THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY 566.5 lU UNrYn?^rrY0F n.urfO»s library «;!ONrT!! Grand Representative, Quincy. PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE Independent Order of Odd Fellows OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Mar q The Eightieth Annual Session held at Springfield, November 20th, 21st, 22nd, 1917 SPRINGFIELD: Published by the Grand Lodge 1917 ^ on zvfery true and loyal Rebekah and Odd Fellow should be suscepti- ble to the Christmas Spirit. If there is a widow or orphan in your community, we ask you to give them your attention during the coming holiday season. Also, remember especially our children at Lincoln and our old folks at Mattoon. If your Lodge has any one in either of these Homes, we pray you take particular pains to see they are remem- bered for Christmas Day. We who are enjoying the Christmas Spirit in our own homes cannot realize the loneliness that descends upon a child or an older person when they must pass through the holiday season forgotten. Send them something for Christmas Day, no matter how small, and you will confer a blessing greater than you can ever measure. May there be not one forgotten in our Homes. SCHOOLS. We expect to arrange for a large number of Schools of Instruction throughout the State during the ensuing year. If you wish a school, l6 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE { Nov!'"20^^1917. please write Dr. C. A. Robbins, Chief of Examiners and Instructors, Dixon, Illinois, at once. WEAK LODGES. We expect to put forth a special effort to build up weak lodges. Special Deputies will be appointed to render every assistance possible. We plan to do our duty as an Odd Fellow by visiting "sick" Lodges, relieving "distressed" Lodges, but we hope we will not be called upon to "bury" any "dead" Lodges. LODGE DEPUTY. At the first meeting after receiving this communication, each Sub- ordinate and Rebekah Lodge in the Jurisdiction is requested to recom- mend a member for Lodge Deputy. A blank for this purpose is enclosed. Please fill the same and for- Avard it to Grand Secretary, John H. Sikes, at Springfield, In the envelope addressed to him. The Grand Secretary will make a list of these recommendations and forward them to me. In closing, the Grand Master wishes again to thank you for the honor conferred upon him, and asks the hearty good will and loyal support of each Rebekah and Odd Fellow, and assures you that all the Associate Grand Officers are at your service. Let us work together harmoniously, that the coming year may be a happy and prosperous period in the history of our beloved Order. Sincerely and fraternally yours. Attest: A. OTIS ARNOLD, JNO. H. SIKES, Grand Master. Grand Secretary. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES FOR 1917. Elective Officers. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Title. A. Otis Arnold, Quincy 12 Grand Master H. M. Blood, Chicago 645 Deputy Grand Master L. M. Kagy. Salem 114 Grand Warden John H. Sikes, Springfield 465 Grand Secretary Melvln P. Berry, P.G.M., Carthage. 412 Grand Treasurer Wm. H. Pease, Harvey 80 Grand Representative John J. Crowder, Peoria 21 Grand Representative Appointive Officers. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Title. B. S. M. Edwards, Clayton 100 Grand Chaplain A. G. Nauman, Chicago 540 Grand Marshal W. A. Downing, Golden 270 Grand Conductor W. H. Shriver, Klnmundy 354 Grand Guardian William Nathan, Chicago 917 Grand Herald Dr. C. A. Robbins, Dixon 89 Chief of Ex. and Inst. I. C. Abney, Creal Springs 504. . . .Asst. Chief of Ex. and Inst. C^T/Ul Grand Master Chicago. Tuesday, 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 17 Nov. 20, 191 <.) (_ Orphan's Home Directory. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Term. John W. Birney, Bloomington 77 One year Wm. A. Hubbard, P.G.M., Carroll- ton > 342 Two years J. W. Jackson, Waterloo 27 Three years Wm. H. Pease, P.G.M., Harvey 80 Four years John H. Stelner, Quincy 12 Five years Rebekah Advisory Board. Name. Residence. Term. May C. Keiser, P.P Chicago One year Ellen O. Johnson, P.P Galatia Two years Sadie Carson Bellflower Three years Myrtle W. Tandy, P.P Jacksonville Four years Lura B. Latham, P.P ■ .Eldorado Five years Trustees Old Folks' Home. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Term. Chas. E. Boyer, Chicago 55 One year Harry G. Cormick, Centralia 179 Two years Chas. S. Harris; P.G.M., Gales- burg i78 Three years A. J. Mourer, P.G.M.. Eureka 311 Four years John W. Yantis. P.G.M., Shelby- ville 117 Five years Rebekah Advisory Board. Name. Residence. Term. Arietta Lopp Mt. Carmel One year Nellie L. Harris, P.P Chicago Two years Grace A. Henry, P.P Sandwich Three years Mae E. Crowell, P.P Rockford Four years Mary P. Miller, P.Sec Garden Prairie Five years Trustees of Endowment Fund. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Term. E. S. Conway, P.G.S., Oak Park 217 One year F. D. P. Snelling, P.G.P., Chicago. .601 Two years Geo. A. Anthony, Kewanee 128 Three years Committee on Judiciary and Appeals. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Term. Chester M, Turner, P.G.M., Cam- bridge 199 One year Henry A. Stone, P.G.M., Vandalia.122 Two years W. E. P. Anderson, Carlinville 107 Three years Warren C. Darnall, P.G.M., McLean.746 Four years Owen Scott, P.G.M.. Decatur 186 Five years —2 l8 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE I Nov^^io'^^i; jNov. 20, 19i: Committee on Credentials. Name. Residence. Lodge No. E. E. Skillen, Rep River Grovp 295 Clyde McAllister, P.G Meredosia 962 Thos. B. Stobbs, Rep Harvey 80 Committee on State of the Order. Name. Residence. Lodge No. J. E. Jennings, P.G.M Sullivan 158 Andrew G. Anderson, Rep Chicago 812 A. A. Ludwig, Rep Sycamore 105 Wm. M. Groves, P.G.M Petersburg 123 John A. McClelland, Rep Molina 133 F. C. Holton, Rep Plymouth 88 Erank P. Farmer, Rep Mt. Vernon 13 J. R. Scogin, Rep Wapella 255 W. B. Ward, Rep Kankakee 218 Richard M. White, Rep Carthage 412 Edward H. Taylor, P.G Chicago 717 John C. Kost, Rep Galesburg 142 W. A. Murphy, P.G East St. Louis 435 Wm. Warfleld, Rep Streator 391 J. Parker Smith, P.G Chicago 240 Committee on Legislation. Name. Residence. Lodge No. Fred B. Merrills, P.G.M Belleville 650 Cicero J. Lindly, P.G.M Greenville 3 J. J. Crowder, P.G.M Peoria 21 F. Lewis Starbuck, P.G Peoria 746 Geo. A. Johnson, Rep Moline 583 0. H. Richards, Rep Jerseyville 53 Willis Melvillfe, Rep Brookfield 693 A. L. Yantis, Rep 3helbyville 117 Philip Reitz, Rep loliet 29 J. Henry Debus, Rep Chicago 540 Harry G. Carlock, Rep Carlock 938 T. W. Van De Mark, Rep Rockford 31 A. T. Roner, Rep Chicago 506 Walter B. Strang, Rep Roodhousp 681 Howard Robertson, P.G Chicago 645 Committee on Finance. Name. Residence. Lodge No. George F. Koester Chicago 601 James Ewing Davis, P.G.M Chicago 990 Chas. D. Brainerd Peoria 21 Committee on Rebekah Degree. Name. Residence. Lodge No. Jno. J. Brown, P.G.M Vandqlia 122 J. T. Arnold, P.G Loraine 641 D. R. McLaughlin, Rep Paw Paw 570 Tuesday, I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. IQ Nov. 20, 191 (. j 1 E. E. Henderson, P.G Jacksonville 243 Ira Phillips, P.G Bushnell 322 Peter Johnson, Rep Chicago 361 John T. Clark. Rep Paris 91 Frank Fucik. Rep Chicago 630 John E. Miller, Rep Freeport 30 Fred C. Mayer, P.G Chicago * 825 Committee on Mileage and Per Diem. Name. • Residence. Lodge No. Nelson Foley. Rep Chicago 8 H. E. Makiitchan, P.G.P Princeton 428 P. G. Stine. Rep Jacksonville 4 Walker W. Kerr. Rep Orion 686 Ernest C. Farwell, P.G Chicago 141 C. C. Hillier, Rep La Harpe 653 D. H. Chapman, Rep Chicago , 782 Charles M. Hunt. Rep Chicaaro 11 Arthur Koontz, Rep Pittsfield 95 G€0. Bullinger. Rep Bloomington 77 Isaac M. Sparks, Rep Rush ville 24 Frank Biever, Rep .Aurora 45 C. P. Nelson. P.G Chicago 822 J. J. Lyell. P.G Wayne City 558 C. W. Giddis Quincy 357 Committee on Railroads. Name. Residence. Lodge No. A. B. Chadwick, Rep Chicago 214 0. H. Wylie. P.G Paxton 418 C. A. Young, P.G Chicago 751 Committee on Printing. Name. Residence. Lodge No. Wra. A. Munea, P.G Peoria 109 Chas. W. Byers Snringfield 6 M. Morey Barry 336 Special Committee on Home Libraries. Name. Residence. Lodge No. L. L. McKinlev. P.G.M Peotone 41 J. P. EllTCott, P.G Chicap^o 416 J. T. McConaughy, P.G Rochelle 230 Special Committee on Dropping for Non-Payment of Dues. Name. Residence. Lodge No. Geo. F. Howard, P.G.M Paris : 664 David J. Dumser, P.G Elsrin 47 Geo. Omer. P.G Camp Point 215 20 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE [^, '■'^".'^?>'^^J';v,- ; Nov. 20. 19] I ■ MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN. In view of the fact that our Order makes the largest part of its gain in members during the winter season, and after considering that a great many Lodges are asking the question. "How can we increase cur membership?" I addressed the following letter to the lodges of the State, suggesting a membership campaign. I believe the increase in membership down state justifies me in saying that the plan outlined herewith has proven quite successful. LETTER. Quincy, 111., January 3, 1917. To the Subordinate Lodges of Illinois. I. 0. 0. F.- Deab Beothees: The harvest time of the year for Odd Fellowship i"^' at hand. Many members think the weather is too warm in the sum- mer time, and others do not get into running order until after the holidays. Time is flying, and if we are to make any great gain this jear we should do it during the months of January, February and March. For three years Jeptha Lodge No. 100, of Clayton, has been making a remarkable growth in members. I have been studying their plan, and would like to commend it to other lodges in the State. In open meeting, they make up a list of twenty-five men who are eligible to become members of the Order and whose standing in the community is such that their membership would be desirable. This list is read in open lodge, and no name is pui down unless it receives unanimous consent. Each Brother then makes an effort to visit every one whose name is on the list. Apparently the calls are not premedi- tated, but each Brother takes occasion to say some good word for the Order and intimates to the prospect that should he ever desire to join they would like to have the pleasure of presenting his name. The result of this system is that anywhere from ten to thirty Brothers are saying a good word for the Order every week to each of these twenty-five prospects. Before the winter is over sixty to eighty per cent have made application. They are acceptable members for the reason that only desirable men are approached. Let me suggest that at the meeting in which^ this communication is read your lodge make up such a list of prospects. Each name should be carefully considered by the lodge, so that only those who are well qualified w-ilf be approached. Let the members promise to speak to each name on that list at least once a week for the next two months. Send me a copy of the list. I want to mail them a little book in regard to our Homes. I will not solicit them in any way, but do believe this booklet coming into their hands unexpectedly will start No7"2o''"l(»17 ! GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 21 them to thinking about the Order and I am sure will interest them, because our Homes will interest anyone whether in or out of the Order. Trusting to hear from you with a list of prospects on the enclosed blank, and wishing your lodge a prosperous 1917, I remain, Fraternally yours. A. OTIS ARNOLD, Grand Master. FOLLOW-UP. In order not to lose the effect of the letter sent out in January, I prepared another letter which was mailed to the lodges, urging that the campaign for members be intensified during the month of Feb- ruary, and also that the lodges of the State make February "clean-up" month, as per the following letter: Quincy, 111., Feb. 1. 1917. To the Subordinate Lodges of Illinois — Greetings: "CLEAN-UP MONTH." It is my desire that each Subordinate Lodge in Illinois make February a big "clean-up" month. Have a special committee appointed by your Noble Grand, consisting of the Secretaries. Deputy of the Lodge, the Noble Grand and other Brothei-s that he may deem advisa- ble to name. This Special Committee is to personally call on all mem- bers who are three months or more in arrears for dues. Bo this in the month of February. Don't wait until they are six months or one year in arrears l^efore giving them personal attention. Start now and make a personal call on each Brother in arrears. A Brother three months in arrears should be a danger signal to your lodge. "BIG DRIVE MONTH." February is also our "Big Drive" month for new members. I am planning to establish an Honor Roll at the next session of the Grand Lodge. On this Honor Roll each Representative whose lodge has made an increase of five per cent or more during the term beginning Jan- uary 1. 1917, and ending June 30, 1917, will be called before the Grand Lodge and decorated. I hope the Representative from your lodge will be in line for these honors. If you have not made up a list of prospects, do so at once. Select only desirable men. We want to make an increase throughout the State, but we want the increase to be of a desirable quality. Guard well your doors, but keep working. We cannot stand still. We must either go forward or backward. I am confidently count'-ig on your lodge to make a special effort during the month of February. Sincerely and fraternally, A. OTIS ARNOLD, Grand Master. 22 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE {no^^"2o''^1917 SPECIAL RELIEF FUND. The United States having declared war against Germany, it be- came evident that more or less Odd Fellows would be called to the colors, with the result that ample provision had not been made for their families. Wishing to be prompt in handling this situation, I called a meeting of the Grand Lodge Officers to convene in Chicago April 26th, and as a result of that meeting, decided to call on the lodges of the State for a contribution to the Special Relief Fund of the Grand Lodge in order that a larger sum of money might be avail- able for immediate relief in case of need. Therefore, the following letter: LETTER. Quincy, 111., April 26, 1917. To tJie Subordinate Lodges, I. 0. 0. F., of Illinois: My Dear Brotiieks; For the first time in more than a half cen- tury the United States of America is at war with other great and powerful nations. The magnitude and length of this war, as well as ils results, cannot be foreseen. Odd Fellowship a Patriotic Organization. We are reminded that we cannot be Odd Fellows in spirit and in iruth unless we are "faithful to our country." Our Grand Lodge has declared that the Stars and Stripes shall be displayed in every lodge room in llinois during lodge hours; an action to which our lodges have loyally and cheerfully responded. Our President and Congress. By action of Congress, approved by our President, a state of war has been declared and our people are called to the colors. Soldier Members. Many Brother Odd Fellows have laid aside their peaceful pursuits and offered their lives in defense of our flag. Should this war con- tinue for many months, several thousand of our brethren wearing the Three Links and pledged to us in the bonds of Friendship, Love and Truth will leave their loved ones for the fate of war. Illinois Odd Fellowship will never allow the fathers, mothers, sisters, wives and children of these noble Brothers to suffer for the necessities of life. Keep Our Soldier Members in Good Standing, The Grand Master requests all Subordinate Lodges in Illinois to keep their soldier members in good standing during the war and pro- vide them with official receipts as a means of identification and for ];urposes of visitation. Nov Tuesday, } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 2"; Grand Lodge Officers. Your Grand Master, desiring, above all else, to do the right thing in this great crisis, called together the Grand Officers and others on Monday, April 23, 1917, to outline a plan of action which will, so far as possible, relieve distress occasioned by the absence of our Brothers while under arms. A Plan to Assist Our Lodges in Relief Work. The Grand Lodge Special Fund must be increased by voluntary contributions made by lodges and individuals. For the present a sum of not less than ten cents (10c) per member is requested. In addition to this voluntary contribution of ten cents per member by Subordinate Lodges, many individual members who, for various reasons, cannot render military service, have indicated their willingness to contribute liberally. The Noble Grand should at once appoint a committee to canvass the membership of your lodge for contributions, the committee to report during the month of May. It is suggested that a letter be addressed to each member of your lodge on this subject. A Complete Record. Plans are being made by the Grand Officers to keep for all time an accurate record of our soldier members. Contributions. Enclosed find a blank, prepared for names of donors, amount given, etc., etc. Make all drafts, checks, etc., payable to the Grand Lodge, I. .0. O. F. of Illinois, or to John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary. Receipts will be mailed from the Grand Secretary's office. Do Not Delay. I trust that our lodges will act promptly and generously and remit all contributions to the Grand Secretary by June 1, 1917, to the end that there may be no suffering among the families of our beloved Brothers who are making this great sacrifice for our country. Fraternally yours. Attest: A. OTIS ARNOLD, JNO. H. SIKES, Grand Master. Grand Secretary. P. S. — Make all remittances to Grand Secretary at Springfield. I am glad to say the above letter met with instant and hearty approval throughout the State, with the result that the amount of f4 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE { Nov^"20^^-r917. money in the General Relief Fund has been greatly increased. A detailed statement of same will be found in the reports of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer. 1819— ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION— 1917. In compliance with the Proclamation issued by the Grand Sire, an Anniversary Proclamation was prepared and sent out to the lodges in the State, under date of March 15, 1917. This proclamation was as follows: Quincy, 111., March 15, 1917. To the Subordinate Lodges of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F. — Greeting : De.\k Brothers: Our Order was established in the year 1819, in the city of Baltimore, and on the 26th day of April, 1917, we will cele- brate our ninety-eighth anniversary. The Grand Sire of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Frank C. Goudy, has issued a proclamation dated February 26, 1917, enjoining upon all Grand and Subordinate bodies of the Order to take appropriate action for the due commemora- tion of the ninety-eighth anniversary of our Order on the twenty-sixth day of April, 1917, by suitable exercises in observance of the day and by public thanksgiving to Almighty God for His manifold mercies to us as Individuals and as an Order. Now, therefore, I, A. Otis Arnold, Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the State of Illinois, by virtue of the authority and power in me vested, do request and direct that all Subordinate Lodges within this jurisdiction observe this anniversary by suitable and appropriate exercises on the twenty-sixth day of April, or on some other date convenient for your membership. In commemorating this day, let us give thanks to the Great Author of the Universe for the blessings which we have received. On this day let us consecrate our- selves anew to the great work which we have undertaken in behalf of humanity. I hereby grant to all Subordinate Lodges, which observe this anni- versary in accordance with this proclamation, a dispensation to wear the regalia of the Order upon this occasion. Done at Quincy. 111., this 15th day of March. A. D. 1917. Attest: A. OTIS ARNOLD, JNO. H. SIKES, Grand Master. Grand Secretary^ The ceremony to be observed at the celebration of the anniversary of the Order, as adopted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, can be obtained from Grand Secretary .lohn H. Sikes, Springfield. 111., at 25c per copy. ^J^uesday. / GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 25 Nov. 20. 1917. f PROFICIENCY OF LODGE OFFICERS. Feeling there was need of some special work to increase the pro- ficiency of Lodge Officers throughout the State, and after conference with the Associate Grand Lodge Officers, I decided to issue a Diploma Extraordinary to the Noble Grand, who would qualify by giving in open lodge, and without the aid of the Ritual, the opening and closing ceremony pertaining to his office, the entire unwritten work of the Subordinate Lodge, and the Noble Grand's charge in the Initiatory Degree. This letter seemed to meet with genei-al approval, with the result that a great many Noble Grands have complied with this sug- gestion and a Special Diploma has been issued to them. I feel that any Noble Grand who is inspired to perfect himself in this work in order to secure a Diploma will certainly take more interest in lodge v/ork and automatically become specially interested in the degree work. I find from personal observation that such has been the case and that this Diploma has been the inspiration to cause several of our younger Noble Grands to become active members of Degree Staffs. The letter sent out follows: A DIPLOMA EXTRAORDINARY FOR NOBLE GRANDS. Quincy. 111.. May 25, 1917. To the Officers and Members of Huhordinate Lodges. I. 0. 0. F., of Illinois: Dear Brothers: The Grand Officers are thoroughly convinced that the life of a Subordinate Lodge depends very largely upon the ability of its officers to confer the degrees of the Order upon candi- dates in an intelligible and impressive manner. The Noble Grand, The Noble Grand is the executive officer of the lodge, and upon 'him devolves the responsibility of not only enforcing the laws, rules and regulations of the Order, but also a proper interpretation and rendition of the work of the Order. A Diploma Extraordinary. To encourage and stimulate Noble Grands to become proficient in their duties, the Grand Master has prepared a Diploma Extraordi- nary to be presented to Noble Grands who will qualify themselves for the efficient discharge of their duties. The Diploma is a steel engraving, prepared by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, 19 inches by 25 inches, and is in substance as follows.- "This Diploma Extraordinary is presented by the Grand Lodge. I. O. O. F., of Illinois, to Brother in recognition of his proficiency in the opening and closing ceremonies appertaining to 26 DAILY JOURNAL QF THE / No/"20*'^1917 his office, the unwritten work of a Subordinate Lodge, the Noble Grand's charges in the Initiatory Degree and his general fitness to preside as Noble Grand of Lodge No located at County of , Illinois. In witness whereof, the said Grand Lodge has caused the names of its Grand Master and Grand Secretary to be hereunto set, and the seal thereof to be affixed, this day of A. D Grand Master Grand Secretary." A Certificate of Proficiency. To be entitled to the above Diploma, the Noble Grand must, in open lodge and without the aid of a ritual, recite the opening and clos- ing ceremonies appertaining to his office, the entire unwritten work of a'Subordinate Lodge, and the Noble Grand's charges in the Initiatory Degree. A blank certificate will be furnished, to be signed by the pre- siding (Pro Tem.) Noble Grand, Secretary and Deputy, certifying that the Noble Grand has complied with the above conditions. Upon receipt of this certificate, the Grand Master and Grand Secretary will issue a Diploma Extraordinary over their own signatures, attested by the Grand Lodge seal, and forward the same to the Noble Grand entitled to receive it. A Special Appeal to Vice-Grands. Your Grand Master makes a special appeal to Vice-Grands to per- fect themselves in the duties and work of the Noble Grand's office, and designates the night of installation as a proper time to recite the work of his office and receive a Diploma for his proficiency in the work of the Order. Fraternally yours, Attest: A. OTIS ARNOLD, JNO. H. SIKES, Grand Master. Grand Secretary. FINANCIAL SECRETARY. From observation during my travels over the State, I am con- vinced that Financial Secretaries have much to do with the making or breaking of Subordinate Lodges. If he not only performs the routine duties of his office, but will constantly be on the lookout for members who have a tendency to get behind in their dues, and if he ia courteous and tactful in presenting the matter to them, he can do much in keeping up the membership of the lodge and save it from the great loss which has been sustained in the past from dropping for non-payment of dues. Accordingly, the following letter was sent out: Tuesday, ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 2J Nov. 20, 1917 THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY. Qiiincy, IlL, May 25, 1917. To the Officers mid Members of Subordinate Lodges, I. 0. 0. F., of Illinois: Dkak Brothers: In the building up of a Subordinate Lodge, the Financial Secretary has a most important duty to perform. His ser- vices are not complete when, prior to the last meeting in March, June. September and December, he has notified all members who are in arrears for one quarter's dues, and, when they are eleven months in arrears, that they will be dropped for non-payment of dues when they are one full year in arrears for dues. He should make it a point to call on members individually and urge them to retain membership in the Order, calling their attention to the splendid work which (he Order is accomplishing. If the Brother was reminded of the fact that his money goes to educate and clothe the children in our Orphans' Home and make comfortable the declin- ing years of our old people, few Odd Fellows would desire to give up their membership, because of the opportunity which it affords to be of service to others. In view of the eventful times through which we are passing, I earnestly urge all Financial Secretaries to use every eifort possible before dropping members for non-payment of dues. Fraternally yours. Attest: A. OTIS ARNOLD, JNO. H. SIKES, Grand Master. Grand Secretary. MEMORIAL DAY PROCLAMATION. In response to the Praclamation of Grand Sire Hon. Frank C. Ooudy, I issued a Memorial Day Proclamation on May 12, 1917. The proclamation Avas sent out to all the Subordinate Lodges in the State of Illinois: MEMORIAL DAY PROCLAMATION. Quincy, 111.. May 1. 1917. To the Subordinate Lodges, I. O. 0. F., of Illinois: Dear Brothers: According to the requirements of a standing resolution of the Sovereign Grand Lodge and the proclamation of Grand Sire Frank C. Goudy, I do hereby name the second Tuesday of June next, being the 12th day of June, 1917, as Memorial Day, and request all Subordinate Lodges that have suffered loss in membership by death to assemble on that day or upon any more convenient day thereto, and engage in appropriate services in memory of their deceased members. A general dispensation to wear the regalia of the Order at 28 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE j nov^"20*''^1 Nov. 20. 101 T. limes the Order should be guided by the combined wisdom of all its Grand Lodge Officers. I am glad to say that the brethren have responded promptly and I believe these meetings have been of great value to the Order in general. ROCKFORD. Tlie Government located one of its cantonments, Camp Grant, at Rockford. The calling of a National Army to the colors has brought about forty thousand troops to this camp, which is located about five miles from that city. Among the soldier boys are a large number of Odd Fellows and your Grand Master feels that special attention should be given to these Brothers who left their homes and everything that is dear to them to fight the battles of the Nation. I directed Deputy Grand Master H. M. Blood and P.G.M. James Elwing Davis to visit Rockford and confer with the brethren at that place. On the 7th day of October the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and Grand Secretary Sikes visited Rockford and held a con- ference with the brethren as to what should be provided in that city The locating of such a large number of troops so near Rockford has brought a great flood of visitors and the city is taxed to the utmost providing for them. Hotels are crowded and restaurants overrun. To me this is conclusive evidence that there is urgent need of an Odd Fellows' Headquarters to be located near the heart of the city, where the Brothers who are in the service can rest and improve themselves v.'hen they come down town. Such a place would also provide a con- venient meeting place for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs who have rela- tives in the service. The Odd Fellows of Rockford have already se- cured a large room in the heart of the city and have taxed their members 25 cents each to provide means to be used for furnishing such a place. Headquarters should be provided, with easy chairs, papers, tables, games, phonograph, stationery and also some Brother in constant charge who can look after the welfare of all Odd Fellows who visit the place and also render every assistance possible to outside Odd Fellows and Rebekahs who are there to visit their relatives. The matter of a Headquarters is very urgent and I wish to recom- mend that this Grand Lodge take steps to give financial assistance to the Brothers of Rockford to carry on this work. The demand on the Brothers there to visit the sick and look after transient members is so great that it will be impossible for them to furnish the money to carry this work through to its completion. At least $1,500.00 would be required for the fitting up and furnishing of the room and it would require about .$2,000.00 per year to maintain a permanent custodian, pay for light, heat and other miscellaneous expenses. I feel that this is a burden that should be borne by all the lodges in the State. The need is very urgent and I trust this Grand Lodge will take favorable action on this question. Tuesday. 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. ^I Nov. 20. 191 1. \ ^ BUILDING WITHIN CANTONMENT. Your Grand Master is extremely anxious that the Odd Fellows ■should have a building within the camp. We have had letters from various sources that the Army Department would not sanction a building within the grounds. Later word reached us from the Grand Master of Iowa that they, in conjunction with Masons and Knights of Pythias, were to erect a building to be called "Fraternity Hall" within the grounds at Camp Dodge. I called on the commanding officers of Camp Grant and find that those in charge would be very glad indeed for us to erect such a building but we must receive the O. K. of the "War Department. Up to this date no one but the Young Men's Chris- tian Association and the Knights of Columbus have been granted per- mission to place a building on the grounds. However, there is great need of a building such as we desire to erect for Odd Fellows. I visited the camp about six o'clock in the evening and found the Y. M. C. A. Building overflowing, with many boys standing in doors and windows Who were unable to gain admission. This to me is conclusive proof that a building such as we desire to erect is urgently needed w^here the boys could spend their evenings entertaining themselves, reading, and writing letters. I tried to make it clear to those who have charge of the camp that our desires were entirely patriotic and that, while we realized the Government was doing everything it could from a physical, standpoint to make good soldiei-s, yet we believe we could perform a service that would make the men especially contented and happy with their lot and that contented, happy men make the best soldiers. I took this matter up with the War Department, from which I received the following reply: October 19. 1917. Mr. A. Otis Arnold. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Illinois. Quincy, III: My dear Mr. Arnold: — The Secretary of War has handed me your letter of October 13 with the request that I express to you his keen appreciation of the patriotic offer contained therein. There has been considerable misunderstanding about the position taken by the War Department with regard to requests of this kind and the Secretary of War on September 22 issued a public statement defining his attitude in the matter. I beg to enclose a copy of that statement herewith. For the present I do not believe that it would be possible to accept your very generous proposition. If later, however, the regulations are modified we shall be only too glad to refer to this matter again. With many thanks for your generosity, I am. Sincerely yours. RAYMOND B. FOSDICK, Chairnian. 52 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE | Nov^"20*^^l' (Nov. 20, 1917. September 22, 1917. Regarding the work of clubs, societies, fraternal organizations, etc., in relation to military training camps, Secretary Baker issued the following statement: I have received a large number of communications from various societies and fraternal organizations in all parts of the country, pro- testing against an alleged discrimination by the War Department in allowing the Young Men's Christian Association and the Knights of Columbus to erect recreation buildings inside the lines of the canton- ments and National Guard training camps, while forbidding other societies the same privilege. These letters and protests have become so numerous that I have decided to make a public statement to clear away the misunderstanding which apparently exists. Ever since the plans for the cantonments and training camps were first made, the War Department has been flooded with requests from all sorts of organizations to erect special buildings inside the military reservations. Various religious denominations, a large num- ber of lodges and fraternities, and many athletic and recreational clubs have petitioned us, each seeking to minister exclusively to its own membership inside the camps. To say nothing of the confusion which the admission of these various societies and orders would in- volve, it would, of course, be physically impossible from the stand- point of available space to allow all of them to erect buildings within the camps. It seemed, therefore, a fair and reasonable solution of the problem to admit the two organizations which had already been iden- tified with recreational work within military camps, to-wit: The Young Men's Christian Association and the Knights of Columbus. Both organizations served the soldiers along social lines on the Mex- ican border last summer, without regard to any question of member- ship. On this condition, therefore, that they would not limit their activ- ities to a particular constituency, and that their buildings would at all times and for all meetings be open to the entire camp, they were allowed admission to the military reservations. The Young Men's Christian Association represents the Protestant denominations, which will constitute roughly 60 per cent of our new army; the work of this organization in all military camps both in Canada and abroad is too v/ell known to require comment. The Knights of Columbus represent the Catholic denomination, which will constitute perhaps 35 per cent of the new army. While this society is a fraternal organization, it will sustain exactly the same relation to the camps as is sustained by the Young Men's Christian Association, and will hold no meetings to which all the troops in the camp are not invited, regardless of re- ligious or other preference. The Young Men's Hebrew Association in its recreational work has identified itself with the Young Men's Christian Association, and it seems to me that this task of minister- '•'"on^'^i^'^i- r GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 53 Nov. 20. 1917. ( ins to the social needs of the soldiers within the camps has been met fully, and in a way which will not needlessly complicate the machinery of camp organization. It seems to me, moreover, that the communities nearby the camps, where the soldiers will undoubtedly spend much of such leisure time as is allowed them, present a genuine opportunity to these various societies and organizations, which have sought admission to the camps. Experience has shown that the instinctive desire of a soldier with an hour of free time is to "go to town," if the town is only a cross-roads. For this reason, therefore, the Commission on Training Camp Activities, with my approval and under my direction, lias given a great deal of time and thoug'ht to the task of organizing these towns and cities along recreational and social lines. Local committees have been appointed in each such community, and the attempt has been made to harness up the lodges, churches, clubs, and other local groups and organizations, with the men in the camp. This, it seems to me, is an opportunity for service which cannot wisely be overlooked. Each lodge, church, and fraternity can look out for the needs of its own soldier membership, and, where local groups are unable financially to provide adequately for this task, the larger organization of the church or fraternity, as the case may be, can come to the rescue with more ample means. Indeed there is so large a task before us in surrounding our troops with a healthy environment, and the emergency is so great, that I trust all groups can cooperate in a cordial spirit of loyalty and fellowship, regardless of any diiferences of race, creed, or affiliation. (Signed) Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War. On the 19th of October I visited the Grand Lodge of Iowa and held a conference with the Grand Lodge Officers of that jurisdiction on this subject. I learned that they were somewhat premature and had not yet received the approval of the War Department. They passed a resolution assessing the members of the Order 25 cents in order to raise a fund which should be used for the purpose of defraying the cost of erecting and maintaining such a building, should it meet with the approval of the War Department later. Since writing the above portion of this report the Grand Master learns through the daily press that the War Department has changed its stand on this subject and that we would be permitted to erect a fraternal building within the camp. Your Grand Master would there- fore recommend that this Grand Lodge take steps to erect a building af. Camp Grant either for the Odd Fellows alone or in conjunction with the Masons and Knights of Pythias. Further developments will probably come before the session of the Grand Lodge, and your Grand Master hopes to be able to give you a later report at the sessions. 54 DAILY JOURNAL OF THli j ., ?-'"So^^^'t / Nov. 20, 1917. WEAK LODGES. In this Grand Jurisdiction we have approximately one hundred lodges that are on the verge of bankruptcy and a great many of them are already dormant, i. e.. have not paid their capitation tax for the last year. A great many of these lodges charge $4.00 per year dues. Deduct from that the $1.20 capitation tax and it leaves but $2.80 with which to pay hall rent, light, fuel, janitor, officers' salaries, sick and funeral benefits. From a business standpoint it is utterly impossible to conduct a lodge successfully on such a financial basis. At the last session of the Grand Lodge the sum of $500.00 was appropriated for the purpose of encouraging and endeavoring to build up weak lodges. In the use of this money we have had splendid re- sults in some cases, while in others it seems they were so dormant that we could arouse no enthusiasm and in such cases the results have not been so satisfactory. Flrom the experience of the year I find that the greatest difficulty in carrying out this kind of work is the fact that we must depend upon members who have not had experience in building up lodges away from their own community. Many Brothers are perfectly willing to visit a weak lodge and give them a good talk and try to warm them up, but in most cases you cannot enthuse a weak lodge in that way. In order to put a weak lodge on its feet, the Bi other must visit it week after week, must go out and see its members and visit those who are not members. He personally must assist in getting applications, and then must arrange for a team to come and do the work. All this requires considerable time and can be accomplished only when the Brothers engaged in the work can give the necessary time to it. The Grand Master wrote to the largest lodge in quite a number of counties to recommend some Brother who could and would look after the weak lodges in that county. Many of them did not make any recommendation. Others recommended a Brother, but on correspond- ence with him in a majority of cases we learned that he would not have the time to give to the work. Sigel Hubbard. In Johnson County, Brother Sigel Hubbard agreed to look after the weak lodges in that county. He was in position to give considerable oi" his time to the work, with the following results: Membei*ship Membership No. Name. 12-31-16. 7-1-17. 251 Belknap 46 70 340 Vienna 57 57 3f>3 Ozark ••■ Tuesday, ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. U. 0. I-. S=; Nov. 20, 191 1. ] ^^ Merabershij) Membership No. Name. 12-31-16. 7-1-17. 528 Goreville 119 138 611 Tunnel Hill 37 38 625 New Burnside 51 52 772 Simpson 29 35 S in Cypress 46 62 Total 385 452 Making a total gain for the county of more than 17 per cent. Brother Hubbard reports that it required at least five visits before lic could show any real results. On account of the good work in John- son County, I later instructed Brother Hubbard to give assistance to the lodges in Pulaski County. Not a lodge in this county had made a gain during the last year. Some of them had not installed officers. John L. Coleman. Brother John L. Coleman was recommended to me for work among weak lodges, and I asked him to render assistance to Evergreen Lodge No. 581, at Lick Creek; Relief Lodge No. 452, at Cobden, and Fountain Lodge No. 396, at Hudgens. Brother Coleman reports they had a School of Instruction at Fountain Lodge No. 396, Hudgens. 111., and that the' boys are very enthusiastic, and that the lodge is improving. He reports that he has had no success with Evergreen Lodge No. 581. at Lick Creek. He also reports that Relief Lodge No. 452, at Cobden. is improving, and that some substantial gains may be expected from this lodge. West Point and Basco. I appointed Brother P. C. Elsey as special Deputy to visit West Point and Basco Lodges. Basco has been dormant for some years, and -we had hopes of reviving it. Brother Elsey met with the Brothers and found the situation to be harmonious but the Brothers somewhat dis- ccuraged. He made plans for reviving Basco Lodge. School of Instruc- tion was arranged for a later date with West Point. The brethren at this place became active and secured several new members. The out- break of smallpox in this section retarded the work, as no public meet- ings were allowed, with the result we were unable to follow up the start we had made, and, while West Point will show a gain in mem- bership, the lodge at Basco has not been fully revived to date. Such has been the general experience throughout the State. There ii great need of this assistance to weak lodges, but my experience is that if possible the Grand Lodge should have a man who can devote his entire tim? and attention to this work. A great many weak lodges 56 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE {nov^"2(?"i'91 7. could be revived and put in working order M^ith an increase in mem- bership if a Brother with experience could visit them four or five times and not only meet with them at night but spend the day time in call- ing on the Brothers and also on prospective candidates. Suggested Remedies. The work spent on weak lodges, as a whole, has been productive of much good. The number of initiations has repaid the Order much more than the cost has been. However, I have come to the conclusion that some action should be taken by the Grand Lodge to relieve the conditions that bring about weak lodges. I find that most of the weak lodges became so from the fact that they are weak financially. They are unable to meet their capitation tax and pay sick and death benefits. When they get in this condition the Brothers naturally lose interest and enthusiasm, with the result that the lodge then proceeds down hill faster than before. The truth of the matter is, the large majority of weak lodges do not take in enough money to pay their normal expenses. In other words, the relationship of dues and sick benefits is out of proportion. The majority of our delinquent lodges and those on the verge of bank- ruptcy charge but $4.00 per year dues, while in the meantime paying $2.00 per week sick benefits. From a business standpoint, a lodge cannot continue to exist under such an arrangement. That they do prosper sometimes is due to the fact that they are growing and receiv- ing considerable money from ititiations. The moment initiations stop they begin to go backwards. At present the Grand Lodge exercises but little supervision over the matter of dues and benefits in Subordinate Lodges. The result is that these lodges are left on their own initiative. They pay benefits out of proportion to their dues and do not bestir themselves to remedy this situation until in many cases it is too late. I therefore recommend to this Grand Lodge that an additional section be added to the Subordinate Constitution to the effect that a lodge cannot pay greater benefits per week than one-half the amount of yearly dues. In other words, a lodge charging $4.00 per year dues could pay a maximum of $2.00 per week sick benefits and, if the lodge charges $5.00 per year dues, they could pay a maximum of $2.50 per week benefits, etc. Such action on the part of the Grand Lodge would make a great many of these weak lodges self-sustaining. WAR LIABILITIES. A large number of Odd Fellows will be called to the colors, and the lodges of the State will thereby assume an increased liability which naturally would be expected to arise from paying benefits to soldier Tuesday, ? GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 57 Nov. 20, 1917 members who are injured or become sick, or paying death benefits to the relatives and dependents of soldier members killed during the war. The Grand Master believes that the burdens incident to this war should be divided between the Subordinate Lodees and the Grand Lodge. It is contrary to the present Sovereign Grand Lodge law to drop a soldier member while in the service. I, therefore, recommend that Subordinate Lodges be instructed to provide means for paying the dues of their soldier members, and that this Grand Lodge assume the liability for the sick and funeral benefits of all Odd Fellow soldiers who hold membership in this State. In order that benefits may be uniform, the Grand Master further recommends that the Grand Lodge pay a sick benefit of $2.00 per week and a funeral benefit of $50.00 to soldier members or their dependents while they are in the military service. CONCLUSION. Brothers, it is impossible for me to convey to you the great appre- ciation I have for the loyal support and cooperation of the membership during the year that is past. While I have tried to do everything in my power to advance the interests of Odd Fellowship, I feel that the •puccess of the year's work is due largely, and almost entirely, to the support you have given your Grand Master. To my associate officers I hereby express my sincere thanks for their assistance and advice, and to Grand Secretary John H. Sikes, especially, for the assistance he has rendered to me during my year as Grand Master. Brother Sikes has ever been ready to aid me, and his long experience in the work of the Order and his thorough knowledge of our laws has smoothed out many difficulties along the way. I am sure the Order appreciates the unselfish devotion which Brother Sikes gives to the cause, and it is impossible for me to thank him enough for the jissistance he has rendered. To Brother H. M. Blood, Deputy Grand Master, I also owe a great debt of thanks. The many problems arising in Cook County, which has more lodges and more Odd Fellows than many Grand Lodge juris- dictions, I have turned over directly to Brother Blood. In all cases he has been prompt to respond, with the result that peace and harmony prevail. Brother Blood has responded to every call for meetings down- state and I cannot thank him enough for the assistance he has ren- dered. L. M. Kagy, Grand Warden, has also rendered me great assistance. I have turned over to him questions relating to the southern part of the State, and he has handled them promptly and efficiently. Dr. C. A. Robbins, Chief of Examiners and Instructors, has given unsparingly of his time and ability to the work of his Department. More schools have been held and more Brothers have qualified them- DAILY JOURNAL OF THE I Tuesday, (Nov. 20. 1917. selves in the unwritten work of the Order than is recorded for many years. Dr. Robbins' one interest this year has been to advance the cause of Odd Fellowship, and I cannot thank him enough for the splen- did services he has rendered. In this, my last word, I want to thank you one and all for your cooperation, and bespeak the same for the incoming Grand Lodge Officers. The work will go forward in able hands. THE PRESS. I want to commend to the membership of this Jurisdiction the Odd Fellow papers published within the State. The Odd Fellows Herald, published at Springfield, the Odd Fellow of Chicago, and the Egyptian Odd Fellow have contributed largely to the work of the order. All of these papers are worthy of our support and I cannot help but feel that the membership at large does not appreciate their value. I believe it would be for the interest of the Order if arrangements could be made whereby every Odd Fellow in the State would receive at least one Odd Fellow paper. Sincerely and fraternally yours, Grand Master. .\ov!^"20^'^1917. I <'1<-^^'I^ L(.)l)c;i': OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 59 ACTION TAKEN BY THE GRAND LODGE OF IOWA RE SOLDIERS' DUES AND BENEFITS. Des Moines, la., Oct. 29, 1917. Mr. A. Otis Arnold. Grand Master, Quincy, Illinois- Honored Sir and Brother: The Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Iowa, in session October 18. 1917, adopted a resolution and directed that a ropy of said resolution, and the action taken thereon and therewith, bo reported to the Grand Masters named therein. Herewith find a copy of said resolution and the action of the Grand Lodge of Iowa thereon: If the Fraternities named and the Odd Fellows of Iowa shall be permitted by the Government to erect the proposed building and place the equipment contemplated, you will at once be further advised. Sincerely and fraternally yours. C. E. ALEXANDER, Grand' Master. R. L. TILTON, Grand Secretary. To the Grand Lodge. I. 0. O. F., of Iowa: We. your Committee on Cantonment, hereby respectfully report as follows: That whereas. Two other Fraternal Organizations in the State of Iowa, to-wit: The Masonic Brotherhood, and the Pythian Brotherhood, have taken certain steps looking toward the establishment and build- ing of a hall, social quarters or meeting place of the members of said Organizations at Camp Dodge, and, Whereas, Certain steps have been taken toward the joining of the Grand Lodge. I. 0. 0. P., of the State of Iowa, with aforesaid named Organizations for the erection and building, equipment and care of such a building; and. Whereas. Under the present holding and order of the Government, authority can not be given to such Organizations for the erection of such a building; and, Whereas, It is hoped and believed that the Government orders and restrictions will be removed, and that the three Fraternal Orders named herein will be permitted to erect and maintain a joint building for Fra- ternal purposes as may be agreed upon by the properly appointed repre- sentatives of said Orders; therefore, be it Resolved, Thta this Grand Lodge assess the membership of the Order a per capita tax of not exceeding twenty-five cents for such pur- pose; the said assessment to be called upon the proclamation and notice of the Grand Master whenever in his judgment definite steps 60 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE {nov^"20^^1917. may be taken for the erection and maintenance, in company with the other aforesaid Fraternal Orders. Next, that when said assessments are remitted they shall be remitted to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, I. 0. O. F., and by him turned over to the Grand Treasurer of said body, to be kept by him separate from the General Fund, and to be used for no other pur- pose than Indicated by this resolution, and wherever any lodge has heretofore remitted ten cents a member under call of Grand Master Klght, the same shall be a credit upon said assessment, and only the balance be due. (The Intention being that each lodge shall have a credit on said assessment for whatever amount it has paid under the call of Grand Master Right.) The moneys received under the call of Grand Master Klght and the moneys received under this resolution shall be joined and be known as the "Cantonment Fund." In the event that said Proclamation is issued by the Grand Master and the building decided to be erected, the Grand Master shall appoint a committee of three members of the Order to act with other com- mittees selected by the other Fraternal Organizations named herein. That the Grand Master shall be ex-officio member of said com- mittee. That said committee shall organize, selectihg one of their members as chairman, and one as secretary. That they shall keep a record of their meetings and doings with regard to said building, its erecting and maintenance, and file the same with the Grand Secretary, the same to be included in a report to the Grand Lodge, and only actual expenses of the committee be paid. We further recommend that, whereas the western part of Illinois, the State of Minnesota, the State of North Dakota, and Iowa now con- stitute the territory from which the soldiers in the Cantonment known as Camp Dodge are called, therefore, the Grand Master and Grand Sec- retary, under seal of the Grand Lodge, are empowered to communicate with the Grand Masters of the States so named the action on this resolution, and requesting that, in view of the fact that their members may be soldiers at Camp Dodge, that each of the said Grand Masters take such steps as are possible to aid in this work. Fraternally submitted, C. E. ALEXANDER, Z. A. CHURCH, F. F. WUNDER, J. A. NEWELL, J. M. HAZLETT. Gom.viitter. Jo the Grand Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., of Iowa: No. 20. Your committee to whom was referred the matter of pro- viding relief for Odd Fellows who are in the service of their country. m Tuesday. ] GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 6l Nov. 20, 191<.) . found on page 123 of the report of the Grand Secretary, beg to report as follows: We have carefully and at length considered the enactment of the Sovereign Grand Lodge and the suggestions contained therein to the Grand Lodges of the several Jurisdictions, and we are in hearty accord v/ith all contained therein, and believe that the Order can do no less than to provide that the dues and benefits accruing to members while in the service of their country shall be paid. We therefore present the following resolution." Be it Resolved, That this Grand Lodge of the Jurisdiction of Iowa do hereby create a fund from which the several Subordinate Lodges shall be reimbursed for the payment of the dues and benefits accruing of members of such lodges while in the miliary or naval forces of the United States of America during the present emergency, and that to accumulate said fund there is hereby made an assessment of twenty cents per member upon all members within this jurisdiction; that of said assessment there shall be collected the sum of ten cents per mem- ber at the December, 1917, time of collection, and if it shall appear to the Grand Secretary that a further collection shall be necessary before the meeting of the next Grand Lodge that he shall collect ten cents per member in the June, 1918, time of collection, and that said funds so collected shall be deposited with the Grand Treasurer as a special fund and paid out by him to the lodges entitled thereto upon orders made by the Grand Secretary. Be it further Resolved, That the several Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction shall pay the dues and benefits accruing according to the By-Laws of the respective lodges of all members while in the mili- tary or naval foi'ces during the present emergency, and that the Noble Grand and Secretary of any such lodge paying dues or benefits as herein provided shall, upon motion of such lodge, certify under the seal of the lodge the amount so paid, the times of payment and the members to whom paid, which certificate shall be upon forms provided by the Grand Secretary or in such form as he may prescribe. The receipt by the Grand Secretary of any such certificate from a Subordi- nate Lodge shall be conclusive proof that the lodge is entitled to the amount therein shown. Be it further Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be authorized and directed to prepare forms of certificates as herein provided and furnish the same to Subordinate Lodges upon request. Fraternally submitted, E. W. CUTTING, WM. H. WINEGAR, S. M. HENDERSON, C. McDANIEL, J. J. RATHBUN, A. C. LOGAN, JNO. R. PRICE, Govimittec. 62 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE 1 No\^"'>o'"l''n 7 REPORT OF DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. Chicago, Nov. 1, 1917. A. Otis Arnold, GrandMasttr. I. 0. 0. F., Quincy. Ill: Dkar Bkotiikh Akxold: In submitting to you my report as Deputy Grand Master for the term about to end, it will not be my purpose to go into details, for such have been given to you from week to week as time has passed, but rather shall I endeavor to be as brief as possible, letting my work speak for itself. When our Grand Lodge conferred upon me the honor of Deputy Grand Master, I felt that more was expected of me than a passing interest in the work of the Order; that I was to give something in return for this honor in the form of aggressive service to the lodges wherever and whenever opportunity presented itself. Having this con- ception of the office which was bestowed on me. I have held myself ready for any call, no matter b ywhom or where the call should come. Visits to Lodges. I have made it a practice to accept any call for my presence in our lodges, unless, by reason of a previous engagement in some other lodge. it was impossible. The calls have been numerous and have involved many miles of travel outside of Cook County. In Chicago and Cook County I have visited a large number of lodges, sometimes being away from home six nights a week. In all of the lodges visited, I have endeavored to the extent of my ability to carry words of good cheer and encouragement to our mem- bership and promote enthusiasm for the work in the lodges. The War. During the year our lodges have been called upon to withstand the shock of war, but I am pleased to r'eport that, as far as my observation has gone, our membership has not been discouraged, but rather have the officers and the workers as well as the whole rank and file resolved to make even greater efforts than ever before to carry on the work of Odd Fellowship and not permit the work to drag, though many of our young members, many of whom were officers, have been called to the colors of our country. Chicago and Cook County. I am glad to be able to report that the lodges in Chicago and Cook County are making progress, and. best of all, that peace and harmony seem to prevail everywhere. With so many members (120 lodges and about 25.000 members), this speaks volumes for our Order. In no case Tuesday, j GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 63 Nov. 20, lt>lT. \ \vhich comes to my mind has there been a real serious misunderstand- iDg. I trust this may always be said, for in these serious times we can have no time for small differences of opinion, but all must combine in a spirit of brotherly feeling and genuine confidence in each other, that the bundle of sticks which symbolizes our membership may not be broken and destroyed one at a time. Our Homes. I have visited both of our Homes during the year, and have nothing but praise to report. In both Homes the directing heads have had to face grave problems owing to the general condition of the mar- kets and have bravely solved questions constantly arising that "both ends be made to meet." That our Boards have done well under the trying circumstances is made clear by the fact that an appropriation vrhich did not anticipate the abnormal prices prevailing has been made to serve to carry them through the year. Brother Arnold, may I be permitted to thank you for the many courtesies you have shown me and the uniform good nature you have maintained in all your dealings with me? It has been a pleasure to Libor with you through the year. The work consigned to me has been pleasant and interesting and I feel that I have personally profited by reason of the experience gained. To you, Mrs. Arnold, and your charming daughter. I wish everything may come that you could wish for yourselves, that you will enjoy good health and prosperity; that Brother Arnold's year as Grand Master of this great jurisdiction will be recalled in future years as twelve pleasant, though arduous, months, wherein the sacrifice of home surroundings and business was made that this world might be made a little brighter and sweeter as a place to live that span which reaches from the cradle to the grave. H. M. BLOOD, Deputy Grand Master. REPORT OF ASSISTANT CHIEF OF EXAMINERS AND INSTRUCTORS. CrecTi Spring-s, fll., Oct. 8. 1917. Mr. A. Otis Arnold, Grand Master. I. 0. 0. F.. Quincy, III.: Dkar Sir and Brother: As the time has arrived for me to submit my annual report, I desire to express my appreciation of the courtesy and cooperation extended to me by you and the other Grand Officers, together with the whole fraternity 64 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE I n 1 7"-20^^l'c jNo^. 20, 1917. Schools of Instruction. Held a School of Instruction at Hurricane Lodge No. 617, February 22, 23 and 24. April 11, I attended a meeting at Goreville Lodge No. 528, where I had the pleasure of meeting the Grand Master. At this meeting the Initiatory Degree was conferred upon twenty-five candidates. April 12, I attended the School of Instruction held at Olney. At this meeting I gave the unwritten work in the several Degrees. April 13, I attended the School of Instruction held at Altamont, where I gave the unwritten work in all of the Degrees. April 28, I held a School at Mill Shoals Lodge No. 835, there being seven lodges represented. I exemplified the Initiatory and the First Degree. January 1, I attended the dedication of the new hall of Herrin Lodge No. 430. October 6, at our County meeting, held at Creal Springs Lodge No. 504, I exemplified the Initiatory Degree and gave the unwritten work of it and the First Degree. I have examined and recommended for commissions thirteen. I have visited and given lectures for the benefit of the Order in thirty- one lodges. In all of my work I have borne my own expense, prac- tically. Fraternally submitted, I. C. ABNEY, Assistant Chief of Examiners and Instructors. REPORT OF GRAND MARSHAL. Chicago, 111., Oct. 29, 1917. Mr. A. Otis Arnold, Orand Master, I. 0. 0. F., Quincy, III.: My Dear Brother Arnold: Fully appreciating the honor you con- ferred upon me by appointing me your Grand Marshal for term 1916-17, I felt that I was in duty bound to render to you and the Order the very best service of which I was capable. Being located in the City of Chicago and the County of Cook, V here there are so many lodges, I assumed that you would approve my visiting the lodges located here, and I have, with very few exceptions, visited at least once every lodge in the county during the term, and my activity might be summarized as follows: During the month of December 19 During the month of January 11 During the month of February 6 During the month of March 7 Grand Warden, Bloomington. Tuesday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 65 Nov. 20. 1917 During the month of April 10 During the month of May 12 During the month of June 15 During the month of July 26 During the month of August 19 During the month of September 16 During the month of October 17 Total 158 The mileage from my home, 5682 Ridge Avenue, to the various lodges visited on street cars and steam cars, amounted to 4,500 miles. This has been done without any expense to the lodges or Grand Lodge. I am very glad to report to you that the lodges of this county are enjoying reasonable prosperity and that the spirit of Odd Fellowship controls their action. I have received a cordial welcome in each one of the lodges and have tried as far as possible to give information as to the aim and objects that are promoted and furthered by your admin- istration. I shall recall for years to come with much pride and satisfaction my year as your Grand Marshal, and trust that when I surrender the office I shall turn it over to my successor with as much honor as I received it. Sincerely and fraternally yours, DR. ARTHUR G. NAUMAN. Orand Marshal. REPORT OF GRAND CHAPLAIN. Clayton, 111., Nov. 1. 1917. Hon. A. Otis Arnold, Orand Master I. O. 0. F.. of Illinois. Quincy, III.: Dear Gk.\mi Mastek: In compliance with the usual custom, I herewith give my final report as Grand Chaplain. During the year I have assisted in but one School of Instruction, that at West Point, preached the mem.orial sermon for Golden and Liberty Lodges, and delivered the anniversary address at Rushville. Ursa, Mendon, and Loraine. Aside from the reception given in your honor, I was not present at any of the receptions of the Grand Officers, but my prayers have been with each and every one during the year, and from the reports sent, feel that my anticipations have not been overestimated. It has been a great pleasure to be an officer of the Grand Lodge of Illinois during a year of the greatest returns of its history, as well as being associated with the man whose apt business qualifications and 66 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE i v . J"^fi'^''i /Nov. 20, lyir. untiring energy has, more than any other cause, made it so; and 1 am sure that I express the feeling of the mass of our Order in this State when I say that you have our heartiest congratulations upon the prosperity and well-directed management of your administration, and are proud of the dignity aroused by the good sense and judgment exer- cised in the handling of the lodge's affairs. Knowing something of the recommendations which are to be offered at the coming Convention, I have no suggestions nor recommen- dations to offer here; but pledge my support in every way possible for the success of any and all recommendations which lead to a greater and more proficient Order, and I believe those to be presented at the coming session to belong to this class. Owing to the war in which we are now engaged, there will, no doubt, be slackening in the number of initiations but it should be a stimulus to concerted action upon the part of every member, and if that is possible it will prove a blessing to the spirit of fraternalsm, and thus a help instead of a hindrance to Odd Fellowship. That we may have a new revival of enthusiasm and greater loyalty to the prin- ciples of our beloved Order, is the fraternal wish of Yours in Friendship, Love and Truth, B. S. M. EDWARDS, Grand Chaplain. REPORT OF CHIEF OF EXAMINERS AND INSTRUCTORS. Grand Master A. Otis Arnold, Quincy, Illinois: Dear Sir and Brother: In compliance with the rules and regulations of our Order, and in obedience to your request, I have the honor of submitting to you, and for your consideration, a report of my official acts during the past year. And in submitting this report to you I feel that I am executing one of the most pleasing and delightful tasks which, as Chief of Examiners and Instructors, has fallen within the lines of my duty to perform. But before entering upon the work of arranging my report, I feel it my duty to acknowledge with gratitude the infinite wisdom and goodness of an all-wise Creator and Ruler of the Universe, to whose protecting care we are indebted for whatever prosperity and blessings have been bestowed upon our Order during the official year now drawing to a close. I also desire at this time to make proper acknowledgment of the splendid treatment you have extended to me during my incumbency of this office, and for the opportunity you have given me to work for the interests of our great Fraternity. It is, indeed, gratifying, and brings to my heart no small degree of rejoicing to feel that you placed in me and in my ability sufficient confidence to give me a free hand in Tuesday | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 67 Nov. 20, 1917. the performance of the duties of the oflBce of the Chief of Examiners and Instructors. Also, through you to the Brothers of our Order, I desire to express my sincerest and most heartfelt appreciation of the splendid treatment which it has been my lot to receive from the Brothers in every part of the State. While the duties incumbent upon me were at times exceedingly arduous, yet, the friendly greetings, the warm hospitality, and splendid cordiality extended to me by the Brothers everywhere were of that character that they made my duties, although performed at times under great physical difficulties, a pleasant task. To these Brothers I most heartily extend my appreciation for the kindly treatment received at their hands. In submitting to you my report, I am constrained to hazard the suggestion that this field of our labors should be widened so as to include at least one meeting in each county some time during each official year of our Order. The evidence that can be obtained by a careful search of the records of our Order which shows beneficial results bestowed on lodges where Schools of Instruction have been held in them, substantiates the soundness of this suggestion. Schools of Instruction. On assuming the duties of the office to which you saw fit to appoint me, I selected to utilize the time allotted me at meetings more for the purpose of elucidating the lessons taught in the charges and lectures of the Degrees, and to the portrayal of the characters in connection vv-ith those lessons, than to the organization of Degree Staffs or the outlining of floor work. As to the wisdom of this plan of procedure and the beneficial results obtained by lodges from this plan of work, or the success attained thereby, I leave to the judgment of the Brothers who had an opportunity to attend the meetings held by me. I also conceived of the plan to leave the selection of places where Schools of Instruction were to be held to the wishes of lodges throughout the State. In my first communication to lodges I suggested this plan, and informed the Brothers that if they did not receive the attention and consideration from this office to which they thought they were entitled, and if Schools of Instruction were not held in their lodges, it would be because they did not ask for them. While the responses to this entreaty were not as numerous as I had hoped for or expected that they v/ould be, yet, from requests which came from lodges, I have had the pleasure of arranging for and personally conducting thirty-six Schools of Instruction, which were held at the following places: 68 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE Tuesday, Nov. 20, 191-; Schools of Instruction. Canton .Fulton Co Sat., Jan. 20. Galena Jo Daviess Co. ..Tues., Jan. 23. Downers Grove.. DuPage Co Mon., Jan. 29. Gibson Citv .Ford Co Tues., Jan 30. Ellsworth .McLean Co Wed., Jan. 31... Soutli Chicago. ..CooU Co Mon., Feb. 5. Princeton Bureau Co. Tues., Feb. 6... Wed., Feb. 7... Chillicothe Fulton .... .\ledo .Peoria Co Fri., Feb. 9.... .Whiteside Co. ...Tues., Feb. 13. .Mercer Co Wed., Feb. 14. Toledo Cumberland Co. Wed., Feb. 21. Thurs., Feb. 22. Uockford Winnebago Co... Mon., Feb. 26. Rushville Schuyler Co Wed., Feb. 28. Carrollton Greene Co Fri., Mar. 2... Afternoon, School of In- struction at 2 o'clock, and at i o'clock a special ses- sion of the Grand Lodge. Evening, Degree Work at 8 o'clock. Afternoon, School of In- struction at 4 o'clock. Evening at 8 o'clock, Degree Work. Afternoon, School of In- struction at 2 p. m. Evening, 8 o'clock, Open Meeting. Afternoon, School of In- struction at 2 o'clock. Evening at 8 o'clock, Degree Work. Afternoon, at 2 o'clock, a School of Instruction. Evening, at 8 o'clock, Open Meeting. Evening, at 7 :30, Degree Work. 9 to 12, School of iDstrue- tion. Afternoon, at 2 o'clock, School of Instruction. Evening, at 7 :30, Degree Work. Morning, at 9 :30, Instruc- tion in Un-written Work. Afternoon, at 2 o'clock. School of Instruction. Afternon, at 2 o'clock. School of Instruction. Evening, at 7 :30, Degree Work. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. School of Instruction. Evening, 7 :30, Open Meeting. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock. Degree Work. Afternoon, 2 o'clock, Schv, of Instruction and at ■. o'clock special session of the Grand Lodge. Evening, 8 o'clock. Degree Work. Morning, 9 o'clock, School of Instruction. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock, Degree Work. Evening, 7 :30, Instruction in Lodge Work. At 9 p. m.. School of In- struction. Degree Work. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock. Instruc- tion in Degree Work. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. School of Instruction. Evening, 7 :30, Degree Work. Tuesday, / Nov. L'O. 1".>17. I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 69 Scottville Macoupin Co. ...Sat., Mar. 3 Tonica LaSallo Co Sat.. Mar. 10 Loami Sangamon Co.. ..Men., Mar. 12... Oslesby LaSalle Co Fri., Mar. 2.3.... Dixon Loo Co I^'ri.. Mar. 30 Morris (irundy Co Tues., Aiu-jl 3... Farina Fayette Co Wed.. April 11.. Olney Hlchland Co. ...Thurs., April T2 Altaniont Krtingliam Co. ..Fri.. -Vpril 13 Cisco IMatt Co Sat., April 14... Savanna Carroll Co Wed., April 18.. Moline Hock Island Co. Sat., April 21... Naperville DiiPago Co .Mon.. .\pril 23.. Tues,, .\pril 24,. Springfield San^'anion Co. .. Wed., April 25.. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock, School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock, Open Meeting for a discussion on the good of the Order. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. School of Instruction. Evening, 7 :30, Lodge Work ; 9 o'clock. Instruction In Degree Work. Afternoon, 2 o'clock, School of Instruction. Evening, 7 :S0, Degree Work. Morning, 10 o'clock, School of Instruction. Afternoon, 2 o'clock, School of Instruction. Special ses- sion of Grand Lodge at 4 o'clock. Evening, 8 o'clock, Open Meeting. Morning, 10 o'clock. Instruc- tion In Unwritten Work. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. School of Instruction, and at 4 o'clock a special session of the Grand Lodge. Evening, 7 :30, Degree Work. Afternoon, 2 o'clock, School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock. Degree Work. Afternoon, 2 o'clock, School of Instruction. Evening, 7 :30, Degxce Work, and at 9:30. Open Meeting, Afternoon, 2:30, School of Instruction, Evening, 8 o'clock, Degree Work, Afternoon, 2 o'clock, School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock. Open Meeting. Afternoon, 2 o'clock, School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock. Degree Work. Afternoon, 2 :30, School of Instruction ; at 4 o'clock special session of Grand Lodge. Evening, 8 o'clock, Degree Work. Afternoon. 2:30, School of Instruction. Evening. 8 o'clock. School of Instruction. Afternoon, 2 :30. School of Instruction : at 4 o'clock, special session of Grand Lodge. Evening, S o'clock, Degree WorR. Morning, 10 o'clock, School of Instruction. Afternoon, 2 :30, School of Instruction. 70 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE f Tuesday, ) Nov. 20, 1917. Bridgeport Ijawrence Co. ..Friday, April 27 Thurs., May 10. Mt. Vernon .Teffcrson Co. Fri., May 11. Afternoon, 1 :30, Open Meet- ing ; 3 :30, School of In- struction. Evening, 8 o'clock, Degree Work. Morning, 10 o'clock, Social Gathering. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. School of Instruction, and at 4 o'clock a snecial session of Grand Lodge. Evening, 7 -.30 o'clock. Degree Work. Morning, 9 o'clock Instruc- tion in Unwritten "Work. Afternoon, 2 :30, School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock. Berwyn .Cook Co Mon., May 14.. Champaign Champaign Co. ..Thurs., May 24. Woodstock McHehry Co. ...Mon.. May 25... Lee Center .Lee Co Tues., Sept. 18. Bloomington .McLean Co Fri., Sept. 21. Carpenterville ..Kane Co Fri.. Sept. Work Evening, Session School Degree 6 o'clock. Social and at 7 o'clock, of Instruction ; 9. intermission ; 9 :30 to 12, School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock. School of Instruction : 10 :30, Social Session. Afternoon, 2 :30, School of Instruction. Evening, 8 o'clock. School of Instruction. Afternoon, 2 o'clock, School of Instruction. Evening. 7 :30, School of In struction. Morning, 10 o'clock. School of Instruction. Afternoon. 1 :30, School of Instruction, i, special ses- sion of Grand Lodge. Evening, 7 :30, School of In- struction. Evening, 7 o'clock. School of Instruction. Visitations Not Classified as Schools of Instruction. On twenty-three different occasions during the past year, it has been my pleasure to respond to invitations from lodges and county associations to be with them and participate in their programs. All these invitations I have accepted, which devolved upon me the tasks of delivering five anniversary addresses, four memorial addresses, ten addresses at open m.eetings held by lodges for the purpose of building up the lodge, and three addresses at county picnic associations. All of these affairs I have greatly enjoyed, as the cordiality bestowed upon me has proven beyond a doubt that Odd Fellows are full masters of the art of extending hospitality to the stranger. Special County Assistants. Believing that the active forces of all organizations work best, run smoothest, and that more can be accomplished by having all hands busy, and feeling that one lodge, however small it may be, or however Tuesday, i GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. JI Nov. 20, 1917. } inaccessible its location makes it for visitation, is entitled to the same consideration to which any other lodge is entitled, and realizing that, because of the large number of lodges and their location, it is a physical impossibility for one man to visit every lodge in the State during the time of one term of office, and being desirous of extending to every lodge the opportunity of receiving whatever benefits might be had by having a representative of this department to visit their lodge, I was prompted, on assuming the duties of this office, to request the privilege of appointing sorne Brother in each county to be designated as a Special County Assistant to aid me in my work. On receiving a very cordial reply to my letter from you in which you granted this request, I caused a communication to be sent, in January, to all the lodges of the State, in which I requested that some Brother in each county volunteer to take up this special work. While the responses to this appeal were not as numerous as I had hoped for or expected that they yould be, yet twenty-five Brothers, being moved by a desire to promulgate the beau- tiful teaching of our Fraternity, responded to this appeal, and I now have the pleasure of reporting to you the splendid work done by them. Cook County. Donald Gkover.^ — Brother Grover has been very busy in the interest of our Order this year, as will be shown by his report of the work he has done. He reports as follows: "During the last few months I have assisted in conferring the Degrees in three different lodges. I have given lectures on the Secret Work in three lodges, and have also visited six other lodges and given instructions in the Ritualistic Work." S. J. Calvin. — Brother Calvin reports that he has been quite busy in the interest of Odd Fellowship the past year. He has instructed a large number of Brothers in the Unwritten Work, and has recom- mended them for commissions as Official Examiners and Instructors. He has also visited quite a number of lodges in his locality, and reports great improvement in the work done hy lodges, as slip-shod work in lodges has become a thing of the past. In the future, let it be said of all lodges what Brother Calvin has said of the lodges in his locality. Schuyler County. R. A. Lawleh. — Brother Lawler reports that, owing to circumstances over which he had no control, he has not visited as many lodges in his county as he would like to have visited. However, he has been quite active in his own lodge, having instructed a number of Brothers in the Unwritten Work, and recommended them for commissions as Official Examiners and Instructors. J2 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE I Nn '^"In'^^fq Nov. 20, 1917. Morgan County. J. C. Haibeb. — Brother Haiber, while but a Third Degree member, has been very active in the work of Odd Fellowship this year. He has visited several lodges in his county and adjoining counties, and has instructed them in the Degree Work. He has also instructed several Brothers in the Unwritten Work, and has recommended them for com- missions as OfHcial Examiners and Instructors. Brother Haiber is entitled to considerable praise for the work he has done this year. DeWitt County. J. B. ScoGiN. — Brother Scogin reports that the lodges in hi^^ county are organized into a County Association,, and are in fairly good condition, but not as active as he would like to have them be. He reports that he has not been able to visit all of the lodges in his county, but has instructed five of his lodge members in the Unwritten Work of the Order, and that they are now proficient in the work. Marion County. E. M. Cobb. — Brother Cobb has been exceedingly active in dissemi- nating the principles of Odd Fellowship throughout the lodges of his county this year. He reports that he has visited ten of the twelve lodges in his county, and that he expects to visit the other two before the convening of the Grand Lodge. He also reports that he has used the time allotted him by lodges at these visitations to the organizing of Degree Staffs and to the instructing of Brothers in Degree Work and the Unwritten Work, and that he has held special Schools of Instruc- tion in two of the lodges which he has visited. He says that, while the visible results have not been what he anticipated they would be, yet he believes the lodges of his county are in a much better condition for the fall campaign than they would have been had no work been done among them. Brother Cobb's work has been highly appreciated, as has been testified to in words of praise by a number of Brothers who have had the pleasure of being present when he has been giving instructions. Macoupin County. L. M. HoGGATT. — Brother Hoggatt states in his report that he regrets that he has not been able to do more work in the interest of our Order this year. He says that, because of the war taking so much help out of the community during the busy season, the picnic which he had planned and worked for had to be declared off. However. Brother Hoggatt has been quite busy working in the interest of our Order, as he has instructed quite a number of Brothers in the Unwrit- ten Work, and has recommended them for commissions. Nov^^io'^lOlT } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 73 Carroll County. Charlks W. Brown. — Brother Brown is one of the "live wires" in the north end of the State. The training he has received in guiding his locomotive successfully and safely over the road has specially qualified him to guide any of his undertakings to a successful issue. The results obtained by his work in his county substantiates this state- ment. Tlirough his personal efforts, Thompson Lodge No. 465, which had been inactive for a number of years, and had dwindled down to a membership of twenty-one, has been fully revived. As a result of Brother BrowTi's visits to that lodge, a large number of Brothers who had formerly been suspended for the non-payment of dues have been reinstated, a number of new members have been initiated, a Degree Staff organized and placed in a good working condition, and the lodge is now in the full swing of activity. Badger Springs Lodge No. 573. too, has been greatly benefited by Brother Brown's efforts. Under his supervision a Degree Staff has been organized and drilled and the lodge lb now in a good working condition. Brother Brown is now directing his attention to the organizing and instituting of lodges at Milledge- ville and Lanark. We hope that his perseverance will soon lead his efforts to a crowning success. Fulton County. B. J. Hunt. — ^Brother Hunt is a mainspring of enthusiasm in the works of Odd Fellowship. In his report he states that he has visited ten lodges in his county, some of them four and five times, and has assisted them in organizing Degree Staffs, in conferring degrees, and has instructed a large number of Brothers in the Unwritten Work of our Order. To his untiring zeal and devotion to the promulgation of the principles of Odd Fellowship, is due largely the success of the picnic of the Fulton County Picnic Association held at Ellisville this fall, as has been certified to by a large number of Brothers who worked with him so earnestly in the promotion of the picnic. Brother Hunt has not only sacrificed the time necessary to make the visitations referred to, but has also defrayed his own expenses and has refused to be reim- bursed for them. Sangamon County. Ed. Priestman. — While Brother Priestman has been considerably handicapped the past year because of sickness in his family, yet he has been a very faithful worker in the interests of Odd Fellowship, having uppermost in his mind, at all times, the welfare of our Fraternity. In his report he states that he has not kept a record of his visitations, but has visited quite a number of lodges in the county, assisting them in organizing Degree Staffs, in conferring degrees, and has instructed a 74 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE |^ '^"oo'^^i'c (Nov. 20, 1917. large number of Brothers in the Unwritten Work, and in the Ritualistic Work of our Order. To such ardent workers as Brother Priestman we can contribute largely the success that has come to our Order this year. W. S. Crowder. — Brother Crowder, always on the job, has been an ardent worker in the vineyard of Odd Fellowship the past year. A very busy man, yet he has found sufficient time to devote to our Order to enable him to visit nearly every lodge in his county some time during the season just closed. By his report it is revealed that he has held twelve Schools of Instruction, has organized and drilled several Degree Staffs, and in a number of instances it is shown that lodges that had been dormant for a number of years have, through his efforts, been placed in a good working condition. All praise is due Brother Crowder for his splendid work, and he is entitled to commendation for the zeal he has manifested in promoting the interest of Odd Fellowship. Rock Island County. A. M. Paux. — Brother Paul, ever i-eady to do his best for the dis- semination of the principles of Odd Fellowship, has been a valuable asset to the working force of our Order in this State this season. Not only has he been a faithful worker in his own lodge, taking advantage of every opportunity presenting itself to instruct candidates for degrees in the work of the Degrees, but he has visited all the weaker lodges in his county, carrying to them messages of good cheer and encourage- ment. In his report he states that he has visited all the lodges in his county, and, in the lodges that did not formerly have Degree Staffs, has organized and drilled Degree Staffs so that every lodge in Rock Island County is now in a good working condition, and can do good work. I am very grateful to Brother Paul for the assistance he has rendered our Order this year. Wayne County. J. J. Lyell. — Brother Lyell, always a strong advocate of the prin- ciples of Odd Fellowship and a very active worker in our Order, has been, the past year, more active than usual. While he states in his report that he has not held Schools of Instruction nor drilled Degree Staffs, yet he says that he has visited a large number of lodges, not only in his own county, but in adjoining counties, instructing Brothers in the Unwritten Work, and assisting lodges in conferring degrees. From the large number of certificates he has sent in, recommending Brothers for commissions as Official Examiners and Instructors, I can testify to the fact that he has been very busy. Effingham County. Arthur Mason. — But few Brothers, if any. have been more active in the promulgation of the principles of Odd Fellowship than has been Tuesday, j GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 75 Nov. 20, 1917. I Brother Mason. In his reports he states that he has held fourteen (14) Schools of Instruction the past year, and has devoted from three to ten days' time to each school. He also states several instances where lodges had retrograded into such passiveness that meetings were irregularly held, and, when held, not more than a quorum present, have, through his efforts, been revived. Degree Staffs have been organ- ized and thereby lodges once dormant and in an inactive state have been placed in the roll of active working units of our Order. Too much praise cannot be given Brother Mason for his splendid work in the interest of Odd Fellowship, a? he has not only given time but his money also in the upbuilding of our Praternity. Ogle County. Charles Johnson. — Early in the year Brother Johnson planned an extensive campaign in the interest of Odd Fellowship, but, owing to the serious illness of himself and the severe accident that befell his wife. he was compelled to remain at home during the winter months and late into the spring. However, as soon as he regained his health, he became very active in the interest of our Order. He reports that he has instructed several Brothers in the Unwritten Work, and has visited quite a number of lodges for the purpose of inducing them to become more aggressive in the w^ork of advancing the interest of our Fraternity. Clinton County. O. C. Porsman: — Brother Forsman has been an energetic exponent of the principles of activity in the interest of Odd Fellowship this season. Notwithstanding the fact that he has been an officer of the Grand Encampment this year, yet, as Special County Assistant, he has devoted considerable time to the building up of Subordinate Lodges. He reports that he has responded to quite a number of invitations from ledges to hold Schools of Instruction for them, and that he has in- structed several Brothers in the Unwritten Work. He also reports that he has visited several other lodges in the interest of our Order. It has been my pleasure to be in the presence of Brother Forsman on several occasions at lodge meetings, and I can truthfully testify to the splendid work he has been doing. Kankakee County. T. H. Tho-\ipson. — In addition 10 the official duties devolving upon him as Chief of Examiners and Instructors of the Grand Encampment. Brother Thompson has been very active in the Subordinate branch of cur Order during the season now drawing to a close. By his report it is shown that he has made ten visitations to as many lodges, in all of which he held Schools of Instruction, illustrating the proper manner in wbich the Charges and Lectures of our Ritual should be delivered, bow the characters should be portrayed and. in various other ways. 76 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE | j^ '^'".^f.^^^J't I Nov. 20. 191^ assisting lodges in the conferring of degrees. He has also instructed a large number of Brothers in the Unwritten Work of this branch of our Order, and has recommended them for commissions as OflScial Examiners and Instructors. I feel that lodges that have had the advantage of having Brother Thompson with them have been especially favored. I regret that all the Brothers who volunteered to officiate as Special County Assistants have not reported the work done by them in that capacity. However, the great benefit that has come to our Order from the splendid work done by those who have reported prompts me to suggest that some plan be adopted by which, in the future, our State may be divided up into districts; each district to be presided over by some competent Brother whose duty it will be to supervise and direct the work of his respective district. Correspondence. Fully believing that one of the most perplexing problems pertaining to our Order with which we have to deal is the great loss of members by Brothers being dropped for the non-payment of dues, and having a desire to ascertain, if possible, the cause of this great loss, I had, at my own expense, about two thousand letters addressed to lodges in all parts of the country, in which the following questions were asked: "What per cent of the Brothers of your lodge dropped for the non- payment of dues knew the Unwritten Work?" "What per cent could repeat any of the Charges or Lectures of the Ritual, or could repeat any of the Obligations of the Degrees?" From answers received to these letters, the astounding fact has been revealed that approximately 90 per cent of all the members dropped for the non-payment of dues know but little of the workings or teachings of Odd Fellowship. From the fact stated above, I ami persuaded to suggest that in the future lodges should be urged to require that candidates for the De- grees should be requested to comply fully with the provisions of Sec- tion 292, Article 6, of the Simplified Code, when advancing in the Degrees. OFFICIAL EXAMINERS AND INSTRUCTORS. Being thoroughly convinced that the great loss of members to our Order, from Brothers permitting themselves to be dropped for the non- payment of dues, is due largely to the lack of a knowledge of the great moral lessons of love and humanity taught in the Charges and Lectures of our Ritual and to the inability on the part of members to confidently work their way into or visit lodges other than their own, and believing that a knowledge of the Unwritten Work would, in a measure, impart Xov?^"^0^*1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. "JJ confidence to our members, and would be an incentive that would stimulate a desire for a more thorough study of our Ritual, and thereby save a large number of members that would otherwise permit them- selves to be dropped for the non-payment of dues, I have used my best efforts to urge Brothers to perfect themselves in the Unwritten Work and thus become proud owners of Commissions as Official Examiners and Instructors. While the results obtained in this field of labor have not reached the high standard that I had hoped it would reach, yet I feel that we have just and ample reasons for felicitation inasmuch as the results obtained this year have exceeded, by approximately 33 per cent, the results obtained in all other years of which I can find any record, except one, and the records of that year have also been surpassed by not less than 10 per cent. I, therefore, take great pleasure in reporting to you that the fol- lowing Brothers have successfully passed the required examination and have been issued Commissions as Official Examiners and In- structors: OFFICIAL EXAMINERS AND INSTRUCTORS. Adams County. Edwards, B. S. M Clayton Jeptha Lodge No. 100 Elsey, P. C Quincj- Gem City Lodge No. 357 Alexander County. Thiirman. F. E Cairo Safford Lodge No. 67 Brown County. Smith, J. F Mt. Sterling Unity Lodge No. 310 Cass County. Cunningham. G. W Virginia Saxon Lodge No. 68 Millner, George C Virginia Saxon Lodge No. 68 Champaign County. Quagile, H. II Chaninaiirn Champaign Lodge No. 333 Pice, M. M Champaign Champaign Lodge No. 333 Walington. William Champaign Champaign Lodsre — No. 333 Weaver, M. C Champaign Champaign Lodge No. 333 Smith, M. B Mahomet Mahomet Lodge No. 529 Matson, Hans Foosland Foosland Lodge No. 842 Wilson, L. R Gibson City Foosland Lodge No. 842 Clark County. Harkest, W. S Casey Casey Lodge No. 747 Clay County. Yeck, W. W Flora Flora Lodge No. 15] Delliman, D. W Louisville Ijouisville Lodge No. 556 Myers, S. D Ix)uisville Ix>uisville Lodge No. 656 Clinton County. Forsman, O. C Carlyle Erie Lodge No. 38 Shoemaker, Frank Carlyle Erie Lodge No. 38 78 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE ) No/"''5o'^^iyi- Cook County. Holmes, John L ChicaKo Golden Rod Lodge No. 59 Figgs, William C Harvey « Harvey Lodge No. 80 Stobbs, Thomas C Harvey Harvey Lodge No. 80 Beden. Wavne L Harvey Harvey Lodge No. 80 Beattv. n. F. Harvey Harvey Lodge No. 80 Luch. Martin E LaGrango Suburban Lodge No. 110 Schmidt. Charles LaGrango Suburban Lodge No. 110 Farwell. Earnest C Maywood I Will Lodge No. 141 Otto, George C. W Chicago I Will Lodee No. 141 Schwartz, Charles Chicago I Will Lodge No. 141 Brain, Henry W Chicago I Will Lodge No. 141 Klitzlld Teutonia Lodge No. 166 Taylor. John C Pnchestor Rochester Lodge No. 268 Hollingshead. J. R Pleasant Plains Wolrome Lodge No. 770 Smith, L. C Pleasant Plains Wolrome Lodge No. 770 Stevens, Willard Pleasant Plains Welcome Lodge No. 770 Tuesday, 1 Nov. 20, 1917. i GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 83 Beck, Louis . Noble, U. A. Florey, A. L. Ix)dEe ...No. 24 Ijodee . ...No. 34 I/odge . ...No. 24 Jjodge . ...No. '24 Ix)dge . ...No. 24 Ix)dge . ...No. 24 Lodge ...No. 24 ge ...No. 274 Ige ...No. 576 Ige ...No. 671 Schuyler County. Barnes. F. E Rushville Friendship I..awler, H. A Hushville Friendship Elgin, Samuel T Hushville P'riendship Young, Hugh B liushville Friendship Patterson. Guv Hushville Friendship Black, Robert Hushville Friendship Payton, Isaac Rushville Friendship Shelby County. ..Moweaqua Shelby Lodge ..Windsor Fidelity I^dge ..Findley Findley Lodge St. Clair County, ..East St. Louis Golden Rule Lodge No. 374 ..East St. Louis Golden Rule Lodge No. 874 ..East St. Louis Pride of the Valley L. No. 435 .East St. Louis Pride of the Valley L. No. 435 .East St. Louis Helvetia Lodge No. 480 .East St. Louis Helvetia Lodge No. 480 Tazewell County. Best, John R Washington Tazewell Ix)dge No. 144 Doan, R. B Armington Nona Lodge No. 152 Leach, Don T Armington Nona I^dge No. 152 Ling, Roy J Minier Viola Lodge No. 638 Union County. Eddleraan, C. T Dongola Dongola Lodge No. 343 Bishop, J. W Dongola Dongola Lodge No. 343 Vermilion County. Miller, Ira W Danville Danville Lodge No. 69 Russcl, W. R Danville Tilton Lodge No. 131 .ludge, John I Wilson. Willis J. . Murphy, W. A. ... Spaulding. Geo. B. Ottman, John T. . Watkins, C. D. ... .No. 153 .No. 153 Warren County. Little, Oscar Little York York Lodge Rullnier, F. C Little York York Lodge .... Wayne County. Lyell, J. J Wayne City Wayne City Lodge No. 558 .Tones, J. N Wayne City Wayne City Lodge No. 558 White County. Morgan, Ira Mill Shoals Mill Shoals Lodge No. 835 Whiteside County. Keil. .John C Fulton Abou Ben Adhem L No. 148 Humphreys, Geo. D Morrison Grove Lodge No. 257 Carstensen, John Erie Rock River Lodge No. 690 Williamson County. Wilson, J. T Herri n Herrin Tx)dge No. 430 Yates. L. C Herrin Herrin Lodge No. 430 Coneland. E. E Creal Springs Creal Springs Lodge. .No. oiH Miller, IT. N Creal Springs Crenl Springs Lodge.. No. 504 White, Frank Creal Springs Creal Springs Lodge. .No. 604 Colier, T. N Creal Springs Creal Springs I.,odge..No. 504 Brntton. I>. T Creal Springs Creal Springs Lodge. .No. 5(M Odium. J. n Crpal Springs Creal Springs Lodge. .No. 504 Ashley, Willard Creal Springs Creal Springs Lodge. .No. .504 Hutchinson. John Creal Springs Creal Springs Lodge.. No. .50} Tavlor. Clinrles Creal Springs Creal Springs Lodge. .No. 504 Hadfleld. Walter Carterville Carterville Lodge No, 703 Jelley. J. H Energy Fordvillo Tx)dge No. 1001 Kilhreth. James S Energy Fordville Tjodge No. 1001 Yates, R. C Energy Fordvillo Ixjdge No. 1001 Ward, D. E Herrin Fordville Ix)age No. 1001 84 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE { NovT"^0^''l917. Winnebago County. Moellenberndt, E. E Rockford Winnebago Lodge No. 31 Stack, Robert Rockford Winnebago Lodge No. 31 Mortensen. Hans L Rockford Winnebago Lodge No. 31 Arnquist, Jolin A Rockford Kent Lodge No. 689 Fagerburg, C. .R Rockford Tegner Lodge No. 799 Lind, Frank A Rockford Tegner Lodge No. 799 Larson. Carl Rockford Tegner Lodge No. 799 Beck, J. G Rockford Tegner Lodge No. 799 Woodford County. Mourer, A. J Eureka Olio Lodge No. 311 In bringing my report to a close, I cannot forbear the desire to again express to you my deepest gratitude for the opportunity you have given me to labor unhindered in the cause of Odd Fellowship and for the advancement of our great Fraternity. Sincerely and Fraternally submitted, DR. C. A. ROBBINS, Chief of Examiners and Instructors. FIRST REPORT BY BROTHER CHARLES D. BRAINARD OF NO. 21. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report that they met in the oflSce of the Grand Secretary on Tuesday, May 15, 1917. and made a careful inventory of the stock of supplies and fixtures on hand. We found the receipts and disbursements of his office for the six months ending May 1. 1917, were as follows: Receipts. Nov. 1, 1916, to May 1. 1917. By sale Grand Lodge supplies $ 4,610.00 Charter fee (Profit) 4.90 Orphans' Home — Received donations and other sources $1,728.17 Received from farm products 1,044.61 2.772.78 Old Folks' Home— Rebekah Assembly donation $1,175 50 Received from donations and other sources.... 1,025.81 •Received from farm products 229.33 2,430.64 Aged Odd Fellows Fund 73.42 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund — repayment of bonds. . . . 5.500.00 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund — donations 2,206.94 Old Folks' Home Endowment Funds — donations 2,096.08 Nov^"2o''"l917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 85 Rent account — Odd Fellows' Herald 75.00 Interest Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 1,346.50 Interest Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 1,819.50 Capitation Tax 63,856.40 Total I 86,792.16 Disbursements. Nov. 1. 1916, to May 1, 1917. Mileage and per diem — G. L. Session $ 15,000.00 Honoratle Veteran Jewels — donated 400.00 Old Folks' Home warrants drawn 26,716.62 Ellen S. Franke— Trust acct 19.25 Orphans' Home warrants drawn 25,602.19 Grand Lodge sundries 482.50 Grand Lodge stationery, circulars, pamphlets, etc 1,204.01 Sovereign Grand Lodge supplies 3,913.00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,250.00 Grand Secretary's clerk and stenographer 910.00 Grand Secretary's office expense 1,540.60 Sovereign Grand Lodge tax 150.00 Printing Officers' Reports 777.50 Printing Daily Journals 362.65 Printing Grand Lodge Journal 1,548.30 Printing Simplified Code 331.00 Expense of committees 439.05 For Special Relief 315.00 Schools of Instruction 246.34 Official Visitations 410.09 Special Deputies 58.90 Weak Lodge acct 54.60 Grand Master's salary 600.00 Grand Master's clerk and stenographer 600.00 Grand Master's office expense 300.00 Editing Grand Lodge Journal 200.00 Investment Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 2.017.50 Iiivestment Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 2,017.50 Total $ 87.466.60 In the above receipts you will find repayment of mortgage loans J'S follows: ORPHANS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Andrew Ball Loan $5,500.0n 86 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE { Nov!^"20^^1917. And in the above disbursements you will find investments as follows: OLD FOLKS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Emmett G. Thompson Mortgage loan $2,000.00 And Interest 17.50 ORPHANS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Emmett G. Thompson Mortgage loan $2, 000. 00 And Interest 17.50 The Grand Secretary has on file receipts from the Grand Treasurer covering amounts remitted as follows: 1916. Nov. 17 $ 224.70 Nov. 20 400.00 Dec. 19 198.00 1917. Jan. 3 651.50 Jan. 11 20,000.00 Jan. 12 4,000.00 Feb. 5 20.000.00 P^eb. 7 10,000.00 Mch. 3 715.00 Mch. 3 15,802.50 Mch. 9 590.00 Apr. 10 84.30 May 3 14.126.16 Total $86,792.16 We have examined and audited the bills for the Grand Secretary's contingent expenses of his office from November 1, 1916, to May 1. 1917. and found the same as follows: 1916. November $ 217.49 December 163.36 1017. January 495.93 February 298.97 March 170.98 April 193.87 Total $1,540.60 Nov!^"20^*1917.} GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 87 The following Subordinate Lodges which were delinquent on No- vember 1. 191 G. are still delinquent, viz.: Nos. 36, 228, 245, 248, 410, 422, 437, 530, 536, 545, 621, 655, 682, 684, 733, 737, 739, 755, 764, 765, 781. 833, 836, 907. 920. 968. Fraternally submitted, CHAS. D. BRAINARD, GEO. F. KOESTER, JAMES EWING DAVIS, Finance Committee. Report adopted. SECOND REPORT BY BROTHER GEORGE F. KOESTER OF NO. 601. