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Centennial Souvenir Program, 1954 St. Elmo Camp No. 865, Royal Neighbors of America was organized on March 3, 1898. Twenty-one of O'Fallon's most prominent citizens assembled at Odd Fellows Hall (hall above the present Thomas Electric Shop at 109 East First Street) where Mrs. Mary Adams, Deputy Supreme Oracle proceeded to initiate them in the beautiful work of the order. The following officers were elected and installed:
Other charter members initiated at that time were: Katie M. Weil, Carolina Weil, Alice Whitehead, Mary Reidelberger, Mary Behrens, Katie Bolbach, Minnie Keck, Anna Hocher, Louisa Hocher, Augusta H. Gardner, and Adolph E. Loeffler. The following charter members are still living: Lillie M. Loeffler, Lutie L. Wade, Cora L. Twiss, and Katie Bolbach. The Order of the Royal Neighbors of America--a fraternal order with life insurance benefits was organized nationally in 1895. At the present time the lodge consists of 67 adult members, 13 juveniles and 30 members holding paid-up policies. Mrs. Mary Ball Beedle (mother of William Holden, O'Fallon's contribution to the movie industry) is a member of this order. At this time the principal officers of the lodge are: Oracle, Agnes Fuchs; Vice Oracle, Caroline Kramer; Past Oracle, Matilda Wood. ---43-44---
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