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ANAHEIM GAZETTE — 75th ANNIVERSARY Charter Granted Anaheim Masons in 1870 On February 24, 1870, Ransom P. Boswell arrived in Anaheim. He crossed the plains from Texas, leaving his native state with several yoke of oxen and wagons, with his family (wife and six small children) and all his household goods. He was one of the Texan prisoners at the time of the battle of the Alamo and was captured by the Mexicans. In revenge for those who had fallen in previous battles, the Mexicans determined to shoot one-half of their captives. The Texan prisoners were blindfolded and required to draw beans from a box; one-half being black and the remainder white. Those who drew black beans were at once taken out and shot; those who drew white beans were kept as prisoners for exchange. Ransom P. Boswell drew a white bean and afterward gained his liberty; but he was so sure of death that he was completely unnerved and never fully recovered. So after many years of feeble health, he concluded to try the climate of California. On the desert of New Mexico his wife died, and he deposited her remains in an unknown grave. Nearly all his oxen perished, and with six small children he continued his long and mournful journey for many months. At a third meeting the following officers were recommended: Thomas Cassad, Worshipful Master; Wm. M. McFadden, Senior Warden; Geo. W. Vance, Junior Warden; and a petition for dispensation was prepared. The dispensation was granted by Grand Master Leonidas E. Prett, May 17th, 1870, and May 28th, 1870, the first meeting of Anaheim Lodge U. D. was held with the following officers: W. M., Thomas Cassad; S. W., W. M. McFadden; J. W., Geo. W. Vance; Treas., David Evey; Sec., Bernhard Simon; S. D., W. M. Higgins; J. D., Phillip Davis; Tyler, C. Kuchel. The first stated meeting was held June 18th, 1870, and petitions for degrees were received from Alphonse W. Steinhart, Jonathan E. Bacon, Frederick W. Athearn, Charles C. Switzer, and for affiliation from Bros. Thos. Reiser, David and Edward Evey. At the next stated meeting, July 16th, 1870, all the applicants were elected including the distressed Bro. R. P. Boswell. Worshipful Master Bro. Thomas served the Lodge under dispense Charter in 1870-71 and withdrew Worshipful Master Bro.: Theo. Reelected Master eight terms, 1872, 1875, 1877, 1883, 1884, 1887 and 1895. He was an active member President of the Masonic Veterans Association. It was during his term in the Lodge especially prospered. At the meeting held on April 27 it was resolved: "That the Thanks heim Lodge No. 207 be and they are tendered to the widow of Bro. J.M site of the Masonic Lodge." On June 1872, a new Masonic Hall in Anaheim dedicated; Bro. Rev. Edelman of Los being Orator of the occasion. The $3350.00 of which amount Los Brethren contributed $340.00. On September 2nd, 1874, the Lodge Bro. R.P.Boswell. His coming to Anaheim was the beginning of the Lodge, and the first Affiliate, and over his remission first Funeral Services of the Lodge were formed. The following is a quotation from prehensive history entitled: FIFTY OF MASONIC HISTORY IN CALIFORNIA and published in 1898 by George Spencer & Co. of San Francisco. "Anaheim Lodge No. 207 is the witness and embodiment of Masonic life-giving principle, which gave it birth, and it is the sanction life-giving principle, which gave it birth, and it is the sanction life-giving principle, which gave it birth," Theoforon E.Acorn said. With such a history, such office such a membership, the Lodge itself proud; and it cannot wither but mu Ransom P. Boswell drew a white bean and afterward gained his liberty; but he was so sure of death that