the ensuing year as follows:
President - R. E. Price
Vice President - J. E. Corlett
Secretary - Geo. Witt
Treasurer - Chas. Johnsen
The Opera House is now about $1,400. in debt, a very small item on a splendid property worth about $18,000. In a year or two this debt will be wiped out and the stock will be on a paying basis.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 05 Jan. 1905

Gesang Verein
The Gesang Verein has been resurected and reorganized with twenty one members, including Mayor Schulte, Otto Germar, J.G. Hagensick, Ray Webb, Ed Klotzbach, Dr. Jeffers, R.F. Schmidt, J.M. Jensen, Wm. Witt, Anton Kramer, Henry Koehn and others whose names we did not get. They have employed Aug. Nehls as teacher and had their first meeting in the annex of the Opera House Tuesday evening.
~Register, Thurs. evening, January 19, 1905 ~contributed by S. Ferrall, note: the Gesang Verein is a 'singing club' or choir

Highland Nobles
Costigan Castle No. 140, Highland Nobles held their regular meeting last Friday evening and adopted the following new members: M. Fitzpatrick, George F. Katschkowsky, Henry Berghahn, Miss Anna Johnson, Mrs. Frederica Nehls, Mrs. Augusta Zabrndt, Miss Ella Mecklenburg, John H. Friend. Supreme Protector J.L. Rose, of Des Moines, was present and assisted in the work. The Castle now has nearly fifty members.
~Elkader Argus, Thursday, May 25, 1905 ~contributed by S. Ferrall

I.O.O.F.
At a regular meeting of Elkader Lodge No. 804 I.O.O.F., held last Thursday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
N.G. - C. W. Walser
V.G. - Max Goldberg
Sec. - J. G. Hagensick
Treas. H. H. Hagensick
R.S. to N.G. - Chas. Feldman
L.S. To N.G. - John Stebor
R.S. to V.G. - W. G. Cooper
L.S. to V.G. - John Magnuson
Warden - Henry Lenth
Con. - E. C. Gifford
R.S.S. - F. H. Westcott
L.S.S. - Martin Dittmer
I.G. - W. V. Partch
O.G. - Isaac McSperrin
~Elkader Register (forgot to record date of publication)

Gas Company
At a meeting of the signers of the Articles of Incorporation held at the rooms of the Business Men's Club rooms last Evening, the Elkader Gas Company was organized by the election of the following officers:
President - M. J. Poull
Vice President - V. T. Price
Secretary - L. J. Kramer
Treasurer - R. Richardson
Directors - F. J. Uriell, C. C. Oehring, V. T. Price, J. F. Becker, Ed Hofer, M. J. Poull, Jos. Lamm
The officers were directed to proceed with the matter of perfecting the incorporation and of applying for a franchise.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 02 Nov. 1905

Eagles (F.O.E.)
A subordinate aerie of the fraternal order of Eagles was instituted at Elkader last evening, and was perfected by the election of the following officers:
Past Worthy Pres. - Jas. E. Corlett
Worthy President - G. H. Schulte
Worthy Vice Pres. - Ray Webb
Worthy Secretary - F. L. Wolf
Worthy Treas. - W. W. Davidson
Worthy Chap. - J. G. Hempel
Trustees - V. T. Price, R. F. Schmidt, Chas. Hinsch Jr.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 02 Nov. 1905

Mystic Toilers
On last Friday evening Orchus Council No. 43, Mystic Toilers, elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
Past President - M. Fitzpatrick
President - C. W. Walser
Vice President - M. Farrell
Secy. - Geo. C. Wolf
Treas. - Mrs. Etta Wolf
Chaplain - Hannah Quinn
Correspondent - R. F. Quinn
Historian - E. M. Wolf
Conductor - Barney Heiden
I.S. - Augusta Zahrndt
O.S. - J. C. Nugent
Guide - John Downie
Guide - Louis Zahrndt
Guide - Chas. Lei
Director - M. Fitzpatrick
Director - R. F. Quinn
Delegate - Geo. C. Wolf
Alternate - R. F. Quinn
~Elkader Register, Thur., 09 Nov. 1905

