Athens Elks Celebrate Twenty Second Anniversary
The Athens lodge B P O E No 973 marks its twenty second anniversary on June 22. The article recounts the 1905 founding by District Deputy Robert L Queisser with Nelsonville lodge aid, the town’s wartime bustle, and the first officers elected after installation. It details the growth of Athens population, charter approval, and the banquet with nearly 300 attendees and toastmaster Judge Joseph M Wood.
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Athens
Athens Lodge
Elks
Robert L. Queisser
Zanesville
Nelsonville
Order of Elks
Joseph M Wood
Grand Lodge
Nelsonville Lodge
James Sharp
L. K. Kelch
Farry Hawkins
Knieht H Howe
GC Loans
E Scott
L. F Eberle
Esquire
R. E Lefever
Tyler
Eben Wilson
R. E Lash, Jr
T M. Foster
C DeMolet
A.rowan
W. S Borer
W. B. Golden
C. DeMolet
Guy H Frown
J. B. Allen
Y. M. Toster
C Jesten
Grfoe Barth
Flag Day Observance by Athena Lodge June 12 at Majestic
The Athena lodge of Eiha will hold a public Flag Day observance Sunday June 12 at the Majestic theater. A complete flag exhibit tracing U S flags from Betsy Ross to the present will be shown marking the district’s first such display. Congressman John T Begg and Bik from Sandusky will speak. The event honors the flag, its birth anniversary, and national achievements. The Elks trace their origins to the Jolly Corks formed by Vivian in New York in 1867 with Vivian known as Imperial Gork.
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Athena Lodge
Eiha
Majestic Theater
United States
Betsey Ross
Arch Street
Philadelphia
John T Begg
Bik
Sandusky
Dallas
Texas
Elk Lodge
Jolly Corks
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Charles Algernon Sidney Vivian
Vivian
New York
Imperial Gork
Buffalos
England
Special Train Delivers Delegations to Athens Initiation
On June 22 1905 a special Hocking Valley train brought lodges from Nelsonville New Washington Lancaster Chillicothe Wellston Jackson Wills Parkersburg and Marietta to Athens. Marshals J B Aiken and O Moore led a procession past Court State College to the courthouse for photographs and an initiation at the Athens Opera House with many named new initiates.
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Hocking Valley Road
Athens
Nelsonville
New Wessington
Lancaster
Chillicothe
Wellston
Jackson
Hoolls
Parkersburg
Marietta
Loncaster Lodge
Elks
Athens Band
Union Street
Court
State
College
Courty House
Court Louse
Athens Opera House
J. M. Wood
A. W Lynch
F. C. Stedman
J. B. Allen
J. C. Brannan
C. H. Thompson
T. L. Morgan
B. F. Wolfe
D. B
H. Biddle C. & McDougall
G. A. Kurtz
W .8
Golden
Henry Zenner
J. Bower
Guy HH. Brown
C. B Henderson
W. R. Phillips
J. H. Cline
C. I. Biddison
L. G. Worsted
G. W. Earhart
F. Pickering
H. M. Webster
J.P. Wood
George H. Junod
Clarence Roach
J. M. Higgins
W. H. McKee
FT. P. McVay
Hal Murphy
WN. Alderman
W. K. Scott
Barbergered Honored in Securing Local Elks Charter
Lee Bamberger of Elks Lodge No. 6, now deceased, is credited by officers as pivotal in obtaining a charter for the local Elks. He lobbied leaders, sparked interest, and leveraged extensive association with top figures to win the charter for Bamberger No. 973. Initial quarters were at the Athens clubs in the Chna building, then the Elks moved to their current rooms after a five year contract amidst Athens National Bank building renovations.
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Elis
Lee Bamberger
Iledga No
Ir Bamberger
Order
Agan Filk
cChna
Elks
Athens National Bank
Elka
Leading Men Join Elks In Athens Initiation
After charter members started the lodge, Athens leaders petitioned for membership. Charles H. Grosvenor received first, then ex-Senator Jared L Carpenter. Both were initiated as the lodge's first class, marking two years of influence in the community.
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Athens
Charles H. Grosvenor
Consrtte
Jared L Carpenter
Elks
Elks Lodge
Elks Lodge Sees 61 World War Volunteers Reach Service
Twenty one Elks from lodge No. 573 served in World War with 200 total enlistments. Of the 61 soldiers, 57 volunteered and all but two returned home. Captain K. T. Crossen was killed in action and Private W. D. Cornell died in camp in New York. Other Elks also noted among the charter members.
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Thens Lodge No
K. T. Crossen
W. D. Cornell
New
Bers
Elis
Athens lodge drives membership campaign
Major M Johnson chairs the Athens lodge of Ets leading a months long membership drive. Several new members were brought to Columbus and initiated with a class of candidates from duties surrounding Columbus.
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M Johnson
Athens
Ets
Columbus
Thirteen Civil War Vets Granted Life Membership in 1922
In 1922 thirteen Civil War veterans received life membership in B P O E No 973. Names include J B Allen J Le Pickering Tom Porter Eber Gabriel Jacob Glenn Jerry Grimm Joseph Hawk William Roberts Eli Roush John W Dillager W B Southerton F M Tipple and R M Tipple. Also life memberships awarded to Spanish American War veterans. prior years saw DeMolet Moore Fuller Slaughter Sheldon. A separate report notes a Minneapolis case where W C Riordan was fined for assault within three months of marriage.
