MATTOON LODGE No. 260
A. F. & A. M.
One Hundredth Anniversary
1858-1958
©2002, Transcribed by Kim Torp
AN OCCASION TO COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDING, GROWTH AND PRESENT HIGH STANDING OF MASONRY IN MATTOON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1958
Masonic Temple
MATTOON, ILLINOIS
Program
1858 - 1958
Mattoon Lodge 260 AF & AM
Centennial-Banquet
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1958
Bro. Robert Hill --- Master of Ceremonies
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Registration -- Reception
All Master Masons and Grand Lodge Officers
Organ Music --- Mrs. Larue Hamm
Group Sing, "America" - R.W. Bro. Harry Grafton
Invocation --- Bro. Harold McFadden
Pastor Broadway Christian Church
Dinner --- Brethren Assembled
Address of Welcome --- W.M. Russell E. Cox
Introduction - Past Masters, 50 Year Members, Honorary Members and Lodge Officers -- Wm. Russell E. Cox
Brief Lodge History --- W. Bro. L.E. Winfield
Introduction of the R.W. D.D. Grand Master -- Bo Robert hill
introduction of M.W. Grand master -- R.W. Bro. C.O. Soland
Address --- M.W. Grand Master Bro. Harold Kophman
Benediction --- Bro. Thomas Swantner , Assistant Pastor First Methodist Church
1858 - 1958
100 YEARS
OF MASONRY IN
MATTOON LODGE 260
A.F. & A.M.
Dedicated
To those who have gone before, leaving us light that we, the living, may be able to give further light to those
who follow.
OFFICERS OF MATTOON LODGE No. 260
1858
Newton W. Chapman --- Worshipful Master
James W. Dora --- Senior Warden
Henry Clay Wortham --- Junior Warden
Edmund M. True --- Treasurer
James M. True --- Secretary
Clemm Goar --- Chaplain
John F. Tremble --- Senior Deacon
Joseph B. Taylor --- Junior Deacon
H.C. Rogers --- Senior Steward
James T. Taylor --- Junior Steward
Brooker Preston --- Tyler
MATTOON LODGE No. 260, A.F. & A.M.
MATTOON, ILLINOIS
PREFACE
It is written, "Formerly, through the periods of the Middle Ages, masonry carved its records upon public buildings,
in the tracery of the cathedral windows and the ornamentation of the palaces." Freemasonry of today is content
to devote itself to work of sympathy and charity and in them find its highest praise and reward.
Our America, which we love, did not begin by overthrowing society or by re-organizing an old civilization. Our
settlers left that completely behind them. They disinherited themselves. For the first time in man's history he
was free to act entirely upon his own responsibility. He was back in the forest again where he had nothing but
himself, the animals and the trees with which to contend. Liberty was not a dream but rather an ideal state of
Nature which was to be a way of life and one which was worthy of dying for if need be.
On the prairies, west of the Alleghenies was where the New America began. In lonely cabins, apparently lost in
an ocean of trees, the seeds of the new way of life were spread, that idea, of which we of today are the successors.
If records had been carefully made and preserved during the past century, dates for several volumes would have
been established. However, the work at times has been careless and scanty, especially during times about which
we would most like to know and consequently events in such periods could not be recorded.
My assignment is to hark back a full century of life and events in Mattoon, Illinois, and to tell the story of
our Lodge, touching just the high spots in a few words. Fortunately the writer has been able to give of his time
to this research and in your acceptance of this history he feels fully repaid for his effort.
Fraternally yours,
W. F. Mellny, Historian
Mattoon did not grow gradually as did many other Coles County towns but was a boom town, the result of economic
conditions. A Chicago paper wrote, "In April, 1855, there was no sign of human activity. By August of that
year there was a large hotel with another in the process of erection, a Post Office and two groceries." A
year later in 1856, the number of houses had increased to 113, number of stores to 11 and Mattoon had a population
of approximately 500. The first newspaper, The Mattoon Sentinel, was started in 1856.
The Village of Mattoon was incorporated in 1857. The vote was 65 FOR and 25 AGAINST incorporation. The City was
chartered in 1861.
In 1735 when Governor Oglethorpe settled in what is now the State of Georgia, he landed at the mouth of the Savannah
with plans to establish a church, a school and a Masonic Lodge. This human activity has been the guiding spirit
of all men who have started cities from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. It held true in Mattoon.
In the year, 1857, James Buchanan was the President of the United States. He was a member of Lodge No. 43, Lancaster,
Pa. The Governor of Illinois was William H. Bissell. The year is remembered in Masonic circles as the year when
Albert Pike of Scottish Rite fame was made a Scottish Rite Mason in Little Rock, Ark.
In the Fall of 1857, eleven Master Masons, who had discussed the matter of forming a Masonic Lodge in Mattoon,
met in the True-Cunningham store at what is now 1212 Richmond Ave., the general locality of which at that time
was called True-town. An application to form a lodge was drawn up. The lodge which sponsored this new lodge is
not known, since the records have been lost, but it is presumed that Wabash Lodge No. 179 of Paradise, Ill., being
nearest to Mattoon, was the sponsor. On October 6, 1858, the Grand Lodge, Harrison Dill, Grand Master, received
the application to form a lodge in Mattoon. The investigating committee consisted of:
Levi Lusk - Rushville No. 9
David H. Head - Hancock No. 20, Carthage
J. H. Samson - Jonesboro No. 111
John T. Cox - Robinson No. 250
The committee reported in favor of a charter and accordingly a Charter was granted to Mattoon Lodge No. 260, (20
members). Regular communications were to be held the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Dues and Charter
fees were paid.
The lodge was to hold meetings in the Cartmel Auditorium on the north side of Broadway, east of the Illinois Central
tracks and opposite the Byers Hotel.
The officers of the lodge when under dispensation were:
W. M - Newton W. Chapman
S. W. - James W. Dora
Treasurer - James M. True
Secretary - H. C. Rogers
and Brethren: Joseph B. Taylor, James M. Taylor
The officers mentioned in the charter from Grand Lodge were:
W. M. - Newton W. Chapman
S. W. - James W. Dora
J. W. - Henry Clay Wortham
Treasurer - Edmund M. True
Secretary - James M. True
Chaplain - Clemm Goar
S.D.- John F. Tremble
J.D. - Joseph Taylor
S.S. - H. C. Rogers
A. S. - James M. Taylor
Tyler - Brookner Preston
and Brethren:
W. H. K. Pike............... Thomas B. Dora............... P. I. Drake
Ezekial Phillips............... Benjamin J. Skelton............... Richard L. Walker
John L. True............... John H. Matthews............... W. L. Funkhouser
In all 20 charter members were listed.
To view the old customs in lodge work in those days is of interest. Mattoon was a boom town. There was a large
amount of railroad work and building activity in force and strangers were numerous but the lodge was in the care
of the best men in the town. They ran it with maximum efficiency. Many visitors asked to sit in lodge, their names
were entered on the Secretary's report, but approximately 75% of them could not satisfy the lodge examining committee
that they were Masons in good standing or that in fact, they were Master Masons at all.
Methods of conducting lodge business were different from the present time. Candidates were voted on for each degree
and a report of the committee was spread in full upon the lodge minutes. The fee was $10.00 for each degree, paid
as taken, and yearly dues were $3.00. On November 18, 1912, the fees were raised to $15.00 for each degree.
In the olden days a grievance committee was appointed to whom were referred all complaints against brethren and
charges preferred. Non-payment of dues caused brother to be summoned to the lodge and the delinquent brother was
tried for un-Masonic conduct in failing to pay his dues.
