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IOOF (International Order of Odd Fellows) Industry Lodge #291 began in Lisbon and moved to Conklin December 3, 1898.  They met in a hall owned by Norman Harris while they built their own hall.  Construction was started in June 1898 and was completed in time to hold a New Year’s dance, January 1, 1899.  John Cazier was the first Noble Grand.

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Upstairs meeting room of the Conklin Odd Fellows Hall.

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Conklin IOOF Officers, circa 1940

Chester Township
Ottawa County
Michigan, USA