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report as follows: We made our semi-annual visit to the office of our Grand Treasurer. M. P. Berry, at Carthage, 111., Tuesday, June 5, 1917, for the purpose of auditing his books and accounts. We checked them — verifying his statement of receipts and disbursements — and give herewith a sum- mary of same, showing cash and securities in his possession at this time. We recommend that all cancelled vouchers paid by the Grand Treasurer* be filed with the Grand Secretary for future reference. Receipts. Nov. 1, 1916, to May 1, 1917. Cash on hand as per last report $ 56,768.56 Received from Grand Secretary as follows: General Fund $ 68.546.30 Old Folks' Home Fund. .T 2,430.64 Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 2.096.08 Orphans' Home Fund 2.772.78 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 7.706.94 Orphans' Home Interest Account 1.819.50 Old Folks' Home Interest Account 1,346.50 Aged Odd Fellows 73.42 86,792.16 Total $143,560.72 Disbursements. Nov. 1, 1916, to May 1, 1917. General Fund % 30,926.82 Old Folks' Home ^und 27,503.27 Old Folks' Home Trust Account 19.25 88 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE f Nov^^lo^^^lftlT Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 2,000.00 Old Folks' Home Interest Account 17.50 Orphans' Home Fund 25,593.19 Orphan's Home Endowment Fund 2,000.00 Orphans' Home Interest Account 27.50 Special Relief 375.00 Total Disbursements $ 88,462.53 Cash balance on hand May 1, 1917 $ 55,098.19 After transferring out of the General Fund and crediting one-half 1917 appropriation as follows: Orphans' Home one-half 1917 appropriation | 19,000.00 Old Folks' Home one-half 1917 appropriation 20,000.00 Total $ 39,000.00 Leaves balance in hands of Orand Treasurer at this time in respect- ive accounts as follows: General Fund $ 36,956.09 Special Relief Fund 749.09 Aged Odd Fellows' Fund 2,166.29 Orphans' Home Fund 3,137.44 Orphans' Home Interest Account 1,792.00 Orphans' Home Excursion 254.88 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 5,924.44 Old Folks' Home Fund 1,688.28 Old Folks' Home Interest Account 1,338.25 Old Folks' Home Trust Account 383.30 Old Folks' Home Building Account 481.61 . Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 226.52 Total $ 55,098.19 We find outstanding and unpaid at this time the following vouch- ers: ORPHANS' HOME FUND. No. 3311— Wm. Vopel $ 9.00 OLD FOLKS' HOME FUND. No. 1751— Burroughs Adding Machine Co $ 10.00 No. 2104— McCusker & Albert 31.62 $ 41.62 Total .1 50.62 Nov^"2o'''^"l917 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 89 We find that voucher No. 3403, dated April 30, 1917, order of John H. Sikes, for $18.15, paid by Grand Treasurer, was not included in the Grand Secretary's disbursements. During the past six months the following investment has been paid: Orphan's Home Endowment Fund: Andrew Ball 5 per cent mortgage $5,500.00 And the following new investments have been made: Orphans' Home Endowment Fund: Emmett G. Thompson, 5 per cent mortgage $2,000.00 Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund: Emmett G. Tbompson, 5 per cent mortgage 2,000.00 The Grand Treasurer exhibited to us the following evidence of the cash held by him belonging to the Grand Lodge: Cashier's Check No. 14591, dated Quincy, 111., June 4, 1917, of State Savings Loan & Trust Co., Quincy, 111., payable to M. P. Berry, Grand Treasurer I. O. 0. F., of Illinois, for $25,000.00, signed S. B. Montgomery, Prest. Cashier's Check No. 252618, dated St. Louis, June 4, 1917, of Third National Bank of St. Louis, payable to M. P. Berry, Grand Treasurer I. O. O. F., for $10,000.00, signed H. Haill, Asst. Cashier. Certificate of Deposit No. 1022, dated Carthage, 111., June 4, 1917, of Dime Savings Bank, payable to M. P. Berry, Grand Treasurer I. O. O. F., for $20,098.19, signed G. B. Miller, Assistant Cashier. The following is a list of securities in his possession on May 1, 1917: Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund: Gustav A. Doll, 5% mortgage $ 6.300.00 Roy Erickson, 6% mortgage 1,900.00 Frank Ives, 5% mortgage 8,000.00 A. C. Sells, 51/0% mortgage 5,500.00 Ida M. Darnall, 5% (net) mortgage 3.100.00 Emmett G. Thompson, 59^ mortgage 2,000.00 Total mortgages $26,800.00 Jacksonville i% bondt $ 2,000.00 Henderson Co. 6% drainage bonds 500.00 Scott Co. 6% drainage bonds 4,000.00 Peoria 2V>% park bonds 2.00O.00 Auburn Township 5% school bonds 2,000.00 90 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE j NoyT"20?^1917. Georgetown 5% Improvement bonds 1,500.00 Rushville 5% paving bonds 3,700.00 $ 15,700.00 Total mortgages and bonds in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund $ 42,500.00 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund: Hugh C. Clements, 5% (net) mortgage $ 7,000.00 Margaret A. Morse, 5% mortgage 5,000.00 Isabelle Hubbard, 6% mortgage 3,300.00 Carl V. Hansen, 5%% mortgage 8,000.00 John S. Monier, 5% mortgage 1,500.00 Emmett G. Thompson, 5% mortgage 2,000.00 Total mortgages $ 26,800.00 U. S. 3% bonds $ 1,240.00 Jacksonville 4% bonds 4,000.00 jScott Co. 6% drainage bonds 2,000.00 Peoria 3%% park bonds 1,000.00 Auburn Township 5% school bonds 2,500.00 $ 10,740.00 Total mortgages and bonds in Orphans' Home En- dowment Fund $ 37,540.00 RECAPITULATION. Total cash — Sundry accounts $ 55,098.19 Securities: Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 42.500.00 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 37,540.00 Total cash and securities $135,138.19 GEORGE F. KOESTER, CHARLES D. BRAINARD. JAMES EWING DAVIS, Covimittee. Report adopted. THIRD REPORT BY BROTHER JAMES EWING DAVIS OF NO. 990. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report as follows: The annual visit of your Finance Committee to the Odd Fellows' Orphans' Home at Lincoln was made on Friday, October 19, 1917. Brother J. W. Birney. the Secretary of the Board of Directors, as well as Dr. J. A. Lucas, the Superintendent, were present. Tuesday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. I-. 9I Nov. 20, 1917. I During the last year the school building has been enlarged in order that there might be adequate provision for our children. The chapel and the gymnasium have also been enlarged. The gymnasium, when fully equipped, will be a splendid place for our children to train and develop their physical condition. The records of the Home show that they now have at the Home ninety-nine girls and eighty-eight boys, making a total of one hundred eighty-seven, with numerous applications on file. The street in front of the Home grounds has been paved with brick during the past year, which adds greatly to the appearance of the grounds as well as the intrinsic value of the property. The assess- ment amounts to something over $9,000 and is payable in ten annual installments. During the past year, the Home has received $2,673.25 from thirty- iwo parents or guardians for the maintenance of children. We find that many of these parties are considerably in arrears for the main- tenance of their children. "We believe that the conditions surrounding these cases are such that a monthly statement should be mailed to every person in arrears with a request that payment be made imme- diately, according to contract. For the benefit of the Grand Lodge we might say that all of these Brothers and Sisters make contracts with the Board of Directors of the Home prior to the admission of their children and these contracts provide that they shall pay a certain amount of money at specified times, and these contracts should be carried out in accordance with their terms We find the receipts and expenses of the Home for the past year to be as follows: Receipts. Oct. 1, 1916, balance on hand: Maintenance $ 6,488.43 Furnishing 469.42 $ 6.957.85 Grand Lodge Appropriation 38,000.00 Collections from parent or guardian $ 2,673.25 1 Collections, sundries 330.22 Donations 924.85 Farm 1,578.38 5,506.70 Interest on Endowment Fund 1,980.19 Total $ 52,444.74 92 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE 1 No\''^"20*'*lti / Nov. 20, 1917. Disbursements. Voucliers drawn on Grand Treasurer $ 47,362.93 Balance on hand $ 5,081.81 Maintenance Fund , $ 4,612.39 Furnishing Account 469.42 Total $5,081.81 BUILDING ACCOUNT. Receipts. Grand Lodge Appropriation $15,000.00 Disbursements. Vouchers drawn on Grand Treasurer $15,000.00 One part of the farm is not as productive as it should be for the reason that part of the land is so low that there is not sufficient drain- age. The Board of Directors are endeavoring to overcome this, and as soon as they can secure a proper outlet for the drainage they will install sufficient tile to properly drain this land. The general health of the children is good and a visitation with them will convince anyone from a casual look into their faces that they have been well fed, and notwithstanding the great increase in prices during the past year the Board of Directors has kept within its appro- priation and the good judgment which they have exercised in purchas ing supplies in advance has been exceedingly helpful in keeping dov/n their expenditures to as low an amount as possible. Fraternally submitted, JAMES EWING DAVIS, CHARLES D. BRAINARD. GEORGE F. KOESTER, Finance Committee Report adopted. FOURTH REPORT BY BROTHER CHARLES D. BRAINARD OF NO. 21. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report as follows.- We visited the Old Folks' Home on Saturday, October 20, 1917, for the purpose of auditing the accounts and inspecting the Home. We found the refrigerating plant donated by the Rebekahs fully installed and giving great satisfaction. The new boiler contracted for is all in place and working fine. We also desire to mention the putting in of new corkstone floors in the dining room and kitchen, as one of Nov^"20^^1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 93 the best improvements that have been made. The changes needed for the Superintendent's rooms have been made, which adds greatly to the comfort and convenience of the Superintendent and Matron. The Secretary of the Board of Trustees met with your Finance Committee, and the condition of his books and report aided us greatly in the facility of our work. There were admitted during the year, 45; withdrawn, 6; de- ceased, 16; present membership, 186 — Sisters, 48; Brothers, 138; on 'waiting list, 14. We found the receipts and disbursements as follows: Receipts. Balance Maintenance Account $ 5,059.88 Chapel Fund 25.81 Organ Fund 846.45 Building Account 481.61 Grand Lodge Trust Account: Latas , . . .$ 270.55 Franke 132.00 402.55 6,816.30 Elrror in Voucher No. 2503— charged $ 12.80 should be. 12.30 $ .50 $ 6,816.80 Grand Lodge Appropriation $ 40,000.00 Interest on Endowment Fund 2,179.50 Collections 4,270.25 Donations 2,575.19 Farm Products, sold 865.09 49.890.03 Total Receipts $ 56,706.83 Disbursements. Maintenance Account $ 52,774.52 Building Account 107.89 Grand Lodge Trust Account: Franke $128.00 Latas 270.55 398.55 Total Disbursements $ 53,280.96 Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer $ 3,425.87 94 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1917. Made up as follows: Maintenance Account $ 2.175.89 Chapel Fund 25.81 Organ Fund 846.45 Building Account 373.72 Grand Lodge Trust Account (Franke) 4.00 Total $ 3,425.87 Of the above disbursements out of Grand Lodge Trust Account. .John Latas $270.55 was transferred to Endowment Fund. Trustee's Trust Account. Balance on hand as per last report $ 5,312.49 Received for sundry members: Fred Seathoff $ 96.00 Christian Hauser 128.00 John J. Boyd 220.00 Hugh B. Gaston 100.00 Wm. T. Foreman 104.00 John Marshall 1,200.00 Elizabeth TufHey 85.00 John Cronin 78.00 Wm. Richter 2,543.44 J. T. & S. V. Warton 24.75 J. Q. Norman 420.00 W. S. Tandy 60.00 Mrs. Sadie B. Simmons 325.00 Mrs. Sarah J. Trowbridge 241.50 Wm. Schild 10.00 W. H. Wilson 60.00 C. S. Cross 11.00 Albert Stohl 6.00 Helen Brush 5.00 A. J. Ricketts 2.00 Geo. F. Coates 7.00 Wm. Hoeffer 26.20 Aurora Hubbard 400.00 6.152.89 Total $ 11,465.38 Amount Disbursed During Year. Allowance to members: Regina Schaller $ 40.00 Tuesday, ? GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. 0. F, 95 Nov. 20, 1917 A. Latas 10.00 $ 50.00 John Marshall, payment of three of his notes 600.00 To Maintenance Fund: Augusta Latas 114.50 John H. Deem 62.99 Anna Kindt 78.00 Mrs. S. J. Trowbridge ,241.50 Garner Oliver 27.00 Wm. Richter 309.40 W. S. Tandy 60.00 David Hamilton 130.00 Wm. T. Foreman 104.00 John J. "Boyd 390.50 Regina Schaller 78.00 Fred Saathoff 96.00 Hugh B. Gaston 87.00 Christian Hauser 128.00 John Marshall 316.50 Sadie B. Summers 46.50 J. T. and S. V. Warton 24.75 John Q. Norman 420.00 John Cronin 130.00 $ 2,844.64 To Endowment Fund: Wm. Schild $ 10.00 W. H. Wilson 60.00 ' . C. S. Cross 11.00 . Albert Stohl 6.00 Helen Brush 5.00 A. J. Ricketts 2.00 Wm. Richter 2,234.04 George F. Coats 7.00 Wm. Hoeffer 26.20 John Marshall 283.50 Simon Brandenstein 125.00 $ 2.769.74 Total $ 6,264.38 Balance on hand $ 5.201.00 which is made up as follows: Anna Kindt $ 165.00 Elizabeth Tuffley 85.00 96 DAILY JOURNAL OF THE I Njov^^m^^i'fl ( Nov. 20. 1917. David Hamilton 107.50 John J. Boyd 3,917.00 Regina Schaller 135.00 Hugh B. Gaston 113.00 Sadie B. Summers 278.50 Aurora Hubbard 400.00 Total $ 5,201.00 All of which is on deposit with The State National Bank, Mat- toon, Illinois, as will appear from the following letter to your Chair- man: "October 19th, 1917. Me. Geokge F. Koesi-ek, 143 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Dear Sir: We beg leave to inform you that the balance to the credit of John W. Yantis, Secretary, Board of Trustees, I. O. O. F. Old Folks' Home, at close of business today was $5,201.00. Respectfully yours, H. F. Presler, Cashier." Fraternally submitted, CHAS. D. BRAINARD, GEO. F. KOESTER, JAMES EWING DAVIS, Committee. Report adopted. ' FIFTH REPORT, BY BROTHER GEORGE F. KOESTER, OF NO. 601. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report as follows: On Saturday, November 3, 1917, your Committee met at the office of the Grand Secretary for the purpose of auditing his books and ac- counts. We found that the receipts and disbursements of his office for the six months ending October 31, 1917, were as follows: RECEIPTS. May 1 to November 1, 1917. By sale of Grand Lodge supplies $ 2,729.90 Charter fee (profit) 8.70 Orphans' Home: Received from donations and other sources... $ 2,200.15 Received from farm products 533.77 Received from Grand Treasurer, Interest on Endowment Fund 160.69 2,894.61 .\ov^"lo*^^1917 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 97 Old Folks' Home: Received from Interest on Endowment Funds $ 833.00 Received from Rebekah Assembly 855.00 Received from donations and other sources... 3,789.13 Received from farm products 635.76 6,112.89 Aged Odd Fellows Fund 66.30 Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund donations 3,079.27 Orphans' Home Endowment Funds — Repayment Mortgage. .Jno'. S. Monier 1,500.00 Orphans' Home Endowment Funds — Donations 39.98 Rebate Account- — Mileage and per diem not paid out by M. P. Berry, Grand Treasurer 403.70 Rent Account — Odd Fellows Herald 75.00 Grand Lodge Special Relief 5,953.65 Capitation tax 65.929.80 Total $ 88.793.80 DISBURSEMENTS. May 1 to November 1, 1917. Old Folks' Home— Warants drawn $ 26.057.90 Old Folks' Home — Building Fund warrants drawn 107.89 Ellen S. Franke — Trust account 108.75 Orphans' Home — Warrants drawn 21,760.74 Orphans' Home Building Fund — Warants drawn 15,000.00 Grand Lodge trust account 270.55 Honorable Veteran Jewels — Donated 220.00 Sovereign Grand Lodge Journals-^Donated 40.50 Grand Lodge stationery, circulars, etc 555.01 Fidelity and Deposit Co. — Payment bond Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary 475.00 Investment Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 7,138.19 Grand Secretary expenses to S. G. L., Louisville, Ky 75.00 Sovereign Grand Lodge supplies . 1.306.50 Grand Secretary's salary 1.250.00 Grand Secretary's clerk and stenographer 910.00 Grand Secretary's office expense 850.75 Expense of Committees 374.53 For Special Relief 768.10 For Schools of Instruction 241.08 For official visitations 474.03 For special deputies 16.74 For weak lodges — Visitations 86.16 Grand Master's salary 600.00 9S JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS |nov'^"20^'^191T Grand Master's clerk and stenographer 600.00 Grand Master's office expense 300.00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100.00 Total $ 79,687.42 In the above receipts is repayment of mortgage: Orphans' Home Endowment Fund — John S. Monier $ 1,500.00 And in above disbursements is investment: Orphans' Home Endowment Fund — C. F. Blackert loan on 115 acres in Henry County 7,000.00 Accrued Interest $ 133.19 Examining title 5.00 $ 138.19 The Grand Secretary has on file receipts from Grand Treas- urer, viz.: July 9, 1917 $ 1.500.00 July 11, 1917 15,000.00 July 18, 1917 15,000.00 Sept. 6, 1917 25,000.00 Oct. 6, 1917 993.69 Oct. 17, 1917 403.70 Oct. 20, 1917 10,000.00 Nov. 1, 1917 20,896.41 Total $ 88,793.80 We have examined and audited the contingent expenses of the Grand Secretary's office from May 1. 1917, to November 1, 1917. and found the same to be as follows: May, 1917 $ 127.61 June, 1917 155.32 July, 1917 321.63 August, 1917 90.66 September, 1917 51.54 October, 1917 103.99 Total $ 850.75 The following lodges were consolidated since the last Grand Lodge session : Mississippi Valley Lodge No. 1009, located at Dupo, in St. Clair County, and East Carondelet Lodge No. 930, located at East Caron- delet, in St. Clair County, were consolidated August 2, 1917. under the name and number of Mississippi Valley Lodge No. 1008, at Dupo. Illinois. Arbeiter Lodge No. 385 and Nashville Lodge No. 37, both located at Nashville, in Washington County, were consolidated June 19, 1917, Tuesday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. QQ Nov. 20. lUl t . \ Z— under the name and number of Nashville Lodge No. 37, of Nashville, Illinois. Northwestern Lodge No. 388 and Pan-American Lodge No. 461, both located in Chicago, Cook County, were consolidated April 20, 1917, under the name and number of Universal Peace Lodge No. 1035, located at Chicago, Illinois. Gorham Lodge No. 1016, located at Gorham, in Jackson County, and Beacon Lig'ht Lodge No. 417, located at Grand Tower, in Jackson County, were consolidated May 5. 1917, under the name and number of Beacon Light Lodge No. 417, at Grand Tower, Illinois. Silver Link Lodge No. 521 and Peabody Lodge No. 613. both lo- cated at Chicago, in Cook County, were consolidated December 6. 1916, under the name and number of Silver Link Lodge No. 521, lo- cated at Chicago, Illinois. Vevay Park Lodge No. 754, located at Vevay Park, in Cumberland County, and Hazel Dell Lodge No. 410, located at Hazel Dell, in Cum- berland County, were consolidated October 10, 1917, under the name and number of Vevay Park Lodge No. 754. located at Vevay ParK, Illinois. During the past year six new Subordinate Lodges have been in- stituted. Fraternally submitted. GEO. P. KOESTER, CHAS. D. BRAINARD. JAMES EWING DAVIS, Committee. Report adopted. The New Birth of Odd Fellowship. A PROCLAMATION BY THE GRAND SIRE. Denver. Col., October \^-<. 1917. To All Odd Fellows — Greeting: The Ninety-third Annual Session of our Sovereign Grand Lodge will be known in history as the date of the new birth of Odd Fellowship into a larger life and into greater and more helpful activities. We have taken upon ourselves, for the sake of humanity, a heavier burden than any similar body of men ever before voluntarily assumed. No soldier Odd Fellow can become non-beneficial while engaged in the present world-wide war. The reason for this epoch-making legislation is that human liberty is at stake, and Odd Fellowship cannot prosper unless the blessings of civil, religious and industrial liberty are preserved. At the recent session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge it was earnestly urged that, if my Brother offers his life for the preservation of my life and of my lOO JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS | . . ,^'"90''^^;; / \(.v. 20, 1917. liberties, the least I can do is to keep his lodge dues paid while I am safe at home and he is in danger in foreign lands. By this patriotic action the sublime beneficence of our matchless Order attained a broader view, and yet we are working in a field far narrower than that of the Good Samaritan, w'ho did not confine his works of charity to his own people, but took in even his enemies, and thus gave to the world a sublime example of fraternal love. Let us study that wonderful story with a higher realization of our duties. This new obligation will cost us more money, but while we are paying out our money the Brothers for whom we have assumed this duty will be sacrificing their time and health, and many of them even life itself, for our protection. From a purely selfish standpoint, what man is there among us who would not rather pay the dues of a dozen of his fellow- members than be a target for the enemy's bullets for even one moment? The Order has assumed this obligation not for selfish reasons, but as a sub- lime duty. It has well been said that we have been living in the golden age of the world's greatest glory, but now we are living in the iron age of the world's most frightful tragedy. Odd Fellowship was organized for the purpose of relieving distress. Surely this is the time of all times for the exercise of those fraternal principles which alone justify our existence as an Order. Such new legislation has been enacted for the double purpose of making this larger beneficence more certain and of distributing the burden more equitably. Each Grand Jurisdiction has the power to work out its own plans. The experience of our Canadian Brothers, who have been working against adverse laws and conditions wtih a courage and intensity of purpose so sublime that no soldier Odd Fellow of the Great Dominion has been permitted to lose his good standing, seems to indicate that the most practical and equitable plan is for the Grand Lodge to raise a fund by assessment, and that such fund shall be expended for the following purposes: a. To pay to each Subordinate Lodge the dues of its soldier members. h. To pay to each Subordinate Lodge the benefits due its soldier members. Fraternity demands we pay these dues and benefits, while justice demands the burden be equally distributed. For the purpose of uniformity, this fund should be called by all Jurisdictions "The Odd Fellow Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund." The administration of this fund may properly be placed in the hands of a special war commission or of a commission consisting of the elective officers. Tuesday. ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. lOI Nov. 20. 191 1 ■ i The first assessment should be not less than $1.00 per member per annum. All legislation should be made effective during the war and for one year after its close. With all the earnestness, energy and enthusiasm at my command, I urge every Grand Body to adopt such legislation forthwith. With all the forcefulness of an intense belief in its necessity, I hope that every Subordinate lodge will promptly collect such assess- ments and do everything possible to make this great beneficence a thorough success. With full love and confidence in the loyalty of our membership, which a lifetime of association has engendered, I call upon each Odd Fellow to bear this increased burden as bravely and as uncomplain- ingly as our Brothers in Canada and Australia and other countries have borne their burdens for the past three years. Tf we care properly for our soldier Brothers, the solemn and splendid majesty of our magnificent ritual will be, by magic hands, transmuted into cups of cold water for the fevered lips of wounded men, and our stately cei'emonials will be justified by deeds of kindness and of help- fulness to men in direct need. Especially do I urge that no Odd Fellow shall permit himself to be dropped for non-payment of dues during this time of our deep tribulation. To do so would almost amount to desertion in time of war. 1 also call upon all who have temporarily severed their connection with Odd Fellowship to come back into the Order in response to the call of patriotism and fraternity. To all such Brothers will then come the highest reward any man can receive — the consciousness of duty well done. To those who may be called upon to mourn the loss of loved ones who gave their lives for their fellow-men, I can only recall the solemn benediction and blessing of Him who doeth all things well and who hath taken such heroic souls unto Himself. May the richest blessings of Almighty God rest upon every mem- ber of our beloved Order. Fraternally, FRANK C. GOUDY. Or and Sire. 102 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS | Nov^"20*^^1917 ADDITIONAL REBEKAH LODGES CLOSED. Comet Rebekah Lodge No. 242. Comet Rebekah Lodge No. 242, located at White Heath, in Piatt County, was closed February 3, 1917, by Sister Cora Neff Phillips, President. The charter, rituals and other effects were forwarded to the office of the Grand Secretary. Williams Rebekah Lodge No. 403. Williams Rebekah Lodge No. 403, located at Dix, In Jefferson County, was closed April 14, 1917, by Sister Cora Neff Phillips, Presi- dent. The charter, rituals and other effects were shipped to the office of the Grand Secretary. Long View Rebekah Lodge No. 519. Long View Rebekah Lodge No. 519. located at Long View, in Cham- paign County, was closed February 20, 1917, by Sister Cora Neff Phil- lips, President. The charter, rituals and other effects were shipped to the office of the Grand Secretary. Strasburg Rebekah Lodge No. 645. Strasberg Rebekah Lodge No. 645, located at Strasberg, in Shelby County, was closed February 23, 1917, by Sister Cora Neff Phillips, President The charter, rituals and other effects were shipped to the office of the Grand Secretary. McDonough Rebekah Lodge No. 418. McDonough Rebekah Lodge No. 418, located at Prairie City, in McDonough County, was closed August 14, 1917, by Sister Martha Worden. Bethalto Rebekah Lodge No. 534. Bethalto Rebekah Lodge No. 534, located at Bethalto, in Madison County, was closed October 23, 1917, by Sister Lottie D. Scherrer, and books, etc., together with draft for $8.95, was forwarded to the Grand Secretary's office. Tuesday, ' Nov. 20, 1917.' GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 103 FIRST REPORT OF THE ENDOWMENT TRUSTEES. To the Grand, Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Trustees of the Endowment Funds of the Orphans' Home and of the Old Folks' Home beg to report as follows: Contributions to the Endowment Fund from the time it was estab- lished to November 1, 1917: Total amount contributed by Individuals and organizations in amounts less than $100.00 $ 40.841.88 Detailed report of contributions by organizations, lodges and individuals in amounts of $100.00 or more: Cook County Picnic and Anniversary Organization 6,350.00 J. L. Plain (Bequest of 1909) 951.40 Ben Hur Lodge, No. 870 1,073.56 German Association of Chicago 850.00 German Lodges of Cook County 650.00 E. S. Conway, P.G.S 807.00 Louis Masker (Bequest) 600.00 Mt. Pulaski Lodge, No. 454 647.45 Cook County Lodge, No. 240 581.11 Three Link Lodge, No. 812 630.00 Kewanee Lodge, No. 128 625.00 Teutonia Lodge. No. 166 525.74 Woodlawn Park Lodge, No. 825 509.11 John Ericsson Lodge, No. 361 667.28 Lincoln Lodge, No. 204 500.00 Jas. Collins, Old Folks' Home 429.70 Harvey Lodge, No. 80; Blue Island, No. 327; Walhalla, No. 574; Orient, No. 626 (Picnic) 435.28 Swedish Olive Lodge, No. 583 490.00 Lily of the West Lodge, No. 407 460.00 rowhan Lodoge, No. 29 505.87 Mokena Lodge, No. 34 ! 512.58 Grove Rebekah Lodge, No. 431 525.70 Hyde Park Lodge, No. 722 387.50 Manufacturers' Lodge, No. 485 426.00 Cook County Deputies' Association 351.32 Allemania Lodge, No. 411 412.50 Alta Rebekah Lodge, No. 393 320.63 Kenwood Lodge, No. 288 379.00 Loyal Lodge, No. 601 ' 417.56 V*'. R. Humphrey, P.G.M 302.00 Golden Rod Lodge, No. 59 303.00 Venice Lodge, No. 719 307.00 New Chicago Lodge, No. 506 312.75 104 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS i \'nv''"Sn'^'^ic I Nov. 20, 191 i Evanston Lodge, No. 673 297.41 Marie Rolle, Old Folks' Home 254.96 F.loomington Lodge, No. 4'00 278.75 Decatur Lodge, No. 65 250.64 Brighton Park Lodge, No. 639 270.00 Lakeside Lodge, No. 450 241.75 Norden Lodge. No. 699 280.00 Mozart Lodge, No. 345 225.00 Avondale Lodge. No. 871 245.00 Chicago Encampment, No. 10 225.00 Commercial Lodge. No. 165 26'0.00 Champaign Lodge, No. 333 229.00 J. P. Klein Lodge, No. 107 208.00 Lnvight Lodge. No. 513 257.65 Excelsior Lodge, No. 22 220.00 Cicero Lodge, No. 217 208.80 John G. Whittier Lodge, No. 666 231.74 Remembrance Lodge, No. 77 250.00 A. J. Bird Lodge, No. 230 200.00 South End Picnic Association (Cook County) 200.00 Vesper Rebekah Lodge, No. 172 225.00 Palacky Lodge. No. 630 274.00 Sheridan Lodge, No. 662 217.35 Walhalla Lodge, No. 574 194.00 Springfield Lodge, No. 465 191.90 A. T. Sherman Lodge, No. 892 208.12 Edgar Lodge, No. 91 185.00 Kenney Lodge, No. 557 180.80 Blue Bell Rebekah Lodge, No. 160 179.69 Pullman Lodge. No. 716 178.81 Macedonia Lodge, No. 315 215.00 Sangamon Lodge, No. 6 196.90 Cable Lodge. No. 637 175.00 Herrin Lodge, No. 430 205.25 Olympia Lodge, No. 477 170.00 Crawford Lodge. No. 124 205.00 First Swedish Lodge, No. 479 220.00 Marcelline Lodge, No. 127 210.00 Sidell Lodge, No. 225 195.00 White City Lodge, No. 878 224.10 Pride of tTie Valley Lodge, No. 438 190.00 Carnation Lodge, No. 933 202.16 Golden Link Lodge, No. 517 222.50 Barrington Lodge, No. 856 174.94 Electric Lodge. No. 868 156.00 Nov^"lo^*l&17 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. IO5 Edena Lodge, No. 391 155.00 Fraha Lodge, No. 231 165.00 Montgomery Lodge, No. 40 194.70 Good Samaritan Lodge, No. 540 152.10 Carliuville Lodge, No. 107 172.40 Northern Light Lodge, No. 544 160.25 mini Lodge, No. 4 150.00 Edwardsville Lodge, No. 46 149.20 Plymouth Lodge, No. 888 155.00 Summit Lodge, No. 834 175.00 F. D. P. Snelling 150.00 Sidell Lodge, No. 225 145.00 Kempton Lodge, No. 406 150.00 Atlas Lodge, No. 261 140.00 Friendship Lodge, No. 24 170.00 Waterloo Lodge, No. 27 138.00 Coal City Lodge, No. 519 145.00 Clay City Lodge, No. 384 165.00 Mason City Lodge, No. 337 135.00 Fernwood Lodge No. 238 132.00 Hoffnung Lodge, Lo. 353" 141.30 Dove Lodge, No. 600 130.00 Wav erly Lodge, No. 93 126.00 John Wilson Lodge, No. 760 125.55 Arcanus Lodge. No. 102 175.00 New Baden Lodge No. 539 125.00 Richland Lodge, No. 180 124.46 Iris Lodge, No. 267 123.00 Vernon Lodge, No. 324 120.00 Moline Lodge, No. 133 145.00 Moultrie Lodge, No. 158 121.30 New Century Lodge, No. 350 140.00 Industrial Lodge, No. 550 116.67 Aledo Lodge. No. 236 115.25 Congress Lodge, No. 362 115.00 Lafayette Lodge, No. 657 125.00 Peabody Lodge, No. 613 125.00 Mill Shoals Lodge, No. 835 139.00 Central Park Lodge, No. 328 113.75 Bethany Lodge. No. 749 113.20 Massac Lodge, No. 442 111.50 North Henderson Lodge, No. 628 101.00 Carmi Lodge, No. 189 130.00 Pocahontas Rebekah Lodge, No. 59 110.00 Lake City Lodge, No. 42 110.00 I06 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS JNov^^lo^^ik- Sumner Lodge, No. 249 210.0'0 McLean Lodge, No. 206 130.00 Granite City Lodge, No. 852 119.00 Clinton Lodge, No. 555 108.15 Advance Rebekah Lodge, No. 405 126.75 Althea Lodge No. 619 13-0.50 Primas Lodge. No. 889 105.00 Tuscola Lodge, No. 316 115.00 Silurian Lodge. No. 449 105.00 Suburban Lodge, No. 110 105.00 Alexander Lodge, No. 224 103.41 Onarga Members, No. 208 153.11 Golden Rule Lodge, No. 374 105.00 Helvetia Lodge, No. 480 105.65 Unity Lodge, No. 310 129.06 Pittsfield Lodge. No. 95 ... 100.00 Waukegan Lodge, No. 793 111.65 Souvenir Lodge, No. 831 155.00 Yorkville Lodge, No. 839 100.00 Pan-American Lodge, No. 461 102.00 West Jersey Lodge, No. 234 100.00 Denmark Lodge, No. 908 100.00 Goethe Lodge. No. 329 119.00 Berwyn Lodge. No. 455 109.15 Southwestern Lodge, No. 484 109.50 Genoa Lodge. No. 768 109.00 Orient Lodge. No. 626 100.00 Feuerbach Lodge, No. 499 107.80 Gibson Lodge, No. 542 105.00 Romine Lodge. No. 663 103.00 Grand Lodge Collection, November, 1908 101.55 Leah Rebekah Lodge. No. 232 100.00 Lake View Lodge, No. 10 100.00 Adah Rebekah Lodge, No. 41 100.00 Mound City Lodge, No. 250 100.00 James R. Kewley Lodge, No. 450 100.00 Vlast Rebekah Lodge, No. 165 100.00 Galatia Lodge, No. 433 100.00 Onarga Lodge, No. 208 100.00 Star Lodge. No. 75 130.00 Total $43,810.17 T"esday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. IO7 Nov. 20, 1917. ( Total interest received and credited as follows, according to a report of the Grand Secretary; Orphans' Home Fund — Credited to principal $ 2,348.75 Credited to Maintenance Fund 10,589.93 Old Folks' Home Fund- Credited to principal 2,3'09.41 Credited to Maintenance Fund 11,109.13 Total amount of interest received since 1910 and credited to Maintenance Funds 21,699.06 Total amount invested in securities Orphans' Home Fund . . . 43,040.00 Total amount invested in securities Old Folks' Home Fund. . 42.500.00 Cash on hand 3,770.21 Total amount in the Endowment Funds of the two Homes. . . 89,310.21 EDWIN S. CONWAY, FRED D. P. SNELLING. GEORGE A. ANTHONY. Endowment Trustees. Report approved. I08 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nrv^"^?)*^*!^ (Nov. 20, 1917. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT • OF THE Odd Fellows' Orphans' Home LINCOLN. ILLINOIS Board of Directors. W. A. Hubbard, P.G.M.. Chairman Carrollton J. W. Birney. Secretary Bloomington W. H. Pease, P.G.M Harvey J. H. Steiner Quiucy Dr. Arthur G. Nauman, 31 N. State St Chicago Auxiliary Board. Mrs. May C. De Vane, P.P Chicago Mrs. Ellen O. Johnson, P.P Galatia Mrs. Saidee Carson Bellflower Mrs. Myrtle Tandy, P.P Jacksonville Mrs. Lura B. Latham. P.P Eldorado Superintendent. Dr. J. A. Lucas, P.G.R Lincoln Matron. Mrs. J. A. Lucas Lincoln Medical Staff. Dr. F. M. Hagans. Physician and Surgeon Lincoln Dr. A. E. Prince, Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat Springfield Dr. Pearl Parks, Dentist Lincoln Tuesday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. I09 Nov. 20, 1917.) INTRODUCTION Jo the Hon. A. Otis Arnold, Grand Master Independent Order of Odd Felloics of Illinois. Quincy, III.: A quarter of a century has passed since the Directors of the Odd Fellows' Orphans' Home of Illinois first had the privilege and pleasure of reporting to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge just what they had done for the care and keep of the Orphan children of our deceased Brothers. While 25 years may seem a long time to some, the time seems only a passing cloud to others of us whose silvery locks denote a quickening towards a sunset of usefulness or unusefulness. To the members of the Order the 25 years have been pregnant with usefulness towards the Home at Lincoln. Where only one building housed children the first year, it has now grown with laps and bounds and at the present time is caring for 187 children — 88 boys and 99 girls, of Avhom 113 have either father or mother and 74 have neither father nor mother. During the past year 28 have been received into the Home and 32 have gone out, either to their parents or guardians. The average attendance this year has been larger than ever before, the average being 197. which is larger than ever before. Graduates. There were 15 graduated from the Home schools this year — 8 boj^s and 7 girls. Some of these graduates are filling responsible positions in the business world and others are attending High schools. There are 5 children attending the High school at Lincoln. The City of Lin- coln does not charge them for tuition. One of the graduates is attend- ing Business College in Lincoln. Mrs. J. A. Lucas, the Matron of the Home, is paying for the tuition, for which she is to be praised. School Building and Improvements. The Grand Lodge very generously appropriated $15,000.0'0 for remodeling the school building, and notwithstanding the great increase in the price of building materials, the Board of Directors succeeded in building an addition which will care for the needs of the school for many years. We are glad to report to you that the building is com- pleted and is being used. no JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I., '^"o«*^^?;>-,- -^ (Nov. 20, 1917. In addition to building school, the Avenue has been paved in front of the Home, extending the full length of the frontage of the property. This was a much needed improvement. This may be paid for in annual l)ayments. Financial. We reported to the Grand Lodge last year that the season had been unprecedented in its rapid changes, but we find the season of 1917 has been even more so. With the experiences of 1916 and the outlook for the future, your Board of Directors kept close watch of the markets and contracted for supplies when in their judgment it was the proper time to make purchases, which proved to be the wise thing to do as the markets have had an upward tendency all season. The entire organization and membership are familiar with the conditions of markets and food supplies, and when it is realized that we have had an average of ten more children at the Home during this fiscal year than the former one, the large increase in the expense of maintenance was expected. Some figures bearing on the maintenance may be of interest. After eliminating accounts of Building, Nursery. I'lants and JSeeds, Medical Service, General Repairs and* Fuel, our total expenditures for 1915-16 fiscal period were $37,029.97. The elimination of the same item for the fiscal year 1916-17, leaves total expenditures of $57,981.82. With the elimination of these accounts you will note that the increase for the maintenance of the Home, in spite of high prices, is only $951.85. With ten children extra, this figures less than three percent. The ability of your Board to make this showing has been due to several conditions: First — We have had more liberal garden supplies. Secondly— While we have continued to maintain the most nutri- tious and best selected food for the children, we have been able to econo- mize by making some slight substitutions in diet. Third — We have been able to buy some clothing and shoes through special channels. And in the period of 1915-16, before food prices com- menced to advance, we contracted liberally for supplies of all kinds to be delivered in this current fiscal period. We have pursued the same methods this year, either have con- tracted or have in the store room a seasonable and proper quantity of different items for the maintenance of the children's physical condition to the highest state of efficiency. Accounting System installed by this Board and referred to in report made November 21, 1916, is still being continued and has developed even greater assistance in checking supplies and enabling your Board closely to estimate costs. Nov''^"2o'*1917 [ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. Ill Stock. We are now weighing our millv each day, and our lierds are rapidly developing into sources of greater profit for the home. Our standards have been brought to a still higher grade. We have a number of calves coming on which will greatly increase the number of registered Hol- stein cows, and the returns from our Poland-China Hogs have been satisfactory and will continue to grow. The Future. The personnel of your Board has changed many times during the past twenty-five years. It appears to your present Board that in all probability it will be unnecessary to spend large amounts for perma- nent improvements this year with the exception of providing for the payment of the pavement laid in front of the Home grounds, this may be paid for in yearly payments extending over a period of ten years, or if paid for this year the interest would be saved We especially recommend that an appropriation be made to drain the low land which is very productive when the water does not stay on the land. Your Board have had the land surveyed and levels established. We find we can get a good fall to carry off the water, unless in times of great floods, and in this case the water would lay on the land only a short time. General. We again desire to extend to the entire Order the heartiest invita- tion of the Order and your Board of Directors to visit the Home. It \\\U be of benefit to every member of the Order to visit the Home and ?ee the development taking place in our children, to see the objects for v/hich the Home was created, attaining to such a degree of efficiency. We are deeply appreciative of the advice and help we have had from the Auxiliary Board. Among their latest thoughtful expression lor the Home's welfare has been to establish a fund to refurnish the parlors in the Administration building. There have been a number of lodges and individual members of the Order who have remembered our Home, and to these we extend our appreciation. Patriotism. It is with a feeling of most pardonable pride that we advise yoii and the other members of our Organization that a number of boys who have gone out from the Home have joined the Colors and are now 112 JOURNAL OF PROCEKDINGS j Tuesday, (Nov. 20, 1917. doing their part to help to make this continuously through days to come the Land of the Free,, to make it impossible for the autocracy of the Hun to dominate the world's thought. Every member of this Organization should feel justly proud of the bravery and patriotism of these boys to whom we have given Home advantages and who are now repaying us by helping to defend our Country. The following former Home boys are known to be in the service ci' the government. There may be others we know not of: Paul Kniss, Earl Garbett. Gus Voight. Clinton Campbell, William Jones, Richard Rezanka, Robert Pause, Francis Weimer, Steven Gaskill, John Tippett, William Wilson, William Pitchers. Robert Bensing. Lin Larrison, Joseph Abramson, Louis Bangert, Marvin Butler. John Richards. Clark Purcell, Hans Heyl. Lovejoy Lyle, Wm. Schneider. William Lyle, Oscar Sheets. Leslie Sheets, Maurice Weddington, Jas. Gaskill. Raymond Haga. George Kanak, Dewey Beggs Carter Anderson, Newel Shelton, Roy Flint. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 191' GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 113 The following is a list of all the children in our Home Oct. 1, 1917, together with the age, date of admission, name and number of the Lodge certifying to them: Date. Where From. Age. Lodge. 1905. Got. 31 Harry T. Wiokersham . . 1907. I April Nov. Dec. 1908. Feb. March July Aug. 1909. Jan. Dec. 1910 May Oct. Nov. 1911. Jan. Aug. Oct. 1912. Feb. Apr. May 1913. Jan. Apr. May June Florence Mariconi Anita Mariconi. . . . Marvin Butler Helen Butler Eula Grimes Winifred Grimes . Pearl Grimes Mildred Wellons . . Mary Jones Leila White.... Lucile White .. George Lipsey . Jesse Lipsey . . . Melva Radford . Oran Radford . . Eddie Eudy Lester Carlson Alma Cooper Donald Cooper Luella Denny Raymond Dillman . Eugene Wood Eunice Wood Lowell Brown VVilhelmina Wiberg. Wesley Wiberg Thurlow Harris.. . . Ethel Harris Alta Dellitt Emma Simpson .. . Winnie Simpson... Margaret Simpson. Dolly Hanch Fern Tolar FredTolar Dorothy Murray... Charlie Murray. .. . Floyd Fowler Troy Fowler Alfred Magnussen. 9 Raymond Dobbs. 9 Edgar Dohbs. 9 Opal Dobbs. 4 William McGill. 4 Anna Cherry McQill. 4 Webster Bowman . . . 6 Frances Horn Clarence W. Meyer Laura Trimmer Hazel M. Call Bertha L. Call Robert Wiggins . ... Herbert Wiggins . . Neil Quick St. Elmo .... Selbytown .. Selbytown .. Prairie City. Prairie City. Brookport. . . Brookport. .. Brookport .. Tuscola Braceyille. .. Findlay .. Findlay . . . St. Elmo .. St. Elmo .. Braceville. Braceville. Alton Monmouth . . Mt. Pulaski. Mt. Pulaski. Litchfield .. Willow Hill. New Athens New Athens Tilton Chicago Chicago Hollidayboro. . . HoUidayboro. . , Reynolds Metcalf Metcalf Metcalf Chicago East St. Louis. East St. Louis. Hoopeston Hoopeston Marion Marion Chicago Dix Dix Dix Lovington Lovington Divernon. . Chicago Chicago Decatur ... , Metropolis Metropolis Peoria Peoria Atwood . ... Fayette 436. America 920. America 920. McDonough 205. McDonough 205. Brookport 621. Brookport 621. Brookport 621. Tuscola 316. Braceville 679. Findlay 671. Findlay 671. Fayette 436. Fayette 436. Braceville 679. Braceville 679. Upper Alton 466. Monmouth 577. Mt. Pulaski 454. Mt. Pulaski 454. Adair 334. Willow Hill 884. Golden Rule 374. Golden Rule 374, Tilton 131. Souvenir 831. Souvenir 831. Herrin 430. Herrin 430. Millersburg 267. Metcalf 635. Metcalf 635. Metcalf 635. Praha 231. Golden Rule 374. Golden Rule 374. Hoopeston 498. Hoopeston 498. Veitch 136. Veitch 136. White City 878. Rome 394. Rome 394. Rome 394. Lovington 593. Lovington 593. Divernon 200. Golden Harmony 917. Colfax 198. Decatur 65. Massac 442. Masfiac 442. Fort Clark 109. Fort Clark 109. Atwood 671. 114 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS J Tuesday, (Nov. 20, 191i Date. Where Prom. Age Lodge. 1913. June Aug. Aug. Sept. 2 Irvin Quick 2 Mary A. Quick 8 Ida VVeinsiein 8 Cecelia Weinstein ... 8 Abraham Weinstein. 16jKuth A. Herrin 16 Pauline B. Herrin ... 18 Charles E. Karr 18 Henry D. Karr 29 Samuel Thompson... 10 Ralph Quick 26 Vivian McGuire 26 Earl McGuire 26 Hazel McGuire Jan. 14 * ' 14 ' * 14 Feb. 20 March 2 Apr. 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 4 May 10 22 * * 22 ' ' 29 ' ' 29 July 22 * * 22 ' ' 25 25 Aug. 15 16 .Sept. 7 * * '• 7 23 * * 2a 1914 Oct. 21 24 24 24 27 27 27 Nov. 4 4 4 4 4 5 11 Dec. 19 ' * 19 1915 Jan. 20 ' * 20 20 20 June 2 2 Aug. I Sept. 20 * ' 2(1 ' ' 2C 20 Minnie Lamb Geneva Lamb Cleta Pearl Lamb Robert Hernbeck George Beaumont Lenore Mackey Charles Mackey Hazel Mackey Emily A. Koush Francis E. Hobbs Amos F. Johnson Grace B. Johnson Edith Adler Abe Adler Annie^. Hammel .. .. Ma-y ts. Hammel Evelyn Singdahlsen. . . Signe P. Singdahlsen. Franklin Snyder Gerald Henderson Evelyn L. Legge Carl L. Legge Hazel E. Legge Ellis Voyles Lee Voyles Jessie Antle Elsie Casner Retlie Casner Alice Casner Lawrence Easton. Leona Easton Edith Easton Edward Loyd Charles Loyd Ruth Loyd Elza L 'yd Sherm;in Loyd. . . . Rose Weinstein.. . Helen Thompson . Dorothy Pierce ... Clara Pierce Evelyn Harben.. Lula Harben Harold Harben . . William Harben. Alfred Auler Raymond Auler.. Eva Murray Thelma Dash Doraihea Dash . . Vola Dash Oren Dash Atwood . . Atwood . . Chicago . . Chicago . . Chicago .. Herrin . . . Herrin . . . Vandalia Vandalia Chicago... Atwood. . Sumner... Sumner.. Sumner. . , Fairmount Fairmount Fairmount Energy Chicago Arenzville .\renzville Arenzville >umner. Armstrong Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Eldorado Eldorado Chicago Chicago Martinsville East St. Louis Kenney Kenney Kenney Mt. Olive Mt. Olive Ashland Richview. . . Richview.. . Richview. . . Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Centralia.. . Ceniralia... Ceniralia... Centralia... Centralia.. . Chicago ... Chicago . . .. Si.ringfield. Springfield. Benton .... Benton Benton Benton Peru Peru Hoopeston Clinton Clinton Clinton Clinton Atwood 671. Atwood 671. Southwestern 484. Southwestern 484. Southwestern 484. Herrin 430. Herrin 430. Vandalia 122. Vandalia 122. Cook County 240. Atwood b71. Sumner 249. Sumner 249. Sumner 249. Fairmount 973. Fairmount 973. Fairmount 973. Fordville 1001. Nonpareil 331. Arenzville 481. Arenzville 481. Arenzville 481. Sumner 249. Armstrong 853. Northern Light 544. Northern Light 544. Golden Harmony 917. Golden Harmony 917. Eldorado 375. Eldorado 375. Prosperit> 782. Prosperity 782. Martinsville 134. Pride of th6 Valley 435. Maroa 314. Maroa 314. Maroa 314. Acme 707. Acme 707. Oak 341. Richview 952. Richview 952. Richview 952. Industrial 550. Industrial 550. Industrial 550, Metropolis 108. Metropolis 108. Metropolis 108. Metropolis 108. Metropolis 108. Southwestern 484. Cook 240. Sangamon 6. Sangamon 6. Charity 284. Charity i84. Charity ^84. Charity 284. Mokena 34. Mokena 34. Hoopeston 498. Olive 98. Olive 98. Olive 98. Olive 98. Tiiosilav. Nov. 20. I'.a'; GR.VND LODGE OF ILLINOLS I. O. O. l-\ 115 Date. Name. Where From. Age. Lodge. 1915 Sept. Oct. 20 30 5 5 5 19 19 20 20 27 27 27 2 2 13 19 19 19 8 11 11 4 4 3 3 1 20 20 19 25 25 28 28 28 28 30 30 30 30 4 ft Lillian Dash . Clinton Ashland 3 6 7 5 3 9 7 11 10 8 6 4 9 4 5 7 5 3 12 8 5 11 9 6 4 9 9 7 8 8 10 10 9 7 4 12 10 9 9 7 10 8 7 9 7 10 8 6 4 9 7 5 3 9 10 11 6 9 6 4 10 9 7 6 5 11 9 Olive 98. Mabel Antle Ashland 341. Nov. Aniies Newton E. St. Louis E. St. Louis E. St. Louis Herrin Herrin GoldenRu le374. Opal Newton . Golden Rule 374. Mildred Newton Golden Rule 374. Carl Snider Energy 1001. Ethel Snider Energy 1001. Donald Uucker Chicago Chicago I Will 141. I Will 141. Chicago Lilly of West 407. VVilhelmina Theves Chicago Lilly of West 407. Lilly of West 407. Dec. Clifford Giberson Springfield Springheld Sangamon 6. Alice Giberson Sangamon 6. • ' Re va Harris (Oswald Kraay Hiawatha 291 1916 Jan. Ashkum Ashkum 580 (Cond). Ashkum 580. (Cond). Marie Kraay Archie Karquhar Reda Lamb Ashkum Ashkum 580, (Cond). Feb. Lomax . . Rose 409 Apr. Fairmount Fairmount Carrier Mills Carrier Mills Chicago Fairmount 973 Nellie Lamb May Dollie Holmes Vera 551. Hennie Holmes Vera 551. June VirKinia Croon Three Links 812. Garfield Croon Chicago Three Links 812. July Robert Dickey. Chicago Home 416. Robert Fulk La Place La Place 787. • • Phyllis Pulk yuyene Batr^ott . La Place La Place 787. Sept. Herrin Fordville 1001. Max Snvder Kevesport Sherwood 879. Flo Wade Keyesport Divernon Sherwood 879. Robert Littlejohn. Divernon 200. Mary Littlejohn Divernon Divernon 200. Estella Littlejohn Divernon Divernon 200. Lawrence Littlejohn. nivernon Hosea Hindman. . .. Herrin Herrin 430. Alice Hindman Herrin Herrin 430. Hubert Hindman Herbert Hindman Paul Tumbleson Herrin Herrin 430. Herrin 430. Oct. West Frankfort.. Aledo Olive Leaf 738 Margaret Myers Aledo 236 "i William Myers Aledo Aledo 236 12 20 20 26 26 Z6 26 8 8 8 8 27 31 31 31 7 7 7 30 2 2 2 2 3 3 Martin Comatov Chicago South Park 488 • • Majorie Ray Gibson City Gibson City Gibson City 542 Nov. Kenneth Ray Paul Sollars Gibson City 542 Herod 932 Thos. Sollars. Herod 932 Charles Sollars Golconda Golconda Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville Herod 932 1917 Jan. Bernice Sollars Mildred H arford Herod 932 Bentley 412 Geortre H arford Benllev 412 Hazel Ha r ford Lela Harford Benilev 412 Benllev 412 Feb. .Samuel Scott Capron 776 Mar. La«e St ewart Golden I.,aClvde 270 May Opal Louise Brown \Vm. A If red Brown Springfield Springfield Mdlinc Teuionia 166 Teulonia 166 July Kenne th Lind Swedish Olive 583 iiDiiald Lind Swedish Olive 583 Ernest Lind Swedish Olive 683 .A.ut^. Anna Marsjaret Adams Kverett Hissong Maroa Forsvthe 700 Sept. r^ucille Hissoni,' Harvey Hindman Philip Hindman Peru Mokena "14 Herrin Herrin 430 Herrin 430 Caroline O.Turner Leroy 149 Onal Pearl Tnrnfir Lerov Leroy 149 Il6 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS j . , ^"?.n*^^i','.i - /Nov. 20. VJli. During the past year the following children have been dismissed from the home with the approval of Guardians or Lodges, and pro- vided for as follows: Robert Deegan. to guardian. George Bassett, to father. Robert Bassett, to father. Ivan Puckett, to mother. Edna Puckett, to mother. Glenn Puckett, to mother. Lillian Meyers, to guardian. Nina Murray, to father. Frank Haroldson, to father. Orville Hughes, to father. Charles Underwood, to guardian. James File, to guardian. Audria Grimes, to guardian. Lula Nagle, to guardian. Fred Schoen, to mother. Norman Radford, to guardian. Nina Purcell, to father. Flora Deegan, to guardian. Alice Magnussen, to guardian. Arthur Call, to guardian. Chas. Denney, to guardian. Irma Roewer, to mother. Russell Wiggins, to father. Lawrence Jones, to guardian. Summary. Number of children dismissed since last report 32 Number of children admitted since last report 28 Total number admitted since Home opened Jan. 26, 1893 770 Total number deceased 9 Number in Home October 1, 1917 187 Number of girls in the Home 99 Number of boys in the Home 88 Average for the year 197 How to Gain Admission. Lodges or guardians, wishing to place in the Home children who are eligible to its benefits, should apply to the Superintendent, Dr. J. A. Lucas, Lincoln, Illinois, for a blank form of application. The blank application must be signed by the guardian, if the child is a full Tuesday, 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 117 Nov. 20, 191 <■ ) . '_ orphan. And every child, before admission, must have a guardian. If a half orphan, the living parent must sign the application. The Lodge, of which the father, if dead, w^as a member or is a member, if living, must also sign the application (under seal). The application should be returned to the Superintendent, who will present it to the Board of Directors for consideration at their iirst meeting thereafter. The Assembly. Mrs. Cora Neff Phillips has kept up the reputation and work of the Presidents by asking for and receiving money to refurnish and redecorate the Library and Reception Rooms. The President very kindly consented to use a part of the surplus funds raised for the boys' living room, for redecorating and refurnishing a bed-room and dining-room in the Main building. The redecorating and refurnishing amounted to $216.71, as follows: 1 Shirt Waist Box .$ 5.00 2 Rugs 50.00 2 Rugs 3.10 16 Yds. Creotone 6.40 6 Yds. Braid .90 4 Yds. Lace .60 1 Spread 2.75 1 Rug 3.50 1 Remnant .62 1 Spread 4.00 $ 76.87 Discount 1.54 Total $ 75.33 Dresser and Chiffon $ 50.00 Rocker 4.00 Bolster .75 Bolster 2.25 $ 57.00 Table 10.00 Total $ 142.33 Decorating Dining Room 39.56 Decorating Bed Room 34.82 $ 73.38 Total Amount $ 216.71 Il8 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS |^ ''^"S^'^^^'f (Nov. 20, 1917, A generous collection by the Assembly and individuals enabled the children to have a great Assembly Thanksgiving Dinner. Nov. 24 — E. E. Copeland $ i.OO Nov. 24 — R. P. Cams 1.00 Nov. 24 — J. W. Victory 1.00 Nov. 24 — J. Bishop 1.00 Nov. 24 — Lizzie Richards 1.00 Nov. 25 — State Assembly 57.65 Nov. 30— Cobden L., No. 235 1.00 Nov. 30 — Contingent 1.92 Total $ 65.57 Total amount of $65.57 was used for a dinner for the children. Paid out, as follows: Dec. 1— P. H. Peifer: 150 lbs. Chicken $ 28.50 Celery 3.90 10 gal. Cranberries ' 4.50 1 bbl. Apples 6.00 1 box Oranges 6.00 1 bbl. Sweet Potatoes 4.25 Grapes 1.25 Oysters 4.00 Wright Bros.: Candy 7.17 Total ^ 65.57 The moving pictures continue to be a source of great pleasure. The donation of $100 for films provide entertainment for the children during the entire year. The Assembly also furnished $300 for a seamstress for girls. We desire to express to them our heartfelt thanks. School. One of our girls is in business college, and four gii'ls and one boy are attending high school. More of the former boys and girls are attending high school this year than at any time in the history of the Home. The commencement address was delivered by A. Otis Arnold, Grand Master, and it was a splendid, practicable one, and one of the best ever delivered to the classes in the Home, in fact it was very Tuesday. 1 GRAxXD LODGE OF ILLliNOlS I. O. O. F. II9 Nov. 20, 191 <. ) unique. After the address, the Graud Master presented each member of the class with a $10.00 gold piece, as a gift from the Grand Lodge. Brothers Birney, Pease, Steiner, Dolan and Sister Latham delivered short addresses, and the Superintendent presented the diplomas. The following boys and girls graduated from the eighth grade: Lillian Pauline Meyer. Florence Marconi. Russell Albert Wiggins. Chas. William Denny. Raymond Frederick Haga. Flora Katherine Deegan. Frank Theodore Heroldson. Alfred Magnussen. Alma Grace Cooper. Audria Lela Grimes. Nina May Murray. Chas. Herold Underwood. Lawrence Morris Jones. Melva Marjorie Radford. Fred John Schoen. The appropriation of $15,000.00, made at Grand Lodge last year for the remodeling of the school house, has been expended for that purpose. We now have three additional rooms to the building, two school rooms, modern and up-to-date, and a reference room, which is also used for the teaching of piano music. These rooms enable us to move out of the basement, where for three years we were obliged to keep our children, a fact that is familiar to all the Odd Fellows of the State. The building had to be redecorated, which was done with an ap- preciation fund, left by Mrs. Sarah Wilkinson of Princeton. Illinois. The decorating cost $400.00. The building is now quite complete, excepting the old front part, which could not be remodeled on account of the lack of funds, but should be done as soon as possible. There will be no separate plumbing expended, excepting the mere placing of radiators. If the Grand Lodge does not feel able to do this this year, we hope it will not be longer than next year. The teachers for the school year of 1917-18 are: Miss Winifred Taylor, principal and teacher of eighth grade. Miss Vera Parsons, sixth and seventh grades. Miss Ruth Fenstermaker, A fourth and fifth. Miss Rose Herndon, third and B fourth. Miss Mary Tinkler, first and second. Miss Louise Wetzel, domestic science. Frank Robinson, manual training. Huldah Peters, vocal and instrumental music. Prof. H. O. Merry, band. Band. Alfred Magnussen will be leader of the band for the coming year. I20 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS |., '^^^^f!^^?!,-, - I INOV. ZU, IHI I ■ Wyatt Avenue Paved. The city of Lincoln paved Wyatt avenue, the broad thoroughfare in front of the Odd Fellows' buildings. It is one of the widest and most beautiful boulevards in the city of Lincoln. The pavement is more than a quarter of a mile long. The Home's share for paving amounts to $9,157.00, which will have to be paid by the Grand Lodge in installments. The first pay- ment is $882.00, with interest at 5 per cent from June 1, 1917. Then there will be due each year annual payments and the accrued in- terest on the deferred payments, until all is paid. The annual pay- ment may be taken up and thus stop the interest, if the Grand Lodge so desires. Insurance. Queen Insurance Co $ 5,000.00 1918 Prussian National Co 5,000.00 1918 Hartford Steam Boiler Co 5,000.00 1918 Retail Merchants' Association 1,000.00 1918 Retail Merchants' Association 8,000.00 1918 Retail Merchants' Association 5,500.00 1918 Boston Insurance Co 5,000.00 1919 London & Lancashire 5,000.00 1920 Orient Insurance Co 3,000.00 1920 Orient Insurance Co 5,000.00 1920 London & Lancashire 2,000.00 1920 Orient Insurance Co 1,950.00 1920 London & Lancashire 1,000.00 1920 Orient Insurance Co 1,000.00 1920 London & Lancashire Co 500.00 1917 London & Lancashire Co 2,000.00 1921 Orient Insurance Co 1,000.00 1921 Orient Insurance Co 2,000.00 1921 London & Lancashire 5,000.00 1921 Sun Insurance Co 5,000.00 1921 Scottish Union & National Ins. Co 5,000.00 1921 London & Lancashire Co 5,000.00 1922 Orient Insurance Co 5,000.00 1921 Total $ 83,950.00 Christmas and Holidays. The past year has been one of supreme delight on account of the large contributions made by different lodges and individuals. An itemized statement is given below, and the way in which it was spent. NovT^lof ^1917. } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 121 We will give as nearly as possible the list of articles which have been donated to the Home, under a separate heading. Bessie Campbell $ 5.00 P. G. N. Association, Urbana, 111 2.00 Ruth Rebekah Lodge No. 10 5.00 Sophia Rebekah Lodge No. 96 25.00 Kewanee Lodge No. 128 5.00 W. H. Webster, Sidell, 111 5.00 John H. Sikes, Springfield, 111 5.00 M, P. Berry, Carthage, 111 20.00 Patoka Rebekah Lodge No. 480 5.00 Gresham Lodge No. 448, Chicago 5.00 Cook Co. Lodge No. 240 5.00 Social Reebekah Lodge No. 257 5.00 Lily Rebekah Lodge No. 89 5.00 Past Noble Grands, Peru, 111 5.00 Hanna City Rebekah Lodge No. 747 2.50 Ouarga Lodge No. 208 5.00 Souvenir Lodge No. 831 5.00 Gridley Lodge No. 819 5.00 W. H. Day Rebekah Lodge No. 328 5.00 Golden Rod Rebekah Lodge No. 105 5.00 Olive Rebekah Sewing Circle 5.00 Moreland Rebekah Lodge No. 607 5.00 St. Clair Rebekah Lodge No. 145 2.00 Good Samaritan Lodge No. 540 5.00 Oquawka Rebekah Lodge No. 360 5.00 Rosedale Rebekah Lodge No. 371 10.00 Plow City Encampment No. 200 5.00 Sewing Circle, Jennie Lind, No. 551 10.00 Pocahontas Rebekah Lodge No. 59 10.00 Ashkum Lodge No. 580 5.00 Ashkum Lodge No. 580 5.00 New Baden Lodge No. 539 5.00 Triple Link Rebekah Lodge No. 577 10.00 Essex Rebekah Lodge No. 79 2.50 Emeline Lodge No. 8 '. 5.00 Minnehaha Rebekah Lodge No. 77 5.00 Washburn Lodge No. 546 9.42 A Friend 5.00 Saxon Lodge No. 68 10.00 Findley Lodge No. 671 10.00 Orphans' Home Rebekah Lodge No. 9 10.00 Hume Rebekah Lodge No. 277 5.00 Mokena Lodge No. 34 5.00 122 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [nov''"2o'^1917. Woodstock Rebekah Lodge No. 205 5.00 Trenton Rehekah Lodge No. 593 2.00 Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No. 399 5.00 Keystone Rebekah Lodge No. 383 5.00 Fae Rebekah Lodge No. 295 3.10 Bismark Rebekah Lodge No. 312 5.00 Surprise Rebekah Lodge No. 421 5.00 Columbus Lodge No. 84 5.00 River Grove Rebekah Sewing Club 5.00 Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No. 256 5.00 Central Park Rebekah Lodge No. 301 2.50 Snpert Rebekah Lodge No. 659 2.00 Ashkum Rebekah Lodge No. 37 5.00 H. C. Strait, Ashkum Lodge 1.00 Metropolitan Lodge No. 108 5.00 Banner Rebekah Lodge No. 160 6.00 German Rebekah Home Society 15.00 Johanna Rebekah Lodge No. 233 15.00 Leah Rebekah Lodge No. 232 5.00 Kewanee Rebekah Lodge No. 512 5.00 True Rebekah Lodge No. 455 2.50 Chilicothe Rebekah Lodge No. 545 5.00 Sangamon Lodge No. 6 5.00 Herron Lodge No. 430 10.00 M. E. Yeager, Frederic, Wis 2.00 Collinsville Rebekah . Lodge 1.00 Fridge of Egypt Lodge No. 931 5.00 St. Elmo Rebekah Lodge No. 406 10.00 Adams Rebekah Lodge No. 375 5.00 Lake Side Rebekah Lodge No. 450 3.00 Atwood Rebekah Lodge No. 761 20.00 Greenwood Lodge No. 421 3.50 Three Links Lodge No. 812 5.00 Moreland Lodge No. 330, 200 25 cent pieces 50.00 Odd Fellows of Lincoln 24.04 Mrs. Jennie Harris 5.00 Nora Rebekah Lodge No. 269 f. 5.00 Chicago Lodge No. 55 8.00 Lydia Woodford Rebekah Lodge No. 228 5.00 Souvenir Lodge No. 831 5.00 West Salem Lodge No. 137 5.00 St. Clair Rebekah Lodge No. 742 5.00 Mineral Springs Rebekah Lodge No. 352 5.00 Richview Lodge No. 952 3.75 West Salem Lodge No. 668 5.00 \ov'"2o'^1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 1 23 Patience Rebekah Lodge No. 62 5.00 Harmonia Lodge No. 221 10.00 Rardin Rebekah Lodge No. 715 2.00 Dorcas Rebekah Lodge No. 203 " 5.00 Adelphia Rebekah Lodge No. 8 5.00 Sumner Lodge No. 249 4.00 Fifty-five Rebekah Lodge No. 6 5.00 Chivalry Encampment No. 43 5.00 Carnation Lodge No. 933 9.00 Florence Rebekah Lodge No. 1 5.00 Avon Rebekah Lodge No. 100 5.00 Holslander Rebekah Lodge No. 7o 5.00 Star Rebekah Lodge No. 701 5.00 Mercy Rebekah Lodge No. 72 25.00 Lilly of the Valley Rebekah Lodge No. 115 10.00 American Rebekah Lodge No. 188 5.00 Past Noble Grands, Gresham 2.00 Bellflower Rebekah Lodge No. 645 1.50 Mary Burk Rebekah Lodge No. 341 5.00 June Rebekah Lodge No. 359 2.50 Thompson Rebekah Lodge No. 690 2.50 Opal Rebekah Lodge No.' 320 2.50 Effingham Rebekah Lodge No. 219 5.00 Home Sewing Circle Rebekah Lodge No. 39 3.00 Swedish Olive Rebekah Lodge No. 543 5.00 Welcome Rebekah Lodge No. 28 5.00 Total $ 731.81 Disbursements. Distributed to persons, as requested by donors $ 123.25 Christmas dinner 53.48 Easter eggs 10.50 Sweaters, brushes, combs, etc 88.85 Candy, fruit, etc 73.10 Toys, games, books, dolls, skates, scarfs, etc 299.66 $ 648.84 Cash balance on hand 82.97 Total $ 731.81 $122.00 of this amount given for Christmas and Easter was re- ceived after the 27th of December. 124 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINaS [nov^^Io^^IOIT The Superintendent received $45.00 from the South Side I. O. O. F. Memorial Association, which was used for sending the children to the John Robinson's Shows. Donatiot'is. Lilla Sewing Circle — Twelve chair bottoms, 20 yards curtain ma- terial, 5 pairs springs. Canton R. Lodge No. 245, $6.00; Fairview R. L. Lodge, $5.00— Expended for 16 bed spreads for Fulton county room. Caritas Rebekah Lodge No. 625 — Three pairs curtains, 3 sheets and 6 pillow cases. Mt. Pulaski Lodge No. 454 — One quart varnish. 3 small rugs, 2 dresser scarfs, 3 pairs curtains. Eagle Encampment No. 139 — $10.00, expended for 4 spreads and 1 scarf. Hancock County Room — Dallas City Lodge No. 731, $5.00; Car- thage Lodge No. 283, $5.00; Warsaw Lodge No. 51, $3.00; Bowen Lodge No. 507, $2.50; Nauvoo Lodge No. 254, $1.00; West Point Lodge No. 504, $1.00; expended for electric lamp, chair, 16 yds. curtain material, linen scarf, 7 yds. cretonne. Maroa Lodge No. 314 — Six comforts and 6 blankets. Cambridge Rebekah Lodge No. 517 — One* davenport, $25.00. Flora Rebekah Lodge No. 152 — Eight spreads, 18 sheets, 12 pillow cases, curtain material. Lizzie L. Morrison Lodge No. 647 — Three rugs. 2 dresser scarfs. 1 table runner, 10 yards curtain material. South Park Lodge No. 488 — Eight sheets. 8 pillow cases, 4 bed spreads, 2 rugs and 2 pairs curtains. Ucal Lodge No. 608 and Rock Island Lodge No. 18. Busy Bee Sewing Circle, Rock Island — One dozen towels. Cook County Lodge No. 240 — Nine comforts. Woodlawn Park Lodge No. 825 — Nine comforts. John Ericsson Lodge No. 361 — Nine comforts. Lakeside Lodge No. 450 — Nine comforts. I Will R. Lodge No. 733 — Nine comforts. Carnation Lodge No. 933 and American R. Lodge No. 188 — Cotton and yarn for 9 comforts. Berwyn Lodge No. 455, Brookfield Lodge No. 093, Royal Lodge No. 800, Suburban Lodge No. 110, Rising Star Lodge No. 531 — Cotton and yarn for 9 comforts. Columbia Lodge No. 21 and Fort Clark Lodge No. 109 — Cotton and yarn for 9 comforts. Fulton County Room — Fair View R. Lodge No. 243. credit $80.00; Memento Branch Lodge No. 155, credit $15.00; total, $95.00; expended for decorating room, $24.06; balance on hand. $70.94. Nov'^^lo'^^lQlT ( GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 12$ Harmony R. Lodge No. 53 — Two comforts. Rock Island Sewing Circle — Two dresser scarfs and study lamp. Blue Bell R. Lodge No. 460— Credit cash $25.80, to be used for piece of furniture for reception rooms. Galva Busy Bees Sewing Society — Two pr. curtains. Alta R. Lodge No. 393 — Two dresser scarfs, 4 pr. curtains, 3 cur- tain rods, 4 small rugs. Triple Link R. Lodge No. 577 — Piano scarf. Rogers Park R. Lodge No. 109 — Four pair curtains and 4 bed spreads. Eureka R. Lodge No. 58 — Eight sheets, 8 pillow cases, 4 bed spreads. Golden Link R. Lodge No. S^One rug for Golden Link and 1 rocker. Galva Lodge No. 408, Galva Encampment No. 174, Wide Awake R. Lodge No. 430 — Credit check for $24.00, which was expended for redecorating Galva room. Mr. H. J. Calhown gave to Galva room 1 large American Flag. ' Warren Co. Lodges — For Warren room, 24 sheets, 12 yds. curtain material. I Will R. Lodge No. 733 — Nine small rugs, 1 runner and scarfs. Granite City, Illinois District, No. 28 — One quilt. Cropsey R. Lodge No. 727 — Fifteen outing flannel gowns, 4 sheets. 1 doz. pillow cases. Arenzville Lodge No. 481 and Arenzville R. Lodge No. 787 — Two middies, 2 coats, 2 petticoats, 7 dresses, 9 boys' blouses, 20 aprons. Sparta R. Lodge No. 366 — One comfort. Meredosia Lodge No. 962 — Three bbls. apples. Humboldt R. Lodge No. 704 — Three sheets. Kinderhook R. Lodge No. 133 — One comfort. M. P. Berry — Two bunches bananas. Wm. Devanny — Twenty-five beautiful cakes. Tripp R. Lodge No. 672 — Six sheets, 6 pillow cases. McCord R. Lodge No. 757 — Ten underskirts, 6 aprons. Fox River R. Lodge No. 532, Rebekah Circle — Sixteen outing flan- nel gowns. Onward R. Lodge No. 618 — 1 doz. towels. May Queen R. Lodge No. 210 — One comfort. Wicker Park Lodge No. 281 — One hundred lbs. chocolates. Webster New International Dictionary, donated by M. P. Berry. Mrs. M. E. Simmons — Two strings of beads. Theodore Gottman — Two hundred three boxes candy. Adam Denger — One bbl. apples. Fred Alexander — One box oranges. 126 JOURNAL OF PKOCEEUINGS I VnT^^yf.*^""! / Nov. 20. I'.n ■ Landauers — One box mixed nuts. 50 lbs. Busy Bee Sewing Circle, Rock Island — One Teddy Bear. Charles Corwine — One box dolls, toys and games. Oquawka Lodge No. 360 — Two subscriptions to Youth's Companion. Advance Sewing Club — Twenty-four night gowns, 18 shirts. 2 skirts, 1 dress and 1 petticoat. May Queen R. Lodge No. 210 — One comfort. Ashton R. Lodge No. 497 — One comfort. Wenona Lodge No. 283 — One case pineapple, 1 case string beans. 2 cases pears, 1 case apricots, 26 cans salmon. Columbia R. Lodge Sewing Circle — One quilt, 1 tinker-toy, 2 games, 2 boxes blocks, 14 books, 3 balls, 2 dolls. Austin R. Lodge No. 182 — Thirty lbs. candy. M. H. Spier — Thirty lb. pail of candy. Vesta Sewing Circle — One pail candy. Past Noble Grands of Progress R. Lodge No. 141 — Ten caps. Past Noble Grands of Minnehaha R. Lodge No. 77 — One pair blankets. Carducci Lodge No. 948— One box chocolates., Rockford R. Lodge No. 31 — Two large gowns, 4 pajamas, 2 strings beads. 14 underskirts, 2 union suits, 18 pairs stockings, 28 handker- chiefs. Sinai R. Sewing Circle No. 36 — Fifteen dresses, 3 skirts, 1 ca]). Maple Leaf Girls' Club No. 369 — Twenty-five aprons. Elgiva R. Lodge No. 194 — Two boys' suits, 2 paper dolls, 3 night shirts, 1 dress, 5 gowns, 2 pr. hose, 4 shirts, 1 skirt. North Star R. Lodge No. 492 — Five bath towels, 4 wash cloths, 4 boxes candy, 6 pair hose, 4 dolls, 3 rag dolls, 5 books, 4 box hand- kerchiefs, 2 combs, 3 toys, 4 ribbons, 3 strings beads, 1 comfort. Anchc R. Lodge No. 84 — Three comforts. 3 pr. hose, 6 sweaters. 1 pr. spats. Aurelia R. Lodge No. 161 — One comfort. Fern Leaf R. Lodge No. 470— One quilt. Cherry R. Sewing Club, Pecatonica — One gown, 2 pr. bloomers. Weldon Springs R. Lodge No. 26 — Four towels, 1 shirt, 2 pr. pajamas, 4 aprons, 12 handkerchiefs, 10 pr. hose, 1 pr. mittens, 3 bolts ribbon, 2 boxes candy, and 1 toy. Starlight R. Lodge No. 767 — Thirty-six pr. hose. P. N. G. of Starlight R. Lodge No. 767— One box oranges. Maida R. Lodge No. 518 — One needle roll, 1 sewing box, 15 hand- kerchiefs, 12 pr. hose, 2 flannel skirts. 2 caps, 2 dolls, harp, 2 printers' outfit, 3 glasses, 2 aprons, 1 pr. gloves, 1 skirt, 4 caps, 1 bag nuts, 10 lb. candy, 2 dresses, 2 overcoats. Harriet Scoville R. Lodge No. 293 — Four Indian suits, 20 books, 9 doll sets, 7 parcel posts. 2 story makers, 4 puzzles, 5 boxes dominoes. Tuesday. / GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. I27 Nov.. 20, 191 <. ] '_ 3 builders, 9 stationery, 12 perfume. 4 ten-pins, 7 sets dishes, 9 circuses, 5 authors, 15 lbs. candy, 5 paper doll outfits, 1 pr. garters. Harrington R. Sewing Club — Thirteen dresses, 1 skirt, 5 gowns. Mary A. Boyer — One apron, 2 dresses, 1 ribbon. Rebekah Sewing Circle, Harvey, 111. — Three shirts. ?> pr. gloves. 3 pr. pajamas, 3 skirts, 3 ribbons, 3 dresses, 3 handkerchiefs. E. S. Quick — Eleven ribbons. "Victoria R. Lodge No. 178 — Two ribbons. 15 flannel gowns, 2 dresser scarfs, 10 ribbon holders, 4 books, 2 quilts. Colfax R. Lodge No. 392 — Sixteen handkerchiefs, 2 books, 20 pr. hose, 1 pr. suspenders, 6 yds. percale, 1 sack candy. Helping Hand R. Lodge No. 490 — Nine yds. flannel. 3 ribbons. 18 handkerchiefs, 12 yds. gingham, 1 pr. cuff buttons, 1 pr. combs, 6 pr. hose. Sunshine Club, Lacon — One dress, 4 corset covers, 11 bonnets. 7 pr. panties, 3 collars, 4 rugs, 4 quilts. Margaret Eccles — One hundred three hair bows. Centralia R. Lodge No. 596 — Two hundred Xmas gifts. Eliza R. Lodge No. 604 — Six handkerchiefs, 8 dolls. 2 books. 1 paint box, 1 doll cupboard, 3 pin cushions, 2 harps, 7 pr. hose, 2 balls. Wm. Devanny — Two hundred cream puffs. Advance R. Lodge No. 405 — Two rag rugs, 3 pr. hose. 24 handker- chiefs, 12 wash cloths, 8 collars, 4 pr. beads, 16 beautj'- pins, 30 pr. hose, S ties, 12 Windsor ties, 5 ribbons, 11 aprons, 10 wool caps, 9 gloves. Triumph R. Lodge No. 410 — One collar, 4 dolls, 9 ribbons, 2 boxes handkerchiefs, 6 yds. percale, 1 apron, 28 handkerchiefs, 12 ties, 4 yds. calico, 3 boxes blocks, 6 boxes water colors, 8 pr. gloves, 9 pr. hose, 1 box blocks. Hume R. Lodge No. 277 — Two doz. handkerchiefs, 2 ribbons, 14 pr. hose, 3 pr. gloves, 1 pr. overalls. Tegner Temple R. Lodge No. 799 — Ten ties, 6 beauty pins, 6 rib- bons, 2 doz. pr. hose, 2 doz. handkerchiefs. Atwood R. Lodge No. 24 — Three pr. hose,. 2 dolls, 2 balls, 2 tops. 10 games, 2 ties. 1 pr. mittens. 9 handkerchiefs, 1 ribbon, 6 blocks. 2 doz. pencils, 17 spelling blanks. 12 tablets, nuts. St. Charles R. Club — Four gowns. Jonesboro R. Lodge No. 556 — One comfort, 4 pr. hose, 2 pr. mit- tens, 2 handkerchiefs, 2 aprons, 1 skirt, 1 pr. panties. 1 pr. tennis slippers. Crystal Link R. Lodge No. 616 — One cap, 3 gowns, 3 skirts, 2 pr. hose, 3 pr. gloves, pr. supporters. 9 handkerchiefs. 2 waists. 1 ki- mona. 128 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Inov^"2o'^^1917 Loyaltj^ R. Lodge No. 741 — Five qts. fruit, 3 handkerchiefs, 3 ribbons, 3 cards of buttons, 2 paper pins, 1 dress, 20 pr. hose, 1 bolt braid, 20 yds. gingham, 3 dresses, 1 apron, 1 suit underwear. Anna R. Lodge No. 260 — Three ribbons, 3 pr. hose, 1 apron, 1 comfort. Miriam Club of Lilla R. Lodge No. 63 — Two pr. hose, 1 gun, 2 tops, 1 wagon, 1 boat, 1 hair receiver, 14 games, 1 engine, 1 bank, 1 merry- go-round. Hutsonville Lodge No. 106 — Fifteen handkerchiefs, 2 towels, 2 wash cloths, 9 pr. hose, 1 comfort, 1 apron, 4 union suits. Prairie City R. Lodge No. 719 — Eight spools thread, 30 yds. ging- ham, 80 yds. flannel. Mystic Star R. Lodge No. 291 — Four pr. hose, 4 books, 16 yds. gingham, 20 yds. percale, 1 stove, 1 swing. Gdlden Harmony Lodge No. 917 — One hundred pr. hose. I Will R. Lodge No. 733 and Southwestern Lodge No. 484— One large erector, 18 sewing boxes. Oilman Lodge No. 648 — One bucket candy. Parthenia Lodge No. 229 — One doz. pillow cases, 2 doz. handker- chiefs, 6 bath towels, 2 comforts, 1 quilt, 4 doz. pr. hose. New Century R. Lodge No. 227 — One box fruit. Kankakee R. Lodge No. 64 — One quilt, 3 petticoats, 1 pr. drawers, 1 dress, 5 aprons, 24 handkerchiefs, 1 cap, 13 pr. hose, 4 prs. gloves, 4 gowns. Miller & Hart — One ham. P. H. Peifer — One bbl. apples. Azure R. Lodge No. 23 — One bbl. fruit, 2 qts. blackberries, 2 qts. jam, 2 qts. cherries, 2 qts. currants, 1 pt. tomatoes, 1 qt. plums, 2 qts. apples, 1 qt. peaches, 3 pt. gooseberries, 2 qts. apple butter. Blue Bell R. Lodge No. 460 — One bbl. apples, 1 box oranges. E. Knox R. Lodge No. 561 — Two quilts, 1 flour sifter. Fernwood Lodge No. 238 — One large set croquet, 5 pr. hose, 5 handkerchiefs, 2 aprons, 2 boxes, tinker toys, 3 yds. percale. 1 game checkers. Savanna Lodge No. 164 and Riverside Lodge No. 7 — Twenty yds. percale, 14 yds. gingham, 3 dolls, 10 pr. hose, 2 childs' coats, 1 flannel skirt, 12 handkerchiefs, 1 blanket, 12 yds. ribbon, 1 blouse waist, 1 cap, 6 pr. mittens, 5 neckties, 2 pr. shoes, 4 spools thread. 23 yds. outing flannel, 4 pocket knives, 1 doz. garters. Toulon R. Lodge — One comfort. Esther R. Lodge No. 175 — Two cushion tops, 2 comforts. Vesta Sewing Circle — Five dresses, 1 apron, 3 gowns, 4 pr. pan- ties, 1 roll tape. Helena R. Lodge No. 221— One quilt. Novl'^20^'^1917. [ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. I29 Home Sewing Circle of Friendship R. Lodge No. 22 — Graduation outfit made, consisting of 1 wtiite voile dress, 1 combination suit, 1 white skirt, 1 white ribbon, 1 pr. silk hose, 1 linen handkerchief, 1 corset, 1 pr. white shoes. Staunton R. Lodge No. 657 — One quilt. Advance Sewing Club No. 405 — Eight dresses, 6 aprons, 2 under- waists, 6 night gowns, 9 shirts, 9 pants, 8 pr. hose, 5 pr. ribbons, 6 strings beads, 1 locket. 2 doll patterns, 3 boys' waists, 1 pr. trousers. 2 pr. hose, 1 neck tie. Vesta Sewing Circle of Vesta R. Lodge No. 29 — Graduating outfit, 1 organdy dress, 1 gown, 1 pr. white silk hose, 1 pr. black hose, 4 hand- kerchiefs. 1 combination suit, 1 white ribbon, 2 undervests. 1 corset. l_pr. white shoes. Advanced Sewing Circle Club No. 405 — Three boys' waists, 9 per- cale aprons, 1 pr. bloomers. Rock River Auxiliary No. 635 — Twelve pr. boys' hose, 12 pr. girls' hose, 12 dresses, 2 petticoats, 12 boys' waists, 5 collars, 9 barettes, 10 cards of pins, 5 cards of hairpins. Bellmont R. Lodge No. 569 — Ten pr. girls' hose. River Jordon Lodge No. 916 — One box cherries, 1 box peaches. Blue Bell R. Lodge No. 460^ — One box cherries, 1 box oranges. Florence Metz — Three post card albums. Autumn Leaf R. Lodge No. 856— Two dresses, 1 black skirt, 4 blouse waits, 10 gowns. Advanced Sewing Club No. 405 — Two pairs trousers, 1 coat. Keystone R. Lodge No. 383 — Mrs. Stephenson, Sunday school papers. Breese Rebekah Lodge No. 598 — One tie, 1 shirt, 2 pairs hose, 2 gingham dresses, 1 apron, 1 hair ribbon. Kirkwood Rebekah Lodge No. 429 — Eight gingham dresses. Below Will be Found a List of Rooms Furnished by Lodges. Lincoln Lodge No. 204. Galva Lodge No. 408, Galva Encampment No. 174, Wide Awake Rebekah Lodge No. 430. Mt. Pulaski Lodge No. 454, Central Rebekah Lodge No. 313. Vesper Rebekah Lodge No. 172, Mt. Pleasant Lodge No. 126. lantha Rebekah Lodge No. 413. John Corson Smith Lodge No. 990. Cook County Association. Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No. 256. Mary B. Stephens Rebekah Lodge No. 495. Denmark Lodge No. 627 and Denmark Rebekah Lodge No. 908. South Park Lodge No.' 488. Tirzah Rebekah Lodge No. 488. —9 130 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^"lo?"iyiT. Fern Rebekah Lodge No. 179 and Sylvan Lodge No. 154. Lilla Lodge No. 63. Fulton County Lodges. Cambridge Rebekah Lodge No. 517. Braceville Lodge No. 679. Forest Lodge No. 255. Palacky Lodge No. 630. Duane Lodge No. 11. Warren County Lodges. Clio Rebekah Lodge No. 143. Eagle Encampment No. 139. Salem Lodge No. 123. Maroa Lodge No. 314. Prosperity Lodge No. 782. Danville Lodge No. 69, Mercy Rebekah Lodge No. 72. Feurbach Lodge No. 499. Marsh Encampment No. 46. Bethel Rebekah Lodge No. 253. Hancock County Lodges. Flora Rebekah Lodge No. 152. Golden Link Rebekah Lodge No. 3. Sangamon Lodge No. 6, Springfield Lodge No. 495. Prairie State Encampment No. 16. Rogers Park Lodge No. 562. Mercer County Rebekah Lodges. Alta Rebekah Lodge No. 393. Eureka Rebekah Lodge No. 58. Mason City Lodge No. 337. Lucille Rebekah Lodge No. 67. Parthenia Rebekah Lodge No. 229, Safford Lodge No. 67. Cook County Rebekah Lodge No. 90, Cook County Lodge No. 240. Champaign County Lodges. Bureau County Lodges. Cook County Lodge No. 240. Woodlawn Park Lodge No. 825. John Ericsson Lodge No. 361. Lakeside Lodge No. 450. Harvey Lodge No. 80, W. H. Day Rebekah Lodge No. 328, Harvey Encampment No. 203. Jane E. Cole Rebekah Lodge No. 294. Triple Link Rebekah Lodge No. 577. I Will Lodge No." 733. Columbia Lodge No. 21, Fort Clark Lodge No. 109. Berwin Lodge No. 455, Brookfield Lodge No. 693, Royal Lodge No. 800, Suburban Lodge No. 110, Rising Sun Lodge No. 531, West End Encampment No. 214. Nov''"2o'^*1917 { GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. I3I Carnation Lodge No. 933. American Rebekah Lodge No. 188. Adams Rebekah Lodge No. 375. Walhalja Lodge No. 574, Amanda Rebekah Lodge No. 252. Elva Rebekah Lodge No. 658. Qeen City Lodge No. 179. Milmine Lodge No. 276. Galatia Lodge No. 433. Jacksonville Rebekah Lodge No. 625. Lizzie L. Morrison Rebekah Lodge No. 647. "Weldon Springs Rebekah Lodge No. 26. Ucal Lodge No. 608, Rock Island Lodge No. 18. Twenty-eighth District Assembly. Johanna Rebekah Lodge No. 233. Woodlawn Park Lodge No. 825. State Assembly. M. P. Berry furnishes the following magazines and papers: Country Life in America. Garden Magazine. Ladies' Home Journal. Good Housekeeping. Modern Priscilla. McCall's Magazine. Bird Lore. Little Folks' Magazine. Popular Mechanics. Everybody's. McClure's. National Geographic Magazine. Country Gentleman. Mentor. Literary Digest. St. Nicholas. Inventory. Land ? 54,600.00 Building!. 151,251.00 Furniture, books, bedding, table linen, pictures, dishes, kitchen utensils, etc 19,228.50 School room equipment, picture machine, victrola, books, etc 2,860.60 Manual training equipment 887.95 Domestic science equipment 500.00 Vehicles, implements, etc 700.50 Central heating plant, including tanks 7,242.00 Stock and poultry 6,957.50 13- JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {Ncn?^"lo*^^1917 Laundry machinery, supplies 1,803.50 Groceries and supplies on hand 1,721,37 Total $247,752.92 Stock. Horses : 8 horses and mares $ 1,000 $ 1,000.00 Cattle: 4 full blood cows $ 1,200.00 3 high grade cows 375.00 1 full blood bull 100.00 1 full blood bull calf 100.00 17 grade cows 1,700.00 4 grade heifers 200.00 3 full blood heifers 450.00 4,125.00 Hogs : 2 full blood sows $ 100.00 18 hogs 648.00 18 shoats 108.00 30 shoats 420.00 3 sows and pigs 225.00 2 sows 144.00 1,645.00 Total $ 6,770.00 Poultry. 250 chickens $ 187.50 Vehicles, Tools and Implements. 3 sets work harness $ 30.00 1 set single harness 2.50 1 bob sled 10.00 1 carriage 20.00 1 horse lawn mower 25.00 3 lawn mowers 15.00 3 cultivators 40.00 1 corn planter 5.00 6 sectional harrows 30.00 1 gang plow 57.50 1 seeder 5.00 i\'o7"2o'^^1917 \ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 1 33 Manure spreader 95.00 Potato planter 5.00 1 roller 2.00 2 iron wheel wagons • 20.00 2 farm wagons 90.00 1 spring wagon 50.00 3 hay racics 15.00 1 corrugated roller 53.00 1 disc harrow 40.00 1 hay rake 50.00 Spades, picks, carpenter tools, rakes 15.00 Total $ 675.00 Garden Tools. 2 hand cultivators $ 9.00 1 seed drill 6.75 2 hoes 1.00 2 garden rakes .50 2 one-horse cultivalor-s 7.20 1 potato hiller 5.00 1 one-horse plow 3.00 12 hot bed sashes 15.00 1 tree spray 8.00 2 incubators and brooders 25.00 1 two-horse plow 5.00 1 harrow 6.00 Total $ 91.45 Garden Report. The following is a report of products from the farm which have been used or will be used in the Home: 40 bushels lettuce $ 20.00 60 bushels radishes : 30.00 50 bushels onions 50.00 30 bushels rhubarb 22.50 20 bushels spinach 7.50 50 bushels peas 50.00 20 bushels beets 20.00 2 barrels pickels 20.00 80 bushels potatoes ■. 160.00 30 bushels beans 45.00 400 bushels tomatoes 400.00 134 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [nov^"2o''^i'917 300 bushels sweet corn 200.00 ~ 20 bushels pop corn 40.00 200 heads cauliflower 20.00 4000 heads of cabbage 200.00 100 heads celery cabbage 10.00 200 heads red cabba g*^ 20.00 20 bushels carrots 10.00 5 bushels peppers 5.00 10 bushels turnips 7.50 20 bushels lima beans 35.00 100 baking squash 5.00 8 tons cow beets 40.00 300 quarts strawberries 45.00 10 bushels kidney beans 10.00 4 barrels kraut 40.00 Total : S 1,532.50 Orchard and Vineyard. 125 bushels cherries *$ 250.00 400 bushels apples 200.00 300 bushels grapes 300.00 Total $ 750.00 Field Report. 895 bushels oats 5 537.00 20 acres pasture 140.00 300 tons ensilage 3,000.00 1 month pasturing for cows 75.00 8 bushels beans 72.00 120 shocks corn 240.00 Total '. $ 4,064.00 Hay on hand, 12 tons. Milk Report. 1916. Oct., 1860 gallons. Nov., 1650 gallons. Dec, 1550 gallons. 1917. Jan., 1550 gallons. Feb., 1456 gallons. Mar., 1550 gallons. Apr., 1500 gallons. Nov^"20**^1917 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. T. I35 May, 1869 gallons. June, 1589 gallons. July, 1657 gallons. Aug., 1432 gallons. Sept., 1499 gallons. 19162 gallons at 25c ? 4,790.50 Eggs. 873 dozen eggs ? 261.90 FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The following, given in detail, are cash collections during the year: Cash Receipts for the Month of October, 1916. Collections for children: J. N. Wiggins $ 30.00 G. W. Bassett 10.00 A. M. Henderson 5.00 J. W. Harben 10.00 Henry Karr 15.00 Frank Haga 8.00 J. Seepe, for Aulers 10.00 D. Newton 15.00 A. M. Henderson 5.00 H. Haroldson 11.00 L. E. Dash 15.00 C. F. Johnson 50.00 S. Singdahlson 10.00 G. W. Bassett 10.00 E. A. Hughes 10.00 $ 214.00 Sundries : Old iron sold $ 13.00 Cards sold .15 Refund freight 2.42 Meals served 17.25 Home box .80 Refund hardware 2.48 36.10 Donations : Eleanor Deck, Decatur $ 5.00 Reynolds R. Lodge No. 734 10.00 Cash 1.00 16.00 136 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Mn '^"on^^i'q } Nov. 20. 1917. Farm: Stock service $ 2.00 Vegetables 3.50 2 calves 29.32 1 calf 10.00 ■ 44.82 Total $ 310.92 Cash Receipts for the Month of November, 1916. Collections for children: J. W. Harben $ 10.00 Charles Mackey 25.00 Pearl Puckett 10.00 Charles Croon 50.00 Rose Harris 5.00 Henry Karr 15.00 Thomas McGill 39.00 D. Newton 15.00 H. Haroldson 11.00 A. M. Henderson 5.00 S. Singdahlson 10.00 Sundries: Old book sold $ 7.75 Expressage refunded .30 Old rags sold 2.00 Meals served 1.00 Manual training 9.30 Telegram .25 Donations : Waukegan R. Lodge No. 340 $ 10.00 Auretia R. Lodge No. 161 2.00 Farm: Hog $ 8.00 $ 195.00 20.60 12.00 .00 Total ? 235.60 Nov^"20?^1917. \ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. I37 Cash Receipts for the Month of December, 1916. C!ollections for children: G. W. Bassett $ 10.00 Chas. Mackey 25.00 Gladys Myers 5.00 J. W. Harben 10.00 Tom McGill 28.00 Fred Herrin 7.50 Henry Karr 15.00 J. E. Seepe 20.00 L. E. Dash 15.00 D. Newtou 15.00 Rose Harris 5.00 H. Haroldsou 11.00 O. F. Johnson 50.00 Fred Herrin 5.00 J. N. Wiggins 40.00 J. W. Harben 10.00 E. A. Hughes 10.00 $ 281.50 Sundries: Telephone $ .45 Refund on cap .80 Manual Training Department 1.00 Meals served 7.00 Copper, brass, etc 26.26 Express refund .35 Meals served 4.00 Donations: Chicago R. Lodge No. 130 $ 5.00 Waterloo Lodge No. 27 10.00 Cash Receipts for the Month of January, 1917. Collections for children: S. Singdahlsen $ 10.00 Henry Karr 15.00 Chas. Mackey 15.00 Chas. Croon 50.00 Rose Harris 5.OO 39.86 15.00 Total $ 336.36 138 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS / Nov^"20^^1917. C. L. Bowman 50.00 D. Newton 15.00 H. Haroldson 11.00 $ 171.00 Sundries: Meals served .75 Expressage refund .38 Meals served 2.50 Freight refund on shavings 39.48 Phone refund .60 43.71 Donations: W. H. Rigdon, Lincoln $ 40.00 E. Moline R. Lodge No. 445 2.50 F. W. Buelow, Bloomington 45.60 Happy Valley R. Lodge No. 390 5.00 93.10 Farm : Calf $ 10.00 49 hogs, 9380 lbs 895.79 1 hog 15.00 1 hog 20.00 940.79 Total $ 1,248.60 Cash Receipts for the Month of February, 1917. Collections for children: J. W. Harben $ 10.00 Henry Karr 15.00 Dennis Newton 15.00 A. J. Hodgen 20.00 J. N. Wiggins 20.00 Rose Harris 5.00 H. Haroldson 11.00 Frank Haga 16.00 0. F. Johnson 50.00 Sundries: Old rags $ 1-50 Meals served .50 Telegram refund .25 Orient Insurance Co., fire damages 128.50 162.00 Nov^"2o'^^1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. I39 Refund music 1.86 Refund mirror 2.00 Donations: Primas Lodge No. 889 $ 5.00 Samaritan R. Lodge No. 340 5.00 Evelyn Colfax R. Sewing Circle No, 168 5.00 Farm : 1 hog $ 12.00 1 calf 11.00 1 hog 16.00 Cash Receipts for the Month of March, 1917. Collections for children: A. M. Henderson $ 5.00 Chas. Croon 50.00 J. W. Harben 10,00 Henry Karr 15.00 J. E. Seepe 30.00 A. M. Henderson 5.00 D. Newton 15.00 E. H. Renner 75.00 H. Haroldson 11.00 J. L. Dillman 30.00 Rose Harris 5.00 Sundries: Refund mirror $ 1.50 Refund glass 1.00 Cash 1.00 Freight refund ■ .79 Refund glass .90 Donations: Stewardson R. Lodge No. 407 $ 5.00 Fannie Rebekah Lodge No. 453 5.0'0 Scottville R. Lodge No. 764 2.50 Edward Holy 5.00 F. Hildebrand 5.00 134.61 15.00 39.00 Total $ 350.61 $ 251.00 5.19 22.50 140 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS /No%%"20^^1i I Nov. 20, 1917. Farm : 1 calf $ 12.00 12.00 Total $ 290.69 Cash Receipts for the Month of April, 1917. Collections for children: Henry Karr $ 15.00 Tildon Easton 12.00 Dennis Newton 15.00 Gladj^s Myers 5.00 Wm. Radford 60.00 O. F. Johnson 35.00 Chas. Mackey 50.00 $ 192.00 Sundries: Refund broken glass $ 4.15 Meals served 1.25 Old iron 5.40 Phone use .30 11.10 Donations: J. W. Harben $ 3.75 Abigail R. Lodge No. 759 2.50 Lake Co. Odd Fellows Ass'n. (Supt. use) . . . 20.00 26.25 Farm: 1 hog, 49 3-7 lbs. @ 14c $ 68.80 1 cow, 905 lbs. @ 4c 36.20 1 calf 10.00 115.00 Total $ 344.35 Cash Receipts for the Month of May, 1917. Collections for children: Chas. Croon $ 50.00 J. W. Harben 10.00 Joseph Hoy 66.75 Henry Karr 15.00 Dennis Newton 15.00 Nov^"20^^1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. I4I Rose Harris 5.00 L. E. Dash 15.00 J. N. Wiggins 60.00 H. Haroldson 11.00 $ 247.75 Sundries: Meals served $ 1.00 Meals served .25 Meals served 50 Meals served .25 Meals served 3.00 Meals served 2.00 Sold cap .25 Pair shoes 3.00 Donations: W. H. Day R. Lodge No. 328 $ 5.00 Centralia R. Lodge No. 596 5.00 Toulon R. Lodge No. 117 5.00 Lillian West R. Lodge No. 367 5.00 Mt. Sterling R. Lodge No. 190 5.00 Farm: 1 calf $ 12.00 1 calf 10.50 Cash Receipts for the Month of June, 1917. Collections for children: J. W. Harben $ 12.00 C. Johnson 35.00 Henry Karr 15.00 Dennis Newton 15.00 J. E. Seepe 30.00 Rose Harris 5.00 C. L. Bowman 50.00 Robt. Snider 25.00 A. M. Henderson 10.00 O. Johnson 35.00 Kate L. Hobbs 3.00 Frank Haga 1.00 10.25 25.00 22.80 Total $ 305.80 236.00 142 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [,.. '^'"o^^^^J^,- __Z < fvov. 20, 191 )■ Sundries: Dr. Lucas Manual Training $ 1.00 Phone use .25 Telegram refund .25 Meals served .50 Phone use .15 Meals served .50 ■ Coffee served 1.20 Phone refund .15 Phone refund .15 Warren Park Lodge No. 280 2.50 Meals served 9.50 16.15 Donations : Estate" of Ruth Morris Zeller $ 100.00 West Moreland R. Lodge No. 607 2.00 Excelsior Lodge No. 22 5.00 Bohemian Lodge No. 202. Cicero 10.00 Carducci Lodge No. 948 10.00 Farm : 1 calf $ 10.00 Cash Receipts for the Month of July, 1917. Collections for children: J. W. Harben $ 10.00 Chas. Croon 50.00 Henry KaiT 15.00 Dennis Newton 15.00 J. N. Wiggins 50.00 David Herrin 100.00 T. B. Costellc 35.00 Sundries : Meals served $ 1.00 Phone refund .30 Farm: Tomato plants sold $ 1.50 2 bu. peas 2.25 127.00 10.00 Total $ 389.15 75.00 1.30 Nov''"20^^1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. I43 1^ bu. cherries 1.00 1 cow, canner 55.20 1 hog 35.70 1 calf 23.62 119.27 Total $ 395.57 Cash Receipts for the Month of August, 1917. Collections for children: J. E. Seepe $ 20.00 J. W. Harben 10.00 O. F. Johnson 35.00 Wm. Radford 55.00 Mrs. Rose Harris 10.00 Dennis Newton ' 15.00 Sundries: Meals served $ .25 Phone refund .20 Meals served .50 Phone use .50 Phone use .30 Donations: Henry Linker, Minier, HI $ 5.00 Rochelle R. Lodge No. 471 5.00 Pride of St. Clair Lodge No. 145 2.00 Past Noble Grand's Calumet Lodge No. 350 10.00 John J. Crowder 3.00 Thimble Ciub of John C. Whittier R. Lodge No. 730 10.00 W. H. Rigdon 10.00 Farm: 3 calves $ 53.50 3 bu. tomatoes 3.00 2 bu. tomatoes 1.50 1 calf 12.00 2 bu. tomatoes 2.00 $ 145.00 1.75 45.00 144 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS i Tuesday, ( Nov. 20, 1917. 200 head cabbage 4.00 2 cows, 2220 lbs. @ 6c 133.20 209.20 Total .$ 400.95 Cash Receipts for the Month of Septerr iber, 1917. Collections for children: B. H. Hissong $ 20.00 J. W. Harben 10.00 L. E. Dash 50.00 0. F. Johnson 35.00 Henry Karr 15.00 A. M. Henderson 10.00 Chas. Croon 50.00 J. N. Wiggins 20.00 Dennis Newton 15.00 Rose Harris ■5.00 65.00 J. R. Huffman I Will Lodge for Mrs. Rucker ■'s children. 8.00 $ 303.00 Sundries : Meals served ...$ 2.00 Meals served 5.00 Meals served 2.00 Two book-racks sold .60 Interest on endowment M. P. Berry— -Cr. Memo M. P. Berry, G. Treasurer. . . 1,980.19 1,989.79 Donations : Mr. J. W. Harben ...$ 3.00 Miss N. M. Bohmer 15.00 Wilkinson estate 500.00 Calumet R. Lodge No. 350... 10.00 528.00 Farm: 13 bu. tomatoes ...$ 13.35 318 head cabbage 15.30 5y2 bu. apples 3.35 15 doz. corn 1.50 2 calves 24.00 57.50 Total .$ 2,878.29 Tuesday, j GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. I45 Nov. 20. 1917. CONTINGENT EXPENSE ACCOUNT. We herewith submit an itemized statement of the articles paid for by check, that makes up the contingent expenses, and for which vouchers are issued each month to the Superintendent. The total of these accounts each month will correspond with the vouchers issued for contingent expenses. Contingent Expenses for the Month of October, 1916. A. F. Dougherty, glass $ 1.50 American Express Co., expressage 8.90 Floyd Weymer, paint .60 John H. Cooper, hardware 1.75 Singer Sewing Machine Co., needles .65 Lincoln Machine Shops, repairing heater 2.85 Lincoln Laundry Co., laundry 5.50 M. Marconi, service 1.00 Ginn & Co., music .90 I. T. S., transportation to sanitarium 8.54 Mr^. Walter Sarver, butter 23.10 Mrs. J. W. Arthur, service 3.00 Mrs. N. Huffman, butter and eggs 20.85 Mrs. T. W. Chockley, service 2.00 Chicago & Alton, freight 2.55 P. M. Biwer, stamps '. 10.00 C. L. Bendern, sand 3.00 Central Illinois Telephone Co., dues 9.17 Standard Oil Co., gasoline 2.25 Illinois Central, freight .80 Kresge Co., kitchen utensils 2.85 Palmer Writing Co., paper 4.00 Fillmore Music Co., music 1.20 Adams Express Co., expressage .96 Total $ 117.92 Contingent Expenses for the Month of November, 1916. Chicago & Alton R. R. Co., freight $ 7.51 Illinois Traction System, freight .75 A. J. Reinhardt, repairing glasses 1.10 Logan County Gas Co., gas 55.28 Moran's Meat Market, meat 1.08 N. Huffman, butter 12.30 A. C. McClurg Co., office file .87 —10 146 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS l^^'°^Tuesday!*^'" A. N. Palmer Co., paper 2.00 Illinois Central R. R. Co., freight .62 Mrs. Walter Sarver, butter 34.80 Mrs. J. W. Arthur, service 9.00 American Express Co., expressage 3.11 MoUie Gossett, service 5.25 Western Union Telegraph Co., telegram .25 Central Illinois Telephone Co., dues 6.35 P. M. Biwer, stamps 5.62 Lincoln Laundry Co., laundry 2.28 Total $ 148.17 Contingent Expenses for the Month of December, 1916. S. S. Kresge Co., curtain rods, etc ? 5.75 Logan County Gas Co., gas, two months 94.73 P. H. Peifer, groceries 1.92 Mrs. Walter Sarver, butter 76.45 Adams Express Co., express .38 Mrs. N. Huffman, butter, etc 20.10 P. M. Biwer, stamps, box rent, cards, etc 28.00 Chicago & Alton R. R. Co., freight 12.03 Western Union Telegraph Co., telegram .82 American Express Co., expressage 6.62 Mrs. J. W. Arthur, service 5.00 Illinois Traction System, transportation 6.83 Central Illinois Telephone Co., service 2.80 Illinois Central R. R. Co., freight .94 Perry Mason Co., subscription 1.90 A. J. Reinhardt, repairing glasses .40 Guy LaBaw, electrical work 3.00 G. A. Ulmer, apples 8.00 F. J. Pfau, drugs 2.35 , Total $ 278.02 Contingent Expenses for the Month of January, 1917. Pfund Bros., saws filed $ 2.00 Adams Express Co., expressage .30 E. W. Yeager, night lock -75 American Express Co., expressage 8.85 N. Huffman, butter 22.05 Western Union Telegraph Co., telegrams 79 L. A. Mann, country sausage, lard, etc 79.00 Nov^"20*^^1917 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. I47 Mrs. Walter Sarver, butter 69.65 Illinois Traction System, freight 1.73 P. M. Biwer, stamps, etc 20.62 Chicago & Alton R. R. Co., freight 42.55 D. Lustig, subscription to farm paper 1.00 Central Illinois Telephone Co., dues 13.05 Lincoln Laundry Co., laundry 4.50 L C. R. R. Co., freight .65 Mrs. J. W. Arthur, service 3.00 Logan County Gas Co., gas 52.36 Total $ 322.90 Contingent Expenses for the Month of February, 1917. Illinois Traction System, transportation book, etc . .$ 4.77 Mrs. Walter Sarver, butter 64.40 Central Illinois Telephone Co., dues 3.65 A. F. Dougherty, glass 1.85 N. Huffman, butter 14.25 P. M. Biwer, stamps 10.00 I. C. R. R. Co., freight .50 Chicago & Alton R.R. Co., freight 2.71 Adams Express Co., express .32 Mrs. J. W. Arthur, service 2.00 Western Union Telegraph Co., telegram .25 Ginn & Co., school music .75 Theo. Presser Co., music 1.86 J. A. Lucas, business trip to Bloomington .60 American Express Co., express 4.01 F. S. Burch, ear tags, etc 2.45 Logan County Gas Co., gas 43.99 Total $ 158.36 Contingent Expenses for the Month of March, 1917. Holstein Friesian Association, registration of calves $ 6.00 Illinois Traction System, freight .90 P. M. Biwer, stamps, postals, etc 7.30 Pf und Bros., filing saws 1.25 Pfau, drugs 1.80 Corwine & Craddock, dishes and books .55 Central Illinois Telephone Co., telephone 1.65 Woolworth, plates 2.40 S. S. Kresge Co., dishes, notions, etc 3.60 148 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {Nov'''"^rtk7 I. C, freight 4.30 C. & A., freight 2.50 American Express Co., expressage 3.49 Mrs. Arthur, service 4.50 Mrs. Sarver, butter 79.45 Mrs. Huffman, butter and eggs 29.04 Frank Atlas Produce Co., eggs 1.40 Lincoln Laundry Co., collars 2.89 Logan County Gas Co., gas 54.71 Total $ 207.73 Contingent Expenses for the Month of April, 1917. American Express Co., expressage $ 13.19 Mrs. Huffman, butter 20.70 Mrs. Sarver, butter 61.95 P. M. Biwer, stamps, etc 20.50 Illinois Central, freight .84 Mrs. Heatherington, service 2.00 Mrs. Arthur, service 3.20 Frank Pfau, drugs 2.00 Central Illinois Telephone Co., telephone dues, tolls . 13.10 Illinois Traction Co., freight 1.27 Gleaners Library, school essay subjects 1.90 A. H. Barber Creamei'y Supply Co., scale and charts 4.00 Corwine & Craddock, books for H. S. use 1.05 Logan County Gas Co., gas 57.86 Chicago & Alton, freight 1.84 Laundry, collars 1.69 Total $ 207.09 Contingent Expenses for the Month of May, 1917. Chicago & Alton, freight ? 1.78 The Star Publishing Co., advertising and blotter .56 John E. Denner & Sons, groceries .50 R. R. Reed, lettering of diplomas 3.28 Mrs. Walter Sarver, butter 104.65 Mrs. N. Huffman, butter 22.95 Adams Express Co., expressage .66 Mrs. J. W. Arthur, service 8.75 P. M. Biwer, stamps 10.00 Western Union Telegraph Co., telegrams 1.40 Illinois Traction Co., freight 2.73 No/"2o'^''l917 j GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. I49 Illinois Central, freight .57 T. & W. Lawn Mower Co., repairs on mower 1.50 S. S. Kresge Co .85 Logan Co. Gas Co., gas 52.01 Lincoln Laundry Co., collars 3.75 C. J. Paesler, shoe repairs 2.65 Miller & Hart,, return discounts 1.72 Corwine & Craddock, school supplies .90 Central Illinois Telephone Co., tolls, and ext. tel 9.30 Total $ 230.51 Contingent Expenses for the Month of June, 1917. Illinois Central R. R. Co., freight $ 3.89 Mrs. Walter Sarver, butter 92.40 American Express Co., expressage 14.68 Mrs. J. A. Arthur, service 5.15 Mrs. N. Huffman, butter 21.60 Gullett & Sons, rambler rose 1.25 Lincoln Laundry Co., collars laundered 2.31 Logan County Gas Co., gas 46.27 P. M. Biwer, stamps and box rent 11.50 John A. Lutz & Co., dry goods .35 Singer Sewing Machine Co .30 Corwine-Craddock Co., crepe payer. .60 Geo. M. Knockel, drugs 1.80 Alexander Lumber Co., lime 1.25 F. C. Schroeder, dishes 3.85 Kresge Co., dry goods and supplies 3.63 Atlas Produce Co., iron 1.50 Chicago & Alton, freight .64 Buche's, rubbers .85 Total ? 213.82 Contingent Expenses for the Month of July, 1917. Mrs. J. W. Arthur, service $ 11.00 Mrs. N. Huffman, butter 29.55 Mrs. Walter Sarver, butter 83.30 Chicago & Alton^ freight 3.35 Avery & Comstock, castors .50 P. M. Biwer, stamps, box rent, etc 7.30 Illinois Traction System, freight 3.67 American Express, expressage 4.13 150 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS / Nov^^lo'^^lS ( Nov. 20, 1917. Illinois Central, freight .25 Central Illinois Telephone Co., tolls, rent, etc 14.15 Mr. John Buttell, potatoes 4.50 Western Union, telegrams 3.77 Alice Foster, repairing picture 1.00 Logan County Gas Co., gas 44.37 Dr. Pearl Parks, dental service 1.00 A. C. Boyd & Son, dry goods .20 Kresge Co., dry goods, etc .58 Lincoln Laundry, collars 1.91 Total ? 214.53 Contingent Expenses for the Month of August, 1917. P. M. Biwer, stamps and stamped envelopes $ 15.00 Mrs. Huffman, butter 24.90 Illinois Central, freight 4.53 American Express Co., expressage 1.54 Mrs. Walter Sarver, butter 40.60 Mrs. J. W. Arthur, service 8.05 Western Union Telegraph Co., telegrams .80 Adams Express, expressage 3.18 Carl Schreiber, glass cans (pint) -65 Lincoln Chautauqua Association, lot 6.00 Chicago & Alton, freight 3.35 John A. Lutz Co., hat 2.00 Mrs. Francisco, hat 2.25 SingerSewing Machine Co., needles .50 Logan County Gas Co., gas 47.23 Illinois Central Telephone Co., tolls 3.50 S. S. Kresge Co., dry goods 1-44 Total ? 165.52 Contingent Expenses for the IVIonth of September, 1917. Central Illinois Telephone Co., phone use $ 4.85 Western Union Telegraph Co., telegrams 1-05 J. J. Cooper, hardware -20 Cosby & Traughber, castors 1-08 Frank Pfau, drugs 1-25 Eugene Sheer, repairs -50 Illinois Traction System, freight 1-87 American Express, expressage 5.12 Adams Express, expressage 1-55 Tuesdaj-, I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS 1. O. O. F. I5I Nov. 20, 1917. ) r_ Logan County Gas Co., gas 55.98 Illinois Central 17.47 Guy LaBaw, electrical service .50 Mrs. J. W. Arthur, service 5.75 Mrs. Lillian Smith, service 9.00 Mrs. Walter Sarver, butter 53.20 Mrs. N. Huffman, butter 20.70 P. M. Biwer, stamps, etc 6.50 Chicago & Alton R. R. Co., freight 2.42 Mrs. Howston, service 1-50 Lincoln Laundry Co., collars .78 Total $ 191.27 ORDERS PAID. The following statement of the Board indicates orders paid. Vouchers are issued by the Board and countersigned by the Grand Master. These are forwarded to the Grand Secretary, who issues a warrant on the Grand Secretary for the amount of the voucher. The warrant is signed by the Grand Master and countersigned by the Grand Secretary. For the Month of October, 1916. Voucher. Amount. 7695 Adam Denger, groceries $ 12.15 7696 Ideal Meat Market, meat 222.07 7697 J. E. BouUion, plumbing, etc 91.04 7698 Buck's, shoes 94.90 7699 P. H. Peifer, groceries 528.30 7700 Corwine-Craddock Co., school supplies 4.81 7701 Landauer's, clothing 74.25 7702 Gerard & Lockhart, dry goods 29.67 7703 Vaughan's onion sets 3.41 7704 Field Laundry Co., starch 10.52 7705 Peter VanSchaack, drugs, etc 36.65 7706 Lincoln Creamery Co., butter 81.95 7707 Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co., cookies 28.10 7708 Miller & Hart, meat 81.03 7709 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 31.70 7710 Van Camp Hardware Co., hardware 51.87 7711 E. C. Cooper, barbering 11.05 7712 Lagonda Mfg. Co., steel cutters 4.11 7713 Heine Boiler Co., gaskets 5.31 7714 Lauer Bros., hardware 8.15 152 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS (Nov^^lo'^^igiT 7715 Wm. Devanney, bread 166.32 7716 A. C. McClurg, office supplies 5.68 7717 Hawks, groceries and supplies 397.68 7718 Farwell Co., dry goods . 286.18 7719 Kresge Co., kitchen utensils 5.40 7720 Citizen's Coal Co., coal 349.70 7721 Dehner & Werschey, repairs 65.45 7722 J. L. Coats, tools, etc 15.83 7723 Guta Percha Rubber Co., matting 36.80 7724 Water & Light Co., water and light 148.74 7725 J. A. Lucas, advanced labor, etc 52.93 7726 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 711.25 7727 J. A. Lucas, school pay roll 280.00 7728 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 105.00 7729 J. A. Lucas, contingent expense 117.92 7730 A. W. Larison, tuning pianos 7.50 7731 L. A. Werlick, decorating, painting 539.81 7732 H. E. Makutchan, board meeting, etc 11.00 7733 W. A. Hubbard, board meeting 5.92 7734 "Wm. H. Pease, board meeting 9.75 7735 J. W. Birne5% board meeting 5.85 7736 Pantagraph Printing Co., journal 8.25 7737 F. M. Hagans, medical service 215.50 7738 W. H. Rigdon, insurance 109.35 Total $ 5,068.85 For the Month of November, 1916. Voucher. Amount. 7739 Wm. Devanney, bread $ 164.81 7740 Bucke's, shoes 125.75 7741 Eugene Sheer, farm supplies 2.65 7742 Corwine Craddock Co., shades, etc 7.38 7743 Gerard & Lockhart, coats, etc 139.13 7744 Ideal Meat Market, meat 183.33 7745 Landauer's, clothing 52.15 7746 A. C. Boyd, carpet 37.89 7747 American Brick Co., brick 12.50 7748 Miller & Hart, meat • 47.29 7749 Van Camp Hardware Co., hardware 19.16 7750 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 20.85 7751 Loose Wiles Biscuit Co., cookies 43.31 7752 Alexander Lumber Co., lumber 28.12 7753 Clark Elwell Co., city directory 5.00 Tuesday. I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 1 53 Nov. 20, 1917 7754 E. C. Cooper, barbering 9.25 7755 Lincoln Creamery Co., butter 287.30 7756 W. H. Rigdon, insurance 228.00 7757 George Agle & Sons, tankage 55.00 7758 Interlocking Fence Co., fence 19.43 7759 Deaconess Hospital, service 6.50 7760 Standard Oil Co., gasoline 11.25 7761 Hawk's, groceries and supplies , . . . ' 82.20 7762 J. A. Lucas, advanced labor 15.38 7763 J. A. Lucas, contingent expenses 148.17 7764 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 695.00 7765 J. A. Lucas, school pay rolls 280.00 7766 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 105.00 7767 A. C. McClurg Co., office supplies 5.60 7768 F. C. Alexander, groceries 15.65 7769 Lauer Bros., hardware 16.92 7770 J. B. Ford Co., washing powder 9.75 7771 J. V. Farwell Co., dry goods 179.94 7772 Lincoln Water & Light Co 145.21 7773 H. E. Young, coat 15.00 7774 P. H. Peifer, groceries 45.90 7775 E. F. Kammueller, horse shoeing 6.00 7776 Lincoln Veterinary Co., service 25.00 7777 L. A. Werlich, bronzing, painting 162.90 7778 American Surety Co., bond 2.50 7779 W. A. Hubbard, board meeting 5.92 7780 W. H. Pease, board meeting 10.80 7781 J. W. Birney, board meeting 2.80 7782 J. H. Steiner, board meeting 7.65 7783 McLean County Cow Testing Association, fee 5.00 7784 F. W. Buelow, insurance 228.00 7785 F, J. Irwin, electrical wiring 225.00 Total $ 3,957.34 For the Month of December, 1916. Voucher. Amount. 