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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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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
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Jurisdictional Complaint
In 1903, a Virginia Mason faced a unique situation when he was expelled by a lodge in West Virginia for being a non-affiliate. However, he was later found to be a member of a Virginia lodge before the expulsion. The grand master expressed frustration at the situation, unable to resolve before his term ended. Read more
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Ten Members Assisting Initiation
In February 1903, ten members of Unity Lodge No. 146 participated in conferring multiple degrees for entered apprentices at Cassia Lodge No. 142. The event was covered in the Edinburg Sentinel on February 26, 1903. Read more
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1882 Act to Amend Lease Third Story of School
In 1882, the Front Royal school building underwent a significant amendment, allowing four secret order lodges to erect a third story for their use. The act ratified and confirmed this lease, authorizing the trustees to execute it for a 99-year term. The lodges were also made responsible for a portion of necessary repairs and renewals. Read more
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Summary of 1881
Unity Lodge No. 146 in the 14th Masonic District elected officers and mourned its members in 1881. Notable events included the Grand Master’s visit, deaths of three members, participation in the Grand Masonic Excursion and the Yorktown Centennial. The lodge was represented at the Grand Annual Communication in Richmond. Read more