he was completely unnerved and never fully recovered. So after many years of feeble health, he concluded to try the climate of California. On the desert of New Mexico his wife died, and he deposited her remains in an unknown grave. Nearly all his oxen perished, and with six small children he continued his long and mournful journey for many months. Almost helpless, he reached San Diego and with the assistance of some acquaintances there he came to Anaheim, which place he reached on February 26th, 1870, and camped on a vacant lot. The rain poured in torrents all night. The next morning the family crawled out of their travel-worn bedding, wet through. The children almost naked, the father sick, without money or provisions. A hospitable lady soon heard of their destitute condition and also reported that the father was a ROYAL ARCH MASON. The word passed around among the few Masons in Anaheim. One of them called on the sick father and soon satisfied himself that Brother Boswell was a Royal Arch Mason in good standing. The brethren met for the first time as a body, and soon made arrangements for a house for the family. Supplies of flour, beans, potatoes, coffee, sugar, fuel, etc., were sent to the home. The Masons' wives were soon busy in preparing clothing for the children and dry bedding for the family. As the house could be occupied only a few days, it was decided to buy Bro. Boswell ten acres of land and build a cheap house thereon; the whole costing about $500.00. In due time they were domiciled in their own house, the deed was turned over to Bro. Boswell and his oldest son secured employment. The records of the preliminary meeting of Anaheim Masons bearing upon this subject have been preserved and from the same is this entry: "A meeting of Free and Accepted Masons was called for February 27th, 1870, in the evening at the house of Bros. L. Goldstein and L. J. Davis for the purpose of aiding Bro. R. P. Boswell, a newly arrived emigrant, whose family was reported sick and destitute." The following Master Masons were present: Bros. David Evey, Edward Evey, L. J. Davis, G. W. Vance, C. Kuchel, W. M. McFadden, J. Steward, Phillip Davis, Ell A. Pullen, W. M. Higgins, and Theodore Reiser. On motion of W. M. McFadden, Bro. Edward Evey was called to the chair and Bro. Wm. M. Higgins was appointed secretary of the meeting. It was ordered that Bro. Phillip Davis be held at June 29th, 1913. The Grand Lodge was called to order at 2:30 P.M. by the most Worshipful Grand Master WM. P. FILMER and the Grand Lodge was opened in the 3rd Degree of Masonry with the following Grand officers present: Bro. Wm. P. Filmer, Most Worshipful Grand Master. Bro. Edwin A. Sherman, Grand Chaplain. The Grand Master filled the vacant Stations as follows: Bro. M. W. Martenet, Deputy Grand Master. Bro. Thos. J. Baker, Senior Grand Warden. Bro. A. M. Robbins, Junior Grand Warden. Bro. W. H. Rockwell, Grand Treasurer. Bro. W. H. Chambers, Grand Secretary. Bro.J.H.Turner, Grand Lecturer. Bro.F.D.Gillman, Grand Orator. Bro.H.R.Andre,Ast.Grand Secretary. Bro.Henry M.Adams,Grand Marshall. Bro.Cas.Eygabroad,Grand Standard Bearer. Bro.J.D.Jaynes,Grand Sword Bearer. Bro.Allwin Hill,Grand Bible Bearer. Bro.T.L.Hoag,Grand Senate Bearer. The Masters of Anaheim Lodge are respective years in which they presided over the Lodge is set forth as follows: Thomas Cassad ... 1870 Theo.Reiser ... 1872, 73, 74, 75, 77, 83, F.W.Athern ... 1874 David Evey ... 1875 D.E.Miles ... 1876 A.W.Steinhart ... 1881 Wm.McFadden ... 1881, 91, 92, Thomas Grimshaw ... 1885 Phillip Davis ... 1888, 89 H.W.Chynoweth ... 1894, 95, 96, A.S.Bradford ... 1900, 1901 Wm.Crowther ... 1904, 1905, W.H.Spake ... 1907, C.E.Holcomb ... 