7786 Landauer's. clothing $ 29.35 7787 Lauer Bros., hardware 3.69 7788 Field Laundry Co.. soda 15.10 7789 E. C. Copper, barbering 7.75 7790 Swift & Co., tankage 18.50 7791 A. F. Dougherty, glass 8.45 7792 Troy Laundry Co.. canvas covers, etc 29.44 154 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {Nov!'"2a^l917. 7793 Albert Pick Co., dishes 33.41 7794 Miller & Hart, bacon 33.00 7795 Wisconsin Cereal Food Co., cereal 4.00 7796 Heine Safety Boiler Co., repairs^ 10.24 7797 Albert Carlson Co., shoe repairs 21.90 7798 Loose Wiles Biscuit Co., cookies 52.28 7799 Hawk's, groceries and supplies 462.64 7800 J. V. Farwell Co., dry goods, etc 61.99 7801 Van Camp Hardware, hardware 10.60 7802 Ideal Meat Market, meat 191.44 7803 Water & Light Co., water and light 192.12 7801 Bucke's, shoes 108.45 7805 Gerard & Lockhart, dry goods 4.58 7806 Corwine Craddock Co., glass 2.75 7807 F. C. Alexander, groceries 4.58 7808 Star Publishing Co., printing 15.15 7809 Spellman Co., feed 38.80 7810 Milwaukee Sawdust Co., shavings 117.50 7811 E. F. Kammueller, horse shoeing 5.25 7812 P. H. Peif er, groceries 43.55 7813 Wm. Devanney, bread 164.18 7814 J. A. Lucas, advanced on straw 73.83 7815 J. A. Lucas, contingent expenses 278.02 7816 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 693.30 7817 J. A. Lucas, school pay roll 280.00 7818 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 105.00 7819 Lincoln Machine Shops, repairs 47.50 7820 E. D. Shackleford, harness repairs... 20.30 7821 H, J. Stockford, remodeling corridor 276.95 7822 Lincoln Creamery Co., butter 97.86 7823 J. H. Steiner, board meeting 7.25 7824 W. A. Hubbard, board meeting, etc 9.95 7825 J. W. Jackson, board meeting 7.85 7826 J, W. Birnej^, board meeting 3.25 7827 F. M. Hagans, medical service '. 102.00 Total $ 3,693.75 For the Month of January, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 7828 J. A. Lucas, contingent expenses $ 322.90 7829 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 695.00 7830 J. A. Lucas, school pay roll 280.00 7831 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 105.00 \ov^"2o''^1917 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 1 55 7832 J. A. Lucas, advanced books, etc 172.31 7833 Alexander Lumber Co., lumber 15.30 7834 Landauer's, clothing 34.25 7835 F. C. Alexander, groceries 31.21 7836 Bucke's, shoes 78.90 7837 Grerard & Lockhart, clothing 25.73 7838 P. H. Pelf er, groceries 13.74 7839 Ideal Meat Market, meat 167.20 7840 Corwine Craddock Co., school supplies 7.80 7841 Lincoln Water & Light Co 153.26 7842 W. E. Bouillon, plumbing 96.27 7843 G. M. Knochel, drugs 11.93 7844 E. C. Cooper, barbering 10.20 7845 Phillips Bros., printing 143.70 7846 Gullett Bros., brick 6.60 7847 Albert Pick Co., dishes 18.40 7848 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 33.98 7849 Loose Wiles Biscuit Co., cookies 14.10 7850 Miller & Hart, bacon 63.65 7851 Lincoln Veterinary Hospital Co., service 12.00 7852 Van Camp Hardware Co.. hardware 20.62 7853 Hawks, groceries and supplies 305.37 7854 M. E. Book Concern, supplies 30.10 7855 Wm. Devanney, bread 159.84 7856 Star Publishing Co.. printing 8.25 7857 Eugene Sheer, repairs 4.10 7858 J. V. Farwell Co., dry goods 183.36 7859 Lincoln Creamery Co., butter 74.25 7860 Striffler Bros., ice 318.91 7861 Citizen's Coal Mining Co., coal 1,184.19 7862 • Prince & Penick, medical service 517.45 7863 Frank Bollin, sewer improvements 180.00 7864 W. A. Hubbard, board meeting 6.42 7865 J. W. Birney, board meeting 3.30 7866 I^incoln Commercial Club, membership 12.50 Total $ 5,522.09 For the Month of February, 1917. 7867 P. H. Peifer. groceries $ 18.26 7868 Landauer's, clothing 21.63 7869 Wm. Devanney, bread 145.42 7870 Eugene Sheer, farm repairs 3.15 7871 Bucke's, shoes 81.85 156 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS (Nov^^lof^iiJlT. 7872 Gerard & Lockhart, dry goods 3.15 7873 Hawk's, groceries and supplies 858.29 7874 Miller & Hart, meat 67.34 7875 Peter Van Schaack, drugs 11.55 7876 Deaconess Home, nursing 10.00 7877 Standard Oil Co., oil 10.04 7878 Van Camp Hardware Co., hardware 20.05 7879 Loose Wiles Biscuit Co., cookies 12.52 7880 Albert Carlson, repairing shoes 45.85 7881 Water & Light Co., water and light 157.19 7882 Lauer Bros., hardware 10.00 7883 Ideal Meat Market, meat 160.75 7884 Wisconsin Cereal Food Co., ryko 4.50 7885 J. A. Lucas, advanced seed, ferrets 23.45 7886 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 695.00 7887 J. A. Lucas, school pay roll 280.00 7888 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 113.33 7889 J. A. Lucas, contingent expenses 158.36 7890 A. W. Larison, tuning pianos 7.50 7891 Jno. V. Farwell Co., dry goods 210.14 7892 A. C. McClurg Co., books 10.00 7893 George Becker, mirror 4.50 7894 H. J. Stockford, general repairs 90.05 7895 F. C. Alexander, groceries 6.60 7896 Alexander Lumber Co., lumber 3.24 7897 F. M. Hagans, medical service 110.00 7898 Citizen's Coal Co., coal 335.85 7899 Cosby & Traughber, chairs 8.51 7900 Lincoln Veterinary Co., service 27.75 7901 E. C. Cooper, barbering 8.40 7902 Jno. H. Steiner, board meeting 7.50 7903 W. H. Pease, board meeting 11.00 7904 W. A. Hubbard, board meeting 7.25 Total $ 3,759.97 For the Month of March, 1917. Voucher. , Amount 7905 Citizen's Coal Co., coal $ 243.62 7906 Wm. Devanny, bread 164.15 7907 Hawk's Wholesale Grocery, groceries 302.56 7908 Lauer Bros., hardware 8.45 7909 E. C. Cooper, barbering 8.35 7910 P. H. Peifer, groceries 15.95 Tu-iSflay, 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 1 57 Nov. 20, 1917. i ^ 7911 A. F. Dougherty, window glass 6.60 7912 Edwin Kanimueller, horse shoeing 2.00 7913 Garlock Packing Co., boiler rings 14.49 7914 A. C. Boyd & Son. repairing carpet 4.00 7915 Albert Pick Co., dishes 41.25 7916 Frank M. Hagans, medical servire 70.50 7917 Loose Wiles Biscuit Co.. cookies 36.26 7918 A. C. McClurg & Co., stationery 5.76 7919 Fred C. Alexander, groceries 7.28 7920 Bucke's, shoes 72.85 7921 Landauer's. clothing 21.05 7922 Gerard & Lockhart, dry goods 16.40 7923 Lincoln Creamery, butter 91.65 7924 Miller & Hart 73.16 7925 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 46.49 7926 John V. Farwell Co., dry goods 127.22 7927 Ideal Meat Market, meat 163.07 7928 A. W. Larison, repairing piano 13.50 7929 Water & Light Co., water and light 131.90 7930 Dr. Pearl Parks, dental work 88.00 7931 Alexander Lumber Co., lumber 5.30 7932 Holmes & Mauer, oats 35.32 7933 H. W. Buckbee, seeds 23.79 7934 J. A. Lucas, advanced seed 41.80 7935 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 695.00 7936 J. A. Lucas, school pay roll 280.00 7937 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 140.00 7938 Wm. Voepel, woi'k on sewer 9.00 7939 J. A. Lucas, contingent expenses 207.73 7940 Field Laundry Supply Co 16.47 7941 H. K. Rhoades 180.00 7942 W. E. Bouillon, plumbing 117.74 7943 W. A. Hubbard, board meeting 12.42 7944 J. H. Steiner, board meeting 14.86 7945 W. H. Pease, board meeting 10.50 794C J. W. Birney, board meeting 7.00 7947 Myrtle Tandy, board meeting 6.25 7948 Lura Latham, board meeting 20.50 Total $ 3.600.19 For the Month of April, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 7949 Augustine & Co., trees $ 6.60 7950 McLean Cow Test Assoc, T. cows IP. 50 158 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {novT"20?^1917. 7951 Lauer Bros., hardware 6.20 7952 Fred Alexander, groceries 6.41 7953 F. H. Feifer, groceries 23.93 7956 Dougherty, window glass 16.65 7955 Citizens Coal Co., coal 174.82 7956 A. C. McClurg, supplies 9.10 7957 Bucke, shoes 4.80 7958 Gerard & Lockhart, dry goods 25.95 7959 Lincoln Veterinary Hospital, veterinary services 30.25 7960 Landauer's, clothing 142.93 7961 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 60.94 7962 Hawks, Wholesale Grocers, groceries 742.42 7963 Miller & Hart, meat, bacon 38.40 7964 Methodist Book Concern, supplies 23.70 7965 Edward Tobin, surveying tile 15.00 7966 Peerless Faint & Var. Co., cleaner 16.40 7967 Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co 16.44 7968 J. V. Farwell & Co., dry goods 167.27 7969 Van Camp Hardware Co., hardware 11.45 7970 Dr. Fearl Farks, dental service 17.00 7971 Standard Oil Co., gasoline and oil 20.65 7972 Lincoln Water & Light Co., water and light 85.34 7973 J. A. Lucas, advanced 67.35 7974 Swift & Company, butterine 62.16 7975 E. C. Cooper, barbering, hair cuts 11.25 7976 Frank M. Hagans, medical services 50.00 7977 Alexander Lumber Co., lumber 9.20 7978 Wm. Devanney, bread 183.57 7979 Adam Denger 300.42 7980 J. A. Lucas, contingent expenses 207.09 7981 J. A. Lucas, pay roll, house 695.00 7982 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 140.00 7983 J. A. Lucas, school pay roll 280.00 7984 G. R. Kinney Co., Inc., shoes 179.00 7985 Edwin Kammueller, horse shoe 2.00 7986 H. K. Rhoades, plumbing 28.00 7987 Dehner & Forschey, hardware and repairs 41.35 7988 W. A. Hubbard, board meeting 6.50 7989 J. H. Steiner, board meeting 7.93 7990 W. H. Fease, board meeting 10.60 7991 J. W. Birney, board meeting 5.20 Total $ 3.968.77 Nov^"2o'^^1917 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. I59 For the Month of May, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 7992 Spellman & Co., feed and seed $ 16.80 7993 Alexander Lumber Co., lumber 11.49 7994 Fred Alexander, groceries 14.30 7995 N. J. Stockford, carpentering 28.79 7996 Citizens Coal Co., coal 131.34 7997 Landauer's, clothing 43.73 799§ Lauer Bros., hardware and supplies 12.10 7999 F. M. Peifer, groceries 19.27 8000 Lincoln Veterinary, veterinary service 4.50 8001 Wm. Devanney, bread 186.58 8002 Hawks, Wholesale Grocers, groceries 845.71 8003 Vaughn's Seed Store, seeds and bulbs 4.95 8004 Corn Belt Nursery Asso., trees 25.00 8005 G. B. Reed & Bro., onion sets 11.25 8006 Lincoln Creamery Co., butter 31.15 8007 G. D. Sutton Co., seed corn 27.00 8008 Miller & Hart, bacon 41.54 8009 Cudahy Packing Co., cleaner 7.42 8010 Van Camp Hardware Co., hardware 24.36 8011 Deaconess Hospital, Geo. Lipsey 7.90 8012 Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co., cookies 33.83 8013 Guy LaBaw, electric wire repairs 9.95 8014 Saddler Bros., trees 40.90 8015 Lincoln Water & Light Co., light 148.93 8016 Geo. M. Knockle, drugs 9.77 8017 A. F. Dougherty, glass 2.20 8018 Dr. Pearl Parks, dental service 26.25 8019 E. C. Cooper, barbering 9.85 8020 Adam Denger, meat and groceries 217.07 8021 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 45.17 8022 Standard Oil Co., gasoline 26.00 8023 J. A. Lucas, pay roll, farm 140.00 8024 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 700.88 8025 J. A. Lucas, school pay roll 280.00 8026 J. A. Lucas, contingent 230.51 8027 J. A. Lucas, advanced 55.05 8028 G. R. Kinney Co., shoes 61.05 8029 Dr. F. M. Hagans, medical service 59.00 8030 W. E. Bouillon, plumbing 176.43 8031 W. E. Bouillon, 1st payment contract 772.90 8032 John V. Farwell, dry good and supplies 122.96 8033 Star Publishing Co., commencement program 6.50 8034 Chris. Olson, clock repairs 4.15 l6o JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov^"20^^1917 8035 L. A. Werlich, decorating 75.00 8036 W. H, Pease, board meeting 9.85 8037 J. H. Steiner, board meeting 9.10 8038 J. W. Birney, board meeting 3.00 8039 Gerard & Lockhart, dry goods 15.42 8040 H. J. Stockford, payment contract, building fund 800.00 Total $ 4,787.50 For the Month of June, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8041 Landauer's, clothing $ 83.10 8042 Spellman & Co., hay 31.73 8043 Miller & Hart, bacon 47.61 8044 Fred Alexander, groceries 13.21 8045 E. C. Cooper, barbering 13.10 8046 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 33.18 8047 Swift & Co., butterine 40.32 8048 Spot Cash Grocery, groceries 10.57 8049 Lauer Bros., hardware 1.70 8050 Pantagraph Printing Co., statements 21.50 8051 A. C. McClurg supplies 7.58 8052 Garlock Packing Co., coils 2.49 8053 Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co., crackers 10.59 8059 W. B. Miller & Son, mower casting 2.00 8055 Lincoln Veterinary, veterinary service 2.50 8056 Field Laundry Supply Co., soda, etc 36.17 8057 Richard Georgi, grinding mower, etc 3.75 8058 Eugene Sheer, sharpening plows, etc ' 9.30 8059 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 726.00 8060 J. A. Lucas.farm pay roll 140.00 8061 Deaconess Hospital, service. 6.00 8062 Citizens Coal Co., coal 20.50 8063 Dr. Pearl Parks, dental service 8.25 8064' P. H. Peif er, groceries , 33.85 8065 G. R. Kinney Co., shoes 95.35 8066 Adam Denger, meat 191.14 S067 W. Devanney, bread 155.00 8068 Gerard & Lockhart, dry goods 15.21 8069 Hawks, Wholesale Grocers, groceries 262.70 8070 J. A. Lucas, contingent 213.82 8071 J. A. Lucas, advanced 19.00 8072 Dr. Hagans, medical service 42.50 8073 H. J. Stockford, labor on silo 21.05 8074 W. E. Bouillon, plumbing 290.53 Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1917. GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. l6l 8075 Lincoln Water & Light Co., water and light 136.81 8076 John V. Farwell, dry goods 4.03 8077 A. L. Salmons, horse hire 27.50 8078 E. Kammueller, horse shoeing 2.00 8079 Lincoln Creamery, butter 87.75 8080 H. J. Stockford, 2d payment on school building $ 200.00 8081 H. J. Stockford, 2nd payment on school school building 2,074.00 $ 2,274.00 8082 J. H. Steiner, board meeting 10.22 8083 J. W. Birney, board meeting 4.47 Total $ 2,884.17 Complete total $ 5,158.17 For the Month of July, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8084 Hawks Wholesale Grocery, groceries $ 146.91 8085 Corwine-Craddock, window shades 3.00 8086 John V. Farwell Co., dry goods 147.94 8087 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 31.64 8088 C. C. Birchard & Co., music, songs 6.40 8089 Standard Oil Co., gas tank 7.45 8090 Swift & Co., butterine 26.88 8091 Heine Safety Boiler Co., boiler repairs 60.09 8092 J. A. Lucas, advanced 29.68 8093 Clyde Hulse, horse hire 44.00 8094 Miller & Hart, bacon 45.21 8095 A. J. Childs & Sons, millet seed 72.05 8096 Bucke's, shoes 7.30 8097 Lauer Bros., hardware, etc 16.20 8098 E. C. Cooper, barbering 9.40 8099 A. W. Larison, tuning piano 7.50 8100 Gerard & Lockhart, dry goods 10.90 8101 Alexander Lumber Co., lumber and r-ement 2.50 8102 Spellman Co., timothy hay 32.94 8103 Fred C. Alexander, groceries 7.63 8104 Adam Denger, meat 171.96 8105 Lincoln Veterinary Hospital, veterinary service 11.00 8106 Guy LaBaw, electrical repairs 5.30 8107 P. H. Peifer, groceries 36.00 SIOS Loose Wiles Biscuit Co., cookies and crackers 65.86 —11 ]62 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Nov'^20^^1917 8109 Eugene Sheer, hardware and repairs 6.65 8110 Lincoln Water & Light Co., water and light 111.70 8111 Dr. F. M. Hagans, medical service 67.00 8112 Landauer's, clothing 22.78 8113 C. R. Kinney Co., shoes 38.05 8114 Vaughn's Seed Store, seeds 4.56 8115 Carl Dumpser, damaged on corn 8.75 8116 George Knochel, drugs 5.18 8117 Peoria Creamery Co., butter 15.60 811S Wm. Devanny, bread 156.80 8119 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 726.00 8120 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 140.00 8121 J. A. Lucas, contingent expenses 214.53 8122 W. H. Rigdon, insurance East Cottage 93.00 8123 Geo. Agle & Sons, seed, bran 101.75 8124 Floyd Weymer, paint and varnish 6.70 8125 H. J. Stockford, third payment on school building $ 2,624.00 8126 H. E. Bouillon, first payment on plumbing 1,500.00 $ 4,124.00 8127 J. W. Birney, board meeting 3.20 8128 J. H. Steiner, board meeting 8.57 8129 Gullett & Sons, flowers 5.00 8130 Heimbreiker Bros., plants, etc 14.95 8131 Citizen's Coal Co., coal and fire brick 83.86 Total $ 2,840.97 Complete total $ 6,964.97 For the Month of August, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8132 John V. Farwell Co., dry goods $ 104.84 8133 Adam Denger, meat 126.73 8134 Wm. Devanny, bread 151.48 8135 Hawk's, groceries and supplies 331.28 8136 Edwin Kammueller, horse shoeing 5.55 8137 Spellman & Co.. feed 52.10 8138 Dr. Pearl Parks, dental service 5.00 8139 Lauer Bros., hardware 2.80 8140 Lincoln Veterinary Co., veterinary service 10.65 8141 Eugene Sheer, repairs 18.15 8142 A. F. Dougherty, framing pictures 2.40 8143 Dr. F. M. Hagans, medical service 37.00 Tuesday. > GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. U. F. 163 Nov. 20, 1917. ) 8144 E. C. Cooper, barbering 9.45 8145 Gerard & Lockhart, dry goods 8.27 8146 Loose Wiles Co., crackers 12.50 8147 Bucke's, shoes 25.35 8148 Landauer's, clothing 32.45 8149 Fred Alexander, groceries 3.95 S150 Swift & Co.. butterine 53.76 8151 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 8.52 8152 Albert Pick Co., dishes 69.52 8153 Miller & Hart, bacon 44.80 8152 F. S. Stahl, canner 30.00 8155 L. E. Slick & Co., feed 43.00 8156 P. H. Peifer, groceries 15.15 8157 Geo. M. Knochel, drugs 7.82 8158 Pantagraph, typewrite papei' 1.95 8159 Lincoln Water & Light Co.. water and light 110.57 8160 Heine Safety Boiler Co., tile 35.36 8161 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 726.00 S162 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 140.00 8163 J. A. Lucas, contingent expenses 165.52 8164 James M. Miller, threshing oats 31.80 8165 A. C. McClurg, books and supplies 63.67 8166 H. K. Rhoades, tile labor sewer 179.20 8167 C. J. Paesler, mending shoes 4.05 8168 J. A. Lucas, advanced 11.20 8169 Standard Oil Co., oil and gas 36.50 8170 Remington Typewriter Co., repairs 11.30 8171 J. H. Steiner, board meeting 9.10 8172 W. H. Pease, board meeting 10.74 8173 J. W. Birney, board meeting 4.69 8174 A. G. Nauman, board meeting 9.64 8175 J. J. Stockford, fourth payment on school building $ 2,623.00 8176 W. E. Bouillon, 2nd payment on plumbing 652,00 % 3,275.00 Total $ 2,763.81 Complete total $ 6,038.81 For the Month of September, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8176 A. C. McClurg, books and supplies $ 6.47 8177 Silver, Burdett & Co.. books 51.70 164 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { No\^"20^^1917 8178 Lincoln Veterinary Hospital Co., service 35.50 8179 Gerard & Lockliart, dry goods 5.93 8J 80 Landauers, clothing 60.73 8181 Star Publishing Co., statements 4.00 8182 Bucke's shoes 25.80 8183 Dr. Pearl Parks, dental service 11.50 8184 Fred Alexander, groceries and supplies 11.75 81 85 Spellman & Co., feed 99.80 8186 Van Camp Harware, hardware 4.03 8187 Lincoln Creamery Co., butter 10.35 8188 A. B. Bliss, class pictures 7.50 8189 Woefel & Gunlach, hardware 2.00 8190 Standard Oil Co., floor oil 2.45 8191 L. E. Slick & Co., feed 41.00 8192 T. L. Rothwell, timothy hay 247.20 8193 Albert Carlson, shoe repairs 31.90 8194 Miller & H.art, B. Bacon 46.31 8195 Vaughn's Seed Store, onion sets 9.80 8196 Dehner & Wershey, hardware and repairs 58.53 8197 Loose-Wiles, crackers 18.53 8198 George Agle & Sons, feed 684.38 8199 Lauer Bros., hardware 5.90 8200 Swift & Co.. butterine 41.28 8201 Field Laundry Co., ink, blueing 12.00 8202 Wm. Devanny, bread 203.87 8203 Peter Van Schaack & Sons, sulphur 3.00 8204 Hawks, groceries and supplies 541.59 8205 John V. Farwell Co.. dry goods and supplies 76.47 82'06 Ph. Peifer, groceries 15.65 8207 Alexander Lumber Co., lumber, etc 21.64 8208 E. C. Cooper, barbering 9.70 8209 Water & Light Co., water and light 122.39 8210 W. C. Bates, surveying 11.50 8211 Adam Denger, meat 136.32 8212 Citizens Coal Co.. coal and fire brick 217.14 8213 Dr. Frank M. Hagans. medical service 51.50 8214 J. A. Lucas, farm pay roll 140.00 8215 J. A. Lucas, house pay roll 726.00 8216 J. A. Lucas, school pay roll 140.00 8217 J. A. Lucas, contingent expenses 191.27 8218 S. S. Kresge & Co., supplies 4.85 8219 Clyde Purcell. books and stationery 9.75 8220 J. A. Lucas, advanced 65.00 8221 W. H. Pease, board meeting 11.50 8222 J. W. Birney. board meeting 6.82 Nov^^lo^^lGlT I ^RAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 165 8223 J. H. Steiner, board meeting 9.12 8224 Dr. A. G. Nauman, board meeting 11.00 8225 Mrs. E. O. Johnson, board meeting 22.35 8226 Mrs. Lura Latham, board meeting 24.50 8227 W. E. Bouillon, last payment on plumb- ing contract $ 846.75 8228 H. J. Stockford, last payment on school contract 3,030.30 S229 J. W. Birney, secretaryship 100.00 8230 Myrtle Tandy, board meeting 6.25 8231 Deal & Ginzel. services as architects 649.95 $ 4,527.00 8232 L. A. Werlick. 1st payment on decorating 100.00 Total $ 4,515.52 Complete total $ 9,042.52 Expenses of I. O. O. F. Home During Past Year. Groceries $ 5,639.01 Meat 2,975.30 Butter 2.047.21 Eggs 50.17 Bread 2,002.02 Dry goods and clothing 2,545.69 Water 767.44 Ice 403.91 Light 825.23 House supplies 1,388.72 Optical service 285.25 Insurance 658.35 Drugs 76.95 Fuel 3,246.64 Furnishings 269.26 General repairs T 2,121.58 Medical service 1.119.07 Dental service 157.00 Telephone and telegraph 90.70 Office and stationery 220.46 Barbering 117.75 School supplies 461.17 School pay roll 2.380.00 House pay roll 8.484.43 Farm pay roll 1,513.33 l66 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { No/"2o''^1917 Farm repairs 90.50 Farm supplies, machinery and veterinary 503.38 Live stock ^ 16.00 Stock feed 1,555.88 Nursery, plants and seeds 564.23 Building and improvement 17,329.59 Administration 661.44 Miscellaneous 150.23 Shoes 1,012.85 Shoe repairs 419.67 Freight and express 212.52 Total $ 62,362.93 $15,000.00 of the ahove is appropriation for school building. Products of the Farm, Chicken and eggs $ 449. 4'0 Garden 1,532.50 Orchard, vineyard and small fruits 750.00 Field 4,064.00 Dairy 4,790.50 Products sold 1,578.38 Total I 13,164.78 FINANCIAL REPORT. Financial report of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Odd Fellows' Orphans' Home of Illinois: Receipts. 1916. Oct. 1 Cash balance on hand Grand Treasurer. . . $ 6,488.43 Grand Lodge appropriation $ 38,000.00 Collections for children 2,673.25 Collections, sundries 330.22 Interest on Endowment 1,980.19 Donations 924.85 Farm 1,578.38 45,486.89 Total $ 51,967.32 No/^20^^1917 ] GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 1 67 Disbursements. I'aid warrants and vouchers $ 47,362.93 Balance on hand Oct. 1, 1917 4,612.39 Total $ 51,975.32 Building Fund. Grand Lodge appropriation $ 15,000.00 Paid out per warrants and vouchers $ 15,000.00 Special. Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer for new dormitory. . . .$ 413.41 Flora R. Lodge No. 162 56.01 Total $ 469.42 Oct. 1, 1917 Balance in maintenance fund $ 4,612.39 Oct. 1. 1917 Balance in special fund 469.42 Oct. 1, 1917 Total balance in hands of Grand Treasurer $ 5,081.81 Summary of Receipts by Months. 1916. October report $ 310.92 November report 235.60 December report 336.36 1917. January report 1,248.60 February report 350.61 March report 290.69 April report 344.35 May report 305.80 June report 389.15 July report 395.57 August report 400.95 September report 2,878.29 Total $ 7,486.89 Summary of Disbursements by Months. 1916. October $ 5,068.85 November 3,957.34 l68 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^^lo'^^lkT December 3.693.75 1917. January 5,522.09 February 3,759.97 March 3,600.19 April 3,968.77 May 4,787.50 June 2,884.17 July 2,840.97 August 2,763.81 September 4,515.52 Total $ 47,362.93 REPORT OF SECRETARY, Odd Fellows' Orphans' Home. Summary of Disbursements by Months. Building 1916. Fund. November $ 5,068.85 December 3,957.34 1917. January 3,693.75 February 5,522.09 March 3,759.97 April 3,600.19 May 3,968.77 June 4,787.50 $ 800.00 July 2,884.17 2,274.00 August 2,840.97 4.124.00 September 2,763.81 3,275.00 October 4,515.52 4,527.00 Total $ 47,362.93 $ 15,000.00 Total receipts — maintenance fund $ 51,975.32 Total disbursements — maintenance fund 47,362.93 October 1, 1917, balance $ 4,612.39 Total receipts— building fund $ 15,000.00 Total disbursements — building fund $ 15,000.00 ^"20^*1917 \ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 169 Nov. 20, 1917 FINAL. Management of the Home. Any report from your Board of Directors would be incomplete witliout containing an expression of obligation and appreciation to Doctor and Mrs. J. A. Lucas and for their loyal and efficient corps of teachers and governesses and the other very able assistants. One has only to visit the Home and see the loving evidence of the children to realize the capable, loving efficiency of the management Fraternally submitted, W. A. HUBBARD, President. W. H. PEASE, J. H. STEINER, A. G. NAUMAN, J. W. BIRNEY, Secretary. 170 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS | Nov^ "20*^^1917 DIRECTORY OF THE I. O. O. F. OLD FOLKS' HOME LOCATED AT MATTOON, ILLINOIS For the Year Ending September 30th, 1917 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Chas. E. Boyer, Chairman, Chicago. J. W. Yantis, P.G.M., Sec, Shelbyville. H. G. Cormick, Centralia. Charles S. Harris, P.G.M., Galesburg. A. J. Mourer, P.G.P., Eureka. REBEKAH ADVISORY BOARD. Mrs. Arietta Lopp, Mt. Carmel. Mrs. Mae E. Crowell, Rockford. Mrs. Nellie L. Harris, Chicago. Mrs. Grace A. Henry, Maywood. MANAGEMENT. E. R. Sayler Superintendent Mrs. Rhoda Sayler Matron MEDICAL STAFF. Dr. T. A. Bryan, Mattoon House Physician Dr. R. E. Kleckner, Mattoon Consulting Physician and Surgeon Dr. R. J. Coultas, Mattoon Oculist Tuesday, ? GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 171 Nov. 20, 1917. 5 ' INTRODUCTORY. To the Grand Master and Memhers of the Grand Lodge, I. 0. 0. F.. of Illinois: Another year with its lights and shadows, its messages of peace and its calls to war, has come and gone, and in compliance with the rules of our Order we are pleased to submit the Twentieth Annual Report of the Trustees of the I. O. O. F. Old Folks' Home at Mattoon. "We rejoice that the work assigned us by this great fraternity has been along humanitarian lines. The call to arms did not directly affect the Old Folks' Home except in increased cost of living. The members of the Home, however, have in a large degree shown the proper spirit of loyalty, and aided in many ways to keep the expenditures within the minimum. Nineteen nationalities are represented in our Home membership, and the lessons taught in American Odd Fellowship have done much to make of them a united and happy family. Many improvements have been made during the year in and about the Home. The Superintendent's quarters have been remodeled, add- ing much to the comfort and convenience of the Superintendent and Matron, and receiving the approval of all who have inspected them. We have also remodeled part of the interior of the main building, which enabled us to care for a number of additional members. New corkstone floors have been laid in the large dining room and kitchen, which adds much to the appearance and sanitation; the expense of the new floors was paid by the Rebekah State Assembly through the energetic work of its President, Cora Neff Phillips, and the Advisory Board, and we desire to extend to the Rebekahs of the State our thanks for the interest" they have manifested in the Home. The present membership of the Home is 186, as follows: Sisters, 48; Brothers, 138; an increase over last year of twenty-three members. The average age of present members is 71+- Personal investigation is made of the merit of each application, which has resulted in several rejections and a number of applications being withdrawn, but there is still a number on the waiting list, as every available bed is taken. The buildings and grounds are in splendid condition; the crops have yielded well and the stock has been improved in quality. The members generally have been pleasant toward each other, obedient to the rules and courteous to the Superintendent and Matron. 172 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^"20*^^ia I Nov. 20, 1917. Brother and Sister Sayler have been active in their duties and worked in harmony with the wishes of the Board. The employees are young men and women of high character and are respectful and cheerful in administering care for the old people. The services of the Advisory Board have been valuable to the Home. The Grand Officers and many members of our Fraternity have encouraged us throughout the year by their presence and advice. Much credit is due the Fraternal Press of our Order for the splendid interest in Odd Fellowship and our Homes. We express to all our deep appreciation for the many kindnesses shown. The following detailed report of the business of the year is re- spectfully submitted: REPORT OF HOME PHYSICIAN. For the information of the membership as to the service rendered to the sick and the requirements of our large family of aged Brothers and Sisters, we append the following report of Dr. T. A. Bryan, the Home Physician, for the ten months from January 1, 1917, to Novem- ber 1, 1917: Patients Admitted from Jan. 1, to Nov. 1, 1917. January 11 July 4 February 5 August 3 March 5 September 9 April 7 October 4 May 3 June 3 Total 58 Discharged Hospital. January 5 July 3 February .' 2 August 6 March 6 September 6 April 4 October 2 May 6 June 3 Total 43 Deaths in Hospital, 1917, January 19 — Brother Schroder. January 27 — Brother Jack Ricketts. February 3 — Sister Brush. March 16 — Julius Meyers. April — No deaths. Nov^"20*^^1917 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 1 73 May 5 — Brother Coates. May 18 — Brother Hopper. May 23 — Brother Svedman. May 31 — Martha Smith (col.), 104 years, cyclone victim. June 5 — Mrs. Devol. cyclone victim. July — No deaths. August — No deaths. September — No deaths. October IG — Brother Halstead. Total number of deaths from Jan. 1 to Nov. 1 — Eight Hospital patients, two cyclone victims. Meals Served at Hospital. .January 1,964 July 2,454 February 2,132 August 2,143 March 1,949 September 1,868 April 1,942 October 2.048 May 1,989 June 1,848 Total meals 20,331 Night Lunches. January 80 July 122 February 122 August 106 March 89 September 135 April 75 October 122 May 175 . June 139 Total night lunches 1,188 Hospital Meal Trays Carried to the Main Building. January 71 July 18 February 88 August 65 March 71 September 81 April 28 October 203 May : 14 June 49 Total 688 Making a grand total of meals at Hospital, night lunches and trays carried to the Home, total 22,207. SUMMARY REPORT FROM JAN. 1 TO NOV. 1, 1917. Hospital Days. January 692 July 706 February 653 August 639 March 681 September 515 April 654 October 725 May 668 June 620 Total 6,553 174 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov'^^lo'^'^ii tNov. 20. 1917. Home Cases Treated by Dr. Bryan. January 363 July 109 February 124 August 109 March 91 September 108 April 78 October 148 May 81 June 94 Total 1.305 Home Persons Getting Medicine at the Hospital Drug Room. January 452 June 191 February 225 July 175 March 210 August ; 180 April 240 September 252 May 249 October 301 Operations Performed by Dr. Bryan. January 18 — Brother Warton. January 26 — Brother Warton. May 15 — Brother Whitley, teeth extracted. June 13 — Brother Liddell. June 13— Brother Warton. September 23 — Brother Day. September 23 — Brother Foreman. Total— 7. • INVENTORY. Live Stock. 2 Mules 1 Bull 1 Bay horse 12 Brood sows 1 Black mare 24 Pigs 1 Black horse 600 Chickens 15 Milk cows 50 Shoats 3 Yearling calves Wagons and Implements. 2 Coal wagons 1 Hay rake 1 Surrey 1 Two-horse breaking plow 1 Phaeton 1 Corn sheller 1 Wagonette 2 Farm wagons 1 Mowing machine 1 Spring wagon 1 Horse lawn mower 2 Harrows 1 Road scraper 1 Disk harrow Tuesday, Nov. 20. 1917. GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 175 Platform scales Hay tedder Double shovel cultivator Corn planter Hand lawn mowers Fan mill Sets work harness Set driving harness Sets single harness 1 Oats seeder 2 Riding cultivators 10 Pitchforks 6 Rakes 4 Shovels 12 Hoes 1 Three-horse sulky 2 Garden cultivators plow Farm Products on Hand. 1700 Bushels oats 160 Bushels potatoes 14 Bushels beets 50 Bushels apples 30 Tons timothy hay 23 Acres corn, at 60 bu. to acre in field, 1380 bu. 5 Acres of corn in silo 40 Bushels turnips 8 Bushels seed corn 40 Gallons brine pickles 11 Gallons mustard pickles 16 Bushels parsnips 5 Bushels mango peppers 6 Quarts pears 940 Glasses jelly 30 Quarts canned cherries 800 Quarts tomatoes 25 Quarts grape butter 120 Quarts mixed pickles 150 Quarts strawberries 300 Quarts canned rhubarb 160 Quarts tomato preserves 10 Gallons pepper relish Farm Products Used. 50 Dozen chickens ; $ 275.00 120 Dozen cabbage 120.00 Asparagus 25.00 142 Bushels tomatoes 85.20 10 Bushels beets ' 6.00 Onions 92.00 Rhubarb 40.00 100 Pounds grapes 20.00 Mango peppers 5.00 12,000 Gallons milk 2,400.00 500 Gallons strawberries 200.00 200 Bushels potatoes 300.00 2,075 Pounds dressed pork 415.00 300 Pounds dressed chicken 51.00 1,051 Dozen eggs 399,38 Total value $4,433.38 176 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^^lo^^lQl- Farm Products Sold. I Hog $ 36.00 Stock service 18.00 Baled paper 23.88 II Calves 225.00 Junk 23.10 Old barrels 4.45 Produce 9.00 Ducks and geese 16.08 200 Pounds dressed chicken 34.00 172 Pounds popcorn 6.02 1 Cow 60.00 405 Bushels oats 262.64 Old slate 9.00 Drugs 2.60 Supplies 85.86 Tomatoes .90 Onions 45.56 2 Bushels oats 1.00 Stock service 2.00 Total $865.09 VALUATION OF PROPERTY OF I. O. O. F. OLD FOLKS' HOME, MATTOON, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 1, 1917. Personal Property. Furniture and fixtures $ 10,500.00 Bed linen and bedding 2,000.00 Table linen 200.00 Miscellaneous household goods 975.00 Hospital supplies 350.00 Farm implements and tools. 1,000.00 Farm live stock 3,200.00 Engineers' and carpenters' tools 75.00 ■ — ? 18,300.00 Real Estate. 136 acres of land, at $150.00 per acre $ 20,400.00 Home buildings lb«,100.00 178,500.00 Total value ; $196,800.00 Tuesday, } Nov. 20. 1917. t GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 177 FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1917. For the Month of October, 1916. DONATIONS. Reynolds Rebekah Lodge No. 794 $ 10.00 Fischer Bros., rebate 60.44 5 FARM SALES. 1 Fat hog ? 36.00 Stock service 4.00 COLLECTIONS. Kroeschell Bros., rebate on freight $ 2.10 LeCompte, telephone to Chicago 1.00 Columbia Lodge No. 21, funeral William Schild.. 52.30 For the Month of November, 1916. DONATIONS. Big Four Elevator Co $ 6.65 Waukegan Rebekah Lodge No. 340 10.00 Aurita Rebekah Lodge No. 161 3.00 FARM SALES. Baled paper $ 6.48 One calf 10.00 COLLECTIONS. Pomona Lodge No. 798, funeral Brother Young GriflTm $ 47.50 Woodlawn Park Lodge No. 825, funeral Brother J. Wesley Brooks 47.50 Fort Clark Lodge No. 109, funeral Brother W. E. Hodges 52.78 Phoenix Insurance Co., lightning damage 7.68 —12 70.44 40.00 55.40 $165.84 19.65 16.48 155.46 $191.59 178 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Tuesday, ) Nov. 20, 1917. For the Month of December, 1916. DONATIONS. Union Rebekah Lodge No. 235 $ 1.00 Chicago Rebekah Lodge No. 130 5.00 Clinton Lodge No. 555 5.00 Erie Lodge No. 38 5.00 Greenwood Lodge No. 421 2.50 Longview Lodge No. 251 5.00 Genoa Lodge No. 768 6.00 Greater Chicago Lodge No. 822 5.00 Balance from Christmas donations 165.65 Rebekah Assembly donation for a refrigerating plant 1,175.50 FARM SALES. Produce $ 9.00 Old iron 4.41 Ducks and geese 16.08 200 pounds dressed chicken 34.00 One calf 9.00 COLLECTIONS. Lily of the West Lodge No. 407, funeral Chas. Gibke $ 54.42 Arbeiter Lodge No. 385, funeral Fritz Steihl 51.75 Mrs. Spidell, telephone .70 Calla Boose, telephone .30 CHRISTMAS DONATIONS. Waterloo Lodge No. 27 .? 10.00 G. J. Feldkamp, Chicago 5.00 Ruth Rebekah Lodge No. 10 5.00 Sophia Rebekah Lodge No. 96 25.00 Daughter and grandson, Chas. Gibke, deceased.. 40.00 Kewanee Lodge No. 128 5.00 John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary 5.00 Hanna City Rebekah Lodge No. 747 2.50 Onarga Lodge No. 208 5.00 W. H. Day Rebekah Lodge No. 328 5.00 Good Samaritan Lodge No. 540 5.00 $1,375.65 72.49 107.17 1,555.31 Tuesday, ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. 1-. I/O Nov. 20, 191 <■ \ ' < West Moreland Rebekah Lodge No. 607 5.00 Olive Rebekah Lodge No. 57 2.00 Souvenir Lodge No. 831 5.00 Golden Rod Rebekah Lodge No. 105 5.00 Gresham Lodge No. 448 5.00 Cook County Lodge No. 240 5.00 Patoka Rebekah Lodge No. 480 5.00 Social Rebekah Lodge No. 257 5.00 Pride of St. Clair Rebekah Lodge No. 145 2.00 Oquawka Rebekah Lodge No. 360 5.00 Ashkum Lodge No. 580 3.00 Plow City Encampment No. 200 5.00 Emeline Rebekah Lodge No. 8 5.00 H. G. Cormick, Centralia 5.00 Gridley Lodge No. 819 5.00 Essex Rebekah Lodge No. 7Jt 2.50 Baden Lodge No. 539 5.00 Triple Link Rebekah Lodge No. 577 10.00 Minnehaha Rebekah Lodge No. 77 5.00 Pocahontas Rebekah Lodge No. 59 10.00 Sewing Circle, Jenny Lind Rebekah Lodge No. 551 10.00 Washburn Lodge No. 546 4.50 Johanna Rebekah Lodge No. 233 15.00 Keystone Rebekah Lodge No. 383 5.00 Trenton Rebekah Lodge No. 593 2.00 Woodstock Rebekah Lodge No. 205 5.00 Hume Rebekah Lodge No. 277 5.00 Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No. 399 5.00 Lydia Woodford Rebekah Lodge No. 228 5.00 Sewing Circle, River Grove Rebekah Lodge No. 389 5.00 Banner Rebekah Lodge No. 160 6.00 Bismarck Rebekah Lodge No. 312 5.00 Central Park Rebekah Lodge No. 301 2.50 Leah Rebekah Lodge No. 232 5.00 Collinsville Rebekah Lodge No. 154 1.00 Mineral Spring Rebekah Lodge No. 352 5.00 Orphans' Home Rebekah Lodge No. 9 10.00 St. Elmo Rebekah Lodge No. 406 10.00 Surprise Rebekah Lodge No. 421 5.00 Columbus Lodge No. 84 5.00 True Rebekah Lodge No. 455 2.50 Superb Rebekah Lodge No. 659 2.00 German Old Folks' and Orphans' Home Society. . . 15.00 Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No. 256 5.00 i8o JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [ Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1917. Kewanee Rebekah Lodge No. 512 5.00 Fae Rebekah Lodge No. 295 3.10 West Salem Lodge No. 137 5.00 Three Link Lodge No. 812 5.00 Rardin Rebekah Lodge No. 715 2.00 Adams Rebekah Lodge No. 375 5.00 Sangamon Lodge No. 6 5.00 Chillicothe Rebekah Lodge No. 545 5.00 Greenwood Lodge No. 421 3.50 Chicago Lodge No. 55 8.00 Patience Rebekah Lodge No. 62 5:00 Prairie Rebekah Lodge No. 622 5.00 Harmonia Lodge No. 221 5.00 Dorcas Rebekah Lodge No. 203 5.00 Pernwood Rebekah Lodge No. 396 5.00 Florence Rebekah Lodge No. 1 5.00 Crystal Link Rebekah Lodge No. 616 5.00 Chivalry Encampment No. 43 5.00 The following purchases were made from this fund, as follows: / 200 pounds dressed chicken $ 34.00 Buffalo Candy Kitchen .75 C. A. Hughes 5.60 McCusker & Albert 8.10 Nathan Berkowitz 1.00 Cox & Jones 2.00 180 new one dollar bills 180.00 A. H. Adler 42.00 Transferred to Maintenance Fund 165.65 439.10 439.10 For the Month of January, 1917. DONATIONS. Christmas donations $ 39.80 Opal Rebekah Lodge No. 320 2.50 Nona Rebekah Lodge No. 269 5.00 I Will Rebekah Lodge No. 733 7.85 if FARM SALES. 700 pounds baled paper $ 4.20 Stock service 2.00 Old barrels 2.25 54.95 Tuesday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. l8l Nov. 20, 1917. 3 . 172 pounds popcorn 6.02 Stock service 2.00 COLLECTIONS. Hutton Lodge No. 692, funeral W. H. Wilson $ 58.50 Lily of the West Lodge No. 407, funeral Albert Stoll 50.50 For the Month of February, 1917. DONATIONS. Mrs. A. A. Wilmarth, Aurora, 111 Effingham Rebekah Lodge No. 219 Good Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 140.... Sewing Circle of Evelyn Colfax Rebekah Lodge No. 168 FARM SALES. Old junk $ 5.00 $ 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 COLLECTIONS. Social Lodge No. 140, funeral expense of Brother C. S. Cross $ 50.50 Lily of the West Lodge No. 407, funeral Brother John Schroeder 50.50 Olio Lodge No. 311, funeral expense Brother A. J. Rickets 47.50 Grace Henry, P.P., telephone and postage 2.15 Ruby Todd, telephone .20 For the Month of March, 1917. DONATIONS. Woodbine Rebekah Lodge No. 529 $ 5.00 Stewardson Rebekah Lodge No. 407 5.00 Fannie Rebekah Lodge No. 453 5.00 16.47 109.00 $180.42 20.00 5.00 150.85 $ 175.85 l82 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^"20^^1917 Scottville Rebekah Lodge No. 764 2.50 Edward Haly, Chicago 5.00 FARM SALES. One cow $ 60.00 Old junk 4.56 Empty barrels 2.20 Old paper 7.00 Old iron 5.13 COLLECTIONS. Progressive Rebekah Lodge No. 783, funeral of Helen Brusk $ 60.24 For the Month of April, 1917 Swedish Olive Rebekah Lodge No. 543 Lee Center Rebekah Lodge No. 75 Lake County Odd Fellows' Association COLLECTIONS. Mrs. Soules, telephone messages Covenant Lodge No. 48, funeral of J. V. Saville. Clark Lodge No. 3, funeral of J. L. Dunning For the Month of May, 1917. DONATIONS. Catharine Hoefer, Chicago ? 5.00 W. H. Day Rebekah Lodge No. 328 5.00 Henry Hoefer, Chicago 10.00 Centralia Rebekah Lodge No. 596 5.00 Henry Hoefer, Chicago 5.00 Rebekah Assembly District No. 6 5.00 William West Rebekah Lodge No. 367 5.00 Mt. Sterling Rebekah Lodge No. 190 5.00 22.50 ■ ? 161.63 .$ 5.00 2.50 20.00 27.50 $ 2.25 53.42 50.12 105.79 ? 133.29 45.00 Nov^ "20*^*1917 i GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 183 FARM SALES. 405 bushels oats, at 65c $ 262.64 Old junk 4.00 266.64 COLLECTIONS. Dixon Lodge No. 39, funeral Julius Meyer ? 57.50 Union Lodge No. 9, funeral of Geo. F. Coates 65.50 123.00 $ 434.64 For the Month of June, 1917. DONATIONS. Willing Workers Vlast Rebekah Lodge No. 165..$ 5.00 Florence Rebekah Lodge No. 1 5.00 Warren Park Lodge No. 280 2.50 Excelsior Lodge No. 22 5.00 F. D. P. Snelling 14.00 31.50 FARM SALES. Baled paper and junk $ 4.20 Old slate 9.00 13.20 COLLECTIONS. Norden Lodge No. 699, funeral of O. J. Svedman. .$ 65.50 New Chicago Lodge No. 506, funeral of William Hoeffer 65.50 National Biscuit Co., discounts 3.54 134.54 $ 179.24 For the Month of July, 1917. DONATIONS. Galesburg Rebekah Club $ 5.00 Bohemia Lodge No. 202 5.00 ; $ 10.00 FARM SALES. One calf ? 10.00 Stock service 6.00 184 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS' iNov^^lrt^T Old paper 2.00 Stock service 2.00 20.00 COLLECTIONS. C. S. Harris, telephone $ .95 S. W. Bryant, funeral expenses 13.00 Mrs. Littlejohn, telephone .50 Mrs. Douglas, telephone .50 14.95 On insurance loss 199.65 ? 244.60 For the Month of August, 1917. DONATIONS. Crawford Lodge No. 124 ? 1.00 Rochelle Rebekah Lodge No. 471 5.00 S. W. Bryant 15.00 Pride of St. Clair Rebekah Lodge No. 145 2.00 John G. Whittier Rebekah Lodge No. 730 10.00 83.00 COLLECTIONS. Williams- Wendt Co $ 46.16 Hiram Cole, telephone .30 Berry Lodge No. 26, funeral Matilda Bryant 54.35 100.81 $ 133.81 For the Month of September, 1917. DONATIONS. Calumet Rebekah Lodge No. 350 ? 10.00 Rebekah State Assembly, dining room and kitchen floors 855.00 865.00 FARM SALES. Drugs $ 2.60 Mr. Noll 85.86 Tomatoes .90 Stock service 2.00 Novf^lo^^igiT } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 185 980 pounds onions 17.64 One bull calf 25.00 Two calves 31.00 Two bushels oats 1.00 Five calves 140.00 Onions 1.65 Stock service 2.00 1,222 pounds onions 26.27 335.92 COLLECTIONS. Trustees' check for maintenance of members. . . .$ 2,844.64 Grand Lodge trust account maintenance 108.75 — $2,953.39 $ 4,154.31 ENDOWMENT FUND. Trustees' check to credit of members $ 2,769.74 Grand Lodge trust John Latas 270.55 3,040.29 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS BY MONTHS. 1916. For October $ 165.84 For November 191.59 For December 1,555.31 1917. For January 180.42 For February 175.85 For March 161.63 For April 133.29 For May 434.64 For June 179.24 For July 244.60 For August 133.81 For September 4,154.31 $ 7,710.53 FOR ENDOWMENT FUND. Trustees' check to credit of members $ 2,769.74 Grand Lodge trust account for John Latas 270.55 $ 3,040.29 i86 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS J Tuesday, ) Nov. 20, 1»17, DISBURSEMENTS. Vouchers Issued November 9, 1916. Voucher. Amount. 7942 Dr. C. E. Comer, dental service % 11.00 7943 Hendren Bros., clothing 12.45 7944 Big Four Elevator & Milling Co., feed 5.95 7945 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., telephone service 8.50 7946 Cent. 111. Pub. Service Co., electric fans and equipment 30.50 7947 A. H. Adler, clothing 100.57 7948 J. D. Andrews, lumber 26.93 7949 Armour & Co., meats, $161.34; cheese, $18.85; house- hold supplies, $11.25; laundry, $3.75 195.19 7950 Dr. T. A. Bryan, medical services 25.00 7951 M. H. Cox, groceries 8.05 7952 Colburn, Birks & Co., drugs, $48.99; house, $10.53; farm, $4.75 64.27 7953 Central 111. Pub. Serv. Co., electric current (July) 23.38 7954 Chicago Eng. Sup. Co., supplies for steam plant 12.25 7955 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., gas drums 15.00 7956 John Elliott, watch repairs and glasses 13.20 7957 Forest Creamery Co., butter 196.20 7958 O. B. Furry, barber work 47.30 7959 The Gabbert Lumber Co., farm repairs 92.72 7960 Hogendobler & Co., house supplies 6.21 7961 James Henry Harris, services as steam expert 24.00 7962 J, W. Harris, fuel 26.19 7963 Hulman & Co., groceries and tobacco 34.47 7964 Peter Henderson & Co., seeds 6.00 7965 H. J. Heinz Co., groceries 29.16 7966 Dr. J. A. Kleckner, medical services 6.50 7967 Klohr Bros., bread 89.40 7968 Kelley & Son, groceries 14.80 7969 Kroeschell Bros., ice plant 656.50 7970 Mandel Bros., house supplies 7.00 7971 McCusker & Albert, groceries 2.55 7972 Mattoon Clear Water Co., water 65.40 7973 E. B. Millar & Co., groceries 63.46 7974 Marion County Coal Co., coal 393.08 7975 Midway Chemical Co., sweeping compound 2.00 7976 Midland Chemical Co., floor dressing 7.50 7977 National Biscuit Co., bread and crackers 31.60 7978 R. E. Patterson, one boar 35.00 7979 Owings Drug Co., drugs 8.80 7980 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries 278.97 Xo/^20^^1917 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 1 8/ 7981 A. D. Persels, meat 208.75 7982 St. Louis Shoe Shop, shoe repairing " 8.10 7983 Sawin, Jones Co., dry goods 5.50 7984 O. C. Scott, clothing 31.50 7985 Gus Schlicher, house furnishings 23.85 7986 Standard Oil Co., oils 23.58 7987 John C. Streibich Co., toilet paper 20.25 7988 S. C. Scott, watch repairs 2.75 7989 White & Hansen, plumbing 49.75 7990 Phil G. Woliung, farm repairs 12.50 7991 E. R. Sayler, contingent, $339.44; payroll, $804.35... 1,143.79 7992 W. M. Groves, Board meeting, $7.00: Inv., $2.00 9.00 7993 H. G. Cormick, Board meeting 3.25 7994 Chas. E. Boyer, Board meeting 11.00 7995 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting 7.00 7996 Chas. S. Harris, Board meeting, $10.00; meeting Com. Ex. to Chicago, $10.00; boiler, $12.96 32.96 7997 Campbell Undertaking Co., funeral of John W. Brooks 47.50 Total $ 4,318.08 Total to maintenance $4,318.08 Vouchers Issued December 6, 1916. 7998 M. H. Cox, groceries $ 5.28 7999 N. Berkowitz, groceries 9.00 8000 Mattoon Clear Water Co., service, November 58.21 8001 A. H. Adler, clothing 78.66 8002 J. D. Andrews, lumber 1.35 8003 White & Hanson, plumbing 12.00 8004 Henry DeBuhr, feed 4.10 8005 O. B. Furry, barbering 53.90 8006 Hogendobler & Co., house supplies 12.19 8007 Sawin, Jones Co., dry goods 9.65 8008 Kaelberer Bros., lamps $36.25, supplies $28.93 65.18 8009 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., service, November 9.45 8010 T. A. Bryan, medical services 25.00 8011 A. D. Persels, meat 208.24 8012 Armour & Co., meat and groceries 200.13 8013 Amer. Laundry Mach. Co., extractor 6.60 8014 H. T. Bloom & Co., clothing 7.35 8015 Butler Bros., gloves 13.81 8016 Colburn, Burks & Co., drugs $16.77, supplies $20.78 37.55 8017 111. Pub. Serv. Co., service 14.40 8018 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., 3 cylinders gas 7.50 8019 Paul J. Daemicke, balance on bill 2.00 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Tuesday, (Nov. 20, 1917 . 8020 Chicago Engineers Supply Co., engine supplies 51.98 8021 Fisher Bros. Dry Goods Co., underwear 65.80 8022 Forest Creamery Co., butter 220.82 8023 Hulman & Co., groceries 76.41 8024 C. H. Hanson & Co., name plates 17.50 8025 Campbell & Co., funeral Wm. H. Wilson 58.50 8026 Campbell & Co., funeral Fritz Stiehl 51.75 8027 Campbell & Co., funeral Chas. Gibke 54.42 8028 H. J. Heinz & Co., groceries 14.85 8029 Kroeschelle Bros., supplies 5.46 8030 H. Kohnstamm, laundry supplies 19.25 8031 Marion Co. Coal Co., coal 301.93 8032 E. B. Millar & Co., coffee 42.24 8033 McCusker & Albert, potatoes and groceries 260.80 8034 Klohr Bros., bread 85.93 8035 Edgar A. Murry & Co., disinfectant 17.15 8036 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 29.69 8037 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries $234.40, tobacco $33.02 267.42 8038 Frank J. Ritter, drugs and supplies 3.90 8039 S. C. Scott, watch repairs 5.50 8040 The Frost Mfg. Co., new boiler 1,530.74 8041 Chas. S. Harris, salary and expense 56.76 8042 E. R. Sayler, payroll $814.15, contingent $185.70 999.85 8043 C. E. Boyer, Board meeting 11.00 8044 C. S. Harris, Board meeting 10.50 8045 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting ; 8.00 8046 J. W. Yantis, Board meeting 1.45 8047 H. G. Cormick, Board meeting and expense 7.10 Total $ 5,118.25 To maintenance $5,118.25 Vouchers Issued January 4, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8048 Adler & Co., clothing $ 16.43 8049 The Hays Transfer Co., moving boiler 112.01 8050 Kaelberer Bros., lamps and repairs 19.05 8051 Kelly & Sons, groceries 2.45 8052 Thatcher Bros., engine repairs 2.15 8053 White & Hansen, plumbing and repairs 63.75 8054 J. D. Andrews Co., lumber 3.99 8055 Armour & Co., meats . : 408.35 8056 American Laundry Machinery Co., rotary washer 137.20 8057 Colburn, Burks & Co., drugs 27.15 Xov^ "20^^ 1917. 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 1 89 8058 Chicago Engineer Supply Co., tools and repairs 110.17 8059 Central Electric Co., switch .96 8060 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., 3 cylinders of gas 7.50 8061 Forest Creamery Co., butter 73.22 8062 O. B. Furry, barbering 43.85 8063 J. A. Goetz, concrete work 32.29 8064 John R. Gourley, harness and repairs 19.60 8065 Hogendobler & Co., house supplies 8.40 8066 Holman & Co., tobacco $2.00, groceries $39.57 41.57 8067 J. I. Holcomb Co., brushes and mops 13.10 8068 Klohr Bros., bread 91.01 8069 Kroeschell Ice Co., repairs 3.50 8070 Midway Chemical Co., sweeping compound 2.50 8071 McCusker &, Albert, groceries 3.70 8072 Hugh Mills, cleaning well 20.00 8073 Edgar A. Murry Co., 10 gal. insecticide 17.50 8074 Marion Co. Coal Co., coal 343.56 8075 E. B. Millar & Co., coffee 63.08 8076 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 35.50 8077 A. D. Persels, meat 49.48 8078 Owings Drug Co., drugs 4.60 8079 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries $749.57, tob. $72.18. 821.75 8080 Pitkin Printing Co., envelopes and letterheads 26.75 8081 O. C. Scott, shoes 23.90 8082 Standard Oil Co., oils 17.67 8083 Phil G. Woliung, blacksmithing 51.75 8084 O. B. Weber, hardware 9. 30 8085 Elbert S. Franke, allowance 12.00 8086 E. R. Sayler, payroll $804.88, contingent $260.97 1,065.85 8087 C. E. Boyer, Board meeting 11.00 8088 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting and expenses 12.80 8089 H. G. Cormick, Board meeting and investigation 14.90 8090 J. \V. Yantis, Board meeting and expenses 4.95 8091 T. A. Bryan, Home physician 25.00 8092 J. W. Yantis, secretary's salary .' 50.00 Total $ 3,925.24 Maintenance $ 3,913.44 G. L. Trust 12.00 $ 3.925.44 190 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov!'"20^^1917. Vouchers Issued February 6, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8093 Queen Insurance Co. of America, insurance $ 21.17 8094 J. D. Andrews, lumber 8.80 8095 Armour & Co., meat and groceries 239.48 8096 Big Four Elevator and Mills, feed 23.35 8097 Butler Bros., furnishings 34.45 8098 Campbell Co., funeral, C. Cross 51.00 8099 Campbell Co., funeral, Jos. Schroeder 51.00 8100 Campbell Co., funeral, A. J. Ricketts 47.50 8101 Campbell Co., funeral, A. Stohl 51.00 8102 Colburn, Burks & Co., laundry, $5.00; drugs. $109.45.. 114.45 8103 Central Elec. Co., electric supplies 10.85 8104 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., 6 tanks gas 15.00 8105 Chicago Engineer Supply Co., supplies 25.01 8106 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., service, Dec. and Jan 13.55 8107 M. H. Cox, groceries 5.20 8108 Charleston Dairy Co., butter 67.11 8109 O. B. Furry, barbering 45.10 8110 Forest Creamery Co., butter 96.26 8111 Fisher Bros. D. G. Co., dry goods 30.00 8112 Gabert Lumber Co., lumber 60.20 8113 Graham Paper Co., paper 23.75 8114 Hogendobler Co., hardware 14.42 8115 R. F. Huber, roof repairs 25.90 8116 Hullman & Co., groceries and tobacco 13.31 8117 Peter Henderson & Co., seeds and plants 4.76 8118 C. S. Hayward, veterinary 21.76 8119 Edgar A. Murry Co., Bed Bug Doom 17.50 8120 Klohr Bros., bread 84.79 8121 Kroeschelle Ice M. Co., supplies 7.11 8122 Marion Co. Coal Co., 4 cars coal 409.71 8123 E. B. Millar & Co., coffee 45.50 8124 McCusker & Albert, groceries 7.10 8125 Mattoon Clear Water Co., water for December 73.96 8126 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 18.63 8127 National Analine Co., laundry supplies 16.83 8128 A. D. Persels, meat 28.63 8129 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries 256.66 8130 Ray L. Slover, setting boiler 808.00 8131 Hawin Jones Co., dry goods 33.63 8132 Mack Sparks, house supplies 49.20 8133 Geo. B. Swan, hardware 6.75 8134 O. C. Scott, shoes 10.95 8135 Standard Oil Co.. oils 21.18 Tuesday, \ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 10 1 Nov. 20. 1917. 1 1_ 8136 Thatcher Bros., electric engine repairs 9.50 8137 Phil G. Woliung, blacksmithing 10.50 8138 White & Hansen, plumbing * 88.15 8139 E. R. Sayler, pay roll, $800.00; contingent, $324.37 1,124.37 8140 C. E. Boyer, Board meeting 21.00 8140 C. S. Harris, Board meeting and expenses 28.60 8142 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting, $5.80; expenses, $6.40.. 12.20 8H3 Harry Cormick, Board meeting 3.70 8144 J. W. Yantis, Board meeting and expenses 5.95 8145 Ellen S. Pranke, allowance 4.00 Total $ 4,318.48 Maintenance $ 4,314.48 G. L. Trust 4.00 $ 4,318.48 Vouchers Issued March 8, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8146 Philip G. Woliung, blacksmithing $ 16.50 8146 Sawin Jones Co., dry goods 8.06 8148 Edgar Murry Co., Bed Bug Doom 17.50 8149 Hays Transfer Co., drayage and freight 14.63 8150 Louis Katz & Sons, clothing 21.20 8151 Frost Mfg. Co., smoke connection 600.00 8152 J. D. Andrews Co., glass and lumber 2.68 8153 A. H. Adler Co., clothing 36.49 8154 Armour & Co., meats, $378.17; groceries, $53.73 431.90 8155 Big Four El. & Mill. Co., feed 14.40 8156 Butler Bros., house supplies 22.79 8157 T. A. Bryan, physician, Jan. and Feb 50.00 8158 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., service, Feb 13.15 8159 Cox & Jones, groceries 8.25 8160 Charleston Dairy Co., butter 161.29 8161 Colburn, Burks & Co., drugs 70.94 8162 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., 6 cylinders 15.00 8163 Central Electric Co., electric supplies 14.25 8164 Chicago Engineers Supply Co.. supplies 23.00 8165 Campbell, Undertaker, funeral Helen Brush 60.24 8166 Central 111. Pub. Service, service Jan. and Feb 23.40 8167 O. B. Furry, barbering 47.20 8168 D. M. Ferry & Co., seeds 32.33 8169 Fischer Bros., dry goods 132.41 8170 Forest Creamery Co., butter 24.64 8171 Hulman «6: Co., groceries and tobacco 21.87 192 JOURNAL OF PROCE EDINGS [no7"20*^^1917. 8172 Hughes Elec. Heating Co., stove supplies 29.80 8173 H. J. Heinz & Co., apple butter 14.04 8174 Hendi'on Bros., shoe repairs 10.55 8175 Hogendobler & Co., house supplies. . . .• 3.78 8176 Kaelberer Bros., lamps and supplies 44.58 8177 Klohr Bros., bread 81.35 8178 Rochelle Bros., Ice M. Co., repairs 7.11 8179 A. L. Kirchgrabber, plants and seeds 10.40 8180 Mattoon Imp. & Buggy Co., house supplies 5.25 8181 Midland Chemical Co., floor dressing 7.50 8182 E. B. Millar & Co., 348 lbs. coffee 66.51 8183 Marion Co. Coal Co., coal 267.89 8184 Midway Chemical Co., sweeping compound ^.50 8185 Mandel Bros.., kitchen utensils 3.10 8186 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 29.32 8187 A. D. Persels, meat 60.67 8188 Owings Drug Co., drugs 13.85 8189 Pennington Co., grave markers 100.00 8190 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries, $298.78; tobacco, $123.35 422.13 8191 W. E. Ruhart, engine room per contract 1,005.34 8192 Mack Sparks, furniture 37.25 8193 White & Hansen, plumbing 12.50 8194 Mattoon Clear Water Co., water, Jan., $64.38; Feb., $65.14 129.52 8195 E. R. Sayler, payroll, $785.05; contingent, $180.32 965.37 8196 Ellen S'. Franke, trust allowance 3.25 8197 C. E. Boyer, Board meeting 11.00 8198 C. S. Harris, Board meeting 10.50 8199 H. G. Cormick, Board meeting 3.20 8200 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting 7.50 8201 J. W. Yantis, Board meeting 18.95 Total $ 5,268.83 Maintenance $ 5,265.58 G. L. Trust 3.25 $ 5,268.83 Vouchers Issued April 5, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8202 M. H. Cox, groceries $ 2.70 8203 Kaelberer Bros., electric bulbs 12.38 8204 Dr. T. A. Bryan, medical service 25.00 8205 Campbell Undertaking Co., funeral Julius Meyer 57.80 No/"20*^^1917j GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. I93 8206 Campbell Undertaking Co., funeral J. L. Dunning 50.62 8207 Campbell Undertaking Co., funeral J. B. Seville 53.42 8208 S. C. Scott, watch repairs 1.75 8209 Persels Meat Market, meats 67.91 8210 Klohr Bros., bread 100.09 8211 O. B. Furry, barbering 58.60 8212 Owings Drug Co., drugs 10.60 8213 Big Four El. & Mill. Co.. feed 12.85 8214 Phil. G. Woliung, blacksmithing 13.75 821.5 Hogendobler Co., house supplies 9.75 8216 Hays Transfer & Storage, placing boiler 38.09 8217 Henry De Buhr, feed and supplies 9.50 8218 Sawin Jones Co., dry goods 24.33 8219 Kelly ct Sons, groceries 8.28 8220 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., rental and tolls, March 8.40 8221 A. H. Adler, clothing 18.54 8222 Armour & Co., meat, $171.75; groceries, $33.16 204.91 8223 A. M. Brown, paint 8.50 8224 H. T. Bloom & Co., clothing 22.50 8225 Butler Bros., house supplies 15.52 S226 Colburn. Burks & Co., drugs, $53.39; paint, $11.18 64.57 8227 Charleston Dairy Co., butter 123.15 8228 Chicago Clock Works, watchman's dials 1.81 8229 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., 3 cylinders 7.50 8230 Chicago Engineers Supply Co., steam supplies....... 28.30 8231 D. M. Ferry & Co., seeds 34.76 8232 Fischer Bros., dry goods 74.40 8233 Forest Creamery Co., butter 44.80 8234 Hulman & Co., groceries 55.19 8235 Peter Henderson & Co., feed 3.70 8236 Mattoon Clear Water Co., service, March 72.37 8237 McCusker & Albert, groceries 3.92 8238 Marion Co. Coal Co., coal, 6 cars 303.32 8239 E. B. Millar & Co., coffee 43.00 8240 The Modern Hospital, office expenses 3.00 8241 Midway Chemical Co., sweeping compound 5.00 8142 National Refining Co., gasoline 12.10 8243 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 19.93 8244 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries and tobacco 389.25 8245 Phillips Bros., printing reports 169.00 8246 Queen Insurance Co., insurance on boiler 56.00 8247 Standard Oil Co., engine oil 13.76 8248 Ray L. Slover, new boiler equipment 47.60 8249 Chas. S. Harris, taxes paid, Wharton property 11.01 8250 E. R. Sayler. payroll. $825.50; contingent, $379.81 1,205.31 —13 194 JOURNAL Ui" rUUCEEDINGS 1no7"20^^1! Nov. 20, 1!)17. 8251 C. E. Boyer, Board meeting and investigation 13.58 8252 C. S. Harris, Board meeting and investigation 19.08 8253 H. G. Cormick, Board meeting 3.20 8254 A. J. Mourer. Board meeting 6.50 8255 J. W. Yantis, Board meeting and investigation 8.35 8256 J. W. Yantis, Secretary's salary 50.00 8257 Nellie L. Harris 11.00 8258 Mae E. Crowell 14.80 8259 Arietta Lopp 5.00 8260 Mary P. Miller 12.00 8261 Grace Henry 14.75 Total $ 3.786.80 Maintenance $ 3,786.80 Vouchers Issued May 4, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8262 Central 111. Public Service Co., service, March. .'. $ 19.80 8263 Queen Insurance Co., tornado insurance 71.10 8264 Rochelle Bros. Ice Machine Co., supplies 7.12 8265 Thatcher Bros., repairs to lighting plant 13.30 8266 Phil G. Woliung, blacksmithing 10.05 8267 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., service, April 10.70 8268 Big Four El. & Mill. Co., feed 4.60 8269 Mattoon Clear Water Co., service for April 70.65 8270 Hogendobler & Co., supplies 10.04 8271 Sawin Jones Co., dry goods 7.98 8272 Klohr Bros., bread 107.53 8273 Dr. T. A. Bryan, physician 25.00 8274 Persels Meat Market, meat and killing 38.57 8275 Frank & M. Spitz, clothing. . .'. 3.38 8276 A. H. Adler & Co., clothing 12.06 8277 Armour & Co., meat and cheese 338.56 8278 J. D. Andrews & Co., lumber and wire 20.83 8279 Butler Bros., wire screen and lumber 45.65 8280 A. M. Brown, screen paint 7.65 8281 Colburn, Burks & Co., drugs and laundry 53.15 8282 Charleston Dairy Co., butter 212.48 8283 Chicago Engineer Co., supplies 3.00 8284 O. B. Furry, barbering 47.65 8285 Germo Mfg. Co., Insecticido 45.55 8286 Hulman & Co., groceries and tobacco 37.03 8287 H. Kohnstamm & Co., laundry supplies 39.50 8288 Marion Co. Coal Co., coal 167.82 8289 E. B. Millar & Co., coffee 43.01 Tuesday, ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 105 Nov. 20, 1917. i .. . rir 8290 McCusker & Albert, lemons 3.00 8291 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 32.57 8292 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries and tobacco 189.07 8293 Pitkin Printing Co., laundry tickets 6.50 8294 Frank J. Ritter, paint and feed 8.30 8295 O. C. Scott, shoes 26.00 8296 Gus Schlicher, furnishings 24.79 8297 F. A. Thompson & Co., roach powder 7.50 8298 E. R. Sayler, pay roll, $796.61; contingent, $111.72 908.33 8299 C. E. Boyer. Board meeting 11.00 8300 C. S. Harris, Board meeting 10.50 8201 H. Cormick, Board meeting, $3. .56: e.xpenaes. $3.56 7.12 8302 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting 6.50 8303 .T. W. Yantis, Board meeting and exi)enses 4.35 Total $ 2,719.23 Maintenance $ 2,719.23 Vouchers Issued June 6, 1917. 8304 Sawin Jones Co., dry goods $ 12.25 8305 Frank & M. Spitz, clothing 2.70 8306 Armour & Co., groceries, meat and laundry 454.79 8307 A. H. Adler, clothing 7.60 8308 J. D. Andrews & Co., lumber 10.57 8309 Dr. T. A. Bryan, service, May 25.00 8310 Big Four El. & Mill. Co.. feed 4.70 8311 Butler Bros., clothing 10.50 8312 Goldsmith & Berkowitz, potatoes 7.50 8313 Colburn, Burks & Co., drugs 47.10 8314 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., service, May 8.55 8315 Charleston Dairy Co., butter 184.70 8316 Chicago Engineers Supply Co., repairs 9.00 8317 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., 3 cylinders 7.50 8318 O. B. Furry, barbering 44.80 8319 Fischer Bros., house supplies 25.12 8320 John R. Gourley, harness and repairs 17.15 8321 J. A. Goetz, concrete work 49.85 8322 Hulman & Co., groceries and tobacco 105.83 8323 Hogendobler & Co.. house supplies 8.19 8324 J. I. Holcomb & Co., brushes and brooms 38.28 8325 Lewis Katz & Sons, clothing .90 8326 McCusker & Albert, potatoes 21.00 8327 E. B. Millar & Co., coffee 66.63 8328 Mandel Bros., irons 5.53 8329 Mattoon Imp. & Bugry Co., supplies and repairs 88.14 196 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS i Tuesday, / Nov. 20, 1917. 8330 Marion Co. Coal Co., coal 8331 Klohr Bros., bread 8332 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 8333 Persels Meat Market, meat 8334 Owings Drug Co., drugs 8335 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries and tobacco 8336 O. C. Scott, shoes 8337 Roy Slover, work on heating plant 8338 Standard Oil Co., oil 8339 White & Hansen, permanent imp. steam, heat and laundry .- .• 8340 Mattoon Clear Water Co., service. May 8341 E. R. Sayler, payroll, $853.55; contingent. $139.69 8342 Chas. E. Boyer, Board meeting and expenses trip 8343 Chas. S. Harris, Board meeting 8344 H. G. Cormick, Board meeting 8345 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting, $C.50: investigation, $4.15 8346 J. W. Yantis, Board meeting, $1.95: investigation, $22.00 Total , . . Maintenance 153.30 136.45 31.05 97.28 7.50 482.15 13.90 20.50 16.86 2,000.26 58.08 993.24 22.90 11.00 3.75 10.65 23.95 .$ 5,346.71 .$ 5.346.71 Vouchers Issued July 6, 1917. Voucher. 8347 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., service, June 8348 S. C. Scott, watch repairs 8349 Mac Sparks, beds and house supplies 8350 White & Hansen, plumbing 8351 F. A. Thompson & Co., disinfectant 8352 Thatcher Bros., repairs 8353 Dr. T. A. Bryan, house physician 8354 Klohr Bros., bread 8355 O. B. Furry, barbering 8356 R. P. Huber, roofing and spouting 8357 Cox & Jones, groceries 8358 Hogendobler & Co., hardware 8359 A. H. Adler, clothing 8360 Armour & Co., groceries, $40.48: meat, $544.90. 8361 J. D. Andrews, lumber 8362 Nathan Berkowitz, potatoes 8363 Colburn, Burks & Co., drugs 8364 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., 2 cylinders gas 8365 Charleston Dairy Co., butter Amount. 9.40 3.25 42.10 23.07 6.25 3.70 25.00 130.90 55.60 29.63 7.39 8.88 14.90 585.38 13.20 5.72 46.45 5.00 93.87 Novl^^lo^^l-. } GRAND L ODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. I97 8366 Forest Creamery Co., butter 42.84 8367 Hulman & Co., groceries 44.42 8368 Crochelle Bros. Ice Mach. Co., dram cliloryde 18.71 8369 H. Kohnstamm, laundry supplies 16.50 8370 Midway Chemical Co., sweeping compound 5.00 8371 McCusker & Albert, groceries 42.84 8372 E. B. Millar, coffee 41.94 8373 Edgar A. Murry Co., Bed Bug Doom 8.75 8374 Marion Co. Coal Co., coal 131.59 8375 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 13.80 8376 Standard Oil Co., gasoline 12.00 8377 Oakford & Fahnestock, tobacco, .$26.14; groceries, $372.19 398.33 8378 Sawin Jones Co., dry goods 19.29 8379 Phil G. Woliung, blacksmithing and farm repairs 59.20 8380 Mattoon Clear Water Co., service, June 57.80 8381 E. R. Sayler, contingent, $165.56; payroll, $815.8G 981.42 8382 Campbell Undertaking Co., funeral O. J. Svedman.... 51.00 8?M Campbell Undertaking Co., funeral Wm. Hoeffer. . . . 51*00 8384 Campbell Undertaking Co., funeral Geo. F. Coats 51.00 8385 Chas. E. Boyer, Board meeting, $11.70; investigation. $0.40 12.10 8386 Chas. S. Harris, Board meeting 11.00 8387 H. G. Cormick. Board meeting 4.92 8388 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting 7.55 8389 J. W. Yantis, Board meeting, stamps, etc 10.45 8390 Queen Insurance Co., tornado insurance 149.57 S391 J. W. Yantis, Secretary's salary 50.00 Total $ 3,402.71 Maintenance $ 3,402.71 Vouchers Issued August 7, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8392 Dawson & Frisby, decorating 63.10 8393 S. G. Auer, shoes 2.75 8394 Ben Dowling, plastering 321.85 8395 H. B. Mathews, electric work and supplies 49.45 8396 A. B. Morrison, stone work 12.55 8397 A. H. Adler, clothing 36.90 8398 Armour & Co., groceries, $24.86; meat, $465.54.- laun- dry, $100.00 591.40 8399 Andrews Lumber Co., lumber and lime 189.36 8400 M. H. Cox, groceries 4.35 8401 Colburn, Burks & Co., drugs 81.10 198 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I NovT°20?*1917. 8402 Central Electric Co., supplies 32.90 8403 Campbell Undertaking Co., funeral Matilda Bryant 67.35 8404 Calumet Tea & Coffee Co., tea 7.84 8405 Henry De Buhr, merchandise 27.50 8406 O. B. Furry, barbering 37.85 8407 Forest Creamery Co., butter 135.43 8408 Jno. R. Gourley, harness repairs 20.80 8409 Graham Paper Co., toilet paper 22.50 8410 Hogendobler & Co., house supplies 20.13 8411 Hulman & Co., groceries and supplies 97.47 8412 J. I. Holcomb Co., mops 5.40 8413 Klohr Bros., bread 136.25 8414 Kirchgraber & Co., flower pots 10.25 8'J15 Kaelberer Bros., lamps 11.52 8416 H. Kohnstamm, laundry supplies 74.32 8417 E. B. Millar & Co., coffee 41.67 8418 Marion Co. Coal Co., 3 cars coal 171.35 8419 McCusker & Albert, groceries and tobacco 28.40 8420 Edgar A. Murry Co., Bed Bug Doom 8.75 8421 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 38.84 8422 S. R. Peters, barbering 8.02 8423 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries, $444.06: tobacco, $17.27 461.33 8424 O. C. Scott, shoes 14.10 8425 Geo. B. Swan, house supplies 10.80 8426 Sawin Jones Co.. house supplies 15.41 8427 Roy L. Slover, labor and material 48.70 8428 Standard Oil Co., oil 31.48 8429 Thatcher Bros., oil and repairs 2.35 843(1 Phil G. Wollung. blacksmithing 11.15 8431 Mattoon Clear Water Co., service, July 65.04 8-132 William Wendt Co., corkstone floors 8o5.'00 8433 WadsAvorth-Howland Co., paints 32.73 8434 A. D. Persels arket, meats 83.54 8435 J. W. Mason, carpenter work 234.60 8436 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., service, July 10.65 8437 E. R. Sayler, payroll, $790.30: contingent, $195.81 986.11 8438 Chas. Boyer, Board meeting 12.00 8439 H. G. Cormick. Board meeting and investigation 8.45 8440 A. J. Mourer. Board meeting and investigation 10.00 S441 J. W. Yantis, Board meeting 5.85 Total $ 5,254.64 Maintenance $ 5,254.64 ^-o^^"2o''*1917 [ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. IQQ Vouchers Issued September 4, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8442 Gill R. Capen. plbmbing $ 722.80 8443 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., service, August 9.80 8444 Commercial Star Co., printing 6.75 8445 Hogendobler & Co., house supplies 12.24 8446 O. C. Scott, shoes 19.75 8447 H. B. Mathews, repairs hospital bills 3.30 S448 Frank J. Ritter, paint 17.00 8449 O. H. Rush, painting 50.55 8450 N. Berkowitz & Sons, potatoes 8.75 8451 Klohr Bros., bread 140.25 8452 A. H. Adler, clothing 50.35 8453 Armour & Co., groceries, meat and laundry 547.83 8454 Big Four El. & Mill. Co., feed 4.60 S455 Dr. T. A. Bryan, medical service. July and August. . . . 50.00 8456 H. T. Bloom & Co.. clothing 94.05 8457 Cross Wills & Co., furniture for new rooms 505.18 8458 Colburn, Burks & Co., house supplies and drugs 61.20 8459 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., 2 cylinders gas 6.00 8460 Dr. C. E. Comer, dental service, 12-7-16 to 8-3-17 32.00 8461 John Elliott, watch and spec, repairs 20.50 8462 Mattoon Imp. &. Buggy Co., house supplies 5.50 8463 Forest Creamery Co., butter 171.36 8464 O. B. Furry, barbering 53.90 8465 Fischer Bros. Dry Goods Co., clothing and house sup- plies 81.40 8466 Hulman & Co., tobacco, groceries and paint 114.00 8467 Louis Katz & Sons, clothing 31.23 8468 Dr. R. E. Kleckner, service, 3-1 to 8-1-17 16.50 8469 S. D. LitwiHer, threshing 34.65 S470 Mattoon Clear Water Co., service, August 66.19 8471 Midway Chemical Co., sweeping compound 5.00 8472 M. & B. Mercantile Co., sheeting 34.00 8473 E. B. Miller & Co.. coffee. 43.49 8474 Edgar A.. Murry & Co., house supplies 47.04 8475 Marion Co. Coal Co., coal 322.91 8476 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 14.20 8477 Oakford & Fahnestock, tobacco and groceries 383.23 8478 Sawin-Jones Co., house supplies 76.90 8479 Standard Oil Co., oil 32.56 8480 W. H. Salisbury & Co., bumpers for chairs .85 8481 Wadsworth-Howland Co., paint 68.30 8482 E. R. Sayler. contingent and payroll 1,092.86 8483 C. E. Boyer, Board meeting 12.25 200 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov^"20^^1917 8481 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting and investigation 23.00 8185 H. G. Cormick, Board meeting and investigation 7.85 Total 5,101.97 Maintenance $ 5,101.97 Vouchers Issued October 4, 1917. Voucher. Amount. 8486 Queen Insurance Co. of America, insurance ^ 172.68 8487 O. B. Weber, farm supplies 16.00 8488 Coles Co. Tel. & Tel. Co., service, September 9.90 8489 Hogendoebler & Co., house supplies 15.03 8490 Phil G. Woliung, blacksmithing 18.25 8491 Mack Sparks, house supplies 74.10 8492 Dr. T. A. Bryan, house physician 33.00 8493 Mandel Bros., house supplies ^ 37.41 8494 Klohr Bros, bread 137.70 8495 A. H. Adler, clothing 31.23 8496 Armour & Co., groceries, $5.43; meat, $336.40 341.83 8497 Burt Berry, brooms 8.00 8498 Colburn, Burks & Co., drugs 84.37 8499 Central 111. Public Service Co., lamps 36.00 8500 Chicago Carbonic Gas Co., 2 cylinders gas 6.00 8501 Chicago Engineers' Supply Co., supplies 32.15 8502 Cross, Wills «S: Co., 8 chefforobes 192.00 8503 Frye Bros. & Co., laundry supplies 17.00 8504 O. B. Furry, barbering 62.70 8505 Forest Creamery Co., butter 107.75 8506 Hulman & Co., groceries and tobacco 83.38 8507 R. F. Huber, building fund, repairs, paint, etc 107.89 8508 J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co., mops and brushes 30.12 8509 H. Kohnstamm & Co., laundry supplies 36.20 8510 E. B. Millar & Co., 2 drums coffee 44.53 8511 Marion Co. Coal Co., coal 302.78 8512 C. E. Morgan, M. D., special service 5.00 8513 National Biscuit Co., crackers and cakes 58.99 8514 Oakford & Fahnestock, groceries, $507.51; tobacco, $50.62 558.13 8515 Riordway Mfg. & Sales Co., reflector for boiler 12.00 8516 Sawin Jones Co., dry goods 16.94 8517 W. H. Salisbury, 51 yds. rubber matting 66.97 8518 S. C. Scott, spectacles and repairs 3.85 8519 O. C. Scott, shoes 7.00 8520 Standard Oil Co., oil 13.49 8521 J. W. Yantis, salary secretary 50.00 Nov^^io^^lQllJ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I- 0. O. F. 20I 8522 E. R. Sayler, payroll, $843.90; contingent, $578.53 1,422.43 8523 C. E. Boyer, Board meeting 12.20 8524 C. S. Harris, Board meeting 11.00 8525 A. J. Mourer, Board meeting, $8.00; investigation. $6.5-5 14.55 8526 H. G. Cormick. Board meeting 3.88 8527 J. W. Yantis, Board meeting 8.65 8528 Nellie L. Harris, Board meeting 12.00 8529 Arietta Lopp, Board meeting 7.00 8530 Grace Henry, Board meeting 18.45 8531 Maintenance for Ellen S. Franke account 108.75 8532 Endowment fund, John Latas account 270.55 Total $ 4,719.83 Maintenance account $ 4,232.64 Building 107.89 G. L. Trust 379.30 $ 4.719.83 SUMMARY OF DISBURSEMENTS BY MONTHS. 1916. For October bills $ 4,318.08 For November bills 5,118.25 For December bills 3,925.44 1917. For January bills 4,318.48 For February bills 5,268.82 For March bills 3,786.80 For April bills 2,719.23 For May bills 5,346.71 For June bills 3,402.71 For July bills 5,254.64 For August bills 5,101.97 For September bills 4,719.83 Total $ 53,280.96 ENDOWMENT FUND. Check to Grand Secretary credit of members $ 3,040.29 RECAPITULATION. Receipts. Balance as per last report $ 6,816.30 Error in last report .50 Grand Lodge appropriation 40,000.00 202 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1917. Interest on Endowment Fund 2,179.50 Donations for maintenance 544.69 Donation, Rebekah Assembly, refrigerator plant.. 1,175.50 Donation, Rebekah Assembly, floors 855.00 Collections 4,270.25 Farm products sold 865.09 -$ 56,706.83 Endowment Fund. Trustees' check to Grand Secretary to credit of members $ 3,040.29 Disbursements. For maintenance $ 52,774.52 For building 107.89 For Grand Lodge trust account 398.55 $ 53,280.96 Balance in all funds $ 3,425.87 The above balance covers the following funds: Maintenance $ 2,175.89 Chapel 25.81 Organ 846.45 Building 373.72 Grand Lodge trust account 4.00 ■ 1 3.425.87 TRUSTEES' TRUST ACCOUNT. Balance on hand as per last report $ 5,312.49 Received from: Fred Saathoff $ 96.00 Christian Houser 128.00 John J. Boyd 220.00 Hugh B. Gaston ' 100.00 Wm. T. Foreman 104.00 John Marshall 1,200.00 Elizabeth Tuffly 85.00 John Cronin 78.00 Wm. Richter 2,543.44 J. T. and S. V. Warton 24.75 J. Q. Norman 420.00 W. S. Tandy 60.00 Sadie B. Summer.s 325.00 Novf"20*''l917. } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 203 Sarah J. Trowbridge 241.50 Wm. Schild 10.00 W. H. Wilson 60.00 C. S. Cross 11.00 Albert Stohl 6.00 Helen Brush 5.00 A. J. Ricketts 2.00 Geo. F. Coates 7.00 Wm. Hoeffer 26.20 Aurora Hubbard 400.00 6,152.89 Total $ 11,465.38 Amount Disbursed During the Year. Paid three notes owned by John Harshall.$ 600.00 Allowance to Regina Schaller $ 40.00 Allowance to Augusta Latas 10.00 50.00 To Maintenance Fund: Augusta Latas $114.50 John H. Deem 62.99 Anna Kindt 78.00 Sarah J. Trowbridge 241.50 Garner Oliver 27.00 Wm. Richter 309.40 John Cronin 130.00 W. S. Tandy 60.00 David Hamilton 130.00 Wm. T. Foreman 104.00 John J. Boyd 390.50 Regina Schaller 78.00 Fred Saathoff 96.00 Hugh B. Gaston 87.00 Christian Houser 128.00 John Marshall 316.50 Sadie B. Summers 46.50 J. T. and Susan Warton 24.75 John Q. Norman 420.00 $ 2,844.64 Paid to Endowment Fund lor following: Wm. Schild $ 10.00 W. H. Wilson 60.00 C. S. Cross 11.00 204 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Kv> '^"In^^i'c /Nov. 20. ign Albert Stohl 6.00 Helen Brush 5.00 A. J. Ricketts 2.00 Wm. Richter 2,234.04 Geo. F. Coates 7.00 Wm. Hoeffer 26.20 John Marshall 283.50 Simon Brandenstein 125.00 $ 2,769.74 — 6,264.38 Balance on hand $ 5,201.00 Included in above balance are the following items: Anna Kindt $ 165.00 Elizabeth Tuffly 85.00 David Hamilton 107.50 John J. Boyd 3,917.00 Regina Schaller 135.00 Hugh B. Gaston 113.00 Sadie B. Summers 278.50 Aurora Hubbard 400.00 Total $ 5,201.00 The following is an itemized statement of the Contingent Expense Account paid each month by the Superintendent and submitted with the monthly payrolls: October, 1916. Oct. 1. Mabel Lacy, house labor $ 1.50 2. I. C. R. R., freight on coal 22.46 2. Gus Weigel, farm labor 25.00 5. Chicago Herald, periodicals 3.00 6. W. U. T. Co., September messages 4.50 6. I. C. R. R., freight on coal 22.75 6. H. B. Thompson, house freight 2.26 7. Idella Martin, 5 pounds butter 1.65 7. Idella Martin, 11 dozen eggs 3.30 10. Postmaster, postage stamps 2.00 14. Zellars Grocery, groceries 1.05 14. Samuel Paxton, 12 bu. apples 8.40 14. Idella Martin, 3 pounds butter 1.02 14. Idella Martin, 9 dozen eggs 2.70 16. Van DeMark, repair Victrola 1.13 17. I. C. R. R., freight on coal 21.68 No/"20^^1917.J <^=RAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O, F. 205 17. I. C. R. R., freight on coal 24.35 17. I. C. R. R., freight on coal 21.68 17. I. C. R. R., house freight 4.16 17. C. I. P. S. Co., August bill 11.31 17. C. I. P. S. Co., September bill 11.25 18. Roy Barger, 20 bu. apples 10.00 18. Commercial Star, printing office 2.75 19. Roy Barger, 10 bu. apples 5.00 21. I. C. R. R., house freight 1.36 21. American Express, house freight 1.21 21. O. T. Brandon, gasoline 3.45 21. A. B. Ware, clothing 4.00 24. L C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 85981 24.22 24. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 85479 23.33 27. H. B. Thompson, house freight 2.11 27. Central Electric Co., supplies 2.00 28. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 95307 23.44 28. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 87644 22.88 28. Peter Henderson, seeds and plants 2.75 28. Geo. Swan, kitchen supplies 3.50 28. Idella Martin, eggs 5.43 28. Idella Martin, 4 pounds butter 1.40 28. Van DeMark, repair Victrola .90 30. H. B. Thompson, house freight 1.74 31. American Express, freight on hog 1.82 $ 339.44 November, 1916. Nov. 3. I. C. R. R., house freight $ 1.05 3. H. B. Thompson, groceries 1.19 7. Idella Martin, 3 pounds butter 1.05 7. Idella Martin, 9 dozen eggs 3.06 7. I. C. R. R., freight on coal 25.67 10. W. U. Tel. Co., October messages 2.86 13. I. C. R. R., house freight .25 13. American Express, freight on electric supplies. . . . 2.06 13. Mrs. Sawin, buttermilk 2.55 13. Thatcher Brothers, machinery repair.s 4.00 13. Postmaster, postage 2.00 16. L. P. Patten, 2 dozen rabbits 5.40 16. Peerless Cleaning Co., cleaning curtains 1.50 16. Ed. Ritter, medicine 1.00 18. I. C. R. R., freight on groceries 2.16 18. American Express, freight on butter 1.25 206 JOUKNAL OF PROCEEDINGS 1 No\'^"20^"l!Jl7 20. Idella Martin, 2% pounds butter .87 20. Idella Martin, 8 dozen eggs 2.97 20. Mrs. J. Furry, 11 pounds butter 3.85 25. Mrs. J. Furry, 13 pounds butter 4.55 25. Idella Martin, 2 pounds butter .70 25. Idella Martin, 5 dozen eggs 2.00 27. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 96606 20.25 27. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 92761 23.59 27. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 93051 23.14 27. I. C. R. R., freight on house supplies 1.80 27. American Express, freight on house supplies... 1.43 28. L. P. Patten, 3 dozen rabbits 5.40 28. Geo. B. Swan, merchandise 2.10 28. Geo. H. Rudy, dairy feed 36.00 $ 185.70 December, 1916. Dec. 2. Mrs. Spidell, extra, November $ 2.35 2. Jas. Furry, 10 pounds butter 4.00 4. Geneva Optical Co., spectacles 4.77 4. Butler Brothers, power plant repairs 4.15 4. I. C. R. R., coal, car No. 86478 24.70 4. I. C. R. R., coal, car No. 11248 23.83 5. I. C. R. R., coal, car No. 123590 33.77 5. American Express, freight on house goods 2.55 5. I. C. R. R., engine repairs .64 8. Postmaster, postage 2.00 9. Jas. Furry, 8 pounds butter 3.04 9. Jas. Furry, 4 dozen eggs 1.80 12. Western Union Tel. Co., November messages 3.05 14. American Express, freight on house goods 1.44 14. I. C. R. R., freight on groceries 1.97 14. H. B. Thompson, postage 2.15 14. L. P. Patten, 40 rabbits 5.00 14. I. C. R. R., car coal, No. 85512 23.70 14. I. C. R. R., car coal, No. 118378 34.99 16. Jas. Furry, 4 pounds butter 1.52 18. L. P. Patten, 30 dozen eggs 12.00 21. American Express, freight on house goods 2.73 21. I. C. R. R., freight on oil .41 23. Jas. Furry, 9 pounds butter 3.42 27. Jas. Furry, 2 dozen eggs -80 23. Postmaster, postage stamps 2.00 26. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 201488 35.79 Tuesday, i Nov. 20, 1917. j GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 207 30. Postmaster, box rent 1.00 30. American Express, freight on house supplies 2.85 30. I. C. R. R., freight on groceries and drugs .66 30. I. C. R. R., freight on washing machine , 4.86 30. Jas. Furry, 9 pounds butter 3.33 30. Jas. Furry, 1 dozen eggs .40 30. Mamie Gunter, house help 3.40 31. Commercial Star, laundry slips 5.15 31. Laughlin & Son, tobacco stems .95 $ 261.17 January, 1917. Jan. 2. J. C. Armantrout, hospital stationery $ 1.05 5. Herat & Co., magazine 1.50 5. Postmaster, postage 2.00 6. C. I. P. S. Co., electric current 1.80 6. James Furry, 6 pounds butter 2.22 6. James Furry, 3i/^ dozen eggs 1.40 7. Western Union Tel. Co., December messages 3.09 9. I. C. R. R., freight on groceries 1.30 9. American Express, freight on house supplies 2.27 9. I. C. R. R., freight coal. No. 119512 32.09 9. I. C. R. R., freight coal. No. 106047 32.27 9. Kelly & Son, merchandise, kitchen 2.00 10. L. P. Patten, 6 bu. apples 6.60 13. James Furry, 13 dozen eggs 5.46 13. James Furry, 7 pounds butter 2.59 13. I. C. R. R., house freight 2.89 13. American Express, house freight 1.53 13. Postmaster, postage .16 15. Woolworth, 1 dozen trays 1.20 15. National Refining Co., engine oil 2.20 15. L. P. Patten, poultry 14.00 16. Postmaster, postage stamps 2.00 18. I. C. R. R., freight on coal. No. 88298 22.92 18. I. C. R. R., freight on coal. No. 106910 32.69 18. American Express, freight on house goods .13 20. James Furry, 15 dozen eggs 6.00 20. James Furry, 4 pounds butter 1.44 20. Lula Warum, house help 1.25 20. Helen Alexander, house help 1.88 20. Elizabeth Linn, house help 3.60 20. Nora Hanner, house help 3.60 23. Mrs. Berry, extra nurse 18.00 208 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS | Nov''"2o'^^1917 24. I. C. R. R., house freight. 3.76 27. James Furry, 11 dozen eggs 3.52 27. James Furry, 8 pounds butter 2.88 27. I. C. R. R., freight on house goods 2.14 27. Big Four R. R., freight on drugs .79 27. American Express, freight on house goods .81 30. I. C. R. R., freight on coal. No. 6231 28.51 30. I. C. R. R., freight on coal. No. 87223 23.70 30. I. C. R. R., freight on coal. No. 89375 24.73 31. J. L. Todd, extra engineer 5.00 31. W. A. Reigen, extra engineer 4.50 31. Myrtle Brown, extra nurse 10.00 $ 324.37 February, 1917. Feb. 1. L. R. Gucker, welding machine $ .50 1. Geneva Optical Co., spectacles 1.62 3. James Furry, 15 dozen eggs 5.55 3. James Furry, 8 pounds butter 2.80 3. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 38162 24.70 8. S. T. Scott, watch repair 1.80 8. W. U. Tel. Co., January messages 2.53 8. Commercial Star Co., laundry printing 4.25 8. Commercial Star Co., office printing 3.50 8. City Book Store, blank book for hospital .90 9. B. Matthews, repair picture machine 3.10 10. I. C. R. R., freight house supplies 2.06 10. C. I. P. S. Co., freight on butter .75 10. American Express, freight on kitchen supplies ... .37 10. James Furry, 7 pounds butter 2.52 10. James Furry, 15 dozen eggs 5.55 15. Postmaster, postage stamps 2.00 17. I. C. R. R., freight on house supplies 1.43 17. American Express, freight on electric supplies... 2.89 17. C. I. P. S. Co., freight on butter .50 17. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 46814 23.53 17. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 112760 27.01 17. James Furry, 12 dozen eggs 4.44 17. James Furry, 7 pounds butter 2.59 17. Helen Alexander, house help 2.40 17. A. M. Brown, house paint 4.70 22. A. Rush, painting rooms 4.95 24. James Furry, 21 dozen eggs 7.77 24. James Furry, 11 pounds butter 4.07 Tuesday. I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 20Q Nov. 20, lyiT. } r 28. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 3864b2 22.49 28. Irene Cook, house help 7.05 $ 180.32 March, 1917. Mar. 1. A. M. Gibler, farm labor $ 2.00 1. Commercial Star, printing 3.00 3. I. C. R. R., car coal, No. 26927 26.75 3. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 87583 24.61 3. I. C. R. R., freight on kitchen goods 2.55 3. C. I. P. S. Co., freight on butter .75 3. American Express, freight on house supplies.... .27 3. Big Four R. R., freight on garden seed .45 3. James Fui'ry, 30 dozen eggs 8.25 3. James Furry, 6 pounds butter 2.16 6. Western Union Tel. Co., February messages 3.92 10. James Furry, 26 dozen eggs 7.28 10. James Furry, 5 pounds butter 1.75 11. Geneva Optical Co., spectacles 1.11 12. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 100230 '. 25.73 12. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 85609 28.26 12. Treasurer Jefferson Co., Wash., tax on Mrs. Lee's property 3.92 14. I. C. R. R., freight on house supplies 1.80 14. C. I. P. S. Co., freight on butter .25 14. American Express, freight on house supplies 1.01 15. Tax Collector Coles Co., tax on farm lands 97.48 17. James Furry, 16 dozen eggs .- 4.00 17. James Furry, 5 pounds butter 1.75 20. Helen Alexander, house labor 1.80 20. Postmaster, postage stamps 1.00 21. Henry DeBuhr, seeds 1.50 21. Kelly & Son, groceries 2.00 21. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 97174 • 21.71 21. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 95465 24.57 23. I. C. R. R., house freight , 2.01 23. American Express, house freight .78 23. C. I. P. S. Co., butter freight .50 23. Mr. Brown, paint .60 24. James Furry, 14 dozen eggs 3.50 24. James Furry, 3 ponuds butter 1.17 26. Postmaster, box rent 1.00 26. Peerless Cleaning Co., cleaning curtains 4.00 26. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 95170 24.57 —14 2IO JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS ( , , ^"on'^^^^i- \ Nov. 20, 191 i . 29. D. M. Ferry Co., seeds .50 29. E. A. West, extra enginofn- 3.00 31. I. C. R. R., freight engin;: supplies 1.50 31. C. I. P. S. Co., freight on butter .75 31. Postmaster, postage stamps 1.00 31. Big Four R. R., freight on diniper regulator 2.63 31. James Furry, 21 dozen eggs 5.25 31. James Furry, 2 pounds butter .78 % 379.81 April, 1917. Apr. 4. City Book Store, cash book $ 1.50 4. A. H. Adler, men's supplie ■ 1.75 6. Western Union Tel. Co., March messages . 2.40 6. C. I. P. S. Co., electric bill 1.80 10. American Express Co., freight on disinfectant .... .53 10. C. I. P. S. Co., freight on butter .75 10. I. C. R. R., freight on house supplies 1.24 10. I. C. R. R., freight on coal 1.00 10. Mr. Black, 1 dozen broomn 5.00 10. M. Sparks, curtains and window goods 4.30 10. Cleaning Co., cleaning suits 2.45 14. Mr. Furry, 21 dozen eggs 6.30 14. Mr. Furry, 4 pounds butter 1.80 19. I. C. R. R., freight on steari supplies .34 19. Traction Co., freight on butter 1.03 19. Postmaster, postage stami s 2.00 20. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, No. 111000 27.92 20. I. C. R. R., freight on coal. No. 86825 22.88 21. James Furry, 30 dozen eggs 9.30 21. James Furry, 5 pounds butter 2.15 24. Cochendolpher, dry goods 2.00 27. Helen Alexander, extra help 2.40 28. James Furry, 22 dozen eggs 5.94 28. James Furry, 5 pounds butter 1.95 28. I. C. R. R., freight on house supplies .25 28. American Express, freight on house supplies .70 28. Big Four R. R., freight on lar.ndry supplies 1.29 28. Tractidn Co., freight on buttc:- .75 % 111.72 May, 1917. May 2. Peerless Cleaning Co., clonnin.": clotlies $ 1.50 3. Postmaster, stamps • 2.00 Nov^"lof^l917J GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 211 3. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 92606 24.07 5. James Furry, 26 dozen eggs 8.32 5. James Furry, 10 pounds butter 3.90 5. Repair Co., work on farm tools 2.00 11. Western Union Tel. Co., April messages .80 11. Union Bottling Works, gas for February 5.00 11. Geneva Optical Works, spectacles 1.96 12. J. L. Furry, 16 pounds butter 5.92 12. J. L. Furry, 24 dozen eggs 7.44 14. Traction Co., freight on butter 1.00 14. American Express Co., freight on report to Grand Master .29 14. Big Four R. R., freight on floor brushes .33 14. I. C. R. R., freight on groceries .46 ■ 16. City Book Store, blank book .60 16. Electric Co., power plant 5.62 16. Postmaster, postage 2.00 17. Feed Store, poultry supplies 2.25 19. J. L. Furry, 20 dozen ejgs 6.60 19. J. L. Furry, 19 pounds butter 6.46 24. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 123318 34.58 26. I. C. R. R., freight on groceries 1.60 26. Traction Co., freight on butter .75 26. American Express, freight on house supplies.... .40 28. J. L. Furry, 23 dozen eggs 7.59 29. J. L. Furry, 15 pounds butter 5.25 31. Miss Keai'ney, extra house help 1.00 $ 139.69 June, 1917. June 2. J. L. Furry, 28 dozen eggs $ 9.24 2. J. L. Furry, 17 pounds butter 5.95 4. Thatcher Bros., repair farm machinery 2.80 4. Geneva Optical Co., spectacles 7.26 8. J. L. Furry, 14 dozen eggs 4.62 8. J. L. Furry, 22 pounds butter 7.70 9. I. C. R. R., house freight 2.03 9. Big Four R. R., house freight .51 9. Traction Co., house freight .50 9. American Express, house freight .72 11. I. C. R. R., coal, car No. 92642 24.48 11. I. C. R. R., coal, car No. 86584 24.11 11. Ellen Armstrong, berry picker .55 11. Opal Weaver, berry picker .60 212 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS | No\^"^0**^U 20, 1917. 11. R. Kelso, berry picker .30 12. A. D. Kins, plants 2.25 12. C. I. P. S. Co., electric bill 1.80 12. Mr. Parker, house labor 3.00 12. Ruth Karney, berry picker .60 15. Western Union, May messages 9.75 15. J. L. Furry, 23 pounds butter 8.05 15. J. L. Furry, 15 dozen eggs 4.80 18. J. L. Pickering, revenue collector 2.00 18. Miss Furry, berry picker 3.00 19. Mrs. Stone, sewing machine 5.00 20. I. C. R. R., house supplies 1.05 20. Traction Co., butter freight .50 20. American Express, house freight .80 22. Postmaster, postage '2.00 23. J. L. Furry, 21 pounds buttei- 7.35 23. J. L. Furry, 12 dozen eggs 3.24 25. I. C. R. R., freight floor material 7.71 26. American Express, freight en ])lants .50 26. Henderson Co., seeds .50 26. Kelly & Son, groceries 1.50 29. Postmaster, box rent 1.00 30. J. L. Furry, 9 dozen eggs 2.34 30. J. L. Furry, 15 pounds butter 5.45 $ 165.56 July, 1917. July 3. I. C. R. R., freight on floor material $ 19.29 3. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 112753 30.10 3. Postmaster, postage 2.00 7. American Express, freight on house goods. 2.54 7. I. C. R. R., freight on house goods 3.20 7. J. L. Furry, 17 pounds butter 5.78 7. J. L. Furry, 6 dozen eggs 1.56 7. Western Union Tel. Co., June raessages .80 9. Geneva Optical Co., spectacles 4.05 9. C. I. P. S. Co., electric bill 1.80 13. I. C. R. R., freight on coal " 3.00 20. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 85127 26.79 20. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 85130 23.97 20. Iva Curnutt, extra house labor 1.50 21. American Express, freight on house supplies.... 1.95 21. I. C. R. R., freight on house supplies 1.00 21. Big Four R. R., freight on laundry supplies .64 Nov^^lo'^^lOlT I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 213 21. J. L. Furry, 32 pounds butter 11.20 21. J. L. Furry, 15 dozen eggs 4.50 23.' Postmaster, postage 2.00 24. Jennie Michaels, extra hospital labor 2.85 25. C. I. P. S. Co., wire and supplie.^; 5.00 26. H. Brandom, 50 pounds honey 7.50 26. J. J. Cross, extra hospital labor 3.00 28. Miss Lawrence, cleaning 1.40 31. I. C. R. R., freight on coal, car No. 9755.3 21.86 31. Miss Monroney, extra hospital labor 2.00 31. I. C. R. R., freight on house kitchen supplies 2.37 31. American Express, freight on electric good.-^ 1.86 31. Mr. Morris, welding .30 August, 1917. 195.81 Aug. 3. Geneva Optical Co., glasses $ 8.95 3. Harry Meyer, housecleaning 5.60 3. J. J. Cross, hospital labor 7.00 3. Spitz, ■ clothing 3.60 3. M. E. Garfield, gasoline stove rent 1.50 4. J. L. Furry, 16 pounds butter 5.60 4. J. L. Furry, 28 dozen eggs 8.40 4. T. A. Jones, extra engineer 10.00 6. Tim Twig, farm labor 5.00 6. Tim Twig, farm labor 2.50 7. Nona Wilson, house labor 1.00 8. Postmaster, postage 2.00 9. Hazel Hayes, house labor 1.00 9. Butler, farm machinery 5.42 9. Western Union Tel. Co., July messages 2.25 11. American Express Co., report .26 11. Webber, hardware 1.50 11. Kelley, groceries 1.75 11. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 92802 23.66 11. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 95857 24.96 11. J. R. Furry, 11 pounds butter 3.85 11. J. R. Furry, 23 dozen eggs 6.90 13. Bottling Works, refrigerator i.Hiicrial 2.50 14. I. C. R. R., freight house suppl> s 2.56 14. I. C. R. R., freight on drugs .73 14. I. C. R. R., freight on butter .82 14. American Express, freight on house goods .58 15. Miss DeLong, supply nurse 30.00 214 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS )nc Tuesday, v. 20, 1917. 15. W. J. Sharp, hospital labor 4.00 16. S. B. Fread, apples 1.25 18. J. L. Furry, 20 dozen eggs 6.00 18. J. L. Furry, 10 pounds butter 3.90 20. John Moregan, man and team threshing 2.00 24. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 94653 25.97 24. E. Crites, repairing locks 1.65 25. I. C. R. R., freight on house supplies .50 25. I. C. R. R., freight on furniture 1.21 25. I. C. R. R., freight on engine oil 1.37 25. American Express, freight on buttpr . 1.29 25. J. L. Furry, 11 pounds butter 4.29 25. J. L. Furry, 16 dozen eggs 4.80 25. E. S. Brown, 5 bu. apples 3.75 25. G. H. Claridge, 36 hours painting 16.20 27. I. C. R. R., freight on furniture 10.53 27. Phil Cole, tuning piano 2.50 31. R. M. Utterback, typewriter ribbon .75 $ 261.85 September, 1917. Sept. 1. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 95499 25.06 1. I. C. R. R., car coal, No. 107009 35.43 1. J. L. Furry, 17 dozen eggs 6.46 1. J. L. Furry, 10 pounds butter 2.90 1. W. H. Bower, 1 dozen brooms 7.00 3. Thatcher Brothers, repair lawn mower 1.00 5. C. L. Beal, 30 dozen eggs 11.40 6. American Express, freight on house goods .74 6. I. C. R. R., freight on house goods 1.68 6. American Express, freight on secretary's books and report -53 6. American Express, freight on butter .54 6. C. I. P. S. Co., electric bill 12.60 6. Geneva Optical Co., spectacles 4.43 7. Central Electric Co., electric supplies 4.33 7. Postmaster, postage 2.00 7. Mr. Cox, groceries 2.00 7. Orndoroff , kitchen goods 2.00 7. R. F. Huber, storm repairs 127.90 8. J. L. Furry, 20 dozen eggs 7.60 8. J. L. Furry, 7 pounds butter 3.73 11. C. L. Beals, 30 dozen eggs 11-40 11. Western Union Tel. Co., August messages 2.92 Noy!'^"20^^1 917. f GRAND LO DGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 21 5 12. Flo Monroe, extra labor 2.50 14. J. L. Filrry, 16 dozen eggs 6.08 14. J. L. Furry, 11 pounds butter 4.62 14. I. C. R. R., car coal, No. 94205 24.48 15. S. B. Chissom, 214 bales straw 20.35 19. I. C. R. R., freight on furniture 10.83 22. J. L. Furry, 31 pounds butter 13.02 22. J. L. Furry, 16 dozen eggs 6.08 24. I. C. R. R., freight on house supplies 2.69 24. American Express, freight on house supplies 2.07 24. Postmaster, box rent and postage 3.00 25. L. P. Patten, 30 dozen eggs 12.00 25. L. P. Patten, 8 bu. apples 3.75 25. I. C. R. R., car coal, No. 95405 25.02 25. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 94068 24.21 25. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 87699 26.76 25. Roy Slover, storm repairs 45.00 27. Mr. Hunsaker, extra house labor 10.00 29. I. C. R. R., freight on house goods 2.66 29. I. C. R. R., freight on drugs 1.07 29. I. C. R. R., freight on laundry 1.15 29. Miss Ramsey, extra house help 5.00 29. I. C. R. R., car coal. No. 87427 24.31 29. Stella Garner, hospital supply 12.00 29. J. L. Furry, 14 pounds butter 5.91 29. J. L. Furry, 14 dozen eggs 5.32 29. Harvel Brotherton, filling silo 3.50 29. Jesse Duggan, filling silo 1.50 578.53 REPORT OF DONATIONS OF PROPERTY RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR. October, 1916. Lillian Rebekah Lodge No. 146 — One rug. E. F. Benton, Mattoon — One World Atlas. Sewing Circle, Lillian Rebekah Lodge No. 146 — One box candy, one bag nuts, two cushion tops, two head rests, one pincushion, three pillowcases, two dresser scarfs, two stand covers, two clock shelf covers, two washstand covers, three washcloths, two bath towels, and six sheets. 2l6 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS | NovT''20^^1917. November, 1916. Lilla Rebekah Lodge No. 63 — Six sheets, five pillowcases, four spreads, five and one-half yards curtain goods, and one small rug. Morrisonville Rebekah Lodge No. 526 — One quilt. Past Noble Grands' Club, Ruth Rebekah Lodge No. 10— Thirty- eight nightgowns. Sparta Rebekah Lodge No. 366 — Two comforts. Vernon Rebekah Lodge No. 426 — Three comforts. Edwardsville Rebekah Lodge No. 309, Sewing Circle— Three dozen ladies' handkerchiefs, and two quilts. Kinderhook Rebekah Lodge No. 133— One comfort. December, 1916. Tripp Rebekah Lodge No. 672 — One quilt. Humboldt Rebekah Lodge No. 704 — Fifteen towels. George Steiner, Chicago — One lot magazines. Mrs. Dysting, Lamont — One bundle quilt scraps. Onward Rebekah Lodge No. 618 — One dozen towels. Sewing Club, Advance Rebekah Lodge No. 405 — Forty aprons and 300 cigars. Mat Queen Lodge No. 210 — One comfort. Centralia Rebekah Lodge No. 596 — Three sheets, four pillowcases, seven nightshirts and eight gowns. Miriam Club, Lilla Rebekah Lodge No. 63 — Eight towels. North Star Rebekah Lodge No. 492 — Four washrags, twelve hand- kerchiefs, twelve boxes smoking tobacco, seven pipes, eleven aprons, two caps, one comb, six pairs socks, one pincushion, one bundle quilt scraps and one comfort. Wicker Park Lodge No. 281 — Twenty-nine books and subscription to magazines. Ashton Rebekah Lodge No. 281 — One comfort. Sewing Circle, Sinai Rebekah Lodge No. 36 — Two nightshirts, eight gowns, four aprons, two skirts, one pair pillowcases and one pair curtains. Triple Link Rebekah Lodge No. 577 — Six dresser scarfs, one shirt, one handkerchief. Cherry Rebekah Lodge No. 402 — Twelve men's handkerchiefs, six pairs socks, six aprons and six caps. Tirza Rebekah Lodge No. 488 — Ten ladies' flannel gowns, four men's nightshirts, thirteen pairs ladies' hose, eight pairs socks, six pairs mittens, four bath towels, one comfort, two summer coats, three nightdresses, thirty pounds mixed candy and three pairs slippers. Rock River Rebekah Lodge No. 635 — Six pairs blankets, one Christmas bell, two rag rugs, two packs hairpins, four packs pins. Nov, Tu|sday^^_ | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 217 three packs safety pins, one handbag, twenty-four men's kerchiefs, one laundry bag, one cap, twelve ladies' kerchiefs, fourteen pairs socks, six towels and twelve ladies' hose. Elgiva Rebekah Lodge No. 194 — One quilt, one cushion and one Christmas card. Nite Society, Anchor Rebekah Lodge No. 84— Two comforts. Three Link Lodge No. 812 — One rocker, eleven yards sheeting, four dresser scarfs and eight pillowcases. German Rebekah Old Folks' Home and Orphans' Home Society, Chicago — 165 boxes of candy. Past Noble Grands' Club, Progress Rebekah Lodge No. 141 — Twenty ladies' handkerchiefs. McLeansboro Rebekah Lodge No. 687 — One quilt. Elmwood Rebekah Lodge No. 319 — Thirty white aprons. Eula Rebekah Lodge No. 24 — Thirty-six towels, twelve dresser scarfs, eleven bath towels, one pillow, two kerchiefs, and one pair hand towels. Vesta Sewing Circle, Vesta Rebekah Lodge No. 29 — One special package and three dozen handkerchiefs. Fern Leaf Rebekah Lodge No. 470 — One quilt. Gilman Rebekah Lodge No. 648 — One pail candy. Starlight Rebekah Lodge No. 767 — Five special packages, thirteen pairs ladies' hose, and eight pairs socks. Harvey Rebekah Lodge No. 328 — Four ties, three pairs wool socks, thirteen aprons, five men's handkerchiefs, and two ladies' handker- chiefs. Hume Rebekah Lodge No. 277 — Eleven pairs socks, five pairs gloves, one petticoat, one pair bath towels, two aprons, two paii's hose, two waists, four handkerchiefs, and one tie. Past Noble Grands' Club, Minnehaha Rebekah Lodge No. 77 — One pair blankets. Banner Rebekah Lodge No. 160 — Twelve cushions, one pillow top, one pillow, and two head rests. Berwyn Rebekah Lodge No. 758 — 116 handkerchiefs, and thirtj'- eight aprons. New Century Rebekah Lodge No. 227 — Twenty-six aprons. Pine Grove Rebekah Lodge No. 389 — Twenty-five pounds candy and five pounds nuts. Past Noble Grands' Club, Starlight Rebekah Lodge No. 767— One- half box oranges. Clinton Rebekah Lodge No. 26 — Seven dresser acarfs, six bath towels, two pairs socks, one pair stockings, one petticoat, one suit underwear and fifteen linen collars. Helping Hand Rebekah Lodge No. 590 — One comfort. 2l8 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS j Nov^"2o''^1917 River Grove Rebekah Lodge No. 389 — One sheet, three bath towels, six cakes soap, seven pairs pillowcases, two aprons, two washcloths, one towel collar, and one bag. Anna Rebekah Lodge No. 262 — Two pairs hose, three towels, and one quilt. Victoria Rebekah Lodge No. 178 — Three nightshirts, two night- gowns, one dresser scarf, one bath towel, and one quilt. Hudsonville Lodge No. 106 — Three yards calico, one washcloth, one comfort, three bath towels, six pairs hose, and twelve handker- chiefs. Fifty-five Rebekah Lodge No. 60— One bunting flag 12 by 18 feet. Temple Rebekah Lodge No. 789 — Thirty-six pairs hose. Helvetia Lodge No. 480 — One smoker's coat, one coat, one sweater, and one box candy. Advance Rebekah Lodge No. 405 — Two boxes cigars and thirty-six aprons. Mystic Star Rebekah Lodge No. 291 — Nine pairs hose, and eighteen yards flannelette. Rosedale Rebekah Lodge No. 371 — Nineteen aprons. Elburn Rebekah Lodge No. 557— Nine aprons, five bath towels, six pairs socks, five towels, twelve men's handkerchiefs, two cushion tops, and twelve ladies' handkerchiefs. Sewing Circle, Fox River Rebekah Lodge No. 532 — Thirteen bath towels, eight hand towels, two mufflers, seven aprons, two pillowcases, two washrags, six books, one handbag, one box candy, one bag candy, ten men's handkerchiefs, thirteen ladies' handkerchiefs, one large box smoking tobacco, five men's ties, three ladies' collars, and two jabots. Sunshine Circle, Sunshine Rebekah Lodge No. 95 — Ten cushions, four rag rugs, six bonnets, three quilts, three pillow tops. Riverside Rebekah Lodge No. 7 — Six pairs socks, six caps, three cards buttons, six ties, three pairs blankets, six spools thread, six yards toweling, one apron, six and one-half yards calico, ten and one- half yards calico, one package postcards, five handkerchiefs, six bow ties, and twenty-six yards flannelette. G. Carducci Lodge No. 946 — Fifty pounds assorted chocolates and bonbons. January, 1917. Three Links Lodge No. 812 — One rocker, eight sheets, four bed- spreads, and four dresser scarfs. Parthenia Rebekah Lodge No. 229— Six bath towels, nine pairs hose, six pairs pillowcases, sixteen hand towels, one comfort, one quilt, twelve men's handkerchiefs, twelve ladies' handkerchiefs, and twelve pairs socks. A. H. Henning, Mendota, 111.— One comfort. Xov^^lo'^'^lQlT } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 2ig Kankakee Rebekah Lodge No. 64— One quilt, three vests, two hats, one pair pillo-svcases, three white aprons, one blue apron, five pairs socks, and six pairs stockings. East Knox Rebekah Lodge No. 561— Two comforts, two night- dresses, and one pair socks. Peoria Rebekah Lodge No. 113— Two quilts. Victor Rebekah Lodge No. 385— One doilie, one bath towel, one dresser scarf, one pillow top, and one sofa pillow. Carpentersville Rebekah Lodge No. 532— Two comforts. Toulon Rebekah Lodge No. 117— One comfort. February, 1917. Carpentersville Rebekah Lodge No. 532— Two comforts. Toulon Rebekah Lodge No. 117 — One comfort. Loyal Busy Bee Sewing Circle of Loyal Rebekah Lodge No. 386 — Twelve sheets, six pairs pillowcases, one dresser scarf, and two hand- kerchiefs. Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 120— Five comforts. Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge No. 369— Two yards curtain, two pil- low shams, and two sheets. March, 1917. Central Rebekah Lodge No. 313 — Three comforts, and three pairs curtains. Y. W. C. A. of Eastern Illinois Normal, Charleston — One box fruits. Bethel Rebekah Lodge No. 253— Eight sheets, and three pairs pillowcases. F. C. Mayer, Chicago — One pair men's shoes. Friendship Rebekah Lodge No. 22 — Five quilts. April, 1917. Kirkwood Rebekah Lodge No. 429 — One comfort. American Rebekah Lodge No. 188 — One rug, and one chair. Past Noble Grands' Club, Juanita Rebekah Lodge No. 177 — One quilt. Hope Rebekah Lodge No. 15 — Two comforts. May, 1917. Staunton Rebekah Lodge No. 657 — One quilt. Good Samaritan Lodge No. 540 — One rug. Kewanee Rebekah Lodge No. 512 — One rug, one mattress, and two dresser scarfs. 