The Waterloo Republican
Thursday, March 8, 1900

A New Order

A dozen of the leading young ladies of Waterloo have recently organized a Circle of the 
world renowned Order of King’s Daughters and Sons, whose beloved and respected 
president is Mrs. Margaret Bottome of New York City.

The object of this organization shall be to “develop spiritual life and to stimulate Christian 
activities,” and so to carry out practically and more fully than would otherwise be 
possible this principles and work of the order in accordance with the Constitution of the 
International Order.

The Order is non-sectarian.  Any person may become a member of this Circle whose 
purpose and aims are in accord with its objects, and who holds herself to the King 
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

All members of the order in the State of Illinois by virtue of their membership in the 
International Order are members of the Illinois branch, whose headquarters are in 
Chicago.

The following are the names of the officers for the present term and the enrollment 
members, thus far;
Miss Emma Meyer, leader
Miss Mary Moeller, vice leader
Miss Josephine Rickert, secretary
Miss Louise Oldendorph, tres.
Miss Ida Siegel, Frida Morgenstern, Elsa Quast, Ida Kemper, Katei Schneider, 
Annie Schneider, Lulu Siegel, Mary Walhaus.