1908 A.L.Porter ... 1909 J.A.Knapp ... 1910 J.F.Walker ... 1911 Wm.Falkenstein ... 1912 Chas.Eygabroad ... 1913 M.W.Martenet ... 1915, T.L.Hoag ... 1916 A.Alexander ... 1917 H.O.Henderson ... The following Master Masons were present: Bros. David Evey, Edward Evey, L. J. Davis, G. W. Vance, C. Kuchel, W. M. McFadden, J. Steward, W. H. Tichenal, T. H. Horn, L. Goldstein, Phillip Davis, Ell A. Pullen, W. M. Higgins, and Theodore Reiser. On motion of W. M. McFadden, Bro. Edward Evey was called to the chair and Bro. Wm. M. Higgins was appointed secretary of the meeting. It was ordered that Bro. Phillip Davis be authorized to raise a subscription for the assistance of Bro. R. P. Boswell. The subject of organizing a Lodge was discussed, and a suitable Lodge room was rented from Bro. Phillip Davis. At a subsequent meeting on March 12th, 1870, the same brethren attended together with Bros. T. J. Kerns, Benj. F. Brown and Thomas Cassad, the last named brother being called to the chair. Dimits were presented by the following Brethren: Thomas Cassad, Heronic Lodge No. 104, Missouri. Wm. M. McFadden, Eden Lodge No. 113, California. George W. Vance, Sturgeon Lodge No. 147, Missouri. T. J. Kerns, LaFayette Lodge No. 126, California. Ell A. Pullen, Oasis Lodge No. 11, Nevada. L. Goldstein, Oasis Lodge No. 11, Nevada. Wm. H. Tichenal, Hornitos Lodge No. 98, California. Wm. H. Higgins, Mt. Morish Lodge No. 44, California. John M. Collier, Independence Lodge No. 76, Missouri. Phillip Davis, Wilmington Lodge No. 198, California. Bernhard Simon, VanCouver Lodge No. 431, British Columbia. It was ordered that a petition for a dispensation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommendation be prepared and the recommended Bro. Thos. J. Baker, Senior Grand Warden. Bro. A.M.Robbins, Junior Grand Warden. Bro.W.H.Rockwell, Grand Treasurer. Bro.W.H.Chambers, Grand Secretary. Bro.J.H.Turner, Grand Lecturer. Bro.F.D.Gillman, Grand Orator. Bro.H.R.Andre, Asst.Grand Secretary. Bro.HenryM.Adams,Grand Marshall. Bro.Char.Eygabroad, Grand Standard Bearer. Bro.J.D.Jaynes, Grand Sword Bearer. Bro.Allwin Hill, Grand Bible Bearer. Bro.T.L.Hoag, Grand Senior Deacon. Bro.EarlR.Abbey, Grand Junior Deacon. Bro.F.W-Champion, Grand Senior Steward. Bro.E.L.Goodrich, Grand Junior Steward. Bro.Wm.Crowther, Grand Pursulvant. Bro.T.S.Grimashaw, Grand Organist. Bro.J.H.Enearl, Grand Tyler. The Lodge was called from labor to refreshment for the purpose of laying the Cornerstone of the New Masonic Temple which was duly laid with all Masonic Rites. The following is a list of contents in the casket in the Cornerstone: A roster of officers and members of All Masonic bodies in Orange County. Constitution and By-Laws of the Anaheim Board of Trade. By-Laws of the Retail Merchants Association of Anaheim Officers and Members of the Anaheim Ebell Society. Copies of By-Laws and list of members of the following Anaheim Lodges: Anaheim Lodge No. 207 F., & A.M., Knights of Pythias, Eagles, Moose, Knights of Columbus, Modern Woodman of America, Chispa Chapter No. 151 Order of the Eastern Star, L.O.O.F., Women of Woodcraft, Royal Neighbors, Pythian Sisters, Rebekah No. 288, Copy of Anaheim Gazette; Anaheim Plain Dealer; South Western Free Mason, and one penny dated 1913. After the march back to the Hall, Grand Lodge was called to labor again and there befitting no further business closed in form peace and harmony prevailing. WM.H.CHAMBERSSecretary.WM.FALKENSTEINMaster. Wm.CrowtherP.H.Krick19041905W.H.Spake1907C.E.HolcombA.L.PorterJ.A.KnappJ.F.WalkerWm.FalkensteinChas.EygabroadM.W.Martenet1915T.L.HoagA.AlexanderH.O.HendersonE.H.MetcalfGeo.JacksonJ.T.JohnsonEmeryE.KnipeGeo.SettleGuyB.DanielsWm.P.WebbThomasLumsdonD.D.WebbW.D.KohlenbergerHugoSchulzA.H.ShipkeyE.R.ReeringA.B.CrossA.P.M.BrownArthurE.OsbornEugeneE.HedrickCarltonS.BarthelmesJ.B