220 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Ino/"2o'^"i917 Patience Rebekah Lodge No. 62— One silk comfort. Forrest Lodge No. 255 — Twenty-one yards curtain goods, eight pillowcases,. and six sheets. Toulon Rebekah Lodge No. 117 — One bedspread, two sheets, one pair pillowcases, two dresser scarfs, and three towels. June, 1917. Grove Rebekah Lodge No. 431 — Four sheets, two pillowcases, two bath towels, six hand towels, two dresser scarfs, and one bedspread. Drexel Rebekah Lodge No. 246— Six sheets, twelve pillowcases, and four curtains. Velma Rebekah Lodge No. 183 — Two sheets, one pair curtains, and four pillowcases. Belmont Rebekah Lodge No. 569 — Eighteen pairs hose, and two pairs socks. Rock River Rebekah Lodge No. 635 — Twelve red handkerchiefs, twelve pairs hose, six pairs ladies' hose, twelve ladies' vests, five pairs pillowcases, six sheets, and eighteen towels. Ceres Rebekah Lodge No. 42 — One quilt. Roy Davis, Shabbona, 111. — One lot clothing. German Rebekah Old Folks' Home and Orphans' Home Society, Chicago — Six sheets, twelve pillowcases, and three dresser scarfs. Dixon Lodge No. 39 — One rug. July, 1917. Triple Link Rebekah Sewing Society of Triple Link Rebekah Lodge No. 577 — Forty-five yards curtain material for Trustees' rooms. Rebekah District No. 1 of Chicago — One dozen bath towels, one pair blankets, two spreads, one dozen buck towels, one yard curtain goods, two dresser scarfs, twelve sheets, twenty-four pillowcases, and two splashers. Chas. L. Meak, Chicago — One lot magazines. Purity Rebekah Lodge No. 81 — Two sheets, two pairs pillowcases, one pair curtains, and one toAvel. Supert Rebekah Lodge No. 659^0ne quilt. August, 1917. Good Samaritan Lodge No. 540 — Curtains for room No. 138. Springfield Lodge No. 465 — One refrigerator. September, 1917. Deering Lodge No. 717 — Three pairs pillowcases, four sheets, one bedspread, one pair curtains, and one rug. Nov^"2o'^^1917 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 221 Robert Blum Lodge No. 58 — Two pairs curtains, eight sheets, four pairs pillowcases, and two spreads. Excelsior Lodge No. 22 — One pair curtains. Newman Lodge No. 469 — Four sheets, four pillowcases, one bed- spread, and one pair curtains. Shelby Lodge No. 275 — One pair curtains, three pillowcases, three sheets, and one bedspread. Norden Lodge No. 699 — One pair curtains, four pillowcases, eight sheets, and two bedspreads. MEMBERSHIP. The following is a list of the members admitted since the Home opened, April 1, 1899: 1899. May 11, Stephen Hess. Feurbach 499. Danville. May 16, Daniel Becker, Freeport 239, Freeport. May 20, James E. Thompson. Olive Branch 15, Canton. May 23. Bluett Bain, Vesta 340. Vienna. May 23. Spencer Pickett, Excelsior 22, Chicago. May 26. C. T. Herbert, Irving Park 190, Chicago. May 26, Jane Herbert (wife). Irving Park. Chicago. June 21. Julia C. Sullivan. Queen of the Lakes 212, Chicago. June 22, Robert C. Newell, Lacon 88. Lacon. June 29. James W. Kinney. Ark 16. Beardstown. July 6, William N. Long. Taylorville 413, Taylorville. July 20, Catherine J. Hauptman. Orphans' Home R. 8, Lincoln. Aug. 1, Timothy Roberts, McLean 206, Lexington. Aug. 1. Sarah J. Roberts (wife), Lexington. Aug. 11. Daniel Michael. Oregon 94. Oregon. Sept. 15. P. John Ek. Kane 47, Elgin. Oct. 26. Joseph Pugh. Amity 132, Murphysboro. Oct. 30. Harriet Souders, Edith 173. Champaign. Nov. 20. Mrs. A. T. Gilbert. Blue Bell 460. Chicago. Nov. 21. R. L. Scott. Fort Clark 109, Peoria. Nov. 29. A. D. Gray. Clear Creek 712. Trilla. Dec. 12. William Halley, Cicero 217. Chicago. Dec. 12. Johanna Halley (wife), Chicago. 1900. Jan. 5. Rev. G. D. Kent. Jeptha 100. Clayton. Jan 5. Carrie A. Kent (wife), Clayton. Jan. 15. Thomas S. James. S. Chicago 696, S. Chicago. Jan. 15. Mary James (wife), S. Chicago. 222 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS j Nn J"9n^'^ui (Nov. 20, llU'i Jan. 15, John Buckheit, Adams 365. Quincy. Jan. 27, Alexander T. Thompson, Charter Oak 258, Bunker Hill Mch. 20, Edward Stevens, Remembrance 77, Bloomington. Mch. 22, Stephen Cooper, Lynnville 356, Lynnville. Mch. 22, Peter Fuss, Hancock 71, Warsaw. Apr. 4. Joseph Saverly, Coles County 260, Mattoon. May 24, James D. Davidson, Union 9, Chicago. May 24, Amelia Davidson (wife), Chicago. May 25, William Hartman, Garden City 389, Chicago. June 1, Malinda Fuss, Angelica 51, Warsaw. June 1, Benjamin F. Long. Toledo 355, Toledo. June 1, Mary Long (wife), Toledo. June 21, Charles Hinze. Mozart 345. Lincoln. June 21-, Norman N. Davis. Quincy 12. Quincy. Aug. 28, Eliza T. Judd. Golden Rule 27. Quincy. Nov. 17, Margaret Ramsey, Urbana 139, Urbana. Dec. 11, William H. Hodges. Danville 69, Danville. Dec. 11, Sarah Hodges (wife), Danville. 1901. Mch. 30, Thomas Maneeley. Friendship 24. Rushville. May 29. William G. Thomas, Enterprise 369. Belleville. May 31. John Q. Norman. Arrow 386. Harrisburg. June 3. Andrew Jackson. Viola 638, Minier. July 1, Joseph Maffett, Kickapoo 90. Charleston, Aug. 1, Daniel B. Lee, Hickory Grove 230. Rochelle. Aug. 1. John N. Gramllch. Salem 123. Petersburg. Sept. 16. George Walsh, Golden Rule 374. East St. Louis. Sept. 23. Thos. Sanders. Charter Oak 258, Bunker Hill. Oct. 23. Henry Ebert. Celestial 186. Decatur. Dec. 5, William W. Thompson, Columbia 21. Peoria. Dec. 24, Louis A. Masker. Saxon 68, Virginia. 1902. Feb. 5. Albert StoU, Lily of the West 407. Chicago. Mch. 20, Amos Kemp. Remembrance 77. Bloomington. Mch. 22. John T. Grimm, Kankakee 386. Kankakee. Apr. 8, J. W. Stover, Herrin 430, Herrln. May 3. Mrs. A. F. McKean, Humboldt Park 658. Chicago. Sept. 25, Dr. Henry Venne, Washington 665. Chicago. Sept. 29. J. P. Crawford. Chrisman 541. Chrisman. Oct. 6, John Craig. Carlinville 107. Carllnville. Oct. 6. George Shafer. Bushnell 322. Bushnell. Oct. 6, Catherine Shafer (wife), Bushnell. Oct. 6. Jennie Crabtree (wife). Winchester. Oct. 6. Louis Dieke. Lily of the West 407. Chicago. Oct. 28. John Tipton, Saybrook 460. Saybrook. Tuesday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS L 0. O. F. 223 Nov. 20, 1917. Oct. 31, Geo. W. Gates, Pawnee 441, Pawnee. Nov. 24, James Murison, VVoodlawn 325, Chicago. Dec. 16, H. F. Goodyear, Alexander 224, Cairo. Dec. 23, Adam Koenig, NeilKon 25, Troy. Dec. 28, William Lane, Home 416, Chicago. 1903. Jan. 26, Charles Brett, Nonpareil 331, Chicago. Feb. 7, George F. Coates, Union 9, Chicago. Mch. 4, Reuben Falconer, Sauhedrin 739. CoUison. Mch. 12, W. N. Roper, Amicita 83, Naples. Mch. 22, Joseph Partington, Amity 132, Murphysboro. Apr. 4, Sarah T. Trowbridge, Maroa 314, Maroa. May 26. H. S. Hitchcock, Hyde Park 722, Chicago. May 26, Mary J. Hitchcock, Elgive R. 194, Chicago. June 4, E. H. Simmons. Bond 775, Smithboro. July 17, A. N. Phillipson, Shelby 274, Moweaqua. Oct. 4, M. P. Michaelson, Norden 669, Chicago. Oct. 26, Nancy Gist, New Hope 63, Blandinsville. Oct. 30. William Parker. Pioneer 70, Winchester. Oct. 30, Anna Parker (wife), Winchester. Dec. 22, E. H. Warley, Herald 777. Arrowsmith. 1904. Jan. 5, Christian Strohm. Harmonia 221, Chicago. Jan. 26, John C. Reed. Kane 47. Elgin. May 2, Dorothea Marwarhe. Eureka 58. Chicago. May 10, James Owen. Pike 73, Griggsville. June 20, David Gray, Sumner 249, Sumner. Oct. 28, W. H. Welch, Home 416, Chicago. Oct. 29, Jane Vance, Edgar 91. Paris. Dec. 20, Thomas J. Tribble. Franklin 121, Franklin. Dec. 29. John D. Helm, Neilson 25. Troy. 1905. Jan. 31. Marie Ledger, Thusnelda 43. Chicago. Mch. 18, Amos J. Fulk, Decatur 65. Decatur. Mch. 18, J. J. Lake, Kenney 557, Kenney. Mch. 23, H. Peters. Robert Blum 58, Chicago. May 31, Adam Pier, Western 225. Peoria. July 13. J. S. Sanders, Oregon 94. Oresron. Aug. 1, H. B. Webster. Arcanus 102, Elmwood. Aug. 24, George M. Willey. Woodland Park 825, Chicago. Aug. 24. Hattie Willey, Chicago. Oct. 8. William Hirth, Helvetia 480. East St. Louis. Oct. 16. David W. Hisey, Kansas 633. Krinsas. Dec. 13. Joseph P. Crawford. Chrlsman 541. Chrlsman. Dec. 24, John Vaughan, Madison 43, CoUinsville. 224 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {no/"Io*^*1917. 1906. Jan. 9. Nathan E. Heflin, Mllmlne 276, Milmine. Jan. 11, Christopher Gibson, Prosperity 782, Kensington. Mch. 22, Conrad Simmen, Lily of the West 407, Chicago May 4, Fletcher T. Pool, Jackson 781, Vergennes. May 8, Louis Mueller, Uhland 305, Bloomington. May 11, John McMahon, Acme 707, Ml. Olive. June 20, Joseph Smith, Coles County 160, Mattoon. June 28, William B. Hill, Sangamon 6, Springfield. July 7, William C. Martin, Union 9, Chicago. July 8, John A. Cowper, Park 645, Chicago. July 9, George L. Herrick, Dixon 39, Dixon. July 11, John Griffith, Granite City 852. Granite City. July 4, Adam Sans, Wildey 5, Galena. Aug. 28, Mrs. Miriam Brockett, Columbia 21, Peoria. Sept. 12, Lucia M. Beard, Edina 391, Danvers. Oct. 4, Harman Bunn, Danvers 845, Danvers. Oct. 23, Talitha C. Stratton, Eden R. 118, Windsor. Nov. 25. Louisa W. Woodman, Bushnell 332, Bushnell. Dec. 23, Jonas Smith, Van Buren 875. Chicago. Dec. 24, Chas. A. Lewis, Irene 72, VerBailles. 1907. Jan. 23. Chas. S. Cross. Social 140, Rockford. May 2, Frederick W. Jockey, Jackson 178, Vergennes. May 2, Julia A. Jockey, Deborah R. 306, Vergennes. May 9. Addison Pyle, St. Clair 119, Lebanon. July 2, Alonzo P. Radley, Anchor 510. Paw Paw. July 15, Thomas Meyer, Mokena 34, Peru. July 18, Catharn Schafer, Victor R. 385, Bushnell. July 18, Vitallas Smith, Bible Grove 273. Bible Grove. July 22, Josephine A. Kellog, Excelsior 22, Chicago. July 24, Franz Fischer, Goethe 329. Chicago. Aug. 1, Henry Dletz. HofEnung 353, Chicago. Aug. 9, Bernard Schneider, Hutten 398, Chicago. Aug. 9. Ernestine Schneider, Hutten 398, Chicago. Aug. 13, Elizabeth Tuffley, Myrtle R. 256, Moline. Aug. 15. Margaret Fischer, Goethe 329. Chicago. Aug. 26, Julius Poerschman, Tranquil 193. Oquawka, 111. Sept. 9. William Bennie. Scott 702. Bluffs. Oct. 11. Hugh A. Campbell. Quincy 12. Quincy. Oct. 17, Jacob Rost. Pocahontas 117. Pocahontas. Nov. 6. Henry Williams, Union 9, Chicago. 1908. Jan. 15, Edward T. Smith. Duane 11. Chicago. Jan. 21, Geo. W. Anderson. Joppa 135, Joppa. Tuesday, ? Nov. 20, 19174 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 225 Jan. 29 Feb. 11 Feb. 14 Mch. 12 Apr. 20 Apr. 22 Apr. 23 Apr. 30 May 28 July 2 July 2 Aug. 28 Aug. 29 1909. Jan. 14 Jan. 16 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Mch. Mch. 6 Mch. 13 Mch. 15 Mch. 15 Mch. 18 Mch. 18 Mch. 18 Mch. 22 Mch. 22 Mch. 23 Mch. 24 Mch. 27 Apr. 8 Apr. 13 Apr. 14 May 22 June 5 June 21 June 29 July 11 July 11 July 2G July 26 Aug. 23 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 —15 J. A. Carr, Mercer 210, Keithsburg. Benj. K. Kern, J. R, Scroggs 372, Orangeville. Irene Jones, Una R. 473, Chicago. William H. Wilson, Hutton 692, Hutton. Catherine H. Richter, Hoffnung 353, Chicago. Mary A. Benning, Cook Co. 90, Chicago. Laura A. Anderson, L. L. Morrison R. 647, Chicago. David W. Jones, Wataga 598, Wataga. Rudolph Bandelow, Robert Blum 58, Chicago. Lucy Campbell, Golden Rule R. 27, Quincy. Wm. Dieter, Hebron 19, Equality. James Poling, Waubonsie 45, Aurora. Josephine A. Kellog, Excelsior 22, Chicago. Henry M. Sears, Camp Point 215, Camp Point. Mrs. Temperance Gunn, Rosedale 371, Kinmundy. Albert R. Sweet, Kane 47, Elgin Mrs. Clara M. Clark, Elite R. 2, Chicago. Wm. M. Baldwin, Coles County 260, Mattoon. Wm. A. Boyer, Wyoming 244, Wyoming. Wm. S. Briscoe, Remembrance 77, Bloomington. John W. Brooks, Woodlawn Park 825, Chicago. Mrs. Sadie Brooks. Woodlawn Park 825, Chicago. James Hoey, Covenant 48. Pekin. Mrs. Sarah A. Wilson, Welcome R. 28, Rock Falls. Samuel A. Wilson, Advance 590. Rock Falls. Edward 0. McClaren, Astoria 112, Astoria. Henry W. Franke, Kemper 596, Nameoki. John C. McAllister, Urania 243, Jacksonville. Z. T. Pemberton, Erie 38. Carlyle. Mrs. S. Eggert, Germania 45, East St. Louis. John L. Fournier. Williamsville 363. WilliamsvlUe. Henry M. Kettering, Remembrance 77, Bloomington. Robert Williamson, Neilson 25, Troy. John S. Stevenson. Welcome 770. Pleasant Plains. Mrs. Ellen S. Smallwood. Ark 16. Beardstown. Wm. Deising, New Chicago 506, Chicago. Fred Giinzenheiser. Siloam 207. Delavan. Paul Mangus. Guiding Star 319. Chicago. John Thomas, Northern Light 544. Chicago. Thaddeus S. Stone. Chosen Friends 86, Metropolis. Martha J. Stone. Welcome R. 28. Metropolis. John Patzelt. Robert Blum 58. Chicago. Charles H. Duncan. Bushnell 322. Bushnell. John C. Rolle, Harmonia 221, Chicago. 226 JOURNAL UF PROCEEDINGS J Tuesday, (Nov. 20, 1917. Sept. 13 Nov. 19 Nov. 30 Dec. 11 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. iO Dec. 20 Dec. 21 Dec. 81 1910. Jan. 5 Jan. 6 Jan. 14 Jan. 24 Jan. 24 Mch. 3 Apr. 18 Apr. 18 Apr. 25 May 9 May 11 May 23 May 23 June 15 June 16 June 16 June 23 June 24 June 30 June 30 July 9 July 27 July 28 Aug. 3 Aug. 13 Aug. 15 Sept. 9 Sept. 17, Sept. 19 Nov. 17 Dec. 15 1911. Jan. 21 Feb. 11 Joseph L. Roark, Coles County 260, Mattoon. Henry Stender, William Tell 219, Joliet. William Brimmer, Harmonia 221, Chicago. Joseph Maloney, Atlas 261, Chicago. Marlon Boget, Sandwich 212, Sandwich. D. S. McGurthy, Decatur 65, Decatur. William Schlld, Columbia 21, Peoria. Samuel Garbet. Colchester 714, Colchester. W. F. Richards, Fithian 489, Fithian. John Latas, Monticello 847, Chicago. Thomas Hubbard, Monmouth 577, Monmouth. W. W. Love, Catlin 538, Catlin. Oliver Butterfield, Cambridge 199, Cambridge. H. W. Franke, Kemper 596, Kemper. Mrs. E. S. Franke. Kemper 596, Kemper. George Hansen, Southwestern 484, Chicago. Morgan Hedges, Newman 469, Newman. Mrs. E. Hedges, Newman 469, Newman. Marie Rolle. Harmonia 221, Chicago. Otto Germann, Palm 467, Chicago. F. K. Waller, Browns 758. Browns. C. Longstreet, Waubonsie 45. Aurora. Mrs. I. Longstreet, Waubonsie 45, Aurora. John F. Watson, Mt. Olive 114, Salem. John Kirst, Southwestern 484, Chicago. Mrs. A. Kirst, Southwestern 484. Chicago. Charles Gibke, Lily of the West 407, Chicago. Benjamin Rudy, Oakwood 564. Oakwood. John P. Fbss. Chicago 55. Chicago. Mrs. H. L. Foss. Chicago 55. Chicago. James F. Allen. Quincy 12, Quincy. Charles Schilg, Guttenburg 380, Spring Valley. E. Adams, Adams 365, Quincy. Mrs. A. Latas, Monticello 847, Chicago. Mrs. Mary Lind, Pride of Lake City R. 495, Chicago. Mrs. L. Haegele, Lily of the West 407, Chicago. A. B. Ware, Okaw 117. Shelbyville. W. H. Snider, Olive 98, Clinton. James Warren, Kickapoo 90, Charleston. Minta B. Huntington. Galena 346. Galena. William Hoefer, New Chicago 506, Chicago. J. C. Mitchell, Woodlawn Park 825, Chicago. James Hoey, Covenant 48, Pekin. Tuesday, ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 227 Nov. 20, 1917 Feb. 14, B. M. Hunsaker, Southern 241, Jonesboro. Feb. 16, J. P. Rasmussen, Home 416, Chicago. Mch. 23, W. S. Tandy, Lincoln 204, Chicago. Apr. 13, Frank Ryden, Atlas 261, Chicago. Apr. 24, S. W. Huffcut, Atlanta 116. Greenup. Apr. 25, D. B. Fowler, Richland 180, Olney. May 3, John Hanch, Praha 231, Chicago. May 26, J. P. Holmes, Dongola 343, Dongola. June 18, Geo. Coffman, Illinl 4, Jacksonville. June 20, Carl F. Schmidt, Palm 467, Chicago. June 22, Jesse Gustin, Edgar 91, Paris. June 29, M. Ferro, Coal City 519, Coal City. July 14, Lillian Bostain, Mound City 322, Mound City. July 27, J. B. Saville, Covenant 48. Pekin. Aug. 16, Frank S. Cooper, Lake City 42, Chicago. Aug. 20, Mary E. French, Kickapoo 90. Charleston. Aug. 27, Jacob Austin, Home 416, Chicago. Sept. 16, Joseph Satorious, Adams 375, Quincy. Sept. 29, Margaret Hunsaker, Southern 241, Jonesboro. Sept. 30, Axel Anderson, Norden 699, Chicago. Oct. 7, Louis Hartman, Deering 717, Chicago. Oct. 17, James S. Topping, Fidelity 576, Windsor. Oct. 21, John B. Heigle, Cheltenham 113. Chicago. Nov. 2. John H. Deem. Geff 655. Jefferson vi lie. Dec. 5, Mathias Schaeffer, Robert Blum 58, Chicago. Dec. 12, Joseph McCollister, LaPlace 787. LaPlace. Dec. 18, Samuel Ney, Naperville 81, Naperville. Dec. 2S. Herman Hobben, Tazewell 144, Washington. 1912. Jan. 11, Jerry Singley, Green Valley 308, Green Valley. Jan. 25. Manlius T. Johnson. Unity 310, Mt. Sterling. Feb. 9, Mrs. Mary Ross, Charleston R. 66. Charleston. Feb. 15, Benj. D. Fowler, Richland 180. Olney. Mch. 1, Richard Partridge. Rose 409. Carman. Mch. 14, James Collins, Litchfield 724. Litchfield. Mch. 14, Joseph B. Walker. Elkville 830. Elkville. Mch. 21, John Schroeder, Lily of the West 407, Chicago Mch. 26, Sarah Grifiin, Pomona 798, Pomona. Mch. 26, Young Griffin, Pomona 798, Pomona. May 16, Adam R. Young, Table Grove 726, Table Grove. May 16, E. E. Potter, Litchfield 724, Litchfield. May 16, John Marshall. Edina 391. Streator. May 16, Mary A. Heigle, Cheltenham 113, Chicago. May 18, Wm. Henry Hubbard, Cook Co. 240, Chicago. May 18, Aurora Hubbard, Cook Co. 240. Chicago. 228 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nn/^^o'^^i'c (Nov. 20, 1917. May 20, Edward H. Thompson, Fort Clark 109, Peoria. June 13, Adam Schneider, Clark 3, Greenville. June 18, Julius Meyers, Dixon 39, Dixon. July 21, Sarah Ann Brown, American R. 188, Chicago. July 26, Varnan T. Hull, Home 416, Chicago. Aug. 14, Wiley E. Hodges, Fort Clark 109, Peoria. Aug. 22, Peter Reitz, Harmonia 221, Chicago. Aug. 28, George M. Wright, Castleton 553, Castleton. Sept. 12, Gustav N. Burkhardt, HofiEnung 353, Chicago. Sept. 30, A. W. Winberg, First Swedish 479, Chicago. Oct. 8, John Calvin Church, Kewanee 128, Kewanee. Oct. 18, Erick Henningsen, Wicker Park 281, Chicago. Oct. 22, Sarah Smith, Coles County 260, Mattoon. Nov. 13, W. C. Honeyset, Avondale 871, Chicago. Nov. 18, Elzie Roan, Hazel Dell 285, Hazel Dell. Dec. 17, John Thomas Roan, Hazel Dell 410, Hazel Dell. 1913. Jan. 3, Frank G. Owen, Aledo 236, Aledo. Jan. 7, Morgan Baker, Union 9, Chicago. Jan. 7, Elizabeth Baker, Union 9, Chicago. Jan. 7, John H. Blatter, John G. Potts 561, Chicago. Jan. 19, Hudson H. Campbell, DeKalb 155, DeKalb. Jan. 19, Andrew J. Ricketts, Ohio 311, Ohio. Jan. 28, John Maloney, Lincoln 204, Lincoln. Feb. 6, Steven E. Burnes, Cambridge 199, Cambridge. Feb. 14, Joseph B. Samples, Ava 672, Ava. Mch. 18, Nason J. Williams, St. Clair 119, Lebanon. Mch. 19, H. B. Thompson, Brocton 297, Brocton. May 12, Anna Kindt, Fortschritt 271, Chicago. May 16, Larkin Brownlee, Brocton 297, Brocton. May 20, Jennie Bolin, Milton 277, Milton. May 23, Commodore P. Hamilton, Claton 311, Sparland. June 3, Josephine Hoyt, Carbondale 220, Carbondale. June 14, David B. Walters, Maroa 314, Maroa. July 17, William P. Pittman, Tennessee 520, Chicago. Aug. 6, Arthur A. Scofield, Peace 428, Princeton. Aug. 29, Regina Schaller, Humbolt 286, Mascoutah. Sept. 20, Louis McKinnis, Decatur 65, Decatur. Sept, 23, Herman Benzak, Prosperity 782, Chicago. Sept. 26, Thomas A. Bottomley, Edna 391, Streator. Sept. 26, Nile P. Ekstrom, First Scandinavian 446, Galesburg. Sept. 26, John H. Deem, GefE 655. Jeffersonville. Sept. 27, D. P. Whiting, Veritas 478, Galesburg. Sept. 28, Mary L. Stark. Eldorado 308. Eldorado. Oct. 21, Wm. Haukinson, White Heath 968, White Heath. Nov'^"20*'*1917 1 GR.\.ND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 229 Oct. 22, Mary Fairbanks, Calumet 350, Blue Island. Oct. 28, Wiley E. Hodges, Fort Clark 109, Peoria. Nov. 11, Wm. Liddeil, Carterville 703, Carterville. Nov. 11, Walter R. Skinner, Warren 160, Monmouth, Nov. 11, Charlotte Skinner, Warren 160, Monmouth. Nov. 16, Emil C. Waller, Sycamore 105, Sycamore. Nov. 16, Mary A. Waller, Sycamore 105, Sycamore. Nov. 17, Abram L. Patterson, Lovington 593, Lovington. t)ec. 3, Laura A. Harper, Silver Link 404, Chicago. 1914. Jan. 4, Olaf J. Svedman, Norden 699, Chicago. Jan. 14, Oliver Butterfield, Cambridge 199, Cambridge. Feb. 3, John W. Jarrett, Ava 672, Ava. Feb. 7, Steven Bendixon, Home 416, Chicago. Feb. 21, Mary E. Small, Blue Bell R. 460, Chicago. Feb. 22, Charles Heldt, Remembrance 77, Bloomington, Feb. 22, Albert R. Brooker, South Chicago 696, Chicago Feb. 28, Auroria Hubbard, Cook County 240, Chicago. Apr. 5, John Classen, Silurian 449, Grafton. May 21, John Thurkow, Robert Blum 58, Chicago. May 25, Wm. H. Richter, Champaign 333, Chicago. June 17, Sarah E Jarrett, Ava 672, Ava. June 30, John Lee Magill, Illini 4, Jacksonville. June 30, Sol. Meyer, Star 75, Morris. Aug. 24, Henrietta R. Barr, Ottawa 41, Ottawa. Aug. 26, Silas W. Huffcut, Atlanta 116, Greenup. Oct. 6, John Hausser, Helvetia 4S0, East St. Louis. Oct. 6. Christian Hausser, Helvetia 480. East St. Louis. Oct. 23, John Albert Jones, Bristol 653, LaHarpe. Nov. 3, Charles Wickliff, South Chicago 696, Chicago. Nov. 20, John Cronin, Home Lodge 416, Chicago. 1915. Jan. 25, S. H. Houser, Lakeside 450, Chicago. Jan. 26, Fred Saathoff, Coles County 260, Mattoon. Feb. 1, William H. Willson, Hutton 692, Hutton. Feb. 1, L. A. Martin, Allen 904, Bonnie. Feb. 15, Peter Nelson, Hegewisch 766, Chicago. Feb. 17, Charles Dugan, Maroa 314, Maroa. Feb. 25, John Arnold, Lily of the West 407, Chicago. Feb. 26, William W. Wells, Ottawa 41, Ottawa. Mar. 1, Sarah E. Walker, Wenona 283, Wenona. Mar. 1, Chas. Franklin Oliver, Hume 725, Hume. Mar. 1, Wilheraina Oliver, Hume 725, Hume. May 1, John J. Boyd, Kewanee 128, Kewanee. 230 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS K- Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1917. May 2, G. L. B. Rounsville, Glen Ellyn 217, Oak Park. July 16, W. F. Coffee, Pride of the Valley 435, B. St. Louis. July 19, David Hamilton, Home 416, Chicago. July 19, Thomas A. Davis, Floral 647, Athens. July 19, James W. Hawkins, Virden 534, Virden. July 19, Martha R. Hawkins, Virden 534, Virden. July 20, Wm. Buchanan, Coles County 26, Mattoon. July 21, Mary W. Snow, Cook County Reb. 90, Chicago. July 25, Malina Calvin, Sheldon Reb. 19, Sheldon. July 26. Wm. E. Flory, Blue Island 327, Blue Island. July 30, Joseph Fristoe, Irwin 344, Bement. July 30, Sarah E. Fristoe, Irvin 344, Bement. Sept. 15, Fritz Steihl, Arbiter 585, Nashville. Sept. 16, J. P. Base, Praha 231, Chicago. Sept. 21, Lucinda McKenna, Areola 289, Areola. Sept. 22, Gillman L. Tullor, Colfax 198, Chicago. Sept. 23, Augustus Fulks, Friendship 24, Rushville. Sept. 25, John Howell, Amity 132, Murphysboro. Sept. 29, Garner Oliver, Onarga 208, Onarga. Sept. 30, Daniel G. Lyon. Social 140, Rockford. Sept. 30, Helen Brush, Progressive Reb. 783, Chicago. Oct. 15, Anna Lee, Charleston 609, Charleston. Nov. 13, W. T. Foreman, Charleston 609, Charleston. 1916. Jan. 6, Geo. W. Butts, Peabody 613, Chicago. Jan. 6, Susan Olive Butts, Peabody 613, Chicago. Feb. 4, James M. Walling, Tuscola 316, Tuscola. Feb. 9, James Farquahar, Rose 409, Carman. Feb. 11, Benjamin Franklin Conrad, Sangamon 6, Springfield. Feb. 20, William H. Whitley, Globe 323, Mechanicsburg. Feb. 28, Caroline Roberson, Silurian 449, Grafton. Apr. 14, William E. Glasby, Amity 132, Murphysboro. .Tune 14, John T. Bildson, Lakeside 450, Chicago. June 15, Matilda Bryant, Berry 26, Custer. June 15, Sinclair Bryant, Berry 26, Custer. June 19, J. F. N. Thompson, Olio 311, Eureka. June 19, John Elston, Bogota 807, Bogota. June 30, -Albert Wyatt, Saxon 68, Virginia. Aug. 20, Hugh B. Gaston, Milmine 276, Milmine. Aug. 22, William F. Schaeffer, Helvetia 480. E. St. Louis. Aug. 27, Geo. W. Rogers, Dalton City 414, Dalton City. Sept. 6, Hiram Spaid, Port Byron 624, Port Byron. Sept 6. Mary Spaid, Port Byron 624, Port Byron. Sept. 25, O. M. Cheney, Auburn 543, Auburn. Nov^"20*^^1917 ! GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 23 1 Sept. 29, Robert B. Day, Olive 98, Clinton. Sept. 30, Frederick Scwend, Koerner 756, Chicago. Nov. 29, Arthur A. Scofield, Peace 428, Princeton. Nov. 29, Mary A. Scofield, Peace 428, Princeton. Dec. 2, Andrew Johnson, Norden 699, Chidago. Dec. 29, Emma Soules, Geneva 274, Mattoon. 1917. Jan. 15, John T. Warton, Goreville 528, Goreville. Jan. 15, Susan B. "Warton, Goreville 528, Goreville. Jan. 20, Allen W. Ramsey, Urbana 139, Urbana. Jan. 20, Sadie E. Ramsey, Urbana 139, Urbana. Jana. 21, James L. Dunning, Greenville 3, Greenville. Jan. 23, John Estaque, Illini 4, Jacksonville. Jan. 23, Sophia Estaque, Illini 4, Jacksonville. Jan. 27, Daniel Sides, Danville 69, Danville. Jan. 30, Abram M. Etherton, Pride of the Valley 435, East St. Louis. Feb. 26, Morton S. Jordan, Yates City 370, Yates City. Feb. 28, William H. Summers, Coles County 260, Mattoon. Feb. 28, Sadie B. Summers, Coles County 260, Mattoon. Mar. 10, Emma Rogers, Dalton City 414, Dalton. Mar. 21, Amasa Z. Skiles, Hyperion 1006, Dalton. Mar. 26, Chas. Spates, Mahomet 529, Pekin. Mar. 28, Amos Owen Canfield, Galesburg 142, Galesburg. Mar. 28, Sidney H. Rice, Cook County 240, Chicago. Apr. 9, William H. Stewart, Home 416, Chicago. Apr. 17, Chas. Thomas Eck, Irving Park 190, Chicago. Apr. 21, Thomas J. Irby, Kickapoo 90, Charleston. May 21, A. A. Weideman, Eagle 910, Equality. June 17, Mary J. Hitchcock, Hyde Park 722, Chicago. June 21, John Pratt, New Boston 188, New Boston. June 22, David Crotzer, Dongola 343, Dongola. , June 30, Hiram Cole, Sidell 225, Sidell. June 30, Emaline Cole, Sidell 225, Sidell. July 2, Albert Amrine, Barry 336, Barry. Aug. 27, Henry S. Palmer, Carnation 933, Chicago. Aug. 30, Edward Waters, River Jordan 916, Chicago. Sept. 4, Arthur E. Wonderlin, Morning Star 489, Fithian. Sept. 4, John Gobel, Hoffnung 353, Chicago. Sept. 4, Elizabeth Gobel, Hoffnung 353, Chicago. Sept. 5, Carl Julius Larsen, Norden 699, Chicago. Sept. 5, Anna M. Pohl, William Tell 219, Joliet. Sept. 8, William Preston, Illini 4, Jacksonville. Sept. 8, Alice Mary Preston, Illini 4, Jacksonville. Sept. 9, Frank Cook, West Pullman 817, West Pullman. J32 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Tuesday, jNov. 20, 1917. Sept. 9, John Schlechting, Koerner 756, Chicago. Sept.16, Elizabeth Etherton, Pride of the Valley 435, East St. Louis. Sept.26, Mary E. Ferguson, Coles County 260, Mattoon. Sept.27, Chas. Halstead, Covenant 48, Pekin. Voluntary Withdrawals. 1900. Jan. 3, Mrs. T. A. Gilbert. Feb. 10, Thomas James. Feb. 10, Mary James. June 14, Mailnda F\i6S. June 25. Peter Fuss. 1901. Feb. 18, Jane Herbert. Aug. 25, John Q. Norman. 1903. Jan. 14, Geo. W. Shafer. Jan. 14, Catherine Shafer. Mch. 17, John T. Grimm. May 28, James Murlson, 1905. July 28, J. P. Crawford. Sept. 12, Wm. Hartman. Sept. 28, Hattle Wllley. 1907. Aug. 10, Fred W. Jockey. Aug. 10, Julia A. Jockey. 1908. Feb. 4, Catherine Shafer. May 18, Josephine A. Kellog. 1909. Jan. 5. W. H. Wilson. Apr. 10, I. S. Troutman. Nov. 2, H. W. Franke. Nov. 2, Mrs. E. S. Smallwood. 1910. Mch. 15. Mrs. C. M. Clark. Apr. 21, Mrs. L. Anderson. Aug. 2. Morgan Hedgps. Aug. 2, Mrs. E. Hedges. Aug. 2, F. W. Jockey. Aug. 2, Mrs. J. A. Jockey. Sept. 10, James Hoey. Sept. 12, Ernst Adams. Oct. 10, Oliver Butterfield. 1911. Jan. 21, J. C. Mitchell. Apr. 24, S. W. Huffcut. Apr. 25, D. B. Fowler. June 29, M. Ferro. Dec. 1, Anna Parker. Dec. 11, Lucia M. Beard. 1912. Jan. 23, J. A. Carr. Apr. 15, Joseph Moffett. July 9, Joseph McCollister. Oct. 8, John Deem. Oct. 8, Wm. Henry Hubbard. Oct. 8, Aurora Hubbard. - Nov. 5. Wiley E. Hodges. Dec. 8, Benjamin D. Fowler. 191S. Mch. 7. Sarah F. Brown. Nov. 15, Joseph L. Roark. 1914. June 4, E. E. Potter. July 6, Axel Anderson. Sept. 1, Silas V. Huffcut. 1915. Sept. 10, Wm. Coffey. 1916. Jan. 24, Arthur A. Scofield. Jan. 24, Mary A. Penning. Feb. 10, Laura A. Harper Tuesday, ) Nov. 20, 1917. f GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 233 1916. Oct. 5, Frederick Schwind. Oct. 16, J. T. Bildsen. Nov. 1, Joseph P. Base. 1917. Aug. 7, John Arnold. May 1, Mary J. Hitchcock, May 1, Martha J. Stone. Committed to Asylum. 1901. Nov. 15, Spencer Pickett. 1904. Dec. 23, James Owen. 1905. Oct, 22. John C. Reed. Died, Jan.^, 1906. 1908. June 3, John Abram Cowper. 1909. Feb. 16, Temperance Gunn. 1910. Feb. 15, John Thomas. Aug. 18, Mrs. M. Brockett. 1911. Mch. 28, N. N, Davis. Died, April 4, 1911. 1912. Jan. 3, Wm. C. Martin. Died, April 11, 1912. Jan. 27. Edward T. Smith. Died. February 20, 1912. July 1, Bernard Schneider. Sept. 30, Adam Pier. 1915. Sept. 10, John Maloney. ' 1917. 'July 10, John Pratt. July 10, Carl F. Schmidt. 1900. Dec. 11, Johanna Halley. 1901. Sept. 15, Wm. Halley, 1902. Jan. 10, Louis Dleke. 1908. Dec. 8, J. M. Gramllch. 1910. Aug. 15, J. W. Stover, Discharged. 1903. Mch. 25, Jennie Crabtree. 1907. Feb. 28, Joseph Partington. 1916. July 6, Geo. W. Butts. July 6, Susan O. Butts. Expelled. 1916. Feb. 3 Mai Vina Colvin. Dealths. Joseph Pugh November 2, 1899 Jacob Savely May 29. 1900 Harriet Souders August 27, 1900 234 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov^ "20*^*^18 (Nov. 20. 1917. Daniel Michael \ November 25 C. T. Herbert February 14 Margaret Kamsey July 22 Sarah Hodges December 19 Richard Scott December 30 A. D. Gray March 26 Abigail McKean J une 27 T. T. Roberts August 20 John Craig November 28 Thomas N. Sanders December 30 Henry Ebert January 13 George Walsh February 10 Alexander Thompson March 1 Stephen Cooper March 19 Mrs. Sarah J. Roberts April 8 Eliza T. Judd July 25; William N. Long September 20; William Roper February 21 M. P. Michaelson March 7 W. G. Thomas May 12 Dr. Henry Venne July 14 Amelia Davidson August 25 Rev. G. D. Kent December 27 Dorothea Marwarhe February 7 Robert Crabtree March 21 R. C. Newell March 21 Marie Ledger May 31 James E. Thompson July 28 A. J. Fulk July 30 J. D. Davidson August 17 Charles Brett September 6 G. M. Willey September 15 Daniel B. Lee February 2 Daniel Becker February 10 David Gray February 19 Christopher Gibson March 23 Mary Long July 22 George L. Herrick August 3 H. F. Goodyear October 29 David W. Hisey December 1 Geo. W. Gates February 24 Louisa W. Woodman March 12 Reuben Falconer April 20 E. H. Warley June 8 1900 1901 1901 1901 1901 1902 1902 1902 1902 1902 1903 1903 1903 1903 1903 1903 1903 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 1906 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1907 1907 1907 /1907 Nov''"lo^^l917 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F, 235 John Buckheit August 28 W. H. Welch September 8 Harman Bunn September 16 Louis A. Masker November 5 Talitha C. Stratton December 3 William Lane December 14 Vitallas Smith February 2 Jonas Smith February 10 Joseph P. Crawford February 21 Carrie A. Kent March 19 Edward Stevens March 29 Nancy Gist April 7 Nathan E. Hefflin May 1 Charles Hinze July 9 James W. Kinney August 15 Julius Poerschman August 3 William Bennie October 3 John Tipton December 5 Christian Strohm December 26 A. R. Sweet March 1 Z. T. Pemberton June 4 Thomas Maneeley July 9 Job Tuffley August 14 John Griffith September 8 Julia C. Sullivan November 28 Mrs. M. Fischer December 4 H. M. Sears December 23 J. S. Stevenson January 15 Wm. Brimmer -. .February 1 W. S. Briscoe February 8 R. Williamson ." February 28 James Poling March 4 A. P. Radley April 16 Mrs. S. A. Wilson April 23 S. A. Wilson April 30 E. H. Simmons May 1 J. Rost July 14 C. A. Lewis July 15 D. S. McGurthy August 3 W. H. Snider .September 22 E. O. McLaren September 29 Mrs. 1. Longstreet October 4 B. F. Kern June 17 J. P. Holmes July 22 1907 1907 1907 1907 1907 1907 1908 1908 1908 1908 1908 1908 1908 1908 1908 1908 1908 1908 1908 1909 1909 1909 1909 1909 1909 1909 1909 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1911 1911 236 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov'^"20^^1£ jNov. 20. 1917. H. A. Campbell August 10, 1911 Josephine Kellog August 14, 1911 A. Jackson August 31, 1911 Mrs. Lucy Campbell September IB, 1911 James S. Topping October 21. 1911 Frank S. Cooper October 30, 1911 James Warren November. 3, 1911 Wm. Parker November 7, 1911 Mary E. French November 8, 1911 Henry Williams November 27, 1911 J. C. McAllister January 5. 1912 W. M. Baldwin January 21. 1912 Jas. F. Allen February 14, 1912 Benj. Hunsaker March 17, 1912 Mary Ross March 21, 1912 Joseph T. Smith April 15, 1912 Henry Dletz May 24. 1912 P. John Ek June 16. 1912 David W. Jones June 20. 1912 John P. Foss August 19. 1912 Jos. Satorious September 6, 1912 William Hodge October 13, 1912 A. N. Phillipson October 23. 1912 Anna Eggart November 7, 1912 W. W. Love November 27, 1912 Morgan Baker January 30, 1913 Stephen Hess February 18, 1913 Marie Rolle ..February 27, 1913 Henry Peters February 12. 1913 James Collins February 13. 191S Hannah Foss : February 18. 1913 Herman Hobben April 18. 1913 Karl C. Beese June 26. 1913 Joseph B. Samples July 31. 1913 Matthias Schaefer August 17. 1913 Jennie Bolen September 14. 1913 Adam R. Young October 25, 1913 Louis Hartman October 30. 1913 Louis McKinnie November 21, 1913 Frank B. Owen December 18, 1913 A. W. Winberg December 20, 1913 H. S. Hitchcock January 7, 1914 John C. Rolle January 11, 1914 Thomas Hubbard January 22, 1914 Tuesday, ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 237 Nov. 20, 1917 George H. Wright February 20, 1914 Charles Schilg March 11, 1914 W. W. Thompson March 25, 1914 Addison Pyle April 19, 1914 Frank Fischer April 24, 1914 Varnum T. Hull April 25, 1914 William H. Hirth June 2, 1914 John Calvin Church June 8, 1914 William H. Richter June 22, 1914 John B. Hiegel June 30, 1914 Nancy J. Vance July 10, 1914 John T. Roan July 22, 1914 William H. Pittman August 7, 1914 Gustav H. Burkhardt August 14, 1914 D. P. Whiting August 18, 1914 Harman Benzak September 4, 1914 William M. Dieter October 1, 1914 Steve Bendixon November 23, 1914 Oliver Butterfield December 12, 1914 John Latas December 12, 1914 Minta B. Huntington January 17, 1915 John J. Lake February 5, 1915 Joseph B. Walker February 6, 1915 Mary Heigel February 8, 1915 Lillian Bostian February 15, 1915 John Watson March 8, 1915 Samuel Ney April 13. 1915 John Kerst April 24. 1915 Bluett Bain May 1, 1915 T. S. Stone May 6. 1915 George Coffman May 16, 1915 Benj. Long June 13, 1915 Adam Schneider June 17, 1915 Jesse Gustin June 29, 1915 Lucinda McKenna October 6, 1915 Fay K. Waller November 24, 1915 W^m. Hankinson November 23, 1915 Benjamin Rudy December 14, 1915 John D. Helm January 6, 1916 Adam Koenig February 2. 1916 Henrietta R. Barr February 6, 1916 Sadie Brooks March 5. 1916 John McMahon March 16. 1916 John W. Maloney March 7, 1916 238 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Tuesday, (Nov. 20, 1917. John Marshall June 8, 1916 Otto German June 21, 1916 John S. Sanders August 6, 1916 Charles Heldt August 26, 1916 Wiley E. Hodges September 7, 1916 Young Griffin September 28, 1916 William Schild September 29, 1916 J. Wesley Brooks October 22, 191G Charles Gibke November 8, 1916 W. H. Wilson November 12, 1916 Fritz Steihl November 28, 1916 Chas. S. Cross December 23, 1916 Albert Stall January 15, 1917 John Schroeder January 18, 1917 Andrew J. Ricketts January 27, 1917 Helen Brush February 5, 1917 Joseph B. Saville March 1, 1917 James L. Dunning March 10, 1917 Julius Meyer March 16, 1917 Geo. F. Coates May 5, 1917 William Hoefer May 18, 1917 O. J. Svedman May 23, 1917 Matilda Bryant July 15, 1917 PRESENT MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOME. Name. Location. Age. Amrine, Albert Anderson, Geo. W Austin, Jacob Bandelow, Kudolpb ... Baker, Elizabeth Blatter, John H Boyd, John J Boyer, W. A Boget, Marion Bottomley, Thomas A. Brooker, Albert R. — Brownley, Larkin Buchanan, William ... Bryant, S. W Burns, Stephen E Campbell, Hudson IL Canfield, Amos O Classen, John Cheeney, Orrin W. — Cole, Iliram Cole, Emaline Cook. Frank Conrad, Ben F Cronin, John Crotzer, David Davis, Thomas A Day, Robert Deem, John H Deising, William Barry Joppa Home Robert Blum . I'nion John O. Potts. Kewanee Wyoming Sandwich Edina South Chicago Brocton Coles County.. Berry Cambridge DeKalb Galesburg Silurian .Auburn Sldell Sidell West Pullman. Sangamon — iome Rongola Rloral Dlive Jeff New Chicago 336 135 416 Si- v 561 12i- 24-1 2]i 391 696 29 260 2(i 199 155 142 499 543 225 225 81 6 416 343 C4 9 655 506 Barry Joppa Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Kewanee Wyoming .... Sandwich Streator Chicago Brocton Mattoon Custer Cambridge ... DeKalb (Jalesburg Grafton Auburn Sidell Sidell West Pullman Springfield .. Chicago Dongola .Athens Clinton Jeffersonville Chicago 71 82 68 78 81 78 91 83 66 61 58 64 59 75 64 60 64 77 80 82 60 62 69 91 T9 72 69 75 87 Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1917. GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 239 Duggan, Charles Maroa Duucan, Clias. II Bushnell Dunning, James L Clark Eck, Chas. T Irving Park Elston, Jobu Bogota Extroin, Nile P Pirst Scandinavian.. Estaque, John Illini Estaque, Sophia Illini Etherton, Ahram M Pride of the Valley. Ethertoii, Elizabeth Pride of the Valley. Fairbanks, Mary Calumet Farquaher, James Rose Flory, Will. E Blue Island Ferguson, Mary E Coles County Fink, Ilans [Rock I.sland Foreman, W. T Charleston Fournier, L. J Franke, N. W Franke, Ellen Fristoe, Joseph Fristoe, Sarah E Fulks, Augustus Gaston, Hugh B Glasby, Win. E Goebel, John Goebel, Elizabeth GrifBn, Sarah Gunsenheiser, Fred Haegele, Mrs. L Haldenian, Hen Halsted, Chas Hamilton, Commodore P.. Hamilton, David Hanch, John Hansen, George Hauptman, Catherine Housser, John Housser, Christine Hawkins, James W Hawkins, Martha R Henningson, Eric Hill, Wni. B Hitchcock, Mary J Hoey, .James , Howell, John Hoyt, Josephine Hubbard, Aurora Hunsaker, Margaret Honeysett, W. C riowser, Sam FT , Irby, Thomas J Jarrett, Ji)hn M Jarrett, Sarah E. .Tohnson, Manilus .Tohnson, -Andrew Jones, John Albert Jones, Irene Jordan, Morton S Kittering. H. M Kindt, Anna Kirst, Augusta I.*TrsPn, Carl Julius Lattas, .Augusta Liddell. William Longstrcet. Christopher. Lyon, Daniel Lee, .\nna Magill, John L Magnus, Paul Maloney, Joseph Williamsvllle — Kemper Kemper Irwin Irwin Friendship Milmine .\mity Hofifnung Hoffnung Pomona Siloam Lily of the West. Althea Covenant Clayton Home Praha Southwestern Orphans' Home . . Helvetia Helvetia Virden Virden Wicker Park Sangamon Elgiva Covenant .Amity Carhondale Cook County Southern .Avondale Lakeside Kickapoo Ava •Ava Unity Norden Bristol Una Yates City ... Remembrance Fortsrhritt ... Southwestern .Vorden Monticello ... Parterville ... Waubonsie ... Social Charleston ... Illini Guiding Star Atlas 314 323 3 I9n 80 446 4 4 435 435 350 409 3-i 260 18 609 372 596 596 34J 344 24 276 13 353 a53 70- 20: 407 619 48 312 416 231 484 8 48< 480 534 531 281 6 194 48 132 220 9(1 241 871 45(t 90 672 672 310 699 653 47."? Maroa Bushnell Greenville Chicago Bogota Galesburg Jacksonville .. Jacksonville .. l'}ast St. Ixmis I]ast St. Louis Blue Island .. Carman Blue Island .. .Vlattooii Rock Island .. Charleston Williamsville . Kemper Kemper Bement Bement Ifushville Milmine .Murphysboro ., Chicago Chicago Pomona Delavan Chicago Elgin Pekin Sparland Chicago Chicago Chicago Lincoln East St. Louis East St. Louis Virden Virden Chicago Springfield Chicago Pekin Murphysboro .. Carhondale Chicago Jonesboro Chicago Chicago Charleston .A va .Vva Mt. Sterling ... Chicago Lallarpe Chicago Vates City Bloomingtoii Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Cartervillc .\urora 'fJockford Charleston Jacksonville ... Chicago Chicago 240 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS i Tuesday, (Nov. 20, 1917. Name. Location. Age. Martin L. A. Meyer, Thomas Meyer, Sol Mueller, Louis Nelson, Peter Norman, John Q. ... Oliver, Charles P. . Oliver, Wilhemia ... Oliver, Garner Partridge, Richard . Palmer, Henry S. ... Patterson, Abram ... Patzelt, John Pratt, John Preston, William ... Preston, Alice Mary Pohl, Anna M Pool, Fletcher Ramsey, Albert W. . Ramsey, Sadie E. . . . Rassmussen, J. P. .. Reitz, Peter Richards. W. F Richter, Catherine . Rice, Sidney H Robinson, Caroline . Rodgers, George — Rodgers, Emma Rounseville, G. L. B. Allen Mokena Star Uhland Hegewisch .. .\ rrow Hume Hume Onarga Rose Carnation ... Lovington ... Robert Blum New Boston mini mini William Tell Jackson Urbana Urbana Home Harmonia ... Fithian Hoffnung Cook County Silurian nalton City . Dalton City . Cicero Roan, Elsie jHazel Dell Ryden, Frank Atlas Sans, Adam Saathoff, Fred .... Schaller, Regina .. Schaefer, Wm. F. Schnider, Ernstine Schnider, Bernhard Wildey Coles County Humholt Helvetia Hutten Hutten Schlechting, John Koerner Scofield, Arthur A. Scofleld, Mary A Sides, Daniel Skiles, Amasa Z Skinner, Walter R. ... Skinner, Charlotte ... Simmons, Conrad Snow, Mary W Spates, Chas Spaid, Hiram Spaid, Mary Smith, Sarah Small, Mary E Stark, Marv Stewart, William H. . Stender, Henry Schmidt, Carl F Soules, Emma Summers, William H. Summers, Sadie B. . . . Singley, Jerry Tandy, Walter S Thompson, Edward H. Thompson, Narrel Thompson, H. B Thurkow, John Tribble, Thomas J. . . . Trowbridge, Sarah ... Tuffley, Elizabeth .... Tullar, Gilman L Vaughn, John Ware, Abram Peace Peace Danville Hyperion Warren Warren Lily of the West. Coles County Mahomet Port Byron Port Byron Coles County Blue Bell Eldorado Home William Tell I'alm Geneva Coles Coles Green Valley Lincoln Fort Clark Olio Brocton Robert Blum Franklin Maroa Mvrtle Colfax Madison Dkaw 904 34 75 305 760 368 725 725 20S 409 933 503 58 188 4 4 219 781 139 139 416 221 489 353 240 449 414 404 217 285 261 5 260 286 480 398 398 756 428 428 69 1006 160 160 407 90 529 624 624 260 460 308 416 219 467 274 260 260 308 204 109 311 297 58 121 314 256 198 43 117 Bonnie Peru Morris Bloomington Chicago Harrisburg Hume Hume Onarga Carman Chicago Lovington Chicago ... New Boston . . Jacksonville .. Jacksonville .. Joliet Vergennes Frbana Urbana Chicago Chicago Fithian Chicago Chicago Grafton Dalton City .. Dalton City .. Oak Park Hazel Dell .... Chicago Galena Mattoon Mascoutah East St. Louis Chicago Chicago Chicago Princeton Princeton Danville Taylorville ... Monmouth Monmouth Chicago Chicago Mahomet Port Byron Port Byron Mattoon Chicago Eldorado Chicago Joliet Chicago Mattoon Mattoon Mattoon Green Valley . Lincoln Peoria Eureka Brocton Chicago Franklin Uaroa Moline Chicago Collinsville ... Shelbyville . . . 83 57 55 72 86 67 72 72 78 66 49 72 65 70 96 70 74 73 72 73 60 64 74 70 61 68 74 71 75 58 80 77 67 66 81 SO 57 54 55 65 83 68 68 67 79 80 88 80 74 75 75 Tuesday. ) Nov. 20, 1917.) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 241 Name. Lodge. No. Location. Age. Walters, David B. . Waller, Eniil C Waller, Marj' A Walliug, J. M Warton, John T Wanton, Susan B. .. Walker, Sarah E Waters, Edward Wells, Willtur W Whitley, Wm. H Webster, IL B Williams, Nassau J. . Wicliff, Charles , Weideman, A. A Wonderlin, Arthur E. Wvatt, Albert Wilson, Wilbur W. .. Maroa Sycamore Sycamore Tuscola Goreville Goreville Wenona River Jordan . Ottawa Globe Arcanus St. Clair South Chicago Eagle Creek .. Morning Star Saxon Hutton 31J 10.'- inr. 316 52h 52i« 283 9](; •11 323 10-J 119 6»; 91M 489 68 692 Maroa Sycamore Sycamore Tuscola (.oreville Goreville Wenona Chit ago Ottawa McchaDicsburg Rliinvood Lebanon Chi(ago Eagle Fithian Virginia Hutton MEMBERSHIP OCTOBER 1, 1917. Brothers 124 Sisters 35 Membership reported 159 Omissions last report 4 Total membership 163 Admitted : Brothers 31 Sisters 14 45 Total 208 Died: Brothers 14 Sisters 2 Withdrawn 6 22 Total membership 186 Brothers 138 Sisters 48 186 -16 242 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov!^"20^*1917. We herewith give a list of all Lodges that have furnished rooms at I. O. O. F. Old Folks' Home and hospital. Lodge, No. and Location. Room No. Good Will Rebekah Lodge, 201, Olney Office Richland Lodge, 180, Olney Office Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge, 369, Chicago 3 Newman Lodge, 469, Newman 4 Deering Lodge, 717, Chicago 5 Three Links Lodge, 812, Chicago 7 Three Links Rebekah Lodge, 434, Chicago 7 Winona Lodge, 438, Newton 8 American Rebekah Lodge, 188, Chicago 9 Avondale Lodge, 71, Chicago 20 White City Lodge, 878, Chicago 20 Eagle Lodge, 402, Chicago 20 Thusnelda Rebekah Lodge, 43, Chicago 21 Forest Lodge, 255, Wapella 22 A. O. T. Club of Mercy R. Lodge, 72, Danville 23 Alton Rebekah Lodge, 475, Alton 24 Chicago Rebekah Association, Chicago 26 Almetta Rebekah Lodge, 156, Litchfield 27 Blue Island Lodges, Blue Island 28 Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge, 32, Bloomington 33 Superior Rebekah Lodge, 18, Chicago 34 Irving Park Lodge, 190, Chicago 35 Rockford Lodges, Rockford 36 South Park Lodge, 488, Chicago 37 Irma Lodge, 208, Quincy 38 Watseka Lodges, Watseka 39 Bethel Rebekah Lodge, 253, Monticello 40 Selah Lodge, 403, Monticello 40 Charleston Rebekah Lodge, 66, Charleston 41 Vienna Rebekah Lodge, 187, Vienna 42 Mrs. Irene Reve, Decatur 43 Vernon Lodge, 324, Vernon 44 Eden Rebekah Lodge, 118, Windsor 45 Beulah Rebekah Lodge, 265, Morris 46 West Pullman Coterie, 401, West Pullman 47 I Will Lodge, 141, Chicago 52 Henry Broumelier of Harmony Lodge, 221, Chicago 54 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Ottawa, Ottawa 55 Lilla Rebekah Lodge Sewing Circle. 63, Springfield 56 Chester Lodge, 57, Chester 57 Pride of Egypt Rebekah Lodge, 509, Chester 57 Cook County Rebekah Lodge, 90, Chicago 58 No v^ "20*^^1917 f t^RAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 243 Lodge, No. and Location. Room No. Vlast Rebekah Lodge, 163, Chicago 59 German Rebekah Old Folks' Home Society 60 Peoria Rebekah Lodge, 113, Peoria 61 Sinai Rebekah Lodge, 36, Paris 62 Celestine Lodge, 186, Decatur 63 Adam Peer, of Columbia Lodge, 21, Peoria 64 Thusnelda Rebekah Lodge, 43, Chicago 65 Mystic Star Rebekah Lodge, 291, Chicago 66 Canton Queen City, 58, Canton 67 Canton Troy, 68, Canton 67 Third Battalion 4th Reg. P. M 67 Three Links Lodge, 812, Chicago 68 Lillian Rebekah Lodge, 146, Gibson 69 Purity Rebekah Lodge, 81, Pana 70 Chicago Lodge, 55, Chicago 71 Praha Lodge, 231, Chicago 75 Norden Lodge, 699, Chicago 76 Gresham Rebekah Lodge, 464, Chicago 77 Social Rebekah Lodge, 257, Taylorville 79 Pontiac Lodge, 262, Pontiac 101 Pontiac Rebekah Lodge, 4, Pontiac 101 Chicago Encampment, 10, Chicago 102 Loyal Lodge, 601, Chicago 103 Joseph and Mary Weigselbaum, Chicago 104 Dixon Lodge, 39, Dixon 105 Nachusa Encampment, 115, Dixon 105 Minnie Bell Rebekah Lodge, 423, Dixon 105 Grove City Lodge, 275, Grove City 106 Grove Rebekah Lodge, 431, Grove City 106 Kenwood Lodge, 288, Chicago : 108 Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge, 27, Quincy 108 Waubonsie Lodge, 45, Aurora 109 Ben Hur Lodge, 670, Aurora 109 Concordia Lodge, 303, Aurora 109 Aurora Encampment, 22, Aurora 109 Minnehaha Rebekah Lodge, 77, Aurora 109 Tirza Rebekah Lodge, 488, Aurora 109 Swedish Olive Rebekah Lodge, 543, Moline 109 Swedish Olive Sewing Society, Moline , 109 Pride of Aaron Rebekah Lodge, 234, Harrisburg 110 Colfax Lodge, 198, Chicago Ill Onarga Rebekah Lodge, 437, Onarga 112 Olive Branch Lodge, 15, Canton 113 Star Encampment, 17, Canton , 113 244 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I n« 7"'5n*'^i'c Nov. 20. 1917. Lodge No. and Location. Room No. Mount Olive Lodge, 114, Salem 114 Olive Branch Encampment, 159, Salem 114 Salem Rebekah Lodge, 107, Salem 114 Robert Blum Lodge, 58, Chicago 116 Granite City Lodge, 852, Granite City 117 Juanita Rebekah Lodge, 117, Granite City 117 Kansas Lodge, 633, Kansas 118 Occidental Encampment, 133, Kansas 118 Clifton Rebekah Lodge, 479, Kansas 118 Ndra E. Vance, Lincoln 119 Tdulon Rebekah Lodge, 117, Toulon 120 J. R. Scrogg's Lodge, 372, Orangeville 121 Hoffnung Lodge, 353, Chicago 122 Martinsville Lodge, 134, Martinsville 123 Clark Encampment, 118, Martinsville 123 Victoria Rebekah Lodge, 178, Martinsville 123 Drexel Rebekah Lodge, 246, Chicago 124 Sterling Lodge, 174. Sterling 125 Kewanee Lodge, 128, Kewanee 126 Kewanee Encampment, 105, Kewanee 126 Kewanee Canton, 54, Kewanee 126 Hyde Park Lodge, 722, Chicago 127 Zelma Rebekah Lodge, 103, Tuscola 128 Shelby Lodge, 274, Mov/eaqua 129 Excelsior Lodge, 22, Chicago 130 First Swedish Lodge, 479, Chicago 131 Dwight Lodge, 513, Dwight 133 Pacific Encampment, 126, Dwight 133 Prairie Queen Rebekah Lodge, 370, Dwight 133 Kane Lodge, 47, Elgin 134 Althea Lodge, 619, Elgin 134 Elgin Encampment, 112, Elgin 134 Samaritan Rebekah Lodge, 120, Elgin 134 Kenney Lodge, 557, Kenney 135 Palacky Lodge, 630, Chicago 136 Harriet Scoville Rebekah Lodge, 293, Kankakee 137 Good Samaritan Lodge, 540, Chicago 138 Beaucoup Lodge, 159, Pinckneyville 139 Memento Rebekah Lodge, 125, Vandalia 140 Bethany Lodge, 749, Bethany 141 Crystal Rebekah Lodge, 275, Bethany 141 Degree Staff Manufacturers Lodge, 485, Moline 142 Sidell Lodge, 225, Sidell 143 Sidell Encampment, 58, Sidell 143 Nov!^"2of^l917.| GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 245 Lodge, No. and Location. Room No. Mae Rebekah Lodge, 275, Sidell 143 Sherrard Lodge, 532, Sherrard 144 Trustees' Apartments. Union Lodge, 9, Chicago A Queen City Lodge. 179, Centralia B Pilte Lodge, 73, Griggsville C Sheridan Lodge, 663, Highwood D The following Lodges contributed in furnishing Trustees' office: Juanita Lodge, 201 Marseilles Sumner Lodge, 848 Sumner Warlock Lodge, 848 Viola Floral Lodge, 847 Athens Laurel Grove Rebekah Lodge, 414 Table Grove Bethel Rebekah Lodge, 253 Monticello Berry Lodge, 26 Custer Crab Orchard Lodge, 475 Crab Orchard Annapolis Lodge, 955 Annapolis Eagle Creek Lodge, 910 Eagle Aetna Rebekah Lodge, 432 Brocton Pocahontas Rebekah Lodge, 49 Joliet Cook County Rebekah Lodge, 90 Chicago Evelyn Colfax Rebekah Lodge, 168 Belvidere Loyal Rebekah Lodge, 386 Galesburg Hegewisch Star Rebekah Lodge, 444 ^ . . . .Hegewisch Wahneetah Rebekah Lodge, 185 Halden River Jordan Rebekah Lodge, 638 Chicago Welcome Lodge, 770 Pleasant Plains Hermon Lodge, 585 Hermon White City Rebekah Lodge, 587 Chicago Plymouth Rebekah Lodge, 549 Plymouth Tina Rebekah Lodge, 515 Marietta Sunbeam Rebekah Lodge, 389 Eberle Sunnyside Rebekah Lodge, 238 Colona Naomi Rebekah Lodge, 5 Camp Point Lodges furnishing rooms in hospital; Sangamon Lodge, 6, Springfield 1 Queen City Lodge, 179, Centralia 2 Centralia Rebekah Lodge, 596, Centralia 3 Queen City Rebekah Lodge, 363, Shelbyville 4 Elva Rebekah Lodge, 658, Chicago 6 John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Springfield 7 24O JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov^"20*^°U Nov. 20. 1917. Lodge, No. and Location. Room No. Lakeside Lodge, 450, Chicago 8 Victor Rebekah Lodge, 358, Bushnell 9 Kewanee Lodge, 128, Kewanee 10 Sophia Rebekah Lodge, 96, Chicago 11 Southwestern Lodge, 484, Chicago 12 Austin Rebekah Lodge, 182, Chicago 13 Hope Rebekah Lodge, 15, DuQuoin 14 Souvenir Rebekah Lodge, 746, Chicago 15 Rebekah District Assembly, 1, Chicago 16 Woodstock Rebekah Lodge, 205, Woodstock 17 Veritas Lodge, 478, Galesburg 18 The 460 Club of Blue Bell Rebekah Lodge, 460, Chicago 22 Southside Memorial Ass'n, Chicago 23 Cook County Rebekah Lodge, 90, Chicago 24 Fort Clark Lodge, 109, Peoria 30 Columbia Lodge, 21, Peoria 30 Cook County Odd Fellow.s' Picnic and Anniversay Organization,... Chicago Dining Room Louis D. Hirsheimer. Pittsfleld Sun Parlor Catherine Hoefer, Chicago Electric cooking stove L. M. Kagy, Salem Large hall clock— hall All of which is fraternally submitted in F., L. and T. CHAS. E. BOYER, H. G. CORMICK, CHAS. S. HARRIS, A. J. MOURER, J. W. YANTIS. Nov^'"2o'^^1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 247 REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: I herewith submit my annual report as your Secretary for the year ending October 31, 1917. Nothwithstanding the fact that our country is engaged in the greatest war of all times. Odd Fellowship in the jurisdiction of Illinois is in a prosperous condition. Many serious problems are confronting us but we have faith to believe that the principles of our Order which have stood the test for almost a century will successfully pass through these momentous times which hold not only the destiny of Odd Fel- lowship but our beloved country as well. The net gain in Subordinate lodge membership as shown by the statistics of the Sovereign Grand Lodge was 7,714 Brothers and in the Rebekah branch a net gain of 6,881, of which total gain Illinois was credited with 702 Brothers and in the Rebekah branch 739. being practically 10 per cent of the total gain made by all jurisdictions. Illinois can well be proud of this record and especially so from the fact that our last Subordinate statistics covered but nine months of time owing to the change of the semi-annual terms. Between Janu- ary 1st and July 1st of the present year our Subordinate lodges have made a splendid gain and it would now appear that the statistics for the year 1917 will show a much larger gain than has been made in this jurisdiction for some years. STATISTICS. Subordinate Lodges 991 Subordinate membership 106,694 Net gain in membership 702 To the Officers and members of Subordinate lodges, I. 0. O. F., in the Grand Jurisdiction of Illinois — Greeting: The following is a summary of returns from Subordinate lodges. January 1, 1917: SUBORDINATE LODGES. Term ending January 1, 1917. Number of lodges at last report 991 Instituted during year 2 Surrendered charters and consolidated 2 Number of Subordinate lodges January 1. 1917 991 248 * JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS ^ K^J^^l^^^h (Nov. 20, 191' Membership. Membership at last report 105,992 Initiated 3,404 Admitted by card 637 Reinstated 400 ■^ 4,441 First total 110,433 Deduct. Withdrawn by card 495 Resigned 68 Suspended 14 Dropped for non-payment of dues 2,389 Expelled 40 Deceased 733 3,739 Membership January 1, 1917 106,694 Number of rejections 86 Number of Past Grands 25,774 Number of Brothers relieved 5.462 Number of weeks benefits paid 40,102 Number of widowed families relieved 216 Relief. Paid for relief of Brothers $ 119,690.10 Paid for relief of widowed families 3,232.52 Paid for education of orphans 983.52 Paid for Orphans' Home 38,000.00 Paid for Old Folks' Home 40,000.00 Paid for Special Relief 14,303.23 Paid for burying deceased 61,406.91 Total relief $ 277,706.28 Receipts. Receipts from dues $ 312,204.82 Receipts from initiations and degrees 61,674.26 Receipts from interests and rents 139,354.49 Receipts from other sources 69,422.90 Total receipts $ 582,656.47 No7"2o'^^1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS 1. 0. O. F. 249 Total expenditures $ 577.458.04 Net worth of Subordinate lodges in Illinois 3,306.990.85 In order to give a better idea of what the Order is doing in the matter of membership, I here give the annual net gain or loss for the last ten years: SUBORDINATE LODGES. Year. Gain. 1908 4,412 1909 2,534 1910 4,610 1911 ' 4,786 1912 5,064 1913 2,205 1914 2,531 1915 Los.s 97 1916 1,027 1917 702 Total 27,774 TABLE OF AVERAGES, SUBORDINATE LODGES, ILLINOIS. Average membership per lodge in Illinois, 107.65 + . Average amount of relief paid by the Order for each day in 1916-17, ?760.83+. The number of Brothers who received benefits w^as one in every 19.53+. Average amount received by each sick Brother, $21.91 + . Average cost per member to pay sick benefits, $1.12+. Average duration of sickness, 6 weeks, 2 days +. Average duration of sickness if spread over entire membership, 2 days, 14 hours, 9 minutes. Average amount paid by each member for maintenance of Or- phans' and Old Folks' Homes, $.731+. Ratio of deaths, 6.8 in 1,000. Average amount of funeral benefit paid for each death, $83.77+. Total average receipts per member, $5.46. Average cost per member for relief and charity, $2.60+. Average excess of receipts over expenditures, $1.04. Average assets per member, the total being $3,306,990.85, is $30.99+. SICK BENEFITS. In order to view the work of the Order intelligently, I have com- piled a table below showing the membership of the Order, the number 250 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nnv^^Sn^^i'ci /Nov. 20, 1917. of weeks' benefits paid, and the average number of days' sickness per member for twenty years. Av. days' Member- Weeks' sickness, ship. sickness. per Year. member. 1897 51,425 26,459 3.6 1898 50,928 25,800 3.5 1899 51,863 29,402 4.0 1900 54,416 28,959 3.7 1901 56,819 31,039 3.8 1902 60,088 33,120 3.8 1903 63,716 33,379 3.7 1904 66,843 36,368 3.8 1905 69,882 37,108 3.7 1906 74,556 37,876 3.7 1907 78,920 38,533 3.4 1908 83,332 42,307 3.5 1909 85,866 42,474 4.5 1910 90,476 43,089 3.3 1911 95,262 48,131 3.5 1912 100,326 49,417 3.8 1913 102,531 47,667 2.1 1914 105,062 50,928 3.4 1915 104,965 51,924 3.4 1916 105,992 52,744 3.4 1917 106,694 40,102 2.6 Twenty years 1,659,962 786,724 75.2 Yearly average 82,998 39,336 3.7 REBEKAH LODGES. Term Ending December 31, 1916. Number of lodges at last report 797 Instituted during the year 13 Surrendered charters during year 5 Number of Rebekah lodges December 31, 191 G 805 Membership. Brothers. Sisters. Total. Members per last report 17,087 43.487 60,574 Initiated 1,553 4,017 5.570 .No7"20*^'^1917.| GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 25I Admitted by card 217 436 653 Reinstated 141 351 492 First total 18,998 48,291 67,289 Deduct. Withdrawal by card ~ 242 655 897 Resigned 78 165 243 Suspended 16 27 43 Dropped for non-payment of dues 1,473 2,815 4,288 Expelled 4 5 9 Deceased 154 342 496 Second total 1,967 4,009 5,976 Membership December 31, 1916 17,031 44,282 61,313 Number of applicants rejected 45 Number of Past Noble Grands 10,767 Receipts. Assets December 31, 191.5 $100,333.45 Receipts from dues 67,565.50 Admissions 10,470.08 Rent 2,315.34 From other sources 22,545.26 Total $203,229.63 Disbursements. Paid for relief of members $ 3.223.14 Paid for relief of widows 1,248.53 Paid for relief of orphans 1,555.01 Paid fot education of orphans 439.10 Special Relief 4,240.84 Paid for expenses for the year 85,375.16 Total $ 96,081.78 Assets December 31, 1916 107,147.85 REBEKAH LODGES. Year. Gain. 1908 3,034 1909 1,315 '^S- JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [no\^"^0*^^[917 Year. Gain. 1910 1.305 1911 3,533 1912 3.785 1913 3.346 1914 2,900 1915 2,332 1916 1,154 1917 739 Total 23,443 Receipts. November 1, 1916, to November 1, 1917. By sale of Grand Lodge supplies $ 7,339.!i0 Charter fees (profit) 13.60 Orpban.s' Home: Received from G. Treas., Int. on Endowment Funds $ 1.9>;0.19 Received from donations and other sources 3.928.32 Received from farm products 1,578.38 7,486.89 Old Folks' Home : Received from G. Treas., Int. on Endowment Funds •2,n9.,'iO Received from Rebekah State Assembly 2,030.50 Received from donations and other sources 4,814.94 Received from farm products 865.09 9,890.03 Aged Odd Fellows Fund 139.72 Old Folks' Home Endowment funds — Donations 5,175.35 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund — Repayment bonds 7,0Ofi.00 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund— Donations 2,246.92 Rebate account — Mileage and per diem not paid by M. P. Berry 40.3.70 Rent account — Odd Fellows' Herald '. iwi.oo Grand Lodge Special Relief 5.95.S.65 Capitation tax for 1917 1'29,786.20 Total $175,585.96 Disbursements. November 1, 1916, to November 1, 1917. Appro- Dishurse- priation. ment. Appropriation for mileage and per diem $15,000.00 Mileage and per diem — Session 1916 15,000.00 Appropriation Grand Master's salary 1,200.00 Grand Master's salary 1,200.00 Appropriation Grand Master's clerk and stenographer 1,200.00 Grand Master's clerk and stenographer 1,200.00 Appropriation (Jrand Master's office expense 600.00 Grand Master's office expense 600.00 .\ppropriation Grand Secretary's salary 2,5f.A00 Grand Secretary's salary 2,500.00 Appropriation Grand Secretary's clerk and stenographer 1,820.00 Grand Secretary's clerk and stenographer 1,820.00 B. L. Carver $ 1,100.00 Marie Heintze 720.00 Appropriation Grand Secretary's office expense 3,000.00 Grand Secretary's office expense for 1917 : Express aud freight $ 78.96 Telephone and telegraph 112.34 Postage l.OOfi.fiO Janitor 180.00 Sundries 1,014.05 2,391.35 -Appropriation Grand Secretary, expense S. G. L 100.00 Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1917. GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 253 Grand Secretary's expenses to S. G. L Appropriation (irand" Treasurer's salary $ 100.00 Grand Treasurer's salary -Ippropriation Official Visitations, Special Deputies, Schools 2,000.00 Official Visitations, Spei-ial Deputies. Schools of Instruction Appropriation Sovereign Grand Lodge Ta.x 150.00 Sovereign Grand r/)dge Tax 1917 -Appropriation expense of committees l.OOO.OO Expense of committees : Finance ? 374.95 Judiciary and Appeals 308.30 Printing 44.60 Special 85.73 .Vppropriation Grand Lodge stationery 2,000.00 Grand Lodge stationery, circulars, etc -Vppropriation printing Grand Officers' reports 1,000.00 Printing 1,500 copies (irand Officers' Reports, 1916 -Appropriation printing Daily Journal 500.00 Printing 1,50<> copies Daily Journal, 1916 -Appronriation printing Grand Lodge Journal 2,000.00 Printing 2,500 copies Grand Lodge Journal, 1916 -Appropriation editing Grand Lodge Journal 200.00 Editing G. Jjodge Journal, 1916, Owen Scott Appropriation assistance for weak lodges 500.00 .Assistance for weak lodges -Appropriation fJrand Lodge session, sundries 500.f"0 Grand I^odge sundries for 1916 : Oxford Quartette $ S5.00 M. C. Wea ver, degree work 100.00 F. D. Silloway, assistant Grand Secretary ... 30.00 FT. J. Recziger. Journal Clerk 40.00 Owen Scott, proof reader 25.00 Mabel Kunz, Grand Lodge stenographer 17.50 M. Rlunile, custodian 15.00 H. B. Carley, messenger. Grand Secretary... 15.00 Sven Windrow, official reporter 15.00 Edw. Priestman, assistant Grand Guardian.. ao.OO Jas. O'Neil, chief janitor 50.00 J. W. Firth, messenger to Grand Master 15.00 Nelson Foley, Chairman M. & P. D. Com 15.00 J. L. Cox, assistant Grand Guardian lO.oo B. J. Hunt, assitant Grand Guardian lO.OO K. Doran, assistant Grand Guardian lOM A. G. Nauman, assistant Grand Guardian 10.00 A. C. Ix)w, postmaster 10.00 Bills allowed by Grand Lodge : Payment Honorable Veteran Jewels, donated $ 620.00 Payment S. G. L. Journals 40.50 Jnb. R. Goodwin, Grand Lodge supplies per inventory 5,279..')0 Printing Simplified Code 331.00 Fidelity & Deposit Co., payment on bonds 475.00 Special Relief by Grand Master : Donation — J. C. Walker, Dewey $ 15.00 Donation — W. I. Ross, Rose Hill 120.00 Donation — J. S. Hankins, Greenfield 360.00 Mattoon cyclone sufferers 143.10 Charleston cyclone sufferers 100.00 Modesto cvcl'one sufferers 50.00 W. A. Mills, Altona 25.00 Mrs. Goldenshoe, New Baden 25.00 Mrs. C. A. .Anderson, Chicago 25.00 Brother Nichols, Neoga 70.00 Orphans' Home graduating class 150.00 Old Folks' Home, Grand Lodge appropriation $40,000.00 Old Folks' Home, warrants drawn vouchers Nos. 2658 to 8532... Warrants drawn G. L. Trust fund — Ellen S. Franke Warrants drawn G. L. Trust fund Old Folks' Home, Building fund, warrants drawn Orphans' Home, Grand Lodge appropriation 38,000.00 Orphans' Home, warrants drawn vouchers Nos. 7694 to 8232 ¥ 75.00 100.00 1,465.33 150.00 813.5fi 1,759.02 777.56 362.65 1,548.30 2CO.0O 140.70 1,083.10 52,774.52 1 28.01) 27r.55 107.89 47,362.98 254 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov'■"2o'''l!»lT 0^pllans' Home, appropriation Building fund ]5,0()0.00 Orphans' Home, r.uilding fund, warrants drawn 15,OiXi.0O EJndowment Investments— Old Folks' Home: Mortgage 80 acres Whiteside Co. land $ 2,000.00 Interest SO acres Whiteside Co. land to April 5, 1917 17,50 2,01T..'>0 Orphans' Home : Mortgage 80 acres Whiteside Co. land $ 2,000.00 Interest to April 5, 1917, 80 acres Whiteside Co. land 17.50 Mortgage 115 acres Henry Co. land 7,000.00 Int. to July 14, 1917, 115 acres Henry Co. land 133.19 Examining title, 115 acres Henry Co. land... 5.00 9,165.09 Total disbursement $167,172.17 GRAND TREASURER'S RECEIPTS. $125.00. Carthage, 111., Nov. 17, 1916. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, One Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars, for credit of Interest Account, Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F., as fol- lows: Interest on City of Georgetown, 111,, bonds $ 75.00 Interest on Auburn Twp. school bonds 50.00 $125.00 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $99.70. Carthage, 111., Nov. 17, 1916. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Ninety-nine 70-100 Dollars for credit of Interest Account, Orphans' Home Endowment Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F., as follows: Interest on Auburn Township school bonds $62.50 Interest on U. S. Government bonds 37.20 $99.70 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $400.00. Carthage, 111., Nov. 20, 1916. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Four Hundred Dol- lars, for credit of Interest Account, Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F., as follows: Interest on Fraud Ives Farm Loan, $400.00. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. Nov'^^lo'^^lQlT. } ^;«A^I> LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 255 $198.00. Carthage, IlL, Dec. 19, 1916. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, One Hundred Ninety- eight Dollars, for credit of the Interest Account of the Orphans' Home Endowment Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F., as follows: Interest on Isabelle and Geo. Hubbell farm loan, $198.00. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $447.50. Carthage, 111., Jan. 3, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Four Hundred Forty- seven 50/100 Dollars, for credit of interest Account, Orphans' Home Endowment Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F., as follows: Interest on Hugh Clements farm loan $350.00 Interest on City of Jacksonville bonds 80.00 Interest on Peoria, III., park bonds 17.50 Total $447.50 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $204.00. Carthage, 111., Jan. 3, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Two Hundred Four Dollars, for credit of the Interest Account Old Folks' Home Endow- ment Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F., as follows: Interest on Roy Ericson farm loan $114.00 Interest on Peoria, 111., park bonds 35.00 Interest on City of Jacksonville bonds 40.00 Interest on Henderson County drainage bonds 15.00 Total $204.00 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $20,000.00. Carthage, 111., Jan. 11, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Twenty Thousand Dollars, for credit of the General Fund of the Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Illinois. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $4,000.00. Carthage, 111., Jan. 13, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Four Thousand Dol- lars, ^5^ JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS iNov^^^O^^^l'giT Orphans' Home Endowment Fund $2,000.00 Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 2,000.00 $4,000.00 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $20,000.00. Carthage, 111., Feb. 5, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Twenty Thousand Dollars, for credit of the General Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $10,000.00. Carthage, 111., Feb. 7, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Ten Thousand Dol- lars, for credit of the General Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $715.00. Carthage, 111., March 1, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Seven Hundred Fif- teen Dollars, for credit of Interest Account, Orphans' Home Endow- ment Fund, as follows: Interest on Carl P. Hansen farm loan $440.00 Interest on Andrew W. Ball farm loan 274.00 $715.00 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $5,500.00. Carthage, 111., March 3, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Fifty-five Hundred Dollars, for credit of the Orphans' Home Endowment Fund, as follows: Andrew Ball farm loan paid, $5,500.00. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $302.50. Carthage, 111., March 3, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Three Hundred Two 50/100 Dollars, for credit of the Interest Account of the Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund, interest on A. C. Sells mortgage, $302.50. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary, Springfield. No^^ "lof ^1917. } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 257 $10,000.00. Carthage, 111., March 3, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Ten Thousand Dol- lars, for credit of the General Fund. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. .$315.00. Carthage, 111., March 9, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Three Hundred Fif- teen Dollars, for credit of the Interest Account Old Folks' Home En- dowment Fund; interest on Gustav A. Doll farm loan. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $275.00. Carthage, 111., March 9, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Two Hundred Sev- enty-five Dollars, for credit of the Interest Account Orphans' Home Endowment Fund; interest on Margaret A. Morse farm loan. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $84.30. Carthage, 111., April 10, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Eighty-four 30/100 Dollars, for credit of Interest Account Orphans' Home Endowment Fund, as follows: Interest on John S. Monier farm loan $75.00 Interest on U. S. Government bonds 9.30 $84.30 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $14,126.16. Carthage, 111., May 3, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-six 16/100 Dollars, to be credited as follows: Aged Odd Fellows Fund $ 73.42 Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 96.08 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 206.94 Old Folks' Home Fund 2,430.64 Orphans' Home Fund 2,772.78 General Fund 8,546.30 $14,126.16 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. —17 258 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov^"20^''i917. $1,500.00. Carthage, 111., July 9, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Fifteen Hundred Dollars, for credit of the Orphans' Home Endowment Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F., in payment for John S. Monier real estate loan. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $15,000.00. Carthage, 111., July 11, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Fifteen Thousand Dollars, for credit of the General Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $15,000.00. Carthage, 111., July 18, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Fifteen Thousand Dollars, for the credit of the General Fund of the Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F.. of Illinois. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $25,000.00. Carthage, 111., Sept. 6, 1917. Received from John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, I. O. O. F., Twenty-five Thousand Dollars, for credit of the General Fund of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F. M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $993.69. Carthage, 111., Oct. 6, 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, Nine Hundred Ninety-three 69/100 Dollai's, for credit as follows: Maintenance Fund of the Old Folks' Home $833.00 Maintenance Fund of the Orphans' Home 160.69 $993.69 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $10,000.00. Carthage, 111., Oct. 20, 1917. Received from John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary I. O. O. F., Ten Thousand Dollars. Tuesday^^_ j GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 25Q Nov. 20, 1917. ) To the credit of the General Fund $ 5,000.00 And to the credit of the Grand Lodge Special Relief Fund .... 5,000.00 $10,000.00 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. $403.70. Carthage, 111., Oct. 17, 1917. Received from John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary I. O. O. F., Four Hundred Three 70/100 Dollars, for credit of the General Fund, balance mileage and per diem 1916 session. M. P. BERRY. Grand Treasurer. $20,896.41. Carthage, 111., Nov. 1. 1917. Received of John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, the sum of Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-six 41/100 Dollars, to be credited as follows : Aged Odd Fellows Fund .'? 66.30 Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 3,079.27 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 39.98 Old Folks' Home Fund 5,279.89 Orphans' Home Fund 2,733.92 Special Relief 953.65 General Fund 8,743.40 Total $20,896.41 M. P. BERRY, Grand Treasurer. 26o JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1917. STOCK ON HAND MAY 1, 1917. Cards Rituals Odes Transfer Certificates Official Certificates Question Books Book of Forms Grand Lodge Cards Funeral and Anniversary Ceremonies Floor Work Codes of 1906 Veteran Jewels and Charms Degree Charts Cipher Books Odes with Music Diplomas Book of Odes Veteran Buttons Honorable Veteran Jewels Sovereign Grand Lodge Codes Opening and Closing Ceremonies Sovereign Grand Lodge Journals Charters and Borders Simplified Codes Unwritten Work Grand Lodge Rituals Past Grand Master's Jewel 2 M " o ^^ • D- 500 110 1,097 213 558 5 28 236 356 61 523 53 11 393 47 18 34 12 11 23 29 30 173 1 4 1 Bought: *100 @ 20c; 50 @ 10c. Sold: ^ Twenty presented by G.L. = New charters and duplicates. ^ Presented to Grand Master. td o c 600 55 1,500 700 900 50 50 *150 50 300 1,210 100 25 100 25 5 4,000 1,100 165 2,597 913 1,458 55 78 236 506 111 523 353 11 1,603 147 18 59 112 36 23 29 35 173 4,000 1 4 1 467 48 767 471 1,038 25 24 28 174 27 12 229 5 858 72 20 63 ^20 *18 2,914 633 117 1,830 442 420 30 54 208 332 84 511 124 6 745 75 18 39 49 16 17 29 35 155 1,086 1 4 Nov!'"2of^l917.} (^RAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O, O. F. 261 STOCK ON HAND MAY 1, 1917. Cards 633 @ $ .15 $ 94.95 Rituals 117 @ 2.00 234.00 Odes 1,830 @ .03 54.90 Transfer Certificates 442 @ ,15 66.30 Official Certificates 420 @ .45 189.00 Question Books 30 @ 1.00 30.00 Book of Forms 54 @ .75 40.50 Grand Lodge Cards 208 @ .10 20.80 Funeral and Anniversary Ceremonies 272 @ .20 54.40 Funeral Ceremonies (Rebekah) 60 @ .10 6.00 Floor Work 84 @ .30 25.20 Codes of 1906 511 @ 1.80 919.80 Veteran Jewels and Charms 124 @ 7.00 868.00 Degree Charts 6 @ 2.00 12.00 Cipher Books 745 @ .25 186.25 Odes with Music 75 @ .08 6.00 Diplomas 18 @ .50 9.00 Book of Odes 39 @ .50 19.50 Veteran Buttons , 49 @ 1.00 49.00 Honorable Veteran Jewels 16 @ 20.00 320.00 Sovereign Grand Lodge Codes 17 @ 1.50 25.50 Opening and Closing Ceremonies 29 @ .25 7.25 Sovereign Grand Lodge Journals 35 @ 1.50 52.50 Charters and Borders 155 @ .30 46.50 Simplified Codes 1,086 @ .12 130.32 Unwritten Work 1 @ 35.00 35.00 Grand Lodge Rituals 4 @ 2.00 8.00 $3,510.67 BUSINESS STATEMENT MAY 1, 1917. To stock on hand November 1. 1916 $2,653.12 To stock bought S.G.L. supplies, Nov. 1, 1916, to May 1. 1917 3.913.00 To bought 4,000 Simplified Codes ' 480.00 By sale of — Cards 467 @ $ .25 $ 116.75 Rituals 48 @ 2.50 120.00 Odes 767 @ .05 38.35 Transfer Certificates 471 @ .25 117.75 Official Certificates 1,038 @ .50 519.00 Question Books 25 @ 1.50 37.50 Book of Forms 24 @ 1.00 24.00 ?62 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Tuesday, jNov. 20, 1917. 28 @ 1.00 Grand Lodge Cards Funeral and Anniversary Cere- monies 174 Floor Work 27 Codes of 1906 12 Degree Charts 5 Veteran Jewels and Charms ... 229 Cipher Books 858 Odes with Music 72 Book of Odes 20 Veteran Buttons 63 Honorable Veteran Jewels .... 20 Sovereign Grand Lodge Codes. 6 Grand Lodge Journals Pamphlets Simplified Codes 2,914 By stock on hand iVTay 1, 1917 Profit on six months business 1,074.55 (5) .25 .40 2.00 2.25 8.00 .50 .10 .65 1.25 20.00 2.00 .25 $ 28.00 43.50 10.80 24.00 11.25 1,832.00 429.00 7.20 13.00 78.75 400.00 12.00 .50 18.15 728.50 3,510.67 U20.67 $8,120.67 Receitts. Cfl-irds ,.....••••• ......•• Grand Lodge Journals . . Rituals Odes Offleini Cpr+ificates Aged Odd Fellows' Fund. Trnnsfer Certificates . . . Question P.ooUs Book of Forms Grand Lodge Cards Floor Work- Codes of 1906 Degree Charts Odes witli ^lusic Cipher Books CASH STATEMENT MAY 1, 1917. DiSBURSr.MKNTS. Remitted to Grand Treasurer M. P. Berry 116.7.^ .r,o 120.00 ?.fi.?,^ 407.00' 7S.42 510.00 37. .^0 24.00 2S.00 10. SO 24.00 11. 2.^^ 7.20 420.00 Ca pitation ' Tax 63,856.40 Profit on New Charters.... 4.90 Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 2,096.08 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 7,706,94 Book of Odes " ••••''' Honorable Veteran Jewels 400.00 Veteran Buttons '^^■''^X Sovereign Gr. Lodge Codes 12.00 Pamphlets 1«-1^ Veteran Jewels 1,832.00 Funeral and Anniversary Ceremony 43.50 Old Folks' Home 2.430.64 Orphans' Home 2,772.7S Rent Account 75.00 Simplified Codes 728.50 Interest Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 1,346.50 Interest Orphans' Home En- dowment Fund 1,819.50 ? 86.792.16 $ 86,792.16 $ 86,792.16 Tuesday, Nov. 20. 1917. GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 263 STOCK ON HAND NOVEMBER 1, 1917. M to Cards 633 Rituals 117 Odes 1,830 Transfer Certificates 442 Official Certificates 420 Question Books 30 Book of Forms 54 Grand Lodge Cards 208 Funeral and Anniversary Ceremonies 332 Floor Work 84 Codes of 1906 511 Veteran Jewels and Cliarms. 124 Degree Charts 6 Cipher Books 745 Odes with Musir 75 Diplomas 18 Book of Odes 39 Veteran Buttons 49 Honorable Veteran Jewels. . 16 Sovereign Grand Lodge Codes 17 Opening and Closing Cere- monies 29 Sovereign Grand Lodge Journals 35 Charters and Borders 155 Simplified Codes 1,086 Unwritten Work 1 Grand Lodge Rituals 4 td o c 610 500 500 800 100 100 12 27 To changing numerals on Veteran Jewel- ^ 11 Presented by Grand Lodge. - 27 Given to Deputy Grand Master. ^ New Charters and duplicates. 1,243 117 2,330 942 1,220 30 54 208 432 84 511 224 6 757 75 18 39 49 16 17 29 62 155 1,086 1 4 -$1.50. 427 58 529 312 814 12 18 32 149 13 4 157 2 435 26 25 19 11> 4 5 27= 15= 185 816 59 1,801 630 406 18 36 176 283 71 507 67 4 322 49 18 14 30 5 13 24 35 140 901 1 4 264 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov!'"2o!'^i6i7. STOCK ON HAND NOVEMBER 1, 1917. Cards 816 @ $ .15 $122.40 Rituals 59 @ 2.00 118.00 Odes 1,801 @ .03 54.03 Transfer Certificates 630 @ .15 94.50 Official Certificates 406 @ .45 182.70 Question Books 18 @ 1.00 18.00 Book of Forms 36 @ .75 27.00 Grand Lodge Cards 176 @ .15 26.40 Funeral and Anniversary Ceremonies 283 @ .20 ■ 56.60 Floor Work 71 @ .30 21.30 Codes of 1906 ! 507 @ 1.80 912.60 Veteran Jewels and Charms 67 @ 7.'^0 469.00 Degree Charts 4 @ 2.00 8.00 Cipher Books 322 @ .25 80.50 Odes with Music 49 @ .08 3.92 Diplomas 18 @ .50 9.00 Books of Odes 14 @ .50 7.00 Veteran Buttons 30 @ 1.00 30.00 Honorable Veteran Jewels 5 @ 20.00 100.00 Sovereign Grand Lodge Codes 13 @ 1.50 19.50 Opening and Closing Ceremonies 24 @ .25 6.00 Sovereign Grand Lodge Journals 35 @ 1.50 52.50 Charters and Borders 140 @ ^ .30 42.00 Simplified Codes 901 @ .10 90.10 Unwritten Work 1 @ 35.00 35.00 Grand Lodge Rituals 4 @ 2.00 8.00 $2,594.05 BUSINESS STATEMENT NOVEMBER 1, 1917. To stock on hand May 1, 1917 $3,510.67 To stock bought S. G. L. supplies, May 1 to Novem- ber 1, 1917 1,306.50 By sale of Cards, 427 @ $0.25 $106.75 Rituals, 58 @ $2.50 145.00 Odes, 529 @ $0.05 26.45 Transfer Certificates, 312 @ $0.2.5 78.00 Official Certificates, 814 @ $t).50 407.00 Question Books, 12 @ $1.50 18.00 Book of Forms, 18 @ $1.00 18.00 Grand Lodge Cards, 32 @ $1.00 32.00 Funeral and Anniversary Ceremonies 149 @ $0.25 37.25 Floor Work, 13 @ $0.40 5.20 Tuesday, ) Nov. 20, 1917. f GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 265 Codes of 1906, 4 @ $200 Veteran Jewels and Charms, 157 @ $8.00 Degree Charts, 2 @ $2.25 Cipher Books. 435 @ $0.50 Odes with Music, 26 @ $0.10 Book of Odes, 25 @ $0.65 Veteran Buttons, 19 @ $1.25 Honorable Veteran Jewels, 11 @ $20.00.. Sovereign Grand Lodge Codes, 4 @ $2.00 Opening and Closing Ceremonies, 5 @ $0.60 S. G. L. Journals, 27 @ $1.50 Simplified Codes, 185 @ $0.25 By stock on hand Nov. 1, 1917 Profit on six months' business 496. I 8.00 1,256.00 4.50 217.50 2.60 16.25 23.75 220.00 8.00 3.00 40.50 46.25 2,594.05 $5,314.05 $5,314.05 CASH STATEMENT NOVEMBER 1, 1917. Receipts. Cards $ 10«.7.'> Rituals 14r).00 Odes 20.4.5 Official Certificates 407.001 Aged Odd Fellows' Fund.. f!f5.:{0 Transfer Certificates 7.S.00! Questioi) Rooks .......... IS. 00 Booli of Forms 18.00 Grand Lodge Cards 32.00 Floor Work 5.20 Codes of 1906 .S.OO Degree Charts 4..'i0 Odes with Music 2.00 Cipher Books 217.r.0 Capitation Tax 65,929., SO Profit on New Charters.... 8.70 Old l'''olks' Home Endowment Fund 3,079.27 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 1,5.'?9.0S Book of Odes 16.25 Opening and Closing Cere- monies :?.00 Honorable Veteran Jewels.. 220.00 Veteran Buttons 23.75 S. (;. L. Journals 4(i..-,0 Rebate Account 403.70 History of Homes .25 Home Picture Books .15 S. a. L. Code 8.00 Pamphlets 9.50 Veteran Jewels 1,250.00 Funeral and Anniversary Ceremonies 37.2*5 Old Folks' Home Account.. 6.112.89 Orphans' Home Account.. 2,894.61 Rent — Odd Fellows' Herald 75.00 Code — Simplified 40.25 Special Relief 5,953.05 $ 88,793.80 Disbursements. Remitted to Gr. Treasurer M. P. Berry $ 88,793.80 $ 88,793.80 2C)C> JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS J Tuesday, /Nov. 20, 1917. HONORABLE VETERAN JEWELS. Under instructions from the Grand Lodge of Illinois (see Journal, 1007, page 430; Journal, 1908, page 383) I have presented during the year, without expense, Honorable Veteran Jewels to the following Brothers, who have held continuous membership in the Order for fifty years or more. I also extended to each the congratulations of the Grand Lodge and best wishes for the future. No. of Jewel. Nanio. No. of Lodge. Location. Initiation. 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 257 258 259 260 261 262 26:^ 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 Wni. Frankhauser M. D. Yager B. Stine M. I'feiffer J. W. Clinton Jno. Thode H. W. Blanck . . . Jas. Mitchell . . . W. P. Bridgman I'hilip Arno . . . . Jno. Edwards . . . Sheridan Eiilass . Samuel Roberts . J. F. Neill Jacob Degen . . . . Michael Walter . . W. L. Smith Adam A. Krape . . J. B. T. Wheeler. Jos. O. LeRette. . Jacob Schaeffer . M. ri. Peters Peter Obermeyer Thos. Corbett . . . Paul Riel Zeba D. French. . Jacob Meyers . . . Peter Reiman . . . Louis Kaschagen .John Minter . . . . L. L. McKinley . 290 45 65 295 197 21 119 195 49 239 5 .337 .5 92 329 23 197 372 14 75 74 74 70 1 474 814 369 480 1035 4 41 Fairbury Aurora Card Decatur Card River Grove Polo C'prd Peoria Lebanon Greenfield Chapin Freeport Galena Mason City Galena Arcadia Chicago Lockport Polo Oraiigeville St. Charles Morris Watseka •.....«... Watseka Winchester Alton Streator Lawrenceville . . R'stated West Belleville East St. Louis Chicago Jacksonville Ottawa June 13, Feb. 8, June 26. Mar. 27, Dec. 31, Card Jan. 9, Nov. 17, Dec. 9. Jan. 2S, Jan. 21, Sept. •;, Mth. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 22, -Vor. 10, Apr. 13, June 20, Apr. 19, Jan. 25, May 14. Dec. *]1, July 19, Aug. 2S, July 24, Julv 11, •Vug. 26, May 13, -Aug. Oct. 8, Sept. 19, 1865 1870 1866 1861 1866 1867 1866 1864 1867 1867 1866 1^66 1S67 1867 1S67 1867 18G6 1807 1867 1867 1866 1867 1867 1807 1867 1867 1867 1865 1S67 1867 - GRAND LODGE JOURNAL OF 1916. The Grand Lodge Journal for the session of 1916 consisted of 584 pages. To arrange copy, read proof, and index the Grand Lodge Journal requires the entire time of a thoroughly competent person, whom we secured in the person of Past Grand Master Owen Scott. TRUSTEES OF THE ORPHANS' AND OLD FOLKS' HOMES. All bills allowed by the two Boards of Trustees are forwarded to me with an attached certificate signed by the President and Secretary of the Board and countersigned by the Grand Master. These bills and vouchers are kept on file in my office for future reference, and orders Tnesday, ) gRAXD LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 267 Nov. 20. 1917 on the Grand Treasurer are drawn for the several amounts. Upon these vouchers the Grand Master and myself have drawn orders on the Grand Treasurer for the sum of 152,774.52, to pay bills contracted by the Trustees of the Old Folks' Home, and the sum of $47,362.93, to pay bills contracted by the Directors of the Orphans' Home, making a total disbursement for these two charities of the sum of $100,137.45. JUDICIARY AND APPEALS COMMITTEE. As Secretary of the Judiciary and Appeals Committee, I report that four sessions of this committee were held, as provided by law, on the third Tuesdays of November, 1916, February, May and August, of the present year. At the November session two opinions were ren- dered and the By-Laws from 20 Subordinate and six Rebekah lodges were acted upon. At the February session four opinions were rendered and the By-Laws from 31 Subordinate and 22 Rebekah lodges were acted upon. At the May session the By-Laws from 37 Subordinate and 16 Rebekah lodges were acted upon. At the August session, the By- Laws from 40 Subordinate and 12 Rebekah lodges were acted upon. BONDS. Springfield, 111., February 20, 1917. Office of the Grand Secretary of the L O. O. F., 10:00 A. M. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: The following report was adopted by the Grand Lodge. I. O. O. F.. of Illinois at the 1916 session, viz.: Document No. 100. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary, Grand Master and the Com- mittee on Judiciary be empowered and instructed to enter into a con- tract with a reliable surety company, or with reliable surety companies, authorized to do business in the State of Illinois, for a surety bond to cover all Grand Lodge Officers of the Order in this Jurisdiction; said bond to run in the name of the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in conformity to all constitu- tional requirements; all bonds to be effective from and after this date, or as soon as practicable. The expense for these bonds to be paid by the Grand Lodge. We further recommend that the Grand Master, Grand Secretary and the Committee on Judiciary in the letting of this contract should take into consideration the question of a schedule bond covering the Financial Officers of Subordinate lodges so that those Subordinate lodges that desire to have surety bonds could avail themselves of the 268 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nnv^^^f)^*^! r jNov. 20, 1817. benefit of a reduction in cost which could be secured by reason of this large schedule. Fraternally submitted, G. F. KOESTER, CHAS. D. BRAINARD, JAMES EWING DAVIS, Finance Committee. Pursuant to the above action Grand Master A. Otis Arnold desig- nated the first regular meeting of the Judiciary and Appeals Committee as the time when the above matter is to be considered. The following members were present, viz.: Grand Master A. Otis Arnold, Grand Secretary John H. Sikes; chairman of the Judiciary and Appeals Committee, Chester M. Turner; members of the Judiciary and .Appeals Committee, Brothers W. E. P. Anderson, Warren C. Darnall, and Owen Scott. The American Surety Company of New York was represented by J. R. Adams, of Chicago, and the Fidelity & Deposit Company of Baltimore, Md., was represented by Messrs George R. Wendling, of St. Louis, and Fred B. Merrills, P.G.M., of Belleville. After a thorough discussion of Document No. 100 and the various forms of bonds issued by the above named companies, the following action was had: Brother Owen Scott, P.G.M., moved, and Brother Warren C. Darnall, P.G.M., seconded the following motion which was unanimously carried, viz.: that the Grand Master be authorized to enter into a contract with the American Surety Company, of New York, and the Fidelity & Deposit Company, of Maryland, as co-sureties on all bonds issued for Grand Officers or Subordinate bodies. The bond of the Grand Treasurer to be on the form of bond known as "C" in the sum of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00), also a fidelity bond on form known as "A" in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). The Grand Secretary's bond to be a form "C" bond in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00). On motion of Brother Warren C. Darnall, P.G.M., seconded by Brother Chester M. Turner, P.G.P., the Grand Master was authorized to enter into a contract with the above named surety companies for form C bonds for such Subordinate bodies as may desire to avail themselves of such contract. It is distinctly understood that the above companies shall be designated as the official bonding companies for the Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Illinois, and that all bonds issued to Grand Officers or Subordinate bodies shall be aggregated for the purpose of securing the lowest possible rate. A. OTIS ARNOLD, Grand Master, JNO. H. SIKES, Grand Secretary. Nov^ "20*^^1917,1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 269 LETTER TO SUBORDINATE LODGES. Bonds. To the Officers and Members of Subordinate Lodges, L O. O. F., of Illinois: Dear Brothers; On the call of Grand Master A. Otis Arnold, the Judiciary and Appeals Committee assembled in Springfield, February 20, 1917; Grand Master A. Otis Arnold, Grand Secretary John H. Sikes and C. M. Turner, P.G.P., W. E. P. Anderson, Warren C. Darnall, P.G.M., and Owen Scott, P.G.M., being present. Document No. 100, Journal 1916 (insert) and the various forms of bonds submitted by the American Surety Company, of New York, and the Fidelity & Deposit Company, of Baltimore, Md., were thoroughly discussed by the Grand Officers and committeemen. On motion, unani- mously supported, the Grand Master was authorized to enter into a con- tract with the above named surety companies, combined assets twenty millions of dollars, as co-sureties on all bonds issued for Grand and Subordinate bodies; the Grand Treasurer's bonds of $140,000.00, and the Grand Secretary's bond of $15,000.00 were placed with these com- panies. On motion of Brother Warren C. Darnall, P.G.M., seconded by Brother Chester M. Turner, P.G.P., the Grand Master was authorized to enter into a contract with the above named surety companies for form "C" bonds for such Subordinate Bodies as may desire to avail themselves of such contract. It is distinctly understood that the above companies shall be designated at the official bonding campanies of the Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Illinois and that all bonds issued to Subordinate bodies (I. O, O. P., Encampment, and Rebekahs) shall be aggeregated for the purpose of securing the lowest possible rate. The present affixed rate on form "C" bond, which form covers honesty, etc., faithful performance of duties, absolutely accounting for all funds of the Order, and deposit in banks, is 40 cents for each $100.00. It is earnestly recommended that Subordinate bodies avail them- selves of the form "C" bond, and the lodges complete and mail the detachable application for the proper amount of their bonds direct to the company. Receipts will be mailed to the individual lodges. If the lodges will meet the adoption promptly and completely and the volume of protection will justify, the official companies contract to later adjust their bond rates to the Order according to the aggregate of the liability. Co-operation then means economy and a superior indemnity to the Order. Fraternally yours, JNO, H. SIKES, Springfield. 111.. April 9, 1917. Grand Secretary. IJO JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS |nov^"20*^'^1S MILEAGE AND PER DIEM. The following resolution was adopted by the Grand Lodge (see G. L. Journal, 1916, page 387, Doc. 90), viz.: "Resolved, That no mileage and per diem be paid to Representatives only for time served at Grand Lodge sessions and that the Grand Lodge Officers prepare a system for governing the same." Pursuant to this action, the Grand Master and Grand Secretary have arranged attendance cards to be used at the present session. ORPHANS' HOME ACCOUNT. Nov. 1, 1916, to May 1, 1917. 1916. Nov. 10 J. A. Lucas, Supt % 310.92 Dec. 6 J. A. Lucas, Supt 235.60 1917. Jan. 5 J. A. Lucas, Supt 336.36 Feb. 7 J. A. Lucas, Supt 1,248.60 Mar. 6 J. A. Lucas, Supt 350.61 ^Apr. 5 J. A. Lucas, Supt 290.69 Total 5 2,772.78 OLD FOLKS' HOME ACCOUNT. Nov. 1, 1916, to May 1, 1917. 1916. Nov. 16 E. R. Sayler, Supt $ 165.84 Dec. 12 E. R. Sayler, Supt 191.59 1917. Jan. 10 E. R. Sayler, Supt 1,555.31 Feb. 14 E. R. Sayler, Supt 180.42 Mar. 14 E. R. Sayler, Supt 175.85 Apr. 12 E. R. Sayler, Supt 161.63 Total ? 2,430.64 ORPHANS' HOME ACCOUNT. May 1 to Nov. 1, 1917. May 8 Dr. J. A. Lucas, Supt % 344.35 June 8 Dr. J. A. Lucas, Supt 305.80 July 7 Dr. J. A. Lucas, Supt 389.15 Aug. 8 Dr. J. A. Lucas, Supt 395.57 Sept. 15 Dr. J. A. Lucas, Supt 400.95 Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1917. GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 271 Oct. 8 Dr. J. A. Lucas, Supt $ 898.10 Oct. 8 Dr. J. A, Lucas, Supt., additional interest 160.69 Total $ 2,894.61 OLD FOLKS' HOME ACCOUNT. May 1 to Nov. 1, 1917. May 10 E. R. Sayler, Supt $ 133.29 June 12 E. R. Sayler, Supt 434.64 July 12 E. R. Sayler, Supt 179.24 Aug. 13 E. R. Sayler, Supt 244.60 Sept. 10 E. R. Sayler, Supt 133.81 Oct. 12 E. R. Sayler, Supt 4,154.31 Oct. 12 E. R. Sayler, Supt., additional intere.st 833.00 Total $ 6,112.89 ENDOWMENT FUNDS FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1916, TO MAY 1, 1917. 1916. Nov, 13 18 Name and No. Orphans of Lodge Home. Advance R., 405 $5.00 Charity, 2S4 5.00 Newman, 469 2.50 Richview, 952 2.50 E. S. Conway 50.00 F. D. P. Snelling.... 25.00 Cook County Odd Fellows' Picnic Anniversary Or- ganization 200.00 Monience Enc, 57... 2.50 Indian Head Enc, 83 2.50 Herrin Enc, 201 5.00 Wm. Sharp, 180 C. R. Holdridge, 728. .25 W. «. Stevens, 770.. 1.00 F. Leggett, 832 50 W. F. Haines, 201.... 2.50 G. E. .\lbert, 69 50 Charles Green, 975... .50 Colly Blakely, 975... .05 Wesley Sargent, 996. 1.00 Vesjior R., 172 12.50 Grove R., 431 25.00 Western Star, 1 2.50 Ilarnioiiize, 2 12.50 Clark, 3 3.20 Sangamon, 6 12.50 Fnion, 9 5.00 Quincy, 12 5.00 Marion, 13 10.00 E.vcelsior, 22 5.00 DesPlaines, 23 2.50 Friendship, 24 15.00 Neilson, 25 2.50 Powhan, 29 22. .50 Mokena. 31 31.20 Montgomery, 40 10. OO Old ' Folks Home $ 5. 00 5.00 2.50 2.50 50.00 25.00 200.00 2.50 2.50 5.00 .50 .25 "so 2.50 .50 .50 .05 1.00 12.50 25.00 2.50 12.50 5.00 12.. 50 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 2.50 15.00 2.50 22.50 31.20 10.00 1916. Old Name and No. Orphans' Folks of Lodge Home, Home, Ottawa, 41 20.00 20.00 Memento, 44 lO.OO 10.00 Kane Lodge mem- ^'"^rs, 47 12.50 12.50 •■"venant, 48 2.50 2 50 Robt. Blum, 58 5.00 5 00 Golden Rod, 59 7.50 7 50 Marshall, 63 5. 00 5.00 Sa.xon, 68 2.50 2.50 Hancock, 71 5. 00 5.00 ?tar, 75 10.00 20.00 Remembrance, 77 25. 00 25 00 Amicitia, 83 6.00 5.00 Si,\ Mile, 87 2.50 2.50 J. II. Tate, 90 03 .02 E. T. Chowning, 90.. .02 .03 L. H. Linn, 90 07 .08 E. A. Mock, 90 05 .05 Jno. Armstrong, 90.. .05 .05 Alvia Humphrey, 90 .05 .05 A. E. Stites, 90 05 .05 Z. A. Day, 90 05 .05 D. H. Lawyer, 90 05 .05 C. J. Franklin, 90... .05 .05 W. F. White, 90 05 .05 G. W. Newman, 90.. .05 .05 M. H. Colby, 90 05 .05 Charles Buckler, 90.. .05 .05 J. R. Kerans, 90 05 .05 Val Pearcy, 90 05 .05 W. (;. Brown, 90 05 .05 T. E. Snyder, 90 05 .05 O. Temple, 90 05 .05 F. W, Mock, 90 05 .05 L. P.. Duensing, 90.. .05 .05 Roscoe 11. Gobert, 90 .05 .05 W. E. Osborn, 90 05 .05 Stanley D. Stites, 90 .05 .05 2/2 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS \ Tuesday, (Nov. 20, 1917. Old Old Name and No. Orphans" Folks Name and No. Orphans' Folks of Lodge Home. Home. of Lodge Home. Home. 1916. 1910. Ben Dunifer, 90 .05 .05 E. D. Morgan, 218 . .08 .07 George Stamper, 90. .05 .05 W. A. Oertlin, 218 . .13 .12 P. .1. Corhin, 90 .05 .05 W. C. O.vford, 218.. < .12 .13 T. E. Stevens, 90 .05 .05 A. H. Plant, 218... . .07 .08 Sam Walters, 90 .05 .05 IL Revels, 218 . .13 .12 J. H. Parker, 90 .05 .05 B. P. Roberts, 218.. . .05 .06 E. A. Rogers, 90 .05 .05 R. H. Robbins, 218 . .12 .13 Marion Wilson, 90.. .05 .05 R. Renenant, 218.. .13 .12 llarrv Thatcher, 90.. .05 .05 S. D. Saltzgiver, 218. .12 .13 IMttsfield, 95 5.00 5.00 T. H. Thompson, 218 .13 .12 Stark 96 3.00 2.50 12.50 11.10 2.00 2.50 12.. 50 11.05 A. Tanner, 218 W. B. Ward, 218.. J. C. Winters, 218. C. Riggs, 218 . .12 . .13 .12 . .13 .13 .12 .13 Sycamore, 105 .12 Carlinville, 107 5.20 5.20 W. F. Erzinger, 218 . .50 .50 Suburban, 110 5.00 5.00 Wm. Tell, 219 . 3.55 3.55 Triple Link, 115 4.55 4.4U Ilarmonia, 221 . 5.00 5.00 Crawford, 124 12.50 12.. 50 84 members Ha r- Marcellne, 127 10.00 10.00 monia Lodge, 221 . 2.10 2.10 25.00 25.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 5.0(1 Sidell, 225 . 15.00 . 5.00 . 5.00 10.00 Mnline 1S.S Scottville, 226 Illinois City, 229.. 5.00 West Salem, 137 5.00 Tazewell, 144 5.00 ■5.00 Hickory Grove, 230 . 2.85 2.85 Ahon P.en .'\dhem.l48 5.00 5.00 Praha, 231 .. 5.00 5.00 DeKalb Lodge mem- West Jersey, 234.. .. 5.00 5.00 bers, 155 1.50 Cook County, 240.. . 12.50 12.50 Moultrie, 158 1.30 May wood, 246 .. 2.50 2.50 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 Pontiae, 262 Parkersburg. 265. . . 5.00 . 1.00 5.00 Commercial, 165 1.00 Teutonia, 166 5.00 5.00 Rochester, 268 .. 5.00 5.00 Queen City, 179 Abingdon, 184 7.60 7.60 LaClvde, 270 .. 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Fortschritt, 271... .. 12.50 12.50 New Boston Lodge Fortschritt members, members, 188 Parnii IRQ 1 50 1.50 271 . . 3.75 3.75 10.00 2.50 10.00 2.50 Wenona, 2S3 Humboldt, 2S6 .. 5.00 .. 2.50 Jrviug rark, 190 2.50 2..^0 2.50 5 00 2.50 2.50 5.00 River Grove, 295.. Ashley, 302 Unity, 310 .. 5.00 .. 5.70 . . 10.00 5.0O 5.70 Bohemia, 202 10.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 Macedonia, 315 Tuscola, 316 McKinley Park, 319 .. 10.00 .. 5.00 .. 5.00 10.00 5.00 Camp Point, 215 5.00 Chas. Atkins, 218.... .12 .is Globe, 323 .. 3.75 3.75 Joe Adelman, 218 — .13 .12 Reliance, 325 .. 5. CO 5.00 E. S. Adams, 218.... .12 .13 Goethe, 329 .. 13.00 13.00 C. E. Beardsley, 218. .13 .12 Cliampaign, 333 .. 5.00 5.00 Geo. Beach, 218 Fred Burkett, 218.... 05 .12 .13 Dongola, 343 .. 5.00 5.00 Frank Burkett, 218.. .13 .12 New Century, 350.. .. 5.00 5.00 George Burford, 218 f. .25 Lynnville, 356 . . 2.50 S. D. Campbell, 218.. .la John Ericsson, 361 . . 50.00 50.66 S. P. Campbell, 218.. .13 .12 Willlamsville, 363. .. 10.00 T. yi. Coghlan, 218.. .12 .13 Golden Rule, 374.. .. 5.00 5.66 George Court, 218... .13 .12 Arbeiter, 385 .. 2.00 2.50 Frank Dawson, 218.. .12 .13 Northwestern, 388. .. 5.00 5.00 B. S. Dauforth, 218.. .13 .12 Kankakee City, 390 .. 5.00 5.00 C. TL Erzinger, 218.. .50 .50 Rome, 394 . . 5.00 5.00 Andrew Freburg, 218 .12 .13 Moores Prairie, 397 .. 2.50 2.60 W. H. Frith, 218 .13 .12 D. S. Combs, 397.. .. .02 .03 Charles Fisher, 218.. .12 .13 Dr. N. D. Ilender- David Gooding. 218.. W. IL Ilodge. 218.... 13 .1" .03 .02 .12 .IS H. S. Combs, 397.. .. .02 .03 D. S. .Johnson, 218.. .13 .1--' Alonzo Jones, 39*.. .03 .02 . E. F. Kellev, 218.... .12 .V.i Henry Kent, 397... .. .02 .03 H. A. Lacy, 218 .13 .V? L. S. Kent, 397.... .. .03 .02 P. Llndgreu, 218 .12 .13 W. H. Estes, 397.. .02 .03 W. P. Lockwood, 218 .13 .12 W. H. Thompson, 397 .03 .02 F. E. Ijockwood, 218. .12 .1;^ A. C. Jones, 397 .. .02 .03 John Lowe, 218 .13 .1-' Harry IMummer, 397 .03 .02 H. C. Moore, 218 .12 .13 T. N. Hughey, 397 .. .02 .03 Tuesday, Nov. 20. lOl'i GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 273 Old Name and No. Orphans' Folks of Lodge Home. Home. 1916. Jno. nughey, 397 03 .02 H. J. Bi-ehe. 397 02 .03 Howard Newton, 397 .03 .0-2 I. D. Hampton, 397.. .02 .03 B. F. Hampton, 397. .03 .02 .1. W. Adams, 397 02 .03 F. M. Smith, 397 03 .02 I. C. Barnes. 397 02 .03 W. B. Youug, 397 03 .02 T. Mason, 397 02 .03 Eagle, 402 5.00 5.00 Waggoner, 404 5.00 5.00 Kempton, 406 2.50 2.50 Lilv of the West, 407 12.50 12.50 Rose, 409 5.00 5.00 Bentley, 412 5.00 5.00 Dalton, 414 2.50 2.50 Grernview, 423 5.00 5.00 Silvis, 424 10.00 10.00 Marble City, 429 2.50 2.50 Ilerrin, 430 10.00 10.00 Herri n Lodge mem- bers, 430 5.25 W. E. nindman, 430. 5.00 Douglas, 432 5.00 5.00 Junction, 434 5.0O 5.00 Pride of the Valley, 435 7.00 7.00 Clear Lake Lodge members, 445 2.50 2.50 Gresham, 448 7.00 7.00 Crystal, 451 6.00 5.00 Berwyu, 455 7.10 7.05 Morrlsonville, 459 1.00 Piper City, 471 5.00 6.00 Crab Orchard, 475... 2.50 2.50 First Swedish, 479... 15.00 15.00 Helvetia, 480 5.00 6.00 Heyworth, 483 6.00 Southwestern, 484... 7.50 6.00 Manufacturers' 485.. 12.50 12.50 Manufacturers' mem- bers, 485 10.50 10.50 Morning Star, 489... 2.50 2.SI; Century, 492 1.85 Ebcrle, 497 5.00 5.00 Feuerbach, 499 5.00 6.00 New Chicago, 506.... 12.50 12.50 Normal, 509 5.00 5.00 Normal r.,odge mem- bers, 509 3.41 3.42 Dwight, 513 17.00 5.00 Golden Link, 517 18.75 18.76 Coal City, 519 5.00 6.00 Rising Sun, 531 5.00 6.00 Catlin, 538 2.75 2.75 Gil)son, 542 5.00 6.00 Auburn, 543 10.00 10.00 Northern Light, 544. 2.50 2.50 Kaulbach, 549 5.00 5.00 Castloton, 553 5.00 5.00 Grateful, 559 2.50 2.50 John G. Potts, 561.. 5.00 5.00 Rogers Park. 562.... 5.00 5.00 Belleview, 569 5.00 5.00 Badger Springs, 573. 2.50 2.50 Bradford, 579 5.00 5.00 Swedish Olive, 583.. 15.00 15.00 Linne, 5S4 5.00 6.00 New Athens, 588 2.50 2.50 —18 Old Name and No. Orphans' Folks of Lodge Home. Home. Advance, 590 5.15 5.20 Fraternal, 592 2.50 2.50 Lovington, 593 2.50 2.50 Wataga, 598 2.50 2.50 Loyal, 601 25.00 25.00 Centennial, 603 5.00 5.00 Standard, 607 5.00 5.00 Charleston, 609 5.00 6.00 Peabody, 613 5.00 5.00 Althca, 619 12.50 12.50 Orient, 626 10.00 10. OO Victoria, 629 3.00 2.O0 Palacky, 630 12. .50 12.50 Brighton Park, 639.. 5.00 5.00 Wilton, 640 75 .75 Elco, 643 4.00 Lafayette, 657 5.00 5.00 Humboldt Park, 658. 5.00 5.00 Monee, 660 5.00 5.00 Sheridan, 662 6.45 6.40 John G. Whittier, 666 5.00 5.00 East Peoria, 668 5.0O 5.00 Evanston, 673 12.50 12.50 Cullom, 688 5.35 James A. Garfield, 698 5.00 6.00 James A. Garfield, members, 698 5.40 — Norden, 699 12.50 12.50 Harvel, 706 5.00 5.00 Palatine, 708 5.00 5.00 Owaneco, 709 5.65 5.60 Deering, 717 17.11 17.00 Rock City, 718 5.0O 5.00 Venice, 719 5.00 5.00 Hume, 725 2.50 2.50 C. I. Lucas, 725 05 .05 Thos. Cox, 725 02 .03 C. L. Saults, 725 03 .02 Wm. II. Stark, 725.. .10 .10 Theo. Cox, 725 03 .02 B. McEvoy, 725 25 .25 Rex James, 725 10 .06 Jno. F. Clark, 725... .05 .05 C. Brown, 725 05 .05 E. L. Sanford, 725.. .05 .05 J. W. Sheppard, 725. .12 .13 Pearl Jett, 725 13 .12 Modesto, 727 5.00 5.00 Olive Leaf, 738 5.00 5.00 W. II. Sharp, 738 25 .26 T. B. Fenton, 738 25 .25 R. S. Sharp, 738 25 .25 F. Lannos, Sr., 738.. .25 .25 Wm. Uhrsprung, 738. .13 .12 Jno. B. Fenton, 738.. .25 .25 Geo. C. Tausch, 738. .25 .25 Donation Box, 738... .40 .40 J. O. Ward, 738 12 .13 Emil Moulin, 738 13 .12 J. T. McGaughey, 738 .25 .25 T. C. Unger, 738 25 .25 F. E. Lamroe, 738... .25 .26 J. H. Keiner, 738... .26 .25 W. B. Fenton, 738... .25 .25 T. M. Phillins, 738.. .12 .13 Ed. Lewis, 738 13 .12 H. E. McManus, 738. .12 .13 Edw. Pearce, 738 25 .25 274 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS J Tuesday, /Nov. 20. 1917. Old Name and No. Orphans' Folks of Lodge Home. Home. S. Conrov, 738 25 .25 Deland, 740 5.00 5.00 Artllur, 742 10.00 10.00 Downers Grove, 750. 1.50 1.50 Moiiience, 771 6.00 5.0O A. R. Moore, 779 03 .02 R. W. Coe, 779 02 .03 Fred Riving, 779 03 .02 P. B. Tucker, 779 02 .03 W. C. Reed, 779 03 .02 E. D. Mackie, 779 02 .03 J. E. Coe, 779 03 .0? E. M. Kimler, 779 02 .03 G. L. Doubet, 779 03 .0-1 A. D. White, 779 02 .03 F. .T. King, 779 03 02 Waukegan, 793 10.00 10.00 Waukegan members, 793 3.35 3.30 FT. n. Troike, 800 02 .03 E. Doolev, 800 03 .02 R. H. INIuir, 800 02 .03 F. Schnffer. 80O 03 .02 B. C. Thorp, 80O 02 .03 J. H. Callender, 800. . .03 .02 H. A. Koehler, 800.. .05 .05 C. E. Auten, 800 03 .02 r. Geddes, 80O 02 .03 J. Calmus, 800 03 .02 W. A. Ireland. 800.. .02 .03 F. E. Converse, 800.. .03 .02 G. H. Ruggles, 800.. .05 .05 C. Drake, 800 02 .03 L. Schuler, 80O 03 .02 W. G. Olson, 800 02 .03 II. Schollert, 800 03 .02 A. ISIarklev, 80O 02 .03 W. Whalen, 800 05 .05 L. Everlien, 80O 02 .03 A. M. Dunlap, 80O 03 .02 G. Rasmussen, 80O.. .02 .03 A. Japobson, 800 03 .02 r. Geddis. 80O 05 .05 H. 11. Ruggles, 800.. .02 .03 C. B. Bartlett, 800.. .03 .02 C. E. Fonda. 800 15 .15 T. M. Chisholm, 800. .03 .02 W. A. Ireland, 800... .02 .03 W. N. Trice, 800 05 .05 J. B. Calmus, 800.. .12 .13 F. ITawes. 800 03 .02 T. M. Chisholm, 800. .25 .2.' A. Grleslander, 800.. .12 .13 A. L. Shephard, 80O. .10 .10 W. M. Fowler, 800.. .05 .05 Geo. Richards, 800.. .03 .0'2 E. Zimmerman, 800.. .12 .13 C. Marklev, 800 13 .12 B. Kohles", 800 05 .05 Sheffield, 808 5.00 5.00 Three Links, 812.... 25.00 25.00 Gridlev, 819 5.00 5.00 St. Anne, 820 5.00 5.00 Souvenir, 8.31 10.00 10.00 Summit, 831 5.00 5.00 Mill Shoals, 835 25.00 Gallatin, 838 5.0O 5.00 Yorkville, 839 5.00 5.00 Granite City. 852... 5.00 5.00 Harrington, 856 11.50' 11.50 1916. Old Name and No. Orphans' Folks" of Lodge Home. Home. .Tohnsonville, 863 5,65 5.65 Bowen, 864 5.00 5.00 Ben Hur, 870 66.42 66.41 Avondale, 871 5.00 5.00 Steeleville, 873 5.00 5.00 White City, 878 10.00 10. 00 White City mem- bers, 878 8.50 5.00 8.50 Plvmouth, 888 5.00 A. T. Sherman, 892.. 5.00 5.00 Jos. P. Malcom, 896 l.OO Jos. M. Newburn, 896 1.00 V. C. Ilartman, 896.. 5.00 Andrew Parsons, 896 1.00 Jos. Chabatte, 896... 1.00 S. C. Cash, 896 1.00 H. L. Dysart, 896... 2.00 A. II. Dysart, 896.... 1.00 Ed. C. Barnard, 896. 1.00 H. J. Gunn, 896 1.00 G. F. Trendt, 896.... 1.00 Geo. J. Ward, 896.... 1.00 A. H. Frankel, 896.. 1.00 C. E. Fay, 896 1.00 A. 0. Ilolen, 896... 1.00 Golden Star, 903 5.00 5.00 Denmark, 908 5.00 5.00 Golden Deeds, 909.. 5.00 5.00 Illiopolis, 912 2.50 2.50 Industry, 913 5.00 5.0O Chauncev, 925 5.00 5.00 W. D. Willis, 927.... .03 .02 J. O. Stoner, 927 .02 .03 W. H. Sidell, 927... .03 .02 H. A. Downer, Sr., 927 .02 .03 H. A. Downer, Jr., 927 .03 .02 J. A. Reeder, 927.... .02 .03 J. Balding, 927 .03 .02 E. Eldrige, 927 .02 .03 J. T. Cannon, 927... .03 .02 C. Grider, 927 .02 .03 A. Snyder, 927 .03 .02 George Gillius. 927.. .02 .03 G. W. Ilauts, 927.... .03 .02 A. A. Shaffer, 927... .02 .03 Geo. Shaffer, 927 — .03 .02 A. D. Stanford. 927.. .02 .03 G. W. Smith, 927.... .03 .02 W. H. Hart, 927.... .02 .03 Sam Conn, 927 .03 .02 Chas. Roberts, 927.. .02 .03 J. Johnson, 927 .03 .02 Donation, 927 .02 .03 Carnation, 933 20.00 20.00 Automobile, 934 5.00 5.00 Browufield, 936 5.00 5.00 Lerna, 937 3.80 3.80 Midway, 942 2.50 2.50 Pilgrim, 944 2.50 2.50 Sesser, 946 5.00 G. Carducci, 948.... 5.0O 5.0V Annapolis, 955 2.50 2.50 Libertvville, 956 .... 5.00 5.00 Alvie Farrow, 957 — .12 .13 Hubert Ruyle, 957... .13 .12 Jno. Sibley, 957 .12 .13 A. M. Fanning, 957.. .13 .12 Joe Sibley, 957 .12 .13 Tuesday, } nuwi) Nov. 20. 1017. f t'KAAU LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. 