Highland Nobles
Costigan Castle No. 149, Highland Nobles, last Wednesday evening, elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
Past Protector - John Stebor
Protector - Mrs. Bertha Grube
Councellor - E. C. Ehrhardt
Evangel - Mrs. Dora Walser
Treas. - C. G. Schmidt
Sec. - C. W. Walser
Escort - Mrs. Margaret Lenth
Warden - Mrs. Mattie Prouty
Physician - Dr. Alice Carpenter
Guard - Mrs. Mary Hennes
Sentinel - Stewart R. Price
Trustees - M. Fitzpatrick, 3 years; Aug. Uecker, 1 year
~Elkader Register, Thur., 07 Dec. 1905

Royal Neighbors
Fernleaf Camp No. 1809, at their last regular meeting elected the following officers:
Oracle - Mrs. J. A. Kramer
Vice Oracle - Emma Ruegnitz
Chancellor - Mrs. Julia Koehn
Recorder - Mrs. Lizzie Kleinpel
Receiver - Mrs. Margaret Lenth
Marshal - Miss Mattie Schoch
Inner Sentinel - Miss Emma Hagensick
Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Emma Allen
Physicians - Drs. W. J. McGrath, Mrs. A. J. Carpenter
Manager - Mrs. Kate Dittmer.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Dec. 1905

Order of the Eastern Star
The following are the officers elected and appointed for Charity Chapter No. 152, O.E.S. The installation will be held the first Wednesday evening in January:
W.M. - Mrs. H. R. Carpenter
W.P. - Robt. Reinow
A.M. - Mrs. W. A. Preston
Sec. - Mrs. V. H. Schroeder
Treas. - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Con. - Mrs. F. G. Leibrock
A. Con. - Mrs. H. D. Brown
Chap. - Mrs. Ella Merritt
Marshal - Mrs. J. M. Morse
Adah - Mrs. Geo. Lenth
Ruth - Mrs. Wm. Becker
Esther - Mrs. W. W. Davidson
Martha - Mrs. W. E. Witt
Electa - Mrs. M. Dittmer
Warden - Mrs. M. E. Munger
Sent. - D. G. Griffith
Organist - Ella Wilke
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Dec. 1905

M.B.A.
At a regular meeting of Protection lodge, No. 165, M.B.A., last Friday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
President - K. F. Russell
Vice Pres. - S. J. Kauffman
Sec. and Treas. - D. G. Griffith
Chap. - Mrs. W. E. Witt
Con. - H. Jungblut
Watch - Ed Russell
Sent. - C. N. Scovel
~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Dec. 1905

Yeomen
Despite the unfavorable weather a large assembly gathered at the hall of Elkader Homestead No. 269 of Yeomen last Monday evening to witness the public installation of officers. The program opened with music by a portion of the Opera House Orchestra, after which Mayor G. H. Schulte spoke of the grand principles of the order and extended a hearty welcome to all. Then came a song "Friendship" by a quartette consisting of Messrs. Wm. Witt and R. F. Schmidt and Mesdames G. G. White and Chas. Long. This was followed by music from the orchestra. The drill by sixteen lady members of the order was a beautiful feature of the program. Installation being in order District Deputy Will W. Hazen, of Marshalltown, Ia., assisted by Mayor Schoulte as chief Yeoman then installed the following officers:
Foreman - W. E. Witt.
M. of C. - Thos. Harvey
Cor. - H. W. Uecker (?Decker)
M. of A. - J. G. Hagensick
Chap. - Aug. Uecker
O. - R. F. Schmidt
W. - Mrs. R. M. Landon
Sent. - Leona Hulverson
G. - G. Bandow
Lady Rowena - Miss Alice Leonard
Lady Rebecca - Mrs. Fred Lenth

Foreman Witt appointed the following:
Black Knight - H. C. Bishop
Courier - Mrs. H. C. Bishop
Wanda - John Toutsch
Isaac - Wm. O'Brien
Leaders of Drill Team - Mrs. Grant Cooper and Mrs. Wm. Grube

After the ceremony of installation Mr. Hazen spoke on the subject of Yeomanry and illustrated the security of its policies. This concluding the program, an elegant lunch was served consisting of coffee and sandwiches, ice cream and cake, after which followed a season of social enjoyment, games, etc. It was a fine gathering, something over one hundred enjoying the festivities.
~Elkader Register, Thursday, January 18, 1906
Note: Both spellings of the surname Schulte/Schoulte were used in the paper

