The Knights of Pythias has been a strong organization from the first with most of the prominent men among its members ; many of the charter members are still alive and are today active in its councils.

Sidney Lodge No. 196, Ancient Order of United Workmen was started in 1891, with thirty-five members and the following officers : Joseph Oberfelder, past master workman; George F. Blanchard, master workman ; Charles Peterson, foreman ; James R. Williams, overseer and Albert Armstrong, secretary. The officers in 1920 were : Carl Muller. master workman ; Everett Foster, foreman ; John Daugherty, overseer ; Herman Schroeder, treasurer; Joseph Oberfelder, financial secretary and Everett Foster, A. S. Ayle and W. J. Shoemaker, trustees. Today the Woodmen have a hundred and seventy-six members in Sidney.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was established by the activities of Joseph Oberfelder, Joseph Taylor and J. G. Tate, (now of Portland, Oregon). Joseph Oberfelder has been a member of the State Finance Committee of the Odd Fellows since 1908. The present officers of the Sidney Lodge No. 91 are: Oscar Hatcher, noble grand ; J. C. Hatcher, vice grand ; C. S. Chambers, past grand, and Mr. Jones, secretary. C. M. Wright is treasurer with N. W. Olson, O. M. Harris and C. P. Chambers, trustees. Charles Couch is district deputy grand master. The Odd Fellows is a very live organization living up to the tradition for charity for which it is noted. Naturally the Daughters of Rebekah are as active and have the usual social affairs in which the brother Odd Fellows .participate, especially the popular suppers.