0. F. 275 Old Old Name and No. Orphans' Folks' Name and No. Orphans' Folks' of Lodge Uoine. Home. of Lodge Home. Home. 1916. 1916. Jno. Ottwell, 957.... .13 .1-2 South Side, 1007 5.00 5.00 Perry Brown, 957... .12 .13 Mississippi Valley, J. E. Thomas, 957... .05 .05 1009 6.00 4.00 II. W. Waldheuser, Fillmore, 1011 5.00 5.00 957 .13 .12 .12 .13 Elburn, 1014 Ilaniia City, 1015 ... 2.50 5.00 2.50 Roy R. Ruyle, 957... 5.00 Jos. Brangenburg, Gorham, 1016 5.00 957 .13 5.00 .12 5.00 Oak I'ark, 1030 Tri Citv. 10.31 13.10 5.0O 13.10 Bridge City, 963 5.0O Vermilion, 966 5.00 5.00 22 Wyoming, 244 5.00 5.00 Tilden, 969 3.0O 2.00 Kenwood, 288 15.00 15.00 Big Neck, 970 1.00 1.00 Hettick, 753 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.00 Dec. 8 Tan American, 461.. Raymond, 476 5.0O 5.00 5.00 West Sharon, 980... 5.00 Mulkeytown, 986 2.50 2.50 16 Galena R., 346 5.00 5.00 John Corson Smith, Eudora R., 73 5.00 5.00 990 5.00 .02 5.00 .03 Hillsboro R.. 317.... Three Links R., 434.. 5.00 5.00 5.00 W. n. Shaw, 991 5.00 D. M. Tate, 991 .03 .02 1917 11. Kimmel, 991 .02 .03 Jan. 3 Bridgeport, 282 10.00 10.00 J. S. Bozarth, 991... .03 .02 5 Beaton Light, 417... 1.00 1.00 J. N. Tate, 991 .02 .03 Feb. 7 Clay City, 314 2.50 2.50 J. .1. Shaw, 991 .03 .02 Allemania, 411 6.25 6.25 M. Gill, 991 .02 .03 Mar. 3 M. P. Berry, G. T., M. F. Series, 991... .03 .02 repayment Andrew M. R. Series, 991... .02 .03 Ball farm loan... 6,500.00 M. 0. Melton, 991... .03 .02 Apr. 26 H. S. Pettett, 88.... 3.00 3.0O Valley View, 995 2.50 7.00 2.51, La con, 88 2.50 2.50 2.50 Fordville, 1001 I'erseverance R., 95., 2.50 Wheaton, 1003 ....:. 5.00 5.66 Lacon Encampt., 85. 2.50 2.50 Total Orphans' Home ....$7 706.94 Total Old Folks ' Home .... 2,096.08 ENDOWMENT FUNDS FROM MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1, 1917. ]917. June 30 J. A. Ekhlad, Chicago, 479 July 6 Oak Park, Oak Park, 1030 12 M. P. Berry, G.T., repayment Jno. S. Monler loan. 16 Allemania, Mendota, 411 18 Win. Brown, Rock Grove, 763 19 Beacon Light, Grand Tower, 417 20 Venice, Venice, 719 Aug. 2 Clio R., Havana, 143 6 Clay Citv, Clav Citv, 384 Oct. 12 Wm. Seliild, Old Folks" Home W. II. Wilson, Old Folks' Home C. S. Cross, Old Folks' Home Albert Stohl, Old Folks' Home Helen Brush. Old F'olks' Home A. J. Ricketts, Old Folks' Home Wm. Richter, Old Folks" Home ijQO. F. Coatos, Old Folks' Home Wm. Iloeffer, Old Folks" Home John Marshall, Old Folks' Home Simon Brandeustein, Old I'^olks" Home John Latas, Old Folks' Home Orphans' Home. .$ 1.00 13.23 . 1,500.00 6.25 1.00 1.00 5.00 10.00 2.50 Old Polks" Home. $ 1.00 13.23 6.25 1.00 5.00 10.00 2.50 10.00 60.00 11.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 2,234.04 7.00 26.20 283.50 125.00 270.55 Totals .$1,539.98 13,079.27 276 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^"20*^^t917 CASE NO. 465. Ahsmore Lodge No. 792, I. O. O. F. 1 Before Committee on Judiciary vs. V and Appeals, November, 1915, P. O. Carrico. I Session. Opinion by Brotlier W. E. P. Anderson, of No. 107. This is an appeal on the part of the defendant from the action of his Lodge in expelling him. The record is quite voluminous and much of it mere surplusage and not germane to the issue, but, when boiled down to a concise statement, it appears that on September 22, 1914, a complaint was filed with the Noble Grand, charging the defendant with making im- proper advances and asking improper and obscene questions of Flossie Gilbert, a little girl who was eleven years old at the time of the oiTense. A committee was appointed by the Noble Grand to investigate the charge, which reported on September 29, 1914, as follows: "We charge Brother P. O. Carrico, of this Lodge, with insulting and making improper advances and asking improper and obscene questions of Flossie Gilbert, who was eleven years old at the time of the offense." A commissioner to take and report the testimony was duly ap- pointed and obligated. On August 17, 1915, at a meeting of the Lodge the testimony was read and arguments were made by counsel for both the Lodge and the defendant, the defendant representing himself. There being thirty-seven members present who heard the testimony read and the arguments, the defendant then leaving the room, a ballot was ordered and resulted in twenty-eight votes to sustain the charge, to nine against, whereupon the Noble Grand declared the charge sustained. A ballot was then ordered and taken as to the penalty, which resulted in twenty-seven votes for expulsion and ten against. Thereupon the defendant was declared expelled. The defendant gave notice of appeal in due time, assigning his reasons therefor. About forty-three pages of typewritten testimony, pro and con, were taken in the case. Most of it, however, being im- material, irrelevant and not pertinent to the issue involved, although the Lodge and defendant were each represented by counsel. And right here we will digress from the main subject to suggest that much Nov^"^0*^^1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 277 expense to the lodges and litigants and also the unnecessary incum- brance of the records, would be avoided if the testimony is confined to the charge in issue by counsel conducting the examination of the witnesses; these remarks are prompted from the fact that the record before us discloses that on May 15, 1913, another charge was made against this defendant in that "he made indecent proposals to a woman (naming her) ; that he embraced her and acted in an un- gentlemanly way." But the proceedings of the Lodge relative to same reached a period at which the defendant was expelled for contempt, from which he appealed to this committee and which at its February session, 1915, in^an opinion written by Brother Henry A. Stone, and concurred in by the other members of the committee, who were present, the action of the Lodge was set aside and the appeal sustained and the case remanded for trial, according to the laws and rules of the Order. The record further shows that on June 23, 1914, at a meeting of the Lodge, after the case had been remanded and received by the Lodge, by a majority vote this charge was dismissed and no appeal taken therefrom by the Lodge. So that under Section 1587, Merrill's Code 1906, all of the proceedings as to that charge came to an end and the defendant was put in the same position as before the charge was brought. Whereupon, a new charge, the one in issue, was filed. Notwithstanding the action of the Lodge, several pages of the testimony were taken in the trial of this case in order to prove or disprove the dismissed charge upon which the defendant was not on trial. As to the charge upon which the defendant is now being tried, we are confronted with the proposition that it contains no specifica- tion stating the time, place and in what manner the offense charged was committed; from the testimony relative thereto we conclude that its omission was purposely made by the committee in view of the fact that the specification would necessarily embody language too coarse and unchaste to put in print. The charge, however, in our judgment, was sufficient "to fuily inform the defendant of the particular transaction concerning which he was to be tried." If so, is not the intent of the law of the Order thereby subserved? While the defendant objected to the charge as too indefinite in failing to set any date or place, he did not object to it on the ground that it contained no specification, an error, if one, which he waived and as the record shows his presence at the taking of the testimony, and his participating with his counsel in examining some of the witnesses and also the fact that the time, place and cir- cumstances surrounding were disclosed by the testimony of one wit- ness, we do not deem that the rights of the defendant have been prejudiced by this informality. 2/8 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Novl'^lo^ ^1917. The charges are sought to be sustained on the testimony of one Flossie Gilbert, who was past fourteen years of age at the time she testified, and who was past eleven years of age at the time the offense charged was committed, and also that of her brother, Loren Gilbert, twenty years of age. The testimony of the girl in substance is that in the month of April, 1913, her parents and their children, including herself, were residing on a farm of the defendant about four and a half miles from Ashmore; that, on the day the offense charged was said to have been committed, no one was at the home, except her and her sister, seven- teen years of age; that the defendant was at the farm engaged in burning brush piles, some distance from the house in a hollow; and he asked her to bring him some matches; that upon her doing so, and while there where the defendant was working, her statements of the occurrence as to the questions he asked her, what he requested her to do and what he did and the language used by him are so repulsive that we refrain from quoting what she said. "We deem it but fair to the defendant, however, to here state that in our opinion the character of the offense as disclosed by the testimony of this girl is not of such enormity upon which the defendant could be indicted and convicted criminally, but it is of such a character, if sustained, as to convince the most technical mind that it is gross misconduct and unbecoming an Odd Fellow. The brother, Loren Gilbert, testifi^es that the defendant told him to go home and tell the folks not to let the girl come over here and tell what she knows. The testimony on the part of the defendant is substantially as follows: The defendant testifies that he is a practicing physician of about twenty-four years' experience; that he has been a member of this Lodge about eighteen years, and denies that he said the things or that he committed the acts testified to by Flossie Gilbert or that he made the statements testified to by her brother, and that he had a conversation with Robert Gilbert, the father of Flossie, in October, 1914, at Charleston in the presence of the mother and Flossie and one William Beaubout, in which he asked the father if he ever acted immoral in the presence of the family, to which the father answered "No," and that Mrs. Gilbert and Flossie said the answer of the father was true. William Beaubout testified only to the extent that Robert Gilbert stated , that the defendant had never insulted him or any member of his family. A statement in writing, dated June 17, 1915, appears among the papers, purporting to be signed by Flossie Gilbert and her mother, which says: "that this day and date I swear that Dr. P. O. Carrico never insulted me in any way and always treated me good and all of us. He even brought us 'close' and his wife made them and Dr. Allen Tuesday, 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 270 Nov. 20. 1917. ) ' ^ 'tryed' to make me say things about him that 'ain't so.' I write and sign this myself." A typewritten statement also appears among the papers, dated October 5, 1914, signed by ten persons, which in substance certifies "that they have been intimately acquainted and near neighbors of Dr. P. O. Carrico for a term of years ranging from eight to twenty years, to our knowledge he has always been truthful, honest and upright." Another typewritten statement dated August 27, 1915, signed by thirty-four persons, which we do not consider relevant, appears among the papers, but only mention it to show that it had not escaped our observation. Eight other witnesses were examined on the part of the defendant, but the testimony of nearly all of them was relative to the charge which was dismissed. The testimony relevant to the charge in issue tends to show that the relations of the Gilbert family to the defendant have been friendly since the charge was made and also that there had been trouble between the defendant and the lodge, or some of its members, on several occasions; and also that there has existed on the part of probably four members of the lodge a con- spiracy against the defendant. From a careful examination and consideration of all of the evi- dence in this case we are frank enough to say that the arriving at a proper conclusion has given us no little concern. We fully realize that this defendant has been convicted of a grave offense on testimony that would cause the average mind at first blush to hesitate before adopting it as true. We appreciate the serious position in which he is placed at the evening time of his life, and yet the testimony of this girl, as related by her, three years after the occurrence, is of such a character that an imagination or a "frame-up" by a most fertile brain and ingenious mind could not supply and put into her mouth; and also in view of the fact that twenty-eight members of his lodge, a considerable number over two-thirds of the members present, who know the defendant and all of the witnesses, and who are acquainted with all the facts and circumstances surrounding the case, have voted the defendant guilty of the charge preferred and fixed his penalty at expulsion. We, therefore, are not disposed to decide that they erred and set aside the action of the lodge. In cases of doubt, where the evidence is conflicting, much weight should be given to the findings of a Subordinate lodge, which is familiar with the witnesses. Merrill's Code, 1906, Section 440. It is therefore ordered that the action of Ashmore Lodge No. 792 in expelling P. O. Carrico be and is hereby affirmed and sustained 28o JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Tuesday, (Nov. 20. 1911 and that the appeal of the defendant therefrom be and the same is hereby dismissed. W. E. P. ANDERSON, HENRY A. STONE, OWEN SCOTT, CHESTER M. TURNER, Committee on Judiciary and Appeals. Decision was reversed and accused acquitted. CASE NO. 475. Sheridan Eulass, vs. Mason City Lodge No. 337, I. O. O. F. Before Committee on Judiciary and Appeals, November Ses- sion, 1916. Opinion by Bro. Owen Scott, of No. 186. The appellant asks the lodge to pay him benefits from November 20, 1913, to June 1, 1916, amounting to $131.00. This is at the rate of $1.00 per week. At the meeting of the lodge held June 1, 1916, there were present thirteen members. Six voted to allow the claim and six voted against it. The Noble Grand cast the deciding vote in the negative and the claim was rejected. From this action Brother Eulass appeals. The lodge paid him benefits from October, 1912, to November 20, 1913. The evidence shows Brother Eulass to be about eighty years of age. He was a tinner until some twenty years ago. Since then he has been employed as janitor of the Odd Fellows' hall and the Presbyterian church. In addition to this he carried on the business of truck gardening. The entire record is in exceptionally good condition. The lodge insists that he was incapacitated by age rather than by disease. Two physicians testify that he had neuritis and one that he was disabled by senility. There is no doubt that Brother Eulass during the period in question has been unable to per- form any manual labor or to procure employment where he could earn a living. His age and ailments are such as to bar him from any kind of a remunerative position. It is shown that he was unable to do his own work about his garden. Others did it for him. The contention on behalf of the lodge is that his disability is from age and not from sickness. Tlie evidence clearly shows that he was sick and had been under the treatment continuously of four or five physicians from the time he was first placed upon the sick list. Merrill's Code No. 2074 covers this case completely. A man seventy-eight was wholly dis- abled by reason of age alone. The Grand Lodge of Illinois held that he was entitled to benefits. The Sovereign Grand Lodge affirmed this Tuesday, ) Nov. 20. 1917. f GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 281 decision. In the case of Brother Eulass it is evident that he was by sickness and extreme age incapacitated from earning a livelihood. It is therefore ordered that the appeal be sustained and that Mason City Lodge pay the claim of Brother Sheridan Eulass of $131.00. OWEN SCOTT. W. E. P. ANDERSON, CHESTER M. TURNER, WARREN C. DARNALL, Committee on Judiciary and Appeals. JUDICIARY AND APPEALS COMMITTEE 1. O. O. F. PROCEEDINGS OF TH£ FIRST SESSION— FEB., 1917 CASE NO. 461. Edgewood Lodge No. I. 0. O. F., vs. Frank V, Wilson. 959, Before Committee on Judiciary and Appeals, February Ses- sion, 1917. Opinion by Bro. Owen Scott, of No. 186. On January 9. 1911, Ernest Cole was declared elected to take the degrees in Edgewood Lodge No. 959. Frank V. Wilson, the accused, as Vice-Grand, announced that Cole was duly elected. The evidence (see pages 4, 23, 27, 40) shows that immediately after the ballot was declared a motion was made and seconded to reconsider the ballot, alleging that a mistake had been made. This motion was not put to vote and no steps were taken to secure a second ballot. It is again shown by the evidence that Ernest Cole had once before been rejected by Edgewood Lodge. On January 15, 1911, complaint was made to the Grand Master, James Ewing Davis. On receipt of this the Grand Master ordered a stay of proceedings and started upon a thorough investigation. He communicated with the Lodge Deputy and later sent Bro. H. G. Cor- mick, of Centralia, as a Special Deputy to Edgewood to endeavor to harmonize the difficulties. Bro. Cormick made investigation and reported to the Grand Master. It was thought that the trouble was over, and the Grand Master authorized the initiation of Ernest Cole. He received all the degrees. Two years later Cole was expelled for gross immoral conduct. 282 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Nov!^"2of^l917. On March 21, 1911, Bro. C. N. Doty again complained to the Grand Master. He asserted that five affidavits had been filed with the Lodge Deputy, each affiant declaring that he cast a black ball, and that the announcement of the election of Ernest Cole was falsely made. The evidence of each of these five men unequivocally shows that he cast a black ball. These witnesses were unimpeached. The Noble Grand and Vice-Grand said that they did not see enough black balls in the box to reject the applicant. The issue here is squarely made by two against five. Formal complaint was not made until December 26, 1914. On January 2, 1915, charges in regular form were presented, and succeeding steps were in regular order. Application was made to Grand Master Pease for change of venue. The case was sent to Farina Lodge No. 634. located at Farina, nine miles away. On June 30, 1915, the case was tried by Farina Lodge and the accused was acquitted. An appeal was taken and the Committee on Judiciary and Appeals remanded the case because much competent evidence was excluded. On a second trial in Farina Lodge the ac- cused was again acquitted. From this decision this appeal was taken. There is a vast amount of evidence, much of which is wholly irrelevant. The single issue involved is as to the falsification of the ballot. The evidence clearly shows that five men cast black balls. The Noble Grand and Vice-Grand declared the candidate elected. Usually this committee Is inclined to follow the finding of the lodge as to the facts in the case. Here, however, even the preponderance of the evidence shows that the applicant could not have been elected. The fact that Ernest Cole had been previously rejected gives ground for suspecting that there may have been a concerted plan to put him through. The five who swear that they cast black balls are men of high character and standing. They do not guess; they state positively that they voted to reject the application of a man who soon after proved himself unworthy to be an Odd Fellow. To vote a black ball and have it counted is one of the most sacred rights vouchsafed to every member of the Order. To destroy this opens the way for the admission of the most unworthy, against the solemn protest of the members of the lodge. A case almost parallel to the one before this committee is to be found in the Journal of this Grand Lodge for 1852 at page 289. The report was written by Samuel Willard. This case came from Illini Lodge No. 4. The Noble Grand declared the candidate elected. Afterward each of seven Brothers de- clared that he cast a black ball. The initiation was stayed and charges preferred against the Noble Grand. The lodge divided evenly, twenty- two for conviction and twenty-two for acquittal. From this action an appeal was taken and the Brother who made a false report on the ballot was expelled. In his report Bro. Willard for the committee says : Tuesday, i Nov. 20, 1917.: GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 283 "The offense is a very outrageous one, and the particular dis- honor attaching to the violation of the trusts committed to a Noble Grand is so rei)ulsive to all honest men that we need not enlarge upon it to make them hate the deed and despise the doer. That combination of deceit and breach of trust which constitutes treachery might claim rank as the first of crimes, if it were not the meanest of vices. For a Noble Grand to falsify the declaration of a ballot, for the sake of getting in an unworthy member re- jected by the brethren, should make him indeed a marked man." Why a neighboring lodge would condone such an offense is only explained by the close proximity of Edgewood to Farina and the local and persona] influences that might affect the Brothers. Members of both lodges are located in the country between, and personal bias counts for much. In view of the facts clearly shown in the evidence in this case, your committee feel's compelled to maintain the dignity of the ballot and find the Brother to be guilty. It is, therefore, ordered that this case be remanded to Edgewood Lodge, with instructions to find the Brother guilty and fix a penalty not less than suspension for one year. OWEN SCOTT. CHESTER M. TURNER. WARREN C. DARNALL. P. S. — Bro. Henry A. Stone, P.G.M., a member of the Judiciary and Appeals Committee, being absent on account of illness, took no part in the above decision. CASE NO. 476. Percy Rebekah Lodge No. 55, I. O. O. F., vs. Lizzie Dudenbostel. Before Committee on Judiciary and Appeals, February Ses- sion. 1917. Opinion by Bro. Chester M. Turner, of No. 199. In this case there is but one charge, which is to the effect that Sister Lizzie Dudenbostel, a member of Percy Rebekah Lodge No. 55, of Percy, Illinois, is guilty of unbecoming conduct, in that she received the company of a man in her home during the absence of her husband. The evidence is of such a character as to sustain the charge. There ig evidence tending to show improper attention upon the accused by a man outside her home, but, as there is no charge of this character, the testimony upon this point must be disregarded. There is ample testl- 284 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Tuesday, INoy. 20, 1917. mony, however, upon the matter covered by the charge itself, and it is so conclusive that we need not discuss it here. The only point to be discussed, therefore, is as to whether the conduct of the Sister, under the charge, was such as to bring disgrace upon the lodge, and cause slanderous remarks injurious to our Order. Upon the trial there were thirty-eight competent voters present. Twenty-nine voted to convict -and nine voted to acquit; and upon the question of the penalty the vote for expulsion was the same. There is, therefore, no question but that a very large majority of the members were of the opinion that the conduct of the accused did bring slander upon the lodge and our Order. These members were on the ground, heard the testimony of the witnesses, and are certainly the best qualified to judge of the effect upon the lodge. In view of these f^cts, and in the face of the testimony, we do not feel that we should disturb the action of the lodge. The appeal, therefore, is dimissed. and the action of Percy Lodge is sustained. CHESTER M. TURNER, OWEN SCOTT, W. B. P. ANDERSON, WARREN C. DARNALL. CASE NO. 479. Henry Blatt et al. vs. Harmonize Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F. Before Committee on Judiciary and Appeals, February Ses- sion, 1917. Opinion by Bro. Warren C. Darnall, of No. 746. This is in the nature of an appeal from the action and judgment of Harmonize Lodge No. 2 in the matter of paying sick benefits to Bro. Willard E. Onyon during the months of March, April and May, 1916. HISTORY. On January 24, 1916, Bro. Willard B. Onyon, member in good standing of Harmonize Lodge No. 2, and telegraph operator and agent of the G. T. Railway at its Blue Island, Illinois, station, was stricken with an ailment that developed into neuritis, affecting both lower limbs and confining him to his home. Benefits were allowed and paid him in the usual way. From and after March 1, 1916, by having an automobile convey him to and from his work, and with some friendly assistance through Tuesday, \ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 285 Nov. 20, 1917. f the kindness of his fellow employees, he was able to resume his labors and was paid full compensation by his employer. About March 6 or 7 he called up the Secretary of his lodge and explained the situation, stating that if the lodge would carry him that week, until he could see how his case would develop, he would not bother the lodge further. Bro. Onyon explains in his evidence that he did not understand that the lodge could pay benefits for partial disability, and was sur- prised when he received benefits after the week just mentioned. Not until March 24 did the Visiting Committee report Bro. Onyon at work. Bro. Fred A. Rice testifies that he was a member of the Visiting Committee from March 10 to October 1; that he visited Bro. Onyon and reported to the lodge. Report was made every week and v/as that Bro. Onyon was improving slowly, but still under the doctor's care and unable to work,. Evidently some discussion arose at the pjeeting of March 24, but benefits were paid and so continued until April 18. Just what happened at that meeting is not clear, but the Lodge Record states that on April 25 Bro. Onyon's name was taken off the sick list. On May 2 Bro. Onyon appeared in person and objected to the re- moval of his name from the sick list, ostensibly because he had not received proper legal notice; but, according to his own testimony, his real grievance was the refiection cast upon him, in that the reason assigned by the lodge for removing his name was the fact that he had returned to work, when in reality the lodge had known all along that he was at work, although laboring under some diflBculties, and receiv- ing his usual compensation. Matter referred to Visiting Committee, with instructions to report at next meeting. May 9, Visiting Committee reported Bro. Onyon 7iot entitled to henefits. More discussion and matter referred to Visiting Committee and Lodge Deputy, with instructions to report M^y 16. May 16, Visiting Committee and Lodge Deputy rescinded the pre- vious action of the Visiting Committee and reported that the Brother was entitled to be put back on the sick list. At this juncture Bro. Henry Blatt, one of the appellants, gave notice of appeal. Afterwards the lodge ordered benefits paid to Bro. Onyon in the amount of $13.00. Bro. Onyon "reported himself off the sick list from May 9, 1916." Appellants set up the following grounds for appeal: First — Bro. Onyon returned to work March 1. 1916. Second — He received full compensation from his employer from that time on. Third — The fact that the Brother had to be conveyed to and from his place of work did not constitute a disability entitling him to benefits. 286 JOURNAL UK PROCEEDINGS (Nn/^'ln'^ic (Nov. 20. 1917. Fourth — Inasmuch as the Brother returned to work March 1, the agreement made between him and the Visiting Committee on May 16, that he would withdraw his name from the sick list providing they allowed him three weeks' benefits up to May 9, was clearly illegal and should not have been accepted by the lodge. The committee finds the first and second contentions well sup- ported by the evidence. The fourth contention is not sufficiently well maintained by the evidence to permit it to become a deciding factor, and is dismissed from further consideration. Objection and arguments on the part of appellees are: First — The notice of appeal was not given in the proper manner nor within the time prescribed. Second — The appellants are guilty of laches and cannot now deny the validity of the action of the lodge. Third — A report of the Visiting Committee, made in good faith, recommending benefits and accepted by the lodge, should not be dis- turbed. Fourth — Bro. Onyon was entitled to the benefits allowed. Fifth — There is no direct evidence sustaining the fourth ground ot appeal. Sixth— Notice was not given Bro. Onyon to take him off the sick list. Objection to consideration of appeal on the ground that proper notice was not given and that time limit for appeal had expired is overruled. The laws of Illinois I. O. 0. F. do not fix a time limit in which appeal may be made to the Judiciary and Appeals Committee, although having that power from the Sovereign Grand Lodge. In this case papers, in substantially proper form, were filed with the Secretary of the lodge on or about October 16, 1916, and mailed to the Grand Secretary October 21, 1916. The same general line of argument applies to the second conten- tion as to the objection in the first. "While it would doubtless have been better for all concerned if the uncertain methods of the lodge and its committees had been halted when the first error was com- mitted, yet there does not appear to be any statute of limitations cov- ering cases of this character in Illinois I. O. O. F. law. The third contention, if sound in principle, which it manifestly is not, would effectually bar all rights of appeal and confer upon the Visiting Committee judicial powers never contemplated in the laws and usages of the Order. Tuesday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 287 Nov. 20, 1917 The nfth contention has already been dismissed from further consideration. The sixth contention is sound insofar as it applies to the specific act of removing the name of Bro. Onyon from the sick list, and is supported by decisions cited in Paragraph 2143, Merrill's Code of 1906, but are we to assume that a Brother not otherwise entitled to benefits becomes entitled simply because of the neglect or oversight of some officer or committee to perform a bounden duty in seeing that his name is properly removed? We think not. The laws of Odd Fellowship, while broad and generous on the ques- tion of benefits, prescribe stringent measures for safeguarding the funds and other property of the lodge in order that they may be available, when needed, to carry out the avowed purposes of the Order, and no principle is more strongly emphasized than the principle of the absolute equality of brethren in their rights and privileges before the law. To use the property of the lodge for the undeserved benefit of an individual, merely to inflict a penalty for ignorance of law or neglect of duty, is so repugnant to our conception of the real intent and purpose of the Order that we cannot entertain it for a moment. Hence, in the opinion of this Committee, the laws of the Order demand that no name shall be removed from the sick list without no- tice and full investigation, but it does not follow that the period of time for which benefits must be paid shall be coincident with the period that the name remains on the list, nor that a Brother is abso- lutely entitled to benefits unil his name is legally removed. Further- more, any action taken by a Subordinate lodge in the premises, in- cluding the amount of benefits allowed, is a proper matter for review before higher authority and the right of appeal cannot be denied. Thus, by the process of elimination, the case is reduced to the statements and arguments set forth in the first, second and third grounds for appeal by the appellants and the answer in the fourth contention of appellees. The fundamental mission of Odd Fellowship is to diffuse the prin- ciples of benevolence and charity. By its laws its funds are held sacred for the relief of distress, and not for the purpose of reimburs- ing for losses sustained by its members. A member may not claim benefits "if sickness or disability does not prevent the pursuit of usual vocation." (S. J. 2797. 2829.) In harmony with this derision was the action taken by the Sovereign Grand Lodge in the case of Borrodale vs. Wayne Lodge No. 3 (Pennsylvania), in which it is declared that a Brother who is sulfering from a chronic complaint, but is yet able to go to his place of business, superintend it. and partici- pate in it to a degree, is prima facie not entitled to benefits as a sick ■Brother, although this presumption may be rebutted by positive evi- dence. (Code of General Laws, 1915.) JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS J Tuesday, ( Nov. 20, 1017. The positive evidence, upon which all parties to this action appear to agree, does not, in the opinion of this Committee, indicate that Bro. Onyon was entitled to benefits from and afer the weeli of March 6 or 7, when he called up the Secretary of the lodge and asked to be carried for that week. Bro. Onyon's knowledge and conception of the laws of the Order were, in the opinion of this Committee, absolutely sound and correct at that time. He was entitled to the time in which to develop his true condition, and his surprise when paid further benefits was natural. There does not appear any excuse for the report of the Visiting Committee that Bro. Onyon was from week to week "unable to work," when, as a matter of fact, he was making a commendable effort to do the best he could, and the report should have stated the facts. In the opinion of the Committee, the law and evidence support the contention of the appellants, and the appeal is sustained insofar as to the action and judgment of the lodge from and after the week of March 6 and 7. 1916. WARREN C. DARNALL, OWEN SCOTT, W. E. P. ANDERSON, CHESTER M. TURNER. CASE NO. 480. G. CarduccI Lodge No. 948, I. O. O. F., vs. Michele Lavalle. Before Committee on Judiciary and Appeals, February Ses- sion, 1917. Opinion by Bro. Chester M. Turner, of No. 199. This case comes to this Committee as an appeal by Michele Lavalle, a member of G. Carducci Lodge No. 948, L O. O. F., of Chicago, from the action of said lodge, expelling him from membership. The records are meager, somewhat uncertain and quite confusing, but sufficient is stated to enable us to form an idea of what the lodge intended to do. Complaint was filed against Bro. Lavalle, charging dishonesty and immorality. The Noble Grand appointed a Committee to investigate and prefer such charges as they deemed proper. The Committee made investigation and reported that Bro. Michele Lavalle may be and prob- ably is guilty of conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow, and followed this with a series of charges, six in all, some of which are very serious. It is unnecessary to enumerate the charges in view of what followed. Tuesday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 289 Nov. 20, 1917 A Commissioner was appointed, but there is no record of a trial having been had. The only matter that purports to be evidence is an affidavit, and the Commissioner reported that this was all the testi- mony secured by him. The record shows that the charges and this affidavit were read to the lodge, and the lodge proceeded to vote upon the guilt or inno- cence of the accused. Vote was taken upon one charge only, and the result is stated to be "Two white balls and eight black balls." Vote was then taken upon the penalty and the result was "Two white balls and ten black balls," for expulsion. Whereupon the Noble Grand de- clared the accused expelled. From this action the defendant appeals. The vote as taken really shows that the Brother was acquitted, only two white balls having been cast, as the law provides that the vote must be taken as to whether or not the accused is guilty, and a white ball is an affirmative vote, and hence is a vote for guilty; while a black ball is for acquittal. It is apparent that this was not ex- plained at the time the vote was taken, and it is altogether likely that it was not understood by the members. The whole proceeding was so irregular after the appointment of the Commissioner that it is unnecessary to pursue the subject further here. No trial was had. The accused is entitled to a trial, to hear the witnesses testify, cross examine them if he desires, and introduce testimony on his own behalf. No opportunity seems to have been given for this, and we are obliged, therefore, to remand this case to G. Carducci Lodge for trial. It is, therefore, ordered that this case be remanded to G. Carducci Lodge, with instructions to place Bro. Michele Lavalle on trial upon the charges preferred against him. and proceed thereafter in the regu- lar way; and that in the meantime the action of G. Carducci Lodge- be set aside in so far as said action found Bro. Lavalle guilty of one charge and expelled him from membership, and that Bro. Lavalle be restored to his membership pending said trial. CHESTER M. TURNER. OWEN SCOTT. WARREN C. DARNALL. W. E. P. ANDERSON. Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges, >v Before Committee on Judiciary I. 0. O. F., I and Appeals, February Ses- By-Laws and Amendments. ) sion, 1917. Opinion by Bro. Owen Scott, of No. 186. From Suborotnate Lodges. Amendments. Approved: Nos. 15. Ifi. 28. 104. 110. 121. 154, 171, 174, 377. 460, 466, 522, 543. 602, 618, 742, 878, 923, 959, 991, 1022. —19 2yO JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS L- Tuesday, [Nov. 20, 1917. Amendments. Not approved: No. 40, Sec. 7. Amendments. Erasure and approval: Nos. 219, 354. Amendments. Approved as amended: Nos. 40, 155, 183, 521, 794. Resolution only not approved: No. 337. From Rebekah Lodges. Amendments. Approved: Nos. 20, 72, 77, 104, 131, 182, 396, 399, 410, 471, 576. 604, 618, 635, 658, 729, 755, 792. Amendments. Approved as corrected: No. 174. Amendments. Approved as amended: No. 6. Amendments. Not approved. Returned for correction: No. 576. Full Code. Approved: No. 733. OWEN SCOTT, C. M. TURNER, WARREN C. DARNALL, W. E. P. ANDERSON. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND SESSION— MAY, 1917 Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges, | Before Committee on Judiciary L O. O. F., y and Appeals, May Session, By-Laws and Amendments. ^ 1917. Opinion by Bro. Owen Scott, of No. 186. Subordinate Lodges. Full Code. Approved: Nos. 128, 883. Full Code, corrected to conform with law and constitution ana approved as corrected. Parts erased not approved. Nos. 108, 191, 271, 289, 295, 465, 540, 636, 645, 647, 812. * Amendments. Approved: Nos. 35, 122, 123, 141, 190, 195, 196, 204, 253, 271, 333, 414, 424, 438, 444, 502, 519, 521, 578, 603, 798, 961. Amendments. Corrected to conform to law and constitution and approved as corrected. Parts erased not approved. Nos. 292, 395, 448, 458. Resolution. No action required: No. 260. \o\^"20^^1917.| GRAN)) LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 29I Rebekah Lodges Amendments. Approved: Nos. 36, 69, 78, 128, 150, 369, 370, 393, 713. Amendment. Approved as corrected: No. 681. Full Code. Approved: Nos. 194, 210, 406, 730, 804. Full Code. Approved as corrected: No. 125. OWEN SCOTT, W. E. P. ANDERSON, WARREN C. DARNALL, CHESTER M. TURNER. Committee on Judiciary and Appeals PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRD SESSION -AUGUST, 19)7 Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges, l Before Committee on Judiciai'y L O. O. F., I and Appeals, August Session, By-Laws and Amendments. V 1917. Opinions by Bro. Owen Scott, of No. 186. Subordinate Lodges. Full Code. Approved: Nos. 236, 324, 801, 1034. Full Code. Approved as corrected: Nos. 101, 262, 316, 484, 509, 563. 871. 931. Amendments. Approved: Nos. 12, 34. 77. 81. 98. 127. 132. 152, 180. 263. 316. 328, 350. 488. 590, 748, 751. 754, 793, 817, 848, 868, 917, 1030, 1035. Amendments. As corrected: Nos. 316, 750, 948. Rebekah Lodges Amendments. Approved: Nos. 158. 166, 253. 299. 369, 552, 673, 758, 773. Amendments. Approved as corrected: No. 182. ■ Full Code. Approved: Nos. 798, 803. OWEN SCOTT. WARREN C. DARNALL, W. E. P. ANDERSON, JOHN W. FLING. JR.. CHESTER M. TURNER, Committee on Judiciary and Appeals. 292 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {Nov^^ao'^iaiT CASES APPEALED TO THE GRAND LODGE. CASE NO. 461. Edgewood Lodge No. 959, L O. O. F., vs. Frank V. Wilson. Heard at the February session, 1917. CASE NO. 475. Sheridan Eulass vs. Mason City Lodge No. 337, I. O. O. F. Heard at the November session, 1916. (A petition for a rehearing has been filed in this case.) CASE NO. 465. Ashmore Lodge No. 792, I. O. O. F., vs. P. O. Carrlco. Heard at the November session, 1915. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Standing Committees. Amend Grand Lodge Constitution, Art. 6, Section 1, to read as follows, viz.: Article 6. STANDING COMMITTEES— Section 1. The Grand Master, at each annual session, shall, within twenty days after his installation as such, appoint the following committees to serve one year, viz.: (1) On Credentials, three members; (2) On State of the Order, fifteen mem- bers; (3) On Legislation, fifteen members; (4) On Finance, three mem- bers; (5) On Rebekah Degree, ten members; (6) On Mileage and Per Diem, fifteen members (said committee may appoint a clerk, who shall receive the compensation to which a Representative is entitled); (7) On Railroads, three members; (8) On Printing, three members. In the Order of Business, the reports of these Committees shall be called, etc." SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Laid over one year. (Grand Lodge Journal 1916, Page 362, Doc. 60.) Article 7. GRAND LODGE SESSIONS— Section 1. The Grand Lodge shall meet on the first Tuesday in October, etc. (Grand Lodge Journal 1916, Page 411, Doc. 116.) Nov^ "''0*^*19 17 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 293 GRAND MASTER A. OTIS ARNOLD. Grand Master A. Otis Arnold has conducted his office in a most capable and energetic manner. It has been a source of real pleasure to labor with him and for him in the cause of Odd Fellowship during the past year. He has brought to his office some new and valuable ideas along lines of efficiency, which mark his administration as a successful one. He takes with him the good will and very high esteem of the entire Order in this juri.sdiction. CONCLUSION. I extend most sincere thanks to my associate Grand Officers and co-workers in all departments, and particularly to General Joseph Fairhall, Department Commander of the Patriarchs Militant; Grand Scribe Sam J. Baker; President of the Rebekah Assembly Sister Cora Neff Phillips, and Sister Mae E. Crowell, Secretary of the Rebekah Assembly. To the membership throughout the State I am under renewed obligations for their loyalty and assistance rendered during the past year. Fraternally yours. Grand Secretary. 294 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Nov'^^'JO^^fgiT GRAND TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT M. P. Berry, Grand Treasurer, in Account with the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F. GENERAL FUND. Cr. 1916. Nov. 1. By balance in this fund as per last report $38,336 61 1917. Jan. 11. By cash received from John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary 20.000 00 Feb, 5. By cash received from John II. Sikes, Grand Secretary 20.000 00 7. By cash received from John II. Sikes, Grand Secretary 10.000 00 Mar. 3. By cash received from John IT. Sikes, Grand Secretary lO.OOO 00 May 1. By cash received from John 11. Sikes, Grand Secretary 8,546 30 July n. By cash recei\ed from John 11. Sikes, Grand Secretary 15.000 00 18. By rash received from John 11. Sikes, fJrand Secretary 15.000 00 Sept. 6. By cash received from John II. Sikes, Grand Secretary 25,000 00 Oct. 17. By cash received from John IT. Sikes, Grand Secretary 403 70 20. By cash received from John 11. Sikes, Grand Secretary 5,000 00 Nov. 1. By cash received from John H. Slkes, Grand Secretary 8,743 40 Total $176,030 01 Dr. To orders paid, issued by the Grand Master and countersigned by the Grand Secretary, as follows : No. 2145 H. M. Blood, official visit $ 4 22 2603 W. VV. Yeck, Special Deputy 2 88 2666 Edna W. Pease, Grand Master clerk and stenographer 100 00 2677 A. Otis Arnold, D.G.M.. School of Instruction 6 90 2683 F. B. Gore. Special Deputy 14 65 2684 W. II. Butterfleld, Special Deputy 2 50 K85 A. W. Burliank. Schools of Instruction 13 73 2BS6 Geo. F. Koester, Chairman, expense Finance Committee 190 95 2731 J. J. Crowder, G.M., official visits 15 30 2732 John 11. Sikes. G.S., official visits 1140 2f790 M. C. Weaver, Degree work 100 00 2791 Owen Scott. Chairman, e.xpense J. and A. Committee 60 65 2792 Fred D. Sillowav, .\sst. Grand Secretary, G. L. Session, 191C 30 00 2793 11. J. Reeziger, .Tournal Clerk, G. L. Session, 1916 40 00 2794 Owen Scott, proof reading, G. L. Session, 1916 25 00 2795 Mabel Kunz, stenographer, G. L. Session, 1916 17 50 2796 M. Blniiile, custodian, G. L. Session, 1916 15 00 2797 11. B. Carley, messenger to Grand Secretary, G. L. Session, 1916... 15 00 2798 Sven Windrow, official reporter, (J. !>. Session, 1916 15 00 2799 Edward Priestman, Asst. Grand Guardian, G. L. Session, 1916 10 00 2J0O James O'Neil, chief janitor State House, G. L. Session, 1916 50 OO 2S01 J. W. Firth, messenger to Grand Master, G. L. Session, 1916 15 00 2862 Nelson Foley, Chairman Mileage and Per Diem Committee, G. L Session, 1916 15 00 2803 J. L. Co.\, Asst. Grand Guardian, G. I>. Session, 1916 10 00 2804 (Jeo. F. Koester, Chairman, expense Finance Committee 81 00 2805 B. J. Hunt, .Asst. Grand Guardian, 1906 Session 10 00 2S06 K. Doran, Asst. Grand Guardian, 1916 Session 10 00 2807 Phillips Hros.. Grand Lodge printing 1,079 35 2808 A. C. Low, Postmaster, G. L. Session, 1916 10 00 2809 A. G. Nauman, Asst. (Jrand Guardian, Session 1916 10 00 fflll Ilenrv A. Stone, Special Deputy 3 85 2789 Oxford Quartette, music at G. L, Session, 1916 85 OO Tut^sdav, Nov. 20, 1917. GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS L O. O. F. 295 2P12 H. M. Rlood. offidal visits $ 4 00 2813 A. Otis Arnold. O.M., salary 100 00 2814 A. Otis Arnold, O.M., clork and stenographer 100 00 2815 A. Otis Arnold, CM., offirp expenses 50 00 2816 John IL Sikes, O.S., salary 208 33 2817 Jolin II. Sikes, G.S., clerk and stenographer 151 66 2818 John II. Sikes, (;.S., office expenses 217 49 2819 John R. Goodwin, G. S.. S. G. L. supplies 1,100 00 2821 M. P. Rerrv, Grand Treasurer, mileage and per diem, 1916 session.. 15,000 00 2919 H. M. Blood, official visits 14 25 2920 A. Otis Arnold, official visits 5 76 2921 P. C. Elspy, special deputy 6 84 2922 Owen Scott, official visit 3 10 2924 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., salary 100 00 2925 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., clerk and stenographer 100 00 2926 A. Otis Arnold, G. M.. office expenses ."iO OO 2927 John II. Sikes, G. S., salary 208 33 2958 John II. Sikes, G. S., ch-rk and stenographer l")! 66 2929 John II. Sikes, G. S., office expenses 163 36 2931 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official visit, Mattoon 9 02 2.032 Dr. C. A. Robbins, School of Instruction 20 04 2933 II. M. Blood, special deputy 18 00 2976 John B. (;oodwin, <;. S., S. G. L. supplies 130 00 3022 John 11. Sikes, (J. S., official visit, Chicago 12 40 30->3 H. M. Blood, official visit, DeKalb 7 90 3024 John H. Sikes, G. S., official visit. Canton 8 22 3025 I'hillips Bros., Grand I^>dge printing 800 00 3026 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official visits 7 70 3028 Dr. C. A. Robbins, Schools of Instruction 25 70 3029 John H. Slke^, G. S., official visit, Chicago 15 15 30.30 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official visit, Chicago 18 50 3031 Clyde McAllister, special deputy 9 60 3032 S. L. Watkins, special deputy 5 02 3033 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., salary 100 00 30.34 A. Otis Arnold, G. M.. clerk and stenographer 100 00 3035 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., office expenses 50 00 8036 John II. Sikes, G. S., salary 208 33 3037 John II. Sikes, G. S., clerk and stenographer 15166 3038 John H. Sikes, G. S., office expenses 495 93 3041 John B. Goodwin, G. S., S. G. L. supplies 636 50 3027 H. M. Blood, official visit. Canton 12 87 3042 A. Otis .\rnoId, G. M., official visit to Jonesboro 14 94 3043 M. Morey, visiting weak lodge at West Point 196 3044 R. S. M. Edwards, visiting weak lor'go at West Point 2 80 3045 John B. Goodwin, G. S., Grand Ix)dge tax 150 00 3046 Owen Scott, editing 1916 Grand Lodge Journal 200 00 3047 John B. Goodwin, G. S., S. G. L. supplies 855 00 3048 H. M. Blood, official visits 13 91 3141 Dr. C. A. Robbins. School of Instruction 35 84 3142 C. M. Turner, chairman, expenses Judiciary and Appeals Com- mittee 60 65 3143 W. -A. Munea, chairman, expenses Printing Committee 22 30 3144 John II. Sikes, G. S.. official visit to Toledo 8 69 3145 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official visit , 28 21 3146 Phillips Bros., printing Grand Lodge Journal and Codes 2,344 11 3147 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., salary 100 00 3148 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., clerk and stenographer 100 00 3149 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., office expenses 50 00 3150 John II. Sikes, G. S., salary 208 33 3151 John II. Sikes. G. S., clerk and stenographer l.^l 66 3152 John II. Sikes, G. S., office expenses 298 97 3155 L. M. Kagv, official visits 9 78 3156 H. M. Blood, official visits 13 74 3157 John B. Goodwin, (J. S., S. G. L. supplies , 127 50 3196 I. C. Abnev, School of Instruction 103 3197 Dr. C. A. Robbins, School of Instruction 63 74 3198 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official visit to Moline 18 28 3199 A. L. Yantis, special deputy 6 60 3-200 John IL Sikes. G. S.. official visit to Chicago 13 95 3257 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official visits 20 99 3208 A. Otis Arnold, (}. M., salary 100 00 3259 A. Otis Arnold. G. M.. clerk and stenographer 100 00 3260 A. Otis .Arnold, office expenses ."iO 00 3261 John II. Sikes, G. S., salary , 208 33 3262 John II. Sikes, G. S., clerk and stenographer 15166 296 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS L, '^^?,^^^Yk.. ) Nov. 'JO. 191' 3263 John IT. Sikes, O. S., office expenses $ irn 9S 3270 C. M. Turner, expenses e.vamining title E. G. Thompson mortgage 7 00 3271 J. C. nrloker, special deputv 5 30 3272 John H. (ioortwin, G. S., S. G. L. supplies 341 00 3273 John 11. Sikes, G. S., olBcial visit 10 99 3274 Dr. C. A. I{ol)l)ins. Schools of Instruction 4fi •>G 3275 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official visits '.'.'. 18 95 3276 L. M. Kagv, official visits 400 3277 John II. Sikes, G. S., official visits 16 09 3322 II. M. Blood, Schools of Instruction 0578 33?3 John B. Goodwin, (J. S., S. (J. L supplies 718 00 3384 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official visit to Goreville 18 60 3385 Alex Van Praag, official visit to Sumner Lodge 7 24 33f6 Alex Van Praag, weak lodge visit 6 68 3387 E. .\. Ridenour, weak lodge visit. Colona ."? 16 33?8 I. C. Ahney, Schools of Instruction 24 16 33^9 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., salarv 100 00 3390 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., clerk and stenographer 100 00 3391 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., office expenses.... .50 00 3392 John 11. Sikes, G. S., salarv 208 35 3393 John II. Sikes, clerk and stenographer 15170 3394 John II. Sikes, office expenses 193 87 3395 Honorahle Veteran Jewel account: 20 Honorable Veteran Jewels presented by Grand Lodge 400 00 3398 Owen Scott, expense of committee acting on By-Laws 16 50 3399 Vj. a. Ridenour, special deputy 379 3400 A. Otis Arnold, official visit to Chicago 2123 3401 John H. Sikes, G. S., official visit to Moline and Chicago 24 98 3402 Sigel Ilubhard, visiting weak lodges 40 00 3403 John II. Sikes, G. S., official visit to Chicago 18 15 3404 Dr. C. A. Robbins, Schools of Instruction 109 ,<^ 5 3405 John L. Coleman, weak lodge visits 15 00 3406 H. AL Blood, official visits 23 28 3492 C. M. Turner, chairman, expenses Judiciary and Appeals Com- mittee. May session 60 65 3493 G. F. Koester, chairman. Finance Committee, May session .... 50 00 3494 John H. Sikes, G. S.. pncial visits 13 09 3495 L. I.. McKinley, weak lodge vi>:its 1'' 00 3496 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official visits '.'. 32 93 3497 Dr. C. A. Robbins, Schools of Instruction 63 00 3498 H. G. Cormick, special, deputy 4 66 3499 E. A. Ridenour, weak lodge visit 176 3500 E. A. Ridenour. official visitation 4 54 3501 John B. Goodwin. G. S.. S. G. L. supplies 328 00 3503 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., salary 100 00 3504 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., clerk and stenographer 100 00 3505 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., office expenses 50 00 3506 John 11. Sikes, G. S., salary 208 33 3507 John H. Si'-es, clerk and stenographer 1.5166 3508 John II. Sikes, G. S., office expenses 127 61 3511 L. L. McKinley, weak lodge visit 6 00 3561 Fidelity «& Deposit Co. of Maryland, payment of Grand Treasurer's and Grand Secretary's bonds . 475 00 3562 John II. SiKes, G. S., official visits 12 31 3565 A. Otis .Arnold, official visits 36 94 3566 Sigel Hubl)ard, weak lodge visits 25 00 3612 Sigol Ilubhard, weak lodge visits 10 00 3614 J. W. Birney, official visit 5 40 3615 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., salary 100 00 3616 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., clerk and stenographer 100 00 3617 A. Otis Arnold, G. M.. office expenses 50 00 3618 John 11. Sikes, G. S., salary 20S 33 3619 Jolin II. Sikes, clerk and stenographer 15166 3620 John H. Sikes, office expenses 155 3' 3611 H. M. Blood, official vitits 40 25 3627 G. F. Koester, chairman, expenses Finance Committee 53 00 3628 Dr. C. A. Robbins, Schools of Instruction 68 23 3629 E. M. Cobb, weak lodge visits 2 75 3630 John I!. Goodwin, G. S.. S. G. L. supplies 40 .50 3631 Owen Scott, expenses Judiciary and Appeals Committee 15 75 3676 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., official" visit 17 87 3722 L. M. Kagv, official visit 175 3724 John B. Goodwin, G. S., S. G. L. supplies 700 00 3727 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., salary 100 00 3728 A. Otis Arnold, G. M., clerk and stenographer 100 00 Nov^"20*^^1917 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 297 3729 A. Otis A mold, G. M., oflSre expenses $ 50 00 3730 John II. Sikes. G. S., salary 208 33 3731 John II. Sikes, G. S., clerk and stenographer 15166 ST32 John 11. Sikes, office expenses 32163 3675 II. M. Blood, offl0, W. I. Hoss, special relief, September, 1917 10 00 Oct. 24 No. 4063. E. B. Ilacklemau, special relief for Bro. Nichols, of I^dge No. 347 70 00 26 No. 4071, W. I. Hoss, special relief, October, 1917 10 00 Nov. 1 To balance in this fund 5.939 64 Total $ 7 ,077 74 The following order on this fund has been issued but has not been presented fOr payment : „ - n/. No. 4072, Mrs. Chas. Anderson ? 5 00 OLD FOLKS' HOME TRUST FUND. Or. 1916. Nov. 1 By balance as per last report $ 402 55 Total $ 402 55 Dr. To orders paid as follows : 1917. Jan. 11 No. 3014, Ellen S. Franke $ 12 00 Feb. 14 No. 3140, Ellen S. Franke 4 00 Mar. 15 No. 3251, Ellen S. Franki- 3 26 Oct. 12 No. 4058, Maintenance Fund, Old Folks' Home, Voucher No. 8531 108 75 12 No. 4059, Endowment Fund, Old Folks' Home, Voucher No. 8632 270 55 Nov. 1 To balance in this fund 4 00 Total $ 402 55 OLD FOLKS' HOME BUILDING FUND. Cr. 1916. Nov. 1 By balance as per last report $ 48161 Total $ 48161 Dr. Oct. 12 To Order No. 4034, paid to R. F. Huber $ 107 89 Nov. 1 To balance in this fund 373 72 Total $ 481 61 ORPHANS' HOME BUILDING FUND. Cr. By transfer from General Fund of appropriation $ 15,000 00 Total $ 15,000 00 Dr. 1917. Junes Order No. 3560, paid to n. J. Stockford $ 80O 00 July 7 Order No. 3670. paid to n. J. Stockford 200 00 7 Order No. 3671, paid to II. J. Stockford 2,074 00 Aug. 8 Order No. 3777, paid to M. J. Stockford 2,624 00 8 Order No. 3778, paid to W. B. Bouillon 1,500 00 300 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^"m^l917. Sept.15 Onler No. 3940. paid to H. J. Rtockford ? 2.6•^3 no 15 Order No. 3941, paid to W. K. Bouillon 652 00 Oct. 8 Order No. 4001, paid to W, E. Bouillon t46 75 8 Order No. 4U05. paid to II. J. Stockford 3,030 30 8 Order No, 4006, paid to Deal & Uinzel 649 95 Total $ 15,000 00 ORPHANS' HOME FUND. Cr. 1916. Nov. 1 By balance as per last report $ 6,957 85 1917. May 1 By casb received from .John II. Sikes, Grand Secretary 2,772 78 Sept. 15 By transfer from the Interest Account of the Orphans' Home Endowment I'und 1,9?0 19 Nov, 1 By cash received from John 11. Sikes, Grand Secretary 2,733 92 By appropriation transferred from the General Fund 38,000 00 Total % 52,444 74 Dr. To orders paid during the month of November, 1916 % 5,068 85 To orders paid during the month of December, 1916 3,957 34 To orders paid during the month of January, 1917 3,693 75 To orders paid during the mouth of February, 1917 5,522 09 To orders paid during the month of March, 1917 3,759 97 To orders paid during tlie month of April, 1917 3,591 19 To orders paid during the month of May, 1917 3,b01 50 To orders paid during the month of June, 1917 4,779 60 To orders paid during the month of July, 1917 3,051 44 To orders paid during the month of August, 1917 2,840 97 To orders paid during the month of September, 1917 2,763 81 To orders paid during the mouth of October, 1917 4,515 52 To balance in this fund 5,098 71 Total N $ 52,444 74 The following orders on this fund have been issued but have not been pre- sented for payment : No. 3311, Win. Vopel $ 900 No. 3531, Deaconess Uospital 7 90 $ 16 90 OLD FOLKS' HOME FUND. Cr. 1916. Nov. 1 By balance as per last report $ 6,760 91 1917. May 1 By cash received from John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary 2,430 64 Sept. 15 By transfer from the Interest Account of the Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 2,179 50 Nov. 1 By cash received from John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary 5,279 89 By appropriation transferred from the General Fund 40,000 00 Total $ 56,650 94 Dr. To total orders paid during the month of November, 1916 5,098 52 To total orders paid during the month of December, 1916 5,118 25 To total orders paid during the mouth of January, 1917 3,913 44 To total orders paid during tlie month of February, 1917 4,314 48 To total orders paid during the month of March, 1917 5,271 78 To total orders paid during the month of -April, 1917 3,786 80 Q'o total orders paid during the mouth of May, 1917 2,719 23 To total orders paid during the month of June, 1917 5,346 71 To total orders paid duriug the month of July, 1917 3,391 71 To total orders paid during the month of August, 1917 5,265 64 Tuesday, 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 3OI Nov. 20, 1917. 286 GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. To total orders paid during the month of September. 1917 $ 5,101 97 To total orders paid during the month of October, 1917 4,242 64 1917. Nov. 1 To balance in this fund 3,079 77 Total $ 56,650 94 The following order on this fund has been issued but has not been presented for payment : 2104 McCusker and Albert 31 «2 ORPHANS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Cash Account. Cr. 1916. Nov. 1 By balance in this fund as per last report $ 217 50 1917. Jan, 12 By cash received from John IT. Sikes, Grand Secretary T.. 2,000 00 Mar. 3 By cash received from John H. Slkes, Grand Secretary, (An- drew W. Ball loan paid) 5,500 00 May 1 By cash received from John H. Slkes, Grand Secretary 206 94 July 9 By cash received from John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, (John S. Monier loan paid) ' 1,500 00 Nov. 1 By cash received Irom John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary 39 98 Total $ 9,464 42 Dr. 1917. Apr. 2 To order No. 3268 paid to Savings Bank of Kewauee for Em- mett Thompson mortgage loan on 80 acres of land in White- side county ■ $ 2,000 00 July To oi-der No. 3264, paid to Savings Bank of Kewanee for C. J. Blackert mortgage loan on 115 acres of land in Henry county 7,000 00 Nov. 1 To balance in this fund 464 42 Total $ 9,464 42 ORPHANS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Securities Account. Cr. 1916. Nov. 1 By total securities in this fund $ 41,040 00 1917. Apr. 2 By Emmett C. Thompson 5 per cent farm mortgage loan pur- chased 2,000 00 July 3 By Christian J. Blackert 5 per cent farm mortgage loan pur- chased 7,000 00 Total N I 50,040 00 Dr. Nov. 1 To Hugh C. Clements, farm mortgage loan $ 7,000 00 To Margaret A. Morse, farm mortgage loan 5,000 00 To Isabelle and (Jeo. Hubbell, farm mortgage loan 3,300 00 To Carl P. Harrison, farm mortgage loan 8,000 00 To Emmett C. Thompson, farm mortgage loan 2,000 00 Q'o Ciiristian J. Blackert, farm mortgage loan 7,000 00 To United States 3 per cent (Jovernment bonds 1,210 00 To City of Jacksonville, 111., 4 per cent funding bonds 4,000 00 To I'eoria, 111., park district SVs per cent bonds 1,000 00 To Scott County Drainage & Levee 6 per cent bonds 2,000 00 To Auburn Township, Sangamon Co., 5 per cent school bonds.. 2,500 00 Total securities in this fund $ 43,040 00 Mar. 3 To cash collected on Andrew W. Ball farm mortgage and remitted to J. H. Sikes, Grand Secretary 5,500 00 30^ JOURNAL OK PROCEEDINGS J Tuesday, (Nov. St). 19 1; July 9 To cash collected on John S. Monier farm mortgage and re- mitted to J. II. Sikes, Grand Secretary $ 1,500 00 Total $ 50, WO 00 ORPHANS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Interest Account. Cr. liy interest collected on securities belonging to the Orphans' Home Endowment Fund, as follows : 1916. Nov. 17 Auburn Twp., Sangamon County, bonds $ 62 50 17 United States Government bonds 37 20 Dec. 19 Isabel and George Uubbell farm mortgage loan 198 00 1917. Jan. 3 Hugh Clements, farm mortgage loan 350 00 3 City of Jacksonville bonds 80 00 3 City of I'eoria, 111., I'ark District bonds 17 50 Feb. 28 Carl I'. Hanson, farm mortgage loan 440 00 Mar. 1 Andrew W. Ball, farm mortgage loan 275 OO 9 Margaret A. Morse, farm mortgage loan 275 00 Apr. 6 United States Government bonds 9 30 9 John S. Monier, farm mortgage loan 75 00 May 12 Auburn Twp., Sangamon Co., School bonds 62 50 July 9 John S. Monier, farm mortgage loan 20 00 3 City of Jacksonville, 111., bonds 80 00 3 Scott County Drainage and Levee District bonds 120 00 3 I'eoria, 111., Park District bonds...... 17 50 Aug. 1 United States Government bonds , 18 60 14 Interest refunded on C. J. Blackert loan purchased 7 78 Total $ 2, 145 88 ORPHANS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Interest Account. 1916. Dec. 1 1917. Apr. 2 July 3 3 Sept. 15 Dr. To Order No. 2.836, dated July 17, 1916, paid C. M. Turner for examination of title to John S. Monier land $ 10 00 To Order No. 3269, paid Savings Bank of Kewanee for interest to .\pril 5, 1917, on Emmett C. Thompson farm loan pur- chased 17 50 To Order No. 3625, paid to Savings Bank of Kewanee for in- terest on C. J. Blackert farm loan to July 14, 1917 133 19 To Urder No. 3C26, paid to C. M. Turner for examining title to C. J. Blackert laud 5 00 To balance in this fund transferred to the Orphans' Home Maintenance Fund 1,980 19 Total $ 2,145 88 OLD FOLKS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. 1916. Nov. 1 1917. Jan. 12 May 1 Nov. 1 Cash Account. Cr. By balance as per last report $ 139 69 By cash received from John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary 2,000 00 By lash received from .John II. Sikes, Grand Secretary 96 08 By cash received from John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary 3,079 27 Total $ 6,315 04 Tuesday, } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 303 Nov. 20. 1917. } . ^ ^ Dr. Dec. 1 To discount on Rushville, 111., paving bonds purchased at 99%, transferred to Interest Account of Old Folks' Home Endow- ment Fund (see Sixtti Report Finance Committee, 1916) $ 9 25 1917. Apr. 2 To Order No. 3266, paid to Savings Bank of Kewanee for Enimett C. Thompson mortgage loan on 80 acres of land in Whiteside Co., Ill 2,000 00 Nov. 1 To balance in this fund 3,305 79 Total I 6,315 04 OLD FOLKS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Securities Account. Cr. 1916. Nov. 1 By total securities in this fund $ 40,490 75 1 By discount on City of Rushville, 111., bonds purchased July 11, 1916 9 25 1917. Apr. 2 By Emraett C. Thompson 5% farm mortgage loan purchased.. 2,000 00 Total $ 42,500 00 Dr. 1917. Nov. 1 To Gustav A. Doll farm mortgage loan $ 6,300 00 1 1^0 Roy and Amanda Ericson farm mortgage loan 1,9(X) OO 1 To A. C. SelLs farm mortgage loan 5,500 00 1 To Frank Ives farm mortgage loan 8,000 00' 1 Q'o Ida M. Darnall farm mortgage loan 3,100 00 1 To Emniett C. Thompson farm mortgage loan 2,000 00 1 To Henderson County 6% drainage bonds 500 00 1 To Peoria, 111., Park District 3Vn% bonds 2,000 00 1 To Scott County Drainage and Levee District 6% bonds 4,000 00 1 To Auburn Twp., Sangamon Co., b% School bonds 2,000 00 1 To City of Georgetown, 111., 5% Improvement bonds 1,500 00 1 To City of Rushville, 111., 5% Paving bonds 3,700 00 Total $ 42, 500 00 OLD FOLKS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Interest Account. Cr. By interest collected on securities belonging to the Old Folks' Home Endow- ment Fund, as follows : 1917. Dec. 1 By transfer from Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund, discount on Rushville, 111., Paving bonds purchased July 11, 1916, at 99 % $ 9 25 1917. Nov. 17 City of Georgetown, 111., bonds 75 00 17 Auburn Twp., Sangamon County, School bonds 50 00 20 Frank Ives farm mortgage loan 400 00 Dec. 27 Rov Ericson farm mortgage loan 114 00 1917. Jan. 3 Peoria, 111., Park District bonds 35 00 3 City of Jacksonville bonds 40 00 3 Henderson County Drainage bonds 75 00 Mar. 3 A. C. Sells farm mortgage loan 302 50 9 Gustav .A. Doll farm mortgage loan 315 00 May 12 Aulmrn Twp., Sangamon Co., School bonds 50 00 ' June 4 Ida M. Darnall farm mortgage loan 155 00 25 Citv of Rushville. 111., bonds 23125 July 3 City of Jacksonville, 111., bonds 40 00 3 Henderson County Drainage bonds 15 00 304 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS !no7"2U*^*[917 3 Peoria, III., Park District bonds $ 35 00 3 Scott Couuty Drainage and Levee District bonds 240 00 Aug. 1 City of Georgetown, IIL, bonds 75 00 Total $ 2,197 00 OLD FOLKS' HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Interest Account. Dr. 1917. Apr. 2 To Order No. 3267, paid Savings Bank of Kewance for interest on Emmett C. Thompson farm mortgage loan (purchased) to April 5, 1917 $ 17 50 Sept. 15 To balance in this fund transferred to the Old Polks' Home Maintenance Fund 2,179 50 Total $ 2,197 00 SECURITIES ON HAND NOV. 1, 1917. Hugh C. Clements farm mortgage loan in Orphans' Home Endowment Fund $ 7,000 00 Margaret A. Morse farm mortgage loan in Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 5,000 00 Isabel and George Hubbell farm mortgage loan in Orphans' Home En- dowment Fund 3,300 00 Carl P. Hanson farm mortgage loan in Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 8,000 00 Emmett C. Thompson farm mortgage loan in Orphans' Home Endow- ment Fund 2,000 00 Christian .1. Blackert farm mortgage loan in Orphans' Home Endow- ment Fund 7,000 00 United States Government 3% Government bonds in Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 1,240 00 City of Jacksonville, 111., 4% Funding bonds in Orphans' Home Endow- ment Fund 4,000 00 City of Peoria Park District 31^% bonds in Orphans" Home Endow- ment Fund 1,000 00 Scott County Drainage and Levee District 6% bonds in Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 2,000 00 Auburn Twp., Sangamon Co., 5% School bonds in Orphans' Home En- dowment Fund 2,500 00 Gustav A. Doll farm mortgage loan in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 6,300 00 Roy and Amanda Ericson farm mortgage loan in Old Folks' Home En- dowment P'und 1,900 00 A. C. Sells farm mortgage loan in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund. 5,500 00 Frank Ives farm mortgage loan in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 8,000 00 Ida M. Darnall farm mortgage loan in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 3,100 00 Emmett C. Thompson farm mortgage loan in Old Folks' Home Endow- ment Fund 2,000 00 Henderson County 6% Drainage bonds in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 500 00 City of Peoria, 111., Park District 31/2% bonds in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund .' 2,000 00 City of Jacksonville 4% Funding bonds in Old Folks' Home Endow- ment Fund 4,000 00 Scott County Drainage and Levee District 5% bonds in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 2,000 00 City of Georgetown, III., 5% Improvement bonds in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 1,500 00 City of Rushville, 111., 5% Paving bonds in Old Folks' Home Endow- ment Fund 3,700 00 Auburn Twp., Sangamon Co., 5% School bonds in Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 2,000 00 Total $ 85,540 00 Grand Treasurer, Carthage. ao*^^' Tuesday. ) Nov. 20, 1917 J GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 305 SUMMARY. Cash in General Fund $ 43,645 21 Cash in .\ged Odd Fellows Fund 2,232 59 Cash in Orphans' Home Excursion Fund 254 88 Cash in Special Relief Fund 5,939 64 Cash in Old Folks' Home Trust Fund 4 00 Cash in Old b^olks' Home Building Fund 373 72 Cash in Orphans' Home Fund ...N 5,098 71 Cash in Old I'^olks' Home Fund 3,079 77 Cash iu Orphans' Home Endowment Fund -164 42 Cash in Old l^olks" Home Endowment Fund 3,305 79 Total cash in treasury $ 64,398 73 Total securities 85,540 00 Total cash, notes and bonds on hand November 1, 1917 $ 149,938 73 Fraternally submitted, Grand Treasurer. Carthage, Illinois, November 1, 1917. —20 306 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^"20*^^1917 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES' REPORT. To Hon. A. Otis Arnold, Grand Master: In conformity with our laws and customs now firmly established In our great Order, your Grand Representatives deem it a pleasure to submit to you and through you to the members of this great fraternity of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows In Illinois Jurisdiction for their consideration, the following report of the proceedings of the ninety-third annual session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge held at Louisville, Kentucky, beginning September 17, and ending Septem- ber 21, 1917. Louisville hospitality was shown on every hand, and all Odd Fellows from the Blue Grass State and this commercial city, in con- junction with its citizens woi'ldng in harmony with the local com- mittee, were ever ready and anticipating every want, to entertain and make our stay among them pleasant and enjoyable. Visitors who arrived Saturday were given a sunset excursion in the evening on the beautiful Ohio River, on the steamer Pilgrim. The invited guests were the Grand Officers and Representatives of the Sov- ereign Grand Lodge. Grand Officers from the several Jurisdictions, and the Fraternal Press. Many ladies also joined in the trip. On Sunday morning many attended divine services at the First Christian church, and listened to a very interesting sermon by the pastor, Rev. E. L. Powell. In the afternoon the committee furnished an automobile ride over the principal part of the city, through the parks and out to Camp Taylor, where several thousand soldiers are stationed. Monday morning a public welcome was given in Keith's Theatre. to the Grand Sire and other Grand Lodge officers, by Hon. A. 0. Stanley, Governor, and others. The response, in behalf of the Order, was given in a very able manner by Hon. Frank C. Goudy, Grand Sire. OPENING SESSION. At 12:30 p. m. the first regular session was called to order by the Grand Sire, in the Hotel Seelbach Auditorium, which had been selected for the place of meeting, and the following officers were present: Frank C. Goudy, Grand Sire. Henry V. Borst, Deputy Grand Sire. John B. Goodwin. Grand Secretary, Past Grand Sire. Tuesday, ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 307 Nov. 20, 1917. i Wm. H. Cox, Grand Treasurer. J. Edw. Kroh, Assistant Grand Secretary. Winn Powers, Grand Marshal. J. A. Lucas, Grand Chaplain. A. E. Gipson, Grand Guardian. O. C. Black, Grand Messenger. And Grand Representatives from thirty-nine Grand Lodges and thirty-one Grand Encampments. PAST GRAND SIRES. CI. T. Campbell, Ontario. Alfred S. Pinkerton, Massachusetts. E. S. Conway, Illinois. John B. Cockrum, Indiana. C. A. Keller, Texas. J. B. A. Robertson, Oklahoma. The Deputy Grand Sire and Grand Marshal, by order, examined the Grand Representatives and declared them duly qualified. Rev. J. A. Lucas, of Illinois, addressed the Throne of Grace, as follows : "Sovereign God, Ruler of men, Lord of justice, mercy and love, command Thy heavenly blessings upon us. Kindly lead us in the deliberations of this grand body while we are in this beautiful Ken- tucky city, on the banks of the majestic Ohio. O Lord, we want to be good that we may do good. "We deeply deplore the fact that we are in the most disastrous war the world has ever known. But, great Jehovah, it is not of our choosing. We have been forced into it and now we are obliged to fight. We fight not for territory or indemnity but we fight for a prin- ciple. We want the people to rule. We want a democracy for the world. We believe that Thou art in favor of the people ruling, hence we importune Thee to aid with Thy Almightiness in this tremendous struggle for liberty "Some of our Brothers have gone to the front, it may be to die for their country. Great God, give them the courage to fight for the right. May we be gloriously vindicated in our endeavor to practice the brotherhood of man under the guidance of the Fatherhood of God. Thou hast said: 'I will not leave thee nor forsake thee.' "Help us to solve the hard problems incident to such perilous times through which we are passing, in the spirit of Odd Fellowship. "All these favors we ask in Thy name. Amen." The Deputy Grand Sire, by order of the Grand Sire, declared The Sovereign Grand Lodge opened for business. ;308 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS |, Tupsday. tNov. 20, 1917. COMMITTEES. The Chair announced the following committees: On Credentials — Representatives Bradley, of Alabama; Hall, of Tennessee; Farr. of Vermont; McKenzie. of Maritime Provinces; Falk. of New Jersey; Johnson, of California; Reynolds, of Saskatchewan. On Drawing for Seats — Representatives Licklider, of West Vir- ginia; Lewis, of Texas; Seaborn, of Virginia; Walker, of Manitoba; Adams, of Alberta; McLaughlin, of Saskatchewan; McCullagh, of Wyoming. The Grand Secretary presented the credentials of the Grand Rep- resentatives received from their several Grand Lodges and Grand En- campments, which were referred to the Committee on Crdentials. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. The Committee on Credentials reported favorably on the admis- sion of Grand Representatives from fifty-six Grand Lodges, and fifty- one Grand Encampments, to seats in this Grand Body. The Committee on Drawing for Seats, having made their report, it was found the Representatives from Illinois had been especially fortunate in the drawing, being seated but a short distance from the rostrum of the Grand Sire. APPOINTMENTS. Immediately following the above committee reports the Grand Sire announced the following appointments: Official Reporter— C. W. Varnum, P.G.R.. of Colorado. Assistant Grand Messengers — W. M. Glenn. P.G.R.. of Kansas; Chas. E. Watson, P.G.R., of Tennessee. Assistant Grand Guardians — R. S. Fletcher, P.G.R., of Tennessee; H. C. Curran, of Kentucky; J. K. Neatherly, P.G.M., of North Carolina. Rep. Mohr, of Pennsylvania, moved that the appointments be con- firmed, which was agreed to, and the officers were assigned to their duties. The Grand Secretary announced the following appointments: Reading Clerk— E. R. Sayler, P.G.R., of Illinois. Mailing Clerk— Richard Hoe, G.Sec, P.G.R., of Wisconsin. The Grand Secretary proceeded to read the minutes of the session of 1916, when Rep. Christensen, of Utah, moved that the Journal be corrected on page 541, fourth line of second paragraph, by substituting the word "biennially" for the word "annually," said correction to be made also on page 556, which was agreed to, and the Journal, as cor- rected, was approved as printed. No'J^llf^^giT I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 3O9 The Grand Sire submitted his annual report, which, together with the accompanying documents, was referred to the Committee on Dis- tribution of Grand Officers' Reports. The Grand Sire presented the report of the General Commanding, which was referred to the Committee on Patriarchs Militant. REPORT OF THE GRAND SIRE AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. To The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows: Representatives: Assembled within this beautiful city, the com- rnercial center of a splendid commonwealth, surrounded by a patriotic people and by a brotherhood that has ever been devoted to Odd Fellow- ship, I bid you welcome to the ninety-third annual communication of The Sovereign Grand Lodge. We meet under very trying conditions. With the entry of the United States into the world-wide war. every country in which our Order is established is either actually engaged in the war, or is in such close proximity to the scene of war's activities that its people are sufferng from hunger and from disease, besides being burdened with the duty of caring for refugees from the countries where the horrors of war are being felt in all their intensity. Countries are being laid waste, men and women and even little children are being offered up in thousands as living sacrifices to appease the frightful greed of Militarism, while Justice, Mercy and Fraternity stand by looking with sad and affrighted eyes into this seething caldron of destruction and horror, unable to stop or even stay the terrible spectacle. We should earnestly labor to lessen the suffering and lighten the sorrows of the victims of this madness which now holds the world in its grip. May this day of terror soon pass away and permanent peace be speed- ily restored, that men may again resume the proper work of life. GROWTH OF THE ORDER. Under such circumstances it was not surprising that our member- ship decreased immediately for the first year after the war opened, but we can now congratulate ourselves that this great fraternity has not only found its rightful work in this world-wide calamity, but has made substantial progress, showing a net gain in Subordinate mem- bership of 7714 and in the Rebekah branch a net increase of 6881, and a total net increase of 14,943, making the grand total of Subordinate membership on December 31, 1916, 1,678,311, and a grand total of membership in all branches of 2,203,401. Unfortunately the Encamp- ment branch shows a small loss in membership, leaving the grand total of Encampment membership at 232,985 members. In the language 3IO JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS /nov'^"''^0*^Y917 of one of my predecessors, I can say, "Wonderful has been the develop- ment of this fraternity. In 1819 one lodge and five members, in 1917 over 200 Grand Bodies and considerably more than 30,000 Subordinate bodies, with a membership of 2,203,401." Our activities have hopefully aroused new interest in our plan of beneficence, and the report of our Grand Secretary not only shows an increase in membership as above stated, but an increase in the amount of money paid out in benefits. His report also exhibits statistical tables relative to every branch and department of the Order, and I therefore deem it unnecessary to repeat the same in my report. "His yearly com- parisons of figures, showing, as they do, the true condition of Odd Fel- lowship — the rising and ebbing of the tide — are worthy of more atten- tion than I fear they receive from the great body of our membership. These totals contain in a compact form much of our history. He who would serve our Order most must study these figures and understand the lessons they teach." While neither members nor the amount of money distributed is the real measure of our labors, they both demonstrate that the Order is fulfilling the admonitions of our lamented Grand Sire, Robert T. Daniel, by rendering real "Service" to humanity. CORRESPONDENCE. The work of the office of Grand Sire, with its supervision over sixty-eight Grand Jurisdictions, with over 200 Grand Bodies and con- siderably more than 30,000 Subordinate bodies, is necessarily very heavy. The labor involved has rendered it necessary to provide a suite of offices and employ a stenographer and clerks in order to enable me to answer promptly every one of the hundreds of letters I have received. It has been a labor of love and my sincere thanks are hereby ex- tended to every correspondent for the uniform courtesy and informa- tion extended to this office. t INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. Because of the war our correspondence with foreign countries has necessarily been limited and there is little to report as to International Relations, but they nevertheless deserve our attention and fraternal consideration. VISITS. I have been complimented by the receipt of many invitations to visit both Grand and Subordinate lodges. Time and the limitations of physical strength have prevented the acceptance of all such invitations, No'^^llf^^gi? } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS L O. O. F. 3II but SO far as my time would permit I have traveled and earnestly worked in behalf of the sublime ideals which brought our Order into existence, and have enabled its devoted members to earn for it a "place amid the civilizing and christianizing forces of our age." I have omitted no opportunity to inculcate the principles and advance the prosperity of the Order. I have been encouraged to do this by reading of the untiring labors and extensive travels of Father Wildey, the revered founder of our Order, evidence of whose remarkable achievements I have found everywhere in what was the settled part of our country during his activities. Space will not permit a detailed report of the many courtesies extended to me, but sufhce it to say that everywhere such a wealth of love for the Order has been manifested that the labor of travel was forgotten, and all that remains is the fragrance of flowers of devotion to the work of Odd Fellowship and to the extension of its beneficent activities. Beginning with a visit to my own Grand Lodge of Colorado, I have had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Lodges, Grand Encampments and Rebekah Assemblies of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Louisiana, Texas, Utah, Ohio, Ontario, and a special session of the Grand Lodge of Idaho. I have visited Subordinate lodges and district meetings in Connecticut. Illinois, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. These visits have been not only an education, but an inspiration to me, and I congratulate the Order upon the almost universal continued and increasing prosperity of our Fra- ternity within the extended circle of its genial influence. DECISIONS. Harmony and good will have generally characterized the work of the Order in the year past. No appeals have reached this office, but a few questions have been submitted and decisions thereon rendered as follows: Decision No. 1 (S. G. L. Code — Iowa). Section 558 of The Sovereign Grand Lodge Code does not apply to the membership of a Brother in a Rebekah lodge; neither does said section repeal the provisions of Section 2625 of Busbee's Digest. Decision No. 2 (S. G. L. Code 746 and 760— Iowa). Section 261 of The Sovereign Grand Lodge Code applies only to the charge or fees for the issuance of duplicate charters by The Sovereign Grand Lodge. Decision No. 3 (Iowa). The omission by the Sovereign Grand Lodge Code of any reference to the subject-matter covered by Section 2 of Busbee's Digest does not repeal such provisions. See Decision 3, Journal 1916, as amended by Report 17, pages 51 and 60 of such Journal: "In the^ 312 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov'^"IS'^*1917 adoption of this new Code, only such laws of this Sovereign Grand Lodge inconsistent with said Code were repealed." Decision No. 4 (Rebekah Ritual — Montana). It is not permissible for the President of the Rebekah Assem- bly to have the custody and use of the copy of the unwritten work. It is in the official care of the Secretary of the Rebekah Assembly. Decision No. 5 (S. G. L. Code 760 — Oklahoma). In issuing a duplicate charter to a Subordinate lodge to take the place of one destroyed, such duplicate charter shall be an exact duplicate of the original charter and shall bear the names of the charter members as they appeared on such original charter. There can be but one original charter. (1857 Dec. 1.) Decision No. 6 (Alaska). It is neither legal nor proper, at the public installation of officers of a Subordinate lodge, to use Past Noble Grands of a Rebekah lodge (ladies) as Grand Lodge Officers. Decision No. 7 (S. G. L. Code 2--Montana). (a) It is permissible for a Subordinate Encampment to have both beneficial and non-beneficial members, provided the Grand En- campment of its Jurisdiction has enacted legislation to that effect. (b) Subordinate Encampments may provide that the admission fee for beneficial and non-beneficial members shall be the same and provision can also be made that the dues be fixed at different amounts for each of such classes of members. (c) When the by-laws of an Encampment provide for both bene- ficial and non-beneficial members, a beneficial member who has been suspended for non-payment of dues can be reinstated as either a bene- ficial or non-beneficial member. Decision No. 8 (Rebekah Code Sec. 6 — Minnesota). A woman whose husband holds an unexpired card is eligible to join a Rebekah lodge. Decision No. 9 (Maine). The Senior Warden of an Encampment is the second officer of the Encampment and in the absence of the Chief Patriarch the Senior Warden shall preside. Decision No. 10 (S. G. L. Code 500— Illinois). A member of a Rebekah lodge who has become over the age of 60 years, and who has been a contributing member for the past ,twenty-five consecutive years, cannot be dropped for non-payment of dues. (Journal 1913. Report 143, pages 427, 444.) Tuesday. 7 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 3I3 Nov. 20, 1917 Decision No. 11 (S. G. L. Code 595 — Oklahoma). (1) A Grand Lodge which has tried a member for an offense against the Grand Lodge has no authority to direct the Subordinate lodge of which he is a member to suspend such member for one year or for any space of time. (2) Such an order made by a Grand Lodge is void and cannot be enforced. Decision No. 12 (S. G. L. Code 392 — Oklahoma). A Grand Master has no authority to pass upon the validity of an act of his Grand Lodge. Decision No. 13 (S. G. L. Code 250 — Rhode Island). (1) It is permissible for the members in good standing of an Odd Fellows lodge to organize an Odd Fellows club for purely social purposes. (2) If organized under the jurisdiction of a lodge or association of lodges, it would be permissible to use the name and emblems of the Order, provided the consent of Grand Lodge be first obtained. (Sovereign Grand Lodge Code 250 b.) (3) Such name or emblems must not be used in the transaction of business other than that pertaining directly to the Order. Decision No. 14 (S. G. L. Code 611 — Arizona). The members of a lodge may attend a religious service in a body without a dispensation. The regalia must not be worn on such occasions unless a proper dispensation be granted. If they wish to wear the regalia, they should have a dispensation from the proper authority for that purpose. Decision No. 15 (Rebekah Code Sec. 34 — Colorado.) A Grand Representative-elect is not entitled to the Rebekah As- sembly Degree. Deci.-ion No. 16 (S. G. L. Code 30 — Washington). Odd Fellowship is not a National but an International institution. A member of a lodge who enters the military service of a nation other than that of the country in which the lodge to which he belongs is located and who, while engaged in such military service, becomes sick within the definition established by the Order and who is other- wise qualified, is entitled to benefits. Decision No. 17 (Journal 1913, Page 328 — Vermont). Report 43 of The Sovereign Grand Lodge Journal for 1913, amending Decision No. 34, is the law of the Order, not having been abrogated by the Code of 1915. The second sentence is as binding as the first. 3H JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov!'"20^^1917. Decision No. 18 (Veemont). The obligation >to candidates should be administered from memory, and without the aid of a ritual. Decision No. 19 (Vermont). The term "appropriate music" in the Rebekah Ritual means instrumental music. Decision No. 20 (Vermont). The Investigating Committee cannot be appointed as a stand- ing committee for the entire year. A committee must be appointed upon each petition presented. Decision No. 21 (S. G. L. Code 811 — Vermont). Action taken by a lodge on a proposition when a quorum is present is legal, even though less than a quorum vote on such propo- sition. Decision No. 22 (S. G. L. Code 473, 476— Vermont). Inability to read or write does not render a person ineligible to join an Odd Fellows lodge. Decision No. 23 (Vermont). A member in good standing in a lodge is entitled to speak and vote on all questions, including election of officers, to receive the semi-annual pass word, and to be installed into office if elected there- to, and if otherwise eligible. (See 1915 Code, 373-396, 585-590-591-592.) Decision No. 24 (S. G. L. Code 77 — Alaska). The official certificate should express the highest rank of the holder, whether such rank has been obtained by service, by election or by appointment. Decision No. 25 (S. G. L. 473— Alaska). An applicant who has lost his right arm is not threeby debarred from membership. The matter is under the control of the Grand Lodge or local lodge. (See Busbee's Digest, Sec. 888.) Decision No. 26 (S. G. L. Code 110— Idaho). A non-contributing veteran member should be given a visiting card, as provided in Section 110 of The Sovereign Grand Lodge Code of 1915. Decision No. 27 (Rebekah Code 7 and 16^-Idaho). A District Association of Rebekah lodges is not recognized by the Order as a lodge organization; therefore a District Association may not be opened in the Rebekah degree, and may not use the signs No^" 20^*^1917. } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 315. or pass words of the Order, in examination or otherwise. Neither can such District Organization exemplify the worlt of the Rebekah de- gree. The exemplification of the Rebekah degree, and instruction in the secret work, should be given at a meeting of a Rebekah lodge. Decision No. 28 (S. G. L. Code 412 — Washington). When an officer of a Grand Body dies during the recess of the Grand Body, and the Constitution provides that the presiding officer shall fill such vacancy by a special appointment until the next regular session of such Grand Body, the officer so appointed shall hold such office until his successor is elected and installed. The first business before such Grand Body at its next regular session (after be- ing properly organized) would properly be to elect and install an officer for such office. Decision No. 29 (S. G. L. Code 397— Wisconsin). Section 397 of The Sovereign Grand Lodge Code, providing that the Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge shall be appointed by the Grand Master, is the law of the Order and supersedes the Consti- tution of the Grand Lodge. The constitution of a Grand Lodge providing for the election of the Grand Chaplain should be amended so as to conform to the above. Decision No. 30 (S. G. L. Code 594— Wisconsin). The passwords of the Order should be communicated only as provided in the Ritual and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 579-594 of The Sovereign Grand Lodge Code. A District Convention is not a lodge, and the President of such convention has none of the rights of a Noble Grand of a lodge per- taining to the communication of passwords of the Order. Decision No. 31 (S. G. L. Code 579-594 — Colorado.). The Sovereign Grand Lodge has not expressly designated the manner in which the examination of a candidate shall be conducted as to his proficiency in one degree before he can be advanced to the next. Logic, reason and experience combine, however, in teaching us that the proper form and time of examination is an oral examina- tion in open lodge and it shall cover every item of the work. Decision No. 32 (S. G. L. Code 594 — Arkansas). The Noble Grand of the lodge is the only person who has a right to communicate the semi-annual password, or cause the same to be communicated. Decision No. 33 (S. G. L. Busbee 424— Vermont) . When the dues of a member are paid in advance and his membership is terminated, such dues should be refunded to him. 3l6 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I No\T"¥o^^"\'l / Nov. 20. 1917. whether such termination of membership is effected by withdrawal, resignation, expulsion, or otherwise. Decision No. 34 (S. G. L. Code 511 — Washington). "When the law of a Grand Lodge provides that "in case a candi- date for membership in the lodge is rejected, he cannot be proposed for membership for a space of six months, after such rejection." such law applies to the case of one applying for membership on a withdrawal card. Decision No. 3;" (Michigan). A member of a lodge who has received the initiatory and first degree, and who subsequently learns that he has some colored blood in his veins, is eligible to be advanced in the Order. PATRIARCHS MILITANT. The work of this branch of our Order is of prime importance, and I feel that it is being faithfully and effectually carried on by our worthy Commanding General. At this time of world-wide war, all people realize the value of preparedness, discipline, self-sacrifice and the ability to work and co-operate with others, all of which are specially taught in our Army of the Crown. I call attention herein to some of the essential parts of the report of our General Commanding. Efficiency — The Patriarchs Militant Army at present needs more efficiency; greater care should be exercised in the selection of officers: the laws should be more rigidly enforced; the wearing of our uniform must be in compliance with law and the orders of officers in command. Most of the departments have done splendid w^ork and deserve every praise. Commissions have been entirely too freely distributed. No officer should be elected or commissioned who does not know the duties appertaining to the same, or who will not qualify for the office. We are a military organization and have the most attractive uniform worn. Therefore we should wear it correctly and when appearing in it should present the best possible front, endeavoring to give the best appearance, ability and conduct. Ladies' Auxiliary. — We have had many inquiries and considerable correspondence regarding the organization of the Ladies' Auxiliary. After careful and diligent consideration, also by the advice of the Judge-Advocate General, it was deemed best to again refer the entire subject-matter to the same committee, with a view to having some uniform regulation, also with the request that the committee prepare and make a report to the Military Council for further consideration and action. No'^" llf ^^917. 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS L O. O. F. 317 I do not deem it necessary to quote further from the report of the General Commanding, but respectfully urge each Representative and particularly those actively engaged in the Patriarchs Militant branch to study carefully his report, which will be printed in full in the pro- ceedings of the Military Council, and urge all Department Commanders and members of the Cantons to give their cordial and earnest support to him and his associates, in order that the Militant branch of the Order may be brought up to the highest state of efficiency and use- fulness. General Ritter has been zealous, earnest and untiring in his labors, having made more than sixty official visits during the year. RITUAL IN NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE. This subject has had such attention as it was possible to give but no definite conclusion has yet been reached. A member of one of the Norwegian lodges of the Jurisdiction of Minnesota offered to m^ke the translation free of charge and to pay for the cost of print- ing, and I referred the whole matter to Grand Secretary Goodwin, who will doubtless report what action, if any, has been taken with reference to this subject. • SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON JOINT INSTALLATION. The Special Committee appointed to prepare a ceremony for the Joint Installation of officers of Subordinate and Rebekah lodges has performed an immense amount of work, and will present a full report on a subject which I feel has long needed attention. Such expense as the committee has incurred should be provided for. CONSTITUTIONS. The approval of Constitutions and the transfer of lodges from The jurisdiction of The Sovereign Grand Lodge to that of Subordinate Grand Lodges and all similar matters will be found in the Grand Secretary's report. FRATERNAL PRESS. This report would not be complete without special mention and full acknowledgment of the splendid services rendered the Order by the Fraternal Press, which without exception has given the fullest publicity to all my Proclamations and Circular Letters and to reports of my official visits. This has been of very great service to the Order, but the work of our loyal and able editors would be of very much greater value to the membership if our fraternal papers were more widely taken and read by our members. 3l8 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { No'?:" 20^^^1917. Before the days of type, ignorance was excusable, but now, to paraphrase the words of Napoleon, "Ignorance of the great work be- ing done by the Order is worse than a crime, it is a mistake," and a mistake which would not be made if every Odd Fellow .was a sub- scriber to a fraternal paper published in his Jurisdiction. REMITTING THE DUES OF SOLDIERS. ''New occasions teach new duties." The great war which has laid such heavy burdens on so many of the peoples of the earth has now involved the United States, the last of the great neutral powers and the one which has the greatest number of Odd Fellows. The people of this country are preparing to meet these burdens bravely and uncomplainingly. From the experience of our Brothers in other lands, especially in Canada and Australia, we have much to learn. One of these lessons is how to fulfill our fraternal obliga- tions to our Brothers who have crossed the seas to maintain their ideals of human liberty. Many lodges have already provided that their members who are taking part in the military and naval service of their country should be kept in good standing during the war. This action is highly commendable. The very existence of Odd Fellow- ship depends upon the maintenance of civil, religious and industrial liberty. Certainly with all the world at war, with a great many of our Brothers in the trenches, and hundreds of them suffering from wounds and disease, our Order cannot afford to permit one of them to be dropped for non-payment of dues. It is almost impossible to provide for the payment of their dues by voluntary contribution, and even if possible it is impracticable. I therefore earnestly recommend that the laws of the Order be so amended as to provide that during the existence of this war, every subordinate lodge shall have the power to remit the dues of such of its members as may be engaged in the military service of their re- spective countries, and that every lodge. Encampment and Canton be authorized to take part in the raising of or providing funds to co- operate with the work of the Red Cross, provided that a dispensation for that purpose be first given by proper authority. This permission ought to be granted forthwith by the Sovereign Body to every Subordinate body under its jurisdiction. It will not be enough to give Grand Bodies authority to enact such laws because that course would inevitably lead to vexatious delays. Let us meet the issue by giving immediate authority to Subordinate bodies to take this patriotic and humane action. To this authority might properly be added power to Grand Bodies to provide in times of war for the levying of an assessment on all their Nov'"llf''^1917 \ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O, O. F. 319 members for the purpose of paying benefits to soldiers in active service. FOOD CONSERVATION. On July 6tli Food Commissioner Herbert C. Hoover sent me a cordial invitation to attend a meeting at Washington of the ofBcers of the Fraternal Association to be held July 12th, to confer on a plan for co-operation in the conservation of food. I could not attend such meeting in person but requested that always dependable Odd Fellow, General E. W. Bradford, of Washington, to represent our Order at such meeting. General Bradford cheerfully gave his time and was present at such conference, and has furnished me with in- formation and suggestions that have enabled me to issue a circular letter to the membership urging cooperation on this important sub- ject. The following letter from Commissioner Hoover shows his appreciation of our Order: Washington, July 27, 1917. Mr. Frank C. Goudy, Grand Sire, Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., Denver, Colorado: Deae Sib; Thank you very much for your kind note of July 11 and for the copy of Circular Letter No. 3. The "World-Wide War and Odd Fellowship" is sure to interest all who read it. We are calling a meeting of your Organiaztion for next week as we count on the large and important Order of Odd Fellows to assist us in our great national problem. We feel that through its numerous channels, cooperating with the Food Administration, great work can be accomplished. Very truly yours, Heebert Hooveb. I recommend such legislation as will enable the Order to cooperate efficiently with all other fraternal and benevolent societies working in conjunction with the Food Commissioner at Washington for the con- servation of food, which action is of paramount interest to the world. COMMITTEE REPORTS. I recommend, in the interests of both economy and efficiency, that wherever practicable the various committees present but one report covering all subjects presented to such committee. This will be par- ticularly valuable in the work of the Judiciary Committee and Com- mittee on Constitution because it will make reference to their reports more convenient. 320 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS 1 Nov^^llf^^-? ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. I cannot close without expressing to all brethren my deep sense of the great obligation I am under for their uniform courtesy and confidence. I am under special obligation to so many members that 1 cannot mention all. but feel I must refer to the Past Grand Sires, and also to Grand Representative Norman, Editor of the Colorado Odd Fellow, and also to Past Grand Master Charles W. Varnum of Colo- rado, Grand Secretary Goodwin, and General W. H. Leedy, all of whom have kindly and zealously given of their time and experience in endeavoring to make my administration useful to the Order. I want to especially mention Grand Representative General B. "W. Bradford who has ever given of his time and energy in looking after matters that I have referred to him; regardless of his business and of his time he has promptly responded in each instance. He has repre- sented me, not only in the matter of cooperating with Food Commis- sioner Hoover, but also in other matters that will be mentioned by me when the Sovereign Grand Lodge is in session. THE CODE. The Code is coming into general use and is simplifying and ex- pediting the work, not only of the various OflBcers of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, but of the local Grand Bodies and lodges. CONCLUSION. Let us dedicate ourselves anew to the promotion of the welfare of our Order and every member thereof. Let us invoke the further aid and guidance of Him "who holdeth all things in the hollow of his hand" for the continuance of that measure of prosperity with which He has heretofore blessed our labors. To use the words of Grand Secretary R. B. "Wilson of Melbourne. Australia: "We trust that Odd Fellowship in high places as well as in low will be equal to the occasion and that the Order may emerge from its trials and adversities purified in spirit and strengthened in deter- mination to do its share for the welfare of its members and incident- ally of all mankind." Fraternally submitted, FRANK C. GOUDY, Grand Sire. EXCERPTS FROM GRAND SIRE'S REPORT. The Grand Sire submitted the following supplemental report, which was referred to the Committee on Distribution of Grand Offi- cers' Reports: Grand Representative, Peoria. s\ouv\ XT ^"^on'^^^'Qi- I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. ^21 Nov. 20, 191..) «-' SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF FRANK C. GOUDY, GRAND SIRE. To the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows: Since submitting my annual report I have visited the Grand- Lodge of Ontario during its session on August 7th to 9th, where I found the Order prospering notwithstanding the conditions arising from the war. I also visited the Grand Lodge of New Yorli on the 21st and 22d of August, and foun'l the Order in that State in a most prosperous condition. - During the rronth of August I also visited Subordinate lodges and District Meetings in Montreal, Canada; Portland, Maine; Burling- ton, Vermont; Manchester, New Hampshire; New Haven, Connecticut, and Detroit, Michigan. Switzerland. I have received from Brother Herman Lanz, Grand Sire of Switzer- land, a most interesting circular relative to the effect of the war upon our brethren as well as upon the people of that country. I recom- mend your careful consideration of the important matters therein contained. Decisions. I have also rendered the following decisions: Decision No. 36 (Oklahoma). Rebekah Funds are "trust funds" and cannot be legally diverted to any other channel, or used for any other purpose than that for which they are raised. The Association of Rebekah Assemblies is not officially recognized by the Order. The expenditure of the funds of a Rebekah Assembly for the pur- pose of paying a per capita tax to the Association of Rebekah Assem- blies, and for the purpose of paying the expenses of a Representative attending the meetings of, said Association, is not a legitimate ex- penditure of the funds of a Rebekah Assembly. Decision No. 37 (Arizona). It is proper for a Grand Encampment to have the jewels for the Grand Encampment fashioned from solid copper produced from one of the mines of the Jurisdiction. -21 322 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS !no'^"?o!