De Verne C. Pike of Norwich, NY - 1902

De Verne C. Pike

Who has Been Honored by the Odd Fellows of Norwich

Utica Saturday Globe, January 11, 1902

 

De Verne C. Pike

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the regular meeting of Canasawacta lodge, in its rooms Monday evening last, the following officers were duly installed: 

Noble Grand...................................D.C. Pike
V.G................................................W.L. Wightman
Secretary........................................B.R. Norwood
Financial Secretary........................A.E. Race
Treasurer........................................J.B. Lewis
Warden..........................................H.C. Harris
Conductor......................................I.W. Skinner
R.S.F.G.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Amzl Roe
L.S.N.G.........................................F.W. King
O.G...............................................Alpha Morse
J.G................................................W.B. Root
R.S. V.G.......................................Austin Haley
R.S.S.G.........................................H. Fausett
L.S.S.............................................M.V. Carr
Chapter.........................................T.M. Philley
Past Grand....................................C.S. Bowers

De Verne C. Pike, the new noble grand, is a native of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], but has resided in Norwich for the past 12 years, during which time he has worked at the trade of carpenter, exception for a year's employment on the Ontario & Western Railway, and another year when he was employed in the Maydole Hammer Factory.  He is a leading member of the Carpenters' Union.  Mr. Pike is a prominent member of the Calvary Baptist church and treasurer of the Baraca Company.  He is a fine baritone singer and a valuable member of the Calvary Baptist Church choir.