The first public appearance of the lodge was on June 15, 1861, at the spot where now stands the Illinois Central
Passenger Station at 18th and Broadway. The 21st Illinois Militia was being sworn in for service in the Civil War,
under the command of Captain U. S. Grant of Galena, Illinois, later a general and President of the United States.
Wor. Bro. Edmund True, who was the third W. M. of Mattoon Lodge, in 186(? can't read) was a Lieutenant in
the muster. Wor. Bro. James M. True, his brother was the W.M. in 1861, and presented to the Officers and men of
the Militia, bibles and testaments for their use, as a compliment from Mattoon Lodge. They were accepted in a speech
by Wor. Bro. Edmund L. True.
Lodge records from 1858 to 1865 were not obtainable because of the fire in the lodge room in 1876. Nevertheless,
the Secretary in 1876 obtained the following figures for the period 1858 - 1876:
Initiations ..........................................138
Affiliations...........................................78
Rejected..............................................74
Demitted..............................................68
Suspended...........................................21
Expelled..............................................16
Restored.............................................. 9
Died...................................................19
Lodge membership in 1876.................101
A new lodge, Circle Lodge No. 707, was organized October 8, 1873. A committee, appointed to confer with brothers
named as officers on the petition for a new lodge, reported favorable on Nov. 18, 1873, and expressed a desire
for such an undertaking. Mattoon Lodge met with Circle Lodge for the dedication at 10:30 a. m., January 28, 1874.
On April 20 1875, Circle Lodge used the same hall as Mattoon Lodge paying a yearly rental of $160.00.
It was the practice in those days to celebrate a Masonic day known as St. John Day on June 24th of each year, with
exercises, picnics and other festivities. This practice continued until 1878. A fire in the lodge room in the Dole
Building, November 21, 1876, destroyed all of the past records of Mattoon Lodge No. 260. The Secretary, W. M. Naylor,
collected all of the information possible and listed the Masons raised each year, thus preserving to some extent
the lodge record.
On December 17, 1895, a letter was received from Circle Lodge No. 707 desiring lodge consolidation with Mattoon
Lodge. On February 17, 1896, a letter was received by Mattoon Lodge notifying that Circle Lodge No. 707 had voted
unanimously on February 6th to consolidate with Mattoon Lodge.
On March 26, 1896, Mattoon Lodge voted in the affirmative, unanimously, for consolidation. In voting for the new
name for the lodge there were 53 ballots cast for MATTOON and 10 ballots cast for CIRCLE. Accordingly, on April
30, 1896, the two lodges were consolidated with the name of MATTOON LODGE No. 260 at Dole's Hall, now the Demaree
Building. The officers of the new lodge were:
W. M. - Joe Withington
S. W. - George W. Shaw
J. W. - G. S. Tiley
Treasurer - Ichabod Jennings
Secretary - James L. Scott
S. D - A. A. Lofgren
J. D - William J. Miller
S. S. - I. Mc. Herkimer
J. S. - James L. Meisner
Tyler - J. E. Binns
Mattoon Lodge No. 260 has been housed in many different locations during the 100 years of its existence. The original
organizers met at 1212 Richmond in the True-Cunningham Building and commenced business upon receiving their charter
on October 6th, 1858, at the Steven Cartmel Auditorium which had been erected in 1857 on the north side of Broadway,
east of the Illinois Central tracks, opposite the Byers Hotel. The first occupant of the auditorium was the Presbyterian
Sunday School. Brother Cartmel was Secretary of Mattoon Lodge in 874 and 875.
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The old True-Cunningham Store where lodge plans were laid, was located at 1212 Richmond and the area was called
Truetown for several years.
The lodge moved its meeting place in 1865 to the Dole Building, now the Demaree Building, on the southwest corner
of 16th Street and Broadway which was started in 1863 and completed in 1864.
On November 21, 1876, at 10 p. m., a fire destroyed the lodge hall and all records were lost. After the fire the
lodge met under a duplicate charter in the Holmes Building, Commandery Hall, December 6, 1876.
On January 1, 1877, the lodge moved to the Schlicher Building over Kinzel's Saloon, premises now used by Young's
Department Store at old number 34-38 Broad way, now 1614 Broadway. Rent was paid to June, 1877.
The committee reported a 10 year lease, on September 5, 1877, in a new building being constructed by William Hasbruck
on lot 5, plot 139, Mattoon Addition. Annual rental was $150.00. Building was on lot just east of where Phipps'
Shoe Store now stands, which is the southeast corner of 16th Street and Broadway. A motion carried to have a festival
in the new hall with all Masonic bodies being invited.
In January of 1888, lodge met in Circle Lodge Room in Holmes Building and continued to meet there until 1904.
In 1903 a lease was signed by Lodge, Chapter and Commandery for a period of 9 years for building and using two
upper floors of the Avey Building, now the C. I. P. S Co. Building at 112 South 16th Street. The cost of building
two upper floors was $13,000.00 and the cost of furnishing lodge hall was $3,000.00. Lodge, Chapter and Commandery
met there. There was much personal effort, time and expense given to the start of this project. The final success
was completed when on March 29, 1905, the first meeting was held in the new hall.
On February 6, 1928, the lodge purchased the Schrader property at 1421 Charleston Avenue for the sum of $5,833.33.
The committee that worked on the transfer was composed of Frank M. Schulhof, Homer O. Ragland, Morgan W. Storm,
Jacob Stump Jr., and George Ballard. The contract for the new temple was signed on February ?? 1928.
On June 15, 1929, the cornerstone for the new temple was laid with Grand Master Louis L. Emerson in charge. Lodge
formed at meeting hall, 115 North 16th Street paraded west on Broadway to 19th Street, south to Charleston Ave.,
and east to 151 Street, No. 1421 Charleston Ave., on Saturday afternoon.
Officers officiating were:
George H. Fye - W. M. Mattoon Lodge
S. B. Patheal - Secretary, Mattoon Lodge
Louis L. Emerson - Grand Master
A. V. McMullin - Deputy Grand Master
Richard C. Davenport - Grand Secretary
Earl F. Collins - as Grand Steward
Jacob Stump, Jr - as Grand Steward
George Cobb - as Grand Steward
Harvey Walter - as Grand Steward
Walter Hanson - as Grand Steward
A copper box was inserted in the cornerstone containing various items. The building cost was approximately $125,000.00.
On August 19, 1929, it was moved and seconded that the building committee issue $50,000.00 bonds at 7%, secured
by a first mortgage. The first meeting in the new Masonic Temple was on November 27, 1929. This beautiful building
is the result of personal and financial sacrifices on the part of the members of the various Masonic bodies, which
can never be repaid.
Meeting in the temple are:
Mattoon Lodge No. 260
W. F. Gammill Chapter No. 85
Mattoon Council No. 10
Godfroy de Bouillon Commandery No. 44
Elect Lady Chapter Eastern Star No. 40
Pleiades Chapter White Shrine Jerusalem No. 57
The Rainbow Girls
Withington-Stone Chapter Order of de Molay
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To the right -- in center of block - the Schlicher Building, now Young's Dept. Store - where lodge held meetings
until moving to Avey Building.
The Temple has been used by Masonic bodies for nearly thirty years and the future is bright,
On the east wall of the entrance to the Masonic Temple is a plaque with the following inscription:
Mattoon Lodge No. 260, A. F. & A. M.