%'917. Decision No. 38 (Tennessee). The Noble Grand is a member of the lodge and has the right to vote on any question that comes before the lodge, and under Section 811, Sovereign Grand Lodge Code, may be required to vote. Decision No. 39 (Kansas). It is not legal for a lodge which has a controversy with a member over the benefits due him to compromise such controversy by an agreement for the payment of a limited sum of money and the placing o? the Brother's name on the rolls as a non-beneficiary member there after. Decision No. 40 (Michigan). In cases where The Sovereign Grand Lodge Code has given to Grand Bodies authority to permit Subordinate bodies to take certain action and a Grand Body has not acted under such authority its Sub- ordinate bodies cannot take such action. If, however, a Grand Master has ruled that its Subordinates may take that specified action and his Grand Lodge thereafter ratifies and approves such decision then such decision and its ratification sha; be a sufficient grant of authority to its Subordinate bodies under sue optional legislation. Soldier Odd Fellows. In the world-wide war many thousands of Odd Fellows have already gone to the front in the service of their respective countries. The entrance of the United States into this war will bring many thou- sands more of Odd Fellows into active service. It is peculiarly im- portant not only that such members be kept in good standing in their respective lodges. Encampments and Cantons, but it will also be of special interest to our Order in after years to have a complete record of such Brothers. I therefore recommend that for the purpose of uniformity this Sovereign Grand Lodge prepare forms for the making and keeping of such records, and recommend their use, not only in the Subordinate lodges, but also in the various Grand Lodges, and that the Grand Lodges transmit copies of such records to the Sovereign Grand Lodge as a permanent record for the benefit of posterity. Aid to Odd Fellow Soldiers. Since the great purpose of this Order is to render aid to those who may need it, and since, during the coming year, many of our Tuesday, ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 323 Nov. 20, 191 1. ) '-' ^ members will be wounded and left to die, it seems peculiarly appro- priate that organized effort be made by the Order for the relief of such of its members as may be wounded in this war, and, so far as opportunity offers, to carry such aid to others. If the members of this great Order should contribute one dollar apiece to this most practical and helpful purpose, a fund of $2,250,- 000.00 would be raised with which great good could be accomplished. We would be shirking our duty and would be doing violence to the fraternal purposes for which our Order was founded, if we should neglect this great opportunity, and I recommend that proper steps be taken to carry out this sublime beneficence. Since the direct jurisdiction of this Sovereign Grand Lodge is principally exercised over the Lodges of the United States and Canada, both of which countries are engaged in this war on the same side, and since all other Grand Lodges are quasi-independent, it seems wholly appropriate that this Sovereign Body raise such funds and also ap- propriate that it provide for its own representatives to go with the armies in which its members will be enlisted for the purpose of rendering assistance to our Brothers, and especially for the purpose of supervising the expenditure of such funds as we may raise for this purpose, and I so recommend. I also submit the following correspondence. On August 29th I sent the following telegram to the President of the United States: "To Honorable Woodi'oiv Wilson, President, Washington, D. C: "Congratulations on your reply to the Pope. It is one of the greatest state papers since the Declaration of Independence. "FRANK C. GOUDY, "Grand Sire of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows." I received the following reply from President Wilson: "My Dear Sir: The President very greatly appreciates the gen- erous words of your telegram of yesterday, and asks me to convey to you this expression of his warmest thanks. "Sincerely yours, "J. P. TUMULTY, "Secretary to the President. "Mr. Frank C. Goudy, Denver, Colorado." By request of Hon. Herbert C. Hoover, U. S. Food Administrator, I suggested a list of Odd Fellows to be invited to a conference to be held in Washington, D. C, on September 11, 1917. Twelve of the Brothers invited responded and we had a most interesting conference. The following are the minutes of such conference, which I re- spectfully submit for your consideration, namely: 324 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov " 2(f *^^1< Nov. 20, 1917. "Resolutions adopted at a conference of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held in Washington. D. C, September 11, 1917. with Hon. Herbert C. Hoover. Food Administrator. "The undersigned delegates appointed by Grand Sire F. C. Gouds', of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, to hold a conference with Hon. Herbert C. Hoover. Food Administrator, and his associates, at the office of the Food Administration at Washington. D. C, on this 11th day of September, 1917, having listened with interest and profit to addresses by Mr. Hoover and his aides, explaining the necessity for food conservation in the United States, that suflBcient from our abundance of foodstuffs may be saved to assist our allies in the great war now in progress, do hereby adopt the following resolutions: "Resolved, That we recommend to the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows that it endorse the objects and purposes of the Food Administration in all their aspects, and that it authorize the Grand Sire to take such action as wull further the ob- servance of the recommendations of the Food Administrator; "Resolved. That this delegation especially subscribes to and urges upon all of the members of the I. O. O. F. the observance of one wheatless meal each day and one meatless day each week during the war; "Resolved. That through the Journals of our Order all possible publicity be given to the recommendations of the Food Administra- tion ; "Resolved. That we recommend that the Grand Sire of our Order be authorized to appoint one of our members resident in Washington, D. C., whose duty it shall be to keep our Order advised of future rec- ommendations of the Food Administration and methods whereby we may be of further service. (Signed) FRANK C. GOUDY. .JOHN E. BUNKER, Grand Sire. G. R.. Maine. HENRY V. BORST. W. B. SLOAN. Deputy Grand Sire. G. R., Georgia. A. S. PINKERTON, WILLIAM S. HUTCHISON, Past Grand Sire. Grand Secretary. Connecticut. C. A. KELLER, CHAS. S. EMERSON. Past Grand Sire. G. R.. New Hampshire. J. B. A. ROBERTSON, PARKE P. DEANS, Past Grand Sire. G. R., Virginia. J. EDW. KROH. E. W. BRADFORD, Asst. Grand Secretary. G. R.. Washington, D. C." No\^"^2lf*^l'917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS 1. 0. O. F. 325 Brother Goodwin was unable to attend, but was represented by Assistant Grand Secretary Kroh. League to Enforce Peace. I further report that I have had some very interesting corre- spondence with The League to Enforce Peace, of which Hon. Wil- liam Howard Taft is President, which correspondence I submit and ask that the same be given full and careful consideration, as this is one of the great Patriotic Leagues of America. Fraternally ^submitted, FRANK C. GOUDY, Grand Sire. STATISTICS. The following Is taken from the Grand Secretary's report, and which we herewith submit for your consideration: Statistics of the Order Throughout the World from 1830 to December 31, 1916. Including Australasia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. Initiations in Subordinate Lodges 4,398.258 Members relieved 4,707,188 Widowed Families relieved 363.743 Members deceased 488.175 Total Relief $173,217,556.23 Total Revenue $387,187,853.91 Condition of the Order Throughout the World December 31, 1916. Sovereign Grand Lodge 1 Quasi-Independent Grand Lodges (Australasia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland)... 6 Grand Lodges 68 Grand Encampments 58 Subordinate Lodges 17,860 Subordinate Encampments 3,501 Rebekah Lodges 9,684 Lodge Members 1.678.31J Encampment Members 232.985 Rebekah Lodge Members 759.819 Total number of persons belonging to the Order 2.203,401 326 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Nov'^"2o!"^l"917. Total Relief paid in 191G $6,408,855.64 Total Receipts of Subordinate Bodies for 1916 $19,020,384.45 Total Expenses of Grand and Subordinate Bodies for 1916 $10,097,802.17 Invested Funds of Grand and Subordinate Bodies De- cember 31. 1916 $71,045,421.71 STANDING COMMITTEES. In the appointment of Standing Committees by the Grand Sire, the following assignments were given to Illinois: Pease — Committee on Constitutions. Crowder — Committee on Legislation. Waltrip — Committee on Patriarchal Branch of the Order. Walson — Committee on Correspondence. FRATERNAL PRESS. In casting our eyes over to the table set apart for the representa- tives of our fraternal papers, it was pleasing to note the presence of the following from Illinois: Odd Fellows Herald, of Springfield, Owen Scott. Egyptian Odd Fellow, of Carlyle, O. C. Forsman. The Odd Fellow, of Chicago. Dr. Sven Windrow. The P. M. Monthly, of Chicago, M. H. Spier. A number of other fraternal papers were represented from various jurisdictions, and their presence greatly appreciated, as was shown in the following report, which was adopted: "We applaud the efforts of the fraternal press to advance, protect and uphold Odd Fellowship. It is admitted that the fraternal press is clean and a power for good, and the lessons taught in each issue are tor the betterment of the members of the Order. It entertains, in- structs and encourages, and is entitled to and should receive the support of all true Odd Fellows." THE PARADE. Wednesday afternoon promptly at 2 o'clock the committee in charge were actively engaged in the tedious task of getting in line the thousands who were to take part in what was pronounced the largest demonstration of its kind ever held in Louisville. The parade was headed by the mounted police, followed by the Patriarchs Militant, the officers and their staffs mounted, followed by the Cantons marching and automibiles. each carrying the banner of the State or province whose delegates it carried. Following these were members of various lodges from Kentucky and adjoining States. Tuesday,^^^ | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 327 Nov. 20, 1917. \ Several bands of music were distributed in the line. The one attract- ing much attention was the boys' band from the Widows and Orphans' Home at Lexington. There were a number of beautiful floats in the parade, which showed much skill in arrangements. THE EIGHTEEN YEAR AMENDMENT. The eighteen-year amendment was again defeated after a very lively discussion by friends for and against the measure, the vote being 107 for and 99 against. A three-fourths vote was necessary in order to carry. This same question will again be voted on next year, as the amendment was again introduced. NEW LEGISLATION. One of the most important bills introduced, and because of the great world war now in progress, was the one referring to the relief of Odd Fellows in the service. A number of bills were offered on this question and were referred to the committees on Legislation and State of the Order, who, after many hours of careful study and deliberation, recommended the following, as a substitute for all of them, and it was adopted. A Bill to Provide Relief for Odd Felloivs Who Are in the Military and Naval Forces During the Present Emergency. ARTICLE XXn. Be it enacted by The Sovereign Grand Lodge: First. That Grand Lodges and Grand Encampments be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to raise and collect by assess- ments upon Subordinate bodies or members by voluntary contributions, or by such other means as they may see fit to adopt, a fund sufficient and adequate for the purposes thereof, to-wit: (a) to pay to any Subordinate body dues which may hereafter accrue against members thereof who may be in the military or naval forces, while so serving; (b) to reimburse any Subordinate for amounts which under its by- laws it may be required to pay as benefits accruing while in the mili- tary or naval forces. Second. No member of the Order while hereafter serving in the military or naval forces shall be suspended for non-payment of dues or lose any right or privilege which he now has. Third. That to entitle them to honors as past officers all officers of the Order, whether elective or appointive, shall be excused for fail- ure to attend any meeting when such failure is due to their service in the military or naval forces. 328 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {Nov^"'2n''''V91T. Fourth. It is hereby made the duty of a Subordinate lodge to make a record on its minutes of each member who may be in the mili- tary or naval forces and to send a copy of such record to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, who shall preserve such record and send a copy of same to the Grand Secretary of The Sovereign Grand Lodge. Such record shall be in such form as the Grand Sire and Grand Secretary shall prescribe, and shall be made upon cards pre- pared by the Grand Secretary of The Sovereign Grand Lodge and fur- nished free of charge to Grand Secretaries of Grand Lodges, w-ho shall supply them to Subordinates. Such cards shall be in two colors, white cards for use of Subordinates, and buff cards to be sent by Grind Secretaries of Grand Lodges tp the Grand Secretary of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, who shall arrange and preserve them for reference. Fifth. This article shall remain In force and effect only until the end of the present emergency, to be fixed by the proclamation of the Grand Sire. Sixth. Whereas, in the opinion of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, an emergency exists, this law shall be in force from and after its passage. MINIMUM BENEFIT LAW. The Minimum Benefit Law was amended by striking out the re- quirement that, after one year, not less than one dollar per week shall be paid during the continuance of said sickness. In other* words the compulsory part is eliminated. The benefits paid by Subordinate lodges shall not be less than two dollars per week until the Brother shall have received fifty-two weeks' benefits, and shall be paid weekly. Grand Bodies shall have power and authority to enact by-laws abolishing weekly benefits, after the payment of fifty-two weeks' benefits, and authorizing Subordinate lodges to do the same. CONTINGENT FUNDS. The law was amended so that Grand Lodges and Grand Encamp- ments shall have power to authorize their Subordinates, and Grand Lodges shall have power to authorize Rebekah Assemblies to set aside not exceeding ten per cent of their income from all sources, as a con- tingent fund to be used for defraying such incidental expenses as will tend to carry out and exemplify the spirit of Odd Fellowship and advance its interests, though not within the purposes for which such funds are otherwise required or permitted to be expended. Such special fund shall not be used for the pleasure or gratification of the individual members, but may be used in such ways as are calculated to advance interest in the Order and its work. No^'^To'^Vgi? } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 329 SESSIONS OF 1918 AND 1919. It was voted to hold the session next year in St. Louis, and in Baltimore in 1919. The latter beiiig the one hundredth anniversary of the Order, . it is expected most elaborate arrangements for its observance will be made. FOOD CONSERVATION. A resolution was adopted endorsing the objects and purposes of the food administration, and authorizing the Grand Sire to take such action as will further the observance of the recommendations of the food administrator. ILLINOIS WELL REPRESENTED. Illinois was well represented at this session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Among those most prominent were Past Grand Sire E. S. Conway, Grand Chaplain J. A. Lucas, and Past Grand Master E. R. Sayler, Brother Sayler being again appointed Reading Clerk. In addition to the above were the following: Norman Wal- trip and Samuel Watson, Past Grand Patriarchs, representing the Grand Encampment; James Ewing Davis and Owen Scott, Past Grand Masters; Mrs. J. A. Lucas and Mrs. E. R. Sayler, Matrons of the Homes; Grand Secretary and Mrs. John H. Sikes; Mrs. Cora N. Phil- lips, President; Mrs. Irene Cooper, Vice-President; Mrs. Mae E. Crow- ell, Secretary; and Mrs. Emma F. Turner, Treasurer of the Rebekah State Assembly; Margaret E. Weldon, Nellie Harris, Myrtle Tandy, Grace A. Henry, Lura B. Latham, Past Presidents; Gen. Joseph Fair- l.all. Department Commander P. M.; Gen. Sven Windrow; C. M. Turner, P.G.P. ; Dr. Anna R. Lapham; Mrs. Ruth Chamberlain. Mrs. Effie S. Fucik. Mrs. Ida Clark, Miss Ella Dunlap, Mrs. Nellie C. Thomp- son, Miss Ethel Henderson, Mrs. Grace Sproul, Mrs. Bernice Rutt. Mrs. Grace Baristow, Mrs. Harriet Coombs, Mrs. Clara Mandl, Miss Mabel Asp, Miss Margaret Hill, R. M. Cooper, F. E. Thurman. and A. W. Burbank. ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY. Grand Sire Goudy appointed a special committee of five members, to consider plans for the proper celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the Order, with Past Grand Sire Con- way of our own Jurisdiction, as Chairman. This committee has al- ready begun active work, and will soon be able to announce a definite program. It is desired that each jurisdiction shall arrange to cele- brate the occasion in a manner befitting its greatness and import- ance. It is hoped that our Grand Lodge will, at its coming session, take appropriate action on this question. 33Q JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS \ T^o'^!'''it^{ciu. SICK BENEFITS. Representative Crowder, of Illinois, by request, introduced a bill in the Sovereign Grand Lodge, providing that the several Grand Lodges be authorized to abolish the payment of sick benefits, or au- thorize their Subordinate lodges to abolish them. In other words, it was proposed to make the payment of sick benefits optional with the Subordinate lodge, or its members. This bill was referred to the Committee on Legislation, where it received considerable support, but it was felt that it presented such a serious and important ques- tion that it should be considered carefully by the Order at large be- fore action was taken. For this reason, the committee recommended that action on the bill be postponed until next year, and it was so ordered by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. In the meantime, the subject should be given careful and thoughtful consideration by our members. PROPOSED BIENNIAL SESSIONS. Last year an amendment was proposed, providing that sessions of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, after the year 1920, should be held bi- ennially instead of annually, and came up for consideration at the recent session. A vote was not taken directly on this amendment, but on a similar question the vote was adverse, and the amendment was declared not adopted. It was again introduced, and will come up next year for further consideration. ASSOCIATION OF REBEKAH ASSEMBLIES. Representative Easton, of Missouri, introduced a bill in the Sov- ereign Grand Lodge permitting the organization of an Association of Rebekah Assemblies, and providing a constitution therefor. The bill was referred to the Committee en the Rebekah Degree, and was rec- ommended for adoption, with certain amendments. When this report came up for action, the proposed action was bitterly fought by some of the Representatives, and. finally, action thereon was postponed until next year. This is an important question, and deserves careful consideration by the membership. Grand Representatives should acquaint them- selves with the sentiment of the Order at large, and would doubtless be glad to vote in accordance with that sentiment. JOINT INSTALLATION. The committee appointed last year to prepare a Joint Installation Ceremony for Subordinate and Rebekah Officers presented their .re- port and the same was adopted. It is believed that the joint installa- No^"^2l)!%'917. ( ^iKAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS 1. O. O. F. 33I tion of officers of the two lodges will prove popular, and be a distinct advantage to both lodges. CONCLUSION. In concluding this report, your Representatives desire to express through you. to the Order, our deep appreciation of the honor be- stowed upon us. It is indeed an honor to be prized naost highly, that of having been elected to represent this great fraternity of Odd Fellows in the deliberations of the Sovereign Grand Body, composed of some of the brainiest men this country can produce. For this and other favors it has been our aim to discharge our duties in a manner that may merit your approval. Ever mindful of our duty to Odd Fellowship, we stand ready at all times to assist as best we may in this great work of Friendship. Love and Truth. Most respectfully and fraternally yours. ^^-^^^^^^^^.^^ ^"^^-^ Grand Representatives. ^^2 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I No'J" 20*^"^l'< Nov. 20, 1917. DOCUMENT NO 3. First report by Brother Fred B. Merrills, P.G.M., of No. 650. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Analysis and Distribution would respectfully report: That we have carefully examined the Grand Master's report, and other officers' reports, and recommend the following distribution with the various subject matter therein contained: We assigned to the Special Committee hereafter to be appointed by the Grand Master the matter of Necrology. To the Committee on State of the Order, the various matters ap- pearing under the following heads: Communications to Lodges, Offi- cers and Committees for 1917, Membership Campaign, "Follow Up." Special Relief Fund, Anniversary Pi'oclamation, Proficiency of Lodge Officers, Financial Secretary. Memorial Day Proclamation, Official Vis- itations, New Subordinate Lodges, New Rebekah Lodges, Concolidations, Loss by Fire, Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges Closed, Removal. Change of Name, Expelled Members, Odd Fellows League and Relief Board, Schools of Instruction, Chicago and Cook County Meetings. Relations with Other Jurisdictions, Conferences — Rockford, Weak Lodges, Action Taken by Grand Lodge Iowa re Soldiers, Dues and Benefits, Report of Deputy Grand Master, Report of Assistant Chief of Examiners and Instructors, Report of Grand Marshal, Report of Grand Chaplain, Report of Chief of Examiners and Instructors, Additional Rebekah Lodges Closed, Grand Representatives' Report. To the Committee on Legislation that part of the Grand Master's report appearing under the following heads: Our Homes, Financing Our Homes, Suggested Remedies, War Liabilities, Proclamation of Grand Sire. To the Committee on Finance, various matters appearing under the following heads: Special Relief, Orphans' Home and Old Folks' Home, all matters relating to finance in Grand Secretary's and Grand Treas- urer's Report. FRED B. MERRILLS, P.G.M., No. 650. GEORGE F. KOESTER, No. 601. NELSON FOLEY, No. 8. A. B. CHADWICK, No. 214. WM. A. MUNEA, No. 109. E. E. SKILLEN, No. 295. JOHN W. BIRNEY, No. 77. CHAS. E. BOYER, No. 55. E. S. CONWAY, P.G.S., No. 217. CHESTER M. TURNER, P.G.P., No. 199. Report approved. No^" 20^''^1917. i GR AND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 333 DOCUMENT NO. 4. CONSTITUTION OF THE REBEKAH STATE ASSEMBLY OF ILLINOIS. ARTICLE I— NAME AND OBJECT. NAME — Sec. 1 — This organization shall be known as the "Re bekah State Assembly of Illinois." OBJECTS AND PURPOSES— Sec. 2— The object of this Assembly shall be to create a deeper interest in the Rebekah branch of the order; to propose to the Grand Lodge suitable legislation for this branch of the order; to collect and report such information as will lef^d to a better understanding of its character and object; to aid in the maintenance of the Odd Fellows' Homes of Illinois. ARTICLE II— MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS, WHO ARE— Sec. 1— This Assembly shall consist of the following members: One delegate (who must be a sister Past Noble Grand in good standing) from each Rebekah lodge in the State and all other Past Noble Grand sisters, who have heretofore received or may hereafter receive the Assembly degree, who are in good standing in Rebekah lodges in this jurisdiction; provided, however, that each delegate or Past Noble Grand shall not be a member of this Assembly until in possession of the Assembly degree. ARTICLE III— OFFICERS. ELECTIVE OFFICERS— Sec. 1— The elective officers of the As- sembly shall be a President, "Vice President, Warden, Secretary, Treas- urer and Chief of Examiners and Instructors, said Chief of Examiners and Instructors to be a sister member of the Assembly. APPOINTIVE OFFICERS— Sec. 2— The appointive officers shall be a Marshal, Conductor, Chaplain, Inside Guardian and Outside Guar- dian. VACANCY, HOW FILLED— Sec. 3— In case of a vacancy arising in any office during recess of this Assembly, the President shall fill the same by appointment. ARTICLE IV— DUTIES OF OFFICERS. THE PRESIDENT— Sec. 1— The President shall preside at all meetings of this Assembly and shall preserve order and enforce the rules. She shall appoint all Assembly officers pro tempore and all Assembly officers not elective. She shall name the members of all committees and assistants unless otherwise ordered by this Assembly. She may call special sessions of the Assembly and shall do so when- ever requested by the delegates of fifty Rebekah lodges. She shall order the payment by the Assembly Treasurer, of all monies voted by the Assembly and at each annual session shall report her official acts to this Assembly. 334 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^^fo^'* r Nov. 20, lai"; THE VICE PRESIDENT— Sec. 2— The Vice President shall assist the President and in case of the inability of the President to act on account of absence from the Assembly, or in the event of her death or resignation, the duties of the President shall devolve upon her. She shall report all new legislation and decisions of the Sovereign Grand Lodge relating to the Rebekah branch of the order and shall assist the President in helping weak lodges. She shall appoint two assist- ants to act as her supporters. THE WARDEN— Sec. 3— The Warden shall, under the President, have charge of the door and assist the President in conducting the business of the Assembly. She shall also aid the weak and dormant lodges. THE SECRETARY— Sec. 4— The Secretary shall record the pro- ceedings of the Assembly, send to each Rebekah lodge and to its delegate a printed copy thereof; she shall keep the accounts of the Assembly with the various Rebekah lodges; she shall receive all monies coming to the Assembly and pay the same to the Treasurer, taking her receipt therefor; shall notify Rebekah lodges of special ses- sions other than those for the conferring of the Assembly degree, she shall give a bond, signed by some corporate surety company licensed by the State of Illinois, in such sum as may be determined by the By-Laws of this Assembly, the cost of said bond to be defrayed by the Assembly. She shall submit her books, vouchers, etc., to the Finance Committee for annual examination. THE TREASURER— Sec. 5— The Treasurer shall receive all monies paid to her by the Assembly Secretary, giving her receipt for the same; she shall pay all warrants drawn on her by the President, and none others; shall keep an account of all monies received and paid by her, to whom paid and for what purpose. She shall give a bond signed by some corporate surety company licensed by the State of Illinois, in such sum as may be determined by the By-Laws of this Assembly, the cost of said bond to be defrayed by the Assembly. She shall submit her books, warrants and funds to the Finance Committee for annual examination. THE CHIEF OF EXAMINERS AND INSTRUCTORS— Sec. 6— The duties of the Chief of Examiners and Instructors shall be to hold schools of instruction during the session of the Assembly and such other duties as the office may require. She shall render to this As- sembly, annually, the report of her labors, together with such recom- mendations as she may from time to time deem expedient. She shall commission all examiners and instructors, who shall each year qualify in the following examination: Nov. J"'2lf'^ W17 f GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 335 REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE A COMMISSION AS INSTRUCTOR OR EXAMINER. INSTRUCTOR. Any member of a Rebekah lodge who will learn the unwritten work and recite the same letter perfect to an examiner, who shall send the recommendation to the Chief of Examiners and Instructors. EXAMINER. 1. A Past Noble Grand of a Rebekah lodge who has held a com- mission as instructor for at least one year and can recite the un- written work letter perfect. 2. Be able to open and close lodge without the ritual. 3. Be sufficiently familiar with the Constitution for Rebekah lodges in Illinois to enable them to refer readily to any topic. 4. Explain the various ways of gaining admission to a Rebekah lodge: (a) By initiation. (b) By withdrawal card. (c) By dismissal certificate. (d) By official certificate. (e) By certificate of resignation. (f) By reinstatement. (g) By Grand Lodge card. 5. Explain the various ways of severing membership with a Rebekah lodge. (a) By withdrawal card. (b) By dismissal certificate. (c) By resignation. (d)^ By dropping for non-payment of dues, (e) By expulsion. 6. Explain fully the use of the transfer certificate. 7. Define territorial jurisdiction as applied to the Rebekahs. 8. Explain how to transfer membership from one lodge to another in the same state. From one state to another. 9. Define the duties of the elective and appointive officers of a Rebekah lodge. 10. Be sufficiently acquainted with parliamentary law to properly and intelligently preside over a Rebekah meeting. OTHER OFFICERS— Sec. 7— The Marshall, Conductor, Chaplain, Inside Guardian and Outside Guardian shall perform such official duties as the usages of the order may require. ARTICLE V— SESSIONS. ANNUAL SESSIONS— Sec. 1— This Assembly shall meet annually at the same time and place as the Grand Lodge and this meeting shall be called the annual session. Beginning Wednesday morning, after- 336 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS 1 Nov^" 2o'"\'i Nov. 20, 1917. noon and evening sesions shall be held until the business of the Assembly is concluded. A special session shall be called the previous evening for the exemplification of the Rebekah degree and such social affairs as shall be held at the annual session shall occur at this time. SPECIAL SESSIONS.— Sec. 2— Special meetings for the conferring of the Assembly degree may be called on the request of any Rebekah lodge or lodges, provided said lodge or lodges pay the actual railroad fare and hotel bills incurred by the President, Vice President, Warden or Past President representing her and the Secretary of the Assembly. Special sessions may be called by the President or on the request of fifty delegates. At a special session of the Assembly no business shall be transacted except that lor which the session is called, which busi- ness shall be distinctly slated in the call. QUESTIONS, HOW DECIDED— Sec. 3— All questions before this Assembly shall be deci.led by a majority vote of all members present and voting, unless otuerwise pj'cvided. ROLL CALL, HOW ORDERED AND WHO VOTE— Sec. 4— A roll call of lodges shall be ordered on any pending question upon written request of ten delegates. On such roll call only delegates shall vote. BASIS OF REPRESENTATION ON ROLL CALL— Sec. 5— Each delegate shall, on roil call, be entitled to one vote for every ten mem- bers of her lodge as given in the last Assembly journal, provided, how- ever, that any Rebekah lodge with less than ten members shall be entitled to one vote. ARTICLE VI— STANDING COMMITTEES. COMMITTEES CREATED; HOW AND WHEN APPOINTED— Sec. 1 — The President of the Assembly shall, within twenty days after regular annual installation, appoint the following standing committees to serve for one year. Executive Committee of nine; Credential Com- mittee of sev^en; legislative Committee of seven; Finance Committee of three; foreii.'n Correspondence Committee of seven; Mileage and Per Diem Committee of nine; State of Order Committee of seven and a Piinting Committee of three. She shall also appoint such special committees, assistant guavdians f.nd conductors as may be required. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, DUTIES OF— Sec. 2— The Executive Committee shall arrange for a place suitable for annual meetings and such other matters as may be referred to them. CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE— Sec. 3— The Credential Committee shall report without delay on the credentials of delegates and Past Noble Grands. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE— Sec. 4— The Legislative Committee shall report on all resolutions referred to it, proposing the enactment, repeal or amendment of any law and upon such other matters as may be referred to it. (D^v-v^^ X Grand Chaplain, Evanston. iJJNOIS J"?ff^^'qi7 f GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 33/ Nov. 20, 1917. f FINANCE COMMITTEE — Sec. 5 — The Finance Committee shall report upon all claims and accounts against the Assembly, previous to such claims and accounts being allowed. It shall audit the books of the Secretary and Treasurer annually and the accounts of all officers and committees entrusted with the receipt and disbursement of the funds of this Assembly. It shall annually confer with the Finance Committee of the Grand Lodge regarding the placing of the bonds of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Assembly. It shall, from time to time, suggest such measures of finance as may be deemed expedient. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE— Sec. 6— The For- eign Correspondence Committee shall report the progress of the order in other jurisdictions as it may be able to obtain information. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITTEE— Sec. 7— The Mileage and Per Diem Committee shall report the number of miles necessarily traveled by the shortest traveled route, by each Assembly officer, Past President, delegate and member of the various standing committees, the number of days attendance at the meeting and the amount due each. Committee shall make its estimate by allowing five cents a mile one way and $3.00 per diem. Provided, that Past Presidents, to be entitled to mileage and per diem, must have reached the honors of this Assembly and be residents of this jurisdiction. PRINTING COMMITTEE— Sec. 8— The Printing Committee shall superintend all printing and shall make contracts for the purchase of all stationery and blanks not supplied by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. They shall advertise for bids for printing officers' reports, the pro- ceedings of the annual session of this Assembly and such other print- ing as may be required by the Assembly officers, awarding the con- tracts to the lowest responsible bidders, reporting the list of said bidders, with prices, to the next session of the Assembly. They shall sign all bills, for which they have awarded contracts, as being correct and forward same to the Finance Committee for approval. STATE OF THE ORDER COMMITTEE— Sec. 9— The State of the Order Committee shall report on such parts of the officers' reports as relate to the state of the order, the progress of the order in this juris- diction and upon such other matters as may be referred to it. TRUSTEES— Sec. 10— The Rebekah State Assembly shall elect five Trustees from the members of this Rebekah State Assembly, to serve for a term of one year. ARTICLE VII— MISCELLANEOUS. QUORUM — Sec. 1 — Fifty duly elected delegates, including an officer qualified to preside, shall constitute a quorum for the trans- action of business. —22 338 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { No"^" 20^^^1917. DELEGATES, WHEN ELECTED— Sec. 2— Delegates shall be elected by the Kebekah lodges for the term of two years, at the first meeting in July, immediately after installation. Notification being sent to the Assembly Secretary of said election on blanks prepared for that purpose. Even numbered lodges electing in even numbered years and odd numbered lodges electing in odd numbered years. VACANCY IN OFFICE OP DELEGATE— Sec. 3— In the case of vacancy in the office of delegate, the lodge shall fill the same by election; but said election shall not take place until the next regular meeting after the vacancy has occurred; provided, however, that when on account of the delay, there will not be sufficient time for the dele- gate to prepare to attend the annual session, the lodge may fill the vacancy forthwith. PER CAPITA TAX AUTHORIZED— Sec. 4— The Assembly is em- powered to levy such per capita tax as may, from time to time, be deemed necessary. ADDITIONAL PER DIEM— Sec. 5— The President, Secretary, Treasurer, Finance Committee, Mileage and Per Diem Committee, and Credential Committee shall meet one day prior to the regular session and shall receive the usual per diem therefor. ARTICLE VIII— AMENDMENTS. HOW MADE — Sec. 1^ — This Constitution shall be amended or altered only by a proposition in writing submitted at an annual ses- sion, which proposition shall set forth the proposed amendment or alteration and the section as it would read if thus altered or amended. It shall lie over until the next regular session and shall not be in force until adopted by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Assembly present and voting and approved by the Grand Lodge. BY-LAWS. ARTICLE I— SALARIES. OP OFFICERS- Sec. 1— The salary of the President shall be $350 per year and expenses; that of the Secretary shall be $700 per year and expenses; that of the Treasurer, $100 per year and expenses, and that of the Chief of Examiners and Instructors, $200 per year and ex- penses. The Vice President shall be allowed an amount not to exceed $75, and the Warden an amount not to exceed $50 per year, to be used as traveling expenses in the interest of the order. ARTICLE II— BONDS. OF OFFICERS — Sec. 1 — The Secretary's bond shall be in the sum of $7,000.00 and that of the Treasurer in the sum of $15,000.00, to be duly approved by the Finance Committee and the Assembly. ^" 2lf ^^917. 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 339 Nov. 20, 1917 ARTICLE III— MISCELLANEOUS. REGALIA TO BE WORN— Sec. 1— No member of the Assembly shall be allowed to speak unless in the proper regalia, but in lieu of regalia a ribbon of pink and green may be used. ELECTION— Sec. 2— The election of officers shall be the special order of business on opening Wednesday afternoon. TELLERS — Sec. 3 — In the election of officers, seven tellers shall be appointed. Four by the President and three by the Vice President. STAFF — Sec. 4 — A degree staff, not to exceed twenty-five mem- bers, selected by the President, to exemplify the work, shall receive the mileage paid officers and delegates and per diem for one day. ARTICLE IV— AMENDMENTS. HOW MADE — These By-Laws shall not be amended or altered ex- cept by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Assembly present and voting and the approval of the Grand Lodge. RULES OF ORDER. RULE I— ORDER OF BUSINESS: 1. Opening Ceremonies. 2. Appointments by President. 3. Roll Call of Officers and Delegates. 4. Reading of Minutes. 5. Reports of Officers. 6. Reports of Standing Committee: (a) Credential Committee. (b) Executive Committee. (c) Legislative Committee. (d) Finance Committee. (e) Foreign Correspondence Committee. (f) Printing Committee. (g) State of the Order Committee. (h) Mileage and Per Diem Committee. 7. Reports of Special Committee, by seniority. 8. Unfinished Business. 9. New Business. 10. Elections. 11. Installation. 12. Closing. RULE II — No minority report of any committee shall be accepted until that of the majority shall have been presented. RULE III — The above Rules of Order may, at any time, be sus- pended by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Assembly present and voting, except that the report of the Credential Committee shall always be privileged to take priority over all other business. 340 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov^"^o'^*191T RULE IV — These rules may be amended, altered or rescinded by a two-thirds vote of all members voting. , RULE V — In the absence of any special rule governing this As- sembly, Robert's Rules of Order shall govern as to all questions of parliamentary practice. Approved as amended. DOCUMENT NO. 5. PER CENT OP GAIN IN MEMBERSHIP. Five per cent— Lodge No. 38, 95, 99, 107, 143, 198, 211, 260, 325, 398. 415, 455, 466, 513, 515, 537, 553, 570, 620, 624, 648, 731, 753, 793, 837, 944, 969, 1022. Six per cent— Lodge No. 29, 60, 119, 155, 196, 197, 397. 412. 443. 539, 573, 587, 592, 698, 708, 711, 718, 740, 824, 943, 945. Seven per cent- Lodge No. 3, 43, 105, 140, 149, 160, 208, 230, 231. 358, 430. 505. 508, 509, 534. 560, 590, 693, 707, 720, 798, 906, 955, 967. Eight per cent— Lodge No. 26, 53, 79, 83, 133, 148, 152, 166, 172, 191. 217, 486, 514, 550, 556, 584, 671, 890, 991, 992, 1004, 1023. Nine per cent— Lodge No. 40, 206, 234, 427, 686, 741, 799, 1025. Ten per cent— Lodge No. Ill, 237, 268, 354, 456, 480, 496, 499. 787. 953, 1027. Eleven per cent— Lodge No. 71, 194, 202, 218, 284, 289, 307, 451. 518, 640, 663, 885, 894, 1001. Twelve per cent— Lodge No. 257, 270, 308, 464, 652, 821, 857. Thirteen per cent— Lodge No. 110, 192, 222, 242, 309, 448, 808, 827, 931, 971, 1013, 724. Fourteen per cent — Lodge No. 421, 559, 835. Fifteen per cent— Lodge No. 7, 310, 528, 809. Sixteen per cent— Lodge No. 258, 447, 769, 946, 972. 1010. Seventeen per cent— Lodge No. 20. 31. 390. 948. Eighteen per cent — Lodge No. 174, 19", 801. Nineteen per cent— Lodge No. 266, 588, 805, 1030. Twenty per cent— Lodge No. 153, 182, 772, 904. Twenty-one per cent — Lodge No. 876. Twenty-two per cent— Lodge No. 52, 431. 828, 896. Twenty-three per cent — Lodge No. 1024. Twenty-four per cent — Lodge No. 322, 583. 763. Twenty-five per cent — Lodge No. 66, 995. Twenty-six per cent— Lodge No. 667. 841, 1031. Twenty-eight per cent — Lodge No. 171, 376, 838. Twenty-nine per cent — Lodge No. 201. Thirty per cent— Lodge No. 767, 911. Thirty-one per cent — Lodge No. 551. Thirty-three per cent — Lodge No. 630. T'^^2^<3ay, I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 34I Nov. 20, 1917. i Thirty-four per cent— Lodge No. 273, 840, 880. Thirty-six per cent — Lodge No. 81, 491. ' Thirty-nine per cent — Lodge No. 998. Fifty-two per cent — Lodge No. 251. Fifty-three per cent — Lodge No. 677. Fifty-four per cent — Lodge No. 545. One hundred and one per cent — Lodge No. 241. DOCUMENT NO. 6. ROCKFORD I. O. O. F. PETITION THE GRAND LODGE RE SOLDIER MEMBERS. The four Subordinate Lodges and the four Rebekah Lodges of the City of Rockford, at the instance of Brothers H. M. Blood and James Ewing Davis representing Brother A. Otis Arnold, Grand Master, have appointed a committee for the purpose of arranging entertainments and looking toward the general welfare of the Odd Fellows and Odd Fellows' sons that have been called to Camp Grant for military training under the selective draft. Each of the four Subordinate Lodges selected five of their number and each of the four Rebekah Lodges one of their number. The twenty-four selected members of the Order constitute a General Com- mittee. The purpose of this committee is to select a suitable location for a club room and general headquarters for our members now stationed in Camp Grant, in the City of Rockford. A room at 120 West State Street approximately 100 ft. by 20 ft. has been rented by this committee for a club room. The location is a most centrally located one. It is in the heart of the business section of the city. It is but thirty steps from the street railway company's main waiting room. A point where all city cars make transfers, also at which all interurban cars start. These interurban cars make connec- tions with Belvidere, Elgin, Aurora and Chicago east, Winnebago, Pecatonica and Freeport west, and Beloit and Janesville north. It is within walking distance of the C. & N. W., C, M. & St. P., C. B. & Q. and Illinois Central railway stations. All street cars and jitneys running between the Camp and the city ijass its door. The street car fare from the city to the Camp is 10 cents. The room has been secured at a rental of $35.00 per month. This is a comparatively low rental charge. Taking into consideration the price asked for rentals in the city of Rockford at this time, the Committee should be congratulated on being able to secure such a good location, at so low a rental fee. The room is to be made into a general club room. To place the same into an inviting condition for its purpose, it will require remodel- 34^ JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov?'"20?^1917. ing. The room is to be partitioned off for a large reading and rest room, a pool and billiard and general game room, and a custodian's room. The room will require pairxting and decorating, also provisions made for a ladies' and gents' toilet room. This Committee has secured estimates on the cost for carpenter work, painting and decorating, plumbing and wiring, and for the gen- eral furnishings. Attached herewith is a copy of the estimates re- ceived. A Brother Odd Fellow will be selected as custodian of the rooms. His duties will be that of a general secretary for this Committee. It will be his duty to see to the arranging of entertainments and enter- taining the soldiers while in the club rooms. He will be prepared to answer all questions and give general information to those seeking the same at his office in the club rooms. This Committee is ready to proceed with its plans as have been outlined. In order to do so it will require financial assistance. The estimated cost to place the rooms at the disposal of our soldier members will require an expenditure of approximately $2,275.00 and for maintenance approximately $210.00 per month. A maintenance esti- mate is herewith attached. The members of the Order in the City of Rockford can not alone burden themselves with the expense of preparing these rooms and maintain them. And should not be requested to do so. This Commit- tee places this matter before the Grand Officers of the Order of the State of Illinois and the delegated representatives to the Grand Lodge and requests that the same be taken up at the coming Grand Lodge session. This Committee calls for the support of the Grand Lodge of the Order of the State of Illinois for support to the extent of financial assistance to an amount required to place a club room at the disposal of our soldier members and in addition a sum to maintain the same. The four Subordinate Lodges of the city levied" an assessment of 25 cents per member on their membership and the four Rebekah Lodges 10 cents per member. From this source approximately $350.00 was turned into the treasury of the Committee. The Rebekah Sisters of the city of Rockford are as much inter- ested in this movement as the members of the Subordinate Lodges. With their able assistance this Committee is able to do a great deal for the comfort of our soldier Brothers. The secretary is daily receiving communications from Subordinate as well as Rebekah Lodges throughout the State. These have been addressed to the various lodges of Rockford. These letters seek infor- mation as to what is being done by the lodges of Rockford in the way of arranging for the entertainment and looking toward the general welfare of our members. No^^fo^^^lT } GRA ND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 343 We ask for the full support of the Grand Officers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the State of Illinois and the delegated repre- sentatives to the Grand Lodge, that this matter be properly brought to the attention of the coming session. Something must be done for our Brother members doing service for our country. Other organizations such as the Masons, Elks, Knights of Pythias and Knights of Columbus have opened club rooms or are planning to open club rooms in the city of Rockford in addition to having delegated representatives working on the Camp grounds and giving entertain- ments in the city for their members. What are the Odd Fellows of the State of Illinois going to do? The work of this Committee is not alone to prepare club rooms. It visits its members at the Camp and the sick in the hospitals. They will look to the general welfare of the visiting parents and friends of the Order that will come into a strange city to visit those dear to them at the Camp. In order to assist them it is necessary that our Order have a headquarters in the city. The soldiers desire a place to meet friends, away from the Camp. They must have a change from Camp life. What better arrangements could be made than those planned by this Committee? The soldiers by being able to call at a general headquarters of the Order in the city will have the opportunity of meeting with resident members of the city. They are invited into the members' homes and made one of the family. They are seated before tables with a good wholesome meal. A meal which is a change from that which they receive at the Camp. Place yourselves in their position. Give it your full and due con- sideration and after thought, we ask if this Committee can not have your full support and assistance. Soliciting your support and assuring you that this Committee with the assistance of the members of the Order in the city of Rockford, we will do all that is in our power toward arranging for the entertainment and looking to the general welfare of our Brothers and their sons at Camp Grant, I beg to remain, Sincerely and fraternally, yours in F. L. and T., ARTHUR H. PETERSON, Committee Secretary. Office, 414 College Avenue; Bell telephone Main 1102. Residence, 908 Eleventh Street; Bell telephone Main 1601. Estimate for remodeling and furnishing room: Remodeling (carpenter work, including flooring $ 375.00 Electric wiring and fixtures 200.00 Plumbing (installing an additional toilet room) 300.00 344 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS iNov'^^lo^^ieiT Painting and decorating 250.00 Furniture, including a piano - 700.00 Billiard and two pool tables • 450.00 Total $2,275.00 The above does not include any pictures for wall decorations. Maintenance per month: Rent $ 35.00 Lighting 10.00 Heating (by city steam heat) 15.00 Telephone se 3.00 Secretary 100.00 Janitor 15.00 Stationery and postage 10.00 Newspapers and magazines 14.00 Total f 202.00 Included in war appropriation. DOCUMENT NO. 7. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Whereas, on page 32, ,Sec. 280, of Merrills' Code (1906), reads as follows : 280. By resolution, the Grand Secretary is authorized to mail to the Representatives the Reports of the Grand Officers prior to the meeting of the Grand Lodge, (J. Vol. IX, p. 1016, 1030); and Whereas, Section No. 279 states (in the 12th and 13th lines) and to consider his fiscal year ending on the 31st day of October, (J. VI, p. 1026); and Whereas, It requires about 10 days for the Grand Ofl^cers and Committees to prepare and forward their reports to the Grand Sec- retary, after which they must be compiled, printed and mailed to the Representatives, this requiring an additional two or three weeks, fur- thermore, some years the Grand Lodge convene as early as November 15th, making it absolutely impossible for the Grand Secretary to com- ply with above (section No. 280). resolution; therefore be it Resolved, That the Grand Secretary consider his fiscal year as ending on the 30th day of September. J. HENRY DEBUS, Rep. No. 540. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO 8. Whereas, West Pullman Lodge No. 817, I. O. O. F., figure that they have paid three months excess per capita tax (which amount they paid under protest) ; be it Nov^^ltf^^l'giT } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 345 Resolved, that we hereby respectfully request the Grand Lodge of Illinois to refund the amount overcharged for the three months in question, with which the Grand Lodge is undoubtedly familiar. Yours very truly, WEST PULLMAN LODGE NO. 817, I. O. O. F. W. R. CUMMINGS, Secretary. HARRY W. BEEBE, Representative. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 9. Resolution to amend Sections 2 and 3 of Article 10 of the Subord- inate Lodge Constitution by fixing the fee for membership by Initiation at $20.00 except in cities having 50 or more lodges, when the fee for membership by Initiation shall be $30.00. Said sections to read as follows when amended: "Section 2. No person shall be admitted to membership in this lodge for a less sum than is herein provided, viz.: By Initiation, five dollars. Provided, that in cities where there are fifty or more lodges the fee for Initiation shall be Fifteen dollars. Ten dollars to accompany the application and Five dollars to be paid before receiving the initia- tory degree; by deposit of card, two dollars; as an Ancient Odd Fellow, five dollars; and as a non-beneficial member, five dollars: Provided, that no admission fee shall be charged a Brother who shall be admitted by transfer certificate, except he shall pay for a medical certificate regarding his health, should one be required by the By-Laws of this lodge: And, provided further, that no admission fee shall be charged an applicant for membership under Article X, Section 6, of the Consti- ttuion of the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, regarding the Aged Odd Fellows Register: Provided further, that a fee of twenty-five cents shall be charged for issuing a transfer certificate. "Section 3. The fee for each degree shall not be less than Five dollars. ARTHUR EMMERING, Secretary. FRANK SEBECK, Representative. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 10. Resolution to amend Article 2, Section 1. of the Constitution for Subordinate Lodges. The section to read as follows when amended: "Section 1. A candidate for membership by Initiation shall be a believer in a Supreme Being, Creator and Preserver of the Universe. He shall not be a saloon keeper, bar tender or professional gambler, nor under twenty-one years of age at the time of initiation. He shall 346 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Inov^m'^'^^I / Nov. 20, 1917. be a free white male person, shall have resided within the jurisdiction of this lodge at least six months previous to his application for mem- bership, and before being balloted upon shall be certified to the lodge after a rigid examination by a competent practicing physician selected by the lodge, stating the condition and health of the applicant." ARTHUR EMMERING, Secretary. FRANK SEBECK, Representative. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 11. Whereas, Our Order has suffered by reason of the existing law covering the jurisdiction of lodges over rejected candidates; and, Whereas, Persons not possessing the qualifications necessary to become good Odd Fellows have succeeded in getting into our Order; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Committee on Legislation be and they hereby are instructed to prepare legislation which will give a lodge perpetual jurisdiction over a candidate who has filed his application with said lodge; and be it further Resolved, That if this Grand Lodge has not the power to enact legislation of this nature, that the same be referred to the Grand Rep- resentatives with instructions to bring this question before the Sover- eign Grand Lodge. ARTHUR EMMERING, Secretary. FRANK SEBECK, Representative. Referred to Grand Representatives. DOCUMENT NO. 12. From Silvis Lodge No. 424, L O. O. F. Resolved, That Article 4, Sec. 1, of the Grand Lodge Constitution, bo changed to read as follows: The oflficers of the Grand Lodge shall be as follows, viz.: Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Warden, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and two Grand Representatives to the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, one elected annually for the term of one year, and one biennially for the term of two years; all of whom shall be elected by a referendum vote of all members in the State. Also, Grand Chaplain, Grand Marshall, Grand Conductor, Grand Guardian, and Grand Herald, all of whom shall be appointed. By Samuel D. Marchant, Representative. Not adopted. Nov "fo^^ W17 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 347 DOCUMENT NO 13. Tc the Officers and, Members of Ben Hur Lodge No. 870, I. 0. 0. F.: The undersigned members of the committee to whom was referred the communication by the Grand Master, in reference to matters to come before the Grand Lodge at its November session, respectfully recommend that Section 5, of Article X, of the Constitution for Sub- ordinate Lodges for Illinois, be amended by striking out the word "seven" in the third line and substituting "ten," so that the said sec- tion shall read as follows: MINIMUM DUES — Sec. 5. The regular contributions to the Lodge shall not be at a less rate than ten cents a week, to be determined by the By-Laws; but the Lodge shall, by its By-Laws, prescribe some less rate, not exceeding five cents a week, for the dues of non-beneficial members; Provided, members resident of the I. O. O. Fi. Old Folks' Home may be, by By-Law, exempt from the payment of weekly dues so long as resident therein; And, Provided, further, said members, while residents of the I. O. O. F. Old Folks' Home, shall not receive sick benefits from their Lodge if exempt from the payment of weekly dues. FRANK BIEVER, Representative. R. H. HELD, Secretary. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 14. To the Officers and Members of Ben Hur Lodge No. 870, I. 0. O. F. : The undersigned, members of the committee to whom was referred the communication by the Grand Master, in reference to matters to come before the Grand Lodge at its November session, respectfully offer the following resolution: "Resolved, That Ben Hur Lodge No. 870, I. O. O. F., respectfully recommend that legislation be enacted at its November session to carry into effect 'A Bill to Provide Relief for Odd Fellows who are in the Military and Naval Service During the Present Emergency,' Article XXII, which was enacted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its session in Louisville. FRANK BIEVER, Representative. R. H. HELD, Secretary." Provided for in war legislation. DOCUMENT NO. 15. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: Your petitioner, the undersigned I. 0. O. F. Lodge, being Iris Lodge No. 267, located at Millersburg. Mercer County, Illinois, respect- fully represents that prior to the action of your honorable body as 348 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDING S {nov!'"20^^1917. appears in the 1916 Grand Lodge Journal, Decument No. 124, provid- ing for the collection of a per capita tax of $1.20 per member against all Subordinate Lodges, and providing that sixty cents of such per capita tax be payable January 1, 1917, and a like amount July 1, 1917; your petitioner herein had paid the full amount of its per capita tax for the half yea;r ending October 1, 1916; that on January 1, 1917, there was due from your petitioner Lodge to your honorable body a per capita tax for three months only, that is to say, from October 1, 1916, to Jan- uary 1, 1917; that on or about said last mentioned date your petitioner Lodge remitted to John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, the sum of $38.40, being the full amount of capitation tax to January 1, 1917, as above set out; that in July, 1917, your petitioner Lodge also remitted to said Secretary a capitation tax of sixty cents per member for the six months ending June 30, 1917; that said John H. Sikes, Grand Secre- tary, insists that your petitioner Lodge is delinquent in its capitation tax, and that there is now due and unpaid from your petitioner Lodge the sum of $38.40, balance capitation tax due for term ending Decem- ber S'l, 1916. Your petitioner further represents that there is no provision or requirement in said Document No. 124 that capitation tax be paid in advance, and petitioner respectfully submits that such was not the understanding and intention of the Representatives present when the recommendation contained in said Document No. 124 was adopted. Your petitioner therefore prays that your honorable body take such action as may be necessary to ascertain whether or not the undersigned Lodge is delinquent for any part of its per capita tax for 1916, and if not found delinquent, that the proper Grand Officer or officers be directed to make such record on the books of the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F., as will show the full payment of the capi- tation tax due for the year 1916 from petitioner Lodge as herein set forth. Dated November , 1917. Respectfully submitted, IRIS LODGE NO. 267, By F. L. MAYHEW, Noble Grand. Attest: GEO. E. CLOSE, Sec. of said Lodge. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 16. First report, by Bro. Wm. A. Munea of No. 109. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Printing would respectfully report as follows: Bids for printing the Grand Lodge Journal, Officers' Reports, Daily Journal, the Report of the Proceedings of the Committee on Judiciary Tuesday ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 349 Nov. 20, 1917. ; and Appeals, and stationery and supplies for the use of the various Officers of the Grand Lodge, were received from Phillips Bros., the Illinois State Register and Edw. P. Hartmann Co., the Edw. F. Hart- mann Co. bidding only on the stationery and supplies. The prices sub- mitted are as follows: Grand Lodge Journax. Changes Per page. Pickup, per hour. Phillips Bros $2.95 $0.65 $0.60 Illinois State Register 3.25 .85 1.50 Officers' Reports. Phillips Bros 2.50 .60 .25 Illinois State Register 3.00 .75 1.25 Daily Journal. Phillips Bros ; 3.05 ... .75 Illinois State Register 3.75 . . . 1.50 Report on Jut*iciary and Appeals. Phillips Bros 3.00 .60 Illinois State Register 3.50 .85 Contract awarded Phillips Bros. Phillips Bros., being lowest of the three bidders on stationery and supplies, were awarded this contract also. WILLIAM A. MUNEA, CHAS. W. BYERS, M. MOREY. Report adopted. Bro. Hamberg offered the following resolution : DOCUMENT NO. 17. To Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. Washington, D. C: The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Illinois, in convention assembled, tender to you and our government its unfeigned loyalty and allegiance in the present conflicts of a just cause of freedom of all peoples from the despotism of militarism and open seas for all nations. Bro. Chas. S. Harris, P.G.M., moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on State of the Order. Motion lost. It was moved that the resolution be adopted, which was carried. 350 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Tvjn^"?(f ^ r (Nov. 20, 1917. In response to the above the President repHed as follows : The White Hoiuse, Washington. November 22, 1917. My Dear Mr. Arnold: Thank you and your associates very warmly for your kind telegram of November 21st. I deeply appre- ciate your approbation and your support. Cordially and sincerly yours, WOODROW WILSON. Mr. A. Otis Arnold, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. 0. F., Springfield, Illinois. The following Brothers were appointed to act as a reception committee to Bro. Frank C. Goudy, Grand Sire, during- his stay at the Grand Lodge session, Thursday morning: Bro. Edwin S. Conway, Past Grand Sire ; Past Grand Masters James Ewing Davis, Owen Scott, John W. Yantis and J. A. Lucas. DOCUMENT NO. 18. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report as follows: The Grand Master and Grand Secretary having made the following appointments, your Committee would recommend payment for services as follows: A. C. Low, Assistant Grand Secretary, of No. 6 $ 30.00 H. J. Reeziger, Minute Clerk, of No. 488 40.00 Owen Scott, proof reading, of No. 18G 25.00 Hazel Hobbs, Grand Lodge stenographer 17.50 M. Blumle, Custodian, of No. 196 15.00 Chas. L. Taylor, Messenger Grand Master, of No. 868 15.00 H. B. Carley, Messenger for Grand Secretary, of No. 465 15.00 Sven Windrow, Official Reporter, of No. 812 15.00 C. L. Hawkins, Assistant Grand Guardian, of No. 270 10.00 Sigel Hubbard, Assistant Grand Guardian, of No. 528 10.00 I. O. Arnold, Assistant Grand Guardian, of No. 12 10.00 E. B. Hackelman, Assistant Grand Guardian, of No. 260 10.00 Ed. Priestman, Assistant Grand Guardian, of No. 6 10.00 V. D. Scarborough, Assistant Grand Guardian, of No. 883 10.00 K. Doran, Assistant Grand Guardian, of No. 336 10.00 J. H. Byers, Assistant Grand Guardian, of No. 886 10.00 .1. Twerly, Assistant Grand Guardian, of No. 105 10.00 Tuesday. i GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 35 1 Nov. 20, 1917. 3 James O'Neil, Janitor State House 50.00 Fred A. Rice, Assistant Credentials Committee, of No. 2 20.00 $332.50 Fraternally submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 19. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: Whereas, It is the duty of every organization to conserve their wealth and finances during these troublesome times; Therefore, be it resolved, That the Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers be instructed when making appointments on committees to refrain from appointing Past Grands on the various committees, and appointing only Representatives. ROBERT SILVERMAN, Representative of Golden Star Lodge No. 903. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 20. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, L 0. 0. F.: Amend Section 1, Article 1, Grand Lodge By-Laws, by striking out "seven" in the second line and inserting "four." The section when amended would read as follows: "Section 1. This Grand Lodge shall at each annual session con- vene at 4 o'clock P. M. and adjourn from time to time until the busi- ness of the session is completed, unless otherwise ordered specially by a vote of the Grand Lodge." OWEN SCOTT, JAMES EWING DAVIS. FRED B. MERRILLS. J. A. LUCAS. Adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 21. Whereas, The Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., of the State of Illinois, at the regular session in the year 1915, instructed its Repersentatives in the Sovereign Grand Lodge to introduce certain legislation therein, and Whereas, Grand Representative Darnall introduced the following: "The flag of the country in which a lodge is located shall be considered an integral part of the furniture of the Lodge and shall be required to be displayed in every Lodge, Encampment, Rebekah Lodge or Canton while open for the transaction of business," and 352 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^"fo'!%917. Whereas, The Grand Master has promulgated a request to the Lodges of this State to "Display our Flag" in the Lodge room, and Whereas, Sumner Loodge No. 249. I. O. O. F., has failed, notwith- standing the protests of certain Brothers, to comply with the same, and Whereas, The Representative of said Lodge was Noble Grand of sr.me during the nine month term from October to July, during all of which time our flag was not displayed in the Lodge room nor on the night of his election as Representative; therefore, be it Resolved, That as a penalty for such apparent lack of loyalty, the Charter of said Lodge No. 249 be arrested during the continuance of this Grand Lodge session, and that no mileage nor per diem be allowed said Representative; and be it further Resolved, That the displaying of a second-hand, faded, cotton flag, "which retails for 5 cents when new," during the last five or six meet- i''gs will not excuse for the neglect of the past. W. H. PAULLIN, OSCAR B. FYFFE, I. S. HARBAUGH, IRA HARBAUGH, O. P. STALTZ, WM. ENGLISH, MARION MARTIN, H. L. TYLER. WILBUR GENTRY, Hon. John H. Sikes, Grand Sec. I. O. O. F., |Springfield, Illinois. Dear Brother Sikes: We, the undersigned members of Sumner Lodge No. 249, have learned that some of our members who have here- tofore made us trouble, are preparing some sort of resolution relative to the Flag in our Lodge room, to be pesented to the Grand Lodge, and suspending our Lodge for a period of thirty days, for a failure to have a Flag in the room as required by law. We assure you that every member of our Lodge who attends our meetings with any degree of regularity, are loyal supporters of our government, and that we have a flag in our Lodge room in compliance with the law, and propose to comply with the law in every respect, v/hich is not only our desire, but our pleasure to do. We are sorry to say that somebody did remove our flag for a short time, but the same was immediately replaced when it was found to have been removed. And we further assure you that the resolution, if presented, will not be presented in the spirit of Friendship, Love and Truth, no matter by whom presented. Yours fraternally, F. L. HARPER, V. I. CAUDELL, DR. WM. WRIGHT, W. H. SCHRADER, GID KRONEMILLER, J. R. BELL. IRA HILLIS, JAMES GOCHENOUR, C. J. SHERADEN H. H. GRIFFITH Chicago. No^"fo'?^T917. } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 353 G. W. McNEECE, MADISON ASHBAUGH, DAVID BAKER, PETER BUZZARD, W. K. DALE, ABE CAUDEL, WM. SCHUDER, JOHN BEARD, SHERMAN JONES, CHARLES CRAIG, D. C. GRIGGS, W. W. SHICK, WM. PIPER. WILIS YOUNG, GEO. ATKINS, CHARLES CUNNINGHAM. It was moved to adopt the resolution. It was moved that the answer of the Lodge be received and laid over for further consideration. Bro. Merrills, P.G.M., raised the point of order that the resolution is not in order. The Grand Master sustained the point of order. DOCUMENT NO. 22. To the Representatives of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in convention assembled in the City of Springfield, in the State of Illinois, held on the 20th day of November, A. D. 1917: Whereas, Several Brothers of our Order have been brutally killed by thugs and robbers; and. Whereas, The authorities have not made sufficient efforts in appre- hending these criminals; be it Resolved By the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, represented by an annual convention of said Order, held at Springfield, Illinois, that the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be allowed out of the General Fund of the said Order as reward for any person or persons who will bring about or assist in bringing about of the apprehension and conviction of any persons guilty of the murder or slaying of any of our brethren. Be it further resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the proper authorities for recognition. Be it further- resolved, That this resolution be spread upon the record of this Order. Respectfully submitted in F. L. T.. E. M. SOLOMON, No. 917. D. J. BERLIAUT, No. 484. ISAAC GOLDEN, No. 822. Laid on the table. DOCUMENT NO. 23. Whereas, The Grand Lodge at last year's session changed the term of office in Subordinate Lodges, from April and October to January and July, and lodges paid Capitation Tax on October 1 for term of six — 2.S 354 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDING S {no^"20?''i917. months and on January 1 were required to pay Capitation Tax again for six months, there being due only three month; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed at the end of this term to collect from the lodges three months Capitation Tax. instead of for full term of six months Fraternally J. C. P. MEYER, Representative of Perseverance No. 587. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 24. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Greeting: Whereas, The Sovereign Grand Lodge at the session of 1912 passed a resolution providing for the organization and maintenance of a General Relief Committee, in cities and towns having more than one Subordinate Lodge. (S. J. 1912, page 715.) Whereas, In cities and towns having more than one Subordinate Lodge, the burden of caring for sick and distressed visiting or so- journing members falls on Lodges that are best known and most will- ing to do their duty, thus imposing on them a task that should be borne equally by all; and, Whereas, In the larger cities and towns this relief work can be successfully carried out only by and through a central organization; therefore, be it Resolved, That the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended by adding the following Section 11a. Sec. 11a. In cities or towns having more than one Subordinate Lodge the Lodges may upon a vote of a majority thereof, organize a General Relief Committee, composed of one or more members from each Lodge, such General Relief Committee to have charge of all sick and distressed visiting or sojourning members within the jurisdiction of such Lodges, and with the same authority as to paying benefits, providing watchers or nurses, and otherwise caring for such visiting or sojourning members as is given to relief committees of Lodges where no such General Relief Committee exists, and such General Relief Committee shall adopt rules and regulations to govern it, sub- ject to the approval of the Grand Lodge. The expenses of such Gen- eral Relief Committee shall be borne equally by all the Lodges within its jurisdiction on a per capita basis, and provided that Lodges in ad- joining cities or towns in the same county, may become affiliated with such General Relief Committee by complying with the rules and regulations of such General Relief Committee, and sharing in the ex- penses thereof. And provided, further, that General Relief Committee Nov"l1)^^^1917 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 355 may admit Representatives from Rebekah Lodges, Encampments and Cantons. J. W. JAMES, P.G., Cook County, 240, JOHN LARSON, P.G., John Ericsson, 361, FRED C. MAYER, Woodlawn Park, 825, F. W. JACKSON, Cicero, 217. Laid on the table. DOCUMENT NO. 25. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: Greeting: Whereas, The Sovereign Grand Lodge, at the session of 1912, passed a resolution providing for the organization and maintenance of a General Relief Committee in cities and towns having more than one Subordinate Lodge. (S. J. 1912, page 715.) Whereas, In cities and towns having more than one Subordinate Lodge the burden of caring for sick and distressed visiting or sojourn- ing members falls on the Lodges that are best known and most will- ing to do their duty, thus imposing on them a task that should be borne equally by all; and. Whereas, In the larger cities and towns this relief work can be successfully carried out only by and through a central organization; therefore be it Resolved, That Sec. 3, Art. IV, of the Subordinate Constitution be amended by striking out the last six lines beginning with "visiting committees of different Lodges may" and inserting the following: Lodges may organize a General Relief Committee, to be composed of one or more members from each Lodge, such committee to have charge of all sick and distressed visiting or sojourning members within the jurisdiction of such Lodge, with the same authority as to paying benefits, providing watchers or nurses, and otherwise caring for such visiting or sojourning members as is given by law to the relief com- mittees of Lodges where no such General Relief Committee exists, and the expenses of such General Relief Committee shall be borne equally by all Lodges within such jurisdiction on a per capita basis, and, provided further, that Lodges in adjoining cities and towns within the same county may become affiliated with such General Relief Com- mittee by complying with the rules of said General Relief Committee and sharing in the expenses. Sec. 3, Art. IV. When amended to read as follows: VISITING COMMITTEE.— The Visiting Committee shall consist of at least three members, one of whom shall be the Noble Grand. They shall keep themselves informed at all times as to the condition of a Brother who has been reported sick; they shall report to the 35t> JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nr, '''"90*^^^t Nov. 20, 1917. Lodge what benefits he is entitled to; and they shall provide for his care and watch as his case may require and the laws of the Order permit. If a member of another Lodge be sick and apply to this Lodge for relief, his case shall be referred to the Visiting Committee as If he were a member of this Lodge; and if he be entitled to receive benefits from his own Lodge, this Lodge shall advance the sum due him and forward an account of the same to his Lodge without delay. The Lodge may by By-Law, add to the number of this committee and prescribe more specific details of their duty; provided that in cities and towns having moi'e than one Lodge, the Lodges may organize a General Relief Committee, composed of one or more members from each Lodge, such General Relief Committee to have charge of all sick and distressed visiting or sojourning members within the jurisdiction of such Lodges, and with the same authority as to paying benefits and providing watchers and nurses and otherwise caring for such visiting or sojourning members as is given by law to the relief com- mittees of Lodges where no such General Relief Committee exists; and the expenses of such General Relief Committee shall be borne by all Lodges within such jurisdiction on a per capita basis. And be it further provided that Lodges in adjoining cities and towns within the same county may become affiliated with such General Relief Committee by complying with the rules and regulations of said Gen- eral Relief Committee and sharing in the expenses. J. W. JAMES, P.G., Cook County, 240, JOHN LARSON, P.G., John Ericsson, 361. FRED C. MAYER, Woodlawn Park, 825, F. W. JACKSON, Cicero, 217. Laid on the table. DOCUMENT NO. 26. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Whereas, There is no place in the city of Chicago having the rec- ords or Journals of the beginning of the I. 0. O. F. of Illinois, where a member of the Order can go to consult the same, at any time; and. Whereas, The President and Secretary of the Chicago Historical Society having the most secure and thoroughly fireproof building in the world, have invited this Grand Lodge to deposit in the library of their building, where members of the Order are free any day of the week to consult the same; Resolved. That the Grand Secretary is hereby instructed to send to the Chicago Historical Society a set of the Journals of this Grand Lodge, suitably bound, for the benefit of the present and future genera- tions of our Order, where they can be freely consulted at any time, J. P. ELLACOTT, of No. 416. Adopted. Tuesday,^^^ ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 357 Nov. 20, Bro. Nelson Foley, of No. 8, moved that the per diem be fixed at three dollars per day for three days and the chairman of the Mileage and Per Diem Committee be instructed to issue warrants to those entitled thereto at the close of the session. Motion carrie«l. DOCUMENT NO. 27. Remarks presented by J. W. Birney. one of the Directors of the Orphans' Home, I. O. 0. F., Lincoln, Illinois, in the presentation of the Roll of Honor of the boys who have enlisted in their country's cause, for our Flag and Freedom: "I have ever had implicit faith in our institution, known as 'The Orphans' Home,' located at Lincoln, Illinois. Little did we dream that the boys whom we were caring for and educating should live at a time when their country would need them and call them to arms. This country is passing through the greatest crisis known in history. We have had wars for the purpose of creating our country and wars in defending it ,and a war to keep it from being divided but never before has the call come to our young men so strongly as now, and it is with great pride and emotion and in a spirit of patriotic fervor that I am now presenting to this Grand Lodge one of the greatest tokens of Love ever presented in the history of our Order. This will be called the Roll of Honor; it contains the names of our own boys, whom we have loved cared for and taught the spirit of freedom and liberty. They have offered all that any man can give and that is their lives for the perpetuation of civil, religious and political liberty. They are your boys and mine. We have cared for them, they will now care for us. and not only us but their names which have been placed on this Roll of Honor will live forever because memory is eternal when it comes to the point where life is freely and willingly given for our homes, for our flag and our country. If our Home can ever be proud of anything it must and will be proud of the fact that in the atmosphere of our blessed Home these boys have been inspired with the spirit of liberty, and having that inspiration they now say to the Government here we are offering our all upon our country's altar. I. therefore, deem it a great pleasure and a high honor to present this loving Roll of Honor to yon, the Grand Lodge of the Grand .Jurisdiction of Illinois, to be placed in the o^ce at the Orphans' Home at Lincoln, and may these names be an inspiration to every child who enters therein not only to give of his means, whatever they are, but to do as our boys have done — tender all that there is in this life to destroy autocracy and maintain democracy throughout the world." 358 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { No J^^lo*^ ^917 Roll of Honoh. The following former Home boys are known to be in the service of the Government. There may be others we know not of: Paul Kniss, Joseph Abramson. Earl Garbett, Louis Bangert, Gus Voight, Marvin Butler, Clinton Campbell. John Richards, William Jones. Clark Purcell, Richard Rezanka. Hans Heyl. Robert Pause, Lovejoy Lyle, Francis Weimer. Wm. Schneider, Steven Gaskill. William Lyle, John Tippett. Oscar Sheets, William Wilson. Leslie Sheets, William Pitchers, Maurice Weddington. Robert Sensing, Jas. Gaskill, Lin Larrison, Raymond Haga, George Kanak. Newell Shelton. DOCUMENT NO. 28. Whereas, Our country being in a state of war, the end or outcome of which none can see; and Whereas, Our Order will be called on to assume heavy and extraordinary financial provisions in order to keep intact our basic principles; and Whereas, The Grand Master, while having a fair latitude to act in case of emergency, is yet often hampered in a great degree to always know just the limits of his powers; and Whereas, In great emergencies, such as are liable to develop in times like the present, the Grand Master should need all helpful advice and suppprt to assist him in his decisions and share with him his rpsponsibilities which will be burdensome; be it Resolved, That a special committee shall be appointed by the Grand Master, to be known as the Committee of "Efficiency and Economy," and whose duties shall be to advise with the Grand Master when necessary, and to study plans of ways and means to cut out all needless costs and wasteful financial expenses, and to suggest to this Grand Lodge, measures of economic betterments which will cut down, to the minimum, the necessary per capita tax of the Subordinate Lodges. Resolved, That the said committee shall be composed of five (5) members of the Grand Lodge, all of whom shall be appointed by the Grand Master and shall receive the usual mileage and per diem. Tuesday, 7 Nov. 20, 1917. f GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 359 Resolved, That said Committee of Efficiency and Economy shall make a report to this Grand Lodge at each session with such recom- mendations as they may see fit for the betterment of the Order in the way of legislation, and the tenure of their office shall expire at any time by a vote of this Grand Lodge. J. F. McCONAUGHY, T. N. COFFER, JOHN C. OSSE, J. T. NORTH, LEROY L. McKINLEY, C. M. HUNT. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 29. Third report by Bro. Thos. Stobbs, of No. 8o. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report as foil- lows: That the following named have presented proper ceredentials, and we recommend that they be admitted and receive the Grand Lodge Degree: 80 Wayne L. Beden 263 0. L. Gibbs 470 George L. Ogilvee 99 Alfred M. Kershaw 633 L O. Burch 337 W. A. Legg 234 Ray Chamberlin 529 H. R. Hurley 287 J. M. Markee 277 J. A. Brown 747 J. C. Freeman 355 C. C. Bradshaw 454 C. E. Close 454 S. A. Berry 454 Geo. Tomlinson 29 Harold Maltby 275 James Wickens 196 T. Judd 227 Geo. A. Halbert 6 Paul E. Haskell 6 Harry C. McReynolds 98 Henry W. Clifton 14 E. W. Sandholm 415 Jay Millard Which was adopted. 634 A. P. Hauks 527 H. A. Osborn 15 W. J. Snider 15 Chas. D. Weed 543 A. B. Narcross 29 T. M. Thomas 38 Frank Shoemaker 39 W. G. Kent 901 John E. Hovey 524 Perry Williams 524 J. P. Warley 593 J. W. Mitchell 363 Amos Guseman 962 Frank J. Unland 12 Otto Arnold 543 E. L. Shutt 475 R. O. Clarida 166 E. J. Ashby 392 J. M. Dodd 912 G. J. Fried 912 W. W. Havenar 809 Charles E. Young 521 Morris Goldstein SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. 3^0 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS L, Tuesday, — 1 /Nov. 20. 1917. DOCUMENT NO. 30. Sixth report by Bro. George F. Koester, of No. 6oi. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: Your Committee on Finant^e would respectfully report as follows: We made our semi-annual visit to the office of our Grand Treasurer, M. P. Berry, at Carthage. 111., Saturday, November 10. 1917, for the purpose of auditing his books and accounts. We checked them, veri- fying his statement of receipts and disbursements, and give herewith a summary of same, showing cash and securities in his possession at this time. We recommend that all canceled vouchers paid by the Grand Treasurer be filed with the Grand Secretary for future reference. RECEIPTS. May 1, 1917, to November 1, 1917. Cash on hand as per last report $ 55,098.19 Received from Grand Secretary as follows: General Fund $ 69,147.10 Special Relief Fund ^ 5,953.65 Aged Odd Fellows Fund 66.30 Old Folks' Home Fund 6,11 2.89 Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 3,079.27 Orphans' Home Fund 2,894.61 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 1,539.98 88,793.80 Interest collected — Old Folks' Home Interest Account. $ 841.25 Orphans' Home Interest Account 326.38 ' 1,167.63 Total receipts $145,059.62 DISBURSEMENTS. May 1, 1917, to November 1, 1917. General Fund $ 8,457.98 Special Relief 763.10 Old Folks' Home Fund 26,057.90 Old Folks' Home Trust Account 379.30 Old Folks' Home Building Account 107.89 Orphans' Home Fund 21,752.84 Orphans' Home Building Account 15,000.00 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 7,000.00 Orphans' Home Interest Account 138.19 $ 79,657.20 Nov^^Io'^YdIT I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS L O. 0. F. 361 Old Folks' Home Fund, 1916 Voucher No. 1751, Burroughs Co 10.00 The following were transferred to Maintenance Fund of respective Homes: Old Folks' Home Interest Account. . .$2,179.50 Less reported May 1 1,346.50 833.00 Orphans' Home Interest Account $1,980.19 Less reported May 1 1.819.50 160.69 80,660.89 Cash balance on hand November 1, 1917 .$ 64,398.73 Alter transferring out of the General Fund the following appropriations: Orphans' Home Building Account $ 15,000.00 Orphans' Home one-half 1917 appropriation 19,000.00 Old Folks' Home one-half 1917 appropriation 20,000.00 $ 54,000.00 Leaves balance in hands of Grand Treasurer as follows: General Fund $ 43,645.21 Special Relief 5.939.64 Aged Odd Fellows Fund 2,232.59 Old Folks' Home Fund 3,079.77 Old Folks' Home Trust Account 4.00 Old Folks' Home Building Account 373.72 Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund S,305.79 Orphans' Home Fund 5,098.71 Orphans' Home Excursion 254.88 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 464.42 $ 64,398.73 The following vouchers issued in the past six months are still un- paid: General Kund. No. 4076— A. Otis Arnold $ 17.32 Special Relief Fund. No. 4072— Mrs. Chas. Anderson 5.00 Orphans' Home Fund. No. 3531 — Deaconess Hospital 7.90 Total $ 30.22 Also the following vouchers which were unpaid in May are still unpaid: 3^2 JOURNAL OF P ROCEEDINGS {nov^"2o!^Y917. Old Folks' Home Fuxd. No. 2104— McCusker & Albert $ 31.62 Okphans" lfo:\iE FuNO. No. 3311— Wm. Vopel 9.00 Total $ 40.62 During the past six monliis tlie following whs paid. Orphans' Home Endowment Fund — John S. Monier, 57o mortgage $ 15,000.00 And the following investment made: Orphans' Home Endowment Fund — Christian J. Blackert 5% mortgage 7,000.00 The Grand Treasurer exhibited to us the following evidence of the cash held by him belonging to the Grand Lodge: Cashier's check No. 15532, dated Quincy, Hlinois, Noovember 8. 1917, of State Savings Loan & Trust Co., Quincy, Illinois, payable to M. P. Berry, Grand Treasurer, L 0. O. F. of Hlinois, for $25,000.00, signed by T. W. Crane, Cashier. Cashier's check No. 196517, dated Chicago. November 8, 1917, of Central Trust Company of Illinois, payable to M. P. Berry, Grand Treas- urer, I. O. 0. F. of Illinois, for $20,000.00, signed Wm. W. Gates, Assist- ant Cashier, countersigned L. J. Machler, Teller. Certificate of Deposit No. 1023. dated Carthage, Illinois, November 9, 1917, of Dime Savings Bank, payable to M. P. Berry, Grand Treasurer. I. O. O. F., for $19,398.73, signed G. B. Miller, Assistant Cashier. The following is a list of securities in his possession on November 1, 1917: Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund — Gustav A. Doll, 5% mortgage ' $6,300.00 Roy Erickson, 6% mortgage 1,900.00 Frank Ives, 5% mortgage 8.000.00 A. C. Sells, 5V2% mortgage 5,500.00 Ida M. Darnall. 5% (net) mortgage 3,100.00 Emmett G. Thompson. 5% mortgage 2,000.00 Total mortgages $ 26,800.00 Jacksonville 4% bonds $2,000.00 Henderson Co. 6% drainage bonds 500.00 Scott Co. 6% drainage bonds 4,000.00 Peoria 3%% park bonds 2,000.00 Auburn Township 5% school bonds 2,000.00 Rushville 5% paving bonds 3,700.00 Georgetown 5% improvement bonds 1,500.00 15,700.00 ^.^Tuesday,^^ } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 363 Total mortgages and bonds in Old Polks' Home En- dowment Fund $ 42,500.00 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund — Hugh C. Clements, 5% (net) mortgage $7,000.00 Margaret A. Morse, 51/2% mortgage 5,000.00 Isabelle Hubbell, 6% mortgage 3,300.00 Carl V. Hansen, 51/2% mortgage 8,000.00 Christian J. Blackert. 5% mortgage 7,000.00 Emmett G. Thompson. 59'f mortgage 2,000.00 Total mortgages $ 32,300.00 U. S. 3% bonds $1,240.00 •Tacksonville 4% bonds 4,000.00 Scott Co. 6% drainage bonds 2,000.00 Peoria 31/4% park bonds 1,000.00 Auburn Township 5% school bonds. . ; 2,500.00 10,740.00 Total mortgages and bonds in Orphans' Home En- dowment Fund $ 43,040.00 RECAPITULATION. Total cash, sundry accounts $ 64,398.73 Securities — Old Folks' Home Endowment Fund 42,500.00 Orphans' Home Endowment Fund 43,040.00 Total cash and securities $149,938.73 Fraternally submitted, G. F. KOESTER, JAMES EWING DAVIS, CHARLES D. BRAINARD, Committee. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 31. First report of Committee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: We, the members of the Committee on the State of the Order, have carefully considered that portion of the Grand Master's Report, including Communications, Salutory , Correspondence, Our Homes. Christmas. Schools, Weak Lodges, Lodge Deputy, Officers and Com- mittees for 1917, Membership Campaign, Letter, Follow-Up, Clean-Up Month, Big Drive Month, Special Relief Fund, Letter, Anniversary Proclamation. Proficiency of Lodge Officers, A Diploma Extraordinary 364 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I No\^"20*^''l917 for Noble Grands, Financial Secretary, Memorial Day Proclamation, Official Visitations, New Subordinate Lodges, New Rebekah Lodges. Consolidations — Subordinate Lodges. Consolidation — Rebekah Lodges. Loss by Fire, Subordinate Lodges Closed, Removal, Change of Name, Expelled Members. Dispensations, and we heartily approve of the Grand Master's Report and recommend its approval as printed. W. M. GROVES, WM. M. HILL, JOHN C. KOST, P. C. HOLTON WM. WARFIELD, A. A, LUDWIG, J. B. SCOGIN, C. B. ANDERSON. J. PARKER SMITH, Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 32. . Second report of Committee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: We, the Committee on the State of the Order, have carefully con- sidered that portion of the Grand Master's Report entitled Odd Fel- lows' League and Relief Board, Schools of Instruction, Chicago and Cook County Meetings, Report, and Relations with other Jurisdictions, and recommend its approval as printed. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 33. Third report of Committee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.. We, the Committee on the State of the Order, have carefully con- sidered that part of the Grand Master's report on Weak Lodges, and recommend its approval as printed. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 34. Fourth report of Committee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: We, the Committee on the State of the Order, have carefully con- sidered the Report of Deputy Grand Master, Including the headings as printed — Visits to Lodges, The War, Chicago and Cook County, Our Homes, and recommend its approval. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. . Report adopted. Xov'"2lf^ W17 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 365 DOCUMENT NO. 35. Fifth report of Committee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: We the Committee on the State of the Order, have carefully con- sidered the report of the Chief of Examiners and Instructors, also that of the Assistant Chief of Examiners and Instructors, and heartily approve of their action and recommend them as printed. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 36. Sixth report of Committee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: We, the Committee on the State of the Order, have carefully con- sidered the report of the Grand Marshal, and recommend its approval as printed. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 37. Seventh report of Committee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: We, the Committee on the State of the Order, have carefully con- sidered the report of the Grand Chaplain and recommend its approval as printed. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 38. Eighth report of Committee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: We, the Committee on the State of the Order, have carefully con- sidered that portion of the Grand Master's report under the heading, "Additional Rebekah Lodges Closed," and recommend the Grand Master's action for approval. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 39. Ninth report of Commitee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: We, the Committee on the State of the Order, have carefully con- sidered the report of the Grand Representatives and heartily approve of their action, and recommend its approval as printed. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. 3^6 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS /Nov^"2o'^'l'f'l- DOCUMENT NO. 40. First report by Bro. Willis Melville, of No. 693. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as fol- lows: On that part of the Grand Master's report entitled "Financing Our Homes," and propose for your consideration to amend Article X of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 5-A, which section shall be as follows: "HOME DUES— Sec. 5-A. In addition to the dues provided by the By-Laws of the Lodge, each member shall pay an additional sum of $1.00 per annum, payable quarterly; which sum shall be used for the maintenance, extentions to, and repairs upon the Orphans' Home and the Old Folks' Home. It shall be the duty of the Financial Secretary to collect these payments in the same manner and order as other payments and dues, and shall remit the amount to the Grand Secre- tary with the semi-annual reports of the Lodge. This fund, however, shall not be subject to the 10 per cent deduction for entertainment purposes, so that said section shall read, when amended, as follows: "HOME DUES— Sec. 5-A. In addition to the dues provided by the By-Laws of the Lodge, each member shall pay an additional sum of one dollar per annum, payable quarterly, which sum shall be used for the maintenance, extensions to, and repairs upon the Orphans' Home and the Old Folks' Home. It shall be the duty of the Financial Secretary to collect these payments in the same manner and order as other payments and dues. This fund, however, shall not be subject to rhe 10 per cent deduction for entertainment purposes." SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Amendment adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 41. Second report by Bro. J. J. Crowder, P.G.M To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation to whom was referred that part of the Grand Master's report relating to war liabilities, having had the subject under careful consideration, beg leave to report the following bill for consideration and recommend its adoption. A BILL RELATING TO WAR LIABILITIES. Be it enacted by the Grand Lodge of Illinois, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows: Section 1. There is hereby established a special fund to be known as the Illinois Odd Fellows' Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund. Tuesday, / GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 367 Nov. 20, 1917. ) " ' — -5 Sec. 2. Said relief fund shall consist of the following: First — Five thousand dollars of the Special Relief Fund now in the hands of the Grand Treasurer. Second — All moneys received from assessments hereafter levied by this Grand Lodge for said fund upon Subordinate Lodges or mem- bers. Third — Voluntary contributions. Section 3. Said Relief Fund when collected, shall be expended solely for the purposes hereinafter set forth and only after appropria- tion by the Grand Lodge. When so appropriated, said Fund shall be expended under the direction of a War Relief Commission, consisting of the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary and the Finance Committee. Section 4. Said Relief Fund shall be expended for the following purposes only: First— To reimburse any Subordinate Lodge for amounts which under the laws of the Order it may be required to pay as benefits accru- ing to members while serving in the military or naval forces of the United States during the present war, not to exceed Three ($3'.00) Dol- lars per week for sick benefits and Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each funeral benefit. Second — To pay the expense necessary for the establishment and maintenance of Odd Fellows' Headquarters in the city nearest to mili- tary cantonments, and within the grounds comprising such canton- ments. Section 5. The Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction shall pay the dues and benefits of all members while serving in the military or naval forces during the present emergency, according to their several several by-laws. The Noble Grand and Secretary of any lodge, paying benefits as herein provided, shall certify quarterly under seal of the lodge to the Grand Secretary the names of the members to whom pay- ment has been made, the time of payment and the amounts so paid, which shall be certified upon forms provided by the Grand Secretary. Said Relief Commission may require any lodge to submit in writing, the evidence required to substantiate the validity of such claim for benefits. When said Commission shall be satisfied that such claim for bentflts has been properly paid by the lodge, a warrant on the Grand Treasurer signed by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary for the amount due said lodge, shall be sent to said lodge without unnecessay delay. Section 6. This bill shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and, unless sooner repealed or amended, shall be the law of the Order in Illinois during the present war and for one year thereafter. Respectfully submitted. Law was adopted. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. 368 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov "^'if ^1917 DOCUMENT NO. 42. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: The undersigned chairman of your Committee on Legislation by order of the Grand Master, has prepared an amendment to Article X, of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution, which Is proposed for your consideration. Amend Section 5 (Scott's Code 1917, Sec. 447) by inserting after the word "contributions" in the second line, the words "of beneficial members." By making the word "fund" in the plural number. By striking out the word "seven" in the third line and insert the word 'eight." By inserting after the word "by-laws" in the third line the words "this contribution shall be known as dues." By inserting after the word "members" in the sixth line the words "soldiers and sailors while in the service of the United States in the Army or Navy in time of war shall be exempt from the payment of all dues and assessments." By rewriting the remainder of said section so that said section shall read as follows: Minimum Dues — Sec. 5. The regular contributions of beneficial members to the lodge funds shall not be at a less rate than ten cents a week, to be determined by the by-laws. This contribution shall be Inown as dues. The lodge shall by its by-laws prescribe a lesser rate, not exceeding five cents a week, for the dues of non-beneficial members. Members while in the service of the United States in the army or navy during the present war shall be exempt from the payment of all dues and assessments. The by-laws of the lodge may provide that members residing in the Old Folks' Home shall be exempt from the payment of dues so long as they reside therein, but if they are so exempted they shall not receive sick benefits during the time of such exemption. FRED B. MERRILLS, Chairman Committee on Legislation. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 43. Report by Bro. J. Henry Debus, of No. 540. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as fol- lows: With reference to the proposed amendment of Section 5, Article X. of the Subordinate Lodge of the Constitution submitted by our Chair- man upon the order of the Grand Master, we do not concur in said amendment as proposed, but recommend the adoption of the following amendment to read as follows when amended: ^-^^^e^>t_>^ Grand Conductor, Paxton. mUiii Tuesday^ ^ ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 369 Nov. 20, 1917.) "MINIMUM DUES. Sec. 5. The regular contributions to the lodge fund shall not be at a less rate than ten cents a week, to be deter- mined by the by-laws; but the lodge shall, by its by-laws, prescribe some less rate, not exceeding five cents a week, for the dues of non-beneficial members: Provided, members resident of the I. O. O. F. Old Folks' Home may be, by by-law, exempt from the payment of weekly dues so long as resident therein: And. provided further, said members, while residents of the I. O. 0. F. Old Folks' Home, shall not receive sick bene- fits from their lodge if exempt from the payment of weekly dues." SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Amendment adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 44. Report by Bro. J. Henry Debus, of No. 540. