608 ECHOS-1997-333 eng Delaplane, Kristin May air of 1883 filled with picnics, rain Mar 23, 1997 The year was 1883 and a new Good Templars Lodge was established in Allendale with 23 members. But the big news that spring with the Good Templars was their May Day Temperance Picnic to be held at Oiler's Grove. J.M. Oiler would provide water, feed and a stable for up to 500 horses at 25 cents per animal. The Good Templars were given permission to sink a well on the grounds. vacahc@gmail.com 333 53783467322 Publication/Article CaVaHC http://www.solanoarticles.com/history/index.php/vhcdb/333/ Read Article http://www.solanohistory.net/articles/333/333.1.pdf PDF Document