Modern Woodmen of America - M.W.A.
Mystic Camp 319 M.W.A. at its regular meeting on Saturday evening installed the following officers:
V.C. - Thos. L. Harvey
W.A. - Ed Livingood
Clerk - W. W. Davidson
Banker - D. C. Hale
Escort - Geo. H. Fletcher
Manager - E. C. Ehrhardt
Sentry- Wm. Heitcamp
Watch - John Baker
~Elkader Register, Thursday, January 18, 1906

Royal Neighbors
At a special meeting of Fern Leaf Camp, No. 1809, R.N.A., last Friday evening, the following officers were installed:
Oracle - Mrs. J. A. Kramer
Vice Oracle - Miss Emmna Ruegnitz
Chancellor - Mrs. Julia Koehn
Recorder - Mrs. Lizzie Kleinpell
Receiver - Mrs. Margaret Lenth
Marshal - Miss Mattie Schoch
Inner Sentinel - Miss Emma Hagensick
Outer Sentinel - Miss Emma Allen
Physician - Mrs. A. J. Carpenter
Manager - Mrs. Kate Dittmer
The degree staff was completed by the appointment of the Graces as follows:
Faith - Agnes Harding
Modesty - Leona Hulverson
Unselfishness - May Cook Landon
Endurance - Lena Eberhart
Courage - Rebecca Leonard
~Elkader Register, Thursday, January 25, 1906

I.O.O.F
Special district deputy C. W. Walser on last Thursday evening installed the following officers of Elkader Lodge No. 304 I.O.O.F.
N.G. - Max Goldberg
V.G. - Geo. Cassidy
Secretary - J. G. Hagensick
Treasurer - H. H. Hagensick
R.S. to N.G. - C. W. Walser
L.S. to N.G. - Grant Cooper
Warden - Henry Lenth
Conductor - L. C. Mueschewake
R.S. to V.G. - John Magnusen
L.S. to V.G. - H. C. Katschkowsky
R.S.S. - Wm. E. Witt
L.S.S. - Ole Allen
I.G. - D. M. Prouty
O.G. - Isaac McSperrin
~Elkader Register, Thursday, January 18, 1906
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Thursday evening District Deputy H. A. Mallory installed the following officers in Elkader lodge No. 304 I.O.O.F.:
N.G. - Geo. Cassidy
V.G. - Louis Muschewske
Sec. - John G. Hagensick
Treas. - W. E. Witt
R.S. to N.G. - C. W. Walser
L.S. to N.G. - W. V. Partch
Warden - Henry Lenth
Conductor - Max Goldberg
R.S. to V.G. - Chas. Heitkamp
L.S. to V.G. - L. D. Zahrndt
R.S.S. - Chas Long
L.S.S. - Ole Allen
I.G. - Wm. Grube
O.G. - John Magnusen
~Elkader Register, Thur., July 12, 1906

Rebekah Hazel Valley Lodge
Rebecca Lodge Organized - The preliminary steps were taken last Thursday evening to organize a Rebecca lodge at this place. When the charter has been received the name will be Hazel Valley Lodge, with the following officers:
N.G. - Maude Tyler
V.G. - Florence Nichols
Secy. - Bertha Grube
Treas. - J. G. Hagensick
Warden - Ameia Lenth
Conductor - Charlotte Hagensick
R.S. to N.G - Mamie Friend
L.S. to N.G. - Lydia Feldman
I. Guardian - Dean M. Prouty
O. Guardian - Leslie Bonson
P.G. - Emma Cooper
Chaplain - Dora Walser
R.S. to V.G. - Ella Crowe
L.S. to V.G. - Ida Zahrndt
Organist - Josie Friend
Trustees - Augusta Cassidy, 3 years / G. W. Cooper, 2 years / Dellia Tyer, 1 year.
~Elkader Register, Thursday, February 15, 1906
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At a meeting of Hazel Valley Rebekah Lodge No. (looks like 408), last Friday evening, the following officers were installed for the ensuing term:
N.G. - Miss Maud I. Tyler
V.G. - Miss Florence J. Nichols
Recording Sec. - Mrs. Bertha Grube
Financial Sec. - Miss Cecelia Pahlas
Treas. - Mrs. Charlotte Hagensick
Warden - Mrs. Emelie Lenth
Conductor - Mrs. Emma Cooper
R.S. to N.G. - Miss Maymie Fruend
L.S. to N.G. - Miss Mary Lembke
I.G. - L. C. Muschewske
O.G. - Chas. Heitkamp
Chaplain - Miss Emma Lembke
R.S. to V.G. - Miss Ella M. Crowe
L.S. to V.G. - Miss Ida Zahrndt
Organist - Miss Mildred Williamson
At the same meeting Miss Leona Hulverson and Chas. Heitkamp were initiated into the order.
~Elkader Register, Thur., July 12, 1906