1928 5928
Building Committee
Frank M. Schulhoff - Chairman
Morgan W. Storm - Vice Chairman
Charles Rude - Secretary
William M. Wilkinson - Asst. Secretary
Jacob Stump, Jr. - Treasurer
Homer O. Ragland - Finances
Clarence W. Hughes - Attorney
Walter M. Gibler - Publicity
George B. Ballard Builder
Presented by
MRS. FRANK M. SCHULHOFF
As a Memorial to Her Deceased Husband
August 1, 1933
During the ensuing years of the depression the country experienced great financial difficulties and many members
were reduced to a condition of financial stringency. The lodge carried a large number of brothers on its rolls
with unpaid dues and also paid Grand Lodge per capita dues on them. Together with the debt on the new Temple, there
was great concern regarding the future.
As the years rolled by economic conditions bettered and the financial burden on the Temple was finally cared for
so that there was a surcease of worry. Lodge members contributed magnificently of their means and those who have
joined the lodge in later years have just cause to be profoundly grateful for those members who gave of their substance
in order that the present day Mason may enjoy the use of the Temple.
During the Second World War the lodge reinstated many members previously dropped for non-payment of dues and also
the lodge was kept busy with petitions for membership. The stringency of the depression years eased and the lodge
was able to meet its committments and obligations. All was well with the lodge.
On October 25, 1944, Brother Oscar Daily made the supreme sacrifice during the Leyte Campaign, Philippine Islands.
Brother Daily was born September 24, 1906, petitioned for Degrees December 12, 1940, was elected March 18, 1940,
received First Degree April 5, 1940, passed to Fellowcraft May 20, 1940, and was Raised to the Sublime Degree of
Master Mason on July 7, 1940.
During 1946, a meeting was held and a committee was appointed to stage a drive to pay off the indebtedness of the
Temple. After many meetings and many hours of hard work by the committee members, members of the lodge and various
bodies the drive was a success and the indebtedness was reduced to $22,500.00. This drive was accomplished by pledges
of the members, cash donations and cancellation by members of certificates held by them on the original financial
structure of the Temple. Everyone cooperated 100%. Several members devoted a great deal of their time and effort
in this matter and to these workers we owe a debt of gratitude for making the undertaking a success.
On May 10, 1947, Brookside Lodge No. 720, Indianapolis, Ind., visited Mattoon Lodge and conferred a Third Degree.
They were accompanied by the Grand Master of Indiana. Fifty-five members from Indiana attended and 300 from Mattoon.
On September 27, 1947, Mattoon Lodge made a return visit to Brookside Lodge and conferred a Third degree. Seventy-eight
members from Mattoon attended and 200 members from Indianapolis.
A motion was passed on December 15, 1947, to purchase new jewels for lodge officers and a new kneeling pad for
the altar.
During 1948, 48 Master Masons were Raised in lodge. On December 20, 1948, the lodge purchased 8 dozen linen aprons.
In 1949 there were 56 Master Masons Raised in lodge.
On January 28, 1950, six Fellowcraft Degrees were conferred. Lodge opened at 1:30 p. m. and closed at 5:40 p. m.
On May 13, 1950, Brookside Lodge No. 720 of Indianapolis, Ind., again visited Mattoon accompanied by the Grand
Master of Indiana, and conferred the Third Degree upon Brother F. E. Walling of Mattoon.
On November 19, 1951, lodge dues were raised to $12.00 per year.
On May 6, 1952, Worshipful Brother William O. Strong, Past Grand Lecturer, passed away.
The indebtedness of the Temple was paid off on May 5, 1953, and the mortgage was burned at a dinner held in the
Temple on May 15, 1953.
Bro. Jacob Stump Jr., Bro. C. B. Voigt and Bro. Harry Gano were all presented with 50 year membership pins and
their life membership cards.
In 1954 Dr. Charles Bernard Voigt, a member of Mattoon Lodge, returned from a trip to the Holy Land and presented
to the Lodge a beautiful altar cloth, embroidered with Masonic Emblems; two gavels, one with a wooden mallet and
one with a white stone mallet; a Bible with mother of pearl embellishments on the covers, which mementoes are displayed
in a frame in the reception room of the Temple. 1954 is also the first year in many to find ourselves free of debt
- it was a great feeling. The minutes show a busy year and one most successful to the craft.
1955, another successful year for the craft. Bro. John Lidaker Jr., was presented his life membership card by Bro.
Morgan Storm.
1956 was a year of activity - plenty of degree work. Seventy members made trip to Paducah, Ky. Lodge to witness
3rd Degree work - a good time was had by all.
1957, Lodge visited Veritos Lodge 608, Indianapolis, conferring M. M. Degree on Fellowcraft Eugene Harper - a good
time was had by all. Seventy from Mattoon, 200 from Indianapolis.
1958, Well - it should end a good year. After all we are still here after 100 years and going strong. It has been
a good year for the craft. Veritos Lodge 608, Indianapolis, returned visit to our lodge conferring M. M. Degree
- 50 from Indianapolis, 300 from Mattoon and surrounding lodges.
PRESENT LODGE MEMBERSHIP: 765
OUR FUTURE
The future is on the far horizon. May the dawning light rise bright and the challenger of the times be met bravely.
No institution can be made great or preserve greatness, by a mere declaration of principles, but must be made great
and maintain greatness by the unselfish zealous deeds of those who compose it. So brethren, let us go forward for
whatever may await us, with the positive assurance that within our institution of Freemasonry, we find those principles
of undying truth, justice and love, by which our hearts are cemented together.
The members of the lodge can justly look with pride as they pay their respects to those who have gone before them.
It is a visible indication that they are fulfilling the Masonic ideal. With the members working together, peace
and harmony will prevail.
Give us the nobility, the light, the wisdom and the charity to be as great as those brother masons were who have
gone before us.
Our debt to the past can only be discharged by presenting to the future generation, who may perhaps have more dangerous
frontiers to cross, a living example of those useful tenets of our glorious institution Friendship, Morality and
Brotherly love.
Mattoon Lodge 260 looks forward to a second century with the strength of its years behind and with confidence for
its future.
MATTOON LODGE 260 A. F. & A. M.
HIGHLIGHTS
Down through the years Mattoon Lodge has participated in many dedications and cornerstone layings. Following is
a brief history of some of these activities:
December 28, 1865 - Mattoon Lodge accepted an invitation to attend the dedication of the new Masonic Temple for
Charleston Lodge No. 35 in Charleston, Ill. The location was the third story of the H. N. & H. S. Parcels building
which was located on the southwest corner of the square.
May 27, 1896 - Lodge participated in laying cornerstone for Eastern Illinois Normal School, Charleston, Ill. There
was a long parade on 6th street to school with 500 Masons in line from all about this area. Speaker was Governor
John P. Altgeld, cornerstone was laid by G. M. Owen Scott from Bloomington, Ill. Lodge opened in Mattoon, members
went to Charleston by bus and returned to Mattoon by train, lodge closed.
June 24, 1903 a special train took Masons to Sullivan, Ill., for the laying of the cornerstone of the Masonic Home
by the Grand Master of Illinois. Forty-four masons from this district attended.
September 8, 1904 - Twenty-two members went to Sullivan on the train for the dedication of the Masonic Home.
February 22, 1905 - G. M. William B. Wright and DDGM D. E. Briffet dedicated the Masonic Temple at 112 S. 16th
Street. There were speeches, music and refreshments.
September 5, 1912 - The lodge participated in the laying of the cornerstone of the new U. S. Post Office at 17th
and Charleston in Mattoon. G. M. Delmar Darragh and Grand Lodge officers participated. A long line marched from
the Temple on S. 16th Street to the site of the Post Office including Mattoon Police Band, Gibler's Band, the GAR,
Red Men Citizen's Lodge, Arthur Brass Band, Knights Templar, Mayor and City Officials. In the cornerstone were
placed a list of lodge members and members of the Chapter and Commandery, newspapers and other items of historical
interest,
September 18, 1917 - The lodge participated in the laying of the cornerstone of the Federal Building in Charleston,
Ill. Several hundred Masons took part in the exercises. Among those from Mattoon were Homer Ragland, S. B. Pathael,
Morgan Storm, Fred Snyder and J. E. Binns. G. M. Scroggins took charge of the ceremonies. The cornerstone was a
block of Minnesota red sandstone. Lodge records were laid with the stone.
