Ancient Order of United Workmen and degree of HonorThe following was taken from the Rose History printed in 1911:During the early ‘80s a lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen was organized but was later disbanded. The organization of Luverne Lodge No. 66 was effected Dec. 19, 1890, when the following first officers were elected: Jens Billington, past master workman; Olaf J. Oestern, master workman; Henry A. Stone, foreman; William J. Teetor, overseer; Charles A. Baker, recorder; Henry Larson, financier; Robert O. Crawford, receiver; James E. Black, guide; Perry L. Fassett, inside watchman; William Berry, outside watchman. From 20 members at the start the lodge has progressed until now it has a membership of more than 100. Up to August 1910, Luverne Lodge had lost 13 of it members by death. Blue Mound Lodge No. 43, Degree of Honor, became an organized body May 14, 1895. Mrs. Mary Daley, of St. Paul, was the instituting officer. The first officers of the order, elected at the initial meeting, were Mrs. Jennie D. Walters, P.C. of H.; Mrs. Lois V. McMillan, L. of H.; Mrs. Nettie Baker, recorder; Mrs. Orpha Blasdell, receiver; Mrs. Mary Coney, I.W.; Mrs. Cora E. Fender, C. of H.; Mrs. Ella A. Carleton, C. of C.; Mrs. Martha Oestern, adviser; Mrs. Reta Clegg and Miss Etta Beers, maids of honor. Donations to the Rock County Historical Endowment Fund can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, P.O. Box 741, Luverne, MN 56156.Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.