Elkader Baseball Club
The Elkader baseball nine has been organized as follows and are open for engagements.
Catcher - R. Hagensick
Pitcher - S. Powell
1st Base - G. Witt
2nd Base - K. Canada
S.S. - W. Witt
3rd Base - M. Hagensick
L.F. - H. Kramer
C.F. and Asst. Pitcher - J. Roggman
R.F. - E. Schmidt
Sub. - W. Dittmer
Captain - Sid Powell
Manager - Ray Hagensick
~Elkader Register, Thursday, May 10, 1906

Fair and Track Association
At the annual meeting of the Elkader Fair and Track Association held at the Court Room this afternoon, President Lamm presiding, the reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and approved. The following officers were then elected:
President - J. A. Kramer
Vice President - E. C. Ehrhart
Secretary - W. W. Davidson
Treasurer - A. J. Carpenter
Directors - Jas. E. Corlett, D.E. Gleason, Henry Wistrick, Jacob Eggiman and Wm. Becker.
~Elkader Register, Thur., November 29, 1906

Royal Neighbors of America
At the last regular meeting of Fern Leaf Camp No. 1809, R.N.A., elected the following officers:
Oracle - Mrs. Mell Kramer
V. Oracle - Emma Ruegnitz
Recorder - Mrs. Landon
Receiver - Mrs. Talley
Chancellor - Mrs. S. Munger
Marshall - Mrs. K. Powell
Inner Sent. - Emma Hagensick
Out. Sent. - Mrs. G. Bente
Managers - J. A. Kramer, Kate Dittmer and Mrs. Leibrock
~Elkader Register, Thur., December 20, 1906

Yeomen
At a regular meeting Tuesday evening the Yeomen elected the following officers:
Foreman - A. L. Lodahl
M. of C. - Wm. H. O'Brien
Cor. - Mrs. Jennie Schroeder
M. of A. - J. G. Hagensick
Physician - Aug. Uecker
~Elkader Register, Thur., December 13, 1906

Hazel Valley Sisters of Rebekah
The Sisters of Rebekah, at their last meeting, elected the following officers: N.G. - Maude Tyler
V.G. - Ida Zahrudt
Rec. Sec. - Joey Friend
Fin. Sec. - Cecelia Pahlas
Treas. - Emma Hagensick
Trustee for 3 years - Alice Leonard
~Elkader Register, Thur., December 20, 1906

Modern Woodmen of America - M.W.A.
Saturday evening Mystic Camp 319 elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
V.C. - Thos. L. Harvey
W.A. - Ed Livingood
Banker - D. C. Hale
Clerk - W. W. Davidson
Escort - G. G. Cassidy
Watch - Wm. Heitkamp, Jr.
Sentry - F. Scheer
Manager - H. C. Bishop
~Elkader Register, Thur., December 13, 1906

I.O.O.F (1st half 1907)
Elkader lodge No. 304, at their recent meeting, elected the following officers:
N.G. - L. C. Mueschewake
V.G. - Wm. Grube
Treas. - Wm. Witt
Sec. - J. G. Hagensick
R.S. to N.G. - Geo. Cassidy
L.S. to N.G. - Chas. Heitkamp
Warden - Henry Lenth
Conductor - Max Goldberg
O.G. - Ole Allen
I.G. - Cyrus Gurdy
R.S. to V.G. - C. W. Walser
L.S. to V.G. - W. V. Partch
R.S.S. - Chas. Long
L.S.S. - John Magnusen
~Elkader Register, Thur., December 13, 1906

