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Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
TIE REbEkkHS AUXILIARY TO
 ODD FELLOWS

The Rebekah branch of the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows Vas organ ized by Schuyler Colfax. and after much discussion and hindrances was accepted by the order in 1851. The growth of this order has been phenom- inal. Rebekahism has proved a val uable adjunct to the work of the sub ordinate lodge. There are many ways in which Rebekah odd Fellowship has proven a valuable asset to the order, and now that we have a very impres
 sive installation ceremony, which af lords play for the best talent of both branches of the order. we can conf denjly expect a closer union between
 them. She has also proven herself not only in the home but in other walks 1 of life real helpmate for man. In this development Odd Fellowship and es- pecially the Rebekah Degree have played a leading part
 l Arizona Rebekah Lodge No. 1 was
 instituted in Phoenix. May 21, 1880,
 under a charter by the Sovereign Grand i. Lodge With the usual periods of al
 ternating clouds and prosperity, the lodge has made a steady growth.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

The above named brother is possibly the oldest Odd Fellow in the state of Arizona, today in point of years of con tinuous membership and active inter est in the order.
 He became a member of Phoenix Lodge No. by transfer from St. He lena Lodge No. 167, St. Helena, Califor- mia, and has retained membership in Phoenix Lodge No. ? ever since. After his utilization with this lodge he found that conditions were ripening for the formation of a Grand Jurisdiction in Arizona which at that time was under the jurisdiction of the Sovereign Grand Lodge at Baltimore, and through his efforts. assisted by other prominent and active odd Fellows of the terri tory, on April 26. 1884. the Grand Lodge of Arizona was instituted in the city of Phoenix and he was elected as it's first grand secretary. This position he held for ten years and only retired when he had placed the Grand Lodge on a firm foundation, thoroughly or ganized and equipped for it's mission.
 In 1894 he was elected grand master of this jurisdiction and retired iron that position the following year to ac. cept the election of representative tC the Sovereign Grand Lodge, which DO sition he held for four years. l While devoting so much of his tim' 1 to the Grand Lodge he has not los any opportunities to be of service ana benefit to the other branches of thu order, having been as active in tn Grand Encampment as in the Crane i Lodge and serving in all the offices am committees of that body. being pas grand patriarch.
 The session of the Grand Lodge jus l,ciosed at Yuma. to show the feelini of regard and friendship entertaine by the membership at large throughou the state for Brother Morford, electe
 him by exclamation to represent thi
 jurisdiction at the coming centennia
 celebration of the Sovereign Lodge [
 be held at Baltimore in Septembe
 next
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

GRATEFUL
 WARS VICTORY

It has been the odd Fellows good fortune to contribute from the forces Of their organization a great numbe- of men, who helped to distinguish our or der and country in the world wide war for democracy. They stood ready lover there" shoulder to shoulder, to duty's call, in obedience to the teach ings of their order
 In this time of victory we feel that too much cannot be said for our boys and the order as a whole. Two or the largest lodges in America contrib . uted over 1700 fighting men, who were all put to the supreme test, and not one faltered. The lodges came forward and did their full duty in helping the government in it's fight for world s freedom. Fraternity is an outgroWth Of human liberty, and cannot prosper, under tyranical government. This war struck at the very root of fraternity, as no society can thrive in any country whose people do not possess religious and industrial freedom. Odd Fellow | ship prospers best under governments that are based on Justice and Req son."
 | odd Fellowship has grown to be 9 mighty power for the betterment oi mankind, especially so in countries
 where the press and speech are free
 where labor is untrammeled and where
 democracy is triumphant. The win
 ming of this war was indeed vital t( the very existance of Odd Fellowship and similar orders, and the AmericaI
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