Bernard LuthFred.DavisRoyE.FieldJohn M.CaseyRalph W.SewardCharles Organ The present Master of the Lodge is Brothe Dean W.Hasson and the present Secretor is Brother E.Zitzmann. The Lodge is composed of stalwart Masons who respect their oath and maintain in their hearts the principles of Free Masonry. It may well be said that it stands forth a fine example to other lodges of State of what Free-Masonry has done California and what it still can do. ANNIVERSARY Worshipful Master Bro. Thomas Cassad served the Lodge under dispensation and charter in 1870-71 and withdrew in 1875. Worshipful Master Bro. Theo Reiser was elected Master eight terms, 1872, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1883, 1884, 1887 and died in 1995. He was an active member and Vice President of the Masonic Veterans Association. It was during his term in 1872 that the Lodge especially prospered. At the meeting held on April 27th, 1872, was resolved: "That the Thanks of Anaheim Lodge No. 207 be and they are hereby ordered to the widow of Bro. J. Metz for a fee of the Masonic Lodge." On June 24th, 1872, a new Masonic Hall in Anaheim was dedicated; Bro. Rev. Edelman of Los Angeles Orator of the occasion. The Hall cost $50.00 of which amount Los Angeles children contributed $340.00. On September 2nd, 1874, the Lodge buried R. P. Boswell. His coming to Anaheim is the beginning of the Lodge, and he was first Affiliate, and over his remains the last Funeral Services of the Lodge were performed. The following is a quotation from a comprehensive history entitled: FIFTY YEARS MASONIC HISTORY IN CALIFORNIA" published in 1898 by George Spaulding Co. of San Francisco. Anaheim Lodge No. 207 is the very esse and embodiment of Masonic Charity which gave it birth, and it is the same Masonic life-giving principle, which has sustained it for nearly thirty years. The dues the poor and worthy brother have been fitted and not a suspension for non-payments has been recorded for five years. With such a history, such officers, and a membership, the Lodge itself may be used; and it cannot wither but must live prosper." ANAHEIM L.O.O.F. Seventy-one Years Old Last January The second lodge to be organized in Anaheim was the I.O.O.F., which had its beginning on January 23, 1872. The first meeting was held in the old Enterprise hall and nine members who became charter members were John Fischer, later first noble grand; E. W. Champlin, vice grand; J. P. Zeyn, secretary; John Adams, treasurer; S. H. Dyer, V. D'Assonville, M. F. Goodman, J. J. Dyer and N. H. Mitchell. The records show that the following became Anaheim Odd Fellows during the first year: Max Nebelung, Richard Helmann, Peter Richards, F. A. Korn, F. R. LaFaucherie, Henry Knapke, Henrich Boege, H. A. Boege, A. J. Brower, R. Menzel, M. Classen, F. Conrad, C. Wille, D. Strodthoff, H. Richter, F. E. Miller, L. Drevsen, John Hanson, Otto Evers, H. E. Boldt and R. Menzie. In June of 1882 the lodge moved to the Masonic hall on South Los Angeles street and in 1884 built the first I. Q. O. F. hall at the northeast corner of Los Angeles and Chartres. Eastern Star Here Has Long Record For more than 49 years Chispa Chapter No. 151, Order of Eastern Star, has been one of the leading fraternal organizations in Anaheim. The chapter was instituted on May 30, 1896, and was chartered the following October. Seventeen members were initiated by Mrs. Carrie Peaslee, worthy grand matron, and Roscoe E. Hewitt, associate grand patron, who also installed the first officers. Officers for the first year were Clara A. Baker (Simpson), worthy matron; William M. McFadden, worthy patron; Sarah J. McFadden, associate matron; Joseph Helmsen, secretary; William T. Brown, treasurer; Frances E. Higgins (Lyons), conductress; Alma M. Adams, associate conductress; Alice E. Brown, Adah; Mary Ella Gardiner (Coons), Ruth; Catherine Bourland, Esther; and Mary J. Foster, Electa. Mrs. Jennie D. Lane and E. W. McCollum were the first two candidates. The meetings were held in the old Odd Fellows hall at the corner of Los Angeles and Chartres Anaheim Lodge No. 207 is the very espense and embodiment of Masonic Charity which gave it birth, and it is the same Macific life-giving principle, which has sussied it for nearly thirty years. The dues the poor and worthy brother have been attted and not a suspension for non-payt of dues has been recorded for five years. With such a history, such officers, and a membership, the Lodge itself may be died; and it cannot wither but must live prosper." This completes the early history of Anahaim Masonic Lodge No. 207. In June 5th, 1912, the present Anaheim Masonic Temple Association was organized, purpose of which was to erect a new masonic Temple. The following officers were added: Bro. Aug. Nagel, President; Bro. Wm. Enstein, Vice-President; Bro. Joseph Josephen, Secretary; Bro. Chas. Eygabroad, Surer; Bros. J. F. Walker, H. Spoerl and Love Tagman, Directors. On March 25th, 1913, at a special meeting the Association it was announced that high money was in the Treasury to start building the new Masonic Temple and on 26th, 1913, the contract of building the masonic Temple was given to contractor J. Blend to cost $31,324.00. Cornerstone Masters of Anaheim Lodge and the active years in which they presided over lodge is set forth as follows: As Cassad ... 1870-1871 Reiser ... 1872, 73, 74, 75, 77, 83, 84, 87 Athern ... 1876 Evey ... 1878 Miles ... 1879 Steinhart ... 1880-1882 McFadden ... 1881, 91, 92, 93, 99 Us Grimahaw ... 1885-1886 Davis ... 1888, 89, 1890 Chynoweth ... 1894, 95, 96, 97, 98 Bradford ... 1900, 1901, 1903 Crowther ... 1902 Krick ... 1904, 1905, 1906 Spake ... 1907, 1908 Holcomb ... 1909 Porter ... 1910 Knapp ... 1911 Walker ... 1912 Walkenstein ... 1913 Eygabroad ... 1914 Martenet ... 1915, 1917 Hoag ... 1918 Alexander ... 1918 A.W. STEINHART Master 1880-82 In June of 1882 the lodge moved to the Masonic hall on South Los Angeles street and in 1884 built the first I. Q. O. F. hall at the northeast corner of Los Angeles and Chartres streets. The lodge spent 31 years in the two-story building. Some of the members who were active in the early days include Herman Stern, Charles J. Fay, Bird V. Beebe, F. A. Yungbluth, A.E. Schumacher, C.E. Holcomb, William Young, W.L. Dunlap, E.B. Johnson, O.T. Cailor, C.A. Foreman and J.S. Howard. Others who have since died were F.C. Spencer, Napoleon Hart, Frank Fox, Oliver Hill, Robert Dunn, Frank S. Gates, Richard Melrose, Hugh McWilliams, Emil Boege, Sam Hill, George Stock, Henry Oelkers and W.P. Webb, sr. The new hall was built at 133 W. Center street in 1905. The lodge grew rapidly after that and in 1906 the Encampment branch of the order was established in Anaheim. In 1935 the grand encampment of California held its annual session here. Anaheim was host to 150 visiting Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for a week. After calling 138 W. Center street its home for 32 years the lodge on August 1, 1937, purchased the building at 325 W. Center street, formerly known as the K.P.Hall. Meetings of Anaheim Lodge No. 199, J.O.O.F., Lois Rebekah Lodge No. 268, I.O.O.F., and Anaheim Encampment No. 105, I.O.O.F., are now held there. Elks Lodge 1345, Founded in 1917 One of the largest fraternal organizations