I.O.O.F. (2nd half 1907)
Past Grand C. W. Walser on last Thursday evening installed the following officers of Elkader Lodge No. 304 I.O.O.F. for the ensuing term:
N.G. - Wm. Grube
V.G. - Ole Allen
Sec'y - M. G. Hagensick
Treas. - Wm. E. Witt
R.S. to N.G. - L. C. Muschewske
L.S. to N.G. - C. W. Walser
Warden - Henry Lenth
Conductor - Max Goldburg
R.S.S. - Chas. Long
L.S.S. - John Magnusen
R.S. to V.G. - Geo. Cassidy
L.S. to V.G. - Albert Schmidt
I.G. - Sam Boots
O.G. - Chas. Heitkamp
~Elkader Register, Thur., 18 July 1907

Highland Nobles
At a regular meeting of Costigan Castle No. 140, Highland Nobles, held Wednesday evening, Dec. 5th, 1906, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Past Protector - Mrs. Berth Grube
Protector - August Uecker
Counselor - Mrs. Marg. Lenth
Evangel. - Mrs. Dora E. Walser
Treas. - C. G. Schmidt
Sec. - C. W. Walser
Escort - Mrs. Mattie Prouty
Warden - Miss Alice Leonard
Guard - Louis R. Meisner
Sentinel - Stewart R. Price
Trustee, 2 yrs. - H. C. Katschkowsky
Trustee, 3 yrs. - John Stebor
Physicians - Dr. Alice Carpenter, Dr. W. J. McGrath
Organist - May Cook
~Elkader Register, Thur., December 6, 1906

Modern Brotherhood of America
At the meeting of Protection lodge No. 165, M.B.A., last Friday evening, the following officers were elected:
Pres. - Fred Scheer
Vice Pres. - S. J. Kauffman
Sec. - D. G. Griffith
Treas. - J. J. Kauffman
Chap. - A. Witt
Con. - H. Jungblut
W. - Chas. Scovel
Sent. - E. A. Munger
~Elkader Register, Thur., 03 Jan. 1907. Local News columns

Order of the Eastern Star
Charity Chapter No. 152, O.E.S., last evening installed the following elected and appointed officers:
W.M. - Mrs. Mary Carpenter
A.M. - Mrs. W. A. Preston
W.P. - A. J. Carpenter
Sec. - Mrs. Jennie Schroeder
Treas. - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Cond. - Mrs. Edna Wolf
A. Cond. - Mrs. Grant Talley
Ada - Mrs. Geo. Lenth
Ruth - Ella Wilke
Esther - Mrs. W. W. Davidson
Martha - Mrs. Alice Carpenter
Electa - Mrs. Jas. E. Corlett
Warden - Mrs. M. E. Munger
Sent. - Mrs. Elizabeth Wolf
Chap. - Mrs. J. C. Stemmer
Marshal - Mrs. J. M. Morse
Organist - Cella Pahlas
~Elkader Register, Thur., 03 Jan. 1907. Local News columns

Baseball Team
The base ball boys held a meeting last Thursday evening and perfected an organization. The line up is as follows:
Manager - Grant Cooper
Pitcher - Dan Barton
Catcher - Kenneth Canada
Shortstop - Paul Heinisch
1st Base - Ray Hagensick
2nd Base - Dan O'Leary
3rd Base - Arthur Kramer
Right Fielder - Frank Friend
Center Fielder - John Roggman
Left Fielder - Martin G. Hagensick
~Elkader Register, Thur., 16 May 1907. Local News column

Eagles - F.O.E.
At the meeting of the Elkader Aerie, No. 1249 F.O.E., Monday evening the following officers were elected:
W.P. Pres. - Ray Webb
President - C. W. Walser
V. Pres. - M. E. Munger
Chap. - Fred Lenth
Sec. - G. H. Schulte
Treas. - H. C. Pahlas
Con. - Carl Quinn
I.G. - Henry Koehn
O.G. - Henry Reichert
Trustees - F. C. Gilmore, John Bock, Oliver Kringle
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 5 Nov. 1907

