September 2022 archive

Sep 13

Tombstone Tuesday-Daughters of Rebekah Symbol

The Daughters of Rebekah, a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was established in 1851. The name is derived from Rebekah in the Bible. Sometimes called the Rebekahs, the society is an international service organization.

Sep 09

Mystery Solved! 1910 Liberty Township Boxwell Commencement

Sometimes it takes a while to solve a mystery. Sometimes it takes 9 years.
Such is the case concerning a Liberty Township photo sent to me 9 years ago.

Sep 06

Tombstone Tuesday-Odd Fellows Symbol

The symbol of the fraternal society known as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, aka Odd Fellows, is three links of a chain.

Sep 02

Labor Day and the Durbin Bean Bake

I know what everyone is wondering right now–where did the summer go? As usual, this summer has gone quickly and here it is, Labor Day weekend, which traditionally marks the end of summer.