SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1903
MEDFORD .MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON
Improvement of Odd Fellows Hall in Gold Hill Being Considered
...... . i ,u moini'il . A wll.knnwn rahlnpt maker. I
By MARY KfcXL
Mail Tribune Correspondent
GOLD HILL A remodeling
oroject to improve the Indepen
dent Order of Odd Fellows build
jig at the corner of Fourth ave.
nd Fifth st. in Gold Hill is
mder consideration by members
jf the lodge and Amethyst Re
ekah lodge.
- When this familiar old land
mark was constructed in 1898,
.t was located in the main sec
ion of town. Early day busi
nesses were established along
he main artery. Fourth ave.
The two fraternal groups are
the oldest active oreanizalinns er a petition had been submitted
in Gold Hill. Both lodges have by several residents and husi
held meetings continuously since nessmen. J. W. Marksbury,
the building was built in 1898. !. I. W. Mastcrson, W. H. Bcidler,
Today's members have a deep I). S. Young, and B. T. Adkins
feeling for the building, which who asked that a lodge to be
has played an important role in known as lOOF 129 be instituted
more ways than one during the in Cold Hill,
span of 65 years it has served First elective officers were
the community. Mastcrson. noble grand; Marks-
Instituted In 1895 bury, vice grand; Young, secre-
IOOF lodge 129 was instituted lry: Beidlcr, treasurer.
April 17, 1895, the same year Prior to ' the time the hall was
that the city of Gold Hill be-, build in 1898, the Odd Fellows
came an incorporated town. It ' held meetings on the upper floor
was nst luted hv W. I. Vawter. " "r r
district deputy grandmaster, aft-
b ijr f , v v 1
4 I m
Abetter lawn this
fall-guaranteed!
You read it right. Scotts actually guarantee you a heller
lawn this fall (or money back!) when you follow this simple
three-step program now.
1 ) Slop crabgrass with fast-acting clout. 2) Sow weed
free Scotts seed to put new life in your lawn. 3) Supply I he
vital nutrition new grass needs to thrive with steady
feeding TURF BUILDER.
Ask us for the simple details of this proven program, take
home the Scotls products you need to complete it and
watch your lawn bounce back to beauty.
BIG Y FEED & SEED
1948 North Pacific Hwy
Phon 773-3160
the Gold Hill Community Mcth
odist church is now located, ac
cording to William A. Carter, a
retired Portland attorney. He is
an early member of the IOOF
lodge here, and is the only liv
ing charter member of Amethyst
Rebekah lodge 97.
Elected Grand Master
Caller was elected grand
master of the Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows in May.
1900, while he was a resident of
Gold Hill. In fact he was one of
the leading citizens and busi
nessmen at the time, according
to early day records.
Hope Rebekah lodge 14, Ash
land, instituted Amethyst Re
bekah lodge 97 Feb. 14, 11198, the
same year the front section of
the IOOF hall was built. Forty
five members were initiated on
that date, including several Odd
Fellows who took an active part
in Ihe membership of Amethyst
Rebekah lodge.
First elective officers of the
Gold Hill Rebekah lodge were
Eliza J. Bcidlor, noble grand;
Martha Cardwell, viccgrand;
May Pendleton and Hattie Sise
morc, secretaries; and Mary R.
Cridcr, treasurer.
The Shekel Brothers, promi
nent contractors, made hand
molded bricks used in the con
struction of the IOOF building.
The upper and lower floors of
the front section facing Fourth
ave. was built in 1898 by the
Stickels, who also contracted
building of the rear section fac
ing the alley between Fourth
and Fifth nves. in the early
I9IKIS.
Sign Over Entrance
The IOOF sign over Ihe en
trance at Ihe flight of stairs
was made by Charles Kcll, a
resident of Gold Hill since 1907.
Light from this fixture has
helped to guide those climbing
Ihe stairs since the early 1990s.
Mrs. Gwen Stickel Davis, who
was five years old when the
first section of the building was
built, explained the method used
by her father, Walter H. Stickel,
and his brothers to make the
bricks. She said a brick clay
was mixed in pits by horse
power. Hiinler Stickel fed Ihe
pits, Walter H. Stickel put the
mixed clay inlo molds for six or
rr m- ....
fri ferrrJ nfr? M13 till S5H Sifts!