Highland Nobles (Costigan Castle No. 140)
At the meeting of the Highland Nobles last evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Protector - Mary Lenth
Counsellor - Don Munger
Evangel - Julia Stebor
Secretary - Henry C. Gmelin
Treas. - C. G. Schmidt
Escort - Mattie Prouty
Warden - Bertha Grube
Guard - Oliver Kimball
Sent. - Louis R. Meisner
Trustee - Aug. Uecker
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 5 Nov. 1907

Order of the Eastern Star
The following are the newly elected and appointive officers of Charity Chapter No. 152 O.E.S.:
W.M. - Mrs. J. L. Preston
W.P. - A. J. Carpenter
A.M. - Mrs. E. M. Paul
Treas. - Mrs. S. V. Corlett
Sec. - Mrs. Jennie Schroeder
Cond. - Mrs. Edna Wolf
A. Cond. - Mrs. G. Talley
Ada - Mrs. Ella Lenth
Ruth - Miss Ella Wilke
Esther - Mrs. Mllie Davidson
Martha - Dr. Alice Carpenter
Electa - Mrs. Kate Barthel
Warden - Mrs. Ella Schmidt
Sent. - Miss Emma Ruegnitz
Marshal - Mrs. Frank Landon
Chap. - Mrs. J. C. Stemmer
Organist - Miss Celia Pahlas
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 26 Dec. 1907. Local News columns

Modern Brotherhood of America
Last Friday evening Protection Lodge No. 185, M.B.A., elected the following officers:
President - Fred Scheer
Vice Pres. - Anna Jungblut
Sec. and Treas. - D. G. Griffith
Chaplain - Geo. W. Munger
Con. - Henry Jungblut
W. - H. F. Jungblut
Sent. - Chas. Scovil
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 02 Jan. 1908

I.O.O.F.
Elkader Lodge No. 304 I.O.O.F., on last Thursday evening installed the following officers for the ensuing term:
P.G. - Wm. Grube
N.G. - Ole Allen
V.G. - Henry Lenth
Sec. - M. G. Hagensick
Treas. - A. W. Schmidt
Warden - Geo. Cassidy
Conductor - W. V. Partch
R.S. to N.G. - L.C. Muschewsky
L.S. to N.G. - Louis Zahrndt
R.S. to V.G. - Wm. Grube
L.S. to V.G. - J. C. Stemmer
I.G. - Max Goldberg
O.G. - Geo. Munger
R.S.S. - Chas. Long
L.S.S. - John Magnnsen
~Elkader Register, Thur., 09 Jan. 1908

Yeomen
The Yeomen Homestead initiated the following members at the regular meeting Tuesday evening, viz: Mrs. Herman Dittmer, of Cox Creek, Messrs. George Cheeseman and Lyman McCormick. The following officers were also installed:
Foreman - Wm. E. Witt
M.C. - Wm. H. O'Brien
Cor. - Martin G. Hagensick
M.A. - H.C. Pahlas
Phys. - Aug. Uecker
Overseer - R. F. Schmidt
I.S. - A. W. Smith
O.S. - Jos. Russell
Guard - John Teutsch
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 16 Jan. 1908. Local News columns

Rebekah's
Hazel Valley Rebekah lodge No. 466, I.O.O.F., installed the following officers at their meeting Friday evening:
N.G. - Josie Friend
V.G. - Mrs. Bertha Grube
Rec. Sec. - Mrs. Emma Allen
Financial Sec. - Mamie Friend
Treasurer - Emma Hagensick
Warden - Ida Wilke
Conductor - Mary Lembke
Chaplain - Emma Lembke
I.G. - Ella Crowe
O.G. - Mrs. Gusta Cassidy
R.S. to N.G. - Ida Zahrnt
L.S. to N.G. Mrs. A. Schmidt
R.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Jennie Lake
L.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Max Goldberg
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 23 Jan. 1908

Citizens Gas Co.
At a meeting of the Citizens Gas Company Monday evening, the following directors were elected:
M. J. Poull
J. F. Becker
F. J. Uriell
H. L. Griffith
Ross Richardson
Ed Hofer
John Bahr