May 17, 1924 - Cornerstone was laid for the new Baptist Church in Mattoon. Eighty masons in line, escorted by Knights
Templar, parade at 2 p. m. from 16th and Charleston to the church on 19th Street.
May 20, 1928 - The lodge laid the cornerstone for the First Christian church at 16th and Wabash. G. M. Haven Stephens
was in charge.
September 17, 1928 - Cornerstone for the new City Hall was laid by G. M. Haven Stephens. List of Grand Officers
and Lodge Officers, together with plans for the new Masonic Temple were laid with the cornerstone.
PAST MASTERS
MATTOON LODGE 260 A. F. & A. M.
1858 - NEWTON P. CHAPMAN*
Born in Paoli, Orange County, Indiana about 1824. In 1827 he came to Illinois with his father and family and later
studied medicine and practiced the art in Paradise, Ill., where he was regarded as a doctor of more than ordinary
ability, enjoying a lucrative practice.
He was made a mason in Charleston Lodge No. 35 in 1846, and was Senior Warden in 1 848. He was a charter member
and first Senior Warden of Wabash Lodge in 1857. He was a charter member and first Worshipful Master of Mattoon
Lodge No 260 in 1858, also he was a charter member and first Scribe of Keystone Chapter No. 54.
His business office in Mattoon was in the Penna House, now the Buck Middlesworth Building where he acted a Justice
of the Peace in 1860.
At the start of the Civil War he was an Assistant Surgeon in the 54th Illinois Infantry. At the close of the war
he retired to private life and affiliated with Tuscola Lodge No. 332. Brother Chapman passed away in the late 90's.
1859 and 1875 - DR. JAMES W. DORA*
Dr. Dora was born in Augusta, Bracken County, Kentucky on May 5, 1827. He went to selected schools and studied
medicine in Cynthiand, Kentucky under Dr. George W. Todd, who was the brother of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham
Lincoln. Also he attended Bartlett Commercial College in Cincinnati, studied medicine in Ohio Medical College in
Cincinnati and studied in many other medical colleges to complete his college career. He served in the Civil War
after a stay in Mattoon. His office was on Broadway between 3rd and 4th streets. At various times he served as
Mayor, City Treasurer, member of the City Council and was medical examiner for the Masonic Benevolent Association.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. His last office was next to the Penna House, now the Buck Middlesworth
Building.
1860 - EDMUND W. TRUE*
Affiliated with Charleston Lodge No. 35, July 14, 1856. A Charter member of Mattoon Lodge No. 260, he was one of
the five True Brothers who had a store at 1212 Richmond Ave. in 1855, and was also a charter member and first Thrice
Illustrious Master of Mattoon Council, in 1860. He was also cashier of the First National Bank, in Mattoon, at
one time. Brother True was sworn in as a lieutenant in the 21st Illinois Infantry on May 1, 1861. In 1864 Lieutenant
True was killed in action at the Siege of Fort Donaldson.
1861 and 1866 - JAMES M. TRUE*
In 1855 he was first Postmaster of Mattoon and also Postmaster of Humboldt the same year and was a member of the
Mattoon Village Board. He was a State Representative in 1866-1868. In 1865 he was first H. P. of Mattoon Chapter
No. 85.
He was wounded in the Charleston Draft Riots on March 28th, 1864, but finished the Civil War with the rank of General,
with the 62nd Illinois Infantry. He demitted from Mattoon Lodge October 6, 1868, and retired to farming and is
buried in Dodge Grove Cemetery.
1862, 1863, 1867 and 1868 - FRANK KELLY LEFEVRE*
Received his Third Degree in Mattoon Lodge in 1860, was a charter member of the Chapter and first Gereralissimo
of the Commandery. He had a common school education and arrived in Mattoon with only $2.00 in cash. His business
was boring for water for the Big 4 Railroad. He was baggageman in 1869 and Yardmaster in 1871. In 1885 he was defeated
for Mayor, in 1886 was Sheriff of Coles County. He was appointed Colonel in the 2nd Illinois Infantry.
1864 and 1871 - M. W. WILCOX*
Was medical doctor and also was Mattoon Postmaster in 1868.
1865 - SYLVESTER J. FISHER*
Was a public school teacher by profession.
1869, 1870, 1872, 1874 and 1877 - W. H. HOUSE*
Affiliated from Neoga Lodge No. 279, March 16, 1859, was charter member and first Scribe of the Chapter and was
H. P. in 1867-1868 and 1869. He was a grocer and later proprietor of the Penna House on Broadway, now the Buck
Middlesworth Building.
1873 - JAMES F. LAWSON*
Brother Lawson was in the mercantile business in Etna. His store was the site of the building now occupied by Wabash
Lodge No. 179. He was Secretary of Wabash Lodge 1862 to 1864 and Worshipful Master in 1866 and 1867 before demitting
to Mattoon Lodge. He was County Supervisor and Town Clerk, demitted to Kansas Lodge where he later served as Worshipful
Master.
1876 - ROBERT CUNNINGHAM*
His business was that of laboring contractor.
1878, 1879, and 1881 - JAMES L. SCOTT*
He was in the Government Pay Department of the Army of Cumberland. Moved to farm in Coles County and was Township
Supervisor. In Mattoon he was in the grocery and glassware business. Also was E. C. of Commandery in 1883.
1880 - WILLIAM H. BELL*
Was a medical doctor and also served as Mayor of Mattoon.
1882, 1883, 1884 - R. G. MCHENRY*
His occupation was that of blacksmith and veterinarian.
1885, 1886 and 1889 - P. A. KEMPER*
He was a medical doctor. Graduated from Rush Medical College in 1858 he enlisted as a Captain in the 5th Illinois
Infantry and rose to Assistant Surgeon of his regiment.
1887 - F. M. LAWLER*
His occupation was that of merchant.
1888 - JOHN F. SCOTT*
He was a lawyer and one time Mayor of Mattoon.
1890 and 1891 - J. F. KINGSOLVER*
His business was that of merchant.
1892 - J. E. BINNS*
A blacksmith by trade he was foreman for the Big 4 R. R. He also was P H. P. and P. T. I. M.
1893 and 1894 - O. B. WEBER*
Was a tinner for the Big 4 R. R. and also did coppersmith work. He was P. H. P. and P. T. I. M.
1895 and first 4 mos. of 1896 - JONAS M. HOWARD*
He was a machinist for the Big 4 R. R.
1896 (last 8 mos.) and 1897 - JOSEPH WITHINGTON
He was a surveyor, helped to lay out the west side of the City of Mattoon, Captain Co. D, 41st Infantry during
Civil War being discharged as Adjutant General, Mayor of Mattoon, City Engineer, Police Magistrate, County Supervisor,
County Surveyor and Secretary of Mattoon Building & Loan Association. He affiliated with Mattoon Lodge May
11, 1864, was a charter member of Circle Lodge, H. P. Mattoon Chapter 1891 -1892 -1894- 1895- 1898- 1899 and 1900,
also T. I. M. Mattoon Council 1885 to 1908 and E. C. Commandery 1891-1893.
1898 - A. A. LOFGREN*
Was a machinist by trade, worked for the Big 4 Railroad.