in the city, the Anaheim lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks New York City. FULLERTON 905 136 W.COMMONWEALTH SANTA ANA 537 413 W.FOURTH ST. Elks Lodge 1345, Founded in 1917 One of the largest fraternal organizations in the city, the Anaheim lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Number 1345, was founded on April 17, 1917. Organization preliminaries perfected, the institution ceremony was held in a large tent and featured an all day barbecue, was attended by approximately 3,000 members of the order as guests. The first exalted ruler installed was the late Judge Homer G. Ames, with other officers being Herman P. Noll, Thomas L. McFadden, W. W. Davis, J. A. Fay, M. C. Goff, F. A. Backs, Jr., and E. N. Gage. Trustees were M. W. Martenet, William Schumacher and D. Jesserum. Meeting in the clubrooms of the Anaheim Masonic lodge for the first three years, they met the next year in Fullerton, and in 1921 they built and occupied the present beautiful home on North Los Angeles street, where they hold all their meetings, both local and district, with many other groups using the spacious hall for activities. The lodge roster numbered 900 members the first of the year, with John Ardaiz the exalted ruler; Harwood R. Larson, secretary, and Len P. Bonnat, club manager. EERN STAR HERE LONG RECORD more than 49 years Chispa No. 151, Order of Eastern has been one of the leading organizations in Anathe chapter was instituted 30, 1896, and was charterfollowing October. Sevenmembers were initiated by Rerie Peaslee, worthy grand and Roscoe E. Hewitt, grand patron, who also the first officers. ers for the first year were Baker (Simpson), worron; William M. McFadorthy patron; Sarah J. Mcassociate matron; Joseph secretary; William T. treasurer; Frances E. (Lyons), conductress; AlAdams, associate conduceAlice E. Brown, Adah; Ella Gardiner (Coons), Katherine Bourland, Esther; Jay J. Foster, Electa. Vennie D. Lane and E. W. were the first two canmeetings were held in the Fellows hall at the corLos Angeles and Chartres K. C. Lodge One of Earliest Groups Thirty-nine years ago last September 30, Anaheim Council No. 1154, Knights of Columbus, received its charter from the supreme council. The list of Catholic men who comprised the first class of candidates included Adolph Backs, H. Dyckman, S. J. Oxarart, E. Yorba, C. F. Grim, C. Moran, H. Wilkie, J. M. Backs, R. W. Halligan, A. Rangel, Joseph Backs, J. Hellriegel, A. Rimpau, Joseph Baum, P. W. Hallicy, John Rimpau, George Bender, William Heying, Joseph Stroka, Peter Dauser, A. Heying, H. Scheller, T. F. Doyle, Nicholas Hugo, Peter Syre, Joe Coleman, T. Dietrich, S. Kistler, Louis Tapia, J. J. Dilion, Patrick Hussey, O. Silbernagel, J. J. Donnelly, J. A. Maag, Frank Walter, H. Grewe, Ed Kelley, J. T. Shea, W. L. Finney,and Rev. J. Dubbel. Much of the credit for the origanization of the council is due to the Rev. F. J. Dubbel, who was the pastor of St Boniface church at the time. Charles F. Grim, now deceased, was the first grand knight of the council. The Anaheim council first met SUCCESS TO TED KUCHEL A. J. (Jack) DRISKILL Color Harmony in Painting and Decorating 240 EAST CENTER PHONE 4605 Factory and Showroom 504 West Center Street Phone Anaheim 4714 ANAHEIM, Calif. ULLERTON 905 36 W. COMMONWEALTH NTA ANA 5370 413 W. FOURTH ST. 36 W. COMMONWEALTH SANTA ANA 5370 418 W. FOURTH ST. Complete Upholstery Service "Manufacturers of Fine Upholstered Furniture" OVER 20 YEARS IN ORANGE COUNTY Recovering - Repairing - Remodeling ORANGE COUNTY FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY CO. H. M. BROYLES, Owner-Proprietor Our Congratulations to the Anaheim Gazette on Its 75th Anniversary