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Centennial Monograph: The First Lodge in Maynard
The International Order of Good Templars, who promoted total abstinence from alcoholic beverages, had a lodge in Assabet Village, prior to Maynard's incorporation.
"Good Templars" - 1900
Iola Lodge, No. 91, International Order of Good Templars
6th from left, front row: Gavin Taylor
Directly in front of picture on the left: Ada Bower Merrill
The oldest fraternal organization in town was Iola Lodge, No. 91, International (Independent) Order of Good Templars. Organized in Assabet Village…
Directly in front of picture on the left: Ada Bower Merrill
The oldest fraternal organization in town was Iola Lodge, No. 91, International (Independent) Order of Good Templars. Organized in Assabet Village…