This branch of Odd Fellowship. though allied with and under the di- rection of the I. O, O. F., is entirely independent thereof in respect of it's organization, membership and conduct of the business, eXceI | that it must harmoniZe with certain general pro- vision of the laws of Odd Fellowship. It's finances, property holdings. etc. are independent though usually co-opera- tive. Eligibility to membership is by election of men and women who are indicated in the following classes: Of Caucasian blood members of the I. c. O. F. their wives, daughters, sisters. and all unmarried women, provided they are IS or more of age
 A project of building a lodge homo. though necessarily dependent chiefly upon the OGdfellows' Lodge. has ever been an open subject of interest in the Rebekah lodge It has fought for il
 in season and out; it has demanded il
 of the brothers when they could not respond. So appreciative have the { members been of new hall, though they cannot beaT the burden of the finances they have saved a goodly sum that will be helpful in its furnishing and every member of the Rebekah l lodge will be source Of inspiration to | her more active brethren who have un- i dertaken this enterprise, which is se- i garded as the most important step eve | takn by both societies.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
4 BUNCH OF GOOD ODD FELLOWS

In this life have found that we get
 what we give, We are done to forsooth as we do, So my prayer is this, that I may live
 while I live With a bunch of Good Fellows like you There's glint in your eye, thers a
 clasp in your hand, There's tone in your voice always
 new: I think Paradise is some of land. With a bunch of Good Odd Fellows like
 you. Here's pledge to your Lodge, to your
 joy your success. For the folks of your kind are too few, There's something to hearken, to glad
 en and bless In q bunch of Good odd Fellows like
 you. So I pledge you again. and can say
 only this, And it springs from heart most true, shall always regret every hour I miss, From a bunch of Good Odd Fellows
 like you.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

es the higher ideals of life, that gives men new faith in virtue, charity and love and deserves considerate study by those interested in the welfare of the human race. Odd Fellowship seeks to elevate the human mind, and has become powerful in it's warfare, against vice, ignorance and many other evils.
 The Independent Order of Odd Eel lows originated in England in the Eighteenth century. American Odd Fellowship dates back 10 April 26, 1919 and the founder was Thomas Wildey. The first lodge was formed in Balt- more, Md, the charter members be- sing Thomas Wildey. John Duncan, John Cheatham, Richard Rushworth and John Welch. The name of the lodge was known as the "Washington Lodge of Odd Fellows" and from this beginning the seed of Odd Fellowship has grown until we have over 10000 lodges and more than 2,300,000 mem bers united in the bonds of friendship, love and truth.
 What Odd Fellowship Is
 Odd Fellowship is modern insti- tuition founded to meet the modern con- ditions of life. Being progressive in its character, IL Keeps. step -Wlln .HuII1dl progress. The purpose of it's institu- ton and the object of it's existence is to take care of it's sick, bury the dead and minister to those in distress.
 Odd Fellowship in Arizona dates back to July 13, 1868, when Arizons Lodge No. 1 was instituted at Pres colt. This was followed on July 2 1872 by the instituting of the Phoeni1 Lodge No. and in 1884 the First Grant Lodge was instituted. Progress in thi! state was rather slow for some time but in recent years lodges have spduns up in all the principal towns and mem bership has increased in spite of tn war which has just closed. With tn return of our boys the order is be ginning to feel the result of the goo, work that was carried on, and with funs of over S2,O0OOO0 all of the dis abled soldiers of the order will be take care of in the various homes that ar In all parts of the country.
 The following charter members in sAtuted Phoenix No. 2; Louis Gazel .Junius E. Wharton, George F. Rem per, E. Gourn, M. Edwards, S. T. Por ter and Ed Vandership.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
Reasons Why Every True Man Should Be an Odd Fellow

It is the strongest benevolent and fraternal order in the world.
 It maintains and supports homes and educational institutions for it's orphan children.
 It seeks to improve the mind and moral character of man and fosters d spirit Of fraternity. t
 It does more for it's sick, needy and distressed members than any other sec ret order in existence.
 It teaches the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and that it ia more blessed to give than to receive.
 Its subordinate lodges are required ta pay sick and funeral benefits to worthy members and they could not eyade i: if they would
 It is the only fraternal and beneEo- lel1t order that recognizes woman as a co-workers in it's mission for the re- lief of suffering humanity.
 It requires mans helpfulness and the need of cooperation in all relations of life, and seeks to enfold with it's pro- tecting arms the whole of the white human race.
 It's perfect system of paying bene- fits, and of extending benevolence can not be surpassed by any other nation | or institution of the globe. ] It maintains and supports homes for it's aged and indigent members and | for the widows of deceased brothers.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
ORPHAN HOME
 AT SAFFORD