The directors then then elected:
President - M. J. Poull
Vice President - F. J. Uriell
Secretary & Treasurer - J. F. Becker
Manager - Ross Richardson
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 15 Oct. 1908. Local News column

Fair and Track Assn.
The Elkader Fair and Track Association held their annual meeting at the Court House Wednesday afternoon. The following officers were elected:
President - H. Koehn
Vice Pres. - E. C. Ehrhardt
Secretary - W. W. Davidson
Treasurer - J. F. Becker
Directors - Patrick Downey, J. C. Maehl, M. J. Poull, C. G. Schmidt, L. J. Kramer

The dates for the fair for 1909 were set for Wed., Thur., Fri., Sept. 15th, 16th and 17th.
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 26 Nov. 1908

Highland Nobles
At a regular meeting of Costigan Castle, No. 140, Highland Nobles, held last evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Protector - Mrs. Margretha Lenth
Counsellor - Mrs. Mabel Wells
Evangel - Mrs. Julia Stebor
Secretary - Henry C. Gmelin
Treasurer - John Stebor
Escort - Mrs. Mattie Prouty
Warden - Mrs. Berha (Bertha ??) Grube
Guard - Mrs. Minnie Baker
Sentinel - Richard Wadsack
Trustee - Herman Katschkowsky
Physician - Dr. Alice Carpenter
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 03 Dec. 1908

Modern Woodmen of America - M.W.A.
At a regular meeting on last Saturday evening Mystic Camp 319 M.W.A. elected the following officers for the ensuing year: V.C. - D. E. Livingood
W.A. - Wm. Heitkamp, Sr.
Clerk - W. W. Davidson
Banker - D. C. Hale
Escort - G. G. Cassidy
Physicians - W. J. McGrath, W. A. Miller
Watchman - James Cassidy
Sentry - Frank Leonard
Manager - E. C. Ehrhardt
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 17 Dec. 1908

Royal Neighbors of America
Fern Leaf Camp No. 1809, R.N.A. at their meeting last week elected the following officers:
Oracle - Jennie Lake
Vice Oracle - Kate Barthel
Chancellor - Sophia Munger
Marshal - Emma Allen
Receiver - Bertha Grube
Recorder - Edna Wolf
Inner Sentinel - Gertrude Goldberg
Outer Sentinel - Kate Dittmer
Manager - Emma Schmidt
Physicians - Drs. McGrath and Miller
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 17 Dec. 1908

Eagles
At a meeting of the Eagles last Monday evening the following officers were elected:
President - M. E. Munger
Vice Pres. - A. H. Wells
Chaplain - Jas. McLaughlin
Treasurer - H. C. Pahlas
Secretary - O. C. Friend
J.W. - H. Koehn
A.W. - Chas. Miller
Conductor - John Stebor
Trustees - A. W. Schmidt, Wm. Schmidt, F. R. Richards.
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 24 Dec. 1908

Modern Brotherhood of America
At the regular meeting of Protection Lodge No. 165 M.B.A. last Friday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. District Manager Frank Parnell, of McGregor, was present and took charge of the work.
President - A. J. Faber
Vice Pres. - Mrs. Kate Barthel
Sec. and Treas. - Geo. C. Wolf
Chaplin - Mrs. Ella Lenth
Conductor - Mrs. A. Witt
Watch - Richard Opitz
Sentry - Otto Finkbeinger
Trustees - W. H. Crowe, James Canada, Lars Hulverson
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 24 Dec. 1908

Order of the Eastern Star
The following officers have been elected and appointed in Charity Chapter O.E.S. They will be installed Wednesday evening, Jan. 6th:
Worthy Matron - Julia Preston
Worthy Patron - A. J. Carpenter
A. Matron - Lizzie Paul
Secretary - Kate Barthel
Treasurer - Ella Merritt
Conductor - Lena Talley
A. Conductor - Ella Lenth
Ada - Emma Brown
Ruth - Ella Wilke
Esther - Mollie Davidson
Martha - Louise Leibrock
Electa - Ella Stanton
Warden - Lizzie Leibrock
Sentinel - Gertrude Goldberg
Marshal - Mato Landon
Organist - Celia Pahlas
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 31 Dec. 1908. Local News columns