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This might have been a temperance group.

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Standing: Edward Helander, John Helander
Seated: Edwin Helander, Limpi Elers Helander, Fanny Korkee Helander

A treasurer's record from September 1944 through December 1944 of the proceeds raised for the purpose of paying off the mortgage of the Parker Street Hall. Enough was collected and mortgage retired.
Roy Helander was the record keeper. Sample page…

This traditional white apron was given to Walfred Stein at the time of his initiation into the Charles A. Welch Lodge , A.F. & A.M.
(Ancient Free & Accepted Masons)

The razor is in the original case.

Date nails were inserted into the cross ties when they were laid on the railroad bed. The nails had two digits on the head that indicated the year. Date nails were in full use by 1910, with there use terminated in 1969 when other methods were used to…