About twenty years ago the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. and the Rebekah as- sembly made plans for the creation of a home fund through the subordinate lodges. In 1904 this fund was about three thousand dollars. At present it is over $3O,OO0 dollars. Originally the money was brought into this fund by the giving of entertainments and pri vate donations, but of late years the subordinate lodges have been paying per capita tax that is applied to this fund It is growing at the rate of about S3,000 a year at the present time. In addition to this fund, there is home site of about ten acres adjoining the townsite of Stafford, upon which the home when built is to be established. This fund has been carefully handled by the trustees of the Grand Lodge so that no loss has ever occurred with any part of it.
 At the last session of the Grand 1 Lodge, the trustees were instructed to have plans made for planting and l beautifying the grounds at Stafford and to have plans made by competent architects for buildings to be erected | in a progressive manner. That is buildings to start with and other build l ings to be added as the home needed l increased capacity. Up to the present time, there has been no great need fol a home, but from our records and sta
 tistics, we find it is about time tc establish it. Heretofore the few cases that would have availed themselves oi
 the home had it been established, have been taken care of through this relie1
 fund in a more economical manner
 than the maintaining a home for onl!
 a few people. As time goes on, the OdC
 Fellows home at Stafford will becom'
 an institution Of which not only thu
 Odd Fellows, but the whole state ma!
 be proud.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
ENcAMP MPM ENT

Of the thirty eight charter members only two, N. A. Morford and Geo. A. Mintz. have retained their membership in Floral Encampment. Some have passed away while others have re- moved to other jurisdictions. The present officers of Floral Encampment are L. R. Templin, chief patriarch; NJ. T. Brown, high priest; J. H. Hoagland, senior warden; I. ". Stalnaker, scribe; N. A. Morford treasurer; Nelson Tom linson, junior warden.
 The Encampment is an advanced branch of the I. 0. o. F order. Any Scarlet Degree member in good stand ing in 8 subordinate lodge, is eligible
 or membership.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

people md their allied nations, who have fought for equal rights to all, have been rewarded with victory.
 All honor to the imperishable names upon the "Roll of Honor for to them belongs the profound distinction of having been among the nations forces to fall on the battlefield of France. To those who are more fortunate and who are returning we extend our sincerest greetings. We are indeed happy foT their safe return, and shall hope the new era holds much for all of them upon the restoration of a world wide peace.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

Much of the recent enthusiasm and life for a new home of the Odd Fellows, and the renewed life that is being man. ifested at present is due to the activity ot the present Noble Grand, John c. Eichenauer and the cooperation of his officers. The above first rapped at the door of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows November IA, 1916, and shortly thereafter became an active member. He served at various sta tions, twice as conductor from which he was elevted vice grand, and in De cember 1918 received the unanimous vote as presiding officer.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

Officers of Phoenix Lodge No. ? Noble Grand, John c. Eichenauer. Vice Grand, Charles Marshall. Secretary, R. c. Sloane.
 Treasur> >r, M. A. Stanford. Inside Guardian, Edward Mahler. Ouptside Guardian, w. A, Albright. Warden. c. K. Green.
 Conductor, Daniel Hurley.
 Trustees: 3, Ermann E. Quick, 2, Or. H. O. Ramsey; i, Ira ". Stalnaker.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

Initiated into the order July, 1900. Fallbrook, Calf. Became a charter member of Mt, Graham lodge at Saf- ford, Ariz. He served ae Noble Grand three terms, also passed through the chairs of the Encampment and Canton, was Grand Master 1917.
 Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge at Louisville 1917 and St. Louis in 1918.
 Phoenix Lodge No. feels highly complimented at recently receiving his membership by transfer.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