.vminment and other material
on the upper floor. I
Present plans call for reloca
tion of the lodge room, banquet !
room, kitchen, and rest rooms'
on the first floor of the build-:
ing. Thompson said as funds are ,
available the exterior of the '
building will be modernized, I
but no date has been set for
completion of the project since '
it will depend on funds avail-1
able. I
UnnH made furniture in the
lodge room will be moved to
the first floor level wncn rc-.
modeling is completed.
A well-known cabinet maker,
Earl Adams, made the furniture
35 to 40 years ago, using Austra
lian red gum wood. Symbols on
the backs of chairs and the
noble grand's station indicates
different orders.
Many Odd Fellows and Rebe
kahs are active in civic, com
munity service, and other orga
nizations in Gold Hill in addi
tion to lodge and church work.
Social branches of the Rebckahs
here are the Past Noble Grands
club and Amethyst Rebekah
Friendship club.
For
Healthy
SEPTIC
TANKS
CESSPOOLS
AND DRAINS
(MIMICAL 1011111
IN FULOUr IMELHR1
Use SEPIONIC Regularly!
Kftpt look walking, eder- h m q
ift. Eaiy to ut. Foil, toft, V T
harmlrti le plumbing. Cent
anlv Sit ma.. .SOO-aol. tank.
Monty bock guoronlol 4Tna'mfn1i
At Your Orocor or Hardwaro
WAITS RKMODIXI.S'G Showing its age aflei
65 years this Independent Order of Odd Fel
lows building at Ihe corner of Fourth ave.
and Fiflh st. stands wailing for a remodeling
job thai is under consideration by Ihe mem
bers of IOOF and Amethyst Rebekah lodges
nine bricks by hand, and George I Pitt Rebekah lodge 1H7. Forty'
Val Stickel and helpers carried ' one candidates were initiated,
... : .j ,,..aja8,
in Gold Hill. In 1898 there was a great deal
of activity at this corner. The inscription at
top of building front has IOOF 1898. Present
membership total of the two Gold Hill lodges
are Amethyst Rebekah lodge members 75, and
Odd Fellows lodge members 3.1.
4x8x'4" Shop $ 96
Veneer T Ea.
We also will frame your pictures, furnish
and cut your window glass to size.
ALUMINUM
SCREEN
DOORS
cKh" 5Q50
Grill U
STEWART AVENUE LUMBER
Stewart and Columbus-Phone 779-1700
S55T3
molds to sand blocks for drying-
An early day resident, Earl
Pankey, said men who worked
on the hall received about $1.50
wages for an eight or nine hour
G. V. Stickel, who was at the
time grand marshal, assisted.
Building Appears Forelorn
Today, with windows broken
and boarded up. the once fa-
day. Bricks cost about $15 per mous building appears forelorn,
thousand. i but in 1898 and many years
Original Lodge Room : thereafter much activity ccn-
The original lodge room, the , ,""J ' ","'?'J'""",7'
V.
, . i-il- .- 1 aiae siure was luudii-u in uie
T " . ' left lower section of the IOOF
in the upper section, overlook
ing Fourth ave. In later years,
the entire upper floor was con
verted to a large lodge room
with which this generation is fa
miliar, according to Mrs. Davis.
The banquet, kitchen, rcstrooms
and ladies lounge were then lo
cated in the rear section of the
structure.
Mrs. Davis joined Amethyst
Rebekah lodge in 1912. She now
resides in Medford, as docs her
aunt. Mrs. Maude Stickel, wife,
of George Val Stickel. She
joined the Gold Hill Rebekah
lodge in 1900. In later years she
was transferred to Medford Re
bekah lodge.
In February, 19(17, Maude
Stickel, district deputy presi
dent was accompanied by the
degree staff of Amethyst Rebe
kah lodge to Central Point,
where they were assisted hy a
degree team from the Medford
lodge in the institution of Mt.
pQ ThOSC ' M 'feTOn'l.ii ririiViiiil.TMPMMWJWMJ-
:srd $13(0)95
or Guests . . .
".'l$s. ;.3p---' fj j
ff -
' " """ "ii'n ' f Ti nn- ; Sleeps Two Easily '
Reversible fom cushions-nylon fricie Illusion
cover with diamond tufted foam back. so by pv-ko y nwht
Innerspring mettresi. Other styles nd JMr
models to choose from. mm
Other Specials
y 'n vcry
". r Department
FREE .--SwSS
Delivery ClSSl iff
f-JH 1.V p m , pi'FURNIfURE :, tuw k...