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as fol- lows: With reference to the proposed amendment of Section 14 of Article 11 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws submitted by our -Chairman upon the order of the Grand Master. As this matter has been taken care of by other reports of this Committee covering the subject matter, we do not concur in same. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 45. Report by Bro. J. Henry Debus, of No. 540. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as fol- lows : With reference to the proposed amendment of Section 13 of Article 11 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws submitted by our Chairman upon the order of the Grand Master. As this matter has been taken care of by other reports of this Committee covering the subject matter, we do not concur in same. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 46. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: The undersigned, chairman of your Committee on Legislation, by order of the Grand Master, has prepared an amendmnt to the Grand Lodge By-Laws which he herewith submits for your consideration. —24 370 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nov^^lo'^^l^lT Amend Article 11 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 14, which section shall be as follows : Sec. 14. This Grand Lodge will reimburse its subordinates for such sums as they may pay out to their members who are in the service of the United States during the present war as soldiers, sailors, marines or as civilian employes for sick and funeral benefits accruing during the period of such service to the extent of the mini- mum amount of such benefits allowed by the Subordinate Lodge Con- stitution. FRED B. MERRILLS, Chaii'man Committee on Legislation. Not adopted. Covered by other legislation. DOCUMENT NO. 47. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: The undersigned chairman of your Committee on Legislation, by order of the Grand Master, has prepared an amendment to the Grand Lodge By-Laws which is herewith proposed for your consideration. Amend Article 11 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 13, which section shall be as follows : Sec. 13. All dues and assessment of Brothers who shall be in the service of the United States during the present war as soldiers, sailors, marines or as civilian employes accruing from the date of entry into such service until the termination thereof shall stand re- mitted without further action on the part of this Grand Lodge or on the part of any of the respective subordinates to which such Brothers belong. FRED B. MERRILLS, Chairman Committee on Legislation. Not adopted. Covered by other legislation. DOCUMENT NO. 48. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: The undersigned, chairman of your Committee on Legislation, by order of the Grand Master, has prepared an amendment to Section 11 of Article X of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution which he herewith submits for your consideration. Amend Section 11 of Article X (Section 442, page 91, Scott's Code, 1917) by striking out the word "five" in the fourth line and inserting in lieu thereof the word "ten," so that the said section when amended shall read as follows: Tuesday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 371 Nov. 20, 1917. f Sec. 2. Minimum Fees for Membership — No person shall be ad- mitted to membership in this Lodge for a less sum than is herein provided, viz.: By initiation, ten dollars; by deposit of card, two dol- lars; as an Ancient Odd Fellow, five dollars; provided, that no ad- mission fee shall be charged a Brother who shall be admitted by transfer certificate, except he shall pay for a medical certificate re- garding his health, should one be required by the By-Laws of this Lodge; and, provided, further, that no admission fee shall be charged an applicant for membership under Article X, Section 6, of the Con- stitution of the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, regarding the "Aged Odd Fellows' Register"; provided, further, that a fee of 25 cents shall be charged for issuing a transfer certificate, to be paid by the applicant. FRED B. MERRILLS, Chairman Committee on Legislation. Not adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 49. Report by Bro. O. H. Richards, of No. 53. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as follows : We have carefully considered the subject matter of Document No. 47, providing that the fee for initiation be raised to $10.00, and your committee recommend that said proposed amendment be not adopted. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 50. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: The undersigned, chairman of your Committee on Legislation, by order of the Grand Master, has prepared an amendment to Article X of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution which is proposed for your consideration. Amend Article X of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 9-A, which said section shall be as follows: Sec. 9-A. Army or Navy Hospital Certificate — In lieu of the physician's certificate prescribed in Section 9, a member while in the service of the United States in the army or navy may furnish a certi- ficate of his commanding officer showing the date of the beginning of 372 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I NoJ^lo*^ YqiT his disability, tlie nature thereof, the length and duration thereof, and the date when he was ordered to duty. Which certificate shall be evi- dence of the Brother's sickness or disability to the same extent and purpose as the physician's certificate above described. FRED B. MERRILLS, Chairman Committee on Legislation. DOCUMENT NO. 51. Report by Bro. A. T. Roner, of No. 506. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as follows: With reference to the proposed amendment of Article X of Sub- ordinate Lodge Constitution, submitted by our chairman upon the order of the Grand Master, we do not concur in the proposition as originally drawn, but we have made certain amendments and suggest for your consideration that you adopt an additional section to Article X of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution to be known as Section 9-A, which section shall be as follows: Sec. 9-A. Army or Navy Hospital Certificate — In lieu of the physician's certificate prescribed in Section 9, a member while in the service of the United States in the army or navy may furnish a certi- ficate of the attending physician and of his commanding officer show- ing the date of the beginning of his disability, the nature thereof, the length and duration thereof, and the date when he was ordered to duty, which certificate shall be evidence of the Brother's sickness or disability to the same intent and purpose as the physician's certificate above described. Respectfully submitted, COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. Amendment adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 52. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: The undersigned Chairman of your Committee on Legislation by ■ order of the Grand Master has prepared an amendment to Section 111 of Article X of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution which he herewith submits for your consideration. Amend Section 3 of Article X (Section 443, page 91. Scott's Code. 1917) by striking out the word "three" in the second line and insert the work "five"; also by striking out the entire proviso in said section so that said section when amended shall read as follows: Nov'^^lo^^lhT 1 <^'RAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 373 "FEES FOR DEGREES.^-Sec. 3. The fee for each degree shall not be less than five dollars." FRED B. MERRILLS. Chairman Committee on Legislation. DOCUMENT NO. 53. Report by Bro. O. H. Richards, of No. 53. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.. Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report, as follows : We have carefully considered the subject matter of Document No. 52, providing that the fee for each degree shall not be less than $5.00, and your committee recommend that said proposed amendment be not adopted. Respectfully submitted, COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 54. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: The undersigned Chairman of your Committee on Legislation by order of the Grand Master has prepared an amendment to Article X of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution which is proposed for your con- sideration. Amend Article X^of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 9-B, which section shall be as follows: "MAXIMUM SICK BENEFITS.— Section 9-B. This lodge shall in no case pay sick benefits at a greater rate per week than one-half of the annual dues charged by this lodge to each member." FRED B. MERRILLS, Chairman of the Committee on Legislation. Laid on the table. DOCUMENT NO. 55. Report by Bro. W. B. Strang, of No. 68i. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as fol- lows: This Committee would respectfully report as follows concerning that part of the Grand Master's Report entitled suggested remedies. 374 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS iNo7"20^T917 We suggest an amendment to Article X of the Subordinate Lodge Con- stitution to be known as Section 9-B, which shall read as follows: "MAXIMUM SICK BENEFITS.— Section 9-B. This lodge shall in no case pay out of the fund collected as dues sick benefits at a greater rate per week than one-half (i/.) of the annual dues charged by this lodge to each member, but an additional amount may be paid as sick benefits out of the income of the lodge other than dues." Respectfully submitted, COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. Laid on the table. The Grand Master ordered a recess and the Hon. H. S. Ma- gill addressed the Grand Lodge on the subject of the celebration of the centennial of the statehood of Illinois to be held in 1918 and sanctioned by the Legislature. Thereupon the Grand Master called the Roll of Honor and badges were presented to the Representatives entitled thereto. (See list of percentages of gain in membership. Document No. 5.) DOCUMENT NO. 56. Seventh report by Bro. James Ewing Davis, P.G.M., of No. 990. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report as follows: Your Committee reports that, as it is necessary for the Grand Treasurer to disburse the funds for mileage and per diem to the Repre- sentatives of this Grand Lodge, the exact amount of which is not at this time known, we would, therefore, recommend that a voucher be drawn on the Grand Treasurer, in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00), for the purpose of paying the mileage and per diem of the Representatives; the surplus, if any, to be turned back to the treasury of the Grand Lodge and the shortage, if any, be made up by an additional voucher on the Grand Treasurer. Fraternally submitted, ^SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Bro. James Ewing Davis moved a suspension of the rules and the adoption of the report. Carried. November 13. 1917. Jcihn H. Sikes. Grand Secretary, Springfield, Illinois. Dear Brother Sikes.- I am inclosing a letter from Henry V. Borst, Deputy Grand Sire, which I would like to have you read at the Nov'^lof ^917. } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 375 opening session on Tuesday evening, then return the letter to me. I think this will be the best way to get this before the session. Yours fraternally. J. A. LUCAS, Per .J. M. L. DOCUMENT NO. 57. November 10, 1917. Rev. J. A. Lucas, Lincoln, Illinois. Dear Brother Lucas: It was suggested that I attend the coming session of the Grand Lodge of Illinois in company with the Grand Sire. This certainly would bring great pleasure to me to meet the Grand Sire with my Brethren of Illinois, but in the discussion with seme of the Representatives from Illinois to the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Louisville, it was suggested that I visit your Grand Lodge next year. This I expressed a willingness to do, but doubted my ability to make a visit to the coming session and be with you again next fall. It was then suggested, as I recall it, that while it was desirable that I be with you this fall, yet if this was to interfere with my coming next fall, then I should defer the visit until that time when, perchance I might be Grand Sire. In view of that and my numerous engagements, I think it best that I should defer my proposed visit to your Grand Lodge until next fall. Please convey to the Grand Sire and the Representatives of your Grand Lodge my best wishes for their continued success and the hope that they will have a profitable session. With kindest regards, I am. Fraternally yours, H. W. BORST. Bro. Ludwig, of No. 105, informed the Grand Lodge that forty years ago this evening at the very moment he spoke the late Past Grand Master Henry A. Stone was initiated in Sycamore Lodge No. 105 by the late Past Grand Master Alonzo Elwood. Whereas, Sumner Lodge No. 249, I. O. O. F., has failed to display a flag in keeping with the prosperity and loyalty of the Lodge, Therefore, be it Resolved, That this Grand Lodge censure them as severely as the seriousness of the offense warrants and the justice of our Order will permit, and that they display our flag under penalty of arrest of their charter. OSCAR B. FYFFE, MARION MARTIN, Laid on the table. 376 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {nov^"2o'^^1917 Was read and referred to Committee on State of the Order. Past Grand Master Crowder moved that the list of contribu- tions to the endowment funds be printed in Wednesday's Dailv Journal. Motion carried. Thereupon the Grand Lodge proceeded to the consideration of the appeal of Edgevvood Lodge No. 959 vs. Frank A'. Wilson, page 266 Grand Secretary's report. Bro. C. M. Turner, P.G.P., moved that the report of the Committee on Judiciary and Appeals be adopted. Past Grand Master John J. Brown addressed the Grand Lodge on behalf of the appellant, Frank V. Wilson. Bro. A. L. Yantis, of No. 117. addressed the Grand Lodge on behalf of Edgewood Lodge No. 959. Bro. John W. Yantis, P.G.M., addressed the Grand Lodge on behalf of Edgewood Lodge. Bro. John J. Brown, P.G.M., closed the case on behalf of the appellant. Thereupon a vote being taken, the report of the Committee on Judiciary and Appeals was adopted. There being no further business, the Grand Lodge adjourned until 9 :oo o'clock Wednesday morning. ^Wednesday^^ I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 377 Wednesday, November 21, 1917 Representatives' Hall, State House. November 21, 191 7,, 9 o'clock a. m. The Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment, Grand Master Arnold in the chair. Present : All Grand Officers and a quorum of Representa- tives. The Grand Marshal, with his assistants, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Opening Ode was sung and the Grand Chaplain offered prayer. The Grand Lodge was then declared regularly opened for the transaction of business. The Daily Journal of Tuesday was distributed by the Grand Marshal and his assistants. Tlie Grand Master announced the following appointments : Assistant Grand Marshal — Milton Spier, No. 509. Also the following appointments to fill vacancies : Committee on State of the Order — D. C. Stocking, No. 829, vice W. A. Murphy; Wade Brophey, No. 270, vice McClelland. The Grand Lodge proceeded to the consideration of UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Amend Constitution of the Grand Lodge, Section i, Article 6, as shown in the Grand Secretary's Report (Grand Lodge Jour- nal 1916, page 362, Doc. 60.) 378 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS 1 k ^^*^9r*^fQi Nov. 21, 1917. Bro. Isaac Golden, of No. 822, moved the adoption of the amendment, which was carried by a two-thirds vote by division and count. Amend Section i, Article 7, Journal 1916, page 411, Doc. 116. It was moved to amend, by inserting the third Tuesday in October. It was moved to lay the amendment to the Constitution, to- gether with the motion to amend the amendment, on the table; which motion was carried. Whereupon the Grand Lodge proceeded to the consideration of APPEAL CASES. CASE NO. 475. Sheridan Eulass vs. Mason City Lodge No. 337, I. O. O. F. Heard at the November session, 1916. It was moved to adopt the report of the Committee on Ju- diciary and Appeals. Motion carried. CASE NO. 465. Ashmore Lodge No. 792, L O. O. F. vs. P. O. Carrico. Heard at the November session, 1915. Petition for a re-hearing. Bro. Owen Scott, P.G.M., moved that the petition for re- hearing be granted and that the report of the Committee on Ju- diciary and Appeals be adopted, which was carried. DOCUMENT NO. 58. First report of the Endowment Committee, by Brother Geo. A. Anthony. Kewanee, 111., Nov. 20, 1917. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Trustees of the Endowment Funds of the Orphans' Home and of the Old Folks' Home beg to report as follows: From moneys received from investment paid off, cash on hand and the donations at the session of 1916, we have made the following in- vestments. N^f^2lf^m7.} GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 379 ORPHANS' HOME FUND. On April 5, 1917, we purchased $2,000.00 notes, bearing 5 per cent interest, made by Emmitt C. Ttiompson, secured by first mortgage on 80 acres of improved farm land in Whiteside county, Illinois, valued at from $10,000.00 to $12,000.00. Said notes mature February 1, 1922, purchased at face value plus accrued interest. On July 6, 1917, we purchased $7,000.00 notes, bearing 5 per cent interest, made by Christian J. Blackert, secured by first mortgage on 115 acres of improved farm land in Henry county, valued at $20,000.00. Said notes mature February 27, 1922, purchased at face value plus accrued interest. OLD FOLKS' HOME FUND. On April 5, 1917, we purchased $2,000.00 notes, bearing 5 per cent interest, made by Emmett C. Thompson, secured by first mortgage on 80 acres of improved farm land in Whiteside county, Illinois, valued at from $10,000.00 to $12,000.00. Said notes mature February 1, 1922, purchased at face value plus accrued interest. Total amount invested in securities. Orphans' Home Fund. .$ 43,040.00 Total amount invested in securities. Old Folks' Home Fund. 42,540.00 Cash on hand, in Orphans' Home Fund 464.42 Cash on hand, in Old Folks' Home Fund 3,305.79 Total amount in the Endowment Funds of the two Homes $ 89,350.21 A detailed statement of contributions from individuals and organi- zations which have contributed $100.00 or more, together with the total amount contributed in amounts less than $100.00, also a statement of interest received on investments, etc., will be prepared by the committee and printed in the revised Journal. Respectfully submitted, F. D. P. SNELLING, GEO. A. ANTHONY, E. S. CONWAY, Endowment Trustees. Report adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 59. Amend Article III of the Grand Lodge By-Laws by adding Sections 13 and 14 to said article, as follows: Sec. 13. Department of Instruction — The Grand Master is au- thorized and directed when naming the appointive officers of the Grand Lodge to appoint a Grand Instructor and an Assistant Grand Instruc- tor; the duties of whom shall be to give instruction in the unwritten work, and the spirit and meaning of the Ritual. The Grand Instructor and Assistant Grand Instructor shall be entitled to receive mileage and per diem at the Grand Lodge sessions 380 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS ) N(^^^2r^fqi (Nov. 21, 1917. and to have their necessary traveling expenses, postage and stationery paid. The Grand Instructor and Assistant Grand Instructor shall make, full report to the Grand Master on, or before, the twentieth day of October of each year. Sec. 14. The Grand Instructor shall recommend to the Grand Master for appointment such third degree members as are able to pass an examination in the secret work and in the general knowledge of the Ritual. Such oflBcial instructors shall report to the Grand In- structor on or before the fifteenth day of October of each year. The official instructors so appointed shall pass an examination before the Grand Instructor or Assistant Grand Instructor or some official in- structor to entitle them to reappointment. H. M. BLOOD. Amendment adopted. The Grand Lodge proceeded to the consideration of REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. First report of the Committee on Finance was considered and adopted. Second report of the Committee on Finance was considered and adopted. Third report of the Committee on Finance was considered and adopted. Fourth report of the Committee on Finance was considered and adopted. Fifth report of the Committee on Finance was considered and adopted. First report of the Committee on Credentials, Document No. I, was considered and adopted as of Tuesday's session. Second report of the Committee on Credentials, Document No. 2, was considered and adopted as of Tuesday's session. First report of the Committee on Printing, Document No. 16, was considered and adopted. Sixth report of the Committee on Finance, Document No. 30, was considered and adopted. First report of the Committee on State of the Order, Docu- ment No. 31, was considered and adopted. Second report of the same Committee, Document No. 32. was considered and adopted. No^^*^2T*^f9 1 7 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 38 1 Third report of the same Committee, Document No. 33, was considered and adopted. Fourth report of the same Committee, Document No. 34, was considered and adopted. Fifth report of the same Committee, Document No. 35, was considered and adopted. Sixth report of the same Committee, Document No. 36, was considered and adopted. Seventh report of the same Committee, Document No. 37, was considered and adopted. Eighth report of the same Committee, Document No. 38, was considered and adopted. Ninth report of the same Committee, Document No. 39, was considered and adopted. First report of the Committee on Legislation, Document No. 40, was considered and adopted. The amendment was thereupon on motion carried by two- thirds vote by division and count. The Grand Lodge thereupon proceeded to the Election of Officers. FOR GRAND MASTER. Bro. Owen Scott, RG.M., nominated for Grand Master, Bro. H. M. Blood, of No. 645. There being but one nomination. Brother C. J. Lindley, P.G.M., moved that the Grand Secretary cast the unanimous bal- lot of the Grand Lodge for Brother H. M. Blood. The motion was carried and the Grand Secretary cast the unanimous ballot of the Grand Lodge and Brother H. M. Blood was declared elected Grand Master for the ensuing term. FOR DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. Bro. Isaac Golden, of No. 822, nominated Bro. L. M. Kagy, of No. 114. There being but one nomination, on motion of Bro. J. P. Ellacott of No. 416, the Grand Secretary cast the unanimous ballot of the Grand Lodge for Brother L. M. Kagv. 382 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS k^ """^^0,^^*^,^,^^- )i (Nov. 21, 191V. The motion was carried, and the Grand Secretary cast the unanimous ballot and Brother L. M. Kagy was declared elected Deputy Grand Master for the ensuing- term. FOR GRAND WARDEN. Bro. W. E. P. Anderson, of No. 107, nominated Bro. John W. Bir- ney, of No. 77. Bro. Isaac Golden, of No. S22, nominated Bro. C. A. Robbins. of No. 39. Bro. E. A. Smart, of No. 333, nominated Bro. Oscar H. Wylie, of No. 418. Bro. P. E. Wells, of No. 768, nominated Bro. A. A. Ludwig, of No. 105. Bro. Oscar H. Wylie and Bro. A. A. Ludwig declined the nomina- tion. The Grand Master appointed the following Brothers as tellers : D. H. Chapman, of No. 782, Chicago. W. F. Payne, of No. 206, Le.Kington. J. H. Travis, of No. 3, Greenville. Frank Sproul. of No. 39. . A. G. Anderson, of No. 812. Donald Grover, of No. 328. During the taking and tabulating of the ballot for Grand Warden, the Grand Lodge, by unanimous consent, proceeded to the election of the remainder of the elective officers. FOR GRAND SECRETARY. Bro. E. R. Sayler, P.G.M., nominated Bro. John H. Sikes, of No. 465. There being no other nomination, Brother L. M. Kagy was instructed to cast the entire vote of the Grand Lodge for Brother Sikes. It was done and Brother Sikes was declared duly elected Grand Secretary for the ensuing term. FOR GRAND TREASURER. Bro. C. J. Lindley, P.G.M.. placed in nomination Bro. Melvin P. Berry, P.G.M., of No. 412. There being but one nomination, on motion of Brother Wm. H. Pease, P.G.M., the Grand Secretary was instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the Grand Lodge for Brother Berry for Grand Wednesday, ] GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 383 Nov. 21, 1917. ) •-' ^ Treasurer. It was done and Brother Berry was declared duly elected Grand Treasurer for the ensuing term. Past Grand Master M. P. Berry in the chair. Grand Representative. One Year Term. Bro. W. H. Pease, P.G.M., placed in nomination Bro. A. Otis Arnold for Grand Representative for one year. There being but one nomination, Brother L. L. McKinley, P.G.M., moved that the Grand Secretary be instructed to cast the entire vote of the Grand Lodge for Brother A. Otis xA.rnold for Grand Representative for one year. This being done, Brother A. Otis Arnold was declared duly elected Grand Representative for the ensuing year. Bro. Sayler, P.G.M., moved that the hour for memorial exercises for our deceased Brothers Stone, Phillips and Eames be set for 2 o'clock this afternoon. Motion carried. Deputy Grand Master H. M. Blood in the chair. The Grand Lodge proceeded to the consideration of the second report of the Committee on Legislation. Bro. Owen Scott, P.G.M., moved the adoption of the report. Bro. James Ewing Davis, P.G.M., moved to amend Section 4 by striking out the words and figures fifty (50) dollars and inserting the words and figures twenty-five (25) dollars. Vote was taken on the amendment and the same was lost. Grand Master Arnold in the chair. Bro. Lindley asks the unanimous consent of the Grand Lodge, on behalf of the Committee, to insert the words "naval and" after the word "military" in the third line of the third para- graph of Section 4 of said report, which was granted. Bro. Weber, of No. 443, moved to strike out the words, "and within the grounds comprising said cantonments." Motion lost. The question being on the approval of the report the report was unanimously adopted. 384 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { N J^f ^217*^1917, The report of the tellers showed the following vote for FOR GRAND WARDEN. John W. Biruey received 427 C A. Robbins received 419 Scattering 5 Necessary to a choice 426 Bro. Birney having received the majority of the votes cast, was declared duly elected Grand Warden for the ensuing year. Bro. Robbins moved to make the vote unanimous in favor of Bro. Birney. Motion carried. Thereupon the Grand Lodge adjourned to 2 o'clock Wednes- day afternoon. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 21, 1917. The Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment. Grand Master Arnold in the chair. Present : All Grand Officers and a quorum of Representa- tives. The Grand Marshal, with his assistants, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Opening Ode was sung and the Grand Chaplain offered prayer. The Grand Lodge was then declared regularly opened for the transaction of business. The Grand Master announced the following appointments to fill vacancies : Mileage and Per Diem — Oscar G. Hayes, No. 663, vice Hil- lier. No. 653; A. W. Carter, No. 555, vice Isaac Sparks, No. 24. State of the Order — J. A. Gibberson, No. 421, vice Wm. Taylor, No. 717. DOCUMENT NO. 60. MEMORIAL EXERCISES. Melville C. Eames. Brother Eames was initiated in Excelsior Lodge No. 22, of Chicago, in 1854. He was admitted by card November 11. 1856. in Fort Dear- born Lodge, and was an active member of this Lodge until the date of his death. He died October 6, 1917. iy.CO-^Ju^ -^c^^^Ce^n^^u^cruC/t^ Grand Guardian, Moline. .i^Ql^ Wednesday. ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 385 Nov. 21, 1917. Brother Eames was well known to a large number of Odd Fellows in Illinois and was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a member of the Order for more than sixty years. He was not so well known to the membership during the last few years as he was not very active. He was appointed Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge in 1882 to fill a vacancy, and served out the term. For several years past he was the circulating manager of the Chicago Tribune and was well known in business circles. Brother Eames was by nature a true Odd Fellow. He had a great soul and a big heart for his fellowman. He was an admirer of our Order and was seen in the Lodge room very frequently until the last years of his life, and never lost interest in the principles 01 Odd Fellowship. A few years ago he was well known to the membership attending the Grand Lodge and was a favorite with everyone who knew him. In his loss, Odd Fellowship has lost a good member and the world has lost a good man. He was known as a doer of good deeds. He was kind to everybody, fraternal to his fellowman and lived the life of a pure, upright man. We lament his death, and yet he lived out a good, ripe old age. It has been said that a thing so universal as death must be a bless- iLg. In that view of life and death. Brother Eames has gone to his reward. Death is the crown of life. Without death there could be no successful life. Death has crowned the life of Brother Eames. His record is made up, and it will doubtless meet the approval of the recording angel, and in the day of reckoning which comes to all of us we believe Brother Eames will receive the plaudit. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." A. B. CHADWICK, M. P. BERRY, J. A. LUCAS. Committee. Bro. M. P. Berry, P.G.M., and Bro. J. A. Lucas, P.G.M., spoke upon the memorial of the late Bro. Eames and on motion the report of the Committee on Necrology was unanimously adopted and ordered spread upon the record Bro. J. W. Yantis, P.G.M., addressed the Grand Lodge upon the death of the late Bro. Henry Phillips, and requested permis- sion to prepare a suitable memorial in writing to be printed in full in the Journal of Proceedings, which on motion was unani- mously granted. —25 386 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS | n ^^"^•M^^^^fqi (Nov. 21, 1917. The following is the memorial of He^-ry Phillifs, Past Grand Master. The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the State of Illinois, was called upon to mourn the death of one of its most prominent members in the person of Judge Henry Phillips, of Beardstown, whose death occurred on Sunday morning, November 11, 1917. Brother Phillips was active in the work of the Order for more than 20 years. He served as Grand Master of Illinois from November, 1894, to November, 1895. At the session of 1895 he was appointed a member of the Judiciary and Appeals Committee, on which committee he served for twenty years. Few men have seen longer service in the Grand Lodge than has Brother Phillips. Biography. Henry Phillips was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 17, 1836. He was the son of Michael and Anne Phillips, who were nativees of Ireland, and who had reached Nova Scotia shortly before his birth. His mother died soon after his birth. With his father, the boy moved to New York City in 1842, and in 1845 they moved to Orleans County, New York, in the immediate neighborhood of Medina. There were two other brothers, Edward, long deceased, and the Rev. Godfrey Phillips, who died last August. Henry Phillips was educated in the common schools of New York and at Yates Academy in Orleans County. When 16 years old he went to North Carolina and taught school in that State for one year. The following year, 1853, he came to Illinois, at Cave-in-Rock, then an important town on the Ohio river in Hardin County. In 1854 he went to Pittsfield. Pike County, Illinois, and taught school there. After two years he became a preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church. In January, 1860, he came to Cass County, settling at Vir- -ginia. In that fall he was elected Circuit Clerk of Cass County, and served as such for eight years. At the expiration of that term, he entered the practice of law, having been admitted to the bar in the early 'sixties. He became the law partner of Garland Pollard, then the general counsel of the old Ohio & Mississippi Railway, now the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern. The firm name was Pollard &^ Phillips, the firm handling the legal business for the company in Illinois during the time that the Spring- field division was under construction. Mr. Phillips' connection with the railway company was maintained until his death. Nov Wednesday^_ I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 387 111 1890 and in 1894 he was elected county judge of Cass County. In his active years he was conspicuous in local, district and state politics, and was recognized over the state as one of the party leaders. He was one of the delegates-at-large from Illinois to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows when a young man. During his residence in Virginia, he was a member of Saxon Lodge No. 68, and when the fam- ily removed to Beardstown, from Virginia, in 1901, he became a mem- ber of Ark Lodge No. 16. For thirty-eight years he was an active member of the Illinois Grand Lodge. He became Grand Master of the Order in 1895. Brother Phillips was an active Mason during the greater part of his life, retaining his membership in Virginia Lodge No. 544. A. F. & A. M., untl his death. Brother Phillips was married to Adeline Pollard, of the State of Vermont, in 1862. One child survives, Mrs. Jennie B. Parker, of Chi- cago. In 1877 he was married to Emma E. Burrows, of Beardstown. The widow and four sons survive. Edward O., of Chicago; Charles R.. of Beardstown; James F.. of Goldfield, Nevada, and Robert B., of Springfield. Wherever he took part. Brother Phillips was a leader, not in the aggressive sense assumed by many, but by the force of intellectual power. Brother Phillips gave long service to the Order of Odd Fellows, passing through all its gradations, until he reached the Grand Mas- ter's chair, which he occupied with great distinction and into which he carried the fullness of his strength. The glow from the sun of love-lit memory will long reveal the image of Past Grand Master Henry Phillips during the deliberations of the Grand Lodge. Brother Henry Phillips was buried under the auspices of Ark Lodge No. 16. I. O. 0. F., of Beardstown, the funeral services being held at the Methodist church on November 13, 1917. A number of prominent members of the Order outside of Beardstown attended the services. JOHN W. YANTIS, P.G.M., JAMEIS EWING DAVIS, WM. A. HUBBARD, P.G.M., Committee. 388 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Ut ^^^.M^^^f,^^ - ^ l^ {Nov. 21, 191 1. DOCUMENT NO. 61. Heney a. Stone, Pa.-t Guand Mastee. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: Your Committee on the death of Brother Henry A. Stone, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Representative, would respectfully report as follows: Past Grand Master and Past Grand Representative Henry A. Stone was born in Kane County, 111., Fiebruary 10, 1850, and died in the quietude of his home at Vandalia, April 9, 1917, attended by his loved ones and sympathizing friends. The funeral services were held at Vandalia, in the Lutheran church, of which he was a devoted member, on Thursday, April 12. Among the many prominent members of the Order present, to attend the last sad rites, were Grand Master A. Otis Arnold, Grand Warden L. M. Kagy, Grand Secretary John H. Sikes, Grand Representative J. J. Crowder, Past Grand Masters, Owen, Scott, Cicero J. Lindly and E. R. Sayler. Past Grand Patriarch Chester M. Turner and Bothers H. G. Cormick, R. K. Dewey, Chas. D. Meerritt and visiting Odd Fellows from surrounding towns. The funeral services were beautiful and im- pressive. Grand Warden L. M. Kagy, from the pulpit, paid a splendid tribute to the memory of Brother Stone. Tears of sympathy dimmed the eyes of all who were present; emotional grief could not be restrained under the influence of the beautiful words of our Grand Warden. Brother Henry A. Stone was 67 years, 1 month and 29 days old at the time of his death. He had been a patient sufferer for about one year, occasioned by a stroke of paralysis. He was watched day and night by his devoted wife, assisted by relatives, friends and Odd Fel- lows. Every comfort possible, and all means available were used to overcome for a time the "dread spectre," but of no avail. His physical structure could no longer endure the awful strain, the hour of his departure had come, and there, surrounded by his immediate loved ones, his soul ascended to the God who gave it, and the lifework of that splendid, noble, good hearted man and Brother Odd Fellow passed into history to become one of the guiding stars in the firmament of our Order. Brother Stone moved to the city of "Vandalia in 1882, and in the year of 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss May Dieckman. To this union two children were born. Mrs.| H. H. Sonnemann, of Vandalia, and Amos, now located in Seattle, Washington. He was a great lover of music, and to more fully carry out his plans, he became connected with the W. W. Kimball Co., and remained with that company in many different capacities until his death. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife. May D. Stone, Past President of the Rebekah State N^^^21^*'f9i7 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 389 Assembly, his daughter, Mrs. Sonnemann, and son Amos, who were present during his last illness. Brother Henry A. Stone was initiated in Sycamore Lodge No. 105, Sycamore. 111., in the year 1877, the occasion being made prominent by the presence of Past Grand Master Alonzo Elwood, who officiated during the ceremony as Noble Grand of the Lodge. Brother Stone transferred his membership from Sycamore Lodge No. 105 to Friends Lodge No. 122, at Vandalia, in the year 1884, where he retained his membership until death. He took a great interest in Lodge work, fill- ing the different stations, and after becoming a Past Grand was elected Representative to the Grand Lodge, where his activities became more pronounced from the fact of his strong admiration for the Order. He was brought into prominence during the administration of Past Grand Master J. Otis Humphrey, receiving an appointment as Official In- structor, which line of duty he followed until the close of the year 191'0. Brother Stone became Grand Master of Illinois in November, 1893, and served until November, 1894. In the year 1897 he was appointed by Grand Master Geo. C. Rankin to fill the unexpired term of two years as a Trustee of the Old Folks' Home, caused by the resignation of Past Grand Master R. W. S. Wheatlej'. This committee of Trustees had the important duty of selecting the location for the present Old Folks' Home. In the year 1898 he was appointed a member of the Judiciary and Appeals Committee, on which committee he served continuously until his death. He was elected Grand Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge in the year 1915, and had the pleasure of attending the session held in the city of San Francisco. Brother Henry A. Stone was a man strictly honest, temperate and devoted to his work; he was never known to shirk a duty by casting burdens upon the shoulders of his friends. His sympathetic nature and devotion to principle won for him the respect and admiration of all who knew him. His heart's desire while Grand Master was to better the condition of our Subordinate Lodges by improving the ritualistic work and im- parting a more extended knowledge of the Secret Work of our Order. The Order in Illinois ovres a great debt of gratitude to Bother Stone for his faithfulness and long years of service in the cause of Odd Fellowship. We mourn his death. We miss him from the councils of our Brotherhood. We miss him as a friend and our loss is great. The only satisfaction that can come to us is to realize and ponder the reflections of Brother Henry A. Stone's career, that he lived a worthy and honorable life, one full of good purpose and good deeds, and that his example is worthy of emulation. His influence will be an inspira- tion to those who knew' and loved him best. 390 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Lt''^*"'^S?^*'??V^ . ( Nov. 21. 1917. To his distressed loved ones inconsolable because of his linger- ing fate, his friends and associates and the great Order of Odd Fellows iu admiration of his charm of character and golden fortitude, extend their heartfplt sympathy and mourn with the disconsolate family. "He has done the work of a true man; Crown him, honor him, love him; Weep over him tears of woman, Stoop manliest brows above him. No duty could overtask him. No deed his will outrun; Or ever our lips could ask him, His hands the work had done." E. R. SAYLER, P.G.M., OWEN SCOTT, P G. M., CHAS. S. HARRIS, P.G.M., Committee. Bro. E. S. Conway, P.G.S., addressed the Grand Lodge on the death of the late Bro. Stone. Bro. Owen Scott, P.G.M., also addressed the Grand Lodge on the demise of Bro. Stone. Bro. A. A. Ludwig, of No. 105, followed Bro. Scott in eulo- gizing the memory of Bros. Stone and Phillips. Bro. Chas. S. Harris, P.G.M., delivered a eulogy on the death of Bro. Stone. Bro. W. E. P. Anderson, of No. 107, spoke on the death of Bros. Phillips and Stone. On motion of Bro. Sayler, P.G.M., the report of the Com- mittee on Necrology was unanimously adopted and ordered spread on the record. At the close of the memorial exercises, the Grand Master ordered a recess and the band and members of the Orphans' Home, led by Superintendent Lucas, entered the Grand Lodge. The band played a few instrumental selections and some of the children gave recitations and the members of the Grand Lodge, led by the band, sang "America," after which the Grand Lodge resumed its sessions. Wednesday, 7 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 39I Nov. 21, 1917 Bro. Isaac Golden, on behalf of Greater Chicago Lodge No. 822, presented the Orphans' and Old Folks' Homes as a Christ- mas gift the sum of twenty dollars each. Bro. Chas. S. Boyer, Trustee of the Old Folks' Home, ex- plained the absence of a visit of members of the Old Folks' Home to the Grand Lodge. Bro. Chas. S. Harris, P.G.M., Trustee of the Old Folks' Home, addressed the Grand Lodge, explaining the general condi- tion of the Home at Mattoon. The Grand Master appointed the following Committee to convey the greetings of this Grand Lodge to the Rebekah State Assembly : John J. Brown, P.G.M. ; E. R. Sayler, P.G.M. ; Wm. M. Groves, P.G.M. Monmouth, 111., Nov. 20, 1917. Col. John H. Sikes, Grand Sec. Odd Fellows, Springfield, llinois. Heartiest fraternal greetings. I am with you in spirit. I wish you fullest measure of success in your great work. GEO. C. RANKIN. Bro. Geo. A. Anthony, of No. 128, moved that we receive the Committee from the Grand Encampment at this evening's session. Motion carried. Document No. 423^, report of the Committee on Legislation, was considered. It was moved to lay the report on the table. Motion lost. Bro. Merrills, P.G.M., moved to adopt the report. Motion carried. Report of the same Committee on Document No. 47 was considered and adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 62. RESOLUTION BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Whereas, This Grand Lodge has voted to pay certain sick benefits and minimum death benefits of all its members while serving in the military or naval forces of the United States; and, Whereas, This Grand Lodge has voted to pay the expense nec- essary for the establishmnt and maintenance of Odd Fellows head- quarters in the city nearest to military cantonments and naval stations 392 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {No^^*^2T*'f917 and within the grounds comprising such cantonments and naval sta- tion; and. Whereas, The Odd Fellows of Rockford are maintaining Odd Fel- lows headquarters in their city to which this Grand Lodge is asked to contribute; and. Whereas, The amount necessary for these different expenditures is unknown to this Finance Committee and your Committee has con- sulted with the Grand Master and the various Committees in charge of the legislation which has been enacted and from such meagre infor- mation as we have at the present time. Resolved, therefore, That an appropriation of forty thousand ($40,000.00) dollars be made to meet the estimated expenditures, so that we can provide for the same in the estimated budget in ascer- taining what will be the capitation tax required to meet all the expense of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE F. KOESTER, JAMES EWING DAVIS, CHARLES D. BRAINARD. On motion, the rules were suspended and the resolution was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 63. SECOND RESOLUTION BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Submitted by Bro. Chas. D. Brainard, Lodge No. 21. Whereas, Contingencies may arise during the continuance of the war that will make it necessary for this Grand Lodge to have addi- tional funds for the purpose of meeting obligations incurred by this Grand Lodge by legislation for the benefit of our Odd Fellows in the Army and Navy of the United States; therefore, Resolved, That the Grand Master, with the consent and approval of the "War Relief Commission," may levy an additional capitation tax at any time after July 1, 1918, for the purpose of taking care of such contingencies, as the same may be needed. The total of the additional capitation tax to be not more than sixty cents per member. Respectfully submitted, GEO. F. KOESTER. JAMES EWING DAVIS, CHAS. D. BRAINARD, Finance Committee. On motion, the rules were suspended and the resolution was adopted. ^ Wednesday.^ } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 393 DOCUMENT NO. 64. Tenth report, by Wm. M. Hill, of No. 141. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: Your Committee on State of the Order would respectfully report as follows: "We have carefully considered the subject matter of Document No. 10, offered by Bro. Frank Sebeck, No. 831, to amend Article 22, Section 1, of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution, and we recommend that it be not adopted. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. It was moved to adopt the report of the Committee. The previou-s question was called for, and the Chair asked, "Shall the main question be now put?" The question being determined in the affirmative, the report of the Committee was adopted. Report of the Committee on Legislation, Document No. 51, was considered and adopted. Report of the same Committee, Document No. 55, was con- sidered, and on motion of Rep. Smidl, of No. 231, the report was laid on the table. On motion, the rules were suspended and all reports and resolutions were acted upon without being laid over. DOCUMENT NO. 65. Twelfth report, by Bro. A. A. Ludwig, of No. 105, of Com- mittee on the State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee having carefully considered the subject matter of resolution presented by Bro. Samuel D. Marchant, do not concur therein, and recommend that it be not adopted. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 66. Thirteenth report, by J. Parker Smith, of No. 240. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on State of the Order would respectfully report as follows: 394 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS j Wednesday, ) Nov. 21, 1917. That we have considered the resolution offered by Bro. J. F. Mc- Conaughy and recommend that it be not adopted. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. Thereupon the Grand Lodge adjourned to 8 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Second report of Endowment Trustees. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: DONATIONS TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND. Grand Lodge, November, 1917. Your Endowment Trustees submit the following report of dona- tions by Lodges, Rebekah Lodges, Encampments, other organizations and individuals, at the session of the Grand Lodge held Tuesday even- ing, November 20: 1 Western Star. . . 2 Harmonize 9 Union 11 Duane 13 Marion 23 DesPlaines 24 Friendship .... 25 Neilson 29 Powhan 40 Montgomery . . . 41 Ottawa 42 Lake City 43 Madison 44 Memento 48 Covenant 58 Robert Blum. .. 59 Golden Rod 64 Eureka 75 Star 77 Remembrance . 78 Spoon River. . . . 83 Amicitia 86 Chosen Friends. 96 Stark 100 Jeptha 102 Arcanus 105 Sycamore 5.00 107 Carlinville 25.00 110 Suburban 10.00 115 Triple Link 20.00 124 Crawford 20.00 127 Marcelline 5.00 128 Kewanee 20.00 133 Moline 5.00 136 Veitch 66.00 137 West Salem 20.00 144 Tazewell 26.00 146 Shawbeenee 10.00 148 Abou Ben Adhem. 20.00 164 Savanna 20.00 165 Commercial 5.00 166 Teutonia 10.00 184 Abingdon 15.00 193 Tranquil 5.00 201 Juniata 25.00 202 Bohemia 50.00 204 Lincoln 10.00 206 McLean 6.00 218 Howard 10.00 219 Wm. Tell 10.00 221 Harmonia 10.00 225 Sidell 25.00 226 Scottville 20.00 229 Illinois City 10.00 10.00 5.00 20.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 42.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 30.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 Wednesday, i Nov. 21, 1917. ! GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 395 230 Hickory Grove 10.00 231 Praha 20.00 232 Hope 50.00 234 West Jersey 10.00 236 Aledo 10.00 240 Cook County 25.00 241 Southern 10.00 244 Wyoming 10.00 246 Maywood 5.00 254 Prairie View 10.00 262 Pontiac 20.00 268 Rochester 10.00 270 LaClyde 10.00 282 Bridgeport 10.00 284 Charity 20.00 288 Kenwood 30.00 293 Mendota 10.00 295 River Grove 10.00 296 Cabery 5.00 303 Concordia 5.00 313 Enfield 10.00 315 Macedonia 10.00 325 Reliance 10.00 329 Goethe 26.00 336 Barry 10.00 343 Dongola 15.00 353 Hoffnung 10.00 361 John Ericsson 100.00 363 Williamsville 6.00 374 Golden Rule 10.00 381 Irvington 4.00 389 Garden City 10.00 390 Kankakee City 10.00 394 Rome 10.00 402 Eagle 10.00 404 Waggoner 10.00 406 Kempton 5.00 407 Lily of the West. . . . 25.00 409 Rose 10.00 412 Bentley 15.00 417 Beacon Light 5.00 418 Paxton 5.00 421 Greenwood 10.00 423 Greenview 10.00 424 Silvis 10.00 429 Marble City 5.00 430 Herrin 10.00 431 O'Fallon 4.00 432 Douglas 10.00 434 Junction 10.00 435 Pride of the Valley. 10.00 445 Clear Lake 10.00 446 1st Scandinavian.... 10.00 451 Crystal 15.35 457 Model 5.00 462 Pleasant Hill 5.00 466 Upper Alton 5.00 476 Raymond 10.00 477 Olympia 20.00 479 North Shore 20.00 480 Helvetia 10.00 484 Southwestern 10.00 485 Manufacturers 25.00 488 South Park 12.00 489 Morning Star 5.00 494 Round Hill 5.00 497 Eberle 10.00 499 Peuerbach 10.00 501 Palmer 5.00 506 New Chicago 25.00 509 Normal 20.00 517 Golden Link 25.00 519 Coal City 10.00 531 Rising Sun 20.00 538 Catlin 8.0U 541 Chrisman 5.00 542 Gibson 10.00 544 Northern Light 5.00 551 Vera 5.00 553 Castleton 10.00 555 Clinton 10.00 561 Jno. G. Potts 10.00 562 Rogers Park 10.00 567 Aurora 5.00 573 Badger Springs 5.00 579 Bradford 10.00 580 Ashkum 8.00 583 Swedish Olive 30.00 584 Linne 19.00 588 New Athens 5.00 396 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS f Wednesday, I Nov. 21, 1917. 590 Advance 10.00 8S1 592 Fraternal 5.00 832 593 Lovington 2.60 835 597 Seymour 10.00 838 601 Loyal 50.00 841 603 Centennial 20.00 864 607 Standard 10.00 870 618 Beacon 10.00 871 619 Althea 25.00 873 626 Orient 20.00 878 630 Palacky 25.00 885 633 Kansas 10.00 892 634 Farina 10.00 903 638 Viola 20.00 906 639 Brighton Park 10.00 909 641 Loraine 10.00 912 643 Elco 5.00 913 657 Lafayette lO.Oo 914 658 Humboldt Park 10.00 918 660 Monee 10.00 933 662 Sheridan 10.00 937 665 Washington 10.00 942 668 East Peoria 10.00 944 686 Orion 10.00 946 698 Jas. A. Garfield 10.00 948 699 Norden 25.00 949 706 Harvel 12.00 955 708 Palatine 10.00 956 709 Owaneco 5.00 962 717 Deering 41.68 963 718 Rock City 10.00 965 719 Venice 10.00 969 727 Modesto 10.00 970 731 Stonefort 11.50 972 738 Olive Leaf 10.00 976 740 Deland 10.00 977 745 Sims 10.00 980 750 Downers Grove 5.00 986 751 S. Chicago 10.00 990 753 Hettick 5.00 1003 757 Kinderhook 10.00 1006 771 Momence 10.00 1007 793 Waukegan 20.00 1009 812 Three Links 50.00 1011 820 St. Anne 10.00 1013 Snuvpnir 20.00 Boone 20.00 Mill Shoals 20.00 Gallatin 10.00 Peotone 10.00 Bowen lO.OO Ben Hur 73.27 Avondale 10.00 Steeleville 10.00 White City 40.00 Sampson 10.00 A. T. Sherman 10.00 Golden Star 10.00 Timber 20.00 Golden Deeds 10.00 Illiopolis 5.00 Industry 10.00 Stockland 10.00 Rapatee 5.00 Carnation 60.00 Lerna 7.40 Midway 10.00 Pilgrim 5.00 Sesser ". . 5.00 G. Carducci 10.00 Beechwood 5.00 Annapolis 5.00 Libertyville 10.00 Meredosia 10.00 Bridge City 10.00 Augusta 5.00 Tilden 5.00 Big Neck 5.00 East Berlin 10.00 Macoupin Valley. ... 10.00 Ashton 6.00 West Sharon 4.00 Mulkeytown 5.00 Jno. Corson Smith . . 10.00 Wheaton 10.00 Hyperion 10.00 South Side 10.00 Mississippi Valley. . 10.00 Fillmore 10.00 Harvard 16.00 ^J^f^2T*^m7.1 ^^^^ LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. 0. F. 397 1014 Elburn 5.00 W. E. P. Anderson 5.00 1026 Homewood 10.00 J. W. Seyfer .50 1030 Oak Park 6.55 10.00 Willard Enc. No. 64 Indian Head Enc. No. 83. 10 00 1031 Tri City 10 00 1035 Universal Peace. . . . 15.00 Members Southwestern 1036 Marion 20.00 Lodge No. 484 15.00 }038 R. T. Daniel 20.00 C. H. Russum, No. 483... 2.00 Personal Donations. G. W. Hess, No. 757 1.00 E. S. Conway 100.00 Wesley Sargent 2.00 F. D. P. Snelling 100.00 Thos. McDonald, No. 952. 10.00 Cook County Picnic and E. F. Long, No. 569 1.00 Anniversary Organiza- Hiram Richmond, No. 906. 2.00 tion 100.00 John Preston, No. 906 2.00 Lieut. Col. W. B. Fritz, Members Brothers Lodge DeKalb, 111 100.00 No. 589 5.00 J. G. Hutton 1.00 Lacon Enc. No. 85 5.00 Fifty-five Rebekah No. 6. 20.00 L. M. Kagy 50.00 Total $ 3,925.85 Clyde McAllister 1.00 WEDNESDAY EVENING, November 21, 1917, 8 o'clock p. m. The Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment, Grand Master Arnold in the chair. Present: All Grand Officers and a quorum of Representa- tives. The Grand Marshal, with his assistants, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Opening Ode was sung and the Grand Chaplain offered prayer. The Grand Lodge was then declared regularly opened for the transaction of business. DOCUMENT NO. 67. Twelfth report, by Bro. F. C. Holton, of No. 888. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: Your Committee on the State of the Order would respectfully report as follows on Document No. 19: That we do not concur in the resolution and recommend that it be not adopted. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. 398 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS {noT*^*2°1 ^*19i7 DOCUMENT NO. 68. Fourteenth report, by Bro. A. G. Anderson, of No. 812. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on the State of the Order would respectfully report as follows: That they most heartily approve of the patriotic spirit put forth in this resolution in reference to the display of our flag at all Lodge sessions; but that we cannot recommend its adoption since there is not at the present time any law enacted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge covering territorial jurisdiction in reference to the subject matter in this resolution. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. It was moved to lay the report on the table. Motion carried. DOCUMENT NO. 69. Tenth report, by Bro. Geo. A. Johnson, of No. 583. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as follows: We have examined the subject matter of Document No. 24 and recommend its adoption relating to the organization and maintenance of a general relief committee in cities and towns having more than one Subordinate Lodge. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was, on motion, laid on the table. DOCUMENT NO. 70. Eleventh report, by Bro. Geo. A. Johnson, of No. 583. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as follows : Your Committee has considered the subject matter of Document No. 25, providing for the organization and maintenance of a general relief committee in cities and towns having more than one Subordinate Lodge, and after a careful consideration, your committee recommends its adoption. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Laid on the table. Wednesday } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 399 Nov. 21, 1917. 3 A Committee from the Grand Encampment consisting of Bro. M. B. Horn, Grand Representative; Bro. Sam Baker, Grand Scribe, and Bro. Walter J. North, Grand Patriarch, were intro- duced by Grand Marshal Nauman. The Patriarchs addressed the Grand Lodge, extending the greetings and heartfelt thanks of the Grand Encampment. The Grand Master responded, in suitable words, to these greetings. DOCUMENT NO. 71. Whereas. This Grand Lodge has provided for the maintenance, extensions to and repairs upon our Homes by levying an assessment of One Dollar, known as "Home Dues," and has provided that said amount shall be collected by the Subordinate Lodges in quarterly in- stallments; and Whereas, The Homes will be dependent upon the amounts collected for the maintenance of their members; and Whereas, It is necessary that funds should be available by Jan- uary the first. 1918; therefore, be it Resolved. That each Subordinate Lodge shall pay the Home tax oi' One Dollar per annum per member. Fifty Cents of said amount shall be payable on January first and Fifty Cents on July the first. Said Subordinate Lodges shall remit said "Home Tax" to the Grand Secretary at the time of sending in their annual and semi-annual reports with their capitation tax. commencing January 1, 1918. Respectfully submitted. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 72. Twelfth report, by Bro. Theodore W. Van de Mark, of No. 31- To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committe on Legislation would respectfully report as fol- lows: In reference to amending Section 1, Grand Lodge By-Laws by striking out "seven" in the second line and inserting "three." We do not concur in this amendment, but offer the following, making the hour "three" instead of "four." said section when amended to read as follows: 400 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { Nj^^^21^^'^f9i7 Section 1. This Grand Lodge shall at each annual session con- vene at three o'clock p. m., and adjourn from time to time until the business of the sesssion is completed, unless otherwise ordered specially by a vote of the Grand Lodge. Repectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. A recess was ordered, and the following Committee from the Rebekah State Assembly was introduced, as follows : Sister Irene Cooper, President-elect, by Bro. Owen Scott; Sister Mrs. A, Otis Arnold, by Bro. E. R. Sayler; Sister Liira B. Latham, Past President, by A. G. Nauman ; Sister Mrs. H. M. Blood, by Bro. Boyer. The Sisters addressed the Grand Lodge, extending the greet- ings of the Rebekah State Assembly, to which the Grand Master suitably responded. The Sisters having retired, the Grand Lodge resumed its deliberations. DOCUMENT NO. 73. Thirteenth report, by Bro. Harry G. Carlock, of No. 938. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as follows : We have carefully considered the subject matter of Document No. 13, and find that this matter is fully covered by a previous report. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT yO. 74. Fourteenth report, by Bro. Philip Reitz, of No. 29. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as follows : Your Committee on Legislation having carefully considered Docu- ment No. 9, a resolution to amend Sections 2 and 3 of Article X of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution by fixing the fee for membership by initiation at |20.00, except in cities having fifty or more Lodges, when ^ ^ Str^^^ Grand Herald, Greenville Wednesday, \ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 4OI Nov. 21, iyi7. ) the fee by initiation sliall be $30.00 and recommend that same be not adopted. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 75. Fifteenth report, by Bro. Howard Robertson, of No. 645. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as follows : In the matter of a resolution by Ben Hur Lodge, No. 870, I. O. O. F., entitled "A bill to provide relief for Odd Fellows who are in the military and naval service during the present emergency," beg leave to report the subject matter has been considered in another resolution by this committee, and we beg to be relieved of further consideration in the matter. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 76. Sixteenth report, by Bro. Howard Robertson, of No. 645. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation would respectfully report as follows: , In the matter of the resolution presented by J. Henry Debus, of No. 540, changing the date of the ending of the Grand Lodge fiscal year, beg leave to recommend that the same be not adopted. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 77. Seventeenth report, by Bro. J. J. Crowder, of No. 21. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the resolu- tion offered by Bro. Frank Sebeck, of No. 831, Document No. 11, pro- posing legislation to give a Lodge perpetual jurisdiction over a candi- date, having had the same under consideration, would respectfully report as follows: —26 402 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS iN^^^^r^mT We believe that legislation by the Sovereign Grand Lodge will be necessary to enable the Lodge to secure perptual jurisdiction over a candidate, and we therefore recommend that said resolution be referred to the Grand Representatives for their consideration. Respectfully submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 78. Eighth report, by Bro. Charles D. Brainard, of No. 21. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report as follows: That part of the Grand Master's report regarding finances or Orphans' Home, pages 93 to 154; Old Folks' Home, pages 155 to 231; of Grand Secretary's report, pages 232 to 278, and of Grand Treasurer's report, pages 279 to 290, are fully covered by the first to sixth reports of this committee. Fraternally submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 79. First report, by Bro. L. L. McKinley, P.G.M., of No. 41. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Home Libraries would respectfully report as follows on resolution by J. P. EUacott, of Lodge No. 416; We have carefully considered the Resolution, and believing that the matter therein contained is practical, we respectfully recommend that the same be approved by this Grand Lodge. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 80. Fifteenth report, by Committee on State of the Order. Re- port by Bro. \. A. Ltidwig, of No. 105. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on the State of the Order would respectfully report as follows: That as the Grand Lodge has already acted on that part of the Grand Master's Report under the head of "Rockford," your committee hereby report further action by this committee unnecessary. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. Wednesday ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 403 Nov. 21, 1917. DOCUMENT NO. 81. Report of Committee on State of the Order. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: We, the Committee on State of the Order, have carefully con- sidered that part of the Grand Master's Report relative to the action taken by the Grand Lodge of Iowa in regard to a building at Camp Dodge, and heatily approve of the Grand Master's Report. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 82. Report, by Bro. John C. Kost, of No. 142. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on the State of the Order would respectfully report as follows: That as the Grand Lodge has acted upon the matter of construct- ing an Odd Fellows building within the Cantonment at Rockford, 111., your committee return the resolution without further recommenda- tion. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 83. Ninth report, by Bro. James Ewing Davis, P.G.M., of No. 990. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report as to Doc. No. 21, resolution offered by Brother E. M. Solomon, of No. 917. and other Brothers: Your committee have duly considered this resolution and would recommend the following: That in every case where a member of the Order has been brutally killed by thugs and robbers, and after a period of 30 days after said person was killed, the person or persons committing said crime have not been apprehended, then the Grand Master of this State is authorized to offer a reward of not exceeding $100.00 to any person or persons who will bring about or assist in bringing about the apprehension and conviction of any person or per- sons guilty of the murder or slaying of any of our Brethren. This sum of $100.00 shall be paid from the Special Relief Fund and the Grand Master and Grand Secretary are hereby authorized to draw a warrant for said amount in each and evey case upon presentation to them of a certified copy of said conviction, and also the certificate of the presid- 404 - JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { N^f '^21^ ^m?. iug Judge in the trial of said case certifying the names of the person or persons who apprehended the person or persons guilty of the murder or slaying of any of our Brethren. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was laid on the table. Bro. Geo. F. Koester of the Committee on Finance moved to reconsider Document 40. Motion carried. Bro. Koester moved to amend the report by striking- out the following words from Section 5-A, seventh and eighth lines : "and shall remit the amount to the Grand Secretary with the semi-annual reports of the lodge," which amendment was carried. The report as amended was thereupon adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 84. Tenth report, by Bro. G. F. Koester, of No. 601. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.: Your Committee on Finance to whom was referred Document No. 8, a petition by West Pullman Lodge No. 817, for a refund of a three month's excess per capita tax which they claim was paid under pro- test. Document No. 15, a petition by Iris Lodge, No. 267, claiming not to be delinquent although they have not paid the per capita tax due on July 1, 1917. Document No. 22, a petition by Representative J. C. F. Meyer, of Perseverance, Lodge No. 587, claiming their Lodge was at present overpaid in their per capita tax for 1917. Beg leave to report as these are all brought about by the change of time at which the 1917 per capita tax was made payable, that we be allowed to make one answer covering the three documents. In November, 1916, your Grand Lodge decided that the 1917 per capita tax be payable, 60 cents on January 1, 1917, and 60 cents on July 1, 1917. The per capita tax for 1916 was payable, 60 cents on April 1, 1916, and 60 cents on October 1, 1916. If you will refer to 1885 Grand Lodge Journal, page 940, 11th report of Finance Committee, you will find the capitation tax for the ensuing year, 1886, was fixed at 50 cents; 20 cents to be paid with the January reports, and 30 cents with the July reports. This was changed in November, 1886, see Grand Lodge Journal, page 100, 11th report of the Finance Committee, fixing the capitation tax for the ensuing year, 1887, at 60 cents, 30 cents to be paid with the April reports and 30 cents with the October reports. N(^.^*2l7*^m7. 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 4O5 When the change of payment of per capita tax from Jaunary and July to April and October was made, no additional money was col- lected by this Grand Lodge for the three months extension of payment of per capita tax. The fact is the change back to January and July simply asks the Subordinate Lodges to make their per capita payments at the same time as they did prior to 1887. This gives the Grand Lodge money in the treasury with which to meet its current obligations without the necessity of asking the Grand Treasurer to advance money to this Grand Lodge each year awaiting the collection of the per capita tax which was not available until April and October of each year. The capitation tax and appropriation of your Grand Lodge are al- ways levied and made for the fiscal year. The time of payment of the per capita tax which may be changed from time to time, does not affect the amount paid annually by any Subordinate Lodge. This explana- tion should clear up this matter to the satisfaction of these Lodges, and any other Lodges that may have been in doubt of this proposition. We further recommend that a copy of this report be sent to each of the above petitioning Lodges. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO. 85. To the Grand Master and Members of the Grand Lodge of Illi- nois, I. O. O. F.: Whereas, The seating of the Representatives of the Grand Lodge for the past six years has been by counties, alphabetically arranged, thereby placing some of the counties in the gallery each of these years; therefore, be it Resolved, That the incoming Grand Master and Grand Secretary be and they are hereby instructed to seat the Representatives of the Grand Lodge in reverse order each alternate year. Respectfully submitted, W. S. FOREMAN, Lodge No. 95, Pittsfield. OSCAR H. WYLIE, No. 418. CLYDE M3ALLISTER, No. 962. O. H. RICHARDS, No. 53. D. H. CHAPMAN, No. 782. H. G. CORMICK. No. 179. Which was adopted. DOCUMENT NO, 86, First report of Committee on Rebekah Degree, by John ]. Brown, of No. 122. 406 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS { N^^'^2T^f9i7 Your Committee to whom was referred the Constitution and By- Laws of the Rebekah State Assembly of Illinois, Doc. No. 4, would respectfully submit the following report: The Constitution and By-Laws were approved except the follow- ing, which was amended to read as follows: Page 12 Journal, Art. 2, Sec. 1. Members, who are. "Section 1. This Assembly shall consist of the following members: One Delegate (who must be a Past Noble Grand in good standing) from each Rebekah Lodge in the State, and all other Past Noble Grand Sisters and Past Grand Brothers who have heretofore received or may hereafter receive the Assemblj^ Degree who are in good standing in Rebekah Lodges in this Jurisdiction. Provided, however, that each delegate or Past Noble Grand or Past Grand shall not be a member of this Assembly until in possession of the Assembly degree." On page 18 Journal, Art. 1 — Salaries of Officers, Section 1 was amended to read as follows: "Of Officers— Sec. 1. The salary of the President shall be $350.00 per year and expenses not to exceed $250.00 per annum; that of the Secretary shall be $700.00 per year and necessary expenses; that of the Treasurer. $100.00 per year and necessary expenses; and that of the Chief of Examiners and Instructors, $200.00 per year and necessary office expenses. The Vice President shall be allowed an amount not to exceed $100.00, and the Warden an amount not to exceed $75.00 per annum to be used as traveling expenses in the interest of the Order." On page 18 Journal, Art. 2. Bonds of Officers, was amended to read as follows: "Of Officers — Sec. 1. The Secretary's bond shall be in the sum of $10,000.00, and that of the Treasurer in the sum of $20,000.00, said bonds to be increased if necessary by the Finance Committee of the Rebekah State Assembly, and duly approved by them." On page 18 Journal, Art. 3. Miscellaneous — Sec. 4, in reference to the Degree Staff, was amended to read as follows: "Staff — Sec. 4. A Degree Staff shall be selected by the President to exemplify the work, which shall receive the mileage paid Officers and Delegates, and per diem for one day." Fraternally submitted. JOHN J. BROWN. PETER JOHNSON. J. T. ARNOLD. JOHN T. CLARK. D. R. McLaughlin. frank fucik. E. E. HENDERSON. JOHN E. MILLER. IRA PHILLIPS, Which was adopted. Wednesday, ) GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 407 Nov. 21, 1917. DOCUMENT NO. 87. First report of "Special Committee on dropping for non- payment of dues." To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee begs leave to report that they have given this subject matter due attention and find the dropping evil is caused about equally by the neglect of the Financial Secretaries and the lack of attention on the part of the Brothers who in many instances pay no heed to the notices sent them. As a remedy we would recommend that in each lodge there be appointed a committee of live wire Brothers whose duty shall be to keep the back door shut. This committee shall from time to time re- ceive data from the Financial Secretary as to members who are approaching the danger line, and who have disregarded notices of arrearages sent out by him, and it shall be the duty then of this com- mittee either severally or collectively to approach these delinquent members and labor with them to induce them into the better way of dutiful promptness. Regarding the Brothers who have entered and who may enter into the military service of our country, your Committee is of the opinion that an entirely different method should be adopted. We feel that their rights and duties should be cared for absolutely by those of us who are left behind. These Brothers should find their standing on their return from our country's service exactly as they leave it when they enter this service; and it is with extreme gratification that we are able to report that some of our lodges have already taken steps to safeguard these Brothers' rights by making plans and provisions to pay the dues of our Brothers while in this service. We would therefore recommend that Brothers who enter this serv- ice be required to pay their dues up to the time of their departure (meaning the current quarter) and that thereafter the lodge to which they belong shall provide means to pay their dues and keep them in good standing until they are dismissed from said service. D. J. DUMSER, No. 47, GEO. W. ORNER. No. 215, GEORGE J. HOWARD, P.G.M.. Committee. Which was laid on the table. 408 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I N^^'^sT'^fqi J Nov. 21, 1917. DOCUMENT NO. 88. Whereas, The Fraternal Press of Illinois stands at all times ready to aid in the work of Odd Fellowship; and. Whereas, The columns of these publications are always open to anyone who has a message for the Order, without thought of remunera- tion; and, Whereas, Through the Fraternal Press only can we reacS our membership for the purpose of disseminating news and general infor- mation peculiar to the Order; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary, or any of the Grand Officers, who may have a message for the Order, be requested to make frequent use of these Fraternal columns, which are freely placed at our disposal by the publishers, and that in making such con- tributions of information or instruction, as far as possible carbon copies be furnished The Odd Fellows' Hefald, The Chicago Odd Fellow. The Egyptian Odd Fellow and the P. M. Monthly, at the same time, so that it will appear somewhat simultaneously, and be distributed at the same time throughout the State. Fraternally submitted, G. J. FELDKAMP, No. 825. CHAS. D. BRAINERD, No. 21. C. M. HUNT, No. 11. ANDREW B. CHRISTENSEN, No. 645. O. H. WYLIE, No. 418. CHAS. E. BOYER. No. 55. Which was adopted. Grand Master-elect H. M. Blood introduced Wm. B. Fritz, of DeKalb Lodge No. 155, with the statement that Bro. Fritz had this day presented to the Order two fifty dollar Liberty Bonds, one being to the Orphans' Home and one to the Old Folks' Home. Whereupon the Grand Lodge adjourned until 9 oo'clock Thursday morning. Nov'^"2"^'l9'l7 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 4O9 Thursday, November 22, 1917 Representatives' Hall, State House. Thursday, November 22, 1917, 9 o'clock a. m. The Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment, Grand Master Arnold in the chair. Present : All Grand Officers and a quorum of Representa- tives. The Grand Marshal, with his assistants, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Opening Ode was sung and the Grand Chaplain offered prayer. The Grand Lodge was then declared regularly opened for the transaction of business. The Daily Journal of yesterday was received and distributed. Rep. Hamberg, No. 1022, moved that the Mileage and Per Diem Committee be instructed to prepare the vouchers without regard to the attendance cards at this session only. Rep. Dumser moved to lay on the table. Motion lost. The question being on the passage of the motion, it was carried. ^Bro. John J. Crowder, P.G.M., moved that the Mileage and Per Diem Committee be instructed not to deliver their vouchers until 10:30 this morning. Motion carried. Grand Master-elect Blood addressed the Grand Lodge on the efficiency of lodge officers and the things that should be accom- plished the coming year to make the success of the organization a certaintv. 4IO JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS L. I'^^irsday,. Nov. 22, 1917. Deputy Grand Master-elect Kagy moved that the Grand Sec- retary be instructed to prepare and have printed the code of laws up to and including this session, at the earHest possible moment after the close of this Grand Lodge meeting. Motion carried. DOCUMENT NO. 89. Second report by the Committee on Rebekah Degree. Your Committee took under consideration a new section proposed under the head of Art. 7, Miscellaneous, which is named "Weak Lodge Visitations," and after due consideration of said section, it was unani- mously agreed by the committee that the same should be approved. "Article VII — Miscellaneous. Weak Lodge Visitation. — Sec. 6. Each year the Assembly shall appropriate a certain sum for the visitation of weak lodges by the President, and all expense incurred in said visiting, whether by the President or by a Sister authorized by her, shall be paid from this appropriation, and none other, and said expense shall be paid from .time to time as incurred." Fraternally submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. Springfield, 111., Nov. 21, 1917. To the Grand Lodge of Illinois, I. O. O. F.; The attached legislation has been adopted. The Assembly respect- fully request your approval. Signed CORA NEFF PHILLIPS, President. Attest: MAE E. CROWELL, Secretary. REBEKAH STATE ASSEMBLY. Springfield, 111., Nov. 21, 1917. Article VII — Miscellaneous. Weak Lodge Visitation. — Sec. 6. Each year the Assembly shall appropriate a certain sum for the visitation of weak lodges by the president, and all expense incurred in said visiting, whether by the President or by a Sister authorized by her, shall be paid from this appropriation, and none other, and said expense shall be paid from time to time as incurred. Fraternally submitted. LOLA L. RICKARD. Amendment adopted. Nov^"2^*^m7 I GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 4II DOCUMENT NO. 90. Third report by the Committee on Rebekah Degree. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your committee was submitted a resolution dated Springfield, 111., Nov. 21, 1917, said resolution being for the purpose of setting aside 30 per cent of the income from all sources, a Contingent Fund to be used in defraying such incidental expenses as will carry out the spirit Oi Odd Fellowship and advance its interests. The committee, after fully considering this resolution, unani- mously approved the same. "RESOLUTION. Be it Resolved, That this Assembly set aside 10 per cent of their Income from all sources as a Contingent Fund, to be used in defraying such incidental expenses as will tend to carry out the spirit of Odd Fellowship and advance its interests." Fraternally submitted, SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. Document No. 59, being an amendment to Article III of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge, as to the Department of Instruction, was considered and adopted. At the hour of 10:45 a. m. the Grand Sire, Frank C. Goudy, and Bro. Joseph Oliver, of Toronto, Canada, being in waiting in the anteroom, were introduced by Past Grand Sire Conway and Special Committee. The honors of the Order having been given the visitors, Bro. Goudy addressed the Grand Lodge on the mis- sion and teachings of Odd Fellowship, the duties of loyalty as citizens and members of the Order, and the final success of fra- ternalism that makes for peace among mankind ; also the duties of the membership to aid and assist the cause in which this country at present is engaged. The Grand Sire called especial attention to the duties of Odd Fellows to aid the officials at Wash- ington in the conservation of food in order to aid the stricken people of Servia, Belgium and France. Bro. Joseph Oliver addressed the Grand Lodge along lines o* fraternalism and patriotism and called attention to the necessity of the members as Odd Fellows and citizens to support the consti- 412 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov^ 22^*^%1T tuted authorities of this land. He called attention to conditions in Canada and urged all to work shoulder to shoulder to ultimate success. The Grand Sire and Bro. Oliver having retired, officers and members of the Grand Lodge standing, the Grand Lodge resumed its deliberations. During the time the Grand Sire was passing out the Grand Lodge sang "America." Bro. Owen Scott moved that a vote of thanks be extended to the Governor of Illinois, the Mayor of Springfield, the lodges of Springfield, the Secretary of State and the press of Springfield for their uniform courtesies extended during the session of the Grand Lodge, which motion was unanimously adopted. Bro. Geo. F. Howard, P.G.M., in the chair. Bro. Owen Scott moved that a vote of thanks be extended to Bro. A. Otis Arnold, retiring Grand Master, for his uniform courtesy and earnest work manifested during his entire term of office and his able and impartial method of presiding over this body at this session, which motion was carried unanimously by a rising vote. Grand Master in the chair. Bro. Berry in suitable language presented to Grand Master x^rnold a Past Grand Master's Jewel. DOCUMENT NO. 91. THE BUDGET. Eleventh report, by Bro. G. F. Koester, of No. 6oi. To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report as follows in regard to estimated receipts and disbursements of the Grand Lodge for the fiscal year.; GENERAL FUND. Receipts. Balance on hand, General Fund $ 43,645.21 Capitation tax, 100,000 members ( estimated ) 60,000.00 Profits on supplies (estimated) 1,000.00 Total $104,645.21 NoY^Yi^Ydll } C'RAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 413 Disbursements. Mileage and per diem for 1917 $ 15,000.00 Mileage and per diem for 1918 15,000.00 Grand Master's salary 1,200.00 Grand Master's stenographer, or so much thereof as nec- essary 1,200.00 Grand Master's office expense 600.00 Grand Secretary's salary 2,500.00 Grand Secretary's clerk and stenographer 2,100.00 Grand Secretary's office expenses, light, postage, water. telephone, telegraph, etc 3,000.00 Grand Secretary's expense to S. G. L 100.00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100.00 Official visitations. Special Deputies and Schools of In- struction 2,000.00 Sovereign Grand Lodge tax 150.00 Expenses, sundry committees 1.000.00 Grand Lodge stationery 2,000.00 Grand Lodge sessions, sundries 500.00 Printing Officers' Reports, 1917 1,000.00 Printing Daily Journal, 1917 500.00 Printing Grand Lodge Journal, 1917 2,000.00 Editing Grand Lodge Journal, 1917 200.00 Assistance for weak Lodges 500.00 Surety bonds 475.00 Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund (subject to draft) 40,0u0.00 Total estimated disbursements $ 91.125.00 Bsimated balance 13,520.21 $104,645.21 We, therefore, recommend that the sum of $91,125.00. or so much thereof as may be necessary, be appropriated to provide for the pur- poses above named, and that the Grand Master and the Grand Secre- tary be authorized to draw Grand Lodge warrants on the Grand Treas- urer therefor, at such times and in such amounts as may be necessary to pay the legitimate bills of the Grand Lodge, as itemized accounts therefor may be presented. We, therefore, recommend that a per capita tax of sixty cents (60c) per member be levied against the Subordinate Lodges, thirty cents to be payable January 1, 1918, and thirty cents payable July 1, 1918. HOME TAX FUND. Receipts. Home tax. 100,000 members (estimated) at $1.00 $100,000.00 414 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS \ ,, ^'^V.^?'^*,^',- 7__ _^_^__ (Nov. 22, 191 1. Disbursements. Orphans' Home — Appropriation 44,000.00 Old Folks' Home — Appropriation 46,000.00 Total appropriations $ 90,000.00 Estimated balance $ 10,000.00 We, therefore, recommend that the sum of $90,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be disbursed and that the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary be authorized to draw warrants on the Grand Treasurer therefor, at such time and in such amounts to pay the legiti- mate bills of the respective Homes as itemized bills therefor may be piesented. The above fund is provided for by Home tax of $1.00, pay- able 50 cents on January 1, 1918, and 50 cents payable on July 1. 191S. as per resolution of Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted. SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE. Which was adopted. The bonds of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer were* unanimously approved. Installation of Officers. By direction of the Grand Master, Past Grand Master James Ewing Davis then installed the following Grand Officers for the ensuing year, Bro. Chas. S. Harris, P.G.M., acting as Grand IMar- shal, and Bro. Owen Scott, P.G.M., as Grand Guardian: H. M. Blood Grand Master L. M. Kagy Deputy Grand Master John W. Birney Grand Warden John H. Sikes Grand Secretary M. P. Berry Grand Treasurer The Grand Master announced the following appointments : Grand Chaplain — Rev. O. F. Jordan, No. 6y^. Grand Marshal — Andrew G. Anderson, No. 812. Grand Conductor — C. Edwin Johnson, No. 418. Grand Guardian — E. A. Ridenour, No. 133. Grand Herald — A. L. Bone, No. 3. Grand Instructor — Owen Scott, P.G.M., No. 186. Assistant Grand Instructor — Charles INI. Htmt, No. 11. Thursday, Nov. 22, 1917. GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 415 Member Orphans' Home Board (five years) — -John J. Crow- der, P.G.M., No. 21. Member Rebckah Advisory Board, Orphans' Home (five years) — Arietta Lopp, Mt. Carmel. Member Old Folks' Home Board (five years) — Chas. E. Boyer, No. 55. Member Rebekah Advisory Board, Old Folks' Home (five years) — Cora Neff Phillips, P.P., Bushnell. Judiciary and Appeals Cornmittee (five years) — Chester M. Turner, P.G.P., No. 199. Trustee Endowment Fund (three years) — E. S. Conway, P.G.S., No. 217. Committee on Finance — Geo. F. Koester, No. 601 ; James Ewing Davis, No. 990; Cicero J. Lindley, No. 3. On motion, the appointment of Chester M. Turner on the Committee on Judiciary and Appeals, and Bro. E. S. Conway, P.G.S., Trustee Endowment Fund, were confirmed. No further business appearing, the Closing Ode was sung, the Grand Chaplain ofifered prayer, and the Grand Lodge was closed in resfular form. Grand Secretary. H. J. Reeziger, Journal Clerk. 4l6 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS ( Nov '^"^^^'^ m7 HON. FRANK C. GOUDY, Grand Sire Addresses the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of Illinois Address of Hon. Frank C. Goudy, Grand Sire of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, before the Grand Lodge of Illinois, in Repre- sentative's Hall, State House, Springfield, Thursday morning, Novem- ber 22, 1917. (Reported by H. J. Reeziger, P.G.) Grand Master, Representatives and Members of the Grand Lodge of Illinois: It is with peculiar pleasure that I appear before- you upon this occasion. I am delighted to visit with the friends and associates of my long-time friend, Past Grand Sire Conway. For seventeen years in the Sovereign Grand Lodge I have met from year to year the Grand Representatives of this great State with one hundred thousand Odd Fellows, and I have always found them earnestly and actively work- ing for the benefit of the Order, and, therefore, for the benefit of humanity. It was with peculiar pleasure that I appointed to the posi- tion of Grand Chaplain of the Sovereign Grand Lodge that Splendid Odd Fellow, Rev. J. A. Lucas. We needed some such earnest Odd Fellow to intercede for us at the Throne of Grace, and he is effectively performing that duty. I am going to repeat one of his stories concern- ing Odd Fellows being discriminating. Last fall, I visited the Good Samaritan Lodge, of Chicago, in company with Brothers Conway, Davis, Lucas, Grand Master Blood and others. Brother Conway said, "Let's double the membership of this Order before the end of the first one hundred years," but added, "We must discriminate carefully about what kind of tinaber we bring in." Brother Lucas followed and said, "When I am admonished as to what kind of timber we should admit into an Odd Fellows Lodge, I am reminded of a story of a school teacher who called in her board of directors to show them what wonderful progress she was making, and she said to them, I am going to show you how I have endeavored to teach my pupils to discriminate, i will give you an example of what I have accomplished. She called Billie Jones, and said to him, give me a number, and he gave her the number 36. She wrote it down 63. Then she called Jimmie Smith, and he gave her the number 24. She wrote it down 42. All this time a little freckled faced, tow-headed boy in the back end of the school room was trying to get her attention. She recognized Jonnie Jones, and he gave her the number 77, and exclaimed, "Now, you old fool, let's see you change that number." Tliui-sday, 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. 0. F. 417 N ov. 22, 191(. i ^ ' You will recollect that the last session of our Sovereign Grand Lodge was held in Louisville, Ky. We received the most hearty and lengthy welcome that has ever been extended to our Order in the history of American Odd Fellowship.- The Governor of the great State of Kentucky honored us by his presence, and talked to us for fally two hours, giving much good advice. The Mayor of Louisville followed. They both belonged to the same party, the only political party in Kentucky, but that did not make them think any more of each other. The Mayor said that the extended address of welcome of the Governor reminded him that the industry of constructing automo- biles had developed a self-starter, and then added that what we need most in this State is self-"stopper." Brothers, viewing the situation of our Order from a more serious standpoint, I am not advised what legislation you have adopted in the matter of looking after the Odd Fellows who have gone into the service of our country, either in the army or the navy. I am satisfied, how- ever, that you have made ample provision for these noble Brothers, not merely from the money standpoint, but also from a fraternal point of view. And this is gratifying to me. indeed, because of the fact that we are now in the State of Illinois, the great State that gave us Abraham Lincoln, the State that in the Civil War never resisted a draft, and which gave to the nation General U. S. Grant, who led the North- ern armies to victory. In the year 1914, the earth gave forth an abundant harvest. The people of the earth seemed to be living in a golden age. Peace and prosperity prevailed everywhere, but suddenly a war cloud formed on the horizon of Europe, incited by a man who has demonstrated to the world that his soul is as devoid of feeling and human kindness as is the paralyzed left arm of this monster, the Kaiser of Germany. The German Government has repudiated everything that civilization has accomplished and has committed unspeakable outrages against helpr less women and even little children; in short, has attempted to ter- rorize the world to extend the power of Germany. At this hour it is not for us at home to question the righteousness of this war, nor to in any way aid the enemy either directly or indi- rectly. Bear in mind those who are not with us are against us, and also bear in mind that this war is going to call for many sacrifices on the part of the American people. It is now a choice between war taxes and war indemnities to Germany. There will be mourning over the land, and in almost every household, but we will have this con- solation that the brave men who will make the supreme sacrifice will have fallen in tljg noblest cause that ever led men to battle, and all this will serve to assuage the grief of the bereaved families and will comfort them in their hours of indescribable suffering and sorrow. 4l8 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov*^" 2^** 1917 While I know that this institution of ours teaches "peace on earth and good will among men," I also realize that we are not only frater- nalists, but that we are patriotic, and that in every lodge room in the great State of Illinois, there is present each meeting night the stars and stripes, your flag and mine. I am glad to learn from your Grand Master just now that you have made ample provision for looking after those who have gone forth to defend that flag, and to insure to you and me liberty to worship God as we may see fit, and to preserve indus- trial freedom and liberty, that priceless heritage that has come down to us from our fathers, which in time is to be transmitted by us to our children and our children's children. If there are any men within the sound of my voice who care to sympathize with the cause of their fatherland, they should remember and emulate the noble example of Carl Schurz, General Sigel. General Sickels and all the other German- American soldiers who went forth with the Northern armies to battle for the preservation of this great Republic. As Ameicans, you are either with us or against us. You cannot divide your loyalty and your love of country, and if there is anyone who wants to be a pacifist, who wants to be pro-Kaiser, let us see to it that he gets safe convoy through the gates of Castle Garden, because it is an old saying, those gates swing outward as well as inward. I am glad to state that the great majority of our German-Americans are loyal to their adopted country, but unfortunately, we occasionally find one who is not loyal to America. Remember that in the armies of the Allies there are over two hundred thousand Americans now over-sea, and more on the way. Remember that these men will fight for the freedom of the world, and to keep the American flag on high and also the Union Jack, the flag of our great and friendly neighbor on the north. Remember that we must not only clothe these armies and supply them with ammunition, but we must send them food. Brothers, patriotism and food must go hand in hand in this war, and we must co-operate with the United States Food Administration and co-operate with our great President, and stand with him shoulder to shoulder to the bitter end. I had the pleasure of telegraphing the President when he gave out that remark- able document in answer to the peace proposition of the Pope, and in congratulating him. I said his answer was one of the greatest state papers that has been issued since the Declaration of Independence. On September 11th, together with twelve other Odd Fellows, represent- ing Odd Fellowship from the Rio Grande to Maine and from Portland to the Golden Gate, I met in a conference with United Stattes Food Administrator Hoover. At this conference we promised Mr. Hoover that our Order would do everything in its power to help our country to win the great battle for liberty. We have over thirty-one thousand lodges on this continent, and from almost all of these lodges brave men have gone forth who are helping to bear the burden of the great Nov^¥2^,*^ 1917. 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 419 struggle. We will co-operate with the Food Administrator to protect the food resources of our great country and stand by the Allies of the United States in all things. When you return to your homes I hope you will carefully explain to the members of your respective lodges what is expected of all loyal Americans and Odd Fellows. Also talk to your neighbors, and remind them that we are called upon to save wheat that we may send the needed flour across the sea. Remember that we are called upon to save sugar and all other necessaries of life in order to sustain our armies and at the same time help to feed the suffering helpless peoples of Europe. The stricken unhappy people of Servia, Belgium and Northern France, must be fed. Of the world's agricultural products the United States grows more than any other country, except, perhaps, China. But China's popula- tion cannot spare much, if any, of their food. We must make every effort to conserve food and thus help win the war. Men of Illinois, you represent a great State. You can help the righteous cause. We must cut down in our use of wheat flour to the extent of one pound per week. If we do that, we will greatly aid in conserving wheat, which must come from the United States and from Canada, in order to keep the suffering people of Europe from starvation. As to sugar, we have been using something like ninety pounds of sugar per capita per year. The English people, prior to the war, used ninety-four pounds per capita per year. Now we must cut this down very ma- terially, say to thirty-six, and if necessary, to twenty-six pounds per capita per year. If you see a man putting into his coffee four lumps of sugar you should stop him and tell him that he is wasting a precious product, and urge him not to do it again. Tell him that others, among them helpless little children in Europe, are begging for sugar and for bread. We must save! We must conserve! We must not waste the food that is needed to feed our armies and the armies of our Allies. In addition to furnishing food necessary to maintain our soldiers. Me must provide for those whom they leave at home and who may need our care and protection. Let us all be of some service, either as soldiers or home guards, or in any way we can best serve our cause. Let us show the American people the benefits to come from saving and conserving in all lines and in all walks of life, so that the people of the earth who are fighting for democracy against autocracy, for civiliza- tion against barbarism, can subsist until, by the united effort of the Allies under the guidance of God, the German war lords are crushed and the Kaiser driven into the North Sea, or placed where Napoleon was imprisoned when he was retired from "circulation." A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Lodge of Ontario, then in session at Toronto. While there I also had the pleasure of meeting that loyal Odd Fellow, Grand Representative Joseph Oliver, who is here, and as one of your guests, and he will tell 420 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nnv^¥2^^ ui'i Nov. 22, 1917. .vou something of what Canada is doing and what his people have accomplished against Prussian militarism. He is a modest man and will not object if I say a word about Canada. They have a population of something like seven million of people, and have sent to the front four hundred and forty thousand men to battle for the liberty of man- kind. Many of these men are Odd Fellows and our Order in Canada is doing for them what we are here intending to do, that is, to see that our absent Brothers are not permitted to become in arrears and that their benefits are promptly paid wlienever reported on the sick list or disabled by reason of service in the war. I have advised the Canadian Brothers "unofficially," not to stand on any red tape, but to give the soldiers the benefit of the doubt in all cases. The Canadian people know what war means. There is crepe on almost every door. From almost every family someone has gone to the front (in many cases never to return), who is fighting to save the precious heritage of liberty that was handed down to us and to all free people. Let us say to you that if this country is to be overrun by the savage horde of barbarians who are starving women and children in Europe under the guise of military necessity, then, and in that event, none of us will want to stay here. If this country is to be divided up as was intended by the vile conspiracy (carried on by the German Ambassador in Washington) and turned over to the tender mercies of Mexico, or to some war mad idiot, then we will not want to remain here any longer. It is true we have Odd Fellows in Germany, indeed we had seven thousand of them in that country at the opening of the war. While I am sorry for them, yet if they have become inoculated with the Kaiser Kultur. which means to rule the destinies of the world by brute force, then we cannot work with them, because to be a brother Odd Fellow one must be a brother and friend and not an enemy. If there are any Odd Fellows left among the citizens of Ger- many. I trust that none of them have been guilty of any of the brutal and atrocious crimes that have been committed against the helpless people of Belgium, Servia, Northern France and Poland. On September 7th last, while in Washington for the purpose of conferring with Food Commissioner Hoover, my attention was called to an unfortunate order that had theretofore been made by the Secre- tary of War, to the effect that no organization should be admitted to the United States training camps save and except the Young Men's Chris- tian Association and the Knights of Columbus. It did not seem pos- sible that such an order could be in existence, but a number of Odd Fellows who happened to be in Washington at the time from several of the States, joined me in a conference with the Honorable Secretary of War, and we found that as a matter of fact such an order had been made, the reason given was that the Y. M. C. A. represented the Thursday, | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 42 1 Nov. 22, 1917. ( Protestants and the K. of C. the Catholics. We plead with him to the end that all fraternities should be treated alike, that is, all should be admitted to the camps with like privileges or all should be excluded. He promised to give the matter further consideration, and on October 25th he sent a courteous invitation to the head officers of all of the American fraternities to meet him in conference at Washington. After considerable discussion, a committee of seven (upon which committee I had the honor to serve) was appointed to draft resolutions expressing the views of the officers of such fraternities with reference to what activities should be allowed on the part of the fraternities within the cantonments. Upon the report of these resolutions to the Secretary of War he expressed approval thereof, and said "that hereafter all the cantonments of the army will be open for all reputable organizations and to have buildings within them, and to carry on desirable activities in such camps and cantonments, after obtaining permission to that end from the General or Officer commanding the particular cantonment under rules promulgated by the Secretary of War, and that all frater- nities and societies shall be accorded equal facilities and privileges for social and fraternal work and service within such camps. Our Order recognizes God as the Supreme ruler of the universe, and our idea is to respect the rights of others and to wrong no man. We are taught to do unto all men as we would want them to do unto us. One of the missions of Odd Fellowship is to console and com- fort and relieve, and wherever you find an Odd Fiellow loyal to the tenets of our Order, you will find a devoted and unselfish citizen, an honor to the commonwealth or State in which he lives, and a man we are glad to call brother. There is a tie that binds man to man as surely as there is a tie that holds earth to sun, and sun to stars, and let me impress upon you that Odd Fellowship can only survive and flourish in a country and in a nation where men and women are per- mitted to have all the benefits and privileges of liberty, so I again urge upon all of you to ever be loyal in the discharge of the duties you owe to your God, your country, your family and your neighbor. Yesterday I had the very great pleasure of officially visiting the Grand Lodge of Indiana in session at Indianapolis. My visit to them. as well as my visit to you, is an inspiration to me and fills me with the determination to go forward with the work of helping to extend and broaden the usefulness of our Order in the uplifting of humanity and in the bettering of conditions among the people of the earth. Among the beautiful lessons taught by our Order is fraternalism and patriotism — love of country, love of home, and the discharging of our duty to our neighbor and to all who come into association with us in this life, and if I cannot be fraternal and patriotic at one and the same time, then I prefer to give up my connection with fraternalism and remain strictly an American. If, as the chief executive officer of 4-22 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I Nov "^22*^^917 the Order of American Odd Fellows, I cannot be both fraternal and patriotic, then I am ready to lay down my commission as Grand Sire and remain simply an American. I must close, as I want to visit the Rebekah Assembly before it closes its session. I am a believer in the Rebekah branch as well as all other branches of our great society, and we all know that this great Order did not amount to very much until the Rebekah degree v,as established. Over fifty-six Odd Fellows' Homes have been a suc- cess because of the presence and work of our Rebekah Sisters. I want to say also to the Encampment and the Patriarchal Branches; Go for- ward and work constantly for the betterment of the world. Every Odd Fellow should acquire the higher degrees. Every Odd Fellow should stand by all of the three branches; should stand by his Odd Fellows' Homes; should stand by the men and women who are caring for our orphans, and for the old men and women who are in these Homes, managed by this great institution. Every Odd Fellow ought to stand by all of the three branches of our Order, and now upon this happy occasion let us dedicate ourselves anew to the work of taking greater interest in Odd Fellowship and make it an institution that will appeal to all mankind. In conclusion I want you to join with me in this particular pledge: "I am an American. I believe in the dignity of labor. I believe In the sanctity of the home. I believe in the institution of democracy. Courage is my birthright. Justice is my ideal. My faith in humanity is my creed. By the sacrifice of those who suffered that I might live, who died that we might enjoy liberty. I pledge my life to my country, and to the liberation of mankind." In the words of Elihu Root: "We cannot measure the Providence of God; but I have faith in the power of God's people, and God's people are the democracies of the earth." As Odd Fellows, we must stand for "liberty and justice, for what humanity and compassion, what morality and right really are." i9i; GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 423 JUDICIARY AND APPEALS COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FOURTH SESSION November 1917 CASE NO. 484. Price Johnson vs. Russellville Lodge No. I. O. O. F. 911. Before Committee on Judiciary and Appeals, November Ses- sion, 1917. Opinion by Brother Jobn W. Fling, Jr.. No. 244. This is an appeal by Brother Price Johnson from the action and decision of Russellville Lodge No. 911. in its refusal to pay him sick benefits. On July 28, 1917, Brother Price Johnson, who was a member in good standing of said Russellville Lodge No. 911, presented a written claim in said Lodge, claiming sick benefits from January 20, 1917, to April 17. 