Trustee of Phoenix Lodge No. 2. He became an Odd Fellow September 90, 1901. He was elected Noble Grand Of his lodge. Transferred to Phoenix Lodge May 1, 1912, he has been a faith ful and hard worker and q regular at tendant of both the subordinate and Encampment branches of the order. Ee served as district deputy for several years and has been member of the board Of trustees for number of years,
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

This article was written to satisfy a long felt want on the part of the gen
 eral public of the character, objects, and importance of Odd Fellowship. Notwithstanding the fact that the or der has celebrated its one hundredth anniversary in America on April 26, its history, aims, and extraordinary sue. cess, are little understood to the com munity at large. Odd Fellowship teach
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

For years the Odd Fellows of Phoe-
 nix. have dreamed of time when they
 might have a Temple of their own, and years ago far sighted brothers with vision of the futne purchased build
 ina site on the southwest corner ot Third avenue and Adams street. Now at last the dreams are to come true apd the above cut shows the proposed Odd Fellows Temple which is soon to be built on the site purchased years ago: The building wilt be two story and
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
CANTON

CANTON
 An association of Encampment members of the Royal Purple Degree was organized April ?, 1887, with w. L.. Whelpley Patriarch Militant chairman, D. 4. Reed, secretary, and N. A. Nor ford, treasurer. A warrant for insti- tuting the Canton was received April 23, 1887, and the Canton was duly in stituted April 26, 1887 with 27 mem bers. Canton Arizona No. l, Patriarchs Militant l.. o. o. I. was chosen as the name
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
Those Eligible to the Ranks or Odd
 Fellowship

All citizens of the Concession race who believe in Supreme being and over 21 years of age, are entitled to make application to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. For full par ticulars write the Secretary I. otO. F. Phoenix, No. 2.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

Trustee of Phoenix Lodge No. ? was born in Louisville, Ky. He joined Phoe- nix lodge May 30, 1916. receiving the third degree July 4, 1918 and was in- stalled vice grand July 4, 1917. He at tended the Grand Lodge at Prescott in 1913. was representative at the recent session of the Grand Lodge at Yuma and was appointed district deputy grand master of district No. 1. Re- gently elected trustee for three years he has worked unceasingly in forrnu- lating the plans for building the Odd Fellows Temple.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
0NE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY 1T
 ODDFELLONS

First Lodge in State Organ ized at Prescott in 1879- Phoenix Lodge Formed Same Year-Return of Many Brothers From Ser vice in Army and Navy Being Felt in Many Ways for the Good of This Great Order.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

Trustee .. Phoenix Lodge No. is a native of Kansas, he joined the Odd Fellows lodge in New York 20 years ago, and was transferred to Phoenix lodge in 1901. Dr. Ramsey is a well known veterinarian, a leader in his pro- fession and T respected and valuable citizen. In the lodge he is an earnest and hard working member. He was elected Noble Grand in 1917 and has sexved as representative at the Grand Ladge.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

basement at present. though with walls and foundation built strong enough to permit of adding one or more additional stories later if desired. Brick will be the building material. The first floor and basement will be rented for store rooms, the location making them highly desirable for this purpose. Tentative agreements have already been made with prospective lessees.
 The second floor will be devoted en- tirely to lodge uses. In addition to a
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
FRIENDSHIP