1899, 1900 - F. M. BEALS*
Made a Mason in Miles Hart Lodge No. 515 on May 22, 1888, affiliated with Mattoon Lodge April 8, 1894. Served as
King of Chapter 1906, 1907 and 1908, E. C. Commandery in 1905. Took degrees in Consistory April 12, 1901, and joined
Shriners, Medinah Temple, November 18, 1904. Brother Beals served as Alderman and was City Health Officer.
1901 - WILLIAM J. McKAMY*
Operated a wholesale lumber business.
1902 - GEORGE W. SHAW*
Operated a retail shoe store, was W. M. of Circle Lodge in 1874.
1903- J. E. CLARK*
Brother Clark was a farmer.
1904 - P. B. LINN*
Was a grocery merchant, also served as H. P. of Chapter.
1905, 1906 and 1907 - GEORGE O. COBB*
Was in the Ice Manufacturing business.
1908 - S. B. PATHAEL*
Was in the real estate business, served as Secretary of Mattoon Lodge for 29 years, also as Secretary of Chapter
1917-1932, and was DDGM of Grand Lodge. During 1907 he was City Comptroller. Brother Pathael passed away in 1938,
with services by Grand Master, In charge.
1909, 1910 - GEORGE W. TODD*
Joined December 20, 1907, died December, 1933. Funeral services by Grand Master. Brother Todd was DDGM, Grand Lodge,
1912-1914, Grand Lecturer 1907-1910.
1911, 1913 - GRANT McPHERSON*
Affiliated from Trilla Lodge No. 396, was a Post Office Employee, died May 12, 1924.
1912 - JOHN A. HORN*
Operated a retail store and later was a farmer.
1914, 1919 - J. E. ASHBROOK*
For many years was an accountant and bookkeeper for notable Mattoon firms.
1915 - GEORGE W. SWAN*
Operated a hardware store, was Mayor of Mattoon in 1920.
1916 - HOMER O. RAGLAND
Cashier Illinois Trust and Savings Co., High Priest Chapter 1938-1939, Eminent Commander Knights Templar 1933.
1917 - EARL M. BROWN
Accountant for Illinois Central Railroad.
1918 - WILLIAM O. STRONG*
Was in the insurance business, was Grand Lecturer 1937, also an honorary member of Charleston Lodge No. 35, Lerna
Lodge No. 788 and Hutton Lodge No. 698. Brother Strong conducted and assisted in many Masonic funerals for our
lodge and others in our area. In 1950 and 1951 Bro. Bill was appointed an officer in the Grand Lodge - his official
title was that of W. Grand Standard Bearer.
1920-23 - ALFRED M. RUSTER
Clerk N. V. C. Railroad.
1921- THOMAS MCNUTT*
Was a section foreman for the New York Central R. R.
1922 - JOHN T. WIGGINS*
Born February 14, 1888, was a clerk for the New York Central R. R.
1924 - JOHN M. BOLLES*
Operated an automobile garage.
1925 - JULIUS C. WEAVER
Was Fire Chief of the City of Mattoon for 34 years. Brother Weaver deserves considerable commendation for giving
of his time to conduct more than 220 Masonic funerals, with honor and respect, for the craft. He has always been
a faithful and loyal worker for the craft.
1926 - WILLIAM A. MILLER
Brother Miller is a storekeeper for the New York Central R. R.
1927 - EARL F. COLLINS
Brother Collins was raised in 1923, was DDGM Grand Lodge for 18 years, named Grand Lecturer in 1928, is a member
of the Committee of Credentials of the Grand Lodge, has been Secretary of Mattoon Lodge since 1942, is also Secretary
of the Chapter, Council and Commandery. His occupation is that of clerk, for the New York
Central R. R.
1928 - ANDREW P. WEAVER
Was connected with the Berkowitz Co. for many years and was employed as clerk by the New York Central R. R. before
retiring.
1929 - GEORGE H. FYE
Brother Fye was for many years in the Freight Department of the Illinois Central R. R. Brother George has been
most active in Masonry in all its many phases.
1930 - IRA E. MEYERS
Was a foreman for the Mattoon Engine Works.
1931 - JOHN H. LIDAKER, JR.*
Worked in the car department of the New York Central R. R., was Grand Lecturer 1932, member York Cross of Honor,
DGHP 1957, Inspector for the Grand Council 1932-1933, also member of the Red Cross of Constantine. Brother Lidaker
died in 1957 while DGHP.
1932 - KELLY P. GALBREATH *
Grand Lecturer for the Grand Lodge, was employed as machinist for the New York Central R. R. and later as Roundhouse
foreman.
1933 - GEORGE S. BONNELL*
Was a traveling inspector for the New York Central R. R.
1934 - FRANK S. BAKER
Grand Lecturer for the Grand Lodge, Yard Master New York Central R, R.
1935 - W. A. (GUS) FLOWERS*
Was in the insurance business.
1936 - KENNETH M. KILMAN
Is a conductor for the New York Central R. R.
1937 - JOHN S. INGLES*
Was an accountant for the Mattoon Engine Works.
1938 - WILLIAM J. WALTER
Was Assistant Secretary for the First Federal Savings & Loan Association.
1939 - KENNETH M. HAMBY
He is a marine engineer.
1940 - MAURICE M. CRITES
He is Chief Clerk for the Coles Moultrie Electric Coop.
1941 - LELAND W. BROTHERS
Is a car man for the Illinois Central R. R.
1942 - ARNOLD P. EWING
He is the proprietor of Ewing's Drug Store in Mattoon.
1943 - LEWIS E. WINFIELD
Is Secretary of the H. C. Burke Co.
1944 - BERTRAM E. HAMBY
Is a clerk for the Railway Mail Service.
1945 - FRED F. FULLER
Is a switchman for the Illinois Central R. R.
1946 - EMERY DONLEY
He was a foreman for the Clark Foundry Co.
1947 - LEONARD J. LASS
Is a clothing merchant in this city and is the present Treasurer of this lodge.
1948 - CLIFFORD L. LINDSAY
Is a clerk in the car department of the New York Central R. R.
1949 - CHARLES T. COX
Is Assistant General Manager of the A. & B. Transfer Co.
1950 - J. ERNEST SCOTT
Is Chief Yard Clerk for the Illinois Central R. It and at present is our Tyler.
1951 - THOMAS E. STORM
Is Secretary of the First Federal Savings & Loan Association.
1952 - FREDDIE E. WHITE
Is operator of a gasoline filling station.
1953 - GEORGE D. MARSHALL
Is in the plumbing business.
1954 - DAVID N. HANSON
Former hardware stove operator, at present is connected with the Kent Lumber Co.
1955 - OSCAR BAREITHER
Owner of an automobile repair shop.
1956 - J. R. IRONS
Proprietor of a florist and greenhouse business.
1957 - GEORGE L. THOMAS
Is a storekeeper for Eastern Illinois University.
1958 - R. EUGENE COX
Associated with his father in the plastering business.
*Deceased
The history of Mattoon Lodge No. 260 is written best, not in minute books, but in the hearts and memories of its
members who realize that they have broader and happier lives and are made better men and more loyal citizens by
belonging to it.
We members of Mattoon Lodge No. 260, could well, sincerely and humbly ask the Great Architect of the Universe "Give
us the nobility, the light, wisdom and charity to be as good as those brother masons who have gone before us."
50 YEAR MEMBERS
*G. G. McCamant
J. F. Nelms
*Wm. M. McKamy
Russell Mallory Frisbie
*George L. Matthews
Harry A. Gano
*E R. Ramsey
A. K. Gibson
*Wm. A. Young
C. M. Grantham
*James W. Miller
R. B. Harmeson
Jacob Stump Jr.