Budget livOSPP
building and on the right lower
section various businesses were
established over a period of
years until it was obtained for
use by the Boy Scouts several
years ago. This section has been
purchased from the Crater Lake
Area of the Boy Scout Council.
The entire building is now
owned by the Odd Fellows lodge
129, a step brought about
through the efforts of A. A.
Walker with purchasing money
from the building improvement
fund.
During its span of 85 years,
many changes have taken place,
and the building now is badly in
need of repair. Although Rcbe
kahs and Odd Fellows made an
effort to keep the. interior paint
ed and repairs made during the
period both lodges have met
there, heavy wind and rain
slorms in recent years have
caused extensive damage to the
interior and roof of the structure.
Arc Granted Permission
Because of the present condi
tion of the building, Rebckahs
were granted permission to
meet in different homes since
December, 1962. Even though
the building was damp and cold,
because of the leaking roof and
water soaked plaster. Odd Fel
lows continued In meet in the
hall throughout the winter and
spring months.
Efforts to do something about
improving Ihe building were
started in January this year
when members of Amethyst Re
bekah lodge offered In help (he
Odd Fellows by raising money
so Ihe building could be saved
As a result, a building fund
committee was named, and the
first fund raiser, a fond sale,
was given Jan. 2li, I9M, All
proceeds were earmarked build
ing improvement fund.
The committee consists of the
hvo noble grands. Martin John
son and Mrs. Albert Gascon. Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond Thompson,
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Walker,
Mrs. Paul Molloy. 11. D. Force
and Mrs. Cassie Johnson.
Iliiilding Improvement Fund
When meetings of the lodges
were resumed this month, it was
reported thai Ihe building im
provement fund had reached the
$2,000 mark. During the recess
months, members continued lo
give benefit dances each Satur
day night, and Odd Fellows met
at Ihe hall to work in prepara
tion for remodeling.
The $2,000 has been raised
mainly by benefit dances given
al the American Legion hall in
Central Point. Plans are to con
tinue the dances each Saturday.
Other events that henefiled
Ihe fund were a talent show, din
ners, fond sales, box social, and
rummage sale. Cash donations
have been given hy individuals,
many of whom were not mem
bers of either group, and other
Odd Fellows and Rebekah
lodges throughout the state.
H. D. Force has urged mem
bers not to become discouraged,
because it will lake considerable
time before the job is done
Praised by Cnmmillee
Raymond Thompson has been
praised by committee members
for the many hours he has do
nated to the building projoel
since it got underway in Janu
ary. Thompson anticipates Ihe
biggest expense of the program
will be the interior because of
new wiring, plumbing, and simi
lar jobs
Preliminary plans lo remodel
the building were made recent
ly, but removal of the upper
story was delayed because of
Ihe expense and approach ol
winter. A temporary rwl was
Installed to protect furniture.
NOW! ENJOY THE BEST OF THE CLASSICS!
PURUCKEETS
r"N I S X N I I v MONDAY
W blruu win) s
Reg. 3.98 NOW-
$2)88
Reg. 4.98 NOW-
The LONDON CLASSICS
Now you can enjoy the finest in Stereo and Monaural Sound Purucker's brings you
ihe greatest in music-The London Classics at "SPECIAL PURCHASE" Savings for you.
Dozens of recordings of the world's greatest composers are offered at lowest prices-
below are listed a tew ot many bargains:
Julius Katchen-Greig Concerto
Mussorgsky-Picture at an Exhibition
Beethoven's Symphony No. 1
Ravel-Bolero
Vd-ughn Williams Symphony No. 8
Julius Katchen Encore
Handels Water Music
Khachalurian Sparticus
Beethoven Overtures
Smeiana & Dvorak Bohemian
Rhapsody
Brahms Symphony No. 2
Stravinsky Petrushka
Handel-Water Music, The Royal
Fireworks
Sibelius Concerto in D Minor
Bizet Carmen Suite
Vivaldi Guitar Concerto
Bruch Scottish Fantasia
Boroden Symphony No. 2
Deli bes-Copella Highlights
Franz von Suppe Overtures
Rachmaninov Rhapsody On A
Theme of Paganini
kGlozunov-The Season's Ballet
Mozart Clarinet Concerto
Brahms-Hungarian Dances
Hurry
for Best
Choice!
Record
Department at
$ J88
Reg. S.98 NOW,
IPuruclcer
MUSIC HOUSE
111 N. Central Phone 773-7538
i
$41,48
W LIMITED p
TIME ONLY!
esse:
CM