Friendship is the flower that blooms in all seasons. Wherever it is watered with the dews of kindness and affec- ton, there you may he sure to find it. Allied closest companionship with its twin sister Charity. it enters teh abode Of sorrow and wretchedness and caus es happiness and peace. It knocks at the lonely and disconsolate heart, and speaks words of encouragement and joy. No one can be happy without 8 friend. and no one can know wha friends he has until lie is unhappy When persons are united by the bonds of genuine friendship. there is nothing perhaps more conductive to i felicity
 { The first law of friendship is sin cerity; and he who violates the law viii soon find himsels destined of what soon find himself destitute cf what he so erringly seeks to gain. Pure, disin- terested friendship is a bright flame emitting none of the smoke of selfishs nes. Friendship true. can only be found to bloom in the soil of noble and self-s2crificing heart: there it has a perennial summer, a never-endirg season of blissfulness and joy to its happy possessor casting a thouand rays Dl iufS anu nOpe dID DSett tp dti around. Be all honor. then, to true friendhip, and may it gather yet more fragrant blossoms from the dew -hathed meadows oa social intercourse, to
 spread their aroma along the toil- worn road of life.
 Fame is the scentless sunflOwer,
 With gaudy crown of gold,
 RTIt friendship is the breathing rose.
 With sweets in ever yfold.
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Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

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Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

commodious lodge room with ante rooms and store rooms, there will be q Isrqe banquet hall and club rooms, open at all times to members and vis- ting Odd Fellows.
 To members of the order the building of this Temple means the fruition of the hopes of many years, -o the citizen of Phoenix it means one more public
 building of which all may be proud
 and to the visitor it will prove that the | Odd Fellows of Phoenix are live lodge 1 in live town.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

Fame is the scentless sunflOwer, With gaudy crown of gold, But friendship is the breathing rose, With sweets in ever yfold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-22
Baker and March Urge
An Army Of 500, 600
House and Senate Confcrrees,
However, Agree Upon Force
of l7S.0O0

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.--Eatablsh-
ment of temporary army Of 100000
men instead Of 175.Q00, as provided for
in a bill agreed upon to-day by Sen
ate and House conferrees, was urged be-
fore the Senate Military Committee to-
day by Secretary Baker and General
March, Chief of Stan. The committee
is considering the billion dollar army
appropriation measure recently passed
by the House.
The War Secretary told the commit
tee that a permanent military estab-
lishment could not be decided upon
until after the peace conference. He
thought q force of 500 600 would be
adequate
Both Mr. Baker and General March
are said to have urged the committee
to place in the army appropriation bill
the legislation legalizing the present
War Department organization, which
was eliminated by the House
In reaching the agreement to day on
the bill providing for an army of 49,
600 men, Senate and House managers
retained the provision cXempting men
who enlist in the army under this act
from serving in the reserve, and an
other fixing the soldiers pay at the
war basis of $50 a month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-22

locked the women in cellar to keep
them out of harms way There the
Soviet forces found them the next
day, frightened to death and hyster-
zeal. They wouldn't como out till re-
assured by an officer of a regiment
that had not joined the revolt. Most
of them were taken out Of the city,
but about forty decided to stay, and
some of the Soviet leaders passed
most of the night trying to find safe
place for them. About three weeks
later they were all brought together
and disbanded
"The city duma made careful in
vestigation. The report was that most
of them had been liberated, several OF
thew thrown out of windows and
otherwise killed and ten committed
suicide. The duma reported that one
woman had been violated and that one
had committed suicide, leaving note
saying that it was because her ideals
had been broken"
Mr. Reed named several members of
the Bolsheviki who had been exiles
in the United States, but could re-
member only few. He added that
Albert Rhys Williams had told him
that there was hardly soviet in Rus
STA in which there was not some such
mn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-22

ls giving way to oil schemes Legiti
mate business concerns, striving to
protect their regulations, only serve
to advertise the ingenious promoter
when they are attacked through the
civil courts.
There are not so. many Of the sue
cessful promoters as one would sup
pose, and if you start out you'll find
mem al IN one group.
VIII you lend US your Rogues' Cal
lery if we find chance to intervene ?''
asked Chairman Colver of the commits
sion.
"Gladly,' the witness said.
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We are only in the work in order
TO justify the faith that readers have
n advertisement. Any government
agency that will act, and give its &C
ton publicity, will stop the business.
The banker and the business man have
all their warnings discounted because
the sNiindier yells trust and big bust
ness and makes their attack an adver-
tlsement"