Jackson County IL Archives News.....K OF C LODGE INSTITUTED IN CITY IN 1915 October 16, 1923 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Mary Riseling riseling@insightbb.com July 20, 2006, 9:38 pm The Daily Independent Newspaper, Murphysboro, IL October 16, 1923 The organizers of the Knights of Columbus in this city held their first meeting in St. Andrew's school on March 19th, 1905. The Council owes its beginning to the vision and assistance of Dr. C. L. MOLZ, who presided at the first meeting and was later elected the Grand Knight of the Council. The Council was officially instituted on April 30th, 1905, with the following officers in the chairs: Thos. McDONALD, D. G. K. Foss MARTELL, Rec. Sec'y Peter EVERSMAN, Fin. Sec'y Chas. CHAPMAN, Treasurer Rev. J. MUNIER, Lector J. W. HALPIN, Advocate S. A. BASTIEN, Warden Albert SLAUGHTER, I. G. A. LAWRENCE, O. G. Ed VAN CLOOSTERE, Trustee John STOELZE, Trustee Henry BORGERS, Trustee Rev. K. SCHUARTE, Chaplain First meetings were held in Amity hall. The Council grew in membership from the very out-start and later on the Murphysboro Council was instrumental in organizing several other Councils in Southern Illinois. New quarters were secured in the Craine building and the third floor was so arranged to meet the needs held therein on December 5th, 1905. It is one of the leading fraternal organizations in the city and during the World War its members entered every branch of the military and naval service, rallying to the call of their government in defense of country and flag. On account of the growth of the Council and a strong desire to own their own home, the substantial building on the corner of 13th and Locust streets was purchased in 1921 and as soon as possession can be secured they will move to their own quarters on the first floor of this building then one of the best lodge halls and locations in the city. The membership is now over the 800 mark and consists of some of the most substantial business men in the city who have been identified with every worth-while movement for the betterment of Murphysboro. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/jackson/newspapers/kofclodg156nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ilfiles/ File size: 2.5 Kb