October 17, 2017
This is “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.
The
thirty-third anniversary of the founding of the Ancient Order of the United
Workmen was observed by the members of the order on October 17, 1900. The event was held at the Knights of Pythias
Hall and Ballroom in the Gentner block in the Junction City business
district. The Fort Riley Orchestra was
secured to provide music. For the benefit of those who did not enjoy dancing, a
short and well selected program was arranged under the supervision of Mr. John
Mumment. Spectators were urged to be in
their seats at 8:00 PM sharp. There
would be no delay in starting promptly once the clock struck 8:00. Tickets were 10 cents for each person in
attendance. At the conclusion of the
program, the Ladies of the Degree of Honor were to serve coffee and appropriate
foods.
Those who
had ball tickets were to adjourn to the ballroom to engage in the pleasure of
the evening. In order that the dance
floor not be overcrowded, the committee suggested a very moderate charge of 50
cents per couple for those who wished to dance.
Ladies without escorts were not permitted in the ballroom except on
presentation of dance tickets. The
Ancient Order of United Workmen (A.O.U.W.) was known to be one of the best
insurance orders in America. They were
especially known for their helpfulness to widows and orphans.
That’s today’s story.
We want to encourage our readers to visit our museum at the corner of
Sixth and Adams Streets to see the displays in Gallery One, which will be
coming down and be replaced with a new display. The museum is open on Tuesdays
through Sundays from 1 until 4 and admission is free.
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