W. B. Herron
Morgan Storm
H. E. Terrel
*Dr. Charles Voigt
B. E. Nugent
W. F. Milky
*John Lidaker Jr.
*Z. B. Watkins
HONORARY MEMBERS
Elba Mundhenk
Benj. B. Knight
C. O. Soland
Otis Hart
Harry Grafton
Leo C. Bennett
*R. E. Wilson
GRAND LECTURERS
*John Lidaker
Frank Baker
*William Strong
Earl F. Collins
*Kelly P. Galbreath
AFFILIATED PAST MASTERS
Adam Smith
Horace Batchelor
Alfred A. Leffman
W. F. Mellny
* Deceased
MEMBERS MATTOON LODGE 260 A. F. & A. M.
- AS OF OCT. 1st, 1958 -
| Abbott, C. E. |
Birk, E. A. |
Cook, Horace |
| Abbott, J. H. |
Bivins, P. R. |
Cook, J. R. |
| Adams, Edward |
Black, Ray |
Cook, W. L. |
| Adler, M. W. |
Bone, D. H. |
Cornell, Walter |
| Albright, G. R. |
Bonta, B. D. |
Corry, W. H. |
| Alfred, D. C. |
Borntreger, J. F. |
Courtney, J. R.
|
| Allen, H. L. |
Bouck, R. L |
Covalt, J. C. |
| Allen, P. M. |
Bower, D. F. |
Covalt, Simeon |
| Allen, S. H. |
Borman, J. F. |
Cox, C. T. |
| Alsop, R. F. |
Boyd, F. E. |
Cox, R. E. |
| Ambrose, E. B. |
Brandenburg, M. M |
Crackel, Frank |
| Andrews, Alph |
Braughton, C. S. |
Cramer, Paul |
| Andrews, M. G. |
Brausa, Ralph |
Creviston, R. E. |
| Angell, R. L. |
Brick, Adam |
Crites, M. N. |
| Armer, Gene |
Bridges, A F. |
Croft, Lee Jr. |
| Armstrong, H. F. |
Bridges, E. C. |
Crookshank, R. L. |
| Armstrong, Wendell |
Briesacker, R. O. |
Crookshank, R. R. |
| Arnold, T. C. |
Brinkley, J. T. |
Croy, I. D. |
| Arter, F. M. |
Brothers, L. W. |
Crum, J. L. |
| Askin, J. E. |
Brothers, S. T. |
Curtis, Carl |
| Ashworth, C. C. |
Brown, A. D |
Curtright, K. H. |
| Ashworth, J. E. |
Brown, F. S. |
Cuthrell, D. F. |
| Austin, H. E. |
Brown, O. W. Jr. |
Daniell, J. W. |
| Avey, D. M. |
Brown, Joe F. |
Daniels, J. R. |
| Baker, E. W. |
Buscher, V.O. |
Daniels, R. J. |
| Baker, F. B. |
Bugle, H. C. |
Daugherty, Chas. |
| Baker, W. S. |
Bulla, C. E. |
Daugherty, J. E. |
| Bales, D. E. |
Bullock, A. D. |
Davidson, F. L. |
| Bales, L. H. |
Burge, C. M. |
Davidson, R. E. |
| Baldwin, H. W. |
Burnell, R. R. |
Davis, C. E. |
| Ballinger, L.A. |
Burton, E. S. |
Davis, J. F. |
| Barber, M. W. |
Burton, J. W. |
Davis, T. A. |
| Bariether, O. W. |
Buser, M. H. |
Dawson, C. A. |
| Bariether, F. H. |
Cain, J. R. |
Debow, L. R. |
| Bariether, W. R. |
Cain, Oral |
DeBuhr, B. H. |
| Barker, J. P. |
Caldwell, Ray Jr. |
Deckard, W.T. |
| Barr, C. S. |
Callahan, J. W. |
Defenbaugh, K. A. |
| Bartelsmeyer, H. M. |
Campbell, C. B. |
Demars, C. E. |
| Barth, F. S. |
Carr, C. L. |
DeVault, E. N. |
| Bartlett, C. E. |
Caton, C. Z. |
Dick, G. B. |
| Batchelor, Horace |
Cazenave, A V. |
Diltz, D. F. |
| Baughman, D. C. |
Checkley, H. R. |
Doll, C. W. |
| Beals, W. D. |
Checkley, W. E. |
Dolson, K. M. |
| Beardsley, F. H. |
Cherry, G. W. |
Donhost, O. H. |
| Beasley, R. L. |
Childers, G. W. |
Donley, Emery |
| Beavers, C. F. |
Childress, G. N. |
Douglas, J. H. |
| Becker, M. L. |
Chrisakis, Chris |
Dowell, R. C. |
| Beem, H. D. |
Church, Alonzo |
Downing, L. L. |
| Belt, Theo |
Church, W. B. |
Drake, E. H. |
| Bennett, K. R. |
Clawson, H. A. |
Drum, J. W |
| Bennett, L. C |
Cochran, M. M. |
Dulgar, V. L. |
| Bennett, Marion |
Coffey, V. R. |
Dumond, R. R. |
| Benton, W. M. |
Cole, H. E. |
Duncan, I. F. |
| Berg, Joseph |
Cole, R. E. |
Eagleson, D. E |
| Berkowitz, Emanual |
Collins, E. F. |
Easton, H. J. |
| Bethard, E. E. |
Collinsworth, J. M. |
Easton, O.O. |
| Biggerstaff, Sam |
Collinsworth, P. H. |
Easton, W. O. |
| Biggs, F. J. |
Comer, G. H. |
Eaton, Roy |
| Bills, R. D. |
Comer, R. B. |
Ebright, J. R. |
| Binns, F. J. |
Conway, P. C. |
Ecoppi, Joseph |
| Birch, Chas. |
Cook, C. V. |
Elliott, R. L. |
| Elliott, R. T. |
Glover, J. H. |
Higgens, H. H. |
| Ellison, W. L. |
Goodwin, A. L. |
Higgins, J. A. |
| Elmore, W. M. |
Goodwin, J. R. |
Hilgenbert, C. E. |
| Ely, H. E. |
Grafton, Harry |
Hill, R. D. |
| Ethridge, Jos W. Jr. |
Graham, Rex R. |
Hill, R. L. |
| Evans, P. G. |
Grantham, C. M. |
Hill, W. E. |
| Ewing, A. P. |
Grantham, J. L |
Hite, G. F. |
| Ewing, H. B. |
Grantham McNeill |
Hoback, J. R. |
| Farrar, H. J. |
Gray, W. D. |
Holderfield, Eugene |
| Farrar, J. M. |
Greene, E. J. |
Hollar, F. E. |
| Farrier, C. C. |
Greenwood, A. D. |
Holmes, F. C. |
| Fell, H. P. |
Greenwood, R. H. |
Hood, H. A. Jr. |
| Ferguson, W. J. |
Greer, H. E. |
Hoots, C. S. |
| Fickes, Roscoe |
Griffin, W. E. |
Hoots, G. F. |
| Fields, E. L. |
Griffith, C. L. |
Hoots, R. F. |
| Figenbaum. G. C. |
Griffith, J. H. |
Hopkins, E. V. |
| Finley, F. T. |
Groniger, H. J. |
Hopper, L. A. |
| Finley, K. C. |
Groniger, J. C. |
Hopper, L. R. |
| Fisher, W. E. |
Gullett, H. T |
Horsley, J. E. |
| Fitzpatrick, K. E. |
Guy, R. E. |
Hortenstine, D. B. |
| Fitzpatrick, W. I. |
Guyer, M. B. |
Howard, J. M. |
