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PAGE FOTTK Portland Ilakn Sanctorum No. 2.10. various lodge sessions. Prill ORGANIZED HERE 1 Medford Odd Fellows Lodge Is Number 86 Jackson ville, Ashland and Grants Pass , Have Lodges Beautiful New Lodge Hall In Medford Planned. 1 ' V Tho numbop,. 8s, rmllcatcH that Mod ford .lodge of Odd Follows la not an old one. The number nhowa that there had been 82 Inditon In stituted In Oregon before N. 83 came Into existence. Thero arc several other lodges In Houthern Oregon, In the Rogue River dis trict, that antedate. this. There la Jacksonville Lodge No. 10, Attn land No. 45laKlrbyvllle No. 66, and Grants Pans No. 78. But let It be called to mind thnt Afodford Is a comparatively young municipality. ' Jacksonville wim still nt the senlth of her glory 1 when the spot whero Medford now stands was a waste of oak and chaparral, interlaced with 'winding stock trails. There aro several ros Idonts of Medford today who recall riding through the thickets of what are now Main street and Central avenue. Ashland, Ktrhyvltle, Gold Hill, Talent, Pheonlx. Central Point, Grants Pass and other Rogue River valley towns woro all on the map when such a town as Medford wns unborn. Ixxlgo Organized In 1H80 It was not until July 16, 1886. that Medford had roached such proportions In point of population that a small group of Odd Follows brought Into existence No. 83. The Indue wns Instituted by It. Alex 3 ;'-.v ' -v- Uil &w 21 WA We Extend a Cordial Welcome To Visiting Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Home of Hart Schaffnor & Mars Clothes . . . Nunn-Bush Sliooa Drill Team Will Appear in Odd Fellow Parade Tenni of Portland which will ixirtlripnto in tlio Onuitl Tjorigu iminkIo ander of Pendleton, an grand mas ter, and J. N, Macon an grand sec rotary. Pant Grand Master Alex ander Is still allvo and has vlHlted every grand lodge session, when possible, sin co, his term. Although 79 years old, he still taken an ac tive part In tho work of Odd Fol io w.shlp and may bo present nt tho grand lodgu nonlon In Medford thlB week. C'lmrUT Mi-mlxM Tylndil The charter members of Medford No. 83 were IlenJ. I. Adklns. B. H. Wobb, 8. Rosenthal, B. W. Powell. O. H. Hasklns, 1. A.. Webb. J. F. Kelly, W. F. VVtHlamnon. nil of whom hnve mirmed th their reward. Many of the prominent citizens of : Medford later been me members, and one, W. I.. Vowterj of revered memory, wns grand master In lKflfl. For many years the lodge met In the old Adklns building nt the cor nor of Main nnd Central, In the unnor room now known nn Althea butt. It will be recalled that along about -1010 Medford 'was In the singes of n bnomlet. I'opulatlon wns Increasing by the thousands yenrlv. Everybody was' full of en'- members of Medford lodge got the fovnr. nnd derided tho time was onporluno to erect a lodge building of- their own. Tjodgo Trail Is Kreolcd .Accordingly, the present lot on Sixth street, between Grope and Holly, was purchased nnd n lodge hall erected. Tho lodge had obli gated Itself rather heavily, nnd with tho collapse of the boomlet a year or two Inter, the members found themselves carrying a pretty heavy burden. But thero were no crepe hnngern nmoncr the member ship. They nil put their shoulders to the when) and by a courso of united action nnd cooneratlon, close economy and Intelligent fi nancial management, tho debt wan finally cleared. In addition to this, the lodge, severnl years npo, nrqulred. the! cemetery plot south of tho city, nnd i a few years ago pnrehnsed the lot; at the corner of Sixth and Grnpo, nnd upon which, it Is the hope nnd dream of tha lodge, to erect. In the ! not far distant future, a lodge tern-1 plo which will not only be a pride j to the membership, hut a busings, ornnment to the city. j Tho lodge has Just completed ; putting a new front In tho lodge ! building nnd bringing the