Year: 1905
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Chester Lodge No. 61 Watta B.
Chester Lodge No. 61’s history is elusive, but the Baltimore Sun uncovered a lead. In a 1905 letter to the Virginia Heraldry, W. M. W. sought information on the Walter, Shanks, Gardiner, Love, and Rovell families, connecting Walter “Watta B.” Bragg Walter to the lodge. The Grand Lodge of Virginia provided membership details. Read more
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Strasburg Methodist Church Corner-Stone
On September 15, 1905, the Shenandoah Herald reported the laying of a corner-stone at the new Methodist Church in Strasburg. Spurmont Lodge No. 98 led the event, with Unity Lodge No. 146 offering assistance along with other visiting lodges. Read more
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Woodstock Methodist Church Corner Stone
On August 25, 1905, the Shenandoah Herald reported the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia laying the corner stone at Woodstock’s Methodist Church with Casia Lodge No. 142. Lodges from Winchester, Front Royal, Strasburg, Edinburg, and Mount Jackson attended the event. This historic event was well-documented in the local newspaper. Read more
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Church Corner Stone Laid
On August 6, 1905, The Sunday Star reported that Unity Lodge No. 146 and the Grand Master of Virginia laid the corner stone of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The event was covered on page 8 of the newspaper, signaling its significance. Read more
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Front Royal Methodist Episcopal Church Corner-Stone Laying
On August 3, 1905, the Alexandria Gazette reported that Unity Lodge No. 146 laid a corner-stone at the Front Royal Methodist Episcopal Church. The ceremony was attended by many Lodges and 125 Masons, as mentioned in the Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria, Virginia, on August 3, 1905, Volume CVL, Number 182, Page 2. Read more
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Front Royal Methodist Episcopal Church Corner-Stone Laying
On August 2, 1905, Unity Lodge, No. 146, A. F. and A. M. laid the corner-stone at the Front Royal Methodist Episcopal Church. The event was witnessed by a large crowd, including 125 participating Masons and the Grand Master of Masons in Virginia. Read more
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Invitation of Spurmont to Corner-Stone Laying
On August 1, 1905, the Alexandria Gazette reported the invitation of Spurmont Lodge to the laying of a corner-stone at the Front Royal Methodist Church and their participation in the ceremonies by Unity Lodge. Read more
Unity Lodge No. 146 