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J. B. Allen
J. le Pickering
Tom Porter
Eber Gabriel
Jacob Glenn
Jerry Grimm
Joseph Hawk
William Roberts
Eli Roush
John W. Dillager
W. B. Southerton
F. M. Tipple
R M. Tipple
Chas. DeMolet
A. M. Moore
J. A. Fuller
W. Slaughter
Frank Sheldon
Estimate of Stars Reached by Scientists Thirty Billions
The acting secretary of the Institute in Washington states scientists estimate a total star count of 24 000 008 960. He argues space is infinite and uses star magnitude ratios to justify that the universe contains about thirty billion stars, with the sun as an average star and Rigel far brighter than the sun.
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Ceb Abbot
Ener Instatute
Washington
Abbot
Rigel
Fast Exalted Rulers 1905 Lash, KE and Others
The article lists numerous individuals with initials and surnames, including Lash, KE. Worstell, la G. Higgins, J. ProMolut, Charles. Os McVay, PB. Nelson, Alex. Mills, Edson. Deissle, L. Gros, C. and more, as part of a 1905 Exalted Rulers roster and related notes. It shifts to scientific discussion about Sirius and Dog Star being dense, plus Martian atmosphere and possible life, with references to Dr. Abbot and planetary temperatures and atmospheric findings.
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Lash
Puller
J. Hat Hooper
Cros
John B
Lavelle, Francis
Sirius
Mara
Venus
Abbot
Philadelphia
Mars
Mt. Everest
Jupster
Saturn
Curious Will Left Academy Causes Worry
In 183? Mme Anna-Emillie Clara Guamian left 100000 francs to the Academy of Science for the first scientist who can communicate with a heavenly body and receive a reply, excluding Mars. The prize has troubled the French Academy for 34 years with doubts about awarding it and fears of ridicule. Some scientists defend the goal as within nascent possibility.
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Aris
Academy of Science
Mars
Mme
Anna-Emillie Clara Guamian
March of Science
Elk Ruler Obert Wood Obituary Highlights Athens Leader
Obert Wood, Elk ruler of the Athens Elks for the year just passed, born in Athens on September 17 1886, attended Ohio University for three years and coached football at the university and Athens High School in 1910 and 1911. He later held every lodge chair and a trustee post before becoming Exalted Ruler, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta during his college days.
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Obert Wood
Athens Elks
Athens
Ohio University
University
Athens High School
Wood
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Memorial Day Observance Set by Elks in December
The Order of Elks designates the first Sunday in December as Memorial Day to honor deceased brothers. At last December’s service in lodge rooms, Mr. Ballard of Columbus spoke. Plans are underway to secure a speaker for this year’s December Memorial Day services. National Lodge rules require observance on this day only.
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Order of Elks
Ballard
Columbus
the Elks
National Lodge
Elks Inaugurate National Scholarship Fund
The Elks' Scholarship fund starts through the Ohio Elks association to aid young men lacking funds for higher education. Eligible applicants with good recommendations can borrow to attend any college of their choice. Funds become available in September with repayment required after graduation. Many youths nationwide have already benefited.
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Elks
Ohio Elia Association
1850 land warrant on display in Chillicothe
Ed White displayed a dated 1850 land warrant issued to Simon Hartley for land in Jackson county. The document bears Zachary Taylor's signature as recorder and uses old English type on heavy paper with a lighter seal. White, once of Jackon, now resides in Columbus.
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Ed White
Herrold's Mill
Simon Hartley
Chillicothe
Jackson County
Mr. White
W. W White
Jackon
Zachary Taylor
General Land Office
Rise of a Fraternal Society in the 1860s and 1870s
The piece traces the formation of a fraternal order in 1868 with eight votes for Elks and seven for Buffalos, a New York charter in 1871, and early lodge establishments in Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago, Cincinnati, Sacramento, Baltimore, Louisville, St. Louis, Bore ton, and Pittsburgh. It outlines aims to promote welfare, unity, justice, loyalty to laws and flag, and humanity.
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Elks
Buffalos
Grand Lodge
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Chicago
Thomas W. Keene
Cincinnati
Sacramento
Baltimore
Louisville
St. Louis
Boreton
Pittsburgh
One Lodge Per City Rule Governs Elks Structure
The Elks prohibit more than one lodge per city regardless of size, require a 5000 population to establish, and restrict membership to U.S. citizens. They emphasize charitable aid given discreetly, with thousands in assistance each year.
Distress Fear and Beliefs in a Gentle Fraternal Order
The text describes a gentle timid animal name origin for the order and its members values. It notes quick perception and response to distress along with duties to aid the unfortunate and burying their dead. It states the lodge is politically and religiously free, requiring belief in a Supreme Being and good character at initiation.
Golden Rule Motto Marks Lodge Groundwork and Colors
The text outlines the motto Do unto others... and describes Golden Rule foundations for a lodge. It notes colors as pure white with a floral emblem, and mentions a banner and lodge room items. Names and dates are not clearly provided. the excerpt focuses on principles and symbols rather than events.
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Elke
Hope
Songe
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National Order of Elks
William J. O'Brien
Athens Lodge No
Olks
Alston Ellis
James Josten
TM. Foster
John Cox
D H Bloore
Elmer Angell
H. T. Haning
J. E Jionalusen
W. G. Stalder
Harmstrong
Harvey Wilson
Prant Locan
T BR. Tash Jr
H. G. Stalder
E .R. Lash Jr
W. &. Bower
C. Josten
H. O. Armstrong
J. H. Donaldson
E. R B. Lash Jr
C. 0. Moore
Clarence W. Roach
A. E. Price
A. H. Huggins
L. C. Baker
J. D. Martin
I. W. Slaughter
Frank Shelden
Dave Johnson
Clyde Featherstone
F. A. Lavelle
Glen Romine
John B. Cross
H. G. Jefferson
Phil Robinson
Minneapolis, Minn
W. C. Riordan
Will
Academy
Jupiter
Elk
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