edifice out to the street line. This is a marked' Improvement and makes a ! vory attrnrtlvo appearance. ! EziiJkai MEDFORD MSm The lodge meets regularly every Tuesday evening Kw-nmpmcnt U ranch Rogue River. Encampment No. 30. of Medford, was Instituted May 17, 18!2, by' Kasper Kubll, a name which Southern Oregon pefeplo will readily recall, as grand patrlarach, and A. M. Gamblll a grand scribe. The charter members wero W. I. Vnwtur, li. S. Webb, (1. U. Adding ton, D. H. Youngs, Geo. 1 Merrl ipun, I. A. Webb, M- Purdln, and Isaac Woolf. nersonatres whom old! Medfordltpfl will at once recoenlzo. Tho Encampment has kept steady pace with tho parent organ ization" and embraces a healthy, sustaining membership. This branch meets tho second and fourth Fridays of each month. Patruirt'lis Militant Branch Cnnton Siskiyou No. 16 was In stltuted February 27, 1909. It was originally named Daylight, the name being changed a few years ago to tho prosent one. The char- I tor was Issued by Col. R. A. Hantz, department commnndcr'; John B. Godwin, adjutant general; nnd Onpt.r A.' W. Killlok. (assistant nd- lutitnt ifpnnrnl. The cJmrter momierH weroC; 6, Tnylor, lt F. Clark; IT, 13. Boyden, N. J. Wiley, W. M. Taylor, Wm. H. Crowoll, W. I. Vawter, H. G. Vol ney Dixon, F. E. Redden, L. M. Lyon, M. L. Meadows, I, L. Day, J. F. True, Arthur F. Wells, J. B. Wood. M. E. Tryer, A. T. Lund greih.Jh L. Demmer, F. O. Hnedl cor, W. T. York, C. P. True, T. J. Lospy, M.,McCrosky. K. C. Gaddls, P. W. Streets. J. K. Day. Fort Hilb bard, Isaac Woolf, J. W. Mitchell. J. H. Bowman, Homer IX. Harvey, It u f us Goer and IT. O. Nicholson. The Cnnton meets every first nnd third Friday of each month. It Is making steady progress. Itcbekah Branch Olive Reliokah Lodge No. 28 Instituted May 19, 18X7. by Henry WE ARE Of Medford and the Rogue River Valley, It is always a pleasure for us to show visitors our busy, prosperous eity and beautiful valley . , . This is truly "A Great Country" "We take this- opportunity to extend a rordial welcome to visiting ODD FEL LOWS AND REBEKAHS and express the sincere wish that their visit here is a pleasant one. The Jackson ESVARLISHEO HK Medvord, Oregon. Commi-rciul Sailings Safe Deposit Mtt I SDBRAL RCSBKVI SYSTEM TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, In Medford Wednesday, and in E. Doesch, grand master, and J. M. Bacon, grand scribe. The charter members were B. fl. Wobb, C. K. Fronk, A. Chllders, P. F. Adklns, Isaac Woolf, I. A. Webb, J. P. Kelly, G. H. Hasklns, A. M. Woodford, S. Rosenthal, B. "W. Powell, If. Kinney,- G. U Webb, H. G. Falrclo. .Sisters Nettle U "Webb, Belle M. Fronk, Sarah J. Adklns, Nannie Woolf, Kittle I. Webb, Lu lu H. Kelly, Helen L.. Hasklns and Ellsa Woodford. rol inception Olive Kehe- i"lcnn Lodge has been nn active anil vital organization within its sphere, and is considered one of the most earnest and successful lodges of this branch In the state. Its par ticular pride is its degree staff work and Is nccorded a high ran. In Odd Fellow circles. it Not only has It maintained Its own individuality and carried for- wnrdlhe principles and traditions of the Rebeknh branch with a spirit that is the embodiment of energy, but has been an inestlma bio factor In seconding the work tit" the subordinate Mnnv nn iinHpr talcing on the part of the eubordtfMFmcI1 8 usually indicated oy xne we,fi Ussu1poeB,,tiJ.h.e .aJ.ti, iino oncourngmept rennorca oyirup Kcnekah lodge. In no other way is tills more particularly demon strated than In the' assistance given In carrying forward the preparaa tlons for thin grand lodge conclave. Olive Rebeknh Lodge meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Cnnton Auxiliary Canton Auxiliary Siskiyou wns Instituted October 24, 1921, by Brig. Gen. W. A. Wadsworth, de pnrtment commander, and H. M. Beck with, assistant- adjutant gen-' ernl. The charter members were Mary E. Wiley. Minnio B. Heinle, Efflo Watkins. Mable Wilson. Lyda Hub bard, Margery Pearson, Maude Htlekel, Hazel, Wiley, Dora Payne, PROUD County Bank OREflOX, SUNDAY. MAY 19, 1f)29. E.!V'-ftt. .H '"i IlriK.