In January 1904, an informal meeting was held to “complete the preliminary work of organizing a lodge” for sixteen charter members of the Masons. Appointed were Dr. T.A. Bishop, Worshipful Master; S.D. Taylor, Senior Warden; and W.W. Bush, Junior Warden. This began the 120 years of the Masons organization in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
“This Week in History” (also in this newspaper) ~ 100 Years Ago ~ “The dedication of the new Masonic Temple will take place on Tuesday evening, February 12, 1924. Grand Lodge Order of the Eastern Star, the Arch Masons, and the Knight Templar Masonic Templar Masons, will also be extended to all Masonic bodies of neighboring towns in Idaho and Montana. The temple is located on the second floor of the First National Bank building and has dimensions of 40 by 120 feet.”
Happy 100th Birthday to all the Masons who have gathered in this Masonic Temple.