1917, a period of twelve weeks, at $4.00 per week, or for a sum of $48.00. The records show that the Lodge referred said claim to the Visiting Committee, and instructed said committee to "act at once"; that the report of the commitee was made as ordered, in which it reported that they found "nothing due Brother Price Johnson; that the Lodge approved said report; that at said meeting Brother John- son prayed an appeal; Brother R. C. Allen was appointed commis- sioner. The records also show that on September 1, 1917, Brother I*rice Johnson offered to compromise with the Lodge and accept $36.00. On motion, duly ma'de and seconded that he be allowed $36.00, the Lodge voted two years and seven days. Brother Johnson again prayed and was granted an appeal, and Brother R. C. Allen was re-appointed as commissioner. The records further disclose that the Lodge, on January 20, 1917, allowed and paid Brother Johnson for three weeks benefits, or from December 29, 1916, to January 20, 1917; that on April 21, 1917, Brother .Johnson asked for two weeks benefits, and was allowed and paid one week benefit; that at said meeting the "Sick Committee ordered him removed from any further claims for benefits." Evidence was taken by the commissioner at various dates. From the evidence of Dr. C. J. Sprinkell, a member of said Lodge (said evi- 424 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 dence being taken September 11. 1917). it appears that Brother John- son had been suffering from a physical breakdown from January 20, 1917, to "the present time" (September 11, 1917); that he had issued two certificates, the first covering the time between December 29, 1916, to January 20. 1917, and the second one from January 20, 1917, to Feb- ruary 3, 1917. Brother Price Johnson testifies that on January 20, 1917, he drew and was paid $12.00 by the Lodge for three weeks benefits, and that he presented a certificate for benefits from January 20, 1917. to February 3. 1917. On cross-examination he was asked one question. as follows: Q. Did you ever, during these Dr. certificates, make any applica- tion or any report to the Visiting Committee according to Section 1 of Article 3 of the By-Laws? A. No. All the other material evidence in the case touches upon the ques- tions of the residence of Brother Price Johnson being within one block cf the Lodge room (Lodge No. 911), and also the fact that he did not make a report of his illness to the Visiting Committee, or Lodge mem- bers, in accordance with Section 1, Article 3, of the By-Laws of Lodge No. 911, which said Section 1 of Article 3 is as follows.* Section 1. Any Brother becoming sick shall send notice thereof, as soon as may be, to some member of the Visiting Committee. No Brother living within five miles of the Lodge room shall be entitled to benefits whose case has not been reported to the Visiting Committee, unless it shall appear that he used due diligence to report himself to them; and no benefits shall be allowed for the first week's sickness after such notice being sent to the committee." According to the record, the Lodge defends its action in refusing' to pay any more benefits to Brother Johnson on the ground that he violated said Section 1 of Article 3 of its By-Laws, and not on the ground that he was not. as a matter of fact, too ill to pursue his usual vocation from December 29, 1916, to April 17, 1917. It is clear from the record before us that Brother Johnson did not comply with iSection 1 of Article 3 of the Lodge By-Laws as 'above set forth. The question on this record is: Is Brother Johnson entitled to benefits, notwithstanding his failure to so notify said Lodge or its Visiting Committee? It will be observed that three weeks benefits, or $12.00. was paid to Brother Johnson without the notice as required by said By-Law; in other words, the Lodge, by such payments, waived the requirements of said notice in its By-Laws. Section 2157, Merrill's Code, 1906, quot- ing as authority, S. J. 12093, 12149. The record also shows that Brother Johnson was removed from the sick list by said Lodge without notice. No hearing was had in igiy GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 425 conformity to the law of our Order. A Brother, once on the sick list, cannot be taken therefrom without notice and investigation. Mer- rill's Code, 1906, Sec. 2143, quoting S. J. 9329, 9442, 9683, 9773, 9790, Busbee's Digest, Section 136, page 48. In a recent opinion, by this committee, in the case of Henry Blatt V. Harmonize Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F., it was said: "The laws of the Order demand that no name shall be removed from the sick list without notice and full investigation." The Lodge, by its action in allowing benefits of $12.00 to Brother .Johnson, waived the notice required by Section 1, Article 3, of its By-Laws, and having once recognized his claim to benefits, and hav- ing paid him therefor, has waived the strict compliance with said By-Law. The Lodge also erred in sustaining its Visiting Committee in taking Brother .lohnson off the sick list without notice and investi- gation as required by the law of the Order. The record, by the greater weight of evidence, supports the claim of Brother Price Johnson for $48.'00. or twelve weeks' benefits, from January 20, 1917, to April 17, 1917. as claimed by him. It is the opinion of this committee that the evidence, and law applicable thereto, supports the claim of Brother Price Johnson to $48.00 sick benefits. The appeal of Brother Johnson is, therefore, sus- tained, and Russellville Lodge No. 911, I. O. O. Fi., is hereby ordered and directed to pay to Brother Price Johnson the said sum of $48.00. JOHN W. FLING. JR., WARREN C. DARNALL. CHESTER M. TURNER, OWEN SCOTT, W. E. P. ANDERSON, Committee. CASE NO. 486. Egyptian Queen Rebekah Lodge, 1 No. 324, I. O. O. P.. Before Committee on Judiciary and Appeals. V. Mayme Hardesty. Opinion by Brother Warren C. Darnall, of No. 746. In reviewing this case, the committee is confronted by such a mul- titude of irregularities that any opinion based entirely on the law and evidence as submitted in the record is liable to be misleading and prejudicial to the welfare of the two Sisters most vitally concerned. It appears from the minutes of the meeting that on April 5, 1917, Ha Wiley filed with the Lodge, a complaint in the following words: "To the Officers and Members of Egyptian Queen Rebekah Lodge. No. 324: "I, the undersigned, prefer charges against Mayme Hardesty 426 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 for malicious remarks and insinuations which has led to slander against my character.' Signed, Ila Wiley." Upon this statement, although irregular in form, Mrs. Wiley was ' manifestly entitled to an investigation by a legally constituted com- mittee, and in due course to a fair and impartial trial of her cause if the committee found sufficient evidence to warrant such action. How- ever, no such committee appears to have been appointed, but the Noble Grand did appoint a commissioner to take the evidence and a trial committee to prosecute the case. Thus the Lodge plunged, at once, into the vortex of a trial without the essential formality of charges and specifications. At this point Mrs. Hardesty should have stood on her rights and demanded the specifications with ample time to prepare her defense, but in lieu of this she actually entered her appearance and proceeded to contest the evidence before the commissioner. The evidence was conflicting and largely irrelevant, but cause for the complaint was, in the opinion of this committee, fairly well sus- tained. Appellant denies in an oral statement before this committee that, together with others she went to Brother Barnes' office to learn how to prefer charges against Sister Wiley, but Brother Barnes distinctly states that on the occasion of their visit, Mrs. Hardesty did most of the talk- ing, and in answer to the question, "From the tone of her conversation you take it for granted that she (Mrs. Hardesty) had just cause to prefer charges?" said, "Yes, I should judge she thought she did. I judge from their tone that they all thought they had just cause for charges, that is what I would judge," and in answer to the further ques- tion, "From the tone of Mre. Hardesty's talk at that time, would you say they were acting in the spirit of friendliness or was it malicious?" he replied, "Well, they were not talking like I do when I am talking right friendly about a Brother. I wouldn't want my wife to do the things they said they did. and I wouldn't want my wife or sister talked about that way." The minutes show that the Lodge voted by two-thirds majority to convict, and the penalty was fixed at six months suspension. This committee believes that Mrs. Hardesty should not be deprived of a legal trial of the issues involved, and it is, therefore, ordered that the decision of the Lodge be reversed on error and irregularity, and permission for a new trial, founded on charges and specifications poperly drawn in accordance with the laws and usages of the Order, be granted. WARREN C. DARNALL. W. E. P. ANDERSON, CHESTER M. TURNER, JOHN W. FLING, JR., OWEN SCOTT. Committee. igiy GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 427 By-Laws and Amendments, Sub- ^ Before Committee on Judiciary ordinate and Rebekah Lodges, v and Appeals, November Session. I. O. O. F. ) 1917. Opinion by Bi'other Owen Scott, of No. 186. SUBORDINATE L0DGE3S. Full Code. Approved 671. Full Code. As corrected to conform to Constitution and law and approved as corrected. Parts erased not approved. Nos. 41, 151, 689. 693. Amendments. Approved. Nos. 8, 28, 67, 70, 140, 187, 307, 316, 438, 454, 455, 477, 521, 689, 698, 763, 799, 801, 931. Amejjdments. Approved as corrected to conform to the law. Nos. 164, 166, 261, 434, 605, 656. Amendments. Not approved. 625. Amendments. Returned for correction. No reply. Returned to Grand Secretary. 801. REBEKAH LODGES. Full Code. Approved. Nos 4, 392, 653, 805. Full Code. Corrected to conform to the law and approved as cor- rected. Parts erased not approved. Nos. 9, 143. Amendments. Approved. Nos. 57, 103, 136, 141, 192, 301, 434. Amendment. Not approved. 502. OWEN SCOTT, CHESTER M. TURNER. JOHN W. FLING, JR., W. E. P. ANDERSON, WARREN C. DARNALL, Committee on Judiciary and Appeals. ACTION IN OTHER CASES. Case No. 485. Lycurgus Black vs. Principle Lodge No. 76, O. O. F., continued until the February, 1918, session. 428 SPECIAL SESSIONS I917 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS, I.O.O.F. SPECIAL SESSIONS CANTON, ILL., JANUARY 20, 1917. Canton, 111., Saturday, January 20, 1917, 4 O'Clock P. 1\I. The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows met as above in Special Ses- sion, pursuant to proclamation of the Grand Master, for the purpose of conferring the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree upon such qualified brothers as might apply therefor. Grand Officers were present as follows, and a quorum of Past Grands, including the Committee on Credentials, appointed in advance : A. OTIS ARNOLD Grand Master H. M. BLOOD Deputy Grand Master GEO. B. ROLLER, of No. 1.5 Grand Warden, p. t. JOHN H. SIKES Grand Secretary B. J. HUNT, of No. 15 Grand Chaplain, p. t. C. A. ROBBINS, of No. 39 Grand Marshal, p. t. J. H. BATH, of No. 742 Grand Conductor, p. t. J. A. CLAUSSON. of No. 120 Grand Guardian, p. t. R. E. GOULD, of No. 120 Grand Herald, p. t. Committee on Credentials — Chas. Schnur, C. E. Weed and Samuel Romine. The Grand Marshal, having eNamined the members present, re|X)rted all correct. 191 7 SPECIAL SESSIONS 429 The Deputy Grand Master, by order of the Grand Master, then proclaimed the Grand Lodge opened for the transaction of the business for Vv'hich it was convened. The Committee on Credentials presented the following re- port, which was considered and adopted : To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F.: Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report that we have examined the credentials of the following named Past Grands, find them correct, and recommend that the Brothers be admitted to receive the Grand Lodge Degree: Lodge Lodge Name. No. Name. No. E. N. Goldsmith 72G J. A. McCorkle 15 Jesse Efnor 752 J. E. Skillman 15 Harry Clayberg 752 Samuel Romine 15 .Tas. H. Quigley 51 Hiram Shields 15 C. W. Cyphers 120 Jas. Stewart 15 N. A. Leigh 120 J. G. Moss 15 John Cameron 971 W. C. Gullett 523 Dell Williamson 971 Elmer Swinger 78 H. M. Harper 971 Fred Spiss 120 Amos Bartle 15 J. G. Moss 15 CHAS. ISCHNUR, C. E. WEED, SAM ROMINE, Commiittee. By direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Conductor re- tired and introduced the candidates in waiting, who assumed the required obligation and were instructed in the Grand Lodge De- gree and the Past Grand's Degree. The business for which the Grand Lodge was convened be- ing completed, the Special Session was declared adjourned sine die, and was closed in due form. John H. Sikes, Grand Seeretar\. TOLEDO, ILL., FEBRUARY 21, 1917. Toledo, Wednesday, February 2, 1917, 4 O'clock P. M. The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows met as above in Special Ses- 430 SPECIAL SESSIONS I917 sion, pursuant to proclamation of the Grand Master, for the purpose of conferring the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree upon such quahfied brothers as might apply therefor. Grand Officers were present as follows, and a quorum of Past Grands, including the Committee on Credentials, appointed in advance. L. M. KAGY. of No. 114 Grand Master, p. t. WM. YANAWAN, of No. 355 Deputy Grand Master, p. t. JASPER ASHMORE, of No. (;09 Grand Warden, p. t. .JOHN H. SIKES Grand Secretary I. N. CLARK, of No. 609 Grand Chaplain, p. t. C. A. ROBBINS, of No. 39 Grand Marshal, p. t. ARCH FELTNER, of No. 11 ti Grand Conductor, p. t. S. M. McCLOSKEY, of No. (>09 Grand Guardian, p. t. G. O. TAECKER, of No. 609 Grand Herald, p. t. Committee on Credentials — Wm. Yanawan, L. N. Burge and H. E. Heath, of No. 355. The Grand Marshal, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Deputy Grand Master, by order of the Grand Master, then proclaimed the Grand Lodge opened for the transaction of the business for which it was convened. The Committee on Credentials presented the following re- port, which was considered and adopted : To the Grand Lodge of fthe State of Illmois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report that we have examined the credentials of the following named Past Grands, fsnd them correct, and recommend that the Brothers be admitted to receive the Grand Lodge Degree: Lodge Lodge Name. No. Name. No. A. Schooler 355 Roy Nichols 116 S. P. Reed 355 Lowrey Gabel 116 F. Tossey 355 Olson Sherwood 116 Wm. Deppen 355 Tom Ware 116 L. H. Burge 355 Ross Greesou 116 Elias Armer • 355 F. E. Woodard 1005 E. McPherson 355 Ross McMorris 1020 1917 SPECIAL SESSIONS 43I R. Richardson 355 Clarence B. Bensley 692 David Richardson 355 Guy E. Walters 692 A. L. Florey 671 W. R. Rhodes 355 H. E. Sours 937 Robert Gabel 116 Earl C. Goodman 609 Sam Williams 712 Joe Davis 609 Jas. H. Drum 609 L. S. Bell 609 D. T. Randolph 712 J. W. Richardson , 116 WM. YANAWAN, L. N. BURGE, H. E. HEATH, Committee. By direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Conductor retired and introduced the candidates in waiting, who assumed the required obligation and were instructed in the Grand Lodge De- gree and the Past Grand's Degree. The business for which the Grand Lodge was convened be- ing completed, the Special Session was declared adjourned sine die, and was closed in due form. John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary. DIXON, ILL., MARCH 30, 1917. The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows met as above in Special Ses- sion, pursuant to proclamation of the Grand Master, for the purpose of conferring the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree upon such qualified brothers as might apply therefor. Grand Officers were present as follows, and a quorum of Past Grands, including the Committee on Credentials, appointed in advance: A. OTIS ARNOLD Grand Master H. M. BLOOD Deputy Grand Master W. B. FRITZ, of No. 15.5 Grand Warden, p. t. .JOHN H. SIKES Grand Secretary C. GONNERMAN, of No. 39 Grand Chaplain, p. t. C. A. ROBBINS, of No. 39 Grand Marshal, p. t. CHAS. JOHNSON, of No. 197 Grand Conductor, p. t. CHAS. HERRICK, of No. 39 Grand Guardian, p. t. ARTHUR DUGDALE, of No. 977 Grand Herald, p. t. 4^2 SPECIAL SESSIONS I917 Committee on Credentials — Sam Bennett. Chas. Johnson, and R. Bissell, all of No. 39. The Grand Marshal, having- examined the members present, reported all correct. The Deputy Grand Master, by order of the Grand ]\Iaster, then proclaimed the Grand Lodge opened for the transaction of the business for which it was convened. The Committee on Credentials presented the following re- port, which was considered and adopted : Jo the Grand Lodge of fthe State of IlUnois. I. 0. O. F.: Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report that we have examined the credentials of the following named Past Grands, find them correct, and recommend that the Brothers be admitted to receive the Grand Lodge Degree: Lodge Lodge Name. No. Name. No. Clarence Freeman 590 William W. Gigous 39 H. W. Moats 590 C. C. Brooks 39 P. B. Smith 590 A. C. Woodyatt 39 Chas. S. Johnson 590 Chas. Hey 39 George J. Davis 590 L. F. Redfern 39 Harry J. Bassett 590 J. C. Stoddard 174 Lewis Wood ~. A 977 J. H. Wagner 977 E. W. Farrow 977 F. C. Sproul 39 Ferd Hayes 197 SAM BENNETT, CHAS. JOHNSON. R. BISSELL, Committee. By direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Conductor retired and introduced the candidates in waiting, who assumed the required obligation and were instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree. The business for which the Grand Lodge was convened be- ing completed, the Special Session was declared adjourned shie die, and was closed in due form. John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary. (S^iT^fy^ Grand Instructor, Decatur. 19 1 7 SPECIAL SESSIONS 433 MORRIS, ILL., APRIL 3, 1917. Morris, April 3, 1917, 4 O'clock P. M. The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows met as above in Special Ses- sion, pursuant to proclamation of the Grand Master, for the purpose of conferring the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree upon such qualified brothers as might apply therefor. Grand Officers were present as follows, and a quorum of Past Grands, including the Committee on Credentials, appointed in advance : H. M. BLOOD, of No. 645 Grand Master, p. t. R. M. NEUSTADT, of No. 101 Deputy Grand Master, p. t. GEO. GEISSLER, of No. 29 Grand Warden, p. t. JOHN H. SIKES Grand Secretary W. B. FIELD, of No. 75 Grand Chaplain, p. t. C. A. ROBBINS, of No. 39 Grand Marshal, p. t. W. A. NESBIT. of No. 519 Grand Conductor, p. t. C. W. SEMARK, of No. 201 Grand Guardian Committee on Credentials — H. B. Foster, No. 75 ; F. D. Condon, No. 75, and D. R. Anderson, No. 75. The Grand Marshal, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Deputy Grand Master, by order of the Grand Master, then proclaimed the Grand Lodge opened for the transaction of the business for which it was convened. The Committee on Credentials presented the following re- port, which was considered and adopted : 7 I) the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report that we have examined the credentials of the following named Past Grands, find them correct, and recommend that the Brothers be admitted to receive the Grand Lodge Degree; Lodge Lodge Name. No. Name. No. J. H. Massey 75 A. R. Winans 201 G. L. Smith 75 Edw. Shelton 201 J. C. A. Goss 75 John Peters 201 — 28 434 SPECIAL SESSIONS I917 W. H. Brown 75 G. A. Leach 75 C. E. Washburn 75 Ben Beasley 75 S. William Raymond 41 Joseph Cryer 75 Lewis D. Krumlaiif 45 H. R. Johnson 75 Wm. J. Lamb 201 H. B. Foster 75 Jno. G. Kusmaul 201 W. B. Field 75 Geo. D. Frandin 201 Gus Johnson 491 H. B. FOSTER. F. D. CONDON. D. R. ANDERSON, Comanittee. By direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Conductor retired and introduced the candidates in waiting, who assumed the required obHg-ation and were instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree. The business for which the Grand Lodge was convened bci ing completed, the Special Session was declared adjourned sinc die, and was closed in due form. John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary. MOLINE, ILL.. x\PRIL 21, 1917. Moline, 111.. Saturday, April 21, 1917. The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows met as above in Special Ses- sion, pursuant to proclamation of the Grand Master, for the purpose of ocnferring the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree upon such qualified brothers as might apply therefor. Grand Officers were present as follows, and a quorum of Past Grands, including the Committee on Credentials, appointed in advance : H. M. BLOOD, of No. 645 Grand Master, p. t. N. E. MUNSON. of No. 583 Deputy Grand Master, p. t. E. A. RIDENOUR, of No. 133 Grand Warden, p. t. JOHN H. SIKES Grand Secretary JOHN CONDON, of No. 485 Grand Chaplain, p. t. 191 7 SPECIAL SESSIONS 435 C. A. ROBBINS, of No. 39 Grand Marshal, p. t. GEO. JOHNSON, of No. 583 Grand Conductor, p. t. C. H. CHURCH, of No. 18 Grand Guardian, p. t. THOS. McCLAIN. of No. 608 Grand Herald, p. t. Committee on Credentials — F. J. Wiese, No. 133; A. E. Bergholz, No. 485, and F. O. Nelson, No. 583. The Grand Marshal, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Deputy Grand Master, by order of the Grand Master, then proclaimed the Grand Lodge opened for the transaction of the business for which it was convened. The Committee on Credentials presented the following re- port, which was considered and adopted : 2 o the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. 0. F. : Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report that we have examined the credentials of the following named Past Grands, find them correct, and recommend that the Brothers be admitted to receive the Grand Lodge Degree: Lodge Lodge Name No. Name No. O. E. Taylor 229 B. I. Faulkner 424 James H. Howarrl 229 W. H. Wilcox 133 H. L. Tonn 934 H. E. Biggs 424 J. W. Scott 934 C. G. Hogberg 583 G. E. Drake 133 Frank W. Jenkins 485 J. W. Fraley, Iowa 407 M. W. Hahn .478 Henry W. Effenbeck, Iowa .... 7 Geo. N. Johnson 485 John F. Parrott. Iowa 704 W. F. Kubik 485 Fred C. Lauritzen, Iowa 7 Geol. M. Miles 485 Alfred P. Kohn, Iowa 7 Art Abramson 485 Samuel Suman 485 C. J. Carlson 583 A. A. Anderson 583 Erick A. Erickson 583 Wm. Hunter 485 P. J. WIESE, F. O. NELSON, A. E. BEGRHOLZ. Committee. By direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Conductor retired and introduced the candidates in waiting, who assumed the required obligation and were instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree. 43^ SPECIAL SESSIONS I917 The business, for which the Grand Lodge was convened be- ing completed, the Special Session was declared adjourned sine die, and was closed in due form. John H. Sikes, Grand Secretarv. MT. VERNON, ILL., MAY lo. 1917. The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows met as above in Special Ses- sion, pursuant to proclamation of the Grand Master, for the purpose of conferring the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree upon such qualified brothers as might apply therefor. Grand Officers were present as follows, and a quorum of Past Grands, including the Committee on Credentials, appointed in advance : A. OTIS ARNOD Grand Master ARTHUR L. MASON, of No. 321 Deputy Grand Master, p. t. W. MARICLE, of No. 835 Grand Warden, p. t. JOHN H. SIKES Grand Secretary W. T. PAEL, of No. 13 Grand Chaplain, p. t. C. A. ROBBINS, of No. 39 Grand Marshal, p. t. .JOHN LIBENGOOD. of No. 13 Grand Conductor, p. t. W. H. SHRIVER Grand Guardian. F. P. FARMER, of No. 13 Grand Herald, p. t. Committee on Credentials — J. J. Lyell, No. 558; H. L. File. No. 835 ; Oscar Needham, No. 835, and Geo. W. Dickerson, No. 13. The Grand Marshal, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Deputy Grand Master, by order of the Grand Master, then proclaimed the Grand Lodge opened for the transaction of the business for which it was convened. The Committee on Credentials presented the following re- port, which v/as considered and adopted : I9I7 SPECIAL SESSIONS 437 To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report that we have examined the credentials of the following named Past Grands, find them correct, and recommend that the Brothers be admitted to receive the Grand Lodge Degree: Lodge Name. No. P. M. Bledsoe 13 W. B. Bolen 13 E. M. Brown 13 Geo. M. Brydon 13 Lee R. Cradit 394 J. L. Hutchison 13 A. E. Irvin 486 0. A. Jones 13 A. W. Lemay 13 M. F. Mabry 13 F H. Kahlert 38 W. E. Griswold 397 Martin Knowles 13 Charley M. Cummins 394 John Cox 835 Lodge Name. No. Wm. Miner 13 Horace Morgan 13 J. B. Phillips 13 M. C. Rich 13 Frank Rubottom 13 E. E. Willis 13 J. T. Wilson 83'5 D. H. Wise 13 Alonzo Hale 984 Chas. E. Fyke 394 Wm. T. Griffin 114 C. E. Allen 904 J. H;ill Williams 13 Richard Guymon 394 L. L. Mclntire 835 J. L. LYELL, H. L. FILE, OSCAR NEEDHAM, GEO. W. DICKERSON. Committee. By direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Conductor retired and introduced the candidates in waiting, who assumed the required obligation and were instructed in the Grand I.odg-e Degree and the Past Grand's Degree. The business for which the Grand Lodge was convened be- ing completed, the Special Session was declared adjourned sine die, and was closed in due form. John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary. BLOOMINGTON, ILL., SEPTEMBER 21. 1917. The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows met as above in Special Ses- sion, pursuant to proclamation of the Grand Master, for the 438 SPECIAL SESSIONS I917 purpose of conferring- the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree upon such qualified brothers as might apply- therefor. Grand Officers were present as follows, and a quorum of Past Grands, including the Committee on Credentials, appointed in adyance: A. OTIS ARNOLD Grand Master H. CLARKE, of No. 40(1 Deputy Grand Master, p. t. L. M. KAGY Grand Warden GUS EDBORG, of No. 400 Grand Secretary, p. t. R. B. DOAN. of No. 152 Grand Chaplain, p. t. C. A. ROBBINS, of No. 39 Grand Marshal, p. t. C. P. NELSON, of No. 822 Grand Conductor, p. t. G. W. BENNETT, of No. 290 Grand Guardian, p. t. A. BARNETT. of No. 149 Grand Herald . . Committee on Credentials — Henry Clarke, No. 400: R. R. Davidson, No. 400, and Oren Orendorfif, No. 400. The Grand Marshal, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Deputy Grand Master, by order of the Grand Master, then proclaimed the Grand Lodge opened for the transaction of the business for which it was convened. The Committee on Credentials presented the following re- port, which was considered and adopted : I'o the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report that -we have examined the credentials of the following named Past Grands, find them correct, and i"ecommend that the Brothers be admitted to receive the Grand Lodge Degree: Lodge Lodge Name. No. Name. No. J. H. Denarske 290 C. L. Mowry 290 A. W. Morris 290 J. H. Borders 255 E. L. Lange 290 J. B. Turner 255 S. E. Cox 290 Oren Andrews 255 A. N. Shroyer 290 H. H. Fryer 77 E, H. Bastion 290 Jno. Hougham 104 J. A. Carter 290 W. H. Gordon 400 P. W. Gregory 400 HENRY CLARKE, R. R. DAVIDSON, OREN ORENDORFF, Committee. I917 SPECIAL SESSIONS 439 By direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Conductor retired and introduced the candidates in waiting, who assumed the required obHgation and were instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree. The business for which the Grand Lodge was convened be- ing completed, the Special Session was declared adjourned sine die, and was closed in due form. John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary. ROCK ISLAND, ILL., OCTOBER 8, 1917. Rock Island, Monday, October 8. 1917, 7:00 P. M. The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows met as above in Special Ses- sion, pursuant to proclamation of the Grand Master, for the purpose of conferring the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree upon such qualified brothers as might apply therefor. Grand Officers were present as follows, and a quorum of Past Grands, including the Committee on Credentials, appointed in advance : A. OTIS ARNOLD Grand Master. C. H. CHURCH, of No. IS Depiuy Grand Master, p. t. J. A. REID, of No. IS Grand Warden, p. t. John H. SIKES Grand Secretary W. F. KUBIK, of No. 48.'. Grand Conductor, p. t. W. J. BLIESENER, of No. IS Grand Marshal p. t. GEO. TRENKENSCHUH, of No. 18 Grand Chaplain, p. t. FRANK BERANCK. of No. 18 Grand Guardian, p. t. .1. S. ZUMMERLE, of No. 867 Grand Herald, p. t. Committee on Credentials — Bros. Geo. Truckenschuh, Gus Thierman and Lawrence Johnson. The Grand Marshal, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Deputy Grand Master, by order of the Grand Master, then proclaimed the Grand Lodge opened for the transaction of the business for which it was convened. 440 SPECIAL SESSIONS I917 The Committee on Credentials presented the following re- port, which was considered and adopted : To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.: Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report that'we have examined the credentials of the following named Past Grands, find them correct, and recommend that Ihe Brothers be admitted to receive the Grand Lodge Degree: Lodge Lodge Name. No. Walter Wonio 18 Harry Lindley 18 W. G. Ausbrook 934 B. H. Hissong 34 Edward G. Brown 133 Name. No. Li. W. .Johnson 608 Ernest Anderson 608 Carl W. Losand 608 John C. Russ 608 R. A. Fuller 934 GEORGE TRENKENSCHUH. L. W. JOHNSON, G. THIERMAN. Committee. By direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Conductor retired and introduced the candidates in waiting, who assumed the required obligation and were instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree. The business for which the Grand Lodge was convened be- ing completed, the Special Session was declared adjourned sijic die, and was closed in due form. John H. Sikes, Grand Secrctarw SPRINGFIELD. ILL., NOVEMBER 20. 1917. Tuesday, November 20, 3 :30 P. M. The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows met as above in Special Ses- sion, pursuant to proclamation of the Grand Master, for the purpose of conferring the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree upon such qualified brothers as might apply therefor. Grand Officers were present as follows, and a quorum of Past Grands, including- the Committee on Credentials, appointed in advance : I917 SPECIAL SESSIONS 44I A. OTIS ARNOLD Grand Master H. M. BLOOD Deputy Grand Master L. M. KAGY Grand Warden JOHN H. SIKES Grand Secretary M. P. BERRY Grand Treasurer WM. H. PEASE Grand Representative J. J. CHOWDER Grand Representative B. S. M. EDWARDS Grand Ciiaplain ARTHUR G. NAUMAN Grand Marshal W. A. DOWNING Grand Conductor W. H. SHRIVER Grand Guardian WM. NATHAN Grand Herald C. A. ROBBINfc Chief of Ex. and Instr. I. C. ABNEY Asst. Chief of Ex. and Instr. The Committee on Credentials — E. E. Skillin. of No. 295 : Clyde McAllister, of No. 962, and Thos. Stobbs, of No. 80. The Grand Marshal, having examined the members present, reported all correct. The Deputy Grand Master, bv order of the Grand Master, then proclaimed the Grand Lodge opened for the transaction of the business for which it was convened. Representatives and Past Grands. At this Special Session, a large number of Representatives and Past Grands received the Grand Lodge Degree, in order to qualify them to sit in the Grand Lodge as such. It is not deemed necessary to reproduce this list, for the reason that the report of the Committee on Credentials, seating these brothers as Repre- sentatives in the Grand Lodge, can be found at the opening of the Grand Lodge session. By direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Conductor retired and introduced the candidates in waiting, who assumed the required obligation and were instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree and the Past Grand's Degree. The business for which the Grand Lodge was convened be- ing completed, the Special Session was declared adjourned sine die, and was closed in due form. John H. Sikes, Grand Secretary. 442 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES I917 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES FOR 1918 Elective Officers. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Title. H. M. Blood, 224 W. Huron St., Chirafro.fi45 (irand Master L. M. Kagy, Salem 114 1 •cputy Orand Master John W. Birney, Bloomington 77 Orand Warden John H. Sikes, Springfield 465 Grand Secretary Melvin P. Berry, P.G.M., Carthage 412 Grand Treasurer John J. Crowder, Peoria 21 (irand Representative A. Otis Arnold, Quincy 12 Grand Representative Appointive Officers. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Title. Rev. O. F. Jordan, Evanston 673 Grand Chaplain Andrew G. Anderson, Chicago 812 Grand Marshal C. Edwin Johnson. Paxton 418 <;rand Conductor E. A. Ridenour. Moline 133 Grand Guardian A. L. Bone. Greenville 3 Grand Herald Owen Scott, P.G.M.. Decatur 186 (Jrand Instructor Charles M. Hunt. ."i6S X. Laramie Ave.. Chicago . .■ 11 \ssistant Grand Instructor Orphans' Home Directory Name and Residence. Lodge No. Term. Wm. A. Hubbard, P.G.M., CarruUtoii . . . 342 One year Arthur G. Nauman. Chicago ."40 Two years Wm. H. Pease, P.G.M.. Harvev 80 Three years John H. Steiner, Quincv 12 Four years John J. Crowder, P.G.M., Peoria 21 Five years REBEKAH ADVISORY BOARD. Name. Residence. Term. Ellen O. Johnson, P.P Galatia One year Sadie Carson I'.ellflower Two years Myrtle W. Tandy, P.I' Jacksonville Three years Lura B. Latham^ P.P Eldorado Four years Arietta Lopp Mt. Carmel I^ve years Trustees Old Folks' Home. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Term. Harry G. Cormick, Centralia 179 One year Chas. S. Harris. P.G.M., Galesburs 478 Two years A. J. Mourer, P.G.P., Eureka 311 Three years John W. Yantis, P.G.M., Shelhwillc. . . . 117 Four years Chas. E. Boyer. Chicago 55 Five years REBEKAH ADVISORY BOARD. Name. Residence. Term. Nellie L. Harris, P.P Chicago One year Grace A. Ilenrv, P.P Sandwich Two years Mae E. Crowel'l, P.P Kockford Three years Lina D. Carlin. P.P Tersevville Four years Cora Neff Phillips. P.P Bushnell Five years 1 91 7 COMMITTEES 443 Trustees of Endowment Fund. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Term. F. D. P. Snelling, P.G.P., Chicago J(il One year Geo. A. Anthony, Kewanee 128 Two years E. S. Conway, P.G.S., Oak Park -MT Throo years Committee on Judiciary and Appeals. Name and Residence. Lodge No. Term. John W. Fling, Jr., Wyoming 244 Ono year W. E. P. Anderson, Carlinvillc 107 Two years Warren C. Darnall, P.G.M.. McLean .... 746 Three years Owen Scott, P.G.M., Decatur l^C Four years Chester M. Turner, P.G.P., Canil.rid.sc . . 199 F'ive years Committee on Credentials. Name. Residence. Lodge No. E. E. Skillin River Grovo 295 Clyde McAllister Meredosia 962 Thos. B. Stobbs Harvey 80 Committee on State of the Order. Name. Residence. Lodge No. John E. Jennings, P.<;.M Sullivan 158 Edward H. Taylor Chicago 717 John J. Brown, I'.G.M Vandalia 1 22 Wm. M. Groves, I'.G.M Petersburg 123 D. C. Stocking, P.G.P Kockford 829 Peter Johnson Chicago •"161 A. A. Ludwig Sycamore 105 Frank P. Farmer Mt. Vernon 13 Wm. Nathan Chicago 917 R. B. Doan .Armington 1.52 Rev. B. S. M. Edwards Clayton 100 J. A. Giberson Alton 421 J. Parker Smith Chicago 240 A. W. Carter Trenton 555 A. W. Burbank Carbondale 233 Committee on Legislation. Name. Residence. liOdge No. Fred B. Merrills, P.G.M Belleville ' 650 A. Otis Arnold, P.G.M Quincy 12 H. E. Makutchan, P.G.P Princeton 428 A. L. Yantis SheUiyville 117 J. Henry Debus Chicago 540 0. H. Richards Jersevville 53 Willis Melville Brookfield 693 Philip Reitz Joliet 29 Fred C. Mayer Coicago 825 W. B. Strang Roodhouse 681 A. T. Roner Chicago 505 Harold H. House Nashville 37 C. S. Johnson Danville 69 1. H. Atherton Chicago 330 T. W. Vande Mark Roekford 31 Committee on Finance. Name. Residence. r>odge No. George F. Koester Chicago 601 James Ewing Davis, P.G.M ( "hicago 990 Cicero J. Lindly, P.G.M Greenville 3 ^44 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES I917 Committee on Rebekah Degree. Name. Residence. Lodge No. E. R. Saylor, P.G.M Mattoon '. 6 C. A. Robbins Dixon 39 Frank I^^ucik Chicago "• . .630 D. R. Mcfjaugblin Paw I'aw 570 R. M. Neustadt La Salle 101 .r. E. .Johnson Lexington 29fi Ilenrv Goldsmith Chicago 5.5 Robert Clark Chicago 722 .T. B. Henning DeKalb 155 R. M. Cooper Decatur 65 Committee on Mileage and Per Diem. Name. Residence. Lodge No. Nelson Foley Chicago 8 Elmer E. Itoberts Ottawa 41 Walker W. Kerr Orion 686 P. G. Stein Jacksonville 4 Geo. W. Lemmers Woodstock 60 M. C. Weaver Champaign 383 W. M. Hill Chicago 141 Frank A. Lind Rockford 799 Moi-ris Levitt .' Chicago 1022 Rolla Jones Bioomington 77 Thos. McLean Rock Island 608 W. S. Foreman Pittsfleld 95 Geo. A. Pip( r Cairo 224 J. H. Bath Cuba 752 I. C. Abney Creal Springs 504 Committee on Railroads. Name. Residence. Lodge No. A. B. Chadwick Chicago 214 W. H. Shriver Kinmundv 354 C. A. Young Chicago 751 Committee on Printing. Name. Residence. Lodge No. D. H. Chapman Kensington 762 Chas. D. Brainard Peoria 21 Howard Robertson .\ustin 645 Special Committee on Home Libraries. Name. Residence. Lodge No. L. L. JTcKinlev, P.G.M Ottawa 41 J. P. EllRCott Chicago 416 J. F. McConaughy Rochello 230 Special Committee on Dropping for Non-Payment of Dues. Name. Residence. Lodge No. Geo. F. Howard, P.G.M Paris 664 David J. Dumser Elgin 47 Alex Van Praag, P.G.M Decatur 186 I9I7 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 445 DEATHS LIST OF DEATHS FROM APRIL 1, 1916, TO MARCH 31, 1917 No. 9 9 10 10 11 12 13 13 15 Name. Date LOUIS BERNER Dec. 19 J. E. HALL April 5 D. W. BUSSE May 24 W. B. ROSE May 31 G. H. PHELON July 12 H. T. AUTEURSICH June 26 C. MALWQUIST July 27 J. BIRKB Dec. 4 C. NELSON Dec. 14 W. J. FOUKE April 9 W. C. FULLER July 7 W. B. CALLISOfJ Dec. 8 W. E. DAVIS Dec. 30 HY W. MUEHLHAUSEN April 2 J. P. LAMPERT April 1.5 A. P. CRASSLY May 2.*? J. M. RING Dec. 17 WM. VALENTINE May 30 JNO. HOCH July 9 WM. F. BIESMANN Sept. S ROY EDIE May 3 JNO. L. DICKERSON May 20 W. J. SCOTT Sept. 26 W. B. GREBNWELL April 13 GEO. DOUGLAS June 28 HARRY J. STOLKER Sept. 9 L. M. HOLMES Nov. J 2 PETER HESS June 21 AUG. FILLIES July 23 D. J. FOLEY Oct. 19 H. H. ARENTZ Sept. 20 R. T. PAYNE April 25 F. H. MBRIDE Dec. 26 LEE JAMES ZIRN Mav 10 1916 1916 1016 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 191 6 1916 1916 1016 1916 1016 1016 1916 1916 1016 1916 1916 1016 1016 1916 1016 1010 1016 1916 1016 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 446 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 No. Name. Date. 15 ANTONIO GIVIRONI July 20, 19] G 15 J. K. WELLER Sept. 14, Hn6 15 J. H. WAGONER Oct. 16, 1916 15 B. NEWTON Dec. 17, 1916 16 F. E. SCHWEEK Nov. 13, 1916 18 FREDERICK LUDOLPH ^pril 7, 1916 18 FRANK VALLENTINE May 28, 1916 18 MARION E. SWEENEY Nov. 9, 1916 17 A. F. DAVENPORT .July 24, 1916 21 CHAS. N. MOORE June 8, 1916 21 WM. SMITH June 8, 1916 21 WM. SCHILT Sept. 29, 1916 24 DAVID M'COMBS, SR Oct. SI, 1916 27 PHILIP KELLER May 7, 1916 27 HENRY FELDMEIER June 24, 1916 28 W. H. MOORE Sept. 7, 1916 29 GEO. FREDERICKSOX May 10, 1916 29 R. J. ROWE April 12, 1916 29 WM. HAZER Aug. 7, 1916 29 H. J. SMITH Dec. 31, 1916 32 E. S. AYLES Aug. 27, 1916 32 ARTHUR MEEKS Aug. 27, 1916 32 WM. DICKEY Sept. 24, 1916 33 CHAS. EBY, SR April 28, 1916 34 JNO. SNYDER May 12, 1916 34 JOSEPH C. MERKEL June 7, 1916 34 DEBO PETER Nov. 8, 1916 35 PHILIP STEIN Sept. 4, 1916 35 SAMUEL T. MARSH Oct. 21, 1916 37 J. W. WASHBURN July 7, 1916 37 ROBT. J. DEMPSEY Jan. 2, 1916 38 CHAS. E. WHEELER Sept. 7, 1916 38 BDW. FINK Oct. 13, 1916 42 ROBT. WILSON May 19, 1916 42 R. M. ROBERTS May 30, 1916 42 M. E. WATERS July 21, 1916 42 FRED J. COOPER Sept. 9, 1916 43 THEOPHILE JEAN PIERRE July 5, 1916 43 JACOB KRAMER Oct. 4, 1916 44 O. J. KELLEY Aug. 7, 1916 44 A. P. ROLLO Sept. 23, 1916 44 FRANK THATCHER Dee. 14, 1916 45 A. J. COTA July 9, 1916 45 JNO. G. LINDHOLM July 22, 1916 45 JAS. WEBSTER Sept. 26, 1916 45 F. C. HEINES Dec. 9, 1916 47 D. W. BISBEE Aug. 1, 1916 I9I7 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 447 No. 47 48 50 50 52 55 55 56 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 62 62 62 64 64 65 67 67 69 69 69 69 69 69 71 72 73 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 78 79 79 80 80 85 Name. Date. E. B. LEGATE Aug. 14 JOSEPH MARRIET April 7, HENRY KENNEDY July 3 ELP. FISHER Sept. 17 JNO. KELLY May 16 JOS. BRINE July 22 0. O. DORN July 28 1, M. C. REEDBR Nov. 14 OTTO SCHMIDT May 5 DANIEL ROTH June 1 ALBERT ZOACHIM July 18 JACOB MARSCII Aug. 18 L. JACOBSON Oct. 7 LOUIS PFUELLEi: Nov. 26 GUSTAV WAGNER Nov. 28 R. A. PRIBBLE June 3 JAS. L. SMITH July 23 O. S. SNAPP Dec. 20 JNO. SHIPE April . . WM. DBITRICH Dec. 30 A. MOTTRAM May 7 J. A. ANDERSON Sent. 23 J. P. BOSEMA N Dec. 9 E. D. C. WOODWARD Aug. 16 LOU DE LANEY April JNO. H. WILSON May 2 S. A. LEVERTON April 6 HARPER DANIELS June 3 JNO. Z. HALL Sept. 27 SAMUEL BRBNTHILL Dec. 23 T. E. BEARD Dec. 29 FRANK MEYERS Sept. 29 ISAAC MEATS Sept. 30 FRANK PRATT Oct. 15 CHAS. AWE April 22 A. L. VINEY .April 13 P. M. STUBBLEFIELD Aug. 4 CHAS. HELDT Aug. 25 FRED BUTZIRUS Aug. 30 AARON LIVINGSTON Sept. 15 JOS. C. MACE Dec. 4 T. J. MORKLEY May 20 R. B. FELLON April 12 J. J. WORSDELL April 16 W. A. SPRING Nov. 21 LEWIS DENNIS Nov. 30 ROBT. O. DOBBINS May 22 1916 1816 1916 1916 191fi 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 448 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 No. Name. Date. 85 A. R. ROBBINS May 15, 1916 90 M. KERSHAW July 27. 1010 90 OLIVER FRISBIE May 8. 1916 90 BRICE HODGE Nov. 12, 1916 90 CLARE NOBLE Nov. 17, 1916 91 CHAS. A. WILSON \piil 30, 1916 91 FRANK CRANDALL Sept. 8, 191C 91 FRANK SIDENBRIEDER Dec. 3, 1916 92 J. C. HENDERSON .Tuue 12, 1916 93 LUTHER G. MELTON Aug. 28, 1916 93 FLOYD EPLING Sept. 17, 1916 94 ARGY ELLIOTT July 14, 1916 94 DANIEL STOUT July 31, 1916 94 JNO. GARDNER Sept. 30, 1916 95 W. R. WILLS April 11, 1916 95 J. M. SHRIVER April 26, 1916 95 H. A. COHENOUR Nov. 29, 1916 95 THOS. B. HALL >}ov. 30, 1916 96 R. J. DICKINSON .' Dec. 29, 1916 100 EDW. MNI FF ^ug. 25, 1916 101 GEO. B. STALKER July 15, 1916 101 SILVIO MAGGI Oct. 27, 1916 101 JAS. LOCKABY : Dec. 25, 1916 102 JOHN CLINCH June 17, 1916 102 HARRY WILEY Oct. 12, 1916 102 FRED D. JAY Nov. 1, 1916 103 WILSON RECTOR Oct. 6, 1916 106 GEO. I. BECK Sept. 18,1916 108 PETER KUHN Aug. 3, 1916 108 FRED SCHLINKERT Vpril 16, 1910 108 DWIGHT HAUSSLER Oct. 15, 1916 109 JOHN A. SCHULTZ May 3, 1916 109 W. E. HODGES Sept. 7, 1916 109 JOHN B. HAMMATT Dec. 8, 1916 109 H. J. HORN Dec. 17, 1916 110 C. W. NORTHROP April 12, 1916 110 MARTIN JOHNSON Dec. 16, 1916 114 WM. L. DRAPAR Dec. 5, 1916 115 W. A. VILLERS July 31, 1910 116 B. REEDER July 5, 1916 118 W. E. EDDY May 17, 1916 119 ALVIN W. NOLAND Dec. 27, 1916 122 J. P. WILLIAMS Dec. 1, 1910 123 DOUGLAS BALE Vpril 26, 1916 123 J. N. GRAMLICH April 28, 1916 123 R. S. FRACKELTON April 30, 1916 123 CHAS. WILBANKS May 28, 1916 I917 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 449 Ko. Name. Date. 123 HENRY HUSMAN Sept. 5, 1916 127 T. J. SEWARD April 19, 1916 127 SAMUEL GERARD Nov. 2, 1916 127 A. T. NICHOLS Nov. 30, 1916 128 LAFE WILSON April 14, 1916 128 WM. SCHUNEMAN May 27, 1916 128 Tiros. BUTTERWICK .June 24, 1916 130 SAM RUGGER Dec. 10, 1916 132 JAS. SIMS May 16, 1916 132 GEO. THOMPSON Oct. 24, 1916 132 FRED MENARD Nov. 15, 1916 133 Q. C. STRAFFORD May 21, 1916 133 ARTHUR WALLACE Dec. 13, 1916 133 SIMON HIRSH Dec. 15, 1916 134 HARRY MILBURN July 14, 1916 134 CARL BALLARD Aug. 27, 1916 135 C. L. JANES Nov. 24, 1916 136 ROBT. LEWIS Aug. 7, 1916 138 HOLLAND H. LUTZ Aug. 17, 1916 139 H. L. MANN April 10, 1916 1.39 GEO. W. BIRELEY Dec. 11, 191G 140 J. C. GAIKINS Aug. 20, 1916 140 MARK JARDINB Sept. 5, 1916 140 H. B. COZINB Nov. 11, 1916 140 C. S. CROSS Dec. 23, 1916 141 AXEL N. ANI>ERSON June 1, 1916 141 GEO. R. BARTLETT April 20, 1916 141 ANTHONY S. SHAMBLAN Aug. 20, 1916 141 DR. GEO. H. LIEPART Dec. 7, 1916 141 CARL SCHOEN Dec. 15, 1916 142 CHAS. E. ANDERSON May 16, 1916 145 ALBERT APPLEGATE June 20, 1916 145 E. L. MARTIN April 30, 1916 145 G. W. PACE June 23, 1916 145 WADSWORTH STOFFBR Nov. 14, 1916 151 WM. GRAHAM 152 V. E. JUDY Nov. 27, 1916 152 LOUIS SHANK Dec. 31, 1916 154 JAS. POLLOCK Nov. 12, 1916 157 W. H. PHILLIPS . .Oct. 28, 1916 158 J. E. BAKER Aug. 19, 1916 166 JOHN BIRNBAUM April 16, 1916 166 W. J. BROWN April 26, 1916 166 ANDREW SCHUCHMAN Aug. 26, 1916 166 CARL NOLL Aug. 29, 1916 174 CARL J. HAY April 12, 1916 174 JOHN G. LOOS July 4, 1916 —29 45<' JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 No. Name. Daco 174 W. A. GOLDER Dec. 16 176 T. M. CAMBRBU April 2 176 J. M. RUCH July 12 176 AUSTIN ALBRIGHT Nov. 9 176 DANIEL LONC! Dec. 19 180 GEO. P. KOLEY April 10 180 SOL. PACHA UA(T1 April 11 180 WM. CARSON Nov. 1.3 184 GEO. WILSON Oct. 2 184 C. F. HARSHPAltGIOR Dec. 21 184 FRANK ABBOTT Dec. 29 185 GEO. GINGER Sept. 4 187 D. L. FLEMING April 26 190 CHAS. M. GERTS .Tune 6 190 CHAS. F. PETERS Oct. 28 191 W. Z. SMITH May G, 191 F. R. DAVIS May 24 191 GRANVILLE HUNGATE Dec. 15 192 .1. E. WALDEN July 10 193 T. C. ALLEN Sept. 11 196 N. C. BILLINGTON Aug. 12 196 LOUIS ENT Sept. 15 197 WM. B. DUSING Oct. 6 198 A. C. BALDWIN May 1 198 JOS. LA WTON 198 JOHN KASTL July 21 198 GEO. FORD 199 VERNIE ANDERSON June 5 199 ELLIS SAMUELSON July 9 201 W. D. QUINN Nov. 22 204 F. E. DAVISON April 11 204 J. C. COFFMAN July 5 204 A. C. QUISENP.ERRY Aug. 28 204 W. C. M'MASTERS Nov. 15 204 J. W. CUTHBERT Nov. 19 210 CHAS. S. GLOVER Oct. 16 211 J. L. WALKER May 20 212 W. H. BERRY Dec. 17 213 T. J. AYERS 213 THOS. M. COX Oct. 1 215 RANSOM B. WALL June 8 215 H. F. MARSHALL Oct. 10 217 J. W. MKEE July 12 218 ALEX MANN Aug. 30 218 GEO. TYLER Oct. 18 220 W. K. PEMBROOK April 12 220 D. G. WINDSOR April 22 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 191G 1910 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 I9I7 GRAXD LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 451 No. Name. Date. 220 CHAS. DOUGHERTY Dee. 16, 1916 221 ROBERT HIRSCH July 20, 1910 222 MAX R. KRUEGEIi May 25, 1916 222 V. L. GOLDEN Oct. 18, 1916 223 D. M. STUMP July 17, 1916 224 W. L. BRISTOl Nov. 14, 1916 225 A. W. GRAY July 16, 1916 227 S. B. SILKWOOD Oct. 10, 1916 231 BEDRICH HAJEK April 27, 1916 231 JOSEPH M. SK.\LA Aug. 1, 1916 231 CHAS. NOVAK Aug. 2S, 1916 231 JAS. MAZANEC Dec. 20, 1916 236 DR. U. G. MYERS April 5, 1916 236 FRANK RADEI! July 26, 1916 237 J. H. ALPERS June 18, 1916 238 DAVID MARTIN July IS, 1916 238 FRED DUBENSTAEDT Nov. 21, 1916 239 HENRY TREPUS April 19, 1916 239 JOHN STOSKOPF June 30, 1916 239 HENRY WAHLKR Sept. 27, 1916 239 PHIL J. GEIB Dec. 28, 1916 240 A. L. RINGO Oct. 8, 1916 242 WALTER FITZfiERRELI Jan. 25, 1916 243 ROBT. TILTON April 17, 1916 243 VAL MARTIS April 27, 1916 243 JOHN KNOLLEXBURG May 3, 1916 243 NATHAN R. JERALD May 15, 1916 243 J. A. CAMPBELL June 7, 1916 243 J. M. WALTERS June 14, 1916 243 LIPMAN LEHMAN Nov. 2, 1910 244 JAS. BUCKLEY Aug. 2, 1916 249 JOS. STOLTZ 249 HERMAN WRKJIIT Oct. 18, 1916 250 D. D. HARRIS. SR Oct. 8, 1916 253 WM. SCOTT Aug. 1, 1916 253 J. J. WORRELL May 5, 1916 255 W. H. GILLESPIE Nov. 17, 1916 257 MUNROE FElKiUSON April 28, 1916 258 E. SCIIREIER Aug. 5, 1916 261 BENJ. BROUSE April 30, 1916 261 A. E. B. LEATHERS July 6, 1916 261 JAMES SORENSOX Aug. 29, 1916 261 JAMES PETCOSOX Sept. 9, 1916 264 T. J. KELLEY April 5, 1916 206 J. B. KNIGHT Dec. 26, 1916 269 T. W. COOK 270 WM. L. SMITH May 13, 1916 452 JOURiN-AL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 No. Name. Date 270 A. O. WALLACE Oct. 28 271 HORACE BRAYSHAW Nov. 8 277 T. G. FOREMAN Nov. 15 282 K. L. CANTRILL Oct. 7 284 H. S. HARRISON April 6 284 H. T. MILLER June 10 284 J. P. BROWN Sept. 9 284 ALBERT MOONEYIIAM Nov. 17 284 FRANK LUSTER Oct. 6 286 JOHN MANN May 8 286 GUST CASS Sept. 3 287 C. E. M'RAE May 15 288 ARCHIBALD M'CLKIjLAX April 2 288 CHAS. H. COLLINGS April 22 288 WM. A. BELL April 23 288 K. H. KEIFERSTEIN April 28 288 WM. J. HENDERSHOTT Sept. 4 288 BERT L. HOWLAND Oct. 8 289 JAS. I. BATES Sept. 19 291 ISAAC N. NEWTON Sept. 20 291 HENRY MOORE Sept. 22 292 F. M. BOWMAN May 17 292 CHAS. A. WERNER July 29 295 GEO. W. ATKINS April 26 297 JOHN O. GILLIS Aug. 18 297 STEPHEN JUMP Aug. 18 302 ARTHUR GOODMAN June, .303 IKE MARTIN Aug. 31 307 GEO. READ Sept. 10 308 O. W. PUGH April 4 308 ARTHUR STUBBS May 2 308 WALTER E. LAWLER Sept. 17 313 ENOCH THOMPSON May 22 316 S. M. KEINHBIMER April IS 316 LEROY SHREVB Sept. 13 316 R. T. DONNALS Sept. 20 319 L. HERWIG April 21 319 B. MUNN June 3 319 H. C. BARBER July 18 319 JOHN PUGH July 20 319 F. TORONJO Dec. 25 320 N. J. HADIN July 14 320 OLE PETERSEN Oct. 17 322 C. O. LINDEBERG June 24 .322 G. A. KAISER Sept. 30 323 A. R. WITHROW July 29 .324 JOHN V. PERKINS Aug. 21 328 I'. HAGEMAN Dec. 10 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 I9I7 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 453 No. 329 329 320 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 331 332 332 333 333 333 333 334 336 336 337 337 337 338 340 341 341 342 343 340 346 347 348 348 350 350 352 353 353 353 353 354 356 358 360 361 361 361 Name. Date TH. ROTH April 23 C. H. SOEHLB May 11 FRED RISTM.\N June 1 FR. FISCHKR .Tune 24 WM. ROSENTIEL July 2 F. HEINE Aug. 28 JOS. SWBTITSCH Sept. 9 PAUL ZIBHN Oct. 7 WM. MAROFSKA Nov. 8 MAX SCHAFFER Nov. 29 J. W. HARRISON July 9 J. C. DAVIDSON April 3 WM. E. SULLIVAN May 8 GUS JOHNSON July 26 W. F. MILLER Nov. 5 W. O. MWILLIAMS Nov. 16 HERMAN BLUE Dee. 30 GEO. DORN Nov. 17 C. R. HALLENBEAK July 25 W. A. RODDY Aug. 20 ANDREW BA RTON Oct. 16 W. H. LAMOREAUX Dec. 22 THOS. PETERS Dec. 25 LOUIS WEILER Aug. 20 THOS. E. GAGE July 30 CHAS. J. SALZENSTEIN June 17 EMORY BOOL Oct. 18 JOHN W. HUBBARD May 22 CHAS. M. RALLS Aug. 9 CLARENCE S. IIYETT May 19 W. S. STILL Nov. 27 HENRY FELLOWS June 20 W. R. COUHE July 20 M. V. HILL Dec. 10 WM. KI RKBRIDE April 24 JOHN HOLMQUIST July 4 FRANK COLES . Nov. 6, ALB. WEGEMANN Feb. 11 J. ZEIB Feb. 3 P. A. PUNDT Aug. 25 TR. BAUER Sept. 13 EDW. SPUCE April 30 GEO. HILLERBY .Aug. 7 WM. TRIGGER May 14 EMAN OPATRNY BERNHART ANDERSON June 6 H. F. JACOBSEN Sept ALF. C. HALLGREN Sept. 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 454 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 Nc. Name. l.'ate. 361 ANDREW LINDHIORCJ . Nov. 10, 1916 362 M. L. BEAL ioril 16, 1916 362 WM. CULLY June 8, 1916 362 HERMAN OIILSON Dec. 29, 1916 .■565 E. C. MILLER Aug. 15, 1916 ;;65 J. B. KEIL May 31, 1916 365 H. KURK April 16, 1916 365 C. OBROELS Oct. 4, 1916 366 EDW. L. BRAND Dec. 5. 1916 369 FRANK GALBREATH ^pril 9, 1916 369 JOSEPH ZISKA Dec. 28, 1916 370 L M. DAVIS Nov. 21, 1916 372 CHAS. DICKHOFF Oct. 11, 1916 374 C. A. HAINES July 13, 1916 374 LESTER P. CAIRNS May 5, 1916 374 H. B. TRAFTON Nov. 18, 1916 375 S. BOUCHER June 16, 1916 375 E. R. TINDELL Sept. 19,' 1916 375 R. R. REED Dec. 21, 1916 378 JAS. NEWTON June 30, 1916 378 JOHN SMILES Aug. 10, 1916 380 WM. HERBOLD June 20, 1916 380 JOE RUDOLPH Oct. 2, 1916 382 O. C. MORRISON 382 J. R. MOFFITT 384 JOHN S. MCAULEY June 1, 1916 384 WM. BUACKLEDGE Oct. 12, 1916 384 W. H. HARRISON Oct. 11, 1916 389 HENRY MEYER .Tune 11, 1916 .391 GEO. Y. PATON April 22, 1916 391 JOHN MARSHALL June 7, 1916 391 DAVID GALLOWAY June 28, 1916 391 JAS. MARKER July 23, 1916 394 S. F. MAXEY Dec. 29, 191G 395 ELBERT DORSETT May 1, 1916 395 E. H. CHAPIN Aug. 22, 1916 398 WM. BATHE Oct. 6, 1916 400 CARL VIRGIL Vpril 22, 1916 402 AUG. GRADERT April 3, 1916 403 JESSE W. WARNER Oct. IS, 1916 407 H. KNOOP Vpril 19, 1916 407 CHAS. OBERLIX July 30, 1916 407 J. GERMANN Aug. 13, 1916 407 H. LUEBECK Sept. 1. 1916 407 C. GIBKE Nov. 8. 1916 407 C. LANDGRAF Dec. 19. 1916 40Sr J. M. KINGDON Dec. 26, 1916 I9I7 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 455 No Name. l^ate. 409 FRANK OLSON Dec. 20, 1916 411 G. A. BUCnOLZ Oct. 17, 1916 412 JOS. HELFRICH May 3, 1916 412 LEWIS G. YETTER ^"S- 14, 1916 412 GEO. W. HARFORD Dec. 2, 1916 412 OMER REED Nov. 6, 1916 413 C. J. NEECE ^ept. 30, 1916 413 C. E. EVANS Dec. 22, 1916 413 T. H. JOHNSON Dec. 30, 1916 415 W. B. WRIGHT • 'ept- 30, 1916 416 C. H. STEVENS ^ept. IS, 1916 418 W. H. NELSON -"^Pril 10, 1916 421 WM. GRENZEBACH May 19, 1916 423 THOS. CARMICHAEI May 3, 1916 423 THOS. HARRIS ^uly 20, 1916 424 HENRY O. SCRACE -^Pril 10, 1916 428 JOHN FLEMING July 30- 1916 428 WM. KELLER Sept. 8, 1916 4''9 JOHN TUORMAQLEN, SR Aug. 1, 1916 430 GEO. W. HUNT Dec. 22, 1916 432 CHAS. KUMMER -'^'ov. 28, 191b 435 PHIL GRUENEWALD July 3, 1916 436 B. H. YOUNG Oct. 29, 1916 438 NATHAN SYFERT June 20, 1916 438 M. H. BOLT ^ept. 18, 191G 438 CHAS. PRATER Dec. 23, 1916 439 JOE GAMBLE Nov. 6, 1916 441 JAS. R. KEEL July 15, 1916 442 ALBERT FRAIL May 26, 1916 442 JOHN R. BRUCE 446 FRANK E. APPLEGREN Dec. 24, 1916 449 R. C. AMBURG luly 19, 1916 449 FRANCIS MARSHALL Aug. 19, ^916 451 WM. FERGUSON Aug. 29, 1916 454 GEO. W. CONNELLEY April 8, 1916 455 HARRY GRAVETT Aug. 25, 1916 455 C. G. WALBAUM Aug. 15, 1916 457 P W. SWIGGBRT Nov. 16, 1916 460 W. H. SPRAGUE ^P"! 25, 1916 461 B. M. SEGERMAN June 2, 1916 463 NEWTON SNYDER ^P^H 24, 1916 464 D E. BIDGOOD ^eP*- 21, 1916 465 H. A. MKEENE ^ug. 28, 1916 465 J. F. CASSITY May o, 1916 465 THOS. LANCASTER Oct. 22 466 GEO. H. EVERSOLE June 4 466 JOHN S. CULP Nov. 2<, 1916 1916 1916 456 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 No. Xame. Date 467 OTTO GEISMANN June 19 469 A. L. HAWKINS Sept. 21 469 J. D. WATTEKS Oct. 18 473 JOHN W. MBEBD Sept. 7 474 PETER KELLER Nov. 4 475 J. A. ANGEL 477 CHRIST F. DIEZ May 31 478 C. F. JELLIFF Nov. 6 480 LOUIS EDLICH Nov. 15 481 O. CALVIN July 28 483 JOHN PETERS July 31 483 J. T. MARTIN Nov. 8 484 DR. MAX EHRLICH May 25 484 JULIUS WBSTPUAL Aug. 24 486 PETER WICKS April 26 486 SAMUEL HUNTER June 20 491 C. M. ROLPH 498 F. H. CULLISON Oct. 2 499 CH. LEAERENZ July 24 499 D. COHEN May 29 501 JAS. A. BOYD Dec. 13 502 J. L. ROBERTS Oct. 4 504 G. W. CLAYTON June 9 504 J. W. TUNE July 29 504 R. E. FARQUHAR Sept. 11 504 B. L. RAGSDALE Sept. 25 505 J. S. BRUMBLAY Oct. 19 506 JOSEPH SCHLEIMER Sept. 15 508 GEO. F. POTTER Aug. 1 510 S. B. RADLEY May 4 513 EDWARD CHALMERS June 24 513 W. H. KETCHAM July 30 513 ROBT. L. JOHNSTON Nov. 24 516 ORA MEYER Sept. 11 516 J. L. EARNEST Oct. 22 517 DAVID ERICKSON Oct. 25 521 W. D. BREWER May 12 521 J. KORN Dec. 29 .j31 F. ZEEDYK July 6 .^)38 A. N. NESBIT July 31 540 J. T. GLOBIS July 30 541 J. W. CRAWFORD July 14 541 J. E. KOONS Sept. 6, 541 CHAS. L. KENTON Sept. 14 541 JAS. PORTER Nov. 17 542 ROBT. RAY April 27 542 EARL H. TREJONA May 1 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 I9I7 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 457 No. Name. Date. 543 JOSEPH MOTLEY Nov. 29, 1916 544 JOHN T. DOUGALL Oct. 11, 1916 544 JAS. MMEEKEN Nov. 28, 1916 554 J. J. MATHER Aug. 14, 1916 557 J. S. TODD July 12, 1916 5-57 L. A. M'ELKINEY Sept. 7, 1916 557 F. MARION GIBSON Nov. 15, 1916 5Q1 HERMAN LUETZOW May 6, 1916 561 WM. KOEGBL Aug. 2.3, 1916 561 FRED STORY Sept. 21, 1916 561 GEO. W. GLASSMBIER Sept. 27, 1916 56S JOHN MKENZIE June 24, 1916 576 E. P. HILLIGOSS Oct. 23, 1916 578 J. P. BOYD June 29, 1916 578 SAMUEL PATTERSON Aug. 15, 1916 583 C. E. KNEEBERG April 6, 1916 583 CARL M. SWANSON May 11, 1916 583 JOHN P. ARNBERG July 31, 1916 583 HARTWIG KRUSE July 31, 1916 583 CHAS. J. ANDERSON Aug. 15, 1916 583 JOHN A. PETERSON .Nov. 25. 1916 583 PETER KILGARD Dec. S, 1916 584 GOTHAD OLSON Dec. 2, 1916 585 J. F. SMITH July 8, 1916 588 FRED BECK Sept. 9, 1916 589 H. A. KLINGER April 20, 1916 5S'9 A. ROTH Aug. 1, 1916 593 W. A. M'MULLIN Dec. 14, 1916 .595 J. M. SCOTT July 2, 1916 601 FRANK J. WEBER June 1, 1916 602 WM. SHUMKOIK April 19, 1916 602 WM. GUESSWINE May 25, 1916 602 E. B. STILES June 9, 1916 602 HIRAM PRATER Sept. 13, 1916 602 S. S. HARDING Dec. 30, 1916 605 WM. CHECKLY Sept. 16, 1916 605 IRA RICHARDS July 15, 1916 608 AUG. LUNDBLOOM April 18, 1916 608 L. H. MORGAN Sept. 21, 1916 60S CHAS. P. BUCKL.AND Nov. 20, 1916 609 J. T. MONTGOMERY . .June 14, 1916 609 R. H. MARKS Nov. 14, 1916 612 HENRY AMIDEN May 4, 1916 614 J. W. DUNN Oct. 12, 1916 616 J. F. LE FERVE May 8, 1916 616 JOHN FROID July 8, 1916 616 ANTONE JOHNSON Oct. 6, 1916 458 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 No. Name. Date. 617 E. TEAGUE .July 22, 1910 619 ARTHUR S. MAKSII May 17, 1916 619 HENRY PLu\TT Oct. 8, 1916 623 S. B. BOWMAN \pril 21, 1916 625 JAS. POWERS July 8, 1916 626 JOHN MOORE \pril 28, 1916 e.-JO JOS. HOLAN \pril 18, 1916 630 JOS. E. KOVARIK May 18, 1916 630 ANTON JOSEPUS June 25, 1916 630 VACLAR KAZDA Vug. 19, 1916 630 JOS. NOVOTNY Sept. 22, 1916 630 JOHN KANKALIK Dec. 21, 1916 631 W. A. BROCKELSBY July 10, 1916 634 A. G. SCHWANBE Vpril 10, 1916 636 W. C. MOORE July 6, 1916 636 WM. UNDERWOOD Nov. 12, 1916 639 GEO. T. BROWN June 2, 1916 639 JAS. BURTON luly 21, 1916 639 GEO. LEHMAN Nov. 1, 1916 641 T. J. MFARLAND May 14, 1916 641 ALEX MILLER Nov. 23, 1916 642 FRANK BENNETT , Oct. 7, 1916 644 DANIEL LEWIS June 24, 1916 644 JASPER DOTY Sept. 28, 1916 647 CHAS. HAYDEN June 17, 1916 649 EMIL ROSENBERGER ■. Vug. 22, 1916 652 MORT FULLER Dec. 4, 1916 656 FINES E. CHAPMAN Oct. 6, 1916 658 OLuVF JOHNSON May 17, 1916 658 G. GALETTI June 2.3, 1916 658 GERHART PETERSON Dec. 12, 1916 661 PETER MALANDERNO April 13, 1916 661 J. T. ONEAL Vug. 11, 1916 663 D. D. HILL June 15, 1916 665 HERMAN LINZER July 19, 1916 6G5 A. CALLNER Dec. 15, 1916 666 C. ROURIE May 25, 1916 668 C. L. FARRIN(;T0N Oct. 16, 1916 671 WILBER WEGEU Vug. 27, 1916 672 HENRY CHEATHAM Sept. 29, 1D16 673 HENRY J. C. RIBO May 16, 1916 673 BERTRAM WHEELER Nov. 23, 1916 675 J. C. BERRY Nov. 16, 1916 675 J. H. DEVOR Nov. 22, 1916 679 JAMES PRICE Oct. 25, 1916 680 BERT STERNER May 18, 1916 I9I7 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. O. O. F. 459 No. Name. Dat 680 JOHN PARTINGTON July S 681 JOHN A. MORROW Oct. 27 685 HENRY GERRWICH July 7 686 J. O. WAHLSTROM ^ug. 25 689 THEO. G. SIMPSON June 19 689 ROBT. H. TREMIIOLN July 1 689 BERNARD FISCHER Aug. 3 689 GEO. W. LAYING Vug. 21 689 J. W. FLANDERS Oct. 3 689 A. E. LINDSEY Dec. 22 690 A. C. BARTLET July 31 691 CHAS. J. LEHMAN Oct. 17 692 W. H. WILSON Nov. 12 693 RUDOLPH TABOSKEY Oct. 27 697 F. S. FULLMER June 5 697 JOHN REITER June 8 697 G. M. SORING Oct. 7 699 CHAS. F. SORENSEN April 13 699 JAN LANDIN May 16 699 NIC HAAS Dec. 11 700 JOHN HENDRICKS Oct. 22 702 LAFAYETTE ARNOLDS Nov. 8 703 FRANTZ REIDEL Dec. 5 704 WM. GAMBLE July 29 707 JOHN H. WILLIAMS Sept. 17 708 H. OLIN CADY Nov. 21 710 T. W. FERRYMAN April 27 714 MARION B. TULK Dec. 2 715 EARNEST ELLIOTT June 10 716 HERMAN GETZ July 27 716 HECTOR LITHGOW Dec. 22 717 HAROLD A. JENSEN June 20 717 ARTHUR W. TURNER Vug. 25 718 J. P. BUCKLEY Nov. 8 719 D. HENRICK Nov. 28 719 G. L. RANNEBARGER Dec. 14 721 GEO. E. FORBES July 18 722 WM. P. GILTMOR Aug. 19 722 MAT HARRIS Vpril 25 724 E. B. POTTER 725 DAVID MCAULI July 16 726 JOHN HUGPIES , Nov. 18 734 LON LOTOMETTE May 16 734 CLARENCE SAMPSON Sept. 17 735 W. W. HEAD . . lune 29 735 C. H. FLICK July 6 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 ]016 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 460 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 No. Name. Date. 735 L. F. KEITNE Aug. 4, 1916 735 OTTO ONNEN Sept. 2, 1916 740 ALLEN MKE.\N Aug. 4, 1916 747 A. B. F. D.AUGITBRTY May 29, 1916 749 CL.VIID M'OUIRE April 28, 1916 749 JAS. H. MILLER April 7, 1916 751 MARTIN M. PETERSON April 12, 1916 751 DANIEL A. DEXISON May 10, 1916 751 THOMAS EDMUNDS June 14, 1916 751 VIRGIL H. DE WITT Sept. 17, 1916 751 II. C. DAVIS, Nov. 28, 1916 752 A. NEWTON Sept. 4, 1916 752 ROBT. MILLER Oct. IS, 1916 754 J. B. FOAKER Aug. 4, 1916 754 JAS. GARDNER .Nov. 11, 1916 756 CARL DULITZ Aug. 3, 1916 756 CHARLES KLINGER Sept. 18, 1916 756 WM. GRELL Oct. 30, 1916 756 WM. WESTERMAN Nov. 25, 1916 759 JOHN F. SIGHTLE June 16, 1916 761 T. P. WILDMAN Sept. 10, 1916 761 JAS. GRIFFAN Dec. 30, 1916 766 D. R. BOYLE Dec. 12, 1916 768 A. V. PIERCE July 1, 1916 769 D. O. MILLS Vpril 24, 1916 771 A. C. FIAZARD July, 1916 772 J. B. METZGER Aug. 3, 1916 772 ROSCOE WALKER Jan. 18, 1917 776 ROBT. F. ARDERY May 20, 1916 776 FRANK A. SCOTT Dec. 31, 1916 777 JOHN A. SMITH Oct. 14, 1916 781 T. W. JOCKEY April 13, 1916 782 J. S. CRANE April 4, 1916 782 S. D. BARBER April 17, 1916 782 C. WULF, SR July 12, 1916 783 G. W. HENTHORN Sept. IS, 1916 783 B. F. STANGER Sept. 23, 1916 787 B. D. WILEY April 17, 1910 793 J. W. JEFFERY July 30, 1916 794 J. C. WALKER Oct. 9, 1916 796 J. A. SHARAN. . . .' Nov. 8, 1916 798 GRIFFIN YOUNG . ., Sept. 28, 1916 799 ANDREW M. BERGSTRAM May 4, 1916 799 ARVID G. BLOOM July 2, 1916 800 HAROLD II. TROCKE May 10, 1916 800 E. BROOKS Dec. 23, 1916 igiy GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS I. 0. O. F. 461 No. Name. Date. 807 WM. KITTLE Aug. 25, 1916 808 E. W. LAWTON 812 HUGO E. DAHL July 3, 1916 812 JOHN W. FRAMBERG Aug. 3, 1916 812 CHAS. HERBERG Dec. 24, 1916 814 S. J. WILLARD Aug. 10, 1916 817 L. B. M'DONALD June 30, 1916 820 C. E. WOODINGTON Nov. 28, 1916 822 A. E. PATTERSON Dec. 5, 1916 824 W. N. DEVERS Dec. 19, 1916 825 J. WESLEY BROOKS Oct. 22, 1916 825 F. C. LAYCOCK Nov. 13, 1916 825 WM. R. HOLCOMB Dec. 8, 1916 826 J. D. MADDOX April 5, 1916 830 WM. FOSTER SSI FRANK JOSEPH SEBECK July 11, 1916 840 M. W. RITCHIE Sept. 21, 1916 843 D. G. DOBELL Dec. 7, 1916 844 JACK MCUNE Nov. 10, 1916 847 CHAS. J. SCHOTT Dec. 20, 1916 848 JOE WILLIAMS 848 LESLEY GEORGE 850 J. H. MOORE Oct. 28, 1916 850 IRA CARROLL Dec. 9, 1916 852 ED C. HARRISON May 11, 1916 852 ROBT. H. ALLISON Aug. 3, 1916 852 B. C. BABB Aug. 25, 1916 856 L. H. BENNETT Oct. 1, 1916 858 A. A. HENDRICKS June 18, 1916 858 JOHN MCRUBB Dec. 22, 1916 862 P. STEBBINGS July IS, 1916 862 D. L.\MBERT April 23, 1916 862 HORACE H. PIG(} May 20, 1916 865 T. N. SANDS 867 HENRY KRAMERSIN Sept. 21, 1916 868 R. E. BECK May 2, 1916 870 GEO. L. TRASTBR April 10, 1916 871 J. H. NANCARROW July 23, 1916 874 EMMETT TUCKETT April 24, 1916 874 WM. L. MILLER July 2.5, 1916 877 LEONIDAS THOMPSON Sept. 23, 1916 878 A. KLOCKZEIN April 20, 1916 878 F. L. MURDOCK May 14, 1916 878 ADOLPII PETERSON Aug. 26, 1916 879 LOUIS WADE July 13, 1916 884 G. W. RANSDELL Sept. 15, 1916 462 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS I917 No. Name. Date 886 ELMER BROWN Aug. 6 887 JACOB ARNOLD Nov. 8 888 S. G. WRIGHT July 7 888 N. G. CHAPMAN Aug. 5 888 W. A. RTJGGLES Dec. 6 889 J. TAYLOR Nov. 6 892 C. C. DUNBAR April 893 ROSS ERVIN 903 ISAAC WOLFSON Oct. 31 905 T. P. CRAYCROFT June 2 906 FRANK BROZENA June 6 908 MARIUS SORENSON Nov. 16 909 EMANUEL LEVY June 2 912 LEV. J. CANTRALL Dec. 13 914 JOHN KARN Nov. 26 916 C. M. M'MILLAN Nov. 28 928 B. F. RICKEY May 17 932 C. C. SOLLARS May 2.5 932 W. M. STULEY July 6 9.33 H. F. KINGSTON May 1 938 ERIC BL.VNK May 6 935 J. W. JONES Aug. 27 940 L. D. SIDES June 1 942 MILO OWEN Nov. 11 942 MAT ROSE Dec. 19 944 W. R. EWING Aug. 13, 947 DAVID MANSFIELD June 3 961 FRANK SANDERS Dec. 14 966 R. STEPHENS May 1 966 R. SCOTT Aug. 24 967 J. W. PERRY Dec. 28 981 S. H. KIMBRO July 12 982 GEO. R. HILYARD April 4 990 CLARENCE E. DANNENHOWER ....June 28 999 O. A. WOOD Jtil.y 29 1000 J. A. BARR April 20 1000 ROBERT DUKE May 4 1001 W. O. KELLEY Dec. 21 1003 HENRY EGGERS, JR July 19 1010 JOHN GOODWIN Oct. 30 1010 J. W. SPRING Dec. 27 1017 CHAS. HOWARD July 30 1024 CHAS. GRISSON Dec. 16 1031 A. P. HOEFLE April 4 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1917 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 I9I7 APPENDIX 463 MILEAGE AND PER DIEM REPORT. Names of Officers and Kepresentaiives. P. O. Address — County. < 04; c 0, a 3^ ^.p K 3i^ — ^k tj ^ as QCu -' <: < ambert .... J. H. Moran Wm. F. Sutherland. . . Thos. H. Dunlop Edwin Klein Joseph A. Witkowskv. J. G. Gorin O. H. Badgett W. H. Bishop B. J. Hunt C. A. Prince John A. Reid F. A. Crest E. H. Mills Jas. W. Firth Eniil A. Nushaiiiii. . . . J. M. Austin Leander Settles A. S. May Willis C. Coneland . . . Herman J. Frcnzel . . . John Bruce Philip Reitz John B. Miller Robt. P. Stack C. B. Lester E. A. Taign Eugene Morrow C. W. Seitz C." W." Nox'.V. "....'.'.■■ O. C. Forsman Quincy Adams Chicago Cook Salem Marion Carthage Hancock Clayton '.Adams Chicago Cook 185 Golden Adams 91 Chicago Cook 185 Dixon Lee 15, Creal Springs. Williams'n 183 1 Alton Madison 2 Blue Island Cook 185 3 Greenville Bond 76 4 Jacksonville Morgan 31 5 (Jalena JoDsiviess 242 6 Springfield Sans^amon 7 AUenville Moultrie 71 8 Chicago Cook 185 9 Chicago Cook 185 10 Chicago Cook 185 ll|Chicago Cook 185 12 Quincy Adams 113 13 Mt. Vernon Jefferson 125 14 St Charles Kane 180 15 Canton Fulton 9 16 Beardstown Cass 46 18 Rock Island .... Rock Island 155 19 Equnlity Gallatin 182 20 Birds Lawrence 146 21 Peoria Peoria 63 22 Chicago Co k 185 23 Lockport Will 152 24 Rush vilie Schu vler 86 25 Troy Madison 106 2rt Custer Sangamon 12 27 Waterloo Monroe 123 28 Belvidere Bo'^ne 230 29 .Toiiet Will 148 30 Freeport Stephenson 199 31 Rockford Winnebaero 32 Fairflpld Wayne 3"< Elizabeth Jo Daviess 3« Peru r^aSalle 122 35 Mt. Carrael Wahash 163 36 Quincv Adams 37 Nashville Washington 121 38 Carlyle Clinton 112 5 65 9 25 5 30 5 70 9 26 4 55 9 a" 7 75 9 IS p 3 60 9 25 3 80 1 70 12 10 3 55 9 25 9 25 9 25 9 25 5 65 O 25 9 00 4 60 2 30 7 60 4 .30 5 30 60 6 15 11 50 7 40 9 9 11 35 6 45 6 10 8 15 6 05 5 60 .$ 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 0( 9 00 12 00 12 on 9 00 9 00 9 0(J 9 00 9 00 9 0( 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 no 9 no 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 6 00 9 00 9 or* 9 00 9 00 9 00 6 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 $14 60 18 25 14 30 14 70 18 25 13 55 18 25 19 75 21 15 $12 60 18 25 12 SO 10 70 21 10 9 00 12 55 18 25 IS 25 18 25 18 ?5 14 65 15 25 18 00 13 W 11 30 16 75 18 10 13 30 12 15 18 25 16 60 13 30 14 30 6 60 15 15 20 60 16 40 18 95 20 35 15 45 15 10 17 15 15 05 14 60 464 APPENDIX I9I7 Mileage and Per-Diem Report — Continued. Names of Representatiyes. P. O. Address— County. < < aj T^S t-l a c'o 3i^ =1 1. c — 0. -s -fl 6^; BCL s Q - <; < p. C. Croul W. M. Nichols Elmer E. Hoberts. . . . Fred Kcllpy F. W. Ilerbst A. T. Short Claren Chicago Cook 56 Mt Morris Ogle 57 Chester Rand< dph 58 Chicago Cook 59 Chicayo Co..k 60 Woodstock McHenrv 62 Georsretown Vermilion 63 Henry Marshall 64 Marshall Clark 65 Decatur Macon 66 Magnolia Putnam 67 Cairo Alexander, 213 68 Virginia Ca Danville Vermilion Winche>«ter Scott Wiirsaw Hancock Versailles Brown Griggsville Pike Watseka Iroquois Morris Grundy Perry Pike Bloomington McLean Rllisville Fulton Vermont Fulton Hiirvey Cook Naperville Du Page Concord Morgan Vaples Scott Columbus Adam'* Efflntrham Efflntrham Metropolis Massac Nameoki Madi.son Lacon Marshall Princeton Bureau Charleston Poles Paris Edgar Arcadia Morgan Waverly Morean Oregon Osrle Pittsfleld Pike Toulon Stark Tamaroa Perry Clinton De Witt 7 7-; 2 70 6 20 9 25 4 10 4 30 5 60 3 65 9 70 2 70 10 m 2 95 7 35 3 30 10 45 9 25 9 30 7 90 9 9 25 10 75 5 SO 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 Of 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 1)1 9 00 9 00 6 40 1 90 10 65 1 65 5 60 2 70 6 55 3 30 3 25 6 30 7 35 3 55 2 90 4 25 3 50 8 75 9 05 2 20 2 75 5 00 4 35 10 45 4 20 4 50 6 30 4 55 5 55 2 10 1 10 9 00 3 70 4 95 9 on 9 00 9 00 12 00 9 00 9 00 9 W) 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 01 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 no 9 (lO 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 on 9 00 9 00 12 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 on 9 no 9 00 9 fiO 9 on 9 00 9 no 9 fiO 9 00 9 00 2 20 9 00 11 29 16 75 11 70 15 20 18 26 13 10 13 30 17 60 12 65 18 70 11 70 19 05 11 95 16 35 15 SO 19 45 18 25 18 30 16 90 18 25 18 26 19 75 14 80 15 40 10 90 19 65 10 65 14 60 11 70 15 55 12 30 12 25 15 SO 16 35 12 55 11 90 13 25 12 50 20 75 18 05 11 20 11 75 14 00 13 35 19 45 13 20 13 50 15 30 13 55 14 55 n 10 10 10 15 00 12 70 13 95 I9I7 APPENDIX 465 Mileage and Per-Diem 'REFOET^Coniinued. Names of Representatives. P. O. Address— County. < •nB o < John Feverston , B. S. M. Edwards Wm. J. Ricliards Fred J. Mullen A. W. Voorhees , Thos. Shifflet John R. Chatfleld C. C. Mayflcld , T. J. Surnian Geo. D. Crane Wm. A. Munea , Walter Scott Fn-d Rice Oscar Parish Geo. A. Kinney , E. H. Jones , Everett Itohinson , Eugene Templeton .... Henry Rodges J. B. Taylor J. V. Podesva , Chas. H. Taylor W. R. riills J. H. Irish Samuel Salverson E. W. Henderson L. M. Parisho J. O. Guthridge W. U. Mitchell Stute Weston W. A. Cooley Geo. Moers Chas. E. Wortham Fred J. Wiese Bert L. Cook R. M. Wood Geo. W. Haiar H. G. Meisenheimer. . . Ellzy Moore T. O. Henderson Ivar A. Boden Walter B. Creighton... John C. Kost Fred E. Crandall W. S. Norris W. C. Icenogle Hawkins Eiigebretson . D. H. Duncan D. B. McFarland A. Harnett Chas. L. Chesrown.... John M. Porter R. B. Doan J. H. Balmer Walter Clark J. B. Henning C. F. Sharp John A, Webb 99 Gray ville White 100 Clayton Adams 101 LaSalle LaSaile 102 Elm wood Peoria 10;t Smithfield FuTion 104 Waynesville. DeWitt 105 Sycamore DeKalb 106 Hulsonville Crawford 107 Carlinville Macoupm 108 (-'eniralia Marion 109 Peoria Peoriii 110 LaQrange Cool? 111 Potomac Vermilion 112 Astoria ...Pulton 113 Chicago Cook 114 Salem Marion 115 Bridsreport Lawrence l\f. Greenup Cumberland 117 Shelbyville Shelby 1 18 Hennepin Putnam 119 Lebanon St Clair 120 Fairview Fulion 121 Pranklin Moryan 122 Vandalia Fayette 12H Peter.sburg Menard 124 Robinson Crawford 12.'i Pearl Pike 126 Farmer City De Witt 127 Ursa Adams 12s Kewanee Henry I'M Wheeler Jasper 131 Vandercook Vermilion 132 Muriihysboro Jackson 133 Moline Rock Island 13» Martinsville Clark 135 .1 opj)a Massac 13fi .Johnston City.. Williamson 1.37 West Salem Edwards 138 V.Philad'lphia.McDonouyh 139 Urbana Champaig-n 140 Rockford Winnebago 141 Chicago Cook 142'Galesburg Knox 143 Havana Mason 14 4 1 Washington Tazewt-ll 145JMacomb McDonough 146|Durand Winnebago 147 Tiskilwa Bureau 148, Fulton Whiteside 149!r,eRoy Mof.ean 150 Redmon Edgar 151 Flora Clay 152 Armington Tazewell 1,53 Little York Warren 154 Dunlap Peoria 155 DeKalb DeKalb 157Melvin Ford 158 Sullivan Moultrie 7 90 4 25 5 95 4 50 3 70 2 25 10 05 7 15 1 95 5 15 3 15 9 85 5 50 3 15 9 25 5 30 7 40 5 15 2 95 9 00 9 00 9 00 6 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 Oij 9 0( 9 m 12 00 9 00 9 00 9 f« 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 00 5 75 3 95 1 40 3 05 1 15 6 70 3 05 3 10 6 15 5 95 5 05 5 55 8 05 7 85 6 00 10 95 8 35 7 30 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 (lO 9 (H) 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 4 25 11 35 9 25 5 45 2 30 3 70 5 00 10 70 5 95 8 95 3 55 5 15 5 40 2 35 6 45 3 gn 9 81 4 6= 3 25 9 on 9 m 9 on 9 0() 9 0L Bennett. . . . Victor Olenius Thos. Barrowman . . A. R. Winans Joseph Cerny S. A. Pendarvis E. MacDonald E. D. Fisk H. B. Flesher S. M. Farrington. . . . J. S. Allen John A. Leibmitz.... R. C. Coy Arthur W. Craughan. A. B. Chad wick John O. Ward...... E. H. Odell A. Trevarrow L. R. Hamilton John H. Sharp Lucius Lockyer Pinckney ville Perrx Monmouth Warrei Newton Jaspei Vewiirk Kendal. Rutland LaSall> Savanna Carrol Chicago Cool Sprintrfleld Sangamoi Leaf River Otrh Allendale Wnbnsl Raritan Henderson Piano Kendall Geneseo Henr> Pecatonica . . . .Winnebairo Sterling: Whiteside Mareuijo McHenrx Atlanta Lojjan Pocahontas Bond Sprinsrerton White • 'entralia Marion Olney Richland Raleigrh Sal ine Parnell DeWitt Abintrdon Knox Karber's Ridge Hardin Decatur Macon Glen Ellyn DuPape New Boston Mercer Carmi White Chicago Cook McLeansboro Hamilton Girard Macoupin Onuawka Henderson Lena Stephenson Greenfield Greene Chillicothe Peoria Polo Ogle Chicago Cook Cambridge Henry Divernon Sangamon Marseilles LaSalU nicero' Cook Swan Creek Warren Mncoln Logan Prairie City McDonough '.exington Mcf^-ean ">narga Iroquois Keithsburg Merce' VTason Efflnghan" ■^Hndwich DeKalb Xenia CIhv '~'hicago Cook Camp Point Adam^ r^ioogootee Faveitf 'l-.k Pnrk Conk Kankakee Kankakee Joliet Will Gillespie Macoupin' 7 95 5 5 55 9 00 9 00 9 00 4 75 10 10 9 25 8 60 5 50 8 15 7 75 10 65 7 65 10 90 1 95 4 30 7 15 5 15 6 50 8 50 2 90 5 05 9 80 1 90 9 45 7 55 7 9 25 7 35 1 30 7 05 10 55 2 45 4 05 8 40 9 2; 6 20 95 6 60 9 65 5 05 1 40 4 75 3 75 5 80 7 15 4 45 7 90 5 80 9 25 4 55 4 45 9 70 6 85 7 40 2 60 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 6 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 12 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 16 95 14 30 14 65 13 75 19 10 18 25 9 00 17 60 14 50 17 15 16 75 19 65 16 65 19 90 10 95 10 30 16 15 14 15 15 50 17 50 11 90 14 05 18 80 10 90 18 45 16 55 16 95 18 25 16 35 10 30 16 05 19 55 11 45 13 05 17 40 18 25 15 20 9 95 15 60 18 65 14 05 10 40 13 "75 12 75 14 SO 16 15 13 45 16 90 14 80 21 25 13 55 13 45 18 70 15 85 16 40 11 60 I9I7 APPENDIX 467 Mileage and Per-Diem Report — Continued. Names of Representatives. Fritz Schalk Lewis S. Bush L. H. Hovell Geo. A. Piper W. F. Cox L. M. Hoggatt Wm. H. Helm Joseph W. Flemiug... Wm. Krueger John C. Osse John Sniidl Walter Wildermau . . . F. M. Hewitt Frank Addis Jas. Cralle Craig Bedford Clinton Funkhouser . . Joe Belanger George Harvey Woodriug Ernest Blish Bertram Crowell .... Omar Browning Chas. B. Seymour. . . . Thos. F. Miller D. C. Ade Mads C. Larsen h! "H.Grifflth Lylle A. Alurphy W. M. Kean N. G. Foreman Forest E. Reeves W. B. Kracht John B. Turner J. H. Forquer Frank Blmendorf .... Jas. Jencks Roht. Farran Roy Coy Walter E. A. Nelson . . Wm. H. Ong Frank E. Wisslead... J. C. Ebersobl Wm. L. Richards N. P. Nelson Geo. E. Close J. D. Warwick H. E. Spangle Harry L. fians A. C. Ebert Otis Billiard L. F. Rettig Chas. L. Huggins Maurice Born Chas. Reed Geo. W. Clifton Max Albert, Jr Wm. F. Bogash A. R. Ochs P. O. Address— County. < (M 1, ^ =■ Q Chicago Cook 186 .\iiu\ 00 Haui'uCK 136 Avoa H'ulton 98 Cairo Alexander 213 Sidell Vermilioii 101 ^coilville Macoui>iri 33 While Hall Green. 59 BucUintrham Kankakei 123 tllinois City.... Rock I>lanci 16' Kochelle Otrle 174 Chicago Cook 185 DuQuoin Perry 139 (Jarbondile Jackson 159 West Jersey Stark 105 Bone Gap Edwards 151 A ledo Mercer H6 Rantoul Champaign 91 Chicago Cook 185 F reeport Stephenson 199 Chicago Cook 185 Jonesboro Union 188 Ina Jeffer.son 136 Jacksonville Morgan 34 Wyoming Stark 94 Rossville Vermilion May wood Cook 195 Keenes Wayne Sumner ...Lawren.'-e 142 Mound City Pulaski 204 Belknap Johnson 199 Homer Champaign 92 Milford Iroquois 131 Long View Champnign 88 Wapella DeWitt 48 Maquon Knox... Morrison Whiteside 167 Bunker Hill Macoupin 62 Warren JoDaviess 215 Mattoon Coles 80 Chicago Cook 185 Poniiac Livingston' 93 BlaDdinsville...McDonough 108 DeSoio Jackson 150 Parkersburg Richland . .. Stillman Valley Oifle 198 Millersburg Mercer 151 Rochester Sangamon 7 Elsah Jersey 84 Golden Adams 91 Chicago Cook 185 Bible Grove Clay 112 Moweaqua Shelby 54 Grove City Christian 25 Milmine Piatt 54 Milton Pike 75 Marlow Jefferson 128 Cicero Cook 193 Chicago (Jool.- 185 Okawville Washington 130 C C3 9 25 6 80 4 90 10 65 5 05 1 65 2 95 6 15 8 35 8 70 9 25 6 95 7 95 5 25 7 55 7 30 4 55 9 25 9 95 9 25 9 40 6 80 1 70 4 70 O 0) a a O (V SPm •< 9 75 7 10 10 20 9 95 4 60 6 55 4 40 2 40 8 35 3 10 10 75 4 00 9 25 4 65 5 40 7 50 9 90 7 55 35 4 20 4 55 9 25 5 60 2 70 1 25 2 70 3 75 6 40 9 61 9 25 6 50 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 no 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 18 25 15 80 13 90 19 65 14 05 10 65 11 95 15 15 17 35 17 70 18 25 15 95 16 95 14 25 16 55 16 30 13 55 15 25 18 95 18 25 18 40 15 80 10 70 13 70 18 75 16 10 19 20 18 95 13 60 15 55 13 40 11 40 17 35 12 10 19 75 13 00 18 25 13 65 14 40 16 50 18 90 16 55 9 35 13 20 13 55 18 25 14 60 11 70 10 25 11 70 12 75 15 40 18 65 18 25 15 50 468 APPENDIX I917 Mileage and Per-Dlem Peport -Cjiiiinned. Names of Representatives. P. O. Address— Oounty. C < c Q < 6 5 95 6 OC 11 95 100 2(; 3 5 00 9 00 14 GO 110 20 3 5 50 9 00 14 50 1^'5 2(i 3 9 25 9 OC 18 25 46 20 3 2 30 9 OC 11 30 114 20 3 5 70 9 00 14 70 172 2(1 s 8 60 9 OC 17 60 142 20 s 7 10 9 OC 16 10 IJ- 20 3 90 9 OC 9 90 43 2(1 3 2 15 9 OC 11 15 55 20 3 2 75 9 00 11 75 74 20 3 3 70 9 OC 12 70 81 2(1 S 4 05 9 00 13 0^ 89 20 3 4 45 9 00 13 45 149 20 S 7 45 9 00 16 45 51 20 3 2 55 9 OC 11 55 155 20 3 7 75 9 OC 16 75 74 2(1 3 3 70 9 00 12 70 ''7 2(1 fl 1 35 9 00 10 35 185 20 3 9 25 9 OC 18 25 185 20 3 9 25 9 00 18 25 94 2(1 3 4 70 9 00 13 70 89 20 3 4 45 9 00 13 45 18 2(1 3 90 9 OC 9 90 84 ■>u 3 4 20 9 00 13 20 no 2C S 5 50 9 00 14 50 185 2(1 3 9 25 9 OC 18 25 185 20 a 9 25 9 00 18 25 185 20 3 9 25 9 OC 18 25 185 20 3 9 25 9 OC 18 25 5(1 20 3 2 80 9 00 11 80 84 20 3 4 20 9 00 13 20 43 20 a 2 15 9 00 11 15 47 20 3 2 35 9 00 11 35 83 20 3 4 15 9 OC 13 15 33 20 3 1 65 9 00 10 65 198 2ii 3 9 9() 9 00 18 90 21 20 3 1 05 9 0(1 10 05 61 20 3 3 05 9 0(1 12 05 186 20 3 9 30 9 00 18 30 58 20 3 2 90 9 00 11 90 49 20 3 2 46 9 00 11 46 J. r. Foster Henry Dunne August Kalbetz . . . . Erwiu Pfaff Will. Sumter Frank I. F^larton. . . . H. W. I'ulleu Andrew Rcnnett . . . . Fred Fritzlneier .... Robt. J. Hall F. W. Wilcox C. A. Buland Henry A. Harder. . . . A. E. Miller Lewis McOinness . . . A. J. Zenor Dave Ewing Clarence Coombe . . . Win. Bowman C. C. Wheeler Frank Knaiif Richard IMtty S. W. Holcomb Wni. Nees C. R. Thornton Fred Harper D. C. Helsley Myron Newell Geo. R. Stevens Carter H. Wilkey Wni. I.ee Geo. M. Hurst Robt. Jones A. H. Weber M. J. McNally Albert A. Henderson. Geo. H. Stambaugh.. O. C. Hall Geo. W. Payne Tilden Board Donald Grover E. (ieewe J. H. Atherton H. H. Clemmins G. P. Davidson E. A. Smart E. H. Coleman '. Elmer T. Keele S. D. Bowers W. P. Ginn A. J. Kraft Thos. B. Powell. E. A. Sorrells.. C. K. Gillespie. . Jas. W. Sheffer. Goo. E. Mnticello Piatt Wa^rgoner Montgomery Makanda Jackson Kempton Ford Chicago Cook Galva Henry Carman Henderson a ^ 1 70 6 75 9 2'i 7 3(1 9 25 5 05 4 2 10 5 65 4 35 4 4 9 2' 9 25 60 4 10 5 65 3 05 4 45 2 25 5 20 4 45 4 70 10 55 5 05 4 60 8 50 10 50 4 45 6 00 5 00 6 00 5 30 6 80, 6 25 5 75 C .tian Diilion City Moultrie Murray ville Morgan Chicatro Cook Grand Tower Jackson Paxton Ford Oale Hamilton North Alton Madison New Hartford Pike Greenview Menard Silvis Kock Islan Dixon Springs Pope Caseyville St. Clair NTebo Pike Princeton Bureau Lemont Cook Herrin Williamson O'Fallon St Clair Chicago Cook Galatia Salim- •lunction Gallatin East St. Louis St. Clair St Elmo Fayette Mew Bedford Bureau Ramsey Favette Villa Ridge Pulask Chicago Cook Pawnee Sangamon Metropolis Massac West Libei'ty Jasper Hardin Calhoun Riverton Sangamon Galesburg Knox H'ilson Douglass South Englewood Cook Grafton Jersey Chicag<> Cook Crystal Lake McHenry Cobden Union Gays Moultrie Mt. Pulaski Logan Bf rwyn Cook Thompson Carroll Pontoosuc Hancock Ripley Brnwn Morrisonville Christian Savbrook McLean Pleasant Hill Pike Casner Macon Odell Livingston Springfield Sangamon Alton Madison Chicago CooU Grand Chain Pulaski Mewman. Douglas Middletown Logan Piper City Ford Omaha Gallatin Sidney Champaign 90 21 107 S6 20' 3 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 35 5 45 4 40 9 25 4 35 9 25 10 3; 8 55 3 1 20 60 1 90 4 20 4 20 2 40 5 15 3 55 9 25 4 50 1 05 5' 35 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 4 30 15 75 14 70 10 30 11 65 11 25 18 25 17 95 13 90 19 75 12 65 10 55 17 25 19 10 12 95 15 30 17 00 17 15 14 45 18 25 17 60 17 80 13 60 13 00 12 00 19 00 18 25 10 30 19 45 15 10 9 35 14 45 13 40 18 25 13 35 18 25 19 35 17 55 12 75 10 20 15 60 10 90 13 20 13 20 11 40 14 15 9 00 12 55 18 25 13 50 10 05 14 35 9 00 13 30 I9I7 APPENDIX 471 Mileage and Per-Diem Uefort— Continued. Names of Representatives. Louis Lorenz W. H. Motsinger. . Alva R. McNeal. . . Gust Goettsche . . . W. L. Jennings. . . Knut V. Wattman. August Kienzle . . . N L. McBride Clarence H. Russum.... Julius Berliaut S. E. Arnold Al Sturman Li. M. Anderson Abraham M. Levinson... Jas. Mussen J. W. Irwin Albert Finn Wm. F. Irvin T. M. Ozee Josiah Cox A. M. Haroer Loren M. Evans James Tyrell Will C. Snyder Jas. A. Leitzel Wm. Boyd Scott Jenkins A. H. McJlaster B. E. Copeland W. E. Hutchison A. T. Roner Swan Paulson M. H. Spier A. P. Case M. W. Collinson Saul B. Miller Martin N. Nelson John B. Schoenfielder. . John Edmonds B. O. Hicks Robt. Isbell Dele van Harkness . . . . John 0"Neil O. O. Waddill Louis J. Ilurwitz Plovd Troutt A. J. Lance S. M. Austin Sylvester Farmer Jas. Houston Jas. W. Taylor D. F. Hodge F. J. Barber P. O. Address— County. F. E. Grimm. . . Wm. Gibson . . E. R. Motley. . . D. A. Johnston. C. L. Stadler.. 491 192 493 49 1 495 496 49 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 616 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 52i 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 534 355 536 Streator La Salle C rab O rchard ... Williamson Kaymond Montgomery Chicago Cook Galesburg Kni)X Chicago Cook East St. Louis St Clair Arenzville Cass Voble Richland Hev worth McLean Chicago Cook Moline Rock Island Dahlgren Hamilton Jewett Cumberland Chicago Coou Fiihian Vermilion Seneca LaSalle 13/ Carpentersville Kane 20n Brooklyn Schuyler 112 Saline Mines Gallatin 1?2 Braidwood Will 12^ West Frankfort . . Franklin 161 Rberle Effingham 96 Hoopeston Vermilion 120 Danville Vermilion 11^ Altamont Ettlnyham i5 Palmer Christ lan 34 norinth Williamson It's Garden Prairie B.>onel224 Creal Springs ..Williamson 1?3 Maunie White 169 Chicago Cook 1S5 Prophetstown.... Whiteside 16f Chicago Cook 185 Paw Paw Lee 150 Altona Knox 119 Tower Hill Shelbyi 50 n wight Livingston 111 9 00 2 35 9 25 5 45 9 25 4 60 2 75 9 25 7 85 6 85 Montgomery Kane 16 Hurst Williamson 156 Bingham Favf-ttel 67 20 Chicago CooklFf 20 Mpha Hpnvvl27 20 Coal City Grundv 129 20 Tennessee McDonough 108 20 Chicago Cook 185 20 Woodlawn Jefferson 121 20 Marietta Fultnni 81 20 Strasburg Shelby' 76 20 Blairsville Williamson 160 20 .^lexis W rren 131 20 Rwing Franklin 140 20 Ooreviile Johnson 175 20 Mahomet Champaign SO 20 Harbon Hill Grundy ... Morton Park Conk 193 20 Sherrard Mercer 169 20 Virden Macoupin 22 20 Marble Head Adams 106| HoUowayville Bureau 118 20 o a> ECU 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 25 4 95 6 85 10 00 5 60 9 10 6 40 8 05 4 80 6 00 5 60 3 75 1 70 9 25 11 20 9 15 8 45 9 25 8 40 9 25 7 50 5 95 2 50 5 55 8 20 7 80 3 35 9 25 6 35 6 4.51 5 45 9 25 6 05 4 05 3 80 8 00 6 55 7 00 8 75 4 00 18 00 11 35 18 25 14 45 18 25 13 60 11 75 18 25 16 85 15 85 9 65 8 45 1 10 5 30 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 12 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 (X) 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 18 25 13 95 15 85 19 00 14 60 18 10 15 40 17 05 13 80 15 00 14 60 12 75 10 70 18 25 20 20 18 15 17 45 21 25 17 40 18 25 16 50 14 95 11 .50 14 55 17 20 16 80 12 35 18 25 15 35 15 45 14 45 18 25 15 05 13 05 12 80 17 00 15 55 16 00 17 75 13 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 IS 65 17 45 10 10 14 30 14 90 4/2 APPENDIX I9I7 Mileage and Per- Diem Report — Continued. Names of Representatives. P. O. Address— County. c 4-3 t*^ -^fi < < o_£ ,f sii a-' 3 t. cS =s ss BPh ii Q Q 5 40 7 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 3 9.'-; 5 95 7 4 55 9 Oi 6 40 9 65 9 9.'i 5 15 9 70 6 75 11 7 6 4 6 10 8 3 8 9i 8 50 7 70 6 25 6 30 9 25 85 5 95 5 30 4 75 5 00 4 15 8 50 2 -( 9 2.^ 7 25 6 70 5 10 on 5 71 9 2! 70 5 60 5 1.^ 5 20 5 80 7 40 5 •(, 6 20 2 K 5 25 9 25 3 6.5 7 95 6 05! 11 75 11 35 18 25 14 40 16 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 OO 9 00 9 00 12 95 14 95 16 75 13 55 18 05 15 40 00 18 65 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 9 no 9 00 9 00 9 no 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 (lO 9 on 9 00 9 on 9 no 9 00 9 on 9 no 9 00 9 no 9 00 9 OO 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 18 95 14 15 18 70 15 75 20 70 15 45 15 10 17 35 17 95 17 50 16 70 15 25 15 30 18 25 9 85 14 95 14 30 13 75 14 00 13 15 17 50 11 70 18 25 16 25 15 70 14 70 19 00 14 70 18 25 9 70 14 60 14 15 14 20 14 80 16 40 14 70 15 20 11 85 14 25 18 25 12 65 16 95 15 06 474 APPENDIX I9I7 Mileage and Per-Diem Report — Continued. Namfs ol Representatives. at tit 13 6 P. 0. Address— County. i < Q < C a5 ■< So so. < 2 A. W. Vowell 0. G. Hays 662 (63 664 665 6fU) 6«7 6fi8 670 671 672 67:^ 674 675 676 677 678 H79 680 «81 682 68H 6«4 685 686 688 689 690 691 692 69:< 691 695 6'<7 698 699 700 702 703 704 70« 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 714 71=; 716 717 71R 719 720 7-M 72"' 723 724 726 HiKhland Park Kell Parts Chicago c;hicatro Lawn Forre>.ton .. . East Peoria, . Good Hope Findlay A V a Lake Marion Edtrai Cook Cook OKle ....Tazewell .McDonou^rb Shelby Jackson 200 115 111 185 185 17!- 66 97 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 10 45 5 75 5 55 9 25 9 25 8 90 3 30 4 85 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 19 45 14 75 Homer W. Cotterman. . . Clias. F. Zartman Kobt. Rohson, Jr H. II. Miller 14 55 18 25 18 25 17 90 B. II. Keichelderfer Jas. Leighty Win. Wegor 12 30 13 85 Wm. J. Underwood 163 20 20 20 20 3 3 3 3 8 15 9 85 5 95 6 20 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 17 15 Rev. 0. F. Jordan Evanston... Cook 197 119 18 85 Jas. Sehell Ferris Kirkwoood.. .. Alio Pass Stimforii Rldf^e Farm... Braceville Breese Roodhouse ... Basco Assumption.. . ("olona StMunton 14 95 J. A. Steele Wiirren Union McLean ...Vermilion . ... Grundy Clinton Greene .. . .Hancock Christian Henry . . . Macoupin 124 15 20 Tho.s. Woolsey C. W. Huh a 60 111 124 110 55 20 20 20 20 20 3 3 3 3 4 3 00 5 55 6 20 5 50 2 75 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 12 00 12 00 F. M. Bisliop Wm. Mellish, Sr Henry Rowekamp W. B. Strang 14 55 15 20 14 50 14 75 S. N. Haverfleld 52 145 57 135 m 227 "66 194 99 195 llf 159 126 185 185 42 52 103 81 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 211 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 60 7 25 2 85 6 75 5 55 11 35 3 30 9 70 4 95 9 75 5 80 7 95 .30 9 25 9 25 2 10 2 60 8 15 4 05 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 12 00 6 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 11 60 16 25 J. W. Overbray N. H. Swanson Wni. Niemever 11 85 Orion Cullom Henry . . Livingston 15 75 14 55 Arthur Oetts Rockfoid Reecher City. . Elyin Hulton Brooktield luka Brousrhton Hamilton ..Winnebatro .. .Efflntrham Kane Coles Cook Marion Hamilton Hancock 20 35 E. R. Wood Carl Diiering 12 30 18 70 Guy B. Walters Willis Melville Lutlier M. Middletown.. 13 95 21 75 11 80 16 95 H. T Hosford . . . . 15 30 Herman Ilerson J. A. Evenson H. Cooner Chicajro r'hicatro Forsvth Bluffs CMTterville — Fisher Haivel ........ Mt. Olive Palatine Cook Cook Macon Scott .Williamson . .Champaisrn Monttromery ...Macoupin Cook 18 25 18 25 11 10 Wm. 11. Thompson Walter FTadfiold J W. Dundas 11 60 17 15 13 05 Joe E Pone. . . Henry J. Troeger G. H. Arps 51 211 3' 107 42 95 127 107 20 20 20 211 20 20 20 20 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 55 10 55 1 70 5 35 2 10 4 75 6 35 5 35 9 00 9 00 9 00 6 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 11 55 19 55 S. T. INIink 10 70 J. E. Nelms Walnut Hill.. Woodson Johnstown r)i>l*on Colchester Colfax P=llman ijhicatro li navia Venice \ru-pnta Rsspx Chioatro Marion Mortran .Cumberland Clark .McDonouyh McLean Cook Cook Kane Mariison Macon ...Kankakee Cook 11 35 J. T. Self G. R. Williams 11 10 13 75 Jobn W. (iraham J. E Smith 15 35 14 35 R. W. Greenlev Anthony Budzinski Theodore A. Felt. ...... I^eslie Ij. T'rch 185 185 17.' 90 50 127 185 240 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 25 9 25 8 75 4 50 2 50 6 3.= 9 25 12 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 18 25 18 25 17 75 0. M. Hanskin 13 50 Ij. a. Miller 11 50 Henry W. Cooper Rol)t. Clnrk 15 35 18 25 J. R. Cribb 21 00 Dan W. Maddox Litchtield Hume Montpomerv Edgar 96 9(1 2 4 80 9 00 13 80 1 I9I7 APPENDIX 475 Mileage and Per-Diem Report — Continued. Names of Representatives. P. O. Address — County. u ^ «a < O < c >, o abh Sibley Kord London Mills Fulton Ueihalto Madison Somerset Saline HrownsLown Fayette Worden Madison CoUison Vermilion DeLand Piatt Ransom LaSalle Arthur Douglas Huntsville Schuyler Rose Hill Jasper Sims Wayne McLean Mc Lean' Casey Clark Crossville White Kethany Moultrie Downer's Grove ... DuPatre Chicago Cook Cuba Fulton; Hettick Macoupin Vevay Park . ..Cumberland B roadlands Champaign Chicago Cook Kinderhook Pike Browns . Edwards Plainville Adams .\twood Piatt Rock Grove Stephenson Montrose Effingham Berwich Warren Hegewisch Cook Hebron McHenry Genoa DeKalti Union McHenry Pleasant Plains Sangamon Momencp KanUake*' Grantsburg Johnson West Union Clark AUerton Vermilion Capron Boone Anchor McLean Atlas Pike Williamsfield Knox Seaton Mercer Vergennes Jackson Ohicago Cook Normal McLean Rose Bud Pope Wellington Irnnnois Cameron Warren Lafiace Piatt 3 75 1 55 5 50 7 TO 11 80 9 15 8 55 4 50 3 65 9 40 3 15 3 05 5 90 3 45 5 15 6 95 2 20 5 65 8 35 2 9 40 9 25 3 45 2 10 5 50 9 25 3 45 7 50 3 25 10 65 11 90 10 85 10 70 7 35 9 60 7 15 4 75 11 SO 4 20 4 45 4 90 6 SO 9 2.5 3 05 6 25 5 90 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 GO 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 (Id 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 6 00 9 00 9 no 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 4/6 APPENDIX I917 Mileage and Per-Diem Report— Continue I. Names of Kepreseniatives. P. O. Address— County. ■4J < < O) a; r a .1^ bi C 03 ^9 u5 E t. V S2 SIX S Q a <» <; W. E. Ci-uzen John Sheets Ed. AJonroncy H. S. Sturm R. IJ. Spradling-. . . . R. H. T. Nesbitt.... Johu IS]. Jones Hush Orv A. A. Carl Ernest U. Brewer. . . C. n. Fagerburg Robt. H. Muir Frank Dihel A. O. Boastick John Weeks H. L. King Geo. F. Sprague. . . . C. E. Young Geo. W. Dougherty. . Andrew G. Anderson Scott Wallingford . . Wm. T. p;ckelbarger. Bert Paddock H. W. Beebe A. W. Cornwell M. A. Cheffer Edw. Dutton Isaac Golden D. L. Storey Geo. C. Bovd Scott C. Dyer Jas. M. Dimmett. . . Chas. Weedon Roy T. Collenberger. Chas. B. Spring. . . . M. E. Houston Frank Sebeck Frank Leggett Wni. Greenfield .... W. R. McLaughlin. . E. N. Glascock Fred Windie ."'...' .. W. W. Hale Earl E. Hibbard Joe McKee C. H. Kurtz Robt. Shields Sherman P. Lamb. . R. K. Crawford F. A. Bluiik Chas. O. Friedland. . Chas. W. Southern. . Raymond Smith. . . . L. J. Kliind W. H. Barnett Henry Feller E. D. Prouty 788 Boyd Jefferson 789 Pulaski Pula.ski 7H0 Yale Jasper 791 Kairland Uout^las 79i Ashmore Coles 793 Waukegan Lake 794 Dewey Champaign 795 .Secor Woodford 796 Cheneyville Vermilion 798 Pomona Juckson 799 RocUford Winnebago 800 Cicero Cook SOlClark.-sburg Shelby 803 Ladd Bureau 805 Parkville Champaign 806 Bureau Bureau 807|Bogota Jasper 808 ."^heflield Bu reau 809 Ellsworih McLean 8lO'Fish Hook Pike 8l2|Chicago Cook 813 Youngstown Warren 8I4| Lawrenceville . . . Lawrence 818 Thawville Iroquois 817I West Pullman Cook 819Gridley McLean 820 .St. Anne Kankakee 82i Rock Creek Hardin 822 Chicugo Cook 823 Yantisville Shelby 824 Ciive-in-Rock Hardin 825 Chicago Cook 826 Pulestine Crawford 827 Percy Randolph 828 Stonington .Christian 829 Linden wood Ogle 830 nnkville Jackson S'M Chicago Cook 832 Poplar Grove Boone 833 Cooksville McLean 834,Bavlis Pike 835 Mill Shoals White 836 St. Francisville... Lawrence 837 Towiinda McLenn 838 Shawneetown Gallatin Yorkville Kendall Cypress Johnson Peotone Will Foosland Champaign Ridgw;iy Qalbitin We-tPoint Hancock 8»6ilngri)ham Clav 817 Chicago Cook 848 Viola Mercer 850 Oblong Crawford X52 Granite City Madison SSS Armstrong Vermilion 855 Enterprise Wavne 856'Barrington Cook 20 20 3 5 65 9 85 6 30 4 25 5 00 11 05 4 20 4 15 6 25 11 35 9 65 3 55 5 70 6 05 3 70 4 25 9 25 4 95 9 25 4 20 7 20 9 SO 9 25 3 10 10 00 9 25 7 05 7 55 1 75 9 50 7 15 9 25 12 10 3 70 3 6 90 3 35 9 10 7 80 10 05 7 60 3 95 8 55 6 00 5 85 9 25 7 Of) 6 2.^ 4 &T 5 30 6 20 10 85 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 (X) 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 no 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 14 65 18 85 15 30 13 25 14 00 20 05 13 20 13 15 15 25 20 35 18 65 12 55 14 70 15 05 12 70 13 25 18 25 13 95 18 25 13 20 16 20 18 80 18 25 12 10 19 00 18 25 16 05 16 55 10 75 18 50 16 15 18 25 21 10 12 70 12 75 15 90 12 35 18 10 16 80 19 05 16 60 12 95 17 55 15 00 14 85 18 25 16 00 15 25 13 35 14 30 15 20 19 8S I9I7 APPENDIX 477 Mileage and Per-Diem Report — Coniiniied. Names of Representatives P. O. Address— County. Sq A'. J. Abrams Robt. J. Taylor C. E. Stine O. A. Nattier T. C. Tutvviler Herman Worman . . . L. R. Case Arch Owen Ray L. Demitt T. E. Nichols Chas. L. Westerberg. Geo. Markay Frank Biever Elmer F. Sueske John W. ?ykes John L. Sullivan. . . . A. E. Hutchison Wm. Kells John T. Barrett John Ij. Cun Merritt Cruikshank . L. W. Keiger C. M. Augustine John R. Neal David P. Smith, Sr. . Josephus Johnson . . . "Wm. Standley R. R. Schiher Albert E. Byam Paul Harris W. J. Scl^atz A. J. Potter John Huppert Wm. M. Schuwerk. . . V. C. Ilartman R. McKean A. O. Cunefore rinnry M. Duckworth. Wadp Huggins F. W. Hollinger Rol)t. Silvernian . . . . E. M. Dare Dixie Shaw Jas. B. Worthington . P. J. Anderson. . . . Louis Levy Md Patton R. C. Allor J. H. Pickel John M. Klnkade.... Dan Strawspr .... G. C. Garrett Clarence C. Kamp. E. M. Solomon. . . . John P. Morse . A. J. Gloss 857 Hudson McLean 858 Chica^v' Cooh 859 Cisne Wavne 860 Patoka Marionj 861 Rardin coles 862 Bradley Kankakee 863 Johnsonville Wayne 864 Bowen Hancock 865 Hopedale Tazewell 866 Odin Marion 867 Grant Park Kankakee 868 Chicago Cook 870 Aurora Kane 871 Chicago Cook 87:< Steeleville Randolph 874 Carrier Mills Saline 876 Alma Marion 877 Mendon Adams 875 Chicago Cool' 879 Ke vesport Clinton 880 Huhiley McHenry 881 New Berlin Sangamon 813 Detroit FMke 884 Willow Hill Jasper 885 Dawson Sangamon 886 Hidalgo Jasper 887 Mt. Erie Wayne 888 Plymouth Hancock 8S9 Glen Carbon Madison 890 Erie Whiteside 891 Wauconda Lake 892 Wilmette Cook 893 Bismarck Vermilion 894 Cropsey McLean 895 Rvansville Randolph 89R|Granville Putnam 898 Mulberry Grove Bond 899 Gila Jasper 900|KePnville Wayne 901 r>oami Sangamon 902 Horace Edgar 903 Chicago Cook 90 J Bonnie Jefferson 905 Stewardson Shelby 906iQlasford Peoria 907 Henning Vermilion 908'cnicHgo Cook 909 Chicago Cook 910 Eagle Saline 911 Russell ville Lawrence 91? lUiopolis Saoframon 913 Industry McDonough 914 «itockland Iroquois 915 Bruce Moultrie 91fi Chicago Cook 917 ChicHgo Cook 918 Rapatee Knox 919 Saline Valley Saline 9 25 5 95 4 40 4 ?5 6 9.-. 6 00 5 00 2 50 5 00 7 60 9 2r 8 60 9 25 7 65 9 25 5 30 6 40 9 25 4 20 10 50 75 3 55 5 90 55 5 45 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 6 no 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 no 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 5 25 3 90 8 30 11 05 9 95 9 on 9 0(1 9 on 9 00 9 00 8 05 00 4 15 5 15 7 05 70 5 60 9 25 6 50 3 65 3 2f 9 on 9 on 9 on 9 m 9 nn 9 nn 9 on 9 00 9 00 9 25 9 25 9 40 7 65 1 15 5 70 9 00 9 on 9 on 9 on 9 00 9 00 3 f>^ 9 2; 9 25 4 70 9 15 9 on 9 no 9 00 9 00 9 00 18 25 14 95 13 40 13 85 12 95 15 GO 14 00 11 50 14 00 16 60 15 25 17 60 18 25 16 65 18 25 14 30 15 40 18 25 13 20 19 50 9 75 12 55 14 90 9 55 14 45 14 25 12 90 17 30 20 05 18 95 17 05 13 15 14 15 16 05 9 70 14 60 18 25 15 50 12 65 12 25 18 25 18 25 18 40 Ifi 65 10 15 14 70 12 55 18 26 IS 25 13 70 18 15 478 APPENDIX I9I7 Mileage and Per-Diem Report — Continued. Names of Representatives. P. O. Address — County. u J •M V.S CO < 0) < a 0) 0— ' V :3 u. =3 ■A 62 so- iS Q Q <; < W. W. James D. W. Iseuhour W. K. Calvert J. J. Willett John Poland W. C. Strong H. A. Downer Geo. E. Davis J. J. Fjord Fjank liesnr Aaron Lambert Geo. Sturkev J. Walter Scott Lee Stornie Ether Raker H. E. Sours H. G. Carlotk Ira P. Putnam Irving W. Gay M. E. Gullett W. Jolm Fowler M. B. Camiibell Jas. G. Baker M. L. Tippy Clarence Daltou . . . . John De(.razia O. 10. Burnett J. H. Baumann Thos. McDonald . . . . Harvey Turner Alonzo J. Mitchell... Samuel I'nstott W. C. McClain Joseph Sibley Godfrey Fader A. J. Rose Arthur Lee Chas. H. James W. G. Jordan Emerson Crabs Geo. A. Miller Earl M. Mason Owen High smith . . . H. M. Harper Josiah Hill Wm. F. Irvin M. P. Williaiiis W. C. Stearns Chas. S. Whittenberg. Joe McConnell Chas. Fietier Wm. T. Klingebeil . . . A. V. Glad M. J. TIensell J. D. Brashear Alfred Elam Smithshire Warren lis Weldon DeWiti, 56 Westervelt Shelby' 56 Chebanse Iroquois 129 ( huuncy Lawrence 154 Denver Hancofkl. Villa Grove Doutrlasj 82 Camartro Douglas Reddick Kankakee 121 Coulterville Randolph 138 Herod Pope 195 Chicago Cook 1S5 East Moline Rock Island 161 Keeves VVilliam.son 168 Brownfleld Pope Lerna Coles Oarlock McLean 68 Keensburg Wabash 170 VVolt Lake Union Kockport Pike 86 Dorrisville Saline 175 Witt Montgomery 50 Dorchester Macoupin 52 Waltonville Jefferson 12' Sesser Franklin 136 Norionville Morgan 3 Chicago Cook 185 Mounds Pulaski 204 Walnut Grove.. McDonough 95 Richview Washington 111 Christopher Franklin 143 Adeline Ogle 184 Annapolis Crawford 148 Libertyville Lake 216 Kampsville Calhoun 73 aord Chiy 93 Edgewood Efllngham 87 Donovan Iroquoi-- 137 Meredosia Morgan 58 Thebes Alexander 214 Reynolds Rock Inland Augusta Hancock 100 Danville Vermilion 112 Hardinville Crawford 144 White Heath Piatt Tilden Randolph 141 Big Neck Adams 99 Fiatt Fulton Eaion Full. in 140 Fairniount Vermilion 99 Adair McDonouyh SO Leamington Gallatin 184 Benid Macoupif 5 Ash ton Lee 170 Paxton Ford 98 Walnut Bureau 140 Union Church Fayette 73 Woburn Bond 74 5 90 2 80 2 SO 6 45 7 70 4 10 6 05 6 90 9 75 9 25 8 05 8 40 4 35 3 40 8 50 4 30 8 75 2 50 2 60 6 35 6 80 1 60 9 25 10 20 4 75 5 55 7 15 9 20 7 40 10 80 3 65 4 65 4 35 6 85 2 90 10 70 5 00 5 60 7 20 7 05 4 95 7 00 4 95 4 00 9 20 2 90 8 50 4 7 00 3 6=; 3 70 9 00 9 00 9 01) 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 12 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 0( 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 0(1 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 on 9 00 9 or 9 00 14 90 11 80 11 80 15 45 16 70 13 10 15 05 15 90 18 75 IS 25 17 05 17 40 13 35 15 40 17 50 13 30 17 75 11 50 11 60 15 35 15 80 10 60 18 25 19 20 13 75 14 55 16 15 18 20 16 40 19 80 12 65 13 65 13 35 15 85 11 90 19 70 14 00 14 60 16 20 16 05 13 95 16 00 13 95 13 00 18 20 11 90 17 50 13 90 16 00 12 65 12 70 I9I7 APPENDIX 479 Mileage and Per-Diem 'Report— Continued. Names of Representatives. Li. W. Combes . . . Eugene Baughev S. (>. Nichols P. O. Address— County. H. D. Tinsley Guy Lynn W. D. Sliain 989 -Alfred Haas 990 W. P. Series 991 W. D. Overhav 992 Ed L. Smith 993 <:. Kingssvorth 994 Wm. Rhymer 995 Wesley Sargent 996 John A. Jones 997 H. C. Duty Oscar Willielm 999 E. V. Lenix 1000 Jas. Kilbrieth 10 '1 W. II. Bennett 1002 C. E. Vallette 1003 Clem B. Miller 1004 Albert Beals 1005 Chas. Mc.Mi;;an 1006 Andrew C. Kirld 1007 W. J. White 1008 A. B. Wilson 1009 Fayette Frayser lOlO S. B. Grigg 1011 S. L. Watkins 1012 P. T. Rowe 1013 Arthur H. Sharp 1014 John P. Oarpeuter 1015 C. W. Reid 1017 Robt. S. llpndrix 1018 J. II. Condi tt 1019 Chas. Riggle 1020 F. B. Traxler 1021 Lewi«! E. Han>Iiurg 1022 Ira W. VTobbs. . in23 Leslie F!arrod 11024 Solomon Snider Herman IMeyer . R. F. Constant. . Geo. HooA er . . . Frank B. Barton. Chas. Van Moff. . J. W. Spring Jas. J. Vesely. . . G. H. Kidwell. . Jos. Fagan ... Fred J. Kaf>ser. R. E. Perriue. . 982 Plain view . ...Macoxipin 983 Fancy Prairie. ..Menard 984 Oconee Shelby 9S5Schram City..M'tsoin'ry 986 Mulkeytown ...Franklin 9>7 Vanburensb'g.M'tgom'ry Dallas City llaucoci> Chicago Cook West End Saline B.lle Rive Jefferson Mt. Auburn Christian Rmington Livingston Ketnoldsville I'nlon Littleton Schiiylei .Mathersville Mercer I ittsburg ....Williamson Xniboy Lee Webster Hancock I'ordvllle Williamson Sherman Sangamon v.'heaton DuPage I.ee Center I.Pf Trllla Coles i'avlorvllle Christian 0-/lesby LaSall '•rchardville Wavne I>npo St Ciair liosiclare Hardin I''i!imore Montgomer^■ '"handlerville Cass 'larvard McTlenry l-'lbiirn Kane 'anna City Peoria Stillwell Hancock '•'tna Coles Tanims Alexander Miona Coles ''animond Piatt f'hicago Cook ■ 'Iianibershurg Pike '^'ond River ^Iadl«on 'foyaiton Franklin nomewood Cook Buffalo Hart. .Sangamoi liOmax Henderso A'anito Me c" Oak Park Cook Madison Madison Chicago Com Tanesville Coles Whittington ...Fran'-li Chicago Coo" Marion Willianisoi Orient Franklii 1025 1026 1027 1028 10-.'9 1030 1031 103? 1033 1034 1035 1036 1038 i c Q < a 4) — < eg So C 0) EPh < "3 50 20 3 2 5C 9 OC 11-50 14 21 i 7C 9 OC 9 70 53 147 20 20 S 2 6£ 9 (K 11 65 3 7 3c 9 OC 16 35 7V 20 i 3 St 9 0( 12 85 J 30 20 3 6 5C 9 00 15 50 1)^5 2t 3 9 25 9 00 18 23 165 20 3 8 2£ 9 00 17 25 136 20 i. 6 80 9 00 15 80 25 20 3 1 25 9 00 10 25 203 20 3 10 15 9 00 19 15 121 20 3 6 05 9 OC 15 05 143 20 3 7 15 S Ofl K! 1-5 ISO 20 i 9 00 9 0( 18 00 143 2(f i 7 15 9 a 16 15 122 20 3 6 1( 9 00 15 10 i6b 20 3 8 25 9 00 17 25 185 20 3 9 25 9 00 18 25 148 20 3 7 4( 9 00 16 40 9b 20 3 4 75 9 Of 13 75 26 20 3 1 30 9 00 10 30 116 20 3 5 SO 9 00 14 80 100 20 3 5 60 9 0( 14 00 212 20 i 10 6( 9 00 19 60 Vi 20 3 3 55 9 00 12 55 42 20 3 2 1( 9 Ofl 11 10 227 20 3 11 35 9 00 20 35 193 20 3 9 65 9 0( 18 65 73 20 3 3 65 9 00 12 65 136 20 3 6 8( 9 0( 15 80 87 20 3 4 35 9 00 13^35 206 20 3 10 25 9 00 19 25 9!-' 20 3 4 9C 9 00 13 90 55 20 3 2 75 9 00 11 75 185 20 3 9 25 9 (X) 18 25 62 20 3 3 10 9 00 12 10 185 20 3 9 25 9 00 18 25 185 20 3 9 25 9 00 18 25 13 20 3 65 9 00 9 65 126 20 3 6 30 9 00 15 30 66 20 3 3 30 9 00 12 30 194 20 3 9 70 9 00 18 70 92 20 3 4 60 9 Ofl 13 60 186 20 3 9 25 9 Ofl 18 25 141 20 3 7 05 9 00 16 05 185 20 3 9 25 9 00 18 25 173 20 3 8 65 9 or. 17 65 135 20 3 6 75 9 00 15 75 48o APPENDIX I917 Mileage and Per-Diem Report — Continued. Names of CommiiteemeD. P. O. Address— County. COMMITTEEMEN. Rebekah Degree. John J. Rrowu, P.G.M.. J. T. Arnold. I'.G D. U. McLaughlin E. E. Ilfiidcrson, P.O. . . Ira i'hillips, I'.t! John T. Clark Home Libraries. L .L. McKinley P.GM.. J. P. lOllacott. I'.G . J. F. McCouaugliy, P.G.. Dropping for Non-Pay- ment of Dues. Geo. F. Howard, P.G.M . . David J. Dnmser. I'.G... Geo. W. Omar, P.G State of the Order. A. A. Lndwig Wm. AL « J roves. P.G.M. . J. K. Scogin . W. 1>. ^Vard Wm. Warti 9 00 00 12 66 15 70 16 50 10 70 13 45 14 5S 15 20 18 25 17 70 14 55 18 70 13 56 19 06 10 15 11 40 15 85 14 40 18 25 18 25 18 25 18 50 13 5S 17 20 15 80 15 15 11 20 19 85 14 95 23 35 21 25 9 00 13 15 11 90 17 75 14 65 10 40 IQI7 APPENDIX 481 Mileage and Per-Diem Report — ConUnued. Names of Committeemen. P. O. Address— County. <; < 0) C 95 a C^^ 40 bD CO OJ 05 0^ cl j c? 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