-r.rn. W. 13. WailKWorlJi p. o. i: i President of the Department Coun cil of Oregon, Patriarchs Militant. Lillian Hooker, Mamie Davis, Elsie, j Millard, Grace Hamlin, Minnie i .(ones, Mamie Board man, Anna ; Myer, Mollie Louger, Alice Ulrlchf; Zola Flck, Sophia Chllders, Sarah ! L. Redden, Kntherine Daniels, Ed- 1 na Ilnymond, Nettie Walker, Ef fie i Daily, Myrtelle Canaduy, . Ruth Daniels, Mamie Norrls, Lily Dem mer, Louise Perozzl, Mary Trefren, Mabel Roberts and Carrie lc Dannel. The Auxiliary, . like tho other Canton, comprises nil of Jackson county, and hence hus an extensive field. The Decoration of Chivalry Is one of tho most coveted attain ments In the order and Is always solemnized in a very dramatic and Impressive manner. The conferr ing of tho decoration will be fea tured at a public gathering at the Armory Monday evening. It Is only on rare occasions that this is opened to the public, but, In view of tho fact that General Wm. C. Miller of Augusta, Maine, genera) commander of the Patriarchs Mil itant, will be present and confer this decoration, It will on this occa sion he a public affair nnd every body is invited to bo present to witness the ceremonial. This organization meets the same evenings as the Canton. 4 Expressions of Odd, Fellows Explained A person, even the uninitiated, often hears -"the expression, "I floe you have been down to Jericho," littlp. emblem of the. order, the wey known three links, worn on the lapel of the coat or on the vest. "Down , to Jericho," among the knowing ones, means that a man has taken the degrees of Odd Fel lowship, one of which has special co-relation to the biblical story of tho traveler who journeyed to Jericho nnd fell among thieves and was robbed and wounded nnd left by the wayside for dead. Biblical -readers will recall how he was rescued nnd revived by a Samaritan hence the common phrase, "the good Samaritan." . So "down to Jericho" has become a genernl Introduction when a mem ber of the order meets a stranger member. x YOU WILL LIKE Medford and the Rogue River Valley, Odd Fellows and Re bekahs. "THIS IS A GREAT COUNTRY."" H. E. MARSH Personal Attention GROCER PHONE 252 Welcome Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Wo hope that we may serve you while you are guests of Medford HALL'S CAFETERIA i Officers of Patriarchs Stoics i'." -S llrlK.-On. If. M. Bcckwhli P. ;. M. : ; i. . Clerk, Department Council of Oregon, Patriarchs Militant U 1913 RECALLED Sixteen years ago this month, Medford Lodge" No. 83 received and entertained its first session of the stato grand lodge. Although at that time Medford' was some what In the "dumps" following tho deflation of her late incipient boom, Medford lodge was not dis heartened. They provided such a reception and entertainment that this city was even then voted, one of tho livest and livliest towns in Oregon,' and that session dl'd as much us anything olrfo to dissipate tho general rumor that Medford "had gone dead." Tho visitors were so favorably Impressed with Medford's spirit of hospitality and good will that they have longed for an opportunity to ngain visit this city, and especially since reports of her late progress and advancement have been gener ally heralded. Members of the or der gladly welcome the occasion to visit this city again, and thoso who have never seen Medford are com ing with- great expectations. And every one who can is going to take advantage of this opportunity. Hence the big crowd that is an ticipated. From ,all oyer Oregon and northern California Odd Fel lows and Rebekahs are expected to 114 be present 'in numbers 'excefrilflKfFnrti1inW"'taltlateBand are renre- thnt tn attendance