”Mediapolis Lodge, No. 67, of the Anti-Horse-Thief Association, was November 15,1874, with the following as charter members : J. H. Guthrie. W. B. Bradley, H. C. Harper, Daniel Matson, Samuel F. Edwards, Joseph Carl, A. C. Brown, S. S. King, J. W. Talbott and E. G. Archer. The first officers were : John Talbott, W. P.; S. S. King, AV. V. P.; John H. Guthrie, W. Secretary ; A. C. Brown, W. Treasurer ; Samuel Fry, W. Marshal. The secret work was given by the Grand Deputy, Henry Evans. The Lodge has now a membership of over forty, and has done some very efficient work. The object of this association is not to create a mob law, but to see that the laws of the State are properly enforced, and the community protected from rogues and outlaws. The present officers are: Fred C. Tuttle, W. P.; Thos. Davis, W. V. P.; J. P. Ware, W. Secret-irj; James Purcell, W. Treasurer; R. R. Lockhart, W. Marshal. Lodge meets in Cannean’s Building.”

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The History of Des Moines County, Iowa, by Western historical Publishing Co., 1879, page 608