| Fleming, C. W. |
Gwin, J. F. |
Howard, W. E |
| Fleming, D. R. |
Hackendy, J. A. |
Huckleberry, G. B. |
| Forster, W. T. |
Hackett, F. R. |
Huff, O. E. |
| Forsyth, R. W. |
Haddock, M. E. |
Huffman, Roy |
| Fortner, O. D. |
Hagan, W. E. |
Hughes, W. L. |
| Fortney, Arthur |
Hall, H. H. |
Humes, W. F. |
| Fortney, H. W. |
Hallam, W. R. Jr. |
Hunt, J. R. |
| Foulke, L. R. |
Hamby, B. E. |
Huss, H. L. |
| Fox, L. B. |
Hamby, K. H. |
Hutchins, J. S. |
| Frazier, W. M. |
Hamilton, G. D. |
Hutton, E. E. |
| Freeland, O. L. |
Hamilton, H. E. |
Hyde, T. E. |
| Freeman, E. M. |
Hamm, LaRue |
Hyde, T. F. |
| French, A. J. |
Hamm, Richard G. |
Hyland, C. E. |
| French, Jos. |
Hampton, D.E. |
Irons, J.R. |
| French, O.L. |
Hampton, D.W. |
Irons, W.D. |
| Frisbey, R.M. |
Hance, D.A. |
Isenburg, W.E. |
| Frizzell, J.S. |
Hanes, C.E. |
Jackson, D.G. |
| Frost, E.E. |
Hannah, H.I. |
Jackson, W.C. |
| Fuller, E.R. |
Hanson, D.N. |
Jaffe, A.A. |
| Fye, G.H. |
Hardin, W.M. |
James, H.B. |
| Galey, Leonard |
Hardesty, H.L. |
James, K.A. |
| Gallagher, C.L. |
Hardwick, M.G. |
James, R.B. |
| Galloway, J.A. |
Harman, W.R. |
Jetto, Robert |
| Gano, H.A. |
Harmeson, R.B. |
Jerdan, G.S. |
| Gard, I.E. |
Harper, E.A. |
Jiles, G.W. |
| Garvin, G.F. |
Harper, H.T. |
Johnson, F.M. |
| Gebhart, W.E. |
Harper, R.D. |
Johnson, R.F. |
| Gehl, H.W. |
Harris, C.A. |
Jones, Gordon |
| Gepford, P.A. |
Harris, C.F. |
Jones, J.P. |
| Giberson, G.P. |
Harris, H.G. |
Jordan, E.H. |
| Giberson, H.L. |
Harris, J.A. |
Jordan, R.E. |
| Gibler, F.C. |
Harris, Paul M. |
Judd, P.F. |
| Gibler, J.W. |
Hart, O. |
Junken, J.A. |
| Gibson, A.K. |
Harvey, M.G. |
Karpen, R.A. |
| Gibson, L.B. |
Hasch, H.J. |
Keenan, M.C. |
| Gibson, P.B. |
Haskell, Clarence |
Kehias, L.S. |
| Gibson, R.H. |
Heiman, Richard J. |
Keilback, F.W. |
| Gilbert, A.M. |
Heimling, H.L. |
Kellam, W.E. |
| Gilbert, J.B. |
Hendren, C.A. |
Kelly, A.B. |
| Gillespie, V.G. |
Henley, W.B. |
Kelly, Waldo |
| Ginder, R.K. |
Henne, Everett |
Kelly, P.B. |
| Glasscock, C.C. |
Henry, W.S., Jr. |
Kemper, Everett |
| Gleason, J.T. |
Henry, W.S., Sr. |
Kemper, W.A. |
| Glosser, H.C. |
Herron, W.B. |
Kenny, T.R. |
| Kepley, R.N. |
Marshall, G.D. |
Nichols, C.B |
| Kerns, T.G. |
Marshall, R.W. |
Niemeyer, H.W. |
| Keppler, J.W. |
Matherly, W.E. |
Norviel, J.S. |
| Kersey, R.M. |
Matthews Fred |
Noskin, E.A. |
| Kibler, L.G. |
McBride, J.E. |
Nugent, Ben |
| Kilman, K.M. |
McCabe, G.C. |
Oakley, C.M. |
| Kime, Harry M. |
McCrocklin, C. |
Oakley, H.R. |
| Kimrey, J.T. |
McCumber, J.E. |
Oakley, O.C. |
| Kindel, H.T. |
McCusker, P.I. |
Orndoff, P.L. |
| Kindel, J.L. |
McFarland, H.F. |
Orndoff, W.O. |
| King, J.L. |
McGhee, John |
Orr, R.V. |
| King, Z.K. |
McFadden, H.D. |
Ostergren, W.A. |
| Knight, B.B. |
McGinness, C.O. |
Overbay, R.H. |
| Koessler, J.E. |
McGinnis, W.C. |
Owens, H.E. |
| Kost, P.E. |
McGowan, H.D. |
Ozier, H.E. |
| Kraft, H.C. |
McKibben, R.D. |
Paden, O.T. |
| Krouse, C.H. |
McKleroy, W.J. Jr. |
Parker, A.E. |
| Lackey, J.C. |
McMahan, F.P. |
Patterson, R.P. |
| Lampert, J.L. |
McMahon, H.V. |
Paullin, W.J. |
| Lane, R.T. |
McMeekan, T.E. |
Perkins, J.K. |
| Lange, Harry |
McNealy, C.H. Jr. |
Perkins, P.L. |
| Lanphier, Clifford |
McWilliams, R.E. |
Peters, R.H. |
| Lanter, D.E. |
Mellny, W.F. |
Phelps, Roy E. |
| Lasky, Harry |
Melton F.E. |
Phelps, R.G. |
| Lass, L.J. |
Menke, E.L. |
Ping, Gleason |
| Lawrance, L.T. |
Merica, E.E. |
Pinnell, R.E. |
| Lawrence, R.M. |
Mercer, T.L. |
Plowman, C.E. |
| Lechner, R.J. |
Milam, C.C. |
Plummer, C.R. |
| Lechner, R.P. |
Miller, C.H. |
Poehler, R.L. |
| Lee, A.L. |
Miller, D.D. |
Poorman, E.F. |
| Lee, Carl |
Miller, F.T. |
Powell, A.J. |
| Lee, James |
Miller, James E. |
Powers, E.H. |
| Leffler, W.B. |
Miller, John E. |
Prentice, H.W. |
| Leffman, A.A. |
Miller, M.R. |
Prentice, J.H. |
| LeGrande, C.H. |
Miller, P.A. |
Presler, H.F. |
| LeHares, Constandino |
Miller, Wm. Alfred |
Pruitt, L.B. |
| LeHares, P.D. |
Miller, Wm. Alexander |
Purcell, J.W. |
| Letner, O.A. |
Mills, Edgar |
Quebman, B.J. |
| Lewis, D.M. |
Milne, G.E. |
Radebaugh, B.J. |
| Lewis, W.L. |
Mohler, C.E. |
Ragland, H.O. |
| Lidster, H.W. |
Mohler, W.G. |
Ragsdale, J.R. |
| Lindsay, C.L. |
Monroe, P.R. |
Randol, B.N. |
| Lindsay, R.S. |
Montague, J.N. |
Rapp, A.T. |
| Lindsey, T.A. |
Montague, N.D. |
Rasmussen, M.E. |
| Lineberry, R.W. |
Montgomery, C.C. |
Rawlings, V.W. |
| Lively, J.M. |
Moore, W.R. |
Reckart, L.M. |
| Livesay, J.R. |
Moran, T.J. |
Redmon, G.O. |
| Lockwood, L.B. |
Moritz, G.M. |
Reed, S.L. |
| Lofgren, Wm. |
Morris, R.G. |
Reich, H.K. |
| Looper, R.O. |
Morell, L.M. |
Reimann, D.E. |
| Lowry, W.R. |
Moseley, K.W. |
Reynolds, L. |
| Luby, F.C. |