at - any - other grand lodge session in this state. Providing rooms will be a big problem, but by systematic effort, John A. Perl, as chairman, and his efficient committee expect to be able to take care, of the influx of visitors. ' 1- . , The copy for the Odd Fel- low- and Itebekah section 4 this edition compiled nnd pre- 4 4i pared by the publicity com- fr mittee, consisting of A. B. Wlllams, w. F. Rector, and Mrs. Kllzabeth Bowerman. Prompt Service Militant Department' Betty Jtin Burko -President. . Department Council, Ladles' Auxiliary, P. M. Here are Some - High Lights on Odd Fellowship Until recently tho minimum ago limit for admission Into the Order of Odd Fellows was 21 years. Under a recent law" tliu age limit has been reduced to IS years. Not only are wives, sisters and mothers of Odd Kellows eliKihle to membership in the ? Hebe kah branch, but ally unmarried lady 18 years of age orupvurd may bo admitted. tingle ' Point lodge was the youngest lodge in this county, but after a few years of existence it found Itself unable to carry on Its proper functions and a few years ago was consolidated with Medford lodge. ' Odd Fellowship seeks a world wide fraternity and brotherhood. Its groat aim is to cement mankind Into a universal brotherhood where each shall be under obligation to care for and assist the sick and afflicted. Odd Fellowship encourages no movements In conflict with the or der of government. On the con trary, It demands a strict support of any government under which It exists. ,Tho motto of Odd Fellowship Is friendship, love and truth. These - -t,i i,v th three' links', tha nonu- lar emblem of the order. With the classification of human society tho I. O. O. F. holds no fellowship. It studiously nvoids all affinity with systems of class -or sect, whether religious or political. One Is not considered nn Odd IT IS A PLEASURE To extend to till visiting Odd Fellows and Rebekahs a cordial welcome to Medford AMERICAN LAUNDRY 138 South Central Ave. TELEPHONE 873 ' Try The American Laundry First Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Wc sincerely hope that yoiv will , have a most enjoyable visit in Medford and the Rogue. River Valley Economy Meat Market Nichols & 206 East Main Alum Henderson President-elect for the coming year Department Council, Ladles' Aux iliary, P. M. ' Fellow in spirit nnd In truth unless he Is grateful to his creator, faith ful to his country and fraternal to his fellow man. Tho simplicity and parity of tho faith and lives of the patriarchs of old are the insplratln for the en. campment branch of Odd fellows. It seeks, by precept and example, to restore the world to that clean and' wholesome life of tho patri archs of biblical history and extlr- ...id tha vices which put" iiwiii - defile and the divisions which sep arate the children of a common father. The home and the chastity of woman are tho most sacred obli gations of Odd Fellows nnd Its members. In the Patriarch's Mili tant branch are deeply Impressed the necessity of preserving these Inviolate. The Rebekah degree portrays the courage, tho goodness, the fi delity of true womanhood: the modesty, worth and excellence of all those virtues which combine to make a woman nil that Is pure, noble and good. It harmoniously binds the benevolent and charitable duties of life with her own do mestic and social relations. Odd Fellow Degree Teams to Compete ,'At every session of the grand lodge prizes aro awarded for tho best exemplification of degree work. At this year's session prizes will be awarded as follows: Firsl or nnv other deitree where there art two or more competitors, $G0; sec ond prize, 2 5. Several lodges lodges have signi fied competing for these prizes, and some very high class degree work Is expected at tho subordinate meeting Wednesdny night at the Klk's. temple. Ashpole O Phone 46 33 illllllIiflllillllilllllM
