It was organized November 5th, 1871. Incorporated February 24th, 1875. During the 16 years of their organization, they have paid $8,967.00 for sick benefit, $1,500.00 for death claims. It is one of the most flourishing branches of the order in this state, and at present, financially and numerically, ranks first in the country. It has at present membership of 327 and money on deposit to its credit of $3,400.00 and personal property, hall, furniture, etc., valued at $1,100.00 It is at preset governed by the following officers: President, John F. McQueeney; Vice-President, Thomas F. Maloney; Recording Secretary, Michael Kelley; Financial Secretary, John O'Connor; Treasurer, George Ford.(The Emerald, Lawrence, Mass., Thursday, March 1t, 1887)