Moulton, C.H. Jr. |
Reynolds, W.B. |
| Luby, F.L. |
Moulton, C.H. Sr. |
Rhue, A.E. |
| Lucas, L.M. |
Moulton, W.W. |
Ribordy, L.F. |
| Lumpp, H.C. |
Mullenax, G.P. |
Rice, T.E. |
| Luthy, Albro |
Mundhenk, Elba |
Richardson, E.E. |
| Madeira, R.R. |
Munson, H.A. |
Richardson, G.O. |
| Maffett, C.V. |
Murphy, P.H. |
Riley, W.M. |
| Mallory, J.R. |
Myers, E.T. |
Riser, H.L. |
| Malone, C.E. |
Myers, Ira |
Roberts, F.E. |
| Malone, J.R. |
Neal, Paul |
Roberts, I.A. |
| Malone, W.M. |
Neal, W.T. |
Roberts, J.D. |
| Mangold, R.C. |
Nelms, J.F. |
Roberts, M.G. |
| Manhart, R.D. |
Nelson, C.W. |
Roberts, W.C. |
| Manus, Harry |
Nelson, R.B. |
Robertson, S.G. |
| Marek, F.J. |
Nelson, T.M. |
Robinson, L.L. |
| Rodebaugh, D. E. |
Spangler, R. P. |
Wade, H. J. |
| Rogers, F. V. |
Sparks, J. W. |
Walden, I. E. |
| Rosenbarger, R. V. |
Spates, I. B. |
Walker, J. J. |
| Runge, H. F. |
Spates, W. O. |
Wallace, J. E. |
| Rust, A. E. |
Spaulding, H. H. |
Wallace, J. L. |
| Ruster, A. M. |
Speagle, B. R. |
Walter, W. J. |
| Ruster, H. M. |
Speer, J. A. |
Waltrip, J. M. |
| Sanders, C. A. |
Spidel, E. A. |
Wampler, R. G. |
| Sanders, K. N. |
Spurlin, M. L. |
Wardel, W. D. |
| Sanders, Walter |
Stansbery, T. W. H. |
Ware, P. E. |
| Saunders, D. J. |
Stennett, D. J. |
Warner, W. D. Jr. |
| Schafer, E. H. |
Stephens, O. Z. |
Warren, J. L. |
| Schilling, F. S. Jr. |
Stevens, J. H. |
Watson, M. H. |
| Schmitt, D. G. |
Stevens, M. G. |
Watson, J. R. |
| Schooley, J. B. |
Stevens, W. F. |
Watts, G. L. |
| Schrock, H. Raybourn |
Stewart, Medford |
Weakley, R. G. |
| Schwart, S. W. |
Stewart, W. E. |
Weaver, A. P. |
| Scofield, L. E. |
Stiff, W. M. |
Weaver, A. V. |
| Scott, J. E. |
Storm, G. I. |
Weaver, J. C. |
| Scott, S. B. |
Storm, J. L. |
Weaver, L. E. |
| Secrest, W. H. |
Storm, E. D. |
Weaver, R. F. |
| Sefton, V. R. |
Storm, L. M. |
Weiss, Otto |
| Seibert, M. W. |
Storm, T. E. |
Wellbaum, E. L. |
| Senteney, H. O. |
Storm, M. W. |
Wells, Emmett Jr. |
| Senteney, L. W. |
Stovall, L. E. |
Werling, H. B. |
| Senteney, R. E. |
Strohl, R. W. |
West, C. J. |
| Severns, R. G. |
Strohl, V. C. |
Wheeler, G. E. |
| Sexson, C. O. |
Strong, O. J. |
Whisennan, H. M. |
| Sexson, C. M. |
Stump, Jacob Jr. |
White, E. S. |
| Seymour, G. E. |
Sullen, H. P. |
White, B. W. |
| Shadwick, T. R. |
Summers, A. A. |
White, F. E. |
| Shaffer, H. R. |
Swank, A. F. |
White, G. L. |
| Sharp, J.F. |
Swank, C. E. |
White, H.G. |
| Shaw, O. L. |
Swanson, Jeff |
White, J. H. |
| Shelton, H. A. |
Swango, J. A. |
Whitley, E. R. |
| Shepard, D. B. |
Sweet, G. L. |
Whitley, L. B. |
| Sherman, T. D. |
Sweitzer, C. W. |
Whitley, Richard L. |
| Shew, G. L. |
Swinford, C. W. |
Whitley, Robert L. |
| Shields, Don |
Taylor, M. M. |
Whittaker, Robert |
| Shields, J. W. |
Taylor, R. O. |
Wigton, M. L. |
| Shields, R. D. |
Taylor, R. H. |
Williams, H. E. |
| Shinn, H. E. |
Terrell, H. E. |
Williams, W. T. |
| Shook, D. R. |
Thomas, G. L. |
Williamson, Jack
Willison L. B. Jr. |
| Shook, L. R. |
Thompson, R. L. |
Wilson, C. B. |
| Shadwick, R. H. |
Thornton, C. A. |
Wilson, G. E. |
| Short, G. E. |
Thudium, R. N. |
Wilson, L. E. |
| Siler, C. F. |
Tinch, J. M. |
Wilt, J. F. |
| Sims, J. R. |
Tonkinson, E. E. |
Winchester, F. K. |
| Simmons, E. W. |
Tooley, J. W. |
Winkleblack, C. B. |
| Skoglund, L. J. |
Tooley, J. M. |
Winfield, L. E. |
| Small, L. C. |
Totten, Earl |
Wood, E. B. |
| Smith, Adam |
Totten, P. J. |
Wood, R. E. |
| Smith, A. R. |
Trimm, E. L. |
Woodall, V. C. |
| Smith, A. L. R. |
Troth, S. E. |
Wright, J. G. |
| Smith, B. E. |
Trott, John |
Wright, Ordaneo |
| Smith, H. G. |
Turner, D. C. |
Wright, R. H. |
| Smith, J. O. |
Turpin, R. B. |
Wright, T.V. |
| Smith, J. F. |
Tuft, T. W. |
Young, Emerson |
| Smith, Jas. W. |
Tweed, R. L. |
Young, K. A. |
| Smith, John W. |
Updike, S. P. |
Zellers, W. W. Jr. |
| Smith, M. B. Jr. |
Vaultonburg, Harry |
Zike, O. L. Jr. |
| Smith, O. G. |
Vest, Rolla |
Zike, O. L. Sr. |
| Smith, R. C. |
Waddell, H. B. |
Zike, R. J. |
| Soland, C. O. |
Wade, F. H. |
Zimmerman, Otto H. |
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Zimmerman, R. A. |
OUR MASONIC TEMPLE
OFFICERS OF MATTOON LODGE No. 260
1958
Russell Eugene Cox - Worshipful Master
Charles Malone - Senior Warden
Joseph Ethridge - Junior Warden
Leonard J. Lass - Treasurer
Earl F. Collins - Secretary
Paris J. Totten - Chaplain
Don Rodebaugh - Senior Deacon
Charles Gallagher - Junior Deacon
Everett Fuller - Senior Steward
Arnold French - Junior Steward
Dale Sherman - Marshal
J. E. Scott - Tyler
Contributed by William Harrison
Published with permission of Masonic Lodge No. 260